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Gracie Lou Newsom
Gracie Lou Newsom, 81, of Reno went peacefully to be with her Lord Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Paris Nursing Home.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Reno. Burial follows in Union Grove cemetery under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
There will be no formal visitation hour but friends may come by the funeral home Friday evening and Saturday morning until 11 a.m.
She was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Cross Plains, to Jame Quincy Helms and Cora Ettabaum. At six months old, her mother passed away, leaving her in the loving care of her father and brother and sister-in-law, Louis R. and Theresa Helms. She grew up in Cross Plains and graduated from Cross Plains High School. She married
Odis Dale Newsom on Nov. 8, 1942, in Brownwood. She and Odis served their country in the Armed Services during World War II. She enlisted in the Women's Army Air Corp. while Odis was already serving overseas with the U.S. Army. After the war, they lived in Cross Plains, later settling in Odessa. Almost 23 years later, they moved to Dallas.
In 1982, they retired and moved to Paris. She treasured life and lived it to its fullest as she served her Lord, husband, family, friends and community. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved being at home cooking, decorating, working in the yard and garden or building children's furniture with Odis, solving crossword puzzles, playing games and reading novels.
"Neenie" adored her grandchildren as they did her, and she always had time for them. They loved Christmas as "Neenie's" the tradition being a talent show on Christmas Eve night, all in costume, singing, dancing, acting silly, just enjoying life with "Neenie".
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Q. and Cora Helms; brother, Louis R. Helms; sister-in-law, Theresa Helms.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Odis Dale Newsom, who so faithfully and lovingly stood by her side during a long and heartbreaking illness; daughters, Linda Rodenberg and husband, Jim, of San Angelo, Debbie Ziegler and husband, Sidney, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; grandchildren, Michael Rodenberg and wife, Gloria, of Quincy Ill., Melissa McKinsey and husband, Daryl, of Goodyear, Ariz., Chris Ziegler of Murfeesboro, Tenn., Chad Ziegler of Tulsa, Okla., Emily Rodenberg of Fort Worth, Amanda Phillips and husband, Jason, of Elmirage, Ariz.; two nieces, Marjorie Grace of McAlester, Okla. and Sue Sewell of Austin; and many other nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jon Plummer and the staff of Paris Nursing Home for the years of loving care they so generously provided our special loved one. Our gratitude extends to her friends and neighbors, church family and to all we may not know who were so kind the her. We also thank Vistacare Hospice.
After a courageous battle with Alzehimer's disease, a battle she fought with strength and dignity, She leaves us with, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
If desired, memorials may be made to Vistacare Hospice or the charity of choice.
Billie (Jean) Cornelius
Billie (Jean) Cornelius, 77, of Paris died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services are set for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15 at Evergreen cemetery with Rev. Peter Gray and Bishop Johnny Holley officiating.
The family receives friends at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home from 3-4 p.m. Sunday.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, her mother, Eva Warford, and her father, Pony Thomas.
Willie ‘Walking Willie’ Walters
Willie “Walking Willie” Walters, 71, of Paris died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Maxey Funeral Home with Elder Cravon Smith officiating. Interment follows in Fairland-Littlejohn cemetery under the direction of Maxey Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
LLeen Hume George
WILLS POINT — LLeen Hume George, 89, of Wills Point, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, in Wills Point.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Hiett’s LyBrand Chapel in Wills Point, with the Rev. Don Myers officiating. Interment is to follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
She was born in Cunningham, to the late Leslie Irving and Bessie Galbraith Hume. She grew up and attended school in Cunningham. On Nov. 21, 1937, she was married
to Jack Weldon George. They lived in Dallas most of their married
life. She moved to Wills Point to make her home in March of 2001. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Weldon George, in March of 1993.
She is survived by son, Deveral George of Houston; daughter Carroll Moore and husband, Jim, of Wills Point; brothers, Erbert Hume of Paris and Weldon Hume also of Paris; sisters Maureen McDowell of Paris and Ina Ward and husband, Lindsey, of Bogota; granddaughter, Sherri Wilson and husband, Bill, of Anna and great-grandson Charlie Foster of Anna.
Melvin Stephens
DEPORT — Melvin Stephens, 81, of Deport died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Paris Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Highland cemetery of Deport with Geneva Norwood speaking. Arrangements were under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
He was born Jan. 23, 1924, in O’Brien, the son of Lloyd and Pearl Stephens. On Nov. 7, 1945, he married
Dorothy Marie Maddox. He was a retired farmer, and also retired from Merico.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Suzie Norwood, on May 18, 2000.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Stephens; his daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Danny Christian of Paris, Alan and Debbie Stephens of Austin; grandchildren, Jay Ingram and wife, Missy, of Whitney, and Danielle Christian and Savannah Christian of Paris; and two great-grandchildren, Casey and Colton Ingram.
William C. ‘Bill’ Collis
William C. “Bill” Collis, 79, of Powderly passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, at Paris Regional Medical Center at which time Bright-Holland Funeral Home received him into its care.
Services with military honors are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at Forest Chapel cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
He was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Bokchito, Okla., the son of Jim and Sarah Collis. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from General Motors.
Survivors include his wife, Yvonne; 10 children; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister and two brothers.
Edna Jones Cotton
Edna Jones Cotton, 97, of Paris died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at Paris Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Evergreen cemetery with the Rev. Randall Scott officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
A formal visitation hour will not be observed.
She was born July 20, 1908, in Roxton, to Powell and Ellie McKinney Jones. She married
Delbert Lee Cotton on May 20, 1934, in Hugo, Okla. He died Dec. 27, 1989. She was employed on the cafeteria staff at Rosa Pearson Elementary School for over 20 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and five sisters.
She is survived by her son, Ted W. Cotton and wife, Virginia, of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Christy Cotton Santos and husband, Dominic, of San Angelo and Jana Kaye Cotton Marler and husband, Josh, of Brady; one great-granddaughter, Kamri Dawn Marler of Brady; and one sister-in-law, Theda Cotton of Reno.
Dale Nelson
Dale Nelson, 55, of Paris died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, in Paris Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Evergreen cemetery with the Rev. Glen Vickers officiating. Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
The family receives friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
He was born Harlie Dale Nelson on May 26, 1950, in Paducah, the son of Jack Edwin Nelson Sr. and Leatrice Mason Nelson. He graduated from Paris Junior College and served his country with the U.S. Navy. He married
Helen Henderson on Aug. 25, 1972, in Paris. He was employed for many years as an electrician with Campbell Soup Company. He loved to restore classic cars. He was well loved by his many friends. He gave of his time to his friends and his community.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Nelson of Paris; daughters, Lisa Nelson of Dallas and Stephanie Clark of Paris; his parents, Jack and Leatrice Nelson; a brother, Jack Edwin Nelson Jr. of Paris; and two grandchildren, Leslie and Reagan.
Billy Joe Edelhouser
Billy Joe Edelhouser, 77, of Paris died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at his residence.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Nolan Butler officiating and Bill Payne as song leader. Interment follows in Evergreen cemetery under the direction of Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
He was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Honey Grove, the son of Ernest and Dorothy Hallie Beasley Edelhouser. He attended Amhurst Schools and was a longtime member of the College Church of Christ. He married
Jo Marie Cheatham on Oct. 4, 1949. He was employed with Rodgers and Wade Furniture where he helped manufacture furniture. He later went to work for Babcock and Wilcox as a machine operator. He retired from B&W after more than 25 years of service. He was a charter founding member of the Reno Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on July 27, 2001; and a brother, Eugene Edelhouser.
Survivors include his daughters, Janice May and husband, Bill, of Rowlett and Judy Graves and husband, Bobby, of Paris; grandchildren, Chad Graves of Paris, Michelle Ramos and husband, Stephen, of Waco, and Leah Graves of Paris; his brother, Donald Edelhouser and wife, Patsy, of Forest Hill; his caregiver, Lana Mayes with Millennium Home Health; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
