Warren O. Hastings


Warren O. Hastings departed this world on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003. He was a beloved father, husband and friend. He was born in Horn Lake, Miss. on April 25, 1917 to Walter Owen Hastings and Pattie Mae Hastings.

He spent most of his younger years in Bastrop, La. He joined the Air Force in February 1942 and was a member of the 8th Air Corps during WWII in England. He retired from Reese AFB as a Senior Master Sergeant/E8 in 1962. He then went to work for Plains Co-op Oil Mill as a purchasing agent and retired in 1982.

His retired years were spent in Ruidoso, N.M. with his wife, Rusty where they enjoyed life to the fullest. In 1998 they returned to Lubbock. He is survived by his wife, Rusty; a daughter, Owen Artz; a son-in-law, Gary Artz; a brother, Bill Hastings; and four grandchildren, Angela Cardona, Shawn Cardona, Hayley Artz, and Ashley Artz, all of Lubbock.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bennie Hildreth and Elizabeth Hastings. The family will hold a celebration of his life at Garrison Care Center, 3710 4th St. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at 2 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Garrison Geriatric Care Center of Lubbock or Hospice of Lubbock.

Published Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in the Lubbock (TX) Avalanche-Journal.

Ruth Ann Hastings Moose


ALBEMARLE - Ruth Ann Hastings Moose, 70, of 333 Anderson Road, Albemarle, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at CMC-NorthEast. Her funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Weekley officiating.  Burial will be in the Stanly Gardens of Memory.

Mrs. Moose was born May 29, 1940, in Cabarrus County.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian Cochran Hastings.  She was educated at Pine Forrest High School and was a certified nursing assistant at Forrest Oaks. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a member of the Mother Bivens Circle at Central Methodist.

Mrs. Moose is survived by her husband, Edward M. Moose of the home; son, Edward Moose of Albemarle; daughters, Betty Ann Lowder of Albemarle and Cynthia Ruth Moose of Charlotte; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends at Stanly Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 172 N. Second St., Albemarle, NC 28001 or to the Stanly County Animal Rescue League, PO Box 1676, Albemarle, NC 28002.

Stanly Funeral Home, Albemarle, is in charge.

Rosetta Poteat Jenkins


KANNAPOLIS -- The funeral will be Friday for Rosetta Poteat Jenkins, 74, 2955 Camp Julia Road, died Tuesday (April 15, 2003) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, after several years of declining health.

Born April 28, 1928, in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Jenkins was a daughter of the late William Ellis and Maude E. Stoker Poteat. She was formerly employed at China Grove Cotton Mills.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Hastings, and a great-granddaughter.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years Broadus L. Jenkins; daughters Jo Ann Hastings and Sharon Hastings, both of Kannapolis, and LaDonna Hastings, Iron Station; sons Robert Hastings, Mooresville, and Alan Hastings, Kannapolis; stepdaughter Frances Stevens, Lancaster, S.C.; stepsons Ray Jenkins, Lancaster, S.C., Bruce Jenkins, Kannapolis, and Wayne Jenkins, Huntingburg, Ind.; 26 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Whitley's Funeral Home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Jon Jones. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home on Camp Julia Road.

Published April 17, 2003 in the Salisbury (NC) Post.

Jessie Hager Hastings


Jessie Hager Hastings, 89, of West Main St., Rock Hill, SC, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011, at Westminster Health and Rehab Center, Rock Hill.

Born February 3, 1921, in Denver, NC, she was a daughter of the late Charles Alfred and Fannie Sherrill Hager, and the wife of the late Webb Eugene Hastings.  Mrs. Hastings was a homemaker, and a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Mount Mourne, NC.  After moving to Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Hastings attended Westminster PCA in Rock Hill. She loved reading, flowers, and enjoyed spending time with her friends at Morningside Assisted Living.

She was preceded in death by brothers, George, Gene and Charlie “Bandy” Hager; and sisters, Vera Hastings and Alice Baker. Mrs. Hastings is survived by her children, Linda H. Lipe and husband, Rev. J. Paul Lipe, of Delhi, LA, and Tony E. Hastings and wife, Diane, of Rock Hill, SC; sister, Ruth Bumgarner, of Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Mary Linda Johnson, Jonathan Lipe, Tawnya Copeland and Mandy Distefano; and great grandchildren, Trey Moss, Mary Hastings Moss, Sarah Lipe, Anna Kathryn Lipe, John Paul Lipe, Lilly Lipe, Tristen Copeland, Hayden Copeland, Teagan Copeland, Peyton Webb Copeland, Atalana Distefano and Anthony Distefano.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Faith Presbyterian Church, Mount Mourne, NC, with Rev. Newton Hoover and Rev. J. Paul Lipe officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 249, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123-0249.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mrs. Hastings. Condolences may be made to the Hastings family at www.cavin-cook.com.

http://www.cavin-cook.com/obituary/show/slug/jessie-hager-hastings

Myra Shelia Hastings Thompson


MEBANE, N.C. - Myra Shelia Hastings Thompson died at her residence on April 1, 2012.

Myra was a member of First Baptist Church of Mebane and was a member of the Sharon Knight WMU and Kingdom Seekers Classes. She enjoyed spending her free time gardening and crocheting.

A loving wife and mother, she leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Ron Thompson; daughter, Abby Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Thompson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest William Hastings and Mabel Jackson Hastings.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the McClure Chapel with Dr. Terry Farmer officiating.

Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, N.C.

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Velma Hastings Snead


Mrs. Velma Snead, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 2 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chase Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Merwin, Bro. Russ Carlock and Bro. Vance Rushing officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery in Mansfield.

Mrs. Snead was born October 19, 1907 in Carroll County to the late Robert Lee Hastings and Anna Beulah Wilcox. She was a graduate of Henry High School and attended Bethel College in McKenzie. She retired from the Department of Human Services, serving as Carroll County Director in 1972 and was a member of the Long Rock Methodist Church. Her husband, Mace Snead, who died in 1977 and two sisters, Ruth McCadams and Gladys Davis preceded her in death.

Survivors include a niece, Bessie Ruth Ashby of Mansfield, two nephews, Charles Davis of Hollow Rock and Carl Davis of Mansfield; a foster brother, Vernon Walker of Orange Blossom, Florida; and three great-nieces and six great-nephews.

The family will receive friends in the Cherry Wood room of Chase Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Published on 5 Jun 2002 in the McKenzie (TN) Banner.

Sharon Kessinger


Sharon Kessinger, 63, of Owensboro died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health Systems. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on December 19, 1947 to the late Earl Winsett and Ruby Kathleen Crider Winsett. She loved playing bingo and fishing and was a member of Nickel Ridge Pentecostal Church. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Earl Winsett, Jr.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Ernest Kessinger; six daughters, Elizabeth Kessinger of Owensboro, Jessica Luck of Owensboro, Lisa Groves of Wilmington, North Carolina, Barbara Kessinger of Owensboro, Sherry Martin of Owensboro, and Jennifer Croom of Wilmington, North Carolina; one son, Kevin Kessinger of Florida; twenty-one grandchildren; and her twin sister, Karon Young of Owensboro.

Services will be at 3:00p.m. on Tuesday April 12, 2011 at the Chapel of James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.  Burial will be in Nickel Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday after 11:00a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sharon Kessinger Memorial Fund, 3009 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Alexander "Doc" Bomar


The funeral service for retired Detroit salt miner and former Henry Countian Alexander "Doc" Bomar of Southgate, Mich., was scheduled at 11 a.m. today at McEvoy Funeral Home.

Fred Shackelford, pastor of Springhill Baptist Church, was to officiate. Burial was to follow in Bevil Cemetery.

Great-nephews were named as pallbearers.

Visitation was Sunday and today.

Bomar, 98, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at the residence of his niece, Peggy Bennett, in Paris.

Born July 14, 1912, in Henry County, he was a son of John I. and Minnie Davis Bomar, both deceased.

His wife, Lucy Verleen Bevill Bomar, died Feb. 12, 2005.

Bomar was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He moved to Michigan in November 1943 where he worked as a miner at the Detroit Salt Mine, before retiring in 1977. He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church, and according to a family member was an avid bird hunter and tomato grower.

He also leaves in-laws: Mary Jane (Earl) Shankle, Margaret Bevill and Bobby (Eve) Bevill, all of Paris; several other nieces and nephews; many extended family members; and several special friends he made while living in Southgate for 67 years.

He also was preceded in death by three sisters: Nell Bomar Jones, Lucille Bomar Bowden and Sue Bomar Moore; and three brothers: Tom, Malcolm and William Bomar.

Memorials may be made to the Springhill Baptist Church building fund.

Robert Loy Hall

Robert Loy Hall, 94, of West Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010. He was born on July 4, 1915 in Mulberry, Texas to Allie and Maude Hall.  His kind and gentle spirit will be missed. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home~ West Columbia.  Active pallbearers are Ronald Bell, Norman Bell, Frank Crocker, Jr., Charles Cummins, and Gary Cloudt.  Burial will follow at Columbia Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Joe Hall, Rev. Ted Hall, Charles Hall, and Ned Hall; and sister, Marjorie Brosefsky.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pauline Hall of West Columbia; son, Gary L. Hall and wife Lisa of Houston, daughter, Kelly A. Hall of Houston, grandson, Garrett L. Hall and wife Allison of Austin; brothers, R. A. Hall of Dallas, and Jack Hall of Ravenna; sisters, Elsie Cummins of Lewisville, Ella Mae Smith of Alice, Neautha Young of Mason, Bobbie Lightfoot of Ocala, FL., Jamie Mumford of McAllen and Betty Sanford of Mulberry.

Final arrangements under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, Texas 77486.

Mary Pauline Crocker Hall

Mary Pauline Hall, 90, of West Columbia passed away on Monday, January 17, 2011 in Houston. She was born in Dover, Tennessee on September 8, 1920 to James William and Hilia Wilson Crocker. Her kind and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Graveside Services have been scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM at Columbia Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM at Baker Funeral Home ~ West Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" L. Hall; brothers, Bob, Frank, & Bill Crocker; sisters, Sue Bell and Grace Lowney. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Gary L Hall and wife, Lisa of Houston; daughter, Kelly Hall of Houston; grandson, Garrett L. Hall and wife, Allison of Austin; sisters in law, Elsie Cummins of Lewisville and Ann Crocker of West Columbia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Final arrangements under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S Columbia Drive, West Columbia, Texas 77486 979-345-3232.

Harry Maurice Pollock

Pollock, H. Maurice On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2007, H. Maurice Pollock departed his earthly existence to join his Heavenly Father. His life exemplified the Christian principles that permeated all areas of his life. Harry Maurice Pollock was born Nov. 3, 1914, to Ola Lewis and Harry Pollock in Corsicana. He was a 1932 graduate of Corsicana High School and attended Draughons Business School. Maurice lived his entire life in Corsicana.

His Christian service began as a Methodist and continued as a longtime member of First Baptist Church. At the time of his death he was a member of Petty’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Maurice began his 66-year career at Collin Street Bakery as a teenager when he delivered bread with his father. Over the years he held various positions. He retired as senior vice president and treasurer in 1997.

As a young man, Maurice was considered to be one of the best fast pitch softball pitchers in the area. He also enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and being the “all time” quarterback for his grandchildren. Most of all, Maurice enjoyed family gatherings that usually included a family singing around the piano. Maurice was one of the kindest, most gentle human beings God put on this earth. He had upright standards, ethics, and was spiritually centered. Maurice also generously supported many community projects. Maurice was a member of the YMCA Century Club, Sons of Confederate Veterans, The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Corsicana Chamber of Commerce and the Corsicana Country Club.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. B.F. Risinger Jr., O.E. Permenter and Sonny Buie officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Grimmett, Bob McNutt, Chuck Vick, James Marcum, Jerry Glidewell, Sandy Watson, Les Cotten and John Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Goode, Eugene French, Norman Shaw, Mike Forns, Richard Kelly, Robert Rawlings, Bill McNutt III and Robert Polk. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Georgia Ruth Pearson; wife, Edith Hamilton Pollock; sons, Harry Maurice Pollock Jr. and David Redford; and a grandson, Allen Vickers. He was a loving husband to his wife Aleene, Daddy to daughters and son-in-law Georgia Ann Vickers and Harriett and Cody Sherrard, Peepaw to grandchildren Kelley Sherrard and Christopher Sherrard, granddaughter-in-law Maria Vickers and great-granddaughter Mia Faith Vickers and great-grandson Kevin Davis, and Uncle Maurice to niece Patricia Welkener and nephews Walter Pearson, Jim Pearson, Alvin Merrell, Leland Conn and Jimmy Conn. He is also survived by a stepson Michael Redford, step-grandsons Justin, Joshua and Chris Redford, step-granddaughter Kiersten Redford, and many cousins. He was known as “Mitey Mo” to a host of friends, colleagues and loved ones.

The family wishes to express extreme gratitude to his caregivers at Navarro Regional Hospital and Heritage Oaks Retirement Village with a special thank you to Cassandra Brown, Alvina Worley and Pat Berry. Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to either Petty’s Chapel Baptist Church, 1300 Farm-to-Market Road 3041, Corsicana, TX 75110; or to the David Redford Scholarship Fund at Navarro College, 3200 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana, TX 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Delphia Irby Washam

Mrs. Delphia Washam, widow of John Washam, passed away at her home in the north part of town, Tuesday, August 4, 1931, after a two week illness of apoplexy and paralysis.

She was born Delphia Irby, 66 years ago in Turnback neighborhood east of here. After her marriage to John Washam, she settled in the Sycamore vicinity.

She is survived by three sons, Elza, Tom and Frank, all of Miller, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at her home on Wednesday August 5, 1931 by Rev. R.M. Shook, after which interment was made in the Sycamore cemetery.

Published in the Lawrence (MO) Chieftain on 13 Aug 1931.