[Notes from research by Oscar Randall:

Oscar and Henry Arthur were sons of Gabriel and Sarah Ann Keasley Randell of
Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia.Providence Freeman Randell was Gabriel's
mother. Henry Arthur Randell was married to Lavinia Frances Miller, but I don't
know if Lavinia Miller and Oscar's wife Evia were related. Henry Arthur
lived in Mexia, Limestone County but is buried in Old Salem in Freestone
County.]


The Teague Chronicle - June 13, 1919 edition

Freestone Telegram

Oscar Randell died at his home in this community at 12:00, June 3. His
faithful companion, two daughters, three sons, several grandchildren and
other relatives survive to mourn their loss. Funeral services wereconducted
by Rev. Walker and Rev. Burnett at Salem cemetery. A large crowd attended
and their friendship and love were manifested in many ways. To relatives
we tender our greatest sympathy.

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The Teague Chronicle - June 13, 1919 edition

Obituary

The deceased, Mr. Oscar Randell departed this life at the age of 47 years,
June 3, 1919 after suffering for two weeks with pneumonia. He was born in
Eliza, Ga. came to Texas 29 years ago and married Miss Eva Miller in 1896. To
this union five boys and two girls were born. Two sons preceded him in death.
He united with the Methodist church 1901 and 18 months later he moved his
membership to the Baptist Church remaining with them until his death. The
family desires to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many friends and
especially Drs. Headlee and Suttle for their untiring services which they
rendered so patiently.

We wish to say he was a husband and a father of a true type and a most worthy
citizen, highly respected by all who knew him. He was one of which the writer
can say he never heard anyone speak one word that was not praise. He endured
his affliction with great patience and expressed his unspeakable confidence and
faith in his master till the very last. He remarked that he had a home in
heaven and asked his weeping wife not to cry. To the bereaved companion and
children we wish to say that he is not dead, only sleeping. If we should lie
down tonight and on awakening in the morning should be in the possession of
mansions and with every need supplied would it not be a great blessin? When
brother Oscar awakes in the morning of resurrection and possession of a
mansion, heir to the king and the lord says we shall be satisfied. We are sure
of the fact that if he could speak to his family he would tell them to be
reconciled and comforted for he is now resting in the arms of Jesus peacefully
asleep. Earth's loss is heavens gain.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walker and interment was made in Salem
cemetery. A large audience was presence and their love of friendship was
manifested in many ways.

Claud Burnett