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Eva Margaret Swearingen
June 25, 2008
Eva Margaret Swearingen, 91, passed away peacefully at her Roxton home June 24, 2008. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday June 27, 2008 at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Harvey Blackshear and Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Margaret was born August 31, 1916, in Howland, Texas, the daughter of Fred and Eva Sanders Julian. She graduated from Roxton High School in 1933 and married
Thomas Drew Swearingen in California on November 7, 1936. The couple later returned to Roxton where Drew and Margaret raised their daughter Kay.
Margaret and Drew have been familiar faces in Roxton for decades. Drew owned and operated the Mobil Station on the corner of Front Street and Honey Grove Street, and Margaret ran the home a couple of blocks away. Margaret was active as a volunteer at the school and taught the Methodist Youth Sunday School Class during the 1950’s. Margaret remained a life long member of Roxton Methodist Church.
Always noted as an expert seamstress, in her “retirement” years Margaret took up knitting. Not a child of friend or family has entered the world in the last 40 years without a blanket or sweater from Aunt Margaret to keep them warm. It was expected; she always delivered.
Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband Drew, her brothers Harold Julian, Kenneth “Dink” Julian, Buddy Julian, Jerry Julian, and sisters Lucille Cooper and Pauline Childers. She is survived by daughter Kay Akers, granddaughter Amanda Akers, grandson Mark Akers and his wife Kristy, sister, Pat Julian Harris, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Margaret loved Roxton. If there was a parade, a festival, any community event, she was the first to arrive and claim a front row seat. She was the Grand Marshal of the Roxton 2007 Christmas Parade, riding in the back of the city truck waving and throwing candy. Margaret’s special loves were her family, the Roxton café, and the Opry where she spent many friend-filled Saturday nights occupying her reserved seat, greeting everyone and even taking a turn or two on the dance floor.
The family would like to thank Margaret’s special friend and caregiver Faye Blackshear and her family for the care and love they gave her. Margaret has blessed us all, and she has been blessed by all the people who have been so good to visit her. We will miss her. When the moon is full, we’ll look up and wink, and we won’t be surprised if she and Drew wink back.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Roxton Methodist Church and the Roxton Opry.
Charles H. Hutchings
Charles H. Hutchings, 80, of Paris died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at Paris Nursing Home.
Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home conducts graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday March 3, at Evergreen cemetery.
He was born May 11, 1926, in Lamar County, a son of Henry Clay and Nettie Maudie Lee Hutchings. He was retired from the United States Navy and also worked at Crockett Jr. High School. During his military career he was a storekeeper aboard ship serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War and sailed all seven seas.
Lonnie Bernard Sanders
CLARKSVILLE — Lonnie Bernard Sanders, 76, of Clarksville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at his residence.
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Union Baptist Church in Detroit with the Rev. Elbert McCulloch officiating. Burial follows in Lone Street cemetery under the direction of Citizens Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Loveland, Okla., to the late Rev. H.J. and Nina Sanders. He was the second child of six children. His family was relocated back to Texas where he grew up.
He graduated from Detroit High School. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, with a major in education. He served in the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War and afterwards received an honorable discharge.
He was Daddy, Papa B, Mr. Sanders, Professor Sanders and Coach Sanders, "B" and Lonnie B. He was loved by all who knew him. He always greeted you with a smile and a handshake.
On Aug. 16, 1954, he married
his sweetheart, Helen Louise Denwiddie, and to this union four children were born. He was a loving family man. He loved to go fishing, he loved to barbecue and he enjoyed family dinners.
He taught school for many years and was also a basketball coach. He was an entrepreneur, in the insurance business, real estate and tax business. After retiring, he did substitute teaching until his health failed.
He accepted Christ at an early age. He faithfully served in his church, Union Baptist Church, as a deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher and in any capacity he was needed. He loved his pastor and his church.
He was a community leader. He enjoyed participating in community activities. He served as city councilman in Clarksville. He coached the little league baseball teams for many years. He also coached the women's softball teams.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dorris Lee Sanders; and one sister, Pam J. Sanders.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 52 years, Helen Sanders; four children, Anthony (Leler) of Clarksville, Duval Sanders of Clarksville, Monica Gage and husband, John, of Houston and Tonya Woods and husband, Paul, of Houston; five grandchildren, Andrea Sanders of Tyler, Lonta Hobbs of Fort Worth, Issac Cunningham of Clarksville, Devon Sanders of Clarksville, and Amaya Woods of Houston; and one great-grandchild, Deonta Hobbs of Sherman. He also leaves to mourn one brother, Paul Sanders of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Olivia Graves of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jerlene Kelly of Dallas. He leaves to mourn one special daughter, Carol Ellis, who is a niece he raised; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Izear Fulbright
Izear Fulbright, 61, of Paris died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at Dubuis Hospital.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Brumfield officiating. Interment follows in Restlawn Garden cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home.
He was born May 6, 1945, in Red River County, to the late Jessie and Douglas Hearn Fulbright. He was of the Baptist faith.
Earline Cornett
December 31, 2008
Earline Phillips Cornett
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Earline Phillips Cornett at the age of 90 and one half years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodland Methodist Church in Woodland, Texas under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home. Visitation has been scheduled one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Woodland Methodist Church. Interment will be at Woodland cemetery following the services.
Mrs. Cornett died Wednesday, December 31, 2008 in Arlington, Texas. She was born on July 14, 1918 in Woodland, Texas to Felix and Willie Stuart Phillips. She resided in Red River County through her childhood and graduated from East Texas State College in Commerce, Texas. After graduating she began a teaching career and then a successful career in a corporate setting in Montgomery Wards and Pangburn’s Candy Company in Forth Worth. After retiring in 1970, Earline became a caregiver for her mother, brother and husband. She was an active member of Polytechnic United Methodist Church of Forth Worth, Texas.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband; Bill Cornett, two sisters; Floyce Dean and Ruby Phillips, and four brothers; Haskell, Morris, Edwin and Eugene Phillips. She is survived by Sharon Streety, James Hemingway, Marketta Tefteller, Wanda Bentz, Larry Phillips, Stephen Phillips, Robert Anderson, Tim Mebane, Darrel Phipps, Barry Stirewalt and other nieces and nephews.
She was a loving and beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend. She had a vivacious fun-loving nature and a compassionate loving spirit. Family and friends were the heart and meaning of her life and she will be greatly missed.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Anderson, Tim Mebane, Darrel Phipps, Barry Stirewalt, Larry Phillips and Stephen Phillips.
Freida Hammarsten
March 31, 2009
Freida Hammarsten, 76 of Paris, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Graveside Rites have been scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Vernon City cemetery with Rev. Pepper Puryear officiating. No formal visitation has been scheduled. Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter; Linda Bell and husband John, grandchildren; Kelly Roehlk and wife Kimberly, Tami McIntyre, great-grandchildren; Brittany McIntyre, Rikki Cornett, Brei Ann Phillips, Jonathon Roehlk, Maddison Roehlk, sisters; Cletta Lowry, Sally Goniwicha, brothers; Scotty Longshore, Jim Longshore.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Oscar Hammarstan, mother; Verlie Longshore, father; William Copeland, sister; Betty Stegall, brothers; Bill Copeland, Bob Copeland, Darrell Longshore and a special brother-in-law; J.B. Lowry.
Martha Wright Fagan
March 31, 2009
Martha Mae Wright Fagan, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2009 at Legend Healthcare & Rehabilitation.
Martha was born on February 27, 1933 in Deport, Texas a daughter of Lawrence Moody & Martha Ellen Nixon Wright. She was a licensed vocational nurse working at Paris Nursing Home for 15 years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Paris.
Martha was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest desire was to honor God.
She is survived by her children Leann and husband DeWard Featherston, Jerry Max (Dusty) Crockett, and Donna Kammer; grandchildren Rebecca & Jeff Hartshorn, Joshua & Meghan Featherston, Katie & Andy Johnson, Jess Kammer, and Stephen Kammer; great grandchildren Dylan Featherston, Michael Featherston, Skyler Kammer; sisters Nelda Melton and husband, Rev. Bruce Melton, Laurie Brown, & Judy Richey & husband, Sydney.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Friday in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland cemetery in Deport with John Paul Davis, Jess Kammer, Stephen Kammer, and Joshua Featherston serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Ray Keith Clement
March 30, 2009
RAY KEITH CLEMENT 79, of Leesburg, Texas, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2009 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Gerald Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time on Friday. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Clement was born December 30, 1929 in the Clardy Community of Lamar County, Texas to Bob Dugan and Lola Loyce Parker Clement. He graduated from East Lamar High School and attended Paris Junior College. Mr. Clement married
Juanita Cox on October 27, 1950 in San Angelo, Texas. He was a materials specialist for Otis Engineering for over 40 years prior to his retirement and served in the National Guard.
Mr. Clement is survived by his wife, Juanita Clement of Leesburg, Texas; 3 children, Nita Annette McGehee and husband, Eddy of Fairview, Texas, Ray Keith “Buddy” Clement and wife, Robin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Jeffrey Lee Clement and wife, Carrie of Atlanta, Georgia; 6 grandchildren, Jonathan Edward McGehee and Samuel Ray McGehee of Fairview, Amy Michelle Clement of Wylie, Texas, Sara Marie Clement of Garland, Jessie Renee Clement and Tukker Reed Clement of Atlanta, Georgia; one brother, Silas Gene Clement and wife, Betty of Blossom; an uncle, Lewis Clement and wife, Louise of Clardy; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby Dugan Clement.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Clement, Jeffrey Clement, Mike Clement, Samuel McGehee, Jonathan McGehee, Eddy McGehee, and Jeremy Stone.
If desired, memorials may be made the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701.
