The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 138, No. 60, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Page: 2 of 12
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Jerry G. Northcutt
Funeral services for Mr.
Jerry G. Northcutt, age 71,
of Kilgore, TX, will be
at 10 a.m. on
Matlock
Johnson.
Survivors include son
Robert Smith and wife
Pat, of Carthage, daugh-
ters Judy Freeman and
President and a
School Teacher,
and Bo were
married Joyce Byers on
June 22, 1979, at Oakland
husband Chet, of Many,
LA, sister-in-law Kathryn
Smith, of Carthage, nine
grandchildren, 14 great
grandchildren, numerous
other relatives and a host
of friends. The family
extenifSsipecial thanks to
Natalie Cole, Sue Davis,
Diane Kirkland, Opal
Hunt, Sumona Hawkins,
and to the Staff of Winkler
House and Hearts Way
Hospice.
Pallbearers were Jeff
Smith, Thomas Freeman,
Brian LaVigue, Jacob
Rucker, Beau Gregory and
Blaise Gregory. Honorary
pallbearers were Gene
Whitaker, Sonny
Whitaker, Ray Chamness,
Brandon Underwood and
David Gray. The family
An online Guestbook
signed at
www. hawt hornfuneral-
home.com.
received friends from 9:30
a.m. until service time,
Monday, July 26, 2010 at Liberty City; sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Joan
and G.T. Strong of Lake
Dr. Marcellus Malcolm
Pearce^r.
Dr. Marcellus Malcolm
Bethany, Samuel, Daniel
and Lindy of Shreveport,
and Adam, Duncan and
education in each of Julia of Baton Rouge. He
is also survived by his sib-
sayings was, "get an edu- lings Steve William Pearce
cation, it beats working
for a
lived this saying because
he loved dentistry and
never considered it work.
Marcellus
with dental
which unbeknownst to
him contained asbestos,
Marcellus
asbestos cancer (mesothe-
lioma). Marcellus has eight
Marcellus was the grandchildren Benjamin,
father of four children, for
whom he wanted the best.
He instilled the value of
an
them. One of his favorite
es to the Daughters of the
Cross and the Volunteers
of America. He was a life
member of the NRA and
1965, he also a member of the Paw
Paw Hunting Club. He
also enjoyed deer hunting
and duck hunting trips
with friends. In retire-
ment, he traveled to many
places in the United States
and Europe. Marcellus is
preceded in death by his
parents, Steve William
Pearce and Minnie Lee
in support of
Mesothelioma research,
was a board member and Odyssey Healthcare of
board president of Family Shreveport or ar charity of ,
Counseling and your choice.
Children’s Services and
Centenary College board maybe
member. He was a mem-
ber of the Carthage, TX
Masonic Lodge, the El
He is survived by his
four children, Marcellus
Malcolm Pearce, Jr., M.D.
of Round Rock, TX; Joel
Lea Pearce, Attorney at
Law, his wife Karen
(Kinberger) of
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area since 1962, and was a
member of the Cedar
Grove Baptist Church in graduated from
Panola County. He was
Mexico.
Marcellus was an active
member of the Louisiana
and American Dental
Associations and served
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Nelda June Mosley and
husband Mickey of
the class of 1957, and
attended Texas Christian
and
Junior College, both
football scholarships. He in his final days.
A son of the American
Revolution, Marcellus
a
Centenary Karubah Shrine Temple
College in Shreveport, and the Legion of Honor.
Louisiana for one year. For many years he donat-
Although he began his ed his professional servic-
education in a two room
classroom, his academic
excellence propelled him
to one of the top dental
In
received his Doctor of
Dental Surgery Degree
from Case Western
Reserve University in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Following graduation he
opened his private dental
practice in Shreveport.
Marcellus practiced den-
tistry for thirty-five years
before retiring. Always (Baugh) Pearce,
eager to learn, he also
earned a Masters Degree
in Pastoral Care from
Loyola University.
Ironically, it was his devo-
tion to dentistry that ulti-
mately caused his death.
After years of working Shreveport; Allen Roy
products, Pearce, M.D and his wife
Katherine (Farries) of
Baton Rouge, and his
contracted daughter Ann Shalon
Pearce of Shreveport.
Marcellus has
Grady Kathleen Wilkerson
Funeral services for
Ms. Grady Kathleen
Wilkerson; age- 92 of
Carthage, TX, will be held
at 2 p.m. on Monday, July
26, 2010, at Jimerson-
Lipsey Funeral Home
Chapel with Bro. Bob
Scott and Bro. Jeff Colbert
officiating. Interment will
follow in Restland
Memorial Park near
Carthage. The family will
receive friends from 5-7
p.m. on Sunday at the
funeral home. Ms.
Wilkerson passed away on
Friday night, July 23,
2010, in Carthage.
Grady Kathleen
Wilkerson was born on
Nov. 29, 1917, in Gary, TX
to William Thomas
Wilkerson and Ellie
Thomas Wilkerson. She
retired from the U.S. Navy
where she served as a
medical technician during
WWII and was honorably
discharged. Mrs.
Wilkerson was a former
member of the American
Legion in Shreveport. She
moved back to Carthage
ten years ago
Shreveport. She was a
member of Friendship
Baptist Church in the
Riderville Community.
Ms. Wilkerson was pre-
ceded in death by her par-
brothers,
Wallace
Royce
Robert Howard Hoover
Memorial graveside
service for Robert
Howard Hoover, 75, of
Timpson, TX, will be held
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July
28, 2010, at Dixon
Cemetery, Timpson, with
the Army
Marcellus ’
Texas
daughter, Jennifer Transmission
Helms and husband Mark Corporation for four
of White Oak; one sister, years. During this time he
of Hendersonville, TN,
living.” Marcellus Elsie Larue (Pearce) Mays
(Edd Patillo) of
Hendersonville, TN and
Truman Lee Pearce (Joy)
especially of College Station, TX. He
Pearce, Sr., 78, was born enjoyed dragging his chil-
Dec. 12, August 22, 1931 in dren, nieces and nephews nephews. Marcellus is also
from . Forth Worth during 1938, in Gorman, TX to Carthage, TX to Steve across the water for end- survived by
WWII, while Bo served in Lyman Northcutt and William and Minnie Lee less hours of summer fun Ledbetter
the Air Force for over 21 Elsie Myrl Salyer Baugh Pearce and depart-
years. Wilma was active Northcutt Mr. Northcutt ed this life on July 25, the family
in her children’s lives graduated from Leverett’s 2010 less than one month
parents.
Jerry is survived by his
wife of 31 years, Joyce
Byers Northcutt of
Kilgore; three sons, Kerry Corps of Engineers. After
Northcutt of Oklahoma serving two years active
husband James, of Tyler, City, Terry Northcutt and duty he spent four years in
and Trudy Gregory and wife Michele of Durango, the Army Reserves.
CO, and Jeffrey Osborne Marcellus worked for
and wife Kim of Frisco; Texas Eastern
one
Louisiana; and sister-in-
law, Helen Wilkerson of
Shreveport. A host of
nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives, and many
friends also survive Ms.
Wilkerson.
Serving as pallbearers
are James Kenneth Cope,
Jeff Colbert, Crisp
Wilkerson, Christopher
Cope, Dusty Cope, Karl
Cope, and John Bertrand.
Serving as honorary
pallbearers are » John
Albers, Jerry Anderson,
Bobby Lamon, Glen
Reeves, Albert Tompkins,
Warren Jones, and Phillip
Wilkerson.
If desired, memorials
may be made to
Friendship Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 1530,
Carthage, TX 75633.
A guestbook may be
signed online at
www.jimerson-
lipsey.com.
community through serv-
ice in the
House and the Texas Tea
Room. Mrs. Smith was a ing on Apr. 4, 1980. He governor during the Civil included being a member Memorial
longtime member of later worked at Lake War. Marcellus was the of the committee that tions may be sent to the
Rehobeth U.M.C. where Cherokee from 1993- youngest of four children, developed the Broadmoor American Cancer Society
she held almost every 2002, where he retired as After graduating from Baptist Church’s
position in the church and thy assistant lake manag- Carthage High School he Kindergarten program; he
’ er. Mr. Northcutt had attended Texas A&M
across the water for end- survived by Lindaree
less hours of summer fun Ledbetter Pearce, his
on Cross Lake, loading friend and the mother of
car for camping his four children. He is
adventures in Arkansas, also survived by his for-
and snow skiing in New mer wife Mary G. Pearce.
Private burial was in
the family cemetery on
the family homestead
near Carthage, TX under
the direction of Hawthorn
Funeral Home.
The family wishes to
Medical thank the staff of Odyssey
Louisiana Healthcare, especially his
State University Health
Pearce, served as Medical Center. Some of
Louisiana's lieutenant his community activities during his illness.
ing on Apr. 4, 1980. He governor during the Civil included being a member Memorial contribu-
later worked at Lake War. Marcellus was the of the committee that
Cherokee from 1993-
2002, where he retired as
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ents; three
Vernon
Wilkerson,
Wilkerson, and Wilton
Wilkerson; and three sis-
ters, Wilma Wilkerson
Cope, Grace Nester, and
Opal Ruth
Allwhite.
Ms. Wilkerson is sur-
vived by two brothers,
Harold L. Wilkerson and
wife Margaret of Carthage
and Eldon T. Wilkerson
and wife Rosemary of
Carthage; brother-in-law,
Otis Nester of Vivian, was active in the Mary er. Mr. Northcutt had attended Texas
Lizzie Circle and the Lou lived in the Gregg County University as a member of
Ray Sunday school class, area since 1962, and was a the Corp for four years
She is preceded in death member of the Cedar and lettered in band. He
by her parents, husband Grove Baptist Church in graduated from A&M
and siblings, Vera Moffit, Panola County. He was with a B.S. in Industrial
Carlton Johnson, Delma preceded in death by his Engineering. Following
and Carol parents. graduation he received a
commission in the United
States Army as a Second
Lieutenant in the Army
nephews and their fami-
lies.
Serving as pallbearers
are Rick Lewis, Donnie
Heimer, Dan Marshall,
Josh Northcutt, Carter
Northcutt, and Mack
Monday.
If desired, memorials
may be made to Beacon
Hospice, 5016 Gilmer Rd.,
Longview, TX 75604 or
Bethlehem Cemetery
Assn., c/o Mrs. Wynell
Steptoe, 211 N. Browning,
Carthage, TX 75633.
A guestbook may be
signed online at
www.Jimerson-
lipsey.com.
Northcutt
Elsie Myrl
Northcutt. Mr. Northcutt
her children’s lives graduated from Leverett’s
through the Cub Scouts, Chapel High School with shy of his 79th birthday, in
Brownies, Camp Fire the class of 1957, and the presence of his chil-
Girls, serving as P.T.A. attended Texas Christian dren and grandchildren
Sunday University and Tyler who had the honor and
Wilma Junior College, both on privilege of caring for him
Bo were charter
members of the Wesley
U.M.C. in Amarillo.
Upon returning to Panola Heights Baptist Church in directly descended from
County she served her Longview. Mr. Northcutt long line of Pearces. His
worked at Texas Eastman great uncle, Benjamin W.
Samaritan in operations and mainte- Pearce, served as
nance for 20 years, retir- Louisiana's lieutenant
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Wilma Smith
Funeral services
Mrs. Wilma Smith, 91 of
Carthage, were held
Monday, July 26, 2010 at
Rehobeth United
Methodist Church with
Rev. Gene Webb and Rev, held
Jack McMahon official- Monday, July 26, 2010, at
ing. Interment followed at Cedar Grove Baptist
Rehobeth Cemetery. Church with Bro. Freddy
Services were under the Mason and Rev. Darwood
direction of Hawthorn Galaway officiating under
Funeral Home. the direction of Jimerson-
Mrs. Smith died Friday, Lipsey Funeral Home.
July 23, 2010 in Carthage. Interment will follow in
Mrs. Wilma Bernice Bethlehem Cemetery. The
Smith was born April 21, family will receive friends
1919 in Panola, Texas to from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday
Hiram Columbus and at the funeral home. Mr.
Anna McClaine Johnson. Northcutt passed away on
Wilma married Floyd L. Friday morning, July 23,
“Bo” Smith on August 10, 2010, in Longvi,ew.
1942. She worked for Jerry Glenn Northcutt
was born on
Bro. Douglas McDonald
officiating. Mr. Hoover
passed away Saturday, July
24, 2010,’in Center, TX.
To convey condolences or
to register online please family requests memorials Cherokee; twelve grand-
visit www.taylorfh.net. be made to Rehobeth children; four great-
Services are under the United Methodist Church grandchildren and one on
Taylor and Cemetery. the way; three nieces and • -schools.
An online guestbook their families; and two
may be / signed at
< www.hawthornfuneral-
■X home.com.
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