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NAVASOTA - Services for Laura Greer Burkhalter, 95, of Millican are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

The Revs. O.L. Powell and Glenn Murphy of Greater Christian Life Church will officiate. Burial will be in Peach Creek Cemetery.

Mrs. Burkhalter died Sunday in Brazos County.

She was born in Peach Creek and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Burkhalter.

Survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Marie Fazzino of Millican, Kay and Bill Easterling of Bryan, Sarah and Bill McDaniels of Angleton, Vera and W.B. Carr of Willis, Billie Jo and Autrey Dixon of Navasota and Elaine and Clint Trncak of Tyler; two sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Mary Fanette and Ben and Fleeta Fanette, all of Jacksonville; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on April 21, 2004)

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Laura Greer Burkhalter, 95, of Millican died Sunday.

Arrangements are pending with Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on April 20, 2004)

Laura married Benjamin Aladan Fannette 1926, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Benjamin was born 24 Jul 1899, Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas, USA; died 21 Jun 1961, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Laura — Louis Dal Loftin. Louis was born 21 Oct 1904, Brazos County, Texas, USA; died 23 Nov 1973, Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Nov 1973, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Laura married Johnny Clinton Burkhalter 1977. Johnny was born 13 Aug 1931, Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, USA; died 26 Apr 2003, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Apr 2003, Peach Creek Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Benjamin Louis "Ben" Fannette was born June 17, 1927, to Benjamin L. and Laura (Greer) Fannette in Peach Creek, Brazos County. He grew up in Houston. During his teenage years he lived with his aunt and uncle, Mattie and T.A. White, in Millican. At the time of his passing he was living in Reklaw.

He passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Tyler.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. at the People's Church in Jacksonville with Pastor David Butler officiating. Visitation will follow in the church fellowship hall. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. in Wheat Cemetery in Millican.

Survivors include his former wife of 65 years, Fleeta Fannette of Millican; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara and William McDaniel of Angleton, Elaine and Clint Trncak of Tyler, Marie Fazzino of Millican and Kay Williams of Bryan; brother and wife, A.L. "Andy" and Mary Fannette of Bullard. Also left to grieve his passing are a number of nieces and nephews, including namesake great-nephew, Benjamin Trawick; and cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Vera Carr, Billie Jo Dixon and Barbara Martin.

After serving in the U.S. Marines, Ben was employed by United Gas Co., which later became ENTEX Gas in Houston for 42 years. Upon retirement he stayed busy with fishing, hunting, welding and dozer work. He also enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and helping with any of their projects. He stated that he thought the key to long life was keeping busy.

Ben joined the Masonic Lodge in 1966. He served as master of the Adam Royder Lodge No. 778 at Wellborn in 1989 to 1990. He was awarded the prestigious Golden Trowel Award in 1998. He planned and lead the building of the new Masonic Lodge in Wellborn.

Autry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to People's Church, P.O. Box 8376, Jacksonville, 75766.

(Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on September 20, 2011)

Benjamin married Fleeta Angeline Turner 20 Mar 1946, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; divorced 14 Sep 2011, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Fleeta was born 13 May 1924, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; died 31 Jul 2020; was buried , Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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NAVASOTA - Services for Vera Fannett Carr, 74, of Willis are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

The Rev. O.L. Powell of Greater Christian Life will officiate. Burial will be in Wheat Cemetery in Millican.

Mrs. Carr died Thursday in Conroe.

She was born in Peach Creek and was a member of Greater Christian Life. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, William B. Carr Jr. of Willis; two sons, Walter Ryder and William Darrell Carr, both of Willis; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jimmy Fridel of Millican; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Andy and Mary Fannett and Ben and Fleeta Fannett, all of Jacksonville; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie Fazzino of Millican, Kay and Bill Easterling of Bryan, Billie Jo and Autrey Dixon of Navasota and Elaine and Clint Trncak of Tyler; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 23, 2004)

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Vera Carr, 74, of Willis died Thursday.

Arrangements are pending with Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota.

(Published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 22, 2004)

Vera — Arthur Lyvon Ryder. Arthur was born 1 Jan 1930, Gilliland, Knox County, Texas, USA; died 10 Oct 1983, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Oct 1983, Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vera married Huey Parker Crosby 24 Dec 1956, Brenham, Washington County, Texas, USA. Huey was born 8 Oct 1904, Jasper County, Mississippi, USA; died 20 Dec 1968, Millican, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Dec 1968, Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vera married William Burten Carr, Jr. 17 Dec 1969, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. William was born 27 Oct 1917, Humble, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 20 Apr 2007, Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, USA; was buried , Houston National Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

S.L. married W.K. McDaniel, Sr. [Group Sheet]

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Andrew Lane "Andy" Fannette was born Sept. 12, 1937, in Houston to Benjamin A. and Laura Greer Fannette. His family moved to the Navasota area when he was 10 years old. He passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at 6 p.m. in Tyler, surrounded by his family, pastor and friends. Funeral services are to be Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at People's Church in Jacksonville with burial to follow in Still Waters Memorial Gardens. Pastor David Butler and the Rev. Jerry Walles will officiate.

Services are under direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Andy and his family moved to Jacksonville in 1965 where he was pastor of the United Pentecostal Church until 1981. During this time he was involved with several business endeavors such as Andy's Mobile Homes, building of the original Holiday Inn, Gibson's Store (which was among the first discount stores in Jacksonville), Andy's Lumber & Hardware, and registered Braham cattle. Since 1989 the Fannette family business has been Century 21 Action Team. Andy enjoyed buying and selling land and the development of some of these properties.

Andy served as president of Gateway College of Evangelism in St. Louis, Mo., from 1981 to 1983.

Andy retired from pastoring and spent about 25 years living at Reklaw. While in his 60s, Andy felt led to start another church in Jacksonville. Through the blessings of the Lord and the help of many wonderful people, People's Church on U.S. Highway 79 East in Jacksonville became a reality. He resigned from this pastorate due to health reasons in 2010.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vera Carr of Willis, Billy Jo Dixon and Barbara Loftin of Navasota; and his only brother, Benjamin Fannette, who passed away in 2011 while living at Reklaw.

Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Mary A. Fannette; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Nancy Fannette of Jacksonville; granddaughters and husbands, Melissa and David Trawick of Jacksonville and Rachel and Justin Robinson of Jacksonville; great-grandchildren, Sarah, Gracie and Benjamin Trawick of Jacksonville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara and Bill McDaniel of Angleton and Elaine and Clinton Trncak of Tyler, Kay Williams of Bryan and Marie Fazzino of Millican; and nieces and nephews including Darrell Carr of Lake Striker.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Carr, Justin Robinson, David Trawick, Nick Maestas, Steve McFarland and Phillip Evans.

Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Powell, Smitty Hill, George Payne, James Tennison, Bill Permenter, John Ament, Robert McNatt, James Brazier, Nathan Jones, Bruce Mehlenbacher, Glen Rhodes and Charles Dickerson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Memorials may be made to People's Church, 14089 U.S. Highway 79 E., Jacksonville, 75766.

(Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 9, 2013)

Andrew married M.A. Horttor [Group Sheet]

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Billie Jo (Fanette) Dixon, 71, of Navasota, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at her residence. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. Services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on July 26, 2011)



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Mrs. Billie Jo Fannette Dixon, 71, of Navasota passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at her residence. The family will receive visitors from 5-7pm Tuesday, July 26, and funeral services are set for 10am Wednesday, both at Nobles Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Wheat Cemetery in Millican.

Billie Jo was born in Houston on August 23, 1939, the daughter of Benjamin and Laura (Greer) Fannette. In September of 1955, she married Autry Dixon in Navasota and loved him for 55 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Barbara Martin and Vera Carr.

Survivors include her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla Rose and Kirby Pepper of Longview; son, Paul Dixon of Navasota; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara and William McDaniel of Angleton, Elaine and Clint Trcnak of Tyler, Marie Fazzino of Millican and Kay Williams of Bryan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Andrew and Mary Fannette of Jacksonville, and B.L. and Fleeta Fannette of Millican; granddaughter, Nicole Rose Pepper of Longview; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers are Paul Dixon of Navasota, Kirby Pepper of Longview, Clint Trcnak of Tyler, Jimmy Fridel of Millican, John Fazzino of College Station and Darrell Carr of Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Bill McDaniel of Angleton and Eric Medina of Millican.

(Published by Nobles Funeral Chapel of Navasota, TX)

Billie married Autry Dixon 10 Oct 1955, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas, USA. Autry was born 27 Apr 1928, Stamps, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA; died 18 Sep 2012, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Sep 2012, Wheat Cemetery - Millican, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

P.E. married T.E. Barker [Group Sheet]

P.E. married P.R. Skinner [Group Sheet]

P.E. married C.L. Trncak [Group Sheet]

S.K. married M.L. Williams [Group Sheet]

S.K. married W.T. Easterling [Group Sheet]

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Barbara Ann Loftin Martin
June 24, 1953 - Oct. 11, 1997

NAVASOTA - Services for Barbara Ann Loftin Martin, 44, of Millican are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nobles Funeral Chapel.

The Rev. Tim Green of Pentecostals of Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in Peach Creek Cemetery.

Visitation is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Mrs. Martin died Saturday in an auto accident.

She was born in Navasota and was an assembler at BodyBilt Seating. She was also a member of Pentecostals of Bryan.

Survivors include her son, Louis Martin of Millican; her parents, Johnny and Laura Burkhalter of Millican; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Benny Fleta Fannett of Millican and A.L. and Mary Ann Fannett of Jacksonville; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Kay and Bill Easterling of Bryan, Marie Fazzino of Millican, Elaine Fannett of Tyler, Vera and W.B. Carr of Willis and Sara and Bill McDaniel of Angleton.

Memorials may be made to Pentecostals of Bryan.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on October 14, 1997)

Barbara married A.L. Jones [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Ricky James Martin 22 Jun 1979, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Ricky was born 30 May 1959, Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas, USA; died 29 Sep 1991, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Oct 1991, Love's Chapel Cemetery - Hughes Springs, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

I.M. married J.N. Fazzino [Group Sheet]

W.V. married D.J. Paluka [Group Sheet]

W.V. married D.J. Reed [Group Sheet]

W.V. married T.D. Davis [Group Sheet]

S.A. married M.J. Muth, Jr. [Group Sheet]

S.A. married J.D.P. Fridel [Group Sheet]

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William Darrell Carr, age 46 of Conroe, Texas, passed away January 18th 2016 in Henderson, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Willis on Friday, January 22nd 2016 from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral Services will be at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 23rd 2016 at 10am.
Burial will be at 2pm at Willis Cemetery.

Darrell was born in Conroe, Texas to William (W.B) Carr and Vera Fannett Carr on January 4 th 1971. He attended Willis High School and graduated in 1990. He was involved with his local church. He enjoyed being with his children, fishing, and carpentry work.

Darrell is preceded in death by his father W.B Carr, mother Vera Fannett Carr and brother Clyde.

Darrell is survived by his brother Walter "Buster" Ryder; sister Sherry Fridell; children Andrea Jacks of San Augustine, Whitney Miles Carr of Willis, Madgeline Carr of Willis, William Carr of Henderson, Kaylee Carr of Henderson; Grandchildren Jake Epps of San Augustine, Brighton Jacks of San Augustine, Brylee Jacks of San Augustine, Skilah Cordova of Willis; Nephews Justin Ryder of Porter, Wesley Muth of Millican, Shane Muth of Millican; and Nieces Michelle Ryder of Dallas, Rebecca Ryder of LA, Kimberly Fridell of College Station.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to William Darrell Carr at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home 10129 West FM 1097 Willis, Texas 77318.

(Published on yourconroenews.com from January 21 to February 3, 2016)

William — F.L. Miles. [Group Sheet]

D.L. married P.A. Koks [Group Sheet]

R.L. married N.B. Evans [Group Sheet]

P.R. married K.W. Pepper [Group Sheet]

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Services for Tommie Elaine Loddy, 39, Tyler, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home, Tyler, with the Rev. Gary Byrd officiating.

Burial will be 3 p.m. at Peach Creek Cemetery near College Station.

Mrs. Loddy died July 15 at her residence.

She was born Sept. 2, 1961, in Navasota and lived in Tyler for 15 years.

She was a former resident of College Station and member of Rosedale Baptist Church where she taught the Teen Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker and an adult leader for Noonday 4-H Club.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Loddy, Tyler; son, Rickey Lynn Kimbrough Jr., Tyler; daughter, Brandy Lane Loddy, Tyler; father and stepmother, Tommy E. and Helen Barker, Sulphur Springs; mother and stepfather, Phyllis Elaine and Clint Trncak, Tyler; sister, Rhonda Lynn Johnson, McKinney; stepbrothers, Jeffery Goldsmith and Danny Goldsmith, both of Sulphur Springs.

Pallbearers will be Danny Goldsmith, Jeffery Goldsmith, Jeffery Goldsmith Jr., Ted Smith, Rance Bennett and Cole Bennett.

Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on July 17, 2001)

Tommie married Rickey Lynn Kimbrough 28 Aug 1982, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA. Rickey was born 29 Mar 1963, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; died 8 Aug 2018, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Tommie married R.M. Loddy, Jr. [Group Sheet]

R.L. married T.W. Greer [Group Sheet]

R.L. married E.B. Johnson, Jr. [Group Sheet]

L.A. married E.K. Coats [Group Sheet]

L.M. — J.I. Foster. [Group Sheet]

J.W. married L.S. Rigsby [Group Sheet]

W.P. married K.S. Hejl [Group Sheet]

W.P. married K.A. Josey [Group Sheet]

M.S. married M.R. Larson [Group Sheet]

M.S. married K.K. Wingard [Group Sheet]

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Ms. Kimberly Michelle Fridel, 50 of Millican, TX, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM, in Wheat Cemetery with Rev. Glen Whitmire officiating. Fellowship will immediately follow at Millican Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Kim was born in Bryan, TX to James and Sherry Fridel of Millican. She was blessed with two beautiful boys, Cameron and Cade Phillips. These boys were her world. She loved spending quality time with her boys, family and friends. She loved watching movies and listening to music.

She is preceded in death by both her father, James Fridel and son, Cade Phillips.

Left to cherish her memories, her mother, Sherry Fridel; son, Cameron Phillips; brothers, Richard Fridel and his wife, Kelley, Wesley Muth, and Shane Muth and his wife, Kimberly; sister, Pamela Cantu and her husband Ernest; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

(Published by Nobles Funeral Home of Navasota, TX)

Kimberly married P.A. Blaha [Group Sheet]

Kimberly married P.M. Phillips [Group Sheet]

M.A. married D.W. Trawick, II [Group Sheet]

R.L. married J.C. Robinson [Group Sheet]

R.L. married S.L. Sumrall [Group Sheet]

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Kristin Leigh Coats, 21, of College Station, died June 12, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. The funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. Interment will follow at Peach Creek Cemetery.

Kristin was born April 5, 1990 in Bryan, the daughter of Kevin and Lori (Williams) Coats. She attended Milano and College Station schools and graduated from A & M Consolidated High School in 2008, where she was a member of the volleyball and the basketball teams. She was currently enrolled at the University of Houston.

Kristin was a long time student and teacher of MCM Dance Studios. She has worked as a wedding coordinator for the Astin Mansion for the past 3 years.

Kristin is survived by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Blaine and Lauren (Fazzino) Ward, and her brother Eric Kane Coats. She also leaves her maternal grandmother, Kay Easterling, of Bryan; and her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Wanda Coats of Gause. She is also survived by her boyfriend, Wil Turner of Rockdale, many aunts, uncles and cousins and numerous friends.

(Published by Memorial Funeral Chapel of College Station, TX)