Eric Wesley Corley

Notes:

Eric Wesley Corley, 35, left his earthly home and fell into the arms of his Loving Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He was born Feb. 24, 1986, in Beaumont. He graduated from Hemphill High School in 2004, where he was a member of the Little Green Band that placed third in state his senior year - a fact he never let you forget - that his band was the best. After graduation he moved to Galveston where he worked at Moody Gardens and attended Galveston Community College. Living there about eight years, he yearned to be back in his beloved Sabine County, and found his way home.

He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Hemphill Lions Club.

A young man who never met a stranger, he would give the shirt off his back to help someone. This is evidenced by the many friends he leaves behind. Approximately a year ago, Eric met his soul mate and best friend, Sarah. They were married March 13, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Moore Corley of Hemphill; three bonus children, Nayeli, Gloria and Anthony Guillen, all of Hemphill; his parents, James and Stephanie Corley of Hemphill; a sister and brother-in-law, Ashley and Christopher Roberts of Madison, AL; grandmother, Louise Adkison of Hemphill; aunt, Stacie Kean of Hemphill; uncles, Stephen Adkison and his wife, Cindy, of Willis; Ed Corley and Susan King and David Corley, all of Hemphill; cousins, Cara Westbrook of Hemphill, Alicia Bohannon of Zachary, LA, Kristin Adkison of Spring and Garrett Adkison of San Marcos; and his bestfriend since childhood, Jon Andrews; along with numerous other friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Adkison and Lee and Leta Corley; an uncle, Ed Kean; and a cousin, Brandon Corley.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. in Hemphill.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. John Strader and Bro. George Ross officiating.

Burial will follow in Hemphill Cemetery with Jon Andrews, Alex McSwain, Benjamin Moore, Stephen Adkison, Ed Corley and David Corley serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and guest book signing can be made online at starrfuneralhome.com.

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 7, 2021, page 4

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lee Herbert Corley, 92, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Hemphill Care Center.

Lee was born November 28, 1927 to Charles C. Corley and Willie Mae Burk Corley and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. He joined the Merchant Marines when he was 15 years old and when he was old enough, he joined the United States Army. He owned and operated Corley's Service Station in Hemphill for more than 35 years.

Lee was a member of Rosevine Church of God. He was also a member of the Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge #305 in Hemphill, the VFW Post #10351, and the Sabine County Shriners.

Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Leta Joyce Corley; his grandson, Brandon Corley; and several siblings.

He is survived by his sons, Edward Corley and wife, Susan, James Corley and wife, Stephanie, and David Corley, all of Hemphill; brothers, Larry Corley and wife, Rachel, of Tyler and Robert Corley of Liberty; grandchildren, Cara Westbrook and husband, Andrew, Eric Corley, and Ashley Roberts and husband, Christopher; and great grandson, Alex Freeman.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow service in Hemphill Cemetery with Masonic Rites.

Condolences may be left and guestbook may be signed at www.starrfuneralhome.com

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 15, 2020, Page 5

Lee married Leta Joyce Conner before 1956. Leta (daughter of Starling Wesley Conner and Willie Lorena Edgar) was born on 11 Feb 1934 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Nov 2018; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Lela Joyce on the Texas Birth index transcription of her birth, but as Leta Joyce on the listings of each of her three sons, and in the obituary of her sister, Clarice Conner Clark.

Mrs. Leta Joyce Corley was born on February 5, 1934. The youngest of 4 girls. She graduated from Hemphill ISD and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin University with a teaching degree. She married Lee Herbert Corley on February 15, 1954. Lee and Leta went on to have 3 boys, Ed, James, and David. On top of having 3 boys, they managed to open a service station and Leta taught school. With lots of love and determination they raised their children and owned a successful business.

When she wasn't teaching she could be found at many functions involving her children or grandchildren. Her pride in her family was always apparent in anything she did. She was always known for her smile and her ear piercing whistle. That whistle would have children standing at attention from 1/2 mile away. She used it at school and at home. If you didn't listen when she whistled you would be in trouble.

After teaching for over 30 years, Leta retired in 1996. She spent most of her teaching career in 1st grade. She loved all her little students. She probably taught 80% of the children in Hemphill.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her family was her world and pride to most people she was Leta Joyce or Mrs. Corley. To her family she was momma or nanny, but to Lee she was "Yes Dear". She would give advice or just hold our hands. She is the glue that holds our family together. She loved to pick and joke with her boys. She always said that if her boys weren't picking at her she knew something was wrong.

There will be a visitation of friends and family Tuesday from 5 until 8 pm at Starr Funeral Home and her funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill with burial to follow in Hemphill Cemetery.

She is survived by; her husband of 65 years Lee Herbert Corley of Hemphill; sons, Edward Corley and wife Susan of Hemphill, James Corley and wife Stephanie of Hemphill, David Corley and wife Patricia of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Cara Westbrook and husband Andrew of Hemphill, Eric Corley of Hemphill, and Ashley Roberts and husband Christopher of Alabama; great grandson, Alexander Freeman of Hemphill; sister, Vernell Thomas of Palestine; nieces, Lauren Karch and husband Robert of Palestine, Anice Carter and husband Terry of Van, and Alice Smith of Lufkin. She is preceded in death by; her parents Lorena Louisa Edgar Conner and Starling Wesley Conner; grandson Brandon Corley; and sisters Rosalee Smith and Clarice Clark; and niece Louisa Ryan.

Register book may be signed and condolences may be left at www.starrfuneralhome.com

Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, November 21, 2018, Page 9

Notes:

San Augustine County, Texas - Births 1941 http://files.usgwarchives.org/tx/sanaugustine/vitals/births/1941/sanaub41.txt

Obituary

James Edward Adkison, 74, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. He was born May 3, 1941, in Shelby County to Elvie and Brooksie (Williams) Adkison. He moved with his family to Sabine County as a young child, and made his home in Hemphill. A truck driver by trade, he was owner/operator of Adkison Trucking and known to the majority of the community as Papa J, a name given to him by the numerous kids he coached in Little League Baseball. Saved at an early age, he was a member of the Baptist church which was located at Sturgis Mill. He attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Gravelhill.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Adkison of Hemphill; his children, Stephanie Corley and husband James of Hemphill, Stacie Kean of Hemphill, and Stephen Adkison and wife Cindy of Willis; his grandchildren: Eric Corley of Hemphill, Alicia Bohannon of Zachary, LA, Ashley Corley of Austin, Kristin Adkison of Willis, and Garrett Adkison of Willis; his sisters, Laverne Craig of Hemphill, Linda Buckley and husband Butch of Houston, Becky Smith of Pineland and Kathy Little of Hemphill; and a brother, Guy Adkison and wife Debby of Carthage. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Ed Kean; and sisters, Carolyn Woods and Kay Butler.

Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 13, at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home. Bro. Floyd Wright will officiate. Burial will follow at Hemphill City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Butler, Jason Butler, Jerry Little, Jeremy Little, Scot Gooch, and Gayle Chance. Services are under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Condolences may be posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, December 16, 2015, page 12

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J667-GRV
name: Charlie Clarence Carley
death date: 26 Sep 1971
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race:
death age: 88 years
estimated birth date: 1883
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Bob Carley
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Nancy Mc Donald
mother's birthplace:
occupation: carpenter
place of residence:
cemetery: Hemphill Cemetery
burial place:
burial date:
informant Charles Corley
additional relatives:
film number: 2223436
digital film number: 4169949
image number: 1198
reference number: 75468
Collection: Charlie Clarence Carley, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Tyler County, JP 3
Enumerated April 8, 1930
ED 19 SD 229=4 Sheet 1A Stamped 196
1-1
Corley, Charlie Head M W 37 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Corley, Willie Mae Wf F W 29 M 16 Tx Tx Ark
Corley, Elbert Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Corley, Charlie Jr Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Corley, Helen Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Corley, Lee Herbert Son M W 2 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Elex, John Laborer M In 36 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer

Charles married Willie Mae Burk. Willie was born on 14 Jan 1901 in Texas; died on 4 Aug 1997 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is shown as Willie Burch on the Texas Birth records of sons Elbert and Lee Herbert Corley. However in Lee Herbert's 2020 obituary, her last name is instead spelled as BURK.

A Willie M Burch, female, age 9, born in Texas, can be found on the 1910 Federal Census in Nacogdoches County in the home of William A and Nannie Burch. He was shown as born in Texas ca 1871, and his wife born in Tennessee ca 1869. They have eight children in their household at the time.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD68-NYG
name: Starling Wesley Conner
death date: 07 Mar 1936
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 43 years 9 months 11 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 25 May 1892
birthplace: Buyon, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Lorena Conner
father's name: Leander Jackson Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Kalin Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Office Work
place of residence: Hemphill, Texas
cemetery:
burial place: ...Hill, Tex
Informant: Lorena Conner
burial date: 07 Mar 1936
additional relatives:
film number: 2116862
digital film number: 4166723
image number: 2638
reference number: v X cn 17021
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Starling Wesley Conner, 1936

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 9 and 12 day of Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 7A
122-122
Conner, Leander J Head M W 69 Wd Ga Ga Ga Farmer
Conner, Starlin W Son M W 28 M Tx Ga Ga Farm Laborer
Connor, Lorena Dtr-in-law F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 16 and 17 Apr 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 6A Stamped 116
105-107
Conner, Wesley S Head M W 37 M 26 Tx Ga Tx Farmer
Conner, Lorena Wf F W 31 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Rosallee Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Vernell Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Clarice Dtr F W 4 1/2 S Tx Tx Tx

Starling married Willie Lorena Edgar on 18 Aug 1919. Willie (daughter of James Valentine Edgar and Jack Payne "Paynie" Gooch) was born about 1899 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Apr 1963 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown by Kay Parker McCary and Laura Buckmaster as Lorena Dickey.

Kay Parker McCary also transcribes her cemetery listing as Lorena C. Dickey Conner.

However, according to the obituary of her daughter, Clarice Conner Clark, she was a daugther of Lorena Edgar Conner, and was preceded in death by bother her parents, and her STEP-FATHER (emphasis added) Carrol DICKEY.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDY7-FVW
name: Lorena Conner Dickey
death date: 14 Apr 1963
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 65 years
estimated birth date:
birth date: 09 Jan 1899
birthplace: Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: J. V. Edgar
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Payne Gooch
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Housewife, Mother
place of residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
burial place: Sabine County, Texas
burial date: 15 Apr 1963
additional relatives:
film number: 2117272
digital film number: 4028589
image number: 2901
reference number: CN 27165
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Lorena Conner Dickey, 1963

Notes:

Texas Death Records:
Adkison Elvie 03-28-1989 ANGELINA M

Adkison, Elvie 31 July 1910-28 Mar 1989 Gravil Hill Cemetery
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsabine/burials/049-020711-Gravel_Hill_Cem_A-B.htm


Social Security Death Index??:

ATTA ADKISON 16 Feb 1908 25 Mar 1989 75901 (Lufkin, Angelina, TX ) (none specified) 449-14-5203 Texas

Elvie married Brooksie Katherine Williams before 1934. Brooksie was born on 28 Feb 1918; died on 22 Nov 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]