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DEATHS
THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, July 31, IMS — 3
this year.
Mrs. Gumpert was a homemaker and a
Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Gumpert
of Sulphur Springs and Chan Oswald
Gumpert of Amarillo; six daughters, Sheryl
Renee Verdoom of Mesquite, Rena DeLayne
Jenkins of Sulphur Springs, Ruby Dell
Gumpert of Dallas, Ethel Timms of Crockett,
Trubie Moake of Alto and Helen Jones of
Royse City; a brother Willie Lucas of Beau-
mont; 18 grandchildreh;
children.
She was also preceded in death by a son,
Jerry Wayne Gumpert in 1998; and one broth-
er, H. Lucas.
Memorials may be made to Reilly Springs
Baptist Church.
Joseph W. Kellum Jr.
Funeral services for Joseph W. Kellum Jr.,
85, of Dallas, formerly of Dike, were held at
2 p.m. Thursday, July 23, in Restland Memo-
rial Chapel.
Burial was in Restland Memorial Park.
Mr. Kellum died Monday, July 20, in Dal-
las
He Was bom June 9, 1913, in Fairlie.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda
Jones, Nina Alford and Judith Gowins; nine
grandchildren, Gina Vittitow, Lisa Gentry,
Keith Jones, Brandon Alford, Amy Alford,
Michael Eaves, Lorie Eaves, Jacob Gowins
and Josh Gowins; six great-grandchildren; a
sister, Ruth Coyle; and one brother, L.D.
“Buddy” Kellum.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45
years, Margaret Evelyn Cruse; and three
brothers. Bill, Hiram and W.R. Kellum.
Virgie A. Curry
Funeral services for Virgie A. Curry, 74, of
Marshall were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
25, in Miles Memorial CME Church in Mar-
shall with the Rev. Alvester Hardiman offici-
ating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery with
grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Curry died Wednesday, July 22, in a
Denton hospital.
She was bom Dec. 5, 1923, in Texarkana,
the daughter of Charlie and Emma Williams
Strong. She married Bishop B. Curry Jr. on
Dec. 23, 1945, in Texarkana. He survives.
Mrs. Curry was a former resident and
teacher in Sulphur Springs. She was a public
school teacher for 23 years and an associate
professor at Wiley College for 20 years. She
was a Bible study fellowship teaching leader
for four years and a member of Miles Memo-
rial CME Church.
Other survivors include three sons, Dr.
Bishop B. Curry III of Houston, Dr. Charles
M. Curry of Fresno, Calif., and Reginald D.
Curry of Burlington, N.J.; three daughters,
Dorisann Tarver of Bartlett, Tenn., Dr. Evelyn
L. Curry of Denton and Virgie Renee Curry
of Dallas; one brother, Vernon D. Strong of
Bakersfield, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three broth-
ers.
Lucille Gumpert
Funeral services for Lucille Gumpert, 73,
of Sulphur Springs were held at 3 p.m. Sun-
day, July 26, in Murray-Orwosky Chapel with
the Rev. Larry Baxley officiating. ,
Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park with
D.J. Ivie, Emilio T. Grimaldo, Don Grimaldo,
Brandon Anderson, Michael Jenkins and Bri-
an Gumpert serving as pallbearers. Honorary
pallbearers were Bill Gumpert, James
Gumpert, Len Hurley and Michael Hurley.
Mrs. Gumpert died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday,
July 23, at her residence.
She was bom June 2, 1925, in Crockett, the
daughter of Hosey and Adell Johnson Lucas.
She married J.W. Gumpert on April 17,1946,
in Crockett. He preceded her in death earlier
Claunch family holds
reunion in Civic Center
i; and 15 great-grand -
Martha Louise Cason
Funeral services for Martha Louise Cason,
80, of Dallas were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
July 26, in Royal Haven Baptist Church in
Dallas.
Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. in
Edgewood Cemetery in Lancaster.
Mrs. Cason died Thursday, July 23. at her
residence.
She was bom April 18, 1918. She married
Charles Spurgeon Cason in 1941. He preced-
ed her in death in 1976.
Local survivors include a son, Nolan Cason
of Sulphur Springs.
Paul M. Bowers
Funeral services for Paul Morton Bowers,
79, of Texarkana were held at 10 a m. Mon-
day, July 27, in Texarkana Funeral Home
Chapel with Jerry Falling and Jerry Monhol-
land officiating.
Burial was at 2 p.m. at Richland Cemetery.
Mr. Bowers died Friday, July 24, in a local
hospital.
He was bom Oct. 15, 1918, in Campbell
County, S.D.
Mr. Bowers retired from the Federal Cor-
rection Institution and was a member of Rose
Hill Church of Christ. He was also a World
War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Greta Bowers of
Texarkana; three sons, Joe Bowers of
Daingerfield, Don Bowers of Ft. Worth, and
Neil Bowers of Texarkana; four daughters,
Paula Dickson of Ore City, Marsha Vieths of
Three Rivers, Jan Morrow and Gayla
McBride of Redwater; one brother, Ellis
Bowers of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Jayne
Howerton of Bicknell, Ind., Juanita Williams
of Vincennes, Ind., and Lois Murky of Gulf-
port, Miss.; 15 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
Ola Payne
Funeral services for Ola Payne, 90, of Sul-
phur Springs were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July
26, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with
Dr. David Hardage officiating.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery with Gary
Hatch, Tim Hatch, Mike Hatch, Larry Hatch,
Ken Wisdom, Lanny White, Brad Robinson,
and Mike Davis serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Payne died at 5:54 p.m. Friday, July
24, in Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.
She was bom July 14, 1908, in Hopkins
County, the daughter of L.J. and Ellen Hatch.
She married Lewis Alger Payne on Feb 24,
1923, in Hopkins County. He preceded her in
death in 1980.
Mrs. Payne was a homemaker and member
of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three grandsons. Jr.
Payne, Ricky Payne, Scott Payne of Weaver;
four great-grandchildren, Jennifer Payne,
Haylee Payne, Micah Payne, and Miles
Payne.
She was also preceded in death by two
sons, one daughter, three brothers, and two
sisters.
Lucille Gumpert
Funeral services for Lucille Gumpert, 73.
of Sulphur Springs were held at 3 p.m. Sun-
day, July 26, in Murray-Orwosky Chapel with
the Rev. Larry Baxley officiating.
Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park w ith
D.J. Ivie. Emilio T. Grimaldo. Don Grimaldo,
Brandon Anderson, Michael Jenkins, and Bri-
an Gumpert serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Gumpert died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
July 23, at her son’s residence.
She was bom June 2, 1925, in Crockett, the
daughter of Hosey and Adell Johnson Lucas.
She married J.W. Gumpert on April 17. 1946,
in Crockett. He preceded her in death in 1998.
Mrs. Gumpert was a homemaker and a
Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Gumpert
of Sulphur Springs, and Chan Oswald
Gumpert of Amarillo; three daughters. Sheryl
Renee Verdoom of Mesquite, Rena DeLayne
Jenkins of Sulphur Springs and Ruby Dell
Gumpert of Dallas; three sisters, Ethel Timms
of Crockett, Trubie Moake of Alto, and Helen
Jones of Royse City; one brother. Willie
Lucas of Beaumont; 18 grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son,
Jerry Wayne Gumpert, and one brother, H.
Lucas.
Memorials may be made to Reilly Springs
Baptist Church.
Inez Gamblin Moore
Graveside services for Inez Moorman
Gamblin Moore, 91, formerly of Yantis, were
held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, in Green-
view Cemetery with Brother Rick Dunn offi-
ciating and Gayle Gamblin, James Gamblin,
Dee Ann Gamblin. Rell Gamblin, Debs Gam-
blin, and Fred Moore serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Moore died at 3 p.m. Friday, July 24,
in Llano.
She was bom in Dunn, the daughter of
Mack Henry and Mary Francis Gilbreath
Moorman. She married Debs Gamblin in Yan-
tis in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1938.
She later married Bill Moore, who preceded
her in death in 1985.
Survivors include six sons, Gayle Gamblin
of Sulphur Springs, James Gamblin of Nam-
pa, Ind., Dee Ann Gamblin of Dickens, Rell
Gamblin of Llano, Debs Gamblin of Marble
Falls, and Fred Moore of Artesia, N.M; two
step-daughters, Artimece Schmidt of Farm-
ington, N.M., and Zola Weddle of Fort Stock-
ton; two brothers, Grady and Dudley Moore
of San Angelo; two sisters, Phlay West of
Gordon, and Sybil Clark of San Angelo; 15
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Gladys Nichols
Funeral services for Gladys Nichols, 94, of
Winnsboro were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday,
July 26, in Beaty Funeral Home Chapel with
Ken Hinkley officiating.
Burial was in Restlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Nichols died Friday, July 24, in a
Winnsboro nursing home following a brief ill-
ness.
She was bom in Cartwright on Sept.
13,1903. She married J.L. Browning, who
preceded her in death in 1966. She later mar-
ried Homer Nichols, who preceded her in
death in 1989.
She was certified to teach in 1921. She was
a lifelong homemaker.
She is survived by three sons, James
Richard Browning of Mount Pleasant, Henry
Lee Browning of Temple, and Billy Frank
Browning of Pine Forest; one daughter, Grace
Lewis of Winnsboro; 10 grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by five
brothers, Albert Turner, Robert Turner,
Richard Turner, Harvey Turner and Noble
Turner; and six sisters Cora Wheeler, Carrie
Roberts, Opal Hyatt, Lula Huffman, Jewel
Sowell and Winnie Hinson.
Millie Wisenbaker
Graveside services for Millie Wisenbaker,
75, of Houston, formerly of Sulphur Springs,
were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 27, in
Rockdale Cemetery with the Rev. M.C. Allen
officiating.
Miss Wisenbaker died at 11:30 a.m. Satur-
day, July 25, in Vencor Hospital in Houston.
She was bom in Van Zandt County on Jan.
26,1923, to Leonard Crus and Dellie Lee
Luman Wisenbaker.
She was a member of the Assembly of God
church.
She is survived by two sisters, Abbie Ruck-
er and Zelma Miller, both of Houston; and
two brothers, C.A. Wisenbaker and C.L.
Wisenbaker, both of Sulphur Springs.
Miss Wisenbaker was preceded in death by
four brothers, and one sister.
L.E. ‘Gene’ Worthen
Funeral services for L.E. “Gene” Worthen,
89, of Grand Prairie were conducted at 10:30
a.m. Monday, July 27, in Bean-Massey-Burge
Funeral Chapel in Grand Prairie.
Interment was in Martin Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Worthen died Friday, July 24, at his res-
idence, following a lengthy illness.
He was bom Sept. 16, 1908, in Commerce.
He married Lucille Worthen in 1933. She sur-
vives.
Mr. Worthen resided in Hopkins County as
a farmer for several years before moving to
Grand Prairie in 1951, where be worked as a
machinist for LTV. After retiring, he was
employed as a route salesman for Baker
Brothers Cleaners for more than six yean. He
also worked for a number of yean for the
Grand Prairie Independent School District and
First Baptist Church in maintenance.
He was a member of and served on the
board of deacons at Indian Hills Baptist
Church in Grand Prairie.
Other survivors include two sons, Winston
Wortham of Corpus Chnsti and Jim Worthen
of Grand Prairie; one daughter, Barbara Stub-
blefield of Grand Prairie; one brother, J.B.
Worthen of Pasadena; one sister, Evelyn Bean
of Cedar Hill; five grandchildren; and three
great grandchildren.
Virginia R. Rust
Funeral services for Virginia R. Rust, 70, of
Mount Pleasant were held at 2 p.m. Wednes-
day, July 29, in Bates-Coopcr-Robtson Funer-
al Home in Mount Pleasant with Harold
Amerson and Glenn Griffith officiating.
Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery with
Lonnie Barrett, Jimmy Kirby, Mike Bishop,
Tommy Rust, Marty Shelly and Don Rust
serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Rust died Sunday, July 26, at Titus
County Regional Medical Center.
She was bom June 11,1928, in Titus Coun-
ty, daughter of William and Stella Johnson
McNeil. She married Wayne H. Rust of
Mount Pleasant. He survives.
Other survivors include one daughter,
Sharon Ricketson of Sulphur Springs; one sis-
ter, Beatrice Johnson of Mount Pleasant; four
grandchildren, Kane and Jason Ricketson,
Mark Simmons, and Nicole Sorely; and two
great-grandchildren, Chris and McKensic
Sorely.
Mrs. Rust was preceded in death by two
brothers.
Bill Hatley
Graveside services for Bill Hatley, 64, of
Sulphur Springs were conducted at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 28, at Lone Star Cemetery in
Point with the Rev. Tommy Hall officiating.
Mr. Hatley died Sunday in the VA Hospital
in Dallas following a brief illness.
He was bom in Lone Oak on Jan. 5, 1934,
the son of George and Bessie Spencer Hatley.
He married Rosie Kay Jones in 1953 in Pearl
River County, Miss. She survives.
Mr. Hatley was a retired lineman for Tem-
ple Associates. He was an Army veteran,
serving in the Korean War, and a member of
the American Legion.
He is survived by four sons, Billy Hatley,
George Hatley, Bobby Hatley, and Jessie Hat-
ley, all of Sulphur Springs; two daughters,
Marlene Icenhower, of Sulphur Springs and
Tina Brown, of Dike; one brother, Olan Hat-
ley, of Lindale; one sister, Dorothy Kennimer
of Garland; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Hatley was preceded in death by four
brothers and one sister.
On Saturday, July 18, the descen-
dants of John Rudolph Morgan
Claunch met at the Hopkins County
Regional Civic Center for a family
reunion. There were 77 people in atten-
dance. Among them were two daugh-
ters, 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grand-
children, 16 great-great-grandchildren
and one great-great-great-grandchild.
J.R. Claunch’s youngest daughter,
Gretta Claunch Grigsby of Denton
attended, along with her son, Johnny
Grigsby, his wife Debby and children
Brianna, Brittany and Nicole. Gretta’s
daughter, Marsha Grigsby Musick and
her children Luke Albert and Michelle
also attended from Denton. Guests of
the Musicks were Terry Lewis and
Jacob St. John.
Mary Elizabeth Claunch Smith, the
second-youngest daughter, came with
her husband, Marion Smith Jr. of Yan-
tis. Attending with the Smiths were
their daughter, Sandra Kay Smith
Byerly and her husband, Bill of Tyler
and Sandra's daughter, Christi Byerly
of College Station.
The descendants of Thelma Claunch
Landers in attendance were Betty Jo
Landers Holt of Winnsboro, Glena
Landers Noles of Carthage, Wayne
Landers and Dr. Larry R. Landers, both
of Winnsboro. Attending from Winns-
boro with Betty Holt were her daugh-
ters, Susan Holt Royal and her husband
Daylon with their children, Carrie Holt
Bolton and her husband Ray and
Hunter Royal; Kimberly Holt Raley
and husband Steve and their daughter-
in-law, Brandy Royal and daughter
Kayla Royal; and Betty Jo’s youngest
daughter, Jo Beth Holt Tinney of Como
attended with her daughters, Katie Jo
Holt and Belinda Tinney.
Thelma’s late son James Walter Lan-
ders had his son and daughters in atten-
dance. They were Ricky Landers of
Como with daughter Emily and her
friend Chris Sahualla, Kim Elizabeth
Landers Gregory of Sulphur Springs
and Vicki Jo Landers Dixon with her
children. Bo and Lacy, also from Sul-
phur Springs.
Wayne Landers of Winnsboro had
several members of his family attend
the reunion. Among them were his son,
Richard Landers and wife Betty, with
their children Kacee and Jessica of
Lufkin, Wayne’s older daughter, Kathy
Landers Moreaux with husband Tom-
my and children Sabrina and Amber
from Franklin and Wayne’s younger
daughter, Margie Landers Waters with
her children Josh and Ashley from
Gatesville. Thelma’s youngest son, Dr.
Larry R. Landers of Winnsboro had in
attendance with him his younger
daughter, Angie Landers Hollingsworth
of Gladewater.
The descendants of Grace Claunch
Duncan in attendance were Rheau Nell
Duncan Cramsey, John Cecil Duncan
and Myra Sue Duncan. Attending with
Rheau Nell from Elk Grove, Calif.,
was her husband, Jim Cramsey. Also
with her was daughter, Gina Miller and
children Brent and Andrea Homes, all
of Oologah, Okla.
With John Cecil Duncan was his
wife, Barbara and grandchildren
Megan and Trenton Wilson of Dallas.
Also with John was his younger son,
Jason Duncan of Round Rock with his
daughter, Madison Renee and Lisa
Seymour. John’s daughter, Tracy Ann
Duncan Grooms of Austin also attend-
ed. Grace’s youngest child, Myra Sue
Duncan of Corsicana, attended.
Representing the late John Sterlon
Claunch at the reunion was his daugh-
ter, Carolyn Claunch Gibbins and her
husband, G.W. of Sulphur Springs.
Carolyn’s son, Chris and his wife,
Scarlett also attended.
The late Pat Claunch had his son,
Michael Glen Claunch with wife, Mary
Ann in attendance from Cleburne.
Other guests present were Frances
Duncan Kelly of Bloomburg with her
son, Eton John and Cleta Teny of DeS-
oto and Joyce and Hurshal Gee of
Pickton.
Couple exchange vows
Golden anniversary
Jim Perry and Mary Kate Lindley Burns will celebrate 50 years of mar-
riage on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Line Bap-
tist Church in Miller Grove. Family and friends are invited. The couple
request no gifts. The couple were married Aug. 14, 1948, in Quitman.
They have two children. La Quita Brantley of Garland and Dr. La Chuta
McPherson of Richardson.
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nal family pews for parents, grand-
parents and their families.
Pianist and organist Mark Beggs of
Sulphur Springs played classic selec-
tions for the prelude during the cere-
mony. The vocalists were Chuck
Morrill and Chad Morrill, both of
Sulphur Springs and Doug Curry of
Red Oak. “I Give You My Love” was
sung as the grandparents were seated
and while the parents met at the altar
to light the unity candle. Chuck Mor-
rill sang “The Father Says I Do”
before the bridesmaids entered.
“Cannon in D” summoned the
entrance of the maid of honor, brides-
maids and flower girl. Chimes were
then played to signal the entrance of
the bride and the traditional “Wed-
ding March” followed. ‘The Lord’s
Prayer” was sung a Capella as the
bride and groom lit the unity candle.
A reception hosted by the bride’s
parents was held in the fellowship
hall immediately following the cere-
mony. The registry table was decorat-
ed with a lace tablecloth and a small
spring arrangement. A satin- and net-
covered basket was filled with bird-
seed sachets and a crystal dish held
pictures of the bride and groom as
keepsakes for the guests. A portrait of
the bride rested in an easel beside the
registry table.
The bride’s table featured a simple,
four-tiered white cake with raspberry
filling. Filigree work accented the
layers and a large bow rested at the
top of the cake cascading down the
sides. The groom’s table featured a
two-tiered German chocolate cake
with basketweave icing. Chocolate-
covered strawberries tapered along
the sides. The guests were also served
a variety of fruits, nuts, cheeses,
crackers and mints, along with punch
and coffee.
Members of the houseparty includ-
ed Holly Harris, Mary Ames, Melissa
Icenhower, Stephanie Shing, Misty
Gammill, Erica Odom, Jill Johnston
and Ann Denton.
Following a honeymoon to the
Grand Cayman Islands, the couple
will reside in Hewitt, near Waco.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of
Sulphur Springs High School and is
employed as a hairstylist by Changes
Salon in Waco.
The groom is a 1994 graduate of
Sulphur Springs High School and a
1997 graduate of Texas A&M Uni-
versity-Commerce with a bachelor’s
degree in business administration and
a minor in marketing. He is employed
by United States Tobacco Sales and
Marketing Company.
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Ricky Murray
On Friday. May 1, a graduation party was given
honoring Ricky Murray. It was held in the home
of Kim and Randy Holloway and hosted by the
Holloways and Kristi Bain.
Guests enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dip
and fruit. For dessert, a cake was served.
The guests also enjoyed swimming and water
games. The graduate was presented with a duffel
bag from the host and hostesses. Each guest
received a bag of assorted candy.
Guests included the honoree’s parents, Tony and
Jennifer Murray, the honoree’s sisters, Laci and
Heather Murray, Kim and Randy Holloway, Kristi
Bain, Josh Holloway, Jim Teetes, Brian Logan,
Kristi Beasley, Laura Campbell, John Williams
and Angela Butrick.
Ricky Murray
Shannon White
Ricky Murray and Shannon White were hon-
ored with a graduation dinner program and party
on May 16 at the Miller’s residence. The dinner
party was hosted by their uncle and aunt, Elmer
and Sue Miller.
The theme of the party was graduation celebra-
tion. Decorations were in the school colors of blue
and gold. The backdrop for the stage was decorat-
ed with Shannon White's flag corps uniform from
middle school and Ricky Murray’s high school
soccer uniform, along with football mums, stream-
ers and banners. There were blue and gold stars
and streamers hung all about the stage area.
The tables were decorated with blue and gold
tablecloths and placemats with blue carnation
flower arrangements as centerpieces. Each place
setting had a jelly bean cup, mint cup and bubbles
with a program of events rolled and tied as diplo-
mas. The stage and table area were decorated in
small Christmas lights with bamboo candlestands
as accents. The graduate's tables also had tapered
blue candles.
There were 83 guests that attended. The guests
signed in on a party book given to the graduates
afterwards.
The buffet meal consisted of beef brisket, links,
potato salad, cole slaw, beans and condiments
catered by Big Smith’s, along with a children’s
buffet of fish sticks, pizza, spaghetti and fruit
cocktail. The drink table was set up with tea,
lemonade and cold drinks.
The guests were served by Sue Miller, Debbie
White, Jennifer Murray, Teresa Hill and Jan Bal-
lard. Each graduate had a three-layer graduation
cake made by Ms. Billye Panned and served with
ice cream sundaes and nuts. The cake table was
decorated in blue and gold accented with gradua-
tion bears.
The graduates were honored with a program
reflecting their childhood and their future. Partic-
ipants in the program were Elmer, Sue, Kayla and
Dalesta Miller, Teresa and Susan Hill, Jan Ballard,
Laci and Heather Murray, Chuck White, Amber
Coffman and Jim Teetes.
After the program, Susan Hill sang “Friends are
Friends Forever" and Jan Ballard spoke and sang
“He Watches Over You.” The parents of the grad-
uates, Tony and Jennifer Murray and Wayne and
Debbie White, spoke words of encouragement and
love to each of the graduates in honor of their lives
and accomplishments.
Elmer and Sue Miller toasted the graduates and
the event was topped off with a fireworks show by
Danny Ballard.
The graduates were given a gift presentation
after the program. The party then broke into
games, mingling and dances that included the bun-
ny hop, the holrty pokey and the limbo.
The graduates honored Elmer and Sue Miller in
their thanks for the party and in June took them to
the Magic Time Machine in Dallas.
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