BECK, LESLIE JOE September 22, 1926 �
September 29, 2008
Graveside services for Leslie Joe
Beck, 82, of Freeport, Texas, formerly of Naples, were October 3, 2008,
at Wilder Cemetery in Naples, under the direction of Harrison Funeral
Home. Mr. Beck was born September 22, 1926, in Winfield, Texas, the son
of Dr. Ralph Leslie Beck and Ethel MCADOO Beck. He was raised by A O
and Emma Tabb of Naples, after his mother�s death. He died September
29, 2008, at Plantation Health Care Center in Lake Jackson, Texas. He
graduated from Naples High School, served in the United States Army
during WWII and was stationed in Italy, and was an operator for Dow for
30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Beck; his
parents, and two brothers, Thomas and Ralph. Survivors include two
sisters, Mary Catherine Ward of Commerce, and Helen Owens of Plano; a
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glenn and Melinda Wren of Richwood,
Texas; niece, Mary Leslie Vance of Paris; and a host of other
relatives. (LOCATION UNKNOWN)
BECK, SALLY October 23, 1928
� May 1, 2004
Graveside services for Mrs. Sally
Beck, 75, of Freeport, were Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Wilder Cemetery
with the Reverend Tim Edwards officiating. Mrs. Beck was born October
23, 1928, in Naples. She died Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Lake Jackson,
She had moved to the Brazosport area in 1950 and had worked for 30 years
at the Dow Chemical Company. Survivors include her husband, Leslie Joe
Beck of Freeport; and one brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Melinda
Wren of Richwood. (LOCATION UNKNOWN)
BLACKWOOD, JEAN October 18, 1934 � February
24, 1998
Jean Blackwood, 63, of Naples, died at
her home Tuesday, February 24, 1998, after a lengthy illness. Funeral
services were at 2 pm, Thursday, February 26, at the Alexander Funeral
Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. James Gibbs and the Rev. Hugh Gibbs
officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery at Naples, under the
direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Blackwood was
born October 18, 1934, to Ira and Bertha Smith Franklin in Morris
County. She was a Methodist, a former employee of Redbud Retreat
Nursing Home and a lifetime resident of Naples. She was preceded in
death by her husband, James Blackwood, whom she married October 29,
1973. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Norris
Roach of Naples; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy (Bear) and Karen
Barron of Greenwood, AR, Tommy and Debbie Barron of Omaha, and Doug and
Kathy Barron of Hughes Springs; three sisters, Lavenia Tye and Vera
Carlile, both of Naples, and Mildred Fleming of Alabama; one brother,
Johnny Franklin of Nash; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Lester Roach,
Justin Roach, T. J. Barron, Andy Barron, Jason Roach and D. J. Barron.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or
Hospice. (B Row 13)
BRICKER, MORRIS E. April 14,
1913 � July 2, 2001
Services for Mr. Morris E. Bricker,
88, of Ft. Worth, were Thursday, July 5, 2001 in the Drawing Room of
Thompson�s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home with Dr. Billie Hanks
officiating. Mr. Bricker was born April 14, 1913 in Sonora. He died
Monday, July 2, 2004 in Ft. Worth. He was a paint and body shop manager
for The Western Company for 30 years, ranched in Sonora and the El
Dorado area, was ranch foreman of the Upton Ranch in San Angelo and was
a member of Ridglea Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter and
son-in-law, Ann and David Gardner of Salado; granddaughters, Terri
Willingham of Dallas, Merri Corbett and husband, Lee of Sewickley, PA,
grandson, Loren Gardner and wife, Tanya, of Houston; two grandsons, Lane
and Reid Corbett, and sister, Nee Bricker of Dublin. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Sibyl, on January 13, 1989; and his
great-granddaughter, Sadie Corbett. Interment was at Wilder Cemetery.
(A Row 15)
BROWN, LOIS January 20, 1919 �
November 11, 1998
Lois Brown, 79, of Dallas, died
Wednesday, November 11, 1998. Funeral services were at 1:00 pm,
Saturday, November 14, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with
the Rev. Bobby Jones officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery in
Naples. She was born January 20, 1919 and was a member of the Fowler
Bible study group, was self-employed with a classic doll business and a
longtime resident of Dallas. Survivors include one son, Steven T. Brown
of Dallas; two daughter, Zoe Stone of Dallas and Cathy Warren of Dallas;
one sister, Esther Dobecka of Pasadena; and four grandchildren, Peter,
Andy, and Ben Warren of Dallas and Naomi Brown of Dallas. (Location
Unknown)
COKER, CHESTER MILTON January 11, 1925 � November 6, 2005
Services for Mr. Chester Milton Coker,
80, of Naples, were to be conducted Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 2:30
pm, at First Baptist Church in Naples with the Rev. Barry Brown and the
Rev. William Coker officiating. Mr. Coker was born January 11, 1925, in
Naples. He died Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Titus Regional Medical
Center in Mt. Pleasant, following a massive heart attack. He was a
graduate of Naples High School and Southern Methodist University. He
was the former president of Bowie County Savings & Loan and First State
Bank of Bishop, a former owner of Coker Ford Agency in Naples, a member
of the First Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Teacher,
a 50-year member of Belden Masonic Lodge of Naples, and a lifetime
resident of Naples. Mr. Coker had a lifelong passion for learning. One
could not visit with him for long that he wouldn�t bring up some new
topic that he was exploring, or ask questions about some endeavor in
which that person was involved. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Willie Lee and Chester E. Coker. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed by family
and friends. Survivors include his wife, Chris Coker of Naples; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Chester C. and Cynthia Coker of Corpus
Christi, and Milton E. and Kelly Coker of Longview; one daughter and
son-in-law, D. Lea and David Haywood of Dallas; one brother and
sister-in-law, Bill and Blanche Coker of Pittsburg; one sister and
brother-in-law, Paulette and Charles Coker of Naples; seven
grandchildren, Jason Coker of Longview, Ehren Coker of Austin, K. C.
Coker of San Francisco, Arielle Coker of Corpus Christi, Ashley, Jackie
and April Adkins of Longview, and one great-grandchild, Kaleb Coker.
Interment was to be in Wilder Cemetery in Naples, under the direction of
Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. (Location Unknown)
GARRETT, WINNIE LOU MITCHELL November 17, 1912-March 31, 1999
Services for Mrs. Winnie Lou Mitchell
Garrett, 86, of Naples, were held Friday, April 2, 1999, at the Naples
First Baptist Church with the Reverends Joe Dan Perkins, Tommy Weems and
Bob Pearce officiating. Mrs. Garrett was born Nov. 17, 1912 in Bodcow,
AR. She died Wednesday, Mar. 31, 1999 at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in
Naples. She married Leon Garrett Aug. 15, 1931. They were the owners
of Garrett�s Department Store in Naples for many years. She was a
member of the Naples First Baptist Church and a longtime resident of
Naples. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, on June 28,
1989. Mrs. Garrett is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,
Raymond and Marcel Garrett of Naples and Hershel and Linda Garrett of
Nashville, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lavenia and Robert Jordan
of Hensley, AR and Linda and Tom Malin of Cabot, AR; six grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kevin Malin, Jimmy
England, Brian England, Joe Mitchell England, Thomas Pearson and Earl
Downs. Honorary pallbearers were deacons. (Sec A Row 13)
HALL, EDDY GLYNN DAVIS September 9, 1942 � February 4,
2004
Eddy Glynn Davis Hall, 61, of Ozona,
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed from
this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 4,
2004. She was born September 9, 1942, in Naples, to Glynn and Frances
Davis. Survivors include her husband, Randy Hall of Ozona; children,
Karen and husband Jeff Slagle of Denison, Kelley Hicks of Sherman, Paul
and wife, Lana Hicks of Naples, Reid Hall of San Angelo; six
grandchildren, Justin and Brittany Vissering and Jordan and Ryan Slagle
of Denison, and Austin and Jared Hicks of Naples; sister, Wanda Ramsey
of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother-in-law, L. A. Carroll of Leavenworth, KS; four
nephews; four nieces; extended family, Clois and Isabelle Hicks of
Naples; and numerous cousins and beloved friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents; a brother, Marshall Davis; two sisters, Lurline
Carroll and Barbara McEntire. Graveside services were Saturday,
February 7, 2004, at Wilder Cemetery in Naples. (Location Unknown)
HAMPTON, ROBERT WILSON SR November 22, 1918 � January 29, 2007
Services for MR. ROBERT WILSON
HAMPTON, SR., 88 , of Shreveport, formerly of Naples, were
Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at Nail-Haggard Chapel in Daingerfield,
with the Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Mr. Hampton was born November 22,
1918, in Naples, Texas. He died January 29, 2007, in Shreveport. He was
a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II. He
was retired from Illinois Central Railroad and was a Methodist.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary Ruth Hampton. Survivors
include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. �Bob� and Rena Hampton of
Los Lomas, NM; a sister, Naomi Hampton Thornton of Dallas; two
grandchildren, Kelly Whitaker and Sean Hampton; and a great-grandchild,
Jonathan Whitaker. Interment was in the Wilder Cemetery at Naples.
(Location Unknown)
HIGGINS, JUANITA E DEAL September 18, 1909 � April 9,
1998
Juanita Higgins, 88, of Naples, died
Thursday, April 9, 1998, at her residence. Funeral services were at 10
am, Monday, April 13, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples,
with Les Johnson officiating. Burial was at Wilder Cemetery at Naples
under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Ms. Higgins
was born September 18, 1909, in Collin County, TX. She was a member of
the Church of Christ, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a longtime
resident of Naples. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Miller of San
Antonio; a brother, Eugene Deal of Irving; and a number of nieces and
nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Willie Giles Smith, Tommy G.
Heard, W. G. Foster, Chris Miller, Rusty Miller and Carl Miller. (A Row
19)
HIGGINS, MARLENE STEELMAN May 5, 1932 � May 19,
2005
Services for Mrs. Marlene Higgins, 73,
of Naples, were Saturday, May 21, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Omaha
with the Rev. Leon McDowell and the Rev. Dwaine Higgins officiating.
Mrs. Higgins was born May 5, 1932, in Bette. She died Thursday, May 19,
2005 in Longview. She was a Baptist, a homemaker and a longtime
resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, Keith Higgins of
Naples; one son and daughter-in-law, Dwaine and Barbara Higgins of
Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Brad Stovall of Longview
and Dana and Marty Shankle of Midlothian; one sister and brother-in-law,
Dean and David Horton of Mt. Pleasant; one sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Carol and Gerald King of Omaha; three brothers-in-law,
Ken Burch of Ardmore, OK, Billy Dale of Mt. Pleasant and Tommy G. Heard
of Naples; seven grandchildren, Steven and Tiffany Stovall of
Hallsville, Angie Stovall of Longview, Misty and Doug Clay of Naples,
Mandy Higgins and Caleb Higgins of Omaha, Christy Shankle and Jessie
Shankle of Midlothian; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Chance, Garrett
and Krislyn Stovall; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her sister, Frankie Burch. Interment was at Wilder
Cemetery. Pallbearers included Gary Burch, Mike Horton, Scott LaFond,
Jimmy Hart, Ronnie Amerson, Chris Heard and Doug Clay. (Location
Unknown)
MCENTIRE, BARBARA DAVIS December 19, 1935 �
April 28, 1983
Barbara McEntire, 47, of Naples, died
at her home of natural causes Thursday afternoon of last week. Funeral
services were at 3 pm, Saturday, at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in
Naples, with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. Wayne Cannon
officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery in Naples. Mrs.
McEntire was born December 19, 1935, at Naples. She was a Baptist, and
a registered nurse on the staff of the Redbud Retreat Nursing Home at
Naples. Survivors include her husband, Bobby McEntire of Naples; a
daughter, Lynn Waits of Naples; a son, Scott McEntire of Naples; her
mother, Mrs. Frances Davis of Naples; and two sisters, Eddy Hall of
Naples, and Wanda Ramsey of Ft. Wayne, IN. (A Row 14)
MCMICHAEL, DOROTHY RUTH HOOKS Feb 1, 1918 � Feb 16, 2006
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Hooks
McMichael, 88, of Naples, were Saturday, February 18, 2006, at First
United Methodist Church in Naples with the Rev. Tim Edwards
officiating. Mrs. McMichael was born February 1, 1918, in Enloe, TX, to
Veda and Arthur Hooks. She died Thursday, February 16, 2006, in
Longview. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a retired
beautician and former owner of Dorothy�s Beauty Shop, a homemaker and a
longtime resident of Naples. Survivors include three daughters and
sons-in-law, Bette and Kenneth Ayers of Carrollton, Cherilyn and Tommy
Mills of Naples and Janie and James Boles of Longview; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Lowell and Barbara McMichael of Longview and Ronnie
and Peggy McMichael of Austin; one sister, Kathleen Humphreys of
Lubbock; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Reid McMichael; her parents, Veda and Arthur
Hooks; one sister, Mary Ballard; and one brother, Charles Hooks.
Interment was at Wilder Cemetery. Pallbearers included Tony Ayers, Mark
Munkres, Todd Ayers, Toby Mills, John Freeman, Jeff Conway and Barry
Tyndell. (B Row 5)
MOORE, JAMES RICHARD January 4, 1918
� May 22, 2007
Services for Mr. JAMES RICHARD
MOORE, 89, of Daingerfield were May 25, 2007, at Nail-Haggard
Funeral Home with Dr. William Rustenhaven officiating. Mr. Moore was
born January 4, 1918, in Lake Charles, LA. He died May 22, 2007, in
Longview. He was a CPA for Haskins and Sells, a rancher, a former
member of the Daingerfield City Council, and a WWII Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Martha S Moore; a son, Charles Thomas Moore;
two stepdaughters and one stepson-in-law, Judi Freeman, Jene Freeman
Buckner and Jas A Buckner; three grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law,
Tyler Moore, Will Moore, and Jake and Britten Buckner; a granddaughter,
Carrie Buckner; and one great-granddaughter. Burial was in Wilder
Cemetery in Naples. (Location Unknown)
MUDD, ANNA BELLE November 5, 1914 � October
21, 2004
Services for Mrs. Anna Belle Mudd, 89,
of Naples, were Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at Alexander Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Roy Conatser officiating. Mrs. Mudd was born
November 5, 1914, in Mattheson, CO. She died Thursday, October 21,
2004, in Omaha. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, an avid
bell collector, and had lived in Corpus Christi, Guam and Glennhaven, CA
before moving to Naples. Survivors include her husband, Robert Mudd of
Naples; and one brother, Roland R. Cusick of Santa Maria, CA. She was
preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Clark and Mildred Butler; and
three brothers, Robert, Alva and Wayne Cusick. Interment was at Wilder
Cemetery in Naples. (Location Unknown)
ROACH, NORRIS October 4,
1931 � April 11, 2007
Services for Mr. Norris Roach, 75, of
Naples, were April 13, 2007, at the Harrison Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. Larry Neely and the Rev. Dan McGuire officiating. Mr. Roach
was born October 4, 1931 in Bassett, TX. He died April 11, 2007, at his
home. He was a retired millwright from Red River Army Depot, an Army
veteran of the Korean War, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by
two brothers, Kenneth and Billy Ray, Roach; and his parents, Lester
Luther Roach and Bertha Mae Thacker Roach. Survivors include his wife,
Loretta Roach of Naples; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lester and
Heather Roach of Atlanta, Justin and Amy Roach of Cornett, and Jason
Roach of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Beth
Roach of Hughes Springs, and Gerald and Cora Lee Roach of Longview; a
sister and brother-in-law; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Don
Wilbanks of Cornett; a granddaughter, Madison Roach of Longview; and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Burial was in Wilder Cemetery at
Naples. (Location Unknown)
STICE, CLETA E BLUBAUGH June 8, 1912 � October
5, 2006
Services for Mrs. Cleta Stice, 94, of
Tulsa, OK, were Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at the First United Methodist
Church in Naples with the Rev. Tim Edwards officiating. Mrs. Stice was
born June 8, 1912, in Tonkawa, OK. She died Thursday, October 5, 2006,
in Tulsa, OK. She was a retired school teacher having taught 42 years.
She was a member of Business and Professional Women, Delta Kappa Gamma,
and the First United Methodist Church, and a former resident of Omaha
and Blackwell, OK. She was a wonderful storyteller who could literally
make a story come to life. Survivors include two daughters and
sons-in-law, Roleta and Hershel Welch of Naples and Sheryl and Dr. Mike
Smith of Tulsa, OK; three grandchildren, Greg and Lori Wilcox of
Richardson, Kaisa and Clint Wallis of Edmond, OK, and Channing and
Christina Smith of Tulas, OK; six great-grandchildren; Grant and
Caroline Wilcox, Cam, Ian and Thatcher Wallis and Channing Smith, Jr.;
one sister, Maxine Farris of West Linn, OR; and one brother, Marvin
Blubaugh of Ponca City, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Roy Stice. Interment was at Wilder Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ben
Grimes, Dan Hampton, Jimmy Brown, Wes Welch, Hayden Lee and Bill
Henderson. (B Row 14)
TYE, ELLEN LAVENIA TYE July 26, 1926 � February 8, 2008
Services for Ms. Ellen Lavenia Tye,
81, of Naples, were February 11, 2008, at First Baptist Church of
Naples, with the Rev. James Boyd Gibbs and Rev. Bryan Peck officiating.
Ms. Tye was born July 26, 1926, in Meridian, MS. She died February 8,
2008, in Omaha. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Tye; son, the
Rev. Hugh Gibbs; daughter, Gail Tye; one grandchild; and two
great-grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters and two
sons-in-law, Brenda Coffey of Naples, Donna and Danny Johnson of New
Boston, Wanda McKinney of Clarksville, and Vicki and Jacob Qatato of
Haltom City; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Boyd and Valerie Gibbs
of Daingerfield, and Wayne and Norma Tye of AZ; two sisters and one
brother-in-law, Vera and Hugh Carlisle of Naples, and Mildred Fleming of
AL; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Johnny and Maria Franklin of
Nash, and Mary Richardson of Naples; sister-in-law, Ruby Gibbs, cousin,
Louise Paige and special friend, Margaret Carter all of Naples; 17
grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Burial was in Wilder Cemetery under the direction of Harrison
Funeral Home. (B Row 12)
TYE,
HORACE B. January 6, 1922 �
February 18, 1996
HORACE B. TYE, 74, of
Naples, died Sunday, February 18, at Wadley Regional medical Center in
Texarkana, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 3 pm,
Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist
Church, with the Rev. James Hinkle, the Rev. James Gibbs and the Rev.
Hugh Gibbs officiating. Burial was in the Wilder Cemetery at Naples
under the direction of Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Tye was
a retired employee of Red River Army Depot, a member of the Rocky Branch
Missionary Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II where he served
in the Philippines. He was a former resident of Magnolia, AR.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Lavenia Tye of Naples; one son and
daughter-in-law, Wayne and Norma Tye of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Vickie and Jacob Qatato of Ft. Worth, and Wanda and Charlie
McKinney of Annona; four step children, James and Val Gilbbs of Mexia,
Donna and Danny Johnson of New Boston, Brenda and David Coffey of Omaha,
and Hugh and Ruby Gibbs of Maud; 17 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren; one brother, Grady Tye of Mathis, TX; and a number of
other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Tye�s
grandsons, Kevin Gerstenkorn, Chuck McKinney, Ibrahim Qatato, Jeff
Johnson, David J. Coffey and Land McKinney. Honorary pallbearers were
Tarik Qatato, Warren Wall and Kyse Qatato. (B Row 12)
WELCH, HERSHEL
G. June 11, 1935 � April 20, 2009
Hershel G. (Sweetpea)
Welch, 73, of Richardson, Texas, loving husband, father, grandfather and
friend passed away April 20, 2009. He was a native and life-time
resident of Naples, Texas, a graduate of James Bowie High School, a
graduate of Texas A&M class of 1957, and a member of the Corps of
Cadets. He served in the U. S. Army and Army Reserves for 26 years
retiring in 1979 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Welch was born June 11,
1935, at the Welch homeplace on Sulphur River in Bowie County to Myrtle
and Rube Welch. He owned and operated WelchGas and Welch Energy for 50
years, served on the Morris County National Bank Board of Directors,
President of Naples Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Naples United Fund,
charter member and President of the Naples-Omaha Lions Club. He was
responsible for fund raising and construction of the gazebo at the
downtown Centennial Park in honor of former business and civic leaders.
He was an active member of many other local civic organizations and gave
generously to community related benefits. He was a Past President of
Texas Propane Gas Association, Chairman of the Board of Texas Propane
Insurance Trust, and was honored in 1985 by the National Propane Gas
Association for �Outstanding Marketing Efforts by a Small Independent
Business.� He was preceded in death by his parents, Rube and Myrtle
Welch, brothers, George and J. B. Welch, and sisters, Jamie Ashford and
Penny Welch. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Roleta Welch,
sons, Wes Welch and wife, April of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Greg Wilcox and
wife, Lori of Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Zack and Cannen Welch
and Grant and Caroline Wilsox; along with many family members and
friends. Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples,
Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at
the First United Methodist Church in Naples, at 2 p.m., under the
direction of Harrison Funeral Service. Donations in memory of Hershel
may be mailed to James Bowie Alumni Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1065 or
Wilder Cemetery Fund, PO Box 336 both in Naples, TX 75568. (Location
Unknown) |