Hope Cemetery

Hope Cemetery, Falls County, Texas Otto, Texas

GPS Coordinates 31.41311, -96.78759

right-most photo submitted by John Cauley

photo submitted by Carol Couch
This inventory was done by Marion Garrett Gibbs in 1981, some names and dates are not recorded as they appear on the tombstones. Complete names and maiden names were added by Marion Garrett Gibbs.

Updated in August 2005 and submitted by Carol Couch and Shawn Hughes in June 2007. I'm told this is still not a complete listing. Some tombstones were totally covered up with vines. If you know of anyone buried here and they are not on the list, please send me the info and I will get those added.

All info and pictures submitted by Carol Couch and Shawn Hughes unless otherwise noted.
Last First Birth Death Notes/Inscriptions
Adams Annie Apr 15 1899 Sep 28 1902 "Daughter of J. Z. & T. D. Adams"
Adams Infant Son Jul 21 1902 Jul 21 1902 "Infant Son of J. Z. and T. D. Adams"
Adams J. N. Apr 18 1849 Oct 12 1910 "J. N. Adams and M. C. Bridges were married in Randolph Co., Georgia Oct. 6, 1869"
ADAMS Malinda Carroline (Bridges) Jul 25 1847 Oct 19 1914 Daughter of C. Bridges
"Again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled And in Heaven we hope to meet thee Where no farewell tears are shed"
Death Certificate submitted by Kay Cunningham
Allen Ozitz Marie "Pug" Aug 29 1926 Jul 22 1985 "Pug"
"Here Lies Our Beloved Mother, To Know Her was To Love Her"
Armstrong Charleye Oct 07 1866 Jun 04 1895 This tombstone marker is broken
Binnicker John Daniel Apr 10 1826 Apr 10 1868 Father of Mary Binnicker
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Bowe Ethel B. Nov 09 1897 Oct 10 1976
Bryant Johnie Watters Mar 24 1900 Jun 07 1915 "Age 15 Years"
Chapman Jeff D. Dec 12 1883 Jul 27 1967 Husband of Pearl Chapman
Chapman Pearl Aug 26 1891 Sep 08 1916 Wife of Jeff D. Chapman
Coleman Archie L. Oct 17 1872 Feb 16 1926 Son of Marion Marcus and Ester Adaline (Conoly) Coleman. Both are buried in Calvary Cemetery
Husband of Della H. Coleman
Info and pictures submitted by John Cauley, G G Grandson of Marion Marcus and Esther Adaline (Conoly) Coleman
Coleman Della H. Aug 08 1880 Feb 15 1965 Wife of Archie L. Coleman
Info and picture submitted by John Cauley, G G Grandson of Marion Marcus and Esther Adaline (Conoly) Coleman
Daugherty Fannie B. 1867 1951 Wife of Sam E. Daugherty
Daugherty Sam E. 1871 1915 Husband of Fannie B. Daugherty
Woodsman of the World Memorial
Day Bernice Estelle (Powers) Jun 27 1905 Oct 31 2002 Daughter of Francis Marion Powers and Elmina (Watters) Powers
Wife of Thomas L. Day
Sister of Malinda Allene Duchesne
Full name, parents and sister info submitted by Pat Keenan
Day Thomas L. Oct 18 1902 May 26 1955 Husband of Bernice Estelle (Powers) Day
Denton Bert J. Aug 23 1894 May 25 1957 "Father"
"In Loving Memory"
Denton Dora (Stone) Feb 29 1871 Mar 16 1939 Wife of Isaac Melton Denton
"Mother"
"Rest In Peace
A Glorious Resurrection"
Denton Isaac Melton Sep 14 1869 Jul 21 1933 Husband of Dora (Stone) Denton
"Father"
"Rest In Peace
"A Glorious Resurrection"
Denton Olive Alene Mar 17 1923 Dec 26 1924 "Sister"
Denton Shirley Lee Nov 06 1926 Jan 06 1927
Duchesne Malinda Allene Jan 14 1901 Aug 28 1971 Daughter of Francis Marion Powers and Elmina (Watters) Powers
Sister of Bernice Estelle (Powers) Day
Info submitted by Pat Keenan
Duchesne Verde Haman Dec 05 1896 Jul 06 1960 Arkansas Cox US Navy
World War I
Etheridge Lillie Mae Jan 31 1884 May 18 1916 "Called Home"
Forke Edwin B. Apr 03 1910 May 27 2005 Son of Walter and Louise Forke
Forke Lena Oct No Date If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Forke Louise Nov 25 1871 May 11 1958 Wife of Walter Forke
Forke Walter Jul 19 1861 Jul 12 1927 or 1937 Husband of Louise Forke
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Gaeke C. H. 1893 1971 Husband of Della Mae (Powers) Gaeke
"Husband"
"Pop"
Gaeke Della Mae (Powers) 1895 1955 Daughter of Francis Marion and Elmina (Watters) Powers
Wife of C. H. Gaeke
"Wife"
"Della"
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Gameson Clara Lee Feb 08 1871 Oct 29 1950
Grammar Babe No Date No Date Daughter of T. L. & A. M. Grammar
"Our Darling Babe"
This tombstone is broken in half right where the dates should be and the bottom part is missing
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Groesbeck George P. Sep 09 1906 Jan 09 1986 Husband of Juanita B. Grosebeck
Groesbeck Juanita B. Jul 03 1909 Apr 17 1999 Wife of George P. Groesbeck
Kurtzmann Elo August May 27 1892 Aug 21 1959 Husband of Stella (Forke) Kurtzmann
Kurtzmann Stella (Forke) Nov 27 1895 May 23 1996 Wife of Elo August Kurtzmann
Lowrance Myrtle M. (Stephens) Aug 17 1881 Sep 26 1932 Daughter of Thomas & Martha Jane (West) Stephens

Mother of Alma Irene (Lowrance) Nering who is buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Falls Co., Texas

Grandmother of Lana (Nering) Zimmermann

Obit and info submitted by Lana (Nering) Zimmermann
Lumpkin C. D. Nov 15 1832 Jul 20 1906 Husband of Susan Lumpkin
"Father At Rest"
Lumpkin Susan Dec 23 1830 Oct 12 1911 Wife of C. D. Lumpkin
"Mother At Rest"
Montgomery James 1917 2005 Temporary Funeral Home Marker from Adams Funeral Home in Marlin, Texas
Montgomery Tiny 1915 1998 Temporary Funeral Home Marker from Adams Funeral Home in Marlin, Texas attached to a white wooden cross
Moore Amy M. Feb 12 1862 Apr 17 1896 Amy M. Moore died 2 days after giving birth to her Infant Daughter below
Moore Infant Daughter Apr 15 1896 Apr 15 1896 Infant Daughter of Amy M. Moore
Ogden Elizabeth Nov 03 1853 Jul 11 1934 Wife of George Ogden
"Mother"
Ogden George Dec 03 1852 Jun 06 1943 Husband of Elizabeth Ogden
"Father"
Pittman Mary Frances (Ogden) Jul 14 1884 Oct 30 1915 Wife of James Pittman
Pittman Thomas Ogden Sep 04 1916 Nov 02 1915
Potthoff Myrtle (Barnes) Jul 03 1894 Aug 06 1985
Powers Aline No Date No Date Daughter of Francis Marion and Elmina (Watters) Powers
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Powers Elmina (Watters) Nov 04 1887 Apr 19 1933 Wife of Frances Marion Powers Jr.
"Mother"
Powers Ema "Emmie" V. (Rhodes) Sep 08 1884 Nov 01 1968 Daughter of Joseph E. and Mary Binnicker Rhodes
Wife of Travis A. Powers
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
of Travis A. & Ema "Emmie" V. (Rhodes) Powers Tombstone
Pictures submitted by Shawn Hughes
Powers Francis Marion Jr. Jul 16 1865 Jul 03 1931 Son of Francis Marion and Elizabeth (Curry) Powers Sr.
Husband of Elmina (Watters) Powers
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Powers Herff M. Jan 17 1893 Sep 04 1955 Texas CPL US Army
World War I
Powers Infant Son Nov 04 1908 Apr 13 1909 Infant Son of Francis Marion and Elmina (Watters) Powers Jr.
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Powers Infant Twin Sons Jul 04 1907 Jul 04 1907 Infant Twin Sons of Francis Marion and Elmina (Watters) Powers
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Powers James Seay Jul 26 1893 Aug 22 1949 Son of Francis Marion Powers and Elmina (Watters) Powers
Texas PVT 12 BN REPL TNG Center
World War I
According to Texas death records he died in McLennan Co., Texas
All info submitted by Pat Keenan
Powers John Francis Jul 23 1888 May 16 1959 Texas
Wagoner SUP TRP 3 Calvary
World War I
Powers Lee Bennett Jan 23 1858 Feb 14 1910 Wife of E. T. Powers
Powers Little Travis Nov 07 1918 Aug 05 1920
Powers Lizzie W. Jan 1866 ??? 25 1944 "Mother"
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Powers Louis C. Aug 20 1898 Jun 20 1980
Powers Ray D. Jun 17 1921 Dec 31 1974
Powers Samuel H. May 06 1858 Apr 21 192? "Father"
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Powers Travis A. Nov 23 1885 May 08 1952 Husband of Ema "Emmie" V. (Rhodes) Powers
"Dad"
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Rhodes Joseph E. Nov 25 1849 Mar 12 1932 Husband of Mary M. Rhodes
Picture submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Picture submitted by Shawn Hughes & Carol Couch
Rhodes Mary M. (Binnicker) Aug 16 1855 Jan 28 1952 Wife of Joseph E. Rhodes
Picture submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Roberson Jane E. 1890 1955
Roberson John T. 1862 1936 Husband of Margaret C. C. Roberson
Roberson Margaret C. C. 1863 1943 Wife of John T. Roberson
Russom Una M. 1926 No Date If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Seay J. M. Dec 16 1814 Dec 11 1900 Husband of Mahala Seay
Seay Mahala Aug 25 1822 May 02 1901 Wife of J. M. Seay
Seum Mildred Alice "Bobbie" Jul 09 1907 May 15 1996
Smith Infant Son Oct 07 1887 Oct 07 1887 Infant Son of F. E. & L. C. Smith
Spencer Annie L. (Powers) Oct 22 1891 Dec 30 1981 Daughter of Francis Marion and Elmina (Watters) Powers
Wife of Robert W. Spencer
"Mother"
All info submitted by Lisa Rhodes
Spencer Robert W. Mar 08 1880 Jan 24 1953 Husband of Annie L. (Powers) Spencer
"Father"
Thomas Lelia W. Nov 19 1876 Apr 07 1957
Turner James W. Oct 09 1851 No Date Note: I am waiting to change the birth and death info until we can confirm which dates are correct. -kc
James W. was born Apr 15, 1852 in Holmes Co., FL and died on Jan 28, 1936 in Falls Co., TX. He married first Harriett A Chatham and they had Fanny, Troy, and Harriet A. Harriett Sr. died sometime after 1878 in TX.
James then remarried Nancy E. Alston bef 1879 in TX and had Commodore, Ora and Ida. Nancy had been married before to Andrew Jackson WINN and they had Olivia and Aurilla.
For more info, please see 1880 census and 1860 census records.
All info and census records submitted by Georgann Hunter
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Turner Nancy E. Nov ?? 1850 Nov ?? ???? Wife of James W. Turner
James W. was born Apr 15, 1852 in Holmes Co., FL and died on Jan 28, 1936 in Falls Co., TX. He married first Harriett A Chatham and they had Fanny, Troy, and Harriet A. Harriett Sr. died sometime after 1878 in TX.
James then remarried Nancy E. Alston bef 1879 in TX and had Commodore, Ora and Ida. Nancy had been married before to Andrew Jackson WINN and they had Olivia and Aurilla.
For more info, please see 1880 census and 1860 census records.
All info and census records submitted by Georgann Hunter
If you can give any info on this, please let Kay know
Walton A. G. Jan 08 1856 Dec 03 1916
Watters Evan Greenlee Nov 11 1876 Feb 12 1881
Watters John W. Nov 08 1833 Sep 15 1895 John W. Watters married M. G. Seay on September 9, 1860 in Cherokee Co., Texas
Watters J. W. Jr. Mar 12 1872 Nov 14 1898
Watters M. G. (Seay) May 29 1845 Jul 18 1905 Daughter of J. M. and Mahala Seay
M. G. Seay married John W. Watters on September 9, 1860 in Cherokee Co., Texas
Whitley Dora C. Feb 27 1866 Jun 01 1937 "In Loving Memory"