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GENEVA (SWEET) BROOKS

March 8, 1922 - Oct. 7, 2016

Geneva was born in Caddo, OK on March 8, 1922. She married Ernest Brooks on Jan. 6, 1939 and passed on Oct. 7.

An avid golfer, she enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. Camping and fishing were also favorite activities.

Geneva leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Dolvin Sweet; children, Barbara Stegen and Roger Brooks; grandchildren, Sloane and Tara Stegen, Thomas and Scott Brooks; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Sawyer Stegen, James and Jacob Stegen.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Geneva Brooks' memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 20002 or online at www.alzfdn.org.

Graveside service will be Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620.

Published in The Reporter from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2016

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Frank Oakley Upton, 88, former Mayor of Medon, Tennessee and owner of J F Upton & Son Grocery, died Monday (May 20, 1991) at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in Jackson, with burial in Clover Creek Cemetery in Medon, Madison County, Tennessee.

Mr Upton and his father, John Franklin Upton, started Medon's J F Upton & Son Grocery in 1924. As a young boy Frank operated a barber shop in one section of the store.

He was a member of Elks Lodge #192. Upton was also the widower of Mrs. Elizabeth Givens Upton (Medon Postmaster from 1942 to 1985) whom he married on Feb 18, 1988 in Madison County, Tennessee.

Mr Upton's parents were the late John Franklin and Pattie Webb Willette Upton of Medon, Tennessee. They are also both buried in Clover Creek Cemetery in Medon, Madison County, Tennessee.

Note: "Oakley" was the maiden name of Frank's grandmother Sallie Oakley Willette

Edition: May 22, 1991 Tennessee
Page: A14
Copyright (c) 1991 The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN

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Mary D. Matthews

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary D. Lassiter Matthews, 87, will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at First Christian Church with Tom Ralstin, Minister of First Christian Church and Rev. Gene Canestrari officiating. Burial will follow in Browns Cemetery in Madison County with Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Matthews died Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Elmcroft Assisted Living.

She was born in Madison County daughter of the late William P. and Delesline Givens Lassiter and was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Lambuth University where she remained very active in the Lambuth University Alumni Association. She did post graduate work at George Peabody College in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the Bemis Book Club, Madison Hall Community Club, Madison Hall F.C.E. Club and the Delta - Alpha - Omicron Chapter of the Delta - Kappa - Gamma. She was a member of First Christian Church where she taught the Friendship Sunday School Class for 35 years. Mrs. Matthews was a retired school teacher and for the last several years of her teaching career taught Biology and Chemistry at South Side High School.

Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by her husband Floyd V. Matthews on April 24, 1994.

Surviving are two first cousins Louise Boone of Memphis, TN and Ora Parker of Conyers, GA; nieces and nephews Isaac Lassiter of Augusta, GA, Diane Harris, Brenda Bruhn, Jane Alderson, Norris Matthews and James Matthews all of Jackson; three special friends Ken Lassiter, Maggie Nell Brewer and Richard Ellison.

The family requests that any memorials be made to Hospice of West Tennessee or First Christian Church.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home 731-424-2424 (The Jackson Sun)

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Velma Anderson Coursey, a resident of Coushatta, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at Natchitoches Parish Hospital, Natchitoches. She was 88, born April 10, 1918, in Sandersville, Ga., and a former resident of Peachtree City, Ga.

Religious service at Mowell Funeral Home chapel, Peachtree, with the Rev. Sean Robinson officiating. Burial in Westminster Gardens.

Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Paul B. Coursey Sr.; brother, Walter Leroy Anderson; and sisters, Edna Miller Faircloth and Sue Hutchins.

She is survived by two sons, Paul Bruce Coursey Jr. and wife Joy, Marietta, Ga., and Bert Marcel Coursey and wife Rebecca, Frederick, Md.; two daughters, Dawn C. Brewer and husband John, Coushatta, and Joy C. Phillips and husband Larry, Houston; brother, J. Marcel Anderson and wife Orlene, Chattanooga, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Coursey graduated from Ashburn High School in Ashburn, Ga., in 1936. She was a faithful member of the United Church for almost 70 years, with the past 19 years at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association and American Society of Women Accountants. She served as site manager for AARP Tax Aid, assisting others in preparing income taxes. We children appreciate how mother and dad instilled in all of us a love of higher education and pleasure in lifelong learning.

Memorial contributions may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-0929.

Obituary published in The (Baton Rouge, LA) Advocate from 5/9/2007 - 5/11/2007.

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Edna Bragg Gostin, 89, died Sunday, October 19, at her residence after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Reverend Hal J. Weidman officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hart’s Mortuary on Cherry Street. There will be a Greeting Reception at St. Paul’s Church in the Parish House at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday before the funeral.

Mrs. Gostin was preceded in death by her husband Sommers Jessup Gostin and her parents Mary Marston Bragg and Edgar Ross Bragg. A lifelong resident of Macon, Georgia, she graduated from A.L. Miller High School with the class of 1943 and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Until her illness became debilitating, she was employed by Wells Fargo Advisors, having previously worked for Meadors, Wall, & Co., Jos. N Neel Co., and S. J. Gostin Co.

Mrs. Gostin was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she sang in the Adult Choir for 76 years. She served there on the Finance Committee and as a greeter and was a former Vestry member and Senior Church Warden.

An active community volunteer, “Mrs. G” worked with the Rolling Readers of Bibb County, reading to children for 12 years at Riley and Brookdale schools. She was a member and former Treasurer of Bibb County Golden K. She was an ardent supporter of the engineering profession and a member and former President of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Auxiliary. Mrs. Gostin was a supporter of the Macon Symphony Orchestra, the Museum of Arts and Sciences, and the Historic Macon Foundation. She formerly served on the grounds and membership committees the Middle Georgia Council of the Girl Scouts of America and as an assistant Scout Leader. She was an enthusiastic fan of Georgia Tech football.

Mrs. Gostin is survived by three children, Lee Gostin Robertson (Tom) of Augusta, Georgia, Sommers Jessup Gostin, Jr. (Sue) of Woodstock, Georgia, and Lester Lamar Gostin of Woodstock, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Thomas Heard Robertson III (Martha,) Jonathan Sommers Robertson (Laura,) George Gostin Robertson, Rebecca Gostin Thornton (Chad,) Jessica Lee Gostin, Leslie Irene Gostin, and Nathaniel Lamar Gostin; and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 753 College Street, Macon, Georgia, 31201, or the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance, 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 512, Atlanta, GA 30328.

Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.

As published on the Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory website.

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Mr. Earl Monroe, 84, of Clovis, a cowboy, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell.
He was born march 13, 1918, in Oplin, Texas, to Joe and Neely McKinley Monroe.
He moved to the Melrose area with his parents in 1929. When he was in the fifth grade he went to work as a ranch hand for George P. Baxter. He quit the cowboy life for awhile and moved to Melrose where he was the deputy sheriff. He worked in several area feed lots and roped in feed yard ropings, earning saddles, trophies and belt buckles, family members said. Mr. Monroe loved being a cowboy: "The days are still long and cold in winter and long and hot in summer but there is much satisfaction in ranch life and cowboying for a living," family members remember him saying. He worked cattle on wheat until he was 79. He worked cattle on wheat until he was 79.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Buel and Jim Monroe; and a sister, Lola Burke.
He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Monroe of Clovis; a daughter, Jo Marie Shields of Portales; a step-daughter, Cheryl King of Albuquerque; a son, Alton Monroe of Clovis; a brother, Troy Monroe of Melrose, a sister, Exalee Smith of Melrose; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Rev. Dick Ross will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be Fred Bufkin, Sylvester Mayfield, Bob Tabb, Ray Montague, Jackie Roberts and H. B. Mardis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis.

Published in the Clovis News Journal on Friday, October 11, 2002.

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xa Lee Smith, beloved "Granny", lover of the Lord, life, family, and friends, passed away on June 11, 2008 in Melrose, New Mexico.

Born in Oplin, Texas on October 30, 1921 to Joe and Neely Monroe, she was the "3rd" oldest of six children. When she was six years old the family moved to New Mexico and homesteaded North of Melrose. On December 24, 1937 she married her childhood sweetheart, Cohee F. Smith. Together they lived a very interesting and exciting life. They lived in several foreign countries as well as most of the states. In 1983 they moved back to Melrose and Exa Lee developed a passion for painting, sewing and cross-stitching. It gave her great joy to give her creations to those she loved.

She celebrated and lived life to the fullest; therefore we celebrate her life and will miss her greatly. Survivors include, Children, Nadene Roper and husband Leonard and Jodie Boyd and husband Steve; Grandchildren, Michael Roper and wife Brenda, Tommy Roper and wife Karen, Cheryl Roper, Bobby Boyd, Cohee Mastin and husband Nathan; Great Grandchildren, Kelly Roper and husband Stephen, Clayton Roper, Amanda Ward, Danielle Ward, Rachel Lentz and husband Willie, Crystal Marshall and husband Jake, Autumn Campbell and husband Todd, Summer Roper, Hunter Mastin; Great-Great Grandchildren, Dakota Newman, Tyler Newman, Ariah Lentz, Caydon Lentz, Mallory Marshall and Kyndall Marshall; Brother, Troy Monroe and wife Linda; Sister-in-law, Betty Monroe and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cohee F. Smith; parents, Joe & Neely Monroe; brothers, Earl Monroe, Jim Monroe and Buel Monroe and sister, Lola Burk.

Services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, June 14, at the First United Methodist Church in Melrose with Rev. Danny Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Melrose Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be her grandsons and great grandsons.

Exa Lee was excited about the new food pantry being established in Melrose and the family would appreciate memorial gifts to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry.

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Lona Etna Monroe Carr passed from this life Sunday, April 11, 2010.

Funeral services will be conducted at The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, on Tuesday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Dr. Jeff Reid and Rev. Jason Wright. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Etna was born March 20, 1918, in Oplin, Texas to Sebe and Mattie McKinley Monroe.
After graduating from Oplin High School, Etna married J. C. Carr in 1936. The Carr's owned and operated Carr Plumbing. Etna was the secretary for Hardin-Simmons University Maintenance Department for fourteen years. Etna loved teaching Bible classes for college students and ladies for many years at South Side and Hamby Baptist Churches. She was a member and treasurer of Hamby Baptist Church. Playing Canasta with her friends was Etna's favorite hobby.

Etna was preceded in death by her husband, J. C. Carr, her parents, and two brothers, Clifford and Alton Monroe.

Survivors include a brother S. D. Monroe and wife Goldie of Abilene, and a sister Lucille Ford of Ovalo; nieces Debbie Alexander and husband Steve of Granbury, and Carolyn Atkins and husband Chris of Lawn; nephew Randy Ford and wife Beverly of Frisco; five great-nieces and nephews and six great-great-nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express special thanks to Hendrick Hospice!

Memorials may be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory St., Abilene, TX 79601, or Meals On Wheels Plus, Inc., P O Box 903, Abilene, TX 79604.

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Seburn Davis (S.D.) Monroe, Jr., 84, died Saturday, February 22, 2014 in Abilene, Texas.

S.D. was born the son of Mattie (McKinley) and Seburn Davis Monroe, Sr. on December 15, 1929 in Oplin, Texas. After graduating from Oplin High School, he attended Draughons Business College for two years. On January 14, 1955, he married Goldie Hallford in Tuscola, Texas. S.D. was a loving husband and father. Having worked for Abilene Reproduction Co. for several years, Junior, as he was also known, became owner and operator of the company from 1962 until 1992. S.D. was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene. He was also a member of The Rotary Club and The Gideons International.

His wife, Goldie Monroe, preceded S.D. in death on October 8, 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clifford Monroe and Alton Monroe; and two sisters, Etna Carr and Lucille Ford.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Alexander and her husband Steve of Granbury, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

The family expresses very special appreciation to S.D.'s brother-in-law, David Hallford, and niece, Carolyn Atkins, for all of their help to care for him in our absence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Rd. in Abilene. Dr. Jeff Reid and Brother Jack Ridlehoover will officiate.
Interment will follow in Buffalo Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Special thanks is also expressed to Dr. Nancy Daggubati and her staff for 23 years of excellent professional attention, as well as the loving, compassionate care that S.D. received from Bob and Irma of the Coumadin Lab; Nancy Holden of the Pacemaker Clinic; Dr. Ralph McCleskey, Chris, Sherri, Wendy, and Valerie of the CHF Clinic; and Dr. Victor Hudman, JoAnn, Clay, Katherine and staff. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nehemiah Ministry at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S Pioneer Drive, Abilene, TX 79605, or Minister's Mentoring & Consulting Service, PO Box 6226, Abilene TX 79608.

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James Merl Johnson, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in an Abilene hospital.

Graveside services are 2 P.M. Monday at Kendrick Cemetery in Denton Valley, with the Revs. Mike Woodard and Chris Raley officiating, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home of Tuscola.

Mr. Johnson was born in Oplin and graduated from Lawn High School in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force. He married Juanita Smith White August 9, 1975 in Abilene.

He owned and operated Key City Steel in Abilene for 17 years, then was a construction superintendent for Fish Engineering and Construction for 25 years, retiring in 1984 when he returned to Abilene. He worked in Florida, Arkansas, Wyoming, Alabama and Colorado. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of University Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Johnson, Sr. and Laura McKinley Johnson; a brother, Lester Johnson; and a sister-in-Law, Jo Johnson.

Survivors include: His wife, Nita Johnson of Abilene; two daughters, Linda Walraven of Clyde and Vicki White of Goliad; two sons, Ronald White of Austin and Randy White of Ovalo; one sister Charlyn Ogle of Abilene; 4 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 2-4 P.M. Today at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Southwest Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 2901 S. 20th, Abilene, TX 79605.

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Juanita "Nita" Marie Johnson passed away from this life into the next on July 15, 2012. She was 83 years of age, but lived her life expecting many more opportunities to give to those she met. Visitation for family and friends will be 6 till 8 PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 AM, July 18, 2012, at Elmwood Memorial Park's Mausoleum Garden.

She was born on August 11, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri to W.D. and Velma White Smith. She moved with her family to Lamesa, Texas where she met Mary E. Smith, who would become a lifelong friend until Mary passed in 1992.

After an amazing short courtship she married Elmo E. White, a native of Coahoma, Texas. To this union three children were born; Ronald E. White, Randy J. White, and Vicki White. With Elmo being in the U.S. Air Force, they all got to see much of God's creation while being stationed in Morocco, Africa and the Azore Islands off the Portugal Coast. Nita was a good homemaker, raising her children well and being involved in every school or sport challenge they tried to master.

The family returned to Dyess AFB, in Abilene, for the remaining of Elmo's military service, with her children going to Wylie schools, and Nita attending Wylie Baptist Church. Elmo died in 1968 and some years later Nita was joined in marriage with James Merl Johnson, of Oplin, Texas. Nita and Merl spent many years traveling the U.S. where Merl was a superintendent for Fish Engineers, making the work crew his extended family. Nita entertained and fed large groups of working men and their families. After Merl was medically unable to work they returned to Abilene to live.

Nita and her husband Elmo bowled with great success in many bowling leagues in Abilene, in the 1950's and 1960's. Her friends Lila Robertson, Lou Russel, and Dickey Haggard shared many laughs at the lanes and each other's homes.

Nita was a champion bingo player having showed her skills in the N.C.O. clubs while in the military and greatly cherished her bingo friends at the V.F.W. post, and other bingo halls around town. She loved to win so that she might share her blessing with those around her.

Nita became the "cookie lady" for Albertson's grocery store on Buffalo Gap, where she eagerly and lovingly made sure you tried a sample of whatever delight Pam and her helpers had cooked that day. She and the family wish to thank all of the employees and managers for being so caring for her, as she loved greeting every customer with a smile and a sweet treat.

She was preceded in death by her husband's Elmo E. White and James M. Johnson, and her loving brother, James R. Smith.

Nita is survived by her children; Ron and Trisha White, of San Antonio, Texas. Randy and Jackie White of Ovalo, Texas, and Vicki White of Betram, Texas; two grandchildren, Mechelle Salmon, and Ronnie White; eight great grandchildren, Zachary Tinney, Breana Litzner, Alison Salmon, Roy Andrew Salmon, Joshua Salmon, Corey White, Kelsie White, and Bailey White. She was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first great- great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation can be made to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, Texas, 79601, or to favorite charity of your choice .

Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com.

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Edwin Clark Bybee
April 27, 1943 - December 22, 2016

Edwin Clark Bybee, 73, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mr. Case Duggan officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Ed was born April 27, 1943 in Amarillo to Bonnita and Weldon Bybee. He married Sharon Gaddy February 16, 1985 in Borger. Ed has was a true businessman who enjoyed his work as the owner and operator of Ed's Pump and Supply which he started in 1981. He was an avid collector of coins and arrowheads. He was always up for a trip to the lake to fish. Ed was truly devoted to his family and they all looked forward to his pecan pie and Saturday night steak!

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Bybee; sister, Helen Bybee; and granddaughter, Chelsea Brantwein.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home; sons, Brad Bybee and wife Veronica of Taylor, Rodger Lewis and wife Amanda of Borger, Bill Bybee of Texarkana; daughters, Shellie Bybee of Texarkana, Tami Brantwein and husband Steve Lee of Borger, Karen Myers and husband Brian Heim of Borger; fourteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a brother Harold Bybee of Amarillo.

(Published by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors, Friday, December 23, 2016)

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B. B. Parker, Sr., 76, of Austin Avenue, Waco, died Monday in a Waco hospital. Funeral services will be held in the Wilkirson and Hatch Chapel at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, with Rev. Maggart B. Howell officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Parker was a retired car inspector with the railroad.

Survivors include daughter, Mrs. E. E. Dulaney, of Richmond, Va.; sons, B. B. Parker, Jr., of Dallas, and C. F. Parker, of Augusta, Kansas; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Published in the Waco Tribune-Herald on December 18, 1956.

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Edward Eugene "Yank" DuLaney Jr., 90, died Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Dogwood Village of Orange, Virginia after years of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Eugene DuLaney Sr. and Gladys Parker DuLaney; and his brother, William Parker DuLaney, Sr. He is survived by his children, Mark DuLaney and fianc‚e, Kristy Marks, and William DuLaney (Amy); his grandchildren, India, Bradley, Lillian, Cruz, June, and Wyatt; his sister-in-law, Ruth Laird DuLaney; his nieces and nephew; and close family friend, Susannah Tyler and children. Mr. DuLaney was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later settled in Virginia where he lived in various cities including Richmond, Lynchburg, Gordonsville, and Orange. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School (Richmond) in 1944 and then honorably served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1945-46. In his long life, he had a passion for horses and belonged to various fox hunting clubs. His passion led him to be a Master of Hounds at the Bedford Hunt Club, as well as a member of the Keswick and Bull Run Hunt Clubs. He also enjoyed golf, cooking, and a stiff martini. His sweet tooth was mighty and explained the gallons of ice cream always found in his freezer. His witty remarks and kind spirit will be missed. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 8, 2016,at 12 p.m., a reception to follow at North Pamunkey Baptist Church, 15110 Pamunkey Lane, Orange, VA 22960.

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Biloxi, MS

Ms. Charlotte Smith began her journey to heaven the evening of September 3, 2013. Charlotte was 73 years of age and has been a resident of Biloxi, MS since birth. She was born in Biloxi and was a dedicated worker at AAFES Keesler Main Exchange for 32 years, which is where she retired. Ms. Smith is a firm believer in God and was of the Catholic faith. She had many hobbies and interests. Reading was something she enjoyed to do in her alone time. She also played bingo, Judy's Pokeno night, often went shopping and had a 5:00 coffee hour EVERY evening with her 'gossip group' (Lana, Brenda, Judy, Pat). Spending time with her grandchildren was her all-time favorite thing to do.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary King, father, Charles Patton King and brother, Daniel Louis King.

She is survived by her son, David Smith and daughter, Kelly (Wayne) Ross of Biloxi, sister, Gloria Phelps of N.C., sister, Patricia Morton of GA, brother, Wayne (Judy) King, brother, Ray King, sister, Ella (Billy) Buchanan, all in Biloxi and sister Kim (Bo) Gaddis in Jackson, MS; grandchildren: Heather (Robby) Tyson, Michael, Hannah, Charles, Jared Smith, Libby & Madelynn Ross; and great grandchildren: Alivea & Paisli Jean Tyson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be Noon Friday, September 6, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church, 10446 Lemoyne Blvd in D'Iberville. Visitation begin at 10:30AM. We will lay her to rest following the service at D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Care of our mother is entrusted only to the professionalism of MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME. WWW.MARSHALLFH.COM

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Doris Elaine Coursey English, age 83 of Kennesaw died Friday, April 06, 2007. Burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. English retired from the Treasury Department, graduated from Commercial High School in Atlanta in 1942, married Weyman J. English in 1942. Preceded in death by husband, Weyman J. English in November 2006.

Survivors include daughters, Nancy Wellborn of Kennesaw; Virginia "Ginny" Chappell of Lawton, OK; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Elizabeth Miller McGehee, 89, of Shalimar, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

She was born on Feb. 22, 1923, in Pennsylvania to R.H. and Ruth Baker Miller. She was Methodist by faith. Elizabeth enjoyed boating activities on the lake in her youth. She was an avid reader and a great card player.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orin Ralph McGehee; and sons, Robert McGehee, Steve McGehee and David McGehee. She is survived by three grandchildren, Brad McGehee, Bryan McGehee and Jake DeMass. She is also survived by a sister, Jeanne Williams.

Funeral services will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Keeman officiating. Following services, burial will be at Beal Memorial Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mclaughlinmortuary.com
(Northwest Florida Daily News March 1, 2012)

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Frankie Jan Shields Fincher, 62, of Amarillo died Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Nease officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Frankie Jan was born May 31, 1949, in Paducah to Jessie Clyde and Dilender Vaughn Shields. She, along with three sisters and two brothers, grew up on the family farm near Delwin, located about 14 miles southwest of Paducah.

She married Rodney Keeling with whom she had a daughter, Brandy; two sons, Rodney and Billy; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She later
married Brian D. Fincher in June 2000. She also had three stepchildren, Tammy, Duv and Destry.

Frankie enjoyed animals. Up until her illness in 2006, she was a professional
dog groomer in Canyon and Amarillo.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation Center in Amarillo and Hospice Care of the Southwest for their concern and care for Frankie.

Survivors include her husband, Brian Fincher of Amarillo; a daughter, Brandy Friend of Amarillo; two sons, Rodney Keeling and Billy Keeling, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Evelyn Estep of Johnson City, Kan., and Norma Branson of Paducah; three stepchildren, Tammy, Duv, and Destry; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Living Waters Community Church, 10100 W. U.S. Highway 60, Canyon, TX 79015; or a favorite charity.

Sign the online guest book at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.

Amarillo Globe-News, April 12, 2012

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The Friday, December 8, 2006 edition (Page B-3) of the Greensboro News & Record (NC)included:

GREENSBORO - Barbara Emery, 57, of Cedar Square Community, passed away at her farm on Sunday, December 3, 2006.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 10, at Groometown United Methodist Church in Greensboro.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Emery; daughter, Lillian Dawn Dart; two grandchildren, William and Dylan; a sister, Jackie Lockerman; and brother, Dallas McClain.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the Church.

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Fresno (CA) Bee

WELKER, LELA MAE HATCHER-COURSEY — Graveside services for Lela Mae Hatcher-Coursey Welker, 85, of San Ramon, formerly of Selma, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Floral Memorial Park. Mrs. Welker, a homemaker, died Thursday. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Page Funeral Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568

For further information, refer to her data on the Hatcher Families Association Web site.

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Fred Esparza
Fred, 79, of Fresno died Monday, November 14, 2011.

He was a fork lift driver for Cold Storage Co.

Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Easton on Friday, November 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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Mary Wallis Alexander Butler died peacefully at her daughter's home Friday afternoon, Aug. 29, 2014. She had recently turned 74 years old. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper with the Rev. Dr. Lamar Smith of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her mother, Betty, in Oakwood Cemetery. Born in Fort Worth on Aug. 10, 1940, Mary was the daughter of Betty Givens Alexander and William Loring Alexander Jr. She was a graduate of R.L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University. Her family were longtime members of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Survivors: In addition to her daughters, Mary Elizabeth Kassels and her husband, Charlie, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sara Alayne Kvale of Houston, Mary is survived by her grandchildren, Sara and Herschel Kassels and Anna Kvale; brother and his wife, Willliam James "Jim" and Lori Alexander; nephew and niece, Matthew James and Leighann Alexander; and other family members.
Published in Star-Telegram on Aug. 31, 2014

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Mrs. Mary Jeanne Cox of Farmersville, Texas passed away May 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 12, 1925 in Farmersville, Texas the daughter of Albert W. and Edith Clark Baker. She was a homemaker and a retired secretary for Cello Wrap Printing Company. She married Fred Cox October 24,1943 in Waco, Texas and he preceded her in death. Mary Jeanne was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Farmersville, a member of the Farmersville Garden Club, the Farmersville Historical Society, Greenville antique car club and a member of the Farmersville Ex Students association. She is survived by her children; Tony Cox and wife Glenette of Merit, Texas, Benjee Cox and wife Ellen of Farmersville, Texas and Fredda Doan and husband Rick of Merit, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren;Elizabeth Pruett, Katherine Wigington, Jency Cox, Victoria Jones, Laura Fennell and Sarah Cox. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and siblings; Pat Mallett Boone of Georgetown, Texas, Barbara Rupe of Garland, Texas and James Baker of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Cox, grandson, Anthony Cox, and sisters; Francis Langley, Mildred Dellow and Jerry Whitaker. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M Friday at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville with Dr. Bart Barber, Dr. Jim Wicker and Rev. Randy Bird officiating. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmersville. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the Hurst's Fielder Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville, Texas.

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Anna J. Rucker-Young, 95, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.
Anna, better known as "Ann," was born on Sept. 2, 1921, in Decatur, Ind., to Dan and Kathryn Tyndall.
After graduation from Decatur High School in 1939, she went to Indianapolis Methodist School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1942. After graduation, she joined the U.S. Army where she was assigned to the 38th Field Hospital. Initially, she was sent to Tripler General Hospital, Oahu, Hawaii, and from there to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands where she received a commendation for handling four patients a minute from the ships. After her service, she married Cloyd Rucker and moved to Texas where they reared three children in Irving and Arlington. Ann was a Girl Scout Leader, PTA officer, church choir member and Rainbow Girls Advisor. She worked as a nurse at Arlington Clinic, Arlington Memorial Hospital and the Arlington Schools. After the death of Cloyd, Ann married Charles Young. They enjoyed many years together traveling and spending time at Lake Whitney. In her retirement years, she was active in her church, First Methodist of Arlington, Arlington Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Arlington Women's Club and was a life time member of Eastern Star.
Survivors: Son, Bob Rucker and wife, Frances; daughters, Trinka Boggs and husband, Gary and Nancy Suggs and husband, Norman; four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

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HASKELL, Richard Hansford Burroughs Sr., passed away at his home in Richmond, Va., on November 26, 2013. He was born in Richmond, Va., on August 20, 1949, the son of the late Howze and Ann B. Haskell of Richmond. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Episcopal Church and attended Christchurch School in Middlesex County. He graduated from Old Dominion University in 1972 and entered his father's business, Haskell Chemical Company, in 1975. In 1985, he became the president and served in this position until 2006. During this time, Richard served on the Richmond Human Relations Commission, the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society of Virginia, The Richmond Memorial Hospital Foundation, the National Association of Chemical Distributors and the Board of Governors of Christchurch School. He is survived by three children, Richard H. B. Haskell Jr. of Savannah, Ga., Clayton Howze Haskell of Toulouse, France and Lainie Gratz of Charlottesville, Va.; and her two children, Beau and Olana Gratz. Additionally, he is survived by a sister, Ann H. Haskell of New York; and a brother, Preston H. Haskell of Richmond. Richard spent his entire life on or near the water from Fishing Bay in Middlesex, Va., to Harbour Island in the Bahamas. He imparted his love of the water to all three of his children and both his sons crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a 28-foot boat at the ages of 18 and 21, respectively, to Mr. Haskell's consternation. He met the boys in Portugal and they continued to sail around the Mediterranean with their sister Lainie, who was studying art restoration in Italy. Private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at Hollywood Cemetery on December 6, 2013, and a celebratory gathering for relatives and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Richmond SPCA Animal Shelter or Christchurch School in Middlesex, Va.

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LON HAROLD MOSS, 90, of Washington, formerly of Cross Junction, VA, died Monday, January 26, 2004, in Donnell House, Washington, following a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1913 near Warrior, AL, a son of Fred Sr. and Inez Miller Moss. Known to friends as "Harold", Mr. Moss worked for more than 35 years with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), primarily in senior leadership positions on a range of foreign assignments that involved consultation with foreign governments on national tax policies. From 1948 to 1951, at the personal request of Gen. Douglas McArthur, the supreme allied commander in charge of the reconstruction of Japan, Mr. Moss led a high-level delegation that developed a sweeping new tax policy for Japan. In his final IRS assignment, Mr. Moss was the executive secretary of Inter-American Center of Tax Administrators, an international organization that actively promoted innovative tax policies throughout Latin America. In his IRS career, his assignments took him on extended tours of duty in the Philippines, South Korea and Europe, as well as shorter stints to India, Africa and the Middle East. In World War II, Mr. Moss joined the US Navy, where he served as a naval intelligence officer and a naval aviator. He served in the south Pacific at the end of the war. Following his government career, Mr. Moss engaged in a range of real estate and agricultural activities in Frederick County, VA. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Mabbett Moss, formerly of Quitman, GA; two sons, Sheldon Moss of Venetia and Douglas Moss of Torrance, CA; also two grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Ralph and Fred Jr. and a sister, Elizabeth. A Memorial Service will be held in Redlands United Methodist Church, Cross Junction, followed by interment in Shenandoah Memorial Gardens in Winchester, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to The Donnell House, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of WILLIAM G. NEAL FUNERAL HOMES, LTD.

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Louise Dirksen, 95, died Feb. 25, 2012, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born Nov. 1, 1916, in Great Bend, to William Brinson and Sibyl Irene (Stout) Hitch.

Louise was a member of Hutchinson Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a secretary at Hutchinson Community College for 20 years, retiring in 1988.

On May 30, 1935, she married John Henry Dirksen in Wichita. He died May 31, 1994.

Survivors include: son, Dr. J. William Dirksen and his wife Marlys Dirksen of Washington, Utah; two daughters, JoAn Powell and her husband Dr. Jerry Powell of Loveland, Colo. and Jan Jacobs and her husband Clark Jacobs of Hutchinson; brother, J.W. Hitch of Riverside, Calif.; sister, Mary Leuzinger of Stockton, Mo.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Brinson and Robert Hitch; and a sister, Frances Smith.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, with Pastor Jerry Nowack officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to noon Monday with the family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hutchinson Seventh Day Adventist Church, in care of the mortuary.

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Judge W. H. Long, Quitman

Quitman, Ga, March 17, Judge W. H. Long died at his home here at 2 o'clock today of pneumonia. He had been judge of the City Court since 1912 and had just been nominated in the county primary for another term. He was a member of the city board of education, and a very prominent and beloved man. He was a graduate of Mercer University and the son of Judge Henry Long of Leesburg. He had lived here about nineteen years, and his widow as Miss Agnes Chapman of this place. He was about 40 years old and is survived by his widow and three children, his parents and brothers, E. T., H. T., and J. R. Long of Leesburg. The funeral services will take place here tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Savannah Morning News, Thursday, March 18, 1920, p 3-A

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Hazel R. Stanhope, 79, who formerly lived at 1927 Goldenrod St., Sarasota, died Friday at a local nursing home.

Born in Foster, Ga., she came to Sarasota 17 years ago from Washington, D.C. She was a Methodist.

She leaves two sons, Fred H. Stanhope, St. Petersburg and Thomas A. Stanhope, Washington D.C. and three grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sarasota Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. Jesse E. Waller, Wilson Funeral Home, 3731 Tuttle Ave., South Cate, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Sarasota Herald Tribune, January 13, 1974.

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he Gadsden Times, Wednesday, May 23, 1973
Miss Emma L. "Kittie" Stroud, 87, South 9th Street, died at a local hospital yesterday. Surviving nephews, Charles Eugene Cowan, Jr.; Robert Miles Cowan; Edward F. Frist and Harold Frist all of Gadsden; niece, Annie Mae Cowan, Gadsden. Graveside service and interment tomorrow in Forrest Cemetery. Miss Stroud was a native of Jackson Gap, Alabama and a resident of Gadsden most of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Gadsden. Collier-Butler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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THE GADSDEN TIMES
GADSDEN, ALABAMA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1934
FRONT PAGE
L.B. Stroud Dies of Long Illness;
Rites Thursday
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Former Gadsden Citizen Succumbs at Birmingham Home
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L.B. Stroud, 82, died at the home of his son, B.M. Stroud, at Birmingham last Tuesday, the victim of old age and complications. Mr. Stroud was a citizen of Gadsden for 42 years. He resided in East Gadsden most of that time and was well and favorable known over the county. The body will be brought to Gadsden and funeral service will be held at the Brown Funeral Home on South Fourth Street at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. H.M. Moyers of Gadsden; one son, B.M. Stroud of Birmingham; two brothers, H. and Walter Stroud of Gadsden, and two sisters, Miss Susie Stroud and Mrs. D.N. Jelks of Gadsden.

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Mr. J. W. Williams Buried at Ramah
Mr. Jesse Wilson Williams, 79, died Monday morning, April 18, at his residence in Atlanta. Funeral services were conducted from Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Elder B. F. Agan officiating. Burial was in the churchyard under the direction of Henry M. Blanchard.
Surviving Mr. Williams are one son, Mr. Guy Williams of Atlanta; two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Abel of Macon and Mrs. Fred L. Cannon of Atlanta; and two sisters, Misses May and Emma Williams of Barnesville. Other Barnesville relatives include Mrs. Millard Bush, Mrs. Hattie Tyler and Mr. Ed Horne

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"Mary Kathryn Nelson Brown, 84
Mary Kathryn Nelson Brown, 84, of Lyons died Sunday evening, June 1, 2003, in the Bethany Nursing Center of Vidalia after an extended illness. She was born in 1918 in Glennville. She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Mary Elizabeth Nelson of Reidsville, graduated from the Georgia State College for Women and taught school in Lyons. During WWII she was employed by McDonnell Aircraft in St. Louis, MO, and assisted engineers who designed the first jet airplane by performing various mathematical calculations. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she was widely known for her friendliness and outgoing nature and one who truly strove to make people feel special and loved. Mrs. Brown was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lyons and a member of the Lyons Garden Club. She was married to Robert "Bob" Jordan Brown who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Jordan Brown, Jr., and Ray Nowlin Brown; one sister, Beth Nelson Broome; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, June 4, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lyons with Rev. Grady Walden officiating. Interment followed in the Lyons City Cemetery."

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Mary Jean Harvey Bragg, 89, died of congestive heart failure on Nov 29, 2016 in Navarre, FL, where her youngest daughter, Kim, cared for her during her final two years with dementia. Her family and friends miss her dearly, but we have many wonderful memories of her to keep her present in our lives. Jean was born Feb 11, 1927 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Moses Cullen Harvey and Ruby Dickerson Harvey. Her brother, Merrill Cullen Harvey, also preceded her in death. Jean graduated from Robert E Lee High School in Jacksonville and attended Stetson University in DeLand, FL, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She dropped out of college early to support her former husband, the late Jackson B Bragg, DO, while he completed college and graduate school at Stetson and medical school in Kirksville, MO. In 1955 they moved to Daytona Beach and lived with his parents for a year, while he established his medical practice and co-founded Daytona General Hospital in Holly Hill, which later became Florida Health Care. They settled in Ormond Beach, where they raised their four children, enjoying tennis and golf at the Oceanside Country Club, water skiing on the Intracoastal Waterway, and flying to the Bahamas for vacations. Both were licensed pilots, and Jean enjoyed flying around the country with other female pilots in Powder Puff Derby competitions. After her divorce Jean started a career in insurance and financial planning. She earned the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) in 1974 and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) in 1985, and she was a registered representative at the National Association of Securities Dealers. She was self-employed at Bragg Insurance Agency on E. Granada Ave., selling life and health insurance and mutual funds, and was an associate of Brown & Brown, Inc. Later she was head of the Life Reinsurance Department at Halifax Reinsurance Corp, a life reinsurance consultant for Agrippina in Cologne, Germany, an employee of Mullin & Co., Inc, and a registered representative of Travelers Equities Sales, Inc., Orlando, FL. She was a member of the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Volusia County Estate Planning Council, the National Association of Life Underwriters, and served as vice-president of the Daytona Beach CLU chapter. She served on the Board of Directors of the Daytona Beach Domestic Abuse Council and on the Daytona Beach Regional Airport Advisory Board for 10 years. She was a member of the League of Women Voters of Volusia County and a die-hard Democrat active in local and national politics. In addition to her vibrant personality and intelligence Jean was admired for dressing sharply, wearing interesting hats, and passionately pursuing life. She loved art, music, theater, dinners, dancing, and travel; she shared those loves with her children, and Sandra forever will be grateful for the opportunities she had to experience so much with her mother. For many years Jean and her close friends regularly attended art shows, concerts, and plays and met at the Moose Club to dine and dance. She took trips to Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Turkey, and many other destinations, often going with friends on group tours with the Daytona Beach Ski and Travel Club. In her youth Jean was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Jacksonville, but as an adult she became a Methodist and eventually a longtime parishioner at St. James Episcopal Church in Ormond Beach. At her death she was a member of Unity Church of Daytona Beach. Jean is survived by her four children, Sandra Bragg of Atlanta, GA, Gail Bragg of New Orleans, LA, Charles (Chuck/CB) Bragg and wife Jill of Port Orange, FL, and Kim Bellamy Gibson of Navarre, FL; seven grandchildren, Anna, Michael, Meghan, Paige, Morgan, Taylor, and Joy; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Jayden, and Cullen. Special thanks go to Kim's partner, Richard West, for providing such good care for Jean in her final years. She died peacefully at Kim's home, surrounded by family and friends. Oak Lawn Funeral Home, Pensacola FL, handled the cremation, and on Dec. 27, 2016, her ashes were interred at Volusia Memorial Park, 550 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, FL. -

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Age 86, Graveside Service was held at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery, Marietta.

Mr. Prichard was born and raised in Shawmut, Alabama.
He was in the United States Army during World War II and spent a year in the Philippines.

Tom was a past member of the First United Methodist Church of Smyrna where he served on the Administrative Board, Craftsmen, and Usher Teams; until his move to Anniston, Alabama, where he became a member of Golden Springs United Methodist Church.

Survived by:
Daughter, Jane Vermilya and her husband, Wright and their children: Thomas, Andrew, and Christopher;
Son, Greg Prichard and his wife, Planett and their son, Matt and his wife, Courtney; and their daughter, Kristina and her daughter, Alexis; sisters, Emily Scales (Luther), Sara Bolt (the late, John).

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ANNISTON — A Memorial Service for Mrs. Mildred Kendrick Prichard, 82, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at K.L. Brown Memory Chapel in Anniston with the Reverend Sonny Champion officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from noon until the service hour at the funeral home. Mrs. Prichard died September 14, 2008 at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Prichard retired in 1972 after working for 22 years in the civil service. She served the majority of her career as a U.S. Air Force Generalís secretary. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Anniston.

She is preceded in death by her sisters, Virginia Cooper, Dot Deblasio, and Merill Douglas.

Mrs. Prichard is survived by her husband, Tom Prichard, of Anniston; a stepdaughter, Jane Vermilya and her husband, Wright, of Woodstock, Ga.; a stepson, Greg Prichard and his wife, Planett, of Appling, Ga.; a niece, Judy Aubuchon, of Melbourne, Fla.; and a nephew, Nelson Douglas of Sherman, Miss.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in remembrance of Mrs. Prichard. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownmemorychapel.com. Arrangements by: K.L. Brown Memory Chapel 620 Golden Springs Road Anniston, Ala. 36207 (256) 231-2334

Published in The Anniston Star on Sept. 16, 2008

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Betty Kelly was born on October 6, 1937, in Comanche, Texas to Jesse Alpha Clark Hughes and Vera Lewis Hughes.  She passed away at the age of 79 on July 3, 2017 in Midland, Texas.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Kelly; her parents and siblings Franklin, J.D., Burton, Bernice, L.G., Bob, Harold, Jimmy Gale, and Mary Katherine; and her great granddaughter, Reese Daniels.  She is survived by her children, Gary Kelly (Wanda), Kristy Thompson (Von), and Michele Daniels, and step-son Bobby Joe Kelly; grandchildren Amy Kelly Contreras, Seth Kelly (Angela), Zac Thompson (Whitney), Jordan Nabarrette (Berto), Nathan Thompson, Nick Daniels (Breitney), Cole Daniels, Jamie Ford (Natalie), Trevor Ford, and Skyla Dennen (Eric);  great grandchildren Hannah Kelly, Trey Kelly, Jacob Contreras, Livy Anne Thompson, Audrey Kelly, Wade Thompson, Lena Kelly, Raegan Daniels, Lilly Ford, Sloan Ford, and Connor Dennen.  She is also survived by her sister, Martha Jackson (Gene), sisters-in-laws, Audene Hughes and Mary Hughes, many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
 
Betty can best be described as a woman of God, who consistently lived a life that reflected Christ and who desired and fervently prayed that all her family personally know her Savior.  She grew up in a musically talented family and sang along with her siblings on KJBC radio in Midland.  She was the most devoted wife, a loving and caring Momma and Mamaw, and a loyal friend.  Even though she was way down the line in the birth order of a very large family, she filled the shoes of matriarch.  She remembered and acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries and became a prayer warrior on behalf of even her extended family.  She opened her home for extended periods of time to loved ones who needed a place to call home.   After Jesus, her family was her greatest joy and priority!  Betty was a member of First Baptist - Tomball, where she sang in the choir for years, and taught Sunday school in the Senior Department, visited members in the hospital and nursing homes, and prepared meals when there was a need. 
 
Betty worked at Gardner Denver, Guaranty Bond State Bank, Klein Funeral Home, Coe Utilities, The Whistle Stop Tea Room, and AES Septic.  She was an exemplary employee and believed that a person should earn their pay.  She power walked several miles a day up until she became ill in the fall of 2014.  That year, Betty was diagnosed with dementia, then Alzheimer’s disease.  From the beginning of this journey, she told her 3 children that as long as they were in agreement about a decision, she would trust their leadership, and that is exactly what she did, including the selling of her home, giving up her car and the management of her finances, and lastly, to be admitted into a facility that could provide the safety and care that was needed.  This was a tremendous blessing to her family and is just part of the amazing and invaluable legacy that she leaves her loved ones!  Today, Betty is enjoying the rewards of her faith in Jesus and will spend eternity singing praises and adoration to the One who is faithful to His Word…”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16 (NIV

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Obituary: Billy Roy Skelton
Published: Longview News-Journal
January 4, 2010

LINDEN - Services for Billy Roy Skelton, of Linden, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Linden United Methodist Church, with Bro. Dick White officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home. Mr. Skelton died January 3, 2010, at a Linden hospital.

Born April 24, 1924, in Linden, he was a veteran of World War II, a rancher and a member of Linden United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Skelton; daughter, Michelle Skelton; and brother, James Skelton.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today, January 4, 2010, at the funeral home.

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Miss Joy Coursey

Miss Joy Coursey of Stone Mountain, a quality control employee with Sewell Plastics Inc., died Sunday at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She was 25.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McDaniel Chapel with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Miss Coursey was born in Fulton County and was a graduate of Shamrock High School.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Sarah Holloway Rogers of Union City; four brothers, Terry T. Coursey of Palmetto, and Bobby E., Ricky D. and William L. Coursey, all of Union City; and two sisters, Mrs. Janice A. Chanaberry of Snellville and Mrs. Linda D. Renfroe of Jonesboro.

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Tommy Martin, 68, of Dimmitt, TX passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, December 31, 2018 at 1:30PM at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Eliezer Garrido and Scott Moran officiating. Private burial will follow with arrangements be handled with Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt.
Tommy was born on April 17, 1950 in Muleshoe, TX to Walter John “W.J.” Martin and Nell (Connell) Martin. Tommy attended school in Springlake, Clarendon and Hereford then his parents bought a farm and settled in the Flagg community where he attended schools in Dimmitt. During his time at Dimmitt ISD he served as FFA President, Class President and graduated from high school in 1968. He then attended college at Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. While at Tech, he met Linda Hamilton and they married on May 20, 1972. Three months later he and Linda moved to Stillwater, OK where he attended graduate school at Oklahoma State University from which he received a Master’s Degree in Animal Science in 1973. Tommy and Linda then moved back to the Flagg area and began farming. During his successful farming career, he served on the Board of Directors for Dimmitt Agri, Chairman of the Management Committee for AgriFarm Industries and was a member of the Lazbuddie ISD school Board, while also being a 6-time recipient of the National Corn Growers Association for corn yield. Tommy eventually retired from farming but currently owns the land on the homestead place.
Those left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, Linda Martin of Dimmitt, TX, 2 sons, Andy Martin and wife Katie of Lubbock, TX and Rob Martin and wife Christine of Levelland, TX, 2 brothers, Scott Martin of Dimmitt, TX and Bobby Martin and wife Kay of Dubuque, IA, 1 sister, Luan Martin and husband Dick of Spring Branch, TX along with 4 grandchildren, Ellie, Luke, Caroline and Clara, and 7 nieces and nephews.
Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, W.J. and Nell Martin
The family has requested memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 110 SW 3rd, Dimmitt, TX 79027 or to a favorite charity.

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DIMMITT - Nell Martin, 80, died Monday, June 13, 2005.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Vergil Ichtertz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home.

Mrs. Martin was born Nov. 10, 1924, in Canadian. She married John Martin on Sept. 27, 1947, in Clovis, N.M. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Dimmitt. She and her husband farmed in Castro and Lamb counties since 1947. She moved to Amarillo to Craig Methodist Retirement Community in 2002.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 2, 1993.

Survivors include three sons, Tommy Martin and wife, Linda, and Scott Martin, all of Lazbuddie, and Bob Martin and wife, Kay, of Dubuque, Iowa; a daughter, Luan Martin and husband, Dick Cordi, of Amarillo; five grandchildren, D'Ann Ebeling, Andy Martin, Robby Martin, Nathan Jon Martin and Calli Martin; a brother, Mac Connell of Alamogordo, N.M.; and a sister, Doris Thomas of Kerrville.

The family suggests memorials be to Cowboy Church in care of Craig Methodist Retirement Community, 5500 W. Ninth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Amarillo Globe-News, June 14, 2005

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Georgia Alice Smith, 92, of Amarillo died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church of Hale Center with the Rev. Bob O'Daniel, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery in Plainview by Holley Funeral Home of Canyon.

Mrs. Smith was born to William Riley Parker and Effie Vidue Smith Parker on Sept. 1, 1911, near Dunlap. She married George Edward Smith on March 9, 1932, in Muleshoe, accompanied by lifetime friends, Jack and Daisy Bell Anderson.

For the most part, her work was in the home, and volunteering her assistance in sponsoring school activities while their four children moved through the school system over a period of 20 plus years.

She was preceded in death by a son, Dwain Parker Smith in 1962; a daughter, Wynogean Smith Nelson in 1992; her husband, George Edward Smith in 2002; and her only brother, Jesse Parker in 1995.

Survivors include two sons, Edward Bailey Smith and wife, Beth, of Copperas Cove and Donnie Jesse Smith and wife, Donna, of Canyon; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 25, 2003)

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Services for Mrs. Joy F. Barnett, who died Friday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ. Lavern Stewart will officiate and burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery under direction of the Clark Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Roy Cochran, James Haddock, Galen Browning, Carl Selby, Kenneth Cope and Jerry Freeze.

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LaVerne Robeson, 82, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, in Glen Rose.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday in Squaw Creek Cemetery in Glen Rose. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Martin's Funeral Home in Granbury.
LaVerne and her husband, Riley, were married Nov. 8, 1946, in Fort Worth. They moved to Glen Rose in June 1961. She was a founding member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury and leaves behind many friends.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Robeson, on Feb. 6, 2009, and a daughter, Cynthia Lewis.
Survivors: Daughter, Karen Flowers-Schneider; son-in-law, Greg Schneider; granddaughters, Lisa West-Stewart of Arlington and Julia LaVerne Lewis of Glen Rose; grandsons, Doyle Jackson West of Fort Worth and James Riley Lewis of Glen Rose; great-granddaughters, Lauren and Jasi; sister, Shirley Bragg of Fort Worth; and many nieces and nephews.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 2/20/2009

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Riley W. Robeson, 89, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Glen Rose.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Martin's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Squaw Creek Cemetery in Glen Rose. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Martin's Funeral Home.
Mr. Robeson was a World War II veteran who served in the Marine Corps. He retired after 42 years from General Dynamics. He had lived in Glen Rose since 1961.
Riley was a founding member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Granbury and a member of the Gideons.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Lewis.
Survivors: Wife of 62 years, LaVerne Robison; daughter, Karen Flowers-Schneider; son-in-law, Greg Schneider; grandchildren, Lisa West-Stewart of Arlington, Doyle Jackson West of Fort Worth, Julia Lewis of Glen Rose, James Lewis of Glen Rose; and two great-granddaughters.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 2/9/2009

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Pauline Marion was born March 10, 1920, in Dunlap, Texas and died December 17, 2014 in Dallas. She moved to Cotton Center in 1930 with her parents who were cotton farmers. She graduated from Cotton Center High School in 1937 and attended McMurry College in Abilene for one year during the depression. In 1943, she married the late Jack Marion who was serving in the Marines. While he was overseas, she moved to Dallas to work as an airplane draftsman for military airplane parts built by North American in Dallas and Consolidated in Ft. Worth. In 1945, she returned to Lubbock where she and Jack bought their first and only house in 1950 where she lived for 63 years until she could no longer live by herself. She then moved to Dallas to be near two of her children. She was a faithful member of Forrest Heights United Methodist Church since 1952 where she made many wonderful friends. Her home, lawn, and flowers were her passion. She enjoyed quilting and met weekly with church members to quilt and donated proceeds from their quilting to charitable causes. She and her sisters Katherine and Bettie spent much time together playing Scrabble and traveling. She received her most enjoyment from time spent with her family.
She is survived by three sons and their wives, Bob and Gloria Marion of Dallas, Dan and Donna Marion of St. Louis, and Jim and Louise Marion of Dallas. She was especially proud of her four grandchildren, Daniel Marion, MD, of St. Louis, Lindsay Marion of St. Louis, Justin Marion, PhD of Santa Cruz, CA, and Whitney Klenzendorf and husband Brandon of Austin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Smyth; and survived by her brother, Aubrey Smyth of Olton, TX; and her sister, Bettie Dickson of Hereford, TX.
The funeral service will be held in Lubbock on December 20, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanders Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

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Fayette County - DAVID DOYLE "CHIEF" GIVENS, JR., 63, of Hickory Withe Community died on February 25, 2009 at home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland with interment in Somerville City Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Peebles West Chapel. Mr. Givens was born in Memphis, TN on March 22, 1945, and lived in Somerville, TN during his childhood. He attended Fayette County Schools and graduated from Fayette County High School in 1963. He received his Bachelor of Accounting Degree at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. Chief served in the United States Navy and was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger. He worked for the federal government at the Army Depot in Memphis, TN and at the Corp of Engineers Finance Center in Millington, TN. At his retirement he was a supervisor at the Finance Center with over 40 years of service with the federal government. He was a Presbyterian his entire life and served as a Deacon and an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church. During college, Chief was very active in Westminster Fellowship. During his adult life he was active in the John Knox Society, an organization that his father and other Presbyterian men formed to provide fellowship for the men in Presbyterian churches in West Tennessee. He was a charter member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Somerville. He was a volunteer fireman for the Williston, TN fire department, a Little League Baseball coach in Somerville, a member of the Somerville Masonic Lodge and a Scout Leader for Troop 95 of the West TN Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow and a member of Wood Badge. In his many years as a scout leader he received numerous awards for his service. David was preceded in death by his father, David Doyle Givens, Sr. He leaves his wife Connie Lewis Givens of Hickory Withe; mother, Hazel Hamil Givens of Greeneville, TN; sister, Emily Givens O'Dell (Joe) of Greeneville, TN; daughter, Lindsey Givens Malone of Cleveland, TN; son, Ladd Givens of Fort Knox, KY; two stepsons, four grandsons and five step-grandchildren. The family requests memorials be directed to Christ Presbyterian Church, 7062 Highway 64, Box 223, Oakland, TN 38060. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home—West Chapel Oakland, TN 901-465-3535 (Published in The Commercial Appeal on 2/26/2009)

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Aubrey Frank Smyth, 91, of Olton, died Friday, February 8, 2019, in Olton.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 11, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton with Brother Larry Holder and Brother Neely Landrum officiating. Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends at 508 Ave. D in Olton from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Aubrey was born August 27, 1927, in Dunlap, Texas, to Aubrey John and Anna (Goff) Smyth. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1945 and earned his bachelor of science degree from North Texas State in 1952. Aubrey served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. On November 2, 1951, Aubrey married Eleanor Brothers in Denton. He moved to Olton in 1957 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Passionate about farming, Aubrey loved working the land and never officially retired. Aubrey also loved his church and church family. He served on every church committee possible throughout the years. He served on the Running Water Draw Care Center board, the Olton Coop Gin board, and as chairman of the Olton Grain Coop board. Aubrey enjoyed playing dominoes and 42, but most of all he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eleanor, in 2013, and two sisters, Pauline Marion and Katherine Smyth.

Survivors include his sons, Paul Smyth and his wife Kay of Olton and David Smyth and his wife Alisse of Olton, three daughters, Martha Allcorn and her husband Kyle of Olton, Sarah Widdifield and her husband Larry of Denver, and Mary Lee Brooks and her husband Sterling of Abilene, a sister, Bettie Dickson of Hereford, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Johnson McDaniel of Littlefield. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a host of much loved nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Running Water Draw Care Center P.O. Box 409 Olton, Texas 79064 or the Olton Cemetery Association P.O. Box 1055 Olton, Texas 79064.

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Eleanor Brothers Smyth, 81, of Olton, died Monday, March 11, 2013, in Olton.

Services will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton with Brother Larry Holder officiating. Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Eleanor was born June 24, 1931 in Denton to Charles and Edna Wilkinson Brothers. She graduated from North Texas Demonstration School and attended North Texas State. On November 2, 1951, she married Aubrey Frank Smyth in Denton. She moved to the Olton area in 1955 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Eleanor was very active in the church. She was a longtime sunday school teacher, active in United Methodist Women, and a member of the Advance sunday school class. She served on the Olton Library board of directors and was a talented seamstress and excellent cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Katherine Chandler.

Survivors include her husband, Aubrey Frank Smyth of Olton; two sons, Paul Smyth and his wife, Kay of Olton and David Smyth and his wife, Alisse of Olton; three daughters, Sarah Widdifield and her husband, Larry of Denver, Martha Smyth Allcorn and her husband, Kyle of Olton, and Mary Lee Brooks and her husband, Sterling of Winters; and one sister, Marilyn McDaniel and her husband, Gene of Statesville, N.C. Eleanor was blessed with eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 1081 Olton, TX 79064, the Methodist Mission Home c/o Providence Place 6487 Whitby Ave. San Antonio, TX 78240, or a favorite charity.

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Graveside Services for Willard L. Green, 89, former Clinton resident will be held 1:30 P.M., Thursday, June 19, 2014 in the Clinton Cemetery officiated by Rev. Roland Young.

Willard Lane Green was born October 10, 1924 to Fred Lane Green and Lena Lee (Smith) Green in Dunlap, TX and passed away June 14, 2014 in Bedford, TX.

Willard was raised in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School in 1942. While attending high school he worked part time at the local Greyhound Bus Station. He enlisted in the U.S Army Air Corp December 7, 1942 serving during WWII achieving the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged on November 9, 1945.

After his military discharge in 1945 he moved to Los Angeles, California to begin a career as ticket agent for Greyhound Bus, where he worked until his retirement in 1979. He then became a travel agent for Chase Travel.
In 1995, Willard moved back to Oklahoma to be near family members. He then moved to Texas to live until his death on June 14, 2914.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Millard and Clayton Green and a sister Lawauna Hicks.

He is survived by brothers, Clyde Green and wife, Becky, of North Richland Hills, TX, Royce Green, of Wichita, Kansas and Joe Green, of Oklahoma City, OK and two sisters, Frances Hoffman and husband, Carrol, of Clinton, OK and Barbara Bodenstein and husband, Ron, of Spring Dale, AR and two sisters in law, Lupe Green, of Oregon and Cecelia Green, of Duncan, OK.