Beckham County, OK - Obits: G. W. - Maria Turney, 1916 Sunday, 08 February 2009 Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell) ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm ************************************************ TURNEY, G. W. TURNEY, MARIA (18 May 1916, Elk City Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): Mr. Turney died at his home south of Canute on May 12, 1916, of a complication of diseases incident to old age. His friends were all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. His cares are at an end, his voyage is done and his spirit has winged its glad flight to bask in the sunlight of heavenly love. To this mourning family consolatory words can be but vain, yet in his death we would have them recognize the bountiful love of our Heavenly Father, who saw mete to take him from the trials and crosses of this life. (18 May 1916, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK): DEATH OF GRANDPA TURNEY Grandpa Turney living four miles south of Canute, died last Friday, aged 90 years, 6 months and 10 days. Just four weeks before his wife was laid to rest. The Chandler & Robinson hearse was used at the funeral. (Canute Cemetery, Canute, Washita County, Okla.: G. W. Turney (1826-1916); Maria Turney (1849-1916). --------------------------------------------------------- Return to Beckham County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/beckham/beckham.htm