OBITUARY PAGE
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Kenneth Smith - Husband of Carol Canant Smith
Sunday, December 29th, 1940 - Saturday, May 8th, 2021
Ken Smith, 80, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, died peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Visitation Services for family and friends will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, TX 76013.
Graveside service will be on Tuesday, May 18th 1:00 p.m. Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek parkway, Dallas, 75211.
The family requests that memorials may be made in memory of Ken to Community Healthcare of Texas, https://www.chot.org/about/donate-to-us/
or to Cure PSP, https://www.psp.org/iwanttohelp/ways-to-give/
Ken was born on December 29, 1940 in Homestead, PA to Clyde and Ethel Smith. He graduated from Broadripple High School in Indianapolis, IN and went on to Purdue University graduating with a Bachelors in Chemistry in 1962. While at Purdue, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and the Air Force ROTC. Upon graduation, he joined the US Air Force. He flew and was a flight instructor on the T-37 and T-38 at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK. Ken left the USAF and to begin his career with American Airlines in November 1968. At American, Ken flew and instructed on many aircraft within the AA Fleet. His final flight for American was as Captain flying the last DC10 in service from Honolulu to DFW, in which American retired the aircraft upon its arrival back to DFW with great fanfare. Ken also retired as a Check Airman in December 2000 with 32 years of service to American Airlines.
Ken was active in Arlington serving as the PTA President at Ditto Elementary, while his children were attending the school and also volunteered with many charities, including the Salvation Army.
He loved spending time hunting, golfing, traveling with family and friends, and trips to the lake and Naples, Florida.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ethel Smith and nephew, Elias Smith.
Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Canant Smith, daughters, Kristin Anderson and her husband Geffrey of Fort Worth; Kara Smith and Jason Mechlem of Arlington; son, Ken Smith and his wife Dolly of Naples, FL; and ten grandchildren, Christopher and wife Sierra, Kelsey, Kailey, Kamryn, Victoria, Jackson, Clyde, Lucy and Zachary; he also leaves behind his brother, David Smith and sister, Lynda King, their spouses all of Indiana, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, as well as his beloved dog, Rambo.
We are thankful for the healthcare team at UT Southwestern and Community Hospice in Fort Worth for their compassion throughout Ken’s illness.
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Joe Travis Humphries
JUNE 7, 1929 – MARCH 27, 2021
Funeral services are to be held at Lloyd James Funeral Home on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM for Joe Travis Humphries. Mr. Humphries died on March 27, 2021. He was born to Jess Clyde Humphries and Altie Mae Wood Humphries in Mabank, Texas on June 7, 1929, the youngest of five children. After graduating from Malakoff High School in 1946, he attended Federal Institute, a business school, in Tyler. He worked for the Cotton Belt Railroad for over three years until Uncle Sam called him to the Army. After completing basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas, he was sent to Fort Holabird in Baltimore, Maryland, and he was then assigned to the 112th Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. He attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, Texas and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Mathematics in 1956. It was in a math class at East Texas that he met the love of his life, Freida Mae Johnson. They were married on August 17, 1956, and they began teaching school in Tyler at Tyler High School. He was assigned to Robert E. Lee High School when it opened in the fall of 1958, and he retired from Lee in 1989 with 33 years teaching experience. He was Chairman of the Math Department at Lee when he retired. He was the last of the original faculty at Robert E. Lee to retire. He and Freida enjoyed fourteen years of retirement together until she passed away in 2004. They enjoyed traveling, arts and crafts, and making of quilts. Joe spent his last seven years at Azalea Trails Assisted Living in Tyler and enjoyed it immensely. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers- Clyde and J.Q. and his sisters, Vesta Dowdle and Curtis Walker. He is survived by his wonderful daughter Emilie Kay, son-in-law Dennis White and two grandsons - Matthew White of Addison, Texas and Bryan White and Bryan’s wife Monica Lee of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday, April 2 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Family Assistance Center, First Baptist Church in Tyler – Joe’s church home since 1981.
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Daphna Ann Campbell Lilienstern - Sister of Tom Campbell
On Friday, March 19th 2021, Daphna Ann Campbell Lilienstern, loving mother and grandmother and long standing Robert E Lee art teacher passed away at age 81.
Daphna was born on October 9th, 1939 in Galveston, Tx to Thomas and Daphna Campbell. The family moved to Tyler in 1947 where she attended school and graduated from Tyler High School in 1957. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minor in Applied Art at Texas Tech University in 1961 and was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She furthered her education with a Master’s Degree in Education Supervision at East Texas State in Commerce in 1979. She raised 2 children in Tyler, Jennifer and Geoff and she was a member of First Christian Church. Daphna taught elementary art in TISD for 3 years, middle school for 4 and taught an additional 27 years at Robert E Lee High School. She Supervised the art department for TISD for 2 years before retiring in 2002.
She was a member of Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) from 1975-2010, earned teacher of the year at Robert E Lee in 1983, recipient of the University of Texas Teachers of Excellence Award in 1999. She was a presenter at TAEA and National Art Education conferences. She started the East Texas Art Association, was a writer of Fine Art TEKS for TEA, and was Exhibit Chair for TAEA.
Daphna loved art, reading, traveling and playing Mahjong and was known to cook everything very well done!
Daphna was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Daphna Campbell. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Rabalais and husband Randy of Baton Rouge, La. and Geoff Lilienstern of Denton, two grandchildren, Kristen Rabalais and Grayson Lilienstern, her brother, Tom Campbell and wife Judy of Wimberley, sister in law, Ann Ashworth Doan and husband Pierce of Benbrook, many cousins, nieces and a nephew.
Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 pm on Friday, March 26th at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy in Tyler, and a graveside service will be held on March 27th at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2400 S. Donnybrook Ave. in Tyler at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Daphna’s honor to First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX or Texas Art Education Association, 14070 Proton Rd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75244.
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Obituary for Lathon Jernigan - Husband of Linda Dorough Jernigan
Malcolm Lathon Jernigan, age 83, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on February 23, 2021, at the Deery Suites, Western Home Communities. His family members living in Cedar Falls were with him offering loving comfort through his time of passage.
Lathon was born in Goldthwaite, Texas, on July 30, 1937, the son of Malcolm and Letha (Burks) Jernigan. He married Linda Louise Dorough on July 24, 1965, at Marvin Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas.
Lathon earned his Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees, both in Music Performance, in 1959 and 1961, respectively, from Southern Methodist University. In 1968 he was awarded The Most Outstanding Young Educator Award by the Classroom Teachers of Dallas and the Junior Chamber of Commerce of Dallas. He was employed by the Dallas Independent School System from 1961 to 1968. Among his duties was conducting the Bryan Adams High School Orchestra and the all-city youth orchestra. Lathon earned his Doctorate of Music degree from the University of Texas in Austin in 1971. Many summers of advanced studies with international artists were spent in Santa Barbara, California; Chicago, Illinois; New York; Hancock, Maine; and Salzburg, Austria.
Lathon came to the University of Northern Iowa in 1971 as Instructor of Music Theory, Aural Training, and Sight Singing. In 1974 his teaching duties were considerably expanded to other musical areas. His great joy in teaching at UNI was increased when he realized he was now teaching the children of former pupils. While at UNI, Lathon also conducted the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra for two seasons and the Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra for four seasons. He served 14 years as principal keyboardist in the W/CFSO, two years as accompanist for the Metropolitan Chorale of Waterloo, and 40 years as organist at the United Church of Christ in Cedar Falls.
Lathon was a member of the Iowa Composers Forum, American Guild of Organists, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Pi Kappa Lambda.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at the Deery Suites for their professional and loving care of Lathon during the last two years.
Survivors include his wife Linda; two daughters Lisa Banks and Lesley Jernigan, and her partner
Dave Hatcher; two grandsons, Donavon Banks and Sawyer Howe; one sister Janell Frazier; and one sister-in-law Paula Dorough Kahler. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lathon was cremated. A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Christ, 9204 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, on Saturday, March 6, at 1:00 p.m. Social distancing and face coverings are required.
Condolences may be mailed to the Jernigan family in care of Richardson Funeral Service, 615 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613.
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In Loving Memory of Elwyn "Pete" Lee Tomlinson
January 20, 1944 - February 23, 2021
Services for Elwyn Lee "Pete" Tomlinson, 77, of Tyler, will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Wilkins officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30 AM until Noon at the Funeral Home
Burial will follow at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.
Pete, a loving husband, father, brother and friend passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
He was born on January 20, 1944 in Noonday, Texas to E. R. and Olive Tomlinson.
Pete attended Tyler schools, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School and attending Tyler Junior College.. He retired from Carrier after 40 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carolyn Spillman and Deena Tomlinson and infant sister, Tommie Tomlinson and grandson, Andrew Parkinson
Pete is survived by his wife, Delores Tomlinson; children and spouses, Tammy and Tim Breen, Felicia and Bruce Smith, Earl and Ann Yates, Richard and Margie Yates and Billy and Joelene Yates. He was a loving Paw-Paw to his grandchildren, Gabriel, Sophie and Chelsey Breen, Kristin Breen Kerr (Wayne), Brady (Courtney) and Brooke Smith, Kelcey (James) and Kambree Yates, McKenzie, Eva and Ethan Yates and Amanda Weishaar (Paul) and great-grandchildren, Kyla Hardin and Elana Smith, Cambree and Jackson Kerr; brother Randy Tomlinson and his wife Linda and sister, Peggy Meeks.
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Marsha Ray Hinds Holliday - (Widow of Jack Holliday)
February 12, 1945 - February 9, 2021
Marsha Ray Holliday passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 75, on February 9, 2021. She was born on February 12, 1945 in Fort Worth. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack Holliday of Tyler, in 1962. They were married nearly 57 years before he passed away in August 2019. He was the love of her life, and she was the love of his. They loved to travel together, especially in Italy, and find new adventures in Europe that would typically include a cross-Atlantic cruise, their favorite way to travel.
Marsha was a dedicated Christian and a loving wife and mother who put her family first. She enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her grandkids to make them feel special. Marsha had a passion for dancing since she was a little girl and brought a smile to many. She was a cheerleader in high school and a dance teacher after graduation. She also enjoyed country and western dancing with her husband for many years. She was one of the most flexible and graceful people you could ever meet. Marsha also successfully owned and operated her own insurance business.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Holliday; her parents, Raymond and Octa Belle Hinds; and her sister, Janet Sutton. She is survived by her son, Sean Holliday and wife Stacey of Tyler; daughter, Alison McGinnis and husband Michael of Tyler; and grandchildren, Caitlin Holliday, Taylor Holliday, Joe Townend, Hannah McGinnis, and Abby McGinnis; and her aunt, Eadie La Croix of Alpena, MI.
Marsha was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701.
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William S. Reeves, Jr.
Brother of Linda Reeves Cabell
TYLER — William S. Reeves, Jr. was born in 1939 in Tyler, TX, to Charlotte and William S. Reeves, Sr. He graduated from Tyler High in 1957 and completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in accounting from North Texas State University in 1961. A proud veteran, Bill served for three years in U. S. Army intelligence in the Middle East. In 1955, while still in high school, he began attending the newly formed Green Acres Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member for the next 65+ years. In addition to his unwavering dedication to his country and church, he was a committed employee of Baker Tank for 46 years until his death from COVID-19.
An avid reader of military history, Bill led a frugal life but was generous with those that he loved. Until his health slowed him down, he enjoyed walking the high school track with close friends and spent countless hours with his camera in hand, helping family memorialize life’s special occasions. Bill is survived by his sister, Linda Cabell; brother, Dr. Jared Reeves (Pam); and nieces, Diane and Beth, and their families. Graveside services will be scheduled at a later date.
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VIRGINIA CATHLEEN "CATHY" HANSON SHELTON
AUGUST 6, 1942 – JANUARY 19, 2021
A graveside service for Cathy Shelton, 78 of Houston, Texas, formerly of Tyler, Texas will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Tyler Memorial Cemetery, Hwy 64 Tyler, Texas with Bro. Mark Price officiating.
Cathy passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in a Houston hospital. Cathy was born August 6, 1942 in Killeen, Texas.
Cathy was a lifelong resident from Tyler, Texas. Cathy graduated nursing school from Texas Women's University of Denton, Texas, and Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler, Texas. Cathy had a career as a nurse, working mainly for private practices.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. Hanson and Cathleen Hanson both of Tyler Texas, a brother, Danny Benton of West, Texas, a brother, Gary Hanson, of Plano, Texas, and a sister, Barbara Etheridge, of Kingwood, Texas. Her husband of 45 years, Richard Shelton of Tyler, Texas.
Cathy is survived by a daughter, Kelly Babin and her husband Lyn, of Houston, Texas, a son, Bryan "Keith" Shelton, and his wife, DeeAnn, of Tyler, Texas, sister Diana Hanson of Temple, Texas, sister LaVonne Malinovsky and her husband Andrew of West, Texas, sister Catrina Dyer and her husband Darrell of Las Vegas, New Mexico, and sister Barbara Benton-Christo of Waco, Texas. Grandchildren Bryan Shelton and his wife Jennifer of Lafayette, Indiana, Kristi Garrett and her husband Salman Shahrear of Houston, Texas Colby Garrett and his fiance Dana Shaw of Houston, Texas, Stewart Potter of Tyler, Texas and Audree Shelton of Tyler, Texas. Great grandchildren Caeden, Amelia, and Brantley Shahrear of Houston, Payton Shelton, Aden Baker, and Chloe Mobley of Lafayette, Indiana and Caycen Potter of Mason, Texas.
IN THE CARE OF Tyler Memorial Funeral Home - Cemetery and Mausoleum
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GREG PETERSON
HUSBAND OF SAMMIE McKINNEY PETERSON PASSED AWAY LAST SUNDAY, JANUARY 10,2021.
GREG PETERSON WAS IN HOSPICE FOR A NUMBER OF WEEKS AFTER FINDING THAT HE HAD STAGE IV CANCER & THAT WAS INOPERABLE AND NON -TREATABLE. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICES, BUT I'M SURE SAMMIE WOULD LOVE HEARING FROM YOU IN SOME FORM.
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Leonard Leifer - Brother of Mark Leifer
March 3, 1947 - November 3, 2020
A memorial service for Leonard Leifer, 73, of Tyler will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Marvin United Methodist Church with Dr. Doug Baker officiating. Reception with the family will follow afterward in the courtyard.
Leonard Leifer passed away peacefully on Tuesday in Grapevine, Texas after a hard-fought battle with heart disease. His wife and three children were able to be by his side.
Mr. Leifer was born March 3, 1947 in Tyler, Texas to Adeline Leifer. Leonard was a lifelong Tylerite graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. He attended Tyler Jr. College. He was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church for over 35 years. Leonard was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He retired after 40 years as owner and operator of Crow Towing. He was a Mason and a Shriner for many years. Leonard loved Tyler and was a member and supporter of the Order of the Rose and in his later years a volunteer for the Tyler Police Department.
He loved traveling and going to the “5G” deer lease and, of course, socializing with his many friends and neighbors. Most of all Leonard loved and cared for his family with all of his heart.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline Leifer; his mother-in-law, Ellen Ellett; his father-in-law, James “Sonny” Ellett; and his nephew, Wayne Kesecker.
Leonard is survived by his loving family including his wife of 51 years, Claire Leifer; his three children: daughter, Lori Boatwright, son, Cody Leifer and wife Leah, and daughter, Libby Leifer. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Lily Leifer and Cecilia Leifer; and his grandson, Mason Ferguson; brother, Mark Leifer; sister-in-law, Sue Green; brother-in-law, Jamie Ellett; nephew, Ty Green and wife Jordan; as well as countless friends.
Leonard will be missed by so many, but we thank God for his life and our many precious memories of him.
If desired, memorials may be made in Leonard’s honor to Marvin United Methodist Church, 300 W. Erwin, Tyler, TX 75702 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Houston Donor Development Office, 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030, www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40.31
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In Loving Memory of William "Bill" Wade
April 01, 1943 - November 06, 2020
William “Bill” Wade, at 77, of Russellville died Friday, November 6, 2020, At St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1943, in Paris, Texas to Cecil Edgar and Eloise Watson Wade.
He was a United States Army Veteran of Vietnam, a Mason and a member of VFW Roger’s-Rye Post 2283. He owned and operated B and L Outdoor Equipment “world’s worst location”.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert C. Wade.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lynn B. Wade; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Coburn of Rogers, Laura and Bryan Hall of Bryant and Kimberly and Raymond Molden of Little Rock; a sister and brother-in- law Carol ,and Joey Myers of Canton, Texas; seven grandchildren, Alec Coburn, Jonathan, Justin and Lauren Hall, Evan, Aidan and Nathan Molden.
Service information will be published in Tuesday’s edition of The Courier and online.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1905.
The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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Wife of Jack Sowers
Jerri Lyssy Sowers, 81, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 8, 1939 to Felix and Maxine Lyssy.
Jerri attended Bishop Byrne High School in Port Arthur where she met many lifelong friends. During Jerri’s battle with pancreatic cancer, she had the assistance of many fine health professionals including Dr. Marc Worob, Dr. C. Armitage Harper, Dr. Michele Ashworth, Dr. Michael Herman and Dr. Yue Deng.
Jerri had several hobbies with her main hobby being reading but she also loved yoga and her instructor, Nishi Whitely. She also enjoyed traveling and was able to travel around the world, including a wonderful trip to Kenya and Tanzania with her husband, stepson Chris and grandson Andrew.
Jerri was a financial representative for many years, working for VALIC and later for Edward Jones. She had the pleasure of getting to know many fine people in that field, including Marilyn Obestor, Susie Combs Russell, Lee Landrum and Chris Davenport.
She was predeceased by her parents, Felix and Maxine Lyssy of Port Arthur, Texas and her brother-in-law, Ed Hitt of Groves, Texas. Jerri is survived by her husband of 36 years, William J. Sowers Jr. of Pflugerville, Texas; her three children by previous marriage, Patti Love of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Leslie Gontarek of Pflugerville, Texas and Eric Sapp of Round Rock, Texas; her stepsons, Christopher Sowers of Austin, Texas, Bill Sowers of Rogers, Arkansas and John Sowers of Springfield, Missouri; her sister, Clara Hitt of Groves, Texas, as well as, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for those who wish to participate. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home with the committal service to immediately follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. A reception will be held at the home of Leslie Gontarek following Tuesday's services.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pflugerville-tx/jerri-sowers-9857406
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March 14, 1942 - October 18, 2020
Services will be held at a later date for Richard Parkin Stine, 78, of Bullard.
Mr. Stine passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Tyler. He was born March 14, 1942 in Keyser, West Virginia to Michael Stine Sr. and Elizabeth Orr Stine.
Richard resided in Bullard with his wife Linda on a small piece of property where he was the CEO of Stine Swine and loved taking care of the animals including chickens, pigeons, peacocks and pigs with his grandson Hudson Hykel. Richard also spent most of his time on the lake fishing with his grandson Hudson Hykel or with friends such as his golf group, hunting group, breakfast club or just sitting on the porch with friends talking.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Stine Sr. and Elizabeth Orr Stine, and his sister-in-law, Mary Jane Stine. He is survived by his loving family including his wife, Linda Gail Stine; sister, Nancy Wooldridge with husband Clifton Wooldridge; sister, Sharon Caldwell with husband Don Caldwell; brother, David Stine; and brother, Gregg Stine with wife Suzanne Stine. Richard also leaves 5 children, daughter, Marla Adair, daughter, Ann Laubhan with husband Chris Laubhan, daughter, Kim Thorn with husband Shane Thorn, daughter, Kathy Hykel with husband Jeff Hykel, and son, Kyle Funderburgh. Richard also leaves 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and thoughts during this time.
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In Loving Memory of Nancy Lee Conley Miller
1-13-1943 - 10-14-2020
Funeral services for Nancy Lee Conley Miller, 77, of Gilmer, will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at McWhorter Funeral Home with Bishop Peter John Sullivan conducting. Interment will follow at Gill Community Cemetery near Marshall, Texas. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00p.m. on Tuesday evening at McWhorter Funeral Home.
Nancy was born January 13, 1943 to Murray and Doris Skipworth Conley in Marshall, Texas and passed from this life October 9, 2020. She married Lewis Miller, May 12, 2001 and worked as a registered nurse for 18 years before becoming the QA coordinator at Longview Wellness.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; Lewis Miller, Children; James Timothy Brewer, Jessica Tandy Baerst(Steven), Jason Tosh Brewer, Jana Tiffany Brewer, Jennifer Tarah Troost(Pleun), Shad Don Roundy, Lisa Garcia, Barabra Beckman, and Terry Miller. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Pleun Troost, Timothy Brewer Jr., Shad Roundy, Steven Baerst, Jaeger Troost, and Tosh Brewer.
Please visit Nancy’s on-line registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.
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In Loving Memory of Douglas Howard Lynch
NOVEMBER 2, 1942 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Douglas Howard Lynch passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 17, 2020 in Tyler, Texas.
Doug was born alongside his twin sister, Lynda, on November 2, 1942, in Tyler, Texas.
This came as a pleasant surprise to the happy parents as they were not expecting twins. Doug’s journey with Christ began at Tyler’s Glenwood Methodist Church where he was an active member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. His service to others began as a cub scout, continued onto boy scouts and after his graduation from Robert E. Lee High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve his country aboard the USS Bennington in 1964.
Ten years later on May 17, Doug married Jackie and they began their life’s journey. Along this journey Doug stepped into the role of father to Jackie’s two daughters, Belinda and Misty. Careers took them from Texas to Oklahoma and New Mexico before settling back in Oklahoma with the birth of his daughter, Laurie in 1980. Doug's career progression relocated the family back to Texas where they found a home and became active members at First Baptist Church of Spring Forest. Doug led the choir, taught Sunday school and served as the treasurer, until his retirement from Spring ISD in 2009. Doug and Jackie were excited to retire in Tyler, which reunited him with his sister in the same town. They found the perfect house with a view on a small lake and were led to become members of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. Doug’s gift of service continued at this church as the head usher, supervisor of the Lord’s Supper and adult Sunday School Teacher. The congregation was blessed with his ability to share his God-given gift of singing during worship. His family also enjoyed this gift on many occasions. Other gifts he shared with family were his love of fishing, winning at horseshoes and playing other games. While catching fish brought a smile to his face, teaching his grandchildren to fish, and seeing their smiles, was what brought him the most joy.
Family members often raced at gatherings to have Doug on their team for horseshoes and washers. He often shot the moon and put in the last “hidden” puzzle piece. After retirement, his love for working in the yard bloomed, as he enjoyed his riding lawn mower. He also found time to enjoy travels with his brother, sister, and family friends. Although retired, he still enjoyed working part time at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home, serving as treasurer of the Hidden Hill Lake POA, and enjoying his morning coffee with his love, Jackie, sitting on the back porch watching birds and squirrels. He could often be found reading and studying the Bible or practicing a new hymn. His service to his family, church, community and country will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents Aubrey Edward and Annie Laurie Lynch.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories are his wife of 46 years, Jackie Lynch of Tyler, Texas; children Belinda Tompkins and husband Ty of Chandler, Tx, Misty Yarotsky and husband Steve of Friendswood, Tx, Laurie Pierrel and husband Nicholas of Spring, Tx; 8 grandchildren Jaclyn, Josh, Paige, Wayne, Jacobi, Tricia, Marshall, and Madeline; great-grandchildren Emory, Karson and Rylee; Brother Richard Lynch and wife Barbara of Greenville, SC, twin sister Lynda Eichler of Tyler, Tx; and several nieces and nephews A visitation for Doug will be held Friday, September 25, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lloyd James Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Little Elm Cemetery in Frisco, Tx. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made Woodland Hill Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
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In Loving Memory of Claude M. "Mike" Cockrell
Claude M. "Mike" Cockrell passed away on August 1, 2020 after suffering a stroke while driving to Pittsburg, TX. the day before with his son. They were delivering auto parts for a business that Mike had started. Fortunately Mike's son, Michael was driving when he noticed that Mike was having a seizure. He pulled over and called an ambulance which took him to Pittsburg. He was later taken to Tyler. The next morning he suffered a major seizure and did not recover.
Mike is survived by his wife Barbara Kay "BK", Michael, one sister, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister and his brother Pat.
There was no Obituary and no Service was held.
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In Loving Memory of Kathryn Sue Scritchfield
(12/12/1942 - 3/1/2020)
Memorial services for Sue Scritchfield, 77 of Tyler, are 2:00 p.m.
Monday, March 9,2020 in the chapel of Jackson's Burks Walker
Tippit Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Pickens officiating. The family
will receive friends one hour prior to service in the Chapel.
Kathryn Sue Scritchfield was born December 12, 1942 in
Beaumont to the late A.J. and Opal Lee Black Scritchfield.
She passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Tyler. She worked
as a salesperson for Fowler Furniture for many years, and was
a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Joe Scritchfield.
Survivors are her children, Turman Wayne Oldham and Tracie
Birmingham; brother, Duane Scritchfield and wife, Becky;
sister, Rebecca Ray and husband, Terry; four grandchildren,
Kathryn Raymond, Megan Oldham, Connor Birmingham and
Brandon Oldham; and one great-grandson, Alan Raymond.
Also by sisters-in laws, Sheri Scritchfield and Laura Scritchfield.
The family request that memorials be made to The Hospice of
East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX. 75701.
To view online, please go to www.burkswalkertippit.com.
Beadle Moore, Jr. (Brother of Liz Moore Dewar)
Oct 5, 1941 - Jan 3rd, 2020
- Birth Date: Oct 5, 1941
- Death Date: Jan 3, 2020
- Funeral Date: Jan 8, 2020, 10:00 am
- Location: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
Biography: Dolph Beadle Moore, Jr., known for his infectious laugh, warmth, and intelligence died on January 3, 2020 in Little Rock after a long illness.
Beadle was born in Mobile, Alabama on October 5, 1941, the son of Marta Wolff Moore and Dolph Beadle Moore, an executive with Humble Oil. He spent his childhood in Opelousas, Louisiana, and moved to Tyler, Texas as a teenager. Beadle’s love of Louisiana Cajun food started early in public school in Opelousas where, in kindergarten and first grade, he was served and drank coffee au lait for his school breakfast. Opelousas also introduced him to the joys of the Palace Café and Daidee’s roast chicken which he often later made at home. In later years he loved visiting New Orleans with Blanche and friends and spending time in the Quarter with his aunt and uncle.
In Tyler he boxed his high school sophomore and junior years and received the Outstanding Boxing Award in 1957. He wryly noted that like Muhammad Ali, he never lost a match. In his senior year he was chosen captain of the Robert E. Lee High School football team. At a time when football linemen were nimble and not behemoths, Beadle played guard on a scrappy team that prided itself on its heart despite few victories.
Beadle attended college for two years at the University of Texas in Austin, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, and he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from East Texas State University in Commerce. As a graduate student, he had his first experience in teaching political science, a job he loved.
From 1966 to 1969 he was an instructor at Arkansas A & M, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello. While there, he announced the radio play-by-play for the football team and was known as the Voice of the Weevils. Hoping to impress his future wife, Blanche Montgomery of Helena, he took her to a game on their first date, they sat in the press box, and he asked her to be his spotter. Nevertheless, she was not deterred, and they married in 1969.
Beadle left to do additional graduate work at the University of Arizona in Tucson and Blanche, having graduated from the College of Pharmacy of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, practiced pharmacy. They returned in 1973 and Beadle took a position on the faculty of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the Political Science Department where he taught until 1990 enjoying the friendship of exceptional colleagues, Cal Ledbetter, Joel Anderson, Robert Johnston and Charles Chastain. Beadle also served in administrative positions in Advancement and Governmental Relations. After leaving UALR , Beadle worked at Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Company as assistant to the chairman until he retired in 1999.
Beadle was a lifelong progressive “yellow dog” Democrat, although that may have been the only time Beadle ever acknowledged an affinity to the canine species. He was active in both state and national politics. He was president of the Young Democrats at East Texas State and served on the board of the Institute of Politics in Little Rock. In addition he was appointed to the Governor’s Study Commission on Tax Reform and Commission on Experiential Education.
During these years Blanche was also working in governmental relations for Arkansas Children’s Hospital after a ten year career as a pharmacist. After their respective retirements Beadle and Blanche continued to enjoy travel, dancing, golf and spending time with friends and family as they had during all of their fifty years of happy marriage. Beadle was also an enthusiastic duck and pheasant hunter. When Beadle was unable to play golf in later years, he continued to drive the cart and coach Blanche on her game.
Beadle was active in community affairs and did volunteer work at St. Vincent’s Infirmary and as a guide at the Clinton library and he served on the boards of the American Red Cross, the Museum of Science and History, Friends of KUAR/KLRE and World Services for the Blind.
Beadle had a healthy sense of humor and reveled in life and friendships, and Blanche was always his enthusiastic partner in every activity. It was hard to think of Beadle without also thinking of Blanche. They shared a wide circle of long-time, close friends of every political stripe, friends who rarely saw Beadle without a smile and a contagious zest for life. Rarely have two people complemented each other so completely.
Beadle was predeceased by his parents, his sister-in-law, June Gayle Haraway and his brother-in-law, Paul Norwood. In addition to his wife, Blanche, he is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Dewar (Bobby) of New Braunfels, Texas, his brother-in-law, Vance Montgomery (Terry) of Helena, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to World Services for the Blind, 2811 Fair Park, Little Rock, AR, 72204, (501) 664-7100.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m. at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home.
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JOHN MORRIS PRICE - (Brother of Patti Price Arms)
July 21, 1947 - December 28 2019
John Morris Price, age 72, of West, passed away early Saturday morning, December 28, 2019 at his residence.
A Rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in West.
John was born July 21, 1947 in Tyler, son of the late John and Lucille (Morris) Price. He attended St. Gregory Parochial School in Tyler, graduated from Palestine High School after his family had in 1962 relocated there, and attended Henderson County Junior College. On July 30, 1989 he was united in marriage to Brenda Thomas in Las Vegas, NV. John worked as a brakeman and conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. John was also a member of the National Association of Royalty Owners. He enjoyed special automobiles, Baylor and Texas Tech football, NASCAR, fishing, riflery, working his land, living in the country, building structures, boating, vacations to the coast, and in his younger days riding motorcycles and collecting miniature trains. John loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed countless get-togethers over the years at his place out in the country near West. He also enjoyed reunions with current and retired Palestine railroad employees.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Brenda Price of West; two sons, John T. Price and wife Rachel of Mountain Home AFB, ID and Austin J. Price and wife Sarah of Beaumont; two sisters, Patricia Arms and husband Geoffrey and Mary Suzanne Price; his aunt, Gladys Quilter; his grandchildren, Sadie, Sophia, and John Jr. "Tank"; brothers-in-law, Jimbo Thomas and wife Melanie and Mark Thomas and wife Tina; a sister-in-law, Jenny Swinney and husband Carey; nieces and nephews, Lauren Beck and husband Chris, Jason Swinney, Lisa Stone and husband Brian, Rachel Hailey, and Wesley Thomas and wife Kylie; and several other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Joe Weaver, Chris Beck, Danny Rampy, Mark Thomas, Adam Mechell, Trey Kolar, Geoffrey Arms, and Jimbo Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund.
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In Loving Memory of Vivian Marie Davis Hancock (1942 - 2019)
Services for Vivian Marie Hancock, 77, of Flint, Texas are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Gresham with Reverends Andrew Douglas and Roy Thoene officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will be in Noonday Cemetery, under the direction of Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hancock died on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She was born on July 28, 1942 in Lindale, Texas to the late Albert Lewis and Dorothy Gordon Davis. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and Tyler Commercial College. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gresham, where she taught Sunday School and retired as Church Secretary.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Carl Hancock; four children, Ron and wife Stephanie Hancock of McKinney, Kevin and wife Glenda Hancock of Flint, Cindy and husband Rob Healey of Mobile, Alabama and Kim and husband Rupert Crowell of Tyler; sisters, Diane May of Gresham and Melba Dickens of Gresham; five grandchildren, Matthew Hancock, Laura Hancock, Trinity Hancock, Lilith Hancock and Trusten Hancock; numerous nieces and nephews and relatives.
Thanks to the wonderful staff at Oakbrook Nursing Home in Whitehouse, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Hancock, Ron Hancock, Chad Dickens, Brad Dickens, Rupert Crowell and Dylan Thornton.
If desired, memorial may be made to Choice Hospice or First Baptist Gresham Church. To view online, please go to, www.burkswalkertippit.com.
Charles and Linda Dumas Akin (1943 - 2019) (Sister & Brother-in-law 0f Carol Dumas Parker)
Charles Lynn Akin, 75, and Linda Dale (Dumas) Akin, 72, both of Chandler, Texas, passed away on November 4,, 2019, after 52 years of marriage. They parted ways briefly when Charles died that morning after a lengthy illness, and were reunited in the presence of their Lord in the afternoon when Linda passed away after a brief illness.
Charles was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on December 5, 1943, to E. L. and Cleva (Henderson) Akin. He grew up in a Navy family and moved around extensively before settling in East Texas and graduating from Van High School. He attended North Texas State University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Music Education.
Linda was born in Troup, Texas, on June 14, 1947, to Ralph and Dale (Parker) Dumas. She grew up in Troup, Arp and Tyler where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. She attended Tyler Junior College where she was active in the Apache Band and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra.
She and Charles met in Tyler at the Baptist Student Union. They were married on October 14, 1967, and moved to Pensacola, Florida, prior to Charles being deployed with the Navy.
Charles served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a machinist aboard the USS Forrest Royal (DD-872) and the USS Huntington (DD-781). After leaving the Navy, he worked first as a music teacher and later as a factory worker, building air conditioners for GE and Trane.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, but also worked for others in her home. She took care of numerous children over the years and decorated cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.
Both Charles and Linda were very involved in the lives of their churches throughout their marriage in congregations from Tyler to Fort Worth to Southeastern Oklahoma and back to East Texas where Charles served as deacon and music director and Linda served as nursery coordinator. Over the past several years, they were members of Green Acres Baptist Church where they played in the orchestra and sang in the choir.
After Charles' retirement from Trane, they enjoyed travel and old movies, as well
as watching their grandchildren participate in sports, music and theater at The Geneva school of Boerne in Boerne, Texas.
They were preceded in death by their infant son, Charles Wayne Akin, and by their parents. They aresurvived by their son, Dr. Jay Akin and his wife Pam of Boerne, as well as three grandchildren: Samantha, Zachary and Parker. They will also be missed by Charles' brother Roy Akin and his wife Marilyn; Linda's siblings Jack Dumas and wife Carolyn, Carol Dumas Parker, John Dumas and wife Ruthie, Cathy Dumas Almond; and by numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
A memorial service will be held December 28, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church of Chandler, TX at 10 AM. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and staff of Providence Park Nursing and Rehabilitation, where they spent so much time over the past few years; as well as those of Hospice of East Texas and the Home Place Inpatient Hospice facility for their compassionate care during their final days.
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Nov. 24, 2019
In Loving Memory of Howard Jack Holliday (1943 - 2019)
Howard Jack Holliday passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 76, on August 30, 2019. He was born on June 23, 1943 in Tyler. He met and married his wife, Marsha Ray Hinds of Tyler, in 1962. They were married nearly 57 years and she was the love of his life. They loved to travel together, especially in Italy, and find new destinations in Europe to begin adventures that would typically include a cross-Atlantic cruise, their favorite way to travel.
Jack, or "Jackie", as he was known by many, was the owner and president of Holliday Sheet Metal, Co., which was opened in 1948 by his father H. C. Holliday. This was Jack's second career. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, and a PhD in English from Texas Christian University. Prior to moving back to Tyler in 1985, he lived in McAllen with his family and taught at Pan American University in Edinburgh, for 15 years, where he was a tenured professor and head of the English Department. He was known to his students and faculty friends as "Doc" Holliday.
Jack had a passion for reading, especially poetry and anything by D.H. Lawrence, and loved to travel with his wife, exploring other countries and their art and cuisine. He loved the outdoors, especially camping at Big Bend National Park, and playing golf, managing two aces in his life. Mostly, he had a passion for people, especially his family. He was generous with his money, time, and talents to so many that were in need and was an inspiration to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Sarah Holliday; and his brother, Phil Holliday. He is survived by his loving wife, Marsha Holliday; son, Sean Holliday and wife Stacey of Tyler; daughter, Alison McGinnis and husband Michael of Whitehouse; sister, Patricia Mankin and husband Johnny of Waco; sister, Sally Evans of Austin; brother, Duke Holliday and wife Jenny of Phoenix, AZ, sister-in-law, Gay Holliday of Whitehouse; and grandchildren, Caitlin Holliday, Taylor Holliday, Joe Townend, Hannah McGinnis, and Abby McGinnis; 11 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Jack was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to PATH, 402 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702 .\
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Sept. 8, 2019
Susan Ruth Freiberg Urbach wife of Gerry Urbach
Susan Ruth Freiberg Urbach, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on August 30, 2019, at the age of 75 following complications from pancreatic cancer, diagnosed over two years ago. She heroically persevered through four different courses of treatment in her efforts to spend more quality time with family and friends and to continue to participate in activities that she enjoyed.
The former Susan Freiberg was born on April 11, 1944, in Richmond, Virginia, to Elizabeth and Milton Freiberg. She grew up with her sister, Nancy, in Tyler, Texas, where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1962. After attending Austin College, she went on to earn a degree in English from the University of Oregon in 1966.
That same year, she married Gerry Urbach, with whom she would share 53 years of marriage in Austin, Tupelo, Mississippi, and Dallas (for the last 50 years). She and Gerry raised three sons, Craig, Brent, and Scott, for whom she was their best friend and cheerleader. They also shared in the joy of Craig's marriage to Susan Lo, and the birth of their children, Garrett and Audrey.
Susan was incredibly warm and kind with a great sense of humor, and was instantly liked by every acquaintance she made. She was an avid reader and accomplished bridge player, still playing as often as possible with her friends in her regular Monday game throughout her treatment. In her younger days, she was a competitive swimmer, bowler, and rodeo barrel rider. In her later years, Susan enjoyed aerobic dancing in a class of women who were good friends as well as classmates.
Most of all, she loved dogs and made a concerted effort to adopt elderly or sick animals that were difficult to place. During her treatment, she adopted a 12 year old boxer named Walter who had lost his home, and provided a loving home for him over the next two years. She is survived by her beloved adopted beagles, Winston and Rosie.
She was predeceased by her mother, father, and sister. She is survived by her husband, Gerry, her sons, Craig, Brent, and Scott; her daughter-in-law, Susan Lo; her grandchildren, Garrett and Audrey; her niece, Heather Gerling (husband David, and daughter Hunter); her nephew, Jeremy Ableman (son Bryan, and daughter Ashley); her niece, Lindsey Ellis (husband Tyler, and daughter Annabelle); her nephews Geoffrey Urbach, Alan Urbach (and wife Chloe), and Greg Urbach (wife Tabeen, and son Miles); her brothers-in-law, Mark Urbach (and wife Rosetta) and Michael Urbach; and many other family members with whom she always enjoyed warm relations.
There will be a private family burial service on September 3, 2019, followed by a visitation with the family at Temple Shalom from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Susan requested that contributions may be made to Mary Crowley Cancer Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, or the charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers from Right At Home, especially head nurse Kristen Jackson, and the nurses and staff of Amity Home Hospice who comforted and cared for her and the family during her illness.
Published in Dallas Morning News on Sept. 1, 2019
Wayne Murray (1943 - 2019) Husband of Kathleen Brady Murray
Services for Wayne Murray, 76, of Tyler will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Rhoads officiating. A private burial will held at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Murray returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Tyler. He was born January 1, 1943 in Tyler to Billy Swain Murray and Anna Belle Story.
Wayne attended John Tyler High School, Tyler Junior College, Texas Tech and Stephen F. Austin. He married Kathleen Carol Brady on August 20, 1965. During his career, he worked at Tyler Pipe for 14 years, after which he worked at Brady's Flower Shop until 2003. He enjoyed flowers and planting them in the yard and in containers on his patio. He also enjoyed the outdoors, sports, and hunting. Over the past two years, Wayne struggled with throat cancer.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Kathleen Murray. He is survived by his loving family including his son, Brady Murray and wife Sandy of Allen, TX; his daughter, Natalie Smith and husband Darin of Chandler; and his grandchildren, Cade and Connor Smith and Zach and Trevor Murray.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darin Smith, Mark Alfred, Cade Smith, Zach Murray, Connor Smith and Trevor Murray.
Visitation will follow the service Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler.
In Loving Memory of Mike Hallmark
A Celebration of Life for Mike Hallmark, 77, of Tyler will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Powell officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mike went to be with Jesus, our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born May 4, 1941 in Jacksonville to John Ed Hallmark and Mary Sue Hallmark.
Mike moved to Tyler as a young boy. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1961, attended Tyler Junior College and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. He worked in real estate and the oil and gas industry as a professional landman. He grew up in and remained an active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. He enjoyed any outdoor activity. He was a Master Sporting Clay Shooter and traveled the State on a competitive level for many years. He also loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John Ed Hallmark and Mary Sue Hallmark; his brother, John Jordan Hallmark; sister, Sarah Summers; son-in-law, Lex Lee Kidd; and granddaughter, Leah Gayl Kidd. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 51 years, Sandra Hughey Hallmark; son, Will Hallmark and his wife Danica; daughter, Holley Kidd; grandchildren, Reid Crenshaw, Tripp Hallmark, Trinity Hallmark, and Levi Kidd; brother, Jimmy Hallmark and wife Betty Jane; sister-in-law, Brenda Arnold and husband Leroy; brother-in-law, Gaylord Hughey and wife Rene; as well as many other loving family members and close friends.
Mike’s favorite Bible verse was Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die. Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Honorary pallbearers will be Toby Fuller, Jim Horn, Mike Pruitt, Jim O’Bannon, Carrol Bobo, Dr. Jay Harrington, Steve Fry, Ronnie Jerger, Barry Quick, Jason Gregory, Jason Burroughs, Shannon Smith, Trant Kidd, Leroy Arnold, Brian Humphries and the late Lex Kidd.
Visitation is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 215 S. Clayton Ave., Tyler, TX 75702
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Harry Friedlander Jr. (1/17/1922 - 3/13/2019)Father of Harriet Friedlander |
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Harry Friedlander, Jr. peacefully passed on to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus and his loving wife on March 13, 2019.
He was born January 17, 1922 in Tyler, Texas to Harry Friedlander, Sr. and Lorena Bundy Friedlander. Harry worked for the family business until going to work for Brookshire Grocery Company in 1952 until his retirement in 1986 as V.P. of Produce Operations. He also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After retirement his hobbies included restoring antique tractors and eventually a couple of antique semi trucks. He loved taking his restorations to many tractor and truck shows. He was a member of Lone Star Antique Tractor and Engine Assoc. and East Texas Antique Tractor and Engine Assoc.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Neta Mae "Neill" Friedlander and Brother Loren Friedlander.
He is survived by his 3 children, Stephen and wife Lana Friedlander of Tyler, Sue and husband Herb Reiner of Heath and Harriett and husband Steve DeWoody of New Braunfels; 5 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers are members of Lone Star Tractor and Engine Assoc. and East Texas Antique Tractor and Engine Assoc.
Pallbearers are Morris Ricketts, Charles Parmley, Don McGuffin, Guy Lambright, Tony Clemens and David Richardson.
The family will have visitation Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler with Bro. Jerry Hawbaker officiating.
Susan Miller Steffee - Wife of John Steffee
11-22-1946 - 01-30-2019
Susan Fairbanks Miller Steffee died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 30, 2019. Susan was born in Dallas, Texas to Jack and Mary Miller on November 22, 1946.
Her family moved to Tyler in 1950 where she was raised and lived until 2004. She graduated from Robert E Lee high school in 1964 where she was a Rebelette Twirl Major. She then went on to attend North Texas University in Denton, Texas where on a blind date she met John Glenn Steffee.
They were married on August 12, 1966 at Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler and were married for 52 wonderful years. Their marriage was a testament to their love and Christian faith, any time spent in their presence left no doubt that John and Susan were meant to be together.
Susan was an educator for over 30 years, many as a 2nd grade teacher at Rice Elementary, and her last 12 years as the Principal of Owens Elementary. Owens thrived with Susan's leadership and was rated "Clearly Outstanding" more than any school in the district. Susan loved her job, the kids whose lives she touched and was especially endeared to her staff.
She was admired and well-respected by students and parents alike, but the teachers at Owens were her very favorite part of being a Principal. She was constantly thinking of ways to support and spoil them. She and John were long time members of the West Erwin Church of Christ in Tyler, active in all aspects of Sunday School and service. She retired in 2002 and in 2004 she moved to Cypress, Texas to be closer to her daughters, Kimberly and Michelle.
In Cypress she was an active member of her churches, West Houston Church of Christ, where she helped set up and run a Mothers Day Out program and eventually Spring Creek Church of Christ. In recent years she became a regular volunteer at Cy-Fair Helping Hands. While all of these things kept her busy and involved, it was her granddaughters, Eliza and Taylor, that became the love of her life. They were the center of everything she did from supporting them in sports and events, to planning special trips with them. But her favorite pastime was simply spending hours with them and being a part of their lives. Susan was known by a lot of names; wife, mother, teacher, Principal, friend, but without a doubt her favorite title was “Grandmommy”.
All of these words in black and white can tell you about Susan Steffee, but anyone who knew her will affirm that words will never do justice to the life she lived.
She was a loving and supportive wife, a selfless mother and an adoring grandmother. Her friends will tell you, there was no one like her, a constant giver of her resources and time, you rarely heard the word, no, from Susan She loved to travel with John and friends, but really loved to be home with her family. Whether it was cooking, or playing games, or shopping, or watching football - she loved to be with people and they loved to be with her. She could make you laugh like no other, and we will all hold on to the hundreds of memories she was such a central part of creating. We know she is happy to see her parents and Jackie again, and this sustains us through our grief.
She is survived by her husband, John Glenn Steffee, her brother Ricky Miller, her sister-in-law Debbie Miller, her daughters Kimberly Hellums and Michelle Bellomy, her son-in-law, Charles Bellomy and her granddaughters Taylor Hellums and Eliza Bellomy. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Mary Miller and her brother, Jackie Miller.
Visitation will be at the Klein Funeral home in Tomball, Texas from 2:00-4:00 on Sunday, February 3. Services will be held at Spring Creek Church of Christ on Monday, February 4 at 1:00 PM, with a reception following the graveside service.
Jeffrey Merwin Heller - Brother of Beth Heller Avery
DECEMBER 24, 1939 – JANUARY 8, 2019
Jeffrey Merwin Heller of Dallas, Texas passed away at his home on January 8, 2019. He is survived by Carol Franklin Heller, his wife of 55 years; his daughter, Debbie Heller Myers, also of Dallas; his brothers, John and wife, Marshall Heller of Cary, NC; Tom and Shelia Heller of Rockwall; sister, Beth Avery of Round Rock; sister in-law, Joan and AJ Phipps of Houston; daughter in-law, Kristi Heller Green and husband, Dennis of Denver; grandsons, Austin Heller and his wife Kathryn of Dallas and Denver; Brandon Heller of Denver and Ford Myers of Dallas. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Merwin Heller of Tyler; son, Jeffrey Scott Heller of Dallas; his in-laws, Gerry and “B” Franklin of Baytown and brother in-law, Charles Avery of Round Rock. Growing up in Tyler with his fun- loving family and friends, the Hoot Owl Creek Gang and Razzers, Jeff had many exciting adventures. The Heller kids, Jeff, Mutt, Poo, and Beth were known throughout Tyler. Jeff’s interest in sports participation began early, competing in swimming at age eight at Camp Longhorn under the influence of legendary Tex Robertson. His sports abilities seemed unlimited. In addition to winning state finals in swimming, he also lettered in football and basketball. Success in sports led Jeff to a four year swimming scholarship to the University of Texas in Austin under the leadership of Hank Chapman. He was conference champion in several events and made All American in 1958 and 1959. At UT he was active in the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, leading to lifelong friendships. In 1960, Jeff joined the United States Marine Corps where he trained in the naval base at Pensacola Florida earning his wings and was commissioned in 1963. Although assigned to Cherry Point, NC he served in Japan and Okinawa before beginning his tour of duty in Vietnam in 1964 and 1965. In addition to his carrier-based flying missions, he helped found the Officers Club in Da Nang, Vietnam and was promoted to first lieutenant and captain during this period. After five years as a Marine, Jeff returned to UT and earned a BBA before joining EDS and Ross Perot in Dallas, Texas in 1968. Jeff helped to develop new EDS offices in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Massachusetts, Iowa, Indiana, and Minnesota. After his work in New York with the financial brokerage business, Jeff took over leadership of EDS’ National Medicare and Medicaid sections in Dallas. In 1984, General Motors partnered with EDS to combine their data processing systems. Jeff was commissioned to smooth the transition. By 1991, EDS began doing business in Asia as Japan-American, which became Jeff’s responsibility. Jeff served as Chairman of this independent company. After serving as Chairman of EDS Australia, Jeff became President and Chief Operating Officer of EDS in 1996, when he became Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. In 2002, Jeff retired but was called back and remained in that leadership role until “retiring” again in 2008. The relationships that were formed during his time at EDS were as close as family. During his retirement, Jeff officed at MHT Partners, a business investment company where he enjoyed close relationships with young business professionals. During and after his active business years, Jeff served as a board member for a spectrum of companies including Mutual of Omaha, Temple Inland, Trammel Crow, Unigraphics, Westcott Communications, and Hitachi Data Systems. Beyond his business leadership, he also served as a Trustee of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Southwest Medical Foundation, and served his church on both the Pastor Parish Committee and the Finance Committee. Very active as a University of Texas Alumni, Jeff was awarded as a Distinguished Graduate of the University of Texas. He served on the UT President’s Research Council, the Littlefield Society, the McComb School of Business Board, and the Chancellors Council. He was Chair of both the Longhorn Foundation and the UT Engineering Foundation. He was active in the Cotton Bowl Association. Jeff was elected to the UT Hall of Honor and served as Chairman, and was also President of the “T” Association. While serving in the Marines, Jeff married Carol Franklin in 1963, who he met at The University of Texas. Together they had two children, Jeffrey Scott Heller and Debbie Ann Heller. Carol and Jeff made Dallas their home for many years. They enjoyed traveling and attending sporting and cultural events together. Jeff always found time in his life to actively pursue golf, fishing, hunting and skiing. Some of this activity took him to very interesting parts of the world. He was active in a large number of Dallas organizations, University of Texas, and professional organizations, almost always in a leadership role. He was an active member of Dallas Country Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, Northwood Club, University of Texas Golf Club, and Beaver Creek Club. He enjoyed time spent on the golf course with friends especially with the Oilees. With all of Jeff’s accomplishments, he’s mostly remembered for his love for his friends and family. At the top of the list was his love for his wife, Carol. They were a team and enjoyed doing many things together. They had wonderful trips to various parts of the world. They treasured time spent with the family. Scott and Debbie enjoyed a special relationship with their father including playing sports, traveling, and attending Texas and Cowboy games. Precious time was devoted to their grandchildren, Austin, Brandon, and Ford. Jeff served as a role model and hero to his grandchildren. Whether it was on the ski slopes or teaching them to play poker, Jeff took individual time with each grandson. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on January 17th at 1:00 pm at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75205. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be directed to the charity of your choice.
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Nolan Edward Manziel - Brother of Paul Manziel |
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November 1940 - November 11, 2018 |
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Nolan Edward Manziel, 77, of Tyler passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. He was born on November 18, 1940 in Baton Rouge, LA to Bobby Joseph Manziel and Dorothy Nolan Manziel. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Deborah Lynn Manziel, and nephew Billy Daryl Pyron II.
Nolan graduated from Tyler High School and attended LSU prior to graduating from TCU with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He remained a devoted LSU sports fan, a bond that was rivaled only by his loyalty for the Dallas Cowboys, which never wavered whether they won or lost.
A successful businessman on many fronts, Nolan was co-owner of Manziel Interests, working with his siblings on a daily basis. He was active in the fields of oil and gas explorations and operations, real estate development, ranching and investments. He was named as one of the Top Ten Oil & Gas Entrepreneurs in East Texas by the Dallas Hard Hatters. Nolan served over 15 years on the Board of Directors for the 1st National Bank of Quitman where he also served as a Director/Auditor. He has been a member of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association, National Rifle Association, The Cedars of Lebanon and Hollytree Country Club.
Nolan had a heart for supporting his community, sponsoring numerous events hosted by the American Petroleum Club, The Cedars of Lebanon, East Texas Oil Men's Benefit Association and Sharon Shriners, as well as many others. As a devoted Christian, Nolan served his faith quietly. He was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, serving on the expansion finance committee, and he was instrumental in forming its Ushers Association, in which he served for 17 years.
An avid outdoorsman, Nolan was a founding stock member of the Tyler Gun Club, and was named Sportsman of the Year by Ducks Unlimited in 1984. Nolan leaves behind many lifelong friends with whom he enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, watching football and sharing his youthful fondness for fast cars and fast boats. Nolan had several coveted cars in his teens, and he was especially proud of having won the highly competitive Teenage Driving Rodeo in high school. Nolan had been the proud owner of various classic cars over the years from a 1923 Model T to a 1938 Ford Coupe that his son repurchased 30 years after he previously owned it. Nolan then utilized his unique skills of repurposing Ford motors for boating use to refit the Ford motor for his Chris Craft, doubling his boat's horsepower, making it the fastest boat on the lake at that time.
Most of all, Nolan adored his family, with whom he loved spending time. He was known by the younger members as DeDe, and he relished the various longstanding family gatherings throughout the year. His kind spirit and humor and enthusiasm will be greatly missed.
Nolan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Edna; daughter Elizabeth "Beth" and her son Micheal Nolan Savoie and wife Shelby; son Nolan Jr. and wife Kelly and their children Nelson and Gabrielle; great grandchildren Cayden and Paisley; siblings Bobby Joe Manziel, Norman Paul Manziel and Merigale Manziel Pyron, all of Tyler, Dottie Frank and husband Bill of Houston, Vicki Heath of Dallas, and Gloria Saleh, also of Tyler. He is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews, and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brad Acree, Ric Freeman, Raymond George, Johnny Hill, Jim Keeling, RB Shelton, TC Smith and RK Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Ross, Ed Schaded, Chris Simons and Stacey Smyre.
Rosary will be Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler and a visitation will follow from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services with a Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with The Very Reverend Hank Lanik officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. If desired, memorials may be made to the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital via the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation, 100 E. Ferguson, Suite 800, Tyler, Texas 75702 or the Tyler Catholic School Foundation, P. O. Box 131175, Tyler, 75713, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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Charles N. Avery, III - Husband of Beth Heller Avery
November 28, 1942 - August 14, 2018
Charles N. Avery, III died on August 14, 2018 at home after a long battle with cancer which he fought with grace, dignity and courage.
Charles was born on November 28, 1942 in Austin, Texas to Charles N. (“Buck”) Avery, Jr. and Lucille Sharp Avery. He attended Casis Elementary School, Pease Elementary School, O’Henry Junior High and Austin High School (Class of 1960). In 1966, Charles graduated from St. Edwards University with degree in marketing and finance.
On July 2, 1966, Charles married Beth Heller Avery and they had one daughter Marta Avery.
After graduation, Charles served in the US Army from 1966 to 1969 as an intelligence officer in Germany. After returning from Germany, Charles began his banking career as a National Bank Examiner from 1970 to 1977, then as an Executive V. P. of United States National Bank from 1977 to 1980, and as President of Sugarland State Bank from 1980 to 1992. After retiring from banking, Charles worked for a construction company in Houston until he and Beth decided to move to Round Rock to help with his family’s real estate business.
Charles’s great-great grandparents emigrated from Sweden to Round Rock in 1854. They were prominent farmers and merchants in Williamson County, Texas. By 1900, his father’s family had accumulated significant amounts of prime farm land in northeast Round Rock and Hutto. In 2000, Charles, his two brothers John S. Avery, Sr. and A. Nelson Avery, M.D., and his sister Christina Avery Fell, conceived of a plan for the development of their ancestral farms in Round Rock and Hutto as a hub for a medical and educational community. These family farms are now home to Texas State University, Texas A&M Health Science Centre, Austin Community College, Seton Hospital Williamson, Cornerstone Long Term Care Hospital, Medistar Post Acute Rehab Hospital, Texas State Technical College, Temple College and Texas A&M Central College. He was very proud of this accomplishment and its profound effect on the central Texas community.
Charles was very active in the Round Rock community. Charles was very proud of having served as a member of the boards of the Old Settlers Association of Williamson County, Board of Governors of the Round Rock Community Foundation, Capital Idea, Ride on Center for Kids, and Seton Williamson Development Board. In 2007, the city of Round Rock honored Charles and Beth and his siblings with the Citizens of the Year award. In 2016, the Round Rock Chamber honored Charles and Beth and his siblings with the Lifetime Philanthropy Award and the Life Time Achievement Award.
Charles is survived by his loving wife Beth and his daughter Marta Avery Lue, his brothers John S. Avery, Sr. and A. Nelson Avery, M.D., and his sister Christina Avery Fell.
The family will receive friends and visitors Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 306 Round Rock Ave. Round Rock, Tx. Services will be at First Baptist Church, 306 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, Texas on Friday, August 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with burial and reception at the Palm Valley Lutheran Church, 2500 East Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, Texas.
Pallbearers are John Avery, Jr., Brian Fell, Charlie Fell, Eanon Horton, Allen Lue, Mark Bius, Brian Dees, and Mark Baker. Honorary pallbearers are Jon Sloan, George White, Jim Boles, and Jeff Andresen.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to send memorial contributions to the Crosswalk Church Building Fund, Ride on Center for Kids, or a charity of your choice.
Charles was a person who believed deeply in the teachings of Jesus Christ. He and Beth practiced their faith by going on mission trips all over the world, sponsoring foreign students, and by believing the tenant that it is always more blessed to give than to receive.
Charles’ favorite saying was “It is going to be alright!”. We all lohim very much and we know that his saying is correct—it is going to be alright!
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Services for Joseph Weldon "J.W." Gresham are scheduled for Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 11:00am at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with Brother Park Robertson officiating. Visitation will be held at 10am immediately prior to the service.
J.W. was born on February 21, 1920, to Mary Ether and J.D. Gresham in Sacul, Texas. J.W. attended Cushing High School where he played on the State Championship basketball team. He continued his education at Kilgore College on a basketball scholarship. In 1941, he met a beautiful school teacher, Ernestine Cheek, whom he married and spent more than 64 years with until her death in 2006. As part of the "greatest generation", J.W. served in World War II where he was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and held as a POW until the war ended.
After the war and with two young daughters, he began his career at Tyler Pipe where he founded the first credit union (now Keystone Credit Union) with a reported $50 as the story goes. After his retirement he was able to enjoy all the things he loved - hunting, golfing, travelling, watching sports of all types and spending time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as "Gaugie". J.W. was a Mason for more than 50 years and a member of the Sharon Shrine Temple.
J.W. is preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Ernestine, his daughter Jo Carole Green, his parents, four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jack Corley of Tyler; grandchildren Jill Payne, Jeff Corley and wife Shannon, Mindy Howard and husband Donald, and Kyle Sewell, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Chad Payne, Cameron Payne, Mike Gresham, Richard Gresham, Woody Corley and Tom Corley.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children
and Hospice of East Texas.
In Loving Memory of
December 6, 1943 - July 14, 2018
Services for Cheryl Cagle Rice, 74, of Tyler will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stewart Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pat Alvey and Pastor David Rice officiating. Burial will follow on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rice passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Tyler. She was born December 6, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan.
Mrs. Rice loved Jesus and was a member of Friendly Baptist Church. She was proud to be a member of the first class at Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler. Mrs. Rice was a beloved preschool teacher for 24 years at Harriet Wood Preschool, Trinity Baptist Day School and Green Acres Baptist Early Education Center.
Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Betty Cagle and sisters, Neta Gray and Beverly Eubank. Her legacy lives on in her loving family including her devoted husband of 55 years, James D. “Jim” Rice; her children, Melonie and Jim Cox of Waco, David and Celina Rice of Marshall, Melissa and Anthony Railsback of Tyler; brother, Ben Cagle of Irving and grandchildren, Brian and Emily Cox, Chelsey and Cameron Anderson, Anna Rice and Luke Rice, Austin Railsback, Carsen Railsback and Roni Lynn Railsback.
Visitation is scheduled prior to the funeral from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Friendly Baptist Church Children’s Building Fund (Friendly Baptist Church, 1903 E. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702).
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Boyd Kite Watson III
May 29, 1943 - March 5, 2018
Boyd Kite Watson, III, age 74, of Lake Jackson passed away on March 5, 2018 in Houston, Texas. BK was born on May 29, 1943 in Monroe Louisiana to Boyd Kite Watson, Jr., and Orelle Tuggle Watson. He was their only child. BK’s father, a Captain in the Navy, moved his family to Virginia shortly after BK’s birth, where they remained until the end of the War. BK grew up in Tyler, Texas where his father, an attorney, worked in the oil and gas industry and his mother was a school teacher. BK graduated from Tyler’s Robert E. Lee High School in 1961. According to BK, his parents dropped him off in College Station the day that Brazoria County was being hit by Hurricane Carla. He was a proud member of the Corps of Cadets and graduated from Texas A&M in 1965 with a Degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, BK entered the University of Texas School of Law and also joined the United States Coast Guard Reserve. After receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudent, he went active in the Coast Guard. Six months later he transitioned to the United States Navy, received a 2nd Lieutenants Commission and became a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In 1971, BK came to work for the City of Freeport where he served as the Assistant City Manager, Prosecuting Attorney, and Tax Assessor and Collector. After serving in these capacities for three years, he left the city, moved to Houston and joined a private law firm handling cases in real estate and banking. In 1977, he along with two other attorneys formed their own firm. BK eventually went out on his own and into private practice. During this time, he became actively involved with the USFL Houston Gamblers as Sports Agent and General Counsel. One of his more interesting stories about the Gamblers had to do with a trip to New York City to meet with the other team owners. The New Jersey Generals were being sold by their Oklahoma owner which required the other owners or their representatives to meet and vote to approve the sale of the team to the new owner – Donald Trump. This was in 1983. BK continued in private practice until 1988 when he joined Standard Industrial Structures Corporation as General Counsel and Vice – President where he remained until his retirement in 2015. While working in Freeport, BK met Jane Safford. They married on August 28, 1975. They have had a wonderful life together enjoying traveling in their recreational vehicles, spending time at Kemah on their various boats, and golfing. BK was an avid golfer. For many years he was a member of the Houston Golf Association and very involved with the Houston Open. In 1991, they purchase land in Waller County, built a log home, and for the next 20 years lived on a ranch in Pattison. In 2011, BK and Jane returned to Brazoria County settling in Lake Jackson. BK was proud of his military service and when his daughter Kim chose to enter the US Army he was very happy to show her how to get the perfect shine on her boots before she left for Korea. He was also proud of his grandson Drew knowing that he would soon attend NCO School to become a Sergeant before his deployment to Africa. In addition to his love of family, he loved Texas A&M. He was a member of the 12th Man Foundation, established an Academic Scholarship for golfers and was an Eppright Distinguished Donor. BK had a good life, a loving family, and will be missed by all. BK is preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Orelle Watson, and his mother-in-law and father- in-law, De and Mary Safford. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Watson, daughter Kim Marion, granddaughter Kirsten Marion, grandson, Drew Marion and wife, Ileana, and great-grandson, Sean Marion. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, De and Betty Safford, Brad and Gayla Baker, nephews, Blake Safford, Chris Baker, and Scot Baker and wife Trish. Great nieces Coryn and Rylee Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Marion, Brad Baker, Chris Baker, Scot Baker, Blake Safford, and Brandon Hein. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 12:30 to 1:30 with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson,Texas.
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Memorial services for Dr. Michael Sullivan McArthur will be held Friday, May 25, 2018, 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Downtown with the Rev. Ted Welty officiating. The Very Rev. M.L. Agnew Jr. will assist. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow the service.
Dr. McArthur was born May 5, 1940, in Vernon, Texas to Thomas Foree and Margaret Sullivan McArthur. He attended public schools in Dallas and Mercedes, graduating from Hillcrest High School. He attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the Texas Cowboys. He received his M.D. degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston in 1966. He completed his surgical training at UCLA. His residency program also included a term at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. McArthur was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, serving at Reynolds Army Hospital in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from 1973-1975.
His academic positions included Assistant Professor of Surgery at UCLA, GI Fellow at LA Wadsworth VA Hospital, Los Angeles and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma.
In 1976, Dr. McArthur and his young family moved to Tyler where he practiced General, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons and served as Governor from 1992-1998. He was President of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, a member of Texas Surgical Society, The Southern Surgical Society and The Longmire Society.
From 1997 until 2016, Dr. McArthur served as chairman of the board and CEO of The Caldwell Foundation.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Harriet Caldwell McArthur; son, David Hayes McArthur and wife Jeannie; daughter, Michael Katherine McArthur Houck and husband Jason; son, Patrick Sullivan McArthur and wife Brook; and his grandchildren, Michael Edward McArthur, Ava Hayes and Michael Davis Houck, Grace Jean and Grant West McArthur. He is also survived by his sister, Susan Koons of Dallas; brother-in-law, Hayes Caldwell and wife Michele and many nieces and nephews.
Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. James B. Holton, Dr. Samuel Houston, Peyton M. Lake, Jay Ward, Stephen Wolf and Ron Wuensch.
The family would like to thank Dr. Molly Bankhead, Dr. Laura Ferguson and all those who cared for Dr. McArthur during the past few months.
If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, 75701.
Ed Cabell
Memorial services for Ed Cabell,79, will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Marvin United Methodist Church chapel.
Ed was born in Titus County and grew up in Hawkins. He excelled in football, baseball and track and received a scholarship to Texas A&M to play football under Coach Bear Bryant.
Ed is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Diane and Beth and their husbands, grandchildren Sarah, Cate and Nick and his sister Sharon and her husband.
Ed worked as a claims supervisor for Safeco Insurance in Dallas and in the home office of Equitable Property and Casualty until 1982 when he opened Frontier Adjusters of Tyler.
Ed enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, Whataburgers, and family gatherings. He served proudly in the Army at the Twelfth Corps Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Every Sunday you could count on seeing Ed in the same pew in the Marvin Methodist sanctuary and in the same chair in the Pairs and Parents Sunday School class.
Ed's family gives thanks for God's mercy and faithfulness and for the staffs of Brookdale, Visiting Angels and Hospice Plus. Memorials may be made to Marvin Methodist Eternal Flame Fund, 300 W. Erwin St. Tyler, TX 75702 or Alzheimer's Alliance of NE TX, 211 Winchester Dr, Tyler, TX 75701.
Religious Service Information
Marvin United Methodist Church
300 W Erwin St
Tyler, TX 75702
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on May 6, 2018
Lucille Marcella Whitmill
June 27, 1920 - March 24, 2018
Lucille Marcella Whitmill of McKinney, Texas, passed away March 24, 2018, at the age of 97. She was born June 27, 1920, to Royal Lester Brantley and Vera Marcella Spellmann in Rocky, Texas. Lucille grew up on a farm in DeWitt County. She graduated from Harlandale High School in San Antonio, Texas. Lucille earned a bachelor’s degree in music at Southwest Texas State Teachers College and a master’s degree (MA) at East Texas State University. She was the first one in her family to go to college. She married R. C. Whitmill on May 24, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas. After R. C.’s passing in 1975, the portrait his sister Helen Cullins painted provided comfort and remembrances. Lucille taught at multiple districts in Texas where she taught typing and later taught business at Western Illinois University, from which she retired in 1985. She was a gifted pianist, both by sight and by ear, playing the instrument from age five until her death. Lucille mastered classical works and the popular music of her youth, both of which she presented to appreciative audiences for more than eight decades. Her hobbies included traveling, golfing, and tennis. She enjoyed the challenge of completing the daily puzzles and crosswords from the newspaper as well as weekly board games with her sisters. Never afraid to speak her mind, Lucille would always keep in contact with her family. Her regular, typewritten letters shared her thoughts for the day, clippings from the paper for her to comment upon, stories, and memories.
She is survived in death by her sons, Michael Whitmill and wife Jo of McKinney, Texas and Jeffrey Whitmill and wife Glenna of Chaska, Minnesota; grandchildren, Elycia Whitmill, Kyle Whitmill and family Leyla Sherman and her son Jadon Oliver, Heather Crouse, Amanda Warren and husband Ben; great-grandchildren, Megan Grizzle and Olivia Warren; brother, John David Brantley; sisters, Glenna Isham and Kathleen Jones; and a host of other family members.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Whitmill, parents, Royal and Vera Brantley, brother, Royal Brantley, and sister, June Hughes.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the chapel at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75071 (972.542.4629). A reception will follow.
Lucille Marcella Whitmill of McKinney, Texas, passed away March 24, 2018, at the age of 97. She was born June 27, 1920, to Royal Lester Brantley and Vera Marcella Spellmann in Rocky, Texas. Lucille grew up on a farm in DeWitt County. She graduated from Harlandale High School in San Antonio, Texas. Lucille earned a bachelor’s degree in music at Southwest Texas State Teachers College and a master’s degree (MA) at East Texas State University. She was the first one in her family to go to college. She married R. C. Whitmill on May 24, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas. After R. C.’s passing in 1975, the portrait his sister Helen Cullins painted provided comfort and remembrances. Lucille taught at multiple districts in Texas where she taught typing and later taught business at Western Illinois University, from which she retired in 1985. She was a gifted pianist, both by sight and by ear, playing the instrument from age five until her death. Lucille mastered classical works and the popular music of her youth, both of which she presented to appreciative audiences for more than eight decades. Her hobbies included traveling, golfing, and tennis. She enjoyed the challenge of completing the daily puzzles and crosswords from the newspaper as well as weekly board games with her sisters. Never afraid to speak her mind, Lucille would always keep in contact with her family. Her regular, typewritten letters shared her thoughts for the day, clippings from the paper for her to comment upon, stories, and memories.
She is survived in death by her sons, Michael Whitmill and wife Jo of McKinney, Texas and Jeffrey Whitmill and wife Glenna of Chaska, Minnesota; grandchildren, Elycia Whitmill, Kyle Whitmill and family Leyla Sherman and her son Jadon Oliver, Heather Crouse, Amanda Warren and husband Ben; great-grandchildren, Megan Grizzle and Olivia Warren; brother, John David Brantley; sisters, Glenna Isham and Kathleen Jones; and a host of other family members.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, R.C. Whitmill, parents, Royal and Vera Brantley, brother, Royal Brantley, and sister, June Hughes.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the chapel at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75071 (972.542.4629). A reception will follow.
In Loving Memory of
Maywood Berry Owen III
"SKIPPER"
MARCH 4, 1943 – APRIL 9, 2018
Our father, Maywood Berry Owen III, passed away in Houston, Texas on April 9, 2018, at the age of 75. Some folks knew him as Berry, but for almost his entire life he was known to his family and close friends as "Skipper." Skipper was born on March 4, 1943, at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Aside from eighteen months in junior high school in Dallas, he grew up in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1961, and attended Baylor University. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston in 1968, and served in the U. S. Air Force as a dentist from 1968 to 1970. Skipper returned to Tyler in 1970 with his young family, and practiced dentistry there for many years. In the mid-1980s, he moved to Houston, where he lived the rest of his life.
Skipper was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. His maternal grandmother Nina McCormick Campbell taught him how to fish, and Mr. Nelson, an old market hunter, taught Skipper how to hunt during boyhood visits with his paternal grandmother Sadie B. Owen on Galveston Island. Skipper enjoyed bird hunting and fishing the Texas Gulf coast until late in life. He passed along his love for fishing and baseball, and took his children and grandchildren over the years on many fishing trips and to many Rangers and Astros games.
Skipper is survived by his son, Scott and Kelley Owen of Katy; daughter, Amy Demmon of Alameda, California; daughter, Laurie Owen of Austin; their mother, Judy Owen of Austin; sister, Patricia Owen of Houston; seven grandchildren, a niece and nephew, and many cousins.
Skipper was preceded in death by his father, M. Berry Owen, Jr., and his mother, Nina Long.
Services will be held Monday, April 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, Texas 77023, with public visitation 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.
Tommy Campbell, Cailean Demmon, Hayden Demmon, Andrew Martin, Rick Hughes, and Nick Nowak will serve as pallbearers.
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Larry Kent Ummel
10-20-1943 -- 3-31-2018
Funeral services for Larry Kent Ummel, 74, of Chickasha, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the College Heights Baptist Church with Dr. David Ummel officiating and Dr. Bryan Haynes assisting.
Larry Kent Ummel was born October 29, 1943 in Tyler, Texas to R. J. Ummel and Berta Marie (Pruitt) Ummel. He died on Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, following a short illness.
Larry attended schools in Tyler from first grade through high school. He was a 1961 Graduate of John Tyler High School. In 1966, he received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Following this he enlisted in the United States Army and spent his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. After his regular duty, he remained in the Army National Guard until February 1972.
Once he completed his active duty, he and his wife, CraigAnn, along with their two daughters and one son, moved to Kilgore, Texas, where he assumed the position of Art Director for Region VII Education Service Center – a Division of Texas Education Agency. Their son, Daniel, was born while living in Kilgore. In 1976, the family moved to Bryan/College Station, Texas, where Larry accepted an appointment with Texas A&M University, Division of Agricultural Communications. His department was responsible for the publication art work used by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station throughout the State of Texas.
In 1979, Larry decided to change careers. He was accepted by TAMU’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design and received his terminal degree in Urban and Regional Planning in 1981. His first position was with Oklahoma Economic and Development Association. This agency covered the entire Oklahoma Panhandle as well as the areas of Woodward, Seiling, etc. and part of his duties were to secure economic development grants for these areas. He was then contacted by the city manager of Chickasha to consider becoming the city’s first full time planner. His many Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) provided improved housing and rescue of historical structures. He was instrumental in acquiring the old Post Office and Federal Court Building by the City of Chickasha for use as its City Hall. He also went through the process of getting it registered with the State of Oklahoma Historical District. In order to acquire this registration, even the paint on all of the building’s eaves had to be scraped and analyzed to ensure the original colors were used in its upgrade.
Larry was also an ordained deacon, a member of the counting committee, head of the greeter ministry and a charter member of a brand-new church. He also volunteered at the Cornerstone Soup Kitchen with his youngest son, Daniel. He was currently an active member of College Heights Baptist Church. Without a doubt, however, his greatest accomplishments were loving his wife, CraigAnn, “as Christ loved the church”, raising a Christian family, and being given the opportunity to see his two sons follow in his teachings and examples in being a Christian husband and never missing an opportunity to keep their children close to God.
Larry was preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Mac.
He is survived by his wife, CraigAnn, of the home; two daughters, LynnAnn Barrett of Mineola, Texas and SueEllen Ummel of Blanchard; two sons, Dr. David Ummel and wife, Shannon, of White Oak, Texas and Daniel Ummel and wife, Beth, of Blanchard; eight grandchildren, Rick Davis, Ryan Burgess, Lauren Ummel, Luke Ummel, David Ummel, Joseph Ummel, Samuel Ummel, and Abigail Ummel; sister-in-law, Ellen Ummel; and other extended family and friends.
A family visitation will be held Monday, April 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ferguson Funeral Home.
Larry’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Buckner Children & Family Services, East Texas Ministries, 110 East Cotton, Longview, TX 75601 or to the College Heights Baptist Church Building Fund.
Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.
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In Loving Memory of
MONTY JACK SMALL
3-6-1943 ~ 2-9-2018
Services for Monty Jack Small, 74, of Tyler will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Very Rev. M.L. Agnew officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Small passed away Thursday, February 9, 2018 in Tyler. He was born March 6, 1943 in Houston to Jack M. Small and Naomi Marwilsky Small.
Monty graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. During his long career, Monty had many accomplishments which included Tyler Builder of the Year, Tyler Realtor of the Year, Mineola Chamber of Commerce President, Mineola Kawanis Club President, Board of Directors of Mineola Community Bank and creator of a very successful fundraiser for the City of Mineola, “The Chili Cook-Off.” He retired from the Mineola Community Bank.
Monty was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Russell Phillip Small and Jack Randolph Small; and his brother, Don Small. He is survived by his loving family including his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary Eleanor Wilson Small; brother-in-law Randolph K. Wilson and wife Paula; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Curtis, Tommy Campbell, Moody Miller, Jack Holiday, Randy Hopkins, C.K. Baker, Carey Woods and Don Whitus. Honorary pallbearers will be The Board of Directors of Mineola Community Bank.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701, The Children’s Miracle Network, 100 E. Ferguson, Ste. 800, Tyler, TX 75702, or the S.P.C.A. of East Texas, P.O. Box 132899, Tyler, TX 75713.
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In Loving of Memory of
CAROL ANN GRAHAM HAIRSTON
12-24-1942 - 01-27-2018
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 75 at her Dallas home on January 27th, 2018. She was surrounded by family and friends on a warm winter day as she was called home.
Carol was born in Tyler, Texas on December 24, 1942. After graduating from Robert E Lee High School in Tyler, she attended Mary Baldwin College and later Southern Methodist University, where she graduated in 1965. She married the love of her life, Tom Hairston, on February 21st, 1970. They were married for 47 years and lovingly raised three children. They cherished their summers in Lake City, Colorado where Carol spent the day gardening, reading books, and going on nature walks as Tom fished in his favorite fishing holes. She was an active member of the Dallas Woman's Club and the Dallas Garden Club. Carol dedicated her life to her children and eight granddaughters who were truly the lights of her life. She will be greatly missed and remembered as a wonderful, kind woman who always left you with a feeling of warmth and love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Terry Graham, Sr. and Elizabeth Ezell Graham, and her husband, John Thomas Hairston, Jr. She is survived by her brother, Raymond Terry Graham Jr.; her daughter Elizabeth Keogh and her husband Mike, their children Caroline, Margaret, and Emily; her son Graham Hairston, his wife Rachel, and their children Cate, Libby, and Evie; her son Walker Hairston, his wife Hannah, and their children Liza and Annabelle.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Ave. Dallas, Texas, 75225, on Wednesday, January 31st at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York City, NY 10163. www.michaeljfox.org
Francine Franklin Mellon (1/29/1944 - 12/14/2017)Class of 1962 - Sister of JACK FRANKLIN |
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Memorial services for Ms. Francine Franklin Mellon will be held at 10 AM Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, TX.
Ms. Mellon, 73, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. She lived most of her life in Longview, TX, moving to Preston, MS in 2016. She worked as a case manager for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her hobbies include fishing, football and basketball.
Preceded in death: Parents, J.T. Franklin and Virginia B. Reed Franklin; Daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Gale Brodie; Brothers, Reed and Jack Franklin.
Survivors: Son, Randy Brodie; Brother, Joel I. Franklin; (2) Granddaughters, Skylar Brodie and Maranda Lenz; Several nieces and nephews.
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Nancy Phillips Booher
1942-2017
Nancy Booher 74, passed away October 21, 2017. What do you say about a woman who was the greatest wife, mother and friend. Nancy was born and raised in Bellaire, Tx but graduated from high school in Tyler, Tx, she then graduated from the University of Texas- Austin and returned to Houston where she taught in a middle school and had serval administrative jobs at South Texas College. Nancy enjoyed teaching, singing in the choir at Champion Forest Baptist Church and The Met. She was the most gentle and kindest person our family has known. As BillyGraham has said, she did not die, she just changed address. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Gerri Phillips and a brother: Johnny Phillips. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years: John O. Booher, sons: J. Michael Booher and Robert P. Booher, one sister and three brothers along with numerous other family members and lifelong friends. The family will receive friends Sunday October 29, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Klein Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday October 30, 2017 in the chapel of Klein Funeral Home. For those wishing donations could be made to a charity of your choice or your church.
Stephen M. Copas Obituary
Stephen Marshal Copas passed away at his home on Oct. 5, 2017. Steve was born on August 4, 1934, in Oxford, Indiana, and graduated from Mt. Morenci High School and La Salle University. He was a member of the U.S. Navy from 1953-1957.
He worked for National Homes for nine years, and then began a 22-year career with Proctor and Gamble. Not one to sit idle, he then served as a petroleum landman for 11 years.
Lovingly known as "Papa" to his family and friends, Steve joined the Tyler community in 1963 before marrying his wife in 1964. He was a member of the Henry M. Bell Masonic Lodge, Sharon Shrine, East Texas Petroleum Landmen, and a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Christian Church Tyler. Steve grew to love the theatre and proudly served as an actor and president of the board for the Tyler Civic Theatre.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Amo "Lee" and Myrtle Copas; brothers, Cecil Copas, Lee Copas Jr., Melvin Copas, Charles Copas and Donald Copas; and sisters, Helen Macbeth, Maravene Rasmussen and Vivian Yarnal.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Jan" Copas of Tyler; daughters, Stephanie Forbes of St. Charles, Illinois, Samantha Greene of Tyler, and Tammy Jolly (Robert) of Combine; brother, Norman Copas (Linda) of Lafayette, Indiana; sisters, Sue Logan (Don) of San Angelo, and Vera Nelson of West Lafayette, Indiana; grandchildren, Cooper Forbes of Elmhurst, Illinois, Kelsey Newland (Christopher) of Kansas City, Missouri, Abigail Greene of Tyler, and Christopher Jolly of Combine; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve enjoyed playing a good game of golf, fellowship with friends during Monday night football, watching the Chicago Blackhawks, and especially rooting for his beloved St. Louis Cardinals. However, his true passion was spending time with his family. Steve's legacy will continue within each of us. He taught us the importance of faith, the virtue of honesty, and the importance of kindness.
Memorial services will be held at First Christian Church, Tyler, Saturday, October 7, at 3 p.m. with Chris Pulliam officiating. Visitation for friends and family will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Christian Church Tyler, The Hospice of East Texas or your favorite charity.
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Obituary for Kathleen Carol Brady Murray
Kathleen Carol Brady Murray returned to her heavenly home on March 29, 2017 in Tyler, TX after battling brain cancer. She was 73. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and gave her peace.
Kathleen was born on May 18, 1943 in Tyler, TX to her parents, Jack and Florence Brady. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, TJC and Texas Tech University with a degree in Education. She taught 7th grade English. She married Wayne Murray on August 20, 1965. Kathleen and Wayne shared their life together for 51 years in Tyler, TX. Kathleen and Wayne owned Brady’s Flower Shop. Kathleen loved flowers, loved visiting with her customers and friends and had a passion for travel.
Kathleen was very involved in church activities. She was actively involved in Bible studies and Women’s Group of Pine Springs Baptist Church and Pollard Methodist Church. She was involved in community activities like Junior League of Tyler, Women’s Symphony League, Mildred Floyd Garden Club, and American Cancer Society – Cattle Baron’s Gala.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Wayne of Tyler, TX; her son and daughter-in-law Brady and Sandy Murray of Allen, TX; her daughter and son-in-law Darin and Natalie Smith of Chandler, TX; and her grandchildren, Cade and Connor Smith, Zach and Trevor Murray. She is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Warren, and her parents.
Services will be held on Sunday, April 2nd at Stewart Funeral Home located 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Reverend Stephen Rhoads of Pollard UMC will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Darin Smith, Mark Alfred, Cade Smith, Zach Murray, Connor Smith and Trevor Murray.
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Gloria Jean Hockersmith
August 10, 1942 - October 26, 2016
Gloria Hockersmith, age 74, passed away on October 26, 2016 at home in Garland, Texas after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Gloria was born on August 10, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas to Rex and Odessa Carlile. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommy of 54 years, daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Terry, son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Laura, four wonderful grandchildren, Lindsay, Cameron, Chloe, and Garrett, two sisters, Sandra and Cathy and many loved nieces and nephews.
Gloria spent her childhood years with her parents in San Antonio, Austin, Lampasas, San Diego and Tyler before graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas. She moved with her parents to Fort Worth where she met Tommy Hockersmith. They became engaged to be married in the spring of 1962 and married on August 11, 1962 in Fort Worth. They began their married life in Garland, Texas. Gloria chose to be a stay-at-home mom for her children and devoted her life to raising them in a Christian home. Later, she gave her love and attention to her four grandchildren, encouraging them to follow those same Christian values.
At an early age, Gloria chose to become a part of God's great kingdom on earth and has lived her life to be a blessing to God, Christ, and her family. As a result of her great devotion to God, she has left her family with tremendous joy in their hearts even though her passing brings natural sorrow.
Visitation for Gloria will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Sparkman Funeral Home - Richardson. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sparkman Funeral Home - Richardson chapel.
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Obituary for Gloria Mae Goodsell
Gloria Mae Post Goodsell, 92, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Tyler.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Marvin United Methodist Church with Dr. Doug Baker, Rev. Gerry Giles and Don Garrison officiating. Visitation will follow the service.
Gloria was born September 12, 1924 in Kingston, N.Y. to the late Harold Post and Alice Hale (Lyons) Post. She graduated from Kingston High School and Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia where she served as president of the senior class.
Gloria taught Latin for two years in Arlington, Virginia following graduation. On July 4, 1947, she married Roger Walker Goodsell in Alexandria, Virginia. Gloria and Roger attended high school together and graduated the same year. They then moved to Schenectady, N.Y. where Roger was employed by General Electric Co. There, they had two sons, Roger, Jr. and Richard Kevin.
The couple then moved to Tyler in 1955 where General Electric was building a new plant (now Trane). In Tyler, Gloria taught two years in Moore Middle School and moved to Robert E. Lee High School in 1958 to teach Latin and English when the new school opened. They joined Marvin Methodist Church.
In 1971 Roger accepted the position of plant manager at the Trane plant in Fort Smith, AR., and Gloria took a position as Latin teacher at South Side High School. Following retirement in 1991, the couple moved back to Tyler where they lived in a home that Roger built. They spent their retirement years traveling, being close to family and renewing friendships at Marvin.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Robert Leonard Post.
She is survived by her husband Roger, who lovingly referred to her as Duchess during their 69 years together. Other survivors include son and daughter-in-law Roger Jr. and Belinda Goodsell, son and daughter-in-law Richard and Ruth Goodsell; grandson Richard Kevin Goodsell, Jr.,; granddaughter and husband Lindsay and David Garner and two great-granddaughters Leah and Jenna Garner.
Gloria was a former president of Zeta Gamma of Delta Kappa Gamma, secretary of Tuesday Reading Club, secretary and historian of Smith County Retired Teacher Association, member of Marvin Methodist Church and leader of the Guild Circle for many years. She was president of United Methodist Women of Marvin Church. She was appointed by the Governor of Texas as one of 15 members of the state textbook committee.
Gloria loved people and travel. She and Roger traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe and rarely missed a college or military reunion. They especially cherished the many friends they made during their lives together.
The family would like to give special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice and to Meadow Lake Nursing home for the care given to Gloria during her time there.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Heart to Heart Hospice, 7925 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, or Marvin Church Ministries, 300 W. Erwin St., Tyler, 75701.
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George Daniel Echols,
Former Tyler resident George Daniel Echols, 73, passed away in Carrollton, Georgia, in a car accident on March 8, 2017. George was a 1961 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and received his degree in mechanical engineering from LeTourneau University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Douglas Echols and Reba Moore Echols of Tyler and his sister, Becky Teter of Garland.
Private burial services were arranged by West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta, Georgia.
March 14, 2017 Marty Wilson Kinderdine - Class of '62
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Obituary for John Thomas Hairston Jr.
In Memory of
John Thomas Hairston Jr.
July 19, 1934 - February 22, 2017
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John Thomas Hairston, Jr., 82, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017. Born on July 19, 1934 in San Antonio, Tom was the son of Dr. John Thomas Hairston, Sr. and Georgia Lucile Hairston. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Carol Ann Hairston (nee Graham), his loving children Elizabeth (Mike) Keogh, Graham (Rachel), Walker (Hannah), and his adoring grandchildren Caroline, Margaret and Emily Keogh; Cate, Libby, and Evie Hairston; Liza Jane and Annabelle Hairston. Tom is also survived by his son John Thomas "Sonny" Hairston, III (Karen) and his grandson Lucas Hairston. Tom was preceded in death by his sister Jane Hairston Neal.
He moved to Dallas in 1951 to attend Southern Methodist University on a football scholarship. While at SMU, he began his career with Tom Thumb Food Stores as a package clerk. Following graduation, Tom served in the United States Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant Navigator. He returned to Tom Thumb Food Stores and Cullum Companies in I957 and fulfilled a 34-year career. He retired from Cullum Companies in 1989 as President and Chief Operating Officer. During his career, Tom served as the Chairman of the Board for The Episcopal School of Dallas. He also served SMU in many ways, most notably as the President of the Alumni Association and the Mustang Club. He served on the boards of several local banks, including Bank of Texas. Tom was a sports fan and loved hunting and fishing. He was happiest in Lake City, CO where he spent most every summer since he was a boy. His passion for fly fishing was a gift to all who learned from him, including his children and granddaughters. It was in the mountains and rivers of Colorado that Tom truly felt at home. He simply loved being with his family.
His courage, strength and love were visible to all that had the privilege of knowing him. A service to celebrate Tom's incredible life will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, February 27 at Saint Michael and All Angels Church, 8011 Douglas Ave., Dallas, TX 75225. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sammons Cancer Center through the Baylor Foundation www.give.baylorhealth.com or Baylor Foundation, 3600 Gaston Avenue, Barnett Tower Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75246.
Tana Roquemore (6/5/1944 - 1/29/2017)
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Services for Tana Roquemore, 72, of Whitehouse, will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Grant officiating.
Burial will follow at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.
Mrs. Roquemore passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her dearest loved ones on Sunday, January 29, 2017, in Tyler.
She was born June 5, 1944, in Palestine to O.D. and Juanita Shaver.
Tana met and married Larry in Palestine in 1966. They moved to Tyler in 1969 and then moved to Whitehouse in 1992. She was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family. Tana gave selflessly and tirelessly of herself to her family and spent her life seeing to the needs of all that she encountered. She attended Green Acres Baptist Church.
Tana was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
She is survived by her loving family including husband, Larry Roquemore of Whitehouse; children, Dalton and Peggy Anderson-Roquemore of Whitehouse, Del and Loretta Roquemore of Whitehouse, and David and Laura Roquemore of Whitehouse; six grandchildren, Jessica, Kandace, Kori, Cameron, Brendan and Jaxon; two great-grandchildren, Hadison and Preslynn; brothers, Charles Shaver and Scott Shaver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. -
Aminda Elvira "Mindy" (Reat) Hanson (10/29/1916 - 1/11/2017)
Aminda Elvira Reat Hanson, of Chattanooga, went to gloryland, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at age 100. Affectionately known as "Mindy", she was born October 29, 1916, in Lexington, Texas to Arvel and Patience Reat. Mindy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas W. Hanson, Jr., her sister Clara Reat Ashley, and her brother John Reat.
Mindy lived life with a servant heart in Beeville, Tyler, Shreveport, La.; Allenspark, Colo.; and Chattanooga, Tenn. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, and was active in worship, Nuggets Class, and "It's a Wonderful Life." For twelve years, she faithfully volunteered at AMG International assisting the child sponsorship staff with records and communications.
Mindy exhibited a generous spirit in building projects: The Redeemer Child Development Center, San Juan, Philippines; Bethany Medical Center, Igamba, Uganda; Baptist School of Grand Bassin, Haiti; Beraca Medical Clinic, Jdioara, Romania; and a multi-purpose complex at Biserica Penticostala, Jdioara, Romania.
Her extraordinary life included Bible teaching, pre-school educator, traveling to 50 states and the world, antique refinishing, culinary hospitality, and a love of short-term missions.
Mindy is survived by her two children: Douglas W. Hanson III, and wife Lynne of Gainesville, Ga., and Deborah Hanson Joiner and husband John of Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Her Reat family nieces and nephews were a great encouragement throughout her life.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. With a grateful spirit to God, Mindy gifted her body to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN.
In lieu of flowers, Mindy requested donations to either AMG International, 6815 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 - Uganda Nursing College; or Evangelism Missions, Inc., PO Drawer 550, Thornsby, AL. 35171 - Romanian Mission.
The family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate and sustaining love and care from Hospice of Chattanooga.
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Jan. 22, 2017
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Jimmy F. "Jim" Plyler (8/21/1924 - 6/9/2016)
Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church for Jimmy "Jim" Plyler, with Dr. Stuart Baskin officiating. Jim passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016.
He was born on August 21, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas to the late W.C. and Evelyn Plyler. While attending Corsicana High School, he earned four letters in football, three in basketball, and made the all-district football team in 1941. While attending Lamar Junior College on an athletic scholarship, he was selected for the All-Texas Junior College Conference Team in 1942. After knee problems prevented him from serving in the armed services, he enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin on an athletic scholarship. He earned three letters in football and one reserve letter in baseball. He played in the Southwest Conference Championship games in the Cotton Bowl in 1943 and in 1945 as Captain of the team.
He earned his B.S. at U.T. Austin, his M.A. at Stephen F. Austin, and completed post-graduate work at Texas Eastern and Columbia University. He began teaching and coaching at Schreiner Institute in Kerrville, moved to Lufkin High School, and settled in at Tyler High School in 1951 as a teacher and coach. He was named Assistant Principal at Robert E Lee High School in 1958, Principal at Moore Junior High in 1961, and Director of Personnel in 1964.
He served as Superintendent of Schools in Tyler ISD from 1969-1979. During these years, Tyler schools were integrated, and the landmark Supreme Court Ruling was issued which guaranteed a free public education for all immigrant children in the U.S.
He was a member of and contributed to many professional organizations including Texas State Teachers' Association, National Education Association, Childhood Education Association, Intergovernmental Relations, American Association of School Administrators, Piney Woods Counseling Group, and Phi Delta Kappa.
As an active member of First Presbyterian Church since 1951, he served as Sunday school teacher, Deacon, Elder, Trustee, choir member, and Sunday School Superintendent. He coordinated the church food drives each Christmas in order to donate food to the Salvation Army.
Jim served in many civic organizations including YMCA, Child Welfare Board, Smith County Tuberculosis Clinic, United Fund, and the Mental Health Association. He taught AARP Driver Safety Programs and worked in tax preparation for AARP.
He served on committees of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Salvation Army, Tyler Public Library, Jarvis Christian College, Smith County Heart Association , Smith County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, and the East Texas Fair. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Templar, Sharon Temple Shrine, and Tyler Area Ostomy Association.
In 1981, Jim was elected Chief Appraiser for Smith County Appraisal District to organize the office and records for appraisal of all property in the taxing agencies of Smith County. He also worked for Tyler Bank and Trust and the Ramey Law Firm.
He was the recipient of many awards during his educational career in Tyler. The Jim Plyler Instructional Complex was named in honor of his contributions to Tyler ISD. He was recognized many times for volunteer service to the community of Tyler for the last 30 years.
Jim is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Brown Plyler, daughter Dr. Ann Plyler Poore and husband Thomas Poore of Garland, son John Plyler and wife Suzanne of Austin, grandchildren James Plyler, Anthony Plyler, and Liliana Plyler of Austin and several nieces and nephews. His parents and his sister, Norma Plyler Crawford and husband Robert, preceded him in death.
The family would like to thank Dr. Steven Hillis, Dr. William Smyth, Dr. David Sloan, Dr. Britt Ruby and Dr. Thomas Bochow for medical care and Home Instead, Abell Companions, and Legacy Hospice for outstanding caregiving services.
Private burial will be under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled at Stewart Family Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 13, 2016.
Memorials in honor of Jim Plyler may be made to the TISD Foundation, 807 Glenwood Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701, First Presbyterian Church, 807 W. Rusk St., Tyler, TX 75701 or the charity of your choice . -
Sharon (Hubbard) Pace (7/30/1943 - 1/28/2016)
Sharon Hubbard Pace was born July 30, 1943 to Bill and Isabelle Hubbard in Dallas, TX. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28 in Tyler surrounded by her family.
Sharon was raised in Tyler and graduated from Robert E. Lee and Tyler Jr. College. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F. Austin in English/Speech and her Master's Degree from University of Texas-Tyler in Education. Sharon taught English and Literature at Big Sandy High School. As a teacher, she opened doors to her students teaching them that nothing was impossible. She cared so much about all her students preparing them for the future. She retired in 2003 after 35 years of teaching. She enjoyed her time at home working with her flowers, spending time with her husband, Roger, her daughters and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Roger Pace; daughters, Jennifer Pace and Calvin Gardiner, Stamps, Arkansas; Candy Crippen and husband, Jonathan, Tyler; Jenny Parker and husband, Chris, Hawkins; Joanna Sprouse and husband, Jim, Fort Worth and Levida Boykin and husband, Greg, Dalhart. She is also survived by her sister Peggy Gidden, Big Sandy; her eight grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; many nieces and nephews; special friends who looked to Sharon as a mother: Lisa Jones, Houston, Monica Cervantes and Laura Ortiz of Tyler; numerous other friends and former students. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend.
Sharon's passion was God, family, church and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church Hawkins and always enjoyed Southern Gospel music and loved her singing friends of 4th Sunday Singing at the church.
When you looked at Sharon you saw Jesus. She knew God was in control and she trusted and had great faith. She was a prayer warrior and a great Christian. She loved Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Sharon let her light shine all the time.
Services will be Sunday, January 31 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church Hawkins. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:30 prior to the service in the auditorium.
Pastors Sam Deville, Zachary Tunnell and Seth Johnston will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Joe Paul McDougald, Mike Simmons, Steven Myers, Calvin Turner, Don Whisenhaut and Mick Medlin.
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Shera Dee Black Helms
Shera Dee Black Helms, 72, of Tyler, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tyler. Mrs. Helms, a retired schoolteacher at John Tyler High School, was born on Feb. 9, 1943, in Tyler to Herbert Ralph and Dessie Dee Wright Black. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and East Texas State University-Commerce. She married Wylie Clyde Helms in 1964. She was a longtime educator, retiring in 2010.She was preceded in death by her husband and her father and is survived by her sons, Michael Helms, Steven and his wife Connie Helms, Shane and his wife Tonda Helms; her mother, Dee Black Parker; sisters, Tish Taylor and Glenda Bailey; brothers, Wayne, and his wife Vicki Black, Jerry and his wife Lynn Black, Randy and his wife Debbie Black; and grandchildren, Lane, Logan, Courtney, Brooke, Rogan, Carson, Tavis, Tallen and Taylor.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home, 12053 Texas Highway 64 West, Tyler. Funeral services will also be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, with Pastor J.A. Griffin Sr. officiating.
Interment will follow at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery.
Sally Brush Thornton - Class of '62
Sally Brush Thornton & Brooks Gremmels
at 50th Reunion of Class of 1962.
Both Gone Too Soon
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Frances Purinton
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PURINTON Frances Margaret Beal, 100, died April 2, 2015 in Lexington, KY. She was born in Stamps, Arkansas to Frank and Ethel Beal and had one brother, Harry Beal (Margaret). She grew up in Tyler, Texas, where she graduated from Tyler High School at age 16. She attended Tyler Junior College and earned a BA and MA at the University of Texas in Austin. In 1939, she married Air Force Pilot William Robert Purinton. She courageously cared for her daughter while her husband endured 3 years in a German POW Camp. He went on to be a Wing Commander and Chief of Staff of the 9th Air Force before he died in 1953 at 37 years old. During those years, she moved over 30 times to locations all over the country. After returning to Tyler, she taught high school government and history classes for more than 20 years. She was a long time member of Tyler's 1st Presbyterian Church. In 1999, she moved to Kentucky, where she was a member of Lexington's 1st Presbyterian Church. She had a lifelong love of learning and reading, enjoying National Science Foundation workshops, her literary and garden clubs. She was a beloved mother of two daughters, Judy Flynn (Rich) of Tucson, AZ and Barbara Kleine (Gary) of Lexington, KY. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Erin Flynn, Megan Kleine Morris (Drew), Jason Flynn (Trisha), Garrett Flynn (Shannon) Erich Kleine (Julie), nephew Michael Beal of Austin, and 12 great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler at 2pm on Friday, April 10, 2015.
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Phil Holliday
Hubert Phillip "Phil" Holliday was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Cleburne to the late Hubert Clarence Holliday and Sarah Jane Taylor Holliday. He was a local business owner, a Baptist and member of the Masons. Phil's family has honored his wish to be cremated. His family and friends are thankful for his life and will remember Phil with love.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gay Holliday, of Tyler; sons, Mark Holliday and Jeff Holliday; daughter, Cathy Ellis; brothers, Jack Holliday and Duke Holliday; sisters, Tricia Mankin and Sally Evans; grandchildren, Chad Ellis, Steven Holliday and Holly Holliday Pafford; and great-grandchildren, Jaden Aloysius Holliday and Aiden Lewis Pafford.
If desired, donations can be made to The Salvation Army, 633 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, 75702.
CHARLES MILLER
NORTH LITTLE ROCK—Charles N. Miller, 70, of North Little Rock died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.
Mr. Miller was born Sept. 5, 1944. He was a Vietnam War Marines veteran and a 1963 Graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tony Miller of Texarkana and Chris and Anneke Miller of Justin, Texas; one daughter, Jamie Miller Vega of Texarkana; one brother, Moody Miller of Texarkana; eight grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Burial will be under direction of Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas.
Online registration is at
smithfamilycares.com.
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In Loving Memory of
Barbara Junita Mowers Crosby
June 2, 1943 - October 30, 2014
Barbara Juanita Crosby, 71, was born June 2, 1943 to William and Juanita Mowers in Tyler, Texas. Her final sunset was October 30, 2014, in Spring , Texas. Left to cherish her memories are husband, Dean Crosby; daughter, Sara Ackerman and husband Josh; son, Dan Floyd and wife Rebecca; Grandchildren: James and Emma Ackerman and Miles, Amelia and Vivian Floyd.
She was raised in Tyler, Texas where she graduated from Robert E Lee high school. She then attended Baylor University. She earned her bachelors degree from the University of Houston and a masters degree in English from the University of Texas at Arlington. She then worked as an office manager/facilities manager for British Steel as well as Tenaris. She was also a part time adjunct faculty member in the English department at North Harris Community College in Kingwood.
She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and great teacher as well as an ardent opera fan and avid bookworm. She will also be remembered for her ability to have stray animals find her wherever she went in order for her to adopt them into the family.
Her memorial will be held at 10:30am, Wednesday Nov 5 at Brookside Funeral home. In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in the name of Barbara Crosby may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, ASPCA or Houston Grand Opera. -
Graveside service will be held November 5, 2014 at 10:30a.m. at Brookside Memorial Park.
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In Loving Memory of
SHERRY LYNN ROOSTH
1-23-1944 -- 1-08-2015
Sherry Lynn Roosth of Dallas lost her long fight with cancer on Jan. 8, 2015.
Born Jan. 23, 1944, in El Paso, Sherry grew up in Tyler, where her parents, the late Isadore and Pauline Heffler Roosth, moved to join his family's business. She studied at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Houston before beginning a long marketing and advertising career.
She began as advertising director for Foley's Department Store in Houston, Sherry moved to Dallas for a similar position with Joske's Department Store, later also serving as copy chief for Bombay Co. in Fort Worth. She then became a consultant to clients in specialty retail, the printing industry, and the non-profit sector, before joining the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas as a marketing associate.
Sherry continued to contribute her skills to the Federation as a volunteer in many capacities. Meyer Denn, executive director of its Center for Jewish Education, praised her "passionate advocacy," citing Sherry's ongoing commitment to the Center's annual LearningFest, its Tycher Library, and youth scholarship programs. At her death, she was still a member of the CJE's Advisory Committee and on the Board of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society, which she had served earlier as newsletter editor.
Sherry also furthered her own education through local courses offered by the international Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. After completing its two-year core program, she continued with several years of graduate work while serving on its advisory board, assisting with communications efforts. "Sherry was smart, engaged, always finding something of interest," said Director Rachelle Weiss Crane. "She will be missed."
Survivors include siblings Susie Roosth (Marian Powell), of Dallas, H. Diane Roosth (Amos Hall), of Los Angeles, California, Sam Roosth, of Tyler, and Toni Roosth (Fred Gray), of Little Rock, Arkansas; nephew, Isaac Roosth; nieces, Rachel Roosth, Polly Hall (Andrew Barkan) and Mimi Hall (Russell Gottschalk); great-nephew, Izzy; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many devoted friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas' Center for Jewish Education, Florence Melton School, the Dallas Jewish Historical Society, Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Tyler, Dallas Symphony Orchestra or to a charity of your choice
Funeral service will be held at Stewart Family Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Ahavath Achim Synagogue Cemetery, both in Tyler. -
Please have friends and classmates of Sherry's send cards toToni Roosth at 8320 Alvin Ln, Little Rock, AR 72227-3960
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SEGLE GEORGE FRY III - Brother of Steve Fry
Segle George Fry III died in Austin Jan. 5, 2015. He was born in Tyler on Oct. 19, 1937, to Segle George Fry Jr. and Nancy Farrier Fry, co-owners of Joyner-Fry clothing store. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a Texas Cowboy and a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Segle was co-founder of The Raw Deal and Good Eats restaurants. Devoted to the Kerrville Folk Festival, he was proficient in guitar and 5 string banjo. He is survived by his daughter, Laura Rattikin and her husband Jack; son, Scott Miller and wife Elizabeth; sister, Sharon Fry; brother, Steve Fry and his wife Jean Ann; nephew, Heath Fry; and grandchildren, Cameron Rattikin, Courtney Rattikin, Claire Miller and Sophia Miller. The family suggest donations be made to your local Humane Society. A celebration of life will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Jan. 25, 2015, at the Saxon Pub in Austin. Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Jan. 11, 2015 -