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Bennie Johnson Watson Huddleston
Bennie A. Huddleston, known to her family and friends as Speedball and to the grater community as Granny from Grandy's passed away on June 2, 2005 in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Bennie was a fun loving soul who told a mean story and kept everyone in stitches with her wry sense of humor. From her days in her mother Beulah's beauty shop, through her time at TI and Grandy's, and her stay at Victoria Home in New York. Bennie showed a keen understanding of the basic nature of people and used her wonderful personality to reach out to young people, cheer-up someone who seemed down, and to bring people of all backgrounds together. She truly loved people and took every opportunity to meet them and to advocate for them. Her zest for life and a great sense of curiosity will carry on. We will forever remember and miss that twinkle in her eye and the twist of her mouth as she wet her lips to deliver one of her famous Bennieisms.
She is survived by three children, Jody Lockaby of Bonham, Charlotte Watson and partner of New Castle, New York, and Charles (Bud) Watson and wife of Denison; grandchildren Jennifer Cooper of Bonham, JoAnna Stenzel of Richland, Washington, Holly Watson, Seth Watson, Chelsey Watson, Cody Watson; great granddaughter Ashley Cooper and many friends and relatives.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, June 5, from 2:OOPM to 4:OOPM. The burial will take place on Monday June 6, at Willow Wild Cemetery after a chapel service at Cooper-Sorrells at 10:00 AM..
Paul Edward Hembree
Bonham - Paul Edward Hembree, age 82 of Bonham will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham. Officiating will be Dr. Gene Owen and Rev. Jeff Johnson, interment will follow in Willow Wild Cemetery.
Mr. Hembree passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. He was born on June 23, 1923 in Gober, Texas the son of the late Robert Franklin and Willie Ann Babors Hembree. Mr. Hembree was married to Lela Victory on November 1, 1946 in Bonham. He was a district supervisor for Babcock Bros. Home & Auto for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War 11, and was a member of the Seventh & Main Baptist Church in Bonham.
He is survived by his wife - Lela Hembree of the home. Sons - Keith Hembree & wife Debbie of Boerne, TX., and Steve Hembree & wife Candice of Bonham. 3Grandchildren - Ben Hembree, Genevieve Hembree and Cortney Dowd. Sister - Francis Macon of Hickory Creek. He was preceded in death by brothers - Ray Hembree and Bill Hembree.
Pallbearers will be Ben Hembree, Alan Dowd, W.T. Gilbert, Billy Nelms, James Dawson and Loy Dean Clark. Honorary pallbearers Kenneth Womack, Eldon Cox, Bill Ninest, Eddie Pilkington, Leeman Sewell, Weldon Nichols and Don Phillips. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM prior to service on Tuesday.
Lynwood Edwin Hogue
ECTOR - Funeral services for Mr. Lynwood Edwin Hogue, age 90, of Ector will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2005 at Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham. Officiating will be the Rev. Bob Bush, interment will follow in Carson Cemetery in Ector.
Mr. Hogue passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 at his residence in Ector. He was born on April 6, 1915 in the Shady Grove Community south of Dodd City. The son of Joseph Everett Hogue and Frances Carpenter Hogue. Mr. Hogue was married to Etna Baker Hogue on May 15, 1938 in Bonham, there were married for 67 years. He served in the Army Air Force, was a Manager for Magna Fab Southwest and a member of the Ector United Methodist Church in Ector. Mr. Hogue was Mayor of Ector, Board of Trustees of Ector United Methodist Church, he worked with the youth in many areas of the community, and taught youth classes at church, he began his service with NeTseO Trails Council in 1946 as Scoutmaster of Troop 158, Ector, Texas; Cubmaster: Pack 158, Ector; Pack 155, Dodd City; Webelos Leader; Pack 158, Ector; Pack 155, Dodd City; Troop Committee Chairman; Troop 158, Ector; Troop 157, Savoy; Summer camp staff member, leader and commissioner; District Training Team Chairman and member; District and Council School Night Coordinator; District Roundtable Commissioner; District Advancement Chairman; District and Council Commissioner; Council Camping Chairman and Camp Properties Chairman; and Council Executive Board Member since 1971. Mr. Hogue received many awards and recognition's; The Silver Beaver (the highest recognition that the BSA can award through a local council); The Bronze Bear; District Award of Merit; Holds all Scouter Training Awards; Scouters Key; Wood Badge trained and served in all leadership roles; Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow; Indian name translates to "ONE WHO IS DEPENDABLE"; Eagle Class Dedication 1981; Hogue's Landing camping property named in his roles; God and Service Religious Award presented thru the Methodist Church-the first one presented by NeTseO Trails Council; Lynwood Hogue Recognition Day; November 9, 2002 (only one of its kind ever done for a Scouter in NeTseO Trails Council); Hogue Camp Scholarship Fund; established to see that every Scout wishing to attend Summer Camp would have that opportunity; Order of the Arrow Recognition; Hogue Senior Leadership Award (award created in his honor and he was first recipient).
Mr. Hogue is survived by his wife, Etna Hogue of Ector and brother, Dick Hogue of Irving; Many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Pat Porter, Mike Smith, Pete Flanagan, Dr. Robert Parker, Ronnie Moore, Jimmy Dixon, Ray Teel, William Large. Honorary Pallbearers will be, H.G. Dulaney, Richard Nafe, Grady Kidwell, Ashley Ray, Doyle Chapman, Lew Donaghey.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham. Memorials may be made to NeTseO Trails Council, PO Box 995, Paris, TX 75461, Carson Cemetery Association, PO Box 37 Ector, TX 75439 or Ector United United Methodist Church in Ector.
Dorothy Lydia Herod
Dorothy Lydia Herod, age 87, of Ivanhoe, Texas passed away February 12, 2006 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Church services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, February 17, 2006 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bonham. Interment will follow in Bettis Cemetery in Ivanhoe, officiating will be Rev. Tom Price. She was born on October 28, 1918 in Jenks, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late James & Ema Grace Wallicle Dunn, her parents died at an early age. Dorothy was married to Norman Herod July 19, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She helped establish and maintain the Ivanhoe Christmas Tree Farm. She loved to play bingo.
She is survived by daughter Susie Burton & husband Ivan of Ivanhoe, TX.; daughter Deena Herod of Carrolton, TX.; son Kenneth & wife Nancy Herod of Mounds, Ok.; grandchildren Kellie Rogers & husband Randy, Darcie Burton, Johnny Herod & Justin Herod; great grandchildren Spencer & Zachary Rogers, Ashley, Levi, Shelby & Johnny Ray Herod Jr.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday night at Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
Mrs. Jack Hall (Aurelia)
Ravenna - Funeral services for Mrs. Jack (Aurelia) Hall, age 76, of Ravenna will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Bonham. Officiating will be Bro. Morgan Malone and Bro. W.C. Beasley, interment will follow in Mulberry Cemetery. She passed away Saturday, March 4, 2006 in Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman. Mrs. Hall was born on September 23, 1929 in Whitewright, Texas, the daughter of the late W.L. and Rosalee Martin Caylor. She was married to Jack Hall on August 21, 1948 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband - Jack Hall of the home. Daughters - Pam & Gary Koerner of Lubbock, TX., Cindy Hall of Central Asia, Terri & Dr. Paul Carlisle of Liberty, Missouri and Carole & Scott Sprague of Forney, TX.. Grandchildren - Sherrie, Annette, Jeff, Timothy and Kayla Koerner; Chase & Chelsea Carlisle; Holly & Keith Green; and Heather & Hunter Sprague. One Great Granddaughter - Sophia Grace Green. Brothers - Duane Caylor, W.L. Caylor & wife Betty, Byron Caylor & wife Alice and Barry Caylor & wife Violet. Over 50 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Brothers - Howard, Bruce and Bill Caylor.
Pallbearers will be Grandsons - Chase Carlisle & Jeff Koerner, Nephews - David Caylor, Howard Caylor, Larry Caylor and Anthony Lightfoot. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nephews - Jerry Caylor, Ricky Caylor, Byron Caylor, Jr., Bruce Caylor, Jr., and Ace Head, Jr..
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday night at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
Vera Jo Reece
Honey Grove - Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Jo Reece, age 76, of Honey Grove will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Honey Grove, Dr. Bobby Holt and Rev. Glynn Tyson will officiate. Interment will follow in McCraw Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Reece passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004 at her residence. She was born on September 29, 1928 in Honey Grove, the daughter of the late Guy and Vera Edwards Chaney. Mrs. Reece was married to Sam Hinton Reece on June 27, 1959 in Honey Grove.
She was a Teacher-Homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School for many years.
She is survived by her husband Sam Reece of the home. Son - Mark Reece and wife Shelia of Honey Grove. 2-Granddaughters - Samantha & Macey Reece of Honey Grove. Sister - Marjorie Conine & husband Milton of Glenrose, TX.. Several nephews.
Pallbearers will by Jeff Clark, Byran Clark, Teddy Ellis, Kyle Milford, Marshall Joyce and Mike Bowen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Joyce, Bill Thurman, Bob Milford and Kenneth Billings.
The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Monday night at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home - Honey Grove.
EDNA ROSELINE RIFE
Ivanhoe- Edna Roseline Rife, passed away Friday December 31, 2004 at Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman, TX. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 2pm in Bettes Cemetery in Ivanhoe, TX. Bro. Brian Rayburn & Bro. Johnny Martin will officiate.
Edna was born October 10, 1925 in West Salem, Ohio to Herbert D. & Florence F.Long Markley. She married Woodrow Nathan Rife on August 28, 1948 in Rittman, Ohio. Family will receive friends Sunday, January 2, 2005 from 2-3pm at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
Survivors are husband Woodrow Nathan Rife of the home; daughter Janet Garland & husband Bill of Ivanhoe, TX; daughter Joyce Rife of Ivanhoe, TX.; son Ronald Rife & wife Billie of Windom, TX.; 4 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild; sister Mae Ellison & brother Walter Markley.
Preceded in death by parents, daughter Carol Jean Rife, brothers Forest & Eugene Markley & sister Ester Haskins.
Ruben Crade Ritchey
Bonham -Ruben Crade Ritchey age 58 of Sherman passed away Wednesday February 23 2005, at Texoma HealthCare Center in Sherman after a short battle with cancer. Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home of Bonham are in charge of cremation arrangements. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Ritchey's trucking driving career spanned 28 years with the majority of the time with Red Arrow Freight Line. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors, and had a desire to fish one more time. Mr. Ritchey's survivors include Mother and Stepfather Lila & Clyde Blackwell of Bonham, Daughter- Karen Ritchey of Waco, TX. Daughter- Leslie Emmons and husband Jimmy of Tom Bean, Daughter- Amber Wright and husband David of Sherman, Son- James Crade Ritchey and wife Melanie of Sherman. Grandchildren- Erica Wright, Brent Wright, Kayla Wright, Brandee Wright, James Calob Ritchey, Dalton Dewayne Ritchey, Timothy Crade Ritchey, Cody Joe Edwards, Katelynn Emmons, Jayla Emmons, Justin Emmons, Brother-Aubrey E. Ritchie and wife Doris of Sherman, Stepsisters- Mary Ann Kiely of Houston, Donna Kirkendall of Dallas.
Deanna Mae Rudell
BONHAM - Deanna Mae Rudell, age 61, of Bonham, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at her residence in Bonham, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2005 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham. Officiating will be Mr. Bill Terry. Interment will follow in Arledge Ridge Cemetery West.
Mrs. Rudell was born July 10, 1944 to Torge Jen and Fern Elizabeth Devens Larson in Kentfield, California. She married Wesley Rudell on June 5, 1966 in Fairfax, California. Many Knew her as Nana and she will be missed by all greatly.
Survived by husband Wesley Rudell of the home; sister, Violet Leola Bernhardy of Petaluma, California; nephew Bruce Alan Bernhardy of Petaluma, California; niece, Karen Lynne Bernardy of Santa Rosa, Ca.; niece Pamela Elizabeth Bernhardy of Petaluma, Ca.; and numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, nephews, Charles Torge Bernhardy and Wayne Eric Bernhardy.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the Funeral Home.
Ralph Wayne Renfrow
Bonham - Ralph Wayne Renfrow, age 84, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2006 at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday January 29, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Bonham, Texas under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Rev. Morgan Malone will officiate. Student Minister Kevin Towery & Rev. Bill Beasley will assist. A family visitation and memorial will be held Monday Jan. 30, 2006 at the Balco Baptist Church in Balco, Oklahoma from loam to 2pm. Burial will follow in Blue Mound Cemetery in Balco Community, Oklahoma.
Mr. Renfrow was born May 16, 1921 in Woodward, Ok. to Peter Clifford & Amanda Lurlene Berry Renfrow. He married Mildred Virginia Sager on July 25, 1949 in Perryton, Tx. He served in the U.S. Army. He pastored Churches in Texas & Oklahoma for 20 years. Manager of Falls Creek Baptist Assembly for 13 years. He served on the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He was an Alumni of Oklahoma Baptist University and Wayland Baptist University. Survivors are wife Mildred Renfrow of the home; son David L. Renfrow & wife Betty of Bonham, son Robert Renfrow and wife Becky of Sandia, Tx., 3 grandchildren Kristen Piwetz & husband Ron of Grand Prairie, TX., Brandon David Renfrow & wife Mandy of Grapevine, Tx., Erin Strange & husband Michael of Kennedale, Tx.; & 1 great grandchild Ashley Piwetz.
He was preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers & 2 sisters.
Family visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at the First Baptist Church in Bonham.
Margie Nell Ryser
Margie Nell Ryser age 71 of Honey Grove passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00P.M. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove. Officiating will be Pastor Raymond Reich. Pallbearers will be Mike Yarbrough, John Yarbrough, Wayne Ryser, Charles Ryser, Joe Brewer, and Kenneth Poeck. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Family visitation will be 7 - 8P.M. Monday evening, Feb. 6, 2006 at the funeral home.
Margie was born April 20, 1934 at Athens, Texas to John Wesley & Verda Lois Roberson Junell. She married Ed Ryser Sept. 27,1955 at Allens Chapel Community.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in the Allens Chapel Community. She and her husband, Ed operated Fannin County Ambulance Service for several years where she served as manager, She is survived by her husband, Ed, of the home, Daughter, Karla Ryser of Allens Chapel, Daughter Karen Frazier & Husband Norman of Bonham, Texas. Grandchildren, Lynette & Dustin Phipps, Blake, Charlee, Kollin, & Kyle Frazier. Great Grandchildren, Kenzi, & Kelci. 1-Sister, Bonnie Featherston of Kemp, Texas and a sister in law Cindy Junell.
Bob Ridley
Bonham - Bob Ridley was born on August 31, 1935 in Carter, Oklahoma, the son of George H. and Dorothy L. Hindman Ridley. He graduated from Carter High School in 1954. Bob was married to Jean Bowen in Carter, Oklahoma on February 4, 1956. Bob worked at his dads service station until September 1955. He moved to Borger, Texas and was employed at Phillips Petroleum Company. Bob always had a dream of going into Law Enforcement. This dream became a reality on March 24, 1962 when he became a patrolman for the police department at Dumas, TX.. In August 1965 he was accepted as a recruit for the Texas Department of Public Safety. He graduated from the D.P.S. Academy on December 5, 1965 and was stationed in the Drivers License Division in Dallas on June 27, 1967 he transferred to Bonham, Texas as a State Trooper. After a heart attack in 1981 he went back to Drivers License. He retired from the state in July 1988 to join the Fannin County Sheriffs Department as Chief Deputy for Sheriff Talmadge Moore. Since retirement from Fannin County he spent five summers as a National Park Ranger at Mount Rainier in Washington State. In the winter he worked for the Grayson County Sheriffs Department and Court Bailiff for Fannin County. As a state trooper Bob was honored by the Bonham Civitan Club in 1974 and 1977 as Top Law Officer of the year for Fannin County.
Bob was a member of Seventh and Main Baptist Church, and the Bonham Lions Club for eight years. Bob loved to work with young people. He served as President of the Bonham Band Booster’s Club three of the eight years his children were in the band.
Mr. Ridley passed away Monday, February 27, 2006 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison. Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Seventh & Main Baptist Church in Bonham. Officiating will be Rev. Tommy Marshall and Rev. Randall Scott, interment will follow in Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Wednesday prior to funeral services at Seventh & Main Baptist Church.
He is survived by: Wife - Jean Ridley of Bonham; Son - Robert D. Ridley of Dallas; Daughter - Trena Owens & husband Ray of DeKalb, TX. . Grandson - Jeremy Lucas of Bonham. Granddaughter - Michelle Williams . Great Grandson - Kamron Russell Williams of Texarkana, TX. Brother - Ferrell Ridley & wife Angie of Azle, TX.. Nieces - Jana Ridley, Denna Brown, Lisa Schnerdereit and Dorothy Helen Ridley. Nephew - Jess Ridley. He was preceded in death by a Son - Roger Dale Ridley, Mother, Dorothy L. Ridley of Clinton, Ok, Dad - George H. Ridley, Brother - James H. (Jim) Ridley and Sister - Billie Jean Ridley.
Pallbearers will be Dwain Cox, Roy Galyon, David Maples, Earl Baker, Craig Nichols and Rickey Nichols. Honorary Pallbearers will be all Law Enforcement Officers.
Memorials may be made to Seventh & Main Baptist Church, American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
Floyd Lee Reeves
Floyd Lee Reeves, age 72, of Ravenna, TX. passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at his residence. Chapel services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, March 24, 2006 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham. Burial will follow at Sandy Cemetery in Ravenna, TX. under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home. Jeff Young will officiate. Mr. Reeves was born in Ivanhoe, TX. on April 25, 1933 to Roy & Gladys Wright Reeves.
He married Betty Frances Woodall on July 24, 1971 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Reeves was a retired employee of General Motors. He was a member of Four Square Gospel & attended Corinth Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a devoted father, grandfather and loving husband.
He is survived by wife Betty Frances of Ravenna, TX.; daughter Glenda Nowak of Highland Village, TX,; daughter Linda Rose Wooten & husband Thomas of Grapevine, TX.; step daughter Charlotte Kristen & husband Scooter of Wilmer, TX.; step son Jeffery Sessions of Leesville, La.; twin brother Lloyd D. Reeves & wife Betty Lou of Ravenna, TX.; grandchildren David Paul Rose Jr. of Paradise, TX.; Lisa Lee Nowak of Highland Village, TX.; 7 step grandchildren & 2 step great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, brothers Jack Reeves & James Reeves, sister Bonnie Jean Gardener.
Family will receive friends from 6:30-8pm Thursday night at the funeral home.
