Published: May 05, 2008 11:27 am         

Obituaries — May 5, 2008

De’SHAE MECHELLE WALKER

Funeral services for De’Shae Mechelle Walker, 6, of Sherman are set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro under the direction of the Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

De’Shae Mechelle Walker died April 30, 2008, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born June 12, 2001, in Denison to Duke and De’Naie Walker. She attended Hayes Primary School in Whitesboro. She previously attended Belden S. Montessori in Sherman for 3 years, where she retained high achievements. She was an avid learner who also could speak Spanish. She enjoyed all animals, dancing, drawing, coloring and making things.

Survivors include her parents, Duke and De’Naie Walker of Sherman; half-sisters, Dana Condron of Sherman and Kinsey Walker of Bells; sibling, Daxton Walker Lane of Sherman; grandparents, Albert “Bub” Kinchen of Whitesboro, Weldon and Dorla Walker of Sherman, and Monica Aleman; great-grandmother, Via Quarles, formerly of Whitesboro; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Phyllis Kinchen of Whitesboro; and a cousin.

Pallbearers are Brandon Adkins, Roy G. Bryan, Bill Corbin “Tinker”, Nathan Morales, Jaime Ramairez, Tony Prutch, Devan Gadek, and Raymond G. Corbitt.

Honorary pallbearers are Brayden Woods and Daxton Walker Lane.



LINDA CAROL KIDD

Services for Linda Carol Kidd, 66, of Gainesville are set for 2 p.m. today at Family Life Church with Pastors Larry and Kathy Eberhart of Family Life Church officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville.

Mrs. Kidd died May 1, 2008, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

She was born Jan. 5, 1942, in Ardmore, Okla., to L.M. “Cap” and Clara (Jackson) Adams. On June 22, 1960, she married Tom Kidd in Thackerville, Okla. She was a member of the Family Life Church. She graduated from Thackerville High School. She retired from Weber Aircraft after 30 years of service. She enjoyed going to church, animals, growing flowers and collecting rocks.

Survivors include her husband, Tom Kidd of Gainesville; daughter, Shawna Kidd of Lewisville; brother, Truman Adams of Thackerville, Okla.; sisters-in-law, Sharon Prestige, Carolyn Griffith, and Shelia Sewell, all of Gainesville, and Linda Christian of Valley View; brother-in-law, John Kidd of Gainesville; and mother-in-law, Lounette Kidd of Gainesville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Dwayne Kidd.

Pallbearers are Joseph Bengfort, Tony Parsons, Keith Griffith, Russell Griffith, Chad Sewell, and Marcus Sewell.

Honorary pallbearers are Debbie Gibson and Fran Adams.



CHRISTINE PRIDDY

Services for Christine Priddy, 99, of Gainesville are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Susan White Gary officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Priddy died May 2, 2008, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville.

She was born Sept. 20, 1908, in Cooke County to James Robert and Ida Davis Daniel. On July 21, 1929, she married Charles P. Priddy in Gainesville. She graduated from Newsome Dougherty Memorial High School in Gainesville in 1926 and was a homemaker well-known for her cooking talent. She was a member of the XLI Club, the Literary Department in Gainesville, as well as the Luncheon Book Club. She was formerly active in the First Baptist Church as a teacher in the children’s department and as a member of the sanctuary choir. At her death, Christine had the longest church membership of any church member.

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Bob White of Carrollton; daughter-in-law, Marisa Priddy of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband on May 31, 1994; parents; son, Charles Priddy III on June 28, 2002; and by two brothers and three sisters.

Visitation is set from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church Activities Building.

Memorial contributions may be made to the music fund or the church library of First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

An online registry may be signed at www.geojcarroll.com.



EDMUND HAAG JR.

CALLISBURG — Funeral services for Dr. E.L. Haag Jr. will be at Callisburg Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Monday, May 5 with burial to follow at Akers Cemetery under the direction of the Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

Dr. Haag died May 2, 2008, at his daughter’s house in Abilene.

He was born July 11, 1920, to Edna Earl (Collins) Haag and Edmund Lee Haag Sr. in Big Spring. He attended Abilene Public Schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1937. He graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1941 with a degree in chemistry. Upon graduation, he entered Baylor Medical School in Dallas which later became Southwestern University. On June 19, 1943, he married Frances Lee Russom of Sherman. He graduated from medical school in 1944 and served his internship at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. After completion of his internship, he entered the military and served in the Medical Corps of the Army during the occupation of Japan. He began his medical career as a family practitioner in Hamlin and Freer. He later became a radiologist and practiced in Abilene and Gainesville. He retired from medicine in 1989. Dr. Haag also served as an Elder at his church in Callisburg.

Survivors are his wife, Frances; children, Edmund Lee Haag III and wife, Martha Mahon Haag of the Woodlands, Debbie Haag of Midlothian, Harriett Haag of Abilene; six grandchildren; and other family.

The family requests that memorials be made to The Christian Service Center; 901 Mesquite Street; Abilene, Texas 79601 and Medina Children’s Home at 21300 State Hwy 16 N; Medina, Texas 78055-3808.

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.



AVA MERLE KOEHLER

Services for Ava Merle Koehler, 92, of Gainesville are set for 11 a.m. Friday at Family Life Church, with the Rev. Larry Eberhart officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham, under the direction of the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Koehler died May 3, 2008, at North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville.

She was born March 17, 1916, in Jack County to Nathanel and Fannie Lee Dunlap Sockwell. On Dec. 27, 1957, she married Clayton C. Koehler. She was an employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in California for 21 years, and later worked for Weber Aircraft. She resided in Gainesville since 1968 and was a member of Family Life Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Drena (Laster) Clark of Gainesville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton C. Koehler, on March 17, 1990; and her parents.

Visitation is set for the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

An online registry may be signed at www.geojcarroll.com.