Miscellaneous Tarrant County, Texas Obituaries- 1940
Friday June 7 Services Held For Mrs. Emma Thomas
Rev. Ike T. Sidebottom of Fort Worth, assisted by Dr. S. M. Bennett,
conducted services at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. for
Mrs. Emma Thomas, 82, who died Saturday at a Fort Worth hospital after a few
months illness.
Mrs. Thomas, the former Miss Emma Glaziner, a native of Alabama was
born January 24, 1858. She joined the Church when she was 15 years old and
became the wife of Mr. Thomas, who survives her, on November 22, 1877.
Moving to Texas in January 7, 1881, the couple settled in Tarrant County a
few miles south of Arlington where they lived for 58 years. Active as a
Church worker, she carried a charter membership.
Other survivors are her son, George Thomas of Arlington, and 4
grandchildren. Burial was made in the Arlington Cemetery with the Moore
Funeral Home conducting.
Friday June 7 Rites Held For Spanish American War Veteran
William H. Rucker, Spanish American War veteran, who two weeks ago
entered the government hospital at Little Rock, died Wednesday of last week
at 5 p.m. An Arlington resident for years, he was returned to Arlington for
burial in the Lancaster cemetery. Luttrell Funeral directors were assisted
by H. E. Barker.
Services were conducted at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2
p.m. with the Rev. Kermit Melugin officiating. Sgt. Rucker was 69.
Survivors are his widow and one son, J. T., of Arlington. Pallbearers
were: Messrs. E. A. Green, Pat Henny, W. R. Mays, B. Carter, Jimmie Teel,
Tillman Boyd, O. A. Horton, and ??? Elliott.
Friday June 7 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Mrs. Frank Thomas who suffered a broken hip a few months ago, died
Saturday morning at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services were conducted
at the Arlington Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 by Rev. Ike T.
Sidebottom and Rev. S. M. Bennett.
Mrs. Thomas, age 82, is survived by her husband, "Uncle" Frank Thomas,
a son, George Thomas and four grandchildren.
Friday June 14 Heart Attack Fatal To Dr. W. C. Hale
A long and successful career was closed Wednesday morning at 5:30 a.m.
as the result of a heart attack to Dr. W. C. Hale, prominent physician as he
was arising. The tall, neat, and genial physician had been in failing
health for the past number of months.
Dr. Hale, 64, former veteran health officer of Dallas County who gained
statewide reputation as an expert in mental cases retired to his country
estate upon retiring 8 years ago from practice. He was born September 10,
1875, at Bryan. He received his education at old Add-Ran College, the
predecessor of Texas Christian University, while it was still located at
Thorpe Springs. He started his practice at Smithfield, Tarrant Co. but
moved to Dallas some forty years ago.
He owned a great part of the land where the Sears, Roebuck & Company
warehouse now stands.
A long-time member of the Central Christian Church, he transferred his
membership to Arlington when the family moved here. He was a York Rite
Mason.
Dr. Hale was a teen-age graduate and a practicing physician at the age
of 21. He became jail physician during the administration of County Judge
Hiram F. Lively, and under Judge Quentin D. Corley began a service as county
health officer that was to last until his retirement.
Services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the chapel of
Ed S. Smith and Brother Dallas, with interment at the Oakland Cemetery. Dr.
W. W. Phares officiated with the assistance of Rev. Noel Kieth of Arlington.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Sarah Elizabeth Holloway of
Thorpe Springs, whom he married forty-six years ago; a son, C. H. Hale of
Arlington; three grandsons, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Ottsie Hale of Dallas.
Friday June 21 LAST RITES HELD FOR E. R. ROUSELEY
Sunday afternoon funeral services were held at the Moore Funeral Home
at 4:30 p.m. for Edgar Royal Rouseley, 42, of Fort Worth who died at a Fort
Worth hospital Saturday afternoon after a two week's illness.
Rev. O'Neal of Fort Worth officiated and interment was in Parkdale
cemetery. He is survived by his widow, one brother and one sister all of
Fort Worth.
Friday June 21 SUBLETT Annie Leath
Sunday was home-coming day and a large crowd gathered at the Rehobeth
Church for a day of fellowship together.
Among those present from other places were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fincher of
Houston, Joe Lumbus and family of Shamrock, Jesse Pool of Hico and the
former Miss Maude Roark of Los Angeles, California, Roger Hiett of Azle,
Mrs. Leone Hiett of Newark and several from Fort Worth and Arlington.
Everyone who returned for the homecoming was saddened to not be able to
greet Mrs. Joe Griffith. Mrs. Griffith who had not missed a one of the
homecomings passed to her reward early Thursday morning. Mrs. Griffith at
the time of her death was making her home with a daughter, Mrs. Bob Troutt
of Fort Worth but for many years was a resident of this community. She had
been confined to her bed since the twentieth of December when she was
stricken with a stroke. Just before her death the membership of the family
thought she was much improved but early Thursday she had another stroke.
She is survived by one son, Dr. Griffith, two daughters, Mrs. Bob Troutt and
Mrs. Effie Rump and two grandchildren of Fort Worth. Funeral services were
conducted at the Shannon North-Side Funeral Home at ten o'clock Friday
morning with burial in the Rehoboth Cemetery.
Friday June 21 SUBLETT Annie Leath
Several from this community attended the funeral services of Clarence
Maserang Sunday evening. Mr. Maserang was raised in a joining community but
at the time of his death was attending school at the North Texas State
Teachers College at Denton. He is the son of Mr. Tony Maserang of the
Bloodworth community.
Friday June 21 Rev. J. H. Patterson Conducts Services
Mrs. Sarah Galloway, 82, a resident of Tarrant Community for 50 years
died at her home Saturday at 6:30 a.m. Rev. John H. Patterson, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church, conducted services at the Watson Church Sunday
afternoon. Burial was in the Watson Cemetery.
Survivors are Mrs. Galloway's grandson, Lee Galloway, and two great
grandchildren of Tarrant County.
Friday June 21 Services Held For Handley Pioneer
William Pitt Craig, 73, one of the first of three early settlers who
many years ago settled at Handley, died at his home there Thursday morning
of last week, after an illness of several months. Eight years ago Mr. Craig
retired from service as United States Mail clerk, a place he filled for 40
years.
Well known as one who took an active part in politics, he was a member
of the Handley Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. He served as a trustee
on the school board and acted as chairman of the National Railroad Postal
Mutual Benefit Association. While a director of the association he was
responsible for the National convention coming to Fort Worth for the initial
session to the Lone Star State.
Rev. W. J. Fenton assisted by Dr. L. N. Linebaugh of Dallas conducted
Saturday afternoon rites at the Moore Funeral Home at Handley. Burial was
in Rose Hill Burial Park. Pallbearers were H. K. Cole, Otis Thomas, J. B.
Miller, J. R. Dargus, H. T. Russell, and Jim Berry of Handley.
Survivors are his wife, four daughters, one son, three sisters, two
brothers, and three grandchildren all of Handley.
Friday June 21 DR. ROBERT YEAGER DIES IN MINERAL WELLS
Dr. Robert Lee Yeager, 68, brother of Mrs. Howard Stoker, of McCamey
died Wednesday in Mineral Wells. Funeral services will be held in Mineral
Wells today.
The Stokers, well known former residents of Arlington, were in
Arlington for a short while recently enroute to Chicago.
Friday June 21
Miss Mary Berry received word Wednesday that her uncle who lives at
Paris, Texas, had died at his home there. Services were conducted at Paris
Thursday afternoon.
Friday June 21 WATSON Mrs. H. O. Wheeler
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah (Grandma) Galloway of Tarrant were held
at the West Fork Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. J. H.
Patterson of Arlington officiating. Mrs. Galloway had made her home in this
community for a number of years before moving to Tarrant several years ago.
She is survived by one grandson, Lee Galloway and two great grandchildren,
all of Tarrant.
Interment was in Watson Cemetery.
Friday June 21 ATTEND FUNERAL AT FT. WORTH
Mrs. A. C. Sublett, accompanied by Mrs. Web Rose, Miss Mattie Sublett
and Miss Bess Marney, attended the funeral services conducted for Mrs. Dora
Griffith at the Shannon Funeral Home, Fort Worth, last Friday afternoon.
Burial was in the Rehobeth Cemetery.
Friday June 28 Attend Funeral In Okla.
Mrs. T. J. Camp and Mrs. C. C. Mitchell and son, Jack, of Strawn, went
to Enid, Okla., last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mae Camp Gregg,
sister of Mrs. Mitchell and the late T. J. Camp.
Mrs. Gregg died of a heart ailment. She is survived by 2 daughters,
Mary Jane Gregg and Mrs. Wilbur Messman.
On their return home they visited with another sister, Mrs. E. E.
Jones, Okla. City, and also stopped to see Miss Nonette Camp who is in North
Texas Teachers College.
Friday June 28 BROTHER OF MRS. HELEN VOSS DIES
Mrs. Helen Voss left Arlington last Sunday morning for Mer Rouge,
Louisiana upon receipt of a message stating her brother, A. C. Whipple had
died. Plans for the services had not been completed when Mrs. Voss left.
She will be in Louisiana all week visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Worley, whose home is also at Mer Rouge.
Friday June 28 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McPike and boys attended the funeral last Sunday of
E. D. Ronsley, of Handley.
Friday June 28
Mrs. Julian Hollway left last week for Covington, Tennessee upon
receiving word that her father, Sherrod Smith, had passed away. Funeral
services were conducted at Covington and interment was in a Covington
cemetery. Mrs. Holloway was joined there by her husband and young son,
Julian Jr.
Friday July 5 EULESS NEWS Mary Blackwell
Friends of grandmother Hicks were saddened by her death last week.
Mrs. Hicks who was 82 had been a resident of this community for several
years. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church with Bro.
Stewart officiating. Interment was in the Bear Creek Cemetery.
Friday July 5 Rev. A. W. Hall Conducts Services For Mrs. Worsham
Rev. A. W. Hall, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted services at
the Masonic Chapel Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock for Mrs. M. I. Worsham,
67, who was drown in a bath tub when she suffered a heart attack at the
Masonic Home Sunday night. Mrs. Worsham had made her home there for several
years.
Survivors name one son, J. Worsham of Des Moines. Interment was made
in the Keystone cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday July 5 MRS. KINKEAD'S BROTHER DIES
Mrs. J. G. Kinkead attended the funeral services of her brother, E. P.
Anderson which were conducted at Brenham last Sunday. Mr. Anderson formerly
lived at Waxahachie.
Friday July 12 Last Rites For C. T. Brower To Be Held At 4 O'clock Today
Services for C. T. Brower who died Tuesday morning in Cincinatti, Ohio,
will be held at the Moore Funeral Chapel this afternoon with Dr. S. M.
Bennett and Rev. John H. Patterson officiating.
Mr. Brower was born in 1873 in Mt. Airy, N. C., and he came to
Arlington as a young man following the Spanish-American War in which he
served. He had made this his home until several months ago when he and his
wife and son moved to Cincinatti to make their home with his son, C. R.
He had been in ill health for two years and had suffered two strokes
since moving to Cincinatti. When he first came to Arlington he entered the
men's clothing business and followed it until he entered the cleaning and
pressing business. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors are his wife, two sons, Weldon and R. C., both of Cincinatti;
two brothers, Clark G. of Arlington and Will of Chile, South America; three
sisters, Mrs. George D. Fawcett and Mrs. J. C. Hollingsworth, both of Mt.
Airy, N.C., and Mrs. E. S. Cooke of Washington, D. C., and 2 grandsons,
Roland and Tommy Brower of Cincinatti.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Coulter, Dr. L. F. Harvey, Joe Alspaugh,
Raymond Walker of Grapevine, J. P. Tibbets and J. A. Cross. Burial will be
in the Parkdale Cemetery.
Friday July 12 MRS. JULIAN DAYTON'S MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Julian Dayton's mother, Mrs. John Ferguson, died suddenly
Wednesday of last week at her home in Lonoke, Arkansas. Services were held
there last Friday. Mrs. Ferguson
had many friends in Arlington as she had visited in Arlington when her
daughter made her home here. Mrs. Dayton will return to her home in Fort
Worth this week-end.
Friday July 12 BEDFORD NEWS
Mrs. Vergie Willis of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away last weekend.
The funeral was held at the Oak Grove Church and the burial at Smithfield
Cemetery. Mrs. Willis is Mrs. Euless Trigg's sister.
Friday July 12 Leroy Wilkes Dies In Veteran's Hospital
Leroy Wilkes, 46, former resident of Euless Community, died in the
Veteran's Hospital at Muskogee, Oklahoma, the later part of last week. He
was a resident of Fort Worth and burial was in the Calloway Cemetery near
Euless.
He is survived by his wife who was with him when he died; three
children, George Gray, Kenneth Earl and Erma Jo Wilkes; four sisters, Mrs.
A. R. Noah of Ft. Worth, Mrs. May Smith and Mrs. S. R. Huffman of Ranger and
Mrs. Agnes Jones of Euless; and one brother, George Wilkes of Wink.
Friday July 19 R. C. Bryant Funeral Services Are Held At Baptist Church
After an active day of working in his yard among his flowers, R. C.
Bryant died Saturday night just as he was preparing to retire.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Bryant
is a member, Monday morning with the Rev. Kermit Melugin in charge, assisted
by the Rev. A. W. Hall of the Methodist Church. Interment was in the
Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, with Luttrell Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Bryant was born in Crawford Co., near Macon, Ga., on October 11,
1868. He was the son of W. H. and Frances Gordon Bryant. The family came
to Texas in December, 1872, and settled in Smith County, northeast of Tyler.
There were six sons and two daughters in this family, and of these only one
sister is now living, Mrs. J. A. King of Gilmer, Texas.
Mr. Bryant lived in Grand Prairie, where he was in the mercantile
business, and later came to Dallas where he was engaged in the real estate
and building business. After coming to Arlington twenty years ago, he has
led rather a quiet life, and for a number of years spent his time on his
acreage tract south of town, raising poultry, gardening, etc. The last few
years his health has been such that he has been forced to retire, and limit
his activities to his yard and flowers.
Mr. Bryant joined the Methodist Church in his youth and was an active
worker in this church as long as his health would permit. He was a member
of the Building Committee of the Grace Methodist Church of Dallas, and one
of the windows was put in honoring him, and bears his name. He was an
ardent member and worker in the Masonic Lodge, having taken degrees through
to the Thirty-Second. He was a life member of Tannahill Lodge No. 532 of
Dallas.
Although his life in Arlington was quiet, he made many friends, who
appreciated his deep qualities of character, and his friendship.
He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. G. S. Barnes of
Paducah, Texas; Mrs. Fred Teas of Houston, and Mrs. Geo. H. Pratt of Little
Rock, Arkansas, and one sister, Mrs. J. A. King of Gilmer, Texas.
Friday July 19 Alexander H. McClain Dies At Masonic Home
Alexander H. McClain, 71, whose Masonic membership was carried at the
Masonic chapter, San Antonio, died at the Masonic Home Saturday of last
week, after a short illness. Sunday afternoon rites were held at the Home's
chapel with the Rev. John Patterson conducting. Burial was in the Keystone
Cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
For many years Mr. McClain wrote the Masonic news for the Arlington
Journal.
Friday July 19 Rev. W. J. Johnson Conducts Funeral At Morgan's Mill
Rev. W. J. Johnson was called to Morgan's Mill Tuesday to conduct
funeral services for one of his former church elders.
Rev. John H. Patterson drove Rev. Johnson to Morgans Mill and they also
visited in Stephenville where they were the dinner guests of Rev.
Patterson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Patterson. Rev. Patterson's
sisters, Mrs. Vida Fields of McAllen and Mrs. Irma Roberts of Odessa were
also guests of his parents.
Friday July 19 Former Arlington Woman Dies At Wichita Falls
Mrs. Lawrence E. Dillon, 75, former Arlington woman and one who had a
wide circle of friends gained her through a long period of public service as
a teacher in Arlington schools and civic organizations died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Earl Lewis, of Wichita Falls, Tuesday of last week.
Funeral services were conducted at the Arlington Methodist Church
Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Martin of Wichita Falls
officiating with the assistance of Rev. A. W. Hall. Interment was made in
the Arlington Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home's directors in charge.
Leaving as survivors are Mrs. Dillon's two daughters, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs.
Charles Sheldender of San Antonio; sons, Oran, San Antonio; Burnice,
Houston, and Milton of Los Angeles.
Immediate members of the family gathered at the home of Mrs. W. R.
Milton upon arriving in Arlington and later returned after the service.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Mildred Knapp, Mrs. Louise Crow, Mrs. Ina
Mae Pierce, and Mrs. Louise McGuire, with Mrs. John Kooken at the organ.
Friday July 19 WEBB NEWS Pauline Waits
Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Morda Holland and Morita Ann,
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Holland and Loyd Wayne, Miss Vada Duval, and Mr. and
Mrs. Neil Craig of Midlothian attended the funeral services of J. C.
Caldwell Jr., Friday at Berry Street Baptist Church in Ft. Worth. He was a
cousin of the Hollands and Duvals, and was drowned in Lake Worth last
Thursday.
Friday July 19 Barney Green Dies In Fort Worth Hospital
Barney Green, 65, who died Monday night at a Fort Worth hospital after
several days illness was sent to Grandbury, Tuesday afternoon for interment,
after services held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. D. Coyse, 3212
Denman, Fort Worth, Tuesday at 3 p.m. Short services were conducted at the
Nubbin Ridge Cemetery. Moore Funeral Home of Arlington was in charge. Rev.
A. N. Sele officiated.
Mr. Green, who was associated with the Doss Brothers Company, leaves as
survivors six sons and five daughters.
Friday July 26 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
We extend sympathy to Mr. Ernest Sexton and Mr. Riley Sexton in the
loss of their father who died suddenly last Monday night. The body was
shipped to Oklahoma for burial.
Friday July 26 GRACE CHAPEL Elizabeth Thomas
Several families here are having telephones installed in their homes.
Everyone will be glad to know that this added convenience will be in
operation by the first of August.
Friday July 26 Services Held For Mrs. R. A. Walker
Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home Tuesday at 4 p.m. for
Mrs. R. A. Walker, 67, who died Monday after a short illness. Rev. A. W.
Hall, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
Survivors are two daughters, Miss Alene Walker, and Mrs. Knox Kinard of
Hereford, and one brother, James Fritz of Lancaster.
Those here from out-of-town for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Kinard of
Hereford, Mrs. J. K. Campbell of Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Clois Morris of
Oklaunion, J. A. Anderson of Oklounion and Mrs. R. B. Sherrill of Oklaunion.
Friday July 26 Services Are Held For E. P. Brownlee
Last rites were held for E. P. Brownlee, 82, at the family home, Yates
Street, Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. S. M. Bennett officiating. Mr. Brownlee,
who four years ago lost his health after undergoing major surgery died at a
Wichita Falls hospital last Friday morning following a heart attack.
Favorite hymns, "Haven of Rest" and "Asleep in Jesus" were sung by
vocalists, Mrs. Bernard Richards, and Mrs. George Sims, with Mrs. Jack
Patterson at the piano,.
Born at Estherville, Alabama, he came to Texas when a young man and
settled at Rosalie, Texas. It was here he met and married the former Sallie
Park. Soon after their marriage they moved to Columbus, Mississippi, where
Mr. Brownlee entered the grocery business. A few years later Texas was
again chosen as home. This time he came to Arlington, where he and his
family have lived for the past twenty-four years. The Brownlee grocery
store was operated a long number of years under his supervision. It was not
until his physical condition necessitated surgery did he retire from
business.
To Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee five children were born, one son and four
daughters. One survives, a daughter, Mrs. Lillye B. Hiett. Other survivors
are his widow, one sister, Mrs. Grace Wood, and a brother, T. J. Brownlee,
both of Columbus, Mississippi.
When a young man Mr. Brownlee joined the Methodist Church. After his
marriage his membership was transferred to the Baptist where his wife's
letter is held.
`Pallbearers were: Messrs. Cecil Smallwood, William Ferguson, C.
Williams, C. S. Bussey, N. L. Moore, Ed Nation, Raymond Taylor and Tom Kell.
Interment was in the Arlington cemetery, with Moore Funeral Home in
charge.
Friday July 26 ATTENDS FUNERAL OF AUNT
Mrs. C. L. Hamilton and family spent last Friday at Weatherford where
they attended the funeral services of Mrs. J. W. Beck, who died at her home
there Thursday. She is the aunt of Mrs. Hamilton. The Hamiltons were
accompanied by Mrs. Stephens of Dallas.
Friday July 26 Sister Of R. W. Tanner Dies At Colorado
Mrs. E. G. Jagger, sister of R. W. Tanner, State Farm road, died at her
home at Florence, Colorado, Tuesday of this week, after several
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Due to the illness of Mrs. Tanner who is confined to her home,
suffering an attack of high blood pressure, Mr. Tanner will be unable to
attend the services which are to be held at Florence, today.
Friday July 26 Rhodes Wilson Dies Of Crash Injuries
Rhodes Wilson, 23, who made his home at 1009 Stonewall Street, Dallas,
was fatally injured in an auto-motorcycle accident which occured in Dallas
Saturday night. He died a few hours later in a Dallas hospital. He is
remembered as having spent his childhood in Arlington and attended Arlington
schools. At the age of 11 he joined the Methodist Church. His regular
attendance at Sunday School won for him a five year attendance pin. While
he was quite young his family moved to Fort Worth. It was only a short time
after their move his father died. From Fort Worth he and his mother and
younger brother, Bobby, moved to Dallas. At the time of his death he was
employed by the Tennessee Dairies.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, with Rev. A. W. Hall conducting. Rev. Hall described the young
victim as being, honest, dependable and sincere. Interment was in Rose Hill
cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Pallbearers were his cousins, Ce??? Perry, Leslie Meriwethers, Chester
Rhodes, Jeff Wilson, Clifford ??harge and Melvin Frances.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. W. ? Wilson and brother, Bobby Wilson of
Dallas, and Martin Rhodes, and Mrs. S. R. Perry, uncle and aunt of
Arlington, and Tom Rhodes ??? Webb.
Friday August 2 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
T. M. Watson passed away Saturday at his home near Mansfield. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Rehoboth Church with Bro. Rhodes
and Bro. McClung conducting. Burial was in the new addition of the Johnson
Station cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, and daughter, Mrs. Joe Steele of Azle; six
sons, Jeff and Oscar Watson of Mansfield and Clint, Jarrett, Ray and Edgar
Watson of Arlington and Alvin Watson of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Web
Rose and Mrs. Martin Rhodes of Arlington, 15 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild.
Friday August 2 Services Held For Thomas M. Watson
Funeral services were held at the Rehoboth Baptist Church Sunday at 2
p.m. for Thomas Mitchell Watson, 70, who died at the residence of his son,
Jarriett Watson, Saturday night as the result of injuries sustained when hit
by an automobile at Belknap and Houston streets in Fort Worth, July 9th.
Mr. Watson, a retired farmer, had lived within a few miles of where he
died for the past 70 years. The home of his son is located near Johnson
Station. Rev. Rhodes was assisted in officiating by the Rev. Claude
McClung, pastor of the Church of Christ. Burial was in the Johnson Station
cemetery with Luttrell Funeral Home conducting.
Survivors are his widow, and five sons, Oscar, Jeff, Ray, Clint and
Edgar all of Arlington and one daughter, Mrs. Joe Steele of Azle; four half
sisters, Mrs. Martin Rhodes, Mrs. Web Rose of Arlington, Mrs. Glenn Roberts
of Oklahoma, Mrs. Joe Adams of Snyder, and Mrs. Jack Wright of Hobbs, N.M.;
one brother, John Watson, Johnson Station; two half brothers, Edgar Watson,
Dallas, and Alvin Watson of Fort Worth, fourteen grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Pallbearers were Messrs. Lonza Boles, Luther Harrs, Wil Framer, Judge
Mitchell, John Waller, and Guy Cramer.
Friday August 2 R. S. Underwood Of Tate Springs Dies
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Fenton pastor of the
Handley Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Henry T. Brannon of the Tate
Springs Baptist Church, at the Moore Funeral Home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. for
Raymond S. Underwood, 70, who died at his home at Tate Springs Monday after
a short illness.
Burial was in the Hawkins Cemetery. Survivors are his widow and one
daughter, Mrs. Jess Bower, also of Tate Springs.
Friday August 2 SUBLETT Annie Leath
This community was saddened Saturday when T. M. Watson died. Mr.
Watson was struck by a car in Fort Worth on July 9. He was rushed to a
hospital where he remained several days. Two weeks ago he was brought to
the home of a son, J. J. Watson and was there at the time of his death. He
seemed to be resting well all day Saturday when he passed away suddenly at
6:30 Saturday afternoon. Mr. Watson had lived in this community all his
life and he was a man who has made many friends who mourn his passing. He
is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Steel of Azle, six sons,
Oscar, Ray and Jarriet of this Community, Jeff of Mansfield, Clint of
Johnson Station, and Edgar of Pantego community, fifteen grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
The funeral service was conducted at the Rehoboth Baptist Church at 3
p.m. Sunday with Rev. B. R. Rhodes officiating, assisted by Rev. McClung of
Arlington, with burial in the Johnson Station Cemetery.
Friday August 2 Mrs. Lula Muncy Dies At Eastern Star Home
Mrs. Lula Muncy died at the Eastern Star Home Wednesday afternoon at
2:20 following an illness of several months. Rites were conducted at the
Eastern Star Chapel Thursday at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. John H. Patterson. Burial
was in the Keystone Cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday August 9 Services Held For Former Resident
Funeral services were conducted at the Gleenwood Primitive Baptist
Church Fort Worth, Monday at 3 p.m. for Mrs. Mollie L. Schooler, 75, who
died in a Fort Worth hospital last Saturday following a lingering illness.
Burial was in the Akins cemetery beside the grave of her husband, the
late Sam H. Schooler. Arrangements were in charge of the Luttrell Funeral
Home.
Mrs. Schooler had been a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 38
years. Before moving to Fort Worth 20 years ago she lived in Arlington.
She leaves as survivors Mrs. Kate Yankee of Arlington. Other daughters are
Mrs. Ola Ketchum of Handley; and Mrs. Inez Suddeth of Fort Worth, seven
sons, R. M., W. H., E. C., E. F., C. D., and C. J. Schooler of Fort Worth,
and L. W. Schooler of Kingmon, Arizona, 16 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
Friday August 9 Former Resident Dies In Ft. Worth
Services were held at the Harmony Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, for Olin W. Busby, 59, who died Saturday night in a
hospital at Fort Worth, after being ill for several months.
Survivors are his widow and three sisters, Mrs. Hassie Priddy, Mrs.
Fannie Dobbs, of Ferris, and Mrs. Lillian Simpson of Bristoll.
Interment was in a Fort Worth cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Busby had made his home in Arlington until two months ago.
Friday August 9 Rev. Henry Johnson Dies In Ft. Worth
Rev. J. W. Fenton pastor of the Handley Methodist Church assisted by
the Rev. Jack O. Whitaker of Meridian, conducted Monday afternoon services
for Rev. Henry L. Johnson, 69, who died at a Fort Worth hospital Sunday
after an illness of several months. Rites were held at the Methodist Church
Handley, where Rev. Johnson had taught the Men's Bible class until his
failing health prevented him from having part in the Sunday school and
Church activities. He had lived in the John T. White Community for fourteen
years. Burial was in the Parkdale cemetery with Moore Funeral Home
conducting.
He leaves as survivors one daughter, Mrs. G. W. Duncan of Meridian,
three sons, Bernard of Arlington; Henry B. of Handley; and Carton, also of
Handley, and six grandchildren.
Friday August 16
Revs. Cole, Bennett Conduct Last Rites For Mrs. C. B. Berry
Last rites were conducted at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at
4 o'clock by Rev. William M. Cole of Stephenville and Dr. S. M. Bennett for
Mrs. C. B. Berry, 63, who died at her home, 314 N. Pecan, Wednesday night at
11:30 after an illness of many months.
Pallbearers were Messrs. William Knapp, J. M. Houston, Homer Slaughter,
Mike Ditto Sr., and Mayor W. F. Altman. Interment was in the Parkdale
cemetery beside the grave of her husband who died some five years ago.
Moore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Berry, a resident of Arlington for 47 years, is credited as having
been an active worker in church plans, a member of the Eastern Star and a
charter member of the WOW. At all times she was civic minded and worked
untiringly when called upon. She had been a member of the Methodist Church
for many years.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Mary Berry of Arlington; two sisters,
Mrs. E. S. St. Clair of Teague, Mrs. J. L. Pidgeon of Colorado City, and two
brothers, F. O. Crockett of Arlington and W. L. Crockett of Waco.
Friday August 16 ATTENDS FUNERAL SERVICES AT OKLAHOMA CITY
Mrs. Pearl Grimes left Arlington Sunday night after receiving word her
brother-in-law, V. E. Stewart, dropped dead at his home in Oklahoma City
Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at Oklahoma City Tuesday
morning.
Friday August 23 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
We extend to Mrs. V. O. Stamps the tender sympathy of this community in
the loss of her husband, who passed away Monday morning. Mr. Stamps was
truly your friend and ours and he leaves thousands to mourn his passing.
Mrs. Stamps is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Bussey.
Several people from here attended the funeral of Mr. V. O. Stamps at
Bethel Temple, Dallas, Tuesday.
Friday August 23 Last Rites Held For Father of J. B. Preston
Last rites were conducted at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Dallas
Sunday at 4 p.m. for Rev. William Bradford Preston, D. D., 84, who died in
Jamestown, N. Y. Thursday of last week. Burial was in Parkdale Cemetery
with the Luttrell Funeral Home conducting.
Rev. Preston was vacationing in New York when he became ill. Mrs.
Preston and daughter, Mrs. George C. Hood of New York City, accompanied the
body to Arlington.
Rev. Jasper Manton, assisted by Dr. S. M. Bennett, Dr. George W. Fender
and Rev. John H. Patterson of Arlington, conducted the services. Elders of
the Trinity Church where Rev. Preston once served as pastor, acted as
pallbearers. Rev. Preston also once served as pastor at the Exposition Park
Presbyterian Church.
He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Joseph Carter Preston and
Mary Ann Bradford. He was graduated from the Trinity University in 1878,
took his theological training at Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn., and
received the degree of doctor of divinity at Trinity University.
After his ordination by the Marshall Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, Rev. Preston began his pastoral work which except for
intervals spent in work for religious journals extended over a period of 50
years in Texas.
Rev. and Mrs. Preston visited their son, Joe B. Preston, and family at
their Arlington home just prior to their departure for New York in May.
Besides his widow the former Jessie Strayhorn whom he married at Austin
in 1885, he is survived by two sons, Joe B. Preston, registrar at NTAC; Dr.
Newell T. Preston, New York City; three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Brett and Mrs.
Henry P. Vaughn, both of New York City; and Mrs. Lucy Holleman, Dallas; a
brother, Rev. T. J. Preston, Glendale, Calif; and three sisters, Mrs. W. B.
Harper, Texarkana; Mrs. H. B. Hamilton, Los Angeles, and Mrs. R. D. Hart,
Paris, Texas, and 10 grandchildren.
Friday August 30 Rites To Be Held Today For Mother Of Mrs. Barnhill
Mrs. J. M. Tant of Waco, mother of Mrs. Mat Barnhill, died at her
daughter's home in Arlington Thursday morning at 6:50. Mrs. Tant who was 75
had been an invalid for the past 3 years.
Funeral services will be held at the Arlington Church of Christ at 4
p.m. today with Bro. Claud McClung, pastor, officiating. He will be
assisted by W. D. Bells of the Waco Church, and Fred McClung, of Waco,
brother of the local pastor.
Mrs. Tant had been visiting in Arlington for about ten days. She was a
native Texan and had lived in Waco 24 years.
She leaves as survivors besides her husband, 7 daughters, Mrs. W. L.
Garrett of Waco, Mrs. Mat Barnhill of Arlington, Mrs. F. O. Morgan of
Pamona, Calif., Mrs. Walter Schleyer of San Antonio, Mrs. Horace Bartley of
Austin, Mrs. Marie Phillips of Houston and Mrs. Chas. Williams of Waco; one
son, John L. Tant of Mart; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1
brother, J. B. Spurgeon of McKinney, and a half sister, Mrs. George
Armstrong of Oklahoma.
Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in
charge.
Friday August 30 F. M. Hiett Dies At Tate Springs
Frank M. Hiett, 79, who came to Texas from Alabama when he was nine
years old, died at his home in Tate Springs Wednesday at 10 p.m. after an
illness of eight weeks. Mr. Hiett, a retired farmer, had lived in Tarrant
County 50 years and leaves as his survivors his widow and three sons, Delmar
Hiett of Ft. Worth, Chesley Hiett of Kenneydale and Howard Hiett, Ft. Worth;
one daughter, Mrs. O. C. Jones of Kenneydale; four grandchildren, and one
sister, Mrs. Laura Bussey of Arlington.
Funeral services are to be held at the Tate Springs Baptist Church
Friday afternoon. Rev. Henry T. Brannon will officiate. Burial will be in
the Hawkins cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday August 30 SERVICE HELD AT GATESVILLE
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Gatesville,
Thursday morning at 10 a.m. for Mrs. Maud Harold, 67, who died at the
Eastern Star Home Tuesday. Mrs. Harold had been a member of the Home for 27
years.
Interment was in the Gatesville cemetery. Moore Funeral Home had
charge of arrangements.
Friday August 30 MASON IS BURIED AT SAN ANTONIO
C. H. Auelly, 91, died at the Masonic Home last week after being a
member of the institution for the past 11 years. His membership was held at
the Masonic chapter at San Antonio. Burial was in the Devine cemetery at
Devine, a short distance from San Antonio. Arrangements were made by the
Moore Funeral Home.
Friday August 30 SUBLETT Annie Leath
Several from this community attended the funeral services of V. O.
Stamps at Bethel Temple in Dallas Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Stamps' books have
been used for some time for the Wednesday night singing at the Rehoboth
Baptist Church.
We wish to extend to his widow, Mrs. V. O. Stamps, our heart felt
sympathy and also to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Bussey of Johnson
Station.
Friday August 30 GRACE CHAPEL Elizabeth Thomas
Friends extend sympathy to the family of Leonard Speck, who passed away
Friday. Burial was in Grand Prairie.
Now that work has been continued on the telephone lines, many have had
new telephones installed.
Friday August 30 Last Rites Are Held For Pioneer Texan
Mrs. Harriett Riegle McBride, 90, who came to Texas in a covered wagon
in 1861, died Monday at 7 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. B.
Wallace. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church Tuesday at
10 a.m. with the Rev. Kermit T. Melugin officiating. Burial was in the
Oakwood cemetery at Waco beside the grave of her husband, the late Edward
Dixon McBride. Luttrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Jasper County, Ill., Mrs. McBride's parents moved to
Missouri when she was 11 and her father operated a grist mill near Popular
Bluff. A year later the family left for Texas, settling in Hood County. In
1882 the family moved to McLennan County and resided at Moody, Waco and
Axtell over a period of 49 years. Her father, Rev. Jonathan Riegle was a
Methodist circuit rider, but Mrs. McBride was a lifelong Baptist.
As a bride she went to Waco where her husband was a veteran of the
Southern Confederacy Company "G" 4th Missouri Cavalry. Among memories often
recalled by Mrs. McBride was the coming of Waco's first railroad train. She
also remembered, in 1861, when the war between the states began. Missouri,
her native birth state entered the Union a slave state. Land was sold for
worthless Confederate money when many families moved to Texas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. McBride is the last of 11 children born to Catherine Bonher and
Jonathan Riegle.
She leaves as survivors six daughters, Mrs. Wallace, Arlington; Mrs.
??? Strickland and Mrs. Claude ???? Dallas; Miss Mattie McBride, Los
Angeles; Mrs. B. W. Bigger??? Nocogdoches; Mrs. Mamie ???? Houston; and
three sons, George McBride, Waco; Price McBride, Ecuador, and Joseph H.
McBride, Los Angeles; 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were her eight grandsons, and sons-in-law, Messrs. Ben??y
and Frank Wallace, Fred Buehring, Enlo Hedtka, John Ponder of Abilene,
George Ross of Houston, A. G. Millican and Thomas Strickland.
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