Titus County, Texas - Cemeteries: White Oak Springs Cemetery --------------------------------------------------------------------- This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: David Horton ********************************************************************* The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************************* NOTE: This file is wide, drag bottom scroll bar to view entire file. WHITE OAK SPRINGS CEMETERY TITUS COUNTY, TEXAS White Oak Springs is a beautiful little cemetery located a short distance from Interstate Highway 30 in rural Southwest Titus County. It has been completely surrounded by the Texas Utility coal mine but the buffer zone left around the cemetery and the White Oak Springs Missionary Baptist Church leaves a comforting feeling of isolation. The cemetery remains active for public burials and a committee looks after the continued well being of the cemetery. An annual memorial service is held on the third Saturday of the month. Private donations from friends and relatives of those interred here are used to maintain the cemetery. The grounds are fenced with a chain link fence. Inside the fence, a great covering of carpet grass and nice landscaping attest to the excellent care the cemetery receives. The adjacent church has recently disbanded and the grounds occupied by the church will be added to the cemetery’s grounds. Over the years, the markers such as rocks, etc. that were used to mark the existing graves that didn’t have monuments have been removed thereby losing the locations of those graves. Still, one can find some markers still existing such as: two pieces of petrified wood, five native stones, two small graves bordered in concrete, a flat marble slab, a section of metal water pipe, two unreadable funeral home markers (FHM) and a monument base with the monument missing. To reach the White Oak Springs Cemetery from the Titus County court house take Jefferson Street (Business US 271) north 1.5 miles to the intersection of Jefferson with the northern service road of I-30. Turn left onto the service road and enter I-30 west bound. Continue on I-30 for 6 miles and take Exit 156. At the stop sign turn left and cross to the Southern service road. At the stop sign turn right (west) onto the Southern service road and proceed for 0.1 mile to the intersection from the left of County Road (CR) 2500 (CR SW 9) and turn left onto CR 2500. Proceed for 0.5 mile to the intersection from the left of CR 2520 (CR SW 36) and turn left. After approximately 0.2 mile the road dead ends at the church and cemetery. Coordinates: 33o09.055'N 095o04.314'W ======================================================================================= NAME BIRTHDATE DEATHDATE INSCRIPTION ======================================================================================= Allen, J. W. May 4, 1842 March 26, 1905 No pain, no grief, no anxious fear can reach the peaceful sleeper here Amerson, William Edgar "ED" October 26, 1878 January 5, 1946 (this plot has a "shrine" constructed of petrified wood on it and sits by the main entrance to the cemetery) Amerson, Addie M. May 18, 1888 June 9, 1979 -- Anderson, Bill 1901 1904 -- Anderson, Joe 1903 1904 -- Anderson, Mary J. June 25, 1838 January 29, 1905 -- Anderson, W. M. March 12, 1839 June 6, 1903 A loving husband, a father dear, a faithful friend lies buried here Bailey, George W. 1864 October 8, 1935 -- Bailey, John 1886 June 12, 1921 -- Bailey, Sallie February 16, 1882 March 12, 1957 -- Baker, William J. August 7, 1853 August 1, 1907 Father. Married December 14, 1882. God calls away when He thinks best Baker, Mary C. October 6, 1857 April 20, 1918 Mother. Gone but not forgotten Barcroft, Ivy Jane 1908 1923 Sister Barcroft, Lula Elizabeth 1877 1924 Mother Barker, R. J. December 31, 1848 August 2, 1911 Farewell my wife and children all, from you a father Christ doth call Bates, George W. November 25, 1894 March 7, 1960 At rest After night - eternal dawn Bates, Inez February 2, 1914 March 25, 1977 -- Benson, Burrell A. -- March 4, 1903 Father. At the age of 75. A loving husband, a father dear, a faithful friend Benson, Katherine P. -- July 12, 1906 Mother. At the age of 83. Wife of Burrell A. Benson. Her happy soul has winged its way to one pure bright eternal day Benton, Clifton Loyd September 1925 August 1926 Son of O. H. & Reatha Benton Benton, John L. 1873 1916 -- Benton, Dora Alice 1875 1936 His Wife (grave covered in concrete) Benton, William 1868 1940 In loving memory Branch, John L. December 10, 1871 April 9, 1919 WOW. His memory is blessed Branch, Mary E. February 4, 1875 April 9, 1919 She now sweetly rests Browning, James M. 1885 1935 Texas Pvt 21 MG Bn 7th Div Browning, Mary Ella March 1, 1894 November 1, 1971 -- Bruhin, Baby -- October 18, 1947 -- Burton, Francis A. July 7, 1826 September 6, 1911 A loving grandmother Burton, Thomas N. May 10, 1856 December 7, 1877 God has laid up in heaven, a crown which cannot fade. The righteous Judge on that great day shall place it on his head Burton, Frances E. C. September 27, 1835 December 29, 1875 Wife of R. W. Burton. Reunion in heaven when shall we meet again meet again meet never to sever. When will death wreath her chain round us forever Coats, Don Jacob April 9, 1933 November 23, 1994 A1c US Air Force. Married November 18, 1953 Coats, Dorothy L. September 16, 1937 -- -- Crawley, Paul O. August 25, 1888 December 22, 1974 Precious memories Crawley, Erma Lou April 13, 1901 February 15, 1971 -- Daughtry, A. H. "Jack" May 3, 1905 January 5, 1974 -- Daughtry, Lavada 1886 1961 -- Daughtry, Maburn 1891 1912 -- Dewitt, Sallie 1872 1932 Mother At rest Fleak, Lula Millican September 29, 1870 March 4, 1937 -- Gooding, J. Carolyn July 28, 1944 April 2, 1993 -- Greeney, Audy March 3, 1913 October 30, 1913 -- Greeney, Oren December 9, 1908 January 13, 1911 -- Griggs, Gertrude E. July 3, 1911 March 10, 1912 Dau of C. V. & M. E. Griggs. Our darling one has gone before to greet us on that golden shore Griggs, nfn August 15, 1912 August 15, 1912 Brother. Infant Son of C. V. & M. E. Griggs. From mother’s arms to the arms of Jesus Hackleman, Clyde Benson August 14, 1887 September 22, 1949 Dad. Texas Pfc 492 CO Mtr Trans Corps WW I Hackleman, Dora Merle May 13, 1908 October 19, 1986 Mom Hale, Arthur C. Jr. 1907 -- Asleep in Jesus Hale, Aumlea 1907 1912 -- Harper, Esther February 28, 1918 March 1, 1918 -- Harris, Michal E. March 26, 1868 February 9, 1963 Aunt Hatfield, Spencer 1880 1973 -- Hatfield, Hattie E. January 21, 1881 August 30, 1961 -- Henry, Maudie Mae November 7, 1904 December 1, 1904 Sister. Pray the Lord my soul to keep Henry, W. J. December 12, 1871 May 22, 1907 -- Higgins, Ellen M. August 25, 1945 January 18, 1946 Dau of Tillman & Thenie Higgins Hill, John A. -- July 27, 1887 Age 12 yrs, 10 mo 1 day. Son of W. F. & J. H. Hill. Thank thee Lord Jesus Christ our savior Amen Hinton, Macon Grady July 9, 1903 March 6, 1971 -- Hinton, Goldie Gertrude November 6, 1912 August 13, 1970 -- Hollingsworth, Amanda F. C. November 30, 1861 June 2, 1916 Wife of G. W. Hollingsworth. She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother and a friend to all Hollingsworth, Charles 1878 1953 -- Hollingsworth, Alice E. 1882 1945 -- Hollingsworth, Charles M. May 12, 1907 December 25, 1960 At rest Hollingsworth, Ida Bernice October 28, 1911 December 23, 1990 -- Hollingsworth, Clyde C. May 15, 1893 April 23, 1960 -- Hollingsworth, Douglas February 27, 1912 August 30, 1915 Our loved one Hollingsworth, Dovie G. March 4, 1897 November 28, 1918 Asleep in Jesus blessed thought Hollingsworth, Edgar Whetfield January 9, 1895 February 20, 1967 -- Hollingsworth, Eva Mae December 24, 1897 July 11, 1984 -- Hollingsworth, Gene E. July 10, 1936 March 8, 1949 -- Hollingsworth, Howard D. 1937 1938 -- Hollingsworth, Walter R. 1930 1933 -- Hollingsworth, J. H. July 29, 1883 August 25, 1937 -- Hollingsworth, Jeffie M. July 22, 1889 February 22, 1891 Son of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Our darling one has gone before to greet us on that golden shore Hollingsworth, John K. February 14, 1826 August 6, 1897 To him we trust a place is given among the saints with Christ in Heaven Hollingsworth, John W. July 14, 1880 September 2, 1882 Son of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Our darling one has gone before to greet us on that golden shore Hollingsworth, Johnnie Ray October 25, 1938 March 27, 1941 Dau of John W. & Valtie Ray Hollingsworth. Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven for I am waiting in heaven for thee Hollingsworth, Junnie July 4, 1900 September 8, 1912 Dau of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Weep not papa and mama for me Hollingsworth, Marvin Truman October 15, 1908 November 27, 1972 Married December 28, 1929 Hollingsworth, Ona Birdie October 1, 1911 October 12, 1986 -- Hollingsworth, Mary G. December 12, 1833 November 6, 1873 Wife of John K. Hollingsworth She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond mother and a friend to all Hollingsworth, Minnie O. April 11, 1882 May 2, 1903 Dau of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal Hollingsworth, Nell 1928 1943 -- Hollingsworth, Netty M. August 6, 1887 August 6, 1888 Dau of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Beautiful she was but given, fair bud to earth to bloom in heaven Hollingsworth, nfn September 2, 1885 September 2, 1885 Infant Dau of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. God blesses in early death and takes the infant unto himself Hollingsworth, Ruth February 16, 1906 March 9, 1906 Gone so soon Hollingsworth, W. Dausey Rev. 1881 1965 Father Asleep in Jesus Hollingsworth, Elizabeth 1877 1962 -- Hollingsworth, Walter May 29, 1853 June 26, 1918 Too good for earth God called him home Hollingsworth, William D. January 20, 1884 October 2, 1885 Son of G. W. & Amanda F. C. Hollingsworth. Our darling one has gone before to greet us on that golden shore Hollingsworth, William Orvis December 12, 1919 July 25, 1936 His memory is blessed Huff, Allen Robert September 2, 1843 January 6, 1947 -- Hutchings, Elizabeth F. August 5, 1843 December 6, 1881 Dau of Thomas & H. A. Hutchings. Not gone from memory, not gone from love, but gone to her Father’s home above Hutchings, George W. May 29, 1845 May 10, 1908 Gone but not forgotten Hutchings, Elizabeth C. December 26, 1951 January 5, 1901 Gone but not forgotten Hutchings, John O. July 15, 1869 May 7, 1887 Son of G. W. & E. C. Hutchings Hutchings, Ernest A. November 10, 1877 March 6, 1894 Son of G. W. & E. C. Hutchings Hutchings, George L. August 1, 1886 November 22, 1887 Son of G. W. & E. C. Hutchings Hutchings, Thomas May 25, 1817 May 19, 1905 Married June 18, 1841 in S. C. Hutchings, Hester A. June 18, 1818 August 7, 1885 (on a second monument) A loving wife, a mother dear, a faithful friend lies buried here Jackson, A. P. Mrs. June 8, 1847 November 20, 1912 Gone but not forgotten Johnson, Alice January 1878 January 7, 1884 not found Johnson, Julius October 4, 1894 March 31, 1887 not found Kennedy James R. September 7, 1879 August 26, 1911 WOW. Husband of Lonia Kennedy Kennedy, nfn October 28, 1910 October 28, 1910 Infant Son of James R. & Lonia Kennedy Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest God calls away when he thinks best Kennedy, Malvin L. March 22, 1901 August 17, 1902 Son of James R. & Lonia Kennedy Our darling one has gone before to greet us on that golden shore Knabel, Billy D. February 21, 1933 November 5, 1994 -- Knabel, Peggy J. September 24, 1930 May 1, 1998 -- Lancaster, Lewis H. 1855 1899 -- Lancaster, Martha J. 1857 1909 -- Long, E. I. October 2, 1895 January 4, 1918 At rest Long, J. W. December 12, 1872 October 30, 1904 At rest In my Father’s house are many mansions Preston, B. L. December 7, 1870 January 29, 1891 At rest Long, William J. 1857 1935 Life’s work well done they rest in peace Long, Amanda V. 1861 1934 -- Mars, Conrad Neal July 31, 1939 April 20, 1996 Married August 29, 1959 Mars, Marjorie Ann August 5, 1940 -- -- Mars, Carrol Ned July 28, 1936 April 26, 1997 PNA2 US Navy Korea Mars, Patsy Ruth October 24, 1938 -- -- Mars, Maggie B. February 4, 1885 January 26, 1968 -- Mars, Terry Carol June 2, 1960 June 3, 1960 -- Mars, Vylas Dee February 1, 1907 April 18, 1983 -- Mars, Irma Lorine June 3, 1910 March 11, 1980 -- Martin, Reatha Benton November 12, 1904 December 10, 1967 Mother McCollum, Marie Hollingsworth 1917 1935 -- McCrary, L. E. February 21, 1874 December 29, 1900 (covered in concrete with Williams family) McNish, Henry R 1870 1939 Father McNish, Rosa A. 1872 1955 Mother Millican, Amaryllis L. April 20, 1842 February 2, 1921 Having finished life’s duty she now sweetly rests Millican, Andrew J. December 29, 1836 March 24, 1916 Too good for earth God called him home Millican, Eugenia June 2, 1875 June 23, 1959 -- Millican, George F. March 22, 1866 January 18, 1887 Four precious ones from us have flown. Four voices we loved are stilled. Four vacant places in our home never can be filled Millican, Emma D. June 1, 1868 January 1, 1887 -- Farley, Howard (Little) February 3, 1886 April 1887 Son of Mary E. Farley. But again we hope to meet thee Farley, Mary E. March 13, 1863 January 3, 1887 Wife of G. L. Farley. when our days on earth have fled In heaven with joy to greet thee where no farewell tear is shed Millican, Gertie May September 12, 1906 November 3, 1906 -- Millican, Marvin M. May 28, 1878 June 26, 1912 WOW. Sleep on brother thy work is done Millican, nfn November 15, 1909 November 19, 1909 Infant Son of S. E. & Lela B. Millican. Gone so soon Millican, Rufus Allen August 7, 1883 December 27, 1961 -- Millican, Samuel E. July 14, 1881 November 25, 1949 Beloved father Millican, Thomas J. September 21, 1872 May 10, 1933 -- Millican, Virgie G. February 10, 1911 December, 9, 1917 Son of S. E. & Lela B. Millican. Gone to a better land Mobius, Anna 1850 1928 -- Moore, James R. June 24, 1868 January 23, 1908 Husband of Sallie M. Moore. Farewell my wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call Morgan, nfn -- December 25, 1929 Infant Son of Lloyd & Mildred Morgan Moulton, Chester -- -- -- Moulton, Louis -- -- -- Moulton, Chester -- -- -- Moulton, Earl -- -- -- Moulton, Marshall -- -- -- Moulton, Ernest -- -- -- Tabb, Durwood -- -- Son of V. H. & C. O. Tabb Moulton, Eula 1898 1899 not found Moulton, George A. February 8, 1896 July 8, 1897 Son of R. L. & Mary C. Moulton. A little flower of love that blossomed but to die transplanted now above to bloom with God on high Moulton, Mary C. December 30, 1876 February 8, 1896 Wife of R. L. Moulton. My own dear wife has gone to mansions above yonder sky to gaze on the beautiful throne of Him who is seated on high Moulton, Nathan J. November 8, 1829 February 10, 1911 Co A 22nd GA Hv Arty CSA Moulton, William T. April 28, 1866 March 4, 1908 Hus of C. O. Moulton A light from our household is gone, a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our hearts that never can be filled Narramore, Anna May 14, 1859 February 3, 1935 They are not dead Patterson, A. A. February 13, 1869 March 24, 1898 Not gone from memory, not gone from life, but gone to our Father’s home in Heaven Patterson, Annie E. February 5, 1854 May 20, 1940 Mother Asleep in Jesus Patterson, J. L. April 23, 1842 January 31, 1923 Gone from our home but not from our hearts Patterson, John L. -- -- Sgt Co H 18th Texas Inf CSA Patterson, Marcus M. July 20, 1868 January 30, 1887 Only the actions of the just, smells sweet and blossoms from the dust (this monument is fallen, broken, and deteriorated) Plunkett, nfn -- -- not found Ponders, Rebecca L. November 19, 1954 March 21, 2002 FHM Redfearn, Charles W. May 27, 1867 December 16, 1911 WOW. Husband of Mamie Redfearn. Farewell my wife and children all, from you a father Christ doth call Redfearn, Eliza December 12, 1845 January 21, 1921 Gone but not forgotten Redfearn, Elizabeth June 18, 1855 January 30, 1894 She was a kind and affectionate wife, and a fond mother Redfearn, George W. January 10, 1833 August 11 1893 An amiable father here lies at rest. As ever with God his image blest Redfearn, Celestial Emaline July 14, 1846 November 6, 1893 Wife of G. W. Redfearn, image blest. The friend of man, the friend of the friend of age, the guide of youth. We shall meet again sweet mother in a brighter clime than this where the anguish of this world of ours is lost in deathless bliss. They have lived a Christian life 28 years Redfearn, infant June 8, 1924 June 9, 1924 Son of Allen & Lela Redfearn Redfearn, Mamie February 11, 1870 September 18, 1932 Her memory is blessed Redfearn, Marshall B. August 4, 1906 November 14, 1985 -- Redfearn, Jennie Lee February 17, 1912 -- -- Redfearn, Martha Lee June 28, 1935 June 29, 1935 Infant dau of Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Redfearn Redfearn, Martin Luther November 9, 1873 December 11, 1954 -- Redfearn, Ida E. December 2, 1873 November 5, 1942 -- Redfearn, S. A. July 21, 1849 April 26, 1924 -- Redfearn, Terry Lynn April 9, 1945 April 10, 1945 Son Infant son of Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Redfearn Reed, Linda Kay November 1, 1943 November 5, 1999 FHM Reeves, Nellie August 7, 1884 March 18, 1887 Dau of J. R. & C. T. Reeves. Weep not papa and mama for me for I am waiting in Heaven for thee Reeves, Wilmer June 4, 1887 November 3, 1887 Dau of J. R. & C. T. Reeves Budded on earth to bloom in heaven Roland, Dorothy Ann -- January 30, 1940 Dau of Otis & Jaora Roland Russ, Connie Henry June 24, 1916 December 22, 1987 not found Russ, Eloyse B. September 3, 1920 December 5, 1985 not found Russ, nfn -- April 15, 1915 Infant Dau of Pearl & Joe Russ Sheets, Harrell W. September 15, 1908 January 9, 1911 -- Sheets, Nellie A. April 27, 1887 April 21, 1921 -- Silas, H. T. November 22, 1909 February 10, 1910 He is not dead but sleepeth Silas, Poline February 9, 1908 February 17, 1908 Dau of L. S. & A. S. Silas Just when we learned to love her most God called her back to heaven Sloan, Baby -- July 8, 1927 -- Sloan, Finney March 6, 1881 July 12, 1939 Our father At rest Sloan, Jerry -- February 28, 1936 Son of Capp & Bernice Sloan Sloan, Velma March 2, 1919 February 20, 1921 -- Smith, Alfred Vannzo July 3, 1883 March 10, 1884 No pain, no grief, no anxious fear can reach the peaceful sleeper here Smith, Bryan M. December 6, 1883 February 2, 1914 Husband of Lela F. Smith. Farewell my wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call Smith, George F. September 11, 1858 February 25, 1936 Father Asleep in Jesus Smith, Emma A. September 17, 1859 February 12, 1908 Mother Asleep in Jesus Smith, Grace January 18, 1914 September 18, 1916 -- Smith, Hester Hutchings April 11, 1859 September 3, 1885 (Mrs T. M.) Smith, nfn August 8, 1885 August 8, 1885 Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest God calls away when he thinks best Smith, Lela Francis August 11, 1884 July 3, 1963 -- Smith, nfn -- October 8, 1882 Infant Dau of Geoge & Emma Smith Smith, nfn November 4, 1903 November 4, 1903 -- Smith, Ralph April 20, 1867 August 1, 1916 WOW. A loving husband a father dear a faithful friend lies buried here Smith, Reba Sue September 11, 1954 September 12, 1954 -- Smith, Ruby Myrtle Redfearn February 2, 1902 January 2, 1971 -- Smith, T. M. April 27, 1853 February 14, 1899 Rest father rest in quiet sleep while friends in sorrow oer thee weep Smith, W. T. November 14, 1880 July 7, 1899 Son of T. M. & H. A. Smith. Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom Tabb, Carrie Moulton 1875 1937 Mother Taliaferro, George Washington 1873 1938 -- Taliaferro, Hester Valisco September 5, 1878 August 20, 1955 (Lela) Smith Taliaferro, Lillian November 7, 1897 July 7, 1900 Dau of George & Lela Taliaferro. Tred softly by the grave of one our hearts had learned to love Warren, W. J. April 18, 1856 February 24, 1935 -- Warren, Lilla March 28, 1862 March 23, 1917 Wife of W. J. Warren Warren, Archie C. January 30, 1892 September 13, 1918 359 Inf Co I Whitus, Daisy O. September 13, 1905 April 23, 1924 -- Whitus, Issac D. July 31, 1862 January 19, 1923 -- Whitus, Pearlie Mae April 10, 1903 October 25, 1909 -- Whitus, Rebecca June 18, 1865 March 1, 1908 -- Whitus, Willard D. July 14, 1894 November 13, 1959 Texas Pvt US Army WW I Williams, A. C. June 15, 1839 December 12, 1904 -- Williams, L. H. September 7, 1839 December 24, 1918 Wife of A. C. Williams (covered in concrete with L. E. McCrary) Williams, James E. March 19, 1881 August 17, 1921 (covered in concrete with L. E. McCrary, A. C. & L. H. Williams) A good man gone to his reward. Gone but not forgotten Wilson, Billy Ray September 30, 1932 January 3, 1994 US Navy Wed April 4, 1958 Wilson, Marian Redfearn December 12, 1937 -- -- Wilson, Steven Ray May 4, 1962 May 26, 1988 Beloved son and brother much loved ever gone never forgotten Young, Joseph 1854 1937 An honest man is the noblest work of God Young, Malissa E. August 12, 1856 November 7, 1900 Wife of Joseph Young Gone to the hidden city -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Survey completed: May 6, 2002 The compiler of the above information hereby grants permission to use, reproduce, and/or extract data for any purpose except such data must not be offered for sale in any form. This right cannot be restricted by any other organization or individual. Any non-commercial entity has unlimited use of the data. David M. Horton Rt. 6 Box 1800 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 (903) 572-0156 hdavid@mt-vernon.com