January 6, 2009

Obituaries

Rev. R. Don Hall

Rev. R. Don Hall, beloved husband and father was escorted to the throne of Christ on October 27, 2008. Funeral Services will be Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard, Tex. Officiating will be Rev. Denny Gorena of FBC Leonard.

Don was born in Norfolk, VA. May 17, 1933, the son of the late Lewis Hall Sr. and Helen Hall. Don graduated from Kitty Hawk High School, Kitty Hawk, NC and attended Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem, NC. He served his country in the Korean conflict on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served in churches in Cove, AR, San Simon, AZ, Blackjack, TX, Engelhard, NC, Powell, WY, and performed evangelistic work at many campgrounds. He was a Master Mason of the Doric Masonic Lodge No. 44 A.F. & A.M Chesapeake, VA.

Preceded in death by wife, Carol Absher, and daughter, Kathy. He is survived by daughters Karen and Donna Lynn, 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He is also survived by wife, Margy S., son Luke and wife Kristi of Bay City, TX. Although Margy’s children were not his own, he loved them as if they were. Preceded in death by Donna Benge and grandson Kash Lane Hall. Survived by David Holland and wife Jodi of OR, Diane Walsh and husband James of Howe, TX, Debra Wilcox and husband Rusty of Leonard, TX, Darylann Wilson and husband Mike of Cameron, OK, Dafne Stengel and husband Jerry of Sherman, TX, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Wilcox, Josh Wilcox, Russell Wilcox, Michael Hall, Andrew Wilson, Jesse Walsh, Drew Stengel, Cameron Garcia, Matt Glenn Rawls, Alvin Benge, and Brady Mears. Family visitation will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 6 – 8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard, TX. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Pearl McLemore

Funeral services for Pearl Katherine Doyle McLemore, 80 year old Leonard resident, were held Monday, Oct. 27th at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Rev. Denny Gorena officiated. Burial was in the Lindsey Cemetery in Randolph. Family visitation was from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.

Mrs. McLemore died Wednesday, Oct. 22nd at the Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard and a member of the Celeste chapter of TOPS. She married Paul McLemore October 17, 1950 at Indianola, Okla.

She is survived by her son, Tim McLemore of Bonham, Tex.; granddaughters, Annette and Jennifer McLemore of Bonham, Tex.; sisters, Roxie and Peggy Doyle and Hester Payne, all of Loving, New Mexico; brothers, Leonard and A. C. Doyle, both of McAlester, Okla. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. McLemore was preceded in death by her husband, Paul McLemore; daughter-in-law, Gladys McLemore; sister, Phyllis Doyle and brothers, Tom and Monroe Doyle.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of the arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Clarence Sidney Brewer

Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Sidney Brewer, age 69 of Bonham will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham.Officiating will be Mr. Kevin Lane.Interment will follow in Burns Cemetery in Trenton.

Mr. Brewer passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman.He was born on August 18, 1939 in Atoka, Okla., the son of the late Floyd David and Wilma Marie Morgan Brewer.

He was a retired engineer from the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA in Bonham and served in the US Army.

Surviving are his sons, Chad Brewer & wife Jessica of Flower Mound, Tex. and Jason Brewer & wife Janna of Leonard, Tex.; daughter, Clarissa McGill & husband Hugh, III of Cedar Creek, Tex.; sisters, Doris Killion & husband Glen of Atoka, Okla., Bonnie Davis & husband Danny of Gainesville, Tex., Lillie East of Claremore, Tex. and Ruby Compton & husband Jeff of Rowlett, Tex.; brothers, Gene Brewer & wife Joy of McAlester, Okla. and Eddie Brewer & wife Michell of Cherry Mound, Tex.; seven grandchildren; partner, Bessie Conway of Bonham and her children - son, Lee Conway and his daughter Olivia Hodge & husband Jarrod and their two children; daughter, Linda Berube & husband John and their two children of Savoy.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday night at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. To send an online condolence go to www.coopersorrells.com.

Anthony Doyle

Funeral services for Anthony J. Doyle, 27 year old Leonard resident, were held Monday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard, Tex. Rev. Denny Gorena officiated. Burial was in Doyle Family Cemetery at Leonard, Tex. Family visitation was held from 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. He was a construction supervisor, a graduate of Leonard High School and a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Doyle is survived by his daughter, Jayden Marie Doyle and her mother Shannon Snider of Celeste, Tex.; parents, Danny and Dolores Doyle of Leon ard; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chris and Kyla Doyle of Josephine, Tex. and Nick and Shonda Doyle of Leonard; nieces, Cassidi Doyle of Josephine, Larissa Doyle of Trenton, Jacie Doyle of Leonard; nephews, Kennin Doyle of Josephine and Dalton Doyle of Leonard; grandparents, Dan and Gerry Jordan of Leonard; aunts and uncles, Garry and Gaye Doyle of Leonard, Linda Kaylor of Leonard, and Jeff and Pam Worley of Colorado. He is also survived by numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Marie Doyle of Leonard.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard was in charge of arrange ments. To conveycondolences or to sign an on-line registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

James 'Pee Wee' Winford Partridge

Pee Wee Partridge of Sherman graduated from Leonard High School in 1957. He was a great football player. Everyone loved to watch #22 play.

He was born in Leonard on Sept. 4, 1938 to Estelle and Fay Partridge. He had three sisters, Brenda Jarvis of Rockwall, Barbara Tolbert and Carolyn Wright, both of Leonard. He retired from Johnson and Johnson after 38 years. He really enjoyed his retirement.

When Pee Wee went home to heaven, he was fishing with his wife, Linda, at Calico Park, Ark., where he loved to go and did go almost every month.

We will really miss Pee Wee until we see him again.

Jason W. Richardson

Sherman- Funeral services for Jason Wayne Richardson were held at 10 am Saturday, Sept. 27 in the First United Methodist Church of Sherman.Dr. Jim Pledger and Dr. Tom Peel of the church officiated with services under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.Jeff Burley, Bobby Littlefield, Justin Dobbs, David Reynolds, Fred Stormer, and Kurt Holbrook served as pallbearers.Honorary pallbearers were Phillip Shaffer, Al Brown, Roger Sanders, Sam Graber, Vernon Richardson, David Richardson, Ray Grisham, and Ronald Brown.Mr. Richardson passed away Wednesday, September 24 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center at the age of 38.

Jason was born on August 25, 1970 in Dalhart, Tex. to Bill and Anita (Skinner) Richardson.He graduated from Whitewright schools in 1989 and earned his BA in Accounting from East Texas State University in 1992.Jason later earned his law degree from the Texas Tech School of Law in 1998.Jason was a founding partner with the firm of Graber and Richardson LLP in Sherman.He was also a Certified Public Accountant, having practiced accounting several years prior to becoming an attorney.Jason and Stephanie Shaffer were married on May 16, 1992 in Sherman.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the board of directors for the Child Guidance Center.

Jason is survived by his wife Stephanie of Sherman; twin children, Brian and Ainsleigh of Sherman; parents, Anita and Bill Richardson of Leonard; two brothers, Vernon Richardson and wife Vicki of Bailey and David Richardson of Leonard; two nephews, Zeke Richardson of Bailey and Caleb Richardson of Leonard; one niece, Bailey Richardson of Forney; his grandmother, Christine Richardson of Leonard; one uncle, Bill Skinner of Trenton; one aunt, Fran Richardson of Coppell; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne Richardson, formerly of Leonard, and Virgil and Eva Skinner, formerly of Trenton.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday, Sept. 26 at Waldo Funeral Home.The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sherman at 401 N. Elm, Sherman, TX 75090.

Lillie Deel

Funeral services for Lillie May Deel, 96 year old Leonard resident, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home at Leonard, Tex. Charles Wrenn officiated. Family visitation was held Saturday, Sept. 27th from 7 until 9 p.m. Burial was in the East Shady Grove Cemetery.

Lillie was a café operator for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard.

She is survived by her sons, Billy Deel of Baird, Tex. and Kenneth Deel of Leonard; sister, Bertha Morgan of Booneville, Ark.; 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis O. Deel; two sons, Herman and John Merrell Deel; daughter, Geneva Holland.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Aubrey Bush

Graveside services for Aubrey Jade Bush, two-month old Bonham resident were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Leonard Cemetery. Charles Wrenn officiated. Ms. Bush died Monday, Sept. 22 at the Red River Medical Center at Bonham. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Burial was in the Leonard Cemetery.

Ms. Bush is survived by her mother, Ginger Hain of Bonham, Tex.; father, Josh Bush of Bonham, Tex.; grandparents, Ginger and Bobby McBeth of Leonard, Tex., Charlie Walker of Bailey, Tex., Thomas Hain and Joni Mothershed of Denton, Tex. and Becky Falcon of Jasper, Tex.; sisters, Courtney Billy, Airryan Gibson, Charnece Taylor, Allyssa and Avery Parker; brothers, Jaden, Jacory, Cameron Bush and Jakob Hain. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Altha J. Hudson

Graveside services for Altha J. Hudson of Grove, Okla. were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at the Celeste/Hogeye Cemetery. Altha died Sept. 10, 2008 at the Grove Nursing Center in Grove, Okla. The services were officiated by Rev. Bill Eason of the First United Methodist Church of Celeste.

She was born March 2, 1915 to Walter E. and Etta M. (Wright) Hudson. Altha graduated from college in Kansas and retired to Oklahoma. She was a loving and caring person.

Altha is survived by four sisters and two brothers, Lela Honkonen of Batesville, Ark., Alice Moon of Eldorado, Ark., James F. Hudson of Pleasant Plains, Ark., Creta P. Mertz and husband, Albert, of Oil City, Penn., Earl E. Hudson and wife, Nell, of Shallow Water, Tex., and Aline Manning and husband, Bill, of Chimney Rock, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ursi, and one sister, Anita.

David Cotten

Funeral services for David Carson Cotten, 18 year old Houston resident, formerly of Celeste, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at the First Baptist Church of Celeste. Dr. James Ralson and Bro. Jim Sherwin officiated. Mr. Cotten died Sunday, Sept. 21 at his residence in Houston. Family visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Burial was in Celeste/Hogeye Cemetery.

Mr. Cotten was a 2008 graduate of Celeste High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Celeste.

He is survived by his mother and her husband, Leah and David Macaluso of Houston, Tex.; his father, Pat Cotten of Greenville, Tex.; brothers, Justin Rickman and wife Jennifer of Trinidad, Tex. and Robert Cottenand his fiancé Katy Fritts of Celeste, Tex.; step-brothers, Joe Cotton and Joshua and Joel Macaluso of Houston, Tex.; step-sister, Christa Macaluso of Houston; grandparents, Melba Compton of Celeste, Marjorie Cotten of Greenville, A. D. and Jonnie Macaluso of Houston, Texas andCharlie and Shirley Keleman of Hitchcock, Tex.; aunts and uncles, Caroline Richards of Garland, Tex., Duane and Sue Compton of Celeste, Russell and Debbie Compton of Celeste, Ric and Paula Holland of Houston, Mark Macaluso of Pasadena, Tex., Teri and Cary Scott of Burbank, Calif., Debra Cotten of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cotten of Greenville and Dequita Hall of Greenville. He is also survived by his best friend Justin Alderson of Celeste, numerous cousins and the 2008 graduates of Celeste High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bobby Joe Compton and Ralph Cotten.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Johnny Moore

A memorial service for Johnny Ray Ezell Moore, 55 year old Leonard resident was held Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard, Tex. Mr. Moore died Sept. 17, 2008 at the VA North Texas Health Care System at Dallas, Tex. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy.

Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, Penny Moore of Leonard, Tex.; brothers, Doug Moore of Malakoff, Tex., Joseph Sanderson Moore and Ronnie Moore; sisters, Susie York of Dallas, Tex. and Kay Peace of Arkansas; step-son, Richard Allen Leslie of Cheyenne, Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sing an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Martha Ethel Williams

Funeral services for Martha Ethel Williams, 92 year old Leonard resident, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Trenton Church of Christ. Harold Sneed and Charles Wrenn officiated. Burial was in the Leonard Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Mrs. Williams passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Seven Oaks Nursing Home in Bonham, Tex.

Mrs. Williams was born August 1, 1916 at Leonard, Tex. Her parents were Raymond Moss and Mae Clevenger Watson. She married James Medford Williams Nov. 3, 1934 at Trenton, Tex. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trenton Church of Christ.

Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter, Janna Layman of Whitewright, Tex.; sons, Gerald Wayne Williams and Terry Michael Williams, both of Leonard, Tex.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mae Watson; husband, James Medford Williams; three brothers, Everett Watson, Clifford Watson and Acie Watson; four sisters, Mossie Trotter, Grace Samples, Eva Kuhn and Rubye Fuller.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Coy Flanagan

Funeral services for Coy B. Flanagan, 67 year old Leonard resident, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Rev. Mack Swain, Rev. Phillip Smith, Rev. Leonard Freeman and Rev. Harvey Neatherlin will officiate. He passed away Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman. Family visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery.

Mr. Flanagan was born Aug. 11, 1941 son of J.T. and Lilia Evans Flanagan. He married Barbara Clark July 2, 1960 at Blue Ridge, Tex.He was a retired restaurant operator and a member of the Pike Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Bantam Association, the American Poultry Association, the Leonard Kiwanis, the Leonard Jaycees and the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Flanagan of Leonard, Tex.; daughters, Coylene Moreland and Allecia Booher, both of Leonard, Tex.; sisters, Faye Grounds of Fort Worth, Tex., Mary Pitts and Dois LaGrone, both of Van Alstyne, Tex., Wanda Crehan of Fort Worth and Delores Hutchins of Princeton, Tex.; brothers, Floyd Flanagan, Lloyd Flanagan, Kenneth (Pete) Flanagan and Robert Watson, all of Leonard, Tex.; grandchildren, Kacie Weaver, Allison Booher, Ashley Booher, Aaron Moreland and Alexa Booher; step-grandchildren, Erik Flores, Andrew Moreland and Michael Flores. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Royce Flanagan, and two sisters, Nell Nolan and Dorothy Watson.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Robert 'Danny' Saye

Robert Daniel “Danny” Saye passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Leonard, Tex. at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been setup at First United Methodist Church in Leonard in his name.

He was born March 3, 1962 in Quantico, Va., a beloved son of Dick Saye of Leonard and Mary Dee O’Dell-Sullam of Santa Monica.

Danny was a graduate of Celeste High School, Celeste, Tex. He resided in Greenville, Tex. and was a local mechanical entrepreneur until an accident in 2001 caused disabilities that restricted his career.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Ortho Morgan Squad #17, Greenville. He was awarded S.A.L. of the year in 1999-2000. He became Commander and was awarded the Citation of Achievement for Outstanding Endeavors in Accomplishment of Americanism and Membership 2002-2003. He was recognized for his untiring dedication to the American Legion Family and the Children’s Miracle Network in 2002.

Danny is survived by his father, Dick, and wife Odile of Leonard; mother, Mary Dee O’Dell-Sullam and husband Jules of Santa Monica; brother, Richard Saye and wife Delinda of Greenville; stepbrother, John Ayad and wife Damaris of Leonard; stepsister, Nancy Kinkade and husband Travis of Celeste; stepsister, Maureen Stone and husband Victor of University Park, Maryland; stepsister, Lisa Taklender and husband Richard of Woodland Hills, Calif., and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Danny was a friend to many and a lover of life that always tried to help others around him. He will be dearly missed.

Margaret Shaffer

A memorial graveside service for Margaret Valerie “Val” Shaffer, 85 year old Leonard resident, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Leonard Cemetery. Charles E. Wrenn will officiate. She died Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Red River Regional Hospital in Bonham, Tex.

Mrs. Shaffer was born Jan. 21, 1923 at Red Water, Tex., the daughter of Cleburne and Claudia Mae Collins Bright. She was a nurse’s aid and a member of the Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, James Ray Shaffer of Winnsboro, Tex.; sisters, Joy Moore of Midland, Tex. and Patsy Rakestraw of Alba, Tex.; brothers, Jack Davis of El Cajon, Calif., Royce Davis of Snyder, Tex. and Herman Davis of Lindale, Tex.; nieces and nephews, Dana Griffis, Bubba and John Davis all of Leonard, Carol Sue Hutton of Garland, Tex., Deann Phillips of Point, Tex., and Vicki Cantu of Celina, Tex.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Oren Davis, Jr., Leon Davis, Wilson Davis, Harvey Davis and Jerry Lee Davis; sisters, Charlene Wamsley, Madie McNair and Annie Lou McNeese; grandchildren, John Oliver and Tracy Ann Shaffer.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Billy Ralph Hart

Billy Ralph Hart, 75 year old Leonard resident, passed away Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1933 at Weiland, Tex. His parents were Luther S. and Jessie Bell Davis Hart. He was a surveyor. No public services are scheduled.

He is survived by a niece, Lucia Hilderbrand of Henderson, Tex.; two nephews, Ray McKinney of Greenville, Tex. and Dwight Sprinkle of Dallas, Tex. and a good friend, B.C. Dunmon of Leonard.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Kenneth Ray Griffis

Funeral services for Kenneth Ray “Kat” Griffis, 77 year old Lebanon, Missouri resident, were held at 10 a.m. Friday August 22nd at the First Baptist Church of Celeste, Tex.Brother Bruce Moore and Brother David Moore officiated.Burial was in the Hogeye/Celeste Cemetery.Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday August 21st at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.

Mr. Griffis was born January 7, 1931 at Celeste, Tex. the son of Jeremah Jackson and Lola Alice New Griffis.He was a member of the Baptist Church.He served in the United States Army for 21 years, retiring as Command Sgt. Major.He later worked in construction operating heavy equipment.He also worked as a carpenter and built homes for Habitat.He died Sunday, August 17th at his home in Lebanon, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife Nettie Griffis of Lebanon, Missouri; sons and daughters-in-Law, Donald Eugene and Stephanie Griffis of Leonard, Tex., Michael and Carol Stubblefield of Acworth, Georgia and Kenneth Ray Jr. and Gloria Griffis of Fontana, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law,Kathy and Buzz Blaschke of Richardson, Tex., Jan and Howard Dooley of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Tomi and Wayne Cochran of Lebanon, Missouri and Tyla McCollum of Cleveland, Tex.; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Lois Griffis of Whitewright, Tex.; sister, Lou Warren of Celeste, Tex.He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Barbara Lucille Griffis, three sisters and four brothers.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.TMJFuneral.com.

Alma Minchey Mullendore

Alma Elizabeth Mullendore completed her life peacefully at age 95 on Aug. 15, 2008, after a brief illness. She was born in Bonham, Tex., on Oct. 23, 1912 to Charles and Nora Carter Minchey. She was predeceased in 1997 by Aulton, her husband of 65 years. She lived the past six years in Williamstown, MA, with daughter, Martha (Mrs. M. John Storey), where she maintained her independent lifestyle while enjoying the loving care and presence of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had lived previously in Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Missouri.

Elizabeth found great joy in homemaking, sewing, cooking, crafts, gardening, decorating and parenting – skills widely admired by family and friends. Her southern grace and practical approach to life shone through each day. “If there’s enough for one, there’s enough for all,” she would say as another half dozen people showed up unexpectedly for a family dinner. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Williamstown, MA.

She is survived by four children: Charles and wife Eleanor of Mabou, Nova Scotia; Margie and husband Dale Odom of Colorado Springs; Joe of Macon, Ga.; and Martha; thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Cremation has taken place and burial will be beside her husband in the Leonard, Tex. cemetery. A family memorial gathering will follow at a later date.

Par Lee Rodgers

Graveside services for Par Lee Evans Rodgers, 95, were held Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at the Randolph-Lindsey Cemetery at Randolph, Tex. Rev. David Brackett officiated. Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home chapel in Leonard, Tex.

Mrs. Rodgers was born Aug. 13, 1913 in Ocheleta, Okla., the daughter of William Wesley and Dora Ellen Kyler Evans. She moved with her family from Oklahoma to Odessa, Tex. in 1945, where she worked in sales for more than 30 years. She died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at the Leonard Manor in Leonard, Tex. She married Asa Lloyd Rodgers in Tulsa, Okla. on Dec. 15, 1933. He preceded her in death in March of 1994. She married Joe Sequiche Morris on March 20, 1998 in Randolph, Tex. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2005. She was a member of the Randolph Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Mickey Rodgers and Janet Rodgers Swinney of Mesa, Ariz., and Jane Rodgers Dodson and her husband, Charlie, of Trenton, Tex.; grandchildren, Charla Dodson Pennaccchia of Sherman, Tex., Ted Dodson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Latayne Swinney Beauford, Asa Ron Swinney and Ray Swinney, all of Mesa, Ariz.; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Don Myers of Rogers, Ark. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of the arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.TMJFuneral.com.

David Gerald Riley

David Gerald Riley, age 33, of Celeste, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, August 25, 2008.? Mr. Riley passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 24, 1975 in Garland, Texas to Benny Gerald Riley and Mary Jane Harris Riley.? After graduating from high school, Mr. Riley had two sons, Cody and Cory, and worked as a truck driver to provide for his family.? His life was his children.? He loved to take them hunting, fishing, camping, and most importantly to church.? He was an active member of the Cross Pointe Baptist Church.

David is survived by his sons, Cody Lane and Cory Shane Riley; parents, Benny Gerald and Mary Jane Riley; one brother, Brian Riley and wife, Melissa; one nephew, Clayton Riley; one niece, Kalyn Riley all from Celeste; and grandparents, Benny Hugh and Lois Jean Riley, from Wolfe City.? He is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by grandparents, Tommy and Melba Harris, cousins, Manda Riley and Michael Powell, and one uncle, Gary Harris.

Services for David Riley will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Peters Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastors Ed Long and Billy Harris officiating.? Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery.? Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked the donations be made to the David Riley Scholarship Fund which will assist in his children’s education.? The account has been set up at First Bank of Celeste. (903) 568-4211

Robert “Danny” Saye

Robert Daniel “Danny” Saye passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 in Santa Monica, Calif. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Leonard, Tex. at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been setup at First United Methodist Church in Leonard in his name.

He was born March 3, 1962 in Quantico, Va., a beloved son of Dick Saye of Leonard and Mary Dee O’Dell-Sullam of Santa Monica.

Danny was a graduate of Celeste High School, Celeste, Tex. He resided in Greenville, Tex. and was a local mechanical entrepreneur until an accident in 2001 caused disabilities that restricted his career.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Ortho Morgan Squad #17, Greenville. He was awarded S.A.L. of the year in 1999-2000. He became Commander and was awarded the Citation of Achievement for Outstanding Endeavors in Accomplishment of Americanism and Membership 2002-2003. He was recognized for his untiring dedication to the American Legion Family and the Children’s Miracle Network in 2002.

Danny is survived by his father, Dick, and wife Odile of Leonard; mother, Mary Dee O’Dell-Sullam and husband Jules of Santa Monica; brother, Richard Saye and wife Delinda of Greenville; stepbrother, John Ayad and wife Damaris of Leonard; stepsister, Nancy Kinkade and husband Travis of Celeste; stepsister, Maureen Stone and husband Victor of University Park, Maryland; stepsister, Lisa Taklender and husband Richard of Woodland Hills, Calif., and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Danny was a friend to many and a lover of life that always tried to help others around him. He will be dearly missed.

Betty Watterson

Funeral services for Betty Joyce Watterson, 74 year-old Leonard resident, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Brother Steve Miller will offiate. Visition will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Burial will be in the Randolph-Lindsey Cemetery at Randolph, Tex.

Mrs. Watterson was born Feb. 5, 1934 at Trenton, Tex. Her parents were Willie Edgar “Ed” and Lucy Lee Starnes McCartney. She was a seamstress and a member of the Baptist church. She married Calvin Louis Watterson March 27, 1959 at Durant, Okla. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1988.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammie and Johnny Bates of Leonard; son, Randy Watterson of Wolfe City, Tex.; sisters, Melba Jo Lucas of Randolph and Sheria Ann Young of Leonard; brother, Eddie Dean McCartney of Whitewright, Tex.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Mendez of Bailey, Tex. and Miranda Watterson of Wolfe City. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a very dear friend, Mary Trusty.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Bill Hocutt

Funeral services for Bill Hocutt, 48, of Celeste who passed away late Thursday night, Aug. 28, 2008 at his residence, were held Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Lynch Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Brother James Ralson officiated. Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m.

He was born Oct. 6, 1959 to George and Louise Hocutt in Dallas, Tex. Bill worked as a meter reader at the family business, Hocutt, Inc. in Dallas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Celeste. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. In recent years he served the community as president of the Lions Club. He was better known as “UnkHiram” to those who enjoyed his writings in the Leonard Graphic and the Celeste Tribune. Mr. Hocutt has been very involved in the Republican Party.Supporting others through local political avenues brought him great joy.

Bill was a family man, from researching his family’s genealogy to spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always there to offer a helping hand.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-two years, Darlene Hocutt of Celeste; daughters and son-in-law, Crystal Nicole and Randal Howard of Blue Ridge and Ashley Michelle Hocutt of Greenville; parents and step-mother, George and Martha Hocutt of Wills Point, Louise Hocutt of Quinlan; brother and step brother, Jerry Hocutt, Mike and Cindy Hammer; sister, Terrie Hocutt; two grandchildren, “Billy” William David Howard and James “Hippie” Raymond Sain Jr.

Memorials may be made to the Hunt County Honor Guard.

Michael Carlton McCreary

August 14, 2008 - Michael Carlton McCreary, the baby of his family, age 5, of Lewisville, Tex., passed away Thursday; August 7, 2008 at home in his mother’s arms.Michael was born on September 30, 2002 in Carrollton, Tex., to Mike and Andrea McCreary.He loved playing “Tee Ball”, school, his family and friends. Michael always squeezed in as much fun as possible. Playing air guitar and dancing to his favorite tunes, he inspired others to enjoy every day more. Michael was an angel on loan to those who loved him.We should not regret the shortness of his life but rather envy that it only took him five years to be with our heavenly father.

Michael is survived by his parents, Mike and Andrea McCreary; his big sister, Anna McCreary;brothers, James McCreary, Derek McCreary and his wife, Cynthia; grandparents, Rex and Vera McCreary and grandmother Tona Xenakis.Michael was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Xenakis.

Visitation were held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, Lewisville, Texas.Mass of Christian Burial was 2 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2008 at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, Coppell, Tex.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas.

Online condolences can be made at www.mulkeymason.com.

Linda Smith

August 14, 2008 - Mrs. Linda L. Smith, age 64, of Leonard, Tex. passed away August 9, 2008, in Sherman, Tex. She was born on December 6, 1943, in San Antonio to Hansford Alton and Gladys Lorene (Swatsell) Love. On July 30, 1962, she married Cletice Wayne Smith in McKinney, Tex. Mrs. Smith was a retired rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She was also a member of the Hillcrest Christian Church in McKinney. Mrs. Smith loved to show off her yard work and was a very loving and involved mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Griffin and husband, J.D. of Sherman, Tex., Jamie Tomlinson and husband, Bruce of Melissa, Tex., Joanna McCain and husband, David of Leonard, Tex., Shelley Wood of Whitewright, Tex.; 10 grandchildren, Kasey, James, Leslie, Damon, Josh, Nikolas, Matt, Veronica, Erin and Daniel; brothers, Henry Love of McKinney, James Love Sr. of Bastrop, Tex., Joe Love of Princeton, Tex. and Mickey Love of Lowry Crossing, Tex.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletice Smith; and son-in-law, Earl Wood.

Funeral services were held at 12 noon, Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Interment will follow at Wilson Chapel Cemetery. The family received friends for a visitation at 7 p.m., Monday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

George Edward Jones

August 14, 2008 - Sherman- God called one of his favorite sons home on August 9, 2008.George Edward Jones, 77, went peacefully and eagerly to his Heavenly Home.

He was born on March 3, 1931 to John Henry Jones and Edna Marie Jamieson Jones on a farm near Leonard, Fannin County, Texas.He grew up in and around Leonard, attended and graduated school there.

Left to mourn his loss are his ever loving wife, Shirley, of the home; cherished daughter, Frances Lyn Jones of Allen and husband Jon of Geneva, NY; two loving sons, James Norman and wife Kim of Rowlett, Tex. and Bill Norman and wife Shelley of Greensboro, NC; loving sister, Emma Fowler and husband Mal of Canton, Tex.; niece, LaDell Pierce and husband Kevin and their two children, Blair and Jonathan Pierce of Canton, Tex.; three grandchildren, Lesley Norman, Andrew Norman of Greensboro, NC; and Carol Norman of Bedford, Tex.; one aunt, Emma Fennell and husband Dan of Sherman; numerous cousins, brother-in-law, Bill Carr and wife Joyce of Whitesboro.

Services were held at 2 pm Monday, August 11 at Waldo Funeral Home with Rev. James Crawford officiating.Burial with military honors followed at West Hill Cemetery with pallbearers being past and present tenants from West Wood Village, General Mgr, Ron Fielder; Ex-banker, Clayton Fulton; Billy Ray Martin; Scott Konkle; Larry Kemp; Dennis Nichols; and Roger Baiz.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 Sunday, August 10, at Waldo Funeral Home.The register book can be signed online at www.waldofuneralhome.com.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners.

Melba Rishel

August 7, 2008 - Graveside services for Melba Jean Rishel, 81, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 31 in Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Dr. William Longsworth of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth officiated. She passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

Melba was born September 14, 1926 in Bonham, daughter of Gus Thomas Sudderth and Martie Sudderth Rolen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus Thomas Sudderth and Martie Sudderth Rolen; a son, Gary Wayne Moore and a brother, Ray Thomas Sudderth of Leonard.

Surviving are four children, Steve Moore, Don Rishel, Sheila Kuhlman and Gina; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A. M. Perkins

July 31, 2008 - A. M. Perkins, 77 of Trenton, Tex, died Monday, July 28, 2008 at his residence in Trenton, Tex.

Graveside Services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Burns Cemetery, Trenton, Tex. Officiating the service will be Rev. Steve Holland. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 7-8 p.m. at Earnheart Chapel in Whitewright.

A. M. “Perk” Perkins was born November 28, 1930 at Decatur, Tex. to A. M. Perkins and Gladys Knox Perkins. He married Mary Chrestman on December 28, 1952 at Decatur, Tex.

He is survived by wife, Mary Perkins of Trenton; son, David Perkins and wife Susan of Trenton; grandson, Aaron Perkins of McKinney; granddaughters, Danielle and Callie Perkins of Abilene; brother, Ernest Perkins of Denver, Colo.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.M. and Gladys Perkins; and sister, Billie Faye Garrison.

Arrangements are with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow’s Earnheart Funeral Home, Whitewright, Tex. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Latimer

July 24, 2008 - Graveside services for Patricia “Pat” Ann Latimer, 67 year old Trenton resident, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Georgetown Cemetery at Pottsboro, Tex. Russell Haffner officiated. Visitation was held from 7 until 9 p.m. Monday, July 21 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard, Tex.

Mrs. Latimer was born June 21, 1941, the daughter of Otis and Eloise Nelson Dobbs. She died Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Tex. She was a high school graduate and a member of the Trenton Church of Christ. She married Kenneth Latimer Dec. 23, 1960 at Colbert, Okla.

Mrs. Latimer is survived by her son, Terry Latimer of Trenton, Tex.; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Randy Treadway of Leonard, Tex.; brother, Tim Dobbs of Rockwall, Tex.; sister, Lois Smith of Pottsboro, Tex.; grandchildren, Brandon, Beverli and Ted Latimer, Regan and Haylea Treadway and a great-grandchild, Reagan Latimer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ted Dobbs.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of the arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Helen Corine Huffman Tillerson

July 24, 2008 - Virtuous wife, loving mother, adoring “Nannie”, faithful Christian, and devoted teacher Helen Corine Huffman Tillerson went to be with her Lord July 20, 2008.

Born on October 3, 1920 in Electra, Tex. to Fitzhugh Lee and Tompie (Harvey) Huffman, she graduated from Electra High School and from North Texas State Teacher’s College with a BS degree.Later, she received her MS from East Texas State University.On July 20, 1941 she wed her beloved G.W. Tillerson in Waurika, Okla.; they were blessed with 67 years of marriage.Hospitality flowed endlessly as friends and family gathered to share one of her delicious meals.A member of Bethel Baptist Church, Celina, Texas, she taught her “ladies in waiting” Sunday School class for many years.

She taught school throughout Texas for 39 years.Students in Celeste, Melissa, Christoval, Sterling City, Electra, Iowa Park, Arp, and Prosper benefitted from her classroom attention and even more from the love she shared outside the classroom.Bookkeeping, typing, shorthand, English, and general business skills learned under “Mrs. T” helped many students decide to pursue business careers; even more became teachers because of her influence.Her typing and shorthand students won numerous district and regional UIL titles and some state championships.She & G.W. continue to support students through scholarships.

Helen is survived by her husband, G.W. Tillerson, of Greenville, Tex. and two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Nancy Tillerson of Irving, Tex. and Joe and Ruth Tillerson of Arlington, VA.Grandsons and their families are Jeffrey, Leslie and Bailey Tillerson of Irving, Tex., Jim and Julie Tillerson of Albuquerque, NM, and Jay, Anne, Ashley, and Blake Tillerson of North Richland Hills, Tex.Her brother, Aldan and wife Wanda Huffman of Palisade, Colo. also survive her.“Aunt Helen” is also fondly remembered by five nieces and nephews,Byron Huffman, Mike Huffman, Sandra Redden, Wayne Pruitt, and Cynthia Ferguson; numerous great nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Louise Powers.She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Tillerson.

Visitation was to be Wednesday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Celina, Tex.Funeral services were to be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 8382 CR 128 near Celina.Rev. Bob Layman and Rev. Cliff Lester will officiate.Honorary pallbearers were Pete Flanery, Louis Thompson, and Marvin Thompson.Pallbearers were Bob Barnard, Byron Huffman, Mike Huffman, Jimmy Rhodes, Gene Smith, Don Tillerson, and Mike Weatherley.Tributes may be made to Bethel Baptist Church or Celeste Booster Club Scholarship.

To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Garry Don Mead

July 17, 2008 - Funeral services for Garry Don Mead were held Thursday, July 10th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard, Texas at 701 N. Cedar St. Visitation was held prior to services beginning at 1:00 p.m.Burial was in the Leonard Cemetery.

Garry Don Mead was born March 21, 1940 in Leonard, Texas to Webb Watson Mead and Eva Dean Murrell Mead.He departed this world on July 7, 2008.Garry moved to Ft. Worth as a young boy and took great pride in his North Side roots.He graduated from North Side High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Arlington State College, and completed his Master’s coursework in Psychology at TCU while also serving in the United States Air Force.Garry then had a long and rewarding career as a Rehabilitation Counselor and retired from both the Texas Rehabilitation Commission (Vocational Rehabilitation Division) and also from the Texas Commission for the Blind. Garry’s love of old classic cars, the cowboy lifestyle, Civil War history and golf filled his retirement.He was a strong, independent person, passionately loyal to family and friends, and always cherished their love.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Brenda Mullen. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Alissa and Ron McCain; brother-in-law, Glen Mullen; niece, Melyn Thompson and her children, Tyler Mead and Harleigh Kay; and other family and friends who will miss him dearly, including Melissa Thomas, devoted assistant; and lifelong friends, Robert and Sandra Wortham, whose unselfish love was truly one of Garry’s greatest blessings.

John P. Oden, Jr.

John Piney Oden Jr. died at the age of 84 on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Medical Center of Plano. He died courageously, and was surrounded by his dear family that he loved so much.

Graveside services with military honors were held on Saturday, June 27, 2008 at College Mound Cemetery in Terrell, Texas.

Johnny was born February, 29, 1924 in Palestine, Texas. He was the son of Effie Lucille Bishop Oden and John Piney Oden Sr.He was a member of the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. He was a pharmacist mate, and served his country in World War II.

He married his true love, Mildred Louise Marshall Oden, on August 20, 1946. They were to celebrate their 62nd anniversary this August.

Johnny and Mildred had two sons, John Steven Oden and Richard Gregory Oden. Their two boys married and brought them much pride and joy, including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren for them to love and spoil.

Johnny, also known as Granddad, was the leader of the Oden clan, and was respected and loved by the entire family. He was a good friend to many, and a loving husband to Mildred. He was also admirably strong, and lived a long, active life in spite of many serious health issues. His desire to be with his family kept him going, and the pride he had in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was very great.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas Ray, sisters Imogene and Mary Ann, and nephew William Woodward. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Oden of Lucas; his sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Gini Oden of Emory, and Greg and Margie of Leonard; grandson Todd Oden and his wife, Kim, and their children, Madelyn, Parker and Morgan Oden; grandson Kyle Oden and his daughter, Abigail; granddaughter Bethany and her husband, Charles Russell, and their children, Ashley, Ryan, Arianna and Caden; grandson Greg Oden; and granddaughters Chelsey Oden and Cassie Oden. He is also survived by a sister, Lois Elaine Taffer, and many loved nieces and nephews.

Dixie Bundy

Funeral services for Dixie Oehler Bundy, 86 of Sherman, were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, followed by interment in West Hill Cemetery. She died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Lay Minister Mary Lois O’Neal of Key Memorial United Methodist Church officiated. Family visitation was held Monday, June 30, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dannel Funeral Home.

She was born August 29, 1921 in Broken Bow, Okla., the daughter of Dick and Lela Stiles Oehler. She attended elementary school in Broken Bow and high school in Sulphur, Okla. She then attended East Central State University in Ada, Okla., earning a B.S. degree in Speech. She married Arthur H. Bundy in Pauls Valley, Okla., on Dec. 4, 1975.

A devoted Methodist, she served as a missionary teacher in the Yucca Valley of California and on the foreign field in Singapore. After retiring to Broken Bow, she moved to Sherman in 1998.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Surviving are a step-son, three nieces, many cousins and her special friend and caregiver, Felton Cash of Leonard and a host of other friends.

Robert 'Bob' Gene Hil

SHERWOOD SHORES – Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Gene Hill, 80, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel of Whitesboro, with Jeremy Parham of Victory Hospice officiating.Interment followed at Liberty Cemetery in Grayson County, Texas.Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the funeral home.

Mr. Hill passed away at his home in Sherwood Shores, Tex. on June 29, 2008.

Bob was born on January 10, 1928 in Leonard, Tex. to Carl and Mable May (Knowles) Hill. He was in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.Bob enjoyed fishing from sunup to sundown every day that he was able to fish.He was the best handy man ever and he loved to go dancing with his sweetheart, Dee.Bob never missed a Texas Rangers ballgame on television and he was also a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his children, Rebecca Sparks of Arlington, Tex. and Jimmy Gene Hill of Saginaw, Tex.; grandchildren, Matt Sparks of Norman, Okla., Kelly Hill of Tempe, Ariz. and Daniel Sparks of Austin, Tex.; a sister, Dorothy Jaynes and husband William of Sherwood Shores, Tex.; niece, Margaret Story of Eustace, Tex.; nephew, Carl Garmon of Rowlett, Tex.; great niece, Angela Dooley of Eustace, Tex. and his sweetheart Dee Delarosa of Ardmore, Okla.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hill and Mable Hill Smith, a brother, Roy Joe “Jack” Hill and a baby sister.

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com

Jesse R. Hiatt

June 26, 2008 - Funeral services for Jesse R. Hiatt, 80 year old Leonard resident, will be held Thursday, June 26th at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Rev. Morris Robbins and Rev. Dewey Watson will officiate. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. He died Sunday, June 22nd at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman.

Mr. Hiatt was born August 27, 1927 in Delmar, Iowa. His parents were Roscoe Ira and Opal Leona Peyton Hiatt. He married Dorothy Jean Dillard Dec. 8, 1951 in Bonham, Texas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard. He was also a Mason and a Shriner. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Mike Wood of Leonard; sister, Alice Walker of Bailey; two granddaughters, Stephanie Wood of Plano and Lisa Wood of San Marcos, Texas; brother-in-law, Pat Massey of Del Rio, Texas and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hiatt and his parents, Roscoe I. and Opal L. Hiatt.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard has charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Sean Edward Smith

A memorial service for Sean Edward Smith, 24 year old Wolfe City resident, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Mr. Smith died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. His cremains will be buried in Leonard Cemetery.

Mr. Smith is survived by his grandmother, Joyce Vibbert of Wolfe City; brother, James A. Smith of Commerce; aunt, Pam Crenshaw of Commerce and two uncles, Chuck and Dennis Vibbert of Wolfe City.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Lena I. Murden

June 5, 2008 - Lena I. Murden, 95, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away May 29, 2008, in Weslaco with her family at her bedside. She was born in Leonard, Tex., Dec. 20, 1912 to Thomas Jefferson Coonrod and Lena Mae Rich Coonrod. She married Albert Murden on Oct. 7, 1939. She was the owner of Lena Murden’s Flowers in Elsa and served the valley for many years.

Lena loved family gatherings and was a collector of stuffed and ceramic elephants. She also enjoyed working in her garden and especially her flower beds. She was a 60-year member of the First Baptist Church of Edcouch and enjoyed her Sunday school class.

Lena was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her loving sons, Richard Murden and Gerald Murden and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Dale Murden, Shelly Dangerfield, Jenna Seale, Tricia Castellanos, Stephen Murden and Russell Murden; eight great grandchildren.

The family received friends at McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. in McCaleb Funeral Home Chapel in Weslaco, officiated by her sons, Richard and Gerald Murden. Interment followed in Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco. Her loving grandchildren served as pallbearers.

R.T. Woodruff

Funeral services for R.T. Woodruff, 90 of Greenville, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel inLeonard with Rev. Ted Eaton, Rev. Morris Robbins and Rev. Bobby Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Burns Cemetery in Trenton. He died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Greencrest Manor in Greenville.

He was born June 13, 1917 in Randolph, Tex., the son of Alton Tony Woodruff and Fannie Pearl Russell Woodruff. He married Kathryn Blackwell on Nov. 13, 1942 in Leonard. He worked for the Texas Highway Department and was a member of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Greenville. He served as a deacon for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Woodruff of Greenville; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Valerie Woodruff of Greenville; sisters, Sue Anderson of Randolph and Billie Hawkins of Hurst; brothers, Mac Woodruff and Pete Woodruff, both of Trenton and Jack Woodruff of Hurst; grandchildren, Amber Dever, Adam and Austin Woodruff, all of Greenville.

Family visitation was held Friday, May 16, from 6-8 p.m.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Ola Christine Childers

Graveside services for Ola Christine Childers, 88, of Bandera, Tex., formerly of Leonard, will be held Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Emory City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Mrs. Childers died Sunday, May 18, 2008 in San Antonio.

She was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Glenwood, Ark., to John Cleveland and Georgia Lou Payte Forga. She married Albert Childers in Greenville, Tex., on Sept. 16, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1993.

Survivors are a son, Jerry Wayne Childers of Denton; daughter, Merlene Childers of Bandera and two brothers, Claudia and Audie Forga.

Martha Jean Collins

May 8, 2008 - Funeral services for Martha Jean Collins, 76 of Leonard, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Leonard with Charles Wrenn officiating. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery. She died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Leonard Manor. Family visitation was held Thursday, May 1, from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m.

She was born August 10, 1931 in Anna, Tex., the daughter of Allison P. Pruitt and Gracie S. Rowell Pruitt. She married Phillip Ray Collins on Oct. 5, 1953 in Leonard. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Leonard Church of Christ.

She is survived by her son, Jackie Ray Collins of Sherman; daughter-in-law, Hope Collins Rayburn of Howe; sister, Mary Waldrep of Celina; grandchildren, Phillip Ray Collins, Michael Jared Collins and James Cody Kremling; great-grandchildren, Angela Ray Collins, Phillip Ray Collins, Jr. and Audrey Mae Kremling.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard had charge of the arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Loyd Willaiams

May 8, 2008 - Funeral services for Loyd B. Williams, 82 of Allen, formerly of Leonard, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Leonard with Gary Spear and Charles Wrenn officiating. Burial was in the Leonard Cemetery. He died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at his residence.

He was born May 3, 1925 in Pike, Tex., the son of Lon B. Williams and Lela Lee Ellard Williams. He married Geraldine Smith June 2, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a Methodist, a member of the Masons and a WWII Veteran.

Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Geraldine Williams of Allen; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Ray Williams and wife Dana of Allen; son and daughter-in-law, James Lloyd Williams and wife Jan of Round Rock, Tex.; grandchildren, Drew and Ryan Williams.

Family visitation was held Friday, May 2 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Frances Macon

May 8, 2008 - Funeral services for Frances Macon, 79 from the Bailey area, were held Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Rev. Brian Hawkins officiated. Burial was in the Philadelphia Cemetery near Gober. Family visitation was Monday, May 5th from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.

Mrs. Macon was born June 27, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Willie Ann Babers Hembree at Gober. She married Billy Tom Macon Dec. 26, 1953 at Bonham. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bailey. Memorials may be made to the Bonham Public Library or the First Baptist Church of Bailey.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Barbara Macon of Irving; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Vernon Richardson of Bailey and a grandson, Zeke Richardson of Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her three brothers, Ray, Bill and Paul Hembree.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Laurene 'Mimi' Davis Sumrow

Services for Laurene “Mimi” Davis Sumrow, 77, of Longview formerly of Tyler, was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008 at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Reeves officiating.Burial was at Cathedral in the Pines under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. She passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Tyler.

She was born on August 25, 1930 in Celeste to the late E. T. “Dode” and Buena Friddle Davis.She lived in Tyler most of her life and had lived in Longview the past eight years.She retired from the Smith County Clerk’s Office, and also worked for the Smith County Public Health District in the vital statistics department.She was past president and past vice-president of the American Legion Auxiliary, District 3.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Davis and sister, Gladys Davis Atkisson.

She is survived by her daughter Marla Prudhomme of Tyler; sons, Ray Sumrow and Kevin Sumrow both of Tyler; brother, Glen Davis of Mt. Pleasant; sisters, Doll Williams of Celeste, Ardythe McGee of Leonard, Wilma Owens of Mineola and Nelda Williams of Caddo Mills; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are nephews, Ron Connatser, David Williams, Buster Davis, Joe Dale Davis, Marlon Owens and Daryll Williams.

The family received friends from 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time at Lloyd James Funeral Home.

If desired, memorials may be made to American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 131, c/o Shirley Hill, 630 Green Oak Dr., Longview, Tex. 75604.

Robert Clarence Ingram

Funeral services for Robert Clarence Ingram, 85, of Wolfe City, formerly of Leonard, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Leonard with Charles Wrenn, Paul Wilkinson and Steven Medford officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City. He died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville.

He was born Dec. 13, 1922 in Coalgate, Okla., the son of Clarence Robert Ingram and Grace Elizabeth Moody Ingram. He was a member of the Leonard Church of Christ, the Oklahoma Fire Fighters Association and the V.F.W.

He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly Grace and Richard Viernos and Bobbie Ann and Robert Moore, all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; sister, Alene Smith of Leonard and sister-in-law, Lucy Cline of Wolfe City; nieces, Vickie and Karen Cox, both of San Antonio, Marcia Sneed of Leonard and Billie Piper of Wolfe City; nephews, Larry Smith of Leonard and Ray Cline of Lewisville; grandchildren, Roy, Donna and Robert; great grandchildren, Crystal, Kendra, Kenz, Tyler and Krislyn.

Family visitation was held Friday, April 11 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www. tjmfuneral.com.

Mary Virgean LaFavers

April 10, 2008 - Mary Virgean LaFavers went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. She was at her daughter’s house in Celeste, Tex. She had suffered a heart attack on Friday, March 28, and just been released from the hospital on Tuesday. She was born on Sept. 4, 1929 to Sylvester Wade Myers and Pearl Deatherage. She moved to Celeste at the age of 14 and had lived here for 64 years. She married Haskell LaFavers on Oct. 3, 1947. She was a dedicated wife and stood by his side through a long illness until his death in May 2003. In the beginning of their marriage she worked for Henson Kickernick and J. R. Love Company as a seamstress. When her first child was born she became a full time wife and mother. In 1959 she and Haskell began a long career as dairy farmers and she spent the next 35 years milking cows twice a day and assisting him in all aspects of farm work while taking care of three small children. She was always a room mother for her children’s classes, attending their school events.

Virgean was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many. She positively touched everyone she came in contact with and she will be greatly missed. She always had a smile and a good attitude. She was known for wearing one of her many hats to church and wherever and whenever she wanted to dress up. Also for carrying her cane which she dressed up with ribbons according to the season. She stood up for what she believed in and worked for many causes throughout her life. In the 1960s and 1970s she was on the Hunt County Red Cross Board and went door to door collecting money for both the Red Cross and the March of Dimes. She was a member of the Celeste PTA and served as president for 6 years. She was honored to be selected as an honorary lifetime member in 1980. She served on the Hunt County Council PTA Board for 6 years. She was an active member of the Celeste Beautification Committee and the Housing and Urban Development Board for several years. She volunteered at the Celeste Public Library. Most of all she was an active and beloved member of the Celeste Church of Christ for 57 years.

She is survived by her son, James LaFavers and wife Lyla of Lavon, Tex.; her daughter Kathryn Claxton and husband Roger of Celeste, Tex. and her son, David LaFavers and wife Sondra of Celeste, Tex. She is survived by six grandchildren, the light of her life, Rex Claxton, Rachel Claxton, Rebecca Claxton, Megan LaFavers, Tyler LaFavers all of Celeste and Heath LaFavers of Lavon, Tex. She is also survived by one brother John Myers and his wife Sue of Celeste and one sister Wanda Glawson and her husband Joe of San Antonio, Tex. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many, many, friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Celeste Church of Christ. Officiating the service was Mr. A. C. Quinn. Burial followed at Celeste Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lannie Steen, Wylie Easley, Alex Cawthon, Bob Richison, Bud Thacker and Mark Coles. The family received friends at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.

To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

John Dee Rushing

April 3, 2008 - Graveside services for John Dee Rushing, 80 of Leonard, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at the Leonard Cemetery. Charles Wrenn officiated. Mr. Rushing died Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Leonard Manor. Family visitation was held Monday, March 31 from 7-8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Leonard. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Leonard and enjoyed coon hunting and raising coon dogs.

Mr. Rushing was born June 12, 1927 at Trenton, the son of Thomas Ray and Emma Catherine Rushing. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Rushing of Leonard; a son, Ricky Rushing of Bridgeport; a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenneth Hinsley of Leonard; seven grandchildren, Donald K. Stephens, Clinton Blake Hinsley, Austin Tyler Hinsley, Justin Glenn Rushing, Teresa Nixon and husband, Noel, John Robert Rushing and Clayton Rushing; four great-grandchildren, Haden Michael Nixon, Ryan Reed Nixon, Callie Stephens and Trinity Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emma Rushing; his sister, Vida Baker and a brother, Ray Rushing.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

Joe L. Bradshaw

April 3, 2008 - Funeral services for Joe. L. Bradshaw, 70 of Bailey, are scheduled for 2 p.m.,Wednesday, April 2 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Rev. Jim McIntyre will officiate. Burial will be in the Arledge Ridge Cemetery. Family visitation was held Tuesday, April 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.

Mr. Bradshaw was born Jan. 19, 1938, son of Willie Clay Bradshaw and Addie Irene Caldwell Bradshaw. He was a large equipment mechanic and a member of the Grove Hill Methodist Church.

He is survived by a son, Robert Lee “Bobby” Bradshaw of Sulphur Springs, Tex.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Lynn and Delilah Bradshaw of Greenville, Tex.; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Kay and Jeff Martin of Bailey, Tex.; a sister, Patsy Sue Malone of Hereford, Tex.; a brother, Billy Loyd Bradshaw of Amarillo, Tex.; two grandchildren, Blayne and Randen Martin of Bailey, Tex. and a special friend, Theresa Hill of Wolfe City, Tex.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.