The Teague Chronicle
Sep. 21, 1917

Death of Butler Webb

Butler Webb, one of the older residents in Freestone County, died in his
home in the Luna community Mon. morning at 12:40 oclock. The illness preceding
death lasted about a year and the imminent cause of death was said by
physicians to have been ??????.

He was about 69 years of age. He is survived by a wife and several children
as follows: M.A. and H.E. Webb of Teague, De Webb of Dallas, and Claude
and Lee who live at home, Mrs. Julius Carroll of Dallas, Mrs. Clint Knight
of Teague, Rt. 2, one sister, Mrs. Mary Waters of Wilmer, Tx. Butler Webb
was one of the best men in Freestone County and was very instrumental in
developing the county in a early day.

He was well known and had numerous friends in all parts of the county. Funeral
services were held at the Antioch Cemetery near Luna Monday afternoon. Being in
charge of Teague Lodge No. 739 A.F. & A. & M. of which deceased was a member.
Elder J.W. Hamilton of Teague. conducted the religious ceremony.

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The Teague Chronicle
Jan. 11, 1918

Resolution of sympathy of D.C. Tharp chapter #408 Order of the Eastern
Star for our bereaved brother M.A. Webb in the loss of his dear father
and our kind friend Mr. Butler Webb.