Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



Wortham Journal - 1947

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WORTHAM HONORS HIM - William Smith Sr., retired land owner and farmer of 
Wortham, was honored on his ninety-seventh birthday as a distinguished citizen.
He went to Wortham sixty-one years ago from Mount Carmel, Miss., where he was
born.

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William Smith Passes at 97


WORTHAM, Texas, March 15 (Special) - William Smith, who was ninety-seven old
last Oct. 26, died at his Wortham home Sunday.
  Smith was born in Mount Olive, Miss., and came to Wortham sixty-four years 
ago.  He was the oldest known resident of Freestone County.  He was a retired
farmer and landowner, and an active member of the Prebyterian Church until 
recent years.
  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. V. Bounds; three sons, O.C. Smith, Wade
Smith and Billie Smith, all of Wortham; fifteen grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.
  Funeral rites were in the home of his daughter Monday, the Rev. A. W. 
McDeguire of Mexia officiating.


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Last Rites for William Smith, 97, At Wortham Monday

Pioneer Citizen Moved to Present Home 65 Years Ago

 Last Rites for William Smith, 97 years of age, were from the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. J. V. Bounds, in Wortham on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Rev. A. W. McDeguire officiated.  Interment was in the Wortham City Cemetery,
with the Corley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Pallbearers were:
Gary Finch, Cleovis Smith, Alton Smith, Elliott Smith, William Bryson, and 
Thurman Kerr.
 Survivors include three sons, O.C. Smith, W. E. Smith and Wade Smith, all of 
Wortham; one daughter, Mrs. J. V. Bounds of Wortham; 12 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren.
 Mr. Smith, who died at his daughter's home in Wortham on Sunday, was one of 
the oldest pioneers in this section.  He moved to Wortham with his family 65
years ago.  He was born at Mt. Olive, Mississippi on October 29, 1850.  He was
a life long member of the Presbyterian Church.

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Pioneer Wortham Resident Buried

  WORTHAM, March 15 - (Spl.) - William Smith, 97, a Wortham resident 65 years, 
died at his home here Sunday.
  Funeral survices were held here Monday afternoon with burial in the Wortham
cemetery.  The rites were conducted by Rev. A. W. Deguire of Mexia.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J.V. Bounds, Wortham; three sons, O.C., W.E., 
and Wade Smith, all of Wortham.  12 grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren.