Obits

ORE CITY – Services for Julie “Jugie” Marie Craig, 48 of Jenkins, were held March 17 at Ore City Church of Christ with Harvey Fulks officiating, under the direction of Ingram’s Funeral Home. Jugie was born in Anahiem Calif. on June 24, 1969, but she told everyone: “I was born in Harris Hospital in Fort Worth” because she was ashamed she wasn’t born in the great state of Texas. Julie passed away March 9at Good Shepherd Saint Christus Hospital in Longview. Jugie collected many things, from ugly estate sale furniture and vintage handkerchiefs to opposums and pitiful baby birds, but the most important thing she collected was people. She opened her heart and home to an extended village of people because she truly believed that family was about love and togetherness more than blood relation. Her family was the most important thing in her world, and she was the glue that bound us together and kept our traditions and history alive.

DAINGERFIELD -- Memorial services for Annabelle Alma Reichert, 88 of Daingerfield were held March 19, at First United Methodist Church in Lone Star with Bro. Chad Mitchell officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Annabelle was born on April 2, 1929 in Valley City, N.D. to Fritz and Viola Beil Priebe. Annabelle went to be with the Lord on March 14. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lone Star and she served as a volunteer for the Christian Life Service Center in Daingerfield. Annabelle graduated from St. Luke’s Nursing School in Fargo, N.D. in 1950. She worked as a registered nurse at Hospital in The Pines and Titus County Regional Medical Center. She also served in the National Guard. Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fredrick Walter Reichert, brother Earl Priebe and sister Jeannie Priebe.

HUGHES SPRINGS -- Alice Middleton Crawford, 63, joined the Heavenly Choir on March 10, surrounded by loving family and friends. Alice was born in Hughes Springs on August 3, 1954. After her graduation from Hughes Springs High School, Alice attended East Texas State University, now Texas A&M University- Commerce. In 1974, she married Richard Allen Gammill. They had one son, Richard Allen Gammill, Jr., born in 1981. Alice and Rick were divorced in1985. She later married James R. Crawford in 1986. Alice was active in many local organizations throughout her life. She was an active member of Sweet Adelines and other choral groups, the Mustang Band Boosters Club, and First United Methodist Church in Hughes Springs, where Alice sang in the choir, was a Sunday School teacher, soloist, and choir director. Alice worked at Thiokol Chemical Company in Karnack.

HUGHES SPRINGS -- Services for Julia Hogan, 71, of Hughes Springs, will were held March 10, at Reeder-Davis Chapel under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Hogan was born March 31, 1946 in National City, Calif. and passed away March 5, at her home in Hughes Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Weldon and Ruby Mae Pippin. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hogan; children, Cheri Cross Miller, and Betty Carpenter; grandchildren, Michael, Bret, Caitlin, and Collin; sisters, Rosa and Ruby; brother, Weldon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com

HUGHES SPRINGS -- Services for Gertie Faye Anderson, 72, of Lone Star, were held March 3, at Saint Paul Baptist Church in Ore City. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Ms. Anderson was born Oct. 28, 1945 and passed away Feb. 23. An online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com

LINDEN– James “Donald” Washington, 90, of Linden died Feb. 26. Mr. Washington was born Dec. 15, 1927 in the Centerhill Community to Thomas Alvin Washington and Prudie Sutton Washington. Services were held March 1, at New Colony Cemetery with Bro. Claude Crocker officiating and under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Colony Baptist Church, 3086 US Hwy 59 N, Linden, TX 75563. An online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder- davis.com

DAINGERFIELD -- Mark Dewayne Allen, of Daingerfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 27. A memorial service celebrating his life was held March 3, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Kenny Shaver and Jerry Irvin officiating. Mr. Allen was born on April 14, 1944 in Daingerfield to Clarence and Addie Allen. He retired from U.S. Steel as a Production Planner after 44 years of service. Mr. Allen served on the Board of Directors at Northeast Texas Credit Union since 1978, serving as the Chairman of the Board for the last 23 years. He was a lifetime member of Lilley’s Chapel Church of Christ in Jenkins. Mr. Allen married Roxie Thomas on June 24, 1995 who survives him.

DAINGERFIELD -- Services for Claude Cutrell, 76, of Daingerfield were held March 6 at Lone Star Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Monds officiating. William Claude Cutrell was born March 24, 1941 in Monahans to William Bryan and Dulice Cutrell. He passed away Feb. 28. Before retirement, Claude worked as an electrician in the oil field. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lone Star. Claude loved his family, his church and his Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ramona Nicks. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Cutrell of Lone Star; children: William Douglas Cutrell and spouse, Chong Kee Tan of Salem, Ore., Edward Bryan Cutrell and spouse, Paige Bills of Seattle, Wash., Clarrissa Cutrell and partner, Gabriel Velasco of Boulder, Colo.; sister, Sherry Higgins; several special nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. An online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com