Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for James Eugene Wilson, 83, of Larue are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Cobb Cemetery near Thornton, Texas at 3 p.m.

Mr. Wilson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 in Larue, Texas.

James Eugene Wilson was born Jan. 6, 1930 in Thornton, Texas the son of Frank Wilson and Minoela Ferrel Wilson. He was a member of the Northeast Church of Christ in Athens and spent his life serving the church. He was a minister and a carpenter who loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and will be missed by all he knew and loved.

James was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

He is survived by his loving wife Cleo Wilson of the home; two daughters, Rebecca Ann Jackson and husband Harold Ray of Larue, Texas, Shirley Jean Cade and husband David L. of Huntsville, Texas; two sons, James Dan Wilson of Larue, Texas, Verlan Robert Wilson and wife Glenda Darlene Wilson of Cleveland, Texas; six grandchildren, Chandra Starr Jackson, Sarah Rena Jameson and husband Justin, Robert Glenn Cade and fiance Kim Belanger, Pamela Lynn Miller, Kimberly Michele O’Pry and husband Allen, Timothy Michael Cade and wife Katherine; great grandchildren, Ethan Christopher Banuelos, Alex James and Rebecca Marie Cade, Liana Huff, Nicole Miller, Christa McMillan, Austin Michael and Hannah Jean O’Pry, McKinley Ann, Jackson Roy Cade; future great-great grandchildren, Daphne Claire Jameson, Cade Ryan Burleson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home in Athens.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Cade, Tim Cade, Alex Cade, Allen O’Pry, Walter Lee Wilson and Justin Jameson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Lee Wilson and George Wilson.

Mary Frank Gaston of Bryan died after fighting illness over the last three years, most recently ovarian cancer. She will be buried in a private ceremony in Smith Cemetery near Athens in Henderson County.

She was born in Athens, attended public schools, completed high school in 1959 and received her undergraduate degree three years later from East Texas State College in Commerce. Her career was being a wonderful mother and wife as well as a prolific writer about antique porcelain and decorative arts. She published 24 books and several magazine and newspaper articles.

She is survived by her husband of almost 52 years Jerry Gaston of Bryan; their son Jeremy Gaston of Houston; her granddaughters Jordan Gaston and Reagan Billingsley of Santa Fe. She is also survived by her wonderful Ballow and Ingram family cousins.

Mary Frank was the daughter of Frank and Vera Ingram Ballow, who preceded her in death and are buried in Smith Cemetery.

The family requests that any memorials be made to charities for children.

You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com.

Funeral services for Harry Stone, 97, of Log Cabin were held Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff with Bro. Buddy Hazell officiating. Mr. Stone passed away on Aug. 16, 2013 in Hillsboro, Texas.

Harry was born on April 18, 1916 in Waco to Harry Frank Stone Sr. and Anna Norris Stone. He served in the army in World War II. He is a retired aircraft Mechanic. He has been a member of the Mason since 1958. Mr. Stone worked for the Malakoff ISD as a school bus driver and crossing guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harry Sr. and Anna Stone, wife Nina Stone and daughter Mary Stone.

His is survived by his wife Elaine Stone; son DL Stone and wife Jeannie; son Harry Frank Stone III; son Darrell Stone and wife Patti; and daughter Vivian Stone. He is also survived by his grandchildren David Stone, Keith Stone, Chris Leake and great-grandchildren Rachel Hale and Elizabeth Stone.

Pallbearers were David Stone, Keith Stone, Keith Leake, Russell Slaton, and Terry Helms.

Interment was in the Payne Cemetery, Eustace.

Online condolences can be made at www.tomlinsonfuneral.com.

Theresa Antoinette Boncek-Kelsay was called home to our Lord on Aug. 10, 2013.

Born on July 26, 1941 to Joseph Boncek and Stella Butkowski. She was the wife of Harold Kelsay for 42 years, and mother of Lynn and Doug Harrison and Jospeh Kelsay.

She was one of 10 children; Edward, Joe, Anna, Evelyn and survived by Stan, Bill, John, JoAnn and Rita Mae.

She enjoyed reading, traveling and her seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In Kaufman she was a Sunday School teacher. She worked at Kaufman Middle School and for Abox Mfg. She retired with her husband in Gun Barrel City.

Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City. A rosary service will be heard 7 p.m. Friday at the church.

A memorial service for Corinne Madeline Moyer, 93, Athens is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at First Christian Church with Rev. Bill Hauck officiating.

Corinne died peacefully Aug. 13, 2013 in Athens.

She was born Nov. 5, 1919 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Samuel Emory and Bessie Hannah Erisman Headlee. Corinne moved to Joplin, Missouri when she was young where she married and had three children. She traveled many years before settling in Irving, then later Athens and Abilene. She returned to Athens in 1998 to be closer to her children. Corinne was a member of First Christian Church. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her for her devotion to family and friends as well as her great generosity, good humor and infectious laughter. Continue reading “Obituary: Corinne Madeline Moyer”