Miscellaneous Tarrant County, Texas Obituaries- 1939
Friday May 12 One Of Oldest Residents Dies Mrs. A. R. Walker, 84, who had lived in Arlington for 55 years passed away in Aransas Pass, May 5, at 1 a.m., at the home of her son, Homer D. Walker. Formerly Miss Cornelia A. Cunningham, she was born September 5, 1854, Gaylesville, Ala., and was married to the late A. R. Walker in 1878 in Gaylesville. Mr. Walker was a brick contractor during his life time. They moved to Texas in 1883, seven miles south of Arlington, and moved to Arlington in 1889. Mrs. Walker united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of 14, and later joined the Baptist Church, soon after her marriage. She lived a true Christian life and was kind, sympathetic and benevolent. The weather was never too bad for her not to care for the sick and those that were in distress. She had made her home here with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy for six years, before going to Aransas Pass three years ago. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Luttrell Funeral Home, Saturday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Kermit T. Melugin and Rev. S. M. Bennett officiating. Interment was in the Arlington Cemetery. Friday May 12 MR. WEBB'S BROTHER DIES (Uncle) Spence Webb arrived home Saturday afternoon, after spending two weeks in Graham and Wichita Falls, visiting relatives. He received word that his brother, J. B. Webb, 72, died Friday at his home in Mesquite, where he had lived for 40 years. He died from the effects of paralysis, which he received 2 years ago. Mr. Webb is well known in Arlington, having visited here a number of times. Friday May 12 Mrs. Baker, Former West Arlington Resident, Dies Mrs. Ruth Merritt Baker, 43, of Canyon, and formerly of West Arlington, died at 8 p.m. Thursday in a Fort Worth Hospital. She is survived by her husband, J. C. Baker, Canyon; a son, J. C. Jr., Adrian; a daughter, Mfrs. Jimmie Morgan, Handley; four brothers, Ben T. Merritt, Handley; Will S., Harry L., and Jack R. Merritt; a sister, Mrs. Clovis Maddox, Sacramento, California; mother, Mrs. Viola Merritt, Handley, and a granddaughter, Jean Ann Morgan, Handley. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Handley Baptist Church, with Rev. J. R. Hicks of Canyon officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Friday May 19 RESIDENT OF HOME DIES MONDAY HERE Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for Benton C. Page, who died Monday morning after a short illness at the Old Mason's Home where he had lived for more than fifteen years. Services were held in the Chapel at the home and burial was in the Keystone Cemetery at the Home. Moore Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements. Survivors of Page are two children. Friday May 19 Mr. Cantrell, Farmer, Dies J. L. Cantrell, 66, a farmer for thirty years here, died at his home three miles south of Arlington at 9:20 p.m. Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Cantrell, seven sons, W. R., Ollie, Roy and J. H. Cantrell, all of Arlington; Charlie Cantrell, Mansfield; Frank and J. O. Cantrell of Lamesa; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin W. Brown, Everman; Mrs. W. T. Marshall, Grand Prairie, and Miss Mary Cantrell, Arlington, and 26 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the Arlington Baptist Church with Rev. Kermit T. Melugin officiating. Burial was in the Parkdale Cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Friday May 19 AGED MEXICAN DIES AFTER SUDDEN ILLNESS Eupimia Rodela, 63, one of the most respected of Arlington's Mexican citizens, died suddenly Wednesday after being ill only a few hours. Rodela, employee of the T&P Railroad for years, had lived in Arlington for some time. Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday with Father Deaulia from Dallas, preaching the service. Burial was at the Arlington Cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Friday May 19 SUBLETT Annie Leath Several of this community attended the funeral services of Mr. Cantrell Saturday morning at Arlington. Mr. Cantrell is a former resident of this community and many here extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Friday May 19 Funeral Services For J. F. Hooker Held Saturday Funeral services for J. F. Hooker, 51, who died Saturday of heart attack while his wife was in Maypearl for the funeral of her brother-in-law W. D. Wilemon, Maypearl banker who was shot during a bank robbery, were conducted Monday afternoon at the Hemphill Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, with Rev. E. B. King officiating and burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by wife; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Hooker; a son, James F. Hooker, Jr., all of Fort Worth; a brother, Charles S. Hooker, Houston and a sister, Miss Madie Hooker, Hillsboro. Mr. Hooker, who lived at 604 S. Adams Street, Fort Worth, was born in Tennessee. He was employed by an automobile company at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Hooker have many friends in Arlington and a number of them attended the funeral. Friday May 19 WATSON NEWS Several from this community attended the funeral services for Mrs. Santerre, mother of Mr. John Santerre, in Dallas Tuesday afternoon. Sympathy is extended to the family. Friday May 26 Prominent Arlington Woman Succumbs After Long Illness One of Arlington's most prominent women, Mrs. Carolena Tress Wessler, age 69, widow of the late J. H. Wessler, died at her home near Arlington Wednesday morning at 11:35 o'clock, following a long illness. Mrs. Wessler was born near St. Louis, Mo., April 19, 1870. In 1887 she was married to J. H. Wessler and in 1900 she came with her husband and son to Watson community where she continued to make her home. Her loss will be deeply felt by a host of friends whom she acquired through her fine personality and services as a valued citizen. The decedent is survived by one son, George H. Wessler of Arlington, and three grandchildren, Carolyn and Jack of Arlington, and George H. Jr., of Palembang, Sumatra. Last rites were held Thursday afternoon at the Westfork Presbyterian church in the Watson community, at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Clarence Elred, pastor of the Watson community church and the Rev. J. H. Patterson, officiated. Active pallbearers named Messrs. Elder Bellamy, Sam Read, C. W. Norex, Charles Bellamy, John Santerre, and E. B. Morrow. Mr. Jess Bellamy was in charge of the music. Interment was made in the Watson cemetery. Friday May 26 ATTENDS COUSIN'S FUNERAL Mrs. N. T. McCaleb and Mrs. C. V. Booker attended the funeral of their cousin, Olive Pleasant, age 46, who died Thursday at 5 a.m. after a prolonged illness. Funeral was held at the McCamey and Campbell Chapel in Dallas and burial was in the Wilma Cemetery. Friday May 26 Services Held For Accident Victim Mrs. Charles Lawson, known to many in Arlington, was killed instantly Sunday afternoon when the car in which she was riding collided with another automobile. Mrs. Lawson and husband, who sustained serious injuries, were returning to the Dallas home after a visit to Temple. Services were conducted Tuesday morning at Dallas, with interment at Oaklawn cemetery. A late report from hospital attendants stated his condition as serious. He is associated with the Chicago Bridge Co. Several from Arlington were present for the last rites. Friday May 26 Grace Chapel Elizabeth Thomas Our sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lamb and family during their sorrow over the death of Mrs. Lamb's brother, Mr. John Adair of Dallas. The funeral was held Sunday. Friday May 26 INFANT DIES B. T. Robinson Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Robinson of Tate Springs, died late Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at Tate Springs with Rev. Henry Brannon officiating. Burial was in the Tate Springs Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Friday May 26 MRS. WOFFORD'S BROTHER DIES Hoyt Braselton, 49, died suddenly Saturday at 2 p.m., at his home in Paris. He is survived by his wife and one son, Hoyt Jr.; three brothers and three sisters, including Mrs. J. D. Wofford, Arlington. Friday May 26 MRS. MARY LOVING DIES Mrs. Mary Loving, 74, wife of A. A. Loving, died at her home Sunday at 12:25 a.m., at Myrtle Springs. Burial was in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Loving was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John William Sibley. She formerly lived here, five miles south of Arlington, for a number of years and was well known among the old settlers here. She was the niece of the late Rev. D. C. Sibley. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. R. L. Sossamon and a brother, V. M. Sibley, both of Arlington, and other brothers and sisters that live at other places; her husband, and ten children, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She had returned from a visit in Arkansas two weeks ago and had also visited in Arlington ten days ago. Friday May 26 MRS. MOORE'S AND MRS. ROARK'S INFANT NEPHEW DIES Mrs. Will J. Moore and son, Charles, attended the funeral of her infant nephew, Emory Gean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wykes Jr., of Lampassas, Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Oakhill Cemetery there. Those that accompanied Mrs. Moore were her sisters, Mrs. J. O. Roark, Arlington, Mrs. D. C. Chambrlin and son, Harold, and Mrs. E. Babe Smith, Dallas. Friday June 2 Mr. Luther Strange came up by plane last Thursday for Mrs. J. H. Wessler's funeral, and returned by plane to Randolph Field, where he is stationed with the Army. Luther is a graduate of the Arlington High School, and he is now attending night school in San Antonio, taking a course in law. Friday June 2 Succumbs At Home Of Daughter In Fort Worth Mrs. G. T. Hudspeth, who was taken suddenly ill at her Bellevue home a week ago, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. B. King, 2620 University Drive, Fort Worth, Tuesday morning at one o'clock. The decedent the former Emma A. Evans, was born in Palo Pinto County, January 1, 1861 and was married to G. T. Hudspeth, June 7, 1877. They moved from Grayson County to Montague County in 1880 where they resided on their farm home. Mr. Hudspeth, retired a number of years ago and moved to Bellevue, where he passed away in June 1935, at the age of 86. Last rites were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. McGinnis, officiating. Luttrell funeral home attendants were in charge. Pall bearers named grandsons. Survivors are three brothers, John B. Evans, Mountain Air, Mexico. Bloomer Evans, Jacksboro, E. D. Evans, Olney, and one sister, Mrs. Ora Wilson, of Winifred, Wyoming., children: Mrs. B. B. King, Fort Worth, Mrs. E. L. Cowden, Fort Worth, J. E. Hudspeth, Arlington, Mrs. J. B. Saul, Miami, Mrs. Joe Threadgill, Bellevue, Thomas D. Hudspeth, Weslaco, Mrs. J. E. Martin, San Antonio, Mrs. J. R. Fleming, Weatherford, and Mrs. F. D. Snyder, Arlington. There are 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Having visited in the homes of her children of Arlington, Mrs. Hudspeth, has a large number of friends who are grieved at her passing. Friday June 2 Brother Of Arlington Women Dies At Richland Spring Mrs. Patricia M. Davis and sister, Mrs. Y. A. Wright, are home after a trip to Richland Springs where they attended the funeral services of their brother, Will Squirrell, age 68, who passed away at his home after a week's illness. Interment was made Saturday afternoon immediately following the services held at 4 o'clock, at Richland Springs. Upon returning home Mrs. Davis left for Austin upon receipt of word their sister, Mrs. Albert Eklund, is quite ill suffering a severe throat ailment. Friday June 9 Funeral Services Held For Victim Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, at the Polytechnic Presbyterian Church, for Jerry Phillips, 17, who was killed Friday southwest of Handley, when his automobile collided with another car. His parents and one sister who survive him, reside at 3523 E. Rosedale, Fort Worth. The Rev. Cahm officiated. Members of the Scout troop acted as pall bearers. Interment was made at the Rosedale cemetery. The Moore Funeral Home was in charge of the services. Friday June 9 SUBLETT Annie Leath Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leath attended the funeral Saturday of Mr. Albert B. Fincher. Mr. Fincher is a former resident of this community but at the time of his death he was teaching school in Long Beach, California. The funeral service was held at the Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth with the burial in the Arlington Cemetery. He is survived by one son and two brothers and several nieces and nephews to whom we extend our sympathy. Friday June 9 Funeral Services For Mrs. Griffin Held Here Monday Mrs. Mollye L. Griffin, wife of the late John R. Griffin, passed away at her home in Arlington at six A.M. Sunday. She was born January 8 1871, in Tennessee where she received her education, moving to Arlington with her parents. She was married to Mr. Griffin January 14, 1894 and made her home in Itasca, where she was a charter member of the Ruskin Club and served as it's president many times. Returning to Arlington in 1919 where she was a very active member in the Presbyterian Church, Shakespeare Club and civic organizations. She was superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School for about ten years. She was very active in all church work and clubs until her health would not permit. Although not able to take part in affairs for several years, her interest never waned. She always greeted her host of friends with a bright and happy smile. She is survived by three sons, J. Rob, Ft. Worth, Edwin T., Shamrock, Walter B., Arlington, two grandsons and two granddaughters, one brother, W. B. Thornton, McAllen, four sisters, Misses Grace and Myrtle Thornton, Arlington, Mrs. C. B. Dookum, McAllen, Mrs. J. N. Thomas, Mansfield. Funeral services were held at the Arlington Presbyterian Church at 10 o'clock Monday with Rev. S. M. Bennett and J. H. Patterson officiating. Luttrell Funeral Home in charge. The honorary pallbearers were Bob McCarter, Ben Everitt, Frank Bates, Edgar Bird, Louis Tillery, Walker Echols, Alex Vaught, C. L. Knapp, H. E. Chiles, Hillsboro, Mark Pace, Mangum, Okla., Howard Stoker, McCamey. The active pallbearers were Sam Isaacs, Alfred McKnight, Frank Davis, Logan Knapp, Angela Cruce, Beggs Anderson. Friday June 16 Dies In Dallas Irvin Jones, age 42, died at his home in Dallas Monday afternoon following an illness of three months. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Moore funeral home, with the Rev. A. W. Hall of Arlington, Rev. S. M. Bennett, of Fort Worth and Rev. Jordan of Teague, conducting the services. Having made Arlington his home for several years friends are saddened to learn of his passing. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. H. Jones, his widow, and a sister, Mrs. R. A. Wiepert, and two brothers, R. W. Jones of Teague and E. H. Jones of Dallas. Friday June 16 Services Held For Former Resident Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at the Luttrell chapel for William Randolph Greer, age 62, who died Sunday morning at 10:15 o'clock in a Dallas hospital after an illness of three months. Rev. S. M. Bennett of Ft. Worth officiated. Active pallbearers were J. M. Garrett, Gordon Nichols, Forrest Green, Rufus Green, Ben Spruance, and V. W. Ferris, of Dallas. Honorary pallbearers name a host of friends in Arlington, Dallas and other Texas cities since the decedent made this his home prior to moving to Dallas some fifteen years ago. Having two daughters who are Arlington residents led to visits and contacts with friends were made. Survivors name two daughters, Mrs. Hortense Spruance, Miss Mary Francis Greer, one son, William S. Greer, Dallas, and one brother, A. B. Greer, of Terrell. Interment was made at the Parkdale Cemetery under the supervision of the Luttrell chapel attendants. Friday June 23 Service Held At Eastern Star Chapel Services were conducted at the Eastern Star Chapel Monday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Lyford, age 74, who passed away Saturday morning following a short illness. The decedent who has made the (unreadable) ....by one sister. The Rev. J. H. Patterson was in charge of the service assisted by members of the Moore Funeral Home. Interment was in the Grace Hill cemetery, Dallas. Friday June 23 Succumbs While At Work On Farm N. H. Heinzie succumbed while at work on his farm Monday afternoon and was found dead by his wife in late afternoon. Mr. Henzie, who was 55 years old, had made Tate Springs his home for several years. He is survived by his widow, mother, three sons, three daughters, one granddaughter, four brothers, and five sisters. Services were held at the Tate Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Henry Brown, of Ft. Worth, officiated. Burial was at Rosedale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge. Friday June 23 Resident of Arlington For Fifty Years Dies Dave Martin, 71, who had made Tarrant county his home for seventy one years and the city of Arlington his residence for fifty years, died at his home Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Having lived an active life as a farmer and stockman, Mr. Martin is well established in this section of the country. He is survived by one daughter and a granddaughter, and his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Martin, age 99, of Ft. Worth. Services were held at the Moore Funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon. Active pallbearers were Messrs. Albert Martin, John Martin, Harold Martin, Ralph Martin, John L. Anderson, and J. F. Anderson. Burial was made at Rosedale cemetery. Friday June 23 N. A. Williams Services Held Bedford, Texas, lost one of its retired contractors when N. A. Williams, age 79, passed away at his Bedford home last Saturday morning after a short illness. Sunday afternoon services were held at 3 o'clock, and interment was in the Bedford cemetery. Rev. Alva Miller was in charge with the Moore Funeral Home assisting. One son and four daughters survive. Friday June 23 HURST Mrs. A. G. Wright Mr. W. A. Williams passed away Saturday morning at his home after an illness of several weeks was buried Sunday afternoon at Bedford. Mr. Miller of Handley conducted the funeral services. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, one son, Howard, of Ft. Worth, Louise of Los Angeles, Calif.; Lily and Willie May of Ft. Worth, and Florence of Handley. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The community sympathizes with the family in their bereavement. Friday June 30 SUBLETT By Annie Leath W. H. Leath spent the latter part of the week in Longview. He left Thursday night to attend the funeral service of his brother-in-law, Mr. Albert Smith. Mr. Smith was taken to the Longview hospital Monday and passed away early Friday morning. The funeral service was conducted Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, one son, and two granddaughters all living in Longview. Friday June 30 JOHNSON STATION By Mrs. Tyler Short Mrs. T. D. Coker of Brinkman, Oklahoma, mother of Mrs. W. H. Moore, passed away June 18. We extend to Mrs. Moore the heartfelt sympathy of this community in the loss of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Hattie Belle Swafford and Berta Sue attended the funeral, returning home Tuesday. Mrs. Moore recently spent two weeks with her mother, having the privilege of being with her on her last Mother's Day Friday June 30 DEATH CLAIMS FORMER ARLINGTON WOMAN Miss Fannie Collins received word Thursday morning of the passing of Mrs. J. B. DuBose, of Humble, Texas, formerly of this city. Her death comes after an illness of several months. Services according to the message were arranged for Friday morning at Richmond. The decedent will best be remembered by her many friends here as the former Larue Robinson. Friday July 7 Death Takes One of T & P's Prominent Civil Engineers The loss of Claborne F. Duvall, age 55, who died at the T & P hospital at Marshall Friday evening, July 2, after an illness of two months attributed to heart ailment, is mourned by a host of friends and company associates with whom he has been connected for the past twenty-seven years. The decedent had charge of the T & P tracks between Big Spring and El Paso for twenty-three years, and later served in the capacity of civil engineer for twenty-seven years. Some of the most recognized pieces of construction to be found in the State was under his supervision. Services were held in Arlington Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of his mother, Mrs. Annie Duvall, two miles west of town. The Rev. John R. Patterson, pastor of the Presbyterian church was in charge of the service, and paid fitting tribute when commenting upon a part of the work having been recently completed by Mr. Duvall. Survivors name his widow, of Big Spring, one son, Ralph Duvall, of Monahans, two daughters, Mrs. Willie Duvall Rix, Big Spring, Mrs. E. L. Kennedy of Houston, and three brothers, R. S. Duvall, of Dallas, Milton Duvall, Abilene, and Martin Duvall of Midland; five sisters, Mrs. Essie Munday of Arlington, Mrs. Mary Griffin of Arlington, Mrs. Fred Barnes of El Paso, Mrs. Myrtle Sproles, Arlington, and Miss Meta Duvall, and mother, Mrs. Annie Duvall, and one grandson, Gene Duvall Kennedy, of Houston. Active pall bearers were: Messrs. C. C. Coffey, H. L. Bunn, F. R. Naylor, J. G. Roney, S. F. Jobes and W. I. Bradley. Honorary pall bearers among State associates: Messrs. E. F. Mitchell, F. D. Danford, C. P. Howes, R. L. Holmes, E. P. Neatherby, E. D. Brown, A. E. Vistole, J. E. Friend, J. W. Zilor, R C. Stran, T. W. Moore, D. W. Watt, John Short and L. Curtis. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery, with the Luttrell Funeral supervisors in charge. Friday July 14 Arlington Pioneer Passes Away At Home of Daughter The death of James H. Wheeler, age 69, on Wednesday, July 5th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Cunningham, at Olney, takes from Arlington one of its prominent pioneers. Having been born here, the greater portion of his life has been spent in Tarrant county. Several months ago he became ill and had been confined to his bed since that time. He is survived by his widow, and one brother, Tom Wheeler, of Coagheller, California; a sister, Mrs. M. M. Burns of San Antonio, and several grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Sam Reed, J. L. Yanks, Sam Barr, Jesse Wheeler and David Miller. Funeral services were held at the Watson church Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Revs. S. M. Bennett and C. C. Elrod officiating. Moore Funeral Home as in charge. Friday July 14 WATSON NEWS By Mrs. H. O. Wheeler Mr. Jim Wheeler, long time resident of this community, passed away Wednesday, July 5, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Cunningham and family, in Olney. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 3:30 at the West Fork Presbyterian church with Rev. ?. H. Oakley of Grand Prairie in charge, assisted by Rev. L. C. Collier of Forest Hills, Rev. S. M. Bennett and Rev. Johnson, both of Arlington. Pall bearers were Jess Wheeler, J. L. Yankee, S. A. Reed, David Miler, Sam Barr and Olen Wheeler. Interment was in Watson cemetery with Moore Funeral Home of Arlington in charge. Friday July 21 Illness Fatal To J. E. Witherington An illness of two years proved fatal to J. E. Witherington, of 2612 Bishop street, Fort Worth, this week, who had been an employee of the Ellison furniture company for a number of years. He was 76. Having been born and reared in Arlington, Tarrant county has been his home all of his life. Survivors are his widow and son, D. E. Witherington, and three daughters, Mrs. D. E. McLean, Mrs. H. E. Leath and Mrs. J. T. Clay, all of Fort Worth, and three grandchildren. The Rev. Sidebottom officiated for the services held at the Engle Wood First Methodist church at Fort Worth Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Assistant pastor was Rev. Adams, Fort Worth. Pallbearers were: T. A. Avarello, T. J. McCormick, M. L. Presley, W. M. Robinson, J. W. Crocker, and B. R. Crocker, nephews of the decedent. Interment was made at Park Dale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral home in charge. Friday July 21 Monday Services Held For Luther H. Thomas Services were conducted at the Moore Funeral chapel Monday for Luther H. Thomas, aged 75, who died at the home of his son, W. R. Thomas, 2828 Burton street, Fort Worth, Saturday, July 15th, at midnight. He was only ill a few minutes and death was attributed to natural causes. Surviving are four sons, John Thomas, Fort Worth, W. R. Thomas, Fort Worth, Harry Thomas, Arlington, and Sam Thomas, San Antonio, and one daughter, Mrs. Don Strickland, of San Diego, California. There were eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rev. Ike Sidebottom officiated, and interment was made at Rose Dale cemetery. Friday July 21 DIES WHILE VISITING WITH DAUGHTER Mrs. Florence H. Wilson of Handley, died Wednesday, while paying a visit to the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Sprawley, of Terrell. She was 79 years old. (unreadable)...for the past thirteen years. She is survived by one son, J. T. Shackleford, of Harlingen, and five daughters, Mrs. J. H. Shelton, of Fort Worth; Mrs. George L. Campbell, Fort Worth; Mrs. H. E. Hood, Fort Worth; Mrs. R. L. Joiner, Arlington; and Mrs. C. M. Sprawley, of Terrell, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Yance of Trinton, and Tom Yance of Fort Worth. Last rites were held at the Moore Funeral home at Handley, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, with the Revs. Jesse Powell and Alfred Miller in charge. Pallbearers were: A. S. McGee, J. H. Wilkinson, Carl Moring, J. W. Hill, H. O. Hargroves and Purcille Nance. Interment was made at Mt. Oliver Cemetery at Fort Worth. Friday July 21 LAST RITES FOR GUY G. GRAVES HELD IN ARLINGTON TODAY Services for Guy G. Graves, who was found dead in his automobile with a bullet through his head on a country road ten miles west of Sweetwater Wednesday afternoon were held in Arlington today. According to word received here late Thursday announced plans incomplete pending word of relatives enroute to Arlington. Graves is survived by his widow and three children. He was an engineer for the Gulf Oil corporation at its pumping station at Roscoe, and was well known in Arlington. Friday July 21 Johnson Station By Mrs. Tyler Short Friends of Johnson Station extend sympathy to the sorrowing loved ones of Mr. J. A. Witherington who passed away at his home in Fort Worth Sunday, after an illness of two years. Johnson Station was the home of the Witherington family for many years before moving to Fort Worth. Those attending the funeral from here included the family of Julian Melead, Harvey Swain and Tyler Short. Friday July 28 Services for Father Arlington Woman Held at White Chapel Funeral services were conducted at White Chapel, near Grapevine, Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for J. L. Guest, age 72, who died at his home, 4605 Washburn, Fort Worth, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Survivors include Mrs. Cecil Louzader, of the Edith's beauty shop, of Arlington, who is a daughter. Interment was at the White Chapel cemetery. Friday July 28 Last Rites Held For George F. Parsons Last rites were held for George F. Parsons, age 70, at the Moore Funeral Chapel Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, according to plans made by the decedent last May. He was found at his home, Johnson Station, last Monday morning dying from a self inflicted pistol wound through his heart. He had been in ill health for a number of months. Surviving are his widow and one son, Alvin Cecil Parsons, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For several years Mr. Parsons had been employed by the Dallas Power and Light Company. When his health broke he retired to his suburban home at Johnson Station some six miles south of Arlington. Interment was made at Parkdale cemetery. Friday July 28 SUBLETT By Annie Leath We wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Orvell Jordan, whose baby was born Wednesday morning and lived only a few minutes. Mrs. Jordan is the former Miss Roberta Bradley of this community. Mrs. Jordan was brought from the hospital to her mother's, Mrs. C. H. Bradley's, Friday morning, and at the last report was improving. Friday August 4 DEATH OF FRIEND REPORTED TO MRS. A. C. BARNES A message received by Mrs. A. C. Barnes Thursday morning, reported the death of Mrs. Childress, of Los Angeles, who only six weeks ago, came through Arlington for a visit with Mrs. Barnes before journeying to her California home. She had paid a visit to New York and Texas in apparently good health and her passing away from a heart attack comes as a surprise and bereavement to her friends here. Friday August 4 J. W. BAIRD'S GRANDSON DIES John Eugene Carroll passed away Sunday, July 30, 1939, at 10:30 p.m., following a tonsilectomy. He was eight years old last May and would have entered the third grade in school this fall. John was a frequent visitor in Arlington at the Beaird home and had acquired a wide circle of friends for one so young, both in Arlington and Dallas. He was quite generous and thoughtful of other people, frequently bringing small gifts to his mother as a surprise. He also enjoyed gathering flowers and carrying them to his friends. He was a regular attendant at one of the Presbyterian Sunday Schools in Dallas and seemed to enjoy going. He usually attended the Arlington Presbyterian S. S. while visiting here. Last winter, on his own initiative, John brought a couple of rose bushes and with his parents' permission, planted them on his granddaddy's grave. Two weeks ago he drove with his parents to see how they were standing the hot weather. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Carroll, one sister, Bertha Belle, six, and a baby brother, Frederick LeRoy, all of the home address, 2742 Gladstone Drive, Dallas, and his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Beaird, now of Lawrence, Kansas. Funeral arrangements have not been completed Wednesday. Friday August 4 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short Friends of Mrs. George Parsons extend to her their sympathy in her hours of bereavement. Friday August 11 Dies From Injuries Sustained By Fall From Truck Roy Portwood, age 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Portwood of Smithfield, Texas, died Monday night in a Fort Worth hospital from injuries sustained Monday morning when he fell from a truck in which he was riding. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the First Baptist church at Birdwell, with Rev. Brady Allison officiating. Burial was made at Arwine cemetery under the supervision of the Moore Funeral home of Arlington. Friday August 11 Last Rites Held For Mrs. J. T. Irby Last rites were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the First Methodist church at Handley, for Mrs. James T. Irby, age 59, whose passing means a loss to churches and civic activities alike. For a number of years Mrs. Irby had lived at Handley, where she has acquired a host of friends and admirers. Rev. W. J. Fenton, assisted by Rev. Linebought and Rev. Walter Van Duverpool, conducted the services arranged by Moore Funeral home, of Arlington. Active pallbearers were her nephews and among honorary pallbearers are members of the Methodist church board of stewards. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Whitaker, of 4821 Victor St., Dallas, and Mrs. Mollie Whitaker, Dallas. She had been ill for a number of months before her passing on Wednesday of this week. Interment was at Rosedale cemetery. Friday August 11 HURST NEWS By Mrs. A. G. Wright The community was saddened by the sudden death of Roy Portwood, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Portwood. Ray (?) fell from a truck and injured his spine, never regaining consciousness after reaching the hospital. Funeral services were held at Birdwell church and buriel in Arvine cemetery. Ray was 13 years old, a bright studious boy, and loved by all who knew him. All their friends and acquaintances sympathize deeply with the bereaved parents and relatives in their sorrow. Friday August 18 Services Held For W. S. Ward At M. E. Church Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church of Arlington Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, for W. S. Ward, who died at his home here Monday after an illness covering a short time. Mr. Ward was a retired Pullman conductor and is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. H. Ward, three sisters, two nieces, one nephew, and two great nephews. The Rev. W. J. Fenton of the Methodist church, Handley, officiated. Burial was at Rose Dale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge. Friday August 18 Mrs. Jesse Sarah Swinney Dies At Home of Daughter Following an illness of several months, Mrs. Jesse Sarah Swinney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Essie James, at Keller, Texas, Wednesday. The Moore Funeral home of Arlington was in charge of services held at the Baptist church of Keller Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Miller, of that place, officiated. Burial immediately after the service was in the Keller cemetery. Mrs. Keller (sic) is survived by her daughter, Mrs. James, and one son. Friday August 18 Passes Away At Home of Daughter At Dallas Mrs. Rachel Susie Crownover, who had reached her eighty-third year, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, of Dallas, August 15th, following a few weeks' illness. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jim Scott of Arlington, and Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Dallas, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Wednesday afternoon services were conducted at the Moore Funeral Home, with the Rev. H. T. Brannon in charge. Interment was at Johnson Station cemetery. Friday August 25 We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scott, and family. Mrs. Scott's mother passed away Tuesday and was buried at Johnston station Wednesday. Friday August 25 Death Claims Prominent Watson Community Farmer Watson community lost one of its well known farmers and citizens last Friday, when death claimed Albert H. Watson, who was 68 years old. Saturday afternoon services were conducted by the Rev. A. H. Elrod, and burial was in the Watson cemetery at 4 o'clock, with the Moore funeral home of Arlington in charge. Mr. Watson is survived by two sons, Edgar Watson, and Leroy Wicklifer, two brothers of Arlington, John and T. M. Watson, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Bowlin, of Mansfield, and his widow. The entire community greatly feels the loss of such an influential man whose life was spent in this section of the country. Friday August 25 Johnson Station (Mrs. Tyler Short) The Watsons, from this community attended the funeral last Wednesday afternoon of Mr. Albert Watson who was buried in the Watson cemetery. Friday September 1 Illness Proves Fatal To Mrs. P. D. Reddy Mrs. P. D. Reddy, 62 who lived five miles south of Arlington for 30 years, died in a Fort Worth hospital last week, after a few days illness. Thursday afternoon services were held in Arlington with the Moore Funeral Home in charge, and interment was made at the Arlington cemetery. Survivors of Mrs. Reddy are her husband, two sons, Daniel and Joe V. Reddy, of Arlington, three daughters, Mrs. Florence Watts, Mrs. George Swaim and Mrs. Joe Swaim, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friday September 1 Services Held Wed. for Former Arlington Woman Two o'clock services were held at the Moore Funeral chapel Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Ella McKissick, age 36, who died in a Fort Worth hospital, Tuesday after having been ill only a few days. Rev. W. Douglas Hudgins, of the Broadway Baptist church, Fort Worth, presided over the service. The deceased is survived by (unreadable)...and formerly made her home in Arlington. Burial was in the Arlington cemetery. Friday September 1 R. D. Bowen Dies In New Orleans A wire was received Saturday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Bowen that R. D. Bowen, brother of her deceased husband, passed away at a New Orleans Hospital. He had been ill for some weeks and his death was not a surprise. Mr. Bowen had been nationally prominent in Farmers' Union activities for years, and was well known throughout Texas. He has a number of friends in Arlington. He is survived by his widow, who lives at New Orleans. Their only child, a daughter, died more than a year ago. Friday September 1 Passes Away in Fort Worth After Short Illness Having made Arlington his home for the past 62 years and taking an active interest and part in all things for the good of the community, the loss of W. J. Pulley, will be greatly felt by the host who held him in high esteem. Not having felt well this summer Mr. Pulley, had been less active than usual. Monday of this week he made a business trip to Fort Worth, where he became suddenly ill and was entered in a Fort Worth hospital. His condition serious from the first he succumbed Tuesday. At one time Mr. Pulley shared a partnership with Yates and McKnight. During his years he made many outstanding accomplishments, and is regarded as one of the town's early pioneers. Arlington has been his home since childhood. Survivors name his widow, three sons, Ralph Pulley, Fort Worth; Carl Pulley, of Calif.; and William Pulley, of Arlington, one brother and three sisters. Services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. A. W. Hall officiating. Active pallbearers were: Messrs. Ewell Muse, O. J. Halm, Mike Ditto, Walter Taylor, Arthur T. Bridges, and W. J. McFarland. Interment was in Arlington cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge. Friday September 1 LAST RITES HELD FOR PROMINENT ARLINGTON CITIZEN Having resided in Arlington for 65 years, and taking an active part in all civic betterments for Arlington, along with his duties as a former city marshal, deputy sheriff, constable and chief of police, makes the passing of Wilson M. Douglas, age 71, a severe loss to the entire community. He passed away at his Arlington home Friday after suffering an attack of pneumonia. His illness covered only a few days, even though his health had been failing for eight years. Revs. A. W. Hall, and S. M. Bennett, conducted the service at the First Methodist church, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment was made at the Arlington cemetery. Active pallbearers: J. B. McGlassen, Dee Hutchinson, Tom Snow, Mike Ditto Sr., Donald Owens and "Red" Wright. Survivors name his widow, a brother George Douglas, of Arlington, and sister, Mrs. John Carlisle of Clarendon. Friday September 1 Father-in-Law of Mrs. Patricia Davis Passes Away at Ft. Worth J. M. Davis, who was 74 years old, passed away at his home in Fort Worth Sunday morning after a three months illness. His health had been impaired for some time and he has been under a physicians care for the past number of months. Last rites were conducted Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Gause- Ware Funeral Chapel, Fort Worth. He is survived by ??? daughters and one son, all of Fort Worth, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Patricia Davis, secretary of the Retail Merchants association, one of his favored daughter-in-laws, visited each day last week with him and was among those at his bedside when the end came. The small son of Mrs. Davis, is numbered among the seven grandsons surviving. |
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