Beckham County, OK - Deaths: Clyde R. Shreve, 1922
Tuesday, 04 November 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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SHREVE, CLYDE R.
(7 Dec 1922, Thursday, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
Clyde R. Shrive (sic) Dead.
Once again our community has been plunged into the deepest sorrow by the
death of a fine young man, Clyde R. Sheeve (sic).
For some cause unknown to any one, he took his own life December 1st,
about 3:39 p.m.
He leaves his mother, Mrs. Lillie Shrive, two sisters, Misses Pearl and
Ruby, and a number of other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was laid to rest in Pioneer Cemetery on Saturday, Rev. Williams
officiating.
Clyde was born July 28, 1890, at Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He served his
country for 20 months being among the first to go to France, and suffered
from the hardships, being returned to the hospital several times before
his return home, and since then it has been apparent at times that his
mind was affected.
He was a young man highly respected and loved by those who knew him, and
has all along had the sympathy of a large circle of friends, who now
extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved mother and relatives.
Card of Thanks
Through the columns of this paper, we give our thanks of deepest gratitude
to all who so kindly assisted us during the death of our beloved son and
brother, and it shall be our endeavor to repay as time passes on.  We also
thank the Legion for the beautiful floral wreath which they sent.
Mrs. S. E. Shreve and family.
(8 Dec 1922, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
A SUICIDE
Ex-Soldier Fears Ku Klux Klan and Shoots Self in Head.
For months Claude Shrieves (sic), an ex-service man, 33 years of age, was
in the 36th Division in France and had been living with his parents near
Sayre, has suffered an unbalanced mind.  He often expressed his fear of
the "KKK" to his mother, and told her he was afraid to go to Sayre also
told her he was afraid to be left alone on the farm, fearing the Kluxers
would get him.
Last Friday he killed himself with a 32 Colt automatic, by shooting
through his head.  He left six letters to friends, which said he intended
to kill himself.  His funeral was held Sunday by the local Legion.  Many
beautiful flowers were given.

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