Obituaries - Issue of November 1, 2007 - Betty W. Daws Funeral Services Held October 27 Betty Wilson Daws, 81, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007. She was born February 14, 1926 in Ennis, Texas to Alvin and Laurie T. Sharp Wilson. Mrs. Daws retired from Tuloso-Midway High School in 1986 where she was an English teacher for 23 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and enjoyed genealogy and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Bill Daws, Sr. of Corpus Christi; her son, Bill (Deanna) Daws, Jr. of League City, Texas; her daughter, Debbie Daws (Chuck) Robertson of College Station, Texas; her brother, Herbert (Ruth) Wilson of Tyler, Texas; her grandchildren, Courtney (Jonathan) Kalaher of College Station, Blake (Lisa) Robertson of San Antonio, Texas, Kristin (Craig) Dailey and Ashley Daws of League City; great grandchildren, Keighly Dailey and Caden Robertson. Funeral services were conducted at 1 P.M. Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Wright officiating. Burial followed in Cenizo Hill Cemetery in Mathis, Texas. Pallbearers were Alex Daws, Charlie Daws, Ben Daws, Blake Robertson, Jonathan Kalaher, Craig Dailey and Bill Vansickle. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make contributions to Tuloso-Midway ISD Education Foundation, PMB 1013, 11101-9 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410. Graveside Services Held Oct. 29 Hayes Jackson Hayes Jackson of Groesbeck passed away Saturday October 27, 2007 at Providence Hospital in Waco. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, Oct. 29 in Faulkenberry Cemetery with Rev. Ron Bellomy officiating. Mr. Jackson was born October 17, 1911 to Louis and Elizabeth (Hayes) Jackson in Groesbeck. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, served in WWII and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Postelle Jackson and parents. Survivors include his daughter, Martha Trotter of Bryan; son-in-law, Jim Trotter of Bryan; grandson, David Trotter of Houston and granddaughter, Laci Trotter of Bryan. To sign the guest book or leave a memorial message visit www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com. Aubrey Newell Little Funeral Services Held October 29 A.N. (Boob) Little, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and long-time area businessman, passed away in his home on Friday, October 26, 2007. He was 87. A.N. was born September 18, 1920, in the small community of Kickapoo, Texas, where as a baby he was given the nickname "Boob" from the comic strip character Boob McNutt by Rube Goldberg that first appeared in 1915. By the age of 10 he was sharing his voice with others at various singings across Limestone and Freestone counties, earning him the nickname "Limestone Kid." In 1932, Boob was asked to sing at a three-day singing at the Mexia Civic Center where the Stamp Baxter Quartet was in attendance. At the age of 15, he and his brothers started the Little Quartet and sang on a radio program on a Corsicana station. This love of music continued throughout his life as he used his voice to glorify God and lead singing for numerous Churches of Christ over the next 65 years. Mr. Little started numerous Mexia businesses. During the late forties and early fifties he operated the Little Service Station located on the corner of Main and Railroad Street. By the mid-fifties he opened Little Television and Sewing Center that transitioned into Little Fabric Shop and Sewing Center. He and Calvin Prowell of Mexia built Tejas Plaza in the mid 1960's. In 1973 he sold his fabric business. During the seventies, Mr. Little became a licensed real estate broker conducting business as A.N. (Boob) Little & Associates with his son Lanny, until his retirement in 1984. After his retirement, Mr. Little coordinated the Jolly 60s program in Mexia that saw attendance up to 100, then moved to Groesbeck and started the program there, with attendance up to 225. The Jolly 60s enjoyed monthly performances, as well as trips to Branson, San Antonio, and Eureka Springs. The purpose of this organization was not to set older people apart from the main-stream of Christian activity, but to reach out and bring together those who walked a slower pace, had suffered loss, and overcome obstacles. Mr. Little continued to share his love of music with family and friends by playing his guitar and singing for various nursing homes across Mexia up until the last months of his life. Mr. Little was a member of the Northcrest Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Westside Church of Christ. Boob was a man of strong character and faith. He loved people, music, and to entertain. He adored his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He lived a life filled with purpose. A.N. was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Lena Little; sister Audley Spurlin Dove; brothers: Roy, Henry, and Sylvia Little. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Floy Mae Dossey Little of Mexia; sons: Lanny Little and wife, Pam, Mike Little of Mexia; daughter, Dianne Dennis and husband Ken of San Antonio; grandchildren: Kim Schell and husband Rick of Weatherford, Jason Little and wife Christina of Bryan, Kendall Owen of Purcell, OK, Tera Thompson and husband Drake of New Braunfels, Heather Wilson and husband Brady of Amarillo, Ryan Reed and wife Jo Beth of Groesbeck, and Emily Willis and husband Mike of Uvalde; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 29 at the Northcrest Church of Christ. Benny Lucas of Mexia and Richard Williams of Groesbeck officiated. Interment was in the Mexia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Little, Ryan Reed, Rick Schell, Drake Thompson, Mike Willis and Brady Wilson. Funeral Services for Edith Craig Morton Held October 26 Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Pearl Morton, were held Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 pm. at the Freestone Baptist Church. Interment followed the service at Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Morton was born on July 30, 1917 to Nora Bell Rife and Arthur Lee Craig and passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at the Mexia Nursing Home. She was ninety years old. Mrs. Morton was a native of Freestone County and lived in the Freestone community most of her life. She was an active member of Freestone Baptist Church and loved her church and her church family dearly, as she loved her family and friends. She was known as “Aunt Edith” and for her homemade chocolate pies by most people who knew and loved her. Mrs. Morton was preceded in death by her husband Francis Morton, her son; Gerald Morton; son-in-law; George Donnelly; brothers, Alvis Craig, Coy Craig, Leo Craig and Rayford Craig; sisters, Ethel Martin, Myrtle Smith and Hazel Oakes. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Ann Atchley and husband Mick of Teague and June Donnelly of Freestone. Grandchildren, Michael Atchley & wife Julie of Dew, Michelle Cormack & husband Dave of Manhattan Beach, California, Stephanie Owens & husband Jackie of Woodburn, Oregon, Kimberly Morgan & husband Robert of Teague, Shannon & Heath Donnelly of Freestone. Great grandchildren, Danelle Owens, Carly Atchley, Mick & Lane Morgan, Andrew, Catherine, Peter & Michael Cormack. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. Please visit the website at www.bowersfuneralhome.net to sign the memorial guestbook or leave a message for the family. Robert C. Wright Funeral Services Held Oct. 31 Robert Charles Wright age 56 of Brownwood, passed away October 27, 2007 at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on October 27, 1951 in Brownwood to Charles and Bobbye Wright. A retired Ag extension agent for over 20 years, he also served as a reserve deputy for the Limestone County Sheriffs Department, the District Court Bailiff in Limestone County, after moving to Brownwood in 2001 he became a legal advocate for the Brown County Ark, and most recently he served as a jailer for the Brown County Law Enforcement Center. He was an avid Outdoorsman and was a proud member of the Texas Century Ranch Program. He is survived by his daughter Robin Wright of Bangs, Grandchildren Bryant Cahill, Brayden Baker, and Kenzie Baker, Brother Phillip Wright and wife Janice of Hondo, also survived by one niece and one nephews and their families and his extended family and all of those that he “ADOPTED” along the way. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Bobbye Wright. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday October 31, 2007 in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ruben Packer officiating. Interment followed in the Lost Creek Cemetery. Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements. Funeral Services Held Oct. 30 for Juanita Shreve Juanita Elizabeth Shreve, 84, of Groesbeck passed away Sunday October 28, 2007 at Providence Hospital in Waco. FUNERAL services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 in Groesbeck Church of Christ with Bro. Richard Williams officiating. Burial was in Fort Parker Memorial Park. Mrs. Shreve was born March 10, 1923 to James Henry and Arlee (Oswalt) Stewart. She married Alva J. Shreve on May 6, 1938. She retired from the Groesbeck Flower Shop after more than twenty years of service. She was a member of the Groesbeck Church of Christ. Survivors include her five daughters, Jerry Shreve of Groesbeck, TX, Lola Shreve of Groesbeck, TX, Carol Shreve Fogle of Waco, TX, Nita Shreve Boehme and husband Michael of Groesbeck, TX, Peggy Shreve Olson of Waco, TX; five grandchildren Lee Fogle and wife Angie of Teague, TX, Jinnifer Worby and husband William of Waco, TX, Michele Boehme McGilvray and husband Stephen of McKinney, TX, Christopher Boehme and wife Cnadace of Murphy, TX, David Ticknor of Waco, TX; four great grandchildren. Mrs. Shreve was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Shreve, parents James Henry and Arlee (Oswalt) Stewart. Visit www.groesbeckfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or leave a memorial message for the family. Funeral Services Held Oct. 31 for Mildred Golden Miss Mildred Golden, 88, of Mexia passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Mexia. Miss Golden was born January 5, 1919 in Tyler to J.J. and Minnie Adamson Golden. She was a graduate of Mexia High School, homemaker and longtime member of the Point Enterprise Baptist Church. Miss Golden was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sisters – Herbert Golden, Hugh Golden, Carl Golden, Barton Golden, Ruth Golden, R.C. Golden, Viola Patton and Alta Mangum. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Miss Golden will be 2 PM Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at the Point Enterprise Baptist Church with Rev. James Herrington officiating. Burial will follow in the Point Enterprise cemetery. Please visit www.blair-stubbs.com to sign the guest book or to leave a memorial message for her family. This is an on-line publication of Groesbeck Journal P.O. Box 440 Groesbeck, TX 76642-0440 254-729-5103 For comments or questions, email Publisher: Thomas Hawkins thawkins@groesbeckjournal.com The Web Site contains material which is protected by international copyright and trademark laws. No material may be copied, reproduced, republished, broadcast or distributed in any way or decompiled, except that you may download one copy of the Materials on any single computer for your personal, non-commercial home use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. On-line publication, Copyright 2000, Groesbeck Journal. Web page design, Copyright 2000, EZ Edit Web Publishing.