Mable Lee Adams, 71, of Joshua died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospice house. She was a retired inventory control specialist for Alcon Laboratories. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 20 at Mountain Valley Chapel. Burial was at Caddo Cemetery.

Mable Lee Adams, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, November 17, 2002. She was born October 23, 1931, in Rotan, Texas, the daughter of Homer and Winnie Munday Bostic.

She was a 1950 graduate of Davy Crockett High School in Palestine, Texas. She was with Alcon Laboratories for 18 years prior to her retirement in 1995. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and making her special candies during the Christmas season. Mable was a very caring and giving person, and her sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Mable is survived by her husband, Robert C. Adams of Joshua; son, Jimmy R. Adams of Joshua; daughters, Patricia Markham and husband, Brian, of Joshua, Terri Duke and husband, Fred, of Cleburne; brother, Buford Bostic of Denison; sisters, Inez Boren of Channelview, Ruth Wilmoth of Midland; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

Source: Johnson County, Texas Obituaries
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Services for Joyce Brooks Ray, 57, of Palestine, were this morning at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Biggerstaff and Roger Marsh officiating. Burial was at Roselawn Park.

Mrs. Ray died Wednesday in Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

She was born April 6, 1931, in Anderson County, a daughter of Howard E. and Mossie B. Congleton Brooks. She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church and Palestine Rebekah Lodge.

Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her father and a granddaughter, Christie Michelle Ray.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Ray, of Palestine; sons, Eddie Ray, Glenn Ray and Rodney Ray, all of Palestine, and Jimmy W. Ray of Houston; mother, Mossie Brooks of Palestine; sisters, Nelda Russell and Patsy Rasberry, both of Palestine, and Mary Beth Rogers of Alexandria, La.; brothers, Carlton Brooks and Elmer Brooks both of Palestine; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Billy Webb, A.B. Calcote, Gene Russell, Rod Ellenburg, George Trezise, George Veteto, Dee Johnson, Ben Starr, Pon Tackett, Vernon Patton, Dr. Curtis Jordan and Dr. Lee Roy Mathis.

The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 823, Palestine, 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-24-1988
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Our beloved and courageous Mother, Dorothy Churchman Hinson, has gone to be with her Heavenly Father on May 2, 2004, at the age of 71. Married to John Franklin Hinson, Sr. who predeceased her in 1964, and son-in-law, Michael J. Vacek, who predeceased her in 2000, she is survived by her three children, Terri Hinson Green, Jona Hinson Vacek of Frisco, Texas, and John Frankin Hinson Jr., and his wife, Kelle Hinson of Gunter, Texas. The pride and joy of her life were her three grandsons, Kyle Nelson Green and John Austin Green, of Frisco, Colton John Hinson of Gunter and granddaughter, J'Lynn Marie Vacek of Frisco.

Dorothy was one of 11 children born to the late Allean and Ralph Churchman on August 2, 1932. She was predeceased by her brother, Albert William Churchman, and sisters, Imogene Davis, Pearlean Brown and Bonnie Jo Parker. She is survived by three brothers, Carl C. Churchman, Fred Churchman and Tommie Churchman; three sisters, Vertie Dee Kiser, Margie Nell Miller and Roxie Lee McCarty, in addition to a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

Dorothy was a life-long resident of Palestine and graduated from both Palestine High School and Palestine Business College. After graduation, she began her professional career working for the late Henry Latimer Jordan. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine and participated in various civil and social circles during her lifetime.

In recognition of her influence, contribution and inspiration to education, the Dorothy C. Hinson Educational Scholarship Fund will be established. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the fund in her honor at c/o 10800 Belle Chasse, Frisco, Texas 75035.

Pallbearers will be Samuel "Bo" Henry, Kenneth Wayne Miller, Danny Churchman, Dennis Ray McCarty, Jason Kiser and grandson, Kyle Nelson Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonas Kiser, Ralph Mack, Randy Mack and Tony Ray McCarty.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Interment will be in the family cemetery in Tennessee Colony, Texas.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-03-2004
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Services for Alvin O. Ezell, 69, of Richardson, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel in Grand Prairie. Burial will follow at noon at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas.

Mr. Ezell died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Richardson after a sudden illness.

He was born January 18, 1933, to Andrew and Mittie Ezell.

Mr. Ezell had been a resident of Richardson since 1966. He was a graduate of Palestine High School. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict.

He was a tool and machine designer for Fisher Controls International in McKinney. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Richardson.

Mr. Ezell was preceded in death by sisters, Ona Mae Thompson and Opal Malone; and brother, H.M. Ezell.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Harolyn Ezell of Richardson; sisters, Bettie Parow of Arlington and Mable Hagood of Clovis, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or First United Methodist Church of Richardson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-18-2002
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Services for Palestine native Wintre Gaines Baker, 54, of Elkton, Mo., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. T.D. Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Baker died Friday in Elkton.

She was born in Palestine on September 12, 1931, a daughter of Gregg Lester and Lena Mae Fitzgerald Gaines.

Survivors include her husband, Ray N. Baker; daughters, Cheri Lynn Copeland of Langley and Patti Kay Carter of Dew; sons, Michael Baker of Slocum and Jerry Warnock of Elkton; sister, Mary Nell Gieser of Denver, Colo.; brother, Gregg Gaines of Palestine, and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Alan Carter, David Copeland, Jerry Copeland, Jerry Warnock, Don Whitner and John Marshall.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-31-1986
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Richard Handorf went home to be with the Lord Thursday at his home surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June Sumrall Handorf; three children, Richard Handorf Jr., Julie Tilley and husband John, and Nancy Hart and husband Michael; sister, Sarah Goebel and husband Bob; and six grandchildren, Joseph and Katy Hart, Blake and Beth Tilley and Brittani and Lindsey Handorf.

Richard was born October 27, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Lois Handorf.

He graduated from Palestine High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1957 with a business degree and in 1966 with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence.His love as a lawyer was to serve as a prosecuting attorney. He served as Anderson County attorney from 1967 to 1973 then district attorney from 1973 to 1990. He then served as assistant district attorney in Henderson County from 1991 to 1995, when he retired. He served on the board of Cartmell Home for Aged from 1967 to 1999.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Rev. Rick Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Palestine City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Hart, Joseph Hart, John Tilley, Blake Tilley, David Kirby and Brice Sumrall. Honorary pallbearers will be Leland Reinhard, David Walton, Virgil Mitchell, Archie Thomas, Neil Meeker, Kenneth Hutcherson, John Easley, Ronnie Averitte and Gerald Britton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cartmell Home for Aged Building Fund, 2212 W. Reagan, Palestine, Texas 75801 or to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
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Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-29-2008
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Services for Mac Johnson, 74, of Montalba, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Cary Ponder and Dr. Stephen Holcombe officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnson died Saturday in Tyler.

He was born September 8, 1931 in Houston to Lester David Johnson and Exeula Fannie McLure Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was a member and deacon of Southside Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a former Westwood I.S.D. Trustee and a former member of the appraisal board of ACAD. Before retiring, he had been a safety instructor with Halliburton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Brian Johnson; a sister Christine Johnson Goolsby; and three brothers: L.A. Johnson, Leland S. Johnson, and Travis W. Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 52 years Patsy Massey Johnson of Montalba; daughters: Donna Mayville and husband Jean of Palestine and Susan Baldree and husband George of Palestine; son Steve Johnson and wife Margi of Bryan; brother Bobby Johnson of Palestine; and nine grandchildren: Anthony, Lorrie, Joshua, Cameron, Ashley, Tyler, Holli, Pete and Dylan.

Pallbearers will be Herbert Trussell, T.W. Congleton, Gene Coker, Howard Woods, Dennis Butler, and Billy Tidwell.

Condolence calls will be received Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-11-2005
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William Howard (Bill) Lanier, born August 23, 1932, in Palestine, Texas, passed away February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas.

Bill graduated from Palestine High School in 1950 and was inducted in the Palestine High School Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Bill served in the U. S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 on the U.S.S. Pocono, and did reserve duty until 1960. Bill graduated from North Texas State University in 1959, but in his heart was always a Longhorn.

Bill worked from 1950 to 1988 for Texas & Pacific/Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad and was Man of the Year for the Rochester Railroad Association in Rochester, New York. Bill lived in Lubbock, Texas from 1972 through 2000 where he was a member and class chairman at Broadway Church of Christ, a volunteer at the South Plains Food Bank, and was active in the Lubbock Community Theater.

Moving to Houston in 2000, Bill was a member of the Bammel Road Church of Christ as well as the Lanier/Miori Sunday School Class at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Bill volunteered at the Potter's Wheel and was an avid bridge player, known internationally. Above all, Bill loved his faith, his family, and his country.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carolyn; daughter, Kathryn Lanier-LaBarre and her husband, Ray; son, W. Mark Lanier and his wife, Becky; daughter, Hollie Lanier Roberts and her husband, Kevin; grandchildren Lucas LaBarre, Will Lanier, Gracie Lanier, Rachel Lanier, Josh Roberts, Will Roberts, Davis LaBarre, Rebecca Lanier and Sarah Lanier; his mother-in-law, Katherine Holley; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3 , 2004, at the Klein Funeral Home-Champion Forest. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline Rd., Houston, Texas 77069 with Mr. Charles Herd officiating. For those who desire, memorials may be directed to: South Plains Food Bank, 4612 Locust Street, Lubbock, Texas 79404, (806)763-3003.

Source: Houston Chronicle 02-03-2004
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Lavone Lovern, 73, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005 at a local hospital. She was a former resident of Oceana, Calif. for 14 years and Gretna, La. for the past 10 years. She recently moved to The Colony after being evacuated from Hurricane Katrina where she lived with her youngest son.

Lavone was born in Palestine on December 20, 1931 to Jesse and Wilma Mack.

She was very active in charity fund-raising events with the VFW and Moose Clubs in California.

Lavone is survived by two sons, Randy Lovern and wife Kim of The Colony and Terry Lovern of Carrollton; brother, Delton Mack and wife Helen of Magnolia; as well as six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 9, 2005 in the chapel of Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 148 W. Church St. in Lewisville, Texas 75057. Per Lavone’s wishes, her ashes will be scattered over her mother’s grave in Palestine. Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home Lewisville is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-09-2005
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A memorial service for Don Selden, 73, of Austin, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Cook Walden Chapel in the Hills, Austin.

Mr. Selden died Wednesday in Austin.

He was born July 1, 1932, in Palestine to J. K. Selden and Elizabeth Sivia Selden.

Mr. Selden was a 1950 graduate of Palestine High School. He attended Southern Methodist University as a music major and served on the staff of the SMU music department.

He was a talented and accomplished percussionist and was a percussionist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Civic Opera, as well as playing with many small jazz groups in the Dallas area. He also owned and operated several fast food restaurants in central Texas.

Mr. Selden was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Virginia.

He is survived by a son, Don Selden; a daughter, Karen Selden Quirk and her husband, Marc, of South Carolina; his brothers, Dr. Larry Selden and his wife, Peggy, of San Antonio, and Jack Selden and his wife, Gloria, of Palestine; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-03-2006
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Services for Joseph "Jerry" F. Andrews, 68, of Palestine, will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with son Bruce Andrews and Danny Sidders officiating.

Burial will follow at Palestine City Cemetery under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory.

Mr. Andrews died Sunday at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born November 24, 1932 in Palestine.

Mr. Andrews graduated from Palestine High School in 1951 and was a graduate of Texas A&M University at Commerce with a master's degree in math and science.

He had lived in Palestine for the past 29 years. He was a retired teacher having taught at many schools throughout Anderson County. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by his father, William Allen Andrews.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Zell Campbell Lasyone of Palestine; wife, Mary Maude Andrews of Palestine; sons, Bruce Andrews and Albert Andrews, both of Palestine; daughters, Mary Jo Carpenter of Santa Clarita, California, and Abbie Gail Janz of Murrieta, California; and eight grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Clyce Marshall, David Hickman, Fred Smith, Mark Watson and grandsons Brian Andres and Blake Andrews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Heartman and Melvin Parkerson Sr.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-16-2001
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Graveside services for Betty Sue Warren, 73 of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Broyles Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Willie Reagan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Warren died Thursday in a local hospital.

She was born January 18, 1932 in Anderson County to Edward Bassett and Lydia Lewis Bassett.

Mrs. Warren was a homemaker and a member of the Broyles Chapel Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Warren; son, Tommy Warren; sister, Mildred Bailey; and a brother, Jimmy Bassett.

She is survived by a daughter, Carla Sue Williams and husband David of Goliad; sons, Jim Warren of Palestine and Jody Warren of Goliad; sisters, Margaret Stafford and Frances Thompson, both of Houston; and a brother, Joe Bassett of Sulfur Springs.

Condolence calls will be received tonight at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-11-2005
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Dixie Copeland of Amelia, Louisiana died May 27, 1997 in a Thibodaux, Louisiana hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Palestine on January 6, 1932 to John Birrel and Maude Gray Bernard.

Dixie attended Palestine High School and Nixon Business College. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Kennerly Copeland in 1951.

Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Nadine Boatwright; and a brother, J.B. Bernard.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; a daughter, Vickie Copeland; sister-in-law Margie Bernard; nephew, Mike Bernard; and nieces, Paula Trigg, and Donna Honeycutt.

All who knew and loved Dixie will always remember her big, wonderful, infectious laughter.

Source: Paula Bernard Trigg
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Jeannette Gates Redwine, 73, a homemaker, passed away Monday, August 27, 2007, in Burleson.

Services wiil be at 2 p.m. Friday at Skyvue Victoria Chapel. Burial will follow at Skyvue Memorial Gardens.

Jeannette was born September 6, 1933, the daughter of Frederick Cook Gates and Florence Scaff Gates, in Huntington, Texas.

She married Jack Redwine on June 9, 1951, in Palestine. They lived in Fort Worth, Memphis, Tenn., Fostoria, Ohio, and since 1974 in Burleson. They later lived in Chandler, Ariz., and retired there in 1996, and returned to Burleson.

While she never worked in public, she was active in the Cub Scouts, PTA and Texas Girls Choir. "Mee-Maw" attended all youth and sport activites of her grandsons until her health stopped her activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Florence Gates; brother, Frederick Cook Gates Jr.; and grandson, Sonny Jack Burke.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Redwine; son, Eric Redwine and wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Kelly Herndon and friend, Dora York; brother, Frederick Charles Gates and wife, Arlene; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Skyvue Funeral Home, Mansfield, Texas.
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Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 08-29-2007
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Virginia Owens, of San Angelo, passed away in Midland, Texas, Thursday, May 24, 2007.

She was born Alice Virginia Martin on March 3, 1933 in Bullard, Texas to William Frank Martin and Edna Daniels Martin of Grapeland.

She graduated from Palestine High School. She married J.V. Owens on December 2, 1950 in Palestine. The couple was married for 41 years. They transferred with Texas New Mexico Pipeline Company and lived in Crane, Midland, Ozona and San Angelo.

In Virginia's early years, she was active in the community with Jayceettes, Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star and First Baptist Church. She was a sole proprietor and her hobbies included gardening and custom framing. She was a talented oil media artist, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known by her beautiful grandchildren as "Granny".

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. Owens on December 23, 1991; and her parents, William Frank Martin and Edna Martin Kleen.

Virginia is survived by her three loving children: son, Richard Owens and wife Cindy, of Dallas; daughters, Susan Yanacek and husband Frank of Midland, and Janice Blue, of Midland; eight grandchildren, Mandi Clapper, Skye Farris, Chad Farris and Kristie Chiuswa, all of Midland, Cody Blue, of Madison, Wis., Lance Owens and Michelle Brown, of San Angelo, and Amanda Walden, of Dallas; seven great-grandchildren, Alyssa Sanders, Hunter Sanders, Shandee Clapper, Christian Farris, Hagen Blue, Cloud Farris Rodriguez and Wesley Robertson; and one brother, Bud J. Martin and wife Bettye of Palestine.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim O'Banion officiating. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Lawnhaven Cemetery in San Angelo with Rev. Bryan Ross officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-26-2007
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Services for Gloria McCracken Selden, 76, of Palestine will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Linda Herron officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Cemetery near Elkhart. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mrs. Selden died Tuesday at the David E. Foster Hospice Unit at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 16, 1932, in Palestine to A.Y. and Lucinda Ellen (Lula) Parker McCracken. She was a 1951 graduate of Palestine High School and attended Baylor University before her marriage.

Mrs. Selden was married 56 years to Jack K. Selden Jr., former mayor of Palestine. She accompanied her husband during his Air Force career to a number of U.S. Air Force Bases as well as several overseas stations.

She returned to Palestine in 1970 where she was a charter member and past president of the Harvey Woman’s Club, as well as a member and past president of the Literary Forum. She was an accomplished bridge player and played several times a week for many years. She was an avid reader, particularly of biographies and history and generally read for an hour or more every evening.

Mrs. Selden was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palestine, serving on the Session of the Church for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Cynthia Ann; and a brother, Horace.

Mrs. Selden is survived by her husband, Jack K. Selden Jr. of Palestine; grandchildren, Betsy Herrington, Lucinda Wheeler, Shana McReynolds and Sandy Waldon; son-in-law, Bob Herrington and wife Rhonda; son-in-law, Charles McReynolds; sister-in-law, Gerry Selden-Janik; sister-in-law, Peggy Selden; great-grandchildren, Ethan Wheeler, Ashley Waldon and William Waldon.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Selden, Rush Selden, Kevin Selden, Jim Bob Parker, Jacob Wheeler and Scott Nicholson. All members of the PHS Class of 1951 will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Cemetery Association, c/o the Elkhart State Bank or to a charity of choice.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-17-2008
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Lt. William Joe "Sarge" Moore passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005 at his home with family after a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer.

He was born October 17, 1931 in Palestine, Texas.

He proudly served his country for 20 years in the Marine Corps and was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam War. He retired from Alantic Richfield in Houston in 1984 and was a member of the Pasadena Masonic Lodge. He spent many of his later years in Florida doing what he loved best - playing golf, bass fishing and telling tales.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Kathryn of Pasadena, sons Mike and his wife Kelley of Austin, Robert Joe of Austin, daughter Jan Bullock-Moore of Dallas, grandchildren Joe, Bobby, Lara, and Cheri, two great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, Proctor Moore and wife Mildred of Palestine, sister-in-law Gladys Moore of Twenty Nine Palms, Calif.

"Sarge" had a passion for life and leaves a large void. He will be greatly missed. Services will be at the Bailey & Foster Chapel, on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Palestine City Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to to 8 p.m.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-17-2005
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Ann Warren Crone, of Temple and formerly of Palestine, passed away to heaven on Thursday, March 8, 2007.

Ms. Crone was born March 3, 1932, in Dallas to R.C. and Virginia Smalley Warren.

She was a 1951 graduate of Palestine High School and worked as a bookkeeper at Otis Elevator Company in Dallas until her retirement in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Billy C. Warren.

Ms. Crone is survived by a daughter, Janie Litton of Round Rock; granddaughters, Farrah Cortez and husband Dean of Round Rock and Avery Miller and husband Jason of Pflugerville; grandson, Matthew Litton of Honolulu; sister, Kay Gresham Szabo of Cedar Park; brothers, Sam Warren of Marble Falls, Donald Gresham of Jewett and Ronald Gresham of Lynnwood, Calif.; and one great-granddaughter, Addison Miller of Pflugerville.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Temple at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-11-2007
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Funeral services for Billy Averitte, 45, of 900 North Cedar, Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hassell & Foster Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Potts officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park.

Mr. Averitte was pronounced dead on arrival Friday at the Anderson County Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.

For 22 years he served as a meteorologist in the Navy, before returning to Palestine three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Palestine Evangelistic Temple.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Henry L. Averitte of Palestine; two brothers, Ronald Averitte of Carrollton and Henry Michael Averitte of Kilgore; two nieces, Amanda Averitte of Kilgore and Rhonda Averitte Wood of West Germany; three nephews; Henry M. Averitte Jr. of Kilgore, Randall Averitte and Darrell Averitte, both of Carrollton.

Active pallbearers will be Bill Woolverton, Bill Rogers, Jon Gregg, Paul Woodard, L.E. Redmon, Nicky Gouras, Tony Dressell and Rayburn Moore.

Designated honorary pallbearers in addition to all other friends of the family are Vernon Smith, T.C. Gregg, A.W. Pettiette, Henry Rose, Charles Wood, Jr. and G.L. Gaines.

Condolence calls will be received at the AVeritte residence.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-02-1980
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Billy Joe Beckwith graduated from the University of Texas and became a lawyer. He spent most of his years after college in California. He moved back to Neches during the 1980's and died of complications from diabetes. There was no funeral service. He is buried in the Neches Cemetery.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Charles Bremer was one of our brightest classmates and he enrolled in Texas A & M after graduation from PHS in 1952. He received his petroleum engineer degree in 1956 and married Jane Callahan from Atlanta, Georgia on July 19, 1958. He was employed as a petroleum engineer in the production department of Shell Oil Company and traveled all over the country pursuing his career.

He was born November 18, 1934, in Palestine and was involved in many activities and sports in Palestine High School and with his high school friends. He loved fishing and hunting all his life and played a lot of golf.

Charles and Jane have two children and two grandchildren. His daughter, Kate, is 41 and lives in California. His son, Ed is 39 and lives in Mississippi.

Charles died of cancer on February 28, 1988, in Houston

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Millard Lacey Blair passed away April 9, 2005, in Clearlake Park and had been a 15-year Lake County resident.

He was born March 12, 1933, in Henderson, Texas.

He was a manager in the electronic industry for 40 years.

No services will be held.

Arrangements by Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Source: Clear Lake CA Observer American/Published in the Lake County Record-Bee on 4/14/2005
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Services for Jaynie R. Burris, 74, of Elkhart, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Elkhart with the Rev. Bill Gernenz and the Rev. Floyd Petersen officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Mrs. Burris died Saturday at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

She was born May 5, 1934 in Hillsboro, to G.E. (Doc) and Lanoe Daniel Boyd. She graduated in 1952 from Palestine High School, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkhart. She was employed by Elkhart State Bank for 27 years, and a former director.

Mrs. Burris was lovingly known by her grandchildren as “Greme”, and she always said she was the only “Greme” in the world.

Mrs. Burris was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bobbie Dale.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joe B. Burris of Elkhart; one daughter, Joey Sanders and husband Barrett of Elkhart; one son, Jeffery Boyd Burris and wife Stephanie of Waco; one sister, Brenda Graves and husband Jim of Elkhart; three grandchildren, Jamie McEnturff, Denver Burris and Jackson Burris; and three great-grandchildren, Harleiegh McEnturff, Laci McEnturff and Brandon Parton.

Pallbearers will be Scott Shaver, Stewart Shaver, Bobby Parton, Virgil Williams, Virgil Simpson, Bill Cargill, Brian Wilson, Biff Burris and Raul Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Barrett Sanders, Jim Graves, Roy McClendon, Bob Watson, Elvie Clewis, George Janacek, Ed Wagner and Wesley Taylor.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Elkhart Building Fund.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-25-2008
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Funeral services for Boyd Carter, Jr., 22, will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Hassell & Foster Chapel here with Archie Waldrum, minister of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will follow in the Land of Memory Cemetery.

Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Carter, Sr., Tucker Highway, was killed in an automobile accident near Teague, Monday at 7:45 a.m.

A graduate of Palestine High School in 1952, Carter had been enrolled at the University of Texas for the past three years. He was a pre-med student.

Pallbearers will be Drexel Stokes, Wayne Kilgore, Wayne Witherspoon, W.G. Rainbolt, Jr., Cameron Booth, Speegle Berry, Marshall Dougherty and Meyer Witt.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Michael Carter of Palestine; and grandmother, Mrs. Beulah Carter of Lake Dallas, Texas.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-05-1955
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Services for Ada Marie Cross, 63, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ronald Walker officiating. Burial will be in Fort Houston Cemetery.

Mrs. Cross died February 9 at her residence. She was born November 20, 1933, in Palestine to Claude and Ada Viola Rogers Corne. She was a licensed vocational nurse for the Texas Department of Corrections Michael Unit, and was a member of North Jackson Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Lewis Cross, Palestine; daughter, Glinda Marie Looney, Palestine; sons, Jimmy Dean Cross, Frankston, and Timmy Gene Cross, Palestine; brothers, J.R. Corne, Red Lake, and Leon Corne, Palestine.

Pallbearers include Robert Bishop, William Whitwell, Milton Hogan, Mike Pell, Kyle Betterton. Mike Phillips and Kelly Hughes.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-14-1997
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We know very little about Jack Cronin after college. I think he graduated from the University of Texas. He moved to California after college and worked for Borax Corporation. We think he died in June, 1980. That is what the social security records indicate for who we think was our classmate.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Midland - Services for Ruth Ann Cross Nelson, 61, of Midland and formerly of Palestine, will be at 9 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Midland with the Rev. Bob Gardner officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Park in Palestine with the Rev. George Folmer officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, Midland.

Mrs. Nelson died Monday at her home after a brief illness.

She was born in Temple on March 1, 1934. She was reared in Palestine and attended Tyler Junior College.

After working several years in Dallas with Hunt Oil Co., she moved to Midland in 1956 and married William R. Nelson. She worked for Bowden Construction in Odessa for 39 years.

Mrs. Nelson had been a member of First Baptist Church in Midland since 1962. She was involved in Big Brothers and Big Sisters for many years. She was a supporter of the SPCA and was involved with International Rainbow Order for Girls.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Albert Cross, of Palestine.

She is survived by her sons, Marc Nelson of Midland and Paul Nelson of Fort Worth; mother, Mary Lee Cross of Palestine; brothers, Bob Cross of Fort Worth and Jim Cross of Dew Island, Ore.; sisters, Mary Fuller and Sally Hunnicutt, both of Palestine; and four grandchildren.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-25-1995
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A celebration of Jim Dickey’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sam Boyd officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Dickey died Friday at his home.

He was born in Palestine on August 17, 1934 to J.C. and Lena Mae Wilson Dickey.

Jim was a graduate of Palestine High School in 1952 and from Texas Christian University where he was a charter member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He officiated high school and college football games throughout the State of Texas for 31 years, and was a lifetime member of the Southwest Football Officials Association.

He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and in the naval reserves. He was self-employed as a manufacturer’s representative for restaurant equipment in Fort Worth and later retired from the medical department of TDCJ-ID.

Jim was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and served as a Layreader and Chalicer.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia of Lake Frankston; brother, David Dickey and wife Sharon of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Margaret Sue Cobb of Lewisville; sons, Dr. Stephen Howard Dickey and wife Kelly of DeLeon, and John Christopher Dickey and wife Debbie of Keller; daughter, Lara M’Liss Douglas and husband Jim of Fort Worth; mother of his children, Nancy Howard Burford; stepsons Mark Christopher Ellis and wife Sue of Belton, and Cap Ellis and wife Donna of Grapevine. Jim leaves 11 much-loved grandchildren, Mary Katherine Dickey, Will Dickey, Madison Dickey, James Dickey, John Dickey, Maggie Douglas, Mia Douglas, Nicole Ellis, Jacob Ellis, Megan Dickey and Presley Ellis; and a special friend, Mrs. Floy Lowe.

Visitation will be held in the Parish hall following the services.

Memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Building Fund.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-04-2007
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Tyler - Services for Aline Campbell, 58, of Tyler, were at 1:30 p.m. today at Lloyd James Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Byrd officiating. Burial was at 3:30 p.m. at Strong Memorial Park in Anderson County.

Mrs. Campbell died Friday at Tyler Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Truby on February 11, 1934. She had lived in Tyler since 1967 and was data control manager for Mother Frances Hospital. She was a member of Southern Oaks Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Mitch Campbell of Tyler; daughter, Angie Lazenby of San Antonio; sister, Helen Lane of Sunnydale, Calif.; and three grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-11-1992
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Ellen was born in Port Arthur in 1934, and died in Port Arthur on February 9, 1960. She was married to Charles Petrovich who graduated from Palestine High School in 1948. They had three children and the oldest was only three when Ellen died. The children are Charles Steve Petrovich, Jr. of Palestine, Laura Lee Placette of Nederland and David Petrovich of Port Arthur. Ellen's sister, June, lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Ellen attended PHS during her Junior and Senior years and was elected Arc Light Sweetheart and served as a Band Flag Bearer during her senior year.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Athens - Gravesides services for Ben H. Elliott, 64, Mission Viejo, California, formerly of Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens with the Rev. Steve Charles officiating under direction of Foster & Brown Funeral Home, Athens.

Mr. Elliott died March 20, in a Los Angeles, California hospital. He was born December 5, 1932, in Palestine to the late Norris Ellis and Birdie Mae Tilley Elliott. He served in the Air Force and was self-employed in sales/marketing.

Survivors include daughters, Kevyn Lindamood of Lindale, and Lesa Owens and Hope Rehkop, both of Tyler; two sisters; and five grandchildren.

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 03-26-1997
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We have very little information about Mary Martha Glenn. She married a man whose last name was Hopson who was from Slocum and they had a son. They divorced and she moved to Colorado and became a registered nurse. She married again in Colorado and they had several children. We believe Martha died in the mid nineteen sixties.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Services for Eddie Hemby, 71, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sam Boyd officiating. Burial will be in the Syrian Cemetery.

Mr. Hemby died Thursday at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.

He was born March 20, 1935 in Palestine to Edgar and Annie Batary Hemby. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and Nixon Business College and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired from Knox Glass Company and also from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Mr. Hemby had worked for East Texas National Bank and owned and operated a landscaping business.

Survivors include daughter, Suzanne Meier and husband Kevin of Longview; brother, Donald Hemby and wife June of Tyler; sister, Emma Frazier and husband Lloyd of Virginia; two granddaughters, Katie and Kristen Meier; close friend, Nelda Russell of Palestine; and ward, Debra Dowling Schmidt of Elkhart.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Moseley, Johnny Kramer, Richard Farris, Terry Beck, Richard Farris Jr., Carlton Brooks, Robert Stringfield and Lee Stringfield.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-06-2006
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Stephen G. Henson lived in Montalba with his grandmother part of the time he attended Palestine High School. He was born September 1, 1934, in Palestine and died of natural causes in Houston on August 12, 1991. He owned a club in Houston.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Services for Bobbie Jane Hinton Denson, 67, of Huntsville, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at University Heights Baptist Church of Huntsville with Dr. Richard Rogers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Huntsville Funeral Home.

Mrs. Denson was born August 9, 1934, in Palestine to Hobert and Robbie Francis Hinton. She died Sunday, September 9, 2001.

Mrs. Denson was a secretary in the petroleum industry. She was a member of University Heights Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Robert Denson; and brother, James R. Hinton.

Mrs. Denson is survived by husband, James "Jim" Denson of Huntsville; son, Michael A. Denson of San Antonio; and two grandchildren.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-11-2001
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Donald Hudson was born in Palestine on September 24, 1933 and died in Vega, Texas on May 6, 1979 of lung cancer. He married his wife Betty on March 20, 1961. They have two children, Sheila Jean Hudson Moore and Donald Melton Hudson. Donald was buried in Vega. He is one of the students from Montalba that began attending Palestine High School their junior year.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Services for Gene Kimbrough, 62, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ken Andress officiating. Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery.

Mr. Kimbrough died Saturday morning in a Palestine hospital.

He was born November 5, 1933, in Blackfoot community to the late James Leroy and Mary Gilbert Kimbrough. He was a mud engineer employed by Halliburton. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kent Kimbrough in 1976 and Keith Kimbrough in 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Elva Kimbrough, Palestine; son, Jerry Kimbrough, Denton; and sister, Jan Dupre, Houma, La.

Pallbearers include James Ray, C.L. Douthit, Ralph Smith, Brett Dupre, Gary Calcote and O'Dell Taylor.

Bobby Nolan and James Kimbrough will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

If desired, memorials may be made to Keith Kimbrough Scholarship Fund at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-28-1996
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Services for Earline Miller, 64, of Houston and formerly of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church in Houston with the Revs. Michael Bedevian and Marvin Agnew officiating. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery in Percilla.

Arrangements are under the direction of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Houston.

Mrs. Miller died July 31 in Houston. She was born July 25, 1934 in Palestine.

Mrs. Miller was an active member and a church officer at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church in Houston. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dan Miller; daughters, Dana Yendrey and Susan Williamson; son, David Miller; and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Houston.

For those desiring, the family suggests a donation to St. Timothy's United Methodist Church in Mrs. Miller's name.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-02-1998
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Marion Lowe Rusk, 72, of Ashton Hills Apts., Macon, Ga. died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Coliseum Park Hospital from complications of lung cancer.

Born November 30, 1934 in Palestine, Mrs. Rusk was the daughter of the late George Washington Lowe and Leola Stone Lowe.

She graduated from Henderson County Junior College. Mrs. Rusk married and moved to Georgia in 1957 where she raised her family. She was a member of Thomaston Road Church of Christ.

A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Rusk was vivacious and personable and had many close friends. She loved arts and crafts and was especially talented as a painter and as a seamstress. She was interested in history and loved to travel. She loved her country and her home state of Texas.

Mrs. Rusk was preceded in death by her sister, Clara Ruth Lowe Hanks of Waco, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Shanon and Steve Dooley of Macon and son Timothy Rusk of Decatur; brothers, George H. (wife, Carol) Lowe of Tyler, Texas and Jerry M. (wife, Imelda) Lowe of Mission, Texas; brother-in-law, Donald H. Hanks of Waco, Texas; grandchildren, Amber Lauren Dooley of Macon and Steven Kyle Dooley of Charleston, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the Chapel of Hart’s Mortuary in Macon, Ga. followed by burial at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray, Ga. The Rev. Rob Robinson will officiate.

The family can be contacted at the home of Steve and Shanon Dooley, 6100 Riverside Dr., Macon, Ga. (478-757-9977).

As a tribute to her memory, the family asks that family and friends make loved ones aware of the dangers of exposure to second hand smoke.

Hart’s Mortuary in Macon, Ga. has charge of arrangements. Guestbook

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-13-2007
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Donny Marrs was born on May 10, 1934 in Palestine. He was raised in Neches and attended Palestine High School. After graduation he became a fireman and worked at Firehouse #34 in Houston.

His wife's name is Ruby Faye and she now lives in Centerville. They had one daughter, Donna Faye Marrs Lewis, who was born in 1959 and is a teacher in Fairfield. She has three children. Donny also has three sisters.

Firemen sometimes have part time jobs on their days off. Donny was a part time truck driver and died in a truck-train accident near Normangee on April 6, 1961.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Funeral services for Raymond Carroll McNeill, 70, of Palestine will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Evangelistic Temple with Dr. Barry Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Starr Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. McNeill died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler surrounded by his family.

He was born April 16, 1934 in Palestine to John A. and Rosa Nell Evans McNeill

Mr. McNeill graduated from Palestine High School in 1952, where he was very active in sports. He served in the Army National Guard and was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1961-1962.

Mr. McNeill worked for TexasU Electric for 28 years. After retiring from TexasU Electric in 1992, he worked for ETA Global from 1992 to 2001. He also was an active member of Evangelistic Temple where he served as an Elder.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vallie Humphrey; brother, Floyd McNeill, and twin brother, Harold McNeill.

Mr. McNeill is survived by his wife and best friend of 51 years, Jenell Shaver McNeill; daughters, Vicki Fort and husband Mike and Robin Adams and husband Johnie; grandchildren, Sarah Fort, Valerie Fort, Bryan Adams, and Matthew Adams, all of Palestine; brother, Don McNeill of Longview; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Bill Smith, Allen Calcote, Hal Smith, Bill Race, Floyd Schmitz, Joel McNeill, Tom White and Ted Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Elders of Evangelistic Temple and Forrest Frix.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-30-2004
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Bob Montgomery was born on August 1, 1934 and lived in Palestine until the summer between his freshman and sophomore years. He graduated from Mexia High School before enrolling at Texas A & M where he received some kind of petroleum degree.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Montgomery Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Hodges Montgomery who is 92, lives in Hillsboro.

He married Ann Atwell and they had two children, Robert Montgomery III and Mimi Montgomery Smith. Bob has two grandchildren and also is survived by a brother, Dan, and a sister, Jane.

Bob died in Houston on June 25, 1999, as a result of a blood clot. He was seriously ill with cancer at the time.

He owned and operated a company involved in the oil industry. He enjoyed outdoor sports, particularly fishing.

Source: Max Alldredge 2002
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Funeral services for Donald Rex Morris, 26, of 2800 N. Jackson, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Hassell & Foster chapel. Rev. Otis Felton and Dr. W.R. Swain conducted the final rites and burial followed in Land of Memory Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Sam Lee, Ed Bedre, George Wright, Mark Rich, Robert Mathis, Tucker Farris, Boyd Carter and George Hutcherson.

Born in Palestine, February 5, 1933, he was a local salesman for the Petroleum Distributing Company. He died Saturday night.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriet Herrington Morris; a daughter, Rexie Lee Morris; mother, Mrs. Ivy Lee Morris; a brother, Floyd Lee Morris, all of Palestine; and a grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Morris of Houston.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-07-1959
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Services for Jack Hale Murchison, 68, of Houston, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at New Addition Annex with the Rev. Carey Sayers officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chapelwood Methodist Church in Houston.

Mr. Murchison died Saturday at his home.

He was born February 25, 1934, in Grapeland to Jack M. and Maggie Hale Murchison.

Mr. Murchison grew up in Palestine. He married Catherine Miller in 1956. He was a graduate of the University of Texas. He was an engineer in Houston. In 1968, he became an owner of Whirlwind Steel Buildings.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Murchison Ross.

Mr. Murchison is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Catherine Murchison of Houston; daughter, Jill Bokemeyer of Houston; son, Jack Miller Murchison of Houston; and five grandchildren.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-31-2002
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Services for Howell O. "H.O." Poff, 65, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Montalba Christian Church with the Revs. Larry Stegall, Sam Cox and Jesse Callaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster.

Mr. Poff died Tuesday at his residence. He was born July 14, 1934, in Montalba, to Howell Orbria Poff, Sr. and Clara Beatrice Ritchey Poff.

Mr. Poff graduated from Palestine High School in 1952. He was a 25 year veteran of the Palestine Police Department and was the security officer at Palestine High School for 10 years. The last seven years he was a self employed locksmith. Mr. Poff was an Elder of the Montalba Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Arlene Poff Kimbrough, Hallobee Poff Kennedy and Merle Poff.

Mr. Poff is survived by his wife, Sherrill Jenkins Poff of Palestine; a daughter, Mrs. Clay (Jill) Hamil of Montalba; a son, Victor Poff of Palestine; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Walter Hamil, Richard Kocher, Ken Tomblin, John Cathey, Bob Jenkins and Felder G. Gurganus.

Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Moseley, Dan Cordell, Thomas Vannoy, Dr. Robert McFarlan, Michah Tomblin, Ed Stovall and Buck Kennedy.

Condolence calls wil be received from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and at the Poff residence.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-24-1999
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Funeral services for Mrs. Yvonne Ross Swan, 25, of 2500 N. Jackson, will be held Thursday at 2 PM in Hassell & Foster Chapel. Rev. Cecil Beaver and Rev. O.M. Thompson will conduct the final rites and burial will follow in the Land of Memory Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Monk, Harold McNeill, Bob Vincent, Johnny George, Bob Bryar, Johnny ElFarr, Bill Askew and Tommy Overton.

Native of Kerens, Mrs. Swan was born October 24, 1934, and had been a Palestine resident for several years. She formerly worked for Palestine Telephone Co. She died Tuesday at 4:20 PM in a Houston hospital following an illness of several weeks.

Survivors are two daughters, Misses Angeliah Denise and Misty Lynn Swan, both of Palestine; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Ross of Palestine; grandparents, C.L. Hutson of Palestine and J.T. Ross of Corsicana.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-20-1960
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Services for Helen Russell Lively, 71, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Rev. Marc Lombard officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory.

Mrs. Lively went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon.

She was born June 10, 1933 in Palestine to Martin T. and Alma Wartzech Russell. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from the Palestine post office after many years of service.

Mrs. Lively is survived by her husband, B.C. Lively of Palestine; son, Donald Ray Johnson of Palestine; daughter, Peggy Tackett and husband Marty of Irving; son, Russell Johnson and wife Kathy of Palestine; and daughter, Cynthia Firtos and husband James of Addison; stepson, Billy Lively Jr. of Palestine; and stepdaughter, Lana Robertson of Ruidoso, N.M.; brothers, Robert Russell of Amarillo and David Russell of Tyler; half-sister, Doris Kirby of Mabank; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Jason Milligan, Dr. Chad Klein, Billy Lively Jr. and Randy Lively.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Tackett and Rusty Lively.

The family will receive condolences from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-13-2005
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Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Ball, 61, Tyler, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pine Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Paschall officiating under the direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ball died December 24, 1996 in a Tyler hospice facility.

She was born March 8, 1935, in Palestine to the late Hobson S. and Mary Lou Irons Rutledge, and lived in Palestine until 1964 when she moved to Tyler. She was a home health aide in the medical field, and worked for many doctors and health facilities. She was a member of the Pine Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnnie H. Rutledge and Thomas H. Rutledge.

Survivors include her husband, John M. Ball, Tyler, stepdaughter, Charvelle Jones, Tyler and two step-grandchildren.

Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph 12-26-1996
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Eddie Lou Sandhop Michel, beloved mother, sister and friend, died Wednrsday, January 8, 2003 at her home in Dallas, Texas.

Born to Inez and Edwin Sandhop, she is survived by her daughter and best friend, Susanne Hilou of Dallas; her brother, John (Buddy) Sandhop and wife Marilyn of Baytown, Texas; her half brother, Edwin Sandhop, Jr. and wife Genevieve of Huntsville, Texas; nephews, John, Stephen and David; and 5 great nieces and great-nephews. She leaves behind 4 adoring pets, Kodi, Midnight, Nero and Tigger and numerous wonderful friends.

Eddie graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Education. As a teacher for 28 years, she guided and changed the paths of her students. She touched the lives of all that knew and loved her and will be greatly missed by her friends worldwide.

She had a love and zest for travel; for her "Southern Heritage" (as an active member of The United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas); a passion for fine food and wine and most of all for life itself.

Throughout her "colorful" life and to the bittersweet end, her unyielding acts of courage and bravery served as an inspiration to all.

Per Eddie's wishes, following cremation, a celebration of her life will be held at her home on Fri., Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Interment and a memorial service will be at Holly Springs Cemetery in Montalba, Texas on Sat., Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.

Following, the family will welcome friends to "The Farm"--the family home built in the 1860s. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to: "Shoes for Orphan Souls" c/o Buckner Foundation, 600 North Pearl, Suite 1900, Dallas, Texas 75201. (800)442-4800.

Source: Dallas Morning News 01-10-2003
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Services for Maurice Stewart, 65, of Dallas, formerly of Palestine, will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Restland Wildwood Chapel with the Rev. Matthew Bagert officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Restland Funeral Home in Dallas.

Mr. Stewart died Thursday in Dallas. He was born November 29, 1934, in Palestine.

Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife Nancy Rosson Stewart; daughters, Gina and Stewart; son, Bob; sister Dianne; and three grandchildren.

We will miss his outlandish sense of humor and wild tales. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Friends will be received at the home of his daughter Stewart, 5700 Northmoor, Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cardiac Center at Children's Medical Center, 2777 N. Stemmons Frwy. #1025, Dallas, Texas, 75207.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-10-2000
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A Palestine man was killed and a former Palestinian was seriously injured in an auto crash in Harris County early Sunday.

Jerry Williamson, 38, 500 Avenue A died of injuries he received when the car in which he was riding ran off a Harris County road and struck an embankment. Driver of the car, Lee F. Funderburgh, 42, of Houston and the son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Funderburgh of Palestine, was injured and taken to Rosewood General Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services for Williamson, who was employed by Pearl Beer Distributing Co. of Palestine as a sales representative, will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tuesday at 9 a.m. with the Rev. E. J. Brumleu officiating. Burial will follow in New Addition Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. A Rosary will be said at the Bailey Memorial Chapel at 8:30 tonight.

Mr. Williamson was born in Palestine on February 23, 1933, the son of the late Woodrow C. and Virginia Schwab Williamson. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and Sam Houston State University. He was a service veteran, serving both in the Army and Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Men's Society.

Pallbearers will be K.G. Johnson, Charles Becak, Jack Wallace, George Dauphin, Hector Bourassa and Robert Douglas. Members of the Knights of Columbus are named as honorary pallbearers.

Survivors include his mother, of Palestine; a brother, Eddie Williamson of Palestine and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Funderburgh of Houston.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-13-1971
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Shreveport, LA - Mr. Mitchell R. "Mitch" Woodard passed away Friday, January 30, 2004 in Shreveport after a brief illness. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at the Kings Highway Christian Church. Officiating will be Dr. Jeff Timms assisted by Rev. Dave Farmer. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. Woodard was a native of Palestine and a resident of Shreveport for 48 years. He was a member of Kings Highway Christian Church where he served as a Deacon, Elder, Trustee, President of the Keystone Class and President of the Service Class. Mitch was a member of the Masons in Palestine, El Karubah Shrine, Shreveport and the Scottish Rites.

He graduated from Palestine High School in 1952 and earned a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M, in 1956.

Mr. Woodard was preceded in death by his son, Mark Edward Woodard; his parents, Mitchell H. and Ima Tompkins Woodard; his wife's parents, Arch and Mary Caveness and a brother-in-law, Robert E. Caveness.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Caveness Woodard; sister, Jean W. Shiflett of Granbury, Texas; two nieces and two nephews.

Pallbearers will be Frank Bright, B.W. McFerrin, Lou Palmers, Bill Ellis, Jim Monk and Dale Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Joyce Ferguson, Kathryn N. Bancroft and members of KHCC Service Class.

The family requests memorials be made to Kings Highway Christian Church. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses and staff at Willis Knighton Pierremont. Osborn Funeral Home.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-02-2004
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Services for Noel Cameron "Cam" Woolverton, Jr., 68, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Abernathy presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Woolverton died Thursday in Reno, Nevada, after a brief illness.

His ancestors, the Woolvertons and Seaglers, were among the first to settle at Tennessee Colony in the late 1840's.

Mr. Woolverton was born to longtime local civic leader and banker N.C. Woolverton Sr. and Jettie Seagler Woolverton on May 30, 1934 in Palestine.

He was a graduate of Palestine High School, Texas A & M University (Class of 1956), and also attended Southern Methodist University with studies in banking / finance. He also served proudly in the 35th Field Artillery Battalion, 10th Infantry Division in Germany.

For many years, he was associated with the East Texas National Bank in Palestine, then with Ryan Mortgage Company. He also was a Certified Professional Landman with a career in the oil and gas industry for over 20 years until his retirement. For over 40 years he was a member of the Palestine Rotary Club.

As a committed Christian he was active in a number of churches and religious organizations as well as foreign missions for many years.

He also was an active alumnus of Texas A & M University and served on the board of the College of Liberal Arts.

In 1957 he married Janyce Bynum of Palestine and they were the parents of two children, Noel Cameron Woolverton III and Catherine Bynum Woolverton.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1985, his daughter in 1989 and a sister, Martha Woolverton in 1994.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Cameron and Martha Woolverton of Spring; two grandsons, David Ryan Woolverton and Brian Andrew Woolverton, both of Spring; one aunt, Betty Woolverton of Tennessee Colony; numerous cousins and relatives; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Greg Wilmore, Jim Unru, Jim Milligan, Hubert Massey, Charles Davis, Melvin Whitaker, Bill Bible and Jim Bob Paxton. Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Joyce.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In lieu of lowers memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Crusade.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-16-2003
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Services for Harold (Sugar D) Dean Bostic, 71, of Montalba will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Rev. Charles Grasty officiating. Burial will follow at Holley Springs Cemetery near Montalba.

Mr. Bostic died Friday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

He was born April 1, 1935 in Montalba to Floyd and Della Beasley Bostic Sr. He lived in Montalba all his life and was a member of the Holley Springs Primitive Baptist Church.

Mr. Bostic was preceded in death by his parents and son, Timothy Bostic.

Survivors include his wife Debra of Montalba; daughters, Sherry Tubbs of Montalba and Tana Tunstall of Palestine; grandsons Chris Rawson, Jason Boyd, Brian Tubbs, Cody Tunstall, Nicky Tubbs, Canon Tunstall and Kyle Bostic; two great-granddaughters, Laynie Grace Tubbs and Lyndsey Shawna Tubbs and an extended family of sons Shelby Dorsey and Dustin Carter and grandchildren Courtney, Lauren, Kaylin and Shelby Dorsey III.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive condolences from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Anderson County Humane Society.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-27-2005
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Services for Doris Irene Bower Welch, 71, of Palestine, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Robley Soileau and Jack Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow at Lane of Memory Cemetery.

Mrs. Welch died Thursday, December 8, 2005, at her home.

She was born June 21, 1934, in Palestine to P.H. “Pop” Bower and Maggie Naismith Bower. She had worked as a LVN at Memorial Hospital in OB, serving several nursing homes, and ultimately retired from the infirmary at TDCJ-Michael Unit. She was a longtime member of Memorial Christian Church and served many friends and relatives with love and Christian service through out her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Richard D. Welch of Palestine; daughter, Charlotte Welch Tolliver and husband Alvin of Palestine; granddaughters, Robyn Ryan Morrow and husband Chad Morrow of Palestine, Carla Tolliver Drueckhammer of Jacksonville; grandsons, Ryan Tolliver and wife Jennifer of Tennessee Colony, Brent Tolliver and wife Darla of San Antonio; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Caitlyn Morrow of Palestine, Alexis and Austin Drueckhammer of Jacksonville. Tre and Sidney Mitsui of Roswell, New Mexico and Zoe and Hayden Tolliver of San Antonio; brothers, H.L. Bower and wife Sherry of Palestine, Henry Bower and wife Ruth of Shreveport, Louisiana; sister, Nellie (Sissie) Blackwell of Palestine; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Chad Morrow, Ryan Tolliver, Joe Blackwell, Jackie Pugh, Martin Tolliver and Michael York. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Morrow, Bobby Wells, Jerry Stringfield and James E. Skelton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Memorial Christian Church or a charity of choice.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-09-2005
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Services for Mrs. N.C. Woolverton, Jr., 50, of Palestine, will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. in First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Leroy Stanton and Ira Gallaway officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Woolverton, the former Janyce Bynum, died Saturday following injuries received in an automobile accident near Corsicana.

She was born in Abilene May 9, 1935, a daughter of Weldon and Opha Gilbreath Bynum of Palestine.

She was the principal of Northside Primary School. A graduate of Palestine High School, she received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master of education degree from the University of Texas at Tyler.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the Confederacy, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Harvey Woman's Club, National Honor Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, the East Texas Educator's Association for the Gifted and Talented and Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

Survivors include her husband; daughter, Catherine Woolverton of Palestine; son Cameron Woolverton of Palestine; her parents and a sister, Joyce Stuart of Casper, Wyo.

Pallbearers will be Jim Bob Paxton, Melvin Whitaker, Charles Davis, Bill Bible, Charlie Williams, Earl King, Jerry Joyce, Steve Presley, Brent Lemons, Ben Gary Woolverton and Billy Gragg.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-23-1985
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Wayne Lee Cato 72, of Palestine, went to be with his Lord on April 13, 2008. He died at his residence.

He was born in Palestine on October 17, 1935 and grew up in Palestine. He graduated from Sam Houston State University and served in the 2nd Armored Rifle Battalion of the 144th Infantry of the National Guard. He was also retired from the TDC Coffield Unit.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, parents Lee and Dorcas Cato, sister Jerry Cato Selman and a step-daughter Janet McSwain.

He is survived by nieces and nephew Jennifer Selman Robbins, Gretchen Selman Chiles, and Thomas Selman. Also surviving are step-children Mary Hardin and husband Dexter, David Hudson and wife Debbie, and the late Janet McSwain’s husband Bob. Grandchildren are Kip Harding, Lisa Boutwell, Mark McSwain, Chad and Brian Hudson, and eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Robbins, Mark McSwain, Kip Hardin, Thomas Selman, Raymond Rogers, and Bob McSwain.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey and Foster Chapel, Palestine with Rev. Clint Bass officiating.

Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
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Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-15-2007
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Marshall K. Dougherty, M.D., 70, of Paris, died at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday December 20, 2005 at Paris Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday December 24, 2005 at Church of the Holy Cross with Father Jim Price and Rev. Betty Clement as celebrants. Inurnment will follow in the Holy Cross columbarium. The family will be at their residence.

Dr. Dougherty was born April 29, 1935 in Palestine, a son of T. Brook and Kathrine Campbell Dougherty.

He graduated from Palestine High School as Valedictorian in 1953, then completed his studies for a B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors in 1956. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He entered the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was a member of the Phi Chi medical fraternity. While there he was a teaching assistant, teaching freshman anatomy. He graduated in 1961, then began his internship at the Grady Memorial Hospital of Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

From 1962 to 1966 he fulfilled the requirements of residency in clinical and anatomical pathology at Baylor University Medical Center. During this time he was a part-time instructor at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas.

Dr. Dougherty was a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and served as Chief of Pathology Services at the U.S. Darnall Army Hospital at Ft. Hood, Texas from July 1966 to July 1968, at which time he opened his private medical practice in Paris, serving for the next thirty years through the M.K. Dougherty and Associates Pathology Laboratory, an outside tissue laboratory.

He was on the active medical staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center in Paris, where he was director of Pathology and the Clinical Laboratory from 1968 to 1998; serving two separate terms as Chief of Staff and on numerous committee appointments. He was an active medical staff member of McCuistion Regional Medical Center of Paris, where he was also Director of Pathology and the Clinical Laboratory, and served on numerous committee appointments.

Dr. Dougherty was on the consultant medical staff of East Texas Medical Center in Clarksville (formerly Red River General Hospital) from 1968 to 1998, a member of the board of directors of the Dallas Blood Center, a member and past-president of the Lamar Delta Medical Society, and a member of the Texas Medical Association, where he served 18 years on the Board of Counselors, including service as secretary, vice-chairman, and chairman, the ad hoc Committee on Medical Licensure, and ad hoc Committee of Eleven.

He was also a member of the American Medical Association and the Texas Society of Pathologists, where he was a delegate to the TSP House of Delegates, chairman of the Council on Constitution and Bylaws, Secretary, and was chosen for honorary membership in the Society for his “many contributions to medicine and pathology in Texas as well as to the Texas Society of Pathologists.” Marshall was a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, where he served as foreman of the Texas delegation to the House of Delegates and a laboratory inspector of the Quality Assurance Program. He held membership in the Texas Medical Foundation, where he was a member of the Board of Trustees, served as Treasurer, and was a member of the Executive Committee. He was a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, and held medical licenses in both Texas and Oklahoma. He was certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology in 1968.

Marshall was active in his community, and was a member of the Rotary Club of Paris since 1968, where he had served as president, upon numerous committees, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by his club. He was a volunteer of the NETSEO Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, where he was a District Chairman and a member of the Executive Board. He served the American Cancer Society, both the Texas Division and the Lamar County unit. He was a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, serving two separate terms as a director, and as vice-president and chairman of the Public Affairs Committee. He was a member of the Chamber’s executive committee, serving as President in 1995-1996 and serving upon numerous committees, and a member of the Paris Area Arts Alliance. Dr. Dougherty was a lifelong Episcopalian, being a licensed lay reader from the age of 15.

He was a member of Church of the Holy Cross, where he was active as a lay reader until his health prevented. He has served as a Vestryman, Junior Warden, Senior Warden; as chairman of the pastoral search committee, and a chairman of the endowment trust committee. He was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, through which he volunteered as a builder with Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Keep Paris Beautiful Committee.

He was Paris’s first full-time pathologist, faithful to his work, but even more so a devoted man to his family, taking great joy from his children and grandchildren. Upon his retirement he read to school children, until his health prevented. An avid outdoorsman, he was an enthusiastic nature photographer, having his own darkroom and printing many of his own pictures. In the early days of organ and tissue transplantation he made many presentations to encourage organ donation, which became quite real to him in later years when heart failure and complications required his own heart transplant. Marshall put up a tough fight and will be remembered by all who treated him as a trusting patient. He and his family are eternally grateful to the generous family who allowed him to receive a new heart which gave him more than five years of additional life and the opportunity to enjoy his grandchildren, including the four he otherwise might never have known.

He married Barrillon Felder in Palestine on March 16, 1963. Survivors include his wife; his children, LTC Marshall K Dougherty, Jr. and wife Tracy, of Ft. Lewis, Washington, Jean Dougherty Mueller and husband Brian, of Richardson, Michael David Dougherty and wife Wendy, of Blossom, and Susan Dougherty Brown and husband Patrick, of Norcross, GA; and grandchildren Katie and Victoria Dougherty, Ashley, Mark and Kristen Mueller, Beth Ann and Ryan Dougherty, and Logan and Madison Brown.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal, 322 Church Street, Paris, Texas 75460; the St. Paul Medical Foundation Heart and Lung Fund, 5909 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75390; or the St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 106 E. Crawford, Palestine, Texas 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-21-2005
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Funeral services for Miss Patricia Dunbar, 22, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Crockett Road Church of Christ. Ministers Joe Gay and Ernest Witt will officiate.

Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery, with Melvin Carter, Lamar Roberson, Howard Sharp, W.M. Price, Kenny Copeland and Blake Campbell as pallbearers.

Miss Dunbar died Friday in Dallas. Native of Palestine, she was graduated in 1953 from Palestine High School and attended Florida Christian College at Tampa, Fla.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dunbar; a brother, Tad, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Ella Turrentine and Mrs. Susie Dunbar, all of Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-04-1958
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Ray Dunn, 71, a long term resident of Houston, Texas died on January 11, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Tyler, Texas on January 23, 1935 to Dr. Fred Dunn and Winiford Bell Hinsley Dunn. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, wonderful wife, Sudy Dunn; and sister, Jeanne Joyce of Palestine, Texas.

He is survived by his daughters, Suzanne Steele and husband, Don Steele of Pacific Palisades, Calif. and Diane White and her husband, Peter White of Houston, Texas; his son, the Rev David Dunn and his wife, Misty Dunn of Missouri City, Texas.; brother-in-laws, Jerry Joyce of Palestine, Texas and Bill Reed and wife D’Alva of Kilgore, Texas. He was blessed with one grandson, Sean Steele of Pacific Palisades, Calif. He also is survived by nieces, Sandra Joyce Harris of Austin, Texas and Karen Joyce Sheffer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephew, Bill Reed of Fort Worth, Texas and Bobby Reed of Austin, Texas.

Ray was a graduate of Palestine High School then went onto study at North Texas University. After college he enlisted in the United States Army and later married Sudy Reed. They resided in Houston, Texas where Ray attended the University of Houston Law School. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and then went onto practice law. He was an avid reader and enjoyed attending Grace Bible Church of Houston, Texas during the later years of his life.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Grace Bible Church in Houston, Texas, officiated by Ray’s son, Pastor David Dunn.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to be made to: Grace Bible Church of Houston, 13700 Schroeder Rd., Houston, Texas 77070.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-18-2007
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Life celebration memorial services for Betty Carol Cooke of Diboll will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Manuel, minister of the Crockett Rd. Church of Christ in Palestine officiating. Interment will be at the Garden of Memories cemetery just south of Lufkin immediately following.

Mrs. Cooke was born September 7, 1934 in San Antonio to William Lawrence Fagan and Mary Elizabeth (Scofield) Fagan who made their home largely in Palestine where Mr. Fagan was an official with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad.

Mrs. Cooke passed away Aug. 5 at the family residence in Diboll exactly 50 years following the death of her father.

Betty and Stacy Cooke, her husband, would have celebrated their 50th year of marriage on Aug. 24. They moved to Diboll from Dallas in 1961 and have made their home there continuously since that year. They met in 1954 when both were students at the University of North Texas where they graduated in 1957.

Betty received her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology with her last year of studies in residence at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. While she retained her interest in the medical field her primary love was her family and home.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother taking delight in their welfare and guidance. As a faithful Christian she taught children’s Bible classes many years at the Diboll Church of Christ. A loving and devoted wife to her husband, she was always supporting him in his endeavors, and as it is written in Proverbs 31, "the heart of her husband safely trusts in her" - and she was the joy of his life.

In addition to Mr. Cooke, survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Laura Cooke of Greenwood, Ark.; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Mark Christian of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Jimmy Mettlen of Diboll and son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Ginger Cooke of Mansfield. Also surviving Mrs. Cooke are sisters Mary Jane and husband Paul Banister of Amarillo and Martha Ann and husband Artis Mosley of Huntsville. Grandchildren include Steven and wife Morgan Lumbley, Marci and husband Scott Crumley, Mac, Marcus, and Sarah Cooke, Ethan Mettlen and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Mac Cooke, Marcus Cooke, Steven Lumbley, Ethan Mettlen, Scott Crumley and Jimmy Mettlen.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, TX 75904.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin.
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Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-07-2007
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Services for Helen Fisher Cook, 70, of Palestine will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Church with David Haynes and Benny Burlison officiating. Burial will follow in Chambers Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Mrs. Cook died Thursday (February 16, 2006) at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 22, 1935 in Dallas to Sandy Iddo and Bonnie Wade Fisher. She was a 1953 graduate of Palestine High School. She married Jack Leak Cook November 28, 1954 in Palestine.

Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and a charter member of Trinity Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Cook in 1990; sons, Jack L. Cook Jr. and Orville Dean Cook; and a sister, Bonnie LaVergne Ferguson.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her son, Joe Bob Cook of Palestine; a sister, Louise Fisher Goff and husband Mike of Palestine; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Cook, Christopher Guthrie, Adam Cook, Michael Goff, Dalen Hobbs and Glenn Gusa.

Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster, Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-18-2006
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Services for Barney J. Frazier, 66 of Palestine were at 1 p.m. today at Westwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Lane officiating. Burial followed in Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Frazier died Saturday morning at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 23, 1935, in Oakwood to Robert and Ruby Barnett Frazier.

He served in the Texas National Guard for 21 years and on the Westwood Independent School District board for nine years, with five of those years as president. He was supervisor at Wal-Mart, a member of the Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 31 and a deacon at Westwood Baptist Church.

Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, Beth Frazier of Palestine; daughter, Donna Young of Palestine; sons, Cliff Frazier and Curtis Frazier of Palestine; sister, Jan Charron of Flint; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chris Frazier, Matt Frazier, Steven Frazier, Josh Frazier, Dustin Frazier, Chance Frazier, Pat Gordon and James Franklin.

Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Couch.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-04-2001
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Richard Laughlin Hunter Sr., beloved, husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 17, 2005, in the company of his family. Richard was born on August 13, 1934 in Palestine, Texas to Ripley H. Hunter, Sr., M.D. and Frances Laughlin

Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He served from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1958, which included a tour of duty in Germany.

He attended Sam Houston State University where he received his BBA in 1961. He was in the educational supply business and enjoyed working in sales until his retirement in 2001.

He was known for his infectious sense of humor and his love of telling humorous stories. He was widely respected and loved by those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Thomas Walker Hunter and younger brother, James David Hunter, M.D.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sally Glenn Hunter; daughter, Karen Hunter Kidwell and husband Gregory Kidwell and their sons John and Benjamin; sons, Richard Hunter, Jr., and David Hunter and wife Mandy Tinerella Hunter and their sons Cameron and Ian; brother, Ripley Harold Hunter, Jr., M.D. and sister-in-law Carolyn Hunter.

The family would like to thank Richard's many friends and neighbors who were always there for him.

Funeral Services will be conducted by family member David Robertson of McKinney, Texas at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2005, in the chapel of Earthman Bellaire Chapel, 6700 Ferris, Bellaire, Texas.

Source: Houston Chronicle 03-20-2005
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Services for Thomas W. Hunter, 60, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mike Glenn officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Hunter died Thursday at Trinity Valley Medical Center.

He was born August 13, 1934 in Palestine. A graduate of Palestine High School in 1953 and the University of Houston with a bachelor of arts degree. Mr. Hunter was a consultant for Exxon Oil Corp for 32 years, retiring in 1990. While at Exxon he was in charge of the Exxon Travel Club and was president of the Exxon Employees Club. He was active with the United Way and was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church.

Mr. Hunter was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ripley Harold Hunter in 1981; and his first wife, Patricia W. Hunter, in 1990.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Kolstad Hunter of Palestine; his mother, Frances Laughlin Hunter of Palestine; daughter, Diane Hunter of Overland Park, Kansas; sons, Thomas K. Hunter, Jr. of Mobile, Ala, and Jeffrey K. Walker of Palestine' brother Richard L. Hunter of Houston, Ripley Harold Hunter Jr. of Cortemaderaca, California, and James D. Hunter of South Laguna, California.

Pallbearers will be Barrett Broyles, Harry Brown, Johnnie Elfarr, Frank George, Joe Ed Johnston and Raleigh McDonald.

Condolence calls will be received from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Palestine.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-24-1994
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Services for Daniel R. "Dan" Link, 60, of Palestine, a member of a pioneer Anderson County family, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley Community Church with the Rev. Larry York officiating. Burial will be at the Link Family Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mr. Link died Wednesday at his home.

He was born in Palestine on October 25, 1934, to Otha C. and Lydia Fischer Link. He was a supervisor for Vernon Calhoun Packing Co., and a rancher.

Mr. Link was reared on a farm in the Trinity River bottom at Tennessee Colony. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1953 and attended Sam Houston State University.

He was a member of the Anderson County Sheriff's Association and a Methodist.

Mr. Link is survived by his wife, Virginia "Gina" Link of Palestine; sons, Daniel Wayne Link of Lake Jackson and Ricky Ray Link of Plano; sisters, Mary Nell Kirby of Jacksonville and Sandra Ham of Palestine; brother, Gilbert Wayne Link of Center; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Mauris Engledow, Carroll Radford, Joe Swanson, Don Blake, Billy Hogan, Kevin Owens, Leo Mizell and Vernon Fritze.

Condolence calls will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorials made be made to the American Heart Association or Wesley Community Church.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-08-1994
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Funeral Mass for Barbara Ann McClung Garner, 69, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Zack and Deacon Alex Kobar officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Father Zack officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster.

Mrs. Garner died Saturday at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler.

She was born November 17, 1934 in Palestine to David Dedrick McClung Jr. and Kathryn Daniels McClung.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked as the administrator for the Gregg Home for the Aged in Kilgore for over 20 years. She served as officer for the Texas Health Care Association, and Who's Who in the Nursing Home Administrators, and a member of the American Business Women's Association. She continued to give to the Rescue Mission of Longview, and numerous other organizations of the community.

Mrs. Garner was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, David D. McClung III.

She is survived by her husband, Clint Garner of Palestine; her mother, Kathryn Callaway of Palestine; a daughter, Karen Garner Lane of Longview; sons, Terry Garner and wife Carol of Palestine, Michael Garner and wife Janel of Longview; a brother, Patrick McClung of Lewisville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Terry Garner, Chris Garner, Clayton Garner, Steve Roberts, Jason Bomer, Chris Bomer, and Jimmy Chasten.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Vincent's DePaul c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 503 N. Queen St., Palestine, Texas 75801.

Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-24-2004
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(Dura) Faye (Hatfield) Feldmann passed away on March 1, 2007 at Tucson's Kindred Hospital after weeks of battling interstitial lung disease. Faye was a loving and endearing person who radiated warmth and frie