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Kenneth D. Turner, age 84, passed away on July 25, 2013 in Nacogdoches, TX. K. D. was born September 20, 1928 to parents Henry (Bud) Turner and Pauline Collier Turner in Nacogdoches.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Hazel Hughes Turner. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Johnny Dammon officiating and Bro. Dale Weir assisting. Interment will follow at Nat Cemetery. Navy Military Rites will be rendered.
Family and friends are invited to visitation from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Saturday prior to the service.
K. D. was a true “oldtime” Christian man not afraid to get on his knees to pray. He was a member of Nat Baptist Church and attended Sunday School regularly. He served our country during WWll in the United States Navy and worked as a millright for Brown and Root retiring after more than 25 years. K.D.’s love for his family was cherished and will never be forgotten. He will be truly missed by many. He was the most unselfish, giving man you ever met.
Mr. Turner is survived by his sons, Michael David Turner and wife Mary Catherine “GiGi” of Nacogdoches, Kenny Don Turner and wife Tammy of Henderson; daughters, Mickie May of Dickinson, Dianne Stripling of Cushing; grandchildren, Casey Blankenship of Santa Fe, Kenneth Stripling and wife Tara of Cushing, Jeffery Stripling and wife Carolyn of Cushing, Kory and April Turner of Dallas, Whitney Turner and husband Clinton Guth of Henderson, Shelby Turner of Henderson; great grandchildren, Jake and Josh Blankenship of Santa Fe, Shawn Stripling of Cushing, Lindsey, Logan, Emma, Hannah Stripling of Cushing, Hannah Turner of Dallas, Tucker and Kolbie Guth of Henderson. Pallbearers will be Randy Black, Don Blankenship, Cody Muller, Joe Williams, David Rideout, and Gary Nix.
Online condolences may be offered to www.casonmonk-metcalf.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX.

Mr. Norris Linvel Witcher, age 85, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Mr. Witcher was born July 9, 1928, in Timpson, Texas, to parents W.E.and Odell Cogburn Witcher.
Linvel is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Davis Witcher; daughter, Pamela Witcher White and husband Thomas of Huntsville, TX; sons, Mike Witcher and wife Eva, Terry Witcher and wife Lynne, both of Nacogdoches, TX; six grandchildren, Karen White of Huntsville, TX, Kristin White Hyche and husband Eric of Norfolk, VA, Shannan Witcher Reardon and husband Michael of Burleson, TX, Josie Witcher Sandlin and husband Casey of College Station, TX, Sara Witcher and Caleb Witcher of Nacogdoches, TX; six great-grandchildren, Miranda Fontana, J.T., Sydney and Amy Hyche, Casey Sandlin and Paisley Cosby; one brother, Billy D. Witcher of Port Arthur, TX.
Linvel served in the Texas National Guard 49th Armored Division for 16 yrs. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1950 where he retired after 35 years’ service with them.
Norris was affectionately known as a family man. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and they all loved him dearly. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and Bob Wills music.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 am Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Johnny Dammon officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Saturday, July 27, 2013, prior to the service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Caleb Witcher, Tommy White, Michael Reardon, Casey Sandlin, Ralph Ervin and Doug Clark.
Condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com