Beckham County, OK - Obits: Hester A. Rogers, 1926
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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ROGERS, HESTER A.
(17 Jun 1926, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
DIED.  Mrs. H. A. Rogers died at her home here Sunday morning after a
period of illness.  Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist
Tabernacle Monday afternoon, when a number of friends attended to pay
their last respects to this dear mother.  The remains were laid to rest in
the Erick cemetery.
The obituary of the late Mrs. H. A. Rogers will be given in next week's
paper.
Mrs. Billie Callehan, of Ardmore; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hackett of Oklahoma
City; Miss Bert Rogers of Shawnee; Mr. and Mrs. Dourghety (sic) and
children of Martha and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rogers and family of Spearman
were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. H. A. Rogers.
(24 Jun 1926, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
Mrs. H. W. Rogers passed away at her home in Erick on the 13th, inst. at
the age of 64 years.  Deceased had been a resident of this county for a
number of years, coming to Oklahoma from Texas.  Mrs. Rogers maiden name
was Hester Mixon.  She leaves one brother living, J. C. Mixon, who resides
in Erick.  She was a native of Louisiana-born at Winparish (near Winfield,
the county seat) on New Years Day of 1862.
On the 19th day of Dec. 1883 she was married to Henry W. Rogers at
Caldwell, Texas.  There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rogers eight children,
one son and seven daughters, all are still living, Charlie Rogers who
resides at Spearman, Texas, Mrs. Lillie Doughty of Martha, Oklahoma, Mrs.
Maude Robinson of Erick, Mrs. Lola Lovejoy of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hackett, Chickasha, Okla., Mrs. Billie Callahan, Ardmore, Okla.,
Mrs. Nellie Lewis, Erick, and Miss Bert Rogers, Shawnee, Okla.  The
husband also survives.
There are fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild living.  Three
grand children joined the beckoning Angels and were with the welcoming
cast when Grandma entered it.
The entire family, with the exception of Mrs. Dr. Lovejoy of Corpus
Christi, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Gladys Robinson Evans of Canutillo,
Texas, were present at the funeral.
The deceased was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and from the
local Church she was buried Monday afternoon following her demise.
Love and respect were shown by the profusion of flowers, the tears shed
and the gathering of a multitude.  The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Elder of Mangum, Rev. S. N. Wilson of Lone Oak and Rev. Hutto, pastor
of this Church.
CARD OF THANKS
It is with gratitude in our hearts that we made known in this manner our
appreciation of the kindness and assistance given us by the good people of
Erick during the time of the illness and death of our dear mother.  Our
experience has taught us that true friends are never lacking in time of
need.  We shall always cherish the memory of those who came to us in our
time of sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Robinson and family
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Rogers and family
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Doughty and family
Mr. and Mrs. Lovejoy
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hackett
Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Callahan
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lewis
Miss Bert Rogers.

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