Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 15, Ed. 1 Tuesday, September 22, 1998 Page: 21 of 29
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Obituaries
Rev. ‘Dub’ Prather Billy Woodson Milton Pat Wright
1924 - 1998
Services for Rev. G.W. “Dub”
Prather, 74, of Emory were held at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20,1998, at
Eubank Funeral
Home chapel in
Canton with
Rev. Fred Heath
and others offi-
ciating. Burial
was in Pilgrims
Rest Cemetery
in Rains Coun-
ty-
Rev. Prather
died Sept 14.
He was born June I, 1924, in
Emory to the late George Wash-
ington, Sr. and Gertie Arrington
Prather. He was ordained in 1951
and organized and pastored Friend-
ship Baptist Church of Mount Ver-
non for one year He also organized
Pleasant Oaks Baptist Church of
Dallas in 1952 and was pastor for
23 years, then to Rose Hill Baptist
Church in Mineola from 1975-
1984.
He retired and moved to Emory
in 1985 where he later served as
interim pastor ai Pilgrims Rest
Baptist Church of Emory and Long
Creek Baptist Church of Mesquite
from August to December 1987 He
was a member of Pilgrims Rest
Baptist Church
He was preceded in death by one
sister, Doll Moore; and one brother,
lames Buster Prather.
Survivors include his wife, Willie
B. “Billie" Prather of Emory; sons,
George Ronald Prather of Combine
and Gary William Prather of
Emory; daughter, LaVerne Morris
Castleberry of Suwanee, Ga.; sister,
Louise Williams of Mesquite; eight
grandchildren; two great-grand-
daughters; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Billy Hooker,
Billy Morris, J.C. Lassiter, Kenneth
Sandifer, Robert Kile and Bobby
Kile.
Sweeny Phoebe
Tibbets
1902 ■ 1998
Graveside services for Sweeny
Phoebe Tibbets, 95, of Quitman
were held at 10:30 a m. Monday,
Sept. 14, in Fletcher Cemetery in
Fletcher, Okla., with Rev. Jim Hall
officiating.
Mrs. Tibbets died Friday, Sept.
11, in Quitman.
She was bom Nov. 7, 1902, in
Ninnekah, Okla.
Mrs. Tibbets moved to Wood
County six years ago from Chicka-
saw. Okla. She was a homemaker
and a member of First Christian
Church in Mineola.
Survivors include a son, Bill J.
Tibbets of Yantis; two daughters, S.
LaRue Blackwell of Blacksburg,
Va., and Shirley Rae Peloquin of
Laguna Hills, Calif.; one brother,
Marvin M. Cole of Claypool, Ariz.;
one sister, Lorena Robinson, of
Fletcher, Okla.; 11 grandchildren;
and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Floyd A. Tibbets; five sis-
ters; and eight brothers.
Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman
was in charge of arrangements.
1928 -1998
Services for Billy "Woody"
Woodson, 70, of Greenville, were
held at 4 p.m. Sunday, September
20, 1998, at Peters Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. James Grider offi-
ciating, Burial was in Memoryland
Memorial Park. He died Saturday at
his residence.
Bom in Point on Aug. 31, 1928,
he was the son of W. W. Woodson
and Lorene Hughey Woodson. He
married Geneva McLendon in De
Queen, Ark., on March 24, 1951.
He was a veteran of the United
States Air Force and was retired
from E-Systems, where he worked
as a tool and die maker until 1990.
He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife,
Geneva Woodson of Greenville; a
daughter, Pat Barker of Greenville;
and four grandchildren, Christy
Woodson, Holley May, Terry
Woodson and Larry Woodson.
He was preceded in death by a
son, Mike Woodson; a grandson,
Jason Woodson; a sister, Cora Lee
Sayetta; and his parents.
Pallbearers were Joe Asbury,
Jimmy Plain, Chris Farr, Bobby
McCasland, Jim Boswell and
Richard Diaz.
Rev. Mike Stark
1939 - 1998
Former Greenville resident
Michael Don “Mike” Stark of New
Orleans died of a sudden illness
Thursday, Sept 17, 1998, at his
home. He was
58.
Memorial ser-
vices were held
Monday at 5
p.m. at the First
Baptist Church
of New Orleans
with a Celebra-
tion of Life from
6-8 p.m. at a
New Orleans res-
taurant. Rev. Stark’s body will be
donated to science.
He was bom on Nov. 24, 1939, in
Dallas to Vernon and June Stark,
who later moved to Greenville and
owned Ward Church Furniture
Manufacturing Company. He
attended Greenville schools, East
Texas State University and Baptist
Theological Seminary in New
Orleans.
Rev. Stark founded a street min-
istry in New Orleans for young peo-
ple that included a health clinic,
Baptisi mission and related ser-
vices. Later, he opened the Little
Shop of Fantasy where he made and
sold Mardi Gras-type masks that
were marketed internationally. He
also helped found the Mask Masters
Guild.
He was a charter member of
Ridgecrest Baptist Church in
Greenville, where he designed cos-
tumes and the set for the first
Nativity that has become a holiday
tradition in the community.
Surviving are his mother June of
Point; and sister, Judy Trapp, of
Greenville. He was preceded in
death by his father and twin sisters.
The family asks memorials be
made to the Ridgecrest Baptist
Church Benevolence Fund.
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1922 - 1998
Milton Pat Wright, 76, of
Greencrest Home in Greenville,
died Saturday, September 19, 1998,
at the Presbyterian Hospital of
Greenville.
He was bom February 22, 1922,
to Yancy and Kit Wright. He lived
in Rains and Van Zandt counties all
his life. He was a great lover of
horses and was often seen in Emory
riding his horse. V
Burial was at Salem Cemetery
with Rev. Jeff Thompson officiat-
ing.
He is survived by a wife,
Geraldene (Worley) Wright; a
daughter, Tammy Wahn Wright of
Greenville; a cousin, Dillard Bell of
Emory; a nephew, John Paul Hill of
Alba, and several other nieces and
nephews.
Sammy Carroll
1949 1998
Services for Sammy Lovell Car-
roll, 49, of Grand Saline were held
Monday, Sept 7, 1998, at Bartley
Funeral Home in Grand Saline with
Bro. Jonathon Fitzgerald and Bro.
Louis Strelow officiating. Burial
was held at Woodside Cemetery in
Grand Saline.
Carroll died September 5.
He was born June 2, 1949, in
Grand Saline where he lived the
first twenty-five years of his life
before moving to Tyler where he
spent his last twenty-four years of
his life. He was a crime scene
investigator for the Tyler Police
Department.
He was preceded in death by his
father, Eugene Stanley Carroll, in
1980; and his brother, Loy Carroll,
in 1997.
Survivors are his mother, Doro-
thy Carroll of Grand Saline; son,
Rodolfo Carroll of Longview;
brothers, Ellis Carroll of Edgewood
and Orvin Carroll of Alba; and sis-
ter, Faye Hughes of Golden.
Pallbearers we.e Gerald Alexan-
der, Carroll Fisher, Floyd Fisher,
Bert Fite and Bo Fite.
Audrey Wallace
1924 ■ 1998
Services for Audrey Lue Wallace,
74, of Graham, formerly of Quit-
man, were held Monday, Sept. 14,
at Chapel of the Chimes, Lowe
Funeral Home in Quitman, with
Rev. Arlis Banks and Rev. Earl
Kernes officiating. Burial was held
at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin
County.
Wallace died September 10 in
Wichita Falls.
She was bom July 28, 1924, in
Yantis to the late Henry and Etta
Cleo Canaday. She moved from
Whitesboro to Graham in 1956.
She was a homemaker and a Bap-
tist.
Survivors include a son, David
Wallace of Graham; daughters,
Brenda Whitefield of Lingleville,
Linda Parkinson of Marshall and
Donna Williams of Knox City;
brothers, Curtis Canaday of Pine
Mills, Billy Canaday of Paris and
James Canaday of Sulphur Springs;
sisters, Bessie Stripling of Mes-
quite, Margie French of Possum
Kingdom Lake, Odeen Walker of
Waynesboro, Miss., and Jellinc
Steed of Alba; grandchildren, Mike,
James and Aaron Pendergraft, Jana
Reeves, Jona Reddell, Jina Wallace,
Samantha Barton, Jaime Parkinson,
Sheila Marion, Becky McDonald,
Stephanie Carver and Russell Wil-
liams; and 12 great-grandchildren
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College of Medicine.
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serve iron supplements with a glass
of milk to disguise the unpleasant
taste. But the vitamin C found in
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iron absorption much better,” says
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pediatrics at Baylor.
According to Abrams, infants
who are exclusively breast-fed or
fed iron-fortified formula do not
require iron supplementation. But
once cow’s milk and other foods are
introduced, iron supplements may
be needed to prevent anemia, an
iron deficiency that can affect
growth and development. Abrams
advises parents to consult their
physician before giving a child iron
supplements.
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Emory Methodist Church
Singing School
starts Monday at
Methodist Church
Ever wish you could read music
better? Ever wish you could read
music at all? Help is on the way.
Bill Adams is organizing an “old-
fashioned singing school.”
“Our aim will be to teach as
many people as possible to better
their music reading skills ... or start
at rock bottom for those who have
no idea how to read music,” said
Adams.
The school will be held at the
Emory United Methodist Church
each Monday night at 7:00 p.m.
starting on September 28.
"Some folks seem to believe that
there is something mysterious about
reading music and many seem to be
actually afraid of it Reading music
is an acquired skill - acquired by
work - but it is not a difficult skill.
II I can learn it anybody can learn.”
Adams said.
After serving in the Korean war,
Adams attended college, graduating
with a degree and some graduate
work in music. He served as a
church music director lot a number
of years before returning to his first
love, gospel “class singing ” Since
that time, he has written well over
100 songs. He is currently serving
as temporary music director for the
Emory Methodist Church
Iliere will be no cost for the
classes, Adams will not draw a fee
lor his services; however, donations
may Ire made to help defray build-
ing expenses.
Adams will also conduct a
singing school at the Bright Star
Baptist Church each Thursday dur
ing the month of October at 7:00
p.m. Attend both1 The more the
merrier1
City council
regular agenda
The regular meeting of the Em-
ory City Council will be held in
City Hal’ at 7:00 p.m. September
22nd, 1998, at which time the fol-
lowing item., of business will be
considered:
Approve minutes of past meeting
of the city council.
Approve payment of current bills
as presented to city council.
Citizens presentation and com
ments.
Michael Grace to discuss in
stalling a billboard sign on High-
way 69.
City council to discuss amending
the animal control ordinance.
City council to discuss preparing
the annual audit for the city of
Emory
City council to discuss purchase
of tree chipper
City council to go into executive
session Article 6252-17A to discuss
employment, evaluation, reassign
ment, duties, discipline, salary
review, police department
Chief of Police to discuss depart
mental matters
Public Works Director to discuss
work accomplished foi the month.
Comments from council mem-
bers.
Take any and all action necessary
in regards to the above matters.
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First Assembly of God
by Katy Thedford
We got lots of rain and no storms,
which we thank God for. Some
places weren’t quite so fortunate.
Last Wednesday night Bro.
Parker sang a special, and his mes-
sage was from Matthew chapter 5.
Sunday morning the Sunday
school lesson was very good, and
Bro. Parker sang a special. The
message was from II Cor. 10, enti-
tled “Winning the Inward Battle.”
We were happy to have Joyce
Swarts and Bob Sisk visit with us.
We are always glad to have visitors.
Keith and Brenda Fleming visited
Sybil Nail recently.
Alice and Dude Northcutt were in
Dallas a couple of days recently for
Dude to see an eye doctor. She said
she is doing okay.
Donnie Lee Akins will have a
birthday T uesday, Sept 29th
Dwayne, Sheila and Bud
Northcutt and June Richardson vis-
ited Vera Byrain Saturday and they
all went to the fair
Sunday night >oth Pat Under-
wood and Bro arker sang specials
His message was from James chap-
ter 5. It was a very good message.
There have been lots of prayer
requests this past week. Both Pearl
and Wayne Wilson need prayer, our
young people who are in school,
the teachers and workers, the ones
who are very sick and those who
take care of them, and all the
churches and their pastors. Be sure
to pray for one another, and for our
country that is in a terrible crisis.
I have been going to the Senior
Citizen Center to eat lunch quite a
bit lately. Last Wednesday the Faith
singers sang with some help from
Billy Gaston. Bo Hunter, David
Garrett and others. They all were
really good. Phyllis Young does a
good job when she can find the time
to sing.
Take care, live close to God and
be good to one another.
God bless us all.
Freedom Church Of God
Mary Shumate
“I exhort therefore, that first of
all, supplications, prayers, interces-
sion, and giving of thanks, be made
for all men, for kings, and for all
that aie in authority; that we may
lead a quiet and peaceable life in all
godliness and honesty." I Timothy
2:1. 2.
At the top of our good lesson
entitled "Defending the Gospel,"
Brother Brummit urged the class to
l>e praying this week for our presi-
dent, all leaders, and our country.
We prayed for those who remain
on our sick list and urge everyone to
continue all this week for Sis. Ivy,
Rev. James Binion, and Donnie’s
son Bobby. Sis. Northcutt was in
church Sunday night but still needs
prayer
Bro. and Sis. Simmons gave a
praise testimony, along with a spe-
cial request for their grandson Tyler
who will have an M.R.l. in Dallas.
Nona House gave a praise testi-
mony for her heart test not being as
serious as once thought. Paul and
Maxine Cannon were hack Sunday,
and (hanked God they only received
minor injuries in the car accident
that totaled his truck while in
Nebraska
We are blessed with great gospel
singing and music in every service.
Last Wednesday night was unusual-
ly great with six band members and
Sis Buckholt at the piano. Special
songs were sung by Pruitt, Sis.
Ishmael, Harris, McRae, and Sis.
Butler. Sunday we were blessed by
one of our teens Ashley sang a
beautiful song, as well as Brummit,
and Bro. Lindsey.
Shirley Hall’s two granddaugh-
ter’s were with her Sunday. Debra
from Lindale had her granddaugh
ter. and several of Sis. Roberts’
grandchildren visited Sunday. We
hope you felt welcome and will
come again
Sunday morning, our pastor took
his text from Matthew 21 entitled,
“The Stone the Builders Rejected,"
and Sunday night from Colossians
3 entitled “Overcoming Heredity.”
Nils and Junell Blanton celebrat-
ed their anniversary. I enjoyed all
the fine gospel singing groups
Monday night at the Rains County
Fair, especially the Wallace family.
They sounded great. I had the plea
sure of meeting Sandra’s husband
and hear him play the keyboard and
sing. Also, Carma and Sandy sang
with their group.
Remember our fund-raiser com-
ing up Saturday, October 24. We
need the ladies to be collecting their
craft items as well as |ams, jellies
and more to stock our old fashion
mercantile store, as well as our
Christmas store I’ll have more
information later.
Hope to see you Wednesday
night, and may God bless you.
Chapel Hill Baptist
Church Singing
Chapel Hill Baptist Church in the
Bonanza Community invites every-
one to attend a special singing and
dedication service from 2:50 to
4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27.
Please come and join in this special
service as we dedicate our new
building to the Lord.
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