Coryell Co. Tx - Obits from the Coryell county web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcoryel/ You can still see the originals on the Ancestry/Rootsweb boards. Submitted by Bobbie Ross Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ Sammie Smith Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jun 2002 10:17 PM GMT Surnames: Smith; Fry; Crawford; Taylor; Kemp; Bowden; Roland; Covington; Jumper; Sadowski; Ford Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger Apr. 22, 1982 SMITH RITES HELD TUESDAY AT EVANT Services for Sammie Smith, 80 year old retired Evant farmer, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Marwitz-Freeman Funeral Home chapel in Evant. Minister Roland Fry officiated, and burial was in Murphree Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Sunday in Goldthwaite. Son of the Late Samuel Jackson and Mary Magnolia Smith, he was born at Evant Nov. 2, 1901, and lived in that community most of his life. He married the former Mary Patsy Crawford on Oct. 8, 1921, at Vista Mountain near Evant. She died in 1980. Mr. Smith is survived by one son, Lee Gardner Smith of Port Neches; two daughters, Mrs. Donallene Taylor of Goldthwaite and Mrs. Willie Mae Kemp of Fort Worth; one sister, Mrs. Valley Bowden of Carlton; three brothers, Melvin Smith of Anchorage, Alaska, Milton Smith of Zapata and Hartman Smith of Elgin; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for Mr. Smith's funeral were Buster Taylor, David Roland, Mike Covington, Rusty Jumper, Bruce Sadowski, Gary Ford and Robert Bowden Jr. [message.gif] Becky Farrar Smith Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jun 2002 10:25 PM GMT Surnames: Smith; Farrar; Hayter; Childers; Roedler; Hale; Howard; Cash; Bell Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger April 1982 MRS. SMITH DIES; RITES HELD TUESDAY Mrs. Becky Farrar Smith, 50 of Gatesville died Sunday in a McGregor nursing home. She had been in failing health for several weeks. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cole Funeral Home chapel in McGregor, with Rev. Lonnie Hayter and Rev. Owen Childers officiating. Burial was in Post Oak Cemetery near Oglesby. Born in Coryell Couty on Sept 4, 1931, Mrs. Smith attended the Leon Junction and McGregor schools. She was employed as a corretional officer by the Texas Department of Corrections for five years. She was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Monica Roedler of McGregor; one son, Lloyd Hale of Euless; her mother, Mrs. Jess Farrar of Gatesville, three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Lee Howard and Mrs. Betsy Cash, both of McGregor, and Mrs. Janis Bell of Gatesville; and three grandchildren. Floyd H. Smith Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jun 2002 10:35 PM GMT Surnames: Smith; Thacker; Simons; Rose King; Adams; Brock; Lengefeld; Mitchell; Hale; Barnhill; Gordon Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger dec 11, 1980 RITES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR FLOYD H. SMITH, 74 Services for Floyd Henry Smith, 74, of Gatesville were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Scott's Funeral Home chapel. Ministers Hal Thacker and Jack Simons conducted the rites, and burial was in the Bee House Cemetery. Mr. Smith, a retired oil company foreman, died Dec. 1 in a Liberty nursing home. Son of the late Frank and Cora smith, he was born at Bee House April 3, 1905, and was reared in that community. He married Miss Minnie Dell Rose in Ranger on May 20, 1932. He was engaged in oil field work and became a foreman for Ralph Lowe Oil Co. before retiring 13 years ago and mooving to Gatesville. Mr. Smith was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Patsy Rose Thacker of Dayton; two sisters, Mrs. Essie King of Pearl and Mrs. Mable Adams of Corsicana; a brother, Bill Smith of Hamilton; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers for Mr. Smith's funeral were Tom Brock, Lewis Lengefeld, Buford Mitchell, Amon Hale, John Barnhill and A. J. Gordon. Mrs. R. J. (Sallie) Smith Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jun 2002 7:56 PM GMT Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 9-12-1985 MRS. R.J. (SALLIE) SMITH Gwyneth Sallie Smith, 88, died Sept. 7 at her residence. Funeral services were held Sept. 9 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Smith Cemetery. Officiating at the services was the Rev. David Crosby, assisted by the Rev. Pat Cole. Mrs. Smith was born January 9, 1897 in Pearl, the daughter of the late Benmjamin and Zelma Robinson. She taught school in the Coryell County area for several years before she was married to R.J. "Jake" Smith on July 16, 1915 in King. They lived most of their married lives in Purmela, Mr. Smith preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1962. She was a house wife and a charter member of the Gatesville Singing Sixty's. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two sons and one daughter, two grandsons and one great-grandson. She is survived by five sons, Walter H. Smith, Lawrence P. Smith, Frank (Shorty) Smith, all of Gatesville, Earnest L. Smith of Stephenville and Bill J. Smith of Kaufman; one daughter, Antha Manning of Pidcoke; one sister, Cleone Dean of Hamilton; one brother, Benjamin Henry Robinson of Denison; 22 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Her grandsons served as pallbearers at the funeral services. Mrs. Ona smith Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jun 2002 8:04 PM GMT Surnames: Smith; Schibler;Berry; Jones; Brunson Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger, Sept 3, 1992 MRS SMITH Mrs. Ona (Granny) Smith of Waco died there August 27, she was 87. Services were held Saturday at Connally/Compton Funeral Home in Waco with Rev. Bill Schibler officiating. Burial was in Waco Memorial Park. Mrs. Smith was born October 6, 1904, in Fairy. She lived for many years in the South Mountain cmmunity near Gatesville, and moved to Waco in 1942, Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Golinda Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, James Buddy Smith of Waco; two daughters, Marie Berry and Faye Jones, both of Waco; three brothers, Everett Brunson, Vallie Brunson and Jesse Brunson, all of Beaumont; seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Golinda Baptist Church. Jess Snider Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jun 2002 9:03 PM GMT Surnames: Snider; Smith; Manos; Carroll; Bragewitz; Leach Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 5-25-1989 JESS SNIDER Jess Snider, 86, of Evant died May 19 at Coryell Memorial Hospital. Services were held May 22, at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Delbert Smith officiating. Burial was in the Ireland Cemetery. Born June 22, 1902 in Lampasas County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Ann Snider. He was raised and attended school in Lampasas County. He married Gertrude Lorene Manos Nov. 21, 1920. He and his wife made their home in the Ireland, Levita and Purmela area most of their married life. He was a farmer and rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife Aug. 13, 1970. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Earl Eugenne and Curtis Truman Snider. He was a resident of the January Care Home in Evant for the past eight years. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Julia Carroll of Gatesville, Mrs. Jesie Bragewitz of Oglesby and Mrs. Laura Leach of League City; four sons, J.H. Snider of Turnersville, Otha Cleveland Snider of San Angelo, Allen Edward Snider of Garden Acres and Herbert Snider of McGregor; 26 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The pallbearers at the funeral were his grandsons. C. A. (Cleddie) Snoddy Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jun 2002 9:09 PM GMT Surnames: Snoddy; Ikels; Thompson Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 10-31-1985 C.A. (CLEDIE) SNODDY Funeral services for C.A. (Cledie) Snoddy of Cibolo were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Goetz Memorial Chapel in Seguin. Rev. Elton Ikels officiated and burial was in the Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Mr. Snoddy was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Sarah E. Snoddy of Gatesville. Mr. Snoddy died Oct. 9 at his home in Cibolo. He was born Aug. 8, 1911 at Levita and was reared there. He was married to Freda Thompson in 1935. They lived in Cibolo and he was employed at a Air Force base in San Antonio until his retirement. Survivors include his wife; five daughters; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Darrell B. Snoddy Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jun 2002 9:18 PM GMT Surnames: Snoddy; Tilly; Rosser; Morgan; Hodges Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 10-23-1988 DARRELL B. SNODDY Darrell Brooks Snoddy, 60, of Gatesville died Oct. 23 in the Hamilton County Hospital. Graveside services were held Oct. 25 in the Levita Cemetery with Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Born Dec. 4, 1927, in Levita, he was the son of Mrs. Sarah Snoddy and the late Buford Snoddy. He was raised and attended school in Levita. He owned and operated the Darrell Snoddy T.V. and Aplliance Center in Gatesville for approximately 20 years before retiring. He was a past deputy sheriff for Coryell County and also in Odessa. He was a member of the Rotary Club and a member of Live Oak Baptist Church in Gatesville. Survivors include: his mother; three daughters, Barbara Rosser of Gatesville, Karen Morgan of The Grove and Darleen Hodges of Newbury Park, CA; one son Ricky Snoddy of Flat; one sister, Angeline Pitrucha of Temple; five brothers, Myron Snoddy and Pat Snoddy of Gatesville, Bobby Snoddy of Arlington, Francis Snoddy of Wichita Falls and Beau Snoddy of Alvarado; and eight grandchildren. Sarah Snoddy Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jun 2002 11:22 PM GMT Surnames: Snoddy; Adley; Mayhew Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 10-5-1989 SARAH SNODDY Sarah E. Soddy, 85, died Sept. 28 at Coryell Memorial Hospital. Services were held Sept. 30 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Snoddy and Rev. Larry Adley officiating. Burial was in the Levita cemetery. Born Sept. 28, 1904 in the Levita Community, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Maggie Mayhew. She was raised and attended school in Levita. She married Buford Snoddy June 30, 1922 in Gatesville. He preceded her in death Aug. 1, 1980. Mrs. Snoddy was a poet and had served as minister of the Assembly of God Church in Levita for many years. She was a member of the Singing Sixties, authored the column "Food For Thought" for the Gatesville Messenger; played the piano for the Gatesville Senior Center and was salutatorian of the Gatesville High School Class of 1921. She is preceded in death by two sons, Dayne in 1980 and Darrell in 1988 and by one daughter, Sandra Ann Snoddy in 1940. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Ben (Angi) Pitrucha of Temple; five sons, Pat Snoddy and Myron Snoddy, both of Gatesville, Beau Snoddy of Alvarado, Bob Snoddy of Arlington and Frank Snoddy of Euless; 29 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were Richard Snoddy, Wallace Lee Snoddy, Ricky Snoddy, Craig Pitrucha, Randell Moody and Alan Spohn. Mrs. Carl Snow Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jun 2002 11:45 PM GMT Surnames: Snow; Wagoner; Murray; Hasty; Taylor; Cole; Hill Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger July 1984 MRS. SNOW'S RITES HELD Services for Mrs. Carl (Tanzy Lee) Snow, 84, of Gatesville were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethlehem Baptist Church here. Rev. Adolph Wagoner conducted the rites, and burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery with Scott's in charge. Mrs. Snow died Thursday. Born Dec. 15, 1899, in Gatesville, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Retta Murray. She was reared here and was married to Carl Snow. They lived in Gatesville all their married life. Mrs. Snow was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Mrs. W. L. (Louise) Hasty and Mrs. Evelyn Taylor, both of Gatesville, and Mamie Sow of Richmond, VA.; two sons, Carl Snow Jr. and Jim Ed Snow, both of Dallas; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers for Mrs. Snow's funeral were Walter Ray Hasty, Jack Hasty, Larry Hasty, Donnie Snow, James Taylor, Jim Snow Jr., Bobby Cole and Carl Snow III. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Eugene Hasty, Gary Hasty, Christopher Cole, Bobby Cole Jr., Patrick Hill and James Taylor IV. The family requests that memorials be given to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Raymond Cecil Snyder Sr. Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jun 2002 11:52 PM GMT Surnames: Snyder; Davis; Yielding; Wallis; Johnson Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD Jan. 1, 1990 RAYMOND CECIL SNYDER SR. GATESVILLE-- Graveside services for Raymond Cecil Snyder Sr., 65, of Gatesville will be at noon today at Gatesville Masonic Cemetery, the Rev. Jimmy Davis and the Rev. Hollis Yielding officiating. Mr. Snyder died Friday at a Temple hospital. Survivors include his wife, Frances Snyder of Gatesville; two sons, Ray Snyder Jr. of Rockwell and Dale Snyder of Stephenville; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Wallis of Alvoard; a sister, Mrs. Sybil Snyder Johnson of Marble Falls; and three brothers, Lehman Snyder of Gatesville, John Snyder of Weatherford, and Kermit Snyder of Robinson. Scott's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Norman Sohns Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jun 2002 11:59 PM GMT Surnames: Sohns; Pick; Nowlin; Woodword; Galli; Holt Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD May 7, 1992 NORMAN SOHNS THE GROVE--Norman Sohns of The Grove, a turkey farm manager, died Tuesday in Gatesville, He was 55. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pastor Wayne Pick officiating. Mr. Sohns was born Nov. 11, 1936, in The Grove, and attended St. Paul Lutheran School. He was manager of Chaffin Enterprise Turkey Farm. Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Joy Sohns of Belton; two sons, Tommy Edward Sohns and Stephen Bruce Sohns, both of Belton; four sisters, Ruth Nowlin and Margaret Woodword, both of Arlington, Rosie Galli of Littleton, Colo., and Kathy Holt of Moody; three brothers, Albert Sohns of Waco and Walter Sohns and Jerry Sohns Jr. both of Temple; and five grandchildren. The famly has designated The Grove Community Center for memorials. Jessie Darnell Southerland Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 12 Jun 2002 8:55 PM GMT Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD March 12, 1991 JESSIE DARNELL SOUTHERLAND HAMILTON--Jessie Darnell Southerland, a Hamilton electrician, died Monday at a local nursing home. He was 67. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riley Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Wesley Jones officiating. Burial will be at Bulman Cemetery in Hamilton County. Mr. Southerland was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Corsicana. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Rilla White Brown of Hamilton; three daughters, Kathy Holderby of Gatesville, Susan Burke of McGregror, and Debra Kay Saldivar of Amarillo; two sons, Jessie Southerland Jr. of Gatesville and Irvin Roy Southerland of South Carolina; a sister, Floy Wagner of Hamilton; a brother, James Southerland of Fort Worth; and 10 grandchildren. Osha Spence Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 12 Jun 2002 9:05 PM GMT Surnames: Spence; Tilly; Trammell, Groth; Harvey; Jones; Hopson; Dane Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 8-3-1989 OSHA SPENCE Mrs. Osha Mae Spence, 84, of Gatesville died July 24 in Coryell Memorial Hospital. Services were held July 27 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Burial was in the Restland Cemetery. Born July 14, 1905 in Coryell County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Rena Trammell. She was raised and attended school in Coryell County. She married Sam Spence March 4, 1947. She and her husband made their home in Gatesville. She was preceded in death by her husband June 19, 1983. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs Howard (Ruth) Groth of Florissant, MO, Mrs. Carl (Betty) Harvey of Broaddus and Mrs. Dewey (Pat) Jones of Gatesville; three sisters, Mrs. Beth Jones of Euless, Mrs. Annie Hopson of Hillsboro and Mrs. Lillie Rookh Dane of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Etta Wood Spradling Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 12 Jun 2002 9:13 PM GMT Surnames: Spradling; Elliott; Wood; Ray; Yeary; McCoy; Stanford; Harkins;Thorp Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message ETTA WOOD SPRADLING 1985 Etta Wood Spradling, 94, of Evant, died May 10 in the Hamilton hospital. Funeral services were held May 12 at the Evant Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Murphree Cemetery. The Rev. Ray Elliott officiated. Mrs. Spradling was born July 1, 1890, in Burnet Coutny, the daughter of the late Rufus and Pearl Wood. She was married to Edd N. Spradling, March 10, 1911, in Lampasas. She had made her home in Evant since 1938. Mr. Spradling preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Methodist Church of Evant. She is survived by five children; Clayton Spradling of Carlsbad, N.M., Edd Spradling Jr. and Virginia Ray of Dallas, Alvaree Yeary of Lampasas and Linda Spradling of Waco; one sister, Annie Mae McCoy of Lampasas; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the service were H.D.Stanford, Carl Grubbs, James Harkins, Mike Spradling, Ronnie Spradling and Bryan Thorp. Artie Spiers Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 12 Jun 2002 9:22 PM GMT Surnames: Spiers; Pool; Ward; Castelli; Dean; Seah-bailey; Spears Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger Feb. 12, 1980 ARTIE SPIERS, RETIRED BRICKMASON, DIES HERE Artie E. Spiers, 76, of Gatesville died Sunday evening at the local hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a retired brickmason. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Marwitz Brothers Funeral Home chapel in Gatesville and were conducted by Rev. James Pool. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Hanna Cemetery, Cherokee. Mr. Spiers, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Artie Ward Spiers, was born June 6 1904, in Coryell County. At the age of five he moved with his parents to Cherokee, where he resided most of his life. For the last six years he had been a resident of The Rotunda nursing home here. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Cherokee. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arte E. Castelli of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Zelma Dean of Buchanan and Mrs. Sammy Lou Seah-bailey of Kountze; one brother, Armo Spears of Dallas; and two grandchildren. Vada Casey Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 27 Jun 2002 4:53 PM GMT Surnames: Casey; Holley Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger Dec. 10, 1981 MRS CASEY DIES HERE Mrs. Vada Casey, 77, of Gatesville died Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the local hospital after a brief illness. She had been a patient in a Gatesville nursing home the last four years. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ladonia Cemetery, with Marwitz-Freeman Funeral Home in charge. A native of Petty, Mrs. Casey lived in Ladonia most of her life. She was married to Columbus D. Casey in February, 1923, at Bonham. He died in 1970. Mrs. Casey, a retired homemaker, was a member of the First Cristian Church of Ladonia. She is survived by one son, Williams Charles Casey of Copperas Cove; two sisters, Mrs. John Casey of Ladonia ad Mrs. Elmo Holley of Colorado springs, Colo.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Frankie Mangum Spradley Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 3:50 PM GMT Surnames: Spradley; Mangum; Allen; Milner; Jones; Mathews; Foust; Schwalbe; Foote Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER MAY 21, 1981 RITES FOR MRS SPRADLEY ARE HELD HERE SATURDAY Services for Mrs. Frankie Mangum Spradley, 92, of Gatesville were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel. Rev. Sam Allen conducted the rites , and burial was in the Turnersville Cemetery. Mrs. Spradley, a longtime resident of Coryell County, died Friday in the local hospital. Daughter of the late I.W.Milner and Nancy Jones Milner, she was born in Milam County June 23, 1888. She was reared in Coryell County, attending school at Humes and Turnersville. She became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Turnersville in 1909 and taught a Sunday School class there for many years. She was married to W. W. Mangum on July 19, 1910, and they made their home in the Turnersville community, Mr. Mangum died in 1967. She was married to A. C. Spradley on Jan. 9, 1968. "There was an outstanding quality, that our Frankie had; that of being a walking history book of all Coryell County." a family member said. "Her amazing memory of dates, names and places will never be forgotten by all her loved ones and, indeed, the entire community. She was invaluable as a source of information for facts and anecdotes concerning the communities of Turnersville, Pancake, Humes, Buster, Prairie view, Hurst Springs, White Hall and Mount Zion. She requested that her lifelong collection of newspaper clippings be donated to the Gatesville Public Lihbrary." Mrs. Spradley is survived by her husband; one son, Granvile H. Mangum of Clifton; a step-son Weldon Spradley of Angleton; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Another son, Hildreth Mangum, died in 1979. Pallbearers for Mrs. Spradley's funeral were Bob Mathews, Rusty Mathews, Paul Mangum, Herman Foust, Paul Schwalbe and Sonny Foote. [message.gif] Ervin Splitts Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 4:00 PM GMT Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER Aug 13, 1981 ERVIN SPLITTS FUNERAL HELD Services for Ervin H. Splitts, 63, of Fort Worth, a former Gatesville resident, were held Aug. 4 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Splitts died Aug. 2 at his home. He was born in Waco and taught school in the Central Texas area. He came to Gatesville as a manual arts instructor in the Veterans Vocational School. Mr. Splitts was married to Miss Flogene Martin of this city in 1941. They moved to Fort Worth in 1942. Mr. Splitts was employed by a tool and die company there before joining General dynamics as supervisor of the tooling model and mock-up departments. He worked for General Dynamics for more than 35 years and was recently promoted to superintendent of those departments. Mr. Splitts was a member of the United Methodist Church of Benbrook and Deer creek Masonic Lodge No. 510. He became a Master Mason in 1957. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Belva Splitts of Dallas, Patricia Edwards of Irving and Kathy Judd of Fort Worth; and three grandchildren. Mr. Splitts was a brother-in-law of J.B.Martin of this city. Ethel Mae Stanford Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 4:11 PM GMT Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 12 SEPT.1985 ETHEL MAE STANFORD Ethel Mae Stanford, 76, of Turnersville, died sept.3 in the Clifton Hospital. Funeral services were held Sept. 5 at the First Baptist Church in Turnersville, with burial in the Turnersville Cemetery. The Rev. Don McKay officiated at the services. Mrs. Stanford was born Oct. 6, 1909 in Numan, the daughter of the late Rev. Guy and Emmaline Lee. She had lived in Turnersville most of her life. She was married to Simon P. Stanford. Mr. Stanford preceded her in death 18 months ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Turnersville and was serving as treasurer of the church. She is survived by two sons, Doyle R. Stanford of Fort Worth and Jimmie L. Stanford of Richardson; six brothers, Owen Lee of Conroe, Bryant Lee of Turnersville, Jack Lee of Turnersville, Fred Lee of Purmela, Virgil Lee of Peoria, Illinois, and Otha Lee of Cranfills Gap; one sister, Edna Tharp of Turnersville; two grandchildren, Julie Stanford of Fort Worth and Bryan Stanford of Richardson. Pallbearers at the funeral were Kermit Lee, Ray Lee, Randy Lee, Jamie Lee, Wade Lee, Jack Lee, Paul Lee, William Tharp, Lynn Tharp and Robert Jeffcoat. Johnnie B. (Jersey) States Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 4:37 AM GMT Surnames: States; Tilly; May; Holden; Pick; Painter; Mitchell; Holden; Massengill; Carpenter Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 12-10-1987 JOHNNIE B. (JERSEY) STATES Johnnie B. (Jersey) States, 80, of Gatesville died Dec. 20 at Coryell Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held Dec. 22 in Restland Cemetery with Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Born July 17, 1907, in Rockdale, he was the son of the late Clark and Margaret States. He married Betty Ruth May January 15, 1952. They were longtime residents of Gatesville where he was employed as a laborer. He was also a veteran of the U.S.Army. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. JoRuth Holden of Gatesville and Mrs. Johnnie Pick of Sauk Rapids, MN; one son, Charles States of Gatesville; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Painter of Waco; one brother, Alvin States of Gatesville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were Tommy Mitchell, Bobby Mitchell, Roy Holden, Thomas Holden, Page Massengill and David Carpenter. Linda Joan Staudt Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 4:46 AM GMT Surnames: Staudt; Hix; Smith; Bakkee; Martin; Rodgers; Tatum Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger 7-14-1988 LINDA JOAN STAUDT Linda Joan Staudt, 36, of Leander died July 8 at her residence. Graveside services were held July 9 at Smith Ranch Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Hix officiating. Born April 24, 1952, in San Antonio, she came to Gatesville as a child. She attended school in Gatesville graduating in 1970. She married Randy Staudt Feb. 7, 1971. She was a member of Trinity Church in Leander. She was a housewife. Survivors include her parents, B.R.Smith of Gatesville and Sylvia Bakkee of Buchanan Dam; husband; four sons, Nathan Casey Staudt, Joshua Matthew Staudt, Ryan Charles Staudt, and Randall Caleb Staudt, all of Leander; one siter Elaine Ray Martin; three brothers, Benjamin Samuel Smith of Gatesville; Daniel Clay Smith of Austin; and Donald Lynn Smith of Dallas; one step-sister, Nancy Lee Rodgers of Waco; two step-brothers, William Edger Tatum III of Port Lavaca and Mikel Roy Tatum of Belton. Mrs. Renie Millisa Stevens Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 29 Jun 2002 4:57 AM GMT Surnames: Stevens; Whittle; Davis; Reynolds; Saroch; Cehand; Jackson; Webb; Melton; Herting Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Gatesville Messenger Aug 20, 1981 Mrs. Stevens' Funeral Held Funeral services for Mrs. Renie Millisa Stevens, 78, of McGregor were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the McGregor Church of Christ, Rev. David Whittle officiated, and burial was in the McGregor Cemetery. Mrs. Stevens died Aug. 12 at her home in McGregor. She was the mother of Mrs. Wilbur Davis of Gatesville. She was born Feb. 9, 1903, in Youngsport. She was married to Linnie Lawrence Stevens in 1931, and they moved to McGregor in 1942. Mr. Stevens died in 1954. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Wilbur T. (Juanita) Davis of Gatesville'; two sons, Kenneth Stevens of Meridian and Bill Stevens of McGregor, three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Reynolds of Corsicana, Mrs. Ermma Mae Saroch of Killeen and Mrs. Dollie Cehand of Glen Rose; two brothers, Allen Jackson of Kempner and Ernest Jackson of Waco; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Davis of Gatesville, Billy Stevens of Brenham and Mike Stevens of Meridian, all grandsons of Mrs. Stevens; and Floyd Webb, J.W.Melton Jr. and Bob Herting, elders of the McGregor Church of Christ. C. A. Stokes Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 1 Jul 2002 9:15 PM GMT Surnames: Stokes; Wilks; Morrison; McGee; Hutson; Evans; Jones; Lovell; Price; Mauldin; Schwartz; Shoemaker Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 6-3-85 C.A.STOKES C.A.Stokes, 84, of Evant, died May 23 at his residence. Funeral services were held May 26 at the Evant Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ben Wilks officiating. Burial was in the Murphree Cemetery. Mr. stokes was born May 22, 1900 in Tulsa, OKla., the son of the late Andy and Lilly Stokes. He married Helen Morrison in 1938 in Crosbyton. They had lived in Evant since 1952. He was a rancher and a Presbyterian. He is survived by his wife; one son, John Stokes of Sonora; two daughters, Mrs. John McGee of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Frank Hutson of Napersville, Ill; a sister Mrs. Lee Evans of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral service were Bill Jones, C.W.Lovell, Ned Price, Kenneth Mauldin, Paul Schwartz and Gary Shoemaker. Lella May stone Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 1 Jul 2002 9:24 PM GMT Surnames: Stone; Sansom; Todd; Bowers; Marshall; Hayman; Criswell Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 10-29-87 LELLA MAY STONE Mrs. Lella May Stone, 93, of Gatesville died Oct. 17 at Canterbury Villa Nursing Home. Services were held Oct. 19 at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Lloyd Sansom and Rev. Plez Todd officiating. Burial was in Waco Memorial Park. Born Oct. 15, 1894, in Blevins, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Georgia Bowers. She was raised and attended school in Blevins. She married Charley David Stone May 31, 1910. She and her husband farmed in Blevins until his death in 1958. She moved to Gatesville in 1967. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club of CEGO in Blevins. She was a past superintendent of the First United Methodist Church Sunday School in Eddy and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gatesville. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Geneva Marshall of Kingsville, Mrs. Edna Hayman of Houston and Mrs. Lena Criswell of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Clois Stone of Gatesville and Charles Stone of Fredericksburg; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons and sons-in-law. Johnnie Clarence Rhudy Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rhudy, Ditty, Hill, Donley Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 3-24-1988 JOHNNIE CLARENCE RHUDY Johnnie Clarence Rhudy, 75, of Gatesville died March 19 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services were held March 21 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin with Rev. John Ditty officiating. Born Aug. 15, 1912 in Alabama, he was the son of the late John and Maudie Rhudy. He moved from Missiwsippi to Marlin as a child where he lived and attended school. Later he moved to Bryan and then to Gatesville in 1983. He was a retired construction worker. He married Gladys Hill Aug. 27, 1931. She preceded him in death May 29, 1943. He was a Methodist. Survivors include two sons, Bob Rhudy of Levita and John Rhudy of Huntsville; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Donley of Waco and Mrs. Leola Hill of Wimberly; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Mrs. Willie D. (Bill) Rhoades Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rhoades, Carroll, King, Schuman, Moore Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER FEB. 20, 1992 MRS. RHOADES Mrs. Willie D. (Bill) Rhoades of Gatesville died here Monday. She was 81. Services were held Wednesday at Live Oak Baptist Church with Rev. John Carroll officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery under the direction of Scott's Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 6, 1910, in Sierra Blanco, daughter of the late William J. and Drew King. She was reared and attended school in Pecos. She married Mr. Jake Nelson Rhoades June 3, 1944. They resided in Gatesville most of their married life. Mrs. Rhoades was preceded in death by her husband, and a daughter, Darlene Schuman. She was a homemaker and a member of Live Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, Russell Rhoades and Kenneth Rhoades, both of Gatesville, Ernest Moore of Midland, Terry Rhoades of Grapevine, Billy Joe Rhoades of Belfaire, Washington and Clayton Rhoades; a brother, Dody King of Alaska; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deacons of Live Oak Baptist Church served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Live Oak Baptist Church. Marshall E. (Dusty) Rhodes Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rhodes, Surles, Byrd, Howell, Palmer, Hall, Beason Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 3-20-1988 MARSHALL E. (DUSTY) RHODES Marshall E. (Dusty) Rhodes, 73, of Gatesville died March 1 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Services weere held March 2 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Surles officiating. Burial was in the Restland Cemetery. Born July 25, 1914 in Robeline, LA, he was the son of the late Dan and Lillie Rhodes. He was raised and attended school in Robeline (Nachitoches Parrish). He married Virginia Byrd March 9, 1936. They resided in Louisiana before moving to Texas in May 1959. He was a retired civil service employee with Fort Hood. he retired after 32 years of service. Following his retirement he was employed at Wal-Mart in Gatesville and with M.A.T.E.S. He was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church and a member of the Gatesville Masonic Lodge No. 197, Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Howell of Natchitoches, LA, Mrs. Cheryl Palmer and Kim Rhodes, both of Gatesville; two sons, C. W. Rhodes of Waco and Ronnie Rhodes of Gatesville; two sisters, Auria Hall of Natchitoches, LA and Rena Beason of DeBerry; one brother, Archie Rhodes of DeBerry; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The pallbearers at the funeral were his grandsons. Cecil Arthur Rivers Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rivers, Anthony, Wilson, Clark, Hancock Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD 3-21-1986 CECIL ARTHUR RIVERS GATESVILLE - Cecil Arthur Rivers, 73, of Gatesville, formerly of Ennis, died Thursday at a Gatesville hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Irvin Anthony officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Mr. Rivers was born May 22, 1912, in Coryell County, son of Whitt and Carrie Rivers. He was married to Jane Wilson Feb. 13, 1934; she died Sept. 19, 1970. He was past worshipful master at Ennis Masonic Lodge. He was a retired groceryman and worked at the Gatesville State School for Boys. He was a member of Gatesville Masonic Lodge No. 197 and a member of Eastwood Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Clark of Lancaster and Peggy Hancock of Gatesville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hazel Ritchie Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Ritchie, Warren, West, Perkins, Key, Hawk, Banks, Pruitt, Steed Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER SEPT. 24, 1992 MRS. RITCHIE Mrs. Hazel Ritchie of Gatesville died here September 14. She was 72. Graveside services were held September 16 at Restland Cemetery with Rev. Harold Warren officiating. She was born September 27, 1919, in Nacogdoches. She married Mr. Leonard Ritchie September 21, 1941, in Duncan, Oklahoma, and they moved to Coryell County in 1951. Mr. Ritchie preceded his wife in death March 27, 1977. Mrs. Ritchie was also preceded in death by two daughters, one grandchild and one brother. Survivors include four sons, Larry Ritchie and James Ritchie, both of Gatesville, Raymond (Sam) Ritchie of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Johnny Ritchie of Mexia; seven daughters, Norma West, Wanda Perkins and Reba Key, all of Gatesville, Shirley Hawk of St. Charles, Mo., Faye Ritchie of Temple and Loretta Featherston Banks of Bryan; one sister, Mozel Pruitt; and one brother, D. L. (Bud) Steed, both of DeLeon; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. Hershel T. (Dick) Rutherford Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 4 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rutherford, Edmondson, Kopec, Howard, Pietraszek Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER APR. 1982 RUTHERFORD RITES HELD THURSDAY Graveside services for Hershel T. (Dick) Rutherford, 71, former Coryell County resident, were held Thursday at the Duncan Cemetery in Rusk County. Mr. Rutherford died April 12 in a Henderson hospital. He had been a resident of the Price community near Henderson for more than 35 years, working as an electrician in Kilgore before retiring in 1975. Born Dec. 15, 1910, in Levita, Mr. Rutherford was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Rutherford and was reared in Gatesville. He served in the U.S.Army Air Corps during World War II as an aerial gunner. Mr. Rutherford was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tempe Rutherford of Price; one daughter, Betty Rutherford of Price; two sons, Jimmy Rutherford of Madison, Wisc., and Bill Rutherford of Los Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Wilma Edmondson, Mrs. Ruth Kopec and Mrs. Irma Lee Howard, all of Gatesville, and Mrs. Betty Pietraszek of Stephenville; two brothers, O.A.(Doc)Rutherford and E.G. (Bugs) Rutherford, both of Gatesville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Willie Lee Robinson Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Robinson, Jackson, Boleware, Griffin, Daniels, Cammon Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message COPPERAS COVE LEADER-PRESS MAR 4, 1990 Funeral services for Willie Lee Robinson, 78, of Copperas Cove, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Unity Misasionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Connis Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Robinson, a four year resident of Cove, died Feb. 26 at a Killeen Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1911 in Elmore City, Ala., where she was reared and educated. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Eclectic, Ala. She is survived by her husband, Milton Robinson of Cove; three daughters, Willie Mable Boleware of Orlando, Fla., Mary Jewell Griffin of LaGrange, Ga., and Margaret Daniels of Cove; two sisters, Nellie Rodgers of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Cammon of Bronx, N.Y.; and 14 grandchildren. Crawford-Bowers-Brown Funeral hOme of Cove is in charge of arrangements. J. D. Robinson Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Robinson, Crosby, Adams, Oliver, Walker, Riley, Patrick, Cummings, Crow Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 12 NOV. 1984 J.D.ROBINSON J. D. (Sleepy) Robinson, 70, of Oglesby died Nov. 6 in the local hospital. Services were held Nov. 8 at the First Baptist Church in Oglesby with burial in the Post Oak Cemetery. Rev. Danny Crosby and Rev. Doyle Adams officiated. Mr. Robinson was born July 18, 1914 in Teague. He married Georgie Oliver on June 16, 1934 and they moved to Oglesby in 1949. Robinson was a retired former and had worked for 11 years at the state school here and for 11 years at Kimble Mills in Oglesby. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oglesby. He is survived by his wife; two daughters Geneva Walker of Brenham and Mrs. Tince Riley of Lorena; son Mike Robinson of Hewitt; his mother, Mrs. Winnie Robinson of Moody; three sisters, Mrs. R.J. Patrick and Mrs. Joe Ben Cummings, both of Moody; and Doris Crow of Waco; Two brothers, Billy Bob Robinson of Mesquite; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Tom Robinson Jr. Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 6 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Robinson, Beard, Turner, Root, Mayes, Foster, Boyd, Leonard, Hellums, Rhea Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATEESVILLE MESSENGER OCT. 2, 1980 TOM ROBINSON JR. DIES; SERVICES HELD TUESDAY Tom L. Robinson Jr. of Gatesville, formerly chief examiner for the Texas Insurance Commission, died Friday in an Austin hospital. He was 62 and had been in failing health for some time. Funeral servcices were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel and were conducted by Rev. Curtis Beard. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Born June 8, 1918, in Coryell County, Mr. Robinson was reared in Gatesville. He was a graduate of Gatesvi.le High School and the University of Texas, where he was president of the Longhorn Band. He spent his adult life in the inssurance industry. Mr. Robinson was a Baptist. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Turner of Sante Fe, N.M., and Mrs. Lucy Root of Piedmont, S.D.; his mother, Mrs. Tom L. (Inez) Robinson Sr. of Gatesville; a brother, Rev. Miller Robinson of Snyder; and three grandchildren. Pallpearers for Mr. Robinson's funeral were E.T.Mayes, Jesse Foster, Howard Boyd, Bill Boyd, Raymond Leonard, Kinney Hellums and Frank Rhea. Ted Rountree Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rountree, Phillips, Loven, Mueller, Hodge, Williams, Boling, Britton, Floyd, Stagner, Spencer, Sanders, Barnard, Brown, Cummings, Flentge Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 10-29-1987 TED ROUNTREE Ted Rountree, 77, of Gatesville died Oct. 13 in Gatesville. Services were held Oct. 15 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Phillips and Rev. Floyd Loven officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery. Born July 9, 1910, in Winfield, he moved to Wichita Falls as a child with his parents Jim and Willie Rountree. Raised and attending school in Wichita Falls, he married Olive Mueller Dec. 10, 1932. She preceded him in death July 1978. He later married Ima Hodge July 27, 1979. He was a retired production manager for Texaco, retiring Jan. 1, 1973 after 33 years of service. After his retirement, he lived a short while in Baird before moving to Gatesville in 1976. He was a member of the Gatesville Country Club and a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Doris Williams of Austin and Joyce Boling of Gatesville; four sisters, Vic Britton of Fort Worth, Beatrice Phillips of Georgetown, Virginia Floyd of Wichita Falls and Bobbie Stagner of Arlington; one brother, W. T. Rountree of Buena Park, CA; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were Rollin Spencer, Millard Sanders, Ed Barnard, Gordon Brown, Bob Cummings and Don Flentge. Lois Ross Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Ross, Tilly, McKay, Farris, Turner, Gilbreath, Barr, Glass, Foust, Short Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 1-1987 LOIS ROSS Lois Irene Ross, 76, of Turnersville died Jan 21 at her residence. Services were held Jan. 23 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rex Tilly and Dan McKay officiating. Burial was in the Turnersville Cemetery. Born March 26, 1910, in Coryell County, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Farris. She was raised and attended school at Cold Springs. She married Tom L. Ross Nov. 22, 1929, at Flat. She and her husband farmed in Flat until moving to Turnersville in 1945. While in Turnersville, she and her husband owned and operated the Ross Grocery until 1976 when they sold the business. Mr. Ross died Dec. 9, 1977. Mrs. Ross was a member and served as secretary-treasurer of the Turnersville Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Ross of Gatesville and Tommy Ross of Fort Worth; one sister, Jennie Turner of Fairy; three brothers, Oscar Farris of Killeen, Lou Farris of Waco and Woodrow Farris of Temple; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pllbearers at the funeral were Ellis Farris, Jack Turner, Gaines Gilbreath, Clarence Barr, Eddie Glass, Jr., Charlie Foust, Burl Short and Tom Farris. Mrs. Roy Ross Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Ross, Tilly, McCullough, Gilbreath, Shelton Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD MAR 23,1985 MRS ROY ROSS GATESVILLE - Mrs. Roy (Vida) Ross, 83, of Kilgore, formerly of Gatesville, died Thursday at a Kilgore nursing home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville, the Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Mrs. Ross was born Feb. 4, 1902 in Coryell County. She was married to Roy H. Ross on Jan. 14, 1927, in the Ewing community. He died Sept. 2, 1982. She was a homemaker and former resident of Alice and Hempstead, and returned to Gatesville in 1979. She had been a resident of Kilgore the last two years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bobbie McCullough of Kilgore and Mrs. Billie Gilbreath of Houston; one son, Jerry Ross of Brownwood; two brothers, Les Shelton of Gatesville and Jim Shelton of Flat; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Carmaleta Margaret Rose Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rose, Hall, Barnhill Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 12-31-1987 CARMALETA MARGARET ROSE Carmaleta Margaret Rose, 88, of Garland died Dec. 27 at Garland Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held Dec. 29 in Restland Cemetery with Loyd Hall officiating. Born Feb. 3, 1899, in Guthrie, OK., she was the daughter of the late Sam and Nora Barnhill. She was raised and attended school in Guthrie. She married W.W.Rose March 2, 1920. She and her husband lived in the Odessa area until his death Feb. 18, 1969, when she moved to Garland. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, W.W.Rose, Jr. of Cave Junction, OR and Raymond Rose of Garland; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. John (Letha) Rogers Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rogers, Hemphill, Cobb, Gate, Waldemarsen, Byrd, Gonzales, Isiacks, Branham Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 12-10-1987 MRS. JOHN (LETHA) ROGERS Mrs. John (Letha) Rogers, 77, of Gatesville died Dec. 20 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Services were held Dec. 23 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. M.V. Hemphill officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery. Born Sept. 7, 1910, in Bearden, AR, she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie Cobb. She moved to West with her family as a child. There, she was raised and attended school. She married John Dock Rogers in 1925. They made their home in O'Donnell before moving to Lampasas in 1945 followed by a move to Gatesville in 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband April 14, 1971 and by two sons, J. D. Rogers and Lucky Rogers. Survivors include four daughters, Irene Rogers of LasVegas, NV, Flo Gage of Gatesville, Ruth Waldemarsen of Brainered, NM and Valeria Byrd of Gatesville; one son, Elmar Ray Rogers of Copperas Cove; three sisters; one brother, Virgil Cobb of New Baden; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were Larry Rogers, Kerry Rogers, Jessie Gonzales, Paul Isiacks, Doug Branham and Kenneth Byrd. Harmon Arch Rogers, Jr. Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rogers, Koch, Leach, Bertrand, Hale, Burleson, Moore, Brown, Hahn, Bohne, Graves, Vandiver, May, Stoem, Cowan Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 6-13-1985 HARMON ARCH ROGERS, JR. Harmon Arch Rogers Jr., 60, of Oglesby, died June 8 in a Marlin hospital. Funeral services were held June 10 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Davidson Cemetery. Officiating at the services was the Rev. Rankin Koch, assisted by the Rev. David Leach. Mr. Rogers was born Sept. 30, 1924 in Preston Orient, Cuba, the son of the late Harmon and Annie Rogers. He was reared and attended schools in Cuba, moving to the United states with his parents at the age of 14. He graduated from Gatesville High School and Texas A & M University. He married Antonece Bertrand on Aug. 16, 1947. He and his wife resided in College Station, Fort Worth and Houston before moving back to Gatesville in 1956. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife; a son, Harmon Rogers III of Lake Stevens, Washington; a daughter, Margaret Hale of Marlin; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral services were Steven Bertrand, Kim Burleson, Virgil Moore, Lloyd Brown, Gus Hahn and Dale Bohne. Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Rogers Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 7 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rogers, Beaird, Thompson, Schley, Drake, Floyd, Hibits, Herridge, Vroman, Gilmore, Hestilow, Reeves Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 2 DEC. 1985 MRS. ELIZABETH(BETTY)ROGERS Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, 91, died Nov. 24 in a local nursing home. Funeral services were held Nov. 26 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Masonic Cemetery. Dr. Curtis Beaird officiated. Mrs. Rogers was born Oct. 11, 1894, in Fort Gates, the daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Thompson. She was married to Grover Schley in 1917. He died in 1924. She later married Thurman Rogers in 1925, who preceded her in death in 1969. She was a clerk at Arnold's Electric for 20 years. She attended Mary Hardin-Baylor Academy in 1916. She was a charter and lifetime member of the Eastern Star and a member of First Baptist Church of Gatesville. She is survived by one son, Weldon Rogers of Gatesville; three daughters, Inez Drake, Neta Floyd, both of Gatesville, and Milda Hibits of Houston; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Pallbearers at the funeral servives were Bill Herridge, Randy Vroman, Art Gilmore, Roger Hestilow, Bill Floyd and Harold Reeves. Irene Rutherford Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rutherford, Dyer, Thomas, Mayberry, Adams, Aguirre, Barton, Patterson, Bridwell, Bishop Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER JUNE 18, 1992 MRS. RUTHERFORD Mrs. Irene Rutherford of Gatesville died here June 11, She was 84. Services were held Saturday at Scott's Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Dyer officiating. Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Georgetown. She was born October 26, 1907, in Lissie, daughter of the late Dave and Elsie Thomas. She was reared and attended school in Eagle Lake. She married Mr. Carmel Rutherford October 25, 1925, in Eagle Lake. She and her husband made their home in many areas of the state, moving to Gatesville in 1971. Mrs. Rutherford was a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 12, 1991, a son Bernie Rutherford in 1987, and a grandson. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Mayberry of Gatesville; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Adams of Eagle Lake; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Rutherford, Jerry Rutherford, Terry Rutherford, Henry Aguirre, Miles Barton and Robert Patterson. Honorary pallbearers were Byron Bridwell, Glen Bishop and David Rutherford. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Alma Elizabeth Rutherford Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rutherford, Fogg, Edwards, Moore, Little, Opperman, Dvorak Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER DEC. 19, 1991 RUTHERFORD DIES AT 72 Alma Elizabeth Rutherford of San Antonio died there November 23. She was 72. Services were held November 26 at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South in San Antonio with Rev. Ernest Fogg officiating. Burial was in Mission Burial Park South. Mrs. Rutherford was born in Coryell County, daughter of the late Joe Tom and Effie Edwards. She lived in Gatesville from 1932 until her marriage to Harrell Rutherford of Jonesboro in 1942. She had liveed in San Antonio for the past 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, a sister, Reba Moore of Gatesville; and two brothers, J. W. and O. Q. Edwards. Survivors include three daguters, Paula Little and Jean Opperman of San Antonio, and Diana Rutherford of Houston; a son, Harrell Rutherford Jr. of Dallas; a sister, Pauline Dvorak of Norman, Oklahoma; a brother, L. Z. Edwards of Gatesville; and five grandchildren. James Howard Russell Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 8 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Russell, Pinson, Fewell, studebaker, Burns, Macbeth, Strouse, Gorman, Graham, Dickie, Shoaf, Saunders Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER JAN 1987 JAMES HOWARD RUSSELL James Howard Russell, 77, of Gatesville died Jan. 8 at Coryell Memorial Hospital. Services were held Jan. 10 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Oles Pinson officiating. Burial was in the King Cemetery. Born Dec. 29, 1909 in Coryell County, he was the son of the late David and Ollie Russell. He married Cylest Fewell Nov. 30, 1930. She preceded him in death in 1980. He was a lifetime resident of the King Community. A career farmer and rancher, he was a member of the Fort Gates Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Russell in 1954. Survivors include: four daughters, Betty Studebaker of Plano, Wanda Burns of Valley Mills, Faye Macbeth of Gatesville and Connie Strouse of Marble Falls; two sons, Don Russell of Emory and Larry Russell of Lafayette, La.; one sister, Lillie Gorman of Gatesville; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers at the funeral were Charles Graham, William H. Gorman, Jerry Dickie, Bob Shoaf, J.D. Russell, and Jack Saunders. Garland Sexton Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sexton, Paxton, Tilly, McLaughlin, Waters, Fowler, Woodson, Dyer, Miller, Hogwood Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER DEC. 4, 1980 GARLAND SEXTON DIES; SERVICES HELD SATURDAY Garland Troy Sexton, 53, a lifelong Gatesville resident, died Thursday in the local hospital. He had been hospitalized for some time with a heart ailment. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel and were conducted by Rev. Bobby Paxton and Minister Rex Tilly. Burial was in the Greenbriar Cemetery. Mr. Sexton was a longtime civil service employee at North Fort Hood, where he worked in the supply branch. Born April 24, 1927, in Gatesville, he was the son of the late Richard and Dolly Sexton. He attended the local public schools and served in the U.S.Navy. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He married Anne McLaughlin in Gatesville on Nov. 30, 1960, and they made their home here. Mr. Sexton was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Aniss Jean Sexton and Shelly Ann Sexton, both of Gatesville; and six brothers, Richard Sexton of Walnut Springs, Raymond Sexton of Pecos, Norman Sexton of Lewisville, Rex Sexton of Lampasas, and Norris Sexton and Billy Sexton, both of Gatesville. Pallbearers for Mr. Sexton's funeral were Ted Waters, John Fowler, R. L. Woodson, Fred Dyer, Jim Miller and Curtis R. Hogwood. Mary Seward Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Seward, Danby, Turner, Parham Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 16 MAY 1985 MARY SEWARD Mary Seward, 88, of Lubbock died may 8. Funeral services were held May 10 in the W.W.Rix Chapel in Lubbock, with Earl Danby of Odessa officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Mrs. Seward was born Dec. 25, 1896, in Ruth, Texas. She was married to Felix A. Seward on Dec. 21, 1919. He preceded her in death in 1969. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. She moved to Lubbock in 1948 from Lake Jackson. She was a graduate of Cordin High School and of Mary Hardin Baylor College. She had taught school for over ten years in the Gatesville area. She is survived by two sons, Charles Seward of Houston and Gene Seward of Lubbock; one daughter, Mafy Lou Turner of Lubbock; one brother, J. I. Parham of Lubbock; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Norris Gene Sexton Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sexton, Beaird, Wingate, Keener Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 9-10-1987 NORRIS GENE SEXTON Norris Gene Sexton, 52, of Gatesville died Sept. 6 in Coryell Memorial Hospital. Services were held Sept. 7 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Curtis Beaird officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery. Born Oct. 31, 1934 in Gatesville, he was the son of the late Richard and Dolly Mae Sexton. He was a lifelong resident of Coryell County. He graduated from Gatesville High shool in 1954. He served as the county's only Engineer Technician V through the Texas Highway Department where he was employed for the pase 32 years. He was the past coach for the Gatesville Little League Basketball program. He was preceded in death by a son, Torri Sexton in 1975. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gatesville. Survivors include two daughters, Leigh Ann Wingate of Killeen and Lori Elain Keener of Gatesville; three brothers, Raymond Sexton of Dallas, Don Sexton of Lewisville and Billy Carl Sexton of Gatesville; and one granddaughter, Rachel Leigh Keener of Gatesville. Melba Rylander Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 9 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rylander, Boling, Carson, Bryant, Jones, Tusmith, Calhaun Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 8-27-1987 MELBA RYLANDER Melba Marie Rylander, 63, of Gatesville died Aug. 21 at her residence. Graveside services were held Aug. 24 at Restland Cemetery with Rev. Jim Boling officiating. Born July 15, 1924 in Nashville, IL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Carson. She was raised and attended school in Nashville. She worked 20 years as a missionary in the Navaho Indian Reservations in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. She was Pentecostal. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Bryant of Gatesville and Sharon Jones of Herrin, IL; two sons, Myrle Rylander and Don Rylander, both of Gatesville; two sisters, Norma Tusmith and Ruth Calhaun, both of St. Louis, MO; two brothers, Harley Carson of St. Paul, MO and Raymond Carson of Panee, IL; and two grandchildren. Velma (Lady) Sanders Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 10 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sanders, Smith, Holt, Pinson, Baize Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 1-26-1989 VELMA (LADY) SANDERS Mrs. Velma (Lady) Sanders, 78, of Franklin, KY died Jan 16 in Franklin. Services were held Jan 20 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Delbert Smith officiating. Burial was in the Restland Cemetery. Born Jan. 23, 1910 in The Grove, she was the daughter of the late Benton and Gracie Holt. She was raised in The Grove and Flat Communities. She married Webster M. Sanders Oct. 13, 1928. She and her husband moved to Waco in 1947 returning to Gatesville in 1972. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was a nurse's aid at the Canterbury Villa Nursing home in Gatesville for 10 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Pinson of Franklin, KY; two sons, Robert Sanders of Gatesville and George Sanders of Waco; one sister, Mrs. Clebe Baize of Gatesville; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. C. K. Sadler Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 10 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sadler, Davis, Polk, Jones, Larrimer Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 8-13-1987 C.K.SADLER C.K.Sadler, 93, of Gatesville died Aug. 5 at his residence. Services were held Aug. 8 at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cline Davis officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery. Born Feb. 12, 1894 in Coryell County, he was the son of the late W.K. and Amma Sadler. He graduated from high school in Killeen, he was raised in Coryell County. He married Currie Polk April 30, 1918. They made their home in Coryell County most of their married life. He was a rancher until Fort Hood was established, later he worked at Fort Hood in Civil Service until he retired. He served in the military during WWII in the infantry. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 5, 1980. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Jane) Jones of Gatesville and Mrs. Sara Larrimer of Killeen; four sons, James K. Sadler of Anaco, Venezuela, Edwin Polk Sadler of Killeen, William King Sadler of Marble Falls and Robert Polk Sadler of Fort Stockton; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were his grandsons. Mrs. Edd (Bertha) Sandoff Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 11 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sandoff, Schleuter, Hoehn, Neuman, Bartels, Steinke, Gaskamp Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER APRIL 30, 1981 RITES FOR MRS. SANDOFF HELD AT CORYELL CITY Services for Mrs. Edd (Bertha) Sandoff, 74, of Coryell City were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church there. Rev. Tom Schleuter officiated, and burial was in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Sandoff died Friday in a Valley Mills nursing home. Daughter of the late Peter and Juliana Tath Hoehn, she was born Feb. 10, 1907, near Crawford. She was confirmed in the Christian faith at St. John Luteran Church in 1921. She attended school at Prairie Chapel and was married to Edd Sandoff on Nov. 16, 1932. The family lived on a farm at Osage for 35 years. She moved to Coryell City in 1972, and had been a patient in the Valley Mills nursing home the last 18 months. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Norma Lee Neuman of Coryell City; a son-in-law, Jerry Neuman of Coryell City; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Mary) Bartels of Valley Mills; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louie (Alma) Hoehn of McGregor; one grandson, Carrell Neuman; and one grand daughter, Diana Neuman. She was preceded in death by her husband. Pallbearers for Mrs. Sandoff's funeral were her nephews, L.J. Hoehn, Henry Steinke, Erick Bartels and Herbert Gaskamp. Darrell Neuman was an honorary pallbearer. (Through the entire obit she was called Mrs. Sandhoff) Fred Satcher Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 17 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Satcher, Crosby, Hayter, Miller, Lockhart, Morris, Bigham, Hudson, Meharg, Roberts, Cook, Martin, Wise, Richards Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER FEB. 11, 1982 FRED SATCHER FUNERAL HELD HERE MONDAY Services for Fred Satcher, 77, of Gatesville were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Baptist Church here. Rev. David Crosby and Rev. Lonnie Hayter conducted the rites, and burial was in Restland Cemetery with Marwitz-Freeman Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Satcher, a retired electronics technician, died Thursday in the local hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1904, in Rome Ga., he ws the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Luther Satcher. He was married to the former Hazel Miller on May 28, 1938, in Paris, Texas. They lived in Alamogordo, N.M., before moving to Gatesville in 1978. Mr. Satcher was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; one son, Ted Satcher of Gatesville; a daughter, Mrs. Freddie Kay Lockhart of Cloudcroft, N. M.; one sister, Mrs. Joe Morris of Paris; a brother, John D. Satcher of Paris; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers for Mr. Satcher's funeral were Bob Bigham, Ernest Hudson, Travis Meharg, Ben Roberts, Charles Cook, Preston Martin, Charles Wise and Joe Richards. [message.gif] Mrs. J. K. (Laura Belle) Sasse Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 17 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Sasse, Beaird, Henson, Fowler, Glass, Dixon, Price, Cooper, McGilvray, McCallister, Manning Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER FEB. 12, 1980 LAST RITES HELD TUESDAY FOR MRS. J. K. SASSE Mrs. J. K. (Laura Belle) Sasse, a lifelong resident of Gatesville and a member of one of its pioneer families, died Sunday in a local nursing home. She was 92. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Scott's Funeral Home chapel and were conducted by Rev. Curtis Beaird. Burial was in Restland Cemetery. Born here on Feb. 5, 1888, Mrs. Sasse was the daughter of W. J. and Nora Henson. She was married to J. K. Sasse on January 5, 1907. He died in 1952. She was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, H. N. Sasse and F. G. Sasse, both of Waco; two daughters, Mrs. Winola Fowler of Waco and Mrs. Lucyle Glass of Dallas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sasse was preceded in death by two sons, Joe Sasse and Brooks Sasse. Pallbearers for Mrs. Sasse's funeral were Cecil Dixon, Sybil Price, Dawson Cooper, Cam McGilvray, Chick McCallister and Lester Manning. Herman August Schaub Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 19 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Schaub, Hall, Tilly, Beaird, Baize, Courtney, Patterson, Bryant, Bartlett, Schmeltekopf Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER 3-10=1988 HERMAN AUGUST SCHAUB Herman August Schaub, 78, of Gatesville died March 4 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Services were held March 7 at the East Main Church of Christ with Lloyd Hall, Rex Tilly and Dr. Curtis Beaird officiating. Burial was in the Hemmeline Cemetery. Born Aug. 28, 1909 in the Plainview community of Coryell County, he was a lifelong resident of Coryell County. Reared and attending school in the Plainview community, he was the son of the late George and Marie Schaub. He married Quimma Pearl Baize Oct. 21, 1931 in Gatesville. She preceded him in death June 24, 1986. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann Schaub. Mr. Schaub was a house painter and a farmer at the time of his death. He was a member of the East Main Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Pauline Courtney of Fort Worth; three sons, Reid Baize Schaub of Lampasas, Edward Schaub of Gatesville and Ronald Keith Schaub of Nacogdoches; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral were Robert Patterson, Dale Bryant, Donald Bartlett, Melton Baize, John Schaub, James Schmeltekopf, B. T. Patterson, Charles Schaub and David Schaub. Bozidar Scekic Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 19 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Scekic, Tilly, Lovelace, Terry Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER JAN 1988 BOZIDAR SCEKIC Bozidar Scekic, 85, of McKinney died Jan. 16 in the Humane Medical City in Dallas. Graveside services were held in the Ireland Cemetery Jan. 18 with Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Born March 25, 1902, in Yugoslavia, he came to the United States in 1951. He was a long-time employee for the Texas A&M Horticultural Department. In Yugoslavia, he served in the Yugoslav Army. His love was growing plants, vegetables, etc. He was a member of the Orthodox Greek Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Inga) Lovelace of Plano and Mrs. Roswitha Terry of Willis; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Jack L. Saunders Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 19 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Saunders, Dewald, Sikes, Fry, Thompson, Pollard, Davidson, Neal, Bel, Hanna Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message GATESVILLE MESSENGER JULY 30, 1992 MR. SAUNDERS Jack L. Saunders of Gatesville died July 22 in Waco. He was 65. Services were held Friday at Scott's Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Dewald officiating. Burial was in Gatesville City Cemetery. He was born June 8, 1927, in Gatesville, son of Gladys and the late Jim Saunders. Reared in the Slater community, he attended school at Pearl graduating from Pearl High School in 1944. He entered the United States Navy during World War II and after his stay in the military he returned to Coryell County. He married the former Miss Frances Sikes May 22, 1951, in Mexia, and they made their home near Pidcoke where Mr. Saundrs farmed and ranched. He worked as a fireman for civil service at Fort Hood from 1972 to 1977. He was a member of the Professional Rodeo Circuit Association and the Old Timers Rodeo Association. Mr. Saunders was a past Gatesville ISD board trustee and was a member of the Pidcoke United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Saunders; his mother, Mrs. Gladys Saunders; two sons, Jim and David Saunders; and four grandchildren, all of Gatesville. Pallbearers were Jack Fry, Don Thompson, Billy Pollard, Hy Davidson, J.A. (Buddy) Neal, Fred Bel, Joe Hanna and Cotton Davidson. The family has designated the Building Fund of Pidcoke United Methodist Church for memorials. Mrs. Samantha "Mattie" Durham Author: Linda Smolensky [p] | Date: 20 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Durham, Stuteville, Burch, Lindsey, Collins, Wright, Fisher, Sheehan, Jordan, Roszel, Short, Williams Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message The Dallas Times Herald & Gatesville Messenger, February 3, 1953. Mrs. Samantha Jane "Mattie" Stuteville, wife of Lucious C. Durham and a life-long resident of Coryell County, died at her home in The Grove Monday evening, February 2nd. She had lived in or near The Grove for all 83 years of her life. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Ollie Williams and Rev. Max Short were held Tuesday afternoon, February 3rd at 3:30 P.M. at the Flat Baptist Church. Burial was in Flint Creek Cemetery, with Scott's in charge. Pallbearers were Elbert Stuteville, Herschel Clawson, George Clawson, Guy Donaldson Jr., Ted Graham and Willie Turner. Mrs. Durham, a member of Flat Baptist Church, was born on September 23, 1869 as Miss "Mattie" Stuteville, the daughter of Minerva Henderson Burch Short Stuteville and James Crawford Stuteville. She was also the twin sister of John Evans Stuteville who preceeded her in death at only 4 years and 7 months of age. She and Mr. Durham were married on September 6, 1886 in Coryell County. "Lute", her husband of 66 years, and 65 year resident of The Grove survives her. Also surviving Mrs. Durham are a son, James Wiley Durham of The Grove; a daughter, Mrs. Jewel Ollie Durham-Fisher of Dallas; seven grandchildren; James Herschel Fisher and Mrs.J.W."Laura" Fisher-Sheehan of Dallas; Jean Fisher-Jordan and Jeffie Fisher-Roszel of New York; Mrs A.V."Elsie" Durham-Wright, Mrs. Dott Durham-Lindsey and Mrs. Mozel Durham-Collins, all of Dallas. Also surviving Mrs. Durham is a brother, Carrol "Crofford" Stuteville of Lubbock Texas; seven grand children; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. "Lute" Durham Author: Linda Smolensky [p] | Date: 26 Jan 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: DURHAM, CRAVER, FISHER, LINDSEY, COLLINS, WRIGHT, CARROLL, SHEEHAN, ROSZEL, JORDAN, STUTEVILLE Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message The Dallas Times Herald & Gatesville Messenger, July 1, 1953. L.C. Durham - 85, Dies at The Grove. Lucious Cicero Durham, 85-year-old native of Texas and a resident of The Grove for more than 65 years, died at his home in the early morning hours Monday, June 29th. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30th at 10:30 A.M. at Flat Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Ollie Williams and Rev. Max Short. Burial was at Flint Creek Cemetery in The Grove, with Scott's in charge. Pallbearers were Elbert Stuteville, Willie Turner, Ted Graham, Doc Barnard, Herschel Clawson and George Clawson. Mr. Durham was born on October 31, 1867 in Harrison County Texas to Miss Eliza J. Craver and Mr. William Wiley Durham, both of Harris County Georgia. He married the former Miss Samantha "Mattie" Stuteville on September 6, 1886. They spent all of their married life in the southeastern section of Coryell County in or near The Grove Village. In addition to being a retired stockman and farmer, "Lute" had also worked several years for the Santa Fe Rail-Road as a Brakeman. "Lute" was a member of Flat Baptist Church. He was preceeded in death by his wife of 66 years "Mattie" Stuteville-Durham, 2 children, and 11 of his 12 siblings. He is survived by one son, James Wiley Durham and his wife Ola of The Grove; a daughter, Mrs. Jewell "Ollie" Durham-Fisher of Dallas; seven grandchildren, Mr. James Herschel Fisher & Mrs. J.W.(Laura) Fisher-Sheehan of Dallas; Mrs. L.W. (Jean) Fisher-Jordan & Mrs.Ron (Jeffie)Fisher-Roszel of New York; Mrs.Dott Durham-Lindsey, Mrs.A.V.(Elsie-Jewell) Durham-Wright; & Mrs. H.E.(Mozel) Durham-Newby-Collins all of Dallas; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his older brother, Phil Durham, 89 of The Grove. G.A.Hall Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Hall, Dodgin, Knight, Nelson, Burleson, Cullins, Manske, Westerfield, Anderson, McGregor, Nunley, Freeman Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Mc CORYELL COUNTY NEWS May 15, 1934 RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR SIXTY SIX YEARS G.A. HALL PASSES AWAY George Andrew Hall, age 78, died at his home near Crawford last Thursday after several weeks of declining health. Mr. Hall was born April 13, 1856 in Simpson county, Mississippi. At the age of twelve he came with his parents to Coryell county and settled near Coryell Church. On Dec 30 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Frankie Ann Dodgin, who preceded him in death ten months and two days. Ten children were born to this union, five of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are Dr. T.M.Hall of Gatesville, H. T. Hall of McGregor, T.G.Hall of Crawford, Mrs. C.W.Knight of McGregor and Mrs. J.E.Nelson of Floyada. The deceased was a faithful member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He was truly a pioneer in this section having spent 66 years of his life in and around Osage. Besides his children he is survived by one brother, H.T.Hall, of McGregor, one sister, Mrs. L.E.Burleson of Lubbock; eleven grand-children and several nieces and nephews beside a host of friends who mourn his departure. Funeral services were held at Coryell Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o^Òclock with Elder J.L.Cullins of Glenrose officiating. Pallbearers were Walter and Herbert Manske, Lewis and Charlie Westerfield, Cody Anderson, Thorton McGregor, Taffy Nunley and Dan Freeman. . Monroe Moore Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Moore, Lee, Fulton Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---May 8, 1934---J. MONROE MOORE J.M.Moore, age 81, died at the family home near the Straws Mill early Monday morning after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Moore was born in Arkansas but came to Leon county, Texas in early youth and for the past twenty-nine years has lived in Coryell county. Funeral services were held in the City Cemetey here Monday afternoon at 4 o^Òclock with Rev. G.H.Lee of Turnersville officiating. The deceased is survived by one son, Clell of Straws Mill; one brother, Bud of Dallas; three grandchildren, Rufus Fulton, Byran Fulton and Claude Fulton and a host of friends who mourn his going. A.C.Thompson Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Thompson, White, Wharton, Drake, Williams, Hanes Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS April 27, 1934------A.C.Thompson A.C.Thompson, age 49, expired at the home of his brother, R.A.Thompson, here Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Thompson was born at Troy and moved to Jonesboro in early childhood and reared at that place. For the past ten years he had made his residence at Dallas where he was engaged in the wholesale produce business. He was brought here on April 11 after having suffered a stroke of paralysis in the St. Paul Hospital at Dallas. Funeral services were held at the grave in the Jonesboro cemetery Monday with Rev. B.F.White officiating. The deceased is survived by one brother, R.A.Thompson of Gatesville; four sisters: Mrs. D.B.Wharton of Roscoe, Mrs. R.P.Drake of Tola, Mrs. R.Q.Williams of Oklahoma City. And H.H. Hanes of Jonesboro, and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Franklin Cantrell Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Cantrell, Dunn Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS April 27, 1934-- Mrs. T.B.Cantrell Mrs. Sarah Franklin Cantrell, age 79, expired at the family home on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at the Levita cemetery Wednesday at 3 o^Òclock with J.W.Dunn officiating. Raymond Hamilton Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Hamilton Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---Gatesville Tx Friday April 27, 1934---HAMILTON IS CAPTURED Sherman---April 25 Slippery Raymond Hamilton bank robbering expert of the notorious Clyde Barow gang of outlaws, fell into the hands of officers here late today while trying to escape with the loot of small town bank^×his favorite prey in a spectacular career of crime. Fast driving the tactics used by the Dallas desperado so successfully in former getaway^×failed to keep him out of the reach of the law and he was abruptly halted in the lttle farming community of Howe, seven miles south of Sherman. W. W. Hollingsworth Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Hollingsworth, Morton, Page, Pharr, Foster, Vinyard, Childress, Rainey, White Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---April 24, 1934 ^ÖCOUNTY SUFFERS GREAT LOSS IN PASSING OF SHERIFF W.W.HOLLINGSWORTH W.W.Hollingsworth, age 60, sheriff of Coryell county, expired at the family home here early Sunday evening after a periodic illness of more than a year. Mr. Hollingsworth was born in Crockett county on February 1, 1874 and came to Coryell county as a youth. His first place of residence in the county ws at Hurst Springs. Mr. Hollingsworth came to Gatesville more than twenty-two years and for the past twenty years has served as sheriff of Coryell coutny. Only once in the twenty years has he been elected without an opponent and that was in the 1932 election. Sheriff Hollingswroth was held in highest respect by all who knew him. It was a principle with him to give every man a chance to reform. It was seldom if ever, that he arrested a man without giving him repeated opportunity to cease the offense of which he was guilty. He was probably the best loved peace officer ever to serve any county in Central Texas. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church here at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday) with Rev. C.A.Morton offciating. The deceased is survived by his widow: four sons, W.W.Hollingsworth, W.W.Hollingsworth Jr. Pat. N. Hollingsworth , Dan Hollingsworth, and Tom C. Hollingsworth; four daughters,Mrs. J.J. Page of Houston, Miss Willie Mae Hollingsworth of Gatesville, Bertie Ann of Gatesville, Mrs. L. E. Pharr of Houston; four sisters: Mrs. J. T. Foster of Waco, Mrs. Vie Vinyard of Palestine, Mrs. Emma Childress of Harlingen and Mrs. Beatrice Rainey: two brothers: Albert Hollingsworth of Turkey, TX and Paul Hollingsworht of Mexia besides many relatives and a host of friends who mourn his departure. Services were held by the Masonic order. CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---Gatesville, TX Tuesday April 24, 1934----LATE SHERIFF^ÒS WIDOW INHERITS OFFICE Mrs. W.W.Hollingsworth, wife of the late deceased sheriff of Coryell county ws appointed to fill the unexpired term of her husband as sheriff in a meeting of the County Commissioners Court here Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hollingsworth filed bond at 2 o^Òclock Wednesday afternoon. News of her appointment will be greatly received throughout the county. Joe White of Copperas Cove was appointed Deputy. Mrs. J. O. Forrest Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Forrest, Pollard, Morton, Hollonquist, Rabb, Laxson Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--------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 Beulah 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 but never united with any church. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Leon Street at 3 o^Òclock Monday afternoon with Rev. C.A.Morton officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. The deceased is survived by three sons: J.O.Forest, Bunk Forest both of whom lived with their mother and Fisher Forest 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. Jim Cromeans Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Cromeans, Duffie, Price, Knight Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS---Friday, April 1934^×AGED PIONEER SETTLER EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Jim Cromeans, aged 87, expired at the family home at Bee House early Monday morning after an illness of several years. Mr. Cromeans was born in August of 1846 in Mississippi but came to Texas and settled at Moseley Crossing in this county in the year 1858. He with his family settled in Cromeans Cove. The cove drew its name from family pioneers who settled it . During his life he was a member of several parties which went out to fight Indians. He had a very active part in driving the Indians from this section of the county. For the past 48 years of his life he has lived on his farm near Bee House. Funeral services were held at the Bee House Cemetery on Monday afternoon with Rev. Duffie as officiating minister. H. Y. Price of Evant, who had known the deceased for more than 60 years, delivered the funeral oration. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist Chruch at Bee House since 1875. Survives are: his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Price of Bee House, Mrs Donna Knight of Cromeans who lived with her father; a brother, Will Cromeans who also lived with his parents at Bee House Christopher C. Edwards Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Edwards Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS -- PROMINENT GRAIN MAN OF CORYELL SUCCUMBS FROM HEART ATTACK April 10, 1934 Christopher C. Edwards, age 52, of Gatesville, prominent grain man of this section, died at his home on Leon Street yesterday morning following a sudden heart attack. Mr. Edwards became ill shortly after 1:00 a.m.A local physician was called to his bedside and at 5:00 Mr. Edwards pased away. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral services will be held at the home at 9:30 this morning, interment at the Osage Cemetery. Emmett Fauntleroy Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Stout, Fauntleroy, Allensworth Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS April 3, 1934--- EMMETT FAUNTLEROY Emmett Fauntleroy, age 55 expired at the family home here Friday after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the City Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 5 o^Òclock with Rev. Arthur Stout officiating. Interment was in City Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a sister, Miss Jessie Fauntleroy. CORYELL COUNTY NEWS--Tuesday, April 17, 1934----EMMETT FAUNT LE ROY Emmett Faunt Le Roy was born in the state of Kentuck and came to Texas in early youth. He was the son of J.B. Faunt Le Roy and Nannie Allenworth Faunt Le Roy. W.I.Young Jr. Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Young Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS IN MEMORY OF LITTLE W.I.YOUNG JR.--- In the sweet calm solitude of early morning hours of March 11, 1934 little Irving Young Jr. fell asleep in the divine arms of love and mercy and went to be with Jesus ever more. Little I.W.Jr. was born Oct. 15, 1931. His short stay in this world was two years, four months, and twenty four days. He was the only child of Mr. And Mrs. Irvin Young. John B. Taylor Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Taylor Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS------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. A shotgun was found in the fire with the stock 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. Neightbors 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. Fort Worth Star Telegram. The widow of the deceased is a teacher in the Topsey school. Opel Hayles Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Hayles, Hyles, Evans Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS --------TUESDAYMarch 27, 1934------Jonesboaro 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 in a 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^Òclock 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. William Green Rowe Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Rowe, Brown, Dollins, Humes, Dansby, Wallace Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS ----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 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 three 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 the last respects to the deceased. Mrs. W. M. Jones Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Jones, McLean, Trent, Sneell, Gideon, Shepard, Hollingsworth Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS----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 make 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 daughtere, 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. O.. Hollingsworth of Olustee, Okla; and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Maud Rivers Hearon Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Hearon, Hedrick, McNeil, Donnell, Cox, Sensabaugh Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message Sensa CORYELL COUNTY NEWS----Friday March 23, 1934----Wife of Former Local Methodist Pastor Dies Hillsboro, March 20 Mrs. Maud Rivers Hearon, 58, wife of Rev. W.J.Hearon, 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, Comanche; 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 Mrs. T.R.Truss Author: Bobbie Ross [p] | Date: 28 Feb 2001 12:00 PM GMT Surnames: Truss, Grantham, Smith, Worthington, Powell, Pruiett, Cathey Classification: Obituary Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse [print.gif] Print Message CORYELL COUNTY NEWS ---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 than 40 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Ruth. Funeral services were held at Ruth at 3 o^Òclock Monday afernoon with Rev. Ira Grantham officiating. The deceased is survived by her husband: two sons, Bud and Sam Truss of Little Rock; Five daughters, Mrs Mae Smith, of Carlsbad, 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.