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The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, May 22, 1892
pg. 1

MORTUARY
Mrs. J.P. Loving, wife of Constable Polk Loving, and mother of Jim, Lem and Rich Loving and Mrs. Hal Thompson, died at her home on West Sears street at 8:50 o'clock Thursday evening, after 2 weeks' of painful sickness. Her death was excruciating in the extreme. During Wednesday, Wednesday night and Thursday it was impossible for any human being to have suffered more. The family came to Grayson County from Hopkins many years ago and resided in the Carpenter Bluff neighborhood until 1888, when they moved to the city. Since that time they have resided here, and the children, together with Mr. Loving, have been quite thoroughly acquainted with nearly all the permanent citizens of the city.
Funeral services are being held at the family residence this (Saturday) evening, and the remains are to be buried in Oakwood.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, February 19, 1899
pg. 4

DEATH OF CLIFFORD LOVING
Clifford, the son of ex-constable J.P. Loving, died Saturday morning last at the family home seven miles east of the city. The remains were brought to the city Saturday afternoon and Sunday were interred in Oakwood cemetery. Clifford was in the 18th year of his age and up to Wednesday last was apparently in the best of health. On the last date mentioned above he spent an hour skating on the cattle pond near the machine shops, and while going home that evening he took a chill from which he never recovered.

The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, February 8, 1903
pg. 4

POLK LOVING DEAD
With the death of J.P. Loving came to an end a life that has been closely associated with our early history for the past three decades. Mr. Loving had been in poor health for several years. Within the past two years he had traveled considerably and spent many a happy day with friends and relatives in East. Texas.
Polk Loving was too brave a man, too good a soldier to strike his colors to grim Reaper until the end was almost near.
Mr. Loving died within the bosom of his family. His devoted daughter Stella Loving ministered to him until the end came. Everything possible was done to make his last moments on earth as painless and peaceful as possible.
Mr. Loving was brought to Denison from Carpenter's Bluff about three weeks ago and gradually grew worse.
We can recollect J.P. Loving for a number of years. As a peace officer, he was very popular and efficient. He was a good citizen without a blemish resting on his official or private character.
There was a little incident that happened several years ago in front of Dr. Jones' drug store that deeply impressed us with the tenderness of heart of Mr. Loving. His daughter Stella was about to leave for St. Louis, and when they parted on the sidewalk, Mr. Loving cried like a child, and never took his eyes off his daughter until she disappeared down the street.
Mr. Loving was a gallant confederate soldier and a member of Ector's brigade of Texans. He was twice wounded in battle in the lead, and was always found in the thickest of the affray. One of the noblest traits of his admirable character was his devotion to friends and love of his family. No man was ever more wrapped up in his children than Mr. Loving.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Miss Stella Loving, No. 427 West Morton street. He was buried under the auspices of Denison camp of ex-confederate veterans of which he was a member. There was a good attendance of citizens and old neighbors from the country.