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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: FridayObits RUSSELL, Dwane, was born on a farm near Cason, Texas on March 9, 1927. He passed away January 15, 2018, in Nacogdoches. He was the youngest of five children. His parents were Bernice E. Russell and Lillian Ann Bicknell Russell. Shortly after graduating from Daingerfield High School in 1944, Dwane joined the U.S. Navy where he received training as a Radar Operator. His first assignment was aboard a troopship, the SS Peter J. McGuire. He later served aboard the USS Providence, a light cruiser. In 1946 he volunteered for Submarine Service. After completing Submarine School and Submarine Electronic School, he completed his naval service aboard the USS Chivo (SS-341). Dwane received a bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University in 1951 and a Master’s Degree in 1952. He received his Doctorate of Education from North Texas State University in 1963. He began teaching in the Dallas Public Schools in 1951. He later served as a teacher and principal in Grand Prairie, as a principal in Midland, as Curriculum Director in Garland and as Curriculum Director in Port Arthur. Dwane and Sammie Elizabeth Williams were married in Dallas on June 6, 1951. They were the parents of two children, Ken and Kathy. Dwane came to Stephen F. Austin State University in 1966 to head a cooperative endeavor involving SFASU and area schools districts. In 1969 he was appointed Director of the newly created Division of Continuing Education. He served in this capacity until his retirement from SFASU in 1982. Dwane and Sammie were active members of the Open Door Class at First United Methodist Church where they made lifetime friendships. In Dwane’s recent years living at the Arbor, many dear friends from the Open Door Class continued to visit him and offer fellowship. Following his retirement Dwane joined his wife, Sammie, in her jewelry and antique business in downtown Nacogdoches, The Squash Blossom. He completed courses in jewelry repair and stone setting and followed this trade until they sold the business in 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sammie; and four siblings. Survivors include his children: son, Ken Russell and wife Cheryl and their son Logan; and daughter, Kathy Jahns and husband Joseph. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Rev. John Bingham officiating. Private interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends just prior to the service from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Love INC., 917 Ruby St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961. Online condolences may be left at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches. Published in The Daily Sentinel on Jan. 19, 2018 SMITH, Keith Leonard, was born on October 6, 1942 and passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Keith was a resident of Brookings, South Dakota at the time of passing. Keith was a 1960 graduate of Tyler High School in Minnesota and attended one year a SDSU. He served in the United States Navy on the submarine USS Chopper (SS-342) and was stationed in Key West, Florida. Funeral Services have been set for 1:30pm Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD with Pastor Teri Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, January 19, 2018 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD. Saturday January 20, 2018, 1:30 PM at Ascension Lutheran Church Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery TOBIN, James T., died on January 16, 2018, in Jensen Beach FL, formerly of Aldan PA. Dear son of the late Thomas and Ellen Lauer Tobin. Devoted friend and companion to Len Cooney. Brother of John Tobin (the late Sally), Catherine Sharkey (the late Joseph), Charles Tobin, Rosemary Von Eschenbach (John) and the late Thomas (Pauline), William (MaryAnne) and Mary. Jim was a proud US Navy Veteran serving in the Submarine Service, an inspector with the USDA and a West Catholic Graduate Class of 1950. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Monday, at 9:30 A.M., in St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Glenolden PA, where his Funeral Mass will begin at 11 A.M. Interment with Military Honors to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. For those desiring, a memorial contribution in Jim's memory to West Catholic Alumni Assn. at westcatholicalumni.org or Hospice of the Treasure Coast at treasurehealth.org Published on Philly.com on Jan. 19, 2018 | ||
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