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BARAJAS,
CARLOTTA September 6, 1931 � December 17, 2007
Services for
Carlotta Barajas, 76, formerly of Naples, were December 21, 2007, at Harrison
Funeral Chapel with Monsignow Larry Pichard and the Rev. Roy Ford officiating.
Ms. Barajas
was born
September 6, 1931, in Naples. She died December 17, 2007, in Frisco, Texas.
She was a nanny a member of Catholic Cathedral of the Virgin of Guadalupe. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Cleta Barajas, Sr.; son, Kerry
Barajas; and four brothers, Pete, Johnny, Savio, and Tirso Barajas. Survivors
include two sons, Doran Barron of Richardson, and Randall Barron of Celina; a
daughter, Darice Barron Nations of Washington, AR; four brothers, Willie Barajas
of Cedar Hill, TX, Henry Barajas of Mooringsport, LA, Andres Barajas of Ennis,
and Felipe Barajas, Jr. of Irvin; three sisters Rita Ricco of Chattanooga, TN,
Juanita Barajas of Dallas, and Natalia Barajas of Pleasant Grove; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial
was in Naples Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (A Row 22)
BARAJAS,
JOHNNY January 23, 1943 � May 29, 1995
JOHNNY BARAJAS,
52, of Dallas, died Monday, May 29, 1995, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Services were at 1 pm Wednesday, at Alexander Chapel in Naples, with Father
Jerry Haby officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mr. Barajas was a
former sheet metal worker, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and
a former resident of Bowie County. Survivors include his wife, Josephine
Barajas of Dallas; two sons, Johnny Barajas, Jr. and Edward Barajas, both of
Dallas; two daughters, Debbie Barajas and Dora Lynn Barajas, both of Allen,
Texas; six brothers, Tirso Barajas of Cleburne, Pete Barajas of Kileen, Willie
Barajas of Cedar Hill, Texas, Henry Barajas of Shreveport, and Andres Barajas of
Ennis; four sisters, Rita Rico of Chattanooga, TN, and Carlotta Barajas, Juanita
Barajas and Natalia Fuentes, all of Dallas; and one grandson. (A Row 22)
BEAUCHAMP,
THELMA STRICKLAND May 26, 1908 � October 1, 1997
Thelma
Strickland Beauchamp, 89, of Naples, died Wednesday, October 1, 1997, at Redbud
Retreat Nursing home in Naples. Graveside services, under the direction of
Alexander Funeral Home of Naples, were at 2 pm, Friday, October 3, at the Naples
Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Mrs. Beauchamp was born May 26,
1908, in Naples, and was a lifetime resident of Naples. She was a member of the
First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law,
Martha and Joe Starrett of Daingerfield; two sisters, Mildred Evans and Ceil
Porter Atterbury, both of Longview; and a granddaughter and husband, Danna and
Brent Nelson of Tyler. (A Row 22)
BOOZER,
CLARENCE ED (BABE) December 23, 1912 � September 17, 1983
CLARENCE EDWARD
(BABE) BOOZER (son of Marcus Lafayette & Paralee Elizabeth (Lee) Tigert Boozer
was born December 23, 1912, Omaha, Morris CO, TX and died September 17, 1983 in
Tyler, TX hospital. Lifetime resident of Omaha and Naples, TX. Funeral
services were at 2: PM Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the
Rev. Clifford Longino, the Rev. Wayne Cannon officiating. Burial was in the
Naples Cemetery. He was retired from Gulf Oil Company as the Commodore Chief
Engineer of the Gulf Fleet and a Lieutenant Commander in the Maritime Services
during World War II. Serving as pallbearers were Louis Boozer, Buddy Boozer,
Randall Ranes, John Whatley, Glenn Gray and Mayburn Gray. (A Row 13)
BOSTICK, J.
D. January 14, 1915 � December 14, 1996
J. D. Bostick,
81, of Naples, died Saturday, December 14, 1996, at a VA hospital in
Shreveport. Graveside services were at 1 pm, Tuesday, December 17, at the
Naples Cemetery, with the Rev. Trey Roberson officiating. Services were under
the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Bostick was born January
14, 1915. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a
retired mechanic and a longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include three
sisters, Ethel Vann of Alvin, TX, Florence Heusel of Howard, CO, and Dorothy
Vanarsdale of Kifer, OK; and a number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 3)
BRADSHAW,
LEIGH STIVER May 18, 1968 � July 31, 1996
Leigh Bradshaw,
28, of Omaha, died Wednesday, July 31, 1996, at Titus Regional Medical Center in
Mt. Pleasant, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral
services were at 11 am, Saturday, August 3, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in
Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Ken Saunier officiating. Burial
was in the Naples Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Dana Burris, Trisha
Didway, Leanne Didway, Kristy Grider, Susan Ross and Julie Martin. Mrs.
Bradshaw was born May 18, 1968, in Niskayuna, NY. She was a longtime resident
of Morris County. Survivors include her husband, Lee Bradshaw of Omaha; one
son, James Stiver of Omaha; one daughter, Lisa Ann Stiver of Omaha; her parents,
Jim and Frdie Woolery of Palm Desert, CA; and two brothers, Kevin Woolery and
John Woolery, both of San Francisco. (A Row 16)
BURKE,
ERNESTINE SPENCE July 27, 1910 � March 1, 1996
ERNESTINE SPENCE
BURKE, 85, of Dallas, died Friday, March 1, 1996. Funeral services were at
10:30 am, Monday, March 4, at the Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas
with Dr. Dennis Hochgraber officiating. Interment was at 3 pm, in the Old
Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mrs. Burke was retired from the US Government
General Services Administration. She was preceded in death by her husband,
James R. Burke, and is survived by an extended family across Texas. (A Row 14)
CAGLE, BRENDA
LEA July 1, 1953 � October 23, 2004
Services for
Mrs. Brenda Lea Cagle, 51, of Naples, were Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at
Community Christian Church with the Rev. Doug Freeman officiating. Mrs. Cagle
was born July 1, 1953, in Pittsburg. She died Saturday, October 23, 2004, in
Mt. Pleasant. Survivors include her husband, JuaDon Cagle of Naples; two
sisters, Shirlee Stone of Mt. Pleasant and Patsy Reeves of Rawles; three sons
and daughters-in-law, Tony and Blythe Bean and David and Ana Bean, all of
Longview and Cody and Leslie Cagle of Lufkin; three grandchildren, Shelbie Lynn
Bean, Cheyenne Bean and Cory Cagle. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Erven Duesterhoft and Alice Matthews. (Location Unknown)
CARLTON,
FRANCES COLLINS July 16, 1914 � July 21, 2001
Services for
Mrs. Frances Carlton, 97, of Naples were Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at Alexander
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Perkins officiating. Mrs. Carlton was
born July 16, 1914 in Naples. She died Saturday, July 21, 2001 in Mt.
Pleasant. She was a retired employee of Day & Zimmerman, member of the First
Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include three
grandchildren, Bruce Lancaster of Baltimore, MD, Andrea Lancaster of Houston and
Michael Lancaster of Baytown; and two great-grandchildren, Michelle and Alex
Lancaster of Baytown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, and her
children, Claudette and Tommy. Interment was at Naples Cemetery. (Sec A Row 9)
COLE, SANDRA
FAYE PHILLEY September 21, 1952 � Nov 12, 2004
Memorial
services for Mrs. Sandra Faye Philley Cole, 52, of Naples, were Sunday, November
14, 2004, at her home with the Rev. Bryan Peck officiating. Mrs. Cole was born
September 21, 1952, in Oak Grove, LA. She died Friday, November 12, 2004, at
her home. Survivors include her husband, David Cole; one son, William Cole of
Naples, both of Naples; her father, William Loyd Philley of Baton Rouge; one
sister and brother-in-law, Earlene and Roy Wortham of Naples; two brothers and
sister-in-law, Calvin and Janeen Philley and Johnny Philley, all of Baton Rouge;
and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother,
Fannie Maxine Philley. (Location Unknown)
FRANKLIN, LEE
ROY October 14, 1922 � June 10, 1996
Lee Roy
Franklin, 73, of Naples, died Monday, June 10, at the Titus Regional Medical
Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at
6:30 pm, Thursday, June 13, at the First Baptist Church in Naples, with the Rev.
Trey Roberson, the Rev. Earl Taylor, the Rev. Bob Pearce and the Rev. Tommy
Weems officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of
Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Born October 14, 1922 in Naples, Mr. Franklin
was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a member of the First Baptist
Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge, a
member of the University of Texas Alumni Association, and a lifetime resident of
Naples. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Franklin of Naples; two sons, Ronald
Lee Franklin of Dallas, and Thomas Arden Franklin of Los Angeles, CA; one
sister, Gwen Brock of Naples; four nieces; one nephew; and a number of
great-nieces and great-nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Bill Henderson,
Morgan Hampton, Richard Towler, Jack Coker, Tommy Coker and Dr. James S.
Leeves. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of the First Baptist Church of
Naples. (B Row 15)
GATES,
FLORENCE SCAFF May 1, 1914 � June 4, 1995
FLORENCE SCAFF
GATES, 81, of Naples, died Sunday, June 4, 1995, at her home. Services were at
11 am, Wednesday, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bob
Sinclair officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Gates was born
May 1, 1914, in Terrell, TX. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a member
of the American Legion Auxiliary and a former resident of Jasper, TX. Survivors
include one daughter, Jeannette Redwine of Chandler, AZ; one son, Frederick
Charles Gates of Lufkin; one brother, Earl Scaff of Omaha; one sister, Ina
Parker of Naples; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. (Sec B Row
20)
GILPIN,
WILLIAM H February 20, 1925 � August 13, 1996
William H.
(Bill) Gilpin, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, August 13, 1996, at his
home. Funeral services were at 10 am, Friday, August 16, at
Bates0Ciioer0Weens0Robison Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, with the Rev.
Frank Stringham officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery at Naples. Mr.
Gilpin was born Friday, February 20, 1925, in Omaha, to Mary Irene McIntosh
Gilpin and Charles Earl Gilpin. He was a member of the Dellwood Baptist Church
in Mt. Pleasant, and was a veteran of the Navy. He was an auto mechanic. He
was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Kim Miller; a brother, Richard
Gilpin; and a son-in-law, Harold Collins. Survivors include his wife, Kay
Martin Gilpin of Mt. Pleasant; four sons, William Shane Gilpin, Paul Brandon
Gilpin and Emmanuel Joel Gilpin, all of Mt. Pleasant, and Quinten Miller of
Nacogdoches; three daughters, Sharon Kay Watkins, Deborah Freeman and Skyla
Holliday, all of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Sybil Sinclair of Huntsville, AL; 11
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (A Row 21)
GIPSON, CAROL
YVONNE July 15, 1954 � October 12, 1995
CAROL YVONNE
GIPSON, 41, of Jenkins, died Thursday, October 12, 1995, in a fire at her
home. Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 15, at the Rocky Point
Methodist Church near Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was
in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Gipson was born July 16, 1954, in Butte, Montana.
She was a member of the Rocky Point Methodist Church. Survivors include three
daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA, and Katrina Yvonne
Burkhalter and Nichole (Nikki) Burkhalter of Daingerfield; one stepson, Dennis
Gipson of Tulsa, OK; one stepdaughter, Denise Gipson of Daingerfield; her
parents, Katie and Coy Stewart Sr., of Hughes Springs; a brother, Coy Alfred
Stewart Jr., of Daingerfield; a sister, Gail Elaine Rowe of Daingerfield; one
granddaughter, Jaime Armstrong of Lamesa, CA, and a number of nieces and
nephews. (A Row 22)
GIPSON,
ROBERT GLENN November 21, 1948 � October 12, 1995
ROBERT GLENN
GIPSON, 46, of Jenkins, died Thursday, October 12, in a fire at his home.
Funeral services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, October 15, at the Rocky Point
Methodist Church near Naples, with the Rev. Pleas Layne officiating. Burial was
in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mr.
Gipson was born November 21, 1948, and was a longtime resident of Naples. He
was a former employee of T & N Warehouse at Lone Star, and was a member of the
Rocky Point Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,
Dennis and Alicia Gipson of Tulsa, OK; one daughter, Denise Gipson of
Daingerfield; three step-daughters, Tijuanna (Shelly) Harrison of Lamesa, CA,
and Katrina Yvonne Burkhalter and Nichole (Nikki) Burkhalter of Daingerfield;
his mother, Mary Gipson of Naples; two brothers, Jackie W. Gipson of
Daingerfield, and Kenneth Ray Gipson of Naples; one step-granddaughter; and a
number of nieces and nephews. (A Row 22)
GOODWIN,
DORRIS WALLS February 9, 1911 -- October 27, 1996
Dorris Walls
Goodwin, of Longview, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, at a Longview nursing
home. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, October 30, at the Rader
Funeral Home Chapel in Longview, with the Rev. Bill Cunningham officiating.
Interment was at 1 pm, in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Goodwin was born in
Naples, and moved to Longview in 1958 from Clarksville. She retired from Texas
Furniture Company after eight years. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the First
United Methodist Church of Longview, where she was a member of the Forum Sunday
School class, and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star #610. She
was preceded in death by her husbands, Ed Walls and Gordon Goodwin. Survivors
include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Reba Walls of Weatherford, and
Donald and Wanda Walls of Longview; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Mildred
and Howard Evans of Longview, Peggy Atteberry of Longview and Thelma Beauchamp
of Naples; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
HAMPTON, MARY
R September 27, 1911 � October 8, 2005
Graveside
services for Mrs. Mary R. Hampton, 94, of Naples, were Monday, October 10, 2005,
at Naples Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Mrs. Hampton was born
Sept. 27, 1911, in Naples. She died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, in Naples. She was
a retired nurse, a Methodist and longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include
five nieces, Betty Stewart of Grand Prairie, Thelma Boyd of Ore City, Nancy
Heard and Gloria Norwood of Naples, and Karen Hall of Daingerfield; one nephew,
Kenneth Hampton of Anona (Sec A Row 16)
HAMPTON,
MURELL MORELAND January 23, 1917 � March 23, 2002
Services for
Mrs. Murell Moreland Hampton, 85, of Naples were Monday, March 25, 2002 at First
United Methodist Church in Naples with the Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Mrs.
Hampton was born January 23, 1917 in Naples. She died Saturday, March 23, 2002
in Texarkana. She was a retired employee of SWEPCO, a member of First United
Methodist Church, a charter member of Jonquil Garden Club and a lifetime
resident of Naples. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and
Janice Hampton of Annona; two daughters, Nancy Morris and Gloria Norwood, both
of Naples; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers and
sisters-in-law, Robert and Ruby Moreland, Dan and Jackie Moreland of Hughes
Springs and Coy and Sarah Moreland; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and
Jimmy Walker of Hughes Springs and a number of nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Hugh, and a grandson, Sid Norwood. Interment
was at Naples Cemetery. (Sec A Row 7)
HAMPTON, RUBY
LEE December 24, 1918 � July 15, 1997
Ruby Lee
Hampton, 78, of Naples, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical
Center in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were at 1 pm, Wednesday, July 16, at
the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Trey Roberson
officiating, and burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Hampton was born
December 24, 1918, in Florien, LA. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a
member of the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Felix Hampton. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and
Barbara Hampton of Texarkana, and Bruce Hampton of Naples; one daughter and
son-in-law, Carolyn and Travis Megason of Texarkana; and four grandchildren,
Kimberly Megason of Austin, Sean Megason of Boston, MA, Jennifer Maxer of San
Antonio, and Sarah Mazer of Fayetteville, AR. Serving as pallbearers were Buddy
May, buddy Blue, Bill Ellis and Hollis Suttle. (A Row 15)
HARVEY,
SHIRLEY HICKS March 31, 1935 � January 21, 2001
Graveside
services for Mrs. Shirley Hicks Harvey, 65, of Mt. Pleasant were Monday, January
22, 2001 at Naples Cemetery with Bobby Stewart officiating. Mrs. Harvey was
born March 31, 1935 in Naples. She died Saturday, January 20, 2001 in Mt.
Pleasant. She was a Baptist and a former resident of Naples and Irving.
Survivors include two sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Stewart of Grand Prairie
and Thelma and B. J. Boyd of Ore City; two aunts, Mary Hampton and Merle Hampton
both of Naples and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her husband Chester Earl Haryvey. (Morris Co Cemetery listing has Chester
W.) Pallbearers were Phillip Gaddis, Cory Marshall, Ghris Boyd, B. J. Boyd,
Brian Tenbrook and Joe Moore.
(A Row 10)
HICKS,
INEZ January 3, 1916 � November 27,
1998
Services for
Inez Hicks, 82, of Naples were conducted Monday, November 30, 1998 at the First
Methodist Church in Naples. Mrs. Hicks was born January 3, 1916. She died
Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 in Austin. Mrs. Hicks was a member of the First Methodist
Church of Naples and a lifetime resident of Naples. She is survived by a
daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Richard Gossett of Cedar Park; two
grandchildren, Alisse Gossett and Evan Gossett of Cedar Park; and one sister,
Leola McWaters of Douglasville. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Melvin �Doc� Hicks. (A Row 20)
JOHNSON,
ROBERT GERALD December 8, 1941 � February 27, 2009
Services for Mr.
Robert Gerald Johnson, 67, formerly of Naples, were March 2, 2009, at Harrison
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Milam officiating. Mr. Johnson was born
December 8, 1941, in Naples. He died February 27, 2009, in Texarkana. He was
the owner of Jolly Refrigeration Company in Texarkana, a 32nd degree
Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Moose Lodge and the National Rifle
Association. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Johnson and
Johnny Freeman; and two sisters, Mary Helen Johnson and Doris Jean Johnson.
Survivors include two sisters, Martha Ann Freeman and Linda Freeman Andrews of
Ore City; three aunts, Mable Haley of Lone Star, Helen McNeely of Ft. Worth, and
Johnnie Minor Norman of Mesquite; and several nieces and nephews. Burial was in
Naples Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (Location
Unknown)
LEEVES,
MARION STEWART July 7, 1895 � March 20, 1999
Services for
Mrs. Marion Stewart Leeves, 103, of Naples were Monday at Alexander Funeral Home
Chapel in Naples with Dr. Dan Darby officiating. Mrs. Leeves was born July 7,
1895 in Naples. She died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in a Mt. Pleasant hospital.
Mrs. Leeves was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Daughters
of the American Revolution. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law,
Dr. James S. and Peggy Leeves of Naples and Dr. Jerry and Winona Leeves of
Conroe; six grandchildren, Jody Leeves of Naples, Dr. Jan Ann Leeves of Houston,
Paul Leeves and Cheryl Leeves of Conroe, Michele Zarella of Spring and Donna
Leeves of Dallas; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, E. J. Leeves, in 1953. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery. Pallbearers
included Mike Zarella, Paul Leeves, Ken Reese, Jody Crossett and Jody Leeves.
Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. (A Row
7)
LEWIS,
AUGUST August 26, 1910 � September 9, 1995
AUGUST LEWIS,
85, of Naples, died Saturday, September 9, 1995, at Redbud Retreat Nursing
Home in Naples. Funeral services were at 2 pm, Monday, September 11, at the
Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bob Sinclair
officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander
Funeral Service. Mr. Lewis was born August 26, 1910. He was retired from Red
River Army Depot, was a member of the Naples First United Methodist Church, and
was a lifetime resident of Naples. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Lewis
of Naples; one son, Gary Beatty of Longview; one daughter, Melba Mallory of
Reno, NV; one brother, Marion Lewis of Daingerfield; one sister, Annie Clair
Waters of Dallas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Serving
as pallbearers were John Spearman, Jimmy Dan Spearman, Bobby Joe Spearman, Bud
Lewis, Bubby Lewis and Harold Wright.
(Sec A Row 5)
LEWIS, JOHNNY
BOB August 19, 1938 � February 4, 1994
Johnny Bob
Lewis, 55, of Shiner, TX, died Friday, Feb. 4, at Victoria, TX following a brief
illness. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 5, at 2 pm at the Buffington
Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, with the Rev. George Lumpkin and the Rev. Jerry
Capeoni officiating; and on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 2 pm at the Alexander Funeral
Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty and the Rev. Bob Sinclair
officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander
Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Lewis, born in Naples, was a 1956 honor graduate
of Pewitt High School where he was valedictorian, and a 1960 graduate of the
University of North Texas at Denton. He had taught school at Palestine, AR,
Yorktown, TX and at Canyon Junior High in New Braunfels. He was serving as
principal of Shiner Elementary School. He was a member of the Texas Elementary
Principals and Supervisors Assoc., and the Texas State Teachers Association. He
is survived by his wife, Mary Lewis of Shiner; his mother, Mrs. Olivia Thomas
Lewis of Naples, two daughters, Lana Lewis Taylor and Connie Lewis, both of
Austin; one sister, Shirley Woodard of DeKalb; and three brothers, Ray Lewis of
Naples, Bill Lewis of Dallas and Ronald Lewis of Houston. He was preceded in
death by his father Claud C. Lewis. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Lucke,
John Najvar, Lance Taylor, Alex R. Fammill, Noel Tuck and Harry James
Vissering. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Patek Sr., Ed Pepper, Don Stark,
Henry Fietsam, Harry George Vissering and Shiner Elementary School staff and
students.
(A Row 4)
LEWIS, MARION
FLEMING October 23, 1914 � December 7, 2000
Services for Mr.
Marion Fleming Lewis, 86, of Daingerfield, were Sunday, December 10, 2000 at
Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating.
Mr. Lewis was born October 23, 1914, in Naples. He died Thursday, December 7,
2000, in Daingerfield. He was a member of the Naples Methodist Church, was
self-employed and was a former resident of Naples. Survivors include one
daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Carl Hall of Daingerfield; one sister, Annie
Clair Waters of Dallas; and one granddaughter, Crystal Hall of Nacogdoches. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie, and a grandson, Tracy. Burial was in
the Naples Cemetery, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service. (A Row
14)
LEWIS, MARY
LEWIS March 13, 1921 � December 26, 2009
Services for Mrs.
Mary Ellen Lewis, 88, of Longview, were December 27, 2009, at Harrison Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Mike Fraley officiating. Mrs. Lewis was born March 13,
1921, in Naples. She died December 26, 2009, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in
Longview. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church in
Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, August W. Lewis in 1995;
parents, John Nathan and Nancy Wommack Hicks; two brothers, Melvin Hicks and
Herbert Hicks; and one sister, Kathleen Spearman. Survivors include one son
and daughter-in-law, Gary and Violet Beatty of Longview; three nephews, Bobby
Joe Spearman of Mt. Pleasant, John Spearman of Omaha, and Jim Spearman of
Longview; one grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Naples
Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (Sec A Row 5)
MATHEWS,
AGNES October 9, 1925 � May 21, 2002
Services for
Mrs. Agnes Mathews, 76, of Naples were Monday, May 27, 2002 at Antioch Baptist
Church with the Rev. James Boyce officiating. Mrs. Mathews was born Oct. 9,
1925 in Marietta. She died Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at Hospice Homeplace. She
attended Bethlehem Public Schools, was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, a
mission teacher and a lifetime resident of the Naples area. Survivors include
two sons, Donald Joe Mathews and William Paul Mathews Sr., both of Naples; two
daughters, Eva Nell Young of Naples and Sara Virginia Mathews of Tyler; one
sister, Cosetta Lewis of Oakland, CA; eight grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and
daughter. Pallbearers were Willie Henderson, Patrick Collins, Darrell Young,
James Payne, Mike Byrd and Calvert Nickelberry. Honorary pallbearers were
Timothy Parker, Alandus Mathews, Cedrick T. Young, Brandon Mathews, Willie Paul
Mathews, Jr. and Charlie Young III. (Location Unknown)
MILLER,
QUINTEN DALE October 11, 1963 � September 30, 2003
Graveside
services for Mr. Quinten Dale Miller, 39, of Tyler, were Friday, October 3,
2003, at Naples Cemetery with Bro. Marlin Robey officiating. Mr. Miller was
born October 11, 1963, in Naples. He died Tuesday, September 30, 2003, in
Tyler. He was a member of Dellwood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Melina Miller of Tyler; his mother, Kay Gilpin of Mt. Pleasant; daughter, Arian
Miller of Tyler; stepdaughter, Tracy Thomas of Mt. Pleasant; four brothers and
sister-in-law, William Shane Gilpin and Emmanuel Joel Gilpin, both of Mt.
Pleasant, Paul Brandon Gilpin of Arlington and Phillip Dwayne and Stephanie
Miller of Houston; one sister and brother-in-law, Skyla and David Holliday of
Mt. Pleasant; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by a
sister, Kimberly Ann Miller. (Location Unknown)
MILLS,
BERNICE E BATCHELOR August 30, 1916 � February 1, 2008
Services for
Mrs. Bernice Mills, 91, of Naples, were February 3, 2008, at Harrison Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Leon McDowell and Bro. Wayne Plunkett officiating. Mrs.
Mills was born August 30, 1 916, in DeKalb. She died February 1, 2008, in
Longview. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Naples.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse E. Mills, in 2001; parents,
George and Ida Batchelor; four brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include
three sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Betty Mills of Naples, Gaylon and
Dana Mills of Gilbert, AZ, and Doug and Judy Mills of Queen City; three sisters
and one brother-in-law, Ercell Duncan and Keith Fetters of Charlton, IA, Cora
Lee Newman of Mt. Pleasant, and Ava Nell Sandlin of Wake Village; six
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in Naples Cemetery under the direction
of Harrison Funeral Home. (Sec A Row 19)
MILLS, JESSE
E. March 11, 1916 � February 14, 2001
Services for Mr.
Jesse E. Mills, 84, of Naples, were Friday, February 16, 2001, at First Baptist
Church in Naples with the Rev. Joe Dan Perkins and Leon McDowell officiating.
Mr. Mills was born march 11, 1916 in Fairlee. He died Wednesday, February 14,
2001 at Titus Regional Medical Center. He retired from Lone Star Steel in 1972
and was a member of First Baptist Church in Naples. Survivors include his wife
Bernice Mills of Naples; three sons and daughters-in-law Danny and Betty Mills
of Naples, Gaylon and Patricia Mills of Temple and Doug and Judy Mills of
Georgetown; one brother and sister-in-law, C. C. and Wanda Mills of Naples; one
sister Ravel McMichael of McKinney; six grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Paul Mills, Clint Mills, Shane Mills,
Justin Stringer, Tommy Mills and Randy Brock. Burial was at Naples Cemetery.
(A Row 19)
MIZE, ROBERT
E. (BOBBY) August 30, 1931 � May 31, 1999
Services for Mr.
Robert E. �Bobby� Mize, 67, of Naples will be conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999
at 10 am at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Weems officiating.
Mr. Mize was born August 30, 1931, in Dallas. He died Monday, May 31, 1999 at
his residence. He was a farmer, rancher and a retired truck driver. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church, the Teamsters Union and a longtime resident
of Naples. Survivors include three daughters, Joanne Mize and Alicia Mize
Wharton of Naples, Kristi Mize Saxon of Longview; one son, William E. Mize of
Pittsburg; one brother, Joe A. Mize of Sumner; one sister, Betty Carol Stephens
of Palestine; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Mary. Interment will be held at the Naples Cemetery. (A Row 13)
MOORE,
SHEPPARD September 5, 1929 � March 5, 2008
Services for Mr.
Sheppard Moore, 77, of Naples, were March 11, 2008, at Harmon Funeral Home with
the Rev. C. Hood officiating. Mr. Moore was born September 5, 1929. He died
March 5, 2008, in Mt. Pleasant. He attended Carver High School. Survivors
include three sons, Terry, John Noris, and Cecil Moore; two daughters, Quria and
Mina Moore; one brother, Vivian Moore; one sister, Flora McGill; and eight
grandchildren. Burial was in Naples Cemetery. (Location Unknown)
REYNO, LOLA
MAE -- May
11, 1998
Lola Mae Reyno,
80, of Naples, died Monday, May 11, 1998. Burial was at the Naples Cemetery
under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Survivors include one
nephew, Charles Knowles of Naples; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was
a member of the Church of Christ, and a former resident of Wildarado, TX.
(Location Unknown)
SHULTS,
FLAYDELLE FLOYD November 3, 1920 � March 12, 2004
Graveside
services for Mrs. Flaydelle Floyd Shults, 83, of Naples, were Monday, March 15,
2004 at Naples Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Mrs. Shults was
born Nov. 3, 1920 in Naples. She died Friday, March 12, 2004 in Omaha. She was
a homemaker and member of Fist United Methodist Church in Naples. Survivors
include one daughter, Helen Worthy of North Little Rock, AR; one brother, Robert
Floyd of Burleson; two grandsons, Mike Worthy and Steve Worthy of North Little
Rock; and two great-grandchildren. (Location Unknown)
SIMON, RALPH
FRANKLIN January 20, 1946 � February 14, 2001
Services for Mr.
Ralph Franklin Simon, Jr., 55, of Naples were Saturday, January 17, 2001, at
Life Tabernacle Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Sam Bristow, Rev. Ken
Redmon and Rev. Jim Palmer officiating. Mr. Simon was born January 20, 1946 in
Marietta, OK. He died Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at University of Texas
Health Center in Tyler. He retired from Texas instruments after 30 years of
service. He was an elder and member of Life Tabernacle Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Laquetta Simon of Naples; four sons and one
daughter-in-law Ralph Edward and Gena Simon, Emanuel Simon, Samuel Simon and
Nathan Simon all of Naples; seven daughters and two sons-in-law Tami and Clint
Ferguson, Sr. of Itasca, Lora and Kelly Sargent of Mt. Pleasant, Cheryl Roten of
Mt. Pleasant, Teresa rankin of Palm Bay, FL, Marie Stiver of Denver, CO, and
Angel and Abigail Simon both of Naples; three brothers Ronnie Simon of Grand
Prairie, Bill Simon of Houston, Randy Simon of Decatur; one sister Debbie
Brocherding of Grand Prairie and 17 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kelly
Sargent, Ronnie Bristow, Jeff Hughes, Blaine Borcherding, Ricky Simon, Adam
Borcherding, Daniel Simon and Cling Ferguson, Sr. Burial was at Naples
Cemetery. (Location Unknown)
SLIDER, ORENE
FLEMING November 27, 1922 � September 26, 2005
Services for
Mrs. Orene Slider, 82, of Naples, were to be conducted Thursday, September 29,
2005 at 11 am, at First United Methodist Church in Naples with the Rev. Dr. Tim
Edwards officiating. Mrs. Slider was born November 27, 1922, in Naples, to
Emmett and Carrie Fleming. She died Monday, September 26, 2005 at her home
following a lengthy illness. She grew up in the Naples area and attended Naples
High School, graduating in 1940. After high school she attended East Texas
State Teachers College in Commerce, TX, and then the University of Arkansas in
Fayetteville, AR. Mrs. Slider started teaching in 1943 at James Bowie High
School in Simms, TX, and taught there for five years. In 1948 she married James
Lenoy Slider and they were blessed with a daughter, Sheri Jan Slider Estes.
After teaching at James Bowie High School, she taught at Linden High School in
Linden, TX, and upon leaving there, began her teaching career at Paul Pewitt
High School where she had an illustrious career. Mrs. Slider retired in 1981
after 37 years as a teacher. During her years as a teacher, she taught high
school English, business English and Spanish. Following her retirement, she
kept busy doing volunteer work at local nursing homes. She was involved with
church activities at the First United Methodist Church in Naples and served as
president of the Sunshine Class, chairman of Evangelism, and other things for
the church as needed. She was a charter member of the Jonquil Garden Club and a
member of the Pewitt CISD Education Foundation. She was a charter member of the
Naples Eastern Star, Morris County Retired Teachers Association, the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas and the Martha Laird Chapter D.A.R. In June, Mrs.
Slider was honored by the Pewitt Foundation Association as its �teacher of the
year� at the group�s annual gala event. A few years earlier she was honored as
Naples� �citizen of the year� by the Naples Chamber of Commerce. Survivors
include one daughter, Sheri Slider Estes of Austin; one brother, Kennard Fleming
of Dallas; and one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amy Estes Alexander and
Davin Alexander of Rosebud. She was preceded in death by her husband, James
Lenoy Slider, on August 4, 1990, and also by her parents. Interment was to be
at the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of
Naples. Pallbearers were to include Bruce Vinson, Jim Vinson, Rich Vinson, J.
P. Vinson, Mark Isensee, Berry Fleming, Brad Fleming, Willie Palmore and Morris
Craig. (A Row 10A)
SPENCER, M.
LEONA May 2, 1907 � September 22, 1996
Leona Spencer,
89, of Naples, died Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home
in Naples. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, September 25, at Life
Tabernacle in Naples, with the Rev. Jim Palmer and the Rev. Don Couch
officiating. Burial was in the Naples Cemetery under the direction of Alexander
Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Spencer was born May 2, 1907, at Lake O� the
Pines, TX. She was a member of Life Tabernacle Church and a lifetime resident
of Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Spencer. Survivors
include two step-sons, Carnon Spencer of Lone Star, and Weldon Spencer of
Cushing; three step-daughters, Bernice Elliott of Naples, Robbie Dell Spencer of
Lake O� The Pines, and Geraldine Daniels of Pasadena, TX; a number of
step-grandchildren and many friends. (A Row 17)
STALLINGS,
ELMER B. (JOE) May 4, 1918 � February 3, 2001
Memorial
Services for Elmer B. (Joe) Stallings, 82, of Naples, were Tuesday, February 6,
2004, at the First United Methodist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Tim Edwards
officiating. Mr. Stallings was born may 4, 1918, in Smith County. He died
Saturday, February 3, 2001, in a Dallas hospital. He was a retired lab
technician at David Granberry memorial Hospital, a member of the First United
Methodist Church of Naples, a member of the Belden Masonic Lodge and a veteran
of World War II. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers,
Cecil, Hershel and Bryant; and a sister, Bonnie Grace Stallings. Survivors
include his wife, Pauline Stallings of Naples; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney
and Jill Stallings of Carrolton, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Paul and Tom
Yost of Yantis, TX; one sister, Laura Lloyd of Tyler; and four grandchildren.
(Location Unknown)
TUCK, BESS
R. December 2, 1905 � July 23,
2000
Services for
Mrs. Bess R. Tuck, 94, of Naples were held Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at Alexander
Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dan Perkins officiating. Mrs. Tuck was born Dec. 2,
1905 in Atlanta. She died Sunday, July 23, 2000 in Texarkana. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church, a retired employee of the Naples Monitor newspaper
and a longtime employee of Naples. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mary
Beth Tuck of Commerce; three nieces, Greta Bowers of Texarkana, Jean Jackson of
Avery and Bobbie Franklin of South Texas; four nephews, George Gibson of Dallas,
John Allen Gibson of Naples, Vivian Gibson of Ft. Worth and Harold Franklin of
San Antonio; and a number of great, great-great, great-great-great nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert H. Tuck and a son,
Kenneth, two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Pallbearers were Joe Bowers,
Neil Bowers, Randy Morrow, Curtis Hancock, Robert Rabb and Jody Scarborough.
Interment was in Naples Cemetery. (B Row 24)
VISSERING,
FRED JR. October 4, 1923 � March 16, 2000
Services for Mr.
Fred Vissering, 76, of Naples were Saturday, March 18, 2000 at First United
Methodist Church in Naples with the Rev. Lanny Peek and Tip Brian officiating.
Mr. Vissering was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Naples. He died Thursday, March 16, 2000
at his home. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Co., a cattleman,
member of the First United Methodist Church and a lifetime resident of Naples.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Vissering of Naples; one son and
daughter-in-law, Jim and Connie Vissering of Naples; two daughters and
son-in-law, Glenda and Scott West and Brenda Vissering, all of Naples; eight
grandchildren, Keith, Phillip, Brandy and husband Jim White, Megan, Martin,
Amelia, James and Anissa; one great-grandchild, Madison; two sisters, Betty Sue
Honeyman of Omaha and Anne Anthony of Naples. Pallbearers were Lynn Riner, Earl
Orr, Jimmy Shaw, Steve Wommack, David Fulcher and Jackie Hears. Interment was
in Naples Cemetery. ( Location Unknown)
WOMMACK,
ALICE BODDIE November 3, 1922 � December 19, 1997
Mrs. Alice
Boddie Wommack, 75, of Longview, died Friday, December 19, 1997, in a Longview
hospital. Graveside services were at 10 am, Monday, December 22, at the Naples
Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Barlow officiating. Burial was under the direction of
Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Wommack was born November 3, 1922, in
Marietta, TX. She was a member of the Winterfield United Methodist Church, and
a former resident of Marietta. Survivors include her husband, Frank Wommack of
Longview; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lisa Wommack of Longview; a
brother, Jack Boddie of Bryans Mill; and two grandchildren, Erin Wommack and
Alexandra Wommack, both of Longview. (A Row 9)
WOMMACK,
FRANK May 28, 1921 � July 15, 1999
Services for Mr.
Frank Wommack, 78, of Longview, were Saturday, July 17, 1999 at the Alexander
Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Turner officiating. Burial
was in the Naples Cemetery. Mr. Wommack was born May 28, 1921, in Naples. He
died Thursday, July 15, at his residence in Longview. He was a retired employee
of Atlantic-Richfield Co., a member of the Winterfield United Methodist Church,
a veteran of World War II, and a former resident of Naples. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Alice Wommack. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law,
Jim and Lisa Wommack of Longview; two sisters, Era Jane Ellis of Omaha, and
Dorothy Padermos of Kennendale; and four grandchildren, Erin Wommack, Alexandra
Wommack, Cody Gipson and Chase Gipson, all of Longview. (A Row 9)
WOMMACK, Q.
B. April 17, 1925 � June 1, 1995
Q. B. WOMMACK,
70, of Naples, died Thursday, June 1, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 3, 1995, at the Alexander Funeral Home
Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Day and the Rev. Bill Harty officiating.
Burial was in the Naples Cemetery (A Row 7). Mr. Wommack was born April 17,
1925, in Marietta. He owned and operated Wommack Oil Company at Naples, with
his son, Steve. He was a graduate of Naples High School and Texas A&M
University. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II as an aviator,
was a member of the Marietta Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Oakridge
Baptist Church at Marietta. Mr. Wommack was a member of the Naples City Council
for the past 25 years and had served as mayor pro-tem during a number of those
years. He was a lifetime resident of the Naples and Marietta area. Survivors
include his wife, Bonnie Nance Wommack of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law,
Steve and Beth Wommack of Naples; one grand-daughter Kaitlyn Wommack of Naples,
two sisters, Mary Rogers and Punch Leeves, both of Naples; a brother, James
Wommack of Douglassville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as
pallbearers were his nephews, Buddy Rogers, David Franklin Leeves, Jim Wommack,
Bob Wommack, Sim Burgess and Will Burgess. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Berry,
Doug Loffer, Willie James Palmore, John Miles and John Taylor, present and
former City of Naples officials. (A Row 7)
WOMMACK,
WILLIAM VICTOR December 23, 1912 � January 20, 1999
Services for
William Victor Wommack, 86, of Lafayette, LA were conducted Thursday, January
21, 1999 at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. Mr. Wommack was a native of
Naples, the son of the late William Madison Wommack of Naples and the former Era
Inez Henderson of Daingerfield. He had been a resident of Lafayette since
November of 1956. He died Wednesday, Jan 20, 1999 in Lafayette. Mr. Wommack
retired in 1977 from Atlantic Richfield Co. He was a member of the Asbury
United Methodist Church, International Oil Scout Association, Arc Retireee Club
and a former member of Acadian Hills Golf Club. Survivors include his wife, the
former Valeria Blankenship of Lafayette; one daughter and her husband, Vickie W.
and David Perry of Biloxi, MS; two sisters, Era Jane W. Ellis of Omaha and
Dorothy Alice W. Padermos of Kennedale; one brother, James Frank Wommack of
Longview and one grandson, Victor Scott Perry of Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in
death by his parents; two sisters, Laverne Beasley and Annie Mae Landrum; and
one brother, Ray Wommack. Interment was Friday, Jan. 20, 1999 in the Naples
Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers wee Weber Borrell, Louis Noel, Francis
Broussard, Lynn Broussard, Ronald Sarver and Buck Ballard. Delhomme Funeral
Home in Lafayette was in charge of services. (A Row 9)
WOODARD,
SHIRLEY M. LEWIS August 28, 1915 � April 15, 2005
Services for
Mrs. Shirley M. Lewis Woodard , 79, of DeKalb, were Sunday, April 17, 2005, at
Bates-Rolf Funeral Home with Robby Bates officiating. Mrs. Woodard was born
August 28, 1915, in Naples. She died Friday, April 15, 2005, at her home. She
was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Willie Woodard
of DeKalb; two daughters and son-in-law, Linda Osmon of Naples and Norma and
James Storie of Linden; three brothers, Ray Lewis of Chandler, AZ, Bill Lewis of
Emory and Ronald Lewis of Houston; two granddaughters, Marlene Crocker of Naples
and Marilyn Boney of Linden; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandsons; and
five step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
George Norman Shankles, in 1969. Interment was at Naples Cemetery. Pallbearers
included Bobbie Pugh, Randy Barrett, Junior Boney, Willie Storie, Travis Wiswall
and Charles Provins. (Location Unknown)
WORTHAM,
ZELMAK May 7, 1916 � October 21, 1995
ZELMA K. WORTHAM,
79, of Naples, died Saturday, October 21, 1995. A memorial service will be
conducted at 2 pm, Sunday, November 5, at the Naples Cemetery. Mrs. Wortham was
born May 7, 1916. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Roy
Wortham, Sr., of Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Earlene Wortham of
Naples; one brother, Jim Kind of Ruston, LA; eight grandchildren; and seven
great grandchildren. (Location Unknown)
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