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     Dr. Robert Frank Smith, age 78, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at a Nacogdoches hospital.

Dr. Robert Frank Smith

     Dr. Smith was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Grand Saline, Texas, to Kermit Harper Smith and Meral Pickens Smith. He was a 1950 graduate of Grand Saline High School. Following graduation, he attended Decatur Baptist Jr. College and the University of North Texas.

     In 1963, Dr. Smith began his career at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, in the school of education. He retired from SFA in 1997.

     Frank was married Nov. 8, 1957, to Margery Wyatt. They have been members of the First United Methodist Church for several years.

     He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Margery Smith of Nacogdoches; his son, Blake Smith of Baytown; grandsons, Ryan Smith and Robert Smith, both of Deer Park, Texas; and a sister, Nancy Williams of Grove City, Ohio.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Smith.

     Memorial services are set for 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Officiating will be Dr. Bill Gandin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church.

     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

     Condolences may be offered online at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

     A funeral service for Eleanor Quattlebaum “Elly” Cox, 85, of Nacogdoches will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, at the First United Methodist Church, Nacogdoches, with Dr. Bill Gandin and Rev. Christy Hale officiating. Due to the extreme heat conditions in East Texas, a private interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Eleanor Quattlebaum Elly Cox

     Elly died on July 7, 2011, in Nacogdoches. She was born Feb. 6, 1926, in Charlotte, North Carolina to parents, James Robert Quattlebaum and Agatha Elizabeth Purviance.

     Elly has been a resident of Nacogdoches since 1939. She married Billy Miller Cox and settled in Nacogdoches to raise a family and to continue the family business of Rho Cox Implement Company, where she and her husband served our community until 1966. Elly belonged to many social organizations, including D.A.R, Thursday Morning Breakfast Club, Old South Garden Club, Newcomers Club, U.D.C., and Prime Timers, to name a few. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church. She loved people and never met a stranger. Elly was a proficient player of Contract Bridge since the age of 6. There was not much that Elly could not do. She was considered the “brains” of her outfit and the link to the family past with her nearly photographic memory. She was a seamstress and was always willing to help someone along the way. Both she and her husband Billy took early retirement and enjoyed life. They spent their days on the water in their houseboat, entertained guests and enjoyed fish fries and a simple way of life. She was a wonderful example to her family and they will remember her as the perfect mother. Elly will be deeply missed by all of those she came in contact with and especially her family.

     Elly is survived by son, David Cox and wife Jody of Lufkin, Texas; daughter, Sheila Isonhood and husband Lindley of Friendswood, Tx; sister, Emily Holden and husband Herb of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Misty Leigh Pierce, David Scott Baker, James Robert “Bobby” Isonhood, Jimmy Ray Isonhood, Lisa Renee Mills Jennesa McBride; and many great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Billy Miller Cox; son, Robert Monrho Cox; and brother, James Robert Quattlebaum.

     Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2001 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Memorial donations made be made to Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer,1810 North Mound, Suite 205, Nacogdoches, Tx, 75961. The family wishes to thank the staff at Memorial Hospital, Dr. Guniganti, and his staff for the care they administered to their mother during her time of need.

      Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com Funeral Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.