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Obituaries Longview News-Journal, Saturday, July 12, 2014 5B I I iu i Bill Coker Freeman Moore member of First United Methodist Church, and the PALS Sunday school class for many years. She was always a doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Taylor; her brothers, Lansing, Reese and Edward Strong; and sisters, Mabel Ford and Jewel Weatherby. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Byron Taylor and wife, Charlotte, of Longview, and Dr.

John Taylor and wife, Melanie, of Henderson; five grandchildren, Dr. Billy Taylor and wife, Casey, Blake Taylor and wife, Emily, Kimberly Mallette and husband, Jason, Grace Blickenstaff and husband, Jeff, and Adam Taylor; and three great-grandchildren, Kyle and Hunter Taylor and Aidan Mallette. She is also survived by brothers, Jack and Charles Strong; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her family would like to give a special thanks to Ella Lays, Linda Jordan, and Marsha Pierson for their love, devotion and care these last few years. Pallbearers will be Adam Taylor, Ken Foote, Billy Ray Black, Dr.

George Taylor, Tommy Strong and Guy Myrph Foote. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Billy Taylor, Blake Taylor, Jeff Blickenstaff, Jason Mallette and Mark Strong. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Strong Cemetery Fund, care of Jackie Sanders at 221 CR 342 Henderson, TX 75654; or First United Methodist Church at 204 N. Marshall, Henderson, TX 75652.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www crawfordacrim.com Melba Strong Taylor HENDERSON Melba Strong Taylor, 90, of Henderson, passed away July 10, 2014. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time, which will be 3 p.m. today, July 12, 2014, at First United Methodist Church in Henderson, with the Rev. David Luckert officiating.

Graveside service will follow at Strong Cemetery in Church Hill, under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. "Mama as she was affectionately called, was born September 13, 1923, in Church Hill, Texas, to Grace and Emmett Strong. She was married to the love of her life, Bill Taylor, for more than 50 years. "Mama was a graduate of McNea School of Business.

She worked in the Entomology Department at Texas University, before working for several years at the tax collector's office at the Rusk County Courthouse. Her role as secretary to the principal at Henderson High School for many years gave her great joy. She was a favorite of many students, whose lives she influenced with her caring heart and witty personality. Melba loved the Lord and her family. She was an active Pending Lavelda 'Cookie' Clowers Burke DIANA Services for Lavelda "Cookie" Clowers Burke, 68, of Harleton, will be 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Grubbs-Loyd Chapel in Diana. Bro. Craig Harris and Roger Oney are officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery in Gilmer.

She passed away July 11, 2014, at her residence, after a brave battle with sickness and a will to stay with her family as long as possible. "Cookie" was born September 21, 1945, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Floyd and Verla lone McCurry. She was a service hostess at Johnny Cace's Restaurant from 1975-2001. She enjoyed walking, hunting, flowers and grandkids that kept her busy. She is survived by her husband, Naylan Burke; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Dale Jr.

and Diana Clowers; daughters and sons-in-law, Kipsey Lynn Hight, Kimber-ly Anne and James Stringfel-low, Kandace lone and Keith Rose; sister-in-law, Betty McCurry; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. "Cookie" was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Russell and Harold McCurry. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. today, July 12, 2014, at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Online condolences may be left at www.grubbsloydfh.

com Funeral home Diana 903-663-38 1 1 Virginia Navarrette JEFFERSON Services for Virginia Navarrette, 80, of Jefferson, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery.

Mrs. Navarrette was born March 19, 1934, in Smithland, and died July 9, 2014, in Jefferson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today, July 12, 2014, at the funeral home. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.haggardfuneraIhome.com Oliver Jay Kaetzel LONGVIEW Memorial services for Oliver Jay Kaetzel, 81, of Longview, will be 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Hope Fellowship Church in Longview. Arrangements are by East Texas Funeral Home. Mr. Kaetzel was born January 15, 1933, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and died July 10, 2014, in Longview. Louis A.

Landry LONGVIEW LONGVIEW Mr. Freeman Moore was born December 3, 1927, to the parentage of the late Jonas and Lanie Moore of Gregg County Texas. Freeman accepted the Lord at an early age and loved and served him throughout his life. He had a great voice and loved singing in the men's chorus at Sabine Valley Church. He received his early public education at Sabine Valley School.

Freeman was united in holy matrimony to Tommie Dee Twiggs Moore. They enjoyed a long and happy marriage in which no children were born to this union. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tommie; his father and mother; brothers, Eathern, Thurlow, Wood-row and Justin; brother-in-law, Reubin Boyd; and niece and nephew, Gloria and Maurice Porter. Freeman departed this life July 6, 2014, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in the care of Heart To Heart Hospice in Longview Texas. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving sister, Bonnie Mae Boyd of Longview, Texas; brother, Donnie Norman (Francis); two sisters-in-law, Ruth of Arlington, Texas, and Julia of Longview, Texas; eight nieces, Anita Moore Jackson, Patricia Bowie, Patsy Shaw, Katherine Watkins, Brenda Shepherd, Rene Baucuum, Calley Norman and Adrienne Polk; a special niece, Jean Mumphrey; four nephews, Harold Hill, Charles Polk, William Oden and Dennis Smith; plus a host of other relatives and friends.

LaVerne V. Helton DAINGERFIELD Funeral services for LaVerne V. Helton, 87, of Daingerfield will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Jenkins United Methodist Church, with Bro. Jerry Irvin officiating.

Burial will be in Clark Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. LaVerne was born October 16, 1926, in Kiamichi, to John R. Ellison and Ruby Alice Boatright. She died Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Marshall.

LaVerne was a member of Jenkins United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Melvin Helton. She is survived by her sons, Vic Helton of Jefferson and Johny of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, JoAnne Skelton of Daingerfield; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, prior to the sevrices, at the church.

Online condolences may be made at Nail-Haggardfh. com Chester LaVerne Jones MARSHALL Memorial services for Chester LaVerne Jones, 65, of Tatum, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at The Church of The Living Waters in Tatum. Arrangements are by Meadowbrook Funeral Home. Mr.

Jones was born June 23, 1949, in Gilmer, and died June 26, 2014. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.meadowbrookfh.com ATHENS Ser- vices for Bill Coker, 76, of Athen.s will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Eugene Hunt officiating.

Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery, near Henderson. Mr. Coker passed away July 10, 2014, in Tyler. He was born July 5, 1938, in the Stewart community of Rusk County, to Ray and Max-ine Graham Coker, deceased. Bill served in the United States Army, Company 62nd Engineer Batallion, Army Corps of Engineers.

He had been a resident of Athens since 1981. He retired from Lone Star Gas Co. after a 35-year tenure. He loved working in his yard, tending to his flowers and gardens. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather.

Bill was always very thoughtful and caring to everyone he met. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Betty Coker of Athens; sons, Jeff Coker of Garland and Matt Coker of Waxahachie; stepson, David Stanfield of Austin; stepdaughters, Terri Stanfield of Forney and Lisa Jevas of Cleveland; brother, Bob Coker of Garland; sister, Maxie Coker of Longview; grandchildren, Tyler Stanfield, Heather Obrien, Doug Loven, Kayla, Kara, Jordan and Victoria Stanfield, Cas-sidie Coker, Maddie King and Chris King; and two greatgrandchildren, Taylor Loven and Connor Obrien. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation for family and friends will be p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, prior to the services, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fresenius Medical Care, 425 South Carroll, Athens, TX 75751. You may leave a message of condolence or light a memorial candle for the family at www.carroll-lehr.com Odell Tinsley GLADEWATER Services for Odell Tinsley of Big Sandy will be 11 a.m. today, July 12, 2014, at Mount Sina Baptist Church in Big Sandy. Arrangements are by McCau-ley Son Memorial Funeral Home. Magaret Thomas LONGVIEW Memorial services for Magaret Thomas, 94, of Longview, will be 11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at First Christian Church. Burial will be in Memory Park. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Mrs. Thomas was died July 11, 2014.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1617 Judson Rd. Longview www.raderfh.com 903.753.3373 Carrie Bell Burns Moon LONGVIEW Services for Carrie Bell Burns Moon, 86, of Longview, were 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at First Assembly of God Church in Glade-water. Arrangements were by Lakeview Funeral Home. Mrs.

Moon was born March 6, 1928, in Henderson, and died July 9, 2014. Condolences may be offered at www. lakeviewfh. com Lakeview FUNERAL HOME CEMETERIES 5000 W. Hai-j-json Rd.

Longview f)03) 75')-9493 Edward W. 'Bill' Dulweber LONGVIEW Services for Edward W. 'Bill' Dulweber, 87, of Longview, are pending with Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Mr. Dulweber died Friday.

Charles A. Haley KILGORE Services for Charles A. Haley, 67, of Kilgore, are pending with Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore. Mr. Haley died Friday.

Patsy Ruth Hicks MARSHALL Services for Patsy Ruth Hicks, 59, of Marshall, are pending with Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Hicks died Friday. Baby Diego Mendoza LONGVIEW Services for Baby Diego Mendoza are pending with Craig Funeral Home. Baby Mendoza died Thursday.

Arnold Leroy Mosier CARTHAGE Services for Arnold Leroy Mosier, 77, of Carthage, are pending with Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Mr. Mosier died Thursday. John Paul Raby KILGORE Services for John Paul Raby, 53, of Kilgore, are pending with Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore. Mr.

Raby died Friday. Robert W. Taylor LONGVIEW Services for Robert W. Taylor are pending with Craig Funeral Home. Mr.

Taylor died Thursday. Johnny A. Weeks KILGORE Private memorial services for Johnny A. Weeks, 59, of Kilgore, will be held for family and friends, with Dr. Terry Ray presiding.

Service details may be obtained from the family. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Weeks passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Kilgore. Mr.

Weeks was born November 21, 1954, in Victoria, Texas, to Thomas Blanchard and Stella Mae Weeks, deceased. Johnny was well known as an ATV mechanic and "Jack of All Trades." He had a talent for being able to fix anything. He loved the Sabine River and spent many happy and peaceful hours running his trot lines. He was always willing to help someone in need and often lent a hand, expecting nothing in return. Johnny enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking out and visiting.

He especially loved the time he spent with his grandsons. He believed in family and cared for his parents with love and devotion in their final years. Johnny will be truly missed by all the loving family and friends he leaves behind. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kay Weeks of Kilgore; two sons, Jesse Weeks and wife, Nicole, of Kilgore, and John Weeks and fiancee, Davon Powers, of Waterloo, Illinois; two sisters, Janet Hays of Longview and Anita Gregory of Lake Jackson; two adoring grandsons, Jace A. Weeks of Kilgore and Jet A.

Weeks of Waterloo, Illinois; his faithful companion, Snork, who was always by his side; as well as many other loving family and friends. Please sign the online register at www. raderfuneralhome. com KILGORE 401 N. Martin 984-2525 www.RaderFuneralHome.com Betty S.

Starling- Leadon HENDERSON Services for Betty S. Starling-Leadon, 63, of Fort Worth, formerly of Mount Enterprise, will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Union Spring Baptist Church in Mount Enterprise. Interment will be in Hall Cemetery in Mount Enterprise. Arrangements are by Southern Funeral Home.

Viewing will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, prior to the services, at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.southernfuneralhome.org Dola Satterwhite Dankel MARSHALL Graveside services for Dola Satterwhite Dankel, 63, of Karnack, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at County Line Cemetery in Diana. Arrangements are by Downs Funeral Home.

Ms. Dankel was born January 12, 1951, in Diana, and died July 9, 2014, in Karnack. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, July 12, 2014, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.downsfuneralhome.com Robert Allen Wilson PITTSBURG Joe 'm Bailey, 77, of Pitts- burg, was born May 28, 1937, in Marion County, and died July 11, 2014, in Pittsburg.

Arrangements are by Erman Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at his residence. Online condolences may be left at www.ermansmithfuneralhome.net It kBSk FUNERAL HOME Tobacco giant merger faces fight Services for Louis A. Landry, 82, of Longview, will be 2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Longview. Interment will be in Rosewood Park. Mr. Landry was born July 7, 1932, in Luling, and died July 10, 2014, in Longview. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m.

Monday, July 14, 2014, at the funeral home. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated 1 61 7 Judson Rd. Longview www.raderfh.com 903.753.3373 yet to a declining, if still profitable, market. A general drop in smoking rates and aggressive public health campaigns aimed at curbing smoking have cut into U.S. sales.

About 42 million people in the United States, or nearly 18 percent of the adult population, smoke cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That compares with about 21 percent of the adult population nearly a decade ago and 43 percent of the adult population in 1965, according to the CDC. What remains of the traditional cigarette industry is dominated by Altria, whose Philip Morris arm sells one out of every two cigarettes in the United States. Opportunity has beckoned in the new business of e-cigarettes. A deal by Reynolds to buy the leading purveyor of e-cigarettes could spur other mergers within the industry as manufacturers jockey for position.

"This transaction in our view will be very positive for the global tobacco industry and could be just the beginning of future transactions with e-cigsvapor being the underlying catalyst," Wells Fargo analysts wrote in a note. At the same time, Reynolds has coveted Lorillard's strong share of the fast-growing market for menthol cigarettes, which have proved more popular among younger smokers than traditional cigarettes. Lorillard's Newport brand dominates that business and represents roughly 12 percent of the overall cigarette market. NEW YORK TIMES Hoping to combat a decades-long slump in smoking, two of the biggest U.S. tobacco companies said on Friday that they were in talks to merge and create a $56 billion cigarette colossus.

A deal between the second-biggest U.S. tobacco company, Reynolds American, and the No. 3, Lorillard, would unite the makers of the Camel and Newport brands and reshape the industry by creating a more formidable rival to the Altria Group, home of Marlboro. Perhaps more significant, it would give the combined company a leading position in two of the fastest-growing products in a challenged industry: e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. But a merger, which could be announced as soon as next week, faces a number of significant obstacles.

Antitrust regulators in Washington are certain to scrutinize a deal that would effectively leave cigarette sales and pric-ing in the hands of a duopoly. A combined Lorillard-Reynolds would control 42 percent of the U.S. tobacco market, according to Credit Suisse research, while Altria has nearly half of the market. And public health advocates have already raised concerns, worried that a merger would increase the influence of cigarette brands that have marketed to children. Still, a takeover of Lorillard by Reynolds would represent the industry's boldest response The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been.

Madeleine L'Engle LONGVIEW.