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Floyd Spencer Flanagan
February 11, 2010 - Funeral services for Floyd Spencer Flanagan, 81-year-old Leonard resident, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 at the Valley Creek Baptist Church near Leonard. Rev. Leonard Freeman and Rev. Mack Swain officiated. Burial was in Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. He passed away Thursday, Feb. 4 at the LifeCare Hospital of Plano.
He was born April 20, 1928 at Delba, Texas. His parents were J.T. Arthur and Lelia Ann Evans Flanagan. He married Lola Cooper October 4, 1952 at Bonham. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Name at Leonard.
He is survived by his wife, Lola Mae Cooper Flanagan of Leonard; daughter and son-in-law, Christy Ann and Glen Edward Simmons II of Leonard; sisters, Delores Hutchins of Princeton, Dois LaGrone of Anna, Wanda Creahn and Faye Grounds of Fort Worth and Mary Pitts of Van Alstyne; brothers, Kenneth (Pete) Flanagan, Lloyd Flanagan and Robert Watson, all of Leonard; grandchildren, Andrew Caleb Spencer Simmons, Kelcie Ann Simmons and Natalie Rose Simmons, all of Leonard; sister-in-law, Johnnie Grace Birchfield of Leonard; brother-in-law, Billy Cooper of Leonard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Coy and Royce Flanagan) and two sisters (Dorothy Watson and Nell Nolen).
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Carroll James Cummings
January 28, 2010 - Private memorial services for Carroll James Cummings, 72 of (Deep River) Trinity, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mr. Cummings passed away Monday night, Jan. 25, 2010 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Cummings of Trinity; daughter, Leanne Cummings-Little of Celeste; brother, Wilbur Cummings of Yantis, Texas; sister, Linda Smith of Ovilla, Texas; three grandchildren, Dustin, Dylan and Lacie.
Brooke Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas was in charge of arrangements. To sign an online register please visit www.brookefuneralservice.com.
Charles Allen Miller
December 3, 2009 - Funeral services for Charles Charlie Allen Miller, 46 year old Leonard resident, were held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Valley Creek Baptist Church near Leonard. Rev. James Seigler officiated. Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.
Mr. Miller was born September 16, 1963 at McKinney, Texas. His parents were Bobby Allen and Shirley Murphy Miller. He worked as a prison security guard and was a member of the Valley Creek Baptist Church. He passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 at the Red River Regional Hospital at Bonham.
He is survived by his wife, Angie Miller of Trenton; father, Bobby Allen Miller of Leonard; grandmother, Billie Murphy of McKinney; son, Chase Miller of Trenton; daughter, Courtney Sekaly of Leonard; sister, Debra Epperson of Bonham and a brother, Bobby Ray Miller of Leonard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Miller.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
Leonard Lewis Trapp
December 3, 2009 - Leonard Lewis Trapp, Lt. Col. USAFR, Retired, was born in Leonard on July 17, 1932 and died November 27, 2009. Visitation and rosary was held Monday, Nov. 30 from 68 p.m. at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral mass was Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. at Saint Monica Catholic Church at Midway Road and Walnut Hill Lane, followed by entombment at Calvary Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Trapp graduated from East Texas State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission to the United States Air Force in 1953. He returned to ETSU and received a Masters Degree in Education in 1958. Leonard retired from DISD after 37 years of service as a coach, teacher and principal where he touched the lives of many. He never met a stranger, loved to travel with Marguerite and their children, and always cherished his time on the golf course with his long time friends.
The family appreciates the excellent care given by the medical team at Baylor Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marguerite; daughter, Michele and her husband, Brett Fulmer; and his grandchildren whom he adored, Nicolas, Philippe and Leilani. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James D. and Mary Isabelle Trapp; brothers, James D., Danny, Billy, Larry and a sister, Bettiwayne.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Robert Earl Dixon
December 3, 2009 - Funeral services for Robert Earl Dixon, 51 year old resident of Blue Ridge, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Bro. David Brackett will officiate. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel at Leonard. He passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2009.
Mr. Dixon was born February 4, 1958 at Bonham. His parents were John Floyd and Sarah Ann Crouch Dixon. He was a 1977 graduate of Leonard High School and worked as an electrician.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Baker of Blue Ridge; sons, Adam and Heath Baker; daughters, Evyonne Bunch, Shirley Harris and Kelly Alvarez; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Robert Stephens of Bailey and Johnny Dixon of Leonard; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Sarah Ann Dixon.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Jesse Allen Lee Davis
December 3, 2009 - Funeral services for Jesse Allen Lee Davis, 5 week old Leonard resident, will be held Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Rev. Sam Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in the Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. Jesse passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
He is survived by his mother, Charity Nicole Davis of Leonard; sister, Montana Davis of Leonard; grandparents, Marvin PaPa and Sandi MeMe McAllister of Leonard and Raymond Granddad and Jane Grandma Davis of Mineral Wells; his God-parents, Autumn and Travis Head of Randolph; uncles, Daymon Davis of Leonard and Kholmon and Edmon Davis of Mineral Wells, and numerous other relatives.
Jesse was preceded in death by his great-uncles, Jesse Hiatt and Roy Dean Dino Davis; his great-grandparents, Edith Mamee and L.J. Farrell; and cousin, Kenny Ray Davis.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Mary Frances Harrington
November 19, 2009 - Funeral services for Mary Frances Harrington, 63 year old Sherman resident, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Burial will be in the West Hill Cemetery at Sherman. Family visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.
Mrs. Harrington was born January 9, 1946 at Celeste, Texas. Her parents were Preston Press and Elizabeth Lizzie Hanna Johnson. She was a high school graduate and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church of Sherman. She passed away Friday, Nov. 13th at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her companion John Wortman of Sherman; daughter, Loretta Ann Braden of Sherman; granddaughters, Amanda Earnhart and husband Tony, Jr. of Ector and Leslie Braden of Sherman; great-grandchildren, Tony Earnhart, III and Breanna Sue Harvey of Ector. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Press and Lizzie Johnson, her husband, James L. Butch Johnson and sisters, Geneva McLarry and Lois Johnson.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Betty Jo Johnson Owen
November 12, 2009 - Betty Jo Johnson Owen was born February 11, 1924 in Celeste, Texas, the daughter of DeLone Johnson and Candas Morrow Johnson. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 3, 2009. Betty grew up in Celeste before attending East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, Texas. She then moved to Dallas where she worked first for Southland Life Insurance Co. and then the Tenth Region Civil Service Commission from January 1943 to December 1945. She married Tom Hubbard Owen of Leonard, Texas on December 15, 1945. Tom was a career Army officer and the family moved extensively over the next twenty-three years before settling in Richardson, Texas in 1968. She worked for over twenty years for the Richardson Independent School Districts Administration Division before retiring in 1989.
Betty was active at Heights Baptist Church in Richardson as well as the Rainbow Division (42nd Infantry) Auxiliary, which she served as National President. She was also active in Military Officer Womans Club, the Dal-Rich Book Club, and the Dallas Chapter of the Retired Officers Club, all of which she served at one time as an officer in local chapter.
Betty is survived by Tom Hubbard Owen, her husband of 64 years; son, Ronald and daughter, Beverly; brother-in-law, Gene Ketcham; sister-in-law, Pansy Johnson; grandchildren, Gabrielle Olivier, Tom H. Owen II, and Victoria Owen and four great grandchildren, Emily and Jennifer Owen, Zachary Pierre, and Connor McPeek. She was preceded in death by a son, Tom H. Owen, Jr.
Betty was laid to rest at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
John Calem Tyler, Jr.
November 19, 2009 - Graveside services for John C. Tyler, Jr., 46 year old Carrollton resident, were held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Leonard Cemetery. Charles E. Wrenn officiated. There was no formal visitation time, however everyone was invited to come by the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard anytime during regular office hours for viewing and/or signing the register book.
Mr. Tyler was born November 8, 1963 at Dallas, Texas. His parents were John C. Tyler, Sr., and Margie Marshall Kroeplin. He was a high school graduate and a member of the First Baptist Church of Carrollton, Texas. He passed away Monday, Nov. 16 at the Regency Hospital in Carrollton after a courageous battle with brain tumors for a number of years.
He is survived by his mother, Margie Kroeplin of Carrollton; sister and brother-in-law, Tanya and Gordon Lillie of Carrollton; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Betsy Kroeplin of Carrollton; nephews, Christopher Lillie and his wife, Courtney, of Little Elm and Jeremy Lillie of Carrollton. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tammie Tyler and his father, John C. Tyler, Sr.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Rachel Ann Griffith
October 29, 2009 - Services for Mrs. Rachel Ann Griffith, 74, of Farmersville were held at Farmersville Church of Christ on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. Bro. Tom Gaumer and Bro. John Morgan officiated. Interment was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Princeton. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Rachel was born June 13, 1935, daughter of William H. and Emma Rachel Dodson Smith. She married Dennis Griffith on May 9, 1959 in Bonham. She was a retired teacher at Princeton ISD and of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors are her husband, Dennis of Farmersville; daughters, Pam Dryden of Farmersville and Sherry Cooper of Leonard; sisters, Maxine Smith and Mamie Dunn, both of Leonard and Jane Newman-Jackson of Missouri; brothers, Howard Smith of Telephone; four grandchildren, Stephanie Melton, Michelle Watkins, Jeremy Cooper and Jessyca Dryden; three great-grandchildren, Rachel Melton, Jacob Watkins and Haley Watkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James Leonard Smith.
John McDonald Heard
October 8, 2009 - John McDonald Heard of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at the age of 70. He was born in Dallas, on September 30, 1939 to the late John Milton and Verlee McDonald Heard. John grew up in Naples, Texas.
He graduated from high school in Leonard,and from Baylor University in 1961. After graduation, John became one of the youngest Charter Life Underwriters. He spent thirty years in the banking and investment industry. For 15 years he served as Sr. Vice President of the Trust Department at Gross Bank and continued in the banking industry for another ten years. After retirement, John founded his own asset and investment company. He was an avid fly fisherman and grill master. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He was known for his hearty laugh, especially at his own jokes.John's philanthropic endeavors included the San Antonio Library Foundation, UNICORN Society, St. Josephs & St. Peters Childrens Home, and Magik Childrens Theater.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James Milton Heard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sue Conway Heard; daughters, Julia Suzanne Heard, Alicia Heard Blair and her husband, Brit; grandchildren, Jacqueline Elizabeth Heard, Avery Sue Blair, Braden Conway Blair; sister-in-law, Ginger Heard; niece, Hilary Shipp and her husband Brian; nephew, James Heard and his wife Sandy; cousins, Jane and Tommy Hamilton, Mike and Susan Hastings, Paulette and Charles Smith, and Tommy Gee Heard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any of the above mentioned charities. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 7th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Porter Loring North Chapel.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with
Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas78232 (210) 495-8221.
Billy Gene Smith
October 8, 2009 - Billy Gene Smith, 78, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Wichita Falls. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Rosemont Cemetery with Rev. Rhodes Stipp of Fain Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Lunns Colonial Funeral Home.
Billy was born near Leonard, Texas on June 23, 1931 to James Calvin Smith and Nola Peak Smith. He followed the lead of his four brothers, who all served in World War II, by enlisting in the US Navy. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Tingey which was involved in combat during the Korean War. He was employed by Smith Electric Motors Service in Wichita Falls for twenty-five years.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, James Woodrow (Woody) Smith, Edgar Lewis Smith, A.E (Hub) Smith, James C. Smith, Jr.and a sister, Nell Smith Carter. His longtime companion, Wanda Colvin and his special dog, Precious, also precede him in death.
He is survived by five nephews, Michael L. Smith and wife Karen of Wichita Falls, Dr. Gary Smith and wife Mary of Austin, Dr. Steven Smith of Temple, Robert Smith of Wichita Falls, Ralph Smith; three nieces, Sandra Mintz and husband Arthur of Pilot Point, Dequita Ranly and husband J.D. of Anna, and Trenia Baldridge and husband Mike of Gladewater. He is also survived by sixteen great nieces and nephews, sixteen great-great nieces and nephews and one great-great-great niece.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation for the loving care given by the staff of Grace Care Center and Texoma Christian Care Center.
Visitation was at Lunns Colonial Funeral Home, Saturday, 11:30-12:30, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Wichita County Humane Society or Fain Presbyterian Church.
Tributes can be made to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com.
David Wagoner Blackerby
October 22, 2009 - David Wagoner Blackerby was born December 24, 1941, in Bonham, the son of Samuel David and Madell Wagoner Blackerby.He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2009.David grew up on the family farm in the Ely community of Fannin County.From an early age, he learned firm values through hard work and necessity.David was a lineman for the championship 1959 Whitewright Tiger football team and graduated from Whitewright High School in 1960.David married Jane Stapp of Leonard on April 11, 1964.They began their life together while David served in the United States Army, 30th Infantry, from which he was honorably discharged in 1966.He received a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1970.The Blackerby family settled in Leonard to raise their family.David worked for Texas Instruments and then for Fisher Controls in Sherman, where he retired in 2004.
David loved his God, his church, his family and everybody else.His earthly mission was one of service.David was active in the First Baptist Church of Leonard as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He traveled to India and Russia as a missionary with International Commission to reach out to others in need of spiritual strength.David served as Chaplain for Southern Baptist of Texas Disaster Relief where he ministered to Texas hurricane victims along the gulf coast.David was on the board of directors of the First Christian Academy of Leonard.
David is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jane Blackerby of Leonard; mother, Madell Blackerby of Leonard; mother-in-law, Gladys Stapp of Leonard; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Kelli Blackerby of Leonard, Mark and Kacey Blackerby of McKinney, and John and Wendy Blackerby of Larkspur, Colo.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Delinda and Jim Lough of Sherman, and Susan and Herman Stegall of Meridian, Miss.; brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Nancy Blackerby of Arlington; sisters-in-law and husbands, Martha and Dennis Braddock of Springfield, Va., Vicky and Darrell Edwards of Tyler, and Becky and Richard Parr of Ann Arbor, Mich.; grandchildren, Seth, Brooke, and Ella Blackerby; and foreign exchange student who David thought of as his own daughter, Natalya Effertz; her husband Nils, and son Jacob of Malvern, Pa.David was preceded in death by his father, Samuel David Blackerby.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in the First Baptist Church of Leonard, with Rev. Denny Gorena and Rev. Mickey Wagoner officiating.Pallbearers will be Robert Damesworth, Eugene Kegans, Douglas Latimer, Tom McCartney, West Blackerby, Drew Braddock, and Robert Edwards.Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the First Baptist Church of Leonard.Interment will follow in the Leonard Cemetery.Friends are invited to visit with the family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Academy of Leonard, C/O First Baptist Church of Leonard, P.O. Box 1146, Leonard, Texas 75452
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
Darlene Leman
October 22, 2009 - Darlene Gay Leman (Hiltz) from the Dallas area, born June15, 1952 in Metairie, La., passed away on October 12, 2009 at the age of 57 after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene has gone to a better place to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as her father, Milton Leman, grandparents Leman and Messina and niece, Serena Murray, who have preceded her in death.
She graduated Valedictorian and top athlete from McArthur High School in San Antonio. After attending Louisiana State University in New Orleans, she found employment in pursuing her life passion, horticulture. She will be remembered for her love of animals, especially dogs, cats and horses. Always a tomboy, Darlene worked hard and played hard, living life to the extreme.
She is survived by her loving children, Kelly Hiltz of McKinney and Brian Hiltz of Richardson; mother, Connie Harris of Austin; sisters, Cathy Leman of Austin and Robin Plunkett of Auburn, Calif.; brothers, Bryan Leman of Austin and Kevin Leman of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to your local SPCA Chapter or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. The memorial service was held at Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street, Plano on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at 3 p.m. Father McBride officiated.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the Hospice Plus Group, the staff of Parkland Memorial Hospital of Dallas and the Baylor Hospital of Irving.
Joe Clifford Daniel
September 17, 2009 - Funeral services for Joe Clifford Daniel, 86 year old Bailey resident, were held Wednesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bailey.
Rev. Brian Hawkins and Charles Wrenn officiated. Mr. Daniel died Sunday, September 13. Burial will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery near Leonard. Family visitation was held Tuesday, September 15 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.
He was born August 1, 1923 at his home place west of Bailey. His parents were Earl and Mattie Sudderth Daniel. He married Helen Ruth Vinson February 27, 1946 in the Savage Community. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2008. He owned and operated Daniel and Son Dozer Service, served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, was a former mayor of Bailey, taught the Fisherman Sunday School Class and served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Bailey for over 35 years.
Mr. Daniel is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Chester Earl and Vicki Daniel of Bonham; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie Jo and Glenn Edwards of Wolfe City, Lou Ellen and Teddy Thompson of Leonard, and Cleta Davis of Denison; six grandchildren, Crista, Amberly, Diana, Clifton, Danny and Abby; eight great-grandchildren, Nikki, Luke, Holten, Maggie, Hunter, Carrie, Hanna and Benjamin and one great-great-grandchild, Olivia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a brother and four sisters.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bailey.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
William Dave 'Pete' McClure
September 3, 2009 - Graveside services for William Dave 'Pete' McClure, 97, of Midland, formerly of Ravenna, were held Saturday, August 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. in Willow Wild Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home of Bonham. Rev. Rickey Granstaff officiated. Pete passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Pete was born November 23, 1911 in Whitewright, the son of Elmer Stonewall McClure and Ruby Ellen Dunn McClure. He attended school in the Nunnelee Community in Fannin County. He married Edith Orene Lewis in October of 1961 and she preceded him in death on August 21, 2005. Pete was a long-time Dawson County cotton farmer and a rancher in Fannin County. He loved to make things grow. He was a member of Ravenna Baptist Church.
Pete was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Freeman, Faye Vandergriff, Mozelle Newton and Merle Goff; two brothers, M.W. 'Bud' and Homer McClure and stepson, Gary Petty.
Surviving are four sons, David R. McClure and wife Ruth Lynn of Bonham, Dennis Wayne McClure of Mesquite, Mike McClure and wife Linda of Tyler and Pat Lynn McClure of Bloomington, Il.; daughter, Beth Emfinger and husband Roy of Midland; brothers, Aubrey McClure of Prosper and J. Frank McClure of Summerville, S.C.; sister, Ann Herriage of Lawton, Okla.; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com.
Terri Edmonds
August 27, 2009 - Graveside services for Terri Edmonds, 39 of Dallas, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at the Leonard Cemetery with Brian Edmonds officiating. She died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 in Dallas after an illness. Following Terriís wishes, cremation has taken place. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard is assisting the family.
Terri was born November 6, 1969 in McKinney and had been a longtime resident of Leonard before moving to Dallas in 2005. Terri graduated from Leonard High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Barbara Edmonds; her maternal grandmother, Frances Bowen and her paternal grandparents, E.W. and Dorothy Edmonds.
Surviving her are two brothers, Tom Edmonds of Chicago, Il. And Brian Edmonds of Tallahassee, Fla.; two nieces, Brianna and Nicole Edmonds and a nephew, Michael Edmonds, all of Whitehouse, Texas and her maternal grandfather, T.W. Bowen of Leonard and many other relatives and friends.
The family requests memorials be made to your church or favorite charity.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Lorene Chennault Preddy
August 20, 2009 - Funeral services for Lorene Chennault Preddy, 85 year old Frisco resident, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.Brother Otis Hume will officiate.Family visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19th.Burial will be in the Valley Creek Cemetery near Leonard.
Mrs. Preddy was born September 30, 1923 at Leonard.Her parents were Riley B. and Nancy Elizabeth Mitchell Chennault.She graduated from Leonard High School in 1942.She married L.V. Preddy, Jr. December 5, 1942 at Leonard.She was a machinist and a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rickey H. and Sally Preddy of Aubrey, Texas; two grandsons, John Preddy of Pilot Point and Jeffrey Preddy of McKinney; a sister, Lucille Bilyeu of Dallas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her husband L.V. Preddy, Jr. on June 12, 1974.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
Brenda Pilgrim Reichert
August 20, 2009 - Funeral services for Brenda Pilgrim Reichert, 43 year old Leonard resident, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. She passed away at her home Friday, Aug. 14. Rev. Jim McIntire will officiate. Family visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Burial will be in the Valley Creek Cemetery near Leonard.
Mrs. Reichert was born September 15, 1965 at Denton. Her parents were Lloyd and Glenda Barrow Pilgrim. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Reichert of Leonard; son, Michael Pilgrim of Denton; daughters, Tasha Reichert of Chandler, Texas, Danielle Reichert of Poynor, Texas and Diane Newby of Bailey; son, D.J. Reichert of Leonard; mother, Glenda Parker of Fort Worth; grandmother, Francis Pilgrim of Thomason, Ga.; brother, Bryan Pilgrim of Haslet, Texas; sisters, Rhonda Hagerman of Forth Worth and Tara Bohannan of Denton; grandchildren, Caleb and Jacob Perez, Kody Reichert, Ponder Pitman, Bethany and Septimber Reichert, Laci Davis, Tyler and Trent Newby, Colby Davis and Trinity Newby. She is also survived by her special dog, Bob Boxer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Pilgrim.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Jeanette Edna Covey Noe
August 20, 2009 - Funeral services for Jeanette Edna Covey Noe, 90 year old Leonard resident, were held Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Leonard. She passed way Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. Rev. Ralph Graham officiated. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Burial was in Leonard Cemetery.
Mrs. Noe was born September 24, 1918 at Garden City, Kansas, daughter of William and Alice Moyer Covey. She graduated from high school at La Junta, Col. and attended Wichita Business School. She married Charles Louis Noe in 1941. To this union was born Charles J. Noe in 1947 and Kathryn Alice in 1952. Mr. Noe was a civil engineer and worked for the Corps of Engineers in Colorado. When WWII began the corps office was moved to Albuquerque, N.M. They lived there for nearly 20 years then moved to Dallas and later moved to the Leonard area. Mrs. Noe was a homemaker, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Leonard and a member of P.E.O.
She is survived by her son, Charles J. Noe of Bonham and grandson, Austin D. Noe of Anna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Louis Noe and a daughter, Kathryn Alice Garlutzo.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Berta Lou Gibson
July 30, 2009 - A private funeral service for Berta Lou Gibson, 83 of Greenville will be held at a later date. She died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:37 a.m. at Greenville Health and Rehab Center.
She was born in Hunt County on December 4, 1925, daughter of Walter Gibson and Ethel Officer.She was a secretary, accountant and a member of the Presbyterian church.
Survivors are a niece, Anne Gibson Norton and husband Gerald of Farwell, Texas; nephew, Charles Gibson, Jr. and wife Sue; nephew, Anthony Macon; three great nieces, three great nephews and one great-great nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Opal Stapleton and brother Charles Walter Gibson.
Zeta Alyne Tidwell
July 30, 2009-A graveside service for Zeta Alyne Tidwell, 97 of Celeste was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Webb Hill Cemetery under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Tommy Willess officiated. She died the night of July 23, 2009, at her residence.
She was born April 20, 1912, in White Rock, daughter of Claude and Emma Defee Lowry. On January 22, 1936 she married Cecil Tidwell in Celeste. Mrs. Tidwell was a homemaker and a member of United Methodist Church of White Rock.
Survivors include her sister, Kathleen Hanson of Dallas; grandchildren, Robin Halcomb and husband Barry of Paris, Texas; Wes Tidwell of Paris and Chris Tidwell and wife Kerri of Gainesville; great-grandchildren, Matt Halcomb, Jessica Halcomb, Josh Halcomb, Alex Tidwell and Ava Tidwell, all of Paris; Sutton and Banner Tidwell of Gainesville; great-great-granchild, Madison Sherwood of Paris.
Her parents, her husband, and son Ronnie Tidwell, preceded her in death.
Billy Joe Barnard
July 23, 2009 - Funeral services for Billy Joe Barnard, 86, of Celeste were held Monday, July 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Coker-Mathews Chapel in Greenville. He died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 5:45 a.m. at his residence. Rev. Bill Eason and Rev. Susan Meadors officiated. Burial was in Celeste Cemetery. Family visitation was held Sunday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Chris Barnard, John Mark Barnard, Robbie Barnard, Harry Childress, Russell Compton, Ken Sumrow. Honorary pallbearers were David Alderson, Felton Cash, Col. Rex Denny, Jimmy Felty, Col. Frank Hooks, Ronnie Lumpkins, Johnny Lyo, Dick Schroth, Frankie Thorp and Jimmy Williams.
Mr. Barnard was born November 19, 1922 in Celeste, son of George Frank Barnard and Mildred Leigh Puckett. He married Comer Moores Hooks on November 14, 1948 in Texarkana, Texas. He was a farmer/rancher and plant manager of Celeste Terra Fertilizer. He was a member of Celeste United Methodist Church and longtime director of the First Bank of Celeste.
Surviving Mr. Barnard are his wife, Comer of Celeste; son, Bob and wife Reba Graham Barnard of Celeste; son, Bill N. and wife Martha Sale Barnard of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Chris Barnard and wife Candace of Greenville; Robbie Barnard of Celeste and John Mark Barnard and fiancÈ Julie Coker of Midland. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the Celeste United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Betty Lou Collins Mulkey
July 23, 2009 - Funeral services for Betty Lou Collins Mulkey, 74 year old Celeste resident, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23rd at the First Baptist Church of Celeste. She passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at Plano Specialty Hospital. Rev. James Ralson and Rev. Jim Sherwin will officiate. Burial will be in the Celeste Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22nd at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Leonard.
She was born June 11, 1935 at Leonard. Her parents were William Lewis and Thelma Lee Blackburn Collins. She married Jimmy Don Mulkey February 22, 1951 at Celeste. She was a teacherís aide, a member of First Baptist Church of Celeste and a member of the Celeste Coffee Club.
Mrs. Mulkey is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sandi Mulkey of Longview; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Dale Waters of Greenville; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Mary Collins of McKinney; sister-in-law, Delores Collins of Sherman; grandchildren, Eric and Alicia Mulkey of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Chelsea and Jake Mulkey of Longview, Cody Waters of Austin and Chad and Ashley Waters of Greenville; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Kaden Waters of Greenville and Erica Mulkey of Ewa Beach and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and brothers, John Lewis Collins, Phillip Ray Collins and Bobby Scott Collins.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Benton Alfred Kent
July 16, 2009 - Funeral services for Benton Alfred Kent, 89 year old Pike resident, were held Tuesday, July 14th, 10 a.m. at the Pike Baptist Church. Rev. Harvey Neatherlin and Rev. Ricky Riddle officiated. Burial was in the Blue Ridge Cemetery. Family visitation was held Monday, July 13th from 6-8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. He passed away at his residence Friday evening, July 10th, 2009.
Mr. Kent was born December 30, 1919 at Blue Ridge. His parents were Edgar Benton and Altha Oneida Box Kent. He was a dairyman and rancher and a member of the Pike Baptist Church.
He is survived by his nephew and wife, Alfred and Kim Scott of Pike; niece, Joyce Scott of Pike; great nieces and their husbands, Elizabeth and Zanne Christman and Sarah andShannon Congleton of Leonard; great-nephew, Mathew Scott of Pike; aunt, Artis Cummings of Farmersville and his special friend Hugh Peace of Blue Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Altha Box Kent; sisters, Audrey Scott and Freda Kent and nephews, Rickey and Dickey Scott.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Ellen Ruth Bradford
Funeral services for Ellen Ruth Bradford were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard. Rev. Rick Richardson and Rev. Brett Castle officiated. Burial followed at the Leonard Cemetery. She died Friday, July 3, 2009 in her sleep at her residence in Leonard after a long battle with cancer. She was 80 years old.
She was born March 5, 1929 at Emory, daughter of Henry Childers and Sarah Stephens Childers. Ruth married Alvin Scoggins with whom she had her five daughters. He preceded her in death. She later married Hiarm Bradford on March 21, 1986.
Ruth always had a smile on her face and never met a stranger. She was always laughing and cutting up. She was famous for whistling outside her home to call her children home. All her neighbors knew she was wanting her daughters when she whistled. She was a fantastic seamstress, sewing all of her daughters' clothes. If her daughters found something in the store they liked, she could make it for them. She loved to quilt. She made baby quilts for all of her grandchildren. Up until her last moments, she was planning her next quilt. All of her quilts were hand-made and are very special to her family.
She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Fagan of Leonard, Martha Winton of Dodd City, Mary Cox of Milton, Fla. and Ruby Johnson of Leonard; brother Thomas Childers of Emory; sister, Ruby Williams of Leonard; brother, Jimmy Childers of Whitewright; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Sarah Childers; husband, Alvin Scroggins, husband, Hiarm Bradford; daughter, Alva Dunlap; granddaughter, Sheila Jefferson; great-grandson, Larry May and brothers, Albert and Bufford Childers.
Family and friends were invited to the funeral home at their convenience on Monday to pay their respects and to sign the register book. The family received friends during a visitation on Monday, July 6, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard.
Arrangements were with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com.
Tommy Earl Hodnett
A Rememberance Gathering (Memorial Visitation) for Tommy Earl Hodnett, 74 year old Leonard resident, was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Harold Elliott officiated. He passed away at his residence in Leonard June 10, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Hodnett was born March 8, 1935 at Brice, Texas in Hall County. His parents were Earl Franklin and Ella Mae Adcox Hodnett. He married Marinelle Woodson March 15, 1958 at Petersburg, Va. He was a ranch manager and a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mari Hodnett of Leonard; son and daughter-in-law, Shawn E. and Darla Hodnett of Leonard; sister and brother-in-law, Billie and Harold Darby of Forth Worth; grandson, T.R. Hodnett of Leonard and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ella Hodnett and a daughter, Tamara Baldwin.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Callie Mealer
Funeral services for Callie Mealer were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at First Assembly of God in Leonard. Rev. Rick Richardson officiated. Burial followed at Pike Cemetery in Pike. Pallbearers were Jason Bryant, Mike Wiggins, Greg Mealer, Jr., David Kennon, David Hays and Todd Rackler. She died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at her residence in Leonard at the age of 87 years.
She was born August 5, 1921 at Dutch Mills, Ark. daughter of Samuel Broome and Phoebe Whitaker Broome. She loved her Lord Jesus and was a faithful member of First Assembly of God in Leonard.
She is survived by grandson, Greg Mealer and his wife, Kay of Leonard; son, Roy Allen Mealer of Gore, Okla.; grandson, Roy Ray Mealer of Leonard; granddaughter, Shannon Curtis of Tucson, Ariz.; grandsons Mike and Scott Mealer, both of Tucson, Ariz.; granddaughter, Tammy of Muskogee, Okla.; sister, Janie Hull of Muskogee; special friend, Mary Johnson of Leonard; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Phoebe Broome, son, Ronald Hugh Mealer, brother, William Ray Broome and sister, Oleta Maples.
Arrangements were with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com.
Brian Patrick Madden
Brian Patrick Madden of Delba, Texas went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2009. Brian was born on March 4, 1958 in Ladd AFB outside of Fairbanks in the territory of Alaska. Brian was the 4th child of eight children by Thomas M. Madden and Janet L. Madden. Brian is survived by his two children, daughter Jessica Cromwell and his two grandsons Justin Levi and Hayden, as well as his son Phillip Cromwell and his grandchildren Destany and Little Phil. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Madden. He is also survived by his mother Janet Madden of Georgetown, brother Shawn Madden and wife Cathy of Wake Forest, North Carolina, brother Kevin Madden and wife Mamie of Wylie, Texas, brother Tom Madden and wife Sherri of Georgetown, Texas, sister Mary Ann Madden-Green and husband Mike of Alvin, Texas, sister Barbara Shaver and husband Ernie of Smyrna, South Carolina, sister Sheila Lehmann and husband David of Bartlett, Texas and brother Tim Madden and wife Judy of Allen, Texas. Brian is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles whose lives were deeply touched by his life here on earth.
Brian was a "Food and Beverage" man, owning and operating the Boot and Saddle tavern in Nevada, Texas as well as partnering with "The Buzzard Tree Bar B Q" with his brother Tim in and around north Texas as well as the Buzzard Tree restaurant with his sister Sheila out of the Possum Creek Inn in Theon, Texas.
Brian was also an avid poet and song writer spending many hours playing with his friends Greg Oden, Mike Trammell, Rusty Courson, Mike and Terri Cheakas, Keith Reynolds and too many to mention in and around Fannin County.
Suffering from kidney disease since the age of six, Brian received one of the first kidney transplants in Texas donated by his father on September 19, 1973. After 23 years of the gift of life a second gift of love was given by his sister Sheila on March 6, 1996. Through out Brian's life the hard work, dedication, knowledge and compassion of the health care industry from Dallas to Georgetown enabled Brian to show any one who met him that "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven".
Brian found his church family in FUMC of Blue Ridge in Blue Ridge, Texas under the Good Shepherd Reverend John A. Johnson. After being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer Brian moved to Georgetown in March of 2009 where he carried his Christian faith to FUMC Georgetown.
After Brian's decision to forgo dialysis, all of his brothers and sisters in blood and marriage rallied to his side to profess their love for their brother. Time spent in Georgetown by his siblings and their spouses was a special blessing to Mom and Brian. Every one gave many days and hours of loving care to comfort and console him on his journey home. "Momma Kitty" wants to thank Sheila for her new home. A special thank you for the dedication and love bestowed on our brother by Vista Care Hospice angels Belinda, Darla, Fran, and Marta.
Memorial to be held on Sunday, July 12th, 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Blue Ridge.
Tina Monck
June 11, 2009 Funeral services for Tina Kay Tacker Monck, 38 year old Leonard resident, are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, June 12 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. Rev. Willie Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery near Leonard. Family visitation will be Thursday, June 11, from 4-6 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.
Mrs. Monck was born December 30, 1970 at Dallas. Her parents were Don Thomas and Edna Lou Overstreet Tacker. She married James “Jamie” Monck May 22, 1993 at Mesquite. She was a homemaker and very active in child care. She was a substitute teacher for several local school districts, especially Blue Ridge I.S.D. She was a Christian lady with a strong faith in the Lord. Her first and foremost love was her husband and two children. She also had a great love for her friends, children and animals, especially her dogs and cats.
She passed away Monday, June 8 at the LiveCare Hospital of Plano after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, James A. Monck, Jr. of Leonard; son and daughter, Dylan J. and Cassidy D. Monck of Leonard; father, Don T. Tacker of Grapevine and brother, Mark T. Tacker of Mesquite.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna L. Tacker.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Frances Woodruff
June 04, 2009 Graveside services for Frances Pauline Compton Woodruff, 89 year old former Trenton resident, were held Tuesday, June 2 at 10 a.m. at the Burns Cemetery in Trenton. Charles E. Wrenn officiated. She passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Homestead of Denison. Family visitation was held Monday, June 1 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.
Mrs. Woodruff was born November 17, 1919 at Celeste. Her parents were Christopher Columbus “Lum” and Belvia Ann “Belle” Mulkey Compton. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard. She married Dempsey Varnard Woodruff December 24, 1947 at Celeste.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and Alice Woodruff of Tom Bean and Gary and Rachelle Woodruff of Leonard; sister, Lenna Bell Barr of Celeste; grandchildren, Chris, Jeremy and Jerrod Woodruff, Cory Stark, Brooke Woodruff Cherry; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Christopher and Isabel Woodruff and Kevin Beck Cherry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Terry Sherwood and five brothers, Herman, Coy, Tillman, Norris and Earl Compton.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an on-line register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
C.D. Trusty
June 04, 2009 Graveside services for C. D. Trusty, 88 year old Leonard resident, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29 at the Indian Creek Cemetery at Nobility. Charles E. Wrenn officiated. Family visitation was held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 28 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard.
Mr. Trusty was born August 24, 1920 at Nobility. His parents were James Alford and Hatty Elizabeth Thomas Trusty. He married Doris London July 25, 1949 at Bonham. He was a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church and he served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was a structural iron worker and a member of the Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union #263 out of Dallas/Fort Worth for almost 60 years. He was a life member of the American Legion of Van Alstyne.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Trusty and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; brothers, Tommy, Lewis, Billy and Howard Trusty; sisters, Bessie Smith and Zelma Carpenter.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
Vicki Jane Spice
May 14, 2009 Vicki Jane Spice was born August 31, 1948 at Mesa, Ariz., to Robert James Vandling and Martha Louise Vestal Melton. She died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman.
Vicki was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the American Legion and the VFW.
She is survived by son, Robert James Clark of Whitewright; daughter, Elesha Ann Shaw and husband Russell of Celeste; grandson, Spc Christopher Rodriguez of San Antonio; grandson, Cody Clark of Celeste; granddaughter, Emily Shaw of Celeste; brother, Russell Vandling of Longbeach, Calif.; brother, David Neely of Lonestar; sister, Niena King of Whitewright; sister, Mika Melton of Crawford, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert James Vandling and mother, Martha Louise Vestal Melton.
Memorial Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Earnheart Chapel in Whitewright. Rev. James Ralson officiated.
Arrangements were with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow’s Earnheart Funeral Home in Whitewright. An online registry may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com
Glenn Johnson 'Johnsie' Savage
April 2, 2009 - Funeral services for Glenn Johnson “Johnsie” Savage, 74 year old McKinney resident, were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.Charles Wrennwas to officiate.Burial was to be in the Leonard Cemetery.Family visitation was held from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 31st. Mr. Savage died Saturday, March 28th at Durant, Okla.
Mr. Savage was born February 27, 1935 at Leonard, Texas.His parents were Glenn E. and Ruby Mae Johnson Savage.He was a retired administrator in public education.He earned his B.A. at East Texas State University at Commerce and his M.A. from the University of North Texas at Denton. He was a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and the Church of Christ. He was a former member of the Lions Club and the Hurricane Creek Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Elva Jo Jackson Savage of McKinney, Texas; sons, Steven Glenn Savage of North Platte, Neb. and Robert Lee Savage of McKinney; grandchildren, Steven Randall Savage of Nacogdoches, Tammy Lynn Savage of Gainesville, Rob and Allen Carmonof Gainesville; aunt, Jaylene Lovette of Bowie, Texas.He is also survived by three great-grandchildren and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn E. Savage and Rubye Mae Savage Culberson and by one great-grandchild.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard was in charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
Roxie Mae Townsend
April 16, 2009 - Roxie Mae Townsend, of Duplex went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday morning.She was born April 17, 1930 to Ervin and Ollie Parker in Glendale, Okla.She married Hubert Townsend December 19, 1950 in Oakland, Calif.She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, her mother of Siloam Springs, Ark., four daughters; Betty Holt of Dierks, Ark.; Kathleen Watson of Owasso, Okla.; Barbara Watson and husband Ricky of Bonham; Peggy Thomas and husband Charles, of Leonard; and son Bert Townsend and wife Barbara of Tom Bean; two sisters; Ettie Mitchell and husband Larry of Howard, Kan.; and Ruth Fullerton and husband Ken of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and one brother Lawrence Parker and wife Donna of Hilmar, Calif.; thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, sister Flo, and brothers Harvey, Willard, and Frank Parker.
She loved being outside in her yard and garden, almost as much as she loved her family.Her favorite activities usually involved fishing and her grandchildren.Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.Pastor John Hall of the First Baptist Church of Tom Bean will officiate at her service.
Family night will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday night, April 16 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.Her services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at the Cooper-Sorrells Chapel.Interment will be at Duplex immediately following the service.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
Edna 'Pete' Moore
April 23, 2009 - A memorial service for Edna “Pete” Moore, 76 year old Leonard resident, was held Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at the Leonard Church of Christ with Charles Wrenn officiating. She passed away Wednesday, April 15, at her residence.
She was born April 14, 1933 at Lincoln, Texas, daughter of Ernest and Rose Matthijetz. She married George Moore April 25, 1986 at Leonard. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and worked many years for the Hunt County Sheriff’s Department.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, George E. Moore of Leonard; daughters, Patsy Greene of Cape Cod, Mass. and Janet Craig of Garland; daughter-in-law, Sharon Lynn; son-in-law, Gary Craig; step-son, Stephen R. Moore; three sisters and one brother, Janie Hart, Bernice Brinkman, Amy and Wayne Pender and Gene and Karen Matthijetz and a nephew, “Mutt” Matthijetz.
Dana Anson Bishop
April 30, 2009 - Dana Anson Bishop, Age 52, passed away on April 27, 2009, in Garland.Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ralson officiating.Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.Visitation will be from 1:30 Thursday until service time.
Dana was born on June 16, 1956 in Dallas to Don Ray and Ann Clark Bishop.He was a draftsman and was a member of the Axe Methodist Church in Garland.
His survivors include his mother, Ann (Clark) Holding of Garland; uncle and aunt, Clifford C. and Rachel Clark of Celeste; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and aunt & uncle, Cal and Walt Wester.
Pallbearers will be Collin Clark, Cody Clark, Johnny Myers, Dick Saye, Rodney Redd, and James Fielden.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation.
Myra Lucille Dickson Hollis
March 19, 2009 - Funeral services for Myra Lucille Dickson Hollis, 91 year old Leonard resident, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15th at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.Charles Wrenn and Randy Morrow officiated.Burial was in the Burns Cemetery at Trenton.Family visitation was held from 7 until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14th.
Mrs. Hollis was born August 29, 1917 at Trenton.Her parents were Walter and Ada Crawford Dickson.She married Connie Hollis November 11, 1937 at Trenton and she was by his side as he ministered to various congregations of the Church of Christ throughout the area for 45 years.She was a homemaker and a member of the Trenton Church of Christ.She died Thursday March 12th at the Red River Regional Hospital at Bonham.
She is survived by her daughter, Nell Marie Hollis of Leonard; daughter-in-law and husband, Linda and Bob Price of Longmont, Colo.; granddaughter, Lisa Hollis of Bermuda.She is also survived by her faithful companions Cokie, Baby, Rassie and DJ, who were always by her side, in her lap or under her feet.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ada Crawford Dickson; her husband, Connie Hollis; son, Don Kenneth Hollis and two brothers, Lester & J.B. Dickson
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard was in charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
Bobby Gene Hanson
March 19, 2009 - Bobby Gene Hanson, age 68, passed from this life to his Heavenly Home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He passed at his home in Leonard, surrounded by his loving family and friends on March 12, 2009.
He was born on January 3, 1941 to Frank and Virginia (Hood) Hanson at Pittsburg, Texas. Bobby attended Pittsburg schools. He married Ruthie Hallmark on May 25, 1932 in Dallas.
Bobby’s love for driving a truck resulted in his retirement from Time D.C. Freight Lines, Texas-New Mexico Power Company, and Trinity Industries. He also worked for DMR Trucking and was employed by JD Farms at the onset of his illness.
Bobby was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 745 Union. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle for over 24 years and his John Deere Tractor and his dogs.
Bobby was a devoted husband, father, Paw Daddy and friend. His children, grandchildren and his love of people brought him tremendous pleasure. He received great joy in being able to help his family and anyone in need. He will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor and love for his family and God’s grace for him.
Bobby is survived by his wife Ruthie of over 35 years. Other survivors include one son Bobby Lee Hanson and wife Marty and one daughter Amy Ruth Reaves; four granddaughters, Rebecca and Kendra Hanson, Madison Reaves and Megan Akers; one grandson, Hunter Lee Reaves and one great-grandson, Jason Lane Akers, all of Leonard.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Virginia Hanson and one son Ronnie Gene Hanson.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, March
Doris Swift
March 12, 2009 - Funeral services for Doris Marguerite Swift, 90, will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Leonard. Rev. Danny Wood of the West Sherman Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow the service at Burns Cemetery in Trenton. She died March 9, 2009 at the Houston House in Sherman, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Pallbearers will be Rick and Josh Norman, Bryan and Caleb Norman, Ryan and Mark Dockery. Family night is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard.
Marguerite, known to her family as Margie, was born September 14, 1918 in the Nobility Community to the late Frank Willis Dockery and Lillie Reagan Dockery. She married F.M. Swift, Jr., on January 8, 1938. They were married for 55 years before he passed away in August of 1993.
Her husband, CMSGT F.M. Swift, Jr. was in the United States Air Force for 35 years and they traveled all over the United States. Upon his retirement in 1971, they moved back to the Sherman-Denison area and built their dream home on Loy Lake Road. Margie loved her home and took great pride in her flower and vegetable gardens each year. They also raised Quarter Horses and operated horse stables in both Michigan and Texas.
Mrs. Swift is survived by her daughters, Lynda Norman of Denison and Tonya Cripps of Sherman; son, Frankie Melton Swift and his wife, Barbara of Show Low, Ariz.; grandchildren, Rick Norman and wife Sue of Denison, Bryan Norman and wife Misty of Denison; three great-grandchildren, Josh, Caleb and Madison Norman of Denison; brothers, Billy Dockery and wife Laurentia of Trenton, Tommy Dockery of Garland; sister, Betty Gonzalez of Trenton and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband and son Bobby Joe Swift.
Dorothy Nell Ward Pruitt
March 12, 2009 - Dorothy Nell Ward Pruitt passed away from natural causes on March 5, 2009 in Greenville at age 91 years.
On November 12, 1917, Dorothy was born to Flora Monday Ward and Robert Milton Ward in Greenville, Texas, the County Seat of Hunt County where the Ward family had resided for more than 100 years.She was raised in Greenville.While in high school, Dorothy was a founding member of the Flaming Flashes drill team directed by Gussie Nell Davis who later became the Kilgore Rangerette Director.Dorothy was known for her “million dollar smile” and was chosen class favorite in her junior year of high school.Dorothy attended Wesley College and East Texas State College.While at E. T., Dorothy was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.
In 1940, Dorothy married M. M. Pruitt just prior to his induction into the U. S. Air Corps.For the following 5 years, they made their home in California, Idaho, Utah and Florida as they traveled around the United States while he served his country.During the 9 months, M. M. served overseas; Dorothy returned to Greenville.
Dorothy and M. M. moved to Bonham, Texas following his military service and later moved to their farm in Celeste.
During her time in Celeste, Dorothy was actively involved in the school activities of her children David and Jan.She served as room mother for both of them.Dorothy’s outgoing personality and self-deprecating humor made her popular with both young and old in the school.As a matter of fact, Dorothy was nominated to be room mother by her children’s friends.Dorothy was a regular at football, basketball and other sporting events in support of her son, David.She made many weekly trips to the Dallas Easter Seals Center for daughter Jan’s therapy during her pre-school days.Dorothy was a favorite at the Easter Seals Center.She always had Jan at the Center on time with her braces polished and dressed neat as a pin.According to the Center’s therapist, Dorothy was as good as any therapist at the Center.Jan said that mother made the trips fun by counting cars or naming colors while commuting to Dallas.On a regular basis, Dorothy and Jan would stop at the Toyland store to look. Dorothy and Jan always visited Aunt Evelyn or Aunt Pat before returning home.
In later years, Dorothy and Jan had many home improvement projects, such as painting the fence and carpeting the hallway.These projects went from easy afternoon projects to many days of hard work.
In the 1970’s the Pruitts moved to Celeste where Dorothy continued to be involved in the bingo club, coffee club and the Methodist Women’s activities.
Dorothy’s optimistic attitude and confidence in David and Jan served them well throughout childhood into adulthood.Because of Dorothy’s and M. M.’s constant love and guidance, David and Jan are healthy, happy adults today.
Dorothy Pruitt was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, M. M. Pruitt; her parents, Flora Monday Ward and Robert Milton Ward; stepfather, Ota H. Ward; sister, Martha Mae Ward; brothers, Robert Monday Ward, James W. Ward and Ota Ward.She is survived by her son, David Ward Pruitt and wife, Patricia of Midland; her daughter, Janet Evelyn Pruitt of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren, Jana Alison Pruitt, John David Pruitt and Charles Tyler Pruitt; and great-grandchildren, Aaron Shipp and Mason, Kirsten and Ethan Pruitt; and nephew, Bobby Ward.
A visitation was held at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville Friday.Funeral services were held at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home on Saturday at 4 PM with Reverend Bill Eason officiating.Interment was in Celeste Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Barnard, Chris Barnard, John Mark Barnard, Robbie Barnard, Mackie Don Babers, Jeffrey Babers, Richard Phillips, and Johnny Lyon.Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Barnard and Ronnie Clinton.
Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church of Celeste, Texas or the North East Texas Easter Seal Center at P. O. Box 227158, Dallas, TX 75222-7158.
14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Family night was Friday, March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Leonard.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home of Leonard is in charge of arrangements.To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.
David Eugene Rose
March 12, 2009 - A Testament to David Eugene Rose
David Eugene Rose was born at the world famous General Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. on August 31, 1955. He was an incredible husband, father, and grandfather who always brought a smile to our faces. David Met the Lord with open arms on March 4, 2009 at the age of 53 in Leonard, Tex. and will be missed dearly by all who had the privilege to know and love him.
David was the kind of man that anyone could get along with. He was so full of wonderful memories of his childhood and years of growing up with his family and he shared those memories with us. Memories of all the good times and love shared with his sister, Janice and her husband Tom Barone, and sister, Mary Bannock, his brother James Rose and his loving mother and father Herman Eugene Rose and Allegra Lakey Rose.He also had brothers and sisters-in-law he thought of as his brothers and sisters, Diane and Wayne Gray, Cheryl and Buford Reynolds, and Bobby and Mary Christman, who also loved him as a brother. David was very much a man in three parts he was a husband, a father, and a mentor.
David is survived by Susan Ann Rose, his loving wife of 21 years. They were married on August 31, 1987 in Sherman. They shared many years of love for one another through the good and the bad. Their love never failed but grew stronger in leaps and bounds.He will forever be in her heart and by her side.
David was also an astonishing father. With his rough appearance and soft edges he molded two wonderful sons, Seth Lee Rose of Bonham and his wife Danielle and their son Sheldon Alexander, Zanne Christman of Leonard and his wife Elizabeth. David loved his sons with every ounce of his being. He taught them how to be men in all aspects of life. He was never too busy to spend time sharing his memories of his childhood with us or teaching us all he knew about life from fishing and hunting to fixing our cars. We held on to every word learning all we could.
David was a mentor to us all, an inspiration on how to live life. He told us to take it day by day with the ones you love, remembering your past but not dwelling on it, and learning from your mistakes and growing from them, spending time with those who are so precious to you and; above all, never being too macho of a man to look your sons in the eye and tell them you love them when you leave for work or give them a hug and kiss goodnight. That's the way our father was he may have had a rough looking exterior but when he wrapped his arms around you he had soft edges that could comfort in any situation.
So, Dad we love you, we will miss you, but we will never forget you. We know your time here was fleeting but can honestly say well spent. Your life will live on in the memories of all who loved you including all your brothers and sisters who love you dearly.
Raymond Jinkins
March 5, 2009 - Raymond Jinkins, 86, of Amarillo, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at BSA in Amarillo. He was born on March 21, 1922, in Leonard, son of Sidney and Margaret Ellen Johnson Jinkins. He married his first wife, Wanda Jinkins in 1941. He married his second wife, Wanda Hollis, on April 1, 2000 in Borger, Tex. He retired from Phillips Pet Co. as a Lab Technician after 40 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1988; son, James Ray Jinkins in 2002; grandson, Douglas in 1997; parents and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Tim Jinkins and wife Judy of Lubbock; daughter-in-law, Joan Jinkins of West Palm Beach, Fla.; stepson, Richard Hollis of Amarillo; stepdaughter, Tina Nash and husband Darrell of Borger; six grandchildren, Curtis Jinkins and wife Toni of Austin, Cody Jinkins of San Marcos, Stuart Jinkins and wife Nicole of West Palm Beach, Presley Nash and Breck Nash of Borger, Dierdra Nash of Yukon, Okla. and one great-granddaughter, Grace Monet Jinkins.
Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were Curtis Jinkins, Cody Jinkins, Stuart Jinkins and Breck Nash.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Browns Chapel of the Fountains in Borger with Rev. Robert Hensley, pastor of Bunavista Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors of Borger.
Send personal condolences to www.brownfuneraldirectors.net.
Tribute to Peggy Clanton
Feb. 26, 2009 - Peggy Clanton lived a life worth celebrating. She was a friend, a teacher, a wife, a mother and a grandmother. Not one of those jobs was less important to her than any other. Those of us who knew her recognize the influence she has had on numerous lives.
Peggy did not exercise her influence through grand design. It was her quiet compassion, generosity, devotion, love, sense of humor and wisdom that combined to affect us in many ways. Peggy had a true source of inner strength and character that carried her through the loss of a beloved husband, the debilitating effects of an earlier serious illness and the last illness that claimed her life. The love she shared with her family was evident in the tender care they provided her during the last months of her life.
The wonderful stories and humor that Peggy shared with us attest to her appreciation for the richness of life. She liked to have a good time, and every child whom she taught, every friend she traveled with, and every family member shared in those good times.
Peggy’s time on earth has passed. While we will be sad that she is no longer with us, we are glad that she no longer suffers. It is difficult to put our feelings into words at a time like this.
This life will continue – through the warm recollections of her dear friends, the devotion of her sons and brothers and sisters-in-law, the love of her grandchildren and the memories of countless children she taught.
Another wise widow spoke of the love she continued to have for her late husband after 50 years of widowhood. She said of him, “He was the best we had. God bless his memory.”
This certainly applies to Peggy Clanton. She was the best we had. God bless her memory.
Jessie Waldrop
Feb. 19, 2009 - In loving memory of our father, who went to be with the Lord and our mother. Our father lived a great and interesting life, definitely never a dull moment. He was born and raised in and around Hunt and Rains Counties.
He served in the U.S. Navy for six years, doing two terms in the Korean War, which he was very proud of. He was employed by the Greenville Herald Banner around 1960-1965, then spent 27 years at the Dallas Times Herald where he retired and purchased the Whitewright Sun, which he owned for seven years until he retired and moved to Jacksonville, Florida.
He was also very proud of his family, especially our mother to whom he was married for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Jo Waldrop in 1995, his sister, Betty Conaster whom he also loved dearly, and his mother and father. Everyone that knew him called him “Pop”.
He is survived by a daughter, Sarina Cheak and husband, Rusty; two grandchildren, Courtney Jo Cheak and William Joseph Cheak, and a great-grandson (his favorite baby), William Carter Cheak, all of Caddo Mills where he resided with them; sons, Paul and wife Cheryl Waldrop of Plano and grandson Casey Adam Waldrop, Joe and wife Kathey Waldrop of Greenville and their two children Matt and Erica, and Erica’s son, Gabriel, Pop’s first born grandson; youngest son Bobby Waldrop and wife Tiffany of Leonard, and their two children Jessie Waldrop, (his little namesake), and Daniel Waldrop; youngest daughter, Kelly Owens and her wonderful husband, Jesse with their two children, Glenn (whom we all know as his favorite) and Ariana Owens, all who reside in Leonard; favorite nephew Johnny L. Long and wife Mitzi of Southlake and their two children, Jennifer and Garrett; an uncle, Joe Waldrop and wife Katherine, whom he loved to go visit in Emory.
Arrangements are being handled by Lynch Funeral Home in Greenville. Thoughts and prayers are all we ask. Burial will be at Prospect Cemetery in Emory, our family cemetery. He will be missed very much. We all loved you, Pop. All our love is with you, Renie, Paul, Jody, Bobby and Kelly.
Also, I would like to thank my husband, Rusty, whom my dad loved very much, and I could not have done the last 13 years without his unconditional support. I love you. God bless you, Pop…
Ruby Harrison
Feb. 26, 2009 - Funeral services for Ruby Elizabeth Harrison, age 92, of Greenville (formerly of Celeste) will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Ralson and Rev. Bob Layman officiating. She passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. Interment will follow the service at Memoryland Memorial Park. Family visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Harrison was born October 14, 1916 in Lewisburg, Tenn., daughter of James Albert Glasscock and Nannie Mae Powell Glasscock. On November 1, 1939, she married Robert E. Harrison, Jr., in Kingston, Tex. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Celeste.
Her survivors include sons, Kenneth Robert Harrison and wife, Dora of Celeste and Mark Wayne Harrison and wife, Joyce of Rowlett; daughters, Peggy Ann Milner of Greenville, Carolyn Sue Patterson and husband, Jimmy of Leonard and Sandra Gail Hughes and husband, Jack of Crestview, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Nov. 11, 2007; her brothers Powell, Frank, Clyde and James Glasscock and sisters, Lorene Gibson and Alma Brooks.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tom Milner, John Milner, Terry Harrison, Cody Patterson, Paul Armstrong and Mike Dunlap.
Betty Compton
Feb. 5, 2009 - Funeral services for Betty McBroom Compton were held Friday, Jan. 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 15th Street in Plano. Burial was in Leonard Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Family visitation was held Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home in Dallas. Mrs. Compton went peacefully to be with her Savior and loved ones on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, after a long struggle with health challenges.
She was born November 12, 1940 daughter of Bill and Mary McBroom in Leonard. As an only child, she grew up in the country on the family farm. She attended Leonard schools where she was an excellent student. She gave her life to Christ as a young girl and was very active at First Baptist Church of Leonard. She especially loved to sing and was active in the choir there. After graduating, she attended East Texas State University in Commerce where she obtained her business degree. The love of her life was her husband, Mike Compton of Celeste. They met while in high school and married September 5, 1959 while they were both in college. They spent most of their married life living in Plano with their kids. One of Betty’s greatest joys was teaching at Plano Senior High School. Besides teaching, her greatest pleasures were supporting her kids in their activities and football. She was a dear, sweet woman who was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by sons Doug Compton of Plano and Mark Compton of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Holland Smith of Plano; grandchildren, Brandon and Meagan Smith; many cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Jean C. 'Tinker' Toney
Feb. 5, 2009 - Funeral services for Jean C. “Tinker” Toney, 65, were held Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro with Pastor Alan Mattingly officiating. Interment followed at Valley Creek in Leonard. He went home to be with his Lord Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at his home. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Fisher Funeral Home of 604 West Main in Denison.
Mr. Toney was born March 16, 1943 in Detroit, Tex., son of Jean “J.D.” and Beatrice (Newsome) Toney. Tinker loved the outdoors; he owned and operated Tinker Guide Service on Lake Texoma since 1980. He was awarded Pottsboro’s Best Guide Service Award for 2008. Tinker had a big heart and often donated trips for disabled children and numerous charitable organizations. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Tinker will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. Toney is survived by his loving family; son, Jean Kenneth “Kenny” Toney of Pottsboro; daughters, Denese Cunningham and husband, Shannon Sr. of Denison and J.J. Eldredge and Husband, Dave of Whitewright; loving companion, Pamela Lane of Pottsboro; grandchildren, Megan Toney of Sherman, Regan and Cole Eldredge and Alex Burrows, all of Whitewright; Shannon Cunningham, Jr. and Dalton Cunningham, both of Denison; sisters, Trisha Toney of Whitewright and Debbie Toney and husband, Dick Vass of Leonard; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Kenneth Toney and a beloved granddaughter, Ashley Woodruff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name for Camp Cavett, (A camp for disabled children which he greatly supported.) to OU Medical Center in care of Cavett Kids, P.O. Box 26307, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73126.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Barbara McKee, RN and Shelly Stratton, RN for their loving and devoted care during his terminal illness.
Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com.
Rex A. Weaver
Jan. 29, 2009 - Funeral services are pending for Rex. A. Weaver of Pittsburg, Tex., who died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 at Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center in Pittsburg. He was born June 25, 1927 at Water Valley, Mississippi, a son of Lawrence and Beulah Smith Weaver. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and his last employer was Kubota Tractor Corporation as parts manager.
He is survived by his wife, Ava N. Owen Weaver of Pittsburg and a son, J. P. Kinnamon of Plano. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Stevan Andre Weaver.
Claudie Jeanes
Jan. 29, 2009 - Funeral services for Claudie Lee Combs Jeanes, 99 year old Leonard resident, were held Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leonard. Rev. Denny Gorena officiated. Burial was at 3 p.m. at the Chillicothe Cemetery in Chillicothe, Tex. Family visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard.
Mrs. Jeanes was born February 11, 1909 at Springtown, Tex., daughter of Clarence Hill and Lillie Mae Kendrick Combs. She married Lancelot Ollie Jeanes Dec. 20, 1925 at Chillicothe. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard.
She is survived by a son, Naith Hilton (Sonny) Jeanes of Leonard; daughters, Jeannette Lehman of Garland and Dorothy Williams of Plano; sister, Vyneta Clarene Smith of Leonard; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and three sons and one daughter.
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.
Vernon D. Whisenhunt
Jan. 29, 2009 - Funeral services for Vernon D. Whisenhunt, 50, of Alta
Vista, IA, were held Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Conway-Kolbet
Funeral Chapel in Elma, IA with Rev. Daniel Christensen officiating. Burial
was in the Union Cemetery at Alta Vista with military rites provided by
Alta Vista VFW Paul Johann Post #4069. He died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009
at his home. Pallbearers were Jerry Haar, Jeff Schwake, Carl Block, Tom
Pittman, Jack Hastings and Justin Payne. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard
Stanley, David Stanley, Mark Page, Thomas Stoner, Lissa Stoner, Tom Mihm
and Mindy Jo Whisenhunt.
Mr. Whisenhunt was born September 10, 1958 to Sherman and Bernice (Campbell) Whisenhunt in Bonham. He graduated from Leonard High School in 1977. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for four years in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge Vernon settled in Iowa in 1992.
He is survived by his son, Wyatt Cole Whisenhunt of New Hampton, IA; sister, Joanna (Whisenhunt) Bingham of Sherman; two brothers, Ronnie Whisenhunt and wife Malinda of Riceville, IA and Larry Whisenhunt of Elma; three aunts, Charlene Hartness of Blue Ridge, Betty Whisenhunt of Leonard and Charlene Whisenhunt of Garland; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman on May 2, 1988 and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Virginia “Jen” Heller
Jan. 29, 2009 - Virginia “Jen” Heller, 86 of Leonard died on Friday, Jan. 23 at Homestead of Denison after a lengthy illness. She had been a resident of Leonard over 20 years, after moving here with her husband Erwin Heller. The death of Erwin Heller several years ago and failing health prompted her daughter and grandson to join her in Leonard where she continued to live until recently.
She is survived by her son, Randy Heller of Denison, a daughter Cindy Kaufman of Leonard and a grandson Nick Boyer of Dallas.
She wished no funeral services. Family and friends celebrated her life at her home on Short St. on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Elizabeth Tarpley Foster
Jan. 22, 2009 - Interment and graveside services for Elizabeth Tarpley Foster were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Grove Hill Cemetery, north of Leonard. Family visitation was held Friday, Jan. 16 from 1-1:45 p.m. at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Leonard. She died January 13, 2009 in Dallas and would have been 100 on her birthday.
Mrs. Foster was born January 27, 1909 to Leona and J. Lee Tarpley in the community of Taylorville, Tex. and lived her long life in Leonard, Harlingen and Dallas. She received a graduate degree from Hardin Simmons University at Abilene and a graduate degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce. She was a career teacher in the Texas public school system and retired in 1977 from the University of Texas at Brownsville, where she served 16 years as Chairman of the Department of English. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society, Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and National Retired Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eddie Foster; sisters, Frances (Sunshine) Tarpley Taylor, Sudie Taylor Clark and brother Truett Tarpley.
She is survived by her son, Larry White and wife Carole of Dallas; grandson, Jeffrey White and wife Laurie of Piedmont, Calif.; grandson, Christopher White of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Sam and Halle White of Piedmont, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or online, htt://ww5.komen.org/donate/donateonline.html.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.tjmfumeral.com.
John E. Morton
Jan. 8, 2009 - John E. Morton, age 71, of Celeste died December 28, 2008 in Presbyterian Hospital in Denton. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Layman, Rev. C. E. Jones and Raymond Turner officiating. Burial was in McWright Cemetery. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the funeral home.
Mr. Morton was born on July 19, 1937 in Merit, son of Eddie Shafter Morton and Tedia Frances Standifer Morton. He married Martha A. Foley in Greenville on May 29, 1960. He served in the U.S. Army and he retired as an inspector at Raytheon after 35 years. He was a Baptist.
He served three terms as Celeste Independent School District trustee and was an honorary member of the Celeste Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Martha A. Morton of Celeste; daughter, Christie Murphy of Celeste; grandchildren, Casey, Mitchell, Ashley and Rachel Murphy; great-grandchildren, Truitt and Cameron Murphy, Tayvin Moore and Regan Adams and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Norma L. Wakefield and Genelle Gibson; brothers, Ernest, Joe and Clois Morton and two infant siblings.
For more information or to express condolences, visit www.cokermathews.com.
Jimmy Lee Parks
Jan. 8, 2009 - Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Parks, 62 year old Leonard resident, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel at Leonard. He died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Charles Wrenn officiated. Burial was in the Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30.
He was born November 5, 1946 to Ellis Wesley and Rita Bell Pace Parks. He married Barbara Beaty January 17, 1976 at the Grove Hill Methodist Church near Leonard. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leonard and served his country as a member of the United State Army.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Katie Parks of Leonard; son, Blake Parks of Leonard; brother and sister-in-law, Donald “Mert” and Carolyn Parks of Sherman and his two grandchildren, Cody and Ben Parks of Leonard.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Bell Pace; his father and step-mother, Ellis and Dee parks and son, Bryan Parks.
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.
Thomas McLain
Jan. 8, 2009 - Funeral services for Thomas Gerald McLain, 95 year old resident of Leonard, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Burial was in Leonard Cemetery. Family visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6. He died January 5, 2009.
Mr. McLain was born September 3, 1913 at Bay City, Tex. to Lester Winston and Lillie Olive Owens McLain. He married Nell Netherton November 17, 1943 at Leonard and they were blessed with 65 years together as husband and wife. He entered the army March 13, 1942 and served in England, France, Luxembourg, Holland and Belgium, and his reconnaissance group was the first to enter Germany in World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a former member of the Leonard I.S.D. School Board and served as a Fannin County Commissioner for 12 years. He worked many years as a farmer/rancher. He was a member of the Valley Creek Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, as well as church treasurer for 25 years. He was much admired and respected in the area for his honesty, integrity and Christian example.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Netherton McLain of Leonard; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sue McLain of San Jose, Ca.; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Bob Irwin of Mabank and Beth and Terry Loughry of Leonard; six grandchildren, Heather Irwin Caronna of Kemp, Tex., Shana Irwin Coury of Poetry, Tex., Holly McLain Connors of Antioch, Ca., Courtney McLain Walters of Wills Point, T.J. Loughry of Austin and Lindsey Loughry of Leonard; seven great-grandchildren, Dalton Irwin, Muireann and Maggie Caronna, Riley Connors, Kyli McLain-Walters, Hanna Barron and Ryann Walters.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley Creek Baptist Church Building Fund at P.O. Box 397, Leonard, Texas 75452.
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.
Wilma Key Graham
Jan. 8, 2009 - Memorial services for Wilma Key Graham will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Chapel at 9200 Inwood Road at Northwest Highway, Dallas. Mrs. Graham died December 18, 2008 in her sleep after recent cranium surgery, hospitalization, rehab and receiving loving care in final days at C. C. Young Retirement Center.
She was born August 27, 1918 to James C. and Iphy Cheek Key. After graduation from Van High, Mrs. Graham pursued postgraduate secretarial studies prior to moving to Dallas, where “blind date” acquainted her with “love of her life” and led to relocations to World War II aircraft work in Detroit, MI and San Diego, CA, where she performed secretarial duties with Point Loma Presbyterian Community Church for many years.
After her husband’s death, she returned to Dallas where she was active in Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Cosmos Book Review Club and volunteered in “shampoo ladies” from Lakewood Methodist Church, as well as office receptionist duties at C.C. Young. She also enjoyed weaving activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Leon Graham; sisters, Lucile McDonald and Dorothy McKee; brothers, firstborn infant, Jewel M. Key and Albert D. Key. She is survived by sisters, Opal West and Naydene James; brother, James C. (Jim) Key, Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in Leonard Cemetery, Leonard, Tex. Memorials welcome by Leonard Cemetery Fund, Box 1250, Leonard, Texas 75452.
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