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Unknown Newspaper-probably Gatesville 16 August 1954
Mrs. F.P.McNeely Claimed by Death; Rites in Ft. Worth. Mrs. Cleo McNeely,
92, a resident of Brownwood the past 15 years, died 8 a.m. Sunday in a
local hospital.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Harveson &
Cole Funeral Home, Fort Worth, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Fort
Worth. The body will be taken to Fort Worth Wednesday by London-Burton
Funeral Home.
Mrs. McNeely was the wife of the late Rev. F. P. McNeely, a pioneer
Baptist minister in Texas. Born Sept. 12, 1861 in Mississippi, Mrs.
McNeely came to Texas as a girl and lived for many years at Gatesville,
where she was married in 1880. She was a member of the Baptist Church and
made her home in Brownwood with a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Isett.
Survivors are three sons, Dr. Edwin McNeely, head of the voice department
of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, James S. and
Franklin P. McNeely, both of Broken Arrow, Okla.; five daughters, Mrs.
Isett, Mrs James Peden of El Paso, Mrs. Fred Bodurtha of Prairie Grove
Ark., Mrs. Charles Schultz, Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Craig White,
Washington, D. C.; 22 grandchildren, 18 great - grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren.


GATESVILLE MESSENGER - May 25 - 1989 Mrs. Estelle M. RAMPY 85, of
Gatesville, died May 19 in the Canterberry Villa nursing home. Services
were held May 20th at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Loyd Hall
officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.

Born Nov. 21, 1903 in Pendleton, was the daughter of the late Samuel and
Kate Morgan. She was raised and attended sfchool in Temple. She later
attended the University of Texas. She married Roy Rampy Nov. 23, 1927 in
Temple. They made their home in San Angelo where she was employed as a
medical secretary with the Air Force. Mr. Rampy preceeded her in death in
1946. She moved to Ft. Worth in 1956 before moving to Gatesville in 1965.
She retired in 1968. survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Sammie)
Kendricks of Gatesville, one sister, Mrs Ruby Corvin of Port Nueches, one
brother Doyle Morgan of San Antonio, 3 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Pall bearers at the funeral were Wayne Caldwell, A. J. Gordon, Jack
Morgan, Sam Morgan, Tom Brock and Charles Tant.

Abilene Reporter - News June 15, 1940.
"Mrs. NANCY GIBSON, 79, a resident of Abilene for 20 years died at 1:30
yesterday at her home, 1445 N. 17th. Funeral this morning at the
residence.
Mrs. Gibson was born Feb 1, 1861 in Benton Co., Arkansas. Her parents
brought her to Nacogdoches in 1863. She married ANDREW LEE GIBSON in
Coryell Co., in July 1877. She came to Abilene from Thurber, where her
husband died. Survivors include 9 children:
Mrs. O. L. Owens of Cisco, Wm. Lee Gibson of Ranger, Mrs. A. V. Cole of
Clayton, A. J. Gibson of Coleman, George A. Gibson of Ranger, Ben of
Abilene, Robert E. of Abilene, Mrs. George Brown of Abilene, Mrs. James
L. Taylor of Abilene and 15 grandchildren.
Buried Cedar Hill Cemetery, Abilene, Texas."
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From the Firm Foundation Paper, November 28, 1948 issue.
"PARHAM-Sister Lou Annie PARHAM, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L.
MEDLIN was born January 15, 1878 at Gatesville, Texas, and died at the
home of her son, J. I. Parham of Lubbock, Texas, November 12, 1948, at
the age of 70 years, nine months, and 28 days, after an illness of more
than nine months. Funeral services were conducted at the Southside church
of Christ in Lubbock by the writer, assisted by Brother M. Norvel Young
of the Broadway church. Burial was in the Tech Memorial Park cemetery. At
the early age of 14 years Sister Parham was baptized into Christ by
Brother Z. D. Barber, and continued a faithful member of the New
Testament church the remaining 56 years of her life. In 1893 she was
married to John Melton Parham, who preceeded her in death on May 19,
1930. To this union five children were born - three daughters, Mrs. F. A.
Seward of Lubbock; Mrs. Alice Music of Houston; and Mrs. C. M. Mashburn
of Freeport; and two sons, Roy Lee Parham, who died at two years of age,
and John Irwin Parham of Lubbock - all of whom (the living) are members
of our Lord's church. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; a brother, John L. Medlin of San Antonio; a
half-sister, Mrs. Alice Truelove of Gatesville; and a half-brother,
George B. Medlin of Waco; besides a number of nieces and nephews and
other relatives. In addition to caring for her own family, Sister Parham
also reared the children of her brother, J. L. Medlin, whose wife died
while the children were yet small. They are Mrs. Frank Johnston of San
Antonio; Fletcher Alvin Medlin of Houston; and Alton Allen Medlin, also
of Houston. This good work is but one example of the life of usefulness
and service to others that this godly woman lived. Her devotion to Christ
and to her family and friends leaves a hallowed memory and gives a
blessed hope." /s/ Cecil N. Wright, 1508 Arnett Street, Lubbock, Texas.

(All those names mentioned in the above Obituary of Lou Annie Parham were
born and raised and married in Coryell Co., Texas. They lived in that
area that is now Fort Hood.)

Doctor Franks Obituary from Messenger and Star-Forum Newspaper:

"Rev. D. Franks, known to many readers of the Messenger and Star-Forum
died suddenly in Oglesby, Texas, on the 17th of March 1910.

He was born November 23, 1824, in Bienville Parish, LA. He was married
first to Matilda Cummings, Jan. 1st, 1846. Three children, PETER, SUSAN
and LIZZIE by names, were born of this marriage. Both Peter and Lizzie
have gone on with their mother and only Susan, now Mrs. F. M. SCOTT of
MacGregor, survives. After the death of his first wife he was married a
second time to SARAH JANE BUTLER, of Arcadia, La., Nov. 4, 1874. Three
children, JOHN E., GEO. B. and ISAAC MILTON, were born of this second
marriage and are still living at Oglesby, Texas.

He was two years in the Confederate army as a private, serving in the
Trans-Mississippi Department and in the 28th Louisiana Regiment.

He moved to Texas in 1875 and to Coryell County in 1878, where he has
resided since that date.

He professed religion and joined a Baptist church in Union county, Ark.,
in 1844. During the more than sixty-five years he lived in this
fellowship, no accuser ever arosed to question the sincerity of his
profession. He was licensed to preach in 1867 and ordained in 1868. He
remained in the acative work of the ministery till at the age of
seventy-five, his dimess of vision forced him into less active service.
His later years were filled with Christly ministrations and gracious
deeds.

Reaching out for the 86th milestone in the race of life he fell in the
arms of Jesus, whom he loved above all else and whose gospel he preached
to the world. Full of years and of good works he went up to receive his
reward for the "deeds done in the body." To the fact that he had the true
father heart, there are four that bear witness on earth, and two in
heaven. That he was a faithful, tender husband there are two that bear
testimony, one on earth and one in heaven. To his loyalty as a citizen,
neighbor, friend, and christian brother, multitudes bear record on earth
and multitudes in heaven.

Thou companion of preachers and Christian brethren! Thou true friend,
neighbor, husband, and father! "Rest in peace". "Blessed are the dead
that die in the Lord."

Obituary of GEORGE B. MEDLIN

"GEORGE B. MEDLIN was born on Little Peedee River, near Fayetteville,
North Carolina, July 13th, 1802, departed this life at his son's, Samuel
Medlin, in Coryell Co., the 5th of February 1880, at the age of eighty
one years. At age twenty-five he professed religion and joined the M. E.
Church. In 1849, he joined the M. E. Church, South, in its organization
at Coffeeville, Upshur Co., Texas. He was buried with Masonic honors in
the church-yard in Bullard Cove."
/s/ P.W. Graves
From the Christian Advocate 29 May 1880, Vol. XXVII No. 39; Texas
Methodist Newspaper Abstracts page 45, Vol 2.

THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER and STAR FORUM December 21, 1989.
Cecil Ballard, 85 of Permelia died december 15 in Coryell Memorial
Hospital. Services were December 18th in Scott's Funeral Home chapel with
Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Burial was in the Pearl Cemetery.
Born 28 September 1904 in Taylor County, Cecil was the son of the late
James H. and Myrtle Ballard. He was raised and attended school in Pearl
Community. He married Lonie Bee Manning January 18, 1923. He and his wife
made their home in Pearl Community before moving to Permelia in 1935. He
was a farmer and rancher in Permelia area and was well known for his
fence building business. He was preceeded in death by his wife on July 3,
1988 and also by two brothers Loraine Ballard and O. C. Ballard.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Gerry) Bearden of Odessa and
Mrs. John (Sharon) Carl of Houston, 3 sisters and one grandson. Pall
bearers at the funeral were Gerald Wayne Barrington, Ronald Ballard, Ray
Conner, Edwin Ballard, John H. Conner and Glen Conner. Honorary
pallbearers were Bruce Jones, Billy Haines, Jackie Lovell, Jackie Brewer,
Glen Harper, Jimmy Wayne Ballard and Charlie Ballard.

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS
TUESDAY, FEB. 20 1934

Mrs ELIZABETH HARDIN age 81, expired at her home between the Grove and
Flat friday. Services were held on Saturday afternoon burial in Flint
Creek cemetery.CORYELL COUNTY NEWS FRIDAY FEB. 23 1934

JOHN W. GARREN
John W. Garren, age 65, expired at his home in the White Hall community
on Friday night Feb. 16 after an illness of only 24 hours.
Mr. Garren was born in Fannin County, Ga. April 13, 1868 but came to
Coryell county in 1877 settling near Coryell City. He has been a resident
of this country for 46 years. Ten years of his life was spent in Jackson
county, Okla. and 2 years in Fairy in Hamilton county. About 2 years ago
he returned to White Hall where he engaged in the general merchandise
business at the time of his death.
The deceased has been a member of the White Hall, or Cave Creek Baptist
Church for 42 years and a deacon in the church for 40 years. He served as
Sunday school Superintendent for the past 30 years. Mr. Garren had been a
member of the Masonic Lodge at Turnersville for 26 years at the time of
his death.
On August 22, 1888 he and Miss Lillie Carter of Coryell City were joined
in marriage and to this union were born 13 children.
The deceased is survived by his widow; five sons, M.C. Garren and J.T.
Garren of Turnersville,E. A. Garren of Whitehall, E.L. Garren of Olustee,
Okla. and Otha Garren of Altus, Okla; six daughters: Miss Lorene Garren
of White Hall, Mrs Boyd Brown, Mrs E.M. Hollingworth and Mrs Diltz of
Olustee, Okla., Mrs Joe Paulk, and Mrs Clayton Towney of Atlus, Okla.;
twenty five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. All
of the Children and grandchildren together with their husbands and wives
were present at the funeral.
Funeral services were held Saturday Afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
Turnersville Baptist church with Rev. C.A. Morton officiating assisted by
Rev. E. Stiles. Services were conculuded at the grave in the Turnersville
cemetery with Masonic lodge in charge

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--MARCH 6, 1934

CENTRAL TEXAS PIONEER RESIDENT OF MCGREGOR SUCCUMBS AT HIS
HOME

McGregor, March 4, S. Amsler, 92, pioneer Texas and one of the builders
of McGregor, died here at his home Sunday morning.
During his early life, he was associated with his father in the lumber
business in Montgomery county.
He quit business to enlist in the Confederate army during the Civil War
and was a member of company G, Green's cavalry brigade. Otto Mackensen,
who died at the age of 104, recently, was Amsler last comrade in that
dashing group to survive. Amsler was the last of the brigade who rode
over Texas and New Mexico to the strains of "if you wanta have a good
time, join the calvary".
Funeral services were held from Methotist chruch Monday at 2:30
p.m.--Temple Telegram

1909 death of Clarance L. Bush
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum - April 30, 1909 -- Clarance L. Bush
of Gatesville, died at the home of Mr. W. H. Johnson in the city of Waco
on last Saturday afternoon. At his bedside was his wife, his brother,
Asher, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bush of Des Moines,
Iowa. The remains were shipped to Des Moines for interment in the family
burial grounds. He was raised in Iowa and came to Coryell County thirty
years ago. Here he married Miss Harriett Anderson.

Death of J. W. (Grandpa) Norton
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum -- April 23, 1909 -- Oglesby -- On
last Friday at Dublin, Texas J. W. (Grandpa) Norton passed away after a
brief illness. He had been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs.
Nance at Midland, but was on his way home, and had stopped to spend a few
days with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Dora Whitten of Dublin. Blood
Poison was the cause of death. They brought him over the Santa Fe to
McGregor and by hearse to Postoak cemetery. Rev. Norton was seventy five
years old, born in Tennessee, but moved to Texas more than thirty years
ago. He had been preaching forty-three years and has been Pastor of the
Primitive Baptist Church here about thirty years. He leaves six children:
Mrs. Nance of Midland; W. C. Norton of Gatesville; Mrs. Williams of this
place; and Mrs. Whitten of Dublin.

Death of Grandpa Hardy
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum - April 16, 1909 -- Grandpa Hardy
Passes Away -- I. B. Hardy, was born in Tidboville, LA. Feb 28th 1838,
and departed this life Apr 8th 1909 at the home of his son Paul Hardy of
Walnut Springs with whom he had lived the past two years. When about
grown he left his native home and the parental fireside. At Mobile, Ala
he married to Sarah M. Gripond in the year 1846. The following year they
removed to Kentucky and lived happily for twenty-seven years. In the year
1875 they came to Texas locating in Brazos County, but later moved to
Gatesville where Mr. Hardy lived until about two years (ago), when he
went to live with his son in Walnut Springs. Mr. Hardy's marriage was
blessed with twelve children of whom only five are living. Lon of
Gatesville, Paul of Walnut Springs, Ellen of Ballinger, Mollie of
Beaumont and Lee of New Mexico. He leaves a large circle of
grandchildren. At the time of his death he was a member of the Masonic
Lodge for more than sixty years.

Death of Mollie H. Chisum
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum - April 9, 1909 -- Mollie H. Chisum
was born Dec 19, 1852 and died at the home of her daughter in Lometa,
March 19, 1909; was buried the next day at Pearl Cemetery, where her
husband was laid to rest about 10 years ago. She was married when she was
18 years of age to Mr. John V. Chisum. Sister Chisum was born and raised
in Texas. Came to Coryell County twenty seven years ago; has resided most
of that time in around Pearl.

Death of Sam H. Morgan
The Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum - April 9, 1909
Mr. Sam H. Morgan, aged 76 years, died at his home in Rising Star, last
Saturday after a continued illness. The remaines were brought to Crawford
in the midnight train Saturday and taken from here to Osage where they
were laid to rest in the Osage cemetery Monday evening. Mr. Morgan had
been in Texas since he was nine years old and was an ex-Texas Ranger and
confederate soldier. He lived in this community for forty-five years and
left here to make his home at Rising Star about two years ago. He leaves
twelve children, five girls and seven boys.

Death of Mrs. Mary S. Wells
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum - April 2, 1909 -- Mrs Mary S. Wells
was born in Springfield, ILL July 8, 1827 and entered into eternal rest
Mar. 27, 1909. In assisting Rev. A.C.Smith in conducting the funeral
services at the Methodist Church, Rev. G. F. Boyd who had known Grandma
Wells for many years. (said) As far as I have been able to ascertain she
was the last Charter Member of the Methodist Church her father, Rev.
Orcenith Fister, who was one of the most distinguished pioneer preachers
of his day. He was born in Vermont, but in early life moved west to
Illinois where he met Elizabeth Watts, a native of Georgia. He came to
Texas when it was a republic on account of his health. He at once became
identified with the church and was put on the Brazoria circuit. It is
necessary to speak of her huband, Rev. R.B.Wells, a native of South
Carolina, who was an attorney as well as preacher. He became a historic
character. Before moving to this place in 1854, he established the Texas
Christian Advocate at Brehnam, which was later moved to Dallas. He
publsihed the "frontiersman", the first paper issued in Coryell county.
The first sermon ever delivered in Gatesville was delivered by him. He
also organized the first Sunday School which lasted during the war. After
the war it was again organized by Bonor Raby and Y. S. Jenkins. He was a
charter member of the Masonic Lodge of this place and a leading man in
all things which helped to elevate and do good.

Death of Oscar Reese
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum Jan 1, 1909 -
Death of Oscar Reese driving a wagon with wood, the team of mules started
to run, throwing Mr. Reese from the wagon. The accident occurred in the
rear of Main Street, where the dead man made his home with his mother and
sister. His age 27 - sisters: Mrs. R. S. Rogers and Mrs Odden both of
this city.

1909 obit
Gatesville Messenger and Star Forum Feb. 12, 1909
Resolutions of Respect - Gatesville Lodge No. 197, A.F.A.M.-Mourn the
death of one of our oldest and most honored members, Judge S. F. Duffie,
who was called to rest Feb. 9th, 1909, and burial in the city cemetery
with Masonic honors the 10th. He was born in South Carolina, came to Ark
while a young man and entered law. Was a member of the senate, came to
Gatesville thirty seven years ago. Judge Duffie was a native of South
Carolina. When the civil war borke out he shouldered his gun and went to
defense of his southland and during his four years of service was several
times promoted, being a Captain when Lee surrendered. Leaves a wife, two
daughters and three sons.

G. M. Wise Obituary - 1911
Gatesville TX - June 11, 1911

Again the grim reaper Death has visited our community
and cut down in useful manhood, our friend and neighbor,
Mr. Gilbert Wise. After nine days of intense suffering from
pneumonia, surrounded by friends and loved ones, who did
everything in their power to give relief, all to fail and fail again, for
the summons came...Enough of life and its trials....come up higher. Freed
from its earhtly prison, the
spirit was borne back to God who gave it.

Amid a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives and with all
rites and honors of the W.O.W. Order,
the body was placed in the grave to await the final judgement.

Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Peebles in his
usual impressive manner. Interment took place in the Smith
Cemetary, June 8th.

Mr Wise was born in Claiborne Parish (LA) February 15th
1860. Died June 7th 1911. Therefore at his death, was
51 yrs, 3 mo, and 22 days of age.
He came to this country in an early day, an orphan, having lost both
parents in early childhood, was thus thrown on his own resources to fight
life's battles on the
world's rough highway alone and unaided, save by the unseen guide. He
breasted the waves of temptation and
reached the port of honored manhood. In boyhood, he
worked on the big ranches on the frontier, but tiring of the
rough life lived by the cowboys in those days and longing
for friends and civilization, he made his way back to this
country near Purmela Texas, where he met, wooed and
won one of Coryell's fair maids, the daughter of Mr and Mrs
J. W. Cox, highly esteemed people of this community.

Mr. Wise had by energy, perseverance, honesty and toil
gained a footing, and as the years went by, prosperity crowning his
efforts, he realized in a measure, his youthful
dreams.
He was respected and loved for true nobility of character,
which was ever displaying itself in good deeds and thoughtful care of and
consideration of others.
The aged, sick and discouraged will miss the warm handclasp and true
friend, and the words of encouragement he ever gave. With no thought of
self he
was ever willing and ready to help those who needed assistance. Duty,
principle, love and sympathy for his fellow beings were the springs of
his actions. How sad he
will be missed by all!

He leaves a wife and five children to mourn the loss of a
kind husband and father. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire community.

May God in His all-strengthing power be with them in their
great trial and loss. ---- A Friend

Obituary of Fred Salyer

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS-- GATESVILLE TEX. MARCH 9, 1934

Fred Salyer, age 44, expired at Abilene on Monday and was brought to
Pearl Tuesday Afternoon.
The deceased was born in Kentucky and moved to Coryell county about
thirty years age settling at Pearl where he resided until 1918 when his
family moved to Port Authur.
Mr Salyer is survived by his mother, Mrs Laura Salyer and one
half-brother, Raymond Keeton all of whom reside in Port Authur.


Obituary of Tom J. Carroll
CORYELL COUNTY NEWS, GATESVILLE TEX. mARCH 9, 1934

Tom J. Carroll, age 53, expired at the family home here early Wednesday
morning after an illness of several months.
Mr Carroll was born in Coryell county October 22, 1881 and in 1903
married with Miss Ora Bland. To this union two children: V.G. Carroll and
Mrs Jack Crawford were born. Both of the children together with the wife
survive.
Mr Carroll made a profession of religion in 1909 but never united with
any church.
The deceased was for several years one of the county commissioners of
this county and later was employed as county supervisor for the State
Highway DEpartment.
Funeral services were held at the City Cemetery here by Rev. C.A. Morton
officiating.
Survivors besides his wife and children are: His mother, Mrs W.D. Carroll
of Union; three brothers, Joe Carroll of Purmela; Drury Carroll of
Gatesville, and Bud Carroll of Union; three sisters: Mrs Laura White Of
Union, Mrs J.J. Estes of Union and Mrs Will Fowler of White Hall.
Death of Charlie Felrath

Coryell County News-- Gatesville Tex. March 6, 1934

Charlie Felrath, age 62, expired at Fort Worth on last Monday and was
brought to Gatesville for Burial. Services were held at the City Cemetery
Tuesday afternoon with Rev. M.M. Chunn officiating.
Mr. Felrath was born in Gatesville but moved to Fort Worth about ten
years ago. While a resident of Gatesville the deceased was a employee at
the George Miller Produce.
The deceased is survived by a cousin, John Felrath, of Belton,


CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--GATESVILLE TEX..MARCH 6; 1934

Alex L. Freeman, a respected citizen of this county, aged 64 died at the
family home near Ireland last Friday afternoon. Mr. Freeman was born in
Tennessee Aug. 11, 1870, and came to Texas with his parents at the age of
two years.
In 1897 he was married to Miss Winnie Drew and to this union were born
seven children, all of whom, including his widow survive the deceased ,
and are living in the following places: Mrs Luther Ham, Texon, Louis W.
Freeman-Kosse, Lillian Freeman, Alvin Freeman, Way Freeman, Miss Verda
Freeman, of Ireland, and Mrs Theron Bickley of Coleman, all these
children were present at the funeral.
Mr Freeman had been in delicate health for some time but his death came
rather suddenly. Heart trouble was the direct cause of death. He was
buried at Evergreen Cemetery, near Purmela Saturday afternoon, services
were conducted by the Rev. Steve Melton of Hamilton, who paid a glowing
tribute to the life that the deceased had lived.
To know Alex Freeman was to like him. He was a man of deep and abiding
convictions, true and loyal to his friends and fair to his enemies, if he
had any. He believed in treating his fellow man as he would like to be
treated and was scrupulously honest in his dealing with his fellows,
taking the life of the babe born in Bethlehem as his guide to follow and
emulate.

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CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--GATESVILLE,TEX. MARCH 20, 1934

Mrs J.O. Forrest Passes Away Here Sunday

Mrs Beaulah Forrest, age 60, expired at the family residence on Leon
Street early Sunday evening after an illness of several weeks.
Miss Beulah Polland was born near Gatesville in 1873 and was united in
marriage with John O. Forrest in 1890. They,with two children, moved to
Taylor county several years after their marriage to engage in ranching
business.
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Leon street Monday
afternoon with Rev. C.A. Morton officiating. Interment was in the Masonic
Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by three sons; J.O., Bunk, both of whom lived
with their mother and Fisher Forrest of Dallas; three daughters, Mrs
Agnes Hollonquist of Houston, Mrs Jewel Rabb of Beaumont and Mrs Travis
Laxson of Gatesville; a multitude of friends and other relatives who
mourn the departure of a truly dear friend and kinswoman.

Obituary of John W. Marriott

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--GATESVILLE TEX.--MARCH 16, 1934

John W. Marriot, age 89 seven months and 24 days, expired at the family
home near Pearl early last Monday morning, March 12.
Mr Marriot was born in Missouri in 1844 and came to Texas in 1852 at the
age of eight years and with his parents settled in Grayson county where
he lived until he volunteered for service in the Confederate Army. During
the Civil War he was stationed at the fort at Rio Grande City.
He came to Coryell county settling at King in 1880 and moving to Pearl in
1881. Since that time he has lived in the Pearl section. He was joined in
marriage with Miss Sara Jane Clary.
The deceased is survived by five sons: J.E. of Gatesville; S.T. ,
Clifford, Earnest and Alva of Pearl; three daughters; Mrs Charlie Franks
of Pearl, Mrs W.W. Barkley of Hamilton, Mrs Ola Skipping of Zephyr;
numerous grandchildren and other relatives as well a host of friends who
mourn his going.
Funeral services were held at the Pearl cemetery at 4:30 Monday afternoon
with Rev. Ben Reynolds officiating. Burial was in charge of the Bee House
Masonic Lodge of which the deceased had been a member for fifty-two
years.

Obituary of Miss Ava Mae Easter

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS-- GATESVILLE TEX. MARCH 13, 1934

Miss Ava Mae Easter was born on January 27, 1897 at Clifton Tex. and died
at the family home here Sunday morning at the age of 37.
Miss Easter was married to B. Harrington in August 1921. The deceased was
converted in childhood and united with the Baptist church.
She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs J.S Easter, one brother; two
sisters, Mrs J.T. Dollins of Turnersville and Mrs W.P. Jones of Pecan
Grove; husband and seven children.
Services were held at the City cemetery at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with
Rev. C.A. Morton. officiating.


CORYELL COUNTY NEWS, GATESVILLE TEX. MARCH 6, 1934

Valentine Kiphen was born Sept. 4, 1866 in Oberkaufen, Germany and on
March 2, 1934 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 8 days passed into the
Great Beyond.
Mr. Kiphen came to America with his parents at the age of two years.
Greenvine this state, was his first home in America, and in 1906 he came
to Coryell county and since that time has resided on his farm near
Gatesville.
On November 24, 1892 he was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Pontrof.
To this union were born five children: Mrs Mary Landfried of Crawford,
Authur of Gatesville, Mrs Esther Althof of Roscoe, Henry and Alfred of
Gatesville.
In the early years of his life he accepted Christ as his Savior, and was
baptized and united with the church of his choice at Greenvine. Since
1906 he had been a member of the German Bethel Church.
He leaves to mourn his departure: his wife, five children, one
daughter-in-law, two son-in-laws, ten grand-children, one brother and
many friends.
The remains were held to rest March 3 on the Hemmeline cemetery, Rev.
W.H. Buenning officating assisted by Rev. Gossen of Crawford and Rev.
G.H. Lee

R. S. Ford obituary

This obit is probably from the McGregor paper, the people lived at Eagle
Springs in Coryell County.
Mr. R. S. Ford was born in Morgan county, Alabama, May 3, 1858; died at
eagle Springs, Texas at 2 a. m., August 2, 1920.
In 1878 he was married to Miss Sallie Owen of Alabama. To this union were
born six children, four boys and two girls, five of whom are still
living: Rev. Henry Ford of Heidenheimer, R. D., Claude, Owen and Miss
Ethel of Eagle Springs. He came to Texas in 1881, locating at Moody. In
1884 he moved to Eagle Springs where he resided until his death. He was
one of the early mail carriers. He carried the mail on what was the star
route from Eagle Springs to McGregor, only missing thirteen days in four
years.
The report that Mr. Ford was dead was a shock to the entire community,
that will be long remembered by all who knew and loved him. He had
attended the camp meeting at the bridge at Holbert's Crossing the night
of his death. After retiring for the night he arose and complained of not
feeling well. His son went to his aid, and seeing he was not well picked
him up and started to the bed, but he died in his arms. He was ready to
meet his Savior, having been converted at 18 years of age. He joined the
Baptist church and was a good, Christian man. He always prayed "to be
handed down to his grave in peace," and it seems his prayer was answered,
so quietly and quickly was his passing.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Dozier of
Oglesby. Bro. Bowlin, an old friend and neighbor, made a very touching
talk in which he told of some of Mr. Ford's many kindnesses to his
neighbors and fellowmen. After the services the relatives and friends
followed the remains to Eagle Springs' City of the Dead, where the body
was tenderly laid to rest by the side of his dearly loved daughter, who
had preceded him in death nineteen years.
The long funeral cortige bore witness to the high esteem in which he was
held. Relatives and friends from several neighboring towns attended.
The pall bearers were: Messrs. C. N. Chapin, Jno. Day, W. A. McCauley,
Sam Sullins, W. G. Mann and C. F. Jones.
His wife and children have lost a noble husband and father, but his dear
hands are beckoning them to come. It is so hard for us to see the
mysterious wisdom of God. And may the Lord give the broken-hearted family
grace and strength to say: "Thy will be done, not ours." May his grace be
sufficient in their hearts that they may ever lean on His strong arm of
faith that they may inherit that mansion made with hands, where they can
spend eternity with husband and father.
"Although his place is vacant,
He is happier far than we,
For he lives with bright robed angels
And is from pain and sorrow free."

--A Friend.

Obituary Mrs T.R. Truss

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--MARCH 20, 1934

MRS T. R. TRUSS
Mrs T.R. Truss, age 71, died af the family home near Ruth Sunday
afternoon after a brief illness.
Mrs Truss, together with her husband, had been a resident of Coryell
County for more than 40 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ
at Ruth.
Funeral services were held at Ruth Monday afternoon with Rev. Ira
Grantham officiating.
The deceased is survived by her husband; two sons Bud of Plainview
community and Sam Truss of Little Rock, five daughters, Mrs Mae Smith of
Carsbad, N.M., Mrs Alice Worthington of Gatesville, Mrs Annie Bell Powell
of San Angelo, Mrs Zelma Pruiett of Carlsbad, N.M.; and Mrs Emma Cathey
of Temple; and a host of friends and relatives who mourn her departure.

"FREIDA MARIE BECKMAN

Funeral services for Frieda Marie Beckman, 84, of Copperas Cove will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Copperas Cove with
the Rev. W.C. Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at the Copperas Cove
Cemetary.

Mrs. Beckman died Wednesday in her home. She was born Jan 3, 1906 in
weir, TX and had lived the past 75 years in Copperas Cove. She attended
Immanuel Lutheran School in Copperas Cove and was a member of Grace
Methodist Church.

Mrs. Beckman was prededed in death by her husband, Benjamin Fredrick, on
Sept. 17, 1972 on their 47th wedding anniversary.

Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy M. Lacy, son-in-law, Robert M. Lacy
of Houston; Grand-daughters Deborah Lacy, of Houston;
and Rebecca Klix of Dripping Springs, TX. Great-grandchildren Bristelle
Klix, Brandon Lacy, Katherine Klix & Kristopher Klix; a brother Herbert
Schneider of Copperas Cove.

BECKMAN, BENJAMIN F.
"Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Benjamin Fredrick
Beckman, 69, of Copperas Cove, who died Sept. 17, 1972 in a Temple
hospital after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev.
Homer Pumphery officiating. Burial was in Copperas Cove City Cemetery.

Mr. Beckman was a lifelong resident of Copperas Cove. He was married to
Miss Freida Schneider, Sept. 17, 1925 in Copperas Cove. He was a member
of Grace United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Lacy; and two
grand-children, Deborah and Rebecca lacy of Houston.

Palmer Funeral Home was in charge. Pallbearers : Wesley Morris, Gilbert
Jentho, Edward Fritz, Glynn Powell, Ernest Schneider and Richard
Ellsworth."

CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---- MARCH 23 1934

Mrs W.M.Jones

Mrs Annie Eliza Jones "Aunt Weasel", age 78 expired at the family home at
Turnersville, Thur. Mar. 15.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Turnersville
Friday afternoon with Rev. J.H. McLean assisting.
The deceased is survived by three sons, J.P. Jones of Checohah, Okla.;
O.H. Jones of Dallas, and Frank Jones of Turnersville; six daughters:Miss
Emma Jones of Turnersville; Mrs C.B. Trent; of Fort Worth; Mrs Will Snell
of Floydada; Mrs Daisy Gideon of Kerrville; Mrs C.L. Shepard of Shawnee,
Okla. and Mrs J.I. Hollingsworth.

CORYELL COUNTRY NEWS-- MARCH 23, 1934

WIFE OF FORMER LOCAL M.E. PASTOR DIES
HILLSBORO--March 20-- Mrs Maud Hearon, 58, wife of Rev. W.J. Hearon,
preacher in the Central Texas Methodist Confederence for the last 40
years, died at her home in Hillsboro late Monday.
Born in Holly Springs, Ark. she came to Texas soon after she married Rev.
Mr. Hearon in 1892.
She is survived by three sons, W.A. of Dallas; G.H. of Houston and J.W.
of Heardon Jr., of Hillsboro; four daugthers, Mrs J.P. Hendrick,
Comanche; Mrs E,B.McNeil, Valley Mills; Mrs Thomas Donnell, Stephenville;
and Miss Hearon of Texas City; three grandchildren, Joe Hedrick,
Comanche; Guy Herdon, Houston and Jean Rivers McNeil, Valley Mills, and a
sister, Mrs R.E.Cox of Fort Worth.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wed. at the Line Street Methodist
Church at Hillsboro. Rev. O.S. Sensabaugh
of Dallas, assisted Rev. C.W. Hearon of Houston.
Rev. Heron was at one time pastor of the local Methodist Church.

Jeff Davis Lee
Funeral services were held for Mr. Jeff Davis Lee on Feb. 5, 1945, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Waldrop, at Meridian, conducted by
Eld. J.G.N. Strickland, followed by interment in Meridian Cemetery.
Mr. Lee, age 75 years, 9 months and 21 days, was born near Coryell City,
in Coryell County, and lived there until he moved to Meridian in 1930. He
was converted while very young and joined the Baptist Church.He lived an
honest, upright life; uncomplaining and was loved by those who knew him.
He married Miss Mattie Jones, of Peoria, Texas, and to this union were
born five girls and a boy. His wife and one daughter, Ida, preceded him
in death.
Mr. Lee departed this life Feb. 4, 1945, leaving four daughters and son,
as follows: Mrs. Josephine Waldrop, Meridian; Mrs. Lillian Cox , Mrs.
Gamon , Houston ; Mrs. Sallie McCall, Hillsboro; Dave Lee, Meridian; four
half-brothers, Jim Crawford, Valley Mills; Net, of Lubbock; Alfred and
Matthew of DeLeon; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Criswell, of Peacock; also 19
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, to mourn his loss.

** Jefferson Davis Lee was the youngest son of Timothy and Isabell Lee.
He was born April 10, 1862.

Gatesville Paper dated May 1970:

Mrs. MYRTIE BEARD, 86 of Waco, died Monday, May 11, in a Waco Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Conally Funeral Chapel.
Reverend Boyd McSpadden officiated. Burial was in Waco Memorial Park
Cemetery.
Survivors include one son B. W. YORK of Fort Worth; two daughters-in-law,
Mrs. JOSIE YORK DORRIES of Waco and Mrs. CRYSTAL YORK of Waco; 8
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mrs. Beard was the aunt of Mrs.
GLADYS FRY and T.C. MUSIC of Gatesville.
Pallbeares were DON HACKNEY, JIM PRATHER, DANIEL VANA, THOMAS NOREN, T.C.
MUSIC and JOHNNY G. YORK.

(Note: Mrs. Beard was born in Coryell county and was a daughter of James
Henry Music and Elmedia Cummings Music.mr)

Albert Harvey Beard 1897-1965

From the Waco Tribune Herald, June 5, 1965, p. 6-A:

Title: Albert Beard Dies in Hospital

Albert H. Beard, 68, of 512 Daugherty Avenue died Friday in a Waco
hospital.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today in Connally Chapel. Rev. W. E.
Harrell will officiate. Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park.

Mr. Beard was born in Coryell County. He lived in Waco 38 years. He was
employed at the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, the former Myrtie Musick; two stepsons, G. S.
York of 207 Cottonwood Avenue and B. W. York of Fort Worth; a brother,
Henry Beard of Kate Ross Homes; eight step-grandchildren and ten
step-great-grandchildren.

[Albert Harvey Beard was the son of James M. Beard and Callie Loucretia
Musick, who were married in Coryell County in 1882]

Dan Huckabee, Amarillo Globe News, 1/3/1999
Dan C. Huckabee, 80, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Kingswood United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Terry Tamplen, pastor, and Dr. Norman Grigsby, associate
pastor of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, officiating. Private family
graveside services will be in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Rankin Koch,
pastor of First United Methodist Church of Colleyville, officiating.
Military rites will be by D.A.V. Chapter 26. Arrangements are by Boxwell
Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle.

Mr. Huckabee was born in Ireland, Texas. He attended Tarleton State
University and graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in
civil engineering. He served with the Army radio signal corps during
World War II. He moved to Amarillo in 1962. He was a civil engineer for
the Soil Conservation Service until his retirement, and a former member
of the Society of Professional Engineers.

Mr. Huckabee was a post advisor for Boy Scouts of America Troop 80 Kwahdi
Indian Dancers, a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church, Aldersgate
Sunday school class, and Recycled Teenagers.

Survivors include his wife, Lyndell Huckabee; a son, Mark Huckabee of
Kirkwood, Mo.; a daughter, Dannette Robbins of Hamilton; a sister,
Estelle Cronin of Three Rivers, Mich.; and three grandchildren.

The body will not be available for viewing.

The family suggests memorials be to Methodist Mission Home, San Antonio,
TX, or to Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice and Life Enrichment Center, P.O.
Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176.

Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum, Feb. 17, 1922

Hon. John H. Crisman, who made his home with his daughter, Mrs. R. J.
Logan,117 Harmon Street, and who would have been 101 years of age if he
had lived until May 25th, passed away Thursday afternoon at 12:15
o'clock. He contracted a slight attack of pneumonia during the recent
visit of ice and sleet, and while had careful attention, he passed away
at the hour named. The funeral will take place from the residence at 3:30
this afternoon and the funeral service will be conducted by Ref. Sam P.
Jones, pastor of the First Christian church. The interment will be in
charge of the Masons.

Following is a list of the pallbearers: Honorary--Neal McDonald, N. A.
Adams, R. L. Bartley, S. T. Hester, D. Fudge, E. G. Chiles, also the
members of Pat Cleburne Camp No 88, U.C.V. are to be an honorary escort.
The active pallbearers will be appointed by the Cleburne Masonic lodge.
He was a member of the Gatesville lodge. Cars will be furnished for
everybody who desire to attend the funeral.

G.B.Logan, of San Antonio, a grandson of the deceased, was seen and
stated that the deceased was survived by seven children, as follows: Mrs.
G. B. Logan, Cleburne; J. C. Chrisman, Gatesville; Mrs Nannie Braodus,
who makes her home with Mrs. Logan, Cleburne; John H. Chrisman, Rush
Springs, Okla.; Arch Chrisman, Belton; Gleen Chrisman, Baton Rouge, La.;
Frank Chrisman of near Snyder, Tex.
J. C. Chrisman of Gatesville, came here and remained with his father for
about a week and left Thursday morning for home, since the patient was
supposed to be much better. He will return to attend the funeral.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch of Dec. 4, 1921, contained his picture along
with a number of pioneers. Among other things it had the following to
say:

"He was a veteran of the Confederate Army. He enlisted at 41 years of
age. He went to Texas in 1854 and settled in Coryell County where he
lived until the beginning of the Civil War. He was the first Justice of
the Peace in Coryell County and also carried the first mail from Coryell
County to Bell County. In 1893 he moved to Cleburne."

Being a great believer in fresh air, he slept in a tent in the front at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Logan. On this point he had the following
to say to a reporter.

"I have lived in this tent for the last five years. You see I like the
outdoors as I have spent most of my life out doors. I not only fought
through the Civil War, but fought against the Indians as well."

"Do I believe in prohibition? Yes, I do. I believe the saloons would have
ruined this country. I never have smoked but I chewed tobacco some when
younger, but quit twenty-five years ago. I drank a little but not much.
The trouble with the world now is that it is given over to too much
frills. For that reason I do not believe that the world is as good as it
used to be, but there is hope." "The movies are a great invention but
they, too, are mostly frills, and as to jazz music it ought to be
outlawed. I have ridden in automobiles but they make me nervous."

If I owe my longevity to any one factor, it is to the fact that I have
never over-eaten. I always am the first up from the table and am a
vegetarian. I usually go to bed at 7 o'clock and up at 4. No use of my
stirring around then as others want to sleep. I wish I had been young
enough to have engaged in the World War, but any way I am proud of having
a grandson in it."

Last May the Review printed an interesting article concerning Hon. John
H. Chrisman, on his 100 anniversary of his birthday, a part of which was
as follows:

He was born in Charleston, Ind., May 25, 1821, and moved from there with
his parents to Illinois when only a year old. He lived in Illinois for
twenty-five years and while in that state was united in marriage to Miss
Samantha Minnis. To this union were borne two children. The family then
moved to Arkansas, locating at Fort Smith. There he had the misfortune to
lose his wife by death. He later went back to Illinois and was united in
marriage to Miss Sarah Mitchell, and to this union nine children were
born. In 1854 the family moved to Texas, locating at Gatesville where Mr.
Chrisman aided in organizing the town. He practiced law at Gatesville and
did much to make it a thriving place.

He was a Texas Ranger for a number of years and also served three years
and eight months as a Confederate soldier. He was one of the brave men
who blazed the trail and made Texas a safe place in which to live.

When seen at his home Monday he stated that he owed his long life to
temperate methods of living after he had reached an advanced age.
Starting the use of tobacco when a young man, he continued it until he
was 70 years of age and at that time he quit the use of tobacco. In a
jocular manner he told that perhaps he had consumed a car load in that
time. Along with banishing the tobacco habit he did away with coffee and
rarely eats meat. Most of his time is spent in the open air or in his
tent arranged in the yard where he sleeps.

In speaking of the people of today Mr. Chrisman stated that he knew that
most ill health was due to over eating. Mr. Chrisman has frequently
fasted several days when not feeling well, and said that he could
remember having taken only one dose of medicine and that being many years
ago. Mr. Chrisman is the father of eleven children. His grandshildren
have numbered 20 and great grandchildren 12. G. B. Chrisman of San
Antonio is the oldest grandchild.

Neil A. Stribling, Prominent Farmer Died Wednesday
From The Hamilton Herald Record, February, 1937

Neil A. Stribling, highly esteemed citizen and prominent farmer and
stockman of Hamilton County, died at his home with his father, T. E.
Stribling, on Blue Ridge, on Wednesday evening, February 23, at six
o'clock. Mr. Stribling had been a sufferer for some two years, but was
confined to his bed in his last illness for only about two weeks.

Funeral services for Mr. Stribling are announced for 3:30 o'clock today,
Friday, to be conducted in Blue Ridge Baptist Church, where he held
membership and was a devout and loyal supporter of all programs. Rev.
Bradley Allison, of Fort Worth, assisted by Rev. John D. West will
officiate in the memorial ceremonies. Burial will be made in the new
I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton.

This man who has passed on was recognized for the true worth of his
manhood wherever he was known, and the end of life coming at forty-two
years seems a tragedy when the world needs good men as perhaps they have
not before been needed as steadying influence of a great many "soldiers
in the ditch" for society and the church. Neil A. Stribling was born six
miles north of Oglesby in Coryell County, and lived there until the
family moved to Hamilton County [TX] and settled, twenty-nine years ago
in the Blue Ridge farm home, where he passed away. Mr. Stribling was
never married, but loved home life, and his companionship always
contributed pleasure to the assembled members of the family and to loved
ones and his many friends, who knew and anticipated with happiness, his
hospitality. He was progressive in his methods of farming and handling
livestock and was successful.

Mr. Stribling began his Christian life in boyhood when he was converted
while living in Coryell County, and united with the missionary Baptist
Church (Coryell Baptist Church), living in that beautiful faith until the
end of the way here, when his soul, "clothed upon with immortality,"
entered into the inheritance of life everlasting in the glories and
limitless privileges of Heaven.

Survivors of Neil A. Stribling are his aged father, T. E. Stribling;
three brothers, Jack, Perry, and Joe Stribling, and two sisters, Mrs. J.
W. Crain and Miss Anna Stribling, all of the Blue Ridge community. He is
mourned by nieces and nephews and a number of other relatives and hosts
of friends.

His suffering ended brings to mind the lines from "Calvary", "Rest, Rest
to the weary; peace, peace to thy soul.

CARD OF THANKS

We extend our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for
all thoughtful remembrances, acts of kindness and words of sympathy
during the illness and after the death of our beloved son, brother, and
uncle, Neil A. Stribling. We thank Drs. Chandler, Talley, and West for
their services rendered. These kindnesses and words of sympathy and
beautiful floral offerings were a great source of comfort to us in our
sadness. May God bless each of you and whenever troubles come your way,
may you have as loyal friends as you have been to us.

T. E. Stribling and Family

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Neil Augustus Stribling, son of Thomas Edwin Stribling and Martha Mariah
"Mattie" Kirkland Stribling, was born 12 August, 1888, Coryell County,
TX, and he died 24 February, 1937, at Blue Ridge, Hamilton County, TX.


STRIBLING, MARTHA MARIAH KIRKLAND
MRS. T. E. STRIBLING DIED ON MAR 13TH AT HOME BLUE RIDGE
From the Hamilton-Record of March 27, 1925

There was sincere sorrow in the hearts of many friends in this section of
the state when it was learned on Thursday, March 12, that Mrs. T. E.
Sribling had died early in the morning at the family home on Blue Ridge.
She had not been thought to be seriously ill and the sad news of her
passing came as a shock.

The Herald-Record has the privilege of giving a short sketch of the life
of Mrs. Stribling which is the history of a life complete in the mission
for which the Creator placed on earth this blessed woman.

Martha Kirkland, daughter of Dr. W. W. and Polly Ann Kellum Kirkland, was
born September 20, 1850, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, was carried to
Arkansas to reside at the age of nine years, and moved to Waco, Texas, in
1863. From Waco she came to Coryell County in 1874, and to Hamilton
County in 1907. Martha Kirkland was married to T. E. Stribling February
3, 1875. To their union five sons and four daughters were born, of whom
four sons and two daughters survive the loving mother, and are striving
in every way possible to comfort their lonely, heartbroken father. The
daughters are Miss Ann Stribling, Mrs. Amanda Crain; the sons, Jack,
Neil, and Perry Stribling, of Hamilton and W. J. Stribling of Corsicana.
Two sisters and one brother, Mrs. J. W. Boyd, of Gatesville, and Mrs.
Felix Boyd of Oglesby and E. P. Kirkland, of Flomont, Texas, are left to
mourn for the dear one whose presence was such a blessing to those bound
to her by ties of kinship. All these beloved by her were present when
death separated her from them for the balance of the time of their
sojourn upon earth. She was converted at the age of sixteen, and united
with the church in her community, ever living a consistent, helpful
Christian life, which bore rich testimony to her faith and reliance on
the Savior in Whose vineyard she was ever ready to labor. She was a
member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church at the time of her death. The
memory of this good woman will live as an influence for many, many years
and will bless all who come under its beneficent power.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church on Friday
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by her pastor, Rev. J. T. Gillespie, assisted
by Rev. Gibson and Rev. Gilliam, former pastors. Following the funeral
services, which were attended by more than fifty relatives and a great
number of friends of other days, the cortage came into Hamilton and her
body was laid to rest in the new I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were W. J. and Neil Stribling, Verne and Edwin Crain,
Henry and Dave Boyd, Neil S. Foster, and Tom L. Robinson.

The honorary pallbearers were William Lemmons; Joe H. Eidson; John
Hibits; Dr. Hobdy; Cicero Graves, Oglesby; Herve Hibits, Dallas; Dr. A.
J. Beard and N. E. Foster, Gatesvill; Rev. J. P. Gilliam, Rev. R. H.
Gibson, Carlton; and Rev. J. T. Gillespie, Seminary Hill, Fort Worth,
Texas.

The loveliest of flowers covered the resting place of this good woman and
spoke a language of love and respect that lips could form no words
adequate to express.

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The marriage of Martha Mariah "Mattie" Kirkland and Thomas Edwin
Stribling was recorded on page 53 of Coryell County, TX Marriage Record
Book D. Both her tombstone and her death record document that her death
occurred on March 12, 1925. Interrment was on March 13 according to her
death record.

STRIBLING, WILLIAM JOSEPH "JOE"
From The Hamilton Herald-Record, Dec., 1940

WILLIAM JOSEPH STRIBLING,
PROMINENT FARMER-CITIZEN SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK

An unsuspected heart aliment proved fatal on Monday, December 23, to
William Joseph Stribling, who passed away at the family home on Blue
Ridge at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. During the morning hours he was
stricken suddenly ill, but improved under medical treatment, and was
thought to be satisfactorily recovering, when a second attack ended life
on Earth for one of Hamilton County's most substantial constructive
citizens. As a farmer and ranchman Mr. Stribling contributed largely to
economic valuations of the county's revenues and resources. He had been a
devout Christian since early manhood, and for all the years that he had
resided in the Blue Ridge community, this soldier of Christ had been an
influential leader in the congregation of the Baptist church, serving in
the responsible places of Sunday School teacher and as a deacon. It is
given to few people to be missed and mourned as is Joe Stribling.

Christian memorial services were held for Mr. Stribling at Blue Ridge
Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Ed. Clark, of Seminary
Hill, Fort Worth, a former pastor of the congregation, officiating. He
was assisted by the Rev. R. H. Gibson of Carlton, Rev. John D. West, and
Eld. Len Dalton, of Hamilton, warm admirers and long time friends of the
man whose memory they found consolation in honoring. A great company of
friends and relatives were present to pay a last tribute of love and
respect to the departed. Burial was made in the new I.O.O.F. Cemetery in
Hamilton. The mound was covered with beautiful flowers fashioned into
artistic emblems.

Acting in the sad commission of pallbearers were the following nephews
and friends of Mr. Stribling: Edwin Crain, Verne Crain, Tom Carter
Stribling, Jeff Perry, Jesse Pruitt, Obie Pearce, W. W. O'Bannon, and
Clyde Gardner. Serving as flower carriers and decorating the church and
grave were these nieces and granddaughters of the beloved dead, Miss Ruby
Crain, Mrs. Lura Perry, Mrs. Mary Ruth Pruitt, Miss Frances Holmes, Miss
Betty Holmes, Miss Laverne [sic Laurene] Boyd, Miss Willie Mae Boyd, and
Miss Johnie Boyd.

No life lived among us has left a finer impress than that of William
Joseph Stribling, a native Texan, born to the late T. E. Stribling and
Mrs. Martha Kirkland Stribling on February 18, 1881, near Oglesby in
Coryell County. He grew to manhood in that section of the state, and on
July 17, 1901 was happily married to Miss Lillie Dooley, in their home
neighborhood. The birth of five children blessed their union. One was
called to the Savior's fold in its infancy. Two daughters and two sons
are grown into lovely womanhood and useful man's estate. They are Mrs.
Willie Holmes, wife of Harley Holmes of Luling, Texas; Mrs. Jessie
Anderson, wife of W. D. Anderson, of Lubbock, Thomas Edgar Stribling, of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Joe Hal Stribling, and enlistee in the
United States Navy, in training at San Diego, California. All were with
their grief stricken mother to comfort her at the funeral of their adored
parent except Thomas Edgar Stribling. His grandchildren are Frances
Holmes, Betty Jo Holmes, Anna Laura Holmes, Bobbie Joe Anderson, Mary Lou
Anderson, Patricia Ann Stribling, Thomas Edgar Stribling, Jr. A
granddaughter, Doris Nell Holmes preceded him in home going by four and
one-half years. Mr. Stribling is also survived by two sisters and two
brothers. Miss Anna Stribling of the Stribling old home on Blue Ridge,
Mrs. J. W. Crain, Jack and Perry Stribling, all well-known residents of
the Blue Ridge community; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other
relatives grieve for one who to them was the embodiment of honor,
affection, and pleasant companionship.

Mr. Stribling moved from Coryell County to the Blue Ridge section of
Hamilton County in 1907, and engaged in farming and ranching. A few years
later he moved with is family near Corsicana, only to move back to this
county ten years ago.

Highly esteemed in a wide circle of relatives and friends, the following
were present for the obsequies: Mrs. Felix Boyd, Miss Minnie Boyd, Claude
Boyd, Howard Boyd, Mrs. Tom Boyd, Felix Neavit Boyd, all of Oglesby; Mr.
and Mrs. Fred J. Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Miss Johnie Boyd, Gatesville; Rev. and
Mrs. Clint Yielding, Brownwood; Mr. and Ms. Tom L. Robinson, Tom L.
Robinson, Jr., Joe Robinson, Harriet Robinson, Mrs. John Milner, Mrs.
Knox Lovejoy, all of Gatesville; Miss Eunice Gray, Llano; Thad W.
Stribling and Deck Lansford; Dallas; Mrs. T. A. Kirkland, Mrs. A. L.
Kirkland, Miss Laura Gene Kirkland, of Mt. Calm, Texas; Mrs. Neil S.
Foster, Waco; Dude Fisher and Mrs. Jessie Finley, Carlton; Dr. Arleigh
Drake, Galveston; Bud Parks, Lubbock; Mrs. Ed Clark, Seminary Hill; Mrs.
Hobart Waldrop, Fort Worth; Rev. and Mrs. Ewing Mobeetle; Rev. and Mrs.
Curtis Dooley Chillicothe; S. M. Pruett, Miss Grayce Pruett, Sharon
Pruett, of Carlton; Harley Holmes, Luling; W. D. Anderson, Lubbock; Mrs.
T. E. Stribling, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

All those who are so deeply bereaved by the death of William Joseph
Stribling are assured by many and varied expressions of sincere and
understanding sympathy from friends everywhere that they are not
"trodding the winepress of sorrow" alone.

CARD OF THANKS
Words fail us in the attempt to express our gratitude and thanks for the
gracious response of many friends and neighbors to our great needs in the
hours of our unspeakable distress and sorrow occasioned by the sudden
passing of our loved one, William Joseph Stribling. We are especially
grateful for the tributes of honor paid his memory in beautiful lowers,
messages and words of condolence. May God richly reward you for the
comfort and strength you have lent us in our darkest hours.

Mrs. W. J. Stribling,
Joe Hal Stribling
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stribling
STRIBLING, Thomas Edwin
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STRIBLING, THOMAS EDWIN
From the Hamilton Herald-Record of 14 July, 1939

THOMAS EDWIN STRIBLING,
BLUE RIDGE FARMER AND RANCHMAN, DIED AT HOME

Thomas Edwin Stribling, a man whose notable success as a ranchman and
farmer of the Blue Ridge community, was excelled only by the power of his
Christian influence, his loyalty to county, family, and friends in the
making of an eminent citizen, died at his home on Thursday, July 6, at
mid-day. Advanced age and the weakness of ill health suffered for a
number of months rendered him physically unable to withstand the serious
sickness which brought the end to a life nobly lived from childhood to
the sunset.

At the Blue Ridge Baptist Church where Mr. Stribling had worshiped so
many years as a member of the congregation, memorial ceremonies conducted
in the grandeur of simplicity, were held on Friday afternoon at three
o'clock. Rev. Ed Clark, his pastor, assisted by former pastors, Rev.
Bradley Allison, of Fort Worth, Rev. R. H. Gibson, Carlton; Rev. W. A.
Todd, Brownwood, and Rev. John D. West, Hamilton, were associated in
officiating in the service of the last rites, laudatory to the great
Christian leader whose days on earth were a preparation for the home
promised when Christ said, "I go to prepare a place for you, that where I
am there ye may be also." Songs that he loved were incorporated in the
requiem music, and a composition especially favored by him, "Where We'll
Never Grow Old," was given by Mrs. Alvie Ellis, of Osage, Texas. Mr.
Stribling was a Mason in high standing, and many men of the Order were
present to honor his memory.

Burial was made in the new I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton. Grandsons
performed the sad duties of pallbearers, the personnel including R. V.
Crain, J. E. Crain, Tom Carter Stribling, Joe Hal Stribling, Jesse Earl
Pruitt, and Jeff Perry.

Granddaughters and great granddaughters of Mr. Stribling were flower
carriers and decorated the altar and grave. They were Frances and Betty
Jo Holmes, Mrs. H. M. Holmes, Luling, Texas; Mrs. W. D. Anderson,
Corsicana; Miss Ruby Crain, Mrs. Obie Pearce, Mrs. Jesse Earl Pruitt,
Mrs. Jeff Perry.

Mississippi was the native state of Thomas Edwin Stribling. He was born
in Neshoba County, December 29, 1850; but came to Hopkins County, Texas
in 1867 with his parents, T. J. Stribling and Mrs. Jane McDonald
Sribling, both of whom are dead. The family traveled in an ox-wagon drawn
by two yokes of animals from Mississippi to Texas, taking a month for the
journey. In 1874 T. E. Stribling moved to Coryell County to make his
home, and there met and loved Miss Martha M. Kirkland, daughter of Dr. W.
W. Kirkland, to whom he was married on February 3, 1875, the late Rev. A.
C. Graves performing the holy ceremony. On November 1, 1907, Mr. and Mrs.
Stribling moved with their family to Hamilton County to the beautiful
home on Blue Ridge, known as the Carter estate, where the couple resided
until summoned and reunited in the Home Eternal. Mrs. Stribling preceded
her husband in death in 1925, and a son, Neil A. Stribling passed away
two years ago. Three children, two daughters and a son died in infancy.
Fifty-nine years ago Thomas Edwin Stribling was "born into the Kingdom,"
being converted under the preaching of A. C. Graves, and by whom he was
baptized. He was a pillar in the church body, and his charity, kind
association with people, and his staunch adherence to noble principles
attracted all who knew him to adopt the plan of life that he had made his
guiding star throughout all the years of his Christian citizenship.

T. E. Stribling is survived by three sons and two daughters, W. J.
Stribling, J. T. Stribling, E. P. Stribling, Mrs. Amanda Crain, Miss Anna
Stribling, all of Blue Ridge; ten grandchildren, eight great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one brother, T. W.
Stribling, Dallas, and one sister, Mrs. W. D. Nelson, of Commerce Texas;
a half-brother, W. B. Stribling of Childress, Texas; and a half-sister,
Mrs. Lorraine Frost, of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

A soldierly resignation characterized Mr. Stribling's attitude toward
sorrow, physical pain or reverses of any nature, and he was cheerful in
association with his family and friends, encouraging them ever onward and
upward, and all those who loved him think of him as just having gone on
to "to hold the light out at the window of heaven to guide the travelers
on who are faithfully, diligently seeking the straight and narrow way
that leads to life eternal."

Relatives from a distance attending the funeral of Mr. Stribling included
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Stribling and Mrs. Alven Lacy, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Milner and son, Charley; Mrs. John Boyd, Hon. and Mrs. Tom L.
Robinson and children, Tom L., Jr., Joe, Harriett, and Bookie; Mr. and
Mrs. N. E. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Knox Lovejoy, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Graves,
Mrs. Daphne Lovejoy, Miss Mary Boyd, all of Gatesville; Mr. and Mrs. W.
D. Anderson and children, Bobby Joe and Mary Lou, of Corsicana; Mrs. H.
M. Holmes and children, Frances, Bettie Jo and Anna Laura, Luling; Mrs.
Ed Boyd and daughters, Marjorie, and Mrs. Dorothy Trice, and Mrs. Ruby
Moncrief; Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Porter, Waco; Mrs. Jeannie Lee and daughter
Eugenia Lee, McGregor; Mrs. Felix Boyd, Mrs. Simmons, Lois Simmons,
Minnie and Claud Boyd, Wayne and Johnnie Boyd, John W. Boyd, Oglesby; Mr.
and Mrs. J. S. Boyd, Bartlett; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kirkland and son,
Willie Kirkland; Mr. and Mrs. L. Kirkland and daughter, Laura Jean, Mt.
Calm; Miss Eunice Gray, Llano; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ratton and son, Walter,
Swenson, Texas. The personnel of friends present named Mrs. Tom Graves,
Price Graves, Gatesville; Wade Graves, Oglesgy; Mr. and Mrs. David
Carter, Evant; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Pruitt, Miss Grayce Pruitt and Sharon
Pruitt, Carlton; Mrs. Nettie Graves, Mrs. Earl Weathers, Stephenville;
Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Ellis, Osage; Mrs. W. A. Todd, of Brownwood; Mr. and
Mrs. Fayette Allison and Bessie, Temple; Deck Lansford, Dallas.

-----------------------------------------------
Thomas Edwin Stribling was the oldest child of Capt. Thomas Joseph
Thadius Stribling and Jane Smiley McDonald Stribling.
STRIBLING, Lillian E. "Lillie" Dooley
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STRIBLING, LILLIAN E. "LILLIE" DOOLEY

Funeral Program

STRIBLING, LILLIE E.
1881 -- 1972

SERVICE:
10:00 A.M. Monday
January 3, 1972

W. W. Rix Chapel
Lubbock, Texas

OFFICIATING:

Rev. Merrial Abbott,
First Methodist Church
Idalou, Texas

INTERMENT:
2:00 P. M. Tuesday
January 4, 1972

Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton, Texas

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Lillian E. "Lillie" DOOLEY STRIBLING was born 25 Nov., 1881, and died 2
Jan., 1972. She was the daughter of James Thomas Dooley and Sarah Dunn
Dooley. On 17 July, 1901, in Coryell County, TX, Lillie married William
Joseph "Joe" Stribling. They moved to Hamilton County, TX, on 1 November,
1907. After Joe's death in 1940, Lillie moved to Idalou to be near her
daughter, Polly Stribling Anderson. Lillie was buried in the Stribling
Family Plot of the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton.

JACK STRIBLING RITES DEC. 16TH
From The Hamilton Herald-News 19 Dec., 1968

John Thomas [sic - Thaddeus] "Jack" Stribling, prominent Hamilton County
farmer and rancher, passed away in the Hamilton County General Hospital
on December 14th, following an illness of several days. Services were
held in the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Monday, December 16, with Rev. Olin
Baker and Rev. Larry Baker officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F.
Cemetery.

John Thomas [sic - Thaddeus] Stribling was born in Oglesby, January 14,
1883, the son of Tom Edwin Stribling and Martha Kirkland Stribling. He
moved to Hamilton County in 1907 and was a resident of the Blue Ridge
community since that time. He was a member of Rock House Lodge No. 417,
Eastern Star and Shriner, and had been a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist
Church since 1915.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. J. W. Crain of the Blue Ridge
community; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Stribling of Lubbock; five
nieces and 4 nephews.

Pallbearers were J. H. Perry, Gene Pruitt, Oscar Lowrance, Tom Carter
Stribling, Verne Crain, and Edwin Crain.
STRIBLING, Eugene Perry "Pet"
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STRIBLING, EUGENE PERRY "PET"
From The Hamilton Herald-News 02/28/1958

"LAST RITES FOR PERRY STRIBLING HELD THURSDAY"

Funeral services for E. Perry Stribling were held at the Blue Ridge
Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Leonard Lee
and Rev. Sam Drake officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in
Hamilton.

Perry Stribling was born Oct. 24, 1889, in Coryell County. He died in a
local rest home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following a long
illness.

He came to Hamilton County in 1908 and settled in the Blue Ridge
community, where he engaged in farming during his lifetime.

Deceased is survived by two children: Mrs. Mary Ruth Pruitt of Route 1,
Hamilton, and Tom Carter Stribling of the home; one grandson, Dean Pruitt
[sic-Gene]; two sisters, Miss Anna Stribling and Mrs. J. W. Crain of
Hamilton, and one brother, Jack Stribling, also of Hamilton.

The pallbearers were Elzie Kemp, Charnie Raibourn, R. V. Green, Chas.
Walker, Jeff
Perry, and Oscar Lowrance.

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Eugene Perry "Pet" was born 25 Oct., 1889, in Coryell County, TX and died
26 Feb., 1958, Hamilton County, TX. He was a son of Thomas Edwin
Stribling and Martha Mariah "Mattie" Kirkland Stribling.
STRIBLING, Anna Jane
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STRIBLING, ANNA JANE Sept., 1959
From The Hamilton Herald-News

LAST RITES FOR MISS ANNA STRIBLING FRIDAY

Miss Anna Stribling, 84, pioneer citizen of Hamilton County died at a
local hospital at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, following two months
illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Martha
Kirkland Stribling.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Leonard Lee and Elder Len Dalton
officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Miss Stribling was born Oct. 27, 1875, in the Coryell Church community in
Coryell County. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the
Osage Baptist Church. Fifty-two years ago she moved to the Blue Ridge
community, where she resided until her death.

She united with the Blue Ridge Baptist Church when she moved to the
community and remained a staunch member until her death. She attended
Baylor College, and taught school in Central Texas for a number of years.
She lived in the parental home where she was a loving and devoted
daughter and sister, always sharing the joys and sorrows with those whom
she came in contact.

Miss Anna, as she was called by her friends, is survived by a sister,
Mrs. J. W. Crain; a brother, Jack Stribling, both of the Blue Ridge
community; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Stribling of Lubbock. Ten nieces
and nephews, 16 great and 14 great-great nieces and nephews. Also a host
of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Jeff Perry, Jess Pruitt, Edwin Crain, Verne Crain, Oscar
Lowrance, Obie Pearce, Joe Lynn Pearce, Gene Pruitt, James Harold Perry,
Dud Anderson, Bobby Joe Anderson, and Tom Carter Stribling.

MANY OUT-OF-TOWN PEOPLE ATTEND MISS STRIBLING'S FUNERAL

Among the out-of-town friends and relatives who attended the funeral of
Miss Ann Stribling held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church last Friday,
Sept. 4, were: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Anderson, Mrs. W. J. Stribling, Mr. and
Mrs.. Bobby Anderson and Toby Joe, Idalou; Mrs.. Willie Herdeman, of
Freer; Mrs. Odom Wright and Sharon, San Antonio; Mrs. John Miller
[sic-Milner], Claud and Minnie Boyd, Mrs. Matt David [sic-Davis], Mrs.
Sue Ellis, Gatesville; Mrs. Bertie Foster, Mrs. Montgomery, Oglesby.

Mrs. Dewey Rattan, Hillsboro; Mrs. Rudy Moncrief, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Boyd, Waco; Mr.. and Mrs.. Fred Boyd, McGregor; Mrs. Irene Davis, Miss
Lula Stribling, Llano; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Weathers*, Abilene; Mr. and
Mrs.. W. P. Boyd, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.. Gamblin Stribling and Chester,
Sulfur Springs; Mr.. and Mrs.. Earl Merritt of Osage; Mrs. Tom L.
Robinson, Gatesville.

Mrs. Ernest Green, Mrs.. Earl Weathers, Stephenville; Hazel Drake,
Comanche, Mrs. Al Clements, Childress; Tom Moore, and Mr. Kellum of
Proctor; Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Reese, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pruitt,
Sidney; Bro. E. L. Clark, Richard Clark, Dallas; Bud Roe, Oglesby, Mrs.
Berth Minines and Ethel of Waco; Mrs. Kirk Bennett, Mrs. Flynn, Llano;
Bro. and Mrs. Leonard Lee, Bart and John of Fort Worth.

[*I lost my job in Abilene because I chose to attend the funeral of my
great-aunt. This delayed our arrival at the funeral. A spot was saved for
us to stand on thechurch porch near the front door for the funeral. The
church windows were open (no air conditioning) and people gathered around
each window. The walls of the auditorium were also lined with standing
people.--Elreeta]

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Miss Anna Stribling wish to express its heartfelt thanks
and appreciation for every act of love and kindness shown to her during
her stay in the hospital. We are especially grateful to the skilled
services of Drs. Cleveland, Kooken, Selman, Schadler, and Woodward and to
the nurses and entire staff of Hamilton County General Hospital; for
prayers and visits of our local ministers, and for friends who visited so
faithfully with encouraging words and deeds of kindness. We offer our
thanks for the lovely floral gifts presented after her passing, and the
consideration shown to us, her family. For the food and to the ladies who
so graciously helped with the preparation and serving of the meals; to
Bro. Leonard Lee and Eld. Len Dalton for their words of comfort and
consolation and to the Riley Funeral Home.

We thank God for friends who make our burden of sorrow easier to bear.
May God's richest blessing be upon each of you is our prayer.

Mrs. J. W. Crain
Jack Stribling
Mrs. W. J. Stribling,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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CRAIN, JAMES WESLEY
From a Hamilton, TX newspaper, Nov., 1930

THE DEATH OF J. W. CRAIN

James Wesley Crain, son of J. M. and Mary Ann McGlothlin Crain passed
away at the family home on Blue Ridge, November 18, 1930, at 2:30 o'clock
in the afternoon. This good man is deeply mourned by a host of friends,
and his loved ones to mourn an incomputable loss.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Ridge church the day following his
death, with Rev. J. P. Gilliam, of Carlton, conducting the services and
paying high tribute to the noble Christian life Mr. Crain had lived
amongst us. After the service the mortal body was borne to the new Odd
Fellows Cemetery in Hamilton, where the last sad rites were conducted.

The pall bearers were Joe Cleveland, Horace Fowler, S. M. Pruett, Cal
Pruett, John Hibits, and Bill O'Bannon.

James Wesley Crain was born April 16, 1871, in the state of Tennessee.
When he was a small boy, Mr. Crain's parents came to Texas. They settled
in Coryell County, near Oglesby, Texas. He was married to Amanda Sribling
on October 23, 1895. Five children wee born to this union, two sons and
three daughters; one daughter dying when a small child. The grief
stricken widow and children surviving are: J. E. Crain and R. V. Crain,
of Hamilton; Ruby and Lura Crain of the parental home. One grandchild,
Lucy Crain, two brothers and one sister also mourn the passing of this
beloved one. They are J. M. Crain[sic T. M.], of Oglesby, G. M. and Miss
Delia Crain of Stephenville. Mr. Crain came to Hamilton County in 1907,
and settled in the Blue Ridge community where he has resided continuously
since. Mr. Crain was converted and joined the Missionary Baptist church
forty years ago and has always lived on a high plane of moral standards,
kindness, and charity toward all. His life was truly admirable and
exemplary , and as a servant in the church he was active in every good
work. His life was entirely devout.

A good son has gone from walks of earth to dwell in eternal bliss, and
loved ones and friends are left lonely and mourning the absence from
places that knew him of a useful and well beloved one, but all find
comfort and consolation in his release from pain and the blotting out of
his life forever of all sorrow, and every one bereaved seeks shelter
under the wings of the Almighty God.

CARD OF THANKS
We are so grateful for the many acts of loving kindness toward us and the
dear one who has gone to his eternal home that we desire to express our
sincere thanks to each one who came to us in our hours of greatest need.
We also thank you for the beautiful floral offerings. We thank god for
the friends who are making our burdens of sorrow easier to bear. May
God's richest blessings be upon each and every one of you is our prayer.
Mrs. J. W. Crain and Children

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James Wesley Crain, was a son of James Martin Crain and Marah Ann "Mary"
McGlothlin. He was born near Toone, Hardeman County, TN, and was married
to Amanda Elizabeth "Mandy" Stribling in 1895 in Coryell County, TX. The
cemetery in which he was buried is now called the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. His
surviving siblings were Thomas Martin (not. J. M.) Crain, George Abijah
Crain, and Sarah Cordelia "Delia" Crain. Mary Eunice Crain was his small
daughter to died at the age of 4.
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CRAIN, AMANDA ELIZABETH "MANDY" STRIBLING
From "The Hamilton Herald-News" 31 August, 1972

Mrs. Amanda Elizabeth Crain died August 23, 1972, in the Hamilton County
General Hospital following an illness of several weeks duration. Funeral
services were held in the Blue Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Hershel
Fortner and Rev. George Gaston officiating. Burial was in I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, with Riley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Born Aug. 27 in Coryell County, she lived most of her adult life in
Hamilton County. Her parents were the late Thomas Edwin Stribling and
Martha Kirkland Stribling. Her husband, James Wesley Crain, whom she
married Oct. 23, 1895, preceded her in death, Nov. 18, 1930. She was a
member of the Eastern Star and the Blue Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, James Edwin Crain and Robert Verne Crain,
both of Hamilton; two daughters, Ruby Crain and Mrs. Jeff Perry, also of
Hamilton; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death.

Serving as pallbearers were Jess Pruitt, J. H. Perry, James Obie Pearce,
Oscar Lowrance, Gene Pruitt, Tom Carter Stribling, and Charnie Raibourn.
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Amanda Elizabeth "Mandy" Stribling Crain was born 27 August, 1877.
BONE, Ada Lee Nobles
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Gatesville Messenger October 1943

Ada Lee Nobles Bone, 57 passed away at her home here early Monday and was
buried late that afternoon in the City Cemetery, after services were held
at the Scott Funeral Home in Gatesville.
Rev. E. L. Craig, officiating. Mrs. Bone had been a resident of Coryell
County all her life, having been born and raised at King. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd D. and
(Mary McCleskey) Nobles of King. Texas.
Her husband Tom Bone preceded her in death in May 1941.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and faithful christian
was survived by one son, Roger Quince Bone, a grandson, Anthony J. Bone,
and one sister, Mrs. Jim
(Hallie Belle Nobles) Bond. Three sons preceded her in death
Howard and Lloyd Bone and Floyd Wayne Bone.
Pallbearers were Curt Edwards, Winfred Cummings, J. P. Reesing, Carl
McClendon and Marcus Gregory.
BONE, Thomas Druie
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THOMAS DRUIE BONE
Taken from the Gatesville Messenger 1941

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO TOM BONE

Funeral services will be held this morning at 11:00 o'clock at Scotts
Funeral Home for Tom Bone, who died at 4:30 Thursday on Saunders St.
The Rev. E.L. Craig, pastor of the Methodist Church will read the late
rites and burial in the City Cemetery.
Mr. Bone, who in recent years had held a position with the State Training
School, retired from active life only a few weeks ago on account of
failing health. During the past week his condition was critical.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Nobles Bone, a son, Quince Roger Bone,
three sisters; Mrs. R. E. (Ida Bone) Hendrickson, Mrs. Ralph (Lucy Bone)
Bailey, Mrs. Henry (Irene Bone) Dollins, and four brothers; Wado Bone,
Bob Bone, John Bone and Grover Bone.
**note:Mr. Bone was police chief of Gatesville around 1931
BONE, Ila Lela Smith
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ILA LELA SMITH BONE

August 2, 1995

Ila Lela Smith Bone, 88 of the Woodlands, Texas died Wednesday about 6:00
PM. She had lived here for the past three years moving from her home in
Waco. She was born to a pioneer family
of Bosque Co. Texas. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. John
Sylvester Smith. Her mother was the former Gussie Shi Jarrett formerly of
Georgia, then of Bosque Co.
Mrs. Bone was married to Roger Quince Bone who preceded her in death on
March 31, 1989. They are both buried in Valley Mills.
Rev. Russell Pogue officiated at the graveside services and
spoke of Mrs. Bone's loving and generousity to her friends and family.
She was the devoted mother of Anthony J. Bone
of Magnolia, Texas and two grandchildren, Michael and Ronnie Bone. She
was also survived by two great grandchilden, Stacie Leigh Bone and David
Michael Bone.
Special nieces of Mrs. Bone were Betty Jo Smith Crall, Naomi Smith Pauley
and Noma Jean Smith Folmar and Saundra Smith Star, A loving brother,
Lloyd T. Smith of Panorama Village in Conroe.
BONE, Roger Quince
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ROGER QUINCE BONE

April 1, 1989

Roger Quince Bone of Waco, died Friday, March 31, 1989 He was 79 years
old and would have been 80 the next day, April 1st. He was born in 1909
in Gatesville, Texas. Mr. Bone was the son of Thomas Druie and Ada
(Nobles) Bone of King, Texas and Gatesville.
Graveside services were held in Valley Mills Cemetery at 2:00 PM
(4/1/1989) with long life family friend, Bland Kerby officiating at the
services.
Mr. Bone was Valedictorian of Gatesville HS in 1928 and was an Army
veteran of WWII. He owned and operated Bone Dental Lab in Waco for many
years. He retired in 1965 due to health reasons.
He was married to Ila Lela Smith of Valley Mills, Texas on January 7,
1931 in Gatesville in the pastor's study on a Sunday morning at First
Baptist Church
He was a well know artist of beautiful landscapes that depicted the
Coryell, Bosque and McLennan Co. country side. His bluebonnet pictures
and farm scenes were a specialty of his. He only had one lesson in his
life and the rest was talent.
He was the devoted husband of Ila Bone, and son Anthony J. (Tony) Bone.
He was also survived by two grandchildren, Michael Anthony Bone and
Ronnie Wayne Bone.
**composed by SDB

MARY LEWIS McCLESKEY NOBLES

Mary was born May 30, 1863 in Alabama and died January 12, 1941 She was
the widow of Lloyd Nobles who preceded her in death. She was the daughter
of John McCleskey and Emily Narcissus Jackson McCleskey.
Two daughters were born to this union, Ada Nobles Bone and Hallie Belle
Nobles Bond.
Grandchildren survived Mrs. Nobles were Roger Quince Bone, Eugene Bond
and Mildred Bond Bankhead.
She is buried in the King, Texas cemetery. She was 77 years, 7 months and
12 days of age at the time of her death.


Gatesville Messenger Sept. 1936

LLOYD D. NOBLES

Lloyd D. Nobles of King passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 1936
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. Lee
Mr. Nobles was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas February 8, 1851
He came to Texas in 1881 and settled near Hamilton, and the following
year he moved to King where he resided for the past 54 years.
At the age of 21 he was converted and united with the Methodist Church
and lived a consistant christian life until his death. One of his
greatest pleasures was reading the Bible. He was a devoted husband and
father and always ready to help anyone in need.
In 1884 he married Miss Mary Lewis McCleskey and to this union two
daughters were born, Mrs. Ada (Tom) Bone of Gatesville, and Mrs. Hallie
(James) Bond of the parental home. He is survived by his widow, two
children and three grandchildren, Mildred Bond of Sweetwater, Eugene Bond
of King, and Quince Bone of Gatesville. He leaves a host of other
relatives and friends to mourn his death.
The pallbearers were Quince Bone, Eugene Bond, Raymond Bankhead, Carl
Bradley, Ace Jones, and Emmitt Dickey.
**Note Lloyd Nobles also had a twin brother Boykin Nobles
Lloyd Nobles married Mary McCleskey on 12/21/1884 Coryell Co. Texas
BOND, HALLIE BELLE
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Bond, Hallie Belle died February 24, 1984 at the age of 94 in Gatesville,
Texas in a nursing home. She had been a life long resident of King,
Texas.
Dr. Curtis Beard officiated at the funeral services held at Scott Funeral
Home in Gatesville and she was buried in the King, Cemetery.
Hallie Bond was the former Hallie Nobles,born on February 20. 1890,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Lloyd Nobles of King. She was married
to J. R. Bond in 1909 in Coryell Co. He preceded her in death in 1966 and
a sister, Ada Nobles Bone also preceded her in death in 1943. Mrs. Nobles
was the first telephone operator in King during the early 1900's and was
a Red Cross Volunteer.
She was a member of the Baptist Church.
A son, Eugene Bone of King, survives her and a daughter, Mildred Bankhead
of Gatesville also survives her.
She has three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.


Feb. 1, 1961:

"A.F. Kielman of Cove Dies

Funeral services for Arthur F. Kielman, 61, of Copperas Cove who died
Monday afternoon were held Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at the Grace Methodist
Church.

Services were at 3 p.m. with the Rev. William Horlick, paster of the
church, conducting and assisted by Chaplin Don Welch of Fort Hood. Burial
was in the Copperas Cove Cemetary.

Pallbearers were: Arnold Wiley; Jake Greenway; Francis Hamilton; Sid
Thomas; Johnnie Lee Hull; Gail Altum; C.M. Wiley; and Ewalt Nauert.

Kielman was born in Page and was a member of the Methodist Church all his
life. He and his wife, the former Dora Beckman, were married in 1920 and
have lived in Copperas Cove for 59 years. Kielman was engaged in farming
and ranching.

He is survived by his wife; a son Melvin Kielman of Copperas Cove; a
daughter Mrs. James Hall, of Copperas Cove; a brother H.C. Kielman of
Florence; three grandchildren."

Tuesday March 13, 1934---Mrs. B. Herrington

Mrs. Ava Mae Easter was born on January 27th, at Clifton Tex. and died at
the family home here early Sunday morning at the age of 37. Miss Easter
was married to B. Harrington in August 1921. The deceased was converted
in childhood and united with the Baptist Church.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs J. S. Easter of this city; one
brother Riley Shelton; two sisters: Mrs. J. T. Dollins of Turnersville
and Mrs. W. P. Jones of Pecan Grove; her husband and seven children.

Services were held at the City Cemetery at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon
with Rev. C. A. Morton officiating

Friday March 9, 1934-Turnersville News--

Mrs. Mary McLendon received word Friday that her father, Ed Tenney of
Brownwood had passed away.
KIPHEN obituary
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Tuesday.March 6, 1934----
Valentine Kiphen, was born Sept 4, 1866 in Okerkaufen, Germany and on
March 2, 1934 at the age of 67, 5 months and 8 days passed into the Great
Beyond.

Mr Kiphen came to America with his parents at the age of two years.
Greenvine, this state was his first home on America, and in 1906 he came
to Coryell county and since that time has resided on his farm near
Gatesville.

On November 24, 1892 he was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Pontrof.
To this union were born five children were born, Mrs. Mary Landfriend of
Crawford, Arthur of Gatesville, Mrs Ester Althof of Roscoe

In the early years of his life he accepted Christ as his Savior, was
baptized and united with the church of his choice at Greenville Since
1906 he has been a member of the German Bethel Church. He leaves to mourn
his departure his wife, five children, one daughter-in-law, two
sons-in-law, ten grandchildren, one brother and many friends.

The remains were laid to rest March 3, at the Hemmeline cemetery, Rev. W.
H. Buenning officiating assisted by Rev. Gossen of Creawford and Rev. G.
H. Lee

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SALYER obituary
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Friday, March 9, 1934----

Fred Salyer, age 44, expired at Abilene on Monday and was brought to
Pearl for burial at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased was born in Kentucky and moved to Coryell County about 30
years ago settling at Pearl where he resided until 1918 when the family
moved to Port Arthur

Mr. Salyer is survived by his mother, Mrs. Laura Salyer: two brothers:
Jim and Edgar Salyer and one half-brother, Raymond Keeton all of whom
reside in Port Arthur.

Friday March 9, 1934

Tom J. Carroll, age 53, expired at the family home early Wednesday
morning after an illness of several months. Mr. Carroll was born in
Coryell county Oct 22, 1881 and in 1903 was united in marriage with Ora
Bland. To this union two children were born, V.G.Carroll and Mrs. Jack
Crawford. Both of the children together with his wife survive. Mr.
Carroll made a profession of religion in 1909 but never united with any
church The deceased was for several years one of the county commissioners
of this county and later was employed as county supervisor for the State
Highway Department

Funeral services were held at the City Cemetery here with Rev. C.A.Morton
officiating. Survivors beside his wife and children are: His mother, Mrs.
W. D. Carroll of Union; three brothers, Joe Carroll of Purmela, Drury
Carroll of Gatesville and Bud Carroll of Union; three sisters, Mrs. Laura
White of Union, Mrs. J. J. Estes of Union and Mrs. Will Fowler of White
Hall.


Tuesday March 6, 1934----
Charlie Felrath, age 62, expired at Fort Worth on last Monday and was
brought to Gatesville for burial. Services were held at the City
Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. M. M. Chuun officiating.

Tuesday March 6, 1934--Alex. L. Freeman

Alex. L. Freeman, a respected citizen of this county, age 64, died at the
family home near Ireland last Friday afternoon. Mr. Freeman was born in
Tennessee on August 11, 1870, and came to Texas with his parents at the
age of two years.

In 1897 he was married to Miss Winnie Drew and to this union were born
seven children, all of whom, including the widow, survive the deceased,
and are living at the following places: Mrs Luther Ham of Texon, Louis W.
Freeman of Kosse, Lillian Freeman, Alvin Freeman, Way Freeman, Miss Verda
Freeman of Ireland, and Mrs. Theron Bickley of Coleman, all these
children were present at the funeral.
Mr. Freeman has been in delicate health for some time but his death came
rather suddenly. Heart trouble was the direct cause of death.

He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, near Purmela, Saturday afternoon,
services were conducted by the Rev. Steve Melton of Hamilton, who paid a
glowing tribute to the life the deceased had lived. To know Alex Freeman
was to like him. He was a man of deep and abiding convictions, true and
loyal to his friends and fair and just to his friends and fair and just
to his enemies. If he had any. He believed in treating his fellow man as
he would like to be treated and was scrupulously honest in his dealings
with his with his fellows, taking the live of the babe born in Bethlehem
as his guide to follow and emulate. A Friend

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GARREN obituary
Friday February 23, 1934
John W. Garren, age 65, expired at his home in the White Hall Community
on Friday night Feb. 16, after an illness of only 24 hours.

Mr Garren was born in Fannin County , Georgia in 1877 settling near
Coryell City. He has been a resident of this county for 46 years. Ten
years of his life was spent in Jackson County Okla. And two years was
spent at Fairy in Hamilton County. About 2 years ago he returned to White
Hall where he was engaged in the general merchandise business at the time
of his death. The deceased has been a member of the White Hall, or Cave
Creek Baptist Church for 42 years and a deacon in the church for 40
years. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for the past 30 years.
Mr Garren had been a member of the Turnersville Masonic Lodge for 26
years at the time of his death.

On Aug. 22, 1888, he and Miss Lillie Carter of Coryell City were joined
in marriage and to this union were born 13 children, eleven of whom
survive. The deceased is survived by his widow, five sons, M.C. Garren
and J. T. Garren of Turnersville, E. A. Garren of White Hall, E. L.
Garren of Olustee, Okla. And Otha Garren of Altus , Okla. Six daughters:
Miss Lorene Garren of White Hall, Mrs. Boyd Brown, Mrs. E.M. Hollingworth
and Mrs. M. M. Diltz of Olustee, Okla, Mrs Joe Paulk , and Mrs. Clayton
Towney of Alta, Okla; Twenty five grand-children and a host of other
relatives and friends. All of the childrten and grand-children together
with their husbands or wives were present at the funeral. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Turnersville
Baptist Church with Rev. C. A. Morton officiating assisted by Rev. E.
Skiles. Services were conducted at the grave in the Turnersville Cemetery
with the Masonic Order in charge

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HARDIN obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth Hardin, age 81, expired at her home between The Grove and
Flat last Friday. Services were held Saturday afternoon, burial was in
the Flint Creek Cemetery.

MARRIOTT obituary
Friday, March 16, 1934---

John W. Marriott, age 89 years seven months and 24 days, expired at the
family home near Pearl early last Mr. Marriott was born in Missouri in
1844 and came to Monday morning, March 12.
Texas in 1852 at the age of eight years and with his parents settled in
Grayson county where he lived until he volunteered for service in the
Confederate Army. During the Civil War he was stationed at the Fort at
Rio Grande City. He came to Coryell county settling at King in 1880 and
moving to Pearl in 1881. Since that time he has lived in the Pearl
section. He was joined in marriage with Miss Sara Jane Clary.

The deceased is survived by five sons; J.E. Marriott of Gatesville, S.T.,
Clifford, Ernest and Alva of Pearl; three daughters Mrs. Charlie Franks
of Pearl, Mrs W.W.Barkley of Hamilton and Mrs. Ola Skippering of Zephyr,
numerous grandchildren and other relatives as a host of friends who mourn
his death.

Funeral services were held in the Pearl Cemetery at 4:30 Monday afternoon
with Rev. Ben Reynolds officiating. Burial was in charge of the Bee House
Masonic Lodge of which the deceased had been a member for fifty-two years

HAYLES
Tuesday, March 27, 1934----Jonesboro Child Died in Hamilton from Carbolic
Burns.

Opel Hayles, one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. J. Hyles of
Jonesboro, was carried to a Hamilton hospital Wednesday suffering from
carbolic acid burns.
Mrs. Hyles had left the baby alone in the room for a few minutes while
busy about other parts of the home. When the mother returned to look
after the little one, she found Opal lying on the floor, limp and
unconscious, with the empty bottle nearby. The bottle containing the acid
had been left on the window sill, it was thought, out of reach of the
baby.
The child was rushed to the sanitarium after Mrs. Hyles had poured some
weakened vinegar down the throat to neutralize the effects of the acid.
She had deep burns on her stomach, legs, hands and on the fore part of
her arms, and on the side of her face. Apparently she had swallowed only
a very little of the acid.

The baby passed away Wednesday night. Funeral services were held at the
Little Cowhouse Cemetery, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev J. L.
Evans officiating.

Baby Opel is survived by her parents, three sisters, Mary Alice, Marie
and Helen, two brothers, Clifford and James.

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ROWE obituary
Friday, March 23, 1934----William Green Rowe
W. Green Rowe, age 72 died at the family home at Turnersville last Monday
evening after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the
Prairie View, at 4 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Brown of Hico officiating. Mr.
Rowe was born in Pike Co. Ala., but moved to Coryell county at 51 years
of age and has since made his home in the vicinity of Turnersville

Survivors are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. George Dollins of
Turnersville, Mrs. Dock Humes of Turnersville, Mrs. Jot Dansby of
Brownwood and Mrs. Toney Wallace of Turnersville sons; John Rowe of Hico,
Melvin Rowe of Shreveport, La. and a host of friends and other relatives
who gathered in a vast concourse to pay their last respects to the
deceased.

JONES obituary
Friday, March 23, 1934--Mrs. W. M. Jones
Mrs Annie Eliza Jones, age 78, expired at the family home at Turnersville
Thursday, March 15. Mrs. Jones was born in Bastrop Co. but came to
Coryell county in 1900 and has since made her home at Turnersville.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Turnersville,
with Rev. J. H. McLean assisting.

The deceased is survived by three sons; J.P.Jones of Checohah, Okla.,
O.H.Jones of Dallas and Frank Jones of Turnersville, six daughters, Miss
Enmma Jones of Turnersville, Mrs. C.B. Trent of Fort Worth, Mrs. Will
Snell of Floydada, Mrs. Daisy Gideon of Kerrville, Mrs. C. L. Shepard of
Shawnee, Okla. and Mrs. J. L. Hollingsworth of Olustee, Okla; and a host
of relatives and friends.

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Friday, March 23, 1934
Wife of Former Local Methodist Pastor Dies----Hillsboro, March 20---Mrs.
Maud Rivers Hearon, 58, wife of Rev. W. J. Hearson, preacher in the
Central Texas Methodist Conference in Hillsboro for forty years, died at
her home in Hillsboro late Monday. Born in Holly Springs, Ark., she came
to Texas soon after her marriage to Rev. Mr. Hearon in 1892.

She is survived by three sons, W. A. of Dallas; G. H., of Houston, and W.
J. Jr. of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hedrick, of Comanche, Mrs.
E. B. McNeil of Valley Mills; Mrs. Thomas Donnell of Stephenville, and
Miss. Hearon of Texas City; three grandchildren, Joe Hedrick, Commanche;
Guy Hearon of Houston and Jean Rivers McNeil, Valley Mills and a sister,
Mrs. R. E. Cox of Fort Worth.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Line Street
Methodist Church at Hillsboro, where her husband is pastor. Rev.
O.S.Sensabaugh of Dallas assisted by Rev. C. W. Hearon of Houston, will
officiate, and be in charge of services at the grave in Restland Memorial
Cemetery, at 4:30 p.m. Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Rev Hearon was at one time pastor of the local Methodist Church.

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TRUSS obituary
Tuesday, March 20, 1934

Mrs. T. R. Truss------Mrs. T. R. Truss, age 71, died at the family home
near Ruth, Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Mrs. Truss together
with her husband had been a resident of Coryell county for more that 40
years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Ruth. Funeral services
were held at Ruth, at 3 o'clock, Monday afternoon, with Rev. Irs Granthan
officiating

The deceased is survived by her husband: two sons, Bud and Sam Truss of
Little Rock; Five daughters, Mrs. Mae Smith, of Carsbad, N.M., Mrs. Alice
Worthington of Gatesville, Mrs. Annie Bell Powell of San Angelo, Mrs.
Zelma Pruiett of Carsbad, N.M., and Mrs Emma Cathey of Temple; and a host
of friends and relatives who mourn her departure.

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Tuesday, March 20, 1934----

Mrs. J. O. Forrest Passes Away Here Sunday----Mrs. Beaulah Forrest, age
60, expired at the family residence on Leon Street early Sunday evening
after an illness of several weeks

Miss Beuah Pollard was born near Gatesville in 1873 and was united in
marriage with John O. Forrest in 1890. They with two children moved to
Taylor county several years after their marriage to engage in ranching
business. Mrs. Forrest was converted in early womanhood burt never united
with any church.

Funeral services were held at the family residence on Leon Street at 3
o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. C. A. Morton officiating Interment was
in the Masonic Cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sons: J O
Forrest, Bunk Forrest both of whom lived with their mother and Fisher
Forrest of Dallas, three daughters, Mrs. Anges Hollonquist of Houston,
Mrs Jewel Rabb of Beaumont, and Mrs. Travis Laxson of Gatesville, a
multitude of friends and other relatives who mourn the department of a
truly dear friend and kinswoman.

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March 5, 1909

Mrs. E. S. Mcharg (Meharg)died at her home near Gatesville last Friday
night and interment took place in the City Cemetery. Rev. D. P. Junkin
conducting the funeral services. The bereaved members of the family left
to mourn her loss and sympathy.


Sept. 10, 1909 Mrs. E. D. Sanders Dies--Gatesville Messenger and
Star-Forum

Died at her home near Slater, Tex. Mrs. E. D. Sanders, a daughter of G.
W. and S. E. Derrick on August 27, 1909. She leaves to mourn her death, a
husband and a small infant, a father and mother and six brothers and two
sisters. Her remains were laid to rest at the Slater Buring Grounds.


Fort Worth Star Telegram--Tuesday March 27, 1934--
Topsy Man Found Dead in Burning Brush Heap Near Home of Brother

Lampasas March 22---John B. Taylor, a member of a Lampasas pioneer
family, was found burned to death this afternoon in a pasture belonging
to his brother Fred Taylor, near Topsey. The body was burned almost
beyond recognition and was found on a brush pile that had been burned
off.

There was a hole in his body which evidently had been made by a charge
from the gun, The body was found about a half mile from the ranch of Fred
Taylor

Neighbors living in that vicinity heard the report of a gun about 8:30
a.m., but it was late in the afternoon before the body was found. The
widow of the deceased is a teacher in the Topsey school.


OBITUARY: Waco Paper:
Chapman, Alton B.
GATESVILLE -- Judge Alton B. Chapman of Gatesville, a beloved husband,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Thursday at his home. He
was 91 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday
at the First Baptist Church in Gatesville, Dr. Jay Riley and Dr. Winfred
Moore officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Texas State
Cemetery in Austin, Texas. Pallbearers for Judge Chapman will be his four
grandsons, Ed Williams, Craig Chapman, Brett Chapman and Mitch
Heidenheimer, and two close friends, Mr. Bob Salter and Mr. Don Williams.

Judge Chapman was born on July 22, 1904, in Rochester, Texas. He was
reared and attended school in Rochester, and had also attended school at
Spur, Texas, and Haskell, Texas where he graduated from Haskell High
School. He continued his education at Hardin-Simmons University and the
University of Texas School of Law. In his early years, he served as
County Attorney in Dickens County and later as District Attorney for the
110th Judicial District. At the age of 32, he was appointed as District
Judge of this district, making him the youngest District Judge in the
State of Texas. Judge Chapman served as District Judge for 20 years
before being elected in 1956 to the Amarillo Court of Appeals. Judge
Chapman had served two terms on the Appeals Court before retiring in
1968. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to Gatesville near
the family ranch. They had resided in Gatesville since 1969. Judge
Chapman was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in
Gatesville, past District Governor of Rotary International, a member of
the Masonic Lodge and was active with the Gideons in his retirement.

OBITUARY: (original)
The Gatesville Messenger, Wednesday, June 19, 1996, Page 7
Judge Alton B. Chapman
Judge Alton B. Chapman of Gatesville died June 13 at his residence. He
was 91. Funeral Services were held Friday at the First Baptist Church in
Gatesville with Dr. Jay Riley and Dr. Winfred Moore officiating. Burial
followed in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Judge Chapman was born July 22, 1904, in Rochester where he was raised
and attended school. He had also attended school in Spur and Haskell,
graduating from Haskell High School. He continued his education at
Hardin-Simmons University and the University of Texas School of Law. In
his early years, he served as county attorney in Dickens County and at
the age of 32, he was appointed district judge of the 110th Judicial
District, making him the youngest district judge in the State of Texas.
He served as district judge for 20 years before being elected in 1956 to
the Amarillo Court of Appeals. He served two terms on the appeals court
before retiring in 1968. In 1969, he and his wife moved to Gatesville
near the family ranch. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist
Church in Gatesville, past district governor of Rotary International, a
member of the Masonic Lodge and was active with the Gideons in his
retirement.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Louise Chapman of Gatesville;
three sons, Dr. Brooks Chapman of Dallas, George Chapman of Dallas and
Jerry Chapman of Amarillo; one brother, Sam Chapman of California; five
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ed Williams, Craig Chapman, Brett Chapman, Mitch
Heidenheimer, Bob Salter and Don Williams.
The family requests memorials be given to the First Baptist Church of
Gatesville or to Gideons International.


Cam H. McGilvray, Jr., 76, of Gatesville, died Monday, Dec. 8, at Coryell
Memorial Hospital in Gatesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Dr.
Curtis Beaird officiating. Burial followed in the Gatesville City
Cemetery.

Born in Mt. Calm (Hill County) on April 24, 1910, to the late Cam H. and
Laura Elizabeth McGilvray, he served in the U. S. Army and the Army
Reserves from 1942 to 1970 when he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He
was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a longtime
banker in Gatesville, starting with the Gatesville National Bank as a
bookkeeper in 1928. He later served as executive vice president and
president of the National Bank of Gatesville. When he retired as
president in 1979, he was named chairman of its board of directors and
served in that capacity until 1982.

He served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church for 19 years and was
the church treasurer for more than 45 years. He served on the Gatesville
City Council from 1974 to 1981, and was active in numerous civic
organizations. He was named Gatesville's citizen of the year for 1978.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ellis Faircloth and Mrs. Elizabeth
Cherry, both of Gatesville; two nephews; three great nephews and one
great niece.

Pallbearers were James Dixon, John Bradford, Jack Straw, Buddy Powell,
Doug Smith, and Steve Branham.

Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Smith, Morris Bell, Ben Waller, Buford
Mitchell, John Frank Post, David Barnard, W. D. Cooper, Ronnie Dixon, Ann
Jackson, Billy Clay McClellan, Bryon McClellan, Erie Powell, Joel
Sellers, Eugene Worthington, Larry Smart, Andrew Kendrick, and the
Deacons of the First Baptist Church.

From the Dec. 11, 1986 issue of "The Hamilton Herald-News"
Rev. Jesse Marshall
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Marshall - Pursuant to an action of the joint board of the trustees of
the Sheppard Home, the undersigned were appointed a committee to draft
resolutions of respect to Rev. Jesse Marshall, Brother Marshall was born
in Tennessee, June 26, 1827; moved to Arkansas in early life; commenced
preaching when about eighteen years old, He moved to Texas a few years
before his departure, The most of his ministry. Not many years after he
came to Texas he had a stroke of paralysis, and soon afterward was moved
to the Sheppard Home, where, after being unable to labor any longer, he
was taken care of by the church until his departure, June 19, 1908, at
9:50p.m. Brother Marshall was a member of Austin Presbytery of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and often expressed the desire to get out
and preach during his confinement of over two years. He frequently
rejoiced in the prospect of his bright home in heaven. With deep sorrow
we chronicle the departure of our dear brother, but bow in humble
submission to the divine will. He leaves a companion, three sons and a
daughter to mourn his departure - John Hudson, R.W. Norris

This appeared in the Cumberland Presbyterian Banner on July 30, 1908 one
year after Jesse's death. Jesse died in 1907.

This is the father of George W. Marshall of Coryell Co.,Tx.
Hollis Euel Crawford
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CRAWFORD-Gatesville Messenger-April 1990

Mr. Hollis Euel Crawford died April 7 at the age of 70.

Services were held April 10 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.
James E. Wilkerson officiating. Burial was in Crawford Cemetery.

Born Aug. 1, 1919, in Coryell County, he later graduated from
Turnersville High School. He married Musette Tubbs on Oct. 19, 1942. He
and his wife had made their home in Gatesville all of their married life.
Mr Crawford was employed as a carpenter with the William Cameron Lumber
Co. and was a retired civil service employee. An Air Force veteran of
World War II, he was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Allan Norris Crawford of Irving; his
mother, Mamie Williamson of Gatesville; two brothers, Arthur Rayburn
Crawford and Otis C. (Teet) Crawford, both of Gatesville; two grandsons
and several nieces and nephews.
James B. (Jim) Craven
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Mr. Craven-Gatesville Messenger-August 1992

James B. (Jim) Craven of South Mountain died Saturday in a Temple
Hospital. He was 80

Services were held Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home with Rev. Rex Tilly
officiating. Burial was in Moffat Cemetery.

Mr. Cravens was born September 27, 1911, in Bonham, son of the late
Albert and Maggie Cravens. He was a career military man, retiring from
the U. S. Army in 1961.

He married Lillie Marie Thomison in July of 1980. They resided in Flat
and lived in Gatesville before moving to South Mountain in 1988.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Cravens; one son, James Bedford
Cravens of Gatesville; three daughters, Joyce Nicholas of Paola, Kansas,
and Peggy Staggs and Judy Cravens, both of Calera, Oklahoma; two
step-sons, R. C. Byrd and Kenneth Byrd, both of Gatesville; two sisters,
Mrs. Ann Payne of Denison and Mrs. Margaret Gilbert of Success, Missouri;
one brother, Lewis Cravens of Sanger; 14 grandchildren, 6
step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and nine step
great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Billy Ray Williams, Tully Williams, Sgt. Daniel L.
Conner, Bradford Cravens, Jerry Chartier and Kevin Byrd.
Kenneth Scott Craft
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Mr Craft - Gatesville Messenger August 1991

Kenneth Scott Craft of Gatesville died here August 15. He was 16.

Services were held Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church with Rev. Willie
Clarke officiating. Scott's Funeral Home was in charge.

He was born May 30, 1975 in Gatesville. He was a student at Gatesville
High School.

Survivors include his mother, Becky Schmidt of Gatesville; three sisters,
Kathleen Main of Loma Linda, California, Kristi Taylor of Izoro and
Kimberly Dorman of San Bernardino, California; and his grandfather,
Deryle Wright of Gatesville.
O. C. Curry
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O. C. Curry dies; Rites Held Friday-Messenger-Oct. 15, 1981
O. C. Curry, lifelong Coryell County resident and former State School for
Boys employee, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the local hospital. He was 81.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel and
were conducted by Minister Loyd Hall. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.

Son of the late W. O. and Martha Curry, Mr. Curry was born in Coryell
County on June 27, 1900, and was reared here. He married the former Mary
Mayberry on Aug. 15, 1920, and they lived in Gatsville all their married
life. Mrs. Curry died in 1980.

Mr. Curry was a guard at the State School before his retirement. He was a
member of the West Main Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Willis (Frances) Featherston and
Mrs. Charles (Mary Ann) Niemeier, both of Gatesville, and Mrs. Arnold
(Jonell) Sims of Waco; two sons, Charles Don Curry of Austin and Virgil
Curry of Gatesville; two brothers, Malcom Curry and Ferman Curry, both of
Gatesville; a sister, Mrs. Isa Alford of Gatesville; seven grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers for Mr. Curry's funeral were Bentley Curry, C. D. Niemeier,
Stephen H. Niemeier, Raby Alford, Bobby Curry, Jackie Featherston, Kim
Featherston and Lanny Beverly.
Ruben Cummings
  Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Feb 2000 12:00 PM GMT
  Surnames: Cummings, Tilly, Todd, Laney, Latham, Collins, McGlthlin,
Derrick, Killingsworth, Straka, Shirley
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Ruben Cummings Dies-Rites Held Wednesday-Messenger Apr. 1982
Ruben A. Cummings, 68, of Gatesville died Tuesday in the local hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Coryell County and was in the dry cleaning
business here for many years.

Services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel and
were conducted by Rev. Rex Tilly and Rev. Plez Todd. Burial was in
Restland Cemetery.

Mr. Cummings owned and operated Modern Cleaners in Gatesville from 1955
to 1975.

Son of the late Fanta and Martha Cummings, he was born in Coryell County
Jan. 30, 1914. He married the former Beatrice Laney on Feb. 4, 1938, and
they made their home in Gatesville.

Mr. Cummings was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors incluerd his wife; one daughter, Mrs. J. W.(Fayrene)Latham of
Round Rock; one son, Charles Ray Cummings of Mexia; five brothers, John
Cummings of Fort Worth and Winfred (Windy)Cummings, W. B. Cummings, R. P.
(Rip) Cummings and Frank Cummings, all of Gatesville; and three
grandchildren.

Pall bearers for Mr. Cummings' funeral were Wayne Collins, James
McGlothlin, John Derrick, Todd Latham, Mike Latham, Brad Killingsworth,
Gary Straka and Keith Shirley.

Bailey Curry
  Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 5 Feb 2000 12:00 PM GMT
  Surnames: CURRY, Smith, Murray, Ford
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BAILEY CURRY Messenger Jan 1987

Bailey Curry, 80, of Waco died Dec. 24 in a Waco hospital.

Graveside services were held Dec 26 at City Cemetery in Gatesville with
Rev. Troy Cline Smith officiating.

Born May 29, 1905, he was raised and educated in Gatesville. He was
married to Dahlia Mae Murray in August 1935 in Gatesville. She preceded
him in death in January 1965. He worked at the National Bank of
Gatesville for several years and retired as vice president. Living in
Waco since 1960, he was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son, John B. Curry of Carrollton; one sister,
Virginia Ford of Teague; and one brother, Brack G. Curry of Alexandria,
Va.

Mr. Felrath was born in Gatesville but moved to Fort Worth about ten
years ago. While a resident of Gatesville the deceased was an employee at
the George Miller Produce. The deceased is survived by a cousin, John
Felrath, of Belton.