— DARRELL LEE BINGHAM

Darrell Lee Bingham, 61, passed away from his battle with cancer on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

He was born on Sept. 10, 1951, in Wichita Falls.

Darrell was preceded in death by his son, Drew M. Bingham; brother-in-law, John Kelly Bickham Jr.; and friend, Daniel Alonzo.

He is survived by his wife, Debora Bingham of Corpus Christi; parents, Werva Bingham and Gene and Edna Bingham; his in-laws, Kelly and Velma Bickham; his brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Debbie Bingham; his sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Genie Linn; his sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ken Smith; his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Jamie Bingham, Greg and Lori Bingham, Justin and Becky Flores and Derek and Kristen Bingham; and his nine grandchildren, Kyli, Tayler, Cade, Drew, Blaine, Bryce, Luke, Lee and Lila Bingham.

His memorial service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at River Hills Baptist Church, 16318 FM 624, Robstown, Texas 78380.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Drew M. Bingham Foundation Endowment at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5741, Corpus Christi TX 78412.

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VERNA RILEY BEASLEY

Funeral services for Verna Riley Beasley, 94, are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville.  

Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Mrs. Beasley died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, in Lewisville.

She was born Nov. 8, 1918, in Marietta, Okla.

Survivors include daughter, Donna Thomas; and one grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.



BOBBY J. CRITES

DENISON — Funeral services for Bobby J. Crites, 67, of Denison, are set for Saturday, March 2, 2013, with the Rev. Rusty Denny officiating.  

Burial will follow at West Hill Cemetery under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman.

Mr. Crites died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.  

He was born Oct. 9, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Crites of Denison; children, Rebecca McClain of Howe, Richard Lee Crites of Denison, John Edward Crites of Irmo, S.C., and Steven Ray Crites of Sherman; brother, Gene Crites; and eight grandchildren.

Visitation is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at the funeral home.

The online guest register may be signed at www.waldofuneralhome.com.



FRED NOEL McCAIN

DENTON — Fred Noel McCain, 90, of Denton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.

He was born on Jan. 7, 1923, in Gainesville to Tillison Noel McCain and Pearl Ward McCain.

He married Mary Lou Ray on July 22, 1949, and served in the United States Navy.  He was a graduate of Gainesville High School and received his bachelor’s and master degrees from the University of North Texas, formerly NTSC.  He was retired from the University of North Texas as the athletic director and professor.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Denton in the main sanctuary.

Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville.

Fred is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Karen McCain-Otto and husband Steve; son, Ray Noel McCain and wife Jodi Margaret; brother, Horace McCain; one grandchild, Brad Noel McCain; seven nieces and nephews; and granddog, Curly Lou Otto.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Jerry and Ward McCain.

A special thanks to Kind Companions, in particular, Mona, Joyce and Mary.

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SHIRLEY ANN FRANKLIN

Memorial services for Shirley Ann Franklin, 53, of Gainesville, are set for 12 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Mt. Olive First Missionary Baptist Church in Gainesville with Preston Brown officiating.

Mrs. Franklin died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013.

She was born Aug. 31, 1960, in Gainesville.

Survivors include children, Douglas Wilson, Shirley Marie Franklin, Annis Franklin and Helen Franklin; mother, Marie Wilson; and siblings, Alice Jackson, Linda Wilson and Sarah Pleasant.



DEBORAH “DEBBIE” SAMPSON

SAINT JO — Funeral services for Deborah “Debbie” Rosealea Smith Sampson, 58, of Saint Jo, are set for 2 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at First United Methodist Church of Saint Jo with the Rev. Sharon Smith and Rev. Larry Coleman officiating.

Mrs. Sampson died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at her home.

She was born Oct. 15, 1954, in Fort Worth.

Survivors include husband, Paul Gene Sampson of Saint Jo; children, Jason Sampson, Chris Sampson and Todd Sampson; siblings, Melva Griffay and Joe Smith; and six grandchildren.

Visitation is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at McCoy Funeral Home in Saint Jo.