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Charlotte Rowland
May 30, 2009
Charlotte Rowland, 83, died May 30, 2009, at Paris Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Charlotte was born Charlotte Nadine Smith on May 21, 1926, in Fort Lauderdale Florida, to Lawrence L. and Audrey Smith. The family moved to Miami when she was three years old and she grew up in Florida along with her younger brother, Lawrence. She attended elementary school in Buena Vista, Florida, and graduated from Miami Edison High School in 1942. She studied medical technology at the University of Miami.
She held a variety of jobs over the years, including hostess at a Greek restaurant, bank teller, and a medical technologist at various hospitals and doctors’ offices.
Charlotte married
Harold Thomas Rowland on July 14, 1944. During her husband's tenure in the private practice of medicine, she assisted him as a medical technologist and office administrator.
She arrived in Hugo, Oklahoma, in 1980 and eagerly participated in volunteer activities such as adult literacy and charity fund drives. After Harold’s retirement, they moved to Paris, Texas, where she continued volunteer activities as well as participating in the Lydia Bible Study group, teaching Sunday School and becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the public library and as a driver safety instructor for the AARP. Her hobbies included genealogy, gourmet cooking and sewing, particularly machine embroidery.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold, and her children Tom Rowland of Tallahassee, Florida, Charles Rowland and wife Kelley of Floral City, Florida, Larry Rowland and wife Linda of Fort Collins, Colorado, Paul (Marty) Rowland and wife Dyer of Houston, Texas, and Peggy Smith-Rowland and husband Edward of Ellicotte City, Maryland.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Nathan Rowland, Ryan Rowland, Shawn Rowland, Haileigh Rowland, Amber Rowland, Russell Rowland, Rose Smith-Rowland, Audrey Smith-Rowland, Ben Smith-Rowland, and one great grandson, Sean Mandigo.
She was a wonderful, caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend and will be missed by many.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 10:00 AM at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Paris with Pastor Charlotte Coyle officiating.
Marvin Malcolm Stinson
May 29, 2009
MARVIN MALCOLM STINSON 83, of Paris, died at 2:30 PM, Friday, May 29, 2009 at his home. A graveside service is set for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Avery cemetery with Tab Moree officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, Monday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Stinson was born December 9, 1925 in Red River County to Edd and Lela Kennedy Stinson. He married
Mildred Lucille McCain on October 18, 1947 in DeKalb, Texas. Mr. Stinson was an independent paint contractor and had worked in maintenance at L.P. McCuistion Regional Medical Center for 20 years prior to his retirement. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of the Avery Baptist Church.
Mr. Stinson is survived by his wife, Mildred Stinson; his daughter, Dianne Stinson Moree and husband, Larry of Paris; 3 grandsons, Tab Moree and wife, Stephanie of Roxton, Jason Moree and wife, Kim of Reno, and Macky Moree and wife, Renee of Paris; 6 great-grandchildren, Zach Gejewski of Denver, Colorado, Skylar Nichols of Roxton, Kassidy Moree, Justice Moree, both of Powderly, and Landon and Abbi Moree of Reno; and one sister, Mary Peek and husband, Tom of Texas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tab Moree, Jason Moree, Macky Moree, Larry Carney, Ken Johnson, and Clint Campbell.
George Edward Burnett
May 28, 2009
GEORGE EDWARD BURNETT 88, of Blossom, died at 12:35 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Paris Regional Medical Center. A graveside service is set for 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Knights of Honor cemetery with Rev. Kevin Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until service time at the cemetery prior to the service. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Burnett was born in a farm house near Fulbright, Texas on March 14, 1921 the second son of John William “Bill” and Ida Lela Mary Self Burnett. Mr. Bill Burnett called George, “Judge” because of his solemn looks and behavior as an infant. That soon changed as George developed a feisty, head strong, energetic, curious, vocal personality. He believed life should be lived to the fullest.
George loved to tell stories about life along Goochic Creek and growing up in the woods around Fulbright. During these years he developed his knowledge, love and skill for hunting, fishing, riding horses, swimming and being a daredevil. Many people thought he would be an outlaw by age 21, but they were wrong.
Shortly after the Depression forced the family to move to Blossom, Texas, George met the love of his life, Carrie Odessa Martin; and they were married
on Christmas Eve of 1939. He often said Odessa was the prettiest girl he had ever seen. His feelings never changed and his love never faded for almost 70 years. George and Odessa toiled together to build a home, raise four children, save for the future, and to love and honor each other as promised so long ago. They succeeded beautifully.
After serving his country in World War II in the US Army Air Corp, George and his family set up housekeeping in Blossom. Soon, George’s independent nature and desire to “move on” pushed the family West. He loaded all their belongings in a truck and commanded his family to get on board. They relocated to Lubbock and Abernathy where for the next 67 years, George and Odessa remained. They recently returned to Blossom to be closer to family.
Over the course of his life, George was a pilot in World War II, avid bird hunter, farm and ranch manager, Sunday School Teacher, Father, business owner, Christian, equipment operator, mechanic, provider, friend, jokester, and daredevil.
He was preceded in death by his third child, Frances Ann “Sue” Burnett Holland; his parents; a brother, James Burnett; and a sister, Ann Black. Survivors include his wife, Odessa Burnett of Blossom; 3 children, Rita Burnett of Houston, Edd Burnett and wife, Sandra of Paris, and Debra Burnett Nies and husband, Mike of Bozeman, Montana; 6 grandchildren, Kirk Nesbitt and wife, Leslie of Houston, Mark Nesbitt of Houston, Burke Burnett of Paris, James Holland of Houston, J.D. Holland of Houston, and Carrie Holland McGivern and husband, Jeff of Phoenix, Arizona; 2 great-grandchildren, Loren and Ashlen Holland; one brother, Thomas Burnett; and nieces, Sharon Wright and husband, Mike, Peggy Anderson and husband, Don, Jo Black, and Leslie Towers.
J. B. (Shorty) Williams
May 27, 2009
J.B. “Shorty” Williams returned to his maker Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from Paris Regional Medical Center.
Graveside Rites will be conducted at Providence cemetery, adjacent to Providence Baptist Church on Highway 195 at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 29, 2009. Visitation will be at 9:30 A.M. before the service at the cemetery.
J.B. was born November 16, 1927, in Ranger, Texas; the son of Elbert Williams and Daisy Williams Phelps.
He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1944 and went directly into the Army. Following his service time, J.B. worked several years in the oil fields in West Texas. Later he had his own business as a “handyman”; his work included plumbing, carpentry and electrical. In retirement he raised cattle, enjoyed fishing in particular and other outdoor activities in general. He was a member of Novice Baptist Church.
He is survived by four children, Billy Don Williams and wife Jenny of New Boston, Michael Williams, Wesley Williams of Millsap, TX, and Betty Jo Williams of New Mexico; two sisters, Betty Parks of Plano and Nelda Beville and husband Charles of Blossom; one brother, Ray Williams and wife Rooney of Conroe; three granddaughters, Subrina Williams of Tolar, TX, Kristi Williams of Watauga, TX and Cindy Williams of Stephenville; four great-grandchildren, Bradley Allen, Kyle Williams, Brittany Williams and Hayden Williams; two step-children, Carol Massey and Danny Webster.
He was a good father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed.
Albert A. Anderson
May 25, 2009
Albert A. “Tootie” Anderson, 89, of Roxton passed away Monday May 25, 2009 in Paris Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 9, 1919 in Roxton a son of Albert & Amelia Fletcher Anderson. Albert was a longtime rancher and retired from Oliver Rubber Company in June of 1982. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in London, Germany, France and Corsica . He met Ralph Shipman also from Roxton while he was in Corsica. Ralph being a pilot flew him over Corsica. He returned home on Thanksgiving Day in 1945. Albert was a member of the Church of Christ and the Roxton Masonic Lodge # 543 where he had been a member for 60 years.
On December 25, 1945 he married
Dorothy Moore. She preceded him in death on November 11, 1982. He married
Thelma Stewart on March 21, 1986 in Annona, Texas.
Albert is survived by his wife Thelma Anderson; son Larry Anderson of Dallas; Stepsons Jimmie Stewart and wife Mary of Allen, Lanny Stewart and wife Kathy of Simsboro, LA.; former daughter-in-law Linda Stewart; grandchildren Rita & Lynn Jones of Honey Grove, Lisa & Kevin Broce of Allen, Darren and Shannon Stewart of Allen, Glenn Stewart of Orlando, FL; great grandchildren Joanna Broce, Marlana Broce, Evan Stewart, Macy Stewart, Seth Stewart; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wiley & Wava Mathena of Pasadena, Tx. several nieces and nephews; special neighbors Denny and Debbie Huggins; special nephew and wife Carl and Donna Steffey.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, sister Willie Johnson, brothers Thomas “Chill” Anderson and George “Boose” Anderson.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the Restland cemetery in Roxton with Rev. James Barnes officiating. Roxton Masonic Lodge # 543 will conduct Masonic rites. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Crofford, John Barker, Ray Cox, Kenneth Bush, Roy Barker, Dennie Huggins and members of the Roxton Masonic Lodge # 543. Memorials may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Development Department 2222 Welbourn Dallas, Texas 75219.
Max L. Tidwell
August 7, 2009
MAX L. TIDWELL 68, of Reno, died at 9:17 AM, Friday, August 7, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Restland cemetery in Roxton with Pastor Rick Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Tidwell was born May 10, 1941 in Paris to Elbert Linton and Ruby Alline Blaine Tidwell. He graduated from Paris High School and worked for the Ford automobile company retiring from Red Bird Ford as the auto parts manager. Max was an avid NASCAR fan and charter member of the Irving Bass Club. He was baptized one month ago at the First Christian Church in Bonham by Pastor Rick Edwards. Mr. Tidwell served in the Army National Guard.
Mr. Tidwell is survived by his brother, Richard “Lefty” Tidwell of Powderly; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins including Lisa Tidwell, Vance Tidwell and Toby Tidwell, all of Paris; and Stephanie Sanders and husband, Kelly of Reno and their daughter who was so special to Max, Bailee Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ruby Tidwell.
Roy Jolliffe
August 4, 2009
Roy Henry Jolliffe, 68, of Paris passed away August 4, 2009 in Paris Regional Medical Center.
Roy was born on October 19, 1940 in London, England a son of Harry and Grace Herrington Jolliffe. He was a member of the Church of England.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Jolliffe whom he married
on December 7, 1985 in Dallas, Texas; daughter Vicki Jolliffe; son-in-law Stuart Morrison; son B.J. Stewart; grandchildren Olivia Morrison, Joele Morrison, Carlee Morrison, Tyler Stewart and Amber Mann; great granddaughter Halie Mann; sisters Pat Wilson and Grace.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Thursday August 6, 2009 in the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Chapel with Rev. Perry Crisp officiating.
