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Archives
6-21-2006
Charlie R. "Greasy" Lee Burial was in Maxwell Chapel Cemetery in Overton County. Mr. Lee died Monday, June 12 at his residence. He was a farmer and former employee of Jackson County Highway Department. Born June 7, 1928, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Binam Lee and Velma (Allen) Lee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee; and a brother, Ezra Lee. Survivors include his wife, Mildred (Carwile) Lee of Hilham, whom he married on April 14, 1951; a son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Brenda Lee of Hilham; a daughter, Sharon Hawkins of Hilham; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Lucille and John Smith of Nashville and Daffo Scott of Rock Island; 3 grandchildren, Chris Lee, Heather Ellis, and Shawn Hawkins; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jarrett Lee and Madison Lee. Special care provided by Anderson Funeral Home. (C)
Larry Raines Sr. Burial followed in the Clark Cemetery. Mr. Raines died Monday, June 12 at his residence. He was a truck driver. Born May 23, 1950, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Bessie (Jones) Raines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Verda Gipson. Survivors include a son, Dale Raines of Lafayette; a daughter and son-in-law, Angelia and Enrique Aguirre of Lafayette; a brother and sister-in-law, Milton and Loretta Raines of Hilham; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Sybile and Joe Hooten of the Goosehorn community and Ruth and Bobby Dale of Hilham; and 6 grandchildren, Brylee Williams, Ashton Ray, Malaki Aguirre, Dominick Aguirre, Macy Raines, and Comen Raines. His friends and family served as pallbearers. Special care provided by Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home. (P)
Annie E. Sullivan Burial was in McFerrin Cemetery. Mrs. Sullivan died Wednesday, June 14 at Livingston Regional Hospital. She was a member of McFerrin Methodist Church. Born December 19, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Rosie Etta (Wray) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Lou Keen. Survivors include 2 sons, Jack "Bedford" Sullivan of Allons and Donnie Sullivan of Celina; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donnie Sullivan, Tony Sullivan, David King, Joe King, Jeff Bilbrey, and Tyler Duke. Special care provided by Hall Funeral Home. (C)
Claude "TEX" Sullivan Mr. Sullivan died Friday, June 2 in Hemet. With the exception of his years of age 21-35, Mr. Sullivan had been in business for himself, with his loyal and efficient partner, Edith. For the next 44 years, they owned and operated numerous businesses from Long Beach, CA, to Hemet. All of his business ventures were new and challenging, and he was never afraid to try, and always achieved. He and Edith settled in Hemet in 1970, building homes and apartments, finally retiring 15 years ago to enjoy the friendships he so much enjoyed, as well as time with his family and grandchildren. He was born August 2, 1906, in Hilham. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Edith Sullivan of Hemet; 2 sons, Ron Sullivan and his wife, Elizabeth, and Roger Sullivan and his wife, Jerri; 5 adoring grandchildren, Scott Sullivan of Kokomo, IN, Shawn Sullivan and his wife, Katherine, of Evansville, IN, Tracy Sullivan of Irvine, CA, Cory Sullivan and his wife, Susan, of San Francisco, CA, and Natalie Spahr-Gutierrez; and 3 great-grandchildren, Kaya Maile, Mary Elizabeth, and Sophia. The Sullivan family and friends are extremely blessed to have had him in their lives for as long as they did. His example of how life is lived has been a lifelong impression on his children and grandchildren. The love, devotion, caring, and sharing of time and experiences will have a lasting impression on those who knew him. Knowing that Tex never met a stranger, the family is positive that his Lord and God will enjoy his everlasting company as his family has during this lifetime. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Valley Wide Foundation, Western Center for Paleontology, P.O. Box 907, San Jacinto, CA 92581. Special care provided by Miller-Jones Mortuary. (C)
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