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Sue Nash Carroll
Sue Nash Carroll, 85, of
Fairfield, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2012 in Fairfield. Services were 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Capps Memorial Chapel with Pastor Eston (Buddy) Turner officiating. Interment followed at Stewards Mill Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. also at Capps Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Carroll was born January
26, 1926 in Tennessee Colony, to parents Sidney and Artie Gage McKenzie. Sue married Art Nash and they made their home in Edinburg. After his death she attended cosmetology school. She then married Wayne Carroll and started her business in Fairfield which she operated until retirement due to illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fairfield and in the later years became a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a member of the “Pink Ladies” for several years serving as Secretary, Vice-President and President. She was a great fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Fairfield Eagles. She loved her family and “Misty” her dog, very much. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Art Nash and Wayne Carroll; brothers and sisters, Murphy McKenzie; Ruth Moser; Audrey McKenzie; Martin McKenzie; a son, David Nash. Pallbearers were Roland Hardy, Darin McKenzie, Kevin McKenzie, Scottie Nash, Brandon Nash and Cindy Hardy. Honorary bearers were Ronnie McKenzie, Gary McKenzie, Greg Hardy, Jeff Smithers and Bryan McKenzie. Left to cherish her memory is
a son, Stanley Nash of Fairfield; brothers, S. L. McKenzie, Jr. of Richland Hills; Austin “Aussie” McKenzie and wife Mary of Hurst; Jerry McKenzie and wife Kathy of Longview; a sister, Shirley McKenzie Hardy of Huntsville; grandsons, Brandon Nash and Scott Nash both of Whitehouse and John David Nash; eight great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. To view an online obituary,
send a personalized sympathy card, or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our website at www.
cappschapel.com
______________________ The Angelic Hosts came for
Mrs. Canady, of Fairfield, on Saturday evening, January 14, 2012 in the Fairfield East Texas Medical Center among loving family, caring staff, and devoted friends. Viewing was on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM at the funeral home, and visitation and wake services were held at Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Funeral Services were held
Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church, 201 North Mount Street, Fairfield, Texas 75840 with Rev. A. L. Thibodeaux, pastor of Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Viewing was at the church from 12:00 PM until the service began at 1:00 PM. Interment followed in Fairfield Methodist Cemetery. Following the interment, the family lunched at the Fairfield Community Center. Mrs. Canady was born in 1934
in Navarro County to Robert Lee Betts and Josephine Coleman Betts. Her parents have preceded her
in death. Mrs. Canady was a clothing
factory worker and was an active member of The Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Church Mother and member of the senior choir. Mrs. Canady is survived by:
Her son: Richard Earl Canady and wife, Vicki of Fairfield; Daughters: Dessie Canady, Lewisville, TX; Eva Britton and husband, Warren of Fairfield; Brothers: Billy Betts, Sr. and wife, Barbara; Cleo Betts and wife, Modine; Joe Betts and wife, Kay; and Albert Betts and wife, Billie, all of Dallas; Sisters: Fannie Jo Jordan and husband, Evan and Florida Turner and husband, Dean, all of Dallas; Uncle: William Coleman and wife, Audrey, Fairfield; Aunt: Mary Betts Grant, Streetman, TX; She raised two grandchildren: Keith Canady and wife, Cheryl of Lewisville, TX; and Genekia Davis, Mexia, TX; 12 other grandchildren, 13 Great-grandchildren; A special nephew: Claence Betts, other nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Moore’s Angelic Funeral Home
406 Monroe Street, Teague, Texas served the Canady Family. Please visit their website:
mooresangelicfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and light a candle. ________________________
PASSAGES Obituaries
Minnie Jo Canady
Roger Allen White
Graveside services for Mr.
Roger Allen White, 76, were held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Driver Cemetery. Bro. Steve Cowart officiated. There was no visitation at the funeral home. Mr. White passed away on
Sunday, January 15, 2012, at the East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. He was born in Buffalo on November 24, 1935 to parents Joyce and Rachel White; and loved there all his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church as well as the American Legion Post # 345, worked as a carpenter for many years and loved to fish and hunt. Roger loved his animals, especially his little dog “Skip”. He was very much loved and will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife,
Gladys Utsey White of Buffalo; son, Roy Prestidge, Jr. of Teague; daughters, Marida Young & husband Ronald of Teague, Marla Mathews & husband Bob of Eustace and Marcelle Prestidge of Maybank; grandson, Keith Wilson of Palestine; granddaughter, Erin Prestidge of Arizona; great- grandchildren, Jake Wilson, Luke Wilson, Bella Wilson and Abby Prestidge; sisters, Joyce Ann Selman & husband Homer of Cypress and Nellie Ruth Madins & husband John of Lago Vista; as well as four nephews, two nieces and many friends. Mr. White was preceded in
death by his parents, Rachel and Joyce White. Please visit our website at
www.bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.
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Ruby Lois Newsom
Funeral Services for Ruby Lois Newsom, 97, will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Hughes will officiate. Interment will follow the
services at Union Cemetery near Freestone. Visitation will be held prior
to the service on Wednesday only. Ms. Newsom passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Trinity Mission Rehab in Italy, TX. She was born & raised in Farrar, lived in Hubbard for several years, and spent most of her life in Waco before moving to Italy seven years ago. Ms. Newsom enjoyed playing Skip- Bo and growing Roses & Irises in her garden for many years. She was a very gentle and loving person. Ms. Newsom was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Waco for over fifty years.
She is survived by two
daughters, Betty Brewer & husband Jim of Rogers, Arkansas, and Sherry Moore & husband Bryan of Frost; four grandchildren, Tammy Green, Greg Grisham, Latisha Wendel, and Traci Bentoe; seven great- grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Ms. Newsom was preceded in death by one daughter, Norma Newsom; her parents, Thomas Jefferson & Henrietta Lewis Liles; three brothers, and two sisters. Please visit our website at
www.bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family.
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MARGARET DAY (left), Achievement Award Chairman, presents the Tau Chapter Achievement Award to Patty Manley.
81st Birthday Tau Chapter Celebrates
Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International celebrated the 81st birthday of the chapter at the January 9 meeting held in the lovely home of Donna Landers in Teague. Tau was founded January 17, 1931, the 19th chapter to be established in the State of Texas and one of the oldest chapters still in existence in the entire international organization found throughout the United States and in 14 foreign countries. Each attendee brought a teacup and saucer wrapped as a birthday gift. After a rousing Chinese gift exchange, the ladies used their new cups at the birthday tea party that was complete with wonderful selections of tea, scones, sandwiches and other delicious tidbits! A highlight of the meeting was the initiation of two new
Leslie Y.
(Skipper) Red Graveside services for
Mr. Leslie Y. (Skipper) Red, 73, were held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague. Bro. Grady Moore officiated. visitation was held on Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Red passed away on
Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at East Texas Medical Center in Fairfield. He was born and raised in
Teague and graduated from Teague High School with the Class of 1958. Mr. Red served in the u.S. Navy and was very proud to be a veteran. He married Lynda on December 18, 1974, and shared over thirty-seven years together. Skipper worked for the railroad in Teague as a Conductor for thirty-one years. He enjoyed collecting coins and
railroad memorabilia of all kinds. Mr. Red was a Baptist and attended at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Lynda Lou Red of Teague; one daughter, Deborah Lynn Red Newell & husband Richard of Biloxi, MS; three grandchildren, Devon Batie, Misty Batie, and J. D. Batie; one sister, Mary Alma Sartor & husband Jerrell of Teague; two nieces, Leslie Brown and Dana Pate; one nephew, Orville Thomas, Jr.; first cousins, Joan Grounds and Billye Orand; Mr. Red was preceded in
death by his mother, Laura Alice Red and his father, Leslie Hendrix Red. The family requests
memorials be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 746, Teague, Texas 75860. Please visit our website at
www.bowersfuneralhome. net to sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family. ____________________
members: Ronda Brewer who teaches in the Mexia ISD, and Amy Clark who teaches in the Coolidge ISD. President Alicia Smith presided at the initiation ceremony and was assisted by a number of Tau members. Two very special guests from Waco were the Area VIII Coordinator Barbara Rountree and the immediate past state secretary Gail Herring. Patty Manley was honored
with a Tau Chapter Achievement Award. She is a dedicated member of Tau Chapter as well as being the President of both the Limestone County Retired Teachers Association and the Mexia Lions Club. Patty is an asset to Mexia and Limestone County. She is a key women educator making a difference in her community. _____________________
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