Freestone County, Texas Obituaries Obituary of John J. "Johnnie" Whatley Fairfield Recorder - Jan. 28, 1910 edition Israel Items Jan. 23 - Johnnie Whatley died at the home of his mother, Saturday at eleven o'clock. Johnnie had been in bad health for the past ten years, and has suffered beyond expression, but bore his affliction patiently. He was a young man and a true Christian, being a member of the Baptist church for a number of years. He was married to Miss Rosa Marberry about three years ago. He was loved by all who knew him and leaves a host of relatives and friends who will grieve to learn of his death.