COLLIN CHRONICLES Records of Collin County,

Volume XXXVIII Number 2

VOLUME XXXVIII, NUMBER 2 2017/2018

A publication of the Collin County Genealogical Society P O Box 865052, Plano, TX 75086-5052

Nancy & Michael V. Bassett, Editors

CONTENTS

Purpose of the Society 66

In Memoriam: Lloyd Bockstruck 67

1960’s – (Concluded) Newspaper Obits Collected from Celina, Texas 68

1970’s – Newspaper Obits Collected from Celina, Texas 87

The Collin County Genealogical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, at the W.O. Haggard, Jr. Library, on Coit Rd, between Park and Parker Roads, Plano, Texas at 6:30 p.m.

Individual Membership is $25.00 per year. All memberships start July 1, and include a one year subscription to the Society’s publication - the Collin Chronicles and its newsletter.

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PURPOSE: The Collin County Genealogy Society is a non-profit, educational society created to foster and maintain interest in genealogy among citizens of Collin County and surrounding areas. Out of state members with Collin County ancestors are encouraged to join. The Society publishes and disseminates genealogical and historical information to the public and assists the Haggard Library in acquisition of genealogical and historical research material. Through monthly meetings and other activities, the society encourages the exchange of ideas and helps its members to develop efficient methods for genealogical and historical research. MEMBERSHIP & DUES: Membership runs yearly from July 1. Dues are payable at that time, $25 for an individual, which entitles you to one set of publications and one vote, or a married couple may pay $27 which entitles you to one set of publications but two votes. Non-voting spouses are always welcome to attend meetings. COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: The society welcomes letters from members about its publications and activities. The address is: Collin County Genealogical Society, P O Box 865052, Plano TX 75086-5052. Queries are free, and encouraged. Non-members may also submit queries which will be published as space permits. LIBRARY: Periodicals received from other societies on an exchange basis, books and manuscripts presented to the society and books sent for review in COLLIN CHRONICLES are placed in the W.O. Haggard, Jr. Library, Plano, Texas for use by the general public. PUBLICATIONS: The COLLIN CHRONICLES, dedicated to preserving the historical records of Collin County and surrounding counties, is mailed or emailed to all members, and to exchange societies. Write to the Society for information on availability of back issues. The newsletter is mailed to members and other societies. It contains notification of upcoming events, timely material from local societies, general research information, available materials from area libraries, spotlighting members, and other news. The option to download them is also available. MATERIAL FOR PUBLICATION: The society solicits unpublished Collin County related material. Emphasis is placed on source material, such as: Bible records, Church and Lodge records, Cemetery and Funeral Home records, Military records, Newspaper clippings, obituaries, old letters, maps and diaries, school, tax, voter and jury lists. In submitting Bible records, please send photocopies, including the title page and a typed copy of the record, in addition to a brief sketch about the family. Members may also submit their ahnentafel charts for publication, whether they have a Collin County connection or not. The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Submitted material may be returned if requested and accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope, otherwise it becomes the property of the society. ADDRESS CHANGES: When you move, please send new address, including 9-digit zip code, as soon as possible.

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IN MEMORIAM

Photography by Janiceand John Smith, CCGS

Lloyd de Witt Bockstruck May 26, 1945 – May 27, 2018

Lloyd de Witt Bockstruck passed away on May 27, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born on May 26, 1945 to Harry E. & Olive E. (Blankenship) Bockstruck in Vandalia, Illinois.

Lloyd was a resident and a well-known genealogy expert, speaker, educator, and writer, retiring on July 31, 2009, from the Dallas Public Library after 36 years of service, the last 30 years as the Supervisor of its Genealogy Section. For 17 years, he wrote a weekly genealogy column, Family Tree, in .

In addition to several videos of Lloyd, his many accomplishments, books, memberships, awards and honors are detailed on a memorial Web page by his friends at the Dallas Genealogical Society: http://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/lloyd-bockstruck/.

Lloyd was also a friend to CCGS agreeing to speak at our society meetings, all-day seminars and workshops even though our honorariums (donated to the Dallas Public Library’s Genealogy section) were less than what he could earn from other larger organizations.

A Celebration of Life memorial service for Lloyd was held at the Peace Chapel / Cathedral of Hope Church, located at 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, Texas at 3 P.M. on Monday, June 11, 2018. It was well attended and several members of CCGS were there and shared their remembrances of Lloyd with his family and friends.

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Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas

The “Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas” will include obituaries from the 1900s through 2010 and was submitted to CCGS by Gayle Maxson, author of three Collin County cemetery books: 1. The people of Cottage Hill Cemetery. Denton, Texas: G. Maxson (1999) 2. The people of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas. Decorah, IA: Anundsen Pub. (2002) 3. Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas. Decorah, IA: Anundsen Pub. (2004)

A large portion of the obituaries were clipped from old Collin County newspapers by Juanita (Francis) Maxson, Gayle’s deceased mother-in-law. Jane Huddleston at the Celina Heritage Museum allowed Gayle to transcribe six scrapbooks full of old obituaries (cut out and pasted with no documentation by persons long deceased). The Celina Record newspaper began publishing weekly in 1902. Papers from 1923-1924 are missing from the collection. Thanks Gayle for preserving, consolidating, organizing and sharing this historical content!

1960’s concluded – Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas

Emma Frances Stelzer: Miss Emma Frances Stelzer, a native of Celina, Texas and resident of California for more than 25 years died in Berkley, California on December 16, 1966 at age 79. Services were Monday at 10 a.m. in McMarry Chapel in Berkley. Dr. Gordon D. Forbes and Dr. Elmer Fridell officiated. Entombment was in Sunset Mausoleum. Miss Stelzer was born at the farm home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abiel Stelzer a short distance east of Celina, Texas. She was a nurse and member of the First Baptist Church of Berkley. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Frances Lynn of Berkley, California and Mrs. Tom Gendenning of Celina, Texas; two nieces, Mrs. W. A. Bailey of Concord, California and Andy Williams of Seagraves, Texas; a nephew, Don T. Glendenning of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Glendenning who had been with Miss Stelzer since early in November returned to her home Wednesday. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 22, 1966)

Lisa Renee Stelzer: Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Celina Church of Christ for Lisa Stelzer, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Stone Stelzer of Dallas, Texas. The child was killed when she ran into the path of a car in 12300 block of Preston Road at 6:20 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 1965. Officiating in the service was Maynard Atkins of the Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Celina Cemetery. Survivors are her parents; two brothers, Graham Stone Stelzer and Morris Lee Stelzer; two sisters, Shirley Sue and Lottie L. Stelzer; her grandparents, Graham Stelzer of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. Delma Burns of Dallas, Texas; great-grandparents, Mrs. Fred Stelzer and Mr. and Mrs. Cage Stone of Celina, Texas; and her great-great-grandmother, Mrs. W. M. Stone of Celina, Texas. Accident investigators said the girl wandered away from her playmates onto Preston Road and directly into the path of a car...The girl had been staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Burns at 12230 Preston Road. Police said the driver haled another car, a policeman and then carried the child to Parkland Hospital, but she died en route. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 15, 1965 p. 1) COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 69

Mattie Carr (George) Stephens: Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Celina Church of Christ for Mrs. Mattie Carr Stephens, widow of the late Willie Stephens, who died Tuesday, December 10, 1968, at 9:40 a.m. in a McKinney hospital. Her home was about three miles northeast of Weston, Texas. Officiating in the service was Maynard Atkins. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Born near Weston, February 2, 1893, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom George. She had lived in the Weston Community all her life and was a member of the Celina Church of Christ. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Carl Cawthon, Rt.1, Celina, Texas; one son, Ray Stephens, Rt. 1, Celina; five grand-daughters; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Albert Lee Hays, Wayne Stone, Billy Don Hix, Edgar George, Tom Hendrex and Jack Bilderback. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 12, 1968 p. 1)

William Isaac “Willie” Stephens: Funeral service was held in the Celina Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Wednesday for William Isaac Stephens, 80, who died Tuesday, May 9, 1967, at 1 p.m. in a McKinney, Texas hospital after a short illness. Mr. Stephens’ home was in the Weston Community in Collin County, Texas. He had lived in that area almost all his life. Mr. Stephens was born October 11, 1886 in Tennessee, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stephens. Maynard Atkins officiated. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Morgan-Scott. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. W. I. Stephens of Weston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Cawthon of Weston; a son, Ray Stephens of Weston; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Hugh H. Stone, Wayne Stone, Bailey Dickerson, Billy Don Hix, Kenneth Cowan, and Edgar George. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 11, 1967)

Verna (McClure) Baker Stikes: Funeral service for Mrs. Verna McClure Stikes, 69, a former Celina, Texas resident, was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the First Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Don Coke and Maynard Atkins. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Stikes, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McClure, pioneer Celina movie theatre operators, died of injuries when she was struck by an automobile as she crossed a street in Baton Rouge, La. on December 7, 1964. A resident of Percy, Arkansas, she and a sister were traveling when the accident occurred. Mrs. Stikes was born November 20, 1895. Surviving are three sons, Col. Morris L. Baker of Leavenworth, Kansas; General Royal N. Baker of Washington, D. C. and James B. Baker of , Texas; two brothers, Roy and James McClure of Vallejo, California; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Wiggins of , Texas, Mrs. Mary Freyburger of Bonnerdale, Arkansas and Mrs. Helen Roberts of Celina, Texas. Pallbearers were Lester Volkland, Wayne Cozart, Douglas Brewer, Jim Ray Cornelius, Justin Jezek and John Willock. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 10, 1964 p. 8)

Amos Stone: Celina, Texas relatives have learned of the death of Amos Stone, 77, who died Tuesday night, December 19, 1961, in Celina, Tennessee. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in Tennessee. He was a brother of the late Hugh Gearhart Stone and has several nephews and nieces in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 21, 1961)

Ben Thomas Stone: Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ in Celina, Texas for Ben Thomas Stone, 71, of Celina, Texas who died at 1:50 a.m. Monday, January 22, 1962, in a McKinney hospital. The services were conducted by Maynard Atkins of the Celina Church of Christ and the Rev. Jimmy Mize of Victoria, Texas, son-in-law of Mr. Stone. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan-Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Stone was born April 20, 1891 in Celina, Tennessee, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Stone. He was a member of the Church of Christ and PAGE 70 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES a retired farmer. Pallbearers were Lee Rucker, Carl Perry, C. S. Dennis, Ray Grumbles, Leon Howard and Bob King. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Flora Stone of Celina, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Bailey Beach of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Charles Cherry of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Olen Cox Jr. of Marshall, Texas and Mrs. Jimmy Mize of Victoria, Texas; three sons, Curtis Stone of Garland, Texas, Robert Stone of Carrollton, Texas and Scott Stone of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Eoff and Mrs. Hugh G. Stone both of Celina, Texas; two brothers, Charlie Stone and Willie Stone both of Celina, Texas; seven grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 25, 1962) Funeral Home Records and the gravestone mark his birthday as April 4, 1891. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 447- 448)

Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Stone: Relatives in Celina, Texas have learned of the death of Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Stone, 86, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Stone was a native of Celina, Tennessee and was a graduate of Mont Val College there. She had been a teacher in Celina, Tennessee schools. She was a direct descendant of the first pioneer family to settle in Clay County, Tennessee and her great- grandfathers, William Plumlee and Solomon Price, fought with Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 15, 1966 p. 5)

Columbus Stone: Columbus Stone of Moss, Tennessee died December 23, 1969. He was a half- brother of the late Hugh Stone and Jim Stone and has nieces and nephews in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 2, 1969 p. 8)

Hugh R. Stone: Hugh R. Stone, 72, a former Celina, Texas man died Saturday, October 1, 1966 in a Denton hospital. Mr. Stone was born in Celina, Tennessee November 6, 1893 and had lived in Texas 65 years. He had resided in Denton, Texas thirty eight years. He was a retired businessman and had been associated with the Seven-Up Bottling Company. He served with the U. S. Navy during World War I and was a 32nd degree Mason. Members of the Celina Masonic Lodge were honorary pallbearers. Funeral services were Monday at Goen Funeral Chapel in Denton, Texas with burial in Roselawn Cemetery there with Rev. Wesley V .Hite conducting. Survivors are his wife, the former Miss Dolly Stroud of Denton, Texas; a brother, E. E. Stone of Celina, Texas; several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 6, 1966)

John B. Stone: A highway accident about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1963, took the life of John B. Stone, a former resident of Celina, Texas and the brother of Mrs. L. L. Lewis. The victim, who lived in Tuscola, was alone in his car when it was hit by a bus on the Coleman highway south of Abilene, Texas. Mr. Stone moved to from Celina, Texas about 35 years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Abilene Funeral Chapel. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Roy Stone of Fort Worth, Texas and Bob Stone of Abilene, Texas; and the sister from Celina, Texas. Mrs. Lewis and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. J. Lewis attended the funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 11, 1963)

Kathryn Goodwin Stone: Kathryn Goodwin Stone died at her home in Gladewater, Texas March 26, 1969. She was the wife of Malcolm Stone, a native of Celina. Mrs. Stone was an active member of the Baptist Church. As a talented musician she was well known in musical circles and had been president of the Gladewater Music Club. For many years she had been active in PTA and other civic work. By profession she was a registered nurse, but was at the time of her death associated with her husband in the operation of their funeral home. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the First COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 71

Baptist Church, Gladewater, with the Rev. Irby Yates, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Gladewater Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Malcom Stone; two daughters, Mrs. Charles LeBlanc of Houston and Mrs. Philip Dickinson of Richardson; two sisters, Mrs. James West of Roswell, New Mexico and Mrs. Murray Foster of Dallas, Texas; and two grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 3, 1969 p. 1)

Nancy Bailey “Aunt Bail” (Fancher) Stone: Celina’s oldest citizen and the town’s only centenarian died at her home at 606 Sixth Street in Celina, Texas Friday, June 4, 1965 about 5:15 a.m. She was Mrs. W. M. Stone who, on March 27th gaily observed her 100th birthday telling her children and her friends that she had not had so much fun since she used to go square dancing. Mrs. Stone’s strength and will fell steadily since the birthday party which was held in Prosper, Texas at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Skelton. Mrs. Hugh Biddy, another daughter, with whom she lived had looked in on her mother a few minutes after 5 Friday morning. She seemed no weaker than she had appeared during the recent days and Mrs. Biddy left her for a few moments to prepare her breakfast. When Mrs. Biddy returned to her mother’s bedside moments later, Mrs. Stone’s heart had stopped beating. Mrs. Stone who was known affectionately as “Aunt Bail” was born Nancy Bailey Fancher in Celina, Tennessee March 27, 1865, a daughter of Newton Fancher and Rebecca Stone Fancher. She and her late husband, Willett Martin Stone were married April 1880 and came to Texas in 1888. Mr. Stone died in Celina, Texas September 24, 1951 when he was 93. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Biddy, Mrs. Skelton and Mrs. W. H. Mize of Clovis, New Mexico; three sons, Cage Stone of Celina, Texas, Sam Stone of Irving, Texas and Joe Stone of Lake Dallas, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Celina Church of Christ with Maynard Atkins officiating. Burial was in Celina Cemetery with Morgan Scott Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were Charles Bishop, Eddie Ray Lovette, C. J. Stone, Pat Stone, Bennie Porter and Ray Webster. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 10, 1965)

Danny Boy Stonebraker: News From Weston...Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Adamson spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Adamson of Garland, Texas. On Tuesday they attended the funeral of Danny Stonebraker who was killed in a car accident in Arizona. The funeral was in Carrollton, Texas and burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. The mother of the child, formerly Neta Von Barns, remains in a critical condition. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 24, 1967 p. 7) Cottage Hill Cemetery gravestone of Danny Boy Stonebraker reads born July 31, 1957, died August 8, 1967. His mother, Neta (Barnes) Stonebraker is buried next to him and her dates are born November 19, 1937 and died. October 30, 1999. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 612- 613)

Julia Martha (Scroggins) Strickland: Funeral service was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Celina for Mrs. Julia Martha Strickland, 94, a long-time Celina resident whose death occurred at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 1969, in a McKinney hospital. She had suffered a broken hip in a fall at her home early in January. Conducting the service was the Rev. Charles Hamilton, pastor of the Christian Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in Rike Cemetery, near Farmersville, with Scott Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers were Roy Smith, Ben Choate, Raul George, Bill Miller, Justin Jezek and Fay Smith. Mrs. Strickland was born August 4, 1874, in White County, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Scroggins. She and her late husband, J. M. Strickland, moved to Celina from near Farmersville in January of 1918. Mr. Strickland’s death occurred PAGE 72 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES in January, 1927. Four children also preceded Mrs. Strickland in death. Survivors include one son, Roy Strickland, Celina; two granddaughters, Mrs. Juliann Henderson, Denver, Colorado and Mrs. Jos. E. Beavers of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; one step-daughter, Miss Tennie Strickland, McKinney; and five great-grandchildren. Among those who attended the funeral were Mrs. Henderson; Lt. Col. and Mrs. Beavers and their children, Martha and Joe Jr.; Miss Strickland and Miss Mary Miller of McKinney; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caldwell (the latter a niece of Mrs. Strickland) of Paris; Mrs. Pat Edminston, a great- niece, of Dallas, and Arthur House, a nephew, of Princeton. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 2, 1969)

Carlton Stump: Carlton Stump, 53, son of Onia Burkeen of Celina, Texas died Saturday, September 14, 1968, in Texarkana, Texas and services were Monday. Mrs. Burkeen and Mrs. Burle Tillerson, the latter a sister of Mr. Stump, were among those who attended. Survivors include his wife of Texarkana; four daughters; one son; brothers, Sherman Stump of Sherman, Texas, Elmer Stump of Corpus Christi, Texas; sister, Mrs. Etta Logan of Sherman, Texas; half-sisters, Mrs. Burl Tillerson of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Lucille Turner; half-brothers, J. R. Burkeen from the Island of Malta and Harold Lloyd and Jesse Doyle Burkeen of Los Angeles, California; stepbrother, William Burkeen. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 19, 1968 p. 1)

Philip W. Suits: A heart attack was given as the cause of death in Malakoff, Texas Sunday night to Philip W. Suits, twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Suits and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Vest of Celina, Texas. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church of Malakoff at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Survivors in addition to his parents and grandparents are two brothers. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 1968)

Gladys (Neal) Taylor: Mrs. Gladys Taylor, 33, niece of Mrs. W. D. Jones of Rt. 1 Gunter, Texas died Thursday, September 28, 1967, in Ft. Worth, Texas following surgery. Funeral was Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Aurora Baptist Church in Rhome, Texas with burial in Aurora Cemetery. Among her survivors are her husband, Buck Taylor of Ft. Worth, formerly of Weston, Texas; one son; her father, J. W. Neal of Rhome, Texas; and three sisters. W. D. Jones attended the funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 5, 1967 p. 8)

Weldon Terrell: Weldon Terrell, 29, a Weston, Texas native was killed late last Friday night, August 2, 1963, when his pickup truck overturned near Baird, Texas. Terrell who had been at work in Austin, Texas was returning to his home in Abilene. He was a drilling superintendent. The accident victim was born in Weston, Texas November 8, 1933, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade A. Terrell. He was married to the former Miss Doris Whitaker. Funeral services were held at the Weston Baptist Church with Rev. Ross Bourland and Rev. Arthur Renfro. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Harlow, Robert Apple, Jesse Glen Harlow, Joe Stapp, Charles Mitchell and Charles Billinghouser. Survivors are his wife and two sons, Leonard Eugene and James Wade of Abilene, Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade A. Terrell of Weston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Ruth Mitchell of Tyler, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Ray Armstrong of Weston, Texas; five brothers, D. W. Terrell and D. A. Terrell of Allen, Texas, Clyde L. Terrell of McKinney, Texas and C. A. Terrell of Weston, Texas and Douglas Terrell in the Philippines with the Armed Forces. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 8, 1963, p. 1)

Ruth Addie (Gearhart) Terry: Mrs. Addie Terry, 72, died of a heart attack at her home in COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 73

Celina, Texas last Thursday evening, January 26, 1961. She lived alone, and neighbors found her body in her yard where she had fallen as she was doing evening chores. Mrs. Terry was born November 13, 1888 on a farm near Celina, Texas, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gearhart Sr. Mrs. Terry was the widow of the late Lee Terry, whom she married in Celina, Texas in 1907. Mr. Terry’s death occurred September 24, 1942. After Mr. and Mrs. Terry’s marriage, they lived at intervals in Dallas, Gunter and Sherman, Texas moving back to Celina, Texas in 1934. Mrs. Terry was a member of the Celina Church of Christ and the Celina Garden Club. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Celina Church of Christ with Maynard Atkins conducting. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan- Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ross Atkins, Carl Stone, Hugh Stone, Allen Willard, R. L. Willard, Wayne Stone and Leon Howard. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Skaggs of Plano, Texas; Mrs. Woodrow Cox of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. L. N. Cox Jr. of Celina, Texas; one son, W. C. Terry of LaPorte, Texas; five brothers, W. J. Gearhart, J. A. Gearhart and S. P. Gearhart of Celina, Texas; H. R. Gearhart of Tioga, Texas and B. F. Gearhart of Marfa, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 2, 1961)

Cynthia (Harris) Thomason: Mrs. Cynthia Harris Thomason, 77, wife of Homer Thomason died at her home in Celina, Texas last Thursday, November 3, 1960, at 8:20 a.m. following a long illness. Mrs. Thomason, daughter of the late Jasper and Mary Harris, was born June 19, 1883 in Cherokee County, Texas. She was a Baptist. Services were Friday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church with Rev. W. J. Epting of Sherman, Texas and Rev. A. A. Johnston, pastor officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, Morgan Scott Funeral Home officiating. Pallbearers were Glenn Thomason, Loren Tisdell, Clifford McKnight, Cecil Thomason, Clint Carey Jr. and Raymond Huddleston;. Survivors include her husband, Homer Thomason of Celina, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Grover Perkins of Mesquite, Texas; a son, Ores Thomason of Celina; brother, Monroe Harris of Blanchard, Oklahoma; three half-sisters, Mrs. J. G. Mann of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Tuck Jones of Shreveport, Louisiana and Mrs. H. H. Hudson of Teague; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 10, 1960)

Ed Thomason: Ed Thomason of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma died of a heart attack there Sunday, August 12, 1962. He was a nephew of Homer and Hulen Thomason of Celina, Texas. Homer Thomason was visiting him at the time of his death. Funeral service was held at Oklahoma City Thursday. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 16, 1962)

Homer L. Thomason: Homer L. Thomason, a long-time resident of Celina, Texas died Sunday, June 5, 1966, in a Pilot Point, Texas rest home. Mr. Thomason, a retired farmer, was born in Cooke County, Texas on October 20, 1882, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. C. A. Thomason. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Celina conducted by Rev. E. H. Dickerson and Maynard Atkins. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Raymond Huddleston, Bill Mayer, Justin Jezek, J. P. Loftice, Johnny Howell and C. O. Webster. Survivors include one son, Ores Thomason of Celina, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Grover Perkins of Mesquite, Texas; three grandsons, Eddie Thomason and Albert L. Perkins of Celina and Tommy Joe Perkins of Lewisville, Texas; and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. E. F. Herron of Denton, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 9, 1966)

Hulen E. Thomason: Friday services were set for Hulen E. Thomason, 89, a resident of Celina, Texas for sixty years, died 9 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 1965, at a Pilot Point, Texas rest home. Mr. PAGE 74 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Thomason was born in Tennessee on October 11, 1875. He was a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas. Mr. Thomason is survived by four sons, Cecil Thomason of Celina, Texas, Lesley Thomason of Irving, Texas, Edwin Thomason of Houston, Texas and Ray Thomason of Shreveport, Louisiana; one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Nichol of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister, Mrs. Tom Youngblood of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services have been set for Friday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas with Rev. E. H. Dickerson officiating assisted by Maynard Atkins. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Thomason’s grandsons will be pallbearers. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 1, 1965)

Jim C. Thompson: Funeral services were held at Celina’s First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock for Jim Thompson, retired farmer and long-time resident of the Celina, Texas area. Mr. Thompson died Friday night, June 30, 1967, at his home in Celina. Officiating in the service was Rev. Glenn Vickers pastor of the church and Maynard Atkins of the Church of Christ. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were H. A. Kinney, C. S. Dennis, John Stambaugh, Marvin Thompson, Louis Thompson and Lee Rucker. Mr. Thompson was born February 4, 1889 in Chambersville Community, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thompson. He farmed on the Hubbard land near Celina and at Marilee before retiring several years ago and moving to Celina, Texas. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Norman and Mrs. George Elliott of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Charles McCandless of College Station, Texas; a sister, Mrs. F. E. McWhirter of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Claude Thompson of Celina, Texas; six grandchildren and one great- grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 6, 1967)

Marvin Zell Thompson: Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 p.m. in North Fort Worth Baptist Church for Marvin Zell Thompson, 53, who died of injuries suffered when he fell from a ladder March 21st, 1968 at his ranch west of Gunter, Texas. Mr. Thompson was working in his barn when he fell an estimated 8 to 10 feet, striking his head on concrete. His wife who had been at the barn with him had gone to the house to get a wrench for her husband. A Morgan Scott ambulance was called and Mr. Thompson was reported to have been dead on arrival in a McKinney Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born April 17, 1914 in Fort Worth, Texas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Thompson. He and his wife moved about a year ago to the Gunter Ranch. His wife is a daughter of the late Cheatham Peterman of Celina, Texas. The service was conducted by the Rev. Jimmy N. Morgan. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Linda G. Turner of Riverside, California and Miss Marva Thompson of Gunter, Texas; one step-son, Richard L. Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Bob R. Thompson of Haslett, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Dianne Callaway of Wichita Falls, Texas; four grandchildren, Willie Turner of Riverside, California, Richard, Robert and Rachel Anthony of Fort Worth, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 28, 1968 p. 1)

Zachary Taylor “Z. T.” Thompson: Relatives here have received news of the death of Zack Thompson of Lubbock, Texas. He died suddenly on April 3, 1967, following a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Lubbock Saturday. He was born February 5, 1894. Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Kate Stone of Celina, Texas; three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Thompson is a sister of Mrs. L. L. Lewis of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 28, 1967 p. 1)

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Glenwood, Denton, Texas. Mrs. Thurman was a native of Celina, Texas and a sister of Dr. W. H. Stallcup of Celina. Mrs. Thurman, born near Celina, Texas October 23, 1889, was a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Byars) Stallcup of Celina, Texas. She was married to Claude H. Thurman in Celina July 7, 1910 and she and her husband lived for many years in Commerce, Texas where he was a member of the faculty at State College. Following Dr. Thurman’s retirement, the couple moved to Celina a few years ago and about 18 months ago to Denton, Texas. Mrs. Thurman was a member of First Methodist Church of Denton, Dames Club of East Texas State in Commerce and MacDowell Club of Celina. Funeral service was in Goen Funeral Chapel in Denton Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Sherrill Hendricks pastor of First Methodist Church in Celina officiating assisted by Rev. Noel Bryant. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery near Celina. Pallbearers were C. C. Williams and Dr. Sam McAlister both of Denton, Texas, Leon Brazeal, Dr. Joe Saylor and Dr. Frank Young both of Commerce, Texas and Dr. Vance W. Stallcup of Celina, Texas. Survivors are her husband, Dr. C. H. Thurman of Denton, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. E. D. Heath of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. H. H. Cunningham of Krum, Texas; a brother, Dr. W. H. Stallcup of Celina, Texas; several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 22, 1962)

Nora (Cunningham) Thurman: Two articles: (1) Celina relatives received news about 11:00 p.m. Wednesday of the death in El Paso, Texas of Mrs. Lester Thurman, a former resident of Celina, Texas. Funeral services have been set for Saturday in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 6, 1969 p. 1) (2) Funeral service was held in the Scott Funeral Chapel in Celina Saturday at 10 a.m. for Mrs. Nora Thurman, whose death occurred November 5, 1969 in El Paso, Texas, where she lived. Officiating in the service was the Rev. Byron Myrick, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Celina. Interment was in Celina Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were S. G. McKnight, Don Glendenning, Paul O’Brien, Marvin L. Collins, Bobby Martin and Lewis Robinson. Mrs. Thurman, widow of the late Lester Thurman of Celina, was a native of Celina, born November 30, 1888, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cunningham. Her father was a pioneer Celina cotton gin owner. Her mother’s maiden name was Mary E. Skaggs. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Zertake, El Paso; one son, Jack Thurman, Lubbock; four sisters, Mrs. Bea Waterstreet, St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Elsie Pyle, Childress, Mrs. Buna Mae Huffman of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Tommie Ownsby of Celina; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 13, 1969 p. 1)

Dural Lee Tillerson Jr.: Dural Lee Tillerson, 41, a resident of Celina, Texas, died last Thursday, May 11, 1961, at 8:40 a.m. in a hospital at San Antonio, Texas where he had been a patient for 14 months. Mr. Tillerson was born March 12, 1920 in Celina, Texas, son of Dural Lee and Johnnie Christian Tillerson. He had lived in or near Celina all his life and had never married. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Celina. Funeral services were at the Cottage Hill Methodist Church with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. He is survived by a number of uncles, aunts and cousins. Pallbearers were B. R. Lankford, Eugene Shields, Bobbie Bunch, M. B. Bunch, Lee Holcomb and Charles Taylor. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 18, 1961)

Earl O. Tillerson: Two articles. (1) Earl O. Tillerson, Celina druggist since the early nineteen twenties died suddenly in his store, Jones Pharmacy, Thursday afternoon, December 9, 1965, about 2:45. He was writing a letter when he was stricken and he lived for only a few minutes. Funeral arrangements at Morgan Scott Funeral Home had not been completed when The Record went to press. (The Celina PAGE 76 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 9, 1965) (2) Funeral services for Earl O. Tillerson, Celina Drug Store proprietor and registered pharmacist were held Saturday at 10 o’clock at the First Baptist Church in Celina, Texas. Officiating were Rev. E. H. Dickerson, pastor of the church, Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and Maynard Atkins of the Church of Christ. Masonic services followed in Restland Memorial in Dallas, Texas Morgan Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Tillerson died suddenly of a heart attack while he was at work in his store Thursday afternoon. He had suffered prior attacks but for a number of months was feeling well and was working regularly in his store, Jones Pharmacy. Mr. Tillerson was born in the Alla Community, November 29, 1893, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tillerson and was educated in the Alla and Celina public schools. He served 21 months in the armed forces during and immediately after the First World War. He was assigned to a Cook’s and Baker’s school in Fort Sam Houston at the time the war ended. He then joined the Marines and joined in the army of occupation for six months. He started to work September 15, 1925 in Jones Pharmacy for the late Robert A. Jones, as a soda fountain and front man and from that time and till his death, he was never disassociated from the store. In 1932, he completed pharmaceutical studies and became a registered pharmacist. Following the death of Mr. Jones, he became a partner with Mrs. Jones in ownership of the store and in 1960, he became sole owner. On October 23, 1923, Mr. Tillerson and Zena Mae Howard of Celina were married. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge. Survivors are his wife; son, Edwin Earl Tillerson of Katy, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Robbie Cook of Dallas, Texas; five brothers, John Tillerson of Perryton, Texas, Dural Tillerson of Madill, Oklahoma, Orville Tillerson of Denison, Texas, Raymond and Haskell Tillerson of Celina, Texas; five granddaughters and one grandson. Pallbearers for the Masonic service were Dr. Vance W. Stallcup, Volney Phillips, Ray Grumbles, Eldon Bilderback, Ben O. Choate, Bob King, J. A. Roller, and C. S. Dennis. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 16, 1965)

Jessie Jewel (Flanary) Tillerson: Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Bethel Baptist Church for Mrs. W. R. Tillerson, 74. Mrs. Tillerson whose home was in Alla Community died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, 1967, in a Dallas, Texas hospital following a long illness. Rev. J. T. Bledsoe pastor and Rev. Bob Layman, Baptist minister from Greenville, Texas officiated the services. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Tillerson was born Jessie Jewel Flanary on November 3, 1893 in Weston, Texas, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Flanary. Her marriage to W. R. Tillerson took place July 14, 1914. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. L. P. Cowart of Bay City, Texas, Mrs. W. E. Kinney of Hollywood, California and Mrs. B. W. Pruitt of Dallas, Texas; a son, G. W. Tillerson of Celeste, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Lee Floyd of White Heath, Illinois, Mrs. Claud Thompson of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Doyle Terrell of Anna, Texas; four brothers, Hershel Flanary of Lancaster, Texas, Clarence Flanary of Richardson, Texas, W. D. Flanary of Terrell, Texas and Byron Flanary of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 5, 1967)

Mary E. (Wester) Tillerson: Mrs. George W. Tillerson, 89, a former resident of the Alla Community at Celina, Texas died at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 1962 in a Sherman, Texas nursing home. She had lived in Tioga, Texas since going to Sherman a few years ago. Funeral services will be held in Celina First Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Henry Ball, pastor of Primitive Baptist Church of Tioga officiating assisted by Rev. A. A. Johnston pastor of First Baptist Church Celina and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe pastor of Bethel Baptist Church officiated. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Lee Rucker, Willard Howard, Ralph COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 77

Stelzer, S. F. Peterman, Eldon Bilderback and C. S. Dennis. Mrs. Tillerson was born November 18, 1872 in Tennessee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wester and came to Texas with her parents. She was married in 1891 to George W. Tillerson whose death occurred May 1, 1958. The Tillerson family lived for thirty years in the Alla Community, coming to Tioga in the 1920's. Mrs. Tillerson was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are six sons, Earl and W. R. Tillerson both of Celina, Texas, Haskell Tillerson of Grand Prairie, Texas, Dural Tillerson of Madill, Oklahoma, Orville Tillerson of Denison, Texas and John Tillerson of Perryton, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Douglas of Dallas, Texas; one half-brother, Hershel Wester of Portland, Oregon. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 29, 1962 p. 1)

William Henry “Bud” Tillerson: Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas for William Henry (Bud) Tillerson, 81, who died Sunday, March 19, 1967, at a McKinney hospital following a short illness. Officiating ministers were Rev. E. H. Dickerson, pastor of First Baptist Church and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe pastor of Bethel Baptist Church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Haskell Tillerson of Celina, Texas, Orvil Tillerson of Denison, Texas, Barn and Carl Tillerson and Olen Davis all of Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Tillerson was born January 20, 1886, near Celina, Texas, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tillerson. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He and his wife were married in August of 1908. They retired and moved from the farm in 1962. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Burl Tillerson of Celina, Texas and Guy Tillerson of Garland, Texas and three grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 23, 1967)

Mary Tabitha (Ward) Timmons: Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Ward Timmons, 81, was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. E. H. Dickerson, pastor of the church and the Rev. E. P. Wooten of Prosper, Texas and the Rev. D. A. Griggs of Plano, Texas, officiating. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan-Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Clint Carey Jr., Ed Dennis, John Stambaugh, Lee Rucker, Willie Willard and Carl Perry. Mrs. Timmons, a resident of Celina, Texas since 1947 died at her home here at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 1967, following a short illness. A native of Gatesville, Texas, she was born February 17, 1885, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ward. She was married in Gatesville, Texas on November 26th, 1900 to J. H. Timmons. The couple and their children moved to a farm near McKinney, Texas in 1918. Later moving to Hills Ranch and a farm near Twin Bridges and later to Celina in 1947. Mr. Timmons death occurred January 21, 1957. Mrs. Timmons was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons, A.A. Timmons of Van Alstyne, Texas, Wade Timmons of McKinney, Texas, Lt. Col. Durward E. Timmons of Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, Isaack Timmons of Abilene, Texas and Tech. Sgt. J. H. Timmons Jr. of U. S. Air Force of Tailand; three daughters, Mrs. C. S. Dennis of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Ruth Burroughs of McKinney, Texas and Mrs. Wylie Cassity of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two brothers, M. A .Ward and S. L. Ward both of Gatesville, Texas; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded Mrs. Timmons in death. The son in Thailand flew home in time to attend his mother’s funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 9, 1967)

Wayne Timmons: Wayne Timmons, 57, a McKinney, Texas building contractor and a brother of Mrs. C. S. Dennis of Celina, Texas died Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday in the North Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas. Survivors include his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ann Hill of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Joy Beasley of California; two grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 11, 1967 p. 1) PAGE 78 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

E. C. Troxell: E. C. Troxell, 77, brother of Mrs. Homer Merritt, died Friday, August 11, 1967, at his home in Rhome, Texas. Funeral service was held Sunday in the Rhome Church of Christ. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Merritt are four children and one brother. Mrs. Homer Merritt and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Merritt and Mr. and Mrs. David Merritt went to the funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 17, 1967 p. 5)

David L. Tucker: Funeral services for David L. Tucker, 55, were Wednesday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas, Rev. John Taylor Bledsoe and Rev. Ross Bourland officiating. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Tucker, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker, was born in Collin County, May 15, 1914. His home was on Rt. 1, Anna, Texas and he was a maintenance employee of Weston Grain Company. Mr. Tucker’s death was Monday, August 25, 1969, at 5:45 p.m. in Lisbon Veterans Hospital in Dallas, Texas after an extended illness. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Clara Dickerson of Anna, Texas, Mrs. Maye Bowlin of Roseburg, Oregon and Mrs. Lillian Nichol of Houston, Texas; two brothers, J. B. Tucker and Albert Tucker both of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, August 28, 1969)

Leonard Ray “Buddy” Tucker: Funeral service for Leonard Ray (Buddy) Tucker, 42, was held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church in Celina, Texas. He died Tuesday, November 7, 1961, at 10:45 p.m. in Veterans Hospital in Lisbon where he became a patient while becoming ill October 6th. His home was in Melissa, Texas where he lived with a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dickerson. Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and Rev. Ross Bourland, pastor of the Marilee Baptist Church conducted the service. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Brian Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, John Butts, Gerald Lowrey, Myron Dickerson and Frank Moseley, all nephews of Mr. Tucker. Mr. Tucker, a veteran of the Second World War was born in the Celina area December 15, 1918, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He had never married. Survivors are five sisters, Mrs. L. W. Dickerson of Melissa, Texas, Mrs. Tom Watts and Mrs. James Nichols both of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Elton Bowlin of Roseburg, Oregon and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Celina, Texas; three brothers, Albert Tucker and J. B. Tucker both of Celina, Texas and David Tucker of Houston, Texas; 21 nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 9, 1961)

Freelen Van Hoozer: Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Weston Methodist Church for Freelen Van Hoozer, 75, who died Friday morning, October 6, 1961, in a McKinney, Texas hospital. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Henry Salley of the Weston Methodist Church and the Rev. Ross Bourland, pastor of the Weston Baptist Church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Haley Harlow of Melissa, Texas, Don Harlow of Weston, Texas, Leonard Harlow of Anna, Texas, Vancil George and Pete Perry of Celina, Texas and Hoyt Beren of Waurika, Oklahoma. Mr. Van Hoozer was born November 28, 1885 in Summitt, Kentucky, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Van Hoozer. He was a long time resident of the Weston Community. Survivors are a son, Donnie Van Hoozer of Weston; three daughters, Mrs. Ellen Meador of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Connie Hackler of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Ruth Thomas of San Diego, California; a brother, Lloyd Van Hoozer of Jefferson, Louisiana; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Harlow of Weston, Mrs. Zeola Britt and Mrs. Zella Helms of Jefferson, Louisiana; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 12, 1961 p. 1)

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Frank Russell Vaughan Sr.: Funeral service is pending for Frank Vaughan, long-time resident of the Twin Bridges Community, southeast of Celina. Mr. Vaughan’s death occurred Wednesday, January 1, 1969 at 11:30 p.m. in a McKinney hospital. He was born in Texas February 3, 1899, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Vaughan. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarenes. The service will be held in the Celina Methodist Church with burial to follow in Celina Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home directing. Survivors are four sons, Wilson G. Vaughan, Celina; Frank Vaughan Jr., Dallas, Wilbur J. Vaughan, Howe and Jerry F. Vaughan, Dallas; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Till, Dallas, Mrs. Alta Coyle, Dallas; Mrs. Kathryn Hamm, Carrolton, and Mrs. Beatrice Tucker, Phoenix, Arizona; five brothers, Elisha Vaughan, McKinney, Nelson Vaughan, McKinney, Luther Vaughan, Lubbock, Cleo Vaughan, Lubbock and Virgil Vaughan, California. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 2, 1969 p. 1)

Gladney Collin Vick: Gladney Collin Vick, 56, of Clarksville, Texas, a brother of Mrs. Clarence Biggs of Celina, Texas died Tuesday of last week, December 31, 1964, in Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He had been ill several months. Mr. Vick had been an employee of the Texas Highway Department for 35 years. He was born in McKinney February 4, 1907, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Vick. Funeral was at 1:30 p.m. last Thursday in Clarksville Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. E. E. Gilbert of Clarksville and Rev. Don Rogers of Paris, Texas. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Vick of Celina and sister, Mrs. Biggs. (The Celina Record, Celina Texas, Thursday, January 9, 1964 p. 1)

Minnie E. (Blazier) Vick: Mrs. Minnie Vick died Monday, February 6, 1967, at 5:30 p.m. in a Pilot Point, Texas Nursing home. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Cottage Hill Methodist Church directed by Rev. John Lancaster of Prosper, Texas pastor of Prosper/Cottage Hill circuit. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Vick was a native of Newport, Tennessee, born January 9, 1883. She was a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. C. C. Biggs of Celina, Texas; a brother, Hundley Blazier of Newport, Tennessee; 6 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lily Vick of Clarksville, Texas. Pallbearers were Gary Wayne Biggs, Johnny Riney, Billy Ross Pell, Gene Mitchell and Lynn Biggs. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 9, 1967)

James Henry Vickers: James Henry Vickers, 76, of Prosper, died January 12, 1965 at 4:30 a.m. He was a former resident of Celina, Texas and a farmer. Mr. Vickers was born February 14, 1888 in Arkansas, son of Joseph and Polly Vickers. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Celina. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church of Celina with Rev. Jimmy Hefner and Rev. E. H. Dickerson officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan- Scott Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife; a son, Wallace Vickers of Prosper, Texas, two granddaughters, Mrs. Morris Jackson and Mrs. Carol Crosswhite; and one grandson, Danny Crosswhite, all of Prosper, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 14, 1965)

Oliver Benjamin Virden: Weston News... This community was saddened Monday afternoon when news came of the death of O. B. Virden, who formerly lived here, but for several years he and his wife had lived with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Foster, in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Anna Lee Pope of McKinney, Texas is a daughter. Funeral service was held here at the Baptist Church Thursday morning and burial was at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Bro. Ross Bourland officiating. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 24, 1969 p. 1) Gravestone at Cottage Hill Cemetery: PAGE 80 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Born February 26, 1900 and died July 21, 1969. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 626)

Benton Tinsley Waddle: A heart attack Tuesday, May 19, 1964, about 7 a.m. took the life of Benton Waddle, 72, retired Celinaite. He had started to a fishing spot east of Celina, Texas and was driving his car when the attack came. The vehicle came to a stop with practically no damage to it. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Maynard Atkins in the Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Waddle, a native of Celina, Tennessee was born April 18, 1892, son of the late John and Nancy Waddle. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Callahan and Mrs. Boyd Waddell both of Farmers Branch, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Browning and Mrs. Leon Howard both of Celina, Texas; two grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 1964)

Henry Waddle: Henry Waddle, 82, died at his home in Celina, Tennessee, Tuesday, August 4, 1964. His survivors are two daughters in Tennessee and two nieces, Mrs. Leon Howard and Mrs. J. H. Browning of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 6, 1964 p. 6)

Ona (Horn) Waddle-Ferrell: Relatives in Celina, Texas learned Wednesday morning of the death in a Corpus Christi, Texas hospital of Mrs. Zale Ferrell. Funeral service was pending in McKinney, Texas and burial was to be in Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas. Mrs. Ferrell was the wife of the late Willett Waddle when she lived in the Celina, Texas area a number of years ago. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 6, 1962) Ona (Horn) Waddle-Ferrell was born in 1897 in the Bloomdale Community, Collin County, Texas, the daughter of James and Retta Horn and died December 6, 1962 in Corpus Christi, Patricio County, Texas. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 140)

Tajuana Lynn Waldrep: Funeral services for Tajuana Lynn Waldrep, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Waldrep, born Sunday, July 5, 1969 and died July 6, 1969 were held Tuesday morning. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Survivors are her parents and a brother, Terry Waldrep, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Waldrep of Ft. Worth, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pruitt of Grand Prairie, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 10, 1969)

Liza (Litchford) Walker: E. T. Litchford received news Friday evening of the death of his sister, Mrs. Liza Walker of Dallas, Texas on September 25, 1964. Funeral services were held in Valley View, Texas on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Litchford and W. W. and Charles Litchford attended the services. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 1, 1964 p. 5)

B. E. Ward: B. E. Ward, 85, a brother of Mrs. J. H. Timmons of Celina, Texas died Friday at his home in Abilene, Texas. Attending the Monday morning funeral in Abilene were Mrs. Timmons and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Dennis of Celina and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Timmons of Van Alstyne, Texas. Mr. Ward, a long-time resident of Taylor County, retired last year from farming. Survivors are his wife, one son, three daughters, two brothers and the Celina sister. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 21, 1965 p. 5)

J. M. Ward: Mrs. J. H. Timmons received word Monday night of the sudden death of her COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 81 brother, J. M. Ward. Mr. Ward was a lifelong resident of Gatesville, Texas and was 85 years of age. He is survived by his wife, his sister and four brothers. Mrs. Timmons and Mr. and Mrs. Solen Dennis attended the funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 12, 1960 p. 1)

Clarence Lee “Sonny” Watson: A Celina couples son was killed early Tuesday, May 30, 1961, when the car he was riding left the road at a railroad underpass and plummeted down a thirty foot embankment on Highway 289 just north of the Dallas County line. The man, Clarence Lee Watson, 24, was found in the cars wreckage at 1:10 p.m. by railroad crew workers. He had been in Celina, Texas the day before and had started to his home in Farmers Branch about 1 a.m. Highway patrolman Sam Pirtle said Watson, alone in the car, was driving at a high rate of speed when the vehicle went off the road, slammed into a concrete retaining wall of the bridge and sailed 58 feet in the air. Plano Justice of the Peace, E. L Sherrill said Watson was killed instantly. The car was demolished and it took work crews more than an hour to remove the body. Pirtle said the time of the accident had not been established but that a train had made a run through the underpass at 1 a. m. and reported no accident then. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bud Phillips, Earl Cook, McKinsey Wilson, Jr. Terrell, Burt Wilson and David Stiles. Survivors are his wife; and two daughters, Trina and Debbie of Farmers Branch, Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Watson of Celina, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Lewis Waggoner of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Henry Bull, Sylvia Watson and Paulette Watson all of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 1, 1961 p. 1) Gravestone at Cottage Hill Cemetery: Born February 8, 1937 - Died May 30, 1961. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 572-573)

Grace Ethel (Tucker) Watts: Mrs. Grace Watts of Houston, Texas, former resident of the Rhea’s Mill Community, died in Houston Tuesday, March 26, 1968. Survivors include a son, Tommy Watts of Houston, Texas; three brothers, J. B. and Albert Tucker of Celina, Texas and David Tucker of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. May Bowlin of Roseburg, Oregon, Mrs. L. W. Dickerson of Weston, Texas and Mrs. James Nichols of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters. Mrs. Watts was born in Ellis County August 4, 1900, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tucker and grew up in the Rhea’s Mill Community. Funeral service was set for 10 am. Thursday in Houston, Texas. The two Celina, Texas brothers and their wives and Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson were among those who attended the funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 28, 1968 p.4)

Dannie Bell (Pennington) Weems: Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church for Mrs. Dannie Bell Weems, 69, of Celina, Texas whose death occurred Wednesday, November 22, 1967, in a Denton, Texas hospital. Conducting the service were the Rev. John T. Bledsoe of Gunter, Texas, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Rev. E. H. Dickerson of Celina, Texas, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Celina. Burial was in Cross Roads Cemetery, directed by Morgan-Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Weems was born September 28, 1898 in Olney, Oklahoma, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Pennington. She and the late C. H. Weems were married July 27, 1913 in Jean, Texas. They moved to Celina, Texas about 1919, and Mr. Weems died here February 24, 1958. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are six sons, Leonard R. and Herman Weems of Celina, Texas, Truman Weems of McKinney, Texas, Frank Weems of Dallas, Texas, Charles Weems of Clinton, Texas and Jackie Weems of Fairview, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Kirby of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Thelma Grossett and Mrs. Hazel Shindler of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Creswell and Mrs. R. J. PAGE 82 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Howland, both of Oklahoma; a brother, J. F. Pennington of Montague, Texas; 36 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 30, 1967 p. 1)

Frances Elizabeth (Grumbles) Wells: Funeral service for Mrs. W. W. Wells of Neosho, Missouri has been set for 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Wells who died Wednesday, December 11, 1968, in a McKinney, Texas nursing home was a former resident of Celina, Texas and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Grumbles, her father an early day Baptist Minister in Celina and other communities. Born Frances Elizabeth Grumbles on December 11, 1913, near Lubbock, Texas, her death occurred on her fifty fifth birthday. Survivors include her husband, W. W. Wells of Neosho, Missouri; two brothers, Ray Grumbles of Celina, Texas and L. T. Grumbles of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one sister Mrs. Kathleen Rodden of Gardena, California; two nieces and one nephew. Burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 12, 1968 p. 1)

Beatrice A. (Bell) Wester: Funeral services were held in First Methodist Church Friday for Mrs. Charlie T. Wester of Hereford, Texas who died April 7, 1966 in a hospital there. She was a former Celina, Texas resident. Conducting the service was Rev. Donald G. Coke, pastor of the church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Wester, born Beatrice Bell January 21, 1903 in Collin County, Texas was a daughter of W. T. and Fannie Brinkley Bell. She is survived by her husband, Charlie T. Wester of Hereford, Texas; sons, Donald Lee Wester of Anchorage, Alaska, Charlie Ray Wester of Dallas, Texas, Clough Wester of Van Alstyne, Texas, and Frank W. Wester of Hereford, Texas; one brother, J. T. Bell of California; one sister, Mrs. H. F. Wester of Oregon; four grandchildren. Mrs. Wester was a member of the Methodist Church. Pallbearers were Bob Balch, Ben Westbrook, Randy Marshall, Charlie Leffell, Stanley Cox and James Cotton. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 14, 1966)

Ben A. Wester: Ben A. Wester, 49, a maintainer operator for Commissioners Precinct No. 1 Collin County was killed Monday, May 23, 1960, shortly before noon when a bridge on which he was working collapsed, pinning him under it. The incident occurred a short distance south of Weston, Texas. Wester’s home was about a mile southeast of Celina. Injured in the accident were Roy Record and Tom Medcalf of McKinney, Texas...The men were jacking up the bridge when it slipped from the jack and collapsed. Mr. Wester was dead on arrival at Collin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wester was born on a farm NE of Celina on October 19, 1911, son of W. S. and Mary T. Wester. He had lived in the Celina, Texas area all of his life. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. J. T. Bledsoe pastor officiating assisted by Rev. Jack May of Celina, Texas. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home of Celina, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Lavasa; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Norris and Mrs. Johnny Roller Jr. both of Celina, Texas; three sons, Bennie Wester of Carrollton, Texas and Lloyd and Lynn Wester both of Celina, Texas; a brother, Paul Wester of Rt. 1 Gunter, Texas; a half-brother, Hershell Wester of Portland, Oregon; three half-sisters, Mrs. Minnie Douglas of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Mary E. Tillerson of Sherman, Texas and Mrs. Mattie Glynn of Arizona; and his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Wester of Celina, Texas. Pallbearers were Johnny May, Johnny Howell, Joe Spann, Joe Merritt, Clarence Hundley and Loren Yates. The victim’s wife had left Sunday morning with a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Carey to visit relatives in Tennessee. Upon learning of the tragedy, she returned immediately by plane. Mr. and Mrs. Carey returned in their car, arriving Tuesday evening. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 26, 1960) COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 83

Hershell (Speck) Wester: News of the death of Hershell (Speck) Wester, 70, in Fairview, Oregon, was received here Tuesday, May 16, 1967. He was born and raised in Celina, Texas. Survivors include his wife, the former Mamie Bell, sister of the late Clayton Bell and two daughters. Burial was in Beaverton, Oregon. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 18, 1967 p. 6)

Julia Estella (Phillips) Wester: Mrs. Julia Estella Wester, 86, widow of the late Lon Wester of Celina, Texas died Tuesday, September 5, 1967, at 8:45 p.m. in a McKinney, Texas nursing home. Mrs. Wester, a former resident of the Alla Community, was born in Arkansas May 27, 1881, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Phillips. She came to Texas with her parents when she was a small child. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Bethel Baptist Church, of which she was a charter member. Conducting the service was Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of the church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Leah Loftice of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Lela Whiteside of Euless, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 7, 1967)

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wester: Mrs. Mary E. Wester, 89, of Route 1, Celina, Texas, died Saturday, February 23, 1963, in a Sherman, Texas hospital. Mrs. Wester, widow of the late Sollie Wester, was born December 1, 1873 in North Carolina. She was a member of the Weston Christian Church. Funeral services were held at the Bethel Baptist Church Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe officiating burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Morgan Scott Funeral Home in charge. Survivors are a son, Paul Wester of Celina, Texas; daughter, Mrs. J. M. Glenn of Coolidge, Arizona; two half-brothers, Gus Cooper of McKinney, Texas and T. N. Cooper of Lamont, California; and twenty grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 28, 1963)

Plez L. Whited: Plez L. Whited was born October 26, 1899 and died at his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma Friday, December 16, 1966. Funeral services were in Shawnee Monday morning with burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery in Collin County, Texas that afternoon. Survivors are his wife, the former Nellie Francis of Celina, Texas, now of Shawnee, Oklahoma; a daughter and three grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 22, 1966 p. 2)

Alfred Monroe Wiley: Funeral services were held in Celina, Texas this afternoon in the First Baptist Church for Alfred Monroe Wiley, 73, who died at his home in Bonham, Texas Tuesday, August 8, 1967. Officiating in the services were Rev. E. H. Dickerson and Bro Maynard Atkins. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Morgan Scott Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers were Jackie Hays, Mike Hays, John Hamilton, Vernon Early, Billy Dunn and Teddy Jones. Mr. Wiley, a brother-in-law of Jack Eoff of Celina, Texas, was born in Roxton, Texas August 18, 1893, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wiley. A retired farmer and land owner, he had lived in the Bonham-Paris area all his life. He was a member of the Tenth Street Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Julia Eoff Wiley of Bonham, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Early of Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Willie Blankenship of Bokchito, Oklahoma; one half-sister, Mrs. Earl Ferguson of Bakersfield, California; grandsons, Bobby and Donald Early of Ft. Worth, Texas; and two great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 10, 1967 p. 1)

Mrs. C. B. Wilkerson: Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Durham attended the funeral in Denton, Texas Wednesday of Mrs. C. B. Wilkerson, a sister of Mr. Durham. Mrs. Wilkerson died Monday, May 9, PAGE 84 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

1960, in Denton. She is survived by her husband and two children. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1960 p. 1)

Claud W. Willard: Claud W. Willard, 84, a brother of Mrs. W. L. Bennett of Celina, Texas died Saturday night in a Sherman, Texas hospital. He was born in Weston, Texas March 9, 1876, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Willard and married September 18, 1898 to Miss Dovie Helms. He had been a member of the Christian Church for 45 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Janie Overly of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Robert Holmes of Dumas, Texas and Mrs. Otto Young of Shaffer, California; five sons, E. L., C. E. and Cleve Willard of Houston, Texas, Coy and Royce Glen Willard of Pasadena, California; two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Bennett of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Maude Brantley of Dallas, Texas; 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren,. Services were 3 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church of Van Alstyne, Texas with Rev. Kent Britt officiating. Burial will be in Van Alstyne Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 16, 1960 p. 1)

Ina Louise (Thurman) Williams: Mrs. C. C. Williams of Denton, Texas, the former Miss Ina Louise Thurman of Celina, Texas died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 1966 in a Denton, Texas hospital. Services are to be in the Goen Funeral Chapel on Oak Street in Denton, Texas Friday at 10 a.m. Survivors include her husband, C. C. Williams of Denton, Texas; a son, Charles Williams; a daughter, Miss Claudia Williams, the son a student in the University of Arkansas and the daughter in school in Denton, Texas. Also surviving is her mother, Mrs. Lester Thurman of Denton, Texas; a brother, Jack Thurman of Lubbock, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Albert Zeretske of El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Williams was a niece of Mrs. Ben Ownsby of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Williams had been a teacher in Denton Public Schools and in North Texas State University. A native of Celina, Texas, her father was the late Lester Thurman of Celina. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 16, 1966 p. 1)

Jim Williams: Jim Williams, 80, former Celina, Texas man, died Wednesday of last week, October 30, 1963, at his home in Sayre, Oklahoma. Funeral service was in the First Baptist Church of Sayre Friday. Burial was in Doxey Cemetery near Sayre. Mr. Williams, a former restaurant operator and farmer is survived by his wife and five children. Mrs. Williams is a sister of G. C. Sheets of Celina, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets went to the funeral, stopping at Ardmore to pick up R. B. Sheets and at Pauls Valley to pick up Mrs. Clyde Sheets. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 7, 1963 p. 1)

Mrs. Walter Williams: Mrs. Walter Williams, a former Celina resident, died at her home in Mesquite last Thursday, June 13, 1969. Funeral service was held in Mesquite at 2:30 Friday, and another service in Abilene at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Abilene. Mrs. Williams, who was 89, was born in Afton, Oklahoma, came to Texas in 1902 with her husband, the late Walter Williams, settling at Rhea Mills. The family moved to Celina in about 1914, and moved to Abilene in 1927. Mr. William’s death occurred in 1955. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Virginia Helton of Mesquite, with whom Mrs. Williams made her home; two sons, E. N. Williams of Fort Worth and Eugene Williams of Abilene; a brother, Jim Neighbors of Colfax, Washington; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lee Robinson of Celina, a sister-in-law of Mrs. Williams, was among those who attended the service at Mesquite. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 20, 1969)

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Williams of Rockwall, Texas was born July 10, 1967, died July 11, 1967. Service was held in McKinney, Texas in Turrentine-Jackson Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Otho Anderson of Celina, Texas. Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery. The survivors are the baby’s grandmothers, Mrs. Grace Plumlee and Mrs. Myrtle Williams of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 13, 1967 p. 1)

Ealena “Lena” (O’Brien) Wilson: Mrs. Charles F. Wilson, 90, a former Celina Resident, died in a Pilot Point nursing home Friday, December 6, 1963 at 2:30 a.m. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Wilson was a native of Collin County, Texas having been born in the Celina area October 5, 1873, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Brien. Her maiden name was Lena O’Brien. She was married October 20, 1895, to C. F. Wilson, whose death occurred in Pilot Point, Texas about five years ago. She was the oldest member of the Central Christian Church in Pilot Point. During the family’s residence in Celina, Mr. Wilson served as rural mail carrier, postmaster and mayor of Celina. Among Mrs. Wilson’s survivors are one son, Ralph M. Wilson of Monroe, Louisiana; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Cassity and Miss Estelle Wilson of Pilot Point, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Price of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mrs. T. J. Pope of Lawton, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Mrs. Tom Pickles of Bethesda, Md., and one great-granddaughter. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Central Christian Church in Pilot Point. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Dwight Greenwood pastor and Rev. Howard Walker of Ft. Worth, Texas. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Pilot Point. Pallbearers were J. Y. Cooter, Fred Henderson, John Davidson, W. E. Whitley, Paul O’Brien, E. O’Brien, S. G. McKnight and Orby Burks. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 12, 1963 p. 1)

McKenzy Jackson Wilson: Funeral service was in the First Methodist Church Monday at 3 p.m. for McKenzy Jackson Wilson of Celina, Texas who died September 2, 1967 in a McKinney, Texas hospital. Officiating were the Rev. Glynn Vickers, pastor of the First Methodist Church and Rev. Charles Hamilton, pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery near Aubrey, Texas directed by Morgan-Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson, a long-time resident of Celina, Texas and retired farmer was born November 25, 1881, at Aubrey, Texas, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wilson. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are a son, M. J. Wilson of Celina; two daughters, Mrs. L. B. Irby Sr. of Van Alstyne, Texas and Mrs. J. C. Reagan of Plano, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Earl Hemphill of Madera, California, Mrs. Minnie Cantrell of McAlester, Oklahoma, Mrs. Dollie Wilson of Walters, Oklahoma and Mrs. Bennie Plummer of Fort Worth, Texas. Deceased family members include his wife, Mrs. Elvie Wilson and son, Ores. Pallbearers were L. B. Kirby, Jerry Mack Kirby, Leon Boren, Kenneth Dale Boren, Ewell Wilson and McKenzey Lee Wilson. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 7, 1967 p. 1)

James William Wingfield: Funeral services at Rheas Mill Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday for James William Wingfield of Celina, Texas who died in a McKinney, Texas hospital Friday, February 24, 1967. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Wingfield, a retired farmer who came to Celina a number of years ago from Oklahoma was born in that state September 1, 1892, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wingfield. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. J. W. Wingfield of Celina, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Maybelle Norman of Durant, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ernest Vest of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Mary A. Brown of Richardson, Texas; sons, Elmer Wingfield of Howe, Texas, Robert Wingfield of Winnsboro, Texas, Virgil Wingfield of Celina, Texas, Bill Wingfield of Gainesville, Texas and Raymond Wingfield of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Tom and Robert Wingfield both of Durant, Oklahoma; one sister, Mrs. Burl PAGE 86 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Suthern of Farmers Branch, Texas; 35 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Benjamin, Marion and James Wingfield and Alvin, Clifford and Mike Webb. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 1967)

Eva Elizabeth (McWhorter) Winn: Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Winn Sr. had been set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Celina;. Mrs. Winn, a longtime resident of Celina, Texas died in the Collin Memorial Hospital at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 1960. She had been a patient in the hospital since Thursday of last week. Officiating at the service will be the pastor of the church, the Rev. Travis Holland and a former pastor, the Rev. W. J. Epting of Sherman, Texas. Burial will follow in Celina Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Don Glendenning, Rhea Short, Keister Snodgrass, Ed Haun, John Willock and Bon Howell. Mrs. Winn, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George McWhorter, was born on a farm in Denton County a few miles west of Lebanon December 1, 1876. She and her late husband, James Buchanan Winn Sr. were married January 17th. 1897. Mr. Winn died November 12, 1951. Mrs. Winn was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jim Glendenning of Celina, Texas; a son, J. B. Winn Jr. of Wimberley, Texas; two grandchildren, Katherine Winn of Dallas, Texas and James B. Winn III of Wimberley, Texas. Another son, Mac, died a number of years ago. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 4, 1960 p. 1)

Mae (Sanderson) Winn: Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Celina’s First Christian Church for Mrs. Mack Winn, 69. Mrs. Winn’s death occurred Tuesday, September 2, 1969, at 11:45 a.m. in the McKinney hospital. Conducting the services were Maynard Atkins of the Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Celina Cemetery assisted by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lloyd Williams, J. R. McElroy, Nolan Walker, Don Glendenning, J. C. Ownsby, Raymond Underwood and Justin Jezek. Mrs. Winn was born Mae Sanderson on May 14, 1900 in Ennis, Texas, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Sanderson. She had been a resident of Celina, Texas since December 15, 1945 when she and her late husband, Mack Winn were married. Mr. Winn’s death occurred December 11, 1956 when he was 56 years of age. Mrs. Winn was a member of the First Christian Church of Celina, Texas. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. W. K. McLaurin of Winnsboro, Louisiana; two nieces, Felice Blakey of Dallas, Texas and Corynne Nash of Houston, Texas; one great-niece and one great-nephew. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 4, 1969 p. 1)

George J. “Ted” Yarbrough: George (Ted) Yarbrough, 67, Celina’s assistant postmaster died last Thursday, October 30, 1969 at 1:45 a.m. in a McKinney hospital. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born in Denton County, January 2, 1902, Mr. Yarbrough was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Yarbrough of Aubrey, Texas. He was married to Miss Jessie Spann of Celina, Texas December 14, 1931. He had been a postal employee in Celina since 1943, and for many years had been assistant postmaster. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a graduate of Wesley College in Greenville, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Celina with Rev. F. L. Harris and Rev. John J. Kellick of Houston, Texas and Rev. James Dunn of Dallas, Texas officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife, Jessie; a son, Rodney Yarbrough of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jerry Johnson of Prosper, Texas and Mrs. G. F. Gray of Cleburne, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bobby Martin, Ralph Stelzer, Ray Grumbles, Nolan Walker, John Stambaugh and Dr. Vance Stallcup. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 6, 1969 p. 1)

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Preston F. Yates: Funeral services for Preston Yates, 78, of the Weston Community was 3 p.m. Sunday in Weston Baptist Church. Rev. J. T. Bledsoe and Rev. Harold Beckers and Rev. D. G. Griggs officiated. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Morgan Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Yates death occurred at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 1966, in a McKinney hospital after an illness of about a month. Born August 15, 1888 in Tennessee, son of William and Lucy Whitlock Yates. He was a member of the Weston Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Lorin Yates of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Perry of Weston, Texas and Mrs. Polly Cave of Lancaster, Texas; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bailey Dickerson, Carl Cawthon, Jessie Harlow, Jerry Smith, Ed Luscombe and Ted Cave. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 20, 1966)

Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas

The “Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas” will include obituaries from the 1900s through 2010 and was submitted to CCGS by Gayle Maxson, author of three Collin County cemetery books: 4. The people of Cottage Hill Cemetery. Denton, Texas: G. Maxson (1999) 5. The people of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas. Decorah, IA: Anundsen Pub. (2002) 6. Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas. Decorah, IA: Anundsen Pub. (2004)

A large portion of the obituaries were clipped from old Collin County newspapers by Juanita (Francis) Maxson, Gayle’s deceased mother-in-law. Jane Huddleston at the Celina Heritage Museum allowed Gayle to transcribe six scrapbooks full of old obituaries (cut out and pasted with no documentation by persons long deceased). The Celina Record newspaper began publishing weekly in 1902. Papers from 1923-1924 are missing from the collection. Thanks Gayle for preserving, consolidating, organizing and sharing this historical content!

1970’s – Newspaper Obituaries Collected from Celina, Texas

Elby E. Adamson: Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Weston Methodist Church for E. E. Adamson, Celina, Texas Rt. 1. Rev. Foy Thomas pastor officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home directing. Mr. Adamson died last Thursday night, April 15, 1971, at a Sherman Texas hospital. A native of Collin County, he was born August 1, 1890, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Adamson. He was a retired farmer and member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Howell of Texas City, Texas; three sons, Billy Adamson of Garland, Texas, Eugene Adamson of Dallas, Texas and John Adamson of Maryland; a sister, Mrs. Lura Price of Gunter; a brother, Earl Adamson of Vernon, Texas; nine grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 22, 1971)

Faye Alexander: Mrs. Faye Alexander, 58, of McKinney, Texas died Monday, August 30, 1971, in a McKinney hospital. She was a sister of Mrs. Herman Powell of Celina, Texas. Funeral service was PAGE 88 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Davis Street Church of Christ with burial in Pecan Grove Cemetery. She was born in Collin County October 25, 1912, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Proffitt. She was a member of the Davis Street Church of Christ. Survivors are her husband, H. L. Alexander of McKinney, Texas; one son, Clyde Ray Alexander of Baytown, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Loneta Barnes of McKinney, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Zelma Dillard of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Iola Grissom of Denton, Texas; brothers, Houston Proffitt of Princeton, Texas, Floyd Proffitt of Longview, Texas and Oscar Proffitt of Princeton, Texas; and five grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 2, 1971 p. 1)

Lura M. (Cox) Anderson: Funeral service for Mrs. Lura M. Cox Anderson, 75, of 1702 North Bradley, McKinney, Texas were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in McKinney, Texas with Rev. Curtis Reynolds officiating. Mrs. Anderson, widow of the late Robert J. Anderson died Monday, February 26, 1973, in a McKinney hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born July 4, 1897, in Collin County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox. She was a member of East Christian Church in McKinney. Survivors are sons, James Reed Anderson and Earl R. Anderson of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Glenda Gail McCormick of Garland, Texas; two brothers, J. L. Cox of McKinney, Texas and Melvin Cox of Lake Jackson, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Marvin Johnson of Celina, Texas and Mrs. J. R. Spillar of Brazoria, Texas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial was in Ridgeview Memorial Park. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 1, 1973)

Lee Atkins: Lee Atkins of Farmersville, Texas and a Celina, Texas native died Monday afternoon, January 26, 1970. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fielder Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville, Texas conducted by the Rev. W. L. Laughlin of Nevada, Texas, the Rev. Maurice Martin and the Rev. Gene Gordon of Farmersville. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Atkins was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Atkins of Celina, Texas on March 3, 1893. He was married August 18, 1938 to Jane Wilson. He was a Texaco Wholesale agent in Farmersville for years before his retirement several years ago. Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Ross and W. M. Atkins both of Celina, Texas; a nephew, Charles Atkins of Dallas, Texas; a niece, Mrs. Cecil Batson of Plano, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 29, 1970)

William Maynard Atkins: Services for William Maynard Atkins, 87, a lay minister of the Celina Church of Christ were held Monday at the Celina Church of Christ. Owen Campbell of Houston, Texas, officiated. Mr. Atkins died Saturday, November 3, 1979, in a Dallas hospital. Burial was at Old Celina Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Mr. Atkins was born November 12, 1891, near Prosper, Texas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Atkins. He married Ollie Boyd May 10, 1920. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War I and a lifetime resident of the Celina, Texas area. He had served as a minister for many years. Surviving are his wife, Ollie Atkins; a daughter, Mrs. Rita Atkins Batson of Plano, Texas; a brother, Ross Atkins of Prosper, Texas; two grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were L. N. Cox, Joe Frank Willard, Albert Hays, Claud Maxson, Dan Tolleson, Jack Moore, Gary Davis and Wayne Stone. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 7, 1979)

James Wesley Ayres Jr.: Two articles. (1) A ruling of accidental death by drowning was set by Lewisville Justice of the Peace Robert Sparks in the death of James Wesley Ayres, Jr., 19, of Celina, Texas. Ayres was with a group at Cottonwood Park at the north end of Garza Little Elm Lake Saturday evening, June 4, 1977. Around 10:30 witnesses told police Ayres waded into chin-deep water and went COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 89 under. Rescue units were called but efforts locating the young man failed. Resuming dragging of the lake on Sunday morning, rescue units located the body around 10 a.m. Graveside services were Monday at Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Rev. Rodney Morse officiated. Ayres is survived by his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller of Celina, Texas; father, James Wesley Ayres, Sr. of Windom, Texas; six sisters, Patsy Fansler of Missouri, Nancy Abbott of Princeton, Texas, Laurie Ayres of Celina, Texas, Elizabeth Ayres of Windom, Texas, Brenda and Janie Miller of Celina, Texas; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ayres of Honey Grove Community and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Rutledge of McKinney, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 9, 1977) (2) Funeral services for James Wesley Ayers Jr., 19, of Celina, Texas were held Monday, June 6, 1977 at 10:00 a.m. at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Morse, pastor of the Church of God of Celina, Texas was in charge of the services. Mr. Ayers was born October 10, 1957 in McKinney, Texas and his occupation was a concrete finisher. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller of Celina, Texas; six sisters, Patsy Fansler of Missouri, Nancy Abbott of Princeton, Texas, Laurie Ayers, Janie Lynn Miller and Brenda Miller all of Celina, Texas, Elizabeth Ayers of Windom, Texas; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Rutledge of McKinney, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Ayers of Honey Grove, Texas. Interment was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 9, 1977 p. 6)

Ancil Elbert Baker Sr.: Funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church for Ancil Elbert Baker, 70, who died Monday night, February 9, 1970, in a McKinney, Texas hospital. The Rev. Louis Shambeck officiated and burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Denton, Texas, Scott Funeral Home in charge. A native of Celina, Texas, he was born October 8, 1899, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zack Baker. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, the former Lena Byrom, whom he married January 8, 1922; two daughters, Mrs. Erma Temple of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Eual Marie Preston of Dallas, Texas; one son, Ancil Baker Jr. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three foster sisters, Mrs. Cage Stone of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Ray Hestand and Mrs. Lowell Higginbotham of Dallas, Texas; one foster brother, Lee Baker of Richardson, Texas; eight grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Huston, Bobby George, Richard Gotcher, Virgil Jackson, J. E. Bell and Charles Wilson. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 12, 1970 p. 1)

Laura May Baker: Funeral services for Mrs. Laura May Baker, former Celina, Texas resident were held Monday at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Baker died Friday, January 24, 1976. She was 81. A native of Celina, Texas, she had been a Richardson, Texas resident for 40 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson. Survivors include her husband, Lee Baker; a daughter, Laura Lee Williams; three grandsons and five great-grandsons; and three sisters, Lorene Ownsby of Richardson, Texas, Verna Clark of Celina, Texas and Ida Litchford of Plano, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 29, 1976)

Eddie J. Banks: Eddie J. Banks, 45, died of a heart attack in his sleep at the home of his father, Eddie Banks in Celina, Texas Tuesday, October 10, 1972. He lived in Dallas, Texas and was visiting his father when he died. Born in Celina, Texas on April 26, 1927, he was a member of St. Philip’s Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Funeral service has been set for Saturday at 1:30 in St. Philip’s Baptist Church, the Rev. J. A. McGee to officiate. Survivors are his father; two brothers, John L. Banks of Norfolk, Virginia and Samuel L. Banks of Springfield, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Rutherford and Mrs. Alma Ruth Harris both of Portland, Oregon; wife, Ernestine Banks of Dallas, Texas; and son, Leslie Earl Banks of Dallas, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 12, 1972 p.4) PAGE 90 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Ann (Snodgrass) Barry: Graveside services for Mrs. Ann Barry of Dallas, Texas, a Celina native, were held January 14, 1976, at Restland Memorial Park in Richardson, Texas. Mrs. Barry died in Baylor Hospital following a short illness. The Rev. Ben Pledger of Dallas conducted the services. She was born in Celina, Texas, the daughter of J. E and Lula Cunningham Snodgrass. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. J. E. Snodgrass of McKinney, Texas; two brothers, Ralph Snodgrass and Keister Snodgrass both of McKinney; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Everett of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Ralph Stelzer of Celina, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, January 1976)

James Cunningham Bateman: James Cunningham Bateman, 68, a native of Celina, Texas died Monday, March 30, 1973, at 9:45 a.m. at his lake cottage at Sherwood Shores, Lake . His home was in Denton, Texas. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral service was Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in Resthaven-Singleton-Wilson Chapel in Lubbock, Texas with Richards Funeral Home, Whitesboro, Texas directing. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Bateman was born November 11, 1904 in Celina, Texas, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Bateman. He and Dr. Jessie Walker were married in Dallas, Texas on February 24, 1934. He was retired after serving for 17 years as an employee of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Ten years of this was in New York, a year in Arizona and a time in Monterrey, Mexico. Surviving are his wife, Dr. Jessie W. Bateman; of Denton, Texas, a past dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Woman’s University; one brother, Paul Bateman of Celina, Texas; two nieces and two nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 2, 1973)

Roberta Lee (Followell) Bateman: Mrs. Roberta Bateman, 63, of 4929 Rolling Meadows, Dallas, Texas died Sunday in a local hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Rosemont Christian Church. Mrs. Bateman was active in the Cub Scouts and Campfire Girls in the Dallas area for 20 years. She pioneered the Dallas Park Department’s day camp program and was a camp director for the Kiwanis YMCA camp. She was an instructor for American Camping Association and a youth sponsor at Rosemont Christian Church. She was employed as a proofreader at Hicks Printing Co. for eight years before retiring in 1975. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Kathrine Followell of Beaumont, California; a brother, Howard Followell of Elisnor, California; two sisters, Mrs. Betty McGonneall of San Francisco, California and Mrs. Doris Kirsh of Stagecoach, Nevada; two sons, Ed Bateman of Arlington, Texas and George R. Bateman of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Crooks of Dallas and four grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, August 23, 1979) Roberta Lee Bateman was born June 28, 1916 and died August 19, 1979 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. (Ancestry.com Computer Records, Texas Death Certificates)

Samuel Edwin Bateman: Samuel Edwin Bateman, 62, died at his home 3415 Brandon Street, Dallas, Texas early Wednesday morning, September 6, 1972. A Celina native and graduate of Celina High School, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam E. Bateman of Celina, Texas. Mr. Bateman had retired after more than 30 years as a printer and composing room foreman of Hicks Printing Company. Earlier, he had published a weekly newspaper at Kerens. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and of the Typographical Union. He and his wife, the former Miss Roberta Lee, were married in Dallas March 30, 1930. Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Patricia Gail Bateman of Dallas, Texas; two sons, George Ray Bateman of Dallas, Texas and Edwin Lee Bateman of Arlington, Texas and two brothers, Paul Smith Bateman of Celina, Texas and James Cunningham Bateman of Denton, Texas. Funeral service has been set for Friday at 10 a.m. COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 91 in the Dudley Hughes Chapel, 400 E. Jefferson of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dean Harrison, pastor of the Rosemont Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 7, 1972)

Teresa Ann Baxley: Weston News by Gladys Cave: Teresa Baxley, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Sells, died over the weekend. She was 10 years old and had heart surgery several times during her lifetime. She resided in Melissa, Texas. Funeral services were conducted in the Weston Baptist Church with the Rev. J. E. Montgomery and Rev. Clyde Moore officiating. Burial was in the Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home of Celina, Texas in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 12, 1975 p. 6) Gravestone at Cottage Hill Cemetery: born August 25, 1964, died June 7, 1975. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sells. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 609)

Maggie Mae (Pennington) Beckner: Funeral services for Maggie Mae Beckner, 91, of Lee, Florida, formerly of Celina, Texas were held Tuesday, July 25, 1978 at Pemberton Chapel in Celina with Rev. V. L. Harris, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in charge and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe of Bethel Baptist Church assisting. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Beckner, who passed away July 22, 1978, was born May 22, 1887 to Tom and Texana Turner Pennington. She married O. B. Beckner September 7, 1902 in Maypearl, Texas. She was a Baptist. Survivors include six daughters; Ruby Choate of Lee, Florida, Mildred McKnight of Celina, Texas, Lucille Sanstrom of Ft. Worth, Texas, Merle Wright of Sarasota, Florida, Mary Ruth Rawlings of Mobile, Alabama, Elaine Cryer of Lee, Florida; three sons, E. L. Beckner of St. Petersburg, Florida., H. G. Beckner of Tylertown, Mississippi, O. B. Beckner of McKinney, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Conser of Arlington, Texas and Mrs. Sybil Jackson of Prosper, Texas and numerous grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Otis Bratcher, Howard Jackson, Thomas Pennington, Glen Pennington, Roy Smith and Raymond Underwoood. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 27, 1978 p. 5)

Ralph Edward Beckner: Funeral services for Ralph Edward Beckner, Ft. Worth, who died Monday, April 17, 1978, in Harris Hospital of Ft. Worth, were held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gause and Ware Funeral Home Chapel, Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Worth. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ridgeview Memorial Cemetery. He was born April 10, 1945, in McKinney, Texas, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Beckner. Survivors include his wife, Karen, their daughter, Andrea and son, Brian, all of Ft. Worth; his parents, of McKinney; brothers, Charles Beckner and Bob Beckner, both of Houston, Texas; and one nephew, Lance Beckner of Houston. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 20, 1978)

Lillian Elviria Bell: Funeral services for Lillian Bell, 71, of Allen, Oklahoma who passed away in Weston, Texas were held Tuesday, February 28, 1978 at the First Baptist Church in Allen, Oklahoma. Minister in charge was Rev. Mack Pope assisted by Rev. Joe Howery and Rev. Clyde Moore. Mrs. Bell was born in Collin County, Texas and married Tom Bell in September of 1925. Her church was the First Baptist Church of Allen, Oklahoma. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Mays, Peno Cox, Guy Peg and Armor Bryant. Survivors include her husband, Tom Bell of Allen, Oklahoma; two daughters, Mrs. Inez Qualls and Mrs. Eggy Thomas both of Corpus Christi, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Jackson, Mrs. Opal Gracy and Mrs. Jackie Speck all of Weston, Texas; five brothers, Lon of Weston, Texas, Bruce of McKinney, Texas, Lawrence of Graham, Texas, Hugh of Sherman, Texas and J. W. of Anna, Texas. Five grandchildren are also left. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 1978 p. 5) PAGE 92 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Lillian Elviria Bell was born December 27, 1906 and died February 26, 1978 in Weston, Texas. (Ancestry.com Computer Records, Texas Death Certificates)

Dora Pearl (Willard) Bennett: Funeral services for Dora Pearl Bennett, 91, were Tuesday afternoon at Celina Church of Christ. Mr. Leon Howard and Mr. Dwight Maxson officiated services with interment at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home. Mrs. Bennet died January 9, 1977 in Collin County. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, Woodie, who died 1934. She is survived by sons, Lee of Ahwahnee, California and D. C. of Chowchilla, California; daughter, Mrs. Eddith Sellers of Corona, California; thirteen grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 13, 1977)

Milton F. Bennett: A Celina, Texas native who lived in Korea was found dead at his desk in the capitol city of Seoul, Korea Tuesday, February 20, 1973, apparent victim of a heart attack. He was Milton F. Bennett, 53, son of Mrs. W. L. Bennett of Celina, Texas and the late Mr Bennett. He was born in Celina, Texas September 5, 1919, and went to public schools here. Mr. Bennett retired as a Sergeant four years ago after a career of twenty years in the U. S. Army. He remained in Korea where he had been serving and became a civilian employee of the army. He and his Korean wife and two children had visited his mother in Celina some years ago. Survivors are his wife; children, David and Jeannie in Korea, Deborah Bennett in San Jose, California and Marsella Bennett in San Antonio, Texas; mother, Dora Pearl Bennett in Celina, Texas; brothers, Lee and D. C. Bennett both of Chowchilla, California; a sister, Mrs. Edith Sellars of Corona, California. Mr. Bennett’s body will be brought to Chowchilla, California for burial. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 22, 1973)

Mary Etta (Jackson) Betty: Mrs. Mary Etta Betty, 88, of Weston, Texas died in a McKinney nursing home Sunday, November 15, 1970, at 11:20 a.m. after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Betty, widow of former constable Sam Betty was born October 8, 1882 in Senatobia, Mississippi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. She had lived in McKinney, Celina, Farmersville and Weston, all Collin County towns. Her husband who died in 1945 had served as constable of precinct 4 under J. F. (Squire) Wester. He worked as a section foreman for the H. & T. C. Railway. Mrs. Betty was a member of Weston Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Weston Baptist Church, Rev. Ross Bourland pastor and Rev. Joe Jolin officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Betty’s grandsons were pallbearers. Survivors are sons Ray E. Betty of Weston, Texas, O. E. Betty of Cason, Texas and Jack Betty of Eugene, Oregon; daughters, Mrs. Marie Stiles of McKinney, Texas and Mrs. Coy Willard of Pasadena, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 19, 1970)

Rebecca Elizabeth “Becky” (Stone) Biddy: Funeral services for Rebecca Elizabeth Biddy, 93, were held Saturday at the Celina Church of Christ. Interment was at Old Celina Cemetery under the direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Mrs. Biddy died at the Celina Nursing Center in Celina, Texas on January 7, 1977. A native of Celina, Tennessee, born November 28, 1883, she had resided in Celina, Texas most of her lifetime. She is survived by three brothers, Cage Stone of Celina, Texas, Sam Stone of Irving, Texas and Joe Stone of Plano, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Mize of Clovis, New Mexico and Mrs. Roy Skelton of Prosper, Texas; several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 13, 1977)

Robert Stanley Biggerstaff: Graveside services were held in Celina Cemetery Tuesday at 1 p.m. for Robert Stanley Biggerstaff, Celina, Texas native who died Saturday, February 7, 1970, in COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 93

Tucson, Arizona. His home was in Sweetwater, Texas. Funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Monday in Sweetwater, Texas. Mr. Biggerstaff was born in Celina, Texas July 29, 1907, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Biggerstaff. He grew up in Celina and went to school here. He was a Mason, elder in the Methodist Church and a retired employee for over thirty years with International Harvester Company. He had been district manager for the company’s offices in Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, California and Sweet water, Texas. Survivors are his wife and a son, David of Sweetwater, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Heff of Tucson, Arizona; two brothers, Lesley Biggerstaff of Celina, Texas and Charles Biggerstaff of Kerrville, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. James E. Polser and Mrs. Holland Treadaway both of Fort Worth, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 12, 1970 p. 1)

Clarence C. Biggs: Funeral service for Clarence C. Biggs, 75, is being held this afternoon at 2:00 in the First Baptist Church, Celina, Texas, Rev. J .T. Bledsoe of Gunter officiating. Mr. Biggs, a long-time resident of Celina, Texas died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1974 in a McKinney nursing home. He was born in Ferris, Texas, August 31, 1898, a son of Charlie and Rosie Hayes Biggs. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. C. C. Biggs of Celina, Texas (whom he married January 4, 1919); one son, Sidney Biggs of Garland, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Harlan of Wichita Falls, Texas, Mrs. Elizabeth Fore of Fresno, California, Mrs. Billie Riney of Alma, Arkansas, Mrs. Jo Taylor of Rhea’s Mill, Texas and Mrs. Pat Mitchell of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Robinson of Melissa, Texas, Mrs. Gladys Wilson and Mrs. Willa Radil of Tom Bean, Texas; one brother, Curtis Biggs of Quanah, Texas; 16 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A son, James C. Biggs, died in July of 1963. Burial is to be in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Rex Mask, Billy Ross Pell, Lee Rucker, E. C. Franklin, Lynn E. Stambaugh and Bob King. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 21, 1974)

Grace Alene (Vick) Biggs: Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Alene Biggs of Celina, Texas were held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment was at the Cottage Hill Cemetery under the direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Maynard Atkins of the Church of Christ and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Biggs is survived by one son, Sidney Lynn Biggs of Garland, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. Francis Harlan of Wichita Falls, Texas, Mrs. Elizabeth Fore of California. Mrs. Billie Riney of Arkansas, Mrs. Pat Mitchell of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Betty Jo Taylor of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 29, 1976) Grace Alene Biggs was born August 11, 1900 in Newport, Tennessee and died April 21, 1976 in McKinney, Texas. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 622)

Frank Bilderback: Frank Bilderback, Celina, Texas native and brother of Eldon Bilderback, Celina City manager, died Sunday, September 27, 1970, in a Denton, Texas hospital. His home was in Denton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cole Chapel of Denton’s First Methodist Church, Dr. Wesley V. Hite and Dr. James William Morgan officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas. Mr. Bilderback, born near Celina, Texas on October 4, 1898, was a retired service station operator, a Mason, a member of the Stamford Commandery, Anson Chapter and council and member of the Methodist Church. He and his wife, the former Julia Mae Dennis were married in Celina, Texas October 28, 1922. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Bobby Keeney of Farmington, New Mexico; six brothers, Roy Bilderback of San Bernadino, California, Lloyd Bilderback of Dallas, Texas, Eldon Bilderback of Celina, Texas, Odell and Velvie Bilderback of McKinney, Texas and Glen Bilderback of Lubbock, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ora Perry of San Bernadino, California; 3 grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 1, 1970) PAGE 94 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Ola (McCarty) Bilderback: Funeral services for Ola Bilderback, 66, wife of Mr. Eldon “Shortie” Bilderback, were Friday afternoon at First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Bilderback died Wednesday, June 13, 1979 in a McKinney hospital following an extended illness. Interment in Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina, Texas. Rev. Ron Hathcoat officiated the services assisted by Rev. J. T. Bledsoe. Mrs. Bilderback born in Grayson County June 28, 1912, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. N. McCarty. She was a retired telephone operator, member of First Baptist Church and member of Eastern Star. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Thompson of Leonard, Texas, Mrs. Ocie Wallace of Trenton, Texas, Mrs. Verdie Haley of Casper, Wyoming and Mrs. Lorene Merritt of Gunter, Texas; four brothers, Allison Pruitt of Grand Prairie, Texas, Clarence McCarty of McKinney, Texas, Lloyd McCarty of McKinney; and Newt McCarty of Celina, Texas. Pallbearers for the services were Lee Rucker, Lyn Stambaugh, Tom Moore, C. O. Webster, Marvin Bunch and G. R. Martin. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 21, 1979)

Sadie (Helms) Bilderback: Mrs. Sadie Bilderback, 84, died at her home in Weston, Texas November 12, 1970 at 12 noon. Mrs. Bilderback had been at home for about three weeks after a stay in the hospital. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Bilderback was born in the Bethel Community between Celina and Weston, Texas on April 1, 1886, a daughter of the late F. M. Helms and Helen Dotson Helms. She went to school at the old McWhirter School and Alla School. She was married April 2, 1905 to Charlie Bilderback. He was accidently killed July 3, 1954 when hit by a truck. Mrs. Bilderback was a member of the Weston Methodist Church. Survivors are daughters, Mrs. J. D. (Helen) Manes of Denton, Texas and Mrs. J. W. (Nellie) Brown of Pasadena, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Dovie Willard of Henderson, Texas and Mrs. Zue Flanary of Sherman, Texas; three half-brothers, Charles Helms of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ray Helms of Dorchester, Texas and Curtis Helms of Celina, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A son, Collins Bilderback died in 1926, at the age of 16 and another son, Jack died January 14, 1950. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weston Methodist Church, Rev. Ross Bourland, pastor of Weston Baptist Church and Rev. Foy Thomas, pastor of Weston Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Kenneth Manes, Charles Manes, Harold Lloyd Manes, Jack Manes, Jack Dwayne Bilderback and Joe Reagan. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 26, 1970)

Harry Bishop: Funeral service for Harry Bishop, former Celina area resident, was conducted May 21th in the Church of the Brethren in Waka, in the . Mr. Bishop died Thursday, May 20, 1971. Mr. Bishop was born April 23, 1893, in Renner, a son of the late G. R. (Green) Bishop and Annie Hustis Bishop. Survivors are his wife; a son, Tommy Bishop of League City, two stepsons, Frank J. Rogers of Waka, and Walter J. Rogers of Wichita Falls; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles Roberson of Waka and Mrs. A. N. Thorne of Canadian; a brother, Andy Bishop of Pilot Point; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 27, 1971)

Loretta Renee Bledsoe: Graveside services for Loretta Renee Bledsoe, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe were Tuesday, August 17, 1976, 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Morse officiating. Survivors are parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hall of Celina, Texas. Interment at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 19, 1976 p. 3) Loretta Renee Bledsoe was born and died on August 15, 1976 and was COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 95 the child of C. and Doris Bledsoe. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 121)

Mrs. S. A. Blewett: Mrs. S. A. Blewett, 92, of 3330 Rosedale, Dallas, a Dallas resident since 1923, died Wednesday of last week, June 24, 1970. Mrs. Blewett was born in Center, Missouri. She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. She lived in Decatur early in her life, and was married to S. A. Blewett, who died June 23, 1934. The Blewetts were prominent in ranching and milling in Denton and Denton County for many years. Survivors are a son, George H. Blewett of Dallas; and a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Harper of Prosper, Texas. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Chapel, 7405 W. Northwest Highway. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 2, 1970 p. 6)

Alta Rama (Fletcher) Bogle: Funeral services for Alta Rama Bogle, 91, of Dallas, Texas who died Tuesday, December 12, 1978, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel in Celina, Texas with interment in Cottage Hill Cemetery. She was born November 20, 1887 in Collin County, the daughter of John and Neely Doyle Fletcher. She was a member of Sachse First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, F. E. Bogle of Dallas, Texas and Ernest Arms of Grand Prairie, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Barnes of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Dora Douglas of Farmington, New Mexico; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1960 and three children...(The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 14, 1978 p. 6)

Joe Lynn Bradford: Joe Lynn Bradford, 66, of Hunt, Texas in Kerr County died February 21, 1971 in a Kerrville, Texas hospital. He was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bradford of Celina, Texas. Survivors are his wife, the former Chloe Smith of Van Alstyne, Texas; son, Joe Lynn Bradford Jr.; grandson, Timothy Lynn Bradford of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, A. N. Bradford of Denton, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Homer Maddox of Ft. Towson, Oklahoma, Miss Mattie Bradford of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Walter Harris of Frisco, Texas. Funeral services and burial were held at Kerrville, Texas Tuesday. The late Miss Phala Bradford and Mrs. Roy Ellison of Celina, Texas were his sisters. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 25, 1971)

Maddie Bradford: Miss Maddie Bradford, 80, long time citizen of Celina, Texas died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday of last week, April 18, 1974, at the Silver Leaves Nursing Home in Denton, Texas. A native of Alabama, she was born in 1895 to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bradford. She grew up on the family farm west of Celina, Texas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Celina. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Homer Maddox of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Katie Harris of Frisco, Texas; and one brother, A. N. Bradford of Denton, Texas. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church in Celina with Rev. Roy Bevans officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home of Celina in charge. Pallbearers were Lucky Rue, Tommy Joe Norris, S. F. Peterman, Tom Ferguson, Paul Dodder and Johnny Welch. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 25, 1974)

Mary Jewel (Sockwell) Bradshaw: Funeral services for Mary Jewel Bradshaw, 78, of McKinney, Texas who died Sunday morning, December 23, 1979, in a Ft. Worth hospital, were held Wednesday in North Baptist Church, McKinney, with Rev. David Kuykendall, Rev. Joe Bob Alexander, and Rev. Carol Norton officiating. Interment was in Ridgeview Memorial Park. Horn-Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She was born February 13, 1901 in Hunt County, the daughter of PAGE 96 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES the late Mr. and Mrs. Jackson L. Sockwell. She married Rev. G. B. Bradshaw October 2, 1921 in Greenville. She was a member of the North Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Buren J. Bradshaw of Houston, Texas, Charles W. Bradshaw of Granbury, Texas; two daughters, Miss Mary Bradshaw of Celina, Texas, Mrs. James M. Rich of Ft. Worth; two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Lewis Jr., of McKinney, Mrs. Clyde L. Lytton of Sherman, Texas; one brother, Eldon L. Sockwell of Palm Springs, California; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 27, 1979)

Garvin V. Bray: Funeral services were held yesterday at the First Baptist Church in Celina, Texas for Garvin V. Bray who died Monday, November 10, 1974, in a McKinney, Texas hospital. Mr. Bray was 94 and had been ill several days. Born in Corinth, Mississippi, he was the son of the late M. P. and Frances Thomas Bray. He married the former Annie Blassingame in 1907, who preceded him in death in 1966. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Paul O’Brien of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Sam Jennings of Denison, Texas, Mrs. Carl Broyles of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. J. W. Sprinkle of Ft. Worth, Texas. Also surviving is one son, Jim Bray of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Bray was a longtime business and civic leader of Celina, Texas serving as mayor of the city for 16 years. A member of the Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. Rev. V. L. Harris and Dr. J. W. Sprinkle conducted the services. Pallbearers were Jim Bray Jr., Jim C. Broyles, Stephen Sprinkle, Jack Stanton, Rickey O’Brien, Jack Blakeney, W .T. Thornton and Garvin Tate. Interment was at Van Alstyne Cemetery in Van Alstyne, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 14, 1974 p. 9)

Gladys (Long) Brewer: Mrs. Gladys (Long) Brewer of San Antonio, Texas, wife of Sib Brewer, died Saturday, October 27, 1973 in a San Antonio nursing home. A native of Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas, Mrs. Brewer was born July 9, 1898. She and her husband had resided at 206 Regina Street, San Antonio since 1923. Mr. Brewer was a native of Celina. The couple married October 26, 1919. Funeral service was held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, at Mission Park Funeral Chapel in San Antonio. Burial was in Mission Park Cemetery. Survivors are her husband of San Antonio; a sister who lives in Poteet, Texas. Mr. Brewer, a patient in a veteran’s hospital in Kerrville was not able to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brewer of Celina went to the funeral. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 8, 1973 p. 5)

Sib Stanford Brewer: Funeral services were held for Sib S. Brewer, brother of Bennie and Douglas Brewer, Wednesday afternoon at Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina, Texas. Mr. Brewer died Tuesday at Hilltop Haven Nursing Home in Gunter, Texas. He was 81. The Celina native was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Long Brewer in October of 1973. Interment was in San Antonio, Texas following graveside services there this afternoon under the direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Maynard Atkins and Rev. V. L. Harris officiated at the Celina services held in the funeral home chapel. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 31, 1975) Sib Stanford Brewer was born July 29, 1894 and died July 29, 1975 in Gunter, Grayson County, Texas. (Ancestry.com Computer Records, Texas Death Certificates)

Roy Jeremiah Brown: Funeral services for Roy J. Brown, 86, of Grand Prairie, Texas were held at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a retired farmer and a former resident of Celina, Texas. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Oleta Adams; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He is the brother-in-law of Mr. Jim Berry Helms of Celina, Texas. Interment was COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 97 at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 7, 1977) Roy Jeremiah Brown was born September 18, 1890 in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, the son of Thomas Dedrick and Mary Elizabeth Jane (Franklin) Brown. He died February 12, 1977 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 225)

Jessie Vernon Browning: Funeral services for Jessie Vernon Browning, 65, were Friday, May 13th, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. in Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina, Texas with Rev. Gene Owens of Bonham, Texas, assisted by Bro. Leon Howard of Celina, Texas. Mr. Browning died May 11, 1977 in Sherman, Texas. Mr. Browning was born in Manor, Texas on October 13, 1911 and was married to the late Murville Riddling. He was a member of the Baptist Church and served with the Marines in World War II. Survivors are this parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Browning of Celina, Texas; one brother, Mr. W. T. Browning of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Nadine Menser of Prosper, Texas and Mrs. Katherine Martin of Irving, Texas. Interment was at Old Celina Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 19, 1977)

John Henry Browning: Funeral services for John Henry Browning, 91, of Celina, Texas were held Saturday, May 14th, 1977 at the Church of Christ in Celina, Texas. He died May 13, 1977. Conducting the services was Bro. Leon Howard assisted by Bro. John Lowery. Mr. Browning was born December 27, 1885 in Virginia. He married Lizzie Eula Waddle and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Browning is survived by his wife, Mrs. J. H. Browning of Celina, Texas; one son, Mr. W. T. Browning of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Nadine Menser of Prosper, Texas and Mrs. Katherine Martin of Irving, Texas; and several grandchildren. Interment was in Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 19, 1977)

Murville “Murt” (Ridling) Browning: (Sketches by Edith Stone) Graveside services for Mrs. Vernon Browning of Garland, Texas who died at her home Thursday, August 28, 1975, were held at the Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas Saturday at 5:30 p.m. She was born in 1918. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 4, 1975 p. 4)

Lucille M. (Cowden) Broyles: Services for Mrs. Lucille Broyles, 60, were Sunday at Goen Funeral Home in Denton, Texas, burial at Cottage Hill Cemetery. She was born in Celina, Texas in 1914. Mrs. Broyles is survived by her husband, a son, three grandchildren and four sisters including Mrs. Lula Marks of Celina, Texas. Also two brothers. Pallbearers were her nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 10, 1975 p. 5) Gravestone in Cottage Hill Cemetery: born October 25, 1914, died April 4, 1975. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 583)

Carl Bunch: Relatives in Celina learned Tuesday morning of the death late Monday, May 7, 1973, of Carl Bunch of Oceano, California. A former Celina man, Mr. Bunch, born in Kentucky, came with his parents to Celina, Texas when he was a small child and went to public school in Celina and grew up here. He moved to California in 1934. A brother, Bryant Bunch, and Mrs. Bunch and their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bunch of Celina left Tuesday to attend the Friday funeral. Survivors include his wife and two daughters; a brother, Henry Bunch of Los Angeles, California; the Celina brother and several grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 10, 1973)

PAGE 98 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES John Davis Burke: Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Old Celina Cemetery for John D. Burke of 3872 Cortez in Dallas, Texas. He died in Dallas Saturday, January 9, 1971. Officiating was the Rev. Mack Blackwell. Mr. Burke, a former resident of Celina, Texas is survived by his wife, the former Nora Hunn of Celina, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Owens of Dallas, Texas; three brothers, Leland Burke of Houston, Texas, Earl Burke of Cameron, Texas and Leonard Burke of Davilla, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. W. I. Clark of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Emma Langdon of Cameron, Texas, Mrs. Goldie B. Graves of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Estelle Hinton of Cameron, Texas; two grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 14, 1971) Birth on gravestone in Old Celina Cemetery is August 29, 1897. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 60)

Onia Lenorah (Collins) Burkeen: Mrs. Onia Lenorah Burkeen, 79, a resident of the Celina area for more than forty five years died Friday, January 21, 1972 at 5 p.m. in a Sherman hospital. Born in Polk County, Texas on February 8, 1892, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Collins. Her late husband, James Ruben Burkeen died January 2, 1949 in the Marilee Community. Mrs. Burkeen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in Bethel Baptist Church conducted by Rev. John Taylor Bledsoe, pastor. Pallbearers were Joe Bennett, Buck Autry, Ken Massey, Lynn Stambaugh, Ed Haun and Lee Rucker. Survivors are daughters, Mrs. Etta Logan of Sherman, Texas, Mrs. Burl Tillerson of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Lucille Turner of Texas City, Texas; sons, C. N. Stumpp of Corpus Christi, Texas, Sherman Stumpp of Sherman, Texas, J. R. Burkeen of South Africa, Jesse D. Burkeen of Glendale, California and Lloyd Burkeen; a sister and brother, Mrs. Mary Reynolds and Jesse M. Collins both of Rosemead, California. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 27, 1972 p. 1)

Amanda (Riffe) Burleson: Mrs. Amanda R. Burleson, 84, a resident of Celina, Texas died Monday, December 11, 1972, in a McKinney, Texas hospital. Mrs. Burleson was born in Ellis County on September 21, 1888, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Riffe. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Ira B. Burleson of Celina, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Davis of Plano, Texas; one son, Aubrey Burleson of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Cryer of Ennis, Texas; 4 grandsons and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral service is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Turrentine Jackson Chapel in McKinney, Texas. Rev. J. T. Bledsoe and Maynard Atkins will officiate. Burial is to follow in Cottage Hill Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 14, 1972)

Jessie George Butler: Funeral services for Mr. Jessie George Butler of Celina, Texas will be held on Friday, January 28, 1977 in St. Phillip’s Baptist Church of Celina at 10 a.m. with Rev. Johnny McGee officiating. Mr. Butler had been ill for several months before his heart attack. He was born in Dallas County and attended Frisco and Celina schools. He married Lora Lee Smith on March 5, 1951. He was employed as a farm hand by Mr. Paul O’Brien. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lora Lee Butler; one daughter, Mrs. Polly Ann Champion of Lewisville, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Doris Mitchell of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Mr. W. C. Butler of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lacy Cornelius of Snyder, Texas and Londro Butler of Celina, Texas. Also three grandchildren. Interment will be at North Celina Cemetery with Johnson’s Funeral Home of McKinney officiating the services. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 27, 1977) Burial was in Community Cemetery north of Celina, Texas, south of CR 994.

Rena Jennettie (Culwell) Button: Mrs. Rena J. Button, 90, of Weston, Texas died at 6 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 1974. Born March 12, 1883, daughter of William and Amy Biggs Culwell, she COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 99 had been a resident of Weston, Texas most of her life and was a member of Weston Methodist Church and Rebecca Lodge. She married Henry Edwin Button November 10, 1914 in Weston, Texas. She served many years as Weston correspondent for the area newspapers. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Margaret Dement of Princeton, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Kate Chandler of Weston, Texas; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband December 22, 1945 and one daughter, Amy Rachel. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday at Horn Harris Crouch Funeral Chapel in McKinney, Texas with Rev. Henry Salley officiating. Burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 17, 1974)

Flora Elizabeth (Matthews) Calhoun: Saturday’s service was held in Celina’s First Baptist Church at 10 o’clock a. m. for Mrs. Flora Elizabeth Calhoun, 83, a former Celina, Texas citizen who died at her home at 6219 Victor St. in Dallas, Texas Thursday of last week, October 12, 1972. Directing the funeral was Bro. Maynard Atkins of the Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Calhoun was the widow of the late W. W. Calhoun who died at the couple’s home in Celina, December 28, 1959. The two had lived here for about 18 years before the death of Mr. Calhoun. Mrs. Calhoun, a member of the Celina Baptist Church moved away from Celina about two years after the death of her husband. Mrs. Calhoun was born on April 7, 1889, in Arkansas, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. J. (Clergyman’s record says M. J.) Matthews. Surviving are three sons; T. F. Calhoun of Canyon City, Colorado, C. J. Calhoun of Hood River, Oregon and C. C. Calhoun of Escondido, California; three daughters, Mrs. May Ola Foster of Burleson, Texas, Mrs. Ethel Martin and Mrs. Maurine Stuart both of Dallas, Texas; six sisters, Mrs. Julia Whitley and Mrs. Guy B. Austin of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Ann Gillam and Mrs. Clara Bevelle of California, Mrs. Otis Rice of Mabank, Texas and Mrs. Barney Hamm of Temple, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 19, 1972)

Arthur C. Cantrell: Funeral services for Arthur Cantrell were held recently at the Scott Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Bevans officiating. Mr. Cantrell died at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 63 years old. A native of Collin County, Mr. Cantrell was born May 14, 1911. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Norman of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Lila Klockenter, Mrs. Leah Dyer and Mrs. Earline Chaney, all of Los Angeles, California. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 3, 1974) Arthur C. Cantrell was born May 14, 1911 in Collin County, Texas and died September 20, 1974 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 40)

Thomas Harrison Carey: Funeral services for Thomas Harrison Carey of Celina, Texas were held February 22, 1976 at the Pemberton Chapel, the Rev. Hugh Abraham of the First Christian Church officiating and Maynard Atkins of the Church of Christ assisting. Burial was at Old Celina Cemetery. Mr. Carey died February 20, 1976. He was 53 years old. He was the son of Thomas Franklin Carey and Susie Harrison. He was a retired laborer, born January 30, 1922. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Lavassa Mae Wester of Gunter, Texas, Mrs. Ruth Roberts of McKinney, Texas and Mrs. Louise Hale of Henderson, Texas; two brothers, Clint Carey Sr. of Prosper, Texas and Haley Carey of Celina, Texas and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers at the funeral were Miles Torson, Dudley Barrett, Paul Norris, Runt Smith, Charles Webb, Paul Baxter and David Baxter. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 26, 1976)

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Dr. Jack Sibley officiated. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. A life-long resident of Weston, born in 1907, Mr. Carruth was the son of the late C .C. and Minnie Carruth and was a member of First Christian Church of Weston, Texas. Surviving are a brother, Levi Carruth of Weston, Texas and a sister, Nova Howell also of Weston, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 15, 1979)

Merritt Carruth: Graveside service was in Cottage Hill Cemetery Friday for Merritt Carruth, 78, Weston Texas area native who died August 24, 1971, in a Paducah hospital. Funeral service was held in the Paducah Church of Christ Thursday. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Collie C. Carruth of Weston, Texas, he lived in Crowell, Texas and farmed extensively in West Texas and operated a gin in Paducah, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 2, 1971. p. 4)

Pearl (Phillips) Carruth: Pearl Carruth, 76, of Weston, Texas died 11:30 p.m. Friday, August 4, 1972, in a McKinney hospital. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Phillips, she was born in Collin County June 7, 1896. Her husband, Jesse Carruth, died March 1960. She was a member of the Weston Christian Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Louise Harlow and Mrs. Jean Young of Weston, Texas, Mrs. Chris Saling of Sherman, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Pierson and Mrs. Mabel Self; a grandson; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren. Service was 2 p.m. Sunday in Weston Christian Church, Rev. J. E. Montgomery pastor officiating, burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were C. B. Dickerson, Ted Cave, Ernest Rigsby, Clifford Hays, Kenneth Cowan and R. L. Speck. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 10, 1972)

Weta Jo (Sells) Carter: Funeral service for Mrs. Weta Jo Carter, 41, was held in the Weston Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Ross Bourland officiating. Interment followed in Mugg Cemetery, west of Weston. Mrs. Carter’s body was discovered early Saturday morning at her home, 205 Beech Street in Celina. An autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace J. A. Roller Jr. The body was sent to Parkland Hospital, Dallas, for the autopsy, and a report had not been received at The Record’s press time. Judge Roller said there was no evidence of foul play, however. Mrs. Carter was born January 14, 1931 in Collin County. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, May 31, 1972) Weta Jo Carter was born January 14, 1931 and died May 26, 1972 in Celina, Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Claud and Nell (Young) Sells. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Theo Casey: Mrs. Jim Perkins and Mrs. Randall Moore of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Bill Monk of McKinney attended funeral services Monday afternoon in Garland, Texas for Theo Casey, nephew of Mrs. Perkins, who died Saturday, July 24, 1971, in a Garland, Texas hospital. Interment was in Restland. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 29, 1971 p. 5)

Bernie B. Childers: Bernie B. Childers, 69, of Roxton, Lamar County, Texas died in a McKinney, Texas hospital November 23, 1970. He had been ill since August. He was the father of Lloyd Childers of Celina, Texas. Mr. Childers was born at Roxton on February 14, 1901, a son of George and Betty Childers. He was married to Emma Baughman who died in 1958. Survivors are the Celina, Texas son and a daughter, Mrs. Ozelle Penn of Lubbock, Texas. Mr. Childers was a retired bee-keeper and liked to hunt and fish. His son took him on a deer hunt only a day or two before his death. Graveside services were held November 25, 1970 in Restland Cemetery in Roxton, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 3, 1970 p. 8)

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Charles Frank Choate: Funeral services for Charles F. Choate, 76, of Celia are 10 a.m. today at First Christian Church of Celina, Texas. Mr. Choate died at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 1974. Rev. Hugh Abraham and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe will conduct services, burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Mr. Choate was a retired pharmacist. Born in Weston, Texas on September 13, 1898, he was a member of the First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge, York Rite and Shriners. A veteran of World War I, he is survived by his wife of Celina, Texas; one son, Ben O. Choate and two grandchildren, Benford and Charla. Scott Funeral Home is in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 2, 1975)

Edward Leroy Clark: Edward Leroy Clark, 93, died Sunday May 11, 1975 at Austin, Texas. Formerly of Celina, Texas, he had lived in Austin since 1969. He was born October 10, 1881, in Indiana. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. Private graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Old Celina Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John H. Lovelady of Austin, Texas; one son, Edward M. Clark of Pampa, Texas; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grand-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 15, 1975)

Joe E. Clark: Funeral services for Joe E. Clark of McKinney, Texas were held Wednesday morning at Horn-Harris-Crouch Funeral Chapel. Rev. Milton Magness conducted the services with interment at Melissa Cemetery. Mr. Clark was an uncle to Harold Clark of Celina. He is also survived by his wife, Mary of McKinney; a son, Lee Roy Litchford of McKinney; daughters, Mrs. Doretha Mangam of McKinney and Mrs. Vanita Loftice of Pittsburgh, Texas; brothers, Raymond Clark of Ft. Worth, Texas, Amos Clark of McKinney and Allen Clark of Dallas, Texas; sister, Mrs. Frances Holsomback of Baytown, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, May 1, 1978) Joe E. Clark was born April 12, 1902 and died April 28, 1978 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. He was a son of Bateman and Lula (Pitts) Clark. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Uncas Norvell Clary: Funeral service has been set for Friday at 2 p.m. in the Prosper Methodist Church for Uncas Norvell Clary, 90, retired Prosper banker. Mr. Clary died in a McKinney hospital Tuesday, May 13, 1972, after an illness of four months. Mr. Clary, born in 1881 in Tennessee, came with his parents to a farm near Prosper in 1891. He had been connected with Prosper State Bank since 1906 until his retirement a few years ago. He served as president of the bank for 30 years, and as Mayor of Prosper for 49 years. He was a member of Prosper United Methodist Church, where he had been a trustee 40 years. He was a member of Lee Masonic Lodge No. 435 in Prosper and of the Hella Temple Shrine, Dallas. He was a member of the IOOF BPOE, the Dallas Coin Club, and was president of the Walnut Grove Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Vera Thompson, whom he married in 1945, and by two sisters, Miss Alla Clary, Falls Church, Va., and Mrs. Kate Bates, Austin; and by three nephews. Officiating at the funeral will be the Rev. Louis Shambeck of Santa Anna, Texas; the Rev. Bill Morgan Smith of Dallas, superintendent of the Dallas-Denton Methodist District, Maynard Atkins of Celina, and the Rev. S. K. Mullendore and the Rev. Jimmy Walthall, both of Prosper. Masonic services at graveside in Walnut Grove Cemetery will be directed by Lee Lodge and County Judge Bill Proctor. Pallbearers will be Leonard Harper, John Kincaid, Charles J. Winikates, John Estil, Oscar Carlisle and Ralph Boyer. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May15, 1972)

Birdie (Vandeventer) Combest: Funeral services for Mrs. Birdie Combest were at 4:00 p.m. Monday, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in McKinney, Texas with Rev. Gordon Smith of Anna, Texas officiating the services with interment at Cottage Hill Cemetery. She died July 10, 1977. Mrs. Combest was born October 23, 1894 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew PAGE 102 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Vandeventer. She was married in November of 1911 to the late Everett Combest who passed away in 1975 and was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by six sons, O’Dell of California, Dorman of Arizona, Donald of Garland, Texas and Doyle, Marshall and Kenneth all of Dallas, Texas; six daughters, Alene Kindle of Dallas, Texas, Lorece Davis and Faye Woods both of McKinney, Texas, Dorothy Malone of Celina, Texas, Bernice Boals and Inez Harris both of Garland, Texas; four brothers; four sisters; fifteen grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 1977)

Everett Combest: (Sketches by Edith Stone) Funeral services for Everett Combest, who died Friday, February 14, 1975, were held last Saturday at Turrentine-Jackson_Morrow Funeral Home in McKinney, Texas. Mr. Combest was 80, having been born October 1, 1894 in Anna, Texas. A former resident of Celina, Texas, Mr. Combest was buried in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Rev. James A. Richardson and Rev. Owen Campbell officiated the services. In addition to his wife, Mr. Combest is survived by six sons and six daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Malone of Celina, Texas; Lorece Davis and Faye Woods of McKinney, Texas; Aline Kindle of Dallas, Texas, Bernice Boals and Inex Harris of Garland, Texas; Doyle and Marshall of Dallas, Texas, Dorman of Arizona; Odell of California and Donald and Kenneth of the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas area. A number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive, in addition to three brothers and sisters. Mr. Combest had lived in and around Celina, Texas where he farmed before moving to McKinney, Texas several years ago. Several friends of Celina attended the funeral and burial services of Mr. Everett Combest Saturday. The funeral was held in McKinney Texas with burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Abe Gearhart, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Maxson, Leon Howard, Wanda Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Wilson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Tucker and Mr. and Mrs. John Butts. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 20, 1975, p. 2)

Fannie May (Mattison) Combest: Funeral services for Fannie May Combest, 78, 1003 University Drive, McKinney, Texas who died Friday morning at a McKinney hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 1978 in Horn Harris Crouch Chapel with Dr. Wilson Canafax officiating. Interment was at Pecan Grove Cemetery. She was born October 7, 1900 in McKinney, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Mattison. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McKinney. She married Audie Combest December 24, 1919 in McKinney. He preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the aunt of Mr. Harry Scott of Celina, Texas and the great aunt of Mike, Ronnie, Keith and Don Scott. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 21, 1978)

Mary Estelle (Deering) Conatser: Funeral services were held for Mary Estelle Conatser on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Gunter, Texas Baptist Church. Interment was at the Gunter Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Conatser was married to the late J. E. Conatser, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gunter. She is survived by five sons, T. D. Conatser of Ft. Worth, Texas, Wales Conatser of Dallas, Texas, J. E. Conatser of Dallas, Texas, Bob Conatser of Canton, Texas and Gene Conatser of California. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helen O’Dell of Irving, Texas and Mrs. Evelyn Day of Sherman, Texas; a brother, Mr. James E. Deering of Ft. Worth, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Irene Miller of Cleburne, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 29, 1976 p. 1 2)

Mary Evelyn (Moore) Conatser: Mrs. J. E. Conatser Jr., of 8911 Sweetwater in Dallas, Texas COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 103 died in the M. V. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas on July 15, 1972, after five weeks as a patient there. A Celina, Texas native, Mrs. Conatser was born Evelyn Moore, January 8, 1914, daughter of the late Claude Moore and Mrs. Moore, the latter survives and now lives in a Van Alstyne nursing home. Mrs. Conatser was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, J. E. Conatser, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Gary K. Nevins and Jim Conatser, both of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Self of McMurray, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Janice Wilkins of Austin, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Lena Moore of Van Alstyne, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Claudeleen Gunter of Huntsville, Texas and seven grandchildren. Funeral service was 3 p.m. Monday. Troy Suggs Chapel, Rev. Lawrence M. Malloy, minister of a Presbyterian Church in Marshall, Texas officiating, with interment Grove Hill. Troy Suggs Funeral Home, 7623 Military Pkwy in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were L. D. Conatser, Wales Conatser, James Pickett, Paul Sutherland, Hubbard Peak and Hubbard O’Dell. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 20, 1972 p. 1) Mary Evelyn (Moore) Conatser was born January 8, 1914 and died July 15, 1972 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Her name on the death certificate has an additional name of Evelyn Theo. She was the daughter of Claude and Lena N. (Smiley) Moore. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Jesse Cecil Cook: Jesse Cecil Cook, 73, of Weston, Texas died in a McKinney, Texas hospital Saturday, June 3, 1972, after a protracted illness. Mr. Cook, a native of Alabama, was born April 19, 1899, son of the late Richard and Etta Cook. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cecil Cook of Weston, Texas; four sons, Roy Cook of Garland, Texas, Robby Cook of Dallas, Texas, Dwight Cook of Garland, Texas and Dwayne Cook of McKinney, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Steel of Dallas, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Foster of Weston, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service were at Weston Methodist Church Monday with Rev. Foy Thomas, pastor of the church, officiating assisted by Rev. Monte Montgomery. Burial was in Ridgeview Memorial Park directed by Scott Funeral Home of Celina. Pallbearers were Alvin Smallwood, Rex Gracy, Terry Weakley, Douglas Brown, Johnny Brown and Harold Cook. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 8, 1972)

James Garfield Cornell: James Garfield Cornell, 71, a resident of Celina, Texas for 12 years died at a McKinney, Texas hospital November 26, 1970 at 1:20 p.m. Mr. Cornell, a retired farmer was born in Collin County, November 14, 1899, son of the late James Richard and Alice Cooper Cornell. He was a member of Marilee Baptist Church. Survivors are wife, Irene Cornell of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Isaac Day of Carrollton, Texas and Mrs. Travis Pledger of Dallas, Texas; three sons, Wayne Halliburton of Augsburg, Germany, James Michael Cornell and Kenneth Lee Cornell both of Celina; two brothers, Lesley Cornell and Edgar Cornell both of Princeton, Texas; six sisters, Mrs. W. C. Baxter of Princeton, Texas, Mrs. Norman Jones, Mrs. John C. Wilson and Mrs. A. J. Edmonds all of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Dan Henshaw of Midland, Texas and Mrs. J. H. Pell of Mesquite, Texas. Services were 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Celina with Rev. V. L. Harris and Rev. Ross Bourland. Burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Johnny Wilson, Arvil Edmonds, Alvis Cornell, Herman Robinson, A. L. Mahan, Robert O’Dell, Billy Ross Pell, J. W. Edmonds and William Chester Edmonds. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 3, 1970)

Jewel Alene Couser: Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Jewel Alene Couser, 80, of Arlington, Texas who passed away there Wednesday night. Funeral Services were held at Prosper United Methodist Church January 20, 1979 with interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, D. C. Reece of Prosper, Texas and Bob Couser of Orange, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Anna PAGE 104 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

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Bessie (Carruth) Cox: Graveside services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at Cottage Hill Cemetery for Mrs. Bessie Carruth Cox, 84, who died in Dallas, Texas March 22, 1972. Maynard Atkins of Celina Church of Christ officiated. Weiland-Merritt Funeral Home in Dallas in charge of arrangements. A descendant of early settlers in the area, Mrs. Cox was the daughter of Robert Phelps and Ellen Richard Skinner Carruth. She was a grand-daughter of George Michael Carruth and Mary Louisa Phelps who settled in Collin County in 1856, shortly after their marriage in Wilson County, Tennessee. The old Carruth home stood on a hill west of Celina, Texas until destroyed by fire a number of years ago. It was here that Mrs. Cox was born on July 10, 1887. Her maternal grandparents, Richard Skinner and Cristina Daugherty settled in Denton County, Texas in 1857, following their marriage in Kentucky. A member of the Church of Christ, Mrs. Cox was married in Prosper, Texas December 9, 1906 to Henry Coner Cox. They lived here many years before moving to Denison, Texas and later to Dallas, Texas. Survivors include one son, Duncan W. Cox of Pacific Palisades, California; four daughters, Mrs. Henry (Ona) Lipp of Cedar Creek near Kemp, Texas, Mrs. E. C. (Tommy Lou) Jones of San Jose, California, Mrs. Thomas D. (Audry) Johnson of Austin, Texas and Mrs. George (Jeanie) Riefler of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Charlie Carruth of Denison, Texas and Leslie Carruth of McAlister, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Harley (Mattie) York of Brownsfield, Texas and Mrs. Doug (Bonnie) Purcell of Tioga, Texas; grandchildren, Perry Walden, Mrs. Cynthia Walter, Pamela and Patty Sue Jones, Craig and Cathy Fox, Julie and George C. Riefler III; two great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 30, 1972)

Garra W. “Bill” Coxsey: Garra W. Coxsey, 64, of Celina died Sunday, May 24, 1970, at 10:45 a.m. at a Gunter nursing home after a long illness. Mr. Coxsey was born June 7, 1905 in Dow, Oklahoma, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Coxsey. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Celina Church of Christ with J. A. Gearhart officiating assisted by Maynard Atkins and Leon Howard. Interment was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John A., David Lee, Darrell W. and Don Coxsey, Kenneth Peterman and Bill Norris. Mr. Coxsey was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lilly Coxsey of Celina, Texas; three sons, Russell Lee Coxsey of Lewisville, Texas, John Coxsey of Ft. Worth, Texas and Jeff Coxsey of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Billy Ross Pell of Celina, Texas; four brothers, A. E. Coxsey of Durant, Oklahoma, Frank Coxsey of Ardmor, Oklahoma, Roy and Clifford Coxsey of McAlister, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Tate of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Edna Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Mrs. Gladys Stephens of Burbank, California; and 12 grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 28, 1970)

Ruby Anita (Nichol) Cozart: Funeral services for Ruby Anita Cozart, a Celina, Texas native, were held September 27, 1975 at the First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas, Rev. V. L. Harris officiating. Burial was in Old Celina Cemetery under direction of Horn-Harris-Crouch Funeral Home. Mrs. Cozart died September 25, 1975 in Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 55. Born October 25, 1919, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Gid Nichol, she was a resident of Fort Worth, Texas for 33 years. She was a member of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church of that city. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 16, 1975)

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Rev. Jack Howard. Young. Cross died at his home Friday evening, September 11, 1979. He was born August 13, 1974 in McKinney, Texas. Survivors include his mother; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cross of Celina; and several aunts and uncles. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 17, 1979)

C. A. Crosswhite: Funeral service for C. A. Crosswhite, 85, was 10 a.m. Wednesday at Weston, Texas. He died Monday, August 17, 1970, in a McKinney hospital. Survivors are four sons, Fred Crosswhite of Princeton, Texas, Kerr and O. J. Crosswhite of McKinney, Texas and Nicky Crosswhite of Carrollton, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. Laverne Shanks of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Emma Estep of Weston, Texas. Mrs. Charlsie Dowell of Sachse, Texas, Mrs. Ina Harralson of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Stella Kirby of Blair, Oklahoma; one brother and four sisters. He was a brother of the late Ira Crosswhite of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 20, 1970 p. 1)

Martha Lula (Dugan) Cudd: Funeral was 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church, Celina, Texas for Mrs. Martha Lula Cudd, 85, who died 5 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 1971, in a McKinney hospital. Conducting the services were Rev. Marshall Crowley, pastor of the Celina Church of God and Rev. V. L. Harris pastor of First Baptist Church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Cudd was born November 30, 1885 in Tennessee, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dugan. She was a member of Rhea’s Mill Baptist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Bledsoe of Ft. Worth, Texas and Mrs. Elsie Miller of McKinney, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Mooneyham of Celina, Texas; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One son, Willie Payne preceded her in death. Pallbearers were Jimmy Hayes, J. C. Hayes, Johnny Bradley, Horace MacCline, Thomas McWhorter and Jimmy McWhorter. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 4, 1971)

Hilary Herbert Cunningham Sr.: Services for Hilary Herbert Cunningham, 85, was Monday, January 8, at Pemberton Chapel in Celina, Texas with Rev. Don Underwood, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Frisco, Texas in charge, interment in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Cunningham, who passed away January 6, 1979, was born in Center City, Alabama September 1, 1893 to James Davidson Cunningham and Mary Josephine Moore. He lived in Frisco, Texas and was a retired farmer and member of the First United Methodist Church in Frisco, Texas. Survivors include Bettie B. Cunningham; son, Herbert Cunningham Jr. of Tulsa, Oklahoma: three sisters, Mrs. Luttie Shipp of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Edna Broyles of Ennis, Texas and Mrs. Belle Anderson of Superior, Wisconsin; 4 grandchildren. Mr. Cunningham was an uncle to Dr. Vance Stallcup. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 11, 1979)

Marty Lee Curry: Marty Lee Curry, 15, of Rt. 1 Gunter, Texas was dead on arrival at a Sherman, Texas hospital at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, December 9, 1973. Death was attributed to a variety of meningitis. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burnam Curry, the youth was born September 28, 1958 in Lake Arthur, New Mexico. He was a student in Gunter High School. Survivors in addition to his parents are three brothers, Bobby F. Curry of Santa Clara, California, Jimmy R. Curry and Richard D. Curry both of Jay, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Celina Church of God with Rev. J. O. Mitchell, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Rodney Morris, Danny Jackson, Willie Hall and S. C. Todd. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 13, 1973)

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Willie Franklin “Bill” Dahn: Funeral services for Willie (Bill) Franklin Dahn, 66, of Celina, Texas were held February 25, 1977, at the First Christian Church in Celina, Texas at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Hugh Abraham in charge of services. Mr. Dahn was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dahn. He married Jewel Roberts on September 8, 1962 in Weatherford, Texas. He was a retired mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jewel Dahn of Celina, Texas; two step-sons, Kenneth B. Rutherford of Celina, Texas and Jack Rutherford of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Seth Dahn of Rowlett, Texas. Interment was in Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge of services. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 3, 1977 p. 3) Willie Franklin “Bill” Dahn was born September 10, 1910 in Kaufman County, Texas and died February 23, 1977 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 112)

Julia (Hinsley) Dalton: Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Dalton, 77, of Prosper, Texas who died Sunday night, May 27, 1979, in a McKinney hospital, were held Tuesday, May 29, 1979 under the direction of Horn-Harris-Crouch. Interment was at Walnut Grove Cemetery. She was born October 3, 1901 in Collin County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hinsley. She was a member of the Prosper Methodist Church. She married Meredith Samuel Dalton June 9, 1918, in Collin County. Survivors include four sons, Murell and Raymond Dalton of Prosper, Gerald Dalton of Plano, Texas, Sammy Dalton Jr. of Irving, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Chesney of Prosper, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Litchford of Celina and Mrs. Bess Standifer of Kansas; one brother, George Hinsley of Farmersville, Texas; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 31, 1979)

Elijah Davis Mildred (Baccon) Davis: Two articles. (1) Two well-known former Celina, Texas residents died during the month of December, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Davis who had lived in Celina, Texas from 1914 to 1972. They moved to Los Angeles, California due to illness in order to be with their remaining children. Being long time members of St. Philip’s Baptist Church in Celina, Texas. After moving to Los Angeles, California, they joined Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church serving there until their death. Mr. Elijah Davis died December 1, 1976 and Mrs. Mildred Davis died December 13, 1976. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, December 1976) (2) Funeral services were held for a former resident of Celina, Texas, Mr. Elijah Davis. He came to Celina in the early 1900's and married Miss Mildred Baccon. They had seven children. Mr. Davis helped organize the St. Philip’s Baptist Church in Celina. He served as deacon of the church for 46 years. He and his wife moved to Los Angeles, California where all their children live. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sons, grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, December 1976)

Ruth Davis: Mrs. Ruth Davis of Frisco, Texas, a former resident of the Celina area died Friday morning, December 14, 1973, in a McKinney hospital. She was born December 24, 1887 in Arkansas. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church of Frisco, Texas. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ina Taylor of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Margaret Penland and Mrs. Tommy Greenwood both of Frisco, Texas; three sons, Clarence Davis of Frisco, Texas, Cecil Davis of Dallas, Texas and Junior Davis of Frisco, Texas; 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Frisco, Texas with the Rev. M. Leon Melton and the Rev. Jimmy Uselton officiating. Burial was in Celina Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 20, 1973)

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Joseph Matthew Dean: Joseph Matthew Dean, 89, a former resident of Celina, Texas died January 17, 1973, in Sundial Nursing Home in Pilot Point, Texas. Mr. Dean, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dean was born in Collin County, January 14, 1884. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Celina conducted by Rev. Backs Dishmon and Rev. V. L. Harris. Burial was in Princeton Cemetery directed by the Scott Funeral Home. Grandsons of Mr. Dean were pallbearers. Surviving are four sons, William Dean of Denton, Texas, Judge Dean of Pottsboro, Texas, Johnny Dean of Houston, Texas and Coleman Curry of McKinney, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Albert Tucker of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Mozelle Jones of Frisco, Texas, Mrs. Betty Stone of Carrollton, Texas and Mrs. Lera Von Strickland of Frisco, Texas; one brother, Newt Dean of Fruitvale. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 25, 1973 p. 1)

Charles Solan Dennis: Charles Solan Dennis, 71, died of a heart ailment at his home in Celina, Texas last Thursday morning, June 8, 1972. Born December 19, 1900 in Bolivar in Denton County, Texas, Mr. Dennis was a son of the late Thomas V. and Mattie Neeley Dennis. He and his wife, the former Miss Opal Timmons were married in McKinney, Texas December 21, 1924. He was a retired farmer and had lived in the Celina and Alla area since boyhood. Mr. Dennis was a member of the First Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. Survivors are his wife of Celina, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. R. C. Pinion of Jackson, Mississippi; seven sisters, Mrs. C. D. Wood of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mrs. H. M. Redden of Anna, Texas. Mrs. Tom Claycomb of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. John Stambaugh of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Clint Carey Sr. of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Roscoe Renfro of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Johnny Johnson of Malakoff; two brothers, Ted Dennis and Delmer Dennis of Dallas, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One of the grandsons, Ronnie Pinion is in the army in Germany and was unable to come to the funeral, but telephoned condolences to his grandmother. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church in Celina, Texas at 4 p.m. Friday. The Rev. V. L. Harris pastor and Rev. Ray Hand officiating. Masonic burial service followed in Celina Cemetery. Interment was directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Louis A. Thompson, Calvin Pinion, Mike Dennis, Lynn E. Stambaugh, Clint Carey Jr., John Carey, J. L Cruise and Billy R. Huddleston. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 15, 1972)

Lora Mae (Moore) Dickerson: Services for Mrs. Lora Mae Dickerson, 80, were held Thursday afternoon in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel. Rev. David Kuykendall officiated. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery near Celina. Mrs. Dickerson of Rt. 5 McKinney, died Sunday, April 2, 1972. Born March 30, 1892, in Collin County, Mrs. Dickerson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Moore. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Grady Mills and Mrs. Martha Steele both of McKinney and Miss Julie Moore of Celina; and two brothers, Jack Moore of Celina and James Moore of Carrollton. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 13, 1972)

Dove Blanch “Dovie” (Patrick) Douglas: The funeral of Mrs. Dovie B. Douglas, 90, a former Celina, Texas citizen was held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Celina, Texas. Conducting the funeral was the Rev. Homer Cox and Rev. Roy Bevan. Mrs. Douglas who was living in Fort Worth, Texas died in a Fort Worth hospital Monday at 11:45 a.m. Mrs. Douglas was born October 13, 1883 in Georgia, the daughter of Joseph and Martha J. Patrick. She was a widow of the late F. E. Douglas of Celina, Texas. The two were married October 30, 1902 and Mr. Douglas death occurred in Celina April 11, 1943. Survivors are one son, Loren F. Douglas of Fort Worth, Texas; two grandsons, PAGE 108 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Noel Douglas of Celina, Texas and Jan Douglas of Fort Worth, Texas. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Eldon Bilderback, C. O. Webster, Bobby R. Martin, John Laney, Marshall Blaine and J. C. Ownsby. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 21, 1974)

Elery Alfred “Ted” Drake: E. A. (Ted) Drake, 83, of Celina, Texas died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 1977, in a McKinney hospital. He was born September 5, 1893 in Missouri, son of the late John and Kizzie Harris Drake. He was a retired carpenter and of Baptist faith. He married Beulah Gray in 1913. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Drake of Celina, Texas; five sons, J. W. Drake of Richardson, Texas, Vernon Ray Drake of Howe, Texas, Kelly J. Drake of Lake Dallas, Texas, James A. and Jerry Don Drake both of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Lois Hollingsworth of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Loeta Myers of Bend, Oregon, Mrs. Dorothy Middleton of Canyonville, Oregon; one sister, Mrs. Floyd Vinson of Elida, New Mexico; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bethel Baptist Church with interment in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina in charge. Pallbearers were grandsons. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 31, 1977 p. 4)

Myrtle Lee “Myrtie” (Loftice) Driver: Our community was saddened Monday morning to hear of the death of Mrs. Myrtie Driver. Aunt Myrt had suffered a broken leg and was in the hospital at the time of her death on May 26, 1975. She was 86, the only living child of the J. P. Loftice family that had always lived in this community. She was born August 30, 1888 in Cumberland Gap, Virginia. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church of Celina, Texas under the direction of Scott Funeral Home. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 29, 1975 p. 8)

Marshall Ulric “ Shorty” Duncan: Funeral services for M. U. Duncan, 80, of Celina, Texas will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Duncan died Tuesday, December 20, 1977, at Wysong Hospital in McKinney, Texas. He was born January 14, 1897 in Garland, Dallas County, Texas, the son of J. L. and Alice Hearn Duncan. Mr. Maynard Atkins will officiate with interment at the Old Celina Cemetery under the direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. A retired farmer, Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Jane Stone Duncan of Celina, Texas; a brother, A. J. Duncan of McKinney, Texas and several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 22, 1977)

Samuel Lloyd Durham: Funeral services for Samuel Lloyd Durham, 81, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Scott Funeral Chapel with Rev. V. L. Harris and Maynard Atkins officiating. Burial followed in Old Celina Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Grumbles, L. E. Stambaugh, S. G. McKnight, Grover Rue, T. M. Hughes Jr. and Lee Rucker. Mr. Durham, a long-time resident of Celina, Texas died at 12 p.m. July 25th, 1971 in the Sun Dial Nursing Home in Pilot Point, Texas where he had been for two weeks. Mr. Durham was born April 8, 1890 in Denton County, Texas near Pilot Point, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Durham. He and Miss Feefie Norris were married November 14, 1915 in Celina, Texas. Mr. Durham served for about twelve years as caretaker of Celina Schools. He moved to Dallas, Texas for a brief time in the 1940's and has since lived here. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife of Celina, Texas and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Nell Gross of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 29, 1971 p. 1)

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Hill Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Byron Myric, pastor officiating. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Her death occurred October 6, 1971, following an extended illness. Her home was in Celina, Texas. She was born Lenorah Marks August 2, 1898 in the Chambersville Community. She and her husband, who survives, were married December 22, 1918. Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Inez Greer of Dallas, Texas; one grandson, Mike Ramos of Roanoke, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Francis of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Bonnie Tucker of Rt. 1 Celina, Texas, A son, Stanley DuVall died in World War II.. Pallbearers were C. O. Webster, Ralph Stelzer, L. E. Stambaugh, Jimmy King, Robert DuVall and Lewis DuVall. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 14, 1971)

William Claude DuVall: Graveside services at Cottage Hill Cemetery was 10 a.m. Wednesday for Claude DuVall, Celina area citizen for 61 years. His death occurred at home early Monday, April 30, 1973. Conducting was Rev. Roy Bevan pastor of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church directed by Scott Funeral Home. Mr. Duvall was born May 22, 1891 in Albany, Kentucky, son of the late Tom and Louvina DuVall. He was married December 22, 1918 to Miss Lenorah Marks who died October 6, 1971. He was a retired farmer and lived many years in the Cottage Hill Community before moving to Celina, Texas a few years ago. He was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church. Survivors are daughter Mrs. Inez Greer of Dallas, Texas; grandson, Mike Ramos of Roanoke, Texas; brothers, L. D. DuVall of Lewisville, Texas, R. W. DuVall of Amarillo, Texas and M. S. DuVall of Arkansas; a son, Stanley DuVall died in World War II. Pallbearers were Jim King, Bryan Tucker, Lewis DuVall, Robert DuVall, C. O. Webster and Lynn E. Stambaugh. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 3, 1973)

Baxter Edwards: Funeral services for Mr. Baxter Edwards will be held Friday, October 29, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. in Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in McKinney, Texas. Mr. Edwards was a native of Collin County, Texas. He served as Probation Officer for Collin County and was a former school teacher. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Veteran of World War II which he served in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nita Edwards; two brothers, R. V. Edwards of Denison, Texas and Quincy Edwards of Prosper, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Alcon of Farmersville, Texas, Mrs. Alta Browning and Miss Exa Edwards both of Garland, Texas; nieces and nephews. Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Directors will be in charge of the services. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 28, 1976) Baxter Edwards was born February 16, 1909 in Collin County, Texas and died October 27, 1976. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 511- 512)

Roy J. Ellison: Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church of Celina, for Roy J. Ellison, 73, of Celina, Texas. Conducting the service was Rev. Byron Myrick, pastor of the church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Henry Fritcher, Lee Rucker, Nolan Walker, Joe Norris, Justin Jezek, Harvey Sherrod and S. F. Peterman. Mr. Ellison, a long-time Celina area resident, died at 9:20 a.m. November 24, 1971 in a McKinney hospital. He was born June 18, 1898, son of the late Homer and Lula Ellison. He was married to Miss Thelma Bradford November 5, 1920 in McKinney, Texas. She preceded him in death, as did his parents, four brothers and a sister. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Grover C. Rue of Celina, Texas; Mrs. Ray Pittman of San Antonio, Texas; Mrs. Tommie Joe Norris of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Thelma Bunch of Garland, Texas; one sister, Mrs. John Jackson of Dinuba, California; one brother, Donald Ellison of Aubrey, Texas; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 2, 1971) PAGE 110 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Jack Eoff: Funeral services for Mr. Jack Eoff were held Sunday in the First United Methodist Church in Celina, Texas. Mr. Eoff died on Friday, August 17, 1974, after several weeks’ illness in the Celina Nursing Center. A long-time resident of Celina, Mr. Eoff was preceded in death by his wife. He had been a mortician with Scott Funeral Home for several years. Born in Windom, Texas on April 23, 1905, Mr. Eoff was a member of the Church of Christ in Celina. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Hays and Mrs. Bill Swinney, both of Celina, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Dale Argenbright of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Ed Edwards of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Herman Pistole of Imperial, California, Mrs. Emma Apple of Odessa, Texas, Mrs. Marie Keith of Oakland, California; two brothers, Glen Eoff of Salt Lake City, Utah and Roy Eoff of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Officiating at the services were Rev. J. T. Bledsoe and Maynard Atkins. Interment was in Old Celina Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 23, 1974)

Mattie Lou (Stone) Eoff: Mrs. Mattie Lou Eoff, 66, wife of Jack Eoff of Celina, Texas died in a McKinney hospital Sunday night, February 21, 1971. Her death resulted from complications of injuries suffered in a traffic accident near Pilot Point, Texas January 31st, 1971, in which her husband was also injured. Mrs. Eoff was born May 28, 1905, a daughter of the late Hugh G. Stone and Amanda Thomas Stone and came to Celina, Texas with her parents in 1905. She married Jack Eoff March 28, 1925. Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Hays and Mrs. Geneva Swinney both of Celina, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stone of Celina, Texas; two brothers, Charlie and Willie Stone of Celina, Texas; five grandchildren. One daughter, Margaret Jane Eoff preceded her mother in death. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Celina Church of Christ where Mrs. Eoff was a member. Officiating the services were Maynard Atkins and Leon Howard both of the Celina Church and Wayne Lowe, of the College Hill Church of Christ in Gunter, Texas. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Robert Stone, Curtis Stone, Hugh Melton Stone, Hugh G. Stone, Tom Stone and Wayne Stone, Billy Joe May and Elwin Price. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 25, 1971)

Roy Hollis Eoff: Graveside services for Roy Eoff, 57, of Amarillo, Texas were held last Thursday at Cottage Hill Cemetery, Rev. J. T. Bledsoe conducted the service. In 1920, he was born to the late John Calvin and Mary Eoff, he had lived in this area most of his life as the youngest of 14 children. He was a brother of the late Jack Eoff. He is survived by a son; a daughter, Mary Lynn Kiddoo of Frisco, Texas; a brother, Glen Eoff of Utah; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Apple of Odessa, Texas, Mrs. Gladys Pistole of Brawley, California, Mrs. Marie Keeth of Lipland, California and Mrs. Gussie Argenbright of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren. Pemberton Funeral Home was in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, October 22, 1977) Roy Hollis Eoff died October 15, 1977 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. He was the son of John Calvin and Mary Lamar (Bridgewater) Eoff. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Harvey Sims Estep: Services for Harvey Sims Estep, 85, were held Wednesday, September 20, 1979, at Weston Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Kincaide in charge, assisted by Rev. Clyde Moore, pastor of the Weston Baptist Church. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas. Estep, a resident of Weston, Texas passed away September 18, 1978. He was born March 4, 1893 at Lee County, Virginia to John Estep and Nancy Edens Estep. He married Lizzie Ford and she preceded him in death in October of 1968. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Weston, COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 111

Texas. Survivors include 5 daughters, Mrs. Pearl Littrell of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Una Van Hoozer of Weston, Texas, Mrs. Oleta Self of Dumas, Texas, Mrs. Hester Barnes of Lazbuddie, Texas and Mrs. Audrey Stembridge of Garland, Texas; four sons, Mr. Charlie Estep of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Robert Estep of Weston, Texas, Mr. Fred Estep of McKinney, Texas and Mr. Aubrey Estep of Garland, Texas; thirty-seven grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday September 28, 1978, p. 6)

Mattie Marie (Marsh) Fennell: Mrs. Mattie Marie Fennell, 66, a long-time resident of the Celina, Texas area died in a Sherman, Texas hospital March 19th, 1971 at 12:45 p.m. Mrs. Fennell was born August 28, 1904 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Marsh. She and her husband, A. B. Fennell were married near Hugo, Oklahoma in 1920. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of Rt. 1 Celina, Texas; four brothers, Vern Marsh of Clovis, New Mexico, Otis Marsh of Sulfur, Oklahoma, Jessie Marsh of Bakersfield, California and Austin Marsh of Altus, Oklahoma; five sisters, Mrs. Maude Archy of Durant, Oklahoma, Mrs. Vesta Dickson of New Mexico, Mrs. Addie Dillard of California, Mrs. Ellen Harris of Odessa, Texas and Mrs. Bonnie Coltrane of Savanna, Oklahoma. Funeral service was at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas, Rev. V. L. Harris pastor officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were James Dickey, J. L. Stroud, Mike Cunningham, Hugh O’Dell, Edd Marks and Sam Warren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 25, 1971)

Hubbard S. Finley: Funeral service was held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Restland Memorial Chapel Dallas, Texas for Hubbard S. Finley, 80, of 5922 Oram, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Finley, a Celina, Texas area native died Monday, September 24, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. Born in the Alla Community, four miles north of Celina, Texas on March 20, 1893, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Finley. He was retired after a long career in Dallas as drug store owner and operator. He was a registered pharmacist. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hubbard S. Finley of Dallas, Texas (the former Ada Perkins of Celina, Texas), sisters Mrs. A. K. McRoberts and Mrs. R. C. Montgomery, both of Carlsbad, New Mexico; brothers, Claude Finley of Chicago, Ill. and Carl Finley of Dallas, Texas. Pallbearers were directors of the Merchants State Bank of Dallas, Texas. Entombment was in Restland Abbey. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 27, 1973 p. 3)

Jesse Claude Finley: Jesse Claude Finley, 78, of Chicago, Illinois, a native of Roseland Community, died Monday, November 29, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pemberton Funeral Home in Celina, Texas with burial in Old Celina Cemetery. Survivors include brother, Carl M. Finley of Dallas, Texas; and sisters, Mrs. A. K. McRoberts and Mrs. R. C. Montgomery, both of Carlsbad, New Mexico. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 2, 1976) Jesse Claude Finley was born September 24, 1898 in the Roseland Community, Collin County, Texas. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 146)

Robert F. “Bob” Finley: Funeral Services for Robert F. Finley, 50, of Weatherford, Texas will be held Friday, February 2, 1979 at 10 a.m. in Weatherford, Texas with graveside services at 2 p.m. at Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas. Rev. Fred Ryne of Grace First Presbyterian Church will be in charge of the service. Arrangements were under the direction of White Funeral Home in Weatherford. Finley, who passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, was born in Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of Weatherford, Texas; his mother, Mary Lou Finley of Celina, Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Gary Hobbs and Miss Jan Finley both of Weatherford, Texas; and one son, Bo Finley of Weatherford, Texas. PAGE 112 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

(The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 1, 1979 p. 2) Robert F. Finley was born November 21, 1928 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas and died January 31, 1979 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 148)

Eddie Marshall Francis: A graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Masonic Cemetery in Pilot Point, Texas for Eddie M. Francis of Rocksprings, who died Sunday, June 2, 1973, at his home there. A funeral service had been held in Rocksprings Monday. Mr. Francis was born August 22, 1897, in Celina, Texas. He was married at Ralls, Texas, April 24, 1935, to Miss DeLois Harrell, who survives. A registered pharmacist, he had owned and operated a drug store in Rocksprings for many years. Survivors in addition to his wife are one son, H. M. Francis of Tyler; two brothers, Carl Francis of Lubbock and E. E. Francis of Santa Paula, California; three sisters, Mrs. S. H. Clark of Nocona, Mrs. Jeff Pedigo of Pilot Point, Texas and Mrs. Ray Crues of Pilot Point; and three grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 6, 1973)

Ila Eudona Francis: Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Scott Funeral Chapel in Celina for Miss Ila Eudona Francis, 95, a long-time Celina area resident who died Saturday, February 28, 1970 at 6:00 p.m. in a McKinney nursing home. Conducting the service were the Rev. Byron Myrick, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Celina and Maynard Atkins, an elder in the Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott. Pallbearers were W. D. Reynolds, Jimmy Jones, C. O. Webster, J. B. Tucker, M. G. Francis and J. A. Roller Sr. Miss Francis was born May 31, 1874, in Evergreen, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Francis. She came to the Cottage Hill Community with her parents when she was a young girl and had lived most of the remainder of her life in the Cottage Hill Community, moving to Celina only a few years ago. She was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church. Survivors are one brother, Z. L. Francis of Celina, Texas; eight nieces and two nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 5, 1970 p. 2)

John Wesley “Johnny” Francis: John Wesley Francis, 89, of Celina, Texas died at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 1973 in a McKinney, Texas hospital, where he had been a patient since Wednesday of last week. Born April 12, 1884, in Josephine, Collin County, Texas, son of the late William and Annie Sanders Francis. He and members of his family had observed his birthday in the hospital Thursday of last week. Mr. Francis, a retired farmer and lifetime resident of the Celina area, was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church, where he had been superintendent of the Sunday school for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma Francis of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Claud Maxson of Celina, Texas and Mrs. George H. Mallone of Dallas, Texas; three sons, Marvin J. Francis of Princeton, Texas, Keith Francis of McKinney, Texas and Melvin Francis of Dallas, Texas; two stepsons, Billy Pell and Bobby Pell both of Celina, Texas; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service was Sunday at 3:00 in the Cottage Hill United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Roy W. Bevan, assisted by Maynard Atkins. Two congregational songs, Amazing Grace and Sweet Hour of Prayer and a solo of How Great Thou Art were sung. The scripture readings were the Twenty Third Psalm and St. John 14, 1-18. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons, Philip Maxson, Clifford Maxson, Dwight Maxson, Bruce Applequist, Jimmy Halbert, Mike Francis, Billy R. Pell and Bobby E. Pell. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 19, 1973)

Mary Mahaley (Roller) O’Dell Francis: Funeral services for Mary Mahaley Francis, 78, were COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 113 held Saturday November 3rd at 2 p.m. in Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina, Texas with Rev. Ron Hathcoat officiating. Mrs. Francis died at home at 601 South 6th St. in Celina, Texas on Thursday, November 1, 1979 at 11 p.m. Born December 3, 1900 in Bradleyville, Missouri, she was the daughter of John W. and Amelia E. Nance Roller. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Celina, Texas. She is survived by a son, Byrd O’Dell of Ft. Worth, Texas; a daughter, Allegra Davis of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Irma Thorna of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Lucy Crisswell of Marlin, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pall bearers were Weldon Shinpaugh, Orville Lee Malone, Lee Rucker, Lynn Stambaugh, C. O. Webster and Runt Smith. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 8, 1979)

Ray Francis: Funeral service was held Saturday, March 31, 1973, in Deerfield, Kansas for Ray Francis, former resident of Celina, Texas. Mr. Francis was a son of the late Gus Francis and Hattie Christian Francis. The family formerly lived in and near Celina, Texas for a number of years before moving to Clayton, New Mexico, and from there to Deerfield, Kansas where Mr. Francis died. Survivors are his wife, five sons and one daughter. Among those who attended the funeral were an uncle, M. B. Christian of Frisco, Texas and aunt, Mrs. Jesse Bunch of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 5, 1973)

Zellner Lee Francis: Funeral service for Zellner Lee Francis, 87, a retired Celina, Texas farmer were held Wednesday at Pemberton Funeral Chapel. Rev. Gorton Smith of Cottage Hill Methodist Church officiated. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery. Mr. Francis died Tuesday, June 5, 1979, at a McKinney hospital. Born in Evergreen, Mississippi, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Francis and married Mahaley Roller on December 10, 1948 in Celina, Texas. Mr. Francis was a member of Cottage Hill Methodist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War I. In addition to wife, survivors include a son, Byrd O’Dell of Ft .Worth, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Allegra Davis of Celina, Texas; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 7, 1979)

Charles “Charlie” Frank Franklin: Funeral service is being held at Bethel Baptist Church at 2:30 today for Charlie Frank Franklin, 49, a Celina, Texas native who was killed in a traffic accident Sunday, May 13, 1973, near Parker, Arizona. His home was in Huntington Park, California. Mr. Franklin was en route to Celina to visit relatives when the accident occurred. Born in Celina, January 7, 1924, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Franklin. He had lived most of his life in and near Celina but had spent the last five years of his life in California. He was a café manager and cook. He was a member of Cottage Hill Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Franklin of Huntington Park, California; a brother, E. C. Franklin of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Charlsey Pell of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Adena Dwigans of Hempstead, Texas; one son, Andy Franklin and one daughter, Linda Franklin. Conducting the funeral was Rev. J. T. Bledsoe pastor of Bethel Church. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Billy Ross Pell, Bobby Pell, Tommy Wilson, Johnny May, Bud Phillips, C. O. Webster, Orville Lee Malone and Hugh M. Stone. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 17, 1973)

Jerry Bradley Franklin: Funeral services for Jerry Bradley Franklin of Sherman, Texas was held Wednesday afternoon, December 29, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dannel Funeral Chapel in Sherman, Texas. Franklin was born in Morristown, Tennessee and married Lovene Fletcher on September 15, PAGE 114 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

1934 in Frisco, Texas, a member of the Key Memorial United Methodist Church in Sherman, Texas, owner of Franklin Cab Co. in Sherman, Texas and a veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Lynn Franklin of Sherman, Texas, Billie Paddock of Del, Oklahoma and Joan Brown of Carrolton, Texas; one son, John Franklin of Denton, Texas; two sisters, Iva Stambaugh and Bea Thomason both of Celina, Texas; six grandchildren. Interment was at Rowlett Cemetery in Rowlett, Texas with Dannel-Horton-Barrett Funeral Home of Sherman, Texas in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 30, 1976 p. 4)

John Rucker Freeman: Two entries. (1) A former Lubbock, Texas school teacher and Church of Christ evangelist, John R. Freeman of 3313 24th St. died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 1970, in Lubbock’s Methodist Hospital following an illness of several months. Moving to Lubbock, Texas from Alva, Oklahoma in 1930, Freeman taught mathematics in Lubbock High School between 1931 and 1945. He was a member and elder of the 17th Street and Avenue N. Church of Christ and had taught in various area secondary schools as well as colleges prior to coming to Lubbock. Freeman received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas and his master’s degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Services for the 85 year old native of Melbourne, Arkansas are pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Doris Jones of Floydada, Texas and Mrs. E. George Caddel of 3313 24th St. Lubbock, Texas; two brothers, R. A. Freeman of Tulia, Texas and Herman Freeman of Hillsboro, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. P. C. Key of Bryan, Texas and Mrs. Faye Moore of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 22, 1970) (2) John Rucker Freeman was born January 6, 1885, the son of Daniel Swan Freeman (1856-1934) and Mattie Catherine Woods Freeman (1859-1942). He married Laura Maggie (Stone) Freeman and they had two daughters, Wilma Jean (Freeman) Caddel and Lois Doris (Freeman) Jones. John R. Freeman died January 18, 1970 and was buried in Lubbock, Texas. (Records of Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home, Lubbock, Texas)

Mary Jane (McClure) Freyburger: Mrs. Mary Jane Freyburger died June 7, 1971 at her home in Bonnerdale, Arkansas. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McClure of Celina, Texas, pioneer moving picture theater operators here. Funeral service was held at Weiland-Merritt Funeral Chapel in Dallas, Texas at 2 p.m. last Friday. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Pallbearers were her grandsons and a nephew; Jimmy Harris and Charles Wray of Orange, Texas; John Hal Wray of Laplace, Louisiana and Ben Morgan and James Baker of Houston, Texas. She was a member of the Mt. Auburn Christian Church in Dallas, Texas. Survivors are a son, Richard Hart of Los Angeles, California; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Wray of Orange, Texas, Mrs. Jacqueline Morgan of Houston, Texas and Miss Betty Hart of Los Angeles, Texas; two brothers, Roy McClure of Vallejo, California and Jim McClure of Cody, Wyoming; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Wiggins of Waxahachie, Texas and Mrs. Helen Roberts of Celina, Texas; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 17, 1971 p. 1)

Jesse Edward Gallaway: Funeral services for Mr. Jesse Edward Gallaway, a retired painter of Denton, Texas were held Tuesday, January 17, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. in Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina, Texas with Rev. Hank Davenport in charge of the services. Mr. Gallaway died January 15, 1978. Mr. Gallaway was born April 27, 1909 in Talpa, Texas son of the late G. T. and Lucy May Gallaway. He married Ruby Hall in 1957 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the College View Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Gallaway of Denton, Texas and one brother, Mr. Ben Gallaway of Rogue River, Oregon. Pallbearers for the service COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 115 were nephews. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Celina, Texas with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 19, 1978)

Abe Gearhart: Three articles: (1) Funeral services for Abe Gearhart, 85, were held December 21, 1978 in the Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina, Texas with Leon Howard and Roy Hazelton officiating. Interment was in Ridgeview Cemetery in McKinney, Texas. Mr. Gearhart, who passed away December 18th, 1978, had lived here all his life. He was born February 9, 1893 to Ben F. Gearhart and Alice O’Brien. He was a tax accountant and a retired school teacher. A veteran of World War I, he was married to Effie McNabb. Survivors include his wife, Effie; two sons, J. A. Gearhart Jr. and Charles Gearhart, both of Everett, Washington; four daughters, Mary Ruth Miller of Allen, Texas, Ina Sue Beckman of Littleton, Colorado, Betty Jo Robinson of Freemont, California and Linda Martin of Clarksville, Texas; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Celina Church of Christ. Pallbearers for the service were Mr. Gearhart’s grandsons. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 21, 1978 p. 6) (2) Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today for Mr. Abe Gearhart, a long-time resident of Celina, Texas at Pemberton Funeral Chapel. Relatives and friends were in attendance from many areas of the United States. Unable to attend the services due to illness was one son, Warren Gearhart of Everett, Washington, Warren recently underwent surgery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 21, 1978 p. 6) (3) A Remembrance of Abe Gearhart by Lee Terry: Celina, Texas. This small town located in the north central part of the state with a population of 1,300 was deeply saddened December 18, 1978 at 9:20 p.m. It was this date and time when one of the city’s pioneers passed away. His name was Mr. Abe Gearhart. Most everybody called him Abe. Abe was born in Celina, Texas on February 9, 1893. He lived 85 years, ten months and nine days. The house Abe was born in is unoccupied, but still stands a short distance southeast of town. Abe was a very intelligent person and well educated. He hasn’t been missed yet like he will be for years to come. Abe would always provide a helping hand. He was the only person in this town that many people, rich or poor, black or white, could and did go to when there was a problem they thought was too much for them to handle...Mr. Gearhart was a retired tax consultant, a school teacher, a professional singer and a traveling salesman...in Mr. Gearhart, you knew you had a friend, and not a pretender. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 11, 1978)

Hugh Richard “Dick” Gearhart: Funeral services were held Wednesday for Dick Gearhart at the Huff Funeral Home in Pilot Point, Texas, Maynard Atkins and Roy Hays officiated with interment at the Tioga Cemetery. A native of Celina, Texas, Mr. Gearhart was preceded in death by his wife, the late Willie Hancock Gearhart. He was a retired farmer and is survived by two sons, Hugh of Dumas, Texas and Marshall of Wichita Falls, Texas; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Otis Renfro, Dike MacMurray, Weldon Bowen, Carl Stone, Chester Ridgon and Albert Scharff. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 16, 1974) Hugh Richard “Dick” Gearhart was born June 29, 1884 and died May 13, 1974 in Dumas, Moore County, Texas. He was the son of Ben F. and Alice (O’Brian) Gearhart. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Jennie K. (Earthman) Philips Gearhart: Funeral services for Jennie Gearhart, 88, of Celina, Texas who died December 22, 1978, in a Gunter, Texas nursing home was held Saturday in Pemberton Chapel in Celina, with Leon Howard officiating. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery. She was born July 25, 1890 in Van Alstyne, Texas, daughter of the late W. G. N. and Julie Scoggins Earthman. She was a member of the Celina Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Glen Philips of Pottsboro, Texas and Jimmie L. Philips of Allen, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. N. Pearl Reneau of Richardson, Texas PAGE 116 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES and Mrs. Dortha Hamilton of Plano, Texas; one brother Hall Earthman of Henrietta, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Bell of Gunter, Texas and Mrs. Bud Baldwin of Anna, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 28, 1978)

William J. Gearhart: Wm. J. Gearhart, 93, of Celina, Texas died at 10 o’clock a.m. Monday, February 11, 1974, in Hilltop Haven Nursing Home in Gunter, Texas following a long illness. Born January 2, 1881, at his parents’ home a mile southeast of the site at which Celina, Texas was later located. Mr. Gearhart was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Alice O’Brien Gearhart. He was a retired farmer and member of the Celina Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jennie Gearhart of Gunter, Texas; two brothers, H. R. Gearhart of Dumas, Texas and J. A. Gearhart of Celina, Texas; numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Celina Church of Christ with Maynard Atkins officiating. Burial was in Celina Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Carl Stone, Wayne Stone, Allen Willard, Claud Maxson, Dwight Maxson and Joe Frank Willard. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 14, 1974)

Paul Francis George: Funeral services for Paul Francis George of Celina, Texas were held Tuesday at First Christian Church of Celina, Texas with Rev. Hugh Abraham officiating. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home. Mr. George, 66, died Sunday, January 9, 1977, at the Celina Nursing Center after a short illness. A Celina native born December 15, 1910, he is survived by a daughter, Loretta Atkins of Little Elm, Texas; one brother, Vancil George of Celina, Texas; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 13, 1977)

Andrew J. Giles: Funeral services for Andrew J. Giles, 88, of Celina, Texas who died Tuesday, June 20, 1978, were held Wednesday in the West First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Kincaid and Rev. Clyde Moore officiating. Interment was at Elm Grove Cemetery with Horn-Harris-Crouch Funeral Home in charge. He was born June 23, 1889 in Westminster, Texas, the son of Bill and Sarah William Giles. A resident of Collin County all of his life, he was a retired farmer and member of the Weston First United Methodist Church. He married Maudie Tree December 1, 1912 in Westminster, Texas. Survivors include one son, Gerald Giles of Weston, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Stelzer of Ft. Worth, Texas; three grandsons and two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 22, 1978 p. 5)

Evelyn (Winn) Glendenning-Nesbitt: Two entries: (1) Funeral services for Evelyn W. Nesbitt, of Prosper, Texas were held Saturday, April 10, 1976, at Prosper Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Walthall and the Rev. V. L. Harris Jr. officiated with burial at Old Celina Cemetery. Mrs. Nesbitt died Thursday, April 8, 1976, at a McKinney hospital. She was born January 27, 1898 in Celina, Texas where she married Robert H. Nesbitt May 17, 1952. She had lived in Prosper Texas for 14 years and was a charter member of the Prosper Baptist Church. She was a charter member of 50 years of Inter-Se Club of Celina, Texas. Survivors include her husband, R. H. Nesbitt of Prosper, Texas; one brother, Jim Winn of Wimberley, Texas; one niece, Mrs. Jon Eoff of Houston, Texas; one nephew, Jim Winn Jr. of Wimberley, Texas; two great-nephews and one great-niece. The Pemberton Funeral Home in Celina, Texas was in charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 15, 1976) (2) Evelyn Winn first married James H. “Jim” Glendenning and they had two children, A. W. and Jimmie Lorraine Glendenning. Jim Glendenning died July 18, 1955. (Reminiscences of Celina, by June Lair, COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 117

Jane Huddleston and Bennie Cox, Celina, Texas, 1976 p. 51)

Thomas John Glendenning: Funeral service for Mr. Thomas John Glendenning of Celina, Texas, were held Sunday October 31, 1976 in the Presbyterian Church in Celina, Texas at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Manley Mott, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Celina officiating. Mr. Glendenning was a resident of Celina, Texas for 68 years. He married Miss Alice Vera Stelzer on January 17, 1917. They had two children. He was a retired farmer and member of the Presbyterian Church of Celina, Texas. Mr. Glendenning is survived by his wife, Alice Glendenning of Celina, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Andy Williams Jr. of Seagraves, Texas; one son, Don Glendenning of Celina, Texas; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 4, 1976 p. 6) Thomas John Glendenning was born October 21, 1887 in Hutto, Williamson County, Texas and died October 29, 1976 in Celina, Collin County, Texas. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 86-87)

Albert Wiley Gracey: Funeral services for Mr. Albert Wiley Gracey were Friday, August 27, 1976, in the Weston Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Services were conducted by Rev. John Kirby and was assisted by Rev. Bob Langley. Mr. Gracey passed away on August 25, 1976 at his residence in Weston, Texas at the age of eighty-five. He was born April 10, 1891 in Weston, Texas. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church of Weston, Texas. Mr. Gracey is survived by four sons; Alvin Gracey and Rex Gracey both of Weston, Texas, Lloyd Gracey of Dallas, Texas and Hugh Gracey of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Pope of McKinney, Texas and Mrs. Edna Montgomery of Weston, Texas; one brother, Ray Gracey of DeSoto, Texas; 23 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren. Interment was at Chambersville Cemetery, Chambersville, Texas with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 2, 1976 p. 6)

Barbara (Moseley) Gray: Mrs. Barbara Moseley Gray, wife of Ben Gray of Richardson, Texas died at her home Sunday, September 6, 1070, after a brief illness. She was a daughter of Mrs. T. J. Moseley of Celina, Texas and the late Mr. Moseley and was a native of the Alla Community. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary Hill Chapel in Dallas, Texas. Survivors are her husband; her mother; three brothers, Thomas Moseley of Mason City, Iowa, Gerald and Frank Moseley both of Garland, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Eugenia Fleemer of Denison, Texas, Mrs. Nancy Baum of Frisco, Texas, Mrs. Laverne Yates and Mrs. Joann Wells, both of Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 10, 1970)

Lovie Geneva (Randles) Gray: Funeral services for Lovie Geneva Gray, 75, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel. Frank Morgan of McKinney, Texas and Alma Farley of Decatur, Texas will officiate. Mrs. Gray died Wednesday evening at her home. Born in November 27, 1903, she had been a resident of Celina, Texas for the past fifteen years. She was a member of the Westside Church of Christ of McKinney, Texas. She and D. O. (Obe) Gray were married September 3, 1920. She is survived by her husband, D. O. Gray; sons, Noel O. Gray of Austin, Texas and Dennis Gray of Celina, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Kiser, Mrs. Matilda Galloway and Mrs. Sharon Svoboda all of Celina, Texas; four brothers, E. A. Randles of McKinney, Texas, G. O. Randles of Henderson, Texas, John M. Randles and B. J. Randles of Lubbock, Texas; five sisters, Lena Nitcholes of Ida Lou, Texas, Ine Farley of Decatur, Texas, Asalee McMurry of Graham, Texas, Doris Barnett of Lubbock, Texas and Mary Lee Vorphal of Richardson, Texas and several grandchildren. Mrs. Gray was preceded PAGE 118 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 28, 1979)

George Gresham: George Gresham, 87, a Celina, Texas resident since 1916 died in a McKinney, Texas hospital December 17, 1970. He was born in Georgia March 27, 1882 and has lived in Celina since his marriage October 1916 to Grace Matlock, an Oklahoma native. The couple lived on a farm east of Celina until the 1950's when they moved to town. Mrs. Gresham’s death occurred May 9, 1960. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. December 19, 1970 at the First Christian Church with Maynard Atkins of the Celina Church of Christ and Rev. Tom Genchur officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery, Scott Funeral Home directing. Survivors are two nephews, Otis and Noel Gresham and a niece, Mrs. Sue Bosco all of San Jose, California. Pallbearers were Arvil Lee Malone, Ben O. Choate, Bill Miller, Clint Carey, J. B. Stelzer and Paul George. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 1, 1970)

Rozana “Rose” (Mann) Finley Griffin: Mrs. Rose Griffin, the former Rose Mann of Celina, Texas died Tuesday morning, December 21, 1971, in a Fort Worth Rest Home. She was born in Celina, Texas December 27, 1895, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Mann. Survivors are three grandsons, Dee Finley the second, Robert Finley and Patrick Thomas Finley all of Fort Worth, Texas. Services were held at Fort Worth at 11 a.m. Wednesday with graveside services following in Celina Cemetery. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 23, 1971)

Julia (Edwards) Hall: Mrs. Julia E. Hall, 93, a Celina, Texas citizen for more than fifty years, died Friday, December 14, 1973, in Sundial Nursing Home in Pilot Point, Texas where she had been living for a time. Mrs. Hall was born May 25, 1881 in Rome, Georgia, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Edwards. She came to Texas with her parents when she was a small child and married Willie T. Hall in 1900. Mr. Hall died in Copperas Cove, Texas on September 14, 1915. Mrs. Hall came to Celina, Texas a few years later. She was a Methodist. Survivors are two sons, Willie Hall of Celina, Texas and J. R. Hall of Kermit, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Goldie Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Lillie Trammell of McAlister, Oklahoma, Mrs. Eunice Dalziel of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Mrs. Ruby Gallaway of Denton, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church of Celina with Rev. Roy Bevans, pastor, officiating. Burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bennie Brewer, Lee Rucker, Willie Willard, L. E. Stambaugh, C. O. Webster and Clint Carey. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 20, 1973)

Elvie Cora (Bledsoe) Hammack: Funeral services for Mrs. Elvie Cora Hammack of Celina, Texas were held Tuesday, October 26, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. in the Pemberton Chapel with Rev. Rodney Morse, pastor of the Church of God in Celina officiating the services. Mrs. Hammack was a lifetime resident of Celina, Texas. She was a member of the Church of God in Celina. Mrs. Hammack is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Earline Roberts of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Betty Waller of Melissa, Texas and Mrs. Shirley Marusich of Muskogee, Oklahoma; six sons, Johnny Hammack, Ralph Hammack, Doyle Hammack, Gary Hammack and Donald Hammack all of Celina, Texas and Earl Hammack of Dallas, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Oleta Eoff of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Willie Hall of Celina, Texas, Mrs. Garvin Long of Morgan, Texas and Mrs. Pauline Allison of Lewisville, Texas; 19 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 28, 1976) Elvie Cora Hammack was born September 12, 1909 in Celina, Collin County, Texas and died October 24, 1976 in McKinney, COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 119

Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Emmitt and Ethel (Watson) Bledsoe. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Guss Arlie Hansard: Gus Arlie Hansard, longtime resident of the Weston Community died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 1974, at a McKinney hospital. Mr. Hansard, a Collin County native was born August 6, 1891, a son of Polk and Clara Brown Hansard. He was a retired farmer and member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Opal Pullen of Mesquite, Texas, Mrs. Rudy Lee and Mrs. Willie Pearl Wilson both of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Jewel Johnson of Richardson, Texas; 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 22, 1974 at 2:30 p.m. in Weston Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde Moore and Rev. C. D. Walker officiating. Burial will be in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers are Billy Lee, Joe Wilson, Ansel Wilson Jr., Leon Pullen, Roy Pullen Jr. and Howard Kincaid. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 21, 1974)

Evelyn Lynn Hare: Mrs. Evelyn Lynn Hare of 622 W. Columbia, died in the local hospital Saturday morning, November 27, 1976, after a brief illness. She was a native of Celina, Texas and had lived in Weatherford, Texas since 1945. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Weatherford and the Weatherford Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Morris; one daughter, Lynda K. Smith of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Albert Finley of Celina, Texas; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church by the Rev. Carl P. Mahaffy Jr. and the Rev. Paul Wiseman. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley with White’s Funeral Home of Weatherford, Texas in charge of the arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 2, 1976)

Clara (Van Hooser) Harlow: Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 14, 1977 at 2 p.m. in Weston Methodist Church for Clara Harlow, 83, who passed away in her home August 12, 1977 in Weston, Texas. Rev. Gary Kincade of the Weston Methodist Church was in charge of services with Rev. John Kirby, retired Methodist pastor assisting. Mrs. Harlow was born June 12, 1894 in Kentucky to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Van Hooser. She married the late J. A. Harlow and was a member of Weston Methodist Church. Mrs. Harlow is survived by two daughters, Miss Frances Harlow of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Jackie Burch of Elmont; eight sons, Arliss Harlow and Don Harlow both of Weston, Texas, L. B. Harlow of Pleasant Grove, Texas, Dudley Harlow of Garland, Texas, Haley Harlow of Melissa, Texas, Leonard Harlow of Anna, Texas, Alfred Harlow of Kansas City, Kansas and Billy Joe Harlow of McKinney, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Zella Helms of Jefferson City, Iowa; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home of Celina in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 18, 1977 p. 3)

Mary Elizabeth (Pigg) Harp: Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harp of Irving, Texas were held November 9, 1976 a 10 a.m. in the Gunter Church of Christ with Rev. Wayne Lowe officiating the services. Mrs. Harp was a former resident of Celina, Texas and a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Harp is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Marie Hendrix of Irving, Texas and Mrs. Rosie Mae Conkle of Dallas, Texas; one son, Mr. Roy Irving Harp of Sherman, Texas; and one brother, Mr. John W. Pigg of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Interment was at Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas with Pemberton Funeral Home officiating. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 11, 1976 p. 5)

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Houston Harris: Mrs. Alma Thompson attended the funeral of her cousin, Houston Harris, in Sherman, Texas last Wednesday, April 2, 1975. He had lived all of his life in Sherman, Texas. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, five sisters and a brother. Burial was in Sherman, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 10, 1975 p. 2)

Nellie Bea (Layman) Harrison: Mrs. St. Elmo Harrison of Dallas, Texas, the former Nellie Layman of Celina who was born October 28, 1901, died last Thursday, May 11, 1972. Funeral service was held Friday in Wildwood Chapel, Dallas with burial in Restland Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, three sons, nine grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. The latter is Mrs. Ben Stone of Celina. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, May 18, 1972) Nellie Bea Harrison was born October 28, 1901 and died May 11, 1972. (Ancestry.com Computer Records, Texas Death Certificates)

Ed Haun: Funeral Services for Ed Haun, 72, were held Sunday, April 8, 1979 at Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina with Rev. Ron Hathcoat and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe presiding. He passed away April 6, 1979 at Celina Nursing Center. Mr. Haun, who was born July 14, 1906 in Plano to William L. Haun and Nina Cother Haun, married Faye Howell November 19, 1943. He worked for the Daniel Imp. Co. He moved from Plano and had lived in Celina for the past 31 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Celina and a mason of the Celina Lodge 919 AF and AM. Interment was at the IOOF in Farmersville, Texas. Survivors include his wife; one brother, Frank of Justin, Texas; three sisters, Nina Meyer of Plano, Texas, Colley Erwin of Plano and Maurine Lee of Plano; and other relatives. Pallbearers were Billy Ray Huddleston, Billy Gene Phillips, Vernon Wade, Jim Daniel, John Willock and Willie Willard. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 12, 1979)

Georgia Ann (Reeves) Hayes: Mrs Georgia Ann Hayes, 82, of Weston, Texas died in a McKinney hospital Monday, October 26, 1970, at 9:50 a.m. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Weston Methodist Church. Rev. Foy Thomas and Rev. Thomas Bourland officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Winfred Dickerson, Lois Whitaker, Jack Bilderback, Kenneth Gowan, John Tingle, Dudley Burkett. Mrs. Hayes was born in Tennessee February 28, 1888, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester A. Reeves. Her husband, George Edward Hayes died September 5, 1957. She was a member of the Weston Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, Herman Hayes of Weston, Texas and one sister, Mrs. H. B. Rigsby of Celina, Texas; 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 29, 1970)

Chester G. Hays: Funeral services for Chester G. Hays, 74, of Prosper, Texas were January 3, 1979 in the Prosper First Methodist Church with Revs. Louis Shamsbeck, F. K. Mullendore and John Reynolds presiding. Place of interment was Ridgeview Cemetery under the direction of Horn-Harris - Crouch. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 12, 1979) Chester G. Hays was born January 15, 1904 and died January 1, 1979 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. He was the son of Amos and Mary Jane (Greenwood) Hays. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Records)

Lucille (Cozart) Hays: Funeral services for Lucille Hays, 76, of Celina, Texas were held Sunday afternoon at Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel in Celina, Texas. Rev. Gorton Smith officiated. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hays was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church and had resided in Celina, Texas for 57 years. She was born in Sanger, Texas, daughter of the late William Thomas and Minnie Deering Cozart. She married O. D. Hays, December 16, 1923. In addition to her COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 121 husband, she is survived by two sons, Albert Hays of Celina, Texas and Billy Charles Hays of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Jean McMath of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Evelyn Ella Stark of Plano, Texas; seven brothers, Earl Cozart, Leonard Cozart and Lewis Cozart of Ft. Worth, Texas, Dave Cozart of Oklahoma, Oscar Cozart, W. T. Cozart and Clayton Cozart of Celina, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Smiley of Celina, Texas; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for the service were Bobbie Willard, Gerald Hays, Mike Hays, Donald Hamm, Ossie Peterman and Tommy Cozart. (The Celina, Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, June 25, 1979) Lucille Hays was born September 12, 1902 in Sanger, Denton County, Texas and died June 19, 1979 in Celina, Collin County, Texas. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 221-222)

Iva Mae (Stallcup) Heath: Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Mae Heath were held at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas on August 6, 1976. Mrs. Heath was a former school teacher in the Celina, Texas Independent School District. She had been ill for several years and died in a McKinney, Texas Nursing Home at the age of 76. A former resident of Celina, Texas, she was married to Dale Heath who preceded her in death on February 28, 1970. She is survived by a son, Edwin Dale Heath Jr. of Richardson, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Marlott of Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. H. H. Cunningham of Frisco, Texas; and five grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, August 12, 1976 p. 4) Notes: Iva Mae Stallcup, the eighth of ten children born to John and Victoria (Byars) Stallcup, was born September 15, 1899 in Celina, Collin County, Texas. Family history listed with her parent’s graves. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 846-848)

Thomas Pitner Helms: Thomas Pitner Helms would have been 100 years of age had he lived until the 29th of this month. Mr. Helms, a Celina area farmer, died last Thursday, November 9, 1973 in the Sundial Nursing Home in Pilot Point, Texas where he had been living for more than a year. Active and alert until the last, his death was a result of heart failure. A native of Collin County, Texas who was born November 29, 1873, son of Jim and Tennessee Wilson Helms. He had lived near Celina, Texas all his life. Mr. Helms was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Stiles of Celina, Texas; one son, R. W. Helms of Canton, Ohio; two step-sons, Vancil George and Paul George, both of Celina, Texas; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Hugh Abraham and Rev. J. T. Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery with Scott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Ken Massey, Lorin Yates, Wilber Close, Billy Ross Pell, Lee Rucker and Marvin Bull. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 15, 1973)

Elvira (Hart) Hendon: Funeral services for Elvira Hendon, 82, of Celina, Texas were held May 20, 1978 at Pemberton Funeral Chapel. Services were conducted by Brother Leon Howard and the Rev. Bob Turnipseed, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Hendon, who passed away Friday, May 19, 1978 was born in Minter, Texas on June 17, 1896 to B. F. Hart and Eljane Montgomery. She married T. C. Hendon, who preceded her in death. She was in the dry cleaning business here in Celina, Texas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Celina. Survivors are her mother, Eljane, who lives in Blossom, Texas and is 104 years old. Also surviving are 2 nieces, Mrs. Leonard J. Whitlock of Ennis, Texas and Mrs. Nevelyn Rice of San Antonio, Texas and two granddaughters, Mrs. Gloria Garland of New Deal, Texas and Mrs. Brenda Price of Odessa, Texas. Pallbearers were Bill Miller, Lee Rucker, Rex Mask, S. F. Peterman and Willie Willard. Interment was at Old Celina Cemetery in Celina, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday May 25, 1978 PAGE 122 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES p. 5)

Frank Cudylas Hendon: Funeral services for Frank C. Hendon of Austin, Texas who was born and raised in Celina, Texas were held December 29, 1975 at Weed-Corley Chapel in Austin, Texas. Burial was in Celina Cemetery. Mr. Hendon died December 28. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elvlira Hendon of Celina, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Garland of New Deal, Texas and Mrs. Brenda Price of Odessa, Texas and seven grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 1, 1976) Frank Cudylas Hendon was born September 17, 1919 in Celina, Collin County, Texas and died December 28, 1975 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. (The People of Old Celina Cemetery, Celina, Texas by Gayle Maxson, 2002, p. 183)

Lula Belle Herndon: Funeral services for Lula Belle Herndon, 94, of Celina, Texas were held March 11, 1978, at the First Baptist Church of Celina with Rev. V. L. Harris minister of Fairview Baptist Church and assisted by Rev. Ron Hathcoat, pastor of First Baptist Church of Celina. Interment was at Rowlett Cemetery. She was born December 22, 1884 in Kentucky. She married E. D. Herndon, who preceded her in death in 1962. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Maggie Ellenburg of McKinney, Texas, Mrs. Ellis Cashon of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Mary George of Celina; and one sister, Miss Flora Sweatt of Weatherford, Texas. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. Pallbearers included her grandsons. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 16, 1978)

Duke Hickman: Funeral was Tuesday in Scott Funeral Home for Duke Hickman of Bonham, Texas, a former Celina resident. He died at a veteran’s hospital in Temple on September 14, 1974, after a long illness. He was born March 12, 1911 in Alabama, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Hickman. He was a veteran of W. W. II and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by a brother, Grady Hickman and four nephews. J. T. Bledsoe and V. L. Harris officiated in services with interment in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill McDonald, Lee Rucker, Harold Bass, Roy Klinglesmith, S. C. Todd, Bryant Bunch and Ben Brewer. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, September 19, 1974)

Grady Hickman: Funeral services were held for Grady Hickman, 64, of Celina, Texas on January 2, 1977, at Pemberton Chapel of Celina. He expired December 31, 1977 at Celina Nursing Center. He was born April 17, 1913 in Alabama. He worked as a laborer and never married. He belonged to First Baptist Church of Celina. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe of Bethel Baptist Church officiating. Pallbearers were Selby Todd, Joe Norris, E. W. Edmonds, Johnny May, Frank Rucker, and Hugh M. Stone. Survivors include 4 nephews, Mr. Joe Hickman of Dallas, Texas, Mr. A.C. Hickman of Houston, Texas, Mr. Carl Hickman Jr. of Vista, California and Mr. Terry Hickman of Quincy, Illinois. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 5, 1978 p. 3)

Hassie Matilda (Phillips) Holloway: Two articles: (1) Mrs. Hassie Matilda Holloway, 68, a former resident of Celina, died Tuesday, March 22, 1971, in a Dallas hospital. She was the wife of Elmer L. Holloway, a retired member of the Dallas police force. Their home was at 2602 Ell Capitan. Funeral services are being held this (Thursday) afternoon at Lochwood Baptist Church, 11110 Garland Road, Dallas. Burial was to be in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Sparkman Hillcrest in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holloway was born June 18, 1902, in Birmingham, Alabama, a daughter of the late W. R. and Hassie Phillips. She came to Van Alstyne, Texas, as a small child to live with her grandmother after the COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 123 death of her mother in Birmingham. She and Mr. Holloway were married in Grayson County on December 3, 1921, and the couple moved in the fall of 1931 to Celina, where Mr. Holloway engaged in the produce business. They moved to Dallas in 1943. Mrs. Holloway, an accomplished pianist, was a member of the MacDowell Club and other women’s clubs, and played piano in area churches and at “singing conventions.” She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Elmer L. Holloway, Dallas; a son, Philip L. Holloway, Dallas; granddaughter, Laura Anne Holloway, Dallas; brother, W. R. Philips, Dallas; and a sister, Mrs. Carl Murray of Birmingham, Alabama. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 24, 1971) (2) Services for Mrs. Hassie M. Holloway, 68, of 2602 El Capitan Drive were held Thursday in Lochwood Baptist Church. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Holloway died Tuesday, March 22, 1971, in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Elmer J. Holloway and a son, Philip L. Holloway of Dallas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 31, 1971)

Sudie (Lee) Holmes: Funeral services for Mrs. Jack Holmes, 63, a former Celina citizen is Friday in the Harris Horn Crouch Chapel in McKinney, Texas. Mrs. Holmes, who resided at 602 S. Tennessee St. in McKinney, Texas died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 1971, in a McKinney hospital. Conducting will be Rev. Jesse Pugh, pastor of First Christian Church of Celina, Texas assisted by Rev. Dennis Page, pastor of First Christian Church of Melissa, Texas. Burial in Cottage Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes was born February 29, 1908, in Oklahoma, daughter of Jim Lee and Mattie Stiles Lee. She grew up in Celina, Texas and went to Celina schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Melissa, Texas. She and her husband Jack Holmes were married in Madill, Oklahoma in 1929. Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons, Bobby Jack Holmes of Mesquite, Texas and William Howard Homes of Grand Prairie, Texas; one brother, Doyle Lee of Celina, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Cozart, Mrs. Mildred Rickerson and Mrs. Tommy Wilson all of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Billie Joe Perry and Mrs. Leona Fuller both of Dallas, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas Thursday, September 16, 1971)

Sue (Dutton) Holt: Mrs. Rhea Short and her mother, Mrs. J. C. Milligan, attended funeral services for the latter’s niece, Mrs. Sue Dutton Holt, in Dallas, Texas Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Holt was born at Allen, Texas. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dutton of Allen, Texas; her husband, William Holt Jr.; two daughters; and a son, all of Dallas, Texas; and a brother, Frank Dutton. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 8, 1970 p. 8)

Agnes Marguerite (Dobie) Howell: Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Marguerite Howell, 73, were held at Pemberton Funeral Chapel in Celina, Texas. She died October 27, 1977 in McKinney, Texas. Mrs. Howell was born on October 1, 1904 at Hutto, Williamson County, Texas. She married Edgar Howell in 1924. She was a resident of Celina, Texas where she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The service was October 29, 1977 with Rev. C. W. Newbill in charge and Rev. Manley Mott assisting. Old Celina Cemetery is the place of interment. The pallbearers will include Billy Ray Huddleston, Tim Nichol, Bob King, Nolan Walker, Joe Frank Willard and Don Glendenning. She was survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tommie Bothwell of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Elizabeth Perry of Prosper, Texas; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 3, 1977)

Bon Howell: Two articles. (1) Bon Howell, 72, Celina farmer died of a heart attack Friday, October 16, 1970, at 12:05 p.m. He had been operating a tractor at his farm southwest of Celina and was found by a neighbor where he had apparently fallen near his tractor. His home was on Fourth Street in PAGE 124 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

Celina, Texas. Mr. Howell was born October 5, 1898 in Collin County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Howell. He grew upon his father’s farm near Celina. Services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Celina. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Lynn B. Rankin, Maynard Atkins and Rev. V. L. Harris. Pallbearers were Tracy D. King, Bob King, A. L. Rucker, Billy Ray Huddleston, B. J. Nichol and Reggie Nichol. Burial was in Celina Cemetery. Scott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bon Howell of Celina, Texas; one brother, Johnny Howell of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Huddleston of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Mary Pollard of Garland, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 22, 1970) (2) Correction: In the list of pallbearers at the Bon Howell funeral published by The Record, names of W. R. Baldridge of Celina, Texas and Jack Stevenson of Fort Worth, Texas were omitted through error. Among out-of-town people attending the funeral of Mr. Howell were Mrs. W. H. Nichol and her son Reggie Nichol and the latter’s wife of Houston, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sims of Pecos, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stevenson of Fort Worth, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, October 29, 1970 p. 7)

Edgar Howell: Edgar Howell, Celina, Texas native and lifelong resident died at his home at 802 Third Street Monday, January 26, 1970 at 1:30 p.m. of a heart attack. A retired operator of heavy earth moving equipment, he was born near Celina, Texas February 6, 1897, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Howell. His wife who survives is the former Miss Maggie Dobie of Celina, Texas. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and veteran of World War I. Services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dale Branum, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Celina Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Edgar Howell of Celina, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Huddleston of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Mary Polland of Garland, Texas; two brothers, Bon Howell and John W. Howell both of Celina, Texas. Pallbearers were Lee Rucker, Doyle Langham, W. P. Willard, J. W. Ownsby, Ken Massey and J. R. McIlroy. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, January 29, 1970)

John Walker “Johnnie” Howell: Funeral services for John W. Howell, 69, of Celina, Texas were held March 17, 1979 at Pemberton Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe and Rev. Ron Hathcoat officiating. Interment was at Old Celina Cemetery. Howell, who passed away March 15, 1979 in Sherman, Texas was born February 28, 1910 in Celina, Texas to John Warren and Nellie Bloomer Howell. He married Vella Lanham in San Antonio, Texas in 1943. He was a retired custom combiner. Pallbearers for the service were Eddie Thomason, C. O. Webster, Ken Massey, Bob King, Jess Rogers and Tommy Rogers. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Spann, Gene Shields, and Lloyd Williams. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 22, 1979 p. 5)

Jasper Raymond Huddleston: Raymond Huddleston, 67, Celina, Texas farmer and member of the Celina City Council died suddenly at his home on West Pecan Street late Tuesday night, July 26, 1972. He and Mrs. Huddleston had attended an annual meeting of the Celina Cooperative Gin Association that evening. Born November 2, 1904, near Melissa in Collin County Texas, he was the son of the late Willard Huddleston and Lola Dennis Huddleston. A deacon in the First Baptist Church, he had been a long time resident of the Celina area. He was married November 26, 1924 in Celina Texas to Miss Edith Howell, who survives. Other survivors are a son, Billy Ray Huddleston of Celina, Texas; two brothers, Joe Huddleston of Waco, Texas and C. L. Huddleston of Alba; four grandchildren; Charles Ray, Janet, Laurie and Mike Huddleston all of Celina, Texas. Funeral services are being held at 2:30 this Thursday afternoon in the First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. V. L. Harris, pastor of the Church at Celina and the Rev. E. H. Dickerson, a former pastor of Kaufman, Texas. Burial is to be in Celina Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Lee Rucker, L. E. Stambaugh, Ray COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 125

Grumbles, Bob King, Billy King, Tom Moore, Tim Nichols and Jerry Willard. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 27, 1972 p. 7)

Sam Jones Hudgins: Funeral services were held in the First United Methodist Church Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. for Sam Jones Hudgins, 81, who died Tuesday, November 16, 1971, at 7:30 a.m. in the Twilight Nursing Home at Eustace, Texas. Mr. Hudgins, who until about two years ago had been a resident of Celina, Texas had been making his home with a son, Charles Hudgins of Eustace, had suffered a stroke about a year ago and had been a patient in the nursing home since that time. Conducting the service was Rev. Byron Myrick pastor of the First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lee Rucker, Ben Phillips, Ray Grumbles, Hugh O’Dell, Daniel O’Dell and Billy Parish. A native of East Texas, Mr. Hudgins moved to Celina in 1925. He was first married to Miss Mattie O’Dell whose death occurred in 1957. He was later married to Lucille Rittenberry of Duncanville, Texas who died about a year ago. Mr. Hudgins was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Charles Hudgins of Eustace, Texas; three brothers, Hayden Hudgins of McKinney, Texas, Bishop Hudgins of Allen, Texas and Leonard Hudgins of Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Murray of McKinney, Texas and Mrs. Ida White of Corpus Christi, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 18, 1971)

Willene “Wick” (Harris) Hudson: Funeral services for Mrs. Willene (Wick) Hudson of Teague, Texas were held February 12, 1977 in Teague, Texas. Mrs. Hudson was a sister of Norene Mann of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Elsie Lee Jones of Shreveport, Louisiana. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 17, 1977 p. 3)

Mamie Maude (Blagg) Swann Hufstedler: Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church of Celina, Texas for Mrs. Mamie Maude Hufstedler, 87, of Celina, Texas. Mrs. Hufstedler died in Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman at 8 a.m. Monday, March 12, 1973. Conducting the funeral was Rev. Roy Bevans, pastor of the Church in which the funeral was held, assisted by Maynard Atkins of Celina Church of Christ. Burial was in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Hufstedler’s grandsons were pallbearers. Mrs. Hufstedler was born in Giddings, Texas on April 18, 1885, daughter of the late T. W. Blagg and Mary Tate Blagg. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Celina, Texas. Survivors are her husband, M. A. Hufstedler of Celina, Texas; three sons, B. L. Swann of Dallas, Texas, Cecil Swann of Brawley, California and Carl R. Swann of Sinton, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Isabelle Glaze of Saltillo, Texas, Mrs. Anna Belle Hall and Mrs. Mary Cloer and Mrs. Mamie Bishop of Wichita Falls, Texas; two brothers, Herman Blagg of Selma, Alabama and Howard Blagg of Denison, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Myra Feltz of Sherman, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 15, 1973)

Clarence R. Hundley: Funeral services for Clarence R. Hundley of 204 E. Pecan Street in Celina, Texas were held Tuesday, December 21, 1976 in the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe officiating. Mr. Hundley was retired from LTV and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reba Hundley of Celina, Texas; two sons, Mr. Otis Hundley of Irving, Texas and Mr. Merlin Hundley of Denison, Texas; one brother, Mr. Wilbur Hundley of Celina, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Edith LaTour of Farmers Branch, Texas; and five grandchildren. Interment was at Cottage Hill Cemetery with Pemberton Funeral Home in charge. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, December 23, 1976) Clarence R. Hundley was born October 12, 1908 in Texas and died PAGE 126 Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 COLLIN CHRONICLES

December 20, 1976 in Celina, Collin County, Texas. (Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas, by Gayle Maxson, 2004, p. 97)

Foy Irene (Bell) Hundley: Funeral services for Mrs. Foy Irene Hundley, 65, of Garland, Texas were held Sunday April 23, 1978 at the First Baptist Church in Celina; Texas with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe, pastor of Bethel Baptist, Rev. Ron Hathcoat, pastor of First Baptist and Rev. Buddy Barns, of Garland, Texas all ministers-in-charge. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow of McKinney, Texas were in charge. Mrs. Hundley died April 20, 1978 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was born on July 19, 1912 in Aubrey, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Bell. She married Raymond Hundley with whom she lived in Celina, Texas until his death in 1956, in which she moved away. Survivors are one son, Weldon Hundley of Fort Townsend, Oklahoma; two daughters, Ms. Juanita Parks and Mrs. Frances Hundley both of Garland, Texas; two brothers, D. T. Bell of Dallas, Texas and Edgar Bell of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Alva Miller of Denton, Texas; six grandchildren. Relatives in the Celina area include Mrs. Reba Hundley and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hundley with whom she was their sister-in-law, Charles Hundley, who was her nephew, and Mrs. Dorothy Chandler, who was her niece. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 27, 1978)

Jessie E. (Robinson) Hundley: Mrs. Jessie E. Hundley, 80, of Celina, Texas died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 1973, in Sundial Nursing Home in Pilot Point, Texas. She was the widow of the late O. H. Hundley of Celina who died March 7, 1965. Mrs. Hundley was Miss Jessie E. Robinson before her marriage to Mr. Hundley on February 24, 1907. She was born in Tennessee, November 18, 1892, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson. Survivors are three sons, Clarence, Wilber and Ray Hundley all of Celina, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Edith LaTour of Dallas, Texas; brother, Claude Robinson of Denton, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. this afternoon in First Baptist Church of Celina with Rev. J. T. Bledsoe and Rev. V. L. Harris officiating. Burial followed in Cottage Hill Cemetery directed by Scott Funeral Home. Mrs. Hundley’s grandsons were pallbearers. She was a Baptist. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, March 15, 1973)

Bonnie Sue (Stone) McLemore Hunn: Memorial services were Monday, April 11, 1977 at Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel in Celina, Texas for Bonnie Stone McLemore Hunn, 44, of Celina, Texas. Funeral services were held at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 1977. Mrs. Hunn is survived by four children, Glenda Swenson and Mrs. Doyle Lawless Jr. both of Waco, Texas, Mrs. John M. Browning of North Dakota and Gary McLemore of Celina, Texas; one grandchild; father, T. B. Stone of China Spring, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Wilburn Winkelman of Waco, Texas, Mrs. Fritz Koehne of Killeen, Texas, Mrs. Stewart Scott of Bosqueville, Mrs. Jim Kimball and Mrs. Kenneth Schroeder both of China Spring, Texas and one brother, Don Stone, also of China Spring, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina Texas, Thursday, April 14, 1977)

Bonnie Sue (Stone) McLemore Hunn Dalton Ray Hunn: Two articles. (1) The shooting deaths of Dalton Ray Hunn, 54, and his wife, Bonnie Stone Hunn, 44, sent waves of disbelief into this community Saturday morning. Justice of the Peace J. A. Roller Jr. has ruled the deaths a homicide and suicide following completion of autopsies performed in Dallas, Texas. According to Collin County Sheriff’s department Deputy John James, he received a call to the Hunn residence around 9:30 Saturday morning. When he arrived, he was met by Jimmy Ray Hunn, the elder Hunn’s son. He took the officer to the bedroom where the couple was found. They had each been shot with a .20 gauge Remington Shotgun; Mrs. Hunn was shot once in the chest, COLLIN CHRONICLES Vol. 38 No. 2: 2017-2018 PAGE 127

Mr. Hunn in the neck. The younger Hunn, a policeman in Mansfield, Texas told James that he had been called by his mother, the deceased’s ex-wife, and was told by her that his father had phoned her and told her, “Bonnie’s dead.” According to her, the elder Hunn asked her to contact the children and have them come to Celina. Upon hearing the story from his mother, the son drove to the couple’s home east of Celina and found the two dead. When asked if he knew of any difficulties the couple had been having, the son told Deputy James the only thing that he knew of was the fact that his father was upset over his inability to find a suitable job at this time in his life. Mrs. Hunn was employed at Eckerd Drugs in McKinney, Texas. A suicide note was found at the scene and according to James, stated that the deceased loved his family... that he wanted his property sold...the money to be divided equally among the children. The note also indicated where personal papers could be found. In addition to the papers located in a desk drawer an amount of money was found that Hunn had withdrawn from his bank account the day before. Memorial services for the couple were held at Pemberton Funeral Home Monday afternoon. Services for Mr. Hunn were held Tuesday morning in Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. Hunn’s services, Tuesday afternoon in Waco, Texas. Mr. Hunn’s survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shain Hunn of Celina, Texas; a brother, J. B. Hunn of Celina, Texas; sons, J. R. Hunn of Euless, Texas, Thomas C. Hunn and Kevin Wayne Hunn of Fort Worth, Texas; daughters, Miss Pamela Jean Hunn of Fort Worth, Texas and Mrs. Brenda Faye Harbel of Arlington, Texas; sister, Mrs. Emajo Wilson of Allen, Texas, Mrs. Gwendolyn DaBoub of Mexico City, Mexico, Mrs. Betty Hathcox of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Nancy Wilson of Plano, Texas. Mrs. Barbara Turner of San Clemente, California and Mrs. Carol June Heppel of Houston, Texas and four grandchildren. Mrs. Hunn is survived by her son, Gary McLemore of Celina, Texas; daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Swenson and Mrs. Doyle Lawless of Waco, Texas and Mrs. John M. Browning of North Dakota; her father, T. B. Stone of China Spring, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Wilburn Winkelman of Waco, Texas, Mrs. Fritz Koehne of Killeen, Texas, Mrs. Stewart Scott of Bosque, Texas and Mrs. Jim Kimball and Mrs. Kenneth Schroeder of China Spring, Texas and her brother, Don Stone of China Spring, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 14, 1977) (2) Memorial services for Dalton Ray Hunn, 53, of Celina, Texas were held at Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel in Celina, Texas at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 1977. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Lucas Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Hunn is survived by five children, Brenda Faye Harbel of Arlington, Texas, James Ray Hunn of Euless, Texas, Thomas Clay Hunn, Pamela Jean Hunn and Kevin Wayne Hunn all of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shain Hunn of Celina, Texas; one brother, J. B. Hunn also of Celina, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Emajo Wilson of Allen, Texas, Mrs. Gwendolyn DaBoub of Mexico City, Mexico, Mrs. Betty Hathcox of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Nancy Wilson of Plano, Texas, Mrs. Barbara Turner of San Clemente, California and Carol June Heppel of Houston, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, April 14, 1977) Bonnie Sue (McLemore) Hunn was born October 26, 1934 and died April 9, 1977 in Precinct 4 in Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of T. B. and Addie Myrtle (Cotten) Stone. Dalton Ray Hunn was born January 29, 1924 and died April 9, 1977 in Precinct 4 in Collin County, Texas. He was the son of Clay and Emma (Weger) Hunn. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Tony Hunn: Tony Hunn, former Celina, Texas man, died at his home in Rhome, Texas Monday night, November 22, 1971. He was a brother of Shain Hunn of Celina, Texas. Also surviving are a wife and three children. Funeral service will be in Rhome Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Shain Hunn plan to attend the service. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, November 25, 1971 p. 8) Tony Hunn was born September 9, 1893 and died November 22, 1971 in Precinct 2 in Wise County, Texas. He was the son of Clay and Emma (Weger) Hunn. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

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Mrs. Tom Hynds: Mrs. Tom Hynds, 82, died in a Fort Worth, Texas hospital Saturday, June 27, 1970. She was a native of Celina, Texas, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander Perkins Sr., Celina pioneers. She married the late Tom Hynds and lived in Celina, Texas for many years before moving to Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral service was in Hammond Street Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas Monday with Rev. Warren Flynn and Rev. C. A. Manghan officiating. Survivors include two sons, D. J. Hynds and Robert Hynds of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Jeff Perkins of Grand Prairie, Texas and one granddaughter. Among those who attended the funeral were Mrs. Jim Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Moore, Mrs. Lon Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Tisdell, Ross Perkins, Mrs. Glen Thomason and Mrs. Ronnie Thomason. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 2, 1970)

Victor Hynds: Mr. and Mrs. Randall Moore attended the funeral of cousin, Victor Hynds, in Ada, Oklahoma July 7, 1975. Relatives are aunts, Mrs. Jim Perkins of Celina, Texas and Mrs. Jeff Perkins of Grand Prairie, Texas. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, July 24, 1975 p. 6)

Nora Susan (Hamilton) Jackson: Sunday afternoon services were held in Prosper, Texas for Mrs. Nora Susan Jackson, a long-time resident of that city. Mrs. Jackson, age 94, was a resident of Celina Nursing Center in Celina, Texas. She had been hospitalized for the past two weeks with pneumonia and complications and passed away Friday morning, February 11th, 1977. Funeral services were held at the Prosper Baptist Church with burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Virgil, S. P. (Bo) and J. M. Jackson of Prosper, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Bertha Peterman of Celina, Texas; two brothers, Randolph Hamilton of Prosper, Texas and Willett Hamilton of Allen, Texas; a sister, Darthula Roland of Fort Worth, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Bud Jackson, preceded her in death in 1962. Pemberton Funeral Home of Frisco, Texas had charge of arrangements. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas, Thursday, February 17, 1977 p. 3) Nora Susan Jackson was born May 5, 1882 and died February 11, 1977 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Ferd and Elizabeth (Stone) Hamilton. (Ancestry.Com Computer Program, Texas Death Certificates)

Stone Plumlee “Bo” Jackson: Funeral services for Stone Plumlee (Bo) Jackson, 72, were held January 5, 1979 at Pemberton Chapel in Frisco, Texas with Rev. Banks Dishmon and Rev. Don Christian officiating. Place of interment is the Belew Cemetery near Aubrey, Texas. Mr. Jackson, who passed away at Collin Memorial on January 3, 1979, was born July 26, 1906 in Denton County to Mr. M. D. Jackson and Nora Hamilton Jackson in Denton, Texas. He was occupied in agriculture and a member of the Navo Community. Fraternal organizations include the Masons. He was a member of the Prosper Baptist Church. Pallbearers were masons and honorary pallbearers were Danny Matthews, Nickey James, Kenny Estep, Dan Warden, Morris Jackson and Larry Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Laura, to whom he was married for 55 years; two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Matthews of Prosper, Texas and Mrs. Sara Jones of Prosper; two brothers, V. L. Jackson of Prosper and J. M. Jackson of Prosper; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Grisham of Carrollton, Texas; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (The Celina Record, Celina, Texas Thursday, January 12, 1979)

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