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Darrell Douglas Davis, 65, passed peacefully at his home Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Alpine Funeral Home, 2300 N. Sylvania, Fort Worth. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the funeral home. Darrell was born Oct. 14, 1949, to Ed Davis and Patsy Akins and grew up in North Richland Hills. Darrell enjoyed music, sports, western movies, trivia and meeting new people. He served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1972. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 37 years, Susan; and brother, John. Survivors: Daughter, Andrea Hertz; sons, Matthew and Sean Davis; stepmother, Nancy Davis; brothers, Ed Jr., Mike and Donald Davis; sister, Debbie Hall; granddaughters, Alissa, Megan, Hanna and Kacie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Published in Star-Telegram on Jan. 12, 2015

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David Lowell Jordan left this Earth to be with our Lord on January 10, 2019. David placed his love of family and his faith in God above all else. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and mischievous prankster.
David was born on December 3, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas to Jerome Iredell Jordan and Minnie Jewell Morris Jordan. He would often tell stories of great times in San Antonio with his siblings, Jimmy, Buddy, Margie and Wayne, including catching a tarantula so large that the Witte Museum placed it in their collection. He attended public schools in San Antonio, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1947.
After graduating, David attended Arlington State College before transferring in 1949 to the University of Texas at Austin where he gained such a love for burnt orange that much of his wardrobe and many of his blankets, hats and socks are still adorned with that color and the great Longhorn logo. Wanting to serve his country, David enrolled in Army ROTC and earned his officer’s commission. He interrupted his studies (and plenty of shenanigans - many of which were as a member of Beta Theta Pi) for two tours of duty in Korea. Not satisfied with serving his country only on the ground, David volunteered as a paratrooper, becoming qualified as a jumpmaster and a platoon leader. 1st Lt. Jordan was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division and 45th Infantry Division, being awarded two Bronze Svc. Stars. He was honorably discharged and continued as a Captain in the Army Reserve. Returning to Austin, David completed his studies and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from UT in 1955. Upon receiving his degree, David worked as a salesman with U.S. Gypsum from 1955 to 1957.
David’s world changed forever in the spring of 1956, when on a Methodist retreat in Glen Rose, Texas, he spied a beautiful young woman playing ping pong. Apparently stricken by her, David pursued this young lady first by impressing her with his table tennis skills, and then summoning the courage to ask her out. Their first date was a double date picnic with David’s brother Buddy and Buddy’s future wife Margaret. It was not their last. David married the love of his life, Joy Tynelle Sansing, on February 8, 1958 in Spearman, Texas. David and Tynelle honeymooned by driving in two separate cars to their new home in Lafayette, Louisiana where David had taken a position as a landman with the company that would come to be known as Atlantic Richfield, or ARCO.
David and Tynelle were married for over 60 years. Their firstborn, Amy Cecile, arrived in 1960, followed soon by Gregory David in 1961, Laurie Lynne in 1964 and Michael Brian in 1967. David was a devoted father, spending untold hours with his children at swim meets, football games and speech tournaments, and always taking the time to vacation and build memories with his family – including annual ski trips and a five week driving trip, which all family members fortunately survived, pulling an old camper from Portland, Texas to Sequoia National Park. Much to the chagrin of the spouses of Amy, Greg, Laurie and Michael, David’s sense of humor lives on.
David found his true calling when working as a landman for ARCO for 25 years and later with Hanson Energy until he retired. He enjoyed what he did so much that he told Tynelle he never felt like he was really working. Having a powerful work ethic, David said he might not be the smartest, but that no one would outwork him. In retirement, David and Tynelle spent numerous summers in Colorado and traveled around the world together, often with their children and grandchildren. David and Tynelle were members of Berachah Church in Houston for many years and have thanked God for all he has provided.
David loved a good joke, often telling colorful ones that probably don’t belong in an obituary. Known for a thrifty streak, when confronted with an opportunity to spend cash, David was not reluctant to remind his family that “frugality is the mother of virtue” and that “a fool and his money are soon parted.” But perhaps the most important and telling words ever spoken by David were those in his last hours on this Earth. Even though he was in the hospital, very ill and near the time he would go to join his Maker, in essentially his last words on this planet David summed up his 60 year love story when he gathered what strength he had left, turned to Tynelle and said, “I love you.”
David is survived by the apple of his eye and wife of over 60 years, Joy Tynelle Sansing Jordan; daughter Amy Jordan Munro of Ashland, Oregon; son Gregory David Jordan and his wife Amy of Austin, Texas; daughter Laurie Jordan Severson and her husband Craig of St. Louis, Missouri; son Michael Brian Jordan and his wife Karen of Cincinnati, Ohio; granddaughters Laura Jordan Munro, Clara Joy Munro, Emily Ann Jordan Gold and her husband Ryan, Sarah Catherine Jordan, Ellen Elizabeth Jordan, and Erin Catherine Jordan; grandsons George Andrew Munro and his wife Trisha, Isaac Jordan Severson, William David Jordan, and Samuel Browning Severson; brother James R. Jordan of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Published at dignitymemorial.com/obituaries.katy-tx/david-jordan-8123856; written by son, Greg Jordan.

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DEATHS (1875)

Died at his residence in this county on Tuesday, Dec. 21st of heart disease, Mr. R. H. ivens, being 73 years of age.

Deceased was an old and highly respected citizen of our country, and his loss will be deeply deplored by a large number of friends and acquaintances.  For a number of years he held the office of magistrate, and afterward filled the office of constable, always performing his duties well and with credit to all concerned.  He lived a useful life and diedin a ripe old age, with the christian assurance he would receive his reward over on the other shore.

Found on Findagrave.com (Memorial #166614055).

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Deceased Name: W . Gordon Tuttle
Savannah - Winfred Gordon Tuttle, 84, died Monday, June 26, 2006 at his residence under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc.

Mr. Tuttle was born May 19, 1922 in Effingham County to the late Charles R. and Julia Elizabeth Crawford Tuttle.

He graduated from Marlow Consolidated High School and served in the United States Army in World War II.

Mr. Tuttle was a lifelong active member of Grace United Methodist Church and was voted Man of the Year in 2003.

He retired from Morton Salt Company after 33 years of service and was a Mason and a member of Windsor Forest Senior Center.

Mr. Tuttle was an avid bowler and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church Bowling Team.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Rogers Tuttle.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Tuttle of Savannah; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Bill McRight of Denham Springs, LA and Karole and Richard Butchok of Baltimore, MD; one son, Doug Tuttle formerly of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Grace United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah Inc.

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel

Savannah Morning News, June 28, 2006

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Died 1 a.m. Saturdaym Sept. 21, at Rhodes J. Spedale General Hospital, Plaquemine.  Age 71, he was a native of Pheba, Miss., and a resident of Plaquemine.  Nody at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday.  Religious services at 4 pm. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Plaquemine, conducted by the Rev. George Berger.  Interment in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine.  Survived by his wife, Mrs. Elina Hebert Wright, Plaquemine; two daughters, Mrs. I. H. (Jackie) Rills Jr. Plaquemine, and Mrs. James (Callie) Young, Patterson; one son, Roy Lee Wright Jr., White Castle; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Douglas, Ruleville, Miss. and Mrs. Elizabeth McCarty, Mantee, Miss.; three brothers, Morris Wright, Pheba, Miss., Carey Wright, Mantee, Miss. and William Wright, Jackson, Miss., and seven grandchildren.  He was a member of Acadia Lodge, F&AM, Plaquemine, the Plaquemine Lions Club and the Pinebluff, Miss., Baptist Church.

Published in the State Times Newspaper (Baton Rouge, LA) on September 22, 1974.

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Doris Evelyn Evans passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at an Arlington medical center. Her body was donated to medical science at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Grand Prairie, Troy Singleton officiating.

Doris was born July 20, 1927, in Lubbock, to Lela M. and Mercer "Chick" Akins. She married Douglas C. Evans Sr. on May 23, 1976. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved to read and volunteered at the hospital for many years. She enjoyed square dancing and traveling with her husband and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Douglas Evans Jr. and Gary Jackson; sister, Joyce Koch; and parents.

Survivors: Son, Larry Jackson and wife, Shirley, of Arlington; daughters, Katie Knox of Sherman, Elaine Hood husband, Billy, of Whitehouse; daughters-in-law, Diana "Dee" Evans of Grand Prairie and Cindy Jackson of Granbury; sister, Billie Cooper of North Richland Hills; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Published in Star-Telegram on May 25, 2012

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Dorsey Lamar Sammons, 83, died Jan. 16 at home.
He was a native of Montgomery County and the widower of Evelyn Purcell Sammons.
He was a member of CCC Camp at Brevard, N.C., before enlisting in the Navy. He served in World War II.
He was a member of Acacia Lodge No. 452, F&AM, and the Georgia Peace Officers Association. He was a member of South Gardens Baptist Church, served on the Board of Deacons, and taught Adult Sunday School Class.
He formerly worked at the Baptist Children's Home in Baxley, in charge of the day-to-day operations. He retired from Union Camp Corp. after more than 30 years as a security guard.

SURVIVORS: a daughter, Tonya Sammons Pruett of Charleston; a sister, Zelma Sammons Nasworthy of Savannah; three grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. -Savannah Now, Jan 2000

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Earl served in the Army in WW II and married Ruth Butler, March 18,1944, & had four children, Brenda Peeples (David), Linda Franklin (Wayne Sr.), Larry,& "Libby" (Elizabeth)(Leonard). He was a gentle, kind man ,very easy going, with a word to say to almost everyone & a jack of all trades and quite the handyman, he even helped his son in law, Leonard build the house that he and "Libby" still live in 2014. Before he retired he worked as a floor sander and finisher.

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EDEN - Ernest L. Davis, 82, died
Monday at Candler General Hospital after
a long illness.
The Effingham County native was a retired carpenter and a member of Carpenter's Union Local 2S6. He was a Baptist.
Surviving are his wife, Loraine T. Davis of Eden; three daughters, Ernestine D. Kline and Cynthia D. Mamais, both of Savannah, and Andrea D. Johanson of Eden; two sons, Ernest Lanier Davis Jr. of Atlanta and Roland T. Davis of Eden; a sister, Ella Ruth Dunn of Savannah; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. today in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Marlow.
Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home in Springfield.
Remembrances: Powers Baptist Church building fund.
Savannah News, Wednesday, August 5, 1992

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EDEN -- Loraine C. Tuttle Davis, 89, died July 3 at Candler Hospital.

She was born in Effingham County and was a member of Powers Baptist Church where she was the church pianist and taught Sunday School for 35 years. She was a charter member as well as the first president of the WMU. She retired after 28 years as the postmaster at the Eden Post Office. She was a member of NARFE No. 249.

SURVIVORS: three daughters and sons-in-law, Ernestine D. and Frank C. Kline and Cynthia D. and Bill Mamais, all of Savannah and Andrea D. and James D. Johanson of Eden; two sons, Ernest L. Davis Jr. of Atlanta and Roland T. Davis of Eden; a brother, Gordon (Tooker) Tuttle of Savannah; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday at Powers Baptist Church , burial in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Powers Baptist Church , P.O. Box 730, Eden, GA 31307.

Savannah Morning News July 5, 2000
Date: July 5, 2000
Page: 6C
Record Number: 0007050055
Copyright (c) 2000 Savannah Morning News

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EDEN -- Roland "Red" Tuttle Davis Sr., 61, died April 9 at home.

He was born in Effingham County and was a retired electrician. He served in the Air National Guard.

SURVIVORS: two sons and a daughter-in-law, David Robertson of Estill, S.C., and Roland Davis Jr. and Kelly Davis of Pooler; a daughter, Tracy Davis Turner of Meldrim; three sisters, Ernestine D. Kline and Cynthia D. Mamais, both of Savannah, and Andrea D. Johanson of Eden; a brother, Ernest L. Davis Jr. of Atlanta; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler.

SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel in Pooler, burial in Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Effingham County.

REMEMBRANCES: VistaCare Hospice, 105 Wheeler Court, Savannah, Ga. 31405.

Savannah Norning News April 10, 2001

Savannah Morning News (GA)
Date: April 10, 2001
Edition: HOME
Page: 9A
Record Number: 0104100048
Copyright (c) 2001 Savannah Morning New

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Effingham Herald, May 20, 1998, Rincon, GA

Louise Wendelken Hinley [Hinely], 78, of Rincon died Thursday May 14, at Memorial Medical Center from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. Mrs. Hinley [Hinely] was a lifetime resident of Effingham County, an Avon representative for 30 years, and a homemaker. She was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church and the widow of Vernon C. Hinley [Hinely]. Survivors are two sisters, Kathleen Fail and Juanita Rahn of Rincon; one brother, Stanley Wendelken of Rincon; two aunts, Mrs. Mary Sapp of Rincon and Miss Mattie Wendelken of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday May 16 at Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. The Rev. Tim Hemmingway officiated. Pallbearers were Paul Wendelken, Jody Seckinger, Robert Wendelken, Will Wendelken, Thomas Hinley [Hinely] and Richard Priester. Burial was in Goshen United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Savannah Morning News, Wednesday, May 20, 1998, page 3C
For more than 30 years, Louise Hinely was known as Rincon's Avon Lady. Thursday, 12 days after a car in which she had been riding was hit at the intersection of McCall Road and the Springfield bypass, the 78-year-old lifelong Effingham resident died from her injuries at Memorial Medical Center.....Nephew Paul Wendelken remembered Hinely as a kind, unselfish woman who was a devoted wife to the late Vernon C. Hinely, for whom Rincon's community center is named. She put aside her Avon sales, at least in part, to devote more time to caring for her husband as his health failed during the last several years of his life. "For the last year of his life after he had gone to the nursing home, she was at his side every day," Wendelken said. "It became pretty much like her occupation. She would go up to see him in the mornings and leave in the evening." She was a passenger in the car that pulled onto the Springfield bypass from McCall Road at about 9 p.m. May 2, taking a left turn toward Rincon. She and the driver, another elderly woman to whom she was related, were on their way back from visiting a relative in Springield....

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Eldon Wayne Bybee, 64, of Amarillo, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Llano Cemetery with Brad Small, of Body of Christ at Amarillo South, officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Bybee was born in Jayton and was raised in Borger where he graduated from Borger High School. In 1956, he joined the Marines. After his discharge in the early 1960s, he moved to Amarillo. He was a self-employed welder and was a Methodist.

Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Bybee and Amy Pershing, both of Amarillo; a son, Wes Bybee of Amarillo; his mother, Bonita Bybee of Borger; two brothers, Harold Bybee and Ed Bybee, both of Borger; a sister, Helen Stanford of Borger; and two grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to the American Heart Association.

Amarillo Daily News, Nov. 10, 1999

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ELIZABETH WEAVER BRACEWELL passed away on Saturday, the 28th of November 2009, at her home in Houston, Texas.

She was a member of Second Baptist Church and the Encouragers Class. Elizabeth was a native Houstonian, born in the Heights on the 25th of November 1920.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Weaver and Lizzie Lacy, as well as her husband, Searcy Bracewell, a prominent attorney and former State Senator. Elizabeth and Searcy enjoyed more than sixty years of happy married life together.

A graduate of Sam Houston High School, Elizabeth was a founding member and third president of the Houston Junior Forum. A legal secretary before she met and married Searcy in 1940, Elizabeth was a meticulous record-keeper and organizer who exercised her artistic vision in everything she did. While Searcy was overseas during World War II, she began studying art and was a prolific painter throughout her life. She was also an avid collector of Early American antiques.

From 1969 to 1971, she served as president of the Harris County Heritage Society where she was instrumental in the Society's development of Sam Houston Park.

Elizabeth is survived by her son Joe Bracewell and his wife Peggy of Washington , D.C., her daughter Betsy Machac and her husband David of Roans Prairie, Texas, her seven grandchildren Eric Machac and his wife Staci, Clare Bracewell and her husband Jeff Schmitt, Melissa Machac and her husband Rick Burleson, Stephanie Machac and her husband Kent Boring, Patrick Bracewell and his wife Meghan, Charles Bracewell, and Jacob Machac, her four great-grandchildren Crystal Machac Scheinost, Courtney Machac, Henry Joseph Schmitt, and James Bracewell Schmitt, and her great-great grandson Owen Maxwell Scheinost. Other survivors include her niece Lyn Bracewell and her husband Judge Tom Phillips and their sons Thomas Kirkham and Daniel Phillips, and her nephew Brad Bracewell and his wife Kathy and their children Bradley, Laynie, Mollie, and Edward.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 16th of December, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

All are invited to join the family at the graveside service to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 17th of December, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Avenue in Houston. A uniformed steward from Geo. H. Lewis & Sons is to be positioned at the cemetery's entrance so as to guide guests to the interment site.

A memorial service is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon, also on Thursday, in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston.

Obituary and photo from the Houston Chronicle, Sunday, December 6, 2009.

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Ethel Bond Baker

Graveside services for Mrs. Ethel Bond Baker, 93, widow of Alfred Thomas Baker, the founder of Baker's Drug Store, will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 3, 2002 at Hollywood Cemetery with Rev. Gene Canestrari officiating.

Mrs. Baker died Thursday, February 28, 2002 at her residence.

A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Dawson Warlick and Ethel Mayo Bond.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah James.

Mrs. Baker was a second generation Altrusa "Woman of the Year."  She received the honor in 1968, with her mother, Mrs. Ethel Mayo Bond, receiving the same award in 1957.  Mrs. Baker was past president of the Madison Hall COmmunity Club, had held numberous offices in the American Cancer Society, was a member of the Madison Hall F. C. E. Club, and had served on the State of Tennessee Mental Health Board, replacing her mother in that position.  She was an avidUT fan and still enjoyed recalling the days when she played basketball on the freshman team in 1928.  She was an active member of Anderson Presbyterian Church.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmohter to her two daughters, Sall and her husband Jimmy Williams of Knoxville, Tennessee and Betty Bond Baker of Jackson Tennessee; granddaughters, Sara Williams King and her husband Alan of Dallas, Texas and Carol Williams Bain and her husband Larry of Jackson, Mississippi and great-grandchildren, Thomas King and Abby King of Dallas.  She was affectionately known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "D. D."

Casketbearers to serve are Billy James, Tommy James, Alan King, Larry Bain, Jr., Waring Hazelhurst, Jimmy Bond, David Pearson and Hubert Williams.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

The family will receive friends at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons today from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.

George A. Smith and Sons
North Chapel
731-427-5555

Published in The Jackson Sun (Jackson, TN), page 6 on March 2, 2002 (Saturday).

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Etta Ann Smith, age 83, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Hospice House in Odessa. She was born in Tulia, TX on January 1, 1931 to Lonnie Lawson and Jessie Pearl (Ruland) McCracken. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church, and had retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

After her high school graduation in 1948, she visited Ruidoso, NM and fell in love with it. Etta purchased a cabin there and put bird feeders up where she enjoyed watching hummingbirds. She also collected hummingbird figurines. She liked to grow flowers in her greenhouse, and collected State quarters for her grandkids. Etta enjoyed playing the penny slots at casinos, and reading, with one of her favorite authors being Stuart Woods. She was the secretary of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Bowling League.

Those left to cherish her memory are husband David E. Smith; son Jerry David Smith and wife Cathy of Odessa; daughters Suetta McCorcle and husband Harley of Gonzales, TX, and Sherri Lynn Helmstetler and husband Johnny of Mt. Vernon, TX; 7 grandkids, Tanni Gerwick, Kelli Robillard, JohnDavid Helmstetler, Jacquelyn Parr, Deborah Moravec, Tye Welch, Tanner Wilkerson; great grandchildren Madison Wood, Emily Tidwell, Molly Tidwell, Heather Wiggins, Katelyn Welch, McKayla Welch, Cheyenne Wilkerson, Aubrey Wilkerson, Brylee Wilkerson, Chloe Helmstetler, Baylee Helmstetler, Damian Davilla, Ariel Davilla, Abigayle Helmstetler, Cadence Parr, Ethan Parr, Gavin Gerwick, Gage Gerwick, and Grayson Gerwick; and great great grandchildren Mia Robillard and Emma Wiggins. Mom is sleeping in peace, now.

No services will be held, and in lieu of flowers, donations in Etta's name may be made to the Hospice House at 903 N. Sam Houston Ave. Odessa, TX, 79761. Arrangements have been entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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Flora Dell Hahn, 86, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Bowie.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownfield, with Scott Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Terry County Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Mrs. Hahn worked for the Brownfield Independent School District in the high school cafeteria.

Survivors include children, Betty Beadles, and Jerry, both of Bowie; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Johnie Devitt of Wolfforth, Shirley Thorn of Idalou and Bessie Hartman of Oregon; and brother, Tommy Adkins of Lubbock.

The Brownfield News

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Forney Walton Smith was the third child of Bryant Smith and Mary Ann Floyd. He was born on November 6, 1867, location unknown. He was called Fonny, Fonzo, and Fonz; the name given on his marriage license was Alphonzo.
Fonny was a tall lanky man who loved to read. He attended Howard College between 1889 and 1891. He received certificates of distinction in English, Latin, and Greek, and he was included in a list of Distinguished Undergraduates. He also received a math certificate in his studies. Fonny lived at Brownsville while he attended college.
After he finished college, Fonny married Anna Sarah Wheeler on November 1, 1891, in Dekalb County, Alabama. They had one child.

Anna was born on June 17, 1872, in Jefferson County. She was thé second of seven children of Thomas Drew Wheeler of Floyd County, Georgia, and Alice Alexander of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Fonny taught school for a while in Cherokee County. Then they moved to Wills Valley Road, Collinsville, Dekalb County, Alabama.

About 1920 Fonny started to develop arthritis deformans, which eventually helped to contribute to his death.

On February 7, 1924, Anna was killed in a train accident. The following excerpts are from articles in the Collinsville Courier.
"Mrs. Anna Smith...was instantly killed by a fast freight train at the Main Street Crossing, Thursday afternoon, at 3:15...as she was going to attend a meeting of her Missionary Society. She was always doing something for the afflicted or shut-in. She was secretary for the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Her tender care
of her invalid husband will be greatly missed. [She] leaves behind her husband and one daughter who is teaching school at Leeds, Alabama."
She was buried in Oakland Cemetary in Birmingham.
Fonny returned to Birmingham to the Wylam community, where he lived for a while with his daughter at the home of Robert and Lillian
Wheeler, Anna's brother. Because of the severe nature of his arthritis , Fonny was unable to teach or do any work as a carpenter.
He was confined to a wheelchair for the last few years of his l i f e.
Fonny died on September 10, 1936, at the age of sixty-nine, of bronchopneumonia agitated by an infected foot and the deformans arthritis. He was buried beside his wife at Oakland Cemetary.
by Charles Randall Smith
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Frank L. Tuttle
Frank L. Tuttle, 64, of 104 North Cherry Street in Bloomingdale died today at home after a long illness.

The Marlow native had lived in Bloomingdale since 1973 and was retIred from White Hardware Co. He was a member of Ancient Landmark Lodge 231, F&AM. Scottish Rite Bodies and the Bloomingdale Lion's Club. He was a member of Alpha United Methodist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Inez Hunter Tuttle of Bloomingdale; two brothers, Charles Ernest Tuttle of Garden City and Gordon G. Tuttle of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters Mrs. C. E. Zipperer of Miami, and Mrs. Loraine T. Davis of Eden; a stepson, Edward R. McFarlane Jr. of Bloomingdale; a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Sybil M. Girardeau of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Home
Savannah News Press Wednesday, Jul 27, 1983
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Funera Notice:

Tuttle -- Mr. Frank L.
Funeral services for Mr. Tuttle will be held Friday 2:00 p.m. at Alpha United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale with the Rev. Steve Enterkin officiating. Masonic graveside services will be held in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers: Kenneth Zipperer, Charles Tuttle, O. H. Zipperer, Jr. Edward Zipperer, Jr. Rolands Davis, Lanier Davis and Thorton Tuttle.
Fox and Weeks in Charge
Savannah News and Press - 29 N Thursday, July 28, 1983,

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Frederick Edwin Bowman, 88, of Runge, Texas, Died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Dallas. Gravweside services and interment will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, under the direction of Connally/Compton Funeral Directors.

Frederick Edwin was born in Devine, Texas, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Langley) Bowman. He attended Baylor University, graduating with a BBA in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II attaining the rank of Lt Commander. He married Jeanne Mallet on June 13, 1942, in Corpus Christi. Mr. Bowman was a resident of Corpus Christi until 1972, when he retired to Kenedy, Texas. He was an independent oil operator who built a successful family-owned oil and gas business. He enjoyed ranching in Runge, fishing in Canada and everything to do with the oil and gas business.

He is preceded in death by a son, John D. Bowman.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Bowman, of Kenedy; children, Bill Bowman and Mary Campbell, of Dallas, Nancy Upton and Robert Bowman, of Kenedy, and Richard Bowman, of Houston; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Wanda Young, of Victoria; and a nephew, Douglas Speck, of Victoria.

Waco Tribune-Herald: 7/12/2006...PRP11

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Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ham, Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thompson, Casey, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Minton, Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. WM. Stoudemayer, Stone Mountain; SFC and Mrs. Grady Brumbalow, Ft. Carson, Colo.; Mr. Judson C. Ham, Jr. Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs J. W. Poss, Griffin, are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. C. (Cora) Ham Saturday, 11 a.m., Flat Creek Baptist Church. Remains in state at 10:30 am. Rev. Ray Black, Rev. Douglas Johnson will officiate. Interment, Camp Memorial.

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Funeral services for Flossie M. Klennert, 80, of Marshall will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at The Colonial Chapel of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home with Dr. Wallace Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home. Mrs. Klennert died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Jefferson. She was born Jan. 23, 1927, in Marshall to Hubert D. and Mamie Mobley. Mrs. Klennert was a Baptist and she enjoyed working with flowers in her yard. Survivors include her husband, Wendy Klennert; sons, Robert C. Moore, David L. Moore and James S. Moore; several grandchildren; and four siblings.

Published in The Marshall News Messenger on 8/23/2007.

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Funeral services for John Avery Coursey, 64, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, Rev. Norris Taylor, pastor, officiated.

A retired farmer, Mr. Coursey died in San Angelo, October 31. He resided in Dickens County from 1940 to 1962. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include a step-son, Glenn Martin, Spur; five daughters, Mrs. Clovis Whitefield, Spur; Mrs. Linda Lambert and Mrs. Bobbye Leatherwood, both of Crosbyton; Yvonne York, Kemp and Dorothy Murphy, Ben Wheeler; 12 grandchildren and 2 greats; two brothers, Mr. Leon Coursey, Dallas; Mr. Lloyd Coursey, Wilmer; and one sister, Mrs. Earline McCarty, Dallas.

Pallbearers included Jack Condron, Lee Kidd, Joe Kidd, Jim Whitefield, Toby Collett and Rock Ashcraft. Burial was in Espuela Cemetery.

Published in The Texas Spur (Spur, TX) on November 6, 1975.

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Funeral services for LaNeta Windham of Hobbs, N.M., will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 2007, at Bel-Air Baptist Church in Hobbs. Shawn Drake, pastor of Bel-Air Baptist Church, will officiate.

Visitation is 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesay, February 7, 2007.

Services are being directed by Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.

Mrs. Windham, 56, died Saturday, February 3, 2007, at her home in Hobbs. She was born August 25, 1950, in Hobbs, N.M.

She married Monty Windham on April 14, 1972, in Lovington, N.M.

LaNeta was a native Hobbsan and enjoyed traveling and fishing. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. and she was a loving mother and grandma.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Scott and wife Daisha Windham of San Diego, California, and Dusty Windham of Hobbs, New Mexico; a stepdaughter, Melissa Reeves and husband Ted of Flower Mound, Texas; a sister, Linda Richardson and her husband Rich of Enid, Oklahoma; a grandaughter, Destiny Windham of Hobbs; and two stepgrandchildren, Ryan and Ross Reeves of Flower Mound, Texas; and a host of family and friends who will miss her very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Monty Windham; her parents, Donald Eugene and Leta Von Russell; a son, Jason Dean Windham.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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Funeral services for Mickey Smith, 35, of Levelland are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at First United Methodist Church Levelland with Rev. Rusty Dickerson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Ropesville Cemetery under direction of George Price Funeral Home. He died Sunday, September 6, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident in Andrews. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the funeral home.

Mickey was born to Joe and Joan Smith on July 7, 1974 in Levelland. He married Melinda Needham on December 6, 2004, in Levelland. He loved singing with his children, enjoyed fishing and being with family and friends. He was an oilfield driller.

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Funeral services for Monterey “Monty” Windham Jr. of Hobbs, N.M., will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Bel-Aire Baptist Church with Shawn Drake and Russell Hill officiating.  Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Bel - Aire Baptist Church.  Services are under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.

Mr. Windham, 61, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at his home. He was born March 28, 1944, in Anadarko, Okla.  He married LaNeta Russell on April 14, 1972, in Lovington, N.M.  He was raised around Oplin, Texas, mostly by his grandparents, Hillary and Ellen Windham.  He served in the U.S. Navy, moving to Hobbs after his discharge.  He worked for Hobbs Cablevision, GTE and Caprock Communications, where he was known as the best radio tower climber in the country. He later joined
the oilfield as a salesman and spent the last 20 years with Banta Oilfield Service. He loved to fish and play forty-two.

Survivors include his wife, LaNeta of the home; a daughter, Melissa Reeves and husband Ted of Flower Mound, Texas; two sons, Michael Scott and wife Daisha of San Diego, Calif., and Dusty Windham of Hobbs, N.M.; three grandchildren, Ryan and Ross Reeves and Destiny Windham; his mother, Pat Windham of Wichita Falls,
Texas; three sisters, Patsy Tussey of Ocean Springs, Miss., Barbara Gladden of Abilene, Texas; and Jan Hillen of Wichita Falls, Texas; his mother-in-law, Leta
Russell of Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters-in-law, Linda Richardson of Enid, Okla., and Donna Kirk of Lake Buchannon Dam, Texas; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Windham; his grandparents, Hillary and Ellen Windham; and his father, Monterey Windham.

Published in the Hobbs News-Sun (Hobbs, NM) on April 26, 2005.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Crawford Tuttle, wife of Charles R. Tuttle of Marlow, will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran Church. Services will be conducted by Rev. F. J. Gilbert, pastor of the Marlow Methodist Church, and Rev. John S. Wilder, pastor of Calvary Baptist Temple. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The pallbearers will be T. J. Hinely, F. A. Hinely, Perry Kessler, E. J. Kessler, Ira Kessler and Otis Kessler. Fox and Weeks are in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Tuttle died last Friday night at her residence, her death following a short illness. She was a member of the Bethesda Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by six daughters, Mrs. L. C. Kessler, Mrs. O. H. Zipperer, Mrs. Ernest J. Hinely, Mrs. C. E. Zipperer, all of Savannah; Mrs. Ernest Davis and Miss Julia Mae Tuttle of Marlow; five sons, Robert and Woodrow Tuttle of Savannah, C. E. Frank and Winfred Tuttle of Marlow; four brothers, Rev. Gordon B. Crawford, DeLand; A. J. Crawford, Savannah; Carey H. Crawford, Washington, and F. F. Crawford of Marlow; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Shearouse, of Marlow, and several grandchildren.
Savannah News, page 2, Sunday, November 4, 1934

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Funeral Services Held July 8 For Mr. Sammons
Funeral services for J. C. (Cleave) Sammons, age 79, were held in the Chapel of Brown Memorial Baptist Church last Thursday. Mr. Sammons died in a Milledgeville hospital Wednesday after a lengthy illness. The Rev. R. C. Smith officiated and interment was in Union Hill Cemetery.
A native of Glascock County, Mr. Sammons was a former resident of Wrightsville. He was married to the late Miss Minnie Dixon. He was a member of Brown Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, L. T. Sammons of Tennille, Ga.; three brothers, J. W. and Lee Sammons, both of Savannah, Ga., and Homer of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. J. A. Jones of Macon; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Marcus Ivey, Bud Hudson, John E. Monandingham, Roland Attaway, Carl Davis, and Lewis Duggan.
Kent Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Gary was the 2nd child of Eunice L. Dickerson Carrell & Nolan "Wayne" Carrell, he has born April 26, 1955, in Dumas, Moore County, Texas.

Wayne was never a factor in Gary's life, Wayne left Eunice and his 3 children after the birth of their 3 rd child. Gary worked in a cafe in Wichita, when he was a young boy cooking and washing dishes. Gary had paper routes, mowed lawn and shoveled snow. had a tree trimming service. He joined the Army when he was 17, Spend time in Korea. Working the Heating & Cooling Services in the Wichita Area till the time of his death.

Gary married Laurie A. Nichols, October 10, 1980, to this union 5 children where born, Dixie J., Timothy,Nolan Scott, Robert N. and Katie Carrell.

Survivors, His wife Laurie A. Nichols Carrell, daughters; D.J. & Katie, sons; Tim, Scott & Nicky Carrell. His mother, Eunice L. Walcher, brother; Bob Carrell, sisters; Barbara Carrell Carroll and Sherry M. Waller Britton. Many Aunts, Uncles and cousins from Texas to Washington State.

Even 17 years after his death, I miss him as if it was yesterday when he left us.

Gary N. Carrell, 36, heating & air-conditioning technician, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1991. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Hillside Funeral Home.

Survivors; wife, Laurie A; sons, Timothy L., Nolan S., Robert N., daughters Dixie J., Katie S., brother, Bobby W., of Camas, Wash.., sister, Barbara J. Carroll, of Wichita; father Wayne of Sunray, Tx,; mother Eunice walcher of Camas, Wash., grandmother, Estelle Carrell of Dumas, Tx.,

Published in The Wichita Eagle on Nov 17, 1991.

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Gene was born January 9, 1937 to Edward M. & Eunice Estella (Edwards) Carrell in Cooper, Delta County, Texas. He married Clara Jane Powell, December 24, 1956 In Sunray, Moore County, Texas.

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Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Sherman Eastland, chaplain of Northwest Texas Healthcare System, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

Mr. Carrell served in the Navy for 10 years aboard the ships USS Mispillon, USS Aeolus and USS Kitty Hawk. He drove for Groendyke Transport for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Jane; three daughters, Cindi Kinzer and Beth Paulk, both of Amarillo, and Helen Carrell of Golden, Colo.; two sons, Mack Carrell and Charley Carrell, both of Amarillo; his mother, Estelle Carrell of Dumas; two brothers, Marlyn Carrell and Wayne Carrell, both of Dumas; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

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George Maurice Hinely

Milledgeville - George Maurice Hinely, 74, of Milledgeville, Ga. formally of Savannah, passed away on Sunday May 6, 2007 at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta after a long illness.

Maurice was born and raised in Savannah, a veteran of the United States Navy and he was a Christian.

He is survived by a brother, Bruce Dean Hinely of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Fairhaven Funeral Home

Graveside Service: 11:00 Wednesday May 9, 2007 at Gravel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jim Morgan officiating.

Fairhaven Funeral Home and Crematory

Savannah Morning News, May 8, 2007

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George Washington Hinely

George Washington Hinely, 61, of 509 Barnard St., died in a local hospital yesterday after a long illness.

He was a native of Effingham County and a member of the Bloomingdale Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Nease Hinely, Savannah, a daughter, Mrs. H. H. Dugger, Bloomingdale; two sons, Maurice Hinely, U.S. Navy, and Bruce Hinely, U.S. Marine Corps; three brothers, Louis A. Hinely and Vallie T. Hinely, both of Savannah and Ralph T. Hinely, Rincon; four sisters, Mrs. A. M. Dasher, Mrs. John Lenzer, and Mrs. M. A. Pye, all of Savannah, and Mrs. V. M. Ulmer of Bloomingdale; three grand children and a number of nieces and nephews.
Fox and Weeks funeral Home is in charge.

Savannah Morning News, Sat. Apr 20, 1957

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George Washington Hinely

Funeral services for George Washington Hinely, who died Friday, will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Bloomingdale Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Tom Johnson, pastor. Burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ernest Dasher, Kenneth Dasher, Robert Dasher, Herbert Dasher, William T. Hinely and Alford Pye.
Fox and Weeks funeral Home is in charge.

Savannah Morning News, Sun Apr 21, 1957.

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Funeral services for George Washington Hinely, who died Friday, were held yesterday at the Bloomingdale Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Tom Johnson, pastor.
Burial was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Savannah Morning News, Mon. Apr 22, 1957

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George William “Billy” James Jr. died Tuesday September 22, 2015 at North Louisiana Medical Center from heart failure.

Billy was born in Ruston, La on October 20, 1932 to George William (Bill) James and Sarah Ann (Tai) Bond. He graduated from LA Polytechnic Institute (LA Tech University) as a Civil Engineer in 1952.

Billy is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, the former Evelyn Elaine Van Hook, of Ruston; their six children and spouses: Billy and Shai James of Metairie, David and Jeanne James of Baton Rouge, Mark and Alison James of Metairie, Bob and Lesley James of Ruston, Jeff and Mia James of Baton Rouge and Jim and Ginger Halford of Whitehouse, TX. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren: Shannon Roberts and husband Marshall, Staci Kearney and Husband Dan, G.W. “Will” James IV; Sally, William and Carter James; Mark Jr., John, Paul and Peter James; Bobby, Shep and Hayes James; Catherine James; James and Jack Halford and two great grandchildren, Grayson and Reese Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Sarah James, his brother Bobby James, and his grandson David M. James, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Billy’s thirteen (13) grandsons.

Billy was well known around Ruston and LA Tech circles for his quick smile and his considerate nature for others. Billy was also well known in the construction business for his leadership of T.L. James & Company, one of the south’s largest family owned construction businesses. He was a pioneer in the highway paving business helping to usher in the modern freeway and interstate highway system and led the privatization of the Federal Hopper Dredge Fleet in the late-seventies.

Billy worked as the highway paving manager for TL James & Company as the early interstate highways were first being constructed. He moved frequently in the early years following the concrete paving work; Ohio, Kansas, and Mississippi were early stops before Billy and Evelyn moved back to Ruston to build US Interstate Highway 20 from Calhoun through Ruston to Haughton where the highway ended and switched back to US Highway 80 for many years. During his career, Billy’s paving crews paved over one mile of concrete highway on three different projects, in three different states, on the same day- a feat that has seldom, if ever been duplicated since.

Billy was elected President of T.L. James & Company in 1973 when he was 41years old. In addition to the highway paving business, the family-owned construction company was well known and respected as one of the largest contractors in the south. The James Company managed construction projects including river levees, hydro-electric dams, river locks, large span river bridges, and tunnels. Billy presided over the company during a period of extraordinary growth as it tripled in size. Although T.L. James Company was mostly known for the tremendous amount of street and highway work it performed, the James Company also built and maintained the second largest dredge fleet in the world, known for its channel and harbor dredging and ocean going hopper dredging fleet. The Company also performed real estate development, timber harvesting, oil &gas production, and commercial building construction.

Billy prided himself on knowing his workers and their jobs. He was known to always recognize those he worked with and call them by name, even if he hadn’t seen them in years. Although Billy had many good friends from all walks of life, one of his fondest memories was the recent trip to rural Mississippi where he visited one of his mechanics from the 1960s. They both had broad smiles on their faces as they swapped stories about the ‘good ole days’.
In 2013 Billy retired from T.L. James & Company Board of Directors retaining the title Director Emeritus, having served his family business for 58 years. Billy served as President of the Company from 1973 until 1987 and was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of TL James & Company when his uncle, Floyd James retired from that position. Like Floyd one of Billy’s biggest jobs was leading by example and holding together the large group of disparate family members that represented Mr. T.L. James’ legacy.

Billy was a past Louisiana President and Lifetime Director of the National Associated General Contractors. A life-long member of the Louisiana Purchase Council of the Boy Scouts, he was recognized by Pack 45 of the Thunderbird District, Ruston for his positive actions toward Scouting. He received the National Achievement Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for his lifelong service to the organization. He was a member of the board of directors of the Jefferson Bank & Trust, Pan American Insurance Company, Ruston State Bank and Lincoln General Hospital; a founder of Bulk Transport Trucking Company of Louisiana. Billy was a life-long member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was christened and confirmed as a child. The family is grateful to Leslie Michael, Sharonda Wiley, Marla Dill, Teresa Mardis and Lazonia Johnson for their loyal and caring support, to LaGrant Tolston for 50 years of loyal and faithful service, and to the many caregivers who attended him during his illness.

Visitation will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1000 Woodward Ave, Ruston, LA. Services will follow immediately at 11:00. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston

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GERALD VERN SPRINGSTED

Services for Gerald Vern Springsted, of 3075 Dix-Toledo Highway, Lincoln Park, were Aug. 11 at the J. L. Peters Funeral Home, Lincoln Park.

Mr. Springsted died Aug. 9 at Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park.  He was 66.

He is survived by his son, Thomas of California; daughters Mrs. Shirley Sirls of Grosse Ile and 11 grandchildren.

Burial for the former city of Lincoln Park employee was in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Township.

Published August 16, 1972.

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Gladys Anita Oglesby Exley

Rincon - Gladys Oglesby Exley, 82, died Monday, December 29, 2003 at her home.The Effingham County native was a homemaker and a member of Rincon United Methodist Church, the Eva Oglesby Circle and W.W. Oglesby Sunday School Class. She was loved by all and an accomplished seamstress and an avid doll collector.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years. Valdee C. Exley of Rincon; four daughters, Judith Exley Edenfield of Rincon, Jane Exley Rowell of Rincon, Joy Exley Stanton of Hilton Head, S.C. and Julie Exley Oliver of Rincon; three brothers, Ernest Oglesby of Eustus, FL, Morris Oglesby of Rincon and Robert Oglesby of Virginia Beach, VA; three sisters, Mavis Johnson, Maree Harden and Martha Zeigler all of Rincon, eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Rincon United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Rincon Cemetery.

Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416 or Rincon United Methodist Church Building Fund, 107 Savannah Savannah Avenue, Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, 912-754-6421.

Savannah Morning News, Tuesday, December 30, 2003.
Contributed by: Linda Lewis
October 21, 2012

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Glenda Kay Maynard of Brownfield passed away peacefully in Lubbock on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the age of 46. She was born November 13, 1964 in Brownfield to Archie and Wilma (Donaldson) Maynard.

She graduated from Brownfield High School and was a member of Abundant Harvest Church in Brownfield.

She is survived by her daughter, one son, one sister, and five grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Abundant Harvest Church in Brownfield. Private interment will follow at a later time.

Combest Family Funeral Home

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Grady L. Helmly

RINCON -- Grady L. Helmly, 64, died Nov. 17 at home.

He was a native of Effingham County and a Baptist. He formerly worked for Hercules Inc. and Kroger.

SURVIVORS: two daughters; three sisters, Dorine Hinely of Port Wentworth, Idell Knigt of Brooklet and Betty Charron of Savannah; and a brother, Robert O. Helmly of Rincon.

VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Capel, burial in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Savannah Now, 18 Nov 1999.

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Graveside services for Columbus Alexander "C.A." Smith, 83, of Claude will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in the Spur Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Burton, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Spur, officiating and under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc. of Clarendon.

He died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Claude. Mr. Smith was born Nov. 26, 1920 in Jayton, Texas and lived in Canyon for 30 years before moving to Claude in 1998. He was a farmer and a cowboy most of his life. He married Margret Louise Clower on Dec. 2, 1942 in Spur. They owned and operated Grandmas Antiques & Stuff in Claude. He served in the U.S. Army Artillery during World War II. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canyon.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Sue Lamm on Feb. 27, 2002 and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Margret Smith of Claude; a daughter, Catherine Ellison of Levelland; a son, Joe Smtih of Levelland; two brothers, L.H. Smith of Brownfield and Dan Smith of Benson, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

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Graveside services for Vada Marie Fontaine, 83, of Lubbock will be on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Tim Loftin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock.

Mrs. Fontaine died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born Feb. 23, 1920 to Eddie Moses and Jessie Cross in Denison, Texas. She was one of ten children, "two of which are still with us", Dale Akins of Fort Worth and Hazel James of Lubbock. She grew-up in the Shallowater and the New Deal area (then called Monroe Area). She married Francis M. Fontaine who preceded her in death in October of 1982. She was employed in the retail industry for 20 years. She worked in the mens department at Hemphill-Wells for 17 years and for Young Esquire for three years.

She will be missed greatly by two daughters and sons-in law, Barbara and Bill Teston of New Deal and Donna and Jerry Burgess of Lubbock; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and the 5th generation of eight great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and friends.

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Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2PM in the New Klondike Cemetery, under the direction of McClanahan and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eugene Johnson officiating. The infant died at 6PM Monday in John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth. He was born Sunday morning in L.P. McCuistion Hospital in Paris. He is survived by his parents, David and Janice Tate of Klondike; his grandparents, Mr.& Mrs. Robert Sansing of Pecan Gap and Mrs. Janie L. Tate of Commerce.

Published in the Cooper Review (Cooper, TX) on September 9, 1977.

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Guyton - Mrs. Charles T. Brown, age 101, of Guyton died January 2l, 2007 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Barbara and Bill Brown.
Mrs. Brown was born in Guyton, GA. in 1905. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Bart and Mrs. Clyde White Cubbedge, her husband of 56 years, Dr. Charles T. Brown, Jr., and son C. Truman Brown, III.
Mrs. Brown attended Valdosta State College and received a dietician's degree from Emory University. She initiated a school lunch program in the Guyton Schools. She was a recognized Conservationist and an avid gardener. Mrs. Brown was a charter member of the American Camellia Society, a life member of the Georgia Salzburger Society, the Guyton Women's Club, and the Effingham Historical Society. She was a member of New Providence Baptist Church and an honorary member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children: Barbara Brown Briley and husband Al, Jeannette Brown Trott and husband Alan, and Bill Brown and wife Barbara; fourteen grandchildren; twenty- five great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the afternoon at graveside in the Guyton Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Taylor officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Guyton Women's Club, c/o Claudette Griffin, P.O. Box 128, Guyton, GA 31312.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, was in charge of all arrangements.

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H. T. Brown, 69 years old, died Tuesday morning at his residence on the Howell Mill road.  The funeral will be held today at Sardis church, interment following in the church yard.  Mr. Brown is survived by a wife and eight children: J. W., N. T., J, H., and George Brown. Mrs. T. M. Walraven, Mrs. S. A. Biggers, Mrs. J. N. Butler, and Mrs. R. W. Rosser.

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Hattie Grace Exley Cook

GUYTON - Hattie Grace Exley Cook, 93, died Friday, June 27, 2008 at Effingham Extended Care.

The Effingham County native was a member of New Providence Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 45 years, and was past President of W.M.U.

She retired from Effingham County School Board where she was the manager and dietician at Effingham County High School and was past President of the P.T.A.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Wyndell L. and Marcia Cook, Daniel and Sadie Cook all of Savannah, and Ronnie Cook of Rincon; grandson, Andrew Cook; step-grandchildren, Tammy Parker, Lisa Ochs, and Jeffrey Thomas; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Weitman, Olivia Weitman, both of Springfield, and Myrtice Clifton of Savannah; brother, Valdee Exley of Rincon; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at the funeral home.

Graveside funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 in Guyton Cemetery.

Remembrances may be given to New Providence Baptist Church, P.O. Box 98, Guyton, GA 31312.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421

Savannah Morning News, Sunday, June 29, 2008

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Hays Daily News - Jan. 17, 2006 - Marie Ella Duke, 93, Russell, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Lindsborg. She was born March 16, 1912, at Vivian, La., to Thomas Jefferson and Ruby Ella (Owens) Latham. She was a homemaker. Her family lived in the Shreveport, LA, area before moving to Kansas in 1945. They settled in Russell in 1954. She was married first to Unknown Powell; later to Unknown Duke.

Survivors include two sons, James Earl Powell, Hardtner; and Dan Powell, Russell; three daughters, Mary Nell Fisher, Albany, Ore., Betty Marie Swicegood, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and Vera Joyce Denney, Salina; a sister Allie Mae Chiles, Bossier City, La.; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great, great-great- and great-great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pohlman-Heise Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell, KS 67665; burial in Russell City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

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Hazel Helmly

NEWNAN -- Hazel Helmly, 73, died June 23 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.

The native of Effingham County was a homemaker and a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church.

SURVIVORS: a son and daughter-in-law, David and Jennifer Helmly of Sharpsburg; and two grandchildren, Dane and Samantha Helmly of Sharpsburg.

VISITATION: 1:30-2:30 p.m. today at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Send flowers to the funeral of Hazel Helmly.

Savannah Now, Jun 26, 2001.

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Helen Bybee Stanford, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Amarillo.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel with Ken Haney, chaplain of Interim Hospice officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.

Ms. Stanford was born on March 23, 1946 in Borger, to Joseph and Bonita Bybee. She worked as a beautician at Hair Classic in Borger and also taught cosmetology at Frank Phillps Community College in Borger. She moved to Amarillo in 1991.

Ms. Stanford was a born again Christian. She loved her family and was an avid reader. She was very fond of animals and loved watching crime shows on television. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wayne Bybee.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Renee Pate and her husband Brett of Amarillo and Dena Stanford of Dallas; 1 son Larry Stanford and his wife Jennifer of Borger; 2 brothers, Harold Bybee of Borger and Ed Bybee and his wife Sharon of Sanford; 6 grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Daphne, Brayson, Michaela and Kailee.

The family suggests memorials to Hillside Havens 5230 Royce, Amarillo, Texas 79110.

(Published in Borger News Herald, January 12-13, 2013)

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Herman C. Alwell, 74 died in Las Vegas,Nevada. Funeral services were held Saturday at E.E. Stringer Funeral Home with burial at Morse Cemetery.
A native of Larto, LA., he lived in Buna 13 years. He was a retired carpenter and a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Alwell of Buna; a daughter, Ruby Dudley of Las Vegas; brothers, Ivy Alwell of Navasota and Albert Alwell of DeVille, LA; and a sister, Dora Mae Cherrier of Chalmette, LA.

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Hilda Gene Turner, 84, passed away on Friday evening, Dec. 1, 2006, with her family by her side. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the funeral home.

Gene was born in Comanche, Texs, to the late Verdo Harmon Fergurson and Myrtle Fergurson. She graduated from Comanche High School where she was a cheerleader, twirler and a member of the basketball team, and was a graduate of a Dallas Business School before beginning her career as a secretary. She was employed in the State Legislature Offices, served as church secretary at Western Heights Baptist Church and retired as a secretary for Waco Independent School District. She was a lifelong Baptist and a faithful member of Western Heights Baptist Church for 46 years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James W. Turner; her cherished youngest child, Ronald Timothy Turner; and a brother, Don Fergurson.

She is survived by daughter, Sherry Tusa and husband, Leonard, of Waco; son, Gary Turner and wife, Sharron, of Sarasota, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Marti Turner, of Waco; grandchildren, Craig Tusa, Christine Tusa, Tamara Romano, Cameron Turner, and Dylan Turner; and great-grandchildren, Spencer Parrett, Cameron Turner, II and Ashton Turner; and brother, Herman Fergurson, of Fort Worth.

Waco Tribune-Herald: 12/3/2006...B1

Obituary

HUGHES SPRINGS - Services for Charles Tate, 72, of Pearland, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2007, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Dyess officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery of Linden. Mr. Tate died September 24, 2007, in Pearland.

Born July 22, 1934, in Linden, he was a Baptist. Survivors include his sons, Stephen Tate and John Charles Tate; brother, Franklin Tate; and sister, Peggy Terry.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/27/2007.

Obituary

Inez H. Tuttle
Mrs. Inez H. Tuttle of Bloomingdale
died Thursday.
She was born in Tattnall County and
lived in Bloomingdale most of her life
and was a member of Alpha United Methodist
Church.
Surviving are a son, Edward R
McFarlane of Fayetteville; a daughter,
Sybil Ann Gerardeau of Savannah, two
sisters, Blanche Odum and Genieve Morgan.
both of Lyons; a brother, Ranee
Hunter of Reidsville: six grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral. 2 p.m. Saturday in Alpha
United Methodist Church with burial in
Hillcrest Abbey Cemetery.
Massey Chapel Funeral Home in Garden
City.

Savannah News-Press • Saturday, May 22, 1993 5A