Dunbar Cemetery Obits
The Rains County Leader
July 9, 1909
Mrs. Fischer Dead
After a short illness with asthma Mrs. Christena Fischer died
at the family home in the Dunbar neighborhood last Thursday morning. She was
about 65 years old and was in feeble health. Her remains were interred in the
Dunbar graveyard Friday. The Leader offers its sympathy to the bereaved family.
Rains County Leader
Nov 19, 1909
Mrs. Jennie Fisher of the Dunbar neighborhood died last Friday
and her remains were interred at the Dunbar graveyard Saturday. The cause of
her death could not be ascertained.
September 17, 1915
There is quite a sad crowd gathered at Dunbar Wednesday evening to view for
the last time in life the remains of Claud Eades. He was struck
with paralysis and died Tuesday at 11 o'clock. We offer our sincerest sympathy
to the bereaved father, brother and sister.
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February 27, 1920
Dunbar Dots
The grim monster, Death, came in to our vicinity Thursday evening and claimed
for its victim Mrs. Mary Harvey, wife of Eugene Harvey. Her
remains were interred at the Dunbar cemetery Friday evening. Beside her husband,
she is survived by four children and a host of other relatives and friends to
mourn her death.
Also, the little eight months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson died Sunday
morning and its remains were interred at the Dunbar cemetery Sunday evening.
Ye scribe joins with their many friends in offering sympathy to the bereaved
ones.
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March 23, 1923
The death angel visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hurst's home last Tuesday morning
at 3 o'clock and claimed for its victim their little daughter Veta Winona,
aged one year and one day. She was the light of their home, for she always wore
a smile. Her remains were laid to rest in the Dunbar cemetery Tuesday evening
in the midst of friends and relatives, Bro Dement holding funeral services.
We all sympathize with the father and other relatives in their troubles. But
weep not, mother and father, for little Veta is only asleep with Jesus and our
earthly loss is a heavenly gain.
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March 30, 1923
An Old Citizen Passes to Reward.
Mr. M. Weaver, one among the oldest citizens of our county
died at the home of his son in law, Will Cochran in the Dunbar community, Wednesday
night after a week's illness and his remains were buried in the Dunbar cemetery
yesterday afternoon. Mr. Weaver had been a hale and hearty man during the latter
years of his life and walked to town and back, a distance of four miles only
ten days before his death, which is considered remarkable for a man nearly ninety-two
years of age. He is survived by one son and three daughters and a host of other
relatives. We will publish a sketch of his life in next week’s issue of
the Leader as written by him to the Galveston News about four years ago.
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April 6, 1923
In Memory of M. Weaver
He was born in Morgan, Alabama in 1832, and read the Galveston News when a child.
Came to Texas with his parents in 1845. His first stop was in Nacogdoches County.
They stayed there on year. Their nearest neighbor was twelve miles away. He
had one brother and three sisters, all of whom have passed to the great beyond.
His mother died in 1869, his father in 1874. In 1849, he was married to Martha
Alexander in Smith County, Texas. It was in Tyler, (Tex.) that he bade farewell
to his loving wife and three children to enlist in the Confederate Army under
Captain Douglas in the 3rd Texas Infantry, commanded by Col. Bates. After many
hardships and narrow escapes in the army he returned home to his wife and children
in 1865. His children did not know him when he arrived and he and his wife soon
found that all they had was their children. They were extremely needy, yet their
little home was happy until eighteen months later when his dear wife received
the call to come up higher------"Thou hast been faithful over a few things;
I will make you ruler over many; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
This life he continued until 1882, when he married Mrs. Pleasie Ann Howard nee
(unable to read) to their union was born six children
of whom only four survive him. Two of the former children living are Jeff Weaver
of Corsicana and Charlie Weaver of Greenville. The latter children living are
Mrs. Ben Northcut, Emory; Mrs. Charlie Burns, Point; Mark Weaver, Atchalee,
Oklahoma and Mrs. Will Cochran, Emory. Grandpa, as he was known to his many
friends, lived a quiet Christian life; always used the good motto:
To do good unto others as he wished to be done by and he showed much courtesy
to his companion and children. In 1914 the death angel visited the home and
claimed for it's victim Pleasie Ann and since that time he has continued to
live with his children. Until his death Grandpa was active, never knowing what
it was to be sick. Very often he walked to town and back. On the morning of
March 18th 1923 the death angel called for Grandpa, after a few days illness.
Gone, but not forgotten at rest with Jesus now. His feet have ceased to wander;
his spirit from care is free from all the world with all its trials. He's vanished
from it to stay until judgment morning there we all again shall see the face
of Grandpa Weaver who left us Nineteen and twenty three. No more to meet that
smiling face this side of eternity. His toils on here are
over, his sorrows forever gone. He's joined the saints and angels now upon that
golden shore. Grandpa's many friends were marked off by his acquaintances. Interment
was had in the Dunbar cemetery, Thursday afternoon week before last in the presence
of a large concourse of relatives and friends, and his sudden death was a shock
to all who knew him.By a Friend, Carl Yancy
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September 21, 1923
Clyde Greer Died Monday Morning
Mr. Clyde Greer, a farmer residing in the Dunbar community died at 1:25 a.m.
Monday after a four week illness, and his remains were buried in Dunbar cemetery
about noon, Tuesday following, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J.M.
Parkins of this city. Mr. Greer was twenty-nine years old and had lived in Rains
county most of his life, coming here with his parents when he was but six years
old. He was a good citizen, a good neighbor, good husband, and father and numbered
his friends by his acquaintances and will be missed by the entire community.
He is survived by his wife, a two-year-old son, father and step mother and three
brothers, namely Noah Greer of Emory; Jim Greer of Emory and Huey Greer of Crystal
City, and other friends and relatives to mourn his death. The Leader joins with
friends in extending sympathy and condolences to the sadly bereaved family.
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October 19, 1923
R.A. Ball Dies suddenly
Mr. R.A. Ball, a farmer residing about two miles Southeast
of Emory died Tuesday afternoon after a four day illness. He had something like
a spinal effection which ran him into spasms and his sudden death was a shock
to the entire neighborhood. He is survived by his wife and three small children
who have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. Interment was had in the
Dunbar cemetery Wednesday afternoon
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November 30, 1923
Miss Lessie Pitts of the Dunbar neighborhood, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Pitts died last Friday and her remains were buried in the Dunbar
cemetery Saturday afternoon. Miss Pitts was about sixteen years of age and her
long illness had occasioned a sympathetic interest and news of her death will
be received with sadness by many friends and acquaintances. The Leader joins
with friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Katherine “Katie” Shivers
1898 - 2001
Funeral services for Katherine “Katie” Shivers,
102, of Gun Barrel City, formerly of Edgewood, were held Monday, February 26,
at 11:00 a.m. at the Edgewood Church of Christ with Ken Maddox officiating.
Burial followed in Dunbar Cemetery in Rains County under the direction of Allan
Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point with Tony Boyd, Randy Bunn, Tommy Alexander,
Robert Lewis, Doyal Alexander, Jr., and Charlie Barton serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Shivers died Thursday morning, February 22, in a Kaufman hospital.
She was born July 30, 1898, in Goliad to Selestine and Agatha H. Fischer. She
married James Ernest Wade who preceded her in death. She was later married to
Early Shivers who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Edgewood
Church of Christ. She had been employed at Baylor Hospital in Dallas for several
years and was also a homemaker. Mrs. Shivers had made her home in Mabank since
1994, and had resided in Edgewood, Grand Saline, and in California.
Survivors include two sons, James C. Wade of Fresno, Calif., and Clyde Wade
of Oroville, Calif.; three daughters, Edna Wheat of Dallas, Wanda Earnheart
of Edgewood, and Dixie W. Zagami of Maypearl; son-in-law, Glen Springer of Gun
Barrel City; step-daughter, Edith Shivers of Houston; and several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews
and other relatives.
Mrs. Shivers was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Paul Wade;
two daughters, Celestine Schneider in 1998 and Bonnie Springer in 2000; two
sisters; seven brothers; two grandchildren, Gary Lawrence and Cindy Lawrence;
one great-granddaughter, Schanna Bunn; one step-son, Bud Shivers; and one step-daughter,
Ester Shivers.
Bettie McClendon-Abney
1910 - 2001
Funeral services for Bettie McClendon-Abney, 90, of the Woodlands
will be Tuesday, April 17, at the Dunbar Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Billy
Smith officiating.
Burial will follow at Dunbar Cemetery.
Mrs. McClendon died Saturday, April 14, in Houston North-West Hospital.
She was born September 11, 1910, in Angelina County to William Harvey and Lillie
Leota Hurst McClendon.
She married Bruce Abney at Dunbar on Sept 11, 1926.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Adrienne Ormand and husband Garland of
Houston; three grandchildren, Joe B. Abney, Jr. and wife Christine of Austin,
Kristy Abney of Austin, Sharon Cammarata and husband Joe of Schenctady, N.Y.;
great-grandchildren, Joe Cammarata, Jr., Kayla Cammarata; two sisters, Myrtle
Milliorn and Bonnie Crouch, both of Dallas; two sisters-in-law, Brewer McClendon
of Dallas and Patsy McClendon of Houston; a host of nieces and nephews also
survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Abney, in 1992; and a son, Joe
B. Abney, Sr. in 1997.
Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory is in charge of arrangements.
Billie Bullard
1924 - 2001
Services for Billie Bullard, 77, of Emory were held at 11:00
a.m. Friday, February 23, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney
Williams officiating.
Burial was in Dunbar Cemetery with friends serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Bullard died Wednesday, February 21, at Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville.
She was born in Greenville on January 22, 1924, to William Frank and Bernice
Portwood Newman. She married W.L. Bullard on October 26, 1946, in Dallas. She
was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, W.L. Bullard, Jr. of Lufkin; daughters, Barbara Thompson
of Emory and Karen Imperial of Tyler; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband in March 1993.
Rains County Leader
February 3, 2004
Olin E. Armstrong
Funeral services for Olin E. Armstrong, 76, of Emory were held
at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, with
Rev. Floyd Wallace officiating.
Burial was in Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Gowin, Kenny Gowin, Dennis
Northcutt, Wade Northcutt, Dale Wade and Ronnie Gowin. Mr. Armstrong died Wednesday,
Jan. 28, at Presbyterian Hospital of Winnsboro. He was born in Bivins to James
Harrison and Emma Burson Armstrong. He married Bettie Jo Wade in Dallas on Sept.
14, 1951. Mr. Armstrong was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United
States Air Force. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Clarks Chapel
Church of God. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Jodie Northcutt and husband
Michael of Point and Teresa Shumate and husband Dennie of Emory; four grandchildren,
Anissa Shipp and Holly Northcutt, both of Point, and Josh and Danielle Knight,
both of Emory. He was preceded in death by one son, Dana Armstrong, in January
2004.
Rains County Leader
February 10, 2004
Marguerite Althea “Peggy” Gowin
Services for Marguerite Althea “Peggy” Gowin, 70,
of Emory were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Hankins officiating. Burial was in Dunbar Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Phillips, Levi Hughes, Damon Briggs, Darrell Briggs, John
Crow and Ryan Hankins. Mrs. Gowin died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville. She was born in Chelmsford, Mass., to Roland and Marguerite
Nickerson Held. She married Leon Gowin on May 29, 1980, in Oklahoma. She was
a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired apartment manager of Emory Capital
and Emory Manor Apartments. She was a Protestant. Survivors include her husband
of Emory; son, Bob Hughes of Caddo Mills; daughter, Diane Dawson of Greenville;
stepchildren, Cherylan Bullard of Rockwall and Lynne Briggs of Tyler; brother,
Edward Rooney of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Mark Phillips, Levi Hughes and
Andrea Hughes; stepgrandchildren, Christy Crow and husband John, Damon Briggs,
Darrell Briggs and wife Jaime. Donations may be made in memory of Peggy Gowin
to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis,
TN 38105 or M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, Houston, TX.
Janina Maberry
Funeral services for Janina Maberry, 63, of Emory were held
at Shady Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, with Rev.
Joe Strebeck and Rev. Wayne Wolfe officiating.
Burial was in Dunbar Cemetery under the direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral
Home. Pallbearers were Terry Payne, Shillem Bulow, Randy Calhoun, Dickie Easley,
Jerry Jones and Paul Molidor.
Mrs. Maberry died December 25, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
She was born in Emory to Arlin Woodson and Lucy Clodell Arnold Northcutt. She
married Forest Wayne Maberry in Duncanville on Oct. 2, 1973. She was a department
manager at Wal-Mart in Sulphur Springs. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist
Church and Ladies Helping Hands.
Survivors include her husband; mother, Lucy Northcutt of Russellville, Ark.;
daughters, Kimberly Kay Payne of Alba, Jennifer Ann Hilton of Quinlan and Stephanie
Hite of Greenville; two grandchildren, Ashley Kay Payne and Clay Michail Hilton;
sister, Gloria Jo Gathright of Little Rock, Ark.; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her father and one granddaughter, Amber Payne,
in 2003
May 18, 2004
Charles “Red” Joel Schmidt
1918 - 2004
Charles “Red” Joel Schmidt passed away May 9. Graveside
services were at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at Dunbar Cemetery in Emory with
Rev. David Diller officiating. He was born March 4, 1918, in Emory to Paul and
Lillian Schmidt. He served in the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and
was honorably discharged in August 1944 after being wounded in battle on New
Georgia Island. He received the Purple Heart and the Asiatic Pacific Theater
Campaign Medal. He retired from Lone Star Gas Company in 1986, after 37 years
of employment. He is survived by two brothers Adolph Schmidt of Garland and
Elby R. Schmidt and his wife Jane Schmidt of Clarksville; and several nieces
and nephews. The eldest of four children, Charles was preceded in death by his
wife of sixteen years, Clara Fischer Schmidt in 1998, by his parents and a sister.
Forest Wayne Maberry
1936-2004
Funeral services for Forest Wayne Maberry of Emory will be
at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, with Bro. Joe
Strebeck officiating. Burial will be in Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Tommy Cowley, David Traylor, Randy Calhoun, Glen Sandefur, Shillem Bulow, Toby
Cowley, Roy Palin, and Paul Molidor. Mr. Maberry died Monday, Oct. 4, at his
residence. He was born in Hamlin on Oct. 2, 1936, to Lewis Clinton and Edna
Bernice Maberry. He married Janina Northcutt on Oct. 5, 1973, in Duncanville.
He was retired. He is survived by his mother, Edna Bernice Maberry; daughters,
Kimberly Kay Wolfe and husband Jimmy of Alba, Jennifer Ann Hilton and husband
Mike of Quinlan, Stephanie Gay Hite and husband Robert of Greenville; grandchildren,
Ashley Bulow and Clay Hilton; great-grandchild, Morgan Bulow; and best friend,
J.J. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janina Maberry; father, Clinton Maberry;
sister, Belinda Lee; granddaughter, Amber Payne. Family will receive friends
Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rains County Leader
March 1, 2005
J.T. Mays
1929-2005
Funeral services for J.T. Mays, 75, of Alba were held at Wilson-Orwosky
Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Feb. 26, with Rev. Frank Summers officiating. Burial
was in Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Brimer, Kenny Gowin, Ronnie Gowin,
Danny Gowin, Hap Jones, and Randal McQueen. Honorary pallbearers were Lillard
Mays, Gary Gregory, and Ronald Mays. Mr. Mays passed away Wed., Feb. 23, at
U.T. Health Center, Tyler. He was born in Crockett on July 6, 1929, to Silas
Dewey and Mitty Thomas Mays. He was a welder and retired from oil field work.
He was a member of the Dunbar Cemetery Association and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by sons, David Mays of Olney, James Mays of Makoka, Iowa, Jerry
Mays of New Castle, and Larry Mays of Lufkin; daughters, Rhonda Tarr of New
Castle, Phyllis Warren of Winnsboro and Kim Cummings of Winnsboro; companion,
Esta Pope of Alba; brothers, Noble Mays of Kemp and Billy Mays of Dallas; stepson,
Mark Pope of Sulphur Springs; sisters, Evelyn Harris of Seagoville, and Maxine
Duncan of Red Oak; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Dell in 1999; three brothers; and two sisters. Donations
in lieu of flowers may be made to U.T. Health Center, Tyler.
Rains County Leader
February 1, 2005
Robert “Bill” Hudson
(1949-2005)
Funeral services for Robert “Bill” Hudson, 56,
of Emory, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral
Home Chapel in Alba with Bro. Phil Dacey and Rev. Richie Sims officiating. Burial
will be in Dunbar Cemetery in Emory under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral
Home of Alba. Pallbearers will be Steve Crawford, Michael Young, Cliff Gladney,
Gary Griffin, Jeff Rickard, Terry Leathers, Paul Spivey, Jeff Gard, Michael
Crawford, and Louie Wayne Lambright. Mr. Hudson died Saturday, January 29, at
Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett. He was born on January 19, 1949, in Dallas
to Charles and Billie Anderson Campbell. He served in the Army during the Vietnam
era, and he was a self-employed plumber. He lived most of his life in Dallas,
and the last eight years in Nevada. Survivors include his wife, Carol Young
Hudson; two sons, Robert Charles Hudson Jr., and Timothy Wayne Hudson, all of
Nevada; one daughter, Julie Mills of Athens; one brother and sister-in-law,
John and Cheryl Hudson of Edgewood; four sisters and three brothers-in-law,
Judy and Steve Crawford of Wills Point, Kathy Avery of Gainseville, Betty and
Jeff Rickard of Poynor, and Carolyn and Dave Grubbs of Poynor; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Bennett.
Rains County Leader
April 19, 2005
Leon Gowin
1920-2005
Funeral services for Leon Gowin, 84, of Emory, were held at
3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Dunbar Church, with Rev. Mike Hankins and Rev.
Don Wallace officiating. Burial followed in Dunbar Cemetery, under the direction
of Wilson-Orwosky funeral home. Pallbearers were Damy Gowin, Billy Brimer, Freddie
Gowin, Andy Adcock, Don Gowin and Wayne Gowin. Mr. Gowin was born in Dunbar
on May 23, 1920, to Rance and Carrie Giles Gowin. On January 19, 1945, he married
Bobbye Tadlock in Mineola. He served in the US Army in WWII. He worked as a
Human Resources Liaison for L-3 for 35 years before retiring in 1980. He was
a member of Emory Baptist Church and UAW Local 967, Greenville. He served as
mayor of the city of Emory and constable of Rains county. He is survived by
one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Stacy Hughes of Caddo Mills; three daughters,
Cherylan Bullard of Rockwall, Lynn Briggs of Tyler and Dianne Dawson of Greenville;
one brother, W.D. Gowin of Emory; grandchildren, Christy Crow, Damon and wife
Mandy Briggs, Darrell and wife Jaime Briggs, Mark Phillips, Levi Hughes and
Andrea and Ryan Hankins. He was preceded in death by his wives, Bobbye and Peggy;
one son; four brothers; and one sister.
Rains County Leader
August 2, 2005 Dorthy Plummer
1922-2005
Funeral services for Dorthy Plummer, 83, of Arlington, formerly
of Emory, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Shedd officiating. Burial will be in Dunbar Cemetery
with family members serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Plummer died Sunday, July 31,
2005, at Medical Center of Arlington. She was born March 4, 1922, in the Dunbar
community of Rains County to Mary and Hass Yancy. She married Jessie Plummer
Dec. 24, 1938, in Emory. She was a retired warehouse worker and a Methodist.
She is survived by a son, Jerry W. Plummer of New Llano, La.; daughters, Mary
Dale Gage of Arlington and Jessie Gail McBride of Terrell; sisters, Opal Davie
of Irving and Lois Fischer of Dallas; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988; two sisters, one brother;
and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon,
one hour prior to service time. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Rains County Leader
August 16, 2005 Roderick Guy Gowins
1944-2005
Funeral services for Roderick Guy Gowins, 60, of Fort Worth,
were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Dunbar Church in Emory. Burial was
in Old Dunbar Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Acres, Terry Christenson,
Fred Ehrlich, Lance Evans, Andy Garduno, Jeff Hager, Jack Karnes, Charles Letteer
and Berry Shaw. Mr. Gowins, died Monday, July 18, 2005. He was born in Watertown,
S.D. on Dec. 13, 1944, to Robert and Yvonne Flanigan Gowins. He was an international
level III NDT engineer at Lockheed Martin and had been employed there for 30
years. He earned his B.S. degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Tanya Gowins; son, Kevin Gowins and
his wife Lesa of Mansfield; daughter, Tiffany Ramey and her husband Shannon
of Mansfield; mother, Yvonne Gowins of Fort Worth; sisters, Tonya Marie Allen
and Tia Gowins, both of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Serenda and Ian Gowins of
Mansfield; many other beloved family members; and a host of friends and business
colleagues. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2401 Scott
Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76103. Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home,
Fort Worth, were in charge of the arrangements.
Rains County Leader
March 14, 2006
Funeral services for Albert B. Fischer, 87, of Dallas, formerly
of Emory, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral
Home chapel. Burial was at Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey Hicks, Mike
Kincer, James Shasteen, Scott Windsor, Bobby Raymo, Joseph Hicks, and Carey
Price. Mr. Fischer died March 7, 2006, at Parker. He was born in Emory on May
23, 1918, to Antone and Jessie Brimer Fischer. He married Lois Brimer Fischer
on July 30, 1988, in Emory. He was an electrician and member of the Assembly
of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Lois Fischer of Dallas; daughters,
Mary Neighbors of Parker, Peggy Buss and Rachel Recer of Emory; step-sons, Bobby
Brimer of Mabank, Scotty Brimer of Mesquite, and Randy Brimer of Dallas; step-daughter
Madie Garlington of Mesquite; brother, Travis Fischer of Dallas; sisters, Gladys
Schultz and Katie McCravey of Emory; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; 11 step-granchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren;
and three step-great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three
brothers.
Rains County Leader
April 18, 2006
Funeral services for Oleta Helen Mays, 80, of Emory were held
at 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 14, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rodney
Williams and Rev. Joe Perkins officiating. Burial was at Dunbar Cemetery with
nephews serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Mays died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at her
home in Emory. She was born in Emory in the Dunbar community on Nov. 17, 1925
to Bird Lillard and Carrie Shelton Lee. She married Edward Mays on January 4,
1941, in Emory. She was a member of Emory Baptist Church, the Sunday school
organization, and Historical Society, as well as a homemaker. She is survived
by sons, Ronald Mays of Rockwall, Lillard Mays, Gary Mays and Gregory Mays of
Emory; daughters, Laverne Graham of Emory and Cornelia Bowles of Lindale; 23
grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband in 1996; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Donations
in lieu of flowers may be made to the Dunbar Cemetery Perpetual Care.
Rains County Leader
January 24, 2006
Funeral services for Owen T. Northcutt, 76, of Emory were held
at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney
Williams officiating. Burial was in Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jay Gaston,
Drew Roberts, Ken Cummings, Mark Karlis, Carroll Barnes, and Alan Barnes. Mr.
Northcutt passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006, at East Texas Medical Center
in Tyler. He was born in Crystal City on October 25, 1929, to Benjamin Taylor
and Eva Weaver Northcutt. He married Wanda Northcutt on June 26, 1965, in Dallas.
He served in the Air Force and he was a retired police office with the Dallas
Police Department. He was a member of the Dallas Police Department Association
and a Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Northcutt of Emory; sons,
Eric Northcutt of Emory, Taylor Northcutt and Ronnie Northcutt of Dallas; daughter,
Brenda and husband Ricky Benson of Duncanville; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde, Harmon and Troy; sisters,
Nettie Barnes, Lettie Fleming, Delia Mier and Alene Cunningham.
In Memory of Owen Northcutt
Oct. 25, 1929 - Jan 19, 2006
God looked around his garden and he found an empty place. He then looked down
upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifed
you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best. He knew
that you were suffering. He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would
never get well on earth again, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered,
"Peace be thine." He then took you up to Heaven with hands gentle
and kind. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part
of us went with you the day God called you home. We love you.
Rains County Leader
October 18, 2005
Funeral services for Ida Lue Frazier, 57, of Emory, will be
held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, at Wilson-Orwosky Chapel with Pastor
Mike Frazier, Roger Berghauser, and Bobby Baker officiating. Burial will be
in Dunbar Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Boughton, Jimmy Thompson, Freddy
Mitchell, Floyd Purser, Larry Hathcock, Paul Milligan and Randy Nabors. Mrs.
Frazier passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at B aylor Medical Center in Dallas.
She was born on Oct. 17, 1948, in McKinney to Lloyd Ransom and Teddie Elizabeth
Owen Purser. She married Michael Frazier in Wylie on April 16, 1989. She was
a mother, a homemaker, and a member of Country Baptist Church, Point. She is
survived by her husband, Michael Frazier; sons, Jacob and Joel Frazier of Emory;
daughters, Mika Frazier of Emory, Angel Marksberry and husband Steven of McKinney,
Randi Roberts of Kaufman, Patti Baker of Branch, and Sharon Purser of Denison;
five brothers; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Donations
in lieu of flowers may be made to Rains County Good Samaritans. Family will
receive friends Tuesday evening 6:00 - 8:00. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
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