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1910:
Loving Tribute.
To the memory of Thomas Blair McDuff, Jr, who died at the City Infirmary, Austin, Texas, May 4, 1910 in the twelfth year of his life, having been born 9/14/1898. He was taken ill several months ago at his home near McDuff and
when it was found that he was not improving advice was given to take him to a sanitarium and this was done immediately. After a time at the infirmary it was found necessary to perform an operation and for a while thereafter
little Tommy's case seemed hopeful, however the battle was too much for his little constitution and while everything was done to relieve him that could have been done it was to no purpose. Those who loved him best could only
remain silent and witness life's tide slowly ebbing away. Cheerful to the last and in response to his attendants and loved ones he would say in answer to how he felt, "Oh, I am getting along pretty well" or "I am better than yesterday." However the third day before death claimed him, little Tommy told them he must die and it would be best, for then the suffering would be over and he was going home to his Saviors. Oh! How much heart breaking sorrow in the parting of the ways with this bright faced loveable boy and yet there is much to comfort those still standing on this shore and earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Those who knew him best, loved him most always cheerful, loving and sunny in disposition and a pleasant work for all.
Tommy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McDuff and leaves his parents, three sisters, and three brothers and a large circle of loving relatives and acquaintances who mingle tears of sympathy over their loss. To these we would say, weep not for it was God's will and He knows best.
"Brothers and sisters gone to that cline,
Wait for the others coming some time;
Safe with the angles, whiter than snow,
Watching for loved ones waiting below."
Amid a large gathering of relatives and friends, his body was laid to rest in the Manor graveyard (contributors note: this is J. J. Manor Cemetery located off of County 969, now in Travis County, TX) on Friday, May 6, 1910 to wait the resurrection morn. May God's richest blessings rest upon his loved ones left behind.
L. E. Booth

ED WEBER (Jost H Weber)
Born 3/20/1820, and died on his farm in Bastrop county, April 15, 1910, Mr. Ed. Weber, father of Mr. W. J. Weber, aged 90 years and 29 days. Deceased was born in Feudingerhittie, Providence Westfalen, Germany, and came to America
in 1852, landing at Indianolia, and from there went in a wagon to New Braunsfels where he lived for several years. After leaving New Braunsfels he resided with a brother-in-law Adam Pelzer in Lavaca County for some time. He came
to Bastrop county and worked in a brick yard for Mr. Highsmith. He was married twice. To the first union, two children were born, one of which died in infancy, the other now living. His first wife died many years ago. His second wife was a Mrs. Behring, and unto them two children were born, whom he preceded in death. While living in Bastrop county he was engaged in digging wells and burning coal for Mr. Nichols.
Mr. Weber served four years in the civil war and was one of the oldest and best citizens in Bastrop county, and has many friends throughout the county who mourn with relatives over the death of this good
man. (buried at Saint Mary of the Assumption Cemetery)

Elgin Courier 1914

Culp--The announcement Monday morning that Mrs. Rebecca Culp, wife of Henry Culp, was dead, brought sorrow to the hearts of a host of people in Elgin. Her death was sudden and was a shock to her family as well as her
many friends. Cruel death has desolated another home. A husband and three children are left without the care of a loving mother. In her 20th year, December 25th, 1884, she was married to Mr. Henry Culp, a worthy young man of Bastrop County, with whom she lived happily till death came and released her from the solemn marriage vows which, eighteen years ago she had took upon her. Sister Culp ever enjoyed her religion, and such was the joy she manifested at the last woman's prayer meeting she attended and such was the pathos and earnestness of her prayer, that those who were present felt that she must have realized that her time of prayer in behalf of her children, and the friends she so tenderly loved was drawing to its close, the days of toil and burden-bearing giving way to the dawning of the day of redemption. It was with a resignation that was perfect, and a patience that never once gave way, that Sister Culp bore the sufferings of her disease, typhoid fever, till death brought her relief. Not only so, but as the end drew near on, and her sick couch was soon to become her death bed, such was the fullness of the presence of the Comforter, such was the reality and sweetness of that presence, that it was with difficulty, in deference to wish of her physician, that she could restrain the shouts of joy and praise that were welling up so full within, and since it was permitted her to express the praise she felt in the bright prospects of the heavenly world, among her last requests was that a good sister at her bed-side should praise God in her stead.
To the family, that of Mr. David Outlaw, and to the husband, the sympathy
of many, many friends is extended.

Bastrop Advertiser 3/22/1924
WAS YOUNGEST COLONEL IN CONFEDERATE ARMY
The death of Colonel C. L. Morgan, which occurred in Ballinger, Tuesday morning, March 11th, 1924, removed from the walks of life a distinguished citizen and one of the youngest colonels who served in the Confederate service. Col. Morgan was born in Bastrop county, Texas, August 24, 1840, and was living in his 84^th year when called over there. At the beginning of the war between the states, Mr. Morgan, not yet of age, entered the services of Terry's Texas Rangers. In later months of the service he was one of the one hundred men who became the body guard of General Hindman. At the age of 21 years, as a member of the 8th Texas Regiment, he was given the commission of Colonel of Morgan's Regiment. He was presented to Gen. Hindman as the youngest colonel in the Confederate Service. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. J. Coulson and interment made in Coleman cemetery. Rev. B. D. Kennedy of the Presbyterian church and Rev. T. S. Armstrong of the Methodist church, conducted the funeral services. - The Democrat-Voice Coleman, Texas. (buried in Ballinger, TX)

Bastrop Advertiser 2/5/1925
Mrs. Clarence Burleson
Mrs. Clarence Burleson, of Bastrop, died at a hospital in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 2nd after an
illness of but a few days. Burial was in the Rogers Hill cemetery near Austin, last Friday. Attending the funeral from
Bastrop were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burleson, Mrs. F. Tribble and Mrs. Lyle E. Osborn. Deceased is survived by her husband and three small children, three sisters and three brothers. The sisters are: Mrs. Gus Hemphill of Mineola, Mrs. H. H. Banks of Austin and Mrs. W. W. Adcock of Beaumont; the brothers are Dr. Jeff Smith of Smithville, Dr. Jim Smith of Moore and Will Smith of Bastrop. The surviving parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith reside near Bastrop. This lamentable death brings sorrow into many hearts, of near and distant relatives and friends. The sorrowing ones have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

Bastrop Advertiser 7/1925
A TRIBUTE TO MRS. JULIA M. TRIGG
Julia Martha, fourth child and second daughter of Andrew Jackson Batts and Julia Priscilla (Rice) Batts was born at Bastrop Texas May 19, 1868. She married, Nov. 15, 1887, William A. Trigg, who died Sept. 20, 1910. She was from childhood a member of the Methodist Church South. She died at Bastrop July 7, 1925 and was buried at Fairview. Surviving her are her mother, two brothers, R. L. and E. S. Batts and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Batts Bell and Vivian Batts Wallace. She was gentle and kind and infinately good. No evil act marred her blameless life nor evil thought her spotless soul. Fair of face and form, tender of heart, modits of men, gracious of manner, chaitable in speech and act, she lacked not all of that which made for perfect womanhood. Dutiful and affectionate as a daughter, tender and considerate as a sister, devoted as a wife. Motherhood was denied but she loved little children and gave tender help to all the weak things God made. The things by Jesus taught were of his life always a part. Her presence was a blessing bringing contentment and sweet repose, wholly and entirely unselfish all her days even days of happy service.
As she lived so she died "Patient in her suffering, uncomplaining, lovinly considerable." She passed gently as the tender smile of a child in sleep.

Bastrop Advertiser 11/5/1925
A TRIBUTE TO THE JOHNSONS
Hats off to the generations of Johnson's. A few short weeks since we committed to the loving affections and peaceful care of Fairview cemetery all that was mortal of our young friend and brother; Claud Johnson.
When we did so a unique distinction came to the Johnson family of Bastrop. Claud's grave is on the crest of the ridge which is enclosed as a part of Fairview cemetery and then across twenty feet to the north is the grave of Chancey Johnson. Chancey Johnson was Claude's great grand-father who was a veteran of the war of 1812. This was our second war with Great Britain and Chancey Johnson had done his bit to carry old glory to a successful conclusion. Death ? Claud Johnson the great grand-son had done his bit to defend the flag of American in the greatest war of all time. During the many visits of Claud to my home during his life I never failed to turn the conversation to his experiences in France. He would relate it in a style of freshness and originality that was dominant of undivided interest. His duties were largely that of stringing telephone wires to connecting the camps of the Allies. He told how he and his squad would string the wires first up in trees and then down in ditches up and down ravines in fact every conceivable manner
was resorted to in order to get the communication intact and it was all done unmindful of the shot and shell screaming around his head. He always told his episodes in a humorous and entertaining manner.
At the State capitol at Austin which is the head of Imperial Texas here are many records which record the brave and valiant deeds of the Johnsons.
A few blocks from the big granite Capitol is the cemetery in which lies the body of Albert Sidney Johnson through whose hands no mightier man ever drew a gleaming blade. He was killed March 6, 1869 in the Battle of Shiloh. The
further east in another State, Atlanta rest the remains of Joseph E Johnson, trusted counselor and commander of the Confederacy. Then further east at Knoxville lie the remains of Andrew Johnson the 17th president of the United States a recital of whose bravery would fill a volume. What I am showing you is that the Johnson's are a band of true and tried
100 percent defenders of America all wool and fully a yard wide.
A. B. MCLAVY (Chauncey and wife were moved from Fairview Cemetery to the Texas State Cemetery)

Bastrop Advertiser
"Death Takes Another Bastrop Pioneer
Death is not real, we only call it so;
Life is of God, Eternity.
Death is but a foe."
Tennie Nolen Kelly was born in Tennessee June 26th 1840, came to Texas with her parents at the age of twelve, settling in Bastrop County, where the greater part of her life was spent. Death with its cycle called her Oct. 4th, 1928. One by one the old "land marks' are gathered home. She was married to W. E. Kelly in 1886; was a devoted companion to him
and an indulgent mother to those whose home she entered to fill a mothers place. I knew her - many of you knew her, - and to know here was but to love her - she will be greatly missed. Though to mortal sight it may seem that death has parted her from her loved ones and friends, we have the assurance that the spirit of live she so freely expressed is with us still and it would seem that she merely passed through an open door from our room in this work of activity-into another room of Eternity-where she shall continue to grow in grace and understanding and in an atmosphere of love, which in it purity and holiness permits no sign of grief or pain.
She in life was ever ready to alleviate the distress of those in need through the goodness of a true heart and a generous disposition. But her pilgrimage on earth is o'er and she has passed into the light that is beyond the Valley of the Shadow of Death-Funeral services was conducted by Bro. Bell of Bastrop, pastor of the Baptist church of which Mrs. Kelly or Aunt Tennie as she was familiarly known' and been a member for many years. Interment was in the Cedar Creek cemetery. Aunt Tennie was a truly Christian character, and her beautiful life will be cherished in years to come.
Her aged husband, four step-children, one brother, two sisters, and numerous other relatives survive her. To those we would say "Earth hath no sorrow, God cannot heal." May they in their inward life perpetuate her glorious influence, which she so devotedly gave them.
"Another hand is beckoning us
Another call is given,
And glows once more with angel steps,
The path which reaches heaven.
"Our kind and gentle one whose smile
Made brighter summer hours,
Amid the frost of autumn time
Has left us with the flowers.
"There seems a shadow on the day
Her smile no longer cheers,
A dimness on the stars of night
Like eyes that look through tears.
"Alone unto our Father's will
One thought that hath reconciled
That He, whose love exceedeth ours,
Has taken home his child.
"Fold her. O Father, in thine arms,
And let her henceforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and Thee."

Bastrop Advertiser 4/19/1934
PIONEER WITNESS OF HOUSTON'S INAUGURATION DIES IN AUSTIN
Mrs. Mary Williams, born in 1844 while Texas was still a republic and one of the group which witnessed the inauguration of Gen. Sam Houston as Texas' first Governor, died in Austin Thursday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Paul H. Goldmann, after a brief illness. Mrs. Williams, who is believed to be among the last of the group attending the historic ceremony which made Sam Houston governor, was born in Bastrop County of pioneer stock, her family having settled in Texas in the early days while the state was still a part of Mexico. As a little girl she was brought to Austin by her father, Middleton Hill from Bastrop, to see Gen. Houston take the oath of office.
Later came the turbulent days when Texas was embroiled in the Civil War, and one by one she watched her four brothers march off to join the Confederate forces. Was not for women in those days, but she helped her mother to run
the household and aid in various ways by nursing wounded soldiers who came back to the community and making bandages for the men at the front. She was married in the early '70s after the war, in which her husband was a young lieutenant. For a time they lived at Giddings, where he husband owned a store. She came to Austin 26 years ago, and has lived for many years, with her daughter, Mrs. Goldmann, her only survivor.- Austin American. (buried at Texas State Cemetery)

Bastrop Advertiser, 11/29/1934
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR D. P. HOLLAND HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services were held in Calvary Episcopal Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon for David Pope Holland, 74, who quietly passed away very unexpectedly at 10:30 Saturday night. The Rev. Clarence H. Lake was in charge of the service with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Mr. Holland, seemingly was as well as usual Saturday night. He sat with his devoted wife and read until past 9 o'clock, and became ill as he began to retire for the night. The doctor was summoned and the neighbors were called
and, though everything possible was done, it was to no avail. Mr. Holland was unusually well all of his life, until last February when he suffered an attack of the flu, from which he never fully recovered. His death was caused from heart failure.
Mr. Holland was born on May 22, 1860, in Apalachicola, Florida. He was a son of Mary Ella Roberson and D. P. Holland II. On November 20, 1889, he was married to Miss Lela Telfair Higgins. Mr. Holland was successful in the
legal profession, having practiced law in several states, leaving each location on account of his wife's ill health. He came to Texas in 1900, practicing law for a number of years before retiring. Since coming to Bastrop County
12 years ago, he has given his entire time to his farming interests. He and Mrs. Holland lived on the farm about four years, but for the past eight years they have made their home in town.
Mr. Holland was a loyal member of the Episcopal church, consistently but unpretentiously, religious all of his life. The pleasure of severing others was one of his outstanding characteristics. In 1888, during a scourge of yellow fever in Florida when everyone was fleeing from the epidemic, he stayed and offered his assistance and nursed those who were stricken until he himself became a victim. For his faithful and unselfish service at this time, the government awarded him with a medal. During his stay in Bastrop County he showed the same characteristic in dealing with his Negro tenants. All of them loved and respected him, and always came to him for help and advice. Perhaps, the most beautiful part of his life was his devotion to his wife, and her love for him. They were sweethearts through the last day of his life,
and his last words were to comfort and encourage her. Mr. Holland is survived by his wife, Lela Higgins Holland, and two sisters, Mrs. Martin Driscoll, of Brooklyn, NY, and Mrs. Lucy Alexander, of Pierce, Florida.
Pall bearers were Judge Hartford Jenkins, W. I. McDaniel, J. G. Bryson, E. C. Erhard, Fred Moore and Jno. O. Turner. Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brieger, and son, Raymond of Houston; Judge R. I. Batts, Mrs. John Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Middleton, of Austin. (buried in Fairview)

Bastrop Advertiser 1937
MRS. JAMES H. CRAFT
Della Beula Trigg, daughter of Alanson and Ollie Trigg was born in Hills Prairie December 6th, 1856, and passed to her reward January 13th, 1937. Her parents were born, reared and married near Winchester, TN. They moved to Texas in 1855, when their oldest daughter, Mary was an infant. Della Trigg the subject of this sketch grew into lovely young womanhood, attending the neighborhood school and Mrs. Sarah J. Orgain's School in Bastrop. I have heard people who knew her when she was a girl speak of how pretty she was, with her deep blue eyes and fresh
rosy complexion.
Her father died when she was quite young and several years later her mother was married to Mr. William Young, a kinsman of her first husband. Mr. Young was a kind and loving step father to the five children of his wife and they were all deeply attached to him. On December 15th, 1874, Della Trigg was married to James H. Craft, who became one of Bastrop County's most prosperous and successful farmer-planters. They young couple made their home in
Hills Prairie for a number of years where they were active in social and religious affairs. In 1880 Mrs. Craft united with the Baptist Church, and was ever after a most faithful and loyal member. She and her husband were always among the most liberal supporters of their church and it's enterprises.
To this couple were born eleven children, two dying in infancy, six splendid daughters, and three devoted sons, growing to maturity. Mrs. Craft was truly a home loving, a homemaking woman, ever "looking well to the ways of her household" like the wise woman of the Bible. She was a devoted mother, and to her husband a true helpmate and companion.
During the nineties Mr. Craft had a handsome and commodious home built in Bastrop and moved his family here where they lived through the joys and sorrows of forty years. On February 13th, 1930, Mr. Craft passed away. Since that time some one of the daughters has devoted her time and efforts to making her mother's life comfortable and happy. And Although through the seven years since the loss of her husband, whom she missed so much, Mrs. Craft has been
cheerful and has occupied her time with little household tasks and piecing many beautiful quilts which her children and grandchildren cherish very highly. Mrs. Craft attended church regularly when her health and the weather permitted. She enjoyed company and loved for her friends to call on her. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. R. Thomas, and she was laid to rest by the side of her life companion under a mound of exquisite flowers.
Mrs. Craft leaves one sister, Mrs. Bettie Price, of Bastrop and one half brother, John Young of Hills' Prairie. Six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lutz, Mrs. Vesta Jones, Mrs. Horace Higgins, Mrs. Howard Perkins, all of Bastrop, Mrs. R. C. Wood of Italy, Texas, and Mrs. Paul Haralson of Dallas. Her sons are Wallace adn Homer Craft of Bastrop and Walter Craft of Hills Prairie. There are twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The pall bearers were Hartford Jenkins, Earl Erhard, W. I. McDaniel, Sam Higgins, S. L. Brannon, and Fred G. Haynie. Eva H. L. Karling. (buried at Fairview)

 Obituary - 1939
In the passing away of Mrs. Lou J. M. Perry on July 11th Smithville and Bastrop County have lost their oldest citizen. Mrs. Perry had reached the wonderful age of 97 years, 5 months and 15 days. She was born at Columbia, Tennessee in the year 1842 and came to Texas with her family in 1852, settling near Bastrop. She was married to John M. Perry in 1863 who, in the War between the States, served in Parson's brigade under Captain Highsmith.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. F. Moore of Columbus, Mrs. T.W. Maxwell of Boling, Mrs. Lulu Williams, Mrs. Callis Brewer and Mrs. V.S. McGowan all of Smithville and two sons, J.E. Perry of Floydada and Lon Perry of
Smithville, 15 grand-children and 18 great-grandchildren.
The following grandsons acted as pall bearers: A.R. Maxwell, T.W. Maxwell, Lyt Maxwell, Pomp Perry, Ivan Perry and Euel Jenkins. Funeral services were held at the family residence here in Smithville Wednesday afternoon, July 12th, with the Rev. Woodrow Jones officiating. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Thus has passed from us a citizen that truly has performed a noble and worthy life here among our people. Coming to Texas as a mere child, this girl grew up during the times of much pioneer work. People were coming to Texas from many sections of the nation, and when they arrived they generally stayed and helped to build a community, and Mrs. Perry is one of those who stayed among the rest of our people and did her full part in bringing about a more modern civilization here in Bastrop county. We are saddened at her departure, but her life and her efforts among us are duly appreciated by all who love and admire the history of our country.

Austin Statesman, Monday, December 6, 1943
ELGIN SHOTGUN DEATH CALLED ACCIDENTAL
ELGIN, Dec. 6 --Death of Barney Culp, 43 year-old Elgin native, who was found shot to death one mile south of here on State Highway 95 shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday was due to "an accident by gunshot wound," M.A. Burleson, justice
of the peace said in a coroner's verdict Monday. A shotgun charge had accidentally entered his chest as Culp had gone bird hunting and had a bird dog tied in the rear of his car. Circumstances of Culp's death were investigated by three highway patrolmen and a Texas Ranger, before Justice Burleson entered his verdict.
Culp was discovered by J. H. Ray, civilian employee at Camp Swift. Elgin authorities were notified and an ambulance was called. Culp was dead when the ambulance arrived. Culp recently purchased a farm near here after his discharge from the army. Funeral services had not been announced Monday morning. Surviving are his father, Amos C. Culp, three brothers, L.C. Culp of Manor, Theo Culp of McDade and Sid Culp of San Antonio; and two sisters, Mrs. C.E.
Curtis and Mrs. Bud Rawlins, both of Smithville. (Elgin City Cemetery)

Bastrop Advertiser 7/1946
SERVICES HELD FOR LIFE LONG RESIDENT
Friends of Pierce Wolfenberger were saddened last week when they learned
of his death, which occurred, following a lingering illness, on Monday afternoon,
July 8, about 6 o'clock. Mr. Wofenberger was born November 24, 1868, about 10 miles from Bastrop,
and has lived here all of his life. His parents were Charles and Mary Wolfenberger. On November 8, 1896, at Cedar Creek, he was married to Miss Sallie Glass. They made their home near Bastrop, where they reared two lovely
daughters. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving him are his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Winnie Culpepper and Miss Margaret J. Wolfenberger; one sister, Miss Mary Lee Wolfenbarger; one brother, George Wolfenberger, all of Bastrop.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, July 9, at 5 o'clock, with Rev. John Allen officiating, and he was laid to rest beneath a mound of beautiful flowers in the Wolfenberger Cemetery. Pall bearers were Frank Wolfenberger, Cedar Creek; Charlie Pierce Wolfenberger, Nolan Glass, Henry Glass, bill Glass, all of Bastrop, and Laurence
Miller, Austin Friends and relatives from out of town who paid their last respects were A. H. Murchison and family, H. L. Reeves and family, Mr. and Mrs. I J Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Glass, Dick Glass, Mrs. Murrell Gladney, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Glass and Mrs. Bud Carroll all of Austin; Mrs. Ray Brandon, Albany; Mrs. J R Taylor, Smithville; Mrs. Lula Nell Bays, Cuero; and Mrs. M D Dinges, Houston.

Bastrop Advertiser 4/1945
A government marker will be placed on the grave of the late Franklin Hoehn Gray, early Bastrop pioneer who settled near Bastrop from Stuart Co, TN in 1845. He served during the Civil War in Co F Wilkes 24th TX CAV and was wounded in action. He died in Red Rock in 1914 and is buried in the Cemetery at that place where the marker will be
erected. His son, J. T Gray, postmaster at Camp Woos, Real County, secured the marker through Judge R E Sparkman of Italy, Texas who has devoted seven years to locating and securing government markers for Confederate graves in TX.
As a result of his work hundreds of Confederate graves throughout the state have been marked and this is one of a number for which he has secured markers in Bastrop County. In addition to marking the graves Judge Sparkman files a record of each grave marked with TX Div United Daughters of the Confederacy and they are placed in the TX Conf Historical Museum in the State Capitol Building at Austin. (Old Red Rock)

Elgin Courier August 1948
ALFRED THEO CULP LAID TO REST AUG. 23
Alfred Theo Culp succumbed to the effects of a gunshot wound to the chest, at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21st in Brackenridge Hospital, after a three-day futile fight for life, after he was accidentally wounded on Thursday August
19th. Funeral services were held Monday, August 23rd from Hyltin Funeral Home in Austin, with Rev. Harry Pesnell, of Baptist Temple, Austin, officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park, Austin. Pall bearers were William Wesson,
Dee Fowler, Calvin Clark, Clyde Sprouse, Awol Broadbeck and Henry C. Turner. A profusion of lovely flowers banked his final resting place. The son of Mr. And Mrs. Amos Culp, Alfred Theo was born August 28, 1898 in Elgin, Bastrop County, Texas. He attended the local school and grew to manhood here and in November 1917 married Annie Owen of Elgin. He engaged in farming near Elgin and later was employed with Elgin-Butler Brick Mfg. Co. In February 1944 he moved, with his family, to Austin, and resided at 28 Salina. He was associated with the Kash Karry Grocery there for some time but more recently had been engaged in the used car business with his son.
Twenty years ago Mr. Culp accepted Christ and placed his membership in First Baptist Church Elgin. He was well-known in both Elgin and Austin and had a wide circle of friends. Surviving other than the widow are five sons, A.C., A.T., Jr., Leo, Lester and Johnny Bob Culp; two daughters, Mrs. Woodie Hibbs, Mrs. Marjorie Johnson, all of Austin; eight grandchildren, Lesie and Jimmy Hibbs, Patricia Ann Culp, Shirley and Michael Culp, Raymond Culp, Marie Anderson, Richard Clay Culp, all of Austin; his father Mr. A.C. Culp, Elgin; two brothers, Louis Culp, Manor; Sid Culp, San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rollins and Mrs. Lottie Curtis, both of Smithville. Among those from Elgin present to pay their last respects to his memory were, Mrs. Maude Owen and daughters, Mrs. George Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Craig, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. (Austin Memorial Park)

Bastrop Advertiser August 9, 1951
The following are those that have passed away since last Homecoming, according to the
Advertiser files beginning with the issue of June 9.
Oscar Pfeiffer, 69, June 3
George Cabbell, 58, June 12
Robert "Doc" Woody, 47, June 21
Mrs. Lula Lee Walker, 76, June 20
George Wayne Smith, 85, June 19, in Harlingen
John Riley Alexander, 56, July 11.
Frank Ingram, 66, July 9
C. L. Hendrix, 69, July 15
Mrs. Margaret Hills, July 23, Los Angeles, California
Mrs. H.J. Kesselus, 73, July 27
Charles Rex Anderson, 21, August 7
Edward G. Kleinert of McDade, 55, August 15
Michael Augustus (Gus) Wallace, 76, August 29
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkes Owens, 63, September 22
Mrs. Cora Harrison, 65, October 4
Mrs. Alma Dawson, October 18
Dr. T. B. Taylor, 88, October 21, in Jourdanton.
Whitlow Elzner, 39, October 26, San Antonio
L. L. Ethington, 25, November 4, in Baytown
Mrs. Alfred Griesenbeck, 82, November 12
Jennings L. Goode, December 4, Austin
Mrs. L. W. Olive, 87, December 19, Dallas
Glenn Anderson Harrison, 30, December 24
Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Shepherd, 76, Beaumont
W. T. Tucker, 89, January 9
Thomas J. Breeding, 60, January 19, Red Rock
Mrs. M. C. Booth, 58, January 25, Lockhart
W. B. Ransome, 81, February 19
Charlie H. Wallace, 81, February 22
W. W. Adcock, 73, February 21, Utley
Mrs. George Voigt, 65, March 15, Red Rock
Mrs. J. H. Hendrix, 89, March 15
William Wuneburger, 89, March 28
Pat Morris, 58, Tumacacori, Arizona
Lonnie P. Miller, 67, April 17
Edward Lee Culpepper, 80, April 21, Red Rock

Bastrop Advertiser 12/13/1951
SISTER OF WILL HANNA BURIED (Alma Annie Stephens nee Hanna)
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at 2:00 o'clock for Mrs. J. Richard Stephens, 62, of McMahan.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lilly Hutcheson of Lockhart; a son, Nolan Stephens of San Antonio; six sisters, Mrs. Amanda Harris of Red Rock; Mrs. Ola Wilson of Smithville; Mrs. Irene Bolton of Dale; Mrs. Emma Bright, Seguin; Mrs. Mary Black, Corpus Christi; and Mrs. Virgia Gould, Center; four brothers, Zack Hanna, High Grove; Gillford and Mohlon Hanna, both of Red Rock; and Will Hanna of Bastrop. (Jefferies Cem, Caldwell Co, TX)

Bastrop Advertiser 7/26/1951
MRS. LEWIS DIES AT RED ROCK
Funeral service for Mrs. Henrietta M. Lewis, 75, were held Saturday, July 21, at four o'clock from the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville, with Dr. Odis Rainer, officiating. Mrs. Lewis passed away at the home of her son, Jake Lewis, at Red Rock, Thursday, July 19, following a stroke. She had not been well for the past two years, when she suffered a
previous stroke. Although she had been blind for a number of years, Mrs. Lewis had lived a happy, helpful life until her illness. Pall bearers were grandsons and grandsons-in-law. They were Pvt. J. G. Lewis of Fort Mamouth, New York; Ray Randal, Houston; Harold Williams, Erwin Laake and James Wolf all of Bastrop. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frankie Huff, Houston; Mrs. Sam Schaefer and Mrs. Charlie Dunkin of Bastrop; two sons, Jake Lewis and Ernest Lewis of Red Rock; and one brother, Dave Waldon of Donna; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Lewis was born on November 4, 1875, in Bastrop County where she spent all of her life.
She was married to Frank Lewis, who preceeded her in death by three years. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Smithville, TX.

Bastrop Advertiser 6/24/1954
PIONEER CITIZEN IS BURIED HERE SUNDAY
Mrs. Martha Ellen Erhard , 87, passed away at 3:30pm on Saturday, June 19 in Austin, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services were conducted here at 4pm Sunday, June 20, with the Rev. W. M. Schulze of the First Methodist Church and the Rev. O. W. Sumerlin of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Fairview
Cemetery. Pall bearers were Alex Waugh, Dr. A. C. Smith, E. F. Pearcy, John R. Allen, J. P. Sharp, W. R. Price, W. T. Higgins, Jr, and M. A. Prokop all of Bastrop. Mrs. Erhard was born December 15, 1866, at Hallettsville, the daughter
of S. D. Peterson and Elizabeth Jane Gage Peterson. She was married to Louis Reynolds Erhard, May 3, 1893, in Hallettsville and moved to Bastrop, where she made her home and reared a family. Mrs. Erhard was a member of the Methodist Church, which she attended regularly before she became ill. Her main interest in life was in her home and church work, characteristic of the pioneer lady that she was. Survivors are two daughters; Mrs. L. C. Price of Bastrop and Mrs. Ray Arbuckle of Elgin; a son, Merton T Erhard of Memphis, Tennessee; two sisters, Miss Fannie Peterson and Mrs. E. L. Rarkington; two brothers, Thomas Peterson and Bert Peterson, all of Hallettsville.
Friends and relatives from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli of Moulton; Mrs. R. H. Fleming of Columbus, Georgia' M. B. Peterson and Marvin Peterson, Jr. of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. A. Moredoch, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davenport, Mrs. Warren Arbuckle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Franke, Mrs. Pat Pfeiffer, Mrs. Roy Rice, O. E. Arbuckle, Mrs. Mildred Causer, Mr. and Mrs. Owens Carter, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Sowell, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Pfeiffer, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Arbuckle, Wallace Arbuckle, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dalton, Mr. And Mrs. E. R. Lind, Mrs. Lee Ray Hubbard, Mrs. M L Rivers, Mrs. B M Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rankin, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Webb, W. H. Rivers Jr and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rivers III, all of Elgin. Also Mrs. C. B. Tracy of El Paso; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn of Lufkin, and
Mrs. Jack Tolleson and children of St. Louis, Missouri. (buried at Fairview Cem)

Aaron P Perkins Pioneer Citizen Laid to Rest
(Note: handwritten on this obit is "1956")
Aaron P. Perkins, Sr., 84, lifelong pioneer resident of Bastrop County, passed away at 12:00 o'clock Monday, February 13, at the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, having been in ill health since August, 1955. Services were
conducted at the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, February 15, with the Rev. Wayland Woodall, pastor of the Assembly of God church, Bastrop, officiating. Burial was in the Alum Creek
Cemetery. Pall bearers were his grandsons, D.W. Clardy, Ennis Clardy, A.V. Clardy, M.V. Perkins, Bryson French and L.C. Courts. (Note: D.W. Clardy is Delmar Woodrow Clardy, M.V. Perkins is Major V. Perkins) Survivors include the following children, Aaron Eal Perkins, Bastrop; I.L. (Note: Ira Lee) Perkins, Petersburg; Mrs. Georgia Stewart and Mr. Ernest Williams, Austin; a host of other relatives and many friends. Mr. Perkins was born on January 21, 1872, the son of William Perkins and Rebecca Cisco Perkins. He was married to Ellen Jane Walters, and established himself as a successful cattleman in this county. Friends and relatives attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. Lois Spivey, Liberty Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clardy, and Mr. and Mrs. A.V. Clardy and daughters, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Perkins, Baytown; Mrs. Clydie Joseph, Liberty Hill, all grandchildren; Mrs. London Robinson and Leonard
Perkins, Elgin; and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Courts and Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Courts, Ne-----nd (Nederland?)

The Bastrop Advertiser: "Milton Pressley Is Buried Here December 15th"
(From December 1965)
"Milton C. Pressley, 63, passed away at the local hospital at 10 o'clock
Monday morning, December 13, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held from Cooper Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon,
December 15, at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Dewey Baldwin, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, officiating. Pall bearers were James B. Kershaw, Clyde Reynolds,
Oren Eskew, N. R. Simpson, Hall Tarver and William Higgins. Burial was in
Fairview Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; two brothers, W.B. Pressley of Brazoria and
H.H. Pressley of Lake Charles, La; and two sisters, Mrs. May Cawley of Houston
and Mrs. Martha E. Mitchell of Lincoln, Nebraska, and a number of nieces
and nephews. Born in the Cooks Point Community near Caldwell on November 25, 1902,
Milton Curtis Pressley was the son of J.J. and Mary Catherine Sherrill Pressley.
He was married to Miss Linda Sorge of Bastrop. A veteran of World War II, he served in the United States Air Corps. He was an examiner for the Texas Employment Commission at the state office in
Austin until his retirement last April. He was a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, and of the Sons of Herman Lodge No.
154 of Paige, Texas.
Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Amelia
Pressley and Mrs. Helen Lookingbill and children of Brazoria; Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Cawley and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson of Houston; Bill Cawley and Mr.
and Mrs. James Freeman of Bryan; Mrs. M.E. Mitchell of Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Mrs. Elsie Fisher, Mrs. Leona Raschke and Leon A. Schultz of Paige; Mrs.
Oscar Cruz; Mrs. Paula Sanchez, Kay Prewitt, Mrs. Jean Richardson, Mickie
Taylor, Otto Heindeke, Harry Frederick, Sam Bennett, T.W. Davidson, Charles
Purcell, Howard Harkins, C.P. Garcia and Rayford Mims, all of Austin and
Herman Hempel of Long Island, New York."

Reese Edward Tanner was born in Fort Worth 20 Jun 1927 to David Edward
and Pearl Syble (Speed) Tanner and died 2 May 1990 in Bedford, Tarrant County,
Texas. Reese was the grandson of Joel Haskins and Virginia Lee (Outlaw) Tanner
of Elgin, Bastrop County. Reese Tanner was married to Marsha Witkowski 6
Nov 1957.
Ft Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, 4 May 1990
Fort Worth - - Reese Edward Tanner, a retired district manager in engineering
for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. died Wednesday at a Bedford hospital.
He was 62.
Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Lucas & Moore Funeral Home
on Brentwood Stair Road. Graveside service will be at 11.30 a.m. tomorrow
in Hillcrest Memory Garden in Hillsboro, Hill County.
Mr. Tanner was born in Fort Worth and was a lifelong resident.
He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Church of Christ.
Mr. Tanner was an Army veteran of World War II.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Survivors: Two sons, Robert Wayne Tanner and David Edward Tanner, both
of Fort Worth; two daughters, Susan Renee Tanner and Ann Marie Tanner, both
of Fort Worth; sister, Virginia Lee Howington of Denver, and two grandsons.

John Charles Craig (or J.C. to his friends), 59, died 27 April 1989 at
his home in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. He was born 3 Jun 1929 near Elgin, Bastrop
County, Texas the son of Dee B. and Alma Gertrude (Outlaw) Craig. He was
the grandson of Charles Bernard & Sarah Elizabeth (Tyler) Craig and John
Henry & Sarah Elizabeth (House) Outlaw. John graduated from Elgin High
School, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, and graduated from the University
of Texas during 1957.
John married Marie Booze in Reno, Nevada on 23 August 1967. He was Traffic
Manager for the Port of Sacramento, California until his retired in 1988.
He died following a lengthy illness (brain tumor) and was buried in the Veterans
Cemetery, Maui, Hawaii.
John is survived by his wife of the home; two brothers, Curtis D. Craig
of Oklahoma City and Henry B. Craig of Tulsa, Oklahoma; as well as two nieces
and two nephews.

Lucille Martin, 86, a lifetime resident of Cedar Creek, died in Austin
5 March 2000. She was injured in a fall about a week earlier in a parking
lot in the Round Rock area. Lucille was born on the family ranch in Cedar
Creek on 7 September 1913 to Turner L. and Velma Ella (Outlaw) Martin. She
was buried 10 March 2000 beside her husband Robert, who died 8 March 1982,
in the Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery. Lucille is survived by a sister Velma
Shell of Angleton; two nephews, Turner Shell of Cedar Creek and Edward Shell
of the United Arab Emirates; a niece, Carol Barnett of Angleton and several
great nieces and great nephews. Others from out of town were first cousins
Juanita Owen of Elgin, Faye Owen Stripling of Shepherd, and Curtis D. Craig
of Oklahoma City.

The Elgin Courier Thursday, February 5, 1953

A. C. Culp, Pioneer Bastrop Co. Settler, Laid to Rest Jan. 29 Last rites for Mr. Amos C. Culp, pioneer settler of Bastrop County were held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 1953, at 3:30 o'clock from the chapel of Miller Mortuary with the Rev. C. Edward Fraim, pastor of Central Christian Church, officiating. The favorite hymn of the deceased, "Sweet Bye and Bye"
and "Rock of Ages" were sung by the choir. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ellaig L. Craig, S. H. Culp, Wayland Ridings, Finch Dunkin, Hardy Frost and Louie Pfeiffer. Amos C. Culp was the son of John Franklin Culp and Mary Ann Sowell Culp of Tennessee and was born in Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 13, 1866. At the age of 4 years he came to Texas by wagon train with his family who settled in Bastrop County and engaged in farming, and grew to young manhood near Bastrop. He married Sarah Ella Erwin of Bastrop who died Sept. 11, 1909 leaving him with 8 young children. Mr. Culp reared his family, taking the place of both father and mother until all were grown and married, and his devotion and loving care re their most precious memory of a father who found no sacrifice
too great for them as he taught them to be trustworthy and God-fearing citizens.
Nov. 11, 1934 he married Mrs. Jessie Siegmund who, with the children gave him every care and attention during his lengthy illness at his home in Elgin where he had resided since he retired from farming activities some twenty
years ago. He passed away at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1953 at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 15 days.
By faith, Mr. Culp was a Baptist and had been a member of the Baptist Church many years. He held the respect and esteem of a large friendship extending throughout this section, evidenced by the profusion of floral tributes which
banked his final resting place and the large attendance of relatives and friends from other places present to pay their last respects to his memory. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Culp, Elgin; two daughters, Mrs.
C. E. Curtis and Mrs. L. F. Rollins, both of Smithville; two sons, Louie Culp, Austin; Sid Culp, San Antonio; one step-daughter, Mrs. W. E. Rackley, Corpus Christi; three step-sons, Irby Siegmund, Corpus Christi; Hugh Siegmund,
Rockport and Herbert Seigmund, Freeport; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also one brother; John Culp, Thorndale, and one sister, Mrs. Tex Harvey, San Antonio.
Among the out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mrs. Horace Pally, Messrs. and Mesdames Louie Culp, Curtis Culp and family, A. C. Culp and family, A. T. Culp and family, Lester Culp and family, Woody
Hibbs and family and Mrs. Theo Culp and sons, all of Austin; Sid Culp, San Antonio; Sidney Culp, Bishop; Messrs. and Mesdames L. F. Rollins and family, C. E. Curtis, Mesdames E. H. Malone, F. W. Maxwell, Callie Brewer, Raja Walker, George McMahan, Lela Dennis, N. M. Riggs, and Lou Perry, all of Smithville; Rev. Arthur Lockhart and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hart, of La Grange; Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Mundine and son, Aransas Pass; Mrs. Uba Rackley, Corpus Christi; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Siegmund, Elbert and Milton, and Glenn Mundine, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mundine, Titus and D. S. Mundine, all of Rockport; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ayers, La Porte; Messrs. and Mesdames Charlie Mogonye, Jr., and Mervin Craig, Mesdames S. J. Spier, Bertice A. Huey, Allen Huey Hodges, all of Austin; Mrs. Clarence Baird, Messrs. John and Ned Culp, all of Thorndale. (buried Elgin City Cemetery)

Sarah Rebecca (Outlaw) Culp was born 19 Feb 1864 in Bastrop County to David and Sarah Elizabeth (Erwin) Outlaw. She married James Henry Culp, son of Franklin and Mary Ann (Sowell) Culp 25 Dec 1884 in Bastrop County. They had three sons, Amos Jackson, Samuel Henry and Herbert Virgil. She died of typhoid fever in Elgin 30 Mar 1914 and is buried in the Elgin Cemetery.
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Elgin Courier - Thursday, December 16, 1971
NATIVE ELGINITE PASSES AWAY HERE
Samuel Henry (Sam) Culp, 78, native Elgin resident, died December 3, 1971, t Fleming Memorial Hospital.
Funeral was Sunday, December 5, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. W. Ray Head officiating. Miller-Newby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Elgin City Cemetery. Pall bearers were David Culp, Henry Culp, H.V. Culp, Jr., Raymond Culp, Lawrence Matetzschk, and Ray Culp. Mr. Culp was born August 24, 1893, to James Henry and Rebecca Culp in Elgin. He was a long time member of the Elgin Baptist Church and had served
as church treasurer and as a deacon. He maintained a lively interest in baseball, both as a player and later
as a spectator. He caught his last competitive game after age 60. From 1915 to 1943 Mr. Culp was an Elgin merchant having had his store located at different time in the south and north business sections. From 1943 until his 1961 retirement he was business manager of the local hospital. Great tribute was paid to the memory of this friendly citizen in that his real base of living always included his friends. Whether he came to know them through work, leisure or his church, he had a greeting and ready conversation for them. With Mr. Culp, friendship was no formula, it was a genuine reflection of what he felt for others.
Survivors are his wife, Ella Mae; one son, Howard; one granddaughter, Tami; and two grandsons, Stephen and David, of Austin.

The Bastrop Advertiser 3/11/2000
Luther Ross
Dr. Luther W. Ross, 77, of Kerrville died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at his
residence. He was born Sept. 14, 1922 in Taylor and had been a Kerrville resident
since 1953. He was a retired superintendent of Kerrville State Hospital. He was confirmed
as a Lutheran. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he was named citizen
of the year, Hill Country Medical Association, American Psychiatric Society
and the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce.
He served two years and seven months in the United States Army in World War II. He married Rebecca Franklin on Sept. 9, 1948 in Round Rock. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rose of Kerrville; two daughters, Betsy Colvin of Kerville and Susie Gass of Seguin; one son, Wayne Ross of Bastrop; and five grandchildren, Ray Ross, Cody Nelms, Derek Nelms, Beth Colvin and Amy Colvin. A memorial service was held March 8 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in
Kerrville. Those who desire may make memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice.

Lucille Martin
Lucille Martin, 86, of Bastrop died Sunday, March 5, 2000.
She was active in the Cedar Creek Methodist Church, the American Association of Retired People of Bastrop and was also an avid quilter at the Bastrop Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Martin, who died in March of 1982. She is survived by a sister, Velma Shell of Angleton; nephews, turner and wife, Jo Shell of Cedar Creek, and Edward Shell, also of Cedar Creek; a niece, Carol Barnett and husband, Jerry of Alvin.
Service was held Friday at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop with the Rev. Bill Krieg, the Rev. David Skinner and the Rev. Jimmie Cottle officiating. Serving as pall bearers were Pat Williams, Brian Trelle, George Moore,
Jim Collins, Gordon Powell and Everette Owen. Interment will be in the Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Irene Welch
Irene Ruby Welch, 84, died Monday, March 6, 2000 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 6, 1915 and was a lifetime resident of Austin. Her husband, Thomas S. Welch, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughters, Rosie Friske of Round Rock, Nelda Hall of Austin, Bessie Campbell of Bastrop, Judy McNees of Austin and Sandra Steinkamp of Minnesota; three sons, Tommy Welch and Ralph Welch, both of Austin, and Robert Welch of Emory; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The family received friends March 8, at the Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin. Funeral service was held March 9 in the Colonial Chapel of the Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Interment followed at Fiskville Cemetery.

Lettie Hall
Lettie B. Robinson Hall died Feb. 29, 2000. She was born March 26, 1900 to Willie Kitchen and American Robinson Kitchen in Bastrop County. She had two sisters to precede her in death along with her parents. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church since 1929. She married Clyde Hall on May 4, 1936. He died July 26, 1992. From this
marriage there were no children, but they had a Godchild named Wanda Tarver. She was a member of Mission Board No. 1 and a member of the Senior Choir. She was in the Deaconess Association until her health failed. She is survived by her sister, Mellie Kitchen Williams and brother-in-law, Fan Williams, and one nephew, G. W. Hyder. Services were Tuesday, March 7 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Bastrop, presided over by the Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor. (buried at Fairview)

Gruder Tolliver, 70, of Austin died March 3, 2000.
Survivors include his children, Matthew Tolliver, Gruder Tolliver, Jr., Rosetta Tolliver and Larry Tolliver, all of Austin; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Marcy 8 at Elgin Funeral Home with interment in the Westbrook Cemetery.

Helen Deary
Helen Marie Deary, 54, of Smithville died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in Garland. Services will be Saturday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Smithville. Burial will follow at the Colorado Cemetery in Smithville.
Arrangements were made by Pendergrass-People's Mortuary Inc.

The Smithville Times Thursday, March 9, 2000
Katherine E. Story
Katherine E. Story, 93, of Smithville passed away Wednesday, March 1. Katherine was born July 25, 1906 in Dallas to Frank and Katherine E. (Moore) Stuckert. She is survived by her daughter Katherine E. Cook of Smithville; granddaughter Marilyn Jo Hamilton; great granddaughters, Kathy Reader and Berttany Hamilton; great grandsons, Trey Courtemanche and Bart Hamilton; great great grandchildren, Christopher Reader, Janiey Reader, Cade Courtemanche and Claire Courtemanche. Services were held Friday, March 3, at 2 pm at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville. Rev. Rebecca Fox Nuelle officiated.

July 5, 1995
Elgin Courier
SAMUEL HOWARD CULP
S. Howard Culp, age 69, of Austin, passed away after a lengthy illness. Originally of Elgin, Mr. Culp was valedictorian of the class of 1943 at Elgin High School, later moving to Austin where he studied accounting at the University
of Texas and computer programming at Durham Business College. He was employed at the Texas State Comptroller's office for 14 years. An accomplished pianist and organist, Mr. Culp entertained soldiers at the old Camp Swift near Bastrop during World War II. After retirement, Mr. Culp took great interest in issues such as technology, education and the elderly, closely following all state legislation and the recent restoration of our state capital. Mr. Culp is survived by his three children, David Culp of Cordova, Tennessee, twins, Stephen and Tami Culp, both of Leander and five grandchildren, Shannon, Megan, Matthew, Austin and Ryan Culp. Graveside services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Elgin Cemetery. Arrangements were by Elgin Funeral Home. (Elgin City Cem)

Effie Maude (Outlaw) Owen, born 5 Feb 1894 near Elgin, to John Henry Outlaw and Sarah Ann Elizabeth (House) Outlaw, married Donville Owen 28 Jan 1912 in Elgin, Bastrop County. She died 23 May 1983 in Austin and is buried in
Elgin Cemetery. The obit appeared it the Elgin Courier May 1983. (Elgin City Cem)

Elgin Courier
Maude O. Owen
Maude O. Owen, 89, of Elgin, died in Brackenridge Hospital, May 23. Funeral services were held from the Newby Funeral Chapel at 4 p.m. May 24, with Brother Lloyd Massey of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Elgin Cemetery. Survivors are one son, James Wilson Owen of Jacksonville, Arkansas; four daughters, Louise Owen, Mamie Belle Cottle, Juanita Owen, all of Elgin; and Faye Stripling of Houston; and three grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.

Elgin Courier 17 December 1936
In Memory of Odis Outlaw
Odis, son of Mr. And Mrs. Earl Outlaw, was born Dec. 31, 1916, five miles south of Elgin, died Dec 10, 1936 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident Dec 9 on the entrance steps of the Elgin Brick Hotel. Emergency treatment was given him by Dr. Joe Fleming, then he was rushed by J.C. Miller ambulance to Brackenridge Hospital, Austin accompanied by a great uncle, Edwin Outlaw and R.W. McCreery with whom he was employed at the time of the accident. His father in company with an uncle, Dee Craig followed them reaching the hospital about thirty minutes after the ambulance did.
All that loving hands and medical aid could do was done but to no avail. He never regained consciousness. Odis lived his entire life in Bastrop County with the exception of four years he lived in Williamson County near Type. He received his education from McDuff, Type and Elgin Schools. His mother, Mrs. Lola Scott Outlaw, passed away while living near Type Nov 28, 1930. In October 1931 he and his father moved in with his grandmother Outlaw, where they have made their home. Since Odis had many warm friends since being employed with McCreedy's filling station who are deeply grieved by his untimely death. Pallbearers were: R.J. Upchurch, Lester McCreedy, Taylor Bell Bailey, Harold Gardner, Herbert and Osborn Cottle. His grave was covered with a blanket of flowers, symbols of love, sent by relatives and friends. Surviving are his father, Mr. Earl Outlaw, grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. John Scott, Mrs. J.H. Outlaw; Aunts, Mesdames Dee Craig and Donville Owen, Elgin; L.C. Culp, Manor; Uncles, Mr. Chessie Scott, Elgin; Mr. Walter Scott,
Austin besides a host of other relatives. Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. Walter Scott and
son and daughter; Mr. And Mrs. Robert Martin, Mrs. J.B. Pierce and granddaughter, Austin; Mr. T.L. Martin, Cedar Creek and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Culp and children, Manor. (buried at Elgin City Cemetery)

Elgin Courier 1998
L.F. Clark Jr.
L. F. Clark Jr., 65 of McDade, died Saturday, February 28, 1998 in Austin. Mr. Clark was born in Bastrop County to the late Leverett Franklin and Annie Mary (Mundine) Clark. A resident of McDade for the past 40 years, Mr. Clark was a carpenter and millwright. He married Eilen LaVerne Dunkin on March 21, 1951 in La Grange. Mr. Clark was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #1266 for over 30 years, an active member of the Polled Hereford Association, director of Polled Herefords for the Travis County Junior Livestock show, a member of the Blue Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Concerned Tax Payers of Lee County. Visitation was Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Adina Christian Church near Lexington with burial in Adina Cemetery. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Survivors include his wife, La Verne Dunkin Clark of Mcdade; sons, J. R. Clark and wife Gloria of Lexington; daughters, Linda Gale Robinson and
husband Tom of Austin, Peggy Jo Biehle and husband Larry of Lexington, Judy Lynn Broussard and husband Craig of New Braunfels; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Clark, Paul Biehle, Dale Turnipseed, Jerry Turnipseed, Jerry Turnipseed and Ray Turnipseed. Memorials may be given to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78759

Elgin Courier, Thursday May 16,1951
Funeral Service Held Here Friday for Mrs. W.P. Culp, Sr. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, May 4 at 2:30 o'clock at First Baptist Church for Mrs. W.P. Culp, Sr., widow of a prominent pioneer Elgin businessman and one of the incorporators of the Elgin National Bank, which he served as an officer and director until his death in 1942. The Rev. E.L. Sparks of Austin officiated. Interment was in the Elgin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam Culp, A.J. Rankin, George Loftus, Ray Arbuckle, Enoch Lind, Leslie Fisher, all of Elgin; Bremond Culp, Thorndale and Herbert Culp
of Austin. Honorary pallbearers included W.H. Rivers, Jr., Roy Rivers, L.P. Cherry, W.C. Brown, Harvie Allen, M.L. Rivers, A.C. Brown, Buck Christian, George Pruitt, John L. Dannelley, Dean Davis, Clay Davis, O.A. Davis, Wallace Gillum, Adolph Sowell, C.W. Webb all of Elgin; W.C. Rivers, Amos M. Felts, Austin; Tignal Jones, Bastrop.
Mary Ella House, the daughter of Labon and Nancy House, was born in Bastrop County, several miles north of Bastrop, on February 22, 1862. On November 13, 1887 she married Willis Patrick (Wid) Culp who had come to Texas from Friendship, Tennessee in 1869 and was a prosperous farmer in Bastrop County. They came to Elgin in 1899 to make their home and residing on East Brenham Street, where they reared their only son, the late W.P. (Powell) Culp, Jr.
who died in November 1946. Mr. Culp preceded his son in death four years. Since her husband's passing Mrs. Culp lived alone, moving from the homestead to a cottage at 118 N. Avenue C adjacent to her church and one block off
Main Street in the fall of 1943. Despite her impaired eyesight she did all her housework, sewing and shopping and attended church regularly. Although frail she was durable and full of energy, courage and faith and very independent.
She considered others ahead of herself to a fault. Endowed with a keen sense of humor her droll witticisms and sagacity endeared her to a large and admiring circle of friends who sought her out for priceless companionship or wise
council. Mrs. Culp was the last member of her family of four sisters and one brother. The brother, Will D. House departed this life Sept 21, 1950, the sisters years ago. She was a Baptist by faith and down through the years was a prominent and influential member and worked in First Baptist Church and the WMU, which was known as the Ladies Aid at the time she joined as a charter member and served in official capacity. She was for many years an officer in Elgin Cemetery Association, resigning her duties only when her eyesight failed. Civic and school projects of importance received her consideration and support. Mrs. Culp died Thursday morning, May 3, at 10:30 in Fleming Memorial Hospital from the effects of a heart attack. The body lay in state at her home until just prior to the funeral hour when it was removed to First Baptist Church, to rest before a background of floral tributes. Survivors are two grandsons, Captain W.P. Culp, Ret., of Lincolnwood, Illinois and Jack Culp, Sr., of Houston, Texas and three great-grandsons;
and a number of nieces and nephews. Among those from other places attending the funeral were: Mrs. C.D. Hays,
Jack Hays, Amos Felts, Mrs. Joe Krebs, J.F. Foster, W.C. Rivers, Mr. And Mrs. Herbert Culp, Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans, all of Austin; Bremond Culp, Thorndale; Mrs. Alma Westbrook, Mrs. Texanna Harvey, Mrs. Joseph Palmara, of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Curtis of Smithville; Mrs. G.A. Schaefer, Tignal Jones, Bastrop; Capt. W.P. Culp, Ret., Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Culp, Sr. and sons, Houston; Mary Reed Culp, Waco; Cpl. W.D. House, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and other whose names are unavailable. (Elgin City Cemetery)

Thursday, April 21, 1977-Elgin Courier-Elgin, Texas
MRS. MILDRED MILLER
Mrs. Cecil (Mildred) Miller died on April 13, 1977, in Fleming Memorial Hospital and was buried on Friday, April 15, in the Elgin Cemetery. Mildred Kathryn Outlaw, daughter of Edwin R. Outlaw and Ola Mayo was born on July 17, 1906, in Elgin where she spent her entire life. When she was a young girl she professed her faith in Christ and became an active member of the First Baptist Church of Elgin. On June 23, 1926, she was married to Cecil Ralph Miller. Last year they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. After her marriage she united with the First United Methodist Church of Elgin. Mildred was a useful, active, talented member of the Elgin Community. She was an ex-president of the New Century Club and at the time of her demise was an Active Life Member. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Elgin Chapter No. 241 of the Eastern Star, as well as having served as the secretary for twenty years or longer. She received numerous Grand Appointments including the Grand Chapter Representative to Saskatchewan, Canada for three years. She was a member of the Capitol Arts Society of Austin having shown and sold her pictures in their gallery until her recent illness. She also successfully showed pictures in a Temple Art Gallery. Her art work is known not only in the community but also in other cities and states. For the past four months her ill health curtailed her activities.
Mildred was called to her Eternal home early on the morning of April 13, 1977. Her departure saddens all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, a sister Sue Adkerson of Bertram, a brother E. R. (Jack) Outlaw Jr. of Yuma,
Arizona, and a niece Katherine Woods of Denton. She was interred in the Elgin Cemetery in the Miller Family burial plot following a service conducted by the Rev. Ross Welch, assisted by the Rev. W. F. Galbraith. Pallbearers were Paul Farris, W. R. Niebuhr, C. W. Thompson, Lawson Rivers, N. R. Radtke, W. R. Fitzpatrick, Paul R. Abel and Harvey
Condron. (Elgin City Cemetery)

CECIL MILLER
Cecil Ralph Miller, 73 of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 1977, in Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. A life-long resident of Elgin, Miller was a retired Elgin merchant and funeral director; a member of the First United Methodist Church, Elgin Masonic Lodge and Ben Hur Shrine Temple. His funeral service was held on May 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Newby Funeral Chapel and was officiated by Rev. Ross Welch and Rev. W. F. Galbraith. Interment was in the Elgin Cemetery. The pallbearers were Paul Farris, Walter Puckett, Harvey Condron, Wesley Niebuhr, W. R. Fitzpatrick, C. W. Thompson, Wayland Foehner and N. R. Radtke. Survivors are his sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sue Adkerson of Bertram and Mrs. Ruth Miller of Elgin; one brother-in-law, Jack Outlaw of Youma, Arizona; and a niece, Mrs. Katherine Woods of
Denton.

LYDIA CATHRINE MAYO
died 1929
Mrs. Lydia Cathrine Mayo, 73, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith, in Austin, Saturday night at 12 o'clock from the effects of gall stones, following an intermittent illness of several months duration. Preliminary services were held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Smith in the presence of a large concourse of friends, after which the funeral cortege came to Elgin where services were continued at 4 o'clock in the First Baptist church which was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and pot plants. The Rev. Morrison, of Austin, conducted the sad rites, assisted by the Rev. M. H. Godfrey, local Baptist minister. A selected choir rendered sweet songs, dear to the heart of the departed and she was gently laid to rest in the pretty Elgin cemetery. Lydia Cathrine Wood was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Wood and was born on August 13, 1855 in Bastrop county. She was married to J. D. Mayo and made her home in Elgin some thirty-five years. Her husband preceded her in death twenty-seven years and her three sons had also answered the last
call prior to her going. Mrs. Mayo united with the Baptist church when a child and has always believed and practiced her true religious teachings learned so long ago. She was indeed a good woman and expressions of praise of her great Christian character, were numerous and frequent. She made friends easily and held a large friendship here. Many devoted friends mourn her death, who have felt her kind hand and sweet sympathy in times of sickness and sorrow during her residence here. Austin friends will miss her inspiring presence and influence. Besides being a friend to friends, she was a mother in every sense of the word to her daughters, who are now sorely bereft of her tender ministrations. Surviving her are three daughters, Mesdames Frank Smith and Edwin Outlaw, Austin, and Charlie Carter, Elgin; one sister, Mrs. W. A. Kilgore, Austin; one brother, W. A. Wood, Andice, and nine grandchildren.
The lovely floral offerings formed a beautiful blanket which entirely covered her resting place and served as mute symbols of love and sympathy from the many Austin and Elgin friends. J. C. Miller Co. Undertakers, of Elgin, were in charge of the funeral. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Chief and Mrs. J. N. Littlepage, Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNamara, Mrs. L. D. Mercer, Mr. Chas. Perrone and daughters, Josephine and Frances, Mrs. Lennie Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Starck Truitt, Miss Sunshine Pierce, Miss Ruth Campbell, Mrs. John Baker, Mr. Carl Baggot, Mr. Floyd Parsons, Mrs. Wood and the Rev. Morrison, all of Austin; Mr. and Mrs. D. C. King, of Hutto and Mrs. J. C. King, of Houston. Pall bearers were Bee Keel, Alfred Brown, W. R. Gillum, W. P. Culp, Harry Taylor and H. V. Culp.

LAST RITES FOR MRS. E. R. OUTLAW HELD THURSDAY FROM BAPTIST CHURCH
died 20 Sept 1939
Ola Ruth Mayo, daughter of the late J. D. and Lydia Mayo, was born March 25, 1886, at Bastrop. She was married May 29, 1904, at Elgin to E. R. Outlaw. They made their home here for many years, moving to Austin some ten years ago, where they spent the intervening years with the exception of a short interval back in Elgin about two years ago. Since that time, Mrs. Outlaw has served as District Supervisor of N. Y. A. Girls, maintaining her office in Austin.
She was a member of the Baptist church and attended West Austin Baptist Church and participated in its many activities. She was a member of Mary Rebekah Lodge No. 117, I. O. O. F., of Austin, having served efficiently
in various official capacities as well as on the degree team of that order; she was also a member of the Woodman Circle. Mrs. Outlaw was of a friendly nature, possessed an engaging personality and high sense of humor, hence made many friends where ever she went. She was a good wife, devoted mother, and true friend and was never happier than when doing something for others and led a very active life. Stricken ill nine days prior to her death, Mrs. Outlaw was rushed to Brackenridge hospital where she was critically ill eight days, passing on at 5:13 Wednesday afternoon, September 20th. The body was brought overland to Elgin by J. C. Miller, Undertaker, and rested at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Cecil R. Miller, until 4:00 o'clock Thursday, September 21st, when funeral services were held from First Baptist Church, Elgin, with her pastor, Rev. O. G. Barrow, Austin, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. M. McNeilly, pastor
of the local Baptist church. The church was filled to capacity with friends and relatives from Austin, Elgin and various other points, assembled to pay their last respects. The profusion of beautiful floral emblems banking the mound of her final resting place, attested to the high esteem in which she was held both in Elgin and Austin. Active pallbearers were: Jim Harris and Vernon Carter, Elgin; Sherman Birdwell, John Gresham, Bill Deason, L. W. Mercer, Harry Baker and Frank Swartz, of Austin. Interment was in Elgin cemetery.
Surviving other than the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Cecil R. Miller, Elgin and Mrs. J. R. Adkerson, Austin; one son, Jack Outlaw, Austin; two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Carter, Elgin; Mrs. Frank Smith, Austin. (Elgin City Cem)

Elgin Courier
Died 5/9/1942
MRS. J. H. OUTLAW
Sarah Elizabeth House, daughter of Laborn and Nancy House, early settlers of Bastrop County, was born at Bastrop, December 19, 1858, where she was reared. On December 2, 1885, she was happily married in Bastrop to Mr. John
Henry Outlaw. They came to Elgin a few years later and established their home south of Elgin where he engaged in farming until his death about eleven years ago. Following her husband's death, a son, Earl Outlaw, has lived with her
and she has made a home for him, doing her own house work and was unusually active for one of her advanced age.
She was converted when quite young and united with the Baptist church. She was a devoted wife and mother, loving sister, a kind and thoughtful neighbor--always ready to offer word of encouragement, comfort or sympathy
she shared her time or worldly goods when and where they would bring happiness.
? p. m., Saturday, May 9th. The body rested at Miller Mortuary from which place funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock with Dr. D. H. Truhitte, camp pastor, officiating. Interment was in Elgin cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hardy and Ernest Fleming, Wallace and Jack Gillum, Alvin Paris, Richard Meek. The great profusion of lovely flowers sent by relatives and friends and the large assembly present for the rites, in a small measure
attested to be high esteem in which this good woman was held. Those left to mourn her passing are three children, Earl Outlaw, Mrs. Donville Owen, Mrs. Dee Craig all of Elgin; ten grandchildren; one brother, Will D. House, Elgin; two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Culp, Sr, Elgin and Mrs. Lee McFarland, Houston. Relatives from out-of-town coming here for the funeral were: Messrs and Mesdames J. B. Pierce, J. D. Adkerson, Roy Outlaw, H. V. Culp, Mesdames Ettie Betts and Comer Tanner, all of Austin; Mesers and Mesdames Robert Martin and Elmer Earl Shell, of Angleton; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Outlaw, Granger, Mr. Ed Outlaw, Mart and Mrs. Gus Schaefer, Bastrop. (Elgin City Cem)

Publication Date: May 28, 1992
Source: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Page: 21
FORT WORTH - Warren White, a retired grain mill laborer, died May 21 at a Fort Worth nursing center. He was 96.
Graveside service was to be at 1 p.m. today at Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Baker Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. White was born in Bastrop and was a member of True Holiness Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ.
He was married to Mary White, who died in 1987. Survivors: Stepson, Henry Carter of Fort Worth; stepsister, Warner White Hennington of Amarillo; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: March 08, 1997
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 10;11
FORT WORTH - Daniel Medina Jr., 65, a quality assurance inspector for the Department of Defense, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in Fort Worth. Con-celebrated funeral Mass: 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Morning
prayers: 10 a.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be David Copado, Bruce Martin, Jeremy Medina, Michael Medina Jr., Mike Medina Sr. and Phillip Medina. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Arenson, Phillip Koch, Manuel Longoria, Ocie Morgan and Johnny
Santiago. Memorials: St. Patrick Cathedral Building Renovation Fund, 1206 Throckmorton, Fort Worth 76102.
Daniel Medina Jr. was born June 23, 1931, in Bastrop and had resided in Fort Worth since 1967. He was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Mr. Medina was a member of St. Patrick Cathedral and Knights of Columbus Council 4709. Survivors: Wife, Gloria J. Medina; sons, Albert Medina and his wife, Sylvia,
of Fort Worth and the Rev. Hector Medina of Wichita Falls; daughter, Yolanda R. DuClos and her husband, Dion, of Fort Worth; brothers, Robert Medina of Galveston and Miguel Medina of Euless; sisters, Viola Serna, Otila Salinas
and Teresa Copado, all of Galveston; and grandchildren, Phillip, Jeremy and Danielle. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345 Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum, Ft Worth.

Publication Date: October 02, 1997
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
FORT WORTH - Dorothy Ree Cherry, 76, a retired presser for Town & Country Cleaners, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1997, at a local care center. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Johnson Chapel AME Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ferguson Como Funeral Home.
Dorothy Cherry was born May 24, 1921, in Bastrop County. She was a member of Johnson Chapel AME Church and served on the Usher Board, Mission and other departments. Survivors: Son, Baron Elder and Jeanette; brothers, Homer Houston of Valeja, Calif., the Rev. Velva Lee Houston of Corpus Christi, and Nathan Houston and the Rev. Louis Z. Houston, both of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Ferguson Como Funeral Home 5301 Wellesley Ave., 738-0131

Publication Date: September 23,
1997
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 8;9
FORT WORTH - William Arthur Lee, 88, a retired plumber, died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Baker Funeral Home. Wake: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. William Arthur Lee was born July 3, 1909, in Bastrop to Josh and Mary Ann Alford Lee. He grew up in Bastrop and attended the public schools there.
Early in life, he was baptized. William came to Fort Worth and settled with his family around 1936. Here, he worked several years driving for a local taxi company. He was a self-employed plumber for nearly 40 years. He retired in 1987. He united in marriage with Miss Verta Jackson and they remained a loving and devoted couple until her
demise in 1986. Mr. Lee was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church on the city's north side for many years.
Survivors: Sons, William A. Lee Jr. of Oakland, Calif., John H. Lee and Horace J. Lee, both of Perris, Calif., and Josh Lee of Fort Worth; daughter, Marie Lee Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Eula B. Hoskins of Fort Worth and Goldie Hancock and Ruth Branch, both of Giddings; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several generations of nieces, nephews and other family members; and many friends. Baker Funeral Home 301 E. Rosedale St., 332-4468 (Cedar Hill Memorial, Arlington, TX)

Publication Date: April 02, 1999
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
FORT WORTH - Orbrey King "Buster" Solomon died Sunday, March 28, 1999.
Funeral: Was Thursday at First St. John B.C. in Fort Worth.
Officiating were The Rev. Gilbert Guidry of Bonneview Dr. Christian Church in Dallas and the Rev. Kenneth Spears, pastor of First St. John B.C. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Orbrey King Solomon was born in Bastrop. He served in the Army and was a retired helicopter technician. Survivors: Wife, Ruby Solomon of Fort Worth; son, Carl Dean Solomon of Wichita Falls; stepdaughters, Brenda Hill, Rona Raven and Kerrie Moon; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; devoted nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Wells Funeral Home Wichita Falls, (940)
766-2921

 Smithville Times, 5/10/2001:

Alvin "Sonny" Frerich, 80, a highly respected parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne, passed away in the South Austin Medical Center on Thursday, April 19, 2001. The Rev. Jozef Musiol, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne, was the main celebrant for the Mass of Christian Burial held in Sacred Heart Church Rockne on Saturday, April 21. Helping celebrate with his brothers-in-law, the Rev. Msgr. Alois Goertz and the Rev. Victor Goertz, along with the Rev. Msgr. Clyde Holtman, and the Rev. Bernard Goertz. Deacon Roger Muehr, brother-in-law, also assisted. Rodney Kadura, grandson, was the lay reader for the service. Acolytes were his niece and nephew Stephanie and Kevin Wolf. Gifts were carried by his granddaughters, Susan Hancock, Michelle Frerich, Sheila Kadura, Tracie Kadura and Tanya Coleman. Special music was provided by family members and friends. Deacon Roger Muehr held the Wake Service and recitation of the Rosary in the church on Friday evening, April 20. The homilies at the Rosary service and funeral Mass were given by the Revs Victor Goertz and Msgr. Alois Goertz. Father Victor recited a poem about the home life of Sonny and his wife, Helen. He had written the poem in 1981 while living with them following surgery. The poem speaks of the warmth, the loving care, and the prayer life he experienced while recovering in their care. Father Victor also spoke of Sonny's generosity, not only to his own family, but to the community in which he lived. Father Alois spoke of Sonny's early

life in Rockne, his service in the US Navy from 1942-45. He also reflected on Sonny's loving care for his family, and his wonderful hospitality, expressed so often in his words, "You are always welcome." He also spoke of how Sonny and others of Rockne, who though they had departed from this world, had left us an example of how to live a Christian life.

Interment was held in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Rockne. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Jason Frerich, Nathan Frerich, Rodney Kadura, John Kadura, Adam Klaus and Ron Coleman. Honorary pallbearers were his sons-in-law, Bill Kadura and Don Klaus, brothers-in-law, Elmer Goertz and William Goertz, and nephews Milburn Ferric

and Ronnie Wolf. Survivors include his wife, Helen Goertz; children and spouses, Alvin M and Charlotte Frerich, Carol and Bill Kadura, and Marilyn and Don Klaus; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Gertrude Beck of Bastrop. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, four sisters and two infant grand daughters. Frerich was born on 3/16/1921 to John G. Frerich and Sophie (Behring) Frerich. He married Helen Goertz on 1/2/1946 in Sacred Heart Church Rockne. He lived most of his life in the Rockne area except for being in the US Navy

during World War II, and 12 years in the Dallas area working for Dalhstrom Corporation. He was a mechanic by profession. His hobbies included doing shop work projects for his kids and grandchildren and taking care of his

place and cattle.

Smithville Times, 5/10/2001:

Bastrop County Commissioner Charles Howard "Charlie" McKeown, 66, of Smithville, died on Thursday morning, May 3. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Talmadge McKeown; two daughters; Tammy Schroeder and husband Johnny Schroeder, and Karrie Probst and husband Henry Probst; and a grandson, Logan Charles Schroeder. He was also survived by brothers, Garry McKeown, of Lubbock, and Gene McKeown of Shallowwater; sisters Marie Wampler of Lubbock, Nina Bineroth of Fritz, and Doris Harris of Abernathy. Charlie was first and foremost a family man, deeply devoted to his family and the best friend of his grandson. Not only was McKeown a political leader he was a civic leader as well. Services were held at the First Christian Church in Smithville on Saturday 5/5/2001 at 11:00am with the Rev. Paul Podraza presiding. Interment followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Full Military Honors conducted by the Smithville Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Joe Cooper, Gil Barnes, Mark Rogers, Mackie Wayne Kasper, Rodney Langer, Jason Harris, Kameron Saunders. Honorary Pallbearers were Johnny Schroeder, Charles Penick, Charlie Ebner,

Jim White, Danny Schroeder, Jim Cowan, Mike Morgan, G. L. Hanna, Henry Probst, Jr, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court, the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, and the W. J. Nixon Masonic Lodge. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions go to the First Christian Church of Smithville.

Arrangements were handled by Marrs-Jones.

Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:

Allen Seth Thompson, 72, of Austin passed away 5/15/2001. He was born 2/28/1929 in Bastrop. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1946. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and Durham Business College.

He served his country in the US Marine Corps with the rank of Corporal during the Korean conflict. He was wounded and received the purple heart. Upon his return home, he married June McCune on 2/3/1952 at the East Tyler

Baptist Church in Tyler. He was a member of Parmer Lane Baptist Church in Austin. He was a lifelong member of the VFW post in Smithville. In Austin, he was a member of the Onion Creek Masonic Lodge AF and AM, was a 32 degree Mason, and was in the patrol unit in the Ben Hur Shrine. His career included working for 34 years for Institutional Grocery Sales, Forstex, Fleming, Lone Star Meat Co. He retired to be his wife's caregiver during her illness with Parkinson's disease. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 48 years on 12/30/2000; his parents, Earl and Bertha Thompson of Smithville; in-laws Earl and Bessie McCure of Laneville. Survivors include his daughter, Terri Elizabeth Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Teresa Thompson of Austin; three grandsons, Dylan,

Mitchell and Wesley Thompson; and brother-in-law, James McCune and wife, Wanda of Henderson.

Funeral Service was held 5/19 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville. Interment followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery with full military honors by the Smithville Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Shrine Burn Institute, Galveston, TX. (Oak Hill Smithville)

Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:

Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on 5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor, courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love. Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954

and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973. Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to do each until her final few months. She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most of her children. Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children, Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville, and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Harry. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Smithville Times, May 24, 2001:

Lydia Ebner, 91, of Giddings died Friday, 5/11/2001, at Monument Hill Nursing Home in LaGrange. Funeral services were held on 5/15/2001 at Martin Lutheran Church in Giddings with burial in the Giddings City Cemetery. Lydia

was the daughter of John and Laura Gropp Foerster of Paige. She married Clarence Ebner on 9/23/1936. Preceding her in death were her husband and a sister, Edna Namken Vaughn. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce and Donald Newman of LaGrange; a sister Vera Doyle of Schulenburg; three grandchildren, Donna and Sam Ahart, Jr., Diana and Chris Muegge of Round Rock, and David and Amy Newman of College Station; and three great-grandchildren.

Bastrop Advertiser, June 7, 2001:

Ruthie Mae Colter died 6/2/2001. She was born to the late Henry and Clara (Taylor) Thomas in Bastrop County on 3/3/1931.

She was a member of Zion Chapel Baptist Church. Preceding her in death are her husband, Curly Colter; a brother Louis Charles Thomas; three children, Julius Thomas, the Rev. Henry Colter and Louise Colter; and one granddaughter, Bridget Colter. She is survived by eight children, Clara G. Ward, Donnie Colter, Charlene

Canada, Vanessa Binger, Christine Hoodye, Lora Baynard, Betty Benford and Glen Colter; a brother A. C. Thomas; a sister, Bertha Davis; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Service was held June 6 at Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.

Mildred McPhaul, Smithville Times, 6/7/2001

Mildred Clopton McPhaul, 87, of Bastrop died on Friday, 5/25/2001. She

was born 4/2/1914 in McDade.

She attended public schools in McDade and Elgin, and graduated Elgin High

School in 1931. She graduated St. David's Training School for Nurses in Austin

in 1934.

In March 1937, she married Hugh McPhaul, Sr., who preceded her in death

on 11/29/1989.

She worked as a nurse in Bastrop at the F. A. Orgain Memorial Hospital

and the Bastrop Memorial Hospital. She was then school nurse at Emile Elementary

in Bastrop.

She was a resident of Argent Court Assisted Living in Bastrop at the time

of her death.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh McPhaul, Jr and Sally

of Buda and John McPhaul and Emily of Bastrop; a granddaughter, Jennifer

Ferrell and husband, Marshall, of Bastrop; two great-grandchildren; and a

sister-in-law, Grace Clopton of Bastrop.

Funeral service was 5/29/2001 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop.

The Bastrop Advertiser, 6/16/2001:

Celestine Goertz Matocha stabbed June 13. Suspect is grandson Barnard

Grady Eastland.

Obit:

Celestine Goertz Matocha, 78, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at her home

near Smithville. She was born 9/2/1922 in Rockne to Herman Paul Goertz and

Mary Hoffman Goertz.

She and her husband Raymond moved to Smithville where they raised 9

children.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond' a son, Donald and a

son, Bernard.

Survivors include her children, Loretta Eiben of San Marcos, Linda and

husband Danny Masur of Rockdale, Michael and wife Dena Matocha of Red Rock,

Kenneth Matocha of Pflugerville, Ann and husband, Jack Hancock of Smithville,

Lucille and husband, Stanley Bartsch of Smithville and Mary Jo Matocha of

Denver, Co; brothers, Anton Goertz and wife Jane of Red Rock and Denis Goertz

and wife Janelle of St. Hedwig; sisters, Geneva Klaus of Red Rock, La Verne

Till and husband Albert of String Prairie and Mary Ann Till and husband Alfred

of San Marcos; 27 grandchildren and 12 great

grandchildren.

Visitation is 8 am on Saturday, June 16 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in

Smithville. A rosary will be said at 7pm Sunday, June 17 at Smithville Recreation

Center, and a Mass will be celebrated at 2pm Monday, June 18 at St. Paul's

Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery,

Smithville.

Pallbearers will be Dale Eiben, Blaine Eiben, Wayne Masur, Gary Matocha,

Brian Matocha, Patrick Bartsch, James Eastland and Donald

Hancock.

Loving Tribute.

To the memory of Thomas Blair McDuff, Jr, who died at the City Infirmary,

Austin, Texas, May 4, 1910 in the twelfth year of his life, having been born

9/14/1898. He was taken ill several months ago at his home near McDuff and

when it was found that he was not improving advice was given to take him

to a sanitarium and this was done immediately. After a time at the infirmary

it was found necessary to perform an operation and for a while thereafter

little Tommy's case seemed hopeful, however the battle was too much for his

little constitution and while everything was done to relieve him that could

have been done it was to no purpose. Those who loved him best could only

remain silent and witness life's tide slowly ebbing away. Cheerful to the

last and in response to his attendants and loved ones he would say in answer

to how he felt, "Oh, I am getting along pretty well" or "I am better than

yesterday." However the third day before death claimed him, little Tommy

told them he must die and it would be best, for then the suffering would

be over and he was going home to his Saviors. Oh! How much heart breaking

sorrow in the parting of the ways with this bright faced loveable boy and

yet there is much to comfort those still standing on this shore and earth's

loss is Heaven's gain. Those who knew him best, loved him most always cheerful,

loving and sunny in disposition and a pleasant work for

all.

Tommy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McDuff and leaves his parents,

three sisters, and three brothers and a large circle of loving relatives

and acquaintances who mingle tears of sympathy over their loss. To these

we would say, weep not for it was God's will and He knows

best.

"Brothers and sisters gone to that cline,

Wait for the others coming some time;

Safe with the angles, whiter than snow,

Watching for loved ones waiting below."

Amid a large gathering of relatives and friends, his body was laid to

rest in the Manor graveyard (contributors note: this is J. J. Manor Cemetery

located off of County 969) on Friday, May 6, 1910 to wait the resurrection

morn. May God's richest blessings rest upon his loved ones left

behind.

L. E. Booth

ED WEBER

Born 3/20/1820, and died on his farm in Bastrop county, April 15, 1910,

Mr. Ed. Weber, father of Mr. W. J. Weber, aged 90 years and 29 days. Deceased

was born in Feudingerhittie, Providence Westfalen, Germany, and came to America

in 1852, landing at Indianolia, and from there went in a wagon to New Braunsfels

where he lived for several years. After leaving New Braunsfels he resided

with a brother-in-law Adam Pelzer in Lavaca County for some time. He came

to Bastrop county and worked in a brick yard for Mr. Highsmith. He was married

twice. To the first union, two children were born, one of which died in infancy,

the other now living. His first wife died many years ago. His second wife

was a Mrs. Behring, and unto them two children were born, whom he preceded

in death. While living in Bastrop county he was engaged in digging wells

and burning coal fo….

ORVILLE T. PROPST

Orville T. Propst, age 69, of Austin, passed away January 19,
1999.
He was born in Franklin, West Virginia, on August 5, 1929. He retired
from the Air Force in 1971 after 20 years of service. He was a life member
of Pilot Knob VFW Post 8925.

He was preceded in death his first wife, Doris Prospt in 1977; and
granddaughter, Tammy Prospt in 1980.

He is survived by sons, Raymond Propst, of Ranger, and David Propst, of
Austin; daughter, Martha Cotton, of Bastrop, and Rebecca Hart and husband,
Bret, of Wichita Falls; step-children, Steven and Wesley Lanpher and Susan
Dyer, of Austin; ex-wife, Chris; grandchildren, Ray, Matt, Jeremy and
Christopher, of Oregon, Brandy and Jennifer Cotton, of Bastrop, Stacy Propst,
of Pflugerville, Meagann, Perry, Shelbie and Garion Hart, of Wichita Falls;
great- grandchildren, Ray Propst III, of Oregon, and Elysa Walker, of Bastrop;
step-grandchildren, Cayte Smith, Joshua, Nicole, Lance and J.R. Lanpher;
and sister, Pauline Polen, of West
Virginia.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 1999, at Wilke-Clay-Fish
Funeral Home. The family will have visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday.
Burial will be in Garfield at Haynie Chapel Cemetery with full military
honors.
Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Ave.,
442-1446.
Publication Date: January 30, 1999

Source: Austin American-Statesman

R.C. (NORINE) MCCOY

Mrs. R.C. (Norine) McCoy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January
28, 1999.
She was born March 9, 1904, in Birdville, Texas, to Josephine Gouyton
Brown and Charlie Franklin Brown. Prior to moving to Smithville, Texas, in
the early 80's, she lived in Jollyville on the family ranch that she and
her husband built. She was a 5th generation Texan, tracing her roots back
to before the Republic of Texas.
Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Reginald Cloud
McCoy; her parents; her sister and brother-in law, Mary and Clyde Fox; and
her beloved puppy, Bobo.

She is survived by her daughter, Edna Norine Douglas, of Smithville; her
daughter and son-in-law, Thelma and Jim Berry, of Bastrop; her sister and
brother-in-law, Josephine and Bill Ross, of Austin; her sister, Emma Caroline
Burch, of Austin; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Gilliland and husband, Lonnie,
of Smithville, James E. Berry, of Bastrop, Daniel Berry and wife, Yolanda,
of Bastrop, Norine Cook and husband, David, of Waelder; her great-grandchildren,
Jody and Josiah Cook and Victoria Berry; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends.
Nanny was many things in her life: wife, daughter, mother, grandmother,
sister, friend, teacher, mentor, rancher, gardener, Sunday School teacher
and preacher. But most of all, she would like to be remembered first and
last as a Christian. She truly loved the Lord her God with all her heart,
al her soul, and all her might. She would have had all men come to love Him
and accept Him as their personal Savior as she had. I know God welcomed her
with the words,

"Well done, good and faithful servant."
The family would like to thank the 3rd floor nursing staff of the Specialty
Hospital of Austin, and Nanny's "girls" for their loving care. The family
would especially like to thank Dr. David Pohl for his friendship and professional
care.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 1999,
in the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
on Sunday, January 31, 1999, in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, with Bill Brown
officiating. Interment will be at Austin Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers will be David Cook, Daniel Berry, Darryl Wanack, James E.
Berry, Lonnie Gilliland and James
Beck.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar,
452-8811.

Publication Date: March 08, 1999

Source: Austin American-Statesman

JOE HOOD SIMMONS

Born May 12, 1914, in San Angelo, Texas, Joe passed away on Friday, March
5, 1999, after a long and eventful life.
He grew up and graduated from high school in Eastland, Texas, and attended
Ranger Junior College in Ranger, Texas. He moved to Austin in the early 1940's.
In the middle l950's, he operated a cafeteria in the basement of Robert E.
Lee Hall on the University of Texas campus. During that time he organized
and sponsored the rodeo club for the University called Los Charos.
He was an organizing member of the Central Texas Cutting Horse Association
and the first president of the Travis County Sheriff's Posse. For 20 years,
beginning in the early 60's, he worked with Lloyd Woodley Rodeo Company of
Lampasas to produce rodeos in and around central and north central Texas.
In 1966, he began working for the Texas Agriculture Department as a License
and Weight Inspector in the San Antonio District.
After retiring from state government in 1979, he moved to Elgin, Texas,
where he resided until his death.

He is survived by his children, Joe Bob Simmons and wife, Elaine, of Austin,
Catherine (Tex) Roberts, of Elgin, Janet Basey and husband, Mark, of Liberty
Hill; brother, Bill Simmons and wife, Bobbie, of Sunrise Beach; sister, Blanche
Howard, of Mansfield; grandchildren, Penney Garrett and husband, Mark, of
Kerrville, Donna Gore and husband, Jeff, of Austin, Kim Christensen and husband,
Mike, of Elgin, Joe Roberts and wife, Janet, of Bastrop, Sarah Roberts, of
Elgin, Clint Basey and wife, Amy, of Georgetown, Luke Basey and Jake Basey,
both of Liberty Hill; and six great-grandchildren, soon to be
seven.
Pallbearers include Darwin Avant, Bobby Joe Bartlett, David Graham, Jeff
Heath, Ralph Senn and Wayne Ward.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 7, 1999, from 4:00 p.m.
Services will be held Monday, March 8, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at Elgin Funeral
Home, Elgin, Texas, with burial to be in Young's Prairie Cemetery, Elgin.

Publication Date: November 20, 1998

Source: Austin American-Statesman

GENEVA STONE RIDINGS

Geneva Stone Ridings was born August 17, 1899, to William R. and Lela
Bell Hartsfield Stone in Elgin, and died November 18, 1998.
The Stone and Hartsfield families were early settlers of Bastrop County,
coming to Texas from South Carolina, and Alabama to the Elgin area in the
l880's. On June 9, 1924, she was married to Wayland Ridings Sr., and they
began Ridings Red & White Grocery, which they successfully owned and
operated for 65 years until his death in 1989.
They had one son, Wayland Ridings Jr.
She is survived by one son, Wayland Ridings Jr., of Elgin and Houston;
one nephew, Jack L. Stone, of Denver, Colorado; and numerous other nieces,
nephews and other relatives.

Both Geneva and Wayland were educated in the Elgin Schools and were life
long members of the First Baptist Church of Elgin, of which they were very
active and devoted members.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years; her parents;
one sister, Willie Marie Ridings, of Longview; and one brother, Jack E. Stone,
of Taylor.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Elgin
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home.

Publication Date: November 28, 1998

Source: Austin American-Statesman

MARY EVELYN RICHARDS ROBY

Mary Evelyn Richards Roby, born November 17, 1921, to Lillian and Robert
D. Richards in Bastrop, Texas, passed away November 25, 1998, at an Austin
hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mary Evelyn was loved by and leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Richard
W. Roby; her three children, Jan Loomis, Susan R. Fernandes and Robert R. Roby;
sons-in-law, Robert L. Loomis and J. Frank
Fernandes; daughter-in-law, Susan H. Roby; grandsons, Robert D. Loomis and
his wife, Melanie, Richard W. Loomis and his wife, Naomi, Mark Roby, Christopher
Roby and Ryan Roby; and three great-
grandchildren.

Mary Evelyn attended Ward Belmont School, Nashville, Tennessee.
She was an active member for several years of St. David's Hospital Auxiliary
and served as President of that organization for one year.
She loved to travel and play golf and to listen to the many adventures
of her children and grandchildren. All who knew her will miss her
greatly.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998,
at Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas.

Arrangements are being handled by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop,
Texas.

Publication Date: October 09, 1998

Source: Austin American-Statesman

J. Kelly Shaw, 74, of Bastrop, died Friday, October 2, 1998.
Kelly retired from the United States Air Force in 1969, and from teaching
at Westlake High School in 1984. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and
outdoorsman.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Nona Shaw; son, Kevin
Shaw and wife, Christie; granddaughters, Sarah, Leslie and Megan Kelly
Shaw.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 1998, at
Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home. Interment will be held in Arlington National
Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist
Church, 1720 East Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581.
Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress Avenue,
442-1446.

Publication Date: September 20, 1998
Source: Austin American-Statesman

MILDRED MARIE EVANS

Mildred Marie Evans of San Antonio, Texas, died September 18, 1998, at
the age of 80.

She was born in Bastrop, Texas, February 17, 1918. Her occupation was
waitressing and she was affiliated with the Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Bloxon Hardee and her
mother, Mattie Kimbrough.

Survivors include daughters, Billiejean and Carroll Pullin of Jourdanton,
Texas; son, Lee and wife Susie Evans of La Vernia, Texas; brother, Weldon
Hardee of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Ronald O. Pullin, Lee Ann Evans,
Becky, Debra, Darleen, Jackie; and numerous
great-grandchildren.

Graveside service, Monday, September 21, 1998, at 10:00 A.M., Ridgeway
Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your
choice.
Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia, TX

Publication Date: September 20, 1998
Source: Austin American-Statesman

ERNEST FRANKLIN (FRANK) ARMSTRONG

Ernest Franklin (Frank) Armstrong, age 55, of Cedar Creek, passed away
on Friday, September 18, 1998, after a short battle with
cancer.
He is formerly of Pflugerville, and was a member of the Plumbers &
Pipe fitters Local Union No. 286.

Frank was born January 13, 1943, to Earl and Jewel Armstrong, who preceded
him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Wallace, Thomas,
Horace Delbert and Donnal (Skeeter)
Armstrong.
He is survived by daughter, Terri Woodmancy and husband, Gary of Austin;
long-time companion, Carolyn Kay LaFrance, of Cedar Creek; sisters, Janelle
Mansfield and husband, Bill of Bastrop; Brenda Duke and husband, Bud of Austin,
and Linda McCool and husband, Kenneth of Ralls; brothers, J.W. Armstrong
and wife, Debbie of Bastrop, and Richard Armstrong, of Austin; granddaughter,
Chelsea Renee Woodmancy, of Austin; grandson, Cody Lee Woodmancy, also of
Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, September
20, 1998, at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 1998,
in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Lamar location; Reverend
George V. Reswik officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital
Parks Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Ronnie Mansfield, Darrell Mansfield, Jay F.
Armstrong, Milfred Johnson, David Whiteaker and Jerry
Evans.
Honorary pallbearers will include Leonard Holstine, Jerry Goldstein, Larry
Goldstein, Quint Calderon, Mike Armstrong and Todd
Purcell.

Publication Date: September 25, 1998
Source: Austin American-Statesman

FRANCES TISHIE SWEET O'BRIEN

Frances Tishie Sweet O'Brien, age 91, of Bastrop, passed away Tuesday,
September 22, 1998.

She was born October 27, 1906, in Montgomery, Texas, to Charlie and Amanda
Fields. She was a resident of San Antonio from 1941 to 1971, and a resident
of Bastrop since that time.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charlie D. Sweet; her
second husband, Homer H. O'Brien; and a daughter, Edna A. Jordan.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Crews, of Imperial Beach, California;
a son, Charles E. Sweet, of Austin, Texas; a brother, Alton Fields, of McDade,
Texas; sisters, Mrs. Henry (Cleo) Grimes and Mrs. Leo Harrison, both of McDade,
Texas, and Mrs. Henry (Ila Mae) Carwile, of Montgomery, Texas; eight
grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and one
great-great-grandson.

Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 1998, at
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop. Interment will be in Fairview
Cemetery also in Bastrop. The Reverend David Sweet will
officiate.
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, 507 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop,
Texas 78602, (512)321-2576.

Publication Date: December 06, 1998

Source: Austin American-Statesman

ALEX "JACK" SMALL

Alex "Jack" Small, age 74, of Elgin, passed away Friday, December 4,
1998.
Alex was born in Austin, Texas, on November 24, 1924. He was preceded
in death by his parents, two sisters, a son, and a
grandson.
Alex retired from Elgin Butler Brick Company in 1989 after 48 years of
employment.
He is survived by a very loving and devoted wife of fifty five years,
Ida Mae; two sons, Frank and wife Mary of Lexington, James and wife Debbie
of Haryelton, Pennsylvania; two daughters, Diane Stolle and husband Justin
of Thrall and Faye Small Stifflemire of Thrall; one brother, James Small
and wife Rose of Bastrop; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Todd Cantrell, Tommy Cantrell, Doug Cloud, Sherman
Wipff, Jim Watson, Tommy Maldonado, Bill King, Floyd Harris and Philip
Cantrell.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 1998, at Elgin Funeral
Home, with interment in the Elgin
Cemetery.
The Family wishes to Thank all the many friends for all their support,
thoughts and most of all prayers during the past
year.
Memorial contributions may be made to McDade Church of Christ, McDade,
Texas, or The American Cancer Association, P.O. Box 149054, Austin, Texas
78714.
Arrangements by Elgin Funeral Home,
281-5697

Publication Date: April 06, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 24;25
FORT WORTH - Dorothy Woolard, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a North Richland
Hills hospital. She was 75.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7
to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

Mrs. Woolard was born in Bastrop.

Her husband, Olin Woolard, died in 1980.
Survivors: Son, Rickie Woolard of Fort Worth; daughter, Carol Pufall of
Fort Worth; brother, Lee Hancock of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; sister, Helen Swearingen
of Houston; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Faustino Cerda

Publication Date: April 09, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 36;37
GRANDVIEW - Will Arthur Slider, 73, a retired construction worker for
Thomas S. Byrne Construction Co., died Friday at a Cleburne hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church in Hills Prairie.
Burial: Hills Prairie Cemetery in Bastrop. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Grandview, where he was a member. Arrangements: Gregory
W. Spencer Funeral Directors of Fort
Worth.
Mr. Slider was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 50
years. He was a member of the North Central Texas Labor Union 618.
His wife, Minnie Slider, died in 1974.
Survivors: Son, Curtis Gene Slider of Fort Worth; daughter, Sandra Robinson
of Waco; brother, Willie T. Slider of Fort Worth; three sisters, Raydell
Peterson, Hattie Hubbard and Johnnie Mae Slider, all of Fort Worth; companion,
Jean Hardy of Grandview; 19 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 14, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 4;5
CROSS PLAINS - Ava Hughes Talley of Cross Plains died Thursday at a Cross
Plains nursing home. She was 90.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Pioneer Cemetery in Pioneer
under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home in Rising
Star.
Mrs. Talley was born in Rising Star and had lived in Cross Plains for
17 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of
Christ.
Survivors: Son, J.R. Talley of Bastrop; brother, Edward Hughes of Dallas;
three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 21, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 24;25
ARLINGTON - Luciano Duron Garcia, a retired gardener, died Monday in Fort
Worth. He was 82.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Crosby Cemetery in Mason.
Arlington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Garcia was born in Bastrop and recently moved to the Fort Worth area.
He previously lived in Georgetown for 12 years and moved to Mason in 1985.
His wife, Petra Garcia, died in 1989.
Survivors: Five sons, Luciano Garcia Jr. and Luis Garcia, both of Valencia,
Calif., Lupe Garcia of El Paso, Mingo Garcia of Simi Valley, Calif., and
Sammie Garcia of Moor Park, Calif.; four daughters, Rachel Hansen of Las
Vegas, Eva C. DeAnda of Arlington, Ruth Arriega of San Jose, Calif., and
Susie Pena of Mexico; brother, Stephen Garcia of Austin; sister, Phillipa
Martinez of Austin; 24 grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 26, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 15
FORT WORTH - Wilma Nelson Calhoun, a retired Fort Worth school district
custodian, died Sunday at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 78.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church at Philadelphia. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake will be from 8:15 to 9:15 tonight
at the funeral home.
Mrs. Calhoun was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 52
years.
She had worked for the school district for 27 years before retiring in
1979.
Mrs. Calhoun was a member of Paradise Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors: Son, Tommie Louis Nelson of Fort Worth; three daughters, Jennie
N. Elix of Hobart, Okla., and Rena Mae Cofer and Hattie L. Timms, both of
Fort Worth; two brothers, Tony Banks and Mago Banks, both of Fort Worth;
two sisters, Freddie Edwards and Bernice Greer, both of Fort Worth; 30
grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 28, 1997

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 7
FORT WORTH - Florence McKinney, 99, a homemaker, died Saturday, April
26, 1997, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth.
Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort
Worth.
Florence McKinney was born May 5, 1897, in Bastrop County.
Survivors: Stepson, Miles McKinney of Fort Worth; stepdaughter, Zelva
Lance of Bremerton, Wash.; and two stepgranddaughters. Laurel Land Funeral
Home of Fort Worth 7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350 Richard P. Morley

Publication Date: August 15, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
BASTROP - Stella Mae Porter, 87, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a Bastrop
nursing center.

Funeral: 2 p.m. today at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home. Burial:
Oak Grove Cemetery in Hill County.

Stella Mae Porter was born Nov. 12, 1908, in Little Rock, Ark.
Survivors: Sons, James Henry Porter of Indiana, Odell Porter of Burleson
and Samuel Lewis Porter of Austin; daughters, Letha Mae Earnhart of Whitesboro,
Mary Lou Lucko of Penelope, Ruth Reed of Austin, and Patsy Ann Wiggins and
Peggy Ann Davis, both of Smithville; one brother; three sisters; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Cleburne,
(817) 558-2322 Forest T. Sark

Publication Date: August 18, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 21
STEPHENVILLE - May Belle Stone, a retired stock farmer and nurse, died
Monday at a Stephenville hospital. She was 82.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Coleman Cemetery in Coleman.
Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Stone was born in Bastrop County and moved to Stephenville from Abilene
35 years ago.
She was a member of Huckabay Church of Christ.
Survivors: Two sons, Venice D. Alford of Stephenville and Sam W. Alford
of Abilene; sister, Dr. Oleta Ward of Weatherford; three grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: August 20, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 8;9
ARLINGTON - Louise Elizabeth Vaughn Haynes, 75, died Sunday in
Arlington.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Arlington.
Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Noon today. Family will recieve
friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Moore Funeral
Home.
Louise Haynes was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Elgin, Bastrop County. She was
one of 15 children of John and Bessie Vaughn. Louise was a registered nurse,
graduating from Parkland School of Nursing in Dallas in 1945. As a member
of the U.S. Corps of Nurses, she was serving at McCluskey U.S. Army Hospital
on VE Day and VJ Day. She transferred to the Veterans Administration and
served in VA Hospitals at Dearborn, Mich., Kerrville and McKinney. After
leaving the Veterans Administration, Louise worked as a nurse for General
Motors in Arlington. John Haynes and Louise were married in McKinney in 1948.
She was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist Church in
Arlington and its Aldersgate Sunday school class. She was also a member of
the Daughters of the American Revolution. Louise fought cancer valiantly
for many years before finally succumbing on Aug. 18,
1996.
Louise will be greatly missed by all who knew and admired her.
She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dr. John
J. Haynes, a retired professor of civil engineering at UT-Arlington.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Arlington, the Parkland Nurses
Association or a charity of choice.

Survivors: Brother, Carl Vaughn of Payson, Ariz.; sisters, Jo Vickers
of Pasadena, Dorothy Bratten of Payson, and Ruth Linebarger of Clarksdale,
Mo.; several nieces and nephews, including Evelyn Redman of Big Spring, Mary
Mills of Mansfield and Linda Linebarger of Clarksdale, Mo. Moore Funeral
Home 1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711 Ruth C.
Henderson

Publication Date: December 03, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 33
DUBLIN - Eula Mae Voigt, a homemaker, died Tuesday at a Dublin nursing
home. She was 89.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harrell Funeral Home in Dublin.
Burial will be in Pecan Cemetery in Dublin.
Mrs. Voigt was born in Bastrop County.
She was a member of Laurel Street United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Stephen Clayton Voigt, died in 1986.
Survivors: Five daughters, Wilma Davis, Joyce Daniel and Blanche Pendleton,
all of Dublin, and Geneva Roberts and Lula Mae Wolfenberger, both of Conroe;
son, Kirby Voigt of Killeen; sister, Ima Hemphill of Bastrop; 15 grandchildren;
and 20 great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: December 14, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 23
FORT WORTH - Bertha Lillian Gibbons, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday
at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 56.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Azleland Memorial Park in
Azle. Biggers Funeral Home in Lake Worth is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Gibbons was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth since
1990.
Survivors: Six daughters, Mary E. Allen and Sherry A. Fornwalt, both of
Fort Worth, Jackie L. Beggs of Bastrop, Wanda J. Van Buskirk of St. Charles,
Mo., Mickie J. Rozo of Austin and Peggy L. Weaver of Cresson; four brothers,
Ernest Lee Botkin, Carl Wayne Botkin, Jimmy Dale Botkin and Le Ray Botkin,
all of Bastrop County; four sisters, Ann Avery of Arkansas, Vickie Botkin
of Houston, Jody Grady of Bastrop and Sandra J. Botkin of Page; and 15
grandchildren.

Publication Date: December 30, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 18;19
THROCKMORTON - Gladsie Dean Brockman, a retired legal secretary and teacher,
died Monday at a Wichita Falls hospital. She was 96.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church. Burial
will be in Throckmorton Cemetery. Merriman-Archer Funeral Home in Throckmorton
is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Brockman was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Throckmorton
since 1913.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Woodson and a Worthy Matron
of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
No.500.
Survivors: Husband, John C. Brockman of Throckmorton; three sons, George
David Brockman of Graham, and Robert Dean Brockman and Larry Daniel Brockman,
both of Granbury; three daughters, Juanelle Hulse of Graham, Gladsie Jean
Herring of Denver and Betty Jean Davis of Throckmorton; 19 grandchildren;
and 31 great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: December 30, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 28;29
FORT WORTH - Paul Jobert Sachs, 62, owner and operator of Sachs Garage
who retired in 1988 after more than 20 years, died Thursday in an auto accident
on Interstate 35 in Belton.

Funeral: 4 p.m. today at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Burial: Private.

Honorary pallbearers: Bobby Wagnon, David Cooper, Cliff Noonkester, Charlie
Clayton, Bob Higginbotham and Bob Livingston.
P.J. Sachs was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Bastrop. He was a 1951 graduate
of Arlington Heights High School and attended Texas Christian University.
He was president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity from 1956 to
1957. Memorials: Charity of choice.

Survivors: Two sons, Paul Buckley Sachs and Stephen Sachs; daughter, Sheryl
Anne Sachs Hemphill; grandchildren, John Daniel Hemphill and Sophie Anne
Hemphill; and aunt, Gertrude Wilmers. Thompson's Harveson & Cole 702
Eighth Ave., 336-0345 Thomas W.
Sanders

Publication Date: December 31, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
FORT WORTH - Catarino Alvarado, 65, a welder who retired in 1989, died
Sunday in Plano.

Funeral: 2 p.m. today at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Mr. Catarino Alvarado was born Nov. 25, 1931, in Bastrop County. He was
a member of Sociedad Fraternal Benito Juarez and the North Side Senior
Citizens.
Survivors: Sons, David F. Alvarado and Antonio Alvarado; daughter, Virginia
Tuhlawi; son-in-law, Ahmad Tuhlawi; daughters-in-law, Susie Alvarado and
Cynthia Alvarado; brother, Bennie Alvarado; sisters, Angela Trujillo, Bonnie
Reyna, Tomasa Hernandez and Pauline Trujillo; two granddaughters; and one
great-granddaughter. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Juanice K. Apple

Publication Date: February 19, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 29
FORT WORTH - Gladys Swanson Eastwood, a retired secretary for All Church
Children's Home, died Thursday in Cleburne. She was 75.
Funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Brentwood Bible Church. Burial will
be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Mount Olivet Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.

Mrs. Eastwood was born in Bastrop County.
Her husband, Oscar M. Swanson, died in 1959.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Brentwood Bible Church,
6917 Brentwood Stair Road, Fort Worth 76112.
Survivors: Husband, Bob Eastwood of Fort Worth; four daughters, Brenda
Sheffel of Pittsburg, Calif., Sharon Lowe of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Betty
Jacobson of San Jose, Calif., and Jan Swanson Taylor of Cleburne; two stepsons,
Robert M. Eastwood of Fort Worth and Jack A. Eastwood of Arlington; stepdaughter,
Linda Eastwood Broach of Haltom City; sister, Loraine Ekdahl of Georgetown;
and seven grandchildren.

Publication Date: January 01, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 24;25
FORT WORTH - Theodore Blalock, a retired construction worker, died Thursday
at a Fort Worth nursing center. He was 87.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Skyvue Memorial Gardens.
Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Blalock was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 50 years.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Son, Artis Blalock of Stockton, Calif.; and brother, Booker
T. Blalock of Fort Worth.

Elizabeth Cate
Publication Date: January 30, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 14;15
FORT WORTH - Myrtle Hallie Snow, 94, a homemaker, died Saturday at a Fort
Worth hospital.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Burial: Mount
Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Snow was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 75
years.
Her husband, Green David Snow, died in 1973.
Survivors: Two sons, Douglas Snow of Fort Worth and Otis Snow of Everman;
sister, Leona Hicks of Azle; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: July 04, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 4;5
NEWARK - Gerald D. Smith, a longtime resident of Newark, died Tuesday
at a Fort Worth hospital after a long illness. He was 72.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort
Worth. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Newark since 1980.
He was a retired oilfield pumper and had worked for Dunn Oil Company many
years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Calvary Baptist
Church in Aurora.

Survivors: Wife, Alma Smith of Newark; two sons, Gerald D. Smith Jr. of
Smithfield, Va., and John David Smith of Corpus Christi; daughter, Arlyn
Yevonne Mayhall of Fort Worth; four brothers, John Cope Smith Jr., Audie
Smith and Wilber Smith, all of San Antonio, and Berry Smith of Rockport;
two sisters, Earline Clark of Chandler and Lillian Doris Baird of San Antonio;
nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jewel Marie Talley,
Homemaker

Publication Date: July 09, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 3
DENTON - Elizabeth Kelsey of Denton, a former teacher and past vice president
of the Texas Heart Association, died Saturday at a Denton retirement center.
She was 85.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today in Rest Haven Memorial Park
in Midland. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in
Midland, where she was a member. Schmitz-Floyd-Hamlett Funeral Home in Denton
is in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs. Kelsey was born in Elgin, Bastrop County. She attended schools in
Royse City, Holland and Greenville. She received a bachelor of science degree
from Texas Woman's University and taught at public schools in Austin, Dallas
and Texon, Reagan County. In 1934, she moved to Midland, where she and her
husband owned and operated Western Clinic Hospital. She moved to Denton in
July 1989.
Mrs. Kelsey was a 50-year member and past president of the Midland Doctor's
Wives' Club and the Six-County Medical Auxiliary. She served on the board
of directors of the Southwest Building Owners Association and the National
Board of Governors. She also was a past president of the Midland Heart
Association.
The former teacher was a life member of the Parent-Teachers Association
and had served as an officer on various PTAs. During World War II, she organized
volunteers for the USO in Midland and was an active member of the Daughters
of the American Republic.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Good Samaritan Village in
Denton, the American Heart Association or First Baptist Church in
Midland.
Survivors: Husband, John Kelsey of Denton; son, L. Waldo Leggett of Houston;
three daughters, Rosalynn Biggers of Dallas, Carolynn Cannon of Garland and
Elizabeth Mulholland of Austin; brother, Price Wood of Gainesville; two sisters,
Margarette Ferguson of San Antonio and Ophilia Ratliff of Monahans; and 12
grandchildren.
Paul A. Linn, Service station owner

Publication Date: July 16, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 8;9
FORT WORTH - Cora Lee Williams Rhodes, 64, a retired nurse, died Thursday
at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Primitive Baptist District Association
in Cedar Creek. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery in Cedar Creek. Wake: 8 to
9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Cora Rhodes was born March 17, 1932, in Alum Creek, Bastrop County. She
was a member of Mount Calvary Primitive Baptist Church in Austin.
Survivors: Sons, Larry Rhodes and Stephen Rhodes, both of Fort Worth;
daughters, Debra Rhodes of Fort Worth and Rhonda Pitts of Houston; brother,
James Williams of Austin; sister, Laura B. Thompson of Austin; nine
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666 Lois J. Richardson

Publication Date: July 24, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
FORT WORTH - Laverne Cleveland, 71, a retired food service worker for
the Fort Worth Independent School District, died Thursday at a Fort Worth
hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday at New Golden Gate Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar
Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Home.
Wake: 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
Laverne Cleveland was born Aug. 14, 1924, to Willie and Catherine Higgins
Ford in the Hills Prairie Community in Bastrop County.
She grew up there and attended the public schools. She united in marriage
with Hosea L. Caldwell. He preceded her in death. She settled in Fort Worth
around 1963 and was a cafeteria worker for several years before her retirement.
She had been a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Grandview.
Survivors: Devoted companion, Jessie Allen of Fort Worth; son, Roy Lee
Cleveland of San Diego, Calif., daughters, Willie Mae Allen, Shirley Birdwell
and Linda Jones, all of Fort Worth; mother, Catherine Ivory of Fort Worth;
17 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many other family members
and friends. Baker Funeral Home 301 E. Rosedale St.,
332-4468

Publication Date: June 06, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 5
GRANDVIEW - Willie B. Maxwell, 91, a retired sharecropper, died Monday
at a Cleburne hospital.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation: Noon
to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Maxwell, a native of Bastrop and the daughter of the late Ezie
Houston and Pearl Moody Houston, died Monday after a long
illness.
She attended public school at Bastrop. Mrs. Maxwell lived in Grandview
for more than a half century and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist
Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Maxwell, in 1992.
Survivors: Two stepdaughters, Mary Alice Crawford of Weatherford and Betty
Jackson of Fort Worth; sisters, Osidell Moore of Fort Worth and Lullaby Mathis
of Taylor; three nephews, Frank Moore Jr. of Dallas, Tommy Moore of Fort
Worth and Leroy Holiday of San Antonio; and niece, Hazel Earl of Round Rock.
Baker Funeral Home 301 E. Rosedale St.,332-4468

Publication Date: June 09, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 9;11;12
Subjects: Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro,
Texas
FORT WORTH - Margie Miller, a retired presser, died Thursday in a Fort
Worth hospital. She was 84.

Wake will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Williams Funeral Chapel. Funeral will
be at 1 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Miller was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for
over 50 years.

She worked for Fishburn's Cleaners for 15 years before she retired in
1944.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Hollywood Hills Neighborhood
Club.
Survivors: Daughter, Margie Tate of Fort Worth; three brothers, Marlin
McDowell of Kansas City, Kansas, Clarence McDowell of Wichita, Kan., and
Van Rowe of Fort Worth; two sisters, Lizzie Peghee of Kansas City, Kan.,
and Roxie Williams of Austin.

Publication Date: June 10, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 23
BRECKENRIDGE - Van O. Alexander, a service station operator, died Tuesday
at an Albany hospital. She was 73.

Graveside Masonic service will be at 4 p.m. today in Baker Cemetery. Morehart
Mortuary in Breckenridge is in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Alexander was born in Bastrop and returned to Breckenridge from Arizona
in 1986.
He was a member of Breckenridge Masonic Lodge No. 492, the American Legion
and Disabled American Veterans.

He was the widower of Irene Graff Alexander.
The family suggests that memorials be made to a charity of choice.
Survivors: Brother, Sam Alexander of Fort Worth; and sister, Minnie Adams
of Abilene.

Publication Date: June 12, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 30;32;33
FORT WORTH - Grover Benjamin Colter, an architectural engineer for the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, died of a heart attack Wednesday
at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 63.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church,
where he was a deacon. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Baker Funeral
Home.
Mr. Colter was born in Elgin, Bastrop County, and had lived in Fort Worth
55 years. He was a graduate of I.M. Terrell High School and Prairie View
A&M University. He was chief of architects and engineers for Housing
and Urban Development for 29 years.

Mr. Colter was a member of the Brotherhood Chorus and the budget Committee
at the church. He also was active as a worker for the Baptist Training Union.
He was former vice president and secretary for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
He was former chairman of the Board of the McDonald Branch of the Young Men's
Christian Association and former district commissioner of the Longhorn Council
Woodbine District Boy Scouts of America. He was a Boy Scouts training chairman
and was a Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 216. Mr. Colter received the Silver
Beaver Award, the District Award of Merit and the Order of the Arrow
award.
Mr. Colter organized the interchurch basketball and baseball leagues and
enjoyed bowling.

Survivors, all of Fort Worth: Wife, Helene Shackleford Colter; son, Anthony
M. Colter; and parents, Eddie Morris and Ruth
Morris.

Publication Date: March 05, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 33;35
FORT WORTH - Ezra Mex Brice Jr., a retired truck driver, died Sunday at
a Fort Worth hospital. He was 63.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Sweethome Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Brice was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 30 years. He
was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American
Legion.
Survivors: Wife, Velma Brice of Fort Worth; three sons, the Rev. Kenneth
Brice of Taylor, Victor Brice of Fort Worth and the Rev. Larry Brice of Los
Angeles; daughter, Charlotte Brice of Fort Worth; two stepsons, Anthony Ray
Butler and Thimouthues Jovan Butler, both of Fort Worth; two stepdaughters,
Nethra Cox and Margaret Lockett, both of Fort Worth; brother, Harold Brice
of Austin; sister, Robbie Hardeman of Austin; nine grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

Publication Date: March 29, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 5
FORT WORTH - Wallace Davis, a Fort Worth resident, died Sunday at a Fort
Worth hospital. He was 53.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church in Bastrop.
Burial will be in Clearview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from
7 to 8 tonight at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral
Directors.
Mr. Davis was born in Bastrop in Central Texas and had lived in Fort Worth
for 30 years.
Survivors: Four brothers, J.H. Houston and Marvin Ray Houston, both of
Fort Worth, and Samuel Houston Jr. and Willard Houston, both of Austin; eight
sisters, Johnnie Howard and Sally Mae Williams, both of Fort Worth, Louise
Lockridge, Delores Faye Houston, Ruthie Mae Houston and Arlene Houston, all
of Austin, Ora Jean Houston of Houston and Henrietta Faykus of
Bastrop.

 Publication Date: May 15, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 24;25
FORT WORTH - Willie Grace Franklin, a private housekeeper, died Wednesday
at a Fort Worth nursing home. She was 70.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Chapel. Burial
will be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. A wake will be from 7 to 8 tonight at
the funeral home.

Mrs. Franklin was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 25 years.
She was the widow of Willie D. Franklin.
Survivors: Son, the Rev. W.C. Franklin of San Antonio; brother, the Rev.
Matt Jackson of Waco; sister, Ola Mae Herron of Kansas City, Kan.; eight
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: May 25, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 5
FORT WORTH - Willie Ray Parker, a retired cook, died Monday at a Fort
Worth hospital. She was 68.

Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at First St. John Baptist Church, where
she was a member. Burial will be in Capital Memorial Gardens in Austin. Gregory
W. Spencer Funeral Directors is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Parker was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for
29 years.
Survivors: Daughter, Madeline Johnson of Fort Worth; stepmother, Eugenia
Green of Austin; one grandson; and one
great-granddaughter.

Publication Date: May 30, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 21
DALLAS - John Allen Johnson Jr., a retired service station owner, died
May 21 at his Dallas home. He was 70.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Tucker Street Missionary Baptist Church
in Fort Worth. Burial will be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral
Chapel in Fort Worth is in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Johnson was born in Bastrop. He was a Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Wife, Josie Bills Johnson of Dallas; son, Norris James Johnson
of Dallas; four daughters, Doris Faye Dailey of Lubbock, Flora Jean Sadler
and Helen Marie Taylor, both of Dallas, and Barbara Ann Menkins of Fort Worth;
brother, Marvin Johnson of Lubbock; 19 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: November 06, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 33
ARLINGTON - F.M. "Steve" Stevenson, an accountant and resident of
Dalworthington Gardens for 58 years, died Thursday at a Arlington retirement
center. He was 92.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
in Houston. Hugh M. Moore & Sons Funeral Home in Arlington is in charge
of local arrangements.
Mr. Stevenson was a native of Bastrop.
He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
Mr. Stevenson was an Army veteran of World War I and served in France.
His wife of 66 years, Mary Aleta Stevenson, died in 1985.
Survivors: Son, F.M. Stevenson Jr. of Dallas; daughter, Jean Stevenson
McCown of Arlington; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: November 08, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
FORT WORTH - Eula Lazine, 78, a homemaker, died Sunday at a Fort Worth
hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Rising Star Baptist Church on Miller Street.
Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 tonight.
Eula Lazine was born May 28, 1918, in Bastrop.
She was a deaconess at Rising Star Baptist Church and a former member
of nurse's aide of her church. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of American
Legion Post 838.
Survivors: Husband, James H. Lazine; daughter, Minnie L. Crenshaw; brother,
Willie Cathey; sister, Ora Lee Thompson; eight grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave.,
534-5781

Publication Date: November 11, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 17
COMANCHE - Fred G. Taylor, an executive for a marketing company, died
Saturday in a Comanche hospital. He was 63.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Comanche.
Comanche Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Taylor was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Boerne before moving
to Comanche a few years ago. He was an Army veteran and a member of AMVETS
of Comanche. He had been an elder with the Presbyterian church for 25
years.
Survivors: Wife, Ruth Taylor of Comanche; three sons, Fred A. Taylor of
Comfort, Mark Taylor of Boerne and Randy A. Taylor of Genova, Ill.; and one
grandson
Publication Date: November 12, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 35
ALVARADO - P.H. Rogers, 85, a retired General Dynamics machinist, died
Friday in Cleburne.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial: Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Memorials: Alzheimers Association.

Mr. Rogers was born Feb. 14, 1910, in Bastrop. He was a member of Southside
Masonic Lodge.

Survivors: Two sons, Paul Rogers of Alvarado and David Rogers of Weatherford;
14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301
N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511

Publication Date: November 23, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 13
FORT WORTH - Floyd Young Smith, a retired security guard for Burns Security,
died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 79.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worth Baptist Church, where he was
a member. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Laurel
Land Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for 30 years.
Survivors: Two stepsons, Thomas Paul Mason and Fred Lee Mason, both of
Fort Worth; two stepdaughters, Mary Bell Livingston of Lancaster and Elizabeth
Ann Cooper of Fort Worth; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: October 11, 1994

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 17
FORT WORTH - Ollie Payne Jr., retired owner of Lisa Rendevouz Club, died
Sunday at home. He was 77.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
the funeral home.

Mr. Payne was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth since 1966.
He was a member of Chatham Chapel Church of God in Christ in
Malone.
Survivors: Wife, Mae Payne of Fort Worth; three sons, Ollie E. Payne of
Grandview, Tommie Lewis Payne of Midland and Tommie Joe Payne of New York;
two daughters, Wilma J. Payne of Roswell, N.M., and Dixie Ruth Ryder of
Grandview; stepson, Robert Lee Dinnison of Albuquerque, N.M.; two stepdaughters,
Viola Cotton of Dallas and Evelyn Hawkins of Alvarado; brother, Simon Payne
of Fort Worth; four sisters, Doris Hemphill and Ann Murphy, both of Houston,
and Nora Williams and Bonnie Marie Brown, both of Fort Worth; six grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: October 12, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 22;23
FORT WORTH - David Thomas Sr., 73, a retired driver for Express Concrete
Company, died Sunday at home.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Sunday at Greater United Missionary Baptist Church. Burial:
Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 10, 1922, in
Bastrop.
He was a member of Greater United Missionary Baptist Church and a member
of the Usher Board. He lived in Fort Worth 39
years.
Survivors: Wife of 45 years, Mary Thomas of Fort Worth; two sons, David
Thomas Jr. and wife, Sheila Hampton Thomas of Fort Worth, Grady Thomas of
Fort Worth; mother, Mrs. Lula Mae Thomas of Elgin; two brothers, S.B. Thomas
and Walter B. Thomas, both of Elgin; sister, Ruby Mae Johnson of Bastrop;
and four grandchildren. Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller
Ave., 531-8666

Publication Date: October 22, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 25
FORT WORTH - Elijah Page, a retired bell captain for the former Texas
Hotel, died Wednesday at his home. He was 89.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mayfield Baptist Church, where he
had been an usher for more than 50 years. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial
Park. Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Page was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 65 years.
Survivors: Wife, Willie E. Page of Fort Worth; and daughter, Nell Freelan
of Dallas.

Publication Date: September 07, 1992
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 25
Hill FORT WORTH - Lorene Carr Hill, a homemaker, died Wednesday at a Fort
Worth nursing home. She was 86.

Wake will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ferguson Como Funeral Home. Funeral
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson Chapel, African Methodist Episcopal
Church, where she was a member of the stewardess board. Graveside service
will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Cunningham Cemetery in Smithville, Bastrop
County.
Mrs. Hill was born in Smithville and had lived in Fort worth since 1978.
She was previously a member of Center Union African Methodist Episcopal Church
in Smithville.
Survivors: Several nieces several
nephews.

Publication Date: September 13,
1996
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6
BASTROP - Veda Belle Horton, 87, died Thursday at a Bastrop nursing home.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Burial: 3 p.m. in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Austin.
Rev. Tim Crowe will officiate.

Veda Horton was born July 21, 1909, in Brownwood to Luther and Nessie
Anderson Thomas.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Thomas D. and Irene Minor of Smithville;
daughter and son-in-law, Margaret M. and George Fish of Tulsa, Okla.;
stepchildren, H.P. Horton Jr, Yvonne Garner and Frank Horton, all of Austin;
brother, Robert A. Thomas of San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Dorothy Terzini
of Scottsdale, Ariz.. and Mary Ruth Zimmerman of San Antonio; grandchildren,
Kym Fish Voytavich of Tulsa, Charles Kevin Fish of Midland and Dr. Kelly
Fish of Tennessee; and three great-grandchildren. Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral
Home Bastrop, (512)321-2576

Publication Date: September 22, 1995
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 20;21
FORT WORTH - Van "Papa Van" Roe, 77, a retired butcher for Swift &
Co., died Tuesday at a local hospital.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Charity Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial
Park in Arlington. Visitation: 7:15 to 8:15 tonight at Williams Funeral
Chapel.
Van "Papa Van" Roe was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Bastrop. Williams Funeral
Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781

Publication Date: September 26, 1992
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 23
FORT WORTH - Calvin Roberson, a retired cement mixer, died Sept. 19 at
a Fort Worth nursing home. He was 91.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Mayfield Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Mr. Roberson was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth since 1970.
He was retired from Portland Cement Co. and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist
Church in Grandview.

Survivors: Wife, Zettie Mae Roberson of Fort Worth; four daughters, Erma
Staten, Verdell Joyner, Annette Wilson and Bessie Killingsworth, all of Fort
Worth; brother, Claudell Roberson of California; sister, Odessa Roberson
of Landover, Md.; 31 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 51
great-great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: September 27, 1993
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 13
FORT WORTH - Elmo Hennington, a retired carpenter, died Thursday at a
Fort Worth hospital. He was 88.

Funeral will be at noon today at Sweethome Baptist Church, where he was
a member. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Williams Funeral Chapel
is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hennington was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 42
years. He had previously lived in Elgin for more than 40 years. He was a
former Mason.
Survivors: Son, John Quincy Hennington of Fort Worth; two daughters, Claudette
Crockett and Joyce Smith, both of Fort Worth; brother, A.C. Hennington of
Fort Worth; three sisters, Alberta Galloway of Fort Worth, Louise Dixon of
Houston and Frankie Mae Hennington of San Francisco, Calif.; 14 grandchildren;
and 22 great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: September 27, 1996
Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 7
ARLINGTON - Addie Ratliff, 84, a retired cashier for a convenience store,
died Thursday at a Mansfield nursing
center.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Prairie Springs
Cemetery.
Addie Ratliff was born June 5, 1912, in Bastrop.
Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Nellie and Jay Robinson of Arlington;
brother, Floyd Watson of Austin; sister, Bernice Morgan of Austin; two
granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of
Burleson Burleson, 295-5211

Publication Date: April 09, 1991

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 5
FORT WORTH - William Clifford Carr, a machinist for
A.R.A. Manufacturing in Arlington, died Wednesday in a traffic accident. He was
66.
A wake will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. today at the family home.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. Carr was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth for 64
years.
Mr. Carr was a graduate of I.M. Terrell High School. He was a Marine Corps
veteran of World War II.

Survivors: Son, William Clifford Robinson Jr. of Fort Worth; daughters,
Mary Carr Sanchez, Rosalind Carr Anderson, Angela Y. Carr and Tonya Carr
Iyahen, all of Dallas; and stepdaughters, Jeri Thompson of Fort Worth and
H. Ann Prince of Dallas.

Publication Date: April 09, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 36;37
GRANDVIEW - Will Arthur Slider, 73, a retired construction worker for
Thomas S. Byrne Construction Co., died Friday at a Cleburne
hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church in Hills Prairie.
Burial: Hills Prairie Cemetery in Bastrop. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem
Baptist Church in Grandview, where he was a member. Arrangements: Gregory
W. Spencer Funeral Directors of Fort Worth.
Mr. Slider was born in Bastrop and lived in Fort Worth for more than 50
years. He was a member of the North Central Texas Labor Union 618.
His wife, Minnie Slider, died in 1974.
Survivors: Son, Curtis Gene Slider of Fort Worth; daughter, Sandra Robinson
of Waco; brother, Willie T. Slider of Fort Worth; three sisters, Raydell
Peterson, Hattie Hubbard and Johnnie Mae Slider, all of Fort Worth; companion,
Jean Hardy of Grandview; 19 grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 12, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 41
ITASCA - Casamira Reyes Dominguez of Itasca, a homemaker, died Friday
at a Hillsboro hospital. She was 82.

Rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at Marshall & Marshall Funeral
Directors in Hillsboro. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Monday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro, where she was
a member. Burial will be in Itasca Cemetery in
Itasca.
Mrs. Dominguez was born in Bastrop and moved to Itasca in 1952.
Survivors: Five daughters, Ester Gonzales of Cleburne, Hope Arrellano
of Itasca, Connie Curley of Everman, Sally Abrego of Hillsboro, and Josephine
Carranzo of Itasca; seven sons, Silverio Dominguez, John Dominguez, Roy
Dominguez, Ray Dominguez, Jesse Dominguez and Joe Dominguez, all of Itasca,
and Phillip Dominguez of Cleburne; brother, Amado Reyes of Bastrop; two half
sisters, Frances Mindieta and Delores Moran, both of Austin; 46 grandchildren;
54 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: April 21, 1992

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 15
FORT WORTH - Victoria Jones, a retired Stripling Department Store salesperson,
died Sunday at her Fort Worth home. She was 78.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Angelic-Weber Funeral Chapel. Burial
will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.

Mrs. Jones was born in Bastrop and had lived in Fort Worth for 40 years.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Car Porters.
Survivors: Two brothers, Theodore Solomon of Los Angeles and Orbrey King
Solomon of Fort Worth; and sister, Artellia Williams of Bastrop.

Publication Date: August 18, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 21
STEPHENVILLE - May Belle Stone, a retired stock farmer and nurse, died
Monday at a Stephenville hospital. She was
82.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Coleman Cemetery in Coleman.
Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville is in charge of
arrangements.
Mrs. Stone was born in Bastrop County and moved to Stephenville from Abilene
35 years ago.
She was a member of Huckabay Church of
Christ.
Survivors: Two sons, Venice D. Alford of Stephenville and Sam W. Alford
of Abilene; sister, Dr. Oleta Ward of Weatherford; three grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.

Publication Date: August 20, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 8;9
ARLINGTON - Louise Elizabeth Vaughn Haynes, 75, died Sunday in
Arlington.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Arlington.
Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Noon
today.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight at Moore Funeral
Home.
Louise Haynes was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Elgin, Bastrop County.
She was one of 15 children of John and Bessie Vaughn. Louise was a registered
nurse, graduating from Parkland School of Nursing in Dallas in 1945. As a
member of the U.S. Corps of Nurses, she was serving at McCluskey U.S. Army
Hospital on VE Day and VJ Day. She transferred to the Veterans Administration
and served in VA Hospitals at Dearborn, Mich., Kerrville and McKinney. After
leaving the Veterans Administration, Louise worked as a nurse for General
Motors in Arlington. John Haynes and Louise were married in McKinney
in
1948. She was an active and faithful member of First United Methodist
Church in Arlington and its Aldersgate Sunday school class.
She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Louise fought cancer valiantly for many years before finally succumbing
on Aug. 18, 1996.

Louise will be greatly missed by all who knew and admired her.
She was recently preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dr. John
J. Haynes, a retired professor of civil engineering at UT-Arlington.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Arlington, the Parkland Nurses
Association or a charity of choice.

Survivors: Brother, Carl Vaughn of Payson, Ariz.; sisters, Jo Vickers
of Pasadena, Dorothy Bratten of Payson, and Ruth Linebarger of Clarksdale,
Mo.; several nieces and nephews, including Evelyn Redman of Big Spring, Mary
Mills of Mansfield and Linda Linebarger of Clarksdale, Mo.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711

Publication Date: December 14, 1993

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 23
FORT WORTH - Bertha Lillian Gibbons, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday
at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 56.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Azleland Memorial Park in
Azle. Biggers Funeral Home in Lake Worth is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gibbons was born in Bastrop County and had lived in Fort Worth since
1990.
Survivors: Six daughters, Mary E. Allen and Sherry A. Fornwalt, both of
Fort Worth, Jackie L. Beggs of Bastrop, Wanda J. Van Buskirk of St. Charles,
Mo., Mickie J. Rozo of Austin and Peggy L. Weaver of Cresson; four brothers,
Ernest Lee Botkin, Carl Wayne Botkin, Jimmy Dale Botkin and Le Ray Botkin,
all of Bastrop County; four sisters, Ann Avery of Arkansas, Vickie Botkin
of Houston, Jody Grady of Bastrop and Sandra J. Botkin of Page; and 15
grandchildren.

Publication Date: December 15, 1996

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 6;7
FORT WORTH- Sallie Marie "Houston" Williams, 57, a homemaker, died Thursday
at home.
Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Monday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. Burial:
Laurel Land Memorial Park. Wake: 5 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Sallie Marie Williams was born August 20, 1939, in Bastrop
Texas.
Survivors: Husband, Bobby Williams; sons, Anthony Carl Houston; Kim Dexter
Black, and Ron Christopher Williams; daughter, Brenda K. Burse; stepson,
Bobby Williams Jr.; stepdaughter, Sequaria McCullough; brothers, Sam Houston
Jr., J.H. Houston, Marvin Houston, and Willard Houston; sisters, Johnnie
Howard, Ora J. Miller, Henretta Faykus, Ruthie Houston, Ella Lockridge, Delorice
Houston and Arlean Burton; and seven
grandchildren.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral
Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666

Publication Date: February 06, 1995

Source: The Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Page: 13
ITASCA - Albert Arellano Sr., 68, a lighting manufacturer, died Friday
at home.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clayton Kay Funeral Home in
Itasca.
Burial: Itasca Cemetery.

Mr. Arellano was born in Smithville, and was a Navy veteran of World War
II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2758 and American Legion
Post 522.
His wife, Mercedes Arellano, died in
1992.
Survivors: Six sons, Albert Arellano Jr. of Whitney, Tony Arellano, Jimmy
Arellano, Freddy Arellano, Raymond Arellano and Frankie Arellano, all of
Itasca; two daughters, Mercy Stewart of Cleburne and Sally Arellano of Hillsboro;
mother, Francis Arellano of Rosenberg; three brothers, Massey Arellano of
Corpus Christi, David Arellano and Willie Arellano, both of Rosenberg; three
sisters, Esther Jiminez of Smithville, Dorothy Martinez of Corpus Christi
and Sally Baccera of Bastrop; 24 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.

BROTHER OF THE ROLSTON BOYS, DIES AT LOCKHART.
LOCKHART, Texas, Dec. 18-

John Rolston, born seven miles east of Bastrop, Texas, March 18th, 1859,
died at a local hospital early Saturday morning following an illness of several
weeks. He was one of eleven children. When he was taken ill he was living
on his farm six miles east of San Antonio and came here to be with his brother,
Charles Rolston. When the gold rush was made to Alaska, Rolston went with
the gold seekers and his tales of hardships were thrilling.
The following members of the family survive:- Charles Rolston, Lockhart;
Thomas and Turner Rolston, Smithville; Sam Rolston, Dallas; and Mrs. Mary
Griffith, Smithville.

Smithville Times, 6/26/1913

J. W. CORN, DEAD

Engineer Jacob W. Corn, who was suddenly stricken with apoplexy Sunday
night at his home, No. 304 N. Fifth Avenue. He never regained consciousness
after he was stricken. Deceased was general chairman of the grievance committee
of Locomotive Engineers, and was well known, having resided in Denison for
fifteen years. The funeral was conducted from the residence at 4 o'clock
Tuesday evening, Rev. O. B. Falls officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery
under auspices of the Locomotive Engineers.-Denison Gazetteer.

Claiborne Osborne Dead.

Mr. Claiborne Osborne, aged 74 years, died at his home on Wilbarger creek,
seven miles South-west of Elgin, in this county, on last Monday at 12 o'clock
of paralysis. Mr. Osborne was one of the oldest pioneers of this county,
having been scalped by Indians on Brushy Creek, in what is now Williamson
county, in his 16th year. He has been a continuous resident of this county
from his infancy, with the exception of a few years spent in Llano County.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and was a typical
Texas pioneer, kind, hospitable and ever willing to lend a helping hand to
those in need. He leaves a wife and nine children to survive him.

Veteran Dead.
Thomas A Gay, who was born in Louisiana, October 14, 1819, died in Menardville
a few days ago. He came to Texas in October, 1838. He was in the campaign
against the Cherokee Indians under Gen. Edward Burleson; also in the Mier
expedition under Gen. Somervell. He was married January 24, 1843, to Miss
Louise West. They had seven children, five girls and two boys, all of whom
were present at his death except one daughter, who died about a year
ago.

The Transcript, W. R. Moore, Publisher, Smithville, Tex. 3/18/1899
Lee Pearson and E. H. Fogg fought with revolvers in a dark room at Waco.
The former was killed and the latter wounded. The room where the affair took
place was deceased's sleeping apartment.

The BEE
DIED
At Bastrop, Texas, Jan. 7 1888, Mrs. A. A. Erhard, Deceased was buried
at Fair View Cemetery on Sunday last, at 2 o'clock.
Again does the insatiate destroyed tear asunder another link that binds
us to the past. In the person of Mrs. Erhard we have in times passed see
the typical Texan. Wholesouled, generous, kind, hospitable to a fault and
last, but not least, the consistent Christian woman, which has made the name
"Old Texas" synonym of that for which the world admires and loves a Texan.
Those who knew Mrs. Erhard knew her only to love her, ever ready to minister
to the sick, to cool the fevered brow, to moisten the parched lips of the
suffering, she was indeed one of those who by their very existence makes
life worth living. Oft, times without number, when the world would be wrapped
in sleep, did Mrs. Erhard sit by the bedside of the sick administering to
their wants, exerting herself to relieve suffering, or else with tender care
prepare the lifeless form of some departed friend for the last and final
resting place on yon hill. One by one do the old land marks pass away, and
verily, Mrs. Erhard was one of those. To the afflicted family we extend in
this their home of sore affliction our heartfelt and sincere sympathy,
remembering that we, too, each and all of us must sooner or later pay this
same debt of frail humanity.

The funeral and burial of Mrs. A. A. Erhard was largely attended, ???
(possibly "withstanding the extremely cold") norther and disagreeable
day.

Smithville Times, Thursday, March 17, 1955
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our beloved wife and mother and grandmother, Mrs.
Mary Mikulenka, who passed away March 17, 1954-one year ago
today.
God called you away.
We who loved you so dearly,
Miss you more each day.
Friends may think we have forgotten,
When at times they see us smile,
but no one knows such heartaches,
Only those who have such can tell,
In those happy days,
When we were all together,
A home we once enjoyed.
But death has left a loneliness,
the world can never fill.
A silent thought, a sacred tear,
Keeps memory ever so dear.
There is not a day, dear wife,
And mother and grandmother
That we do not think of you.
Sadly missed by her husband, children and grandchildren.


Smithville Times November 1955

Card of Thanks
We are very grateful for the many kindnesses shown us in the loss of our
father. Special thanks to Rev. R. K. Adams, Rev. S. M. Waters, Mr. V. S.
Barina, and the Presbyterian Choir. We also especially thank Dr. Kroulik,
Dr. Richardson and Dr. Stephens, those who brought food and prepared it,
and those who sent flowers, cards and helped in any
way.
Your kindness will be remembered always.
The Family of John Matoska.

Smithville Times, Thursday, Dec 29, 1955
Last Rites for Mrs. Ottilie Riewe

Mrs. Ottilie Riewe of Austin died early Monday morning. Mrs. Riewe, who
is the mother of Mrs. A. O. Waiser of this community, was taken to Hamilton
for burial. The Rev. Albert Jesse of Austin officiated. Mr. and Mrs. A. O.
Waiser and Alma attended the funeral, Tuesday
afternoon.

Smithville Times, August 1955

Mr. John Lee of Yorktown was laid to rest Sunday at the Young School House
Cemetery. We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family. He was a brother
of Mr. Robert Lee of Smithville.

Smithville Times, Thursday, March 14, 1957
Obituary of William M. Hess

William Mitchell Hess of the Upton community, was born June 9, 1884 near
Rosanky, and died Feb. 5, 1957, at 7:00am at Scott and White Hospital in
Temple, death resulting from a heart attack. He had been in the hospital
for 47 days.
Mr. Hess was the son of Rheinhardt Hess and Rosa Shupak Hess, both deceased.
He was married on Feb. 3, 1910, to Margaret Emma Farris of Smithville, with
the ceremony taking place at Upton and the Rev. Herbert H. Moore, pastor
of the First Christian Church officiating.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Hess; five brothers, Frank Hess
of Gatesville, A. D. and Randolph Hess of Temple, Joe Hess of Houston and
A. M. Hess of Victoria; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Stein of Houston, Mrs. Otto
Zitelman and Mrs. Herman Zitelman of Waelder, Mrs. Frances Martinec of Fort
Worth, and Mrs. C. J. Stolle of Rosanky; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Mr. Hess was a farmer and rancher but had not been very active for several
months, especially the last three months. He was a member of the First Christian
Church of Smithville and was a Deacon in the Church at the time of his death.
He was a member of the W. J. Nixon Lodge, Smithville; the Ben Hur Shrine
of Austin, the Woodmen of the World, and was an active member in the Eastern
Star, Smithville. His hobby was showing flowers and he had a beautiful flower
garden. He also liked to cook and did much of the cooking as long as his
health permitted. He loved people and liked to have company, and the fact
that he made many friends was attested to by the large number in attendance
at his funeral.

The funeral services were held at Marrs Memorial Chapel Feb. 7, at 3:00pm
with Rev. R. L. Hargis officiating. With Mrs. Claude Watterson at the organ
the Choir of the First Christian Church sang "In the Garden" and "Abide with
Me." The O. E. S. was in charge of the flowers at the funeral. Interment
was in Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites by Shriners. The pall
bearers were also all Shriners; E. M. King, Frank B. Green of Bastrop, George
S. Woodress, H. E. Bennett, Sr., O. C. Fite, O. W. Craddock, F. S. Burns,
Harry R. Tidwell, and R. B. Edwards.

Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Bastrop, Austin, Temple,
San Marcos, Gatesville, Houston, Victoria, Fort Worth, More, Waelder, Rosanky,
Muldoon and La Grange and well as from Smithville and his home community,
Upton.
Rev. Hargis, in speaking of the deceased, exemplified his life with these
words:
"Will Hess has erected his monument of immortality in the memories of
those who knew and loved him. He quarried his stones, and set them in the
good mortar of God's wise and eternal word. "And may I suggest that your
memorials to Will Hess be not just a cold edifice of stone and marble. Rather
let it be a warm and living faith in Him, who charges us today, as He did
centuries ago: 'Believest thou that I can do this?'
"Do we believe that He can raise us up to an immortality that is glorious
and eternal with Him? 'Believest thou that I can do this?'
"Will Hess believed that. He lived by his belief that he was not fitted
just for a brief human habitation. Rather he believed that he was called
by the design of the Great Architect. And he invested his service here in
building for himself a house not made with human hands, but eternal in the
heavens.
"So let our memorials to Will Hess be a living faith in the God whose
light he sought to follow, and whose wisdom he accepted as his guide. Let
our memorials be a living faith in Him who challenges us even today; 'Believest
thou that I can do this?."

Bastrop Advertiser

J. W. HEMPHILL DIES IN BRADY

Mrs. Arthur P. Smith received a message Monday that J. W. Hemphill of
Brady died Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
Mr. Hemphill was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Smith. He was born in Bastrop
County near Red Rock, where he lived until after his marriage. He was married
to Miss Mattie Bates Eastland. In their early married life, they moved to
Lohn Valley where Mr. Hemphill engaged in ranching.

John Stubblefield Hemphill, Sr.

BIRTH: March 15, 1872 in Red Rock, Bastrop Co., Texas.
SPOUSE: Mattie Bates Eastland, married January 8, 1894 in Red Rock, Bastrop
Co., TX.
Born
Mattie died January 25, 1951

Both died and are buried at Lohn, TX
November 21, 1874 in Watterson Community, TX. Parents: William Mosby Eastland,
Sr. and Mattie McDonald

Bastrop Advertiser October 1897

Death of a Noted Texan.

A few days ago Captain C. R. Perry, one of the oldest Texas rangers, and
perhaps the most remarkable Indian fighter that ever figured in the fierce
battles on the frontier of the Lone Star state, died at Austin, ripe in years,
covered with scars and honored and beloved by his people. It is said of Captain
Perry that he was one of the great southwest and personally known to all
the famous Indian chiefs as "Great Brave."
He was wounded twenty-one times with arrows and seven times with bullets.
He was with General Burleson, recently elected congressman from Austin district,
in all his Indian battles. In a fight on the Nueces river, south of San Antonio,
in the early 50s, Perry was desperately wounded and apparently died. General
Burleson and his rangers pronounced him dead, and attempted to dig a grave
with butcher knives, but the work was so difficult and slow, and fearing
another assault by the Indians, they "cached" his body in rocks and brush
to keep off the wolves, intending to return from San Antonio, whither they
were bound, to decently bury it. Four days after they were astounded to see
Perry wandering into San Antonio, and in less than a month he was ready for
service. During the night after the rangers left him he revived and struggled
out of the "cache" and made his way to San Antonio, reaching there just as
his companions were about to start for the Nueces to give him a decent burial.
He left the ranger service in 1886-New Orleans States.

7/15/1899 Bastrop Advertiser

On Thursday Hon. and Mrs. J. P. Fowler received a telegram from their
son Attorney Maynard Fowler, at Goliad, conveying the sad intelligence of
the death of their little child, aged about ten months. The many Bastrop
Friends of the grief stricken parents tender Maynard and wife deep-felt sympathy
in their great distress. "Suffer little children to come unto Me," sayeth
the Lord.

Smithville Times, 2/11/1910, Friday

GRANDMA EAGLESTON

Passed Away at the Home of her Son in This City, Yesterday
Evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Eagleston, nee Scobey, one of the pioneers of Bastrop county
and one of the oldest of the native Texans, died at the home of her son,
E. H. Eagleston, in this city yesterday evening at 4:30 o'clock after a brief
illness, aged 85 years.
Grandma Eagleston, was born on the Texas side of the Sabine river in 1825
and had lived all her life in Texas, being one of the oldest native born
Texans.
She was married to the late Zina P. Eagleston in 1856, and settled in
what is now Lee County, near Paige. While living at this old homestead they
were citizens of three different counties. It was first Burleson county when
this county was formed and later when Lee was organized it was cut into that
county. They moved to Smithville in 1889, where they lived together until
August 27th, 1907 when Mr. Eagleston passed away.
She is survived by her son, E. H. Eagleston, several grand-children, and
two great-grand children.

The funeral services will be conducted at the family residence this (Friday)
forenoon last 11 o'clock. The interment will be made in Oak Hill
cemetery.

Below are a few deaths that were mentioned in the Smithville Times 1952
about views of front page news during 1931:
August 20th-Harry Davis, well known Smithville man, and Katy brakeman
was drowned in the Colorado River while swimming with two other
companions.
Mr. Charles Eichenbaum, of Austin, formerly of Smithville passed away
at his home in Austin.
September 10th-J. J. Johnson, prominent Railroad man passed away Tuesday
morning at Eleven o'clock following a stoke of paralysis.
September 17th- Edward W. Hatch, well known Katy brakeman sustained injuries
of sprained right ankle and back in a fall from a Katy box car
Wednesday.
July 16th-Mr. Emil Buescher, Smithville leader died at the Scott and White
Sanitarium in Temple Saturday afternoon at 1:12 O'CLOCK. Mr. Buescher was
builder of the Smithville Electric Light, Water and Power, Sewerage Plants
and donor of the proposed Buescher State Park.
Charles Hess, 50, of Rosanky passed away at his home Sunday
afternoon.
July 23rd-A. M. Hilliard, Sr., retired Katy Engineer passed away at his
home at 6:30 o'clock pm from an attack of heart failure. Mr. Hilliard was
in active service of the Katy Railroad for nearly forty two years.
Henry Johnson of West Point was instantly killed when 2,300 volts of
electricity passed through his body as he fell against a switch box while
performing duties connected with his work.

November 20th- John M Ramsey, 75, died at his home Tuesday morning from
an attack of heart failure

Albert Erms, 18, was burned to death, and Udolph Lenick was in the Bastrop
hospital in a serious condition after being trapped in a burning residence
about seven miles northwest of here.

December 17th-Mr. Emil Drescher former Smithville citizen passed away
Saturday afternoon in the old folks Sons of Herman Home in Comfort,
Texas.
July 2nd- Elex Stoever, 35, of Oak Lynn was drowned Wednesday in Shipps
Lake when the boat in which he and two others were riding capsized.
March 12th- Herbert Votaw, 24 year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Votaw
of this city was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile on
the Austin and Smithville Highway.

Henry Grohman lost his life Friday as a result of a cave in of a well,
which he and his brother, John Grohman were digging. A cave-in buried both
men, but rescuers were able to rescue John, but Henry, his brother was dead
before he could be reached and
rescued.
January 22- Miss Helen Marie Miller passed away at the family residence
at 5:00 o'clock am, Monday after having been in poor health for the last
fourteen months. Deceased is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Miller of
this city.
Grandma Paul died suddenly at 5:45 o'clock Tuesday morning of heart trouble
at the Sam Ingram apartments.

May 7th -With little Lucille Moore's life at stake, a Katy special train
was rushed ninety miles in a race with death in one hour and thirty five
minutes to get her to a Temple hospital in an effort to save her live. Little
Lucille was critically injured when struck by an automobile late Tuesday
afternoon. (not sure if she died)

Mr. Moffitt, formerly owner of the Moffitt 5 cent and 10 cent Store in
our city was accidentally killed by a charge from a
shotgun.

Big Foot Wallace Dead.

William Alexander Anderson Wallace, better known as Big Foot Wallace,
died near Devine, in the vicinity of San Antonio, of pneumonia, aged 82 years.
He was never married, but leaves a brother whose home is at Lexington, KY.
This old man had many thrilling adventures and narrow escapes from death,
and his name has been a household word in western and southwestern Texas
for many years.

(2 obits)
Bastrop Advertiser, 1/20/1900

DEATH OF J. C. BUCHANAN

A gloom of sorrow pervaded our town Wednesday morning, when the death
of Mr. J. C. Buchanan was announced.

He died at his residence, 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, January 24th,
1900, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 15 days.
Deceased was born in Washington county, VA, February 9th, 1828, settled
in Bastrop in the early fifties, which was his home to the day of his
death.
He was married twice, four children blessing his first marriage, three
of whom, with his second wife, survive him.
He was engaged in active mercantile life until a few years before his
death for many years doing business in the corner brick building now occupied
by the Meyer Brothers, which he owned at the time of his death.
He has served his town and county in many important positions, was district
clerk, county treasurer and city alderman, serving many years in each capacity.
In 1858 he was district clerk, when the court was composed of Hon. A. W.
Terrel, district judge, Hon. G. W. Jones, district attorney, J. C. Buchanan,
district attorney, J. C. Buchanan, district clerk, and Capt. J. J. Moncure,
Sheriff. It was the intention of the four to hold a reunion at Judge Terrel's
farm in Travis county, in December last, but the Judge deciding to visit
his mother in Virginia, at that time, the reunion was postponed. His death
severs the official quarto-link, which composed the district court of Bastrop
county, in early days, all of whom were living more than forty years after
they were thus associated together, leaving only a trio to attend the so
long pleasantly looked for reunion.

As a business man he was honest and upright in his dealings; as a citizen,
obliging and neighborly, as a husband, devoted and as father affectionate
and indulging.

His remains were consigned to Mother Earth in Fairview Cemetery, Thursday
afternoon, by Gamble Lodge No. 244, F.A. M. past master, C. R. Haynie, acting
W. M., Rev. Nathan Powell, conducting the Christian services.
His death is a heavy loss to town and county and legions of friends mourn
with the distressed ones over the loss of a dear and beloved friend.

Bastrop Advertiser 2/5/1900

IN MEMORIUM
"Friend after friend departs.
Who hath not lost a friend?
There is no union here of hearts.
That hath no here an end."

Another stroke on Life's great dial, another movement of the Master hand,
another day's work done! 'Tis the same old story of life and death.-changing
years, some bringing clouds and some sunshine.-hopes, sometimes deferred,
sometimes fulfilled.-and all a shifting scene on life's fitful stage. How
few of us realize the value of a friend until he has gone from us; his familiar
step upon street, the cordial grasp of his hand, the friendly work of
greeting.-these come no more, and the absence of the kind and cheerful face
brings sorrow to those who watched its
coming.
In the unexpected illness and death of Mr. J. C. Buchanan, I feel a personal
bereavement and realize the presence of the Workman who has decreed for us
all a cessation of labor, a call to rest. Age, with its infirmities was creeping
upon his strong frame and active mind, and when the hand of disease was laid
heavily upon him, he yielded quickly to its insatiate demands. The physician's
skill, the watch-care of faithful friends, the tender ministrations of his
loved ones, could not longer bind him here, and now that he has gone to "that
bourne from which no traveler return," I would lay upon his grave "a flower
from Memory's garland of long Ago," when, within the sacred circle of his
home, I first knew him and was privileged to call him my friend. There was
no tenderer heart than his to wife and children, no kinder hand to those
who lived beneath his roof; his home was a haven of rest, where all dwelt
together in love and confidence. He cherished and honored his faithful wife,
the tender mother of his little children, who walked by his side so many
glad years, her patience and cheerfulness giving him strength for the battle
of life; he was devoted to their children and when at last the cloud of sorrow
burst upon his happy home, and the gentle wife and mother was laid away in
dreamless rest, he "bore the wound that ached from morn till night," and
took up life's work again, meeting new responsibilities with a brave, but
heavy heart.
The years that followed found him always a good citizen and kind neighbor,
ready to promote the interests of the community with whose well-being he
was so long identified.
After a number of years, he was married again to a pure, good woman, who
was to him a tender and loving companion and made his last years very peaceful
and happy, but death came and the home is broken again; darkness and tears
take the place of light and joy. Death, to weeping mortals, seems so heartless,
as homes are made desolated and children orphaned, and we follow our loved
ones to their quiet graves, but our risen Lord tells us, all is not lost
in the ashes of the tomb. May the wife, so bereft by this providence, carry
her trouble to the loving Savior who bears our grief's and carries our sorrows,
and may the fatherless children commit themselves to Him who alone can heal
their wounded hearts.

Since his residence in Bastrop, Mr. Buchanan has not been a communicant
of any church here, but he loved the church of his fathers and was "a child
of the covenant," and is laid to rest in hope of a glorious immortality.
The years shall come and go as a tale that is told, other forms shall lie
down beside him in peaceful sleep, but God shall watch the sacred dust and
some day waken it to life again. D.J.O., Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 6,
1900.

Bastrop Advertiser, date unknown

Killing Near Watterson

News reached Bastrop Monday to the effect that Charlie Harris had shot
and killed Charlie Miller at the latter's home. Sheriff Perkins and Deputy
Miltin left at once to the scene of the killing. While en route they met
Charlie Harris who surrendered stating that he had killed Charlie Miller.
Young Harris was brought to town and placed in jail. Harris is only 14 years
of age and Miller 16. Both families are prominent citizens of the county
and the killing is regretted by a large circle of
friends.
Smithville Times, March 1953

Near San Marcos
Wallace Lee Brewer, 28-year old Houston salesman, was dead upon arrival
at the hospital Saturday night from injuries received in a wreck six miles
east of San Marcos on the Bastrop Highway.
The accident occurred when the automobile Brewer was driving left the
pavement and overturned. The car was badly wrecked.
Bryson Hardee, 21, an agriculture major at Southwest Texas State College,
who was in the car with Brewer, was taken to a San Marcos hospital in an
unconscious condition. Sunday afternoon the attending physician, Dr. M. D.
Heatley, described Hardee's condition as still serious and listed his injuries
as a moderate brain concussion, broken ribs, and internal injuries. Later
in the week he regained consciousness and his condition was reported improved.
Hardee and Brewer were cousins.

The accident was investigated by Patrolman Thomas M. Patrick and D. E.
Polk of Hays County sheriff's department and the San Marcos City
Police.
Brewer was picked up by a San Marcos Air Force Base ambulance which carried
him to the base hospital where he was pronounced dead on
arrival.
His body was brought to Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville where funeral
services were held at 2:30pm Tuesday, with the Rev. W. Woodall officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Pauline Brewer of LaGrange; two sons,
Ernest Wayne Brewer and James Earl Brewer of La Grange; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. C. Brewer of Houston; four brothers, Lynn Brewer, Gene Brewer,
Billy Wayne Brewer, and Harold Brewer, all of Houston; six sisters, Mrs.
J. C. Campbell of Houston, Mrs. Homer Patton of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Milburn
Stall of Austin, Misses Agnes Faye Brewer, Linda Ann Brewer and Della Mae
Brewer, all of Houston; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Agnes Bunte of Bastrop
and Mrs. Fannie Brewer of Houston.

Brewer was born in Bastrop County Sept. 16, 1924.

Bastrop Advertiser 8/28/1934

SMITHVILLE, Aug. 28- Woody Alvis Tiner of Smithville, Texas, was shot
and killed Sunday at 10pm at Waelder. Ben Taylor of Waelder is reported
held.
The funeral was held Tuesday at 4pm from the Marrs funeral home at
Smithville.
Tiner is survived by his widow, Mrs. Odell Tiner of Smithville and an
aunt, Mrs. S. L. Kelly of Rosanky.

submitter's notes: Woody's wife was Odell Sanders. His parents were
Christopher "Cap" Tiner and Mary Shabstock. Woody is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery
in Smithville.

Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn.

Killed Near Red Rock.

Early last Sunday morning Louis Lunda was killed by Jno. Hoskins at the
latter's home near Red Rock. It is reported that Lunda (Lunday) went to Hoskin's
house and seeing him asleep, as he thought, on the gallery, he picked up
an ax and advanced toward him when Mr. Hoskins arose, stepped into the house,
secured his gun and shot Lunda.

Mr. Hoskins gave himself up and upon preliminary examination was released
on $500 bond, to await the action of the grand jury.

Bastrop Advertiser 2/1902

John W. Williams Dead

Died. At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few days
illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75
years.
Deceased was born in Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827,
came to Texas in 1849, locating at Hill's Prairie, Bastrop County. He was
well and favorable known by the old settlers throughout this part of the
State. Honest, industrious, kind-hearted, his friends were
many.
He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallace's
command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those
trying days.
He was also a Confederate soldier, serving during the civil war, returning
home at its close, to begin anew the duties of life and the support of his
family.
A brave soldier, a good, useful citizen, he interested himself in every
enterprise bettering the condition of his
country.
He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist church he dearly
loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of
Christianity.
On Sunday his remains were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church
Graveyard; Rev. Weems Wooten, pastor of the Methodist Church, at Smithville,
officiating, who, in his sermon, touchingly referred to the Christian virtues
of the deceased.

After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies down in
the tomb, in peaceful repose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home
above, where all is peace and
happiness.
He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown to manhood
and woman hood, with many friends to mourn his
death.

Bastrop Advertiser 1/1900

obit not complete

DEATH OF A. A. ERHARD

DIED- In Bastrop, Texas, 2:55pm, Monday, Dec. 11th, 1899, ADOLPH ANTON
ERHARD, aged 67 years, 11 months and 23
days.
Deceased was born in Munich, Germany, Dec. 14, 1831, immigrated with his
parents to America in his early
childhood.
In 1835, when he was only 4 years old, his parents settled in Bastrop
and shortly afterwards both father and mother died, leaving deceased and
an elder brother, Caton Erhard, orphans in a strange land. Uncle Jimmie
Nicholson, long since deceased, took charge of the boys and became their
guardian.
Caton perfected himself in pharmacy, and after the war between the states,
established the drug store now owned by his son, A. C. Erhard who continues
it under the firm name of C. Erhard & Son. Adolph learned the blacksmith
business under J. R. Morris, and in time became a master workman, engaging
in business for himself. By industry, economy, and thrift, he accumulated
good property, retiring from the business many years
ago.
On July 3, 1853, he was married to Miss Sarah Beavers, four children-two
boys, Chester and John A., and two daughters, Mrs. E. J. Trigg and Mrs. D.
H. Bell, blessed this union, all of whom survive him; the wife died January
7, 1888.
On June 17th, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Rice, who
survives him. No children blessed this
union.
Mr. Erhard was the oldest resident of the town, having located here over
63 years ago.
In the year 1855, he united himself with the Christian Church, and his
entire life has been upright and like-like. He was liberal in his like views,
at the same time a dear lover of his own church, and his long been spoken
of as the father....

continued
and his contributions without stint. He also loved Masonry, strictly observing
its tenets.
As a citizen he was kind hearted and the soul of honor; as a neighbor
he was neighborly; as a friend, honest and true; as husband, devoted, as
a parent, loving and indulgent.

The public schools closed at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, in respect to
deceased.
His funeral took place from the old homestead, Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
B. B. Sanders preaching a most feelingly impressive funeral sermon, after
which the Masonic fraternity (Gamble Lodge, No. 214 of which he was a worthy
and acceptable member, and one of its oldest members, Past Master C. R. Haynie
as W. M) took charge of the remains and conveyed them to Fairview Cemetery,
followed by a long cortege of grief-stricken relatives and sympathizing friends,
where all that was mortal of Adolph Anton Erhard were laid to rest under
the sod, with the sublimely impressive ceremonies of the ancient and
time-=honored order, there to remain until resurrection morn, loving hands
covering the newly-made mound with floral
emblems.
Hosts of sorrowing friends, over city and county, with aching hearts,
mingle tears of sympathy with the family in their great and irreparable
loss.

PIONEER JUDGE DIES TUESDAY

The people of Bastrop and the surrounding community were saddened in the
loss of one of their best beloved citizens, Honorable J. B. Price, whose
sudden death about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon came as a complete shock to his
family and friends.

Funeral services were held from the family residence Wednesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Milton F. Hill, pastor of the Methodist Church,
officiating, and the members of the Masonic Lodge were in charge of the services
at Fairview Cemetery. Pall bearer's were Hon. Paul D. Page, W. B. Ransome,
M. C. Booth, R. M. Trigg, E. F. Pearcy, and J. T.
Hasler.
Judge Price leaves to survive him, his widow, Mrs. Katie Price; one son,
Ralph Price; three brothers, J. Worth Price of Waco, David Price of Houston;
and Captain Wright Price of the Philippine
Islands.
Joseph Burton Price was born and reared in Hills Prairie. His parents
were Robert J. and Sally M. Price. He attended school in Hills Prairie, and
spent two years in school in San Marcos. He graduated from the school of
law, University of Texas, in 1886, following which he settled in Bastrop.
Here he practiced law until he was elected County Judge in 1894, filling
this office until 1904. He spent four years in retirement at this time, and
was elected again to the same office in 1908. He served until 1924, when
he was elected Judge of the 21st Judicial District, holding this office until
1932.
Judge Price was a member of the Methodist Church for more than fifty years,
and a steward for more than thirty years, living a life of loyal, Christian
devotion. Of him his friends have said, "As a man, he is a Christian gentleman
of a very high sense of honor; as a public servant, he is able, conscientious
and courageous in the performance of all his duties, meeting every responsibility
developing on him as a citizen and as an administrator of public
trust."
No higher tribute may be paid any man than that of the friendship and
confidence the people of Bastrop County and the 21st Judicial District felt
for their beloved Judge, whose many years of public life and service won
and held their respect and devotion.

For Judge Price, we might say, and truly, as Paul said, "I have fought
a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall five me at that day".

Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn

EMIL PROKOP DIES IN SAN ANTONIO

The citizens of Bastrop are saddened to learn of the death of Emil Prokop,
which occurred at 2:00 o'clock this morning at the Santa Rosa hospital in
San Antonio.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Friday, afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Bastrop Advertiser, date unkn

MRS. BROCKTMAN IS BURIED AT ALUM CREEK
Funeral services were held at the Marrs Funeral Home at Smithville for
Mrs. Lillie Mae Brocktman, 25, formerly Miss Lillie Mae Critendon, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Critendon of Smithville. Mrs. Broctman died at her parents
home at Smithville Tuesday am. Burial was at Alum Creek Wednesday
afternoon.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Critendon; her husband,
James Brocktman; one sister and seven brothers, all of
Smithville.
Mrs. Brocktman was loved by all who knew her. She had many
friends.
Those attending the funeral from Bastrop were Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lavton,
Mr. and Mrs. Eal Perkins; Mr. and Mrs. G. Lock, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allen,
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Critendon, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Perry.

Smithville Times 8/26/1904

Died.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Thomas died on Saturday, the 20th,
and was interred in the City cemetery Sunday afternoon last.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas desire to extend to their friends and neighbors their
thanks for assistance and kindnesses shown.

Smithville Times 8/26/1904

Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Primm's 3 year old daughter, their oldest child, died
yesterday morning, after a short illness.

Smithville Times 9/20/1917

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brewer died last Monday at the home
of L. F. Briggs and was buried at Oliver Hill Cemetery. The home of Mr. Brewer
is a few miles from town

Smithville Times, 9/20/1912

Died.
Lawrence Smith, brother of Lan Foxel, died at Garwood, last Thursday and
was buried today. W. H. Foxel and son, L. and Mrs. H. H. Jones of this city
attended the funeral.

Smithville Times 9/20/1912

Death of Roe Slaughter

Roe Slaughter, former store keeper for Katy here, and a member of the
local lodge of W. O. W of Denison, last Friday Evening, after being sick
quite a while. He leaves a wife and two children. He was a Spanish-American
Veteran and had many friends in Smithville who will regret to hear of his
untimely death.

Smithville Times 5/16/1913

C. E. McDole
C. E. McDole of Lockhart for many years a resident of this city, died
Wednesday, May 14th. His remains were forwarded here for interment which
was made in the Oak Hill Cemetery, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the
World, Thursday.

Deceased was despondent on account of bad health and took his own life
using a razor. His jugular vein was
severed.

Bastrop Advertiser 5/23/1913

The death of Mr. Don G. Petty, in Shreveport last week; was source of
universal regret here, for the deceased was born in Bastrop and was much
loved by a wide circle of relatives and friends in this county. His remains
were brought here for burial. Impressive services were held at the Methodist
Church by Rev. L. C. Mathis and then the Masons took charge to the grave
at Fairview Cemetery. Chaplain Chester Erhard leading them through the
interesting and impressive ceremony of their burial
rites.
The father of the deceased, Capt Petty was a confederate soldier, killed
in the battle of Mansfield and his sons including Mr. Don Petty have contributed
liberally to Bastrop's Confederate Monument on the Court House
Square

Smithville Times 5/23/1913

Temple Craft.
A gloom was cast over the entire community when it was whispered from
friend to friend that Temple Craft was fatally hurt. For two days anxious
ones awaited tidings and while the news of his death was not unexpected,
who is ever prepared to hear the death of a loved one?
Temple, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Craft, was born in Lampasas.
Here he spent his early childhood, here he grew to strong young manhood,
and here all that remained of a once tenderly to rest, amid a perfect bright
handsome boy was laid to bed of sweet
flowers.
A larger crowd was never known to assemble in our little city to pay a
last tribute to one departed for Temple was a general favorite and claimed
as friends all who knew him.
A heart broken wife and little baby, a crushed father and mother with
relatives and scores of friends are left to wonder why this great sorrow
has been visited upon the, but "God works in a mysterious way his wonders
to perform and sometime, somewhere we'll understand. They have the sincere
sympathy of every one, for who of us has not been through the same terrible
trial? We can only point them to the dear Heavenly Father from whence cometh
all peace.
Rev. White of the Christian church, assisted by Rev. Liles of the Methodist
Church said the last sad words when all there was mortal of Temple Craft
was laid in the tomb, there to await the Resurrection
morn.
A FRIEND.
Lampasas, Texas

The following were in the Smithville Times, with the second being a partial
transcript as I wasn't given a copy of the complete page.
Mrs. Jenkins passed away Sunday Night.
Mrs. Mattie Jenkins passed to her heavenly home at 10:40 o'clock Sunday
night. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harvey F.
Snow.
Funeral services were held from the Marrs Funeral Home at 3:00 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Paul C. Bell of Bastrop. Interment
was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Her husband preceded her many years ago.
Those surviving are: Mrs. H. F. Snow, daughter, Smithville; Mrs. Sallie
Willford, daughter, San Antonio; Floyd Jenkins, son, Smithville; Grand daughters,
Mrs. J. H. Dooly, Smithville; Mrs. H. E. Payne, Austin; Mrs. E. A. Goff,
Hot Springs, AR; Two brothers, John and Ham Reid, two sisters, Mrs. Daisy
Fritz, and Mrs. Lula Taylor, nephew, Mr. Noble Hickman and a number of nieces,
Danny Cope Wallace, Great Grandson, Euel Jenkins, grandson and Vastine Snow,
grandson.

Miss Lillie May Sawyer Laid to Rest here Sunday Afternoon.
On Saturday, June 15th, 1935, our Savior called to his side Miss Lillie
May Sawyer, of this city, who was making her home with her sister, Mrs. J.
F. Burleson.
Miss Sawyer was born about six miles south of Smithville on May 29th,
1884, and has made her home in this town until recent years, she has been
living with her brother, Mr. E. J. Sawyer of Galveston, TX. She returned
to Smithville a month ago and has been ill since that
time.
Funeral Services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Davis, Sunday afternoon,
June 16th, 4:00pm with interment in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Those surviving are four
sisters.........

Hugh Sorrells, 81 of Red Rock Dies

Hugh Sorrells, 81, resident of Red Rock, died in a Lockhart hospital Sunday,
March 8th. He was a native of Bastrop County, having been born March 26,
1872.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Sorrells, one daughter, Mrs. Iris
Wofford of Luling; four sons, Marlon Sorrells of Manville, Vernon Sorrells
and Olin Sorrells of Red Rock, and Gordon Sorrells of Mineral Wells; and
two grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial were at Petty Town Cemetery at 2:00pm. Monday,
March 9th, with a Lockhart minister officiating. Mr. Sorrells was a member
of the Christian Church.

Smithville Times 3/1934

Mother of J. T. Grizzard Dies in San Antonio:
Mrs. Lethia S. Grizzard died at her home in San Antonio at 5:40pm Friday.
Surviving her are three sons, J. E. Grizzard of Longview, J. T. Grizzard
of Smithville, and W. H. Grizzard of Austin; one daughter, Mrs. George E.
Hall of Kansas City, MO; two sisters, Mrs. Tye Norfleet of Valley Springs,
MS, and Mrs. L. G. Crockett of Waco; and eleven grandchildren.

H. C. Smith of Cedar Creek Passed Away Thursday Morning at his Home:
The late Mr. H. C. Smith, age 57, resident of the Cedar Creek Community
for many years, passed away at his home last Thursday morning at 8:30 o'
clock from pneumonia following an illness of about two weeks.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, at the family
residence at Cedar Creek. The Rev. Paul C. Bell and Rev. L. A. Derrick, pastor
of the Bastrop Baptist Church conducted the funeral.
Mr. Smith was born on March 22, 1879. He came to the Cedar Creek Community
in 1914, where he established a mercantile business. He married Miss Sophie
Voss. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his widow, and three sons, Noel, Douglas and Dan and
two daughters, Mrs. Edith Champion and Miss Mildred
Smith.

Other items:
Mr. and Mrs. John C McRell are visiting in San Antonio.
R. K. Harris who has been seriously ill with pneumonia at his home here
is improving rapidly.
Mrs. DeWitt B. Maney and son who have been on the sick list are reported
to be getting along nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cartwright and family of Elgin spent the first of the
week with Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilson

10/8/1936 Smithville Times

Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went Buried at Young School Cemetery Sunday Eve.
Mrs. Nancy Octavia Went died at the home of a son, Clyde Went, at San
Antonio Friday of last week at the ripe old age of 83. The funeral services
was held at Young School House northwest of Smithville Sunday afternoon at
2:00 pm with Rev. Ramsey conducting the service. Burial was made in the Young
School Cemetery.

Mrs. Went was a native of Mississippi, born 1853. Before her marriage
to James I Went May 18, 1871, in Louisiana, she was Miss Nancy Octavia Blackwood,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blackwood. In 1909 she with her husband came
to Bastrop county and Smithville where she has made her home since. Her husband
died December 31, 1918, since which time Mrs. Went had made her home with
her children. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her.
They are: Mr. John T Went, Goldfield, Texas; Mrs. Lee Williams, Fowlerton:
Rust Went, Fowlerton; Clyde Went, San Antonio; W. H. Went, Rosanky; and Claude
Went, Fowlerton.

For sometime before her death Mrs. Went had been visiting a son in San
Antonio and had planned to visit another son, Henry Went, here within a few
days.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived a consistent Christian
life. She was a devoted mother and has many loyal friends in all parts of
the country who deeply mourn her
departure.

MRS N. E. ROBINSON:

Mrs. N.E. Robinson died at the home of her son, J. M. Robinson, on East
Forduce, Thursday afternoon, December 23, at 4 o'clock. She had come from
Central Texas to spend the winter with her three children and their families.
She was ill only a brief time before her
death.
Mrs. Robinson was born near Bastrop, Texas, May 8, 1858. She was from
one of the pioneer families of Bastrop County. Her father rendered conspicuous
service in the cause of the
Confederacy.
Sister Robinson was the mother of nine children, five sons and four daughters,
eight of whom survive. These are: Mrs. L.J. Woolsey and W.A. Robinson, Austin
Texas; H.L. Robinson, Dale, Texas; Mrs. B.Z. Meers, Scranton, Ark.; E.M.
Robinson, Paige, Texas; Mrs. N.B. Tanner, Allie Robinson and J. H. Robinson,
of Kingsville, Texas.

The body of the deceased was carried overland to High Grove Cemetery to
be interred by the side of other loved ones who preceded her in death. The
last rites were conducted by Rev. Cole of Dale, Texas, Friday afternoon,
December 24. The pallbearers were Jeff and Leland Harris, Doc Bozarth, Elmer
Powell, Marion Ingram and Frank
Shackelford.
Sister Robinson was a consistent, devout Christian and a member of the
High Grove Baptist Church, where she had lived and reared her family, and
where all her children were converted and joined the
church.
She was left with the responsibilities of her home and farm by the death
of her husband nearly thirty years ago. That she succeeded nobly is evidenced
by the character of the children she gave to the world. She being dead yet
liveth in the realms of glory and in the lives of her children and grandchildren.
May the God of all comfort console them by a sense of His presence and by
His sustaining grace.

August 1930 newspaper article:

BODY OF HERO OF SAN JACINTO TO BE MOVED TO AUSTIN
L. W. Kemp of the Texas Company, acting for the state board of control,
has announced that the body of Capt. Jesse Billingsley, who spilled his blood
at San Jacinto will be removed from McDade, Bastrop County, to Austin and
there re-interred in the state cemetery, Tuesday, at 5 pm.
Jesse Billingsley was born in October 10, 1810. He came to Texas in 1833
and soon distinguished himself as a protector of homes against the invasion
of Indians. On March 1, 1836, one day before the Texas Declaration was signed,
he was elected captain of Company C, first regiment of Texas volunteers,
and was wounded at San Jacinto while in command of his men. After independence
had been won, he remained in the army and served at the same time as a member
of the first and second congresses as a representative from Bastrop County.
His company of 80 rangers supported themselves for a year on the frontier
with game, clothing themselves with the skins of wild animals slaughtered,
calling on the government for no pay and only for one sack of coffee and
one sack of salt. When Captain Billingsley would leave his men to attend
congress, he carried his own bedding with him, which he would unroll and
spread out at night on the floor of the capitol of
Columbia.
When Gen. Adrian Woll captured San Antonio in 1842, Captain Billingsley
again answered the call of duty and joined Matthey Caldwell, "Old Paint",
at Salado Creek to oppose him. After statehood, Bastrop County was represented
by him in the fifth and eighth legislatures.
He died October 1, 1880, and was buried in a lonely grave in his front
yard, near McDade. At the State cemetery his grave will receive daily care
as long as the state of Texas stands.

He is survived by one son, Jeptha Billingsley, who resides on a farm near
Elgin and is more than 80 years of age.-Houston Chronicle.
His wife Eliza is buried at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery and his son, Jeptha,
is buried at Young's Prairie Cemetery, near McDade. The Texas State Cemetery
in Austin is on-line and has pictures of headstones.

Ran across this entry in the 1888 newspaper "The Bastrop Bee". The whole
page was not copied so I am including what I have:
IN MEMORIAM
DIED-At his residence in Hemphill's Prairie, Thursday, Jan, 18th, 1888,
Mr. Levi Moore, aged 82 years.

On the 19th, amid tears and sobs of family and friends, his body was laid
to rest by the side of his sainted wife, "to await the resurrection of morn."
In the death of Mr. Moore the community sustains a great loss; the church
a faithful member; the bereaved children a loving and devoted father. What
grief is like theirs? For years he has filled the place of mother. Weep not,
dear children, for he is at rest, for none that knew him, can doubt that
he is with his God. None save those who have experienced it, can tell the
agony of soul to gaze on a dying parent; to see the struggle of that loved
form yielding to the grasp of King of Terrors, and know that no earthly hand
may.....

Smithville, Bastrop Co, TX newspaper 11/12/1998, concerning the death
of Mrs. Frieda.
Funeral services were held for Mary Rathmann Frieda, 84, of Bastrop, formerly
of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne on Saturday, November 7, at 10am. Internment
was held in Sacred Heart Cemetery
Rockne.
Nathan Frerich and Heather Frerich, great niece and nephew. Grandchildren,
Cass and Renee Rathmann of Gonzalez & Tennille Rathmann. Nephews, Eugene
F. Goertz and Alvin M. Frerich of Rockne; Leroy Beck of Bastrop; Verlin Frerich
of San Antonio; Louis Frerich, Jr of Pin Oak. Great nephew, Mike Hilbig of
Rockne. Husband of nine years, Ira Frieda of Bastrop. Sons and spouses; Burl
Rathmann of Houston; Johnny Paul Rathmann and wife Linda of Gonzalez, Verlin
Rathmann and wife Glendine, and James Rathmann and wife Janet, one brother,
Alvin J (Sonny) Frerich; two sisters, Ella Beck of San Antonio and Gertrude
Beck of Bastrop; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great
grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Monroe Rathmann, who passed away
in 1973; two daughters, Burnell Fiebrich who died in 1992, and Barbara Lester
in 1987; a grandson, Howard Fiebrich in 1977; and granddaughter Kerri Jo
Lester in 1987; two sisters, Lena Hilbig and Katie Goertz; and three brothers,

Johnny Frerich, Louis Frerich, and August
Frerich.
Freida, the eighth of nine children of John and Sophie Behring Frerich,
was born in the Rockne community on March 30, 1914. She married Monroe Rathmann
on October 16, 1934. They lived in the Highgrove Community all of their married
life and engaged in farming and ranching and raising cattle. Monroe passed
away in 1973 and she married Ira Frieda in 1989.

J.C. BUCHANAN Obit:

Bastrop Advertiser, 2/6/1900:

"Friend after friend departs, Who hath not lost a friend! There is no
union here of hearts, That hath not here an end."
Another stroke on Life's great dial, another movement of the Master hand,
another day's work done! "Tis the same old story of life and death.--changing
years, some bring clouds and some sunshine.--hopes, sometimes deferred, sometimes
fulfilled.--and all a shifting scene on life's final stage. How few of us
realize the value of a friend until he has gone from us; his familiar step
upon street, the cordial grasp of his hand, the friendly word of greeting.--these
come no more, and the absence of the kind and cheerful face brings sorrow
to those who watched its coming.

In the unexpected illness and death of Mr. J. C. Buchanan. I feel a personal
bereavement and realize the presence of the Workman who has decreed for us
all a cessation of labor, a call to rest. Age, with its infirmities was creeping
upon his strong frame and active mind, and when the hand of disease was laid
heavily upon him, he yielded quickly to its insatiate demands. The physician's
skill, the watch-care of faithful friends, the tender ministrations of his
loved ones, could not longer bind him here, and now that he has gone to "that
bourne from which no traveler returns," I would lay upon his grave "a flower
from Memory's garland of long Ago," when, within the sacred circle of his
home, I first knew him and was privileged to call him my friend. There was
no tenderer heart than his to wife and children, no kinder hand to those
who loved beneath his roof; his home was a haven of rest, where all dwelt
together in love and confidence. He cherished and honored his faithful wife,
the tender mother of his little children, who walked by his side so many
glad years, her patience and cheerfulness giving him strength for the battle
of life; he was devoted to their children and when at last the cloud of sorrow
burst upon his happy home, and the gentle wife and mother was laid away in
dreamless rest, he "bore the wound that ached from morn till night." and
took up life's work again, meeting new responsibilities with a brave, but
heavy heart.
The years that followed found him always a good citizen and kind neighbor,
ready to promote the interests of the community with whose well-being he
was so long identified.
After a number of years, he was married again to a pure, good woman, who
was to him a tender and loving companion and made his last years very peaceful
and happy, but death came and the home is broken again; darkness and tears
take the place of light and joy. Death, to weeping mortals, seems so heartless,
as homes are made desolate and children orphaned, and we follow our loved
ones to their quiet graves, but our risen Lord tells us, all is not lost
in the ashes of the tomb. May the wife, so bereft by this providence, carry
her trouble to the loving Savior who bears our griefs and carries our sorrows,
and may the fatherless children commit themselves to Him who alone can heal
their wounded hearts.

Since his residence in Bastrop, Mr. Buchanan has not been a communicant
of any church here, but he loved the church of his fathers and was "a child
of the covenant," and is laid to rest in hope of a glorious immortality.
the years shall come and go as a tale that is told, other forms shall lie
down beside him in peaceful sleep, but God shall watch the sacred dust and
some day waken it to life again. D.J.O. Bastrop, Texas Feb. 6, 1900.
Mrs. J. C. Buchanan received two hundred and sixty-five dollars from the
Bastrop County Mutual Aid Association, amount due on the policy of her husband,
there was fifty-three paid up members in the association at the time of his
death, which number, at $5 each, totaled
$265.00.
Note: He is buried in Fairview Cemetery with his first wife, Sarah B.
Buchanan, who died 2/20/1886.

Bastrop Advertiser, Feb 1902:

JOHN W WILLIAMS DEAD.

Died-At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few days
illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75 years.
Deceased was born at Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827,
locating at Hill's Prairie, Bastrop county. He was well and favorably known
by the old settlers throughout this part of the State, Honest, industrious,
kind-hearted, his friends were many.

He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallace's
command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those
trying days.
He was also a Confederate, soldier, serving during the civil war, returning
home at its close, to begin anew the duties of life. And the support of his
family.
A brave soldier, a good, useful citizen, he interested himself in every
enterprise bettering the condition of his country.
He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist Church he dearly
loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of
Christianity.
On Sunday his remains were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church
graveyard; Rev. Weems Wooten, pastor of the Methodist Church, at Smithville;
officiating, who, in his sermon, touchingly referred to the Christian virtues
of the deceased.

After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies down in
the tomb, in peaceful repose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home
above, where all is peace and
happiness.
He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown to manhood
and womanhood, with many friends to mourn his
death.

IN MEMORIAM, MRS. ISABELLA MARGARET REDING.
Died. - On Tuesday, July 15th, 1913 at 11:30pm at her home in Bastrop,
Texas, Mrs. Isabella Margeret Reding, aged 91 years and 3 days.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep."

Truly, the line of old friends is shortening here, and lengthening in
that bright realm, where joy reigns supreme - "where everlasting spring abides,
and never-withering flowers."

The announcement that are so long known, and so highly esteemed, had left
the walks of this life, cast a gloom over the entire community in sympathy
for those; who were so grievously
bereaved.
Mrs. Reding, the youngest daughter of James and Isabella Williamson, was
born in Davidson County, Tenn, July 13th, 1822, and was closely allied to
several families of that state, noted in civil and political life. She was
married to Mr. W. R. Reding, Dec. 3rd, 1844, at the old family home in Tenn,
and, in Jan., 1845, came with her husband to
Texas.
For a short time they lived in Houston, removing to Bastrop in August,
1845, where she occupied almost continuously the home in which she passed
away. The husband of her youth died, leaving to her care five little children.
Henceforth, they realized the truth, that; "there is no love like mother
love, none so endures."

Early in life, she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and
the religion which she professed, sustained her amid the trials of life,
especially, during the Civil War, and consequent losses and disasters incident
to the Southland.

Duty was her watchword and the home life bore evidences of the careful
training of a conscientious mother. Throughout her life, she was true to
her church, her friends, her home, and her death brings great sorrow to those
who have sustained an irreparable loss. She had passed the common bounds
of human life, but, "by reason of strength" many years, were added; and,
the faithful son and daughter, to whom she was a beloved companion, during
those last months of weakness, sought untiringly to gratify her slightest
wish.
"The love that blossomed sweetly here,
has burst into immortal bloom,
And they shall find it once again,
Beyond the darkness of the tomb."

Three children survive, Miss Belle Reding, Mr. Jas. Reding and Mrs. Scottie
Early.
There are also twelve grandchildren and several great grand children.
On Tuesday, July 16th, at 5 o'clock pm, Rev. L. C. Matthis, pastor of
the M. E. church conducted the funeral service, briefly reviewing the life
and character of the deceased, and commending her example and influence for
good in the community. Then a long procession of relatives and friends followed
her remise to Fairview, where they laid her to rest, surrounded by friends,
who preceded her to the glory and,

"How we shall miss her," white lips said.
Who takes the place of the dear one led;
But God Knows Best.

We know he watches the sparrows' that fall,
Hears the sad cry of the grieved hearts that call-
We can trust for the rest."

S.J.O. Bastrop Texas July 21st, 1913.
CHAUNCEY J. GLOVER, SR.

In the death of Chauncey J. Glover, Sr, Waco loses a citizen whom it has
every reason to hold in affectionate remembrance, for he was ever active
in all community concerns. To those of us long associated with him the memory
of his kindly deeds will be as sweet incense for all time and throughout
eternity. Personally he was a man who drew men to him and he would undergo
any privation to serve a friend. He was a devoted husband and a loving father,
and the blow from which he never fully recovered was when. Death claimed
the sweetheart of his young manhood and the companion of his maturer life.
It will be pardoned this writer to say that for more than a quarter of a
century the two of us worked side by side, sharing each others losses or
successes and neither taking a venture without the others sanction. It is
a merciful Providence that at this moment denies the full realization of
the loss this writer has sustained. The struggle of life is over with him.
He acted well his part in the drama and God will give him the great reward
of everlasting life in the mansions of glory. He will be laid away reverently
as one who has earned his long, sweet sleep. Waco Times
Herald.
Many friends at the old home learned with sorrow of the death of Mr. Chauncey
Glover. To the Editor of the Advertiser his going away is a personal loss.
Mr. Glover having entered the ranks of the Advertiser force at the early
age of 12, remaining with us until he was 22 years of age. The career of
Chauncy in the newspaper world was watched with pride by our lamented father
who loved him tenderly, and predicted his success in life, knowing that one
who in his early years, was attentive to his employees business, could not
fail to make a success in life.

Although absent many years from our town the love and friendship of many
of our citizens remained warm in the hearts of those who knew and loved him
in his early youth. We sorrow with those who loved him
most.
E. J. Smith, Practical. Watchmaker, Jeweler, Optician. Eyes carefully
tested and glasses fitted. Work guaranteed. Located at the
"Palace".
The man who discovered gasoline has just died at the age of sixty-eight.
The man who discovered American has been dead 400 years. John D. Rockefeller
who now owns both is alive and well and up and
coming.

11/1913 Bastrop Advertiser

DEATH OF T. C. ALEXANDER

Many friends in Bastrop were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. T. C.
Alexander, which occurred at his home west of Bastrop, Friday of last week.
In the passing of Tom Alexander the county has sustained the loss of a loyal
citizen, one of the elder members of a prominent family of Bastrop county.
Mr. Alexander had been in bad health for some time, confined to his room
for the past several weeks. He is survived by his widow and three children,
one daughter and two sons. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev.
L. C. Matthis, of Bastrop, conducting the services. A good man, a valuable
citizen, a kind neighbor, a true friend and a devoted husband and father
has been called to his reward. Friends throughout the county will join the
Advertiser in extending sympathy to the bereaved
relatives.

Bastrop Advertiser, April 1913.

IN MEMORIAM.
Born in Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, July 15th, 1839, and died
in Bastrop, Texas, 12:30pm, April 3rd, 1913. Mr. Mark Hutchins Young, aged
73 years, 9 months and 19 days.

These words announcing that Mr. Mark Young, an old and prominent citizen
of Bastrop, will be seen no more among men, that his cordial greeting will
no more call forth a welcoming smile, will sadden many hearts and many words
of sincere regret will be spoken by those who knew and esteemed him for his
honest, unpretentious and simple life, for his devotion to those he loved
and his solicitude for the well-being of all who were dependent upon him.
For the first time in it's history, has the angel of Death crossed the threshold
of this happy home. Mr. Young was married to Miss Mary Catherine Douglas
forty-four years ago, and during all these years the husband and wife have
walked faithfully side by side, devoting themselves to each other, to their
home and the eight children that gladdened their existence, they lived to
see these children, without the loss of one, reach mature years, the sons
honorable and useful men, the daughters devoted and lovely women, who will
be comfort to their widowed mother and cheer her declining years. He was
fond of his home, a most generous and liberal provider for his family and
loved to have his friends share his hospitality. He was a man of great energy
and industry, strong in body and mind, clear in his judgments and successful
in his business affairs. In the early sixties when he was quite young he
was among those who answered his country's call to arms and when his native
South needed every son who could draw a sword in her defense, he enlisted
in the 4th Tenn, Cavalry, Starnes' Brigade, was in the battle of Manassas
and other engagements, and followed the stars and bars to the end. Having
bravely borne the hardships of a soldier's life, at the close of the war
he accepted the result of the long struggle, and returned with his surviving
comrades, saddened but not overcome by the desolations of his country. During
the dark and perilous days of reconstruction that followed, when civilization
itself seemed to hang in the balance, he exhibited the sterling qualities
of endurance and perseverance, that characterized his whole life. He loved
to talk of his old soldier days, of his brave comrades, and cherished the
memory of his faithful old servant, Jerry, who followed the fortunes of himself
and his brother William all through the conflict. He was considerate of those
who worked for him, and many of the farm hands, who had worked for years
on his large plantation, to whom he had been a friend as well as employer,
showed their sorrow by sobs and tears, as his body was hidden from sight
and they realized he was gone from them. In his last long and painful suffering
he was very patient and uncomplaining, and thought of the comfort of those
who nursed and ministered unto him. He expressed an earnest desire to be
baptized and unite with the church and in the presence of his family, a few
friends and the pastor of the M. E. C.S., he took the solemn vows of the
church and was received into its Communion. He regretted that he had not
sooner done this, and to his family often spoke of God's mercy and goodness,
His pardon and peace so freely and fully given to him in answer to prayer.
The vacant chair will sadly remind his loved ones of his absence, but they
have the assurance that the grave of God took away all fear in the hour of
death and that there will be a happy reunion in a better worlds. To the only
sister and other dear relatives we offer words of comfort, for the devoted
sons and daughters our tears fall, but our tenderest sympathy and prayers
are for the sorrowing wife, who will always miss the strong arm that has
been her stay, her protection, her support for so many years. May God have
her in his gracious keeping and comfort
her.
A large assemblage of people gathered at the home and the cemetery to
pay respect to the deceased citizen, beautiful flowers attested the affectionate
remembrance of friends, absent and present; holy words were spoken, sweet
songs were softly sung and amid the sobs and tears of those who loved him,
his body was laid in the grave, there to rest in dreamless sleep until the
day "when Time shall drive away....

Bastrop Advertiser 1937

MRS. JAMES H CRAFT

Della Beula Trigg, daughter of Alanson and Ollie Trigg, was born in Hills
Prairie December 6th, 1856, and passed to her reward January 13, 1937
.
Her parents were born, reared and married near Winchester, TN. They moved
to Texas in 1855, when their oldest daughter, Mary was in infant.
Della Trigg the subject of this sketch grew into lovely young womanhood
attending the neighborhood school and Mrs. Sarah J. Orgain's School in Bastrop.
I have heard people who knew her when she was a girl speak of how pretty
she was, with her deep blue eyes and fresh rosy complexion.
Her father died when she was quite young and several years later her mother
married to Mr. William young, a kinsman of her first husband. Mr. Young was
a kind and loving stepfather to the five children of his wife and they were
all deeply attached to him.

On December 15, 1874, Della Trigg was married to James H. Craft, who became
one of Bastrop County's most prosperous and successful farmer planters. The
young couple made their home in Hill's Prairie for a number of years were
they were active in social and religious
affairs.
In 1880 Mrs. Craft united with the Baptist Church, and was ever after
a most faithful and loyal member. She and her husband were always among the
most liberal supporters of their church and it's
enterprises.
To this couple were born eleven children, two dying in infancy, six splendid
daughters, and three devoted sons, growing to
maturity.
Mrs. Craft was truly a home loving, a homemaking woman, ever "looking
well to the ways of her household" like the wise woman of the Bible. She
was a devoted mother, and to her husband a true helpmate and
companion.
During the nineties Mr. Craft had a handsome and commodious home built
in Bastrop and moved his family here where they lived through the joys and
sorrows of forty years. On February 13th, 1930, Mr. Craft passed away. Since
that time some one of the daughters has devoted her time and efforts to making
her mother's life comfortable and happy. And although through the seven years
since the loss of her husband, whom she missed so much, Mrs. Craft has been
cheerful and has occupied her time with little household tasks and piecing
many beautiful quilts which her children and grandchildren cherish very
highly.
Mrs. Craft attended church regularly when her health and the weather
permitted. She enjoyed company and loved for her friends to call on
her.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. R. Thomas, and
she was laid to rest by the side of her life companion under a mound of exquisite
flowers.
Mrs. Craft leaves one sister, Mrs. Bettie Price of Bastrop and one half
brother, John Young of Hills Prairie. Six daughters, Mrs. Walter Lutz, Mrs.
Vesta Jones, Mrs. Horace Higgins, Mrs. Howard Perkins, all of Bastrop, Mrs.
R. C. Wood of Italy, Texas, and Mrs. Paul Haralson of Dallas. Her sons are
Wallace and Homer Craft of Bastrop and Walter Craft of Hills Prairie. There
are twelve grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.

The pall bearers were Hartford Jenkins, Earl Erhard, W. I. McDaniel, Sam
Higgins, S. L. Brannon and Fred G.
Haynie.
-----Eva H. L. Karling

LAST CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES AT 88 YEARS OF AGE
At his home in Bastrop at 9:30 Thursday night, July 12th, Wiley Jones
Dawson fell asleep in death, after several months of wasting pain and
suffering.
Nine days before, on the 3rd of July he passed his 88th milestone on the
journey of life.
Born in Christian County, Kentucky in 1847 the son of Mr. And Mrs. Augustus
Dawson. In childhood Mr. Dawson was surrounded with luxury and all the comfort
of the old Southern regime. In histories of Kentucky people the Northingtons
are often. And his father's uncle the gallant Capt. Nicholas Dawson, came
to Texas from Christian County, KY and was with his entire company with the
exception of two massacred as they were hastening to the relief of San Antonio
in 1842, when attacked by the Mexican General Woll, and his army of 1400
Mexican Soldiers.

Mr. Dawson's family came to Texas in 1850 settling at Egypt, Wharton County,
where they bought several thousand acres of land. After his fathers death
his mother married Col. Stephen R. Hurd. His mother sent him to Kentucky
to school, but when only fourteen years of age he ran away and joined the
Confederate Army on June 30, 1863. Enlisting in "D" Brown's Battalion, Capt.
Ed Rudgley's command in which he served until mustered out in May 1865 in
Arkansas.
He then returned to Texas, but his mother persuaded him to go back to
Kentucky to school. He remained there until 1867 when he returned to Texas
and settled at Bastrop, and was that same year married to Miss Sallie Bryant.
He engaged in farming and cattle raising and during the seventies, "Wagoned"
between Austin and Brenham, using three large wagons, and eighteen yoke of
oxen. Often it would take three weeks to make the trip, when streams were
swollen and roads all but impassable.

In 1890 Mr. Dawson's wife died. His family consisted of three sons and
two daughters.

For sixteen years Mr. Dawson was collector for the P. O. Elzner Mercantile
Company.
In 1904 Mr. Dawson was married to Mrs. Mary Elzner. For four years he
managed a large plantation belonging to his cousin Mr. Northington, in Wharton
Co. Mr. Dawson said that life suited him, managing Negroes and mules, but
his wife longed for Bastrop and bought the home where they lived until death
called them. Until Mrs. Dawsons passing they kept a few boarders. Since that
time he has been cared for by his children and grandchildren and his comfort
and welfare attended to in every way
possible.
He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Rev. C. H. Lake was a
source of comfort and consolation to him during the last sickness and conducted
his funeral service. A tribute from the Daughters of the Confederacy was
made by Mrs. W. B. Ransome and a wreath placed on his
casket.
Mr. Dawson perhaps, knew as much Texas history in the making as any one
man. Being a keen observer and possessing a retentive memory, he knew the
antecedents of almost every family and it was very interesting to hear him
recall the happenings of the past. He did not spare himself, when relating
escapades and mistakes of others. And often told of how he threw away his
property and early opportunities.

Mr. Dawson's sons are W. B. Dawson of Bastrop, A. G. Dawson of Rosenberg,
and Jessie Dawson of Milwaukee, Wis. His daughters are Mrs. John Waggoner
of Elgin and Mrs. W. B. Pierce of Blackfoot, Idaho. He has twenty seven grand
children, eighteen great grand children and one great great grand child,
little Miss Louie Garrard of Austin and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Baker of
Philadelphia Pa. Pall bearers were Dawson Waggoner, Austin; W. T. Reid, Elgin;
Waggoner Sanders, Sayers Reid, Glenn Spooner, Georgetown; and Kenneth
Davis.
Those attending the funeral from other places were Mr. And Mrs. Adolph
Fehr, and Bruno Fehr, and Mrs. Cheatam of Lockhart; Mr. And Mrs. Dawson Waggonor,
Austin; Mr. And Mrs. A. G. Dawson, Rosenburg; Mrs. James Garrard and little
daughter, Austin, Mr. And Mrs. Glenn Spooner, Georgetown and Mrs. J. B. Garrard,
LaGrange.
Eva H. L. Karling.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MARTHA LEHMANN
Mrs. Martha Lehmann died suddenly at her home in Rockne, Monday, January
5, at 12:15 AM at the age of 80 years, four months and twelve days
old.
Mrs. Lehmann was born in Germany on August 24, 1867 and was the daughter
of August and Hettie Boer. She came to Texas in 1877 and settled in Bastrop
county in 1883.

On November 5, 1888 she was married to Charles Lehmann in St. Mary's Catholic
Church in Austin. They made their home in Red Rock Community. To this happy
couple ten children were born, nine of which survive.
Funeral services were held January 7, at ten o'clock in the Sacred Heart
Church with Rev. Claude Faust of Rockne officiating. Requim High Mass was
celebrated by Rev. Leo Goertz of Schulenburg, a nephew of Mrs.
Lehmann.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Lehmann, six daughters, Mrs. Peter
Goertz, Austin; Mrs. Henry Seidel, Taylor; Mrs. Gertrude Dennis, San Antonio;
Mrs. Andy Steinbach, Pin Oak; Miss Anna Lehmann and Mrs. Mary Wright, Rockne;
three sons, Albert and Zeno, Rockne; and Herman of San Antonio; one brother,
Joe M. Boer, Rockne and twenty-eight grand children and seven great
grandchildren.

Pall bearers were grandsons, Charles Goertz, Ellis Seidel, Verlin Lehmann,
Clarence Lehmann, Milton Steinbach, and Raymond
Matocha.

SERVICES HELD FOR A. M. HENDRIX

Aubra Melton Hendrix, second son of James H. and Adelia Whitlock Hendrix
was born November 24, 1885 in Watterson, Bastrop County, Texas and passed
to his heavenly reward Thursday March 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Morris Bogart of Smithville, after an illness of several months. On June
24, 1908 Aubra was married to Miss Liza Hendrix who preceded him in death
in 1943. To this union was born the following children; Clarence who passed
away a few years ago, Andy Barrett and Hattie Pearl (Bogart) of Smithville,
Aubra Jr. of Belsbee, Texas and D. C. of Dallas. Besides his immediate family
he is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Cordelia Hendrix of Watterson, two
brothers, Cornelius of Bastrop and Renick of Austin, three sisters, Mrs.
Alta Tittle of Lampasas, Mrs. Lillie Rucker of Waterson and Mrs. Andy Alexander
of Cedar Creek.

Aubra was one of the finest persons I have been privileged to know and
I knew him many years. He was my good friend.
Having been converted in early youth and having joined the Methodist Church
at that time, his life was an example in Christian faith and love one would
do well to emulate. He was a loyal, consistent member of this church till
God called Him Home. Aubra was devoted to his family - a loving , thoughtful
husband, and father - all who knew him loved and admired him - he was
dependable.
Funeral services were conducted at Marrs Funeral Home by the Reverends
Mason of Smithville and Griffin of Bastrop. Interment was in the Hendrix
Cemetery, Watterson, Texas. Pall bearers were nephews: Jack Moncure, Mac
Alexander, Andy Alexander, Julian Whetsell, Tom Rucker, and Udell
Hendrix.
Many relatives and friends from out of town attended the funeral of this
well-loved friend.
He is not dead! For death can only claim
Those who have lived their lives for self alone
Or walked with Sin; and he whose very name
We love, had naught for which death should atone.
The circle of his life was small, but bright-
So golden were his deeds, his thoughts so rare.-
And now it is a halo of God's light
That a son of His will so proudly wear!
A FRIEND

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to take this method on expressing our deep appreciation to our
many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and thoughtful deeds,
and for the beautiful flowers, during the illness and at the death of Mr.
Hendrix. THE FAMILY OF A. M. HENDRIX

November 4, 1954

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ADA HEMPHILL
Mrs. Ada Hemphill (nee Tally), 75, died Friday at her residence in Red
Rock.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:30 pm at Red Rock Christian
Church with the Rev. Lethal Roberts of Austin officiating. Burial was in
Bateman Cemetery.

Survivors include Napoleon Hemphill of Red Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Louella
Voight and Mrs. Clara Anderson both of Red Rock; seven sons, Ed Hemphill
of Bastrop, Elvin Hemphill of Gatesville, Oma Hemphill of Red Rock, Frank
Hemphill of Austin, Joe Hemphill of LaGrange, Jack Hemphill of Cedar Creek
and W. L. Hemphill of Markham; 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services were under the direction of Marrs Funeral Home in
Smithville.

SISTER OF LOCAL WOMAN BURIED AT BEAUMONT
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Du Rose, sister of Miss Laura Combs of
Bastrop, were held in Beaumont on October 29.
Other survivors include one daughter and two sons, all of Beaumont.

DEATH OF MRS. M. A. BELL

It is with sorrow the Advertiser records the death of Mrs. M. A. Bell,
which occurred at the home of her son, Mr. H. N. Bell, in this city, 5:25
o'clock, Saturday afternoon, June 20th, 1914, at the advanced age of 86
years.
Mrs. Bell was born at Springfield, Ill, October 25, 1827, and the greater
part of her life has been spent in Bastrop and this county, where she was
loved by a large circle of relatives and friends. Her genial nature and the
nappy smile with which she always greeted each friend and acquaintance won
her way into the hearts of everyone who knew her. A long, faithful Christian
life is now being rewarded with life everlasting, and through her sweet Christian
example the world has been made better by her having lived. Surviving are
three sons, Messrs. Sam W. Bell, H. N. Bell and D. H. Bell, of Bastrop; her
husband and three children having preceded her in her
death.
A beautiful soul has taken its flight
To fair realms of bliss, and mansions of light,
Beyond all pain of life here below,

Where rivers of peace forever shall flow,
O, how we shall miss the kind words of cheer
That fell from her lips so often while here.

In Memoriam
Lovely in life, beautiful in death and blessed in eternity may be said
of our dear friend Mrs. W. E. Maynard, who entered into rest June 13th,
1914.
Mrs. Maynard (nee Miss Clements) was born and reared in Virginia, where
her aged father, a brother and sister survive her.
While a young girl she met in her home Mr. W. E. Maynard, who was then
a student in a Virginia College. A mutual attachment sprang up between them
which afterward grew into devoted and sincere affection, and in 1881 they
were married and she came with her husband to Bastrop, Texas, where a warm
welcome was given the young and happy bride. Although a stranger in our midst,
her charming personality, her gentle manner and her lovely disposition made
friends of all who knew her. Here among the people who loved her she has
spent her married life; five sons and three daughters were born in the happy
home. She tasted the cup of sorrow early, being called upon to give up a
dear little child in its sweet young infancy; again and again did she see
the light fade from the eye, the bloom from the cheek of the sweet children
whom she loved so tenderly. But God's will was always her will and He was
her Refuge in every time of trouble. She loved her home, was a most tender
and loving mother, a most faithful and devoted wife whose chief happiness
centered around the family circle. She was a devout member of the M. E. C.
S, and loved its sweet communion solemn vows, its hymns of love and praise."
She was a Christian from early childhood and grew in grace as she grew in
years. She was a woman of strong character, gracious and refined, loyal in
her affections, and firm as a rock to what she believed was right. She was
always ready to bear testimony to God's goodness and mercy, and while she
loved the doctrines and usages of her own church, her pure, warm heart and
kindly hand went out to all who loved her Savior, to all who were poor or
sick or suffering. She will be sorely missed in the work of the church, where
for so many years her executive ability, her just and generous appreciation
of the humblest effort was so helpful in promoting harmony and good will
and Christian fellowship. She was a willing for anything she loved; as a
leader, wise and prudent; as a follower, equally faithful and efficient.
Her life at home and abroad was beautiful, she thought daily on things pure,
lovely and of good report. In social intercourse with her friends and neighbors,
as there was no evil in her heart, there was no unkind word upon her lips,
no censorious spirit in her breast. She had that charity that thinketh no
evil, that finds good in everybody. But she is gone! Words are too feeble
to express the sorrow of our hearts, as we realize that her dear face and
form are forever hidden from earthly sight, that her gentle voice is hushed,
her busy hands cold and still. Yet, knowing all this, we cannot think of
her as dead, for the Christian does not die. In her new home she lives a
fuller, nobler, and sweeter life than was possible here. May she be a ministering
angel to the dear little son whom she loved so tenderly, and who so needs
a mother's guiding hand, and may her spirit watch over her other boy, who
feels like the light is almost shut out of his life because "Mother is gone."
May God bless all the sorrowing children and help them to emulate their mother's
pure and holy life. May He comfort and sustain and have in His holy keeping
the bereaved husband to whom she gave her heart to her happy girlhood, and
to whom she was so true and faithful to the
end.
Beautiful Fairview, beneath thy verdant trees, thy green and fragrant
sod, we have laid away in peaceful sod, we have laid away in peaceful rest
the form of our beloved dead; we have covered it with flowers, sweet emblems
of love and remembrance; our hearts were filled with grief, and our eyes
with tears as we turned away and left it sleeping there, but we know that
some day the grave will give up its dead, and we, with this loved one and
all the redeemed of God, shall be forever with the
Lord.
"Father in Thy gracious keeping,
Leaving we now our loved one sleeping."

Mrs. B. D. Orgain. Bastrop, Texas, June 16th,1914.
In Memoriam
Died in Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 28th, 1914, Mrs. Maria L. Hearn, aged 82
years, 4 months, 8 days.
"Just one short step from night and time.
To Heaven's immortal sun bright clime."
Thus has passed away another of the pioneer settlers of Bastrop county
who lent her aid in laying the foundation for the peace and prosperity which
we now enjoy.
Mrs. Hearn was born in Alabama March 10th, 1831, but came to Texas at
an early day. April 26th, 1854, she was married to Mr. John Hearn, so long
and favorably known in public life for his probity and unswerving honesty
of purpose.
She was the daughter of Mr. Gamble, who gave to Gamble Lodge of Masons,
and, who was otherwise known for his liberality and many deeds of
kindness.
Many years ago a very great sorrow came to Mr. And Mrs. Hearn in the loss
of an adopted son, who met with an accident from which he did not recover.
She was much attached to him, and his genial presence lent a ray of gladness
to her home circle which she long
missed.
Mrs. Hearn was an invalid the greater part of her life, which prevented
her mingling in the social activities of the town, but her truth worth was
highly appreciated by those who knew her
best.
After the death of her husband Mrs. Hearn made her home with the family
of her nephew, Mr. W. T. Wiggins, and was fortunate in having their tender,
loving care during the remaining years of her life. Confined to her room
for two years their faithful ministration never ceased and their loving kindness
never grew cold.
The end came peacefully at 7 o'clock a.m. and left an aching void with
those who had been so true and faithful to respond to her slightest
need.
After a brief service at the home a long procession of relatives and friends
took the sad march to Fairview Cemetery, where the principal service was
held by Rev. Ellis, Rector of the Episcopal church in Taylor. She was laid
to rest beside her husband and the mound of earth was hidden by the lovely
autumn flowers placed there by loving
hands.
"No mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleepers there
While angels watch their soft repose."
S. J. Orgain

Bastrop, Texas, October 27, 1914.

Mrs. Josephine F. Nichols Dead.

Prominent Lady and Pioneer Passed Away Last Saturday.
At 11:15 Saturday night, January 17th, Mrs. Josephine F. Nichols passed
away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fannie B. Hudgins, on Henry
Street.
The funeral services were conducted at the residence at 3 o'clock Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Dr. E. W. Alderson, and burial in East Mount Cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful.
The pall bearers were: C. A. Jones, George Leavy, Ellis Birdsong, Tom Husbands,
Walter Samuel and I. J. McDaniel.

Mrs. Nichols was born June 4th, 1829, in Green County, VA, and was the
eldest daughter of Thomas G. Garth, one of the leading citizens of Albermarle
County, VA. She was married to James R. Nichols and they came to Texas in
1840 and settled in Bastrop. Nine children were born to this union, all born
and reared in Texas, and of whom five still survive; Mrs. B. F. Hodgins and
R. L. Nichols, of Smithville, Tex.; Mrs. Fannie E. Hudgins and Col. Joseph
F. Nichols, of this city, and Dr. J. R. Nichols, of Austin. Three sisters
and two brothers live in Virginia.

Mrs. Nichols' mental faculties were remarkably strong and unimpaired and
her eye sight splendid, despite her advanced age and weakened physical condition.
She kept abreast with the times up to last December when her last illness
began, and she had a rich store of knowledge from experience and from reading.
She was highly educated and during her young lady hood attended the Presbyterian
church.
During the last ten years of her life she began to study the Scriptures
to solve certain doubts she always had. She read many valuable works, and
reread them and was thoroughly convinced, and when she was convinced, she
was ready to go. She said "that there is more on one page of the Bible than
in all the literature of the ages."

Mrs. Nichols had been confined to her room, or to the house, for a number
of years. Her last illness began last November and at varied periods she
would rally and then become ill again, until she peacefully passed
away.
She comes from the Lewis and Yancey families in the Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia and possessed that fortitude and strength of character of which
they were noted. When Texas was seeking for admission to the Union, there
was great political turmoil and people much excited, and on, an important
occasion, at a public demonstration all the states being represented by young
ladies, Mrs. Nichols, a young lady of 16 years, represented the republic
of Texas, and was costumed for the "Lone Star," seeking admittance and
companionship with the others. She was identified with the growth of Texas
during most of her long life.

She was honored and loved by all who knew her in this city, and the family
have our sincere sympathy of the entire city in the loss of this noble Christian
woman and pioneer of the state. Greenville Evening
Banner.

J. C. Wise
Died, at the home of his son, Mr. Milton Wise, at Dale, Texas, Jan. 26th,
1914, Mr. J. C. Wise, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife at the
family cemetery, near the Polk crossing on the Colorado river in Bastrop
county.
Mr. Wise was born May 4th, 1828, and was a native of Tennessee. He came
to Texas at an early date and settled near Austin; he served four years in
the civil war under Captain C. F. Millett, Company G. 16th Regiment of Texas
Volunteer Infantry. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Prokop, of
San Antonio; Mrs. A. E. Joyner, of Stanton, Texas, and three sons, Mr. J.
H. Wise, of Nadine, New Mexico; Mr. J. L. Wise, of Cleburne, and Mr. Milton
Wise, of Dale, Texas.

The two youngest children, Mrs. Prokop and Mr. Milton Wise, was with him
when death angel called. He was a member of the Presbyterian
church.
We feel the loss of this dear man, but realize he is in a far happier
land, where sunshine and happiness reign supreme and where there'll be no
more good byes.

A Relative

The Bastrop Advertiser, 8/15/1908

Rev. J. F. Webb received a telephone message from Smithville, at noon
yesterday, announcing the death of Mrs. Hatfield, wife of Rev. O. Hatfield,
pastor of the Methodist church at that place. Rev. Webb left on the afternoon
train to attend the funeral.

The Bastrop Advertiser, August 22, 1908
OUTLAWS' NEMESIS IS DEAD

Albert C. Grimes Passes Away in San Antonio After Stirring Career.
From the San Antonio Light,

Albert C. Grimes, one of the guards at the county convict camp, who died
at 412 Chava street, this city, Thursday, was one of the men whose service
in the Texas rangers gained for him a record for fearlessness and daring,
such as characterize those who served with the ranger bands in border days,
Grimes was a life long companion of J. Walter Durbin, 212 Hill street, and
the two served together in several companies of the rangers, in the days
when cattle rustling was an established industry among the outlaws, and Grimes
did more than his part in the breaking up of more than one outlaw
organization.
Grimes received his impulse to join the rangers from the murder of his
brother by Sam Bass' gang in 1878, and soon after he went from his Bastrop
County home to Austin, where he was assigned to Capt. Arrington's company,
then stationed in the Panhandle country. Here young Grimes met his first
experience dealing with the law breakers, and it was while he was with this
company that a raid on the Wichita National bank, in 1884, was frustrated,
and Grimes killed the leader of the band. He was transferred to Capt. Smith's
company in 1885, and with Mr. Durbin worked in the country south of
San
Antonio to the Rio Grande. When Sheriff Charles McKinney was killed at
Cotulla in 1867, Grimes and Durbin trailed McCoy and Crenshaw, the murderers,
killing Crenshaw in the fight that followed; and arresting McCoy who was
afterwards hung in this city.

Grimes later was transferred to Brownwood and San Saba and at the head
of a company of four, broke up the cattle thieving bands that infested the
latter country. He was one of the pursuers of 'Captain Dick,' who robbed
many trains between San Antonio and Flatonia.
In late years, since his service as a ranger, Grimes served as river guard,
near Loredo, railroad guard, special policeman in San Antonio, and guard
at the convict camps.

In his last illness he was attended by his companion of many hard rides,
Mr. Durbin.
Albert G. Grimes was a brother of County Clerk W. H. Grimes.

The Bastrop Advertiser, 9/5/1908

JEROME B. CAMPBELL DEAD

Died at his residence near Gay Hill, at 2:45 o'clock last Saturday morning.
Mr. Jerome Bonaparte Campbell, aged 68 years, and 5
months.
He spent Saturday prior to his death in Somerville, and took suddenly
ill on Sunday, gradually growing worse until death relieved him of his
sufferings.
Deceased came to Brenham from Bastrop in 1866, and has since resided in
this county. In 1868 he was joined in marriage to Moina Morriss, nee Stamps,
mother of Dr. John Collin Morriss, Mrs. Nettie Morriss Mills and Mrs. W.
D. Jones, and unto them were born three children, three sons and one daughter,
to wit: Mr. Stamps Campbell, of Somerville; Miss Moina Campbell, of Dallas,
Mr. Jerome B. Campbell, Jr., of Somerville; and Mr. Robert Campbell, who
was living with his father at the time of his demise. In addition to these
he leaves a sister, Mrs. Gardner, of Austin, and a brother, Mr. Lucian Campbell,
of West Point.

Deceased came to Texas with his parents when this State was a Republic,
and assisted in repelling Indian invasions of the settlements when a boy,
being connected with the Ranger service. He was also a Confederate veteran;
fearless and patriotic in the discharge of every duty assigned him, whether
as a citizen or as a soldier. He was true and steadfast in his friendship;
when he once mapped out a course to pursue, he permitted no outside interest
to baffle him in his determination. At his home he was hospitable and generous,
taking a special delight in entertaining his friends who visited him. He
was a clever, generous hearted man, and the Banner man consoles with his
children and other relatives in their irreparable
loss.
His remains were brought to this city, and tenderly laid to rest in Prairie
Lea Cemetery, at 3:30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Sweet be his repose. Brenham
Banner.
There are a few yet living in Bastrop, who will remember the departed
one, and their hearts go out in deep sympathy with the bereaved family and
relatives of the deceased, Jerome Bonaparte Campbell, and the Advertiser
sincerely joins the Banner in the wish, "sweet be his
repose".

1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

OBITUARY
Charles N. LeSueur was born in Holly Springs, Miss., March 31, 1859, came
to Texas in January 1896, married Miss Eva T. Hill, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
A. M. Hill of Hill's Prairie, August 5, 1900. Two days after his marriage,
he was converted and joined the Methodist Church to which church he remained
ever loyal and true, contributing liberally to its support, both financially
and in attendance upon its
institutions.
His beloved mother died June 5, 1908, seven weeks before his death. His
wife and two children Wylie Hill LeSueur and Elizabeth Hill LeSueur, survive
him, and only God can understand what this bereavement is to them, for He
alone could fathom the deep tenderness with which the husband and father
loved his family.
Indeed, he seemed to love them with almost an idolatrous love and in all
his suffering he was ever expressing his devotion and his solicitude for
them. Although he was in ill health for many months, yet he bore his great
suffering with stoical fortitude attending to the business of every new day
with an energy and fidelity that was phenomenal. As a personal character
he won all hearts; for his own heart was warm as summer sunshine, and there
was always in his very presence, the charm of a loving, gracious spirit.
At the same time he was a man among men, doing the work of a man, always
revealing himself as a man of force, a man of earnestness, a man of charity,
a man of sympathy, joining himself to his acquaintances and associates with
invincible ties of friendship and goodwill, which grew stronger with the
years, and are now cemented in loving recollections, and holy memories. He
was a man of deep religious convictions, of sound and reverent faith in God,
and was promptly and punctually responsive to the calls of his church, attending
Sunday school, praying in public and discharging whatever devolved upon him
as a Christian. His favorite hymn was "Every Day and Every Hour", and those
who were with him every day recall his often humming the first line; "Savior
more than life to me!" About two weeks before his death he and his wife dedicated
the two little children to God in baptism, and the act seems fraught with
a deeper holiness when we realize how soon he was to leave the darlings and
go to his Father. He died at peace with the world and at peace with God,
but many hearts are aching because he is gone. From first to last he was
a tireless worker, and whatever of success he won was not an accident, but
the well earned result of toil, of courage, of determination, of perseverance
of industry. Full of resources, he thought for himself, acted for himself,
- carefully considering every detail of his plans and then pushing forward
boldly and skillfully toward their
accomplishment.

But while his life illustrated these many good qualities, to stimulate
worthy ambitions to thrive, to achieve, to excel; and while he will be missed
in the community yet he was at his best in the sacred precincts of home.
There a desolation akin to despair settles like a pall over the fair light
of these summer days, and it seems hard, that so much of human courage, of
intense energy, of untiring industry, of chivalric goodness, should pass
out and leave a void so dark. Amid our tears and heartache we obey the holiest
impulse of our natures when we thus humbly and sincerely contemplate these
profoundest mysteries; Evil in Life, and the mystery of Death at the end
of our earthly lives. As we lay this tribute of love upon his new made grave,
and turn away, we can but recall how full of life he was, and it seems a
strange thing to connect with him a thought of death. Thank God for a faith
that reveals him as grandly alive, now and always - never movelessly dead.
So we rejoice to feel that a glorious morning shall dawn up on the night
in which he sleeps. The duties and obligations of life are greater than life
itself and "devotion to duty is the noblest impulse that can inspire the
human heart." As he clung so tenaciously to life's duties and showed in every
thing his great solicitude for his wife and babes, the soft light of home
brought out the tints and hues of Heaven itself, and hope gives a foretaste
of a reunion where they will be together at Home forever. Impressive funeral
services were conducted at the family burying ground, in Hill's Prairie,
by Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of the Bastrop Methodist Church, at 5 o'clock, August
6th, 1908.
The large congregation which listened to the eloquent funeral sermon was
itself a tribute; for men and women from all the walks of life assembled
about that open grave. Not only his friends and associates, but his farm
hands, Mexicans, Negroes - all were there to do him honor, and it will doubtless
be a heritage dear to his widow and babes, to recall how he was loved by
all and how he is mourned by all.

May the noble wife as she stands in this pitiless storm of sorrow realize
the blessed truth, that God is God even over the winds and waves. May she
know that he is walking on the billows, saying unto her, "It is I, be not
afraid." And "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the worlds."

EMMA HOLMES JENKINS


11/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

A GOOD CITIZEN GONE

John A. Kohler passes away at his residence early Monday morning.
John Andrew Kohler was born at Round Top, Fayette County, Texas. Dec.
3rd, 1845, and died in Bastrop, Texas, Monday morning, Nov. 23, 1908, aged
62 years, 11 months and 20 days.

In the death of John A. Kohler the town and county has sustained the loss
of a good and upright citizen, one who was universally beloved by the people
among whom he had lived for many years.
Deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Augusta Smith. This
marriage took place in Austin County, May 4, 1875. One child, Augusta, was
born to them and died in infancy. The death of his first wife, occurred Oct.
1st, 1876.
His second wife was Miss Pauline Hoppe, of Bastrop, to whom he was married
May 26, 1880: four children blessed their union, Anna Laura, a daughter,
dying at the age of one year and 8 months; a wife and three children, Mrs.
J. W. Dawson, Henry Arthur and John Gustav, survive
him.
John A Kohler was elected Sheriff of Bastrop county in 1872, serving the
people in an able and efficient manner for four years. He has held the office
of County Commissioner of the Bastrop precinct, at intervals, for many years,
and was re-elected at the November election without opposition, ever giving
his best efforts in the interest of people and
county.
Mr. Kohler was one of the oldest members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F.
& A. M., of Bastrop Chapter, No 95, R. A. M. and of Guttenburg Lodge
of Odd Fellows, and was ever held in the highest honor and esteem as a friend
and neighbor and citizen.
Services were conducted at the family residence, 3 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon,
Nov 24, 1908, by Rev. A. D. Moehle and Rev. J. F. Webb, after which, the
remains were taken charge of by the members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F.
& A. M. and conveyed to Fairview Cemetery, the beautiful and impressive
funeral services of this time-honored order was impressively conferred by
Past Master Chester Erhard, after which, all that was mortal of John Andrew
Kohler, was consigned to earth and now rests in beautiful Fairview, while
his soul rests in peace with God.
The Advertiser extends sympathies to the sorrowing relatives in this sad
hour, as all Bastrop feels keenly the loss of a citizen good and
true.
Mrs. William Rhodes died at Alum Creek, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1879.

11/28/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

DEATH OF J. W. PERKINS

News was received in Bastrop Sunday morning of the death of Mr. James
W. Perkins, father of our fellow-citizen, Geo. H. Perkins, which occurred
at Austin, Texas, on the morning of Nov. 22, 1908.
Mr. Perkins was born in Tennessee, August 5, 1832, and was at the time
of his death, aged 76 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Deceased first settled in Bastrop in the year 1848, and was married to
Miss Cynthia Ann Reid in 1855, two children were born to this union, Mr.
George H. Perkins of Bastrop and Mrs. C. W. Cartwright of Glendora, California.
His first wife died in the year 1859. Mr. Perkins was married the second
time to Miss Mary Carter, five children all of whom are residents of California,
survive this union. His second wife preceded him in death several
years.
Deceased enlisted in the Highsmith company during the civil war, and was
with the company until disbanded, after which he engaged as a teamster. He
was an old and honored citizen of this county, leaving many friends who join
the Advertiser in extending condolence to the bereaved ones. His eyes though
closed for many years to the beauties of this worlds are now open to the
glories of the life beyond, and though he will be missed by the loved ones
left behind, we commend them in this their hour of sorrow, to that God who
doeth all things well.

1/18/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

(middle part of obit for Mrs. L. B. Pipkin)
... ill health for some time, and her death, though deeply deplored, was
not unexpected.

Besides a husband, L. B. Pipkin, Mrs. Pipkin is survived by four children,
as follows: Roger, aged 17 years; Fayette, aged 15 years; Louis, aged 6 years,
and Dorothy, aged 12 years. Deceased is also survived by five sisters namely:
Mrs. John N. Gilbert, Mrs. L. P. Norvell, and Mrs. J. N. Price, of this city,
Mrs. Josephine Haymond, of Houston and Mrs. S. J. Olive, of Waco. She is
also survived by one brother, Lee Wilbarger, of Bastrop,
Texas.
Mrs. Pipkin was a member of the Wilbarger family, one of the most prominent
in Bastrop county Texas. She was a leader in Beaumont church and society
circles and leaves a host of friends who will sincerely mourn her
death.
The funeral took place from the family residence at Beaumont Monday afternoon,
at 4 o'clock, with interment in Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. S. R. Hay, pastor
of the First Methodist Church, and Rev. G. V. Ridley, Methodist pastor stationed
at Mount Pleasant, officiating.

A large number of mourning relatives and many sympathizing friends were
present at the burial of the dear one so devotedly beloved in life, and whose
death is so universally deplored.

The sad news of the death of Mrs. L. B. Pipkin, nee Miss Kate Wilbarger,
was received here with deep, heartfelt regret, and many friends of her girlhood
days deeply mourn her death and sympathize with the family in their irreparable
loss.
Mrs. Pipkin was born, reared and educated in Bastrop; it was here she
grew into lovely womanhood, and was dearly beloved by all who knew her, and
it was here she pledged her troth to the man of her choice, for whom she
left the home of her youth; parents and relatives, to go with him, bless
and make his home happy. Time passes; the beloved done of the household was
stricken and a bright happy home was changed to one so dark and gloomy that,
while time may somewhat ease and console; no number of days on earth, can
ever fully assuage; after years of blissful happiness, surrounded by devoted
mother, husband, children, relatives and loving friends, her pure spirit
passes from earth to that God who gave it life-there, in the Bright Elysean
fields to dwell forever where there is no
death....

DEATH OF MRS. NORMENT

DIED: At home of her son, Mr. W. M. Norment, five miles west of Bastrop,
on the 8th day of January, 1908, Mrs. Anna G. Norment, aged 76 years, 4 months
and 11 days.
Deceased was born in Virginia, August 28th, 1831, and was married to Mr.
Norment, in early womanhood, four children blessed their union, two boys
and two girls, one son and two daughters survive her. Her husband and one
son preceded her in death. The three surviving children are, W. M. Norment,
of Cedar Creek, Mrs. Moncure, of Smithville, and Mrs. Foley, of Beeville.
Her husband died in Virginia, in the year 1870, and during that year she
came with her children to Texas, with her brother, Capt. J. J. Moncure, settling
on Cedar Creek, several miles from town on West side of river from Bastrop,
where she lived to her death, devoting her life to her children. A true,
Christian, her family, relatives and friends can console themselves with
the happy thought that her pure spirit is now at rest, with that God who
gave it life, free from the sorrows and vexations of
life.
To the sorely afflicted family and relatives the Advertiser tenders sincerest
sympathy.
Her remains were interred in the family cemetery, on Sunday
afternoon.

REV. J. A. DUNCAN DEAD

PIONEER EPISCOPAL MINISTER PASSES TO HIS
REWARD.
Had Preached the Gospel in Bastrop, and in Various Sections of Texas,
Coming to the State in the Fifties.

(Houston Post Special)

TEMPLE, TEXAS, January 25, 1908: The death of Rev. James A. Duncan, a
pioneer Episcopal minister and resident of Texas, occurred here last night
at the family residence following a brief illness. Deceased was born in St.
Andrew, Scotland, in 1821, and came to Texas in 1854, settling in Grimes
county, where lived for fifty-two years, preaching the gospel in Madison,
Leon, and Grimes counties and organizing a number of churches. Later he was
stationed at Columbus, Weimar, Bastrop and other places in Texas. During
this period he was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal church, although
originally an Episcopalian, the absence of any churches of that denomination
preventing him from active affiliation therewith. In 1888, conditions changing,
he returned to the church of his first choice as an active minister and was
first stationed at Lampasas, afterward going to Belton, and in 1891 moving
to Temple as rector of Christ's Episcopal church, living here continuously
up to the hour of his death. He resigned the rector ship of the Temple church
in 1893, but continued to look after the churches at Cameron, Rockdale, Lampasas
and several other places. Dr. Duncan was twice married, his first wife being
Miss Marian Locke, to whom he was united in marriage in 1848, at Watertown,
NY. She died at Belton in 1888, five children blessing their union, all of
whom are loving, namely, Mrssrs. A. P. Duncan, and S. D. A. Duncan, of Waco,
J. E. Duncan, of Austin, Mesdames Lewis Eilers of Bastrop, and J. W. Martin,
of Bryan. In 1891 Dr. Duncan was married for the second time, his bride being
Mrs. E. T. Young of Temple, who survives him. A son, Donald, now 15 years
of age, resulted from this union. Deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity
and was a thirty-second degree Mason, being a member of Rose Croix consistory
at Galveston. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Belton, where
interment took place. Rt. Rev. G. H. Kinsolving, bishop of Texas, conducting
the services, assisted by Rev. E. C. Seaman, rector of Christ's Episcopal
church of Temple. The Masonic bodies accorded honors at the grave. The procession
that followed the body to its last resting place was the largest witnessed
in many years.

MRS. MARY A. CLEVELAND

On January 19th, 1908, Mrs. Mary A. Cleveland, died at her home, on Lentz
Branch, in Bastrop County, Texas. Deceased was born in Monroe county, Miss,
January 3rd, 1825, and at her death her age was 83 years and 25
days.
Her maiden name was Weaver and was a sister to Ed., James, John, and William
Weaver. With her husband she came to Texas about 50 years ago. To them were
born five children, their only son, Alois, died 23 years ago and the husband
and father, Bro. Henry Cleveland, died in 1887. In her family there are 28
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The total descendants number
48.
Sister Cleveland professed faith in Christ and joined the Methodist church
when young, living a true Christian life to her death, and when called was
prepared. Her last testimony was "I am ready and waiting for the Master to
call me home."
Thus closes a long and eventful life.
They came to Texas in the early days when times were different from what
they are now. One by one the landmarks of the early Texas, are passing
away.
Peace to her memory and blessings on her many loved ones. May we meet
her, by and by, in that beautiful land above. Let us emulate her noble example
and be ready when our summons shall come.
Amen!
S. H. MORGAN

1/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

Born in England and died in Bastrop, Texas, Saturday night, Jan. 25, 1908,
Thos. Evans, aged 74 years. Mr. Evans has been a resident of Bastrop for
more than 25 years, and all with whom he had dealings found him honest and
true. He was an Episcopalian in faith and was well versed in the scriptures,
and as he grew older nothing gave him more pleasure than to talk of his home
in England and his desire to return. We hope he is now in his Heavenly Home,
for he possessed many noble traits of character, and those who knew him well
believe that he is at rest.

4/18/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

DEATH AT COUNTY FARM

On Saturday last, Mrs. Claude Middals, an inmate of the county farm, from
Western portion of the county, died and was buried Saturday afternoon. She
was dangerously ill when brought to farm, two weeks ago, and continued getting
worse until death. She was 33 years old, had a 5 year old girl, which her
brother adopted.

DEATH OF AGED CITIZEN

Entered into rest 1:20 o'clock, Saturday morning. April 18th, 1908, Mr.
George Orts, aged 81 years, 4 months and 24
days.
Although the death of Mr. Orts had been expected for many days, yet the
announcement on Saturday morning that this aged and beloved citizen had passed
from among us, cast a gloom of sincere sorrow and universal regret over the
entire town, among whose people he has lived and moved since January,
1856.
Mr. Orts was born in Holstein, Germany, Nov. 25, 1826, locating in Bastrop
when at the age of 30 years. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Fehr, in 1857,
nine children blessing their union, three of whom died in infancy, two, Fred
and George, died after reaching manhood, his wife preceding him in death
three years. The surviving children are Mrs. F. Walther, San Antonio; Mrs.
R. J. Griesenbeck, Mrs. P. W. Tummins, and Henry W. Orts, of Bastrop; a goodly
number of grand-children and several great-grand-children survive this good
and beloved man.

Services were conducted at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. R. J.
Griesenbeck, Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. D. Moehle and Rev. J.
F. Webb, officiating after which members of Gamble Lodge, No 244, A. F. &
A. M. of which he had been a member for near forty years, took charge of
the service and the beautiful ceremony of this ancient order was conducted
by Past Master Chester Erhard, after which, all that was mortal of their
brother, was consigned to mother earth, there to await the resurrection,
the pure spirit having gone to that God who gave it
life.
In the passing of George Orts, Bastrop was suffered the loss of a man,
good and true; a devoted relative, friend and neighbor has passed the great
divide, whose spirit we have reason to believe is now with the good and true,
basqueing around God's eternal throne........... Mr. And Mrs. Albert Orts
Jr, Mr. And Mrs. August Orts, Jr, and Mr. And Mrs. Fred Hamff, of Paige;
Mr. August Orts, Sr, of Wilson Co, Mr. And Mrs. D. Orts of Delhi; Mr. Henry
Orts and Mr. Carl Orts, of Gonzales Co; Mrs. Kate Griesenbeck of Lockhart;
Mr. And Mrs. G. P. Assmann and Mrs. Carl Assman, of Austin; attended the
funeral of Mr. George Orts, Sunday
afternoon.

4/1908, The Bastrop Advertiser

RUNAWAY RESULTS IN YOUNG LADIES DEATH
Young Smithville Lady Thrown Out and Dies of Injuries.
Smithville, April 22, 1908. Last night while Messrs. Arnold and Byets,
accompanied by Misses Leah Powell and Pearl Wilkins were returning home from
a drive and just as the party was alighting from the vehicle in front of
the residence of Miss Wilkins, one of the horses became frightened and dashed
off, with Miss Powell still in the vehicle. After the horses had run two
or three blocks Miss Powell was either thrown or jumped out, her head striking
the pavement. When picked up she was unconscious and remained so until she
died, at 11:30 o'clock today.

Miss Leah was the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. E. Powell.
A friend on meeting Mr. Arnold on the street told him Miss Powell was
dead. Mr. Arnold fell back and has been in an unconscious condition since,
and it is feared that he will not survive the shock.
Miss Powell was a granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Jones, and niece of district
attorney J. S. Jones, of Bastrop. The Advertiser extends sincere, heartfelt
sympathy of all Bastrop to the grief-afflicted relatives, and to the heart
broken mother and father, two brothers and the deeply grieved grandmother,
hearts of friends are filled with sorrow and sadness. The sudden, unexpected
death of a dearly loved one, is an affliction only to be fully realized by
those so afflicted. So sudden so unlooked for, the sorrow is indeed heart
breaking.
BASTROP ADVERTISER, 11/8/1898

OBITUARY
Mrs. S. L. S. Hill, nee Oliver, was born in Elbert County, GA, November
26th, 1821.
In 1837, her parents moved to Mississippi, where she lived till her marriage
to Mr. T. B. J. Hill, August 27th, 1840. Immediately after their marriage,
the young couple started on their long trip over land to their new home in
Texas.
In November they arrived in lower Hill's Prairie, spending the time till
their own cabin was ready for occupancy with the family of Mr. Middleton
Hill.
Here, with the inexperience of a tenderly matured child, Mrs. Hill took
up the serious duties of life amid surroundings that might well tax the most
experienced.
From the elegant mansion with its few cultured inmates, she came to a
log cabin that must accommodate every passing traveler and
frontiersman.
From a life of ease and security, she came to one of responsibility and
danger, but, with the energy which was one of her marked characteristics,
she grappled with the difficulties of the situation, winning victory from
defeat.
Mrs. Hill was a woman of great natural powers which were cultivated by
early education and by subsequent travel and experience; and, in her later
years, her graphic accounts of her early life in Texas were the delight of
her hearers.
The constant presence of friendly Indians, and the no less constant dread
of hostile hands, taxed her fortitude to the utmost. In 1842 the increasing
hostilities between Mexico and the Republic of Texas were a great menace
to Texans, and at the urgent solicitation of her husband, Mrs. Hill made
a visit to her parents in Mississippi.

On her return, even the streets of Houston were impassable for vehicles
and, in her anxiety to reach home, she came from Houston to lower Hill's
Prairie on horse back, carrying on her lap her oldest child, an infant of
six months now Capt. Tom Hill, of
Weimar.
Many of the sloughs and water courses were impassable except by wide detours
over the black mud of the prairies, and in the long ride she sometimes traveled
for miles without seeing land.

She made other and less adventurous visits to her childhood's home before
her father's death, which occurred in
1850.
She was the last survivor of a family of fifteen brothers and sisters.
In the summer of 1850, with her husband and family, she removed to the town
of Bastrop, remaining there for seven years, when they returned to their
country home in lower Hill's Prairie.

Mrs. Hill was converted at a camp meeting in 1841 or 1842 and joined the
Methodist Church of which she remained a steadfast member till her death.
She was active in church work, having been President of the Aid Society in
the church in Weimar for twenty years.

Her house was always the preacher's home. Such en as J. W. Whipple and
I. G. John found there a heaven of rest and good cheer, after their toilsome
and dangerous rounds.
She had old fashioned shouting religion; and, in the later years of her
life, we who enjoyed the privilege of intimate association with her were
sensibly impressed by the ripening and spiritualizing of her powers. The
slight tokens of advancing age were more than counterbalanced by the peace
and joy of conscious acceptance with God. Her faith had almost become sight,
and she only grieved that it was not granted her to see her prayers answered
for the conversion of friends and loved
ones.
She had only two children, Capt. Tom Hill, of Smithville, both still
living.
After her husband's death, which occurred May 6th, 18?3, she divided her
time between these two, though her adopted daughters and a host of relatives
and friends claimed an annual visit, and were urgent in their solicitation.
At the time of her death, she was visiting Mrs. S. R. Jones, of Smithville,
her widowed grand daughter, continuing to the last a custom that had become
a habit. Which was to go to the house of mourning, bring comfort and sympathy
to the sorrowing.

She was buried beside her husband in what is known as the Hunt Graveyard
in Bastrop County, and we know, "It is well with her."
We miss the gracious presence, the kindly interest, the loving sympathy,
the spiritual uplift of her companionship, but we grieve only for
ourselves.
She rests in the blest land where there is no more pain, neither sorrow
nor sighing, and where - "The inhabitant shall not say I am sick." L. H.
HILL

Bastrop Advertiser, 12/10/1898

Death of a Noted Texan.

A few days ago Captain C. R. Perry, one of the oldest Texas rangers, and
perhaps the most remarkable Indian fighter that ever figured in the fierce
battles on the frontier of the Lone Star state, died at Austin, ripe in years,
covered with scars and honored and beloved by his people. It is said of Captain
Perry that he was one of the best known characters in the great southwest
and personally known to all the famous Indian chiefs as "Great
Brave."
He was wounded twenty-one times with arrows and seven times with bullets.
He was with General Burleson, grandfather of A. S. Burleson, recently elected
congressman from Austin district, in all his Indian battles. In a fight on
the Nueces river, south of San Antonio, in the early 50s, Perry was desperately
wounded and apparently died. General Burleson and his rangers pronounced
him dead, and attempted to dig a grave with butcher knives, but the work
was so difficult and slow, and fearing another assault by the Indians, they
"cached" his body in rocks and brush to keep off the wolves, intending to
return from San Antonio, whither they were bound, to decently bury it. Four
days after they were astounded to see Perry wandering into San Antonio, and
in less than a month he was ready for service. During the night after the
rangers left him he revived and struggled out of the "cache" and made his
way to San Antonio, reaching there just as his companions were about to start
for the Nueces to give him a decent burial. He left the ranger service in
1886. New Orleans States.

Bastrop Advertiser, October 1, 1898.
Died.- In Marlin, Texas, 8 o'clock Friday night, Sept. 23, 1898. P. J.
Gill; aged 51 years, 11 months and 6 days.
Deceased was born in Murray county, TN, Oct. 17, 1815; moved with his
parents. Mr. R. R. and Mrs. F. M. Gill, to Texas, in 1850, and with them
settled in the town of Bastrop, which has been his continuous home
since.
About the year 1875 he was married to Miss Mary Abbie Moore, youngest
daughter of Major A. W. Moore, two children, Mary and Effie, being the fruits
of their union; the daughters survive him; the wife preceding him in death
about one year.

For a long time he had been in ill health, and was finally induced to
go to Marlin, Texas, and test the virtues of the waters of that place. It
was scarcely more than a week before his death that he was in the town of
Bastrop, mingling among his friends. He was not well, but no one thought
his illness of a serious nature. He was in Marling but a few days before
he grew worse, and his daughter, Mrs. Hall, was telegraphed for, who immediately
went to his bedside, where she remained, ministering to his comfort, till
his death. Fortunately his former pastor, Rev. W. W. Wooten, under whose
preaching he was brought to the feet of Jesus and made a convert of religion,
was pastor of the Methodist church at Marlin, who in the midst of a revival,
closed his meeting that he might give the better attention to his sick friend.
Nothing that medical skill or loving hands and hearts could do to prolong
his life and bring him back to health and vigor, was left undone. But the
disease, malarial fever, had taken strong hold and could not be checked.
Friday afternoon his brother Robert was telephoned, "There is but little
hope; come at once." On Friday night he and H. C. Schaefer left for Marlin.
But, even before they left Bastrop, the spirit of P. J. Gill had "crossed
the river" and was at rest, free from pain and suffering. At Waco they met
Rev. Wooten, who had charge of the remains bringing all that was mortal of
P. J. Gill back to Bastrop, to be laid away in Fairview Cemetery, by the
side of his wife, who had preceded him in
death.
Sometime before the arrival of the 5 o'clock pm Katy passenger, Saturday,
many sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends were at the depot, and
on the arrival of the train, the casket was placed in the hearse and sadly
and sorrowfully followed to the silent City of the Dead, and there consigned
to Mother earth, the tribute of Rev. Wooten being touchingly beautiful and
pathetic. With throbbing heart and tear bedimmed eyes, he referred to the
long friendship between himself and deceased, as also the declaration that
under his preaching his deceased friend had been brought to the feet of Jesus,
converted to Christianity, joining the Methodist church of which he was pastor.
The impressive manner in which this Christian Man of God told of the goodness
and virtues of his dead friend, brought tears to the eyes of many
present.
A loving brother, a devoted father, a true friend, a kind neighbor, a
good and valued citizen has gone to his reward, and his presence on earth
will be sadly missed.

To his devoted, grief-stricken daughters we tender the deepest, heartfelt
sympathy of hosts of dear friends whose tears mingle and whose hearts ache
with theirs in sorrow over the death of one whom they held dear in
life.

Bastrop Advertiser, June 1913

DEATH OF DON G. PETTY

The sad news of the death of Mr. Don G. Petty, which occurred at his home
at Mansfield, La., 4:10am, Tuesday, May 13, 1913, was heard with sincere
regret throughout the town of Bastrop, in which he had always felt a great
interest and cheerfully contributed to a number of laudable causes, among
which was the Confederate monument erected by the T. C. Cain Chapter, U.
D. C.
Don G. Petty was born in Bastrop, Texas, October 4th, 1857. H was united
in marriage with Miss Mary S. Reynolds, August 4th, 1880, and is survived
by his widow and several children.

Mr. Petty left Bastrop in 1883, engaging in the lumber business at Orange
and was one of the largest property holders of the above city, as well as
having extensive business interests at Mansfield, LA, and other points. On
account of failing health he was forced to resign as President of the Mansfield
Female College and also as President of the Peoples Bank of the above
city.
The remains were brought to Bastrop for interment, which took place in
Fairview Wednesday afternoon, a large concourse of friends accompanying all
that was mortal of Don G. Petty to the silent "city of the
dead."
A good and useful citizen, a Christian man, a devoted husband, an affectionate
father, a true friend has been called Home and is receiving the rewards of
a well spent life.

Bastrop Advertiser, June 1913

J. D. Carter Killed

At a point on Dry Creek, on the Caldwell farm, near the Travis Bastrop
county line, J. D. Carter, a white man, was shot with a Winchester by Dick
Marshall, a Negro, and died from the wound at Austin, Sunday night. Carter
had netting stretched across the creek to hold the fish, a number of Negroes
began seining and were asked by Mr. Carter to go below and sein as he had
his netting stretched at that point. Several words followed and as Carter
turned to go, the Negro cursed him and upon turning around Carter saw that
the Negro had his Winchester drawn and as Carter cocked his shotgun Marshall
fired, the ball passing through Carter's liver and kidneys. The wounded man
was carried to Austin and died in that city about midnight Sunday night,
Carter made a dying statement to County Attorney P. C. Maynard and Deputy
Roy Grimes at Austin Sunday morning. Dick Marshal was arrested at Austin
and his brother, Henry Marshall, as an accomplice and both are in jail at
Bastrop. Carter was a quiet peaceable citizen and was universally liked by
his neighbors and all who knew him. He leaves a widow and no
children.

DEATH OF E. E. SCHUELKE

Although not unexpected the death of Mr. Emil E Schuelke, which occurred
at the family residence 4:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1913, saddened
many hearts in Bastrop, where he had lived since the year 1866. Mr. Schuelke
had been in feeble health for a number of years, and was brought home from
Austin by his devoted wife and brother, Mr. Paul Schuelke, a short time since
and during his recent serious illness he received the loving care of wife,
children and friends. He was born in Schneide Muhle, Germany, Nov. 13, 1850,
came to America with his parents in 1860 and located at Austin, Texas. During
the early part of 1866 he moved to Bastrop, and up to the time of his failing
health was a prominent and useful citizen, serving the city several terms
as its Mayer, as well as Alderman and school
trustee.
Later he was employed as undertaker by T. A. Hasler & Co, until May
1909, when his failing health made it necessary to resign the above position.
During his recent illness he regained his mind for a short while, recognized
each member of his family and requested his daughter, Mrs. August Boethe,
to play "Nearer My God to Thee' on the violin, and as she played he sang
the song he loved so well. After a few moments of conversation with his family
he became exhausted and rapidly grew weaker and weaker, soon falling into
unconsciousness and at 4:30 Sunday afternoon entered into rest. Funeral services
were held at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. C. Matthis,
after which the remains were taken charge of by Guttenberg Lodge, No. 109,
I. O. O. F, of which he was a valued member, and with their beautiful ceremony
his remains were conveyed t Fairview and tenderly laid to rest. He is survived
by his wife and eight children, Mrs. B. J. Hasler, Mrs. F. J. Prokop, Fred
Schuelke, Michael Schuelke, Bastrop; B. E. Schulke, San Beneto; Mrs. A. C.
Boethe, Forth Worth; Olive and Frank Schulke,
Smithville.

Bastrop Advertiser, January 1942

ABE WRIGHT DIES SUDDENLY THIS MORNING
As the Advertiser goes to press today, we have just learned that Abe Wright,
colored, passed away suddenly this morning about 10:30, apparently the result
of a stroke.
Abe has been a part of the Advertiser force for years. He used to turn
the old Washington Hand Press that was originally used to print the paper
years ago, when the paper was owned and operated by the late Tom Cain, and
since that time, he has served the paper as janitor, devil, errand boy, office
boy, news boy, and even reporter - bringing in tips on news. He never missed
a week reading the Advertiser from cover to cover!
A familiar figure on the streets at any hour of the day, Abe served the
several families of "white folks" in town whom he had adopted; they were
his "white folks" and he loved them, and no less did they love him. He plodded
about in the cold and wet of the winter and in the heat of the summer alike,
building fires, carrying in wood, fetching mail. He took pride in keeping
up the yards and in caring for the flowers.
The last few months have seen Abe failing, though, in spite of his efforts
to keep on going. He got up as usual this morning and dressed and ate breakfast.
Though he wasn't feeling so well, he insisted that he must get the mail.
His wife found him a....

April 1943, Bastrop Advertiser

(partial obit)
Leroy Kimbrough ... in attempt at
...
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10.. Goliad, Texas, for
Leroy Kimbrough, age about 31, son of Mr. And Mrs. Kimbrough of Bastrop....
Drowned Sunday at Ma.... Sas. Mr. Kimbrough... an effort to save the ...
boating party when ... capsized.

Surviving him besides... are his wife and ... Karen Lee; two sisters...
Simmons of Goliad and ... Conklin of Idaho Springs... three brothers, Harry....
Of Austin, Jack Kimbrough... and Maurice Kimbrough... United States
Army.
He was employed with.... Company in Magnolia at the time of his
death.

Bastrop Advertiser, June 3, 1943

SERVICES HELD FOR A. J. REYNOLDS

Funeral services were held here Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock from
the First Methodist Church for A. J. Reynolds, Sr, who passed away at his
home in Victoria Tuesday, following an illness of several
weeks.
Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr, pastor of the local Methodist Church, assisted
by Rev. Walter Lipp, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Victoria,
officiated. Burial was in Fairview
Cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was a former resident of Bastrop, operating the Peoples Drug
Store here. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Janette Maynard Reynolds, and
one son, A. J. Reynolds, Jr, who is with the Air
Corps.
A more extended obituary will appear next
week.

SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR FORMER BASTROP BUSINES MAN
A. J. Reynolds, 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, at the DeTar Memorial
Hospital in Victoria, following a several weeks illness.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon
at 5 o'clock, with Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr, pastor, assisted by Rev. Walter
Lipp, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Victoria, officiating Pall
bearers were Leon Wertzner, John Allen, R. P. Perkins, Sam J. C.Higgins,
John Turner, Dr. J. Gordon Bryson, and Tignal Jones, interment, was in Fairview
Cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was born and reared in Bastrop, finishing high school here
and attending the Galveston School of Pharmacy from which he graduated in
1904. He was a member of the Phi Chi Pharmacist Fraternity. In May, 1910,
he was married to Miss Janette Maynard, and the couple made their home in
Temple for a number of years, where Mr. Reynolds founded the Square Drug
Store. They moved back to Bastrop about thirteen years ago, when Mr. Reynolds
went into the People Drug Store, a partner of Leon Wertzner. Five years ago,
they moved to Victoria where he was associated with the Walgreen Drug Store
there.
A staunch member of the Methodist Church, Mr. Reynolds was always active
in its work, building his life on the principles he found there. He left
many friends who loved him and admired him for the dependable, sterling qualities
that were his.
His wife and one son, A. J. Reynolds, Jr, who is stationed at Harlengen
with the Army Air Corps, together with a number of other relatives, survive
him.
A large number of friends from Victoria, Houston, and Elgin attended the
funeral.
Bastrop Advertiser, July, 1943

SERVICES HELD FOR PROMINENT BASTROP CITIZEN
"He giveth His beloved sleep"

At 6:30 pm Friday, July 2, 1943, "Daddy" Morris quietly slipped into that
sleep providing rest for the soul promised by our Lord for His beloved who
claim His promise: "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and
I will give you rest"

"Daddy" Morris was one of Bastrop's oldest citizens, having had various
business interests in Bastrop in the early days. He was a charter member
of the First Baptist Church and served for many years as its treasurer. In
later years he liked to be known and called "Daddy" Morris by all who knew
him. One of his most significant characteristics was his friendliness and
benevolence toward everyone, exemplified in his prompt and cheery greeting
to all whom he saw.

Born Aaron Taylor near Platte City, Missouri on June 15, 1858, he was
the son of Jesse Peter Morris and Miriam Pumphrey Morris. He moved with his
parents to Texas in 1877, settling in Bastrop. Later he attended a business
school in St. Joseph, Mo. On February 10, 1886 he was married in Bastrop
to Mabel Edwins Hutchison, who preceded him in death some 15 years. To this
union four sons were born.

Judge Morris, besides being a member of the First Baptist Church, belonged
to Gamble Lodge 244 A. F. and A. M., Order of the Eastern Star, to the Ben
Hur Shrine in Austin, Texas.

The body lay in state Saturday, July 3rd, at the First Baptist Church
from which funeral services were conducted at 6:30pm with Rev. J. A. Derrick
of Cleveland, Texas, former pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by
Rev. Robert Tate, Jr, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Bastrop, and
Rev. Ed Clark, pastor of First Baptist Church, Taylor, Texas, Gamble Lodge
244 A. F. and A. M. conducted the services at the grave, with S. L. Brannon,
Sr, acting as Worshipful Master.

Surviving are three sons, Dr. E. T. Morris, San Benito, Texas; ?Earl L.
Morris, Bastrop, Texas; and Jesse H. (Pat) Morris, Catipito, Venezuela, South
America. Charles A. Morris, his fourth son recently passed away in San Benito,
Texas.
Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. A. S. Dyer, Taylor, Texas, several
grand children and one great grandchild.
Written by his grand daughter Rosalee Morris Curtis.

July 1942, Bastrop Advertiser

FORMER MAYOR PASSES AWAY HERE SATURDAY
John Theodore Peterson died at his home here early Saturday morning, following
an illness of several years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at 5:30 from the Hasler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert S. Tate, Jr,
officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
Active pall bearers were W. E. Maynard, Cecil Long, Malcolm Oldfield,
J. J. Browning, Tignal Jones, and Gold Lock. Honorary pallbearers were W.
B. Ransome, H. G. Griesenbeck, A. J. Woehl, Jack Norment, Dr. J. G. Bryson,
Fred G. Haynie, J. J. Sapp, and Robert
Trigg.
Mr. Peterson was born in Sweden on October 26, 1880. He was married to
Miss Ellen Nelson, in Sweden on October 22, 1909, and they came together
to the United States, and in 1910 to Bastrop to make their home.
In the business of contractor and builder, he made a place for himself
in the civic interests of the town, and in 1934 was elected mayor of Bastrop.
This position he held until 1940. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Quiet and unassuming, Mr. Peterson went about doing the things that he
felt would be of benefit to the town and the community, and providing comfortably
and liberally for his family.

Surviving him are his wife and four daughters: Miss Ruth Peterson, Mrs.
Fred Wright, Miss Mary Ellen Peterson, and Miss Elsie Peterson.
Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. L.
G. Mobley and family of Austin.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FRIDAY FOR EMIL A. OTT
Funeral services were held in String Prairie Friday morning at 9 o'clock
for Emil A. Ott, Sr, who passed away as the result of a heart ailment at
the local hospital Wednesday afternoon of last week, at 6:15
o'clock.
Father Krause was in charge of the services, and active pall bearers included
Leo Ott, Henry Ott, Alfred Ott, Emil Kessner, Joe Schmidt, Jr, and Charlie
Kassner.
Mr. Ott was born in String Prairie on February 25, 1889, son of Anton
and Sophia Ott. He was reared there and on November 18, 1913, he was married
to Annie Grohman, at String Prairie. He continued to make his home there,
where he was a farmer until 1926, when he went into the general merchandise
business, operating a general store. In 1936, he moved with his family to
Bastrop, where he assumed the ownership and operation of the Bridge Café.
He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sons of Herman and St.
Joseph's Lodge.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Emil A. Ott, Jr and Henry Ott,
all of Bastrop; one brother, Adolph Ott of New Braunfels, Texas; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Schindler of String Prairie and Mrs. Sophia Kassner of New Braunfels,
Texas.
Friends and relatives from San Antonio, New Braunfels, Bastrop, Cedar
Creek and Rockne, attended the funeral.

(From a relative: Walter Arthur Tyler who died in Lordsburg, New Mexico.
The obit is from The Lordsburg Liberal, page 4, Friday 12 January 1968. He
was born in the Cedar Creek area. His father was Brinkley H. Tyler who is
buried in the State Cemetery (Confederate Veterans Section) in Austin and
his mother was Lydia Alexander, formerly of Cedar Creek. His wife's brother
was Judge Dannelley of Elgin. Walter was buried in the Valley View Community
Church Cemetery, Cotton City, Hidalgo County, New
Mexico.)

WALTER ARTHUR TYLER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Walter Arthur Tyler, born March 26, 1875, in Bastrop, Tex., died after
an extended illness in Lordsburg, January 7, 1968. He had been a resident
of Animas for thirty-five years and has farmed most of his
life.
He married Nellie Dannelley in Dale, Texas, February 5, 1899 and they
would have been married sixty-nine years this February.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Nell Tyler of Animas; two daughters Edna
Lee and Nell DeVilbis of Animas; four sons Leonard and Raymond of Animas,
Asa of Willcox, and Buck of Weedland, Calif; two brothers, Preston Tyler
of Cameron, Texas and Lawrence Tyler of Animas. There are eight grand children
and fourteen great-grandchildren. One daughter Etta Mae Tarelton is
deceased.
Funeral services were conducted at the Valley View Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, January 9, at 2 pm with the Rev. Don MacDougall of Silver City
officiating.
Burial was in Valley View Cemetery with Heather Mortuary in charge of
arrangements.
Honorary pallbearers were: Fred Kerr, Sr, Buster McCants, Tom Davis, Lynn
Hatch, Charley Weatherby, and Karl D.
Hudgens.

Bastrop Advertiser, 10/21/1943

ROBERT TRIGG PASSES AWAY HERE FRIDAY
Bastrop was saddened Friday afternoon by the unexpected death of Robert
M. Trigg, well known through Central Texas as a rancher and cattleman. "Mr.
Robert", as he was affectionately known by his many friends, "headed for
the last roundup" on his farm near Bastrop, where his lifeless body was found
about noon on Friday.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4:30, with the Rev. Charles
A. Sumners of All Saints Episcopal Church, Austin, in charge. Interment was
in Fairview Cemetery, with R. P. Perkins, W. J. Rogers, J. T. Hasler, D.
F. Kauffman, Charlie Hoffman, J. J. Sapp, Tignal Jones, S. J. C. Higgins,
and R. J. Brieger as pall bearers.

Surviving him are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Bower Crider, one sister,
Mrs. F. H. Birmingham of Gail, Texas, and one brother, Kleber M.
Trigg.
Born on March 21, 1882, and reared in Bastrop, Robert Marshall Trigg was
the son of Kleber Miller and Mary Hubbard Trigg. He was a member of a pioneer
Texas family, his grandfather, Marshall Winchester Trigg, having settled
in Bastrop in 1850. He received his education in the Bastrop Public Scho9ols,
at the Summer Hill Select School for Boys, and at Texas A. &. M. College.
On September 27, 1908, he was married to Annie Gamble Higgins, and together
they made a place for themselves in the hearts of their friends and in the
life of the community. He served for many years as a trustee of the Bastrop
School Board and was a former member of the city council. He was a member
of the Masonic Lodge.
The dry, friendly humor that made friends of all who knew him, and the
familiar presence on Main Street will be sorely missed by the many who loved
him. Young men and older men alike were Mr. Robert's "buddies!". And among
those countless friends of all ages and in all walks of life none were more
grieved than his faithful colored friends. With his passing, one of the strongest
links of those cherished memories of a younger Bastrop is
broken!

Bastrop Advertiser, 11/2/1944

With the recent death of Mrs. H. N. Bell, Bastrop has lost another of
her beloved native citizens, and the last of one of Texas oldest and most
prominent families.

Mrs. Ella Hicks Batts Bell was born in Bastrop on May 3, 1866, the oldest
child of Andrew Jackson and Julia Priscilla Rice Batts. Bastrop was little
more than a settlement taking her place in the civic and social life of the
community, and lending her energy and her influence always towards its
betterment.
She attended the old Excelsior College in Bastrop, and later became a
teacher. With her musical talent, she contributed greatly and in many ways
to the pleasure and entertainment of the town. An active and loyal member
of the Methodist Church, she sang for many years in the church choir, and
served as president of the missionary organization. She was a member of both
the Bastrop Harmony Club and the Ladies Reading Circle, and had filled the
office of president and minor offices, in both organizations. She was also
prominent in the early organization of the Bastrop
Grays.
Gracious and lovely always, to friends and strangers alike, Mrs. Bell
was a member of an English colonial family, a daughter of the old south,
and a representative of true southern
aristocracy.
She was married in Bastrop to Henry N. Man Bell, and they made their home
in Bastrop. To them was born one son, H. N. Bell, Jr, who, with her little
grandson, H. N. Bell, III, survives her. Mr. Bell preceded her in death ten
years ago.
She became ill last winter, and did not fully recover before her death
which occurred at her home about 5:30 Friday afternoon, October 28. Funeral
services were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Robert S. Tate,
Jr, pastor of the local Methodist Church, officiating. She was laid to rest
in Fairview Cemetery, where mounds of the flowers she loved were mute expression
of the grief of her many friends. Pall bearers were Charlie Evans, E. F.
Pearcy, H. C. Booth, W. B. Ransome, Paul D. Page, Tignal Jones, H. G.
Griesenbeck, W. T. Higgins, Sr., and L. C.
Price.
Among relatives from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. R. E.
L. Batts and daughter of Fort Worth, Mrs. Edgar Tobin of San Antonio, Mrs.
Sawnie Aldridge of Dallas, Mrs. E. L. Batts and Mary Batts of San Angelo,
Mrs. H. L. Hardin of Kilgore, Mrs. Sherman Matthews, and daughter, Priscilla
Lynn, of Plaqumire, LA.

A large number of out of town friends were also in attendance at the
funeral.

Bastrop Advertiser, 11/23/1944

SERVICES HELD FOR WILLIAM Z. COTTLE

Another old pioneer of Bastrop County was called home to rest when William
Z. Cottle, 92, passed away at his home in Houston on October 24.
Uncle Billie, as he was affectionately called by friends and relatives,
was one of fifteen children born to the late Z. P. and Lydia Cottle. He was
reared in the little settlement called Cottletown for his father, who settled
there.
Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. P. H. Holmes and Mrs. S. H.
Christianson of Houston, and Mrs. G. W. Wehrung of Dayton, Ohio; three sons,
J. Z. Cottle of Del Rio, J. V. Cottle of Waco, and S. A. Cottle of Cameron'
two sisters, Mrs. John R. Wood of Ballinger and mars. Kate Huff of McDade;
a brother, Joe Cottle of Butler; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren,
and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Calaway Funeral home in Houston
with the Rev. F. Clyde officiating. Burial was in South Park
Cemetery.
Uncle Billie's beautiful Christian character was an inspiration to all
who knew him. He enjoyed singing and "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Palms of
Victory" were two of his favorite hymns. May he rest in a peace he well
deserved.
In loving remembrance,
A niece,
Mrs. Georgia (Hanks) Denning.

Bastrop Advertiser, August 18, 1938

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR MISS GOODMAN
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Miss Eliza Goodman, beloved
Bastrop County planner whose death occurred at the family residence several
miles west of Bastrop Sunday at noon.

Rev. Clarence H. Lake of Belton, until recently Rector of the Calvary
Episcopal Church here, was in charge of the service, which was held at the
home at 4 o'clock. In beautiful Fairview Cemetery she was laid to rest beneath
a blanket of fragrant, lovely blossoms, symbolic of the beautiful, unselfish
life she lives.

Pall bearers were Joe K. Young, Malcolm Oldfield, Bob Wynn, R. P. Perkins,
J. T. Hasler and R. J. Brieger.

Miss Goodman was born at Stratton St. Margaret's Wiltshire, England, on
October 3, 1847, daughter of Edwin and Eliza Doggett Goodman. She came, with
her family, to Illinois, and later to Austin, Texas, while she was still
a very small child, and there she lived and received her education. The family
moved to Bastrop more than 70 years ago, and settled on the place that was
to be "Miss Eliza's" home until her final summons
came.
She was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church practically al of her
life.
As "lovely flowers are the smiles of God's goodness," so was her life
like a flower that budded and blossomed to bring joy and happiness to all
those about her, and faded in the last years to a fragile, fragrant loveliness
that lingers on, a blessed memory.

"We think of losing; let us think of gaining. We think of parting, let
us think of meeting. We think of going away; let us think of arriving. And
as the voice of death whispers "You must go from earth, let us hear the voice
of Christ say, "You are but coming to Me!"
Miss Goodman is survived by one sister, Mrs. G. W. Cottingham of Elgin,
and a number of nieces and nephews.

Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. W.
E. Beyer of Sinton, Mrs. G. W. Cottingham, Miss Martha Cottingham, Miss Martha
Cottingham, Mr. And Mrs. T. J. Puckett, Mr. And Mrs. Paul Farris, and Mrs.
Harvard McLeod of Elgin; Miss Nell Puckett and Walter Puckett of Austin;
Edwin Fitzwilliam, Mrs. Susie Fitzwilliam, Jim Fitzwilliam, and Miss Naomi
Parrott of Smithville.

Bastrop Advertiser, August 18, 1938

Victim of Slaying is Buried Wednesday
Adolph Laake, who was shot to death at the door of his filling station
early last Monday morning, was buried in the Friendship Cemetery, following
services conducted at the Friendship Lutheran Church at 12 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
Rev. Mueller, pastor of the church, was in charge of the services.
Mr. Laake was born on March 25, 1913, and had been married about four
months ago. His wife, Marie Dungan Laake, formerly of the Fair Oaks Community,
together with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Anton Laake of Giddings, and five
brothers and six sisters survive.

Bastrop Advertiser 2/17/1938

MRS. LEATH DIES SUNDAY

Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon for Mrs. Giles
J. Leath, age 75, who died at her home here following an illness of nine
weeks.
The services were conducted at the home, by Dr. W. Newton Carl, pastor
of the Methodist Church, with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers
were M. C. Booth, F. J. Griesenbeck, John O. Turner, Hartsford Jenkins, Tignal
Jones, and Dr. J. G. Bryson, Honorary pallbearers were W. B. Ransome, E.
C. Earhard, J. E. Haines, David Karling, B. A. Elzner, J. Lloyd Hood, G.
A. Schaefer, E. F. Pearcy, J. H. Pearcy, G. P. Elzner, and J. L.
Wilbarger.
Anna Green Leath was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 6, 1863,
daughter of Rev. A. L. P. and Hannah Green. She was married to the late Giles
J. Leath of Beaumont and Mrs. L. T. Barrow of Smithville; five sisters, Mrs.
Fannie Cunningham of Houston, Mrs. Margaret Hill of Los Angeles, California,
Mrs. D. S. Price, Mrs. Henry Gazin, and Mr. Fred Heyne, all of
Houston.
She was a member of the Methodist Church, and a charter member of the
Elgin Chapter of the Order of the Eastern
Star.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Fred Hoyt of Fort
Sam Houston, Mrs. Fannie Cunningham and children, Mrs. H. B. Koser, Mr. And
Mrs. D. U. Cunningham, Clyde Cunningham, and Miss Margaret Cunninghan, and
Mr. And Mrs. Fred Heyne, Mrs. D. S. Price, and Mr. And Mrs. Henry Gazin,
all of Houston; Alvert E. Cunningham of Huntsville; Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W.
Smith of Austin, Rev. and Mrs. ?. H. Estes, Mrs. L. S. Foxel, Mrs. H. B.
Dain, Mrs. H. E. Dain, Mrs. Wm, Vickers, Mrs. Jno. S. Haynie, Mrs. H. B.
Cox, Mrs. J. F. Marrs, and A. P. Lowery, of
Smithville
A further obituary will appear next week.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR A FORMER BASTROP COUNTY MAN
John Daniel McNeill was born in Bastrop, May 17, 1860, and departed this
life in Austin, February 10, 1938, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 23
days.
Mr. McNeill was a member of an old pioneer family who were in business
in Bastrop years ago and about the time of the first oil boom in east Texas,
he moved to that part of the state where he reared and educated his family.
Later returning to Travis county where he passed away February 10,
1938.
The remains were held at the Wilke Maor Funeral home until 10 am Saturday,
February 12, when the funeral cortege left for Cedar Creek where funeral
services were held at 11am with the Rev. J. L. Holcomb, pastor of Capitol
Heights Baptist Church of Austin conducting the services and interment was
in the upper Cedar Creek Cemetery. The grave was covered with beautiful flowers,
expressions of love from many sorrowing
friends.
The pall bearers were: Marvin Yoast, Addison Litton, J. A. Martin, Jr,
A. C. Bryant, Robbie Ellis and James Alexander all of Cedar
Creek.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cerintha McNeill of Brooklyn, two sons,
J. W. McNeill of Brooklyn, N. D. McNeill of Dickinson; five daughters, Misses
Maude, Ruby and Annie of Brooklyn, Mrs. M. M. Killen of Galveston and Mrs.
J. E. Dean of Bethany, LA; and five granddaughters and one sister, Mrs. Jennie
Schmidt of Lockhart, besides a host of other relatives.
Contributed.

GUS JUNG BURIED IN SMITHVILLE

Funeral services for Gustav Jung 80, who passed away at the home of his
daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Chester Lawrence at Yoakum, Saturday afternoon, February
5, were held from the Marrs Funeral Home in Smithville Monday afternoon at
4:00 o'clock the Rev. Earl Hill, pastor of the First Christian Church, Yoakum,
Texas officiating. At the grave the Masonic Order had charge of the services
and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery.

Surviving are his wife and children, Ed. S. Jung of Fort Worth; Mrs. John
B. Howell, of Rosanky; Mrs. Ellis Turner, of Smithville; Mrs. Emmett Hancock
of Seguin; and Mrs. Lawrence of
Yaokum.
Services were also held in Yoakum before the cortège left for
Smithville. Mr. Jung was for many years a prominent business man of Red Rock
where he conducted a hardware and lumber yard for many years and was well
known and loved by all who knew him in this immediate
section.
Those attending the funeral were from Yaokum, Red Rock, Rosanky, Bastrop,
and in fact from the entire surrounding territory as Mr. Jung was known
throughout this section of the state.

Bastrop Advertiser, March 3, 1938

RED ROCK BUSINESS MAN DIES

Red Rock, Feb. 1- We regret the lost of our business leader, Mr. W. A.
Petty, whose sudden death occurred at his home, on the morning of January
26th. He was 55 years of age, was in the mercantile business and post master
here for a number of years. He was a member of the Church of Christ and lived
a life that made all who knew him love him. He will be greatly missed by
his host of friends every where. The funeral services were held in the Church
of Christ by Rev. Noah Cowan of Dublin and Ben Holland of Austin. His body
was laid to rest in the Red Rock
cemetery.
Those who attended the funeral from away were Mrs. W. T. Garwood, Norman,
Okla; Mrs. Frank Nettles and Turner Garwood, Ada, Okla; Mr. Lowell Turner,
Allen, Okla; Mrs. E. R. Heidrich and Miss Heidrich of Houston; Mr. And Mrs.
Ellis Turner, Mrs. Carl Turner and daughters, Thelma, Ruth and Grace, of
Smithville; Mr. And Mrs. Russell Vinyard, and daughter, Kibbie of Tyler;
Mr. And Mrs. G. C. King, Hallettsville; Mrs. Dewey Carter, Mr. And Mrs. Haviland,
Elgin; Mr. And Mrs. Sherman Warren and children, Mr. And Mrs. Emmett Hancock
and children, of Seguin; Mr. And Mrs. Ross Smith, Austin and Val Ingram,
Sandia; Mr. And Mrs. A. J. Woehl and children, F. G. Haynie, C. B. Maynard
of Bastrop; Mr. And Mrs. Baxter Turner and Miss Lorene James of Lockhart;
Roger Turner, West Point; and Nosco Turner, Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Edd Voigt,
Mrs. John Huddleston and Billie Huddleston, Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Helmcamp,
Austin; Mr. And Mrs. A. P. Smith and daughter, Virginia Dare of Cedar Creek;
Mrs. John Howell, Gussie and Leonard Harris, Rosanky; Porter Petty, Smithville;
Mrs. William J. Smith, Mr. And Mrs. Howard Gould and son, Johnson City; Mr.
And Mrs. Buck Petty of Muldoon; and Miss Mariana Carter of
Smithville.

PIONEER CITIZEN DIES

Picture of Judge R. A. H. Brooks

Robert Alexander Brooks was born in Alum Creek, August 28th, 1858, and
departed this life at his home in Bastrop, January 29, 1938 at the age of
79 years, five months, and one day.

He completed his education at Southwestern University of Georgetown, and
at Sam Houston Normal of Huntsville. He was admitted to the Bar at Bastrop
in 1884, at the age of 26 years and practiced his profession here over 53
years.
He was reared in a Christian home by a devoted widow mother. His father
lost his life in the Confederate service. His mother died in 1887. He had
one brother, Thomas Brooks, who died in young manhood, and his sister, Mrs.
Eula Wilkes, died at Smithville ten years ago.
On February 12th, 1890, he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Parchman
at Nixon, Texas. Two sons were born to them. Charles Martin Brooks, the eldest,
died April 4th, 1925 leaving a wife, a son, Charles and a daughter, Elizabeth,
Mr. Brooks' second son, Robert Thomas Brooks, with his wife, resides in Austin.
Mr. Brooks was a devoted man to his family and the ties of blood were strong
in him.
In his extensive reading, he read much of what is called "The Higher
Criticism", and Atheistic doctrine, and for many years it unsettles the early
Christian belief, and teaching of his youth. It made him unhappy, and for
a number of years, he was searching and groping to regain his lost faith
in the Christian religion.

But his family are comforted that the faith and trust of his youth did
return to him gradually but clear and
strong.
The day before his death, while fully conscious, on the arrival of his
daughter in law and grandson from El Paso, he made a most earnest appeal
to the young man to live a Christian life, and assured the family that God
was with him, and would go with him through the valley of death.
His patience and gentleness was remarked on by all who were with him in
his last illness. The untiring devotion of his wife and his son Robert, and
his wife, never failed during the month of sickness.
Funeral services was conducted on Sunday afternoon, January 30th, at his
home, by his friend of long standing, Rev. Paul C. Bell, who conducted the
funeral of the son twelve years ago. He was assisted by the pastor of the
Baptist Church, James Gardner offered a prayer, and Miss Gott and Miss White
sang a beautiful duet.

The pall bearers were P. J. Griesenbeck, L. D. Williams, Hall Tarver,
James Gardner, Walter Moncure and Otto Wolf.
He is survived by his wife, one son, Robert T. Brooks and wife of Austin,
a daughter in law. Mrs. Dessie Brooks and a grandson, Charlie Brooks of El
Paso; a granddaughter, Mrs. Geo. Sommers, and a great grandson, Robert Lee
Summers, of Austin.
Relatives and friends from out of town attending the funeral were Robert
Brooks and wife, Mrs. Charlie Brooks and son, of El Paso; Mr. And Mrs. George
Sommers and baby of Austin; Mr. And Mrs. Fred Anderson, Mr. And Mrs. Robert
Wilkes and family, Mr. And Mrs. Wilkes Cox, Mr. And Mrs. Pierce Lowrey, Ollie
Hill, all of Smithville; Mr. And Mrs. Allie Wilkes, Mrs. Mary Buckley, Mrs.
Leona Summers, Rev. James Gardner, Mrs. Tom Wroe, and Miss Gladys Wroe of
Austin; Mr. And Mrs. M. A. Wade of Gonzales; Miss Katheryn Wood of El Paso;
Mrs. And Miss Jordan of Elgin.
E.H.L.K.

Bastrop Advertiser, 1/27/1938

KNOWLES BURIED HERE MONDAY

Barbara Knowles, 72, widow of late William Knowles was buried at Fairview
Cemetery here Monday following her death which occurred in San Antonio Saturday
night. Services were held at the First Christian church. She spent the greater
portion of her life in Bastrop and was well known in this locality. For the
past several years she had made her home in San Antonio with her son and
daughter.
Pall bearers were John O. Turner, ? Booth, W. S. Craft, Joe Spivey, Tignal
Jones, and Eal Perkins.

Bastrop Advertiser, 6/2/1937

FORMER BASTROP MAN BURIED HERE

Brief services were held in Bastrop Tuesday afternoon at Fairview Cemetery
for A. H. Hess, 74, who died in Houston Monday. Funeral services were held
in Houston Tuesday morning, with only the commitment service following the
arrival of the body at the Cemetery here for interment.
Dr. W. N. Carl, pastor of the First Methodist Church here, officiated
with active pall bearers as follows: J. T. Hasler, R. P. Perkins, F. G. Haynie,
Tignal Jones, Walter Lutz, and William Dawson.
Mr. Hess was engaged in business here many years ago, and had many friends
and acquaintances here.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Griesenbeck Hess, formerly of Bastrop;
one son, Bertam Hess, and one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Naschke.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. French,
Mr. And Mrs. Johnnie Naschke and two sons, Adolph and John; Mr. And Mrs.
Bertram Hess, Mrs. B. A. Griesenbeck, Mr. And Mrs. H. Sayer, Mr. Sayer and
Miss Bertie Mae Sayer, and Charlie Griesenbeck, all of Houston; Mrs. Mattie
Assman and Mrs. Cordie Assman of Austin.

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1895
IN MEMORIAM
DIED- In Winchester, Texas, at 6:30 am, August 19, 1885. John Pride Jones
after a lingering illness of
seven month and nine days.

Just seven weeks before, the darling baby boy, John Pelham, aged fifteen
months closed his eyes in eternal rest. The death of the little son aggravated
the father's disease and hastened
his life to its close, in spite of the loving and constant care of
physician, relatives and friends,
and the prayers which besought the Heavenly Father to allow him
to live that the three little
ones who were left might grow up guided and protected by a father's love
and strength, and that the devoted wife might not so soon be deprived of
her earthly stay and protector.

We sometimes see the dark side of God's providence; but he has a plan
mysterious - though it may seem
- yet in the end, a beautiful work. Let us believe in the darkness, in the
mysteries. "Let him that walketh in the darkness and seeth not in the
light, trust in the Lord God."

His parents, John P. Jones and Miss Angelina Clanton, were married in
Travis county, July 16, 1861, and John, the second child, was born Sept. 13,
1865. His life was, indeed, short,
not onehalf the allotted time of man, but let us be
conforted with the thought that he is a
rest.
On June 2, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Verdery, of
Winchester, at which place he resided until his
death.
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THOMAS B. DEADERICK

DIED - At 2:06 pm Thursday, August 15, 1895, Thomas B. Deaderick, aged
33 years, 9 months and 29 days.

The illness was of exceedingly short duration, the deceased having been
out of the house on Tuesday before
his death. On Thursday morning it became apparent that his hours were
few and relatives and friends
stod sorrowfully about his bedside as his last moments flitted
by.
It was indeed a touching scene - a strong man who but a few days before
seemed able to fight life's battle for full half a century, now in the relentless
clasp of death and the science of
physicians, the love of friends, powerless to call him back. At the grave
the scene was still more intensely
pathetic, and strong men convulsed with grief, wept with the
mouring widow and the father
and brothers who had cherished him through life. Vividly portrayed
in the minds of all who witnessed it, is the picture of the brother,
who, kneeling upon the new made
grave, registered a solemn oath to protect and uphold the widow and only
child of the deat. God give him
strength and health to keep it!

Thomas B. Deaderick was born in Wharton, Oct. 16, 1861, but had lived
here the greater part of his life, removing to Navasota in early childhood with
his father, an early settler and
veteran of the Mexican war. He left Navasota i 1883 and went to Austin
where he took a position with
P. I. Hartzfield & Co. He was united in marriage March 26, 1884, to
Miss Georgia Johnson of Bastrop,
then residing in Austin and who was a daughter of Capt.
Chauncey Johnson and a granddaughter
of Col. Phil Claiborne of Bastrop, a prominent figure in
Texas history.

About a year after the marriage they returned to Navasota and remained
until '88 when they again removed
to Austin, remaining there only a short time however and again
making Navasota their home. It
was their intention however to make Austin their permanent home.
Mr. Deaderick was engaged in various mercantile pursuits while here, having
been employed as a local and traveling salesman.

Just before his death he bacame interested with his brother-in-law, C.
J. Kirk's in the management of
a retail grocery store and was thus engaged at the time of his death.
He leaves who mourns his loss: a wife and daughter, an aged father and
mother, three brothers, N. V.,
R. G., and J. H., and two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Camp and Miss Eugenia
- Navasota Weekly Review.
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7/1895
DIED- Near Red Rock, on the morning of July 17th, 1895, little Virgie
Watson. She was sick only a few days. How sudden and unexpected. Little Virgie
was a bright and unexpected.
Little Virgie was a bright and intelligent child, kind to all other
children. She was loving and
beloved by all who knew her. Oh, how we will miss her; but we
remember her sufferings are o'er
and she has only gone to join her brother in Heaven, where we
hope to meet her. May the grace
of God enable the bereaved family to be submissive to His
will and try to live humbly and
may He finally take them home to that Heaven of eternal rest above.
She drifted down to the river, dark and cold,
Where the silent waters onward roll,
Dear Virgie, so young and fair,
But loved ones could not follow her there,
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1/20/1895 Bastrop Advertiser

The news of the death of Capt. Chas. I. Barnett, at his home in Weimar,
Saturday last, will convey sorrow
to the hearts of thousands of warm friends throughout Texas, and
particulary among the old veterans at the Confederate Home, with whom
he was held in the highest
estimation. God never made a better or truer man than Charley Barnett.
We knew him well, we loved, honored,
and respected him in life, and now that he is gone, our heart is filled
with the deepest sorrow. He was an honored Confederate soldier,
prominent Mason, Odd Fellow, Knight
of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workman, and Ladies and Knights of Honor.
He was buried in Weimar, Sunday evening, by the Masonic fraternity.

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1/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

Mr. J. W. R. Duran, died at his home near Red Rock, between 10 or 11 o'clock
Monday, Jan. 13, 1902, at the
age of 47 years. He leaves a father, mother and one brother, D.
C. Duran, and many friends to
mourn his death. He was a member of the Friend-In-Need
Society, of Bastrop County, and
a consistent member of the Methodist Church since 1877. He was
born in Marshal county, Ala,
June 27th, 1854, came to Bastrop County, Texas, in the fall of
1870, which has since been his
home. He was unmarried. The burial took place at the Red
Rock graveyard Tuesday afternoon.
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Mr. Antone J. Zurborg, died at his home, near Pin Oak, at 3 o'clock, Monday
evening, Jan. 13th, 1902, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 17 days. Deceased
was the father of Joe Zurborg, formerly employed with the Water & Light
plant of Bastrop. He came to Texas in 1875 and was a resident of this
county to his death. He leaves a wife and four children.
The Advertiser extends condolence to the afflicted family.

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DEATH OF MRS. BARTON

Mrs. Hugh Barto, Sr,. died at 6:30 o'clock this Friday morning, Jan. 17,
1902, at her farm near Rogers Park, northwest of Bastrop. Her remains will
be carried to Austin and interred
by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death several years.
A noble, christian lady has gone to her reward.

Our liveryman, A. T. Morris, leaves this Friday afternoon, with the hearse,
to convey the remains of Mr. Hugh Barton, Sr. to Austin for burial.
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B. F. Williams, an old resident of Cedar Creek neighborhood, died Tuesday
night, Jan 17, 1902, of pneumonia, at about 53 years of age. He leaves a
wife and five or six children.

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Near McDade, Friday last, a little daughter of Emil Byars, section firemen
of the H & T. C. railroad,
while playing around some burning railroad ties, her dress caught fire and
she burned to death before assistance
could reach her.

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FROM MCDADE

The first twenty-one days of January 1902 has brought sorrow and weeping
to many homes throughout our state. The grim reaper, the unrelenting foe
of mortality, seems to have closed his eyes, and is mowing wide swarths in humanity,
regardless of age or sex. Almost
every day we hear of one or more
deaths.
Mr. Marlow, a substantial and respected citizen, died at his home near
town, on the 13th, and was buried in the McDade Cemetery, on the 14th, Rev.
Potts conducting the funeral
 services.
Mr. James Rowlett, another old and highly respected citizen of Bastrop
county, died at his home in this place on Tuesday of pheumonia. Mr. Rowlett
was a Confederate soldier, serving
in Capt. Petty's compay; was wounded at Millican's Bend. Mr. Rowlett
has many old comrades throughout
the state that will mourn his loss. His remains were carried to the
old Ridgeway Cemetery for
interment.

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1/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

Mrs. Jesse Billingsley, widow of Capt. Jesse Billingsley, deceased, died
at her home, in the Cedar Creek
neighborhood, the first of last week. Mrs. B. was an old resident
of Bastrop county, universally loved for her many womanly virtues.
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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

DEATH OF ALBERT FREY

A phone message received Thursday morning, conveyed the sad intelligence
of the death of Mr. Frey, a prominent citizen and farmer of the Paige
neighborhood, who died at his home
that morning of pneumonia. Only Sunday night last his son, Paul Frey,
aged about 20 years, died, and
in less than four days the old father follows his son to the great unknown
land.
He was one of the old citizens, of the county, had the respect and confidence
of his neighbors, and his death is universally deplored. Rev. G. Doerr went
out Thursday evening to perform
the burial services.

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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

DEATH OF JOHN WHITE

At 7 o'clock, Thursday evenign Feb. 13, 1902, at his home on Cedar Creek,
occured the death of John H. White, from pneumonia. His remains were buried
in the Cedar Creek Cemetery today,
Friday, a number of friends from Bastrop attending the burial. Deceased
was born and raised in Bastrop
county and was about 50 years old at his death. He leaves many friends to
sorrow over his death. True in
his friendship, the better known the better loved. To the
sorrowing relatives, we extend
sincere sympathy.

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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

GONE TO REST
Born, in Bastrop, Texas, May 19, 1878, and died in Bastrop, Texas, 3:05
o'clock, February 12, 1902, Mrs.
Julia B. Hoppe, wife of Max Hoppe, aged 23 years, 8 months, and 24
days.
Our own are our own forever, God taketh not back gifts.
They may pass beyond our vision, but our souls shall find them out.
When the waiting is all accomplished, and the deathly shadows lift.
And glory is given for grieving and the surety of God for doubt.
We may find the waiting bitter, and count the silence long,
God knoweth we are dust, and he pitieth out pain;
And when faith is given to fullness; and silence changed to song.
We shall eat the fruit of patience, and hunger not again,
so sorrowing hearts, who dumbly in darkness and all alone
Sit missing a dear lost presence and the joys of a vanished day,
Be comforted with this message that our own and forever our own,
And God who gives the precious gift, He takes it never away.
On the tenth day of December nineteen hundred and one, Julia B. Schaefer
and Max Hoppe were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony. No thought of the sorrow that was so soon
to  overtake them, came
to mar the happiness and joy of the momemt when these two young
lives were joined together, and
as we looked upon the fair bride how could we know that even
then she had stretched her hands
to the unseen for guidance, and that ere two months were
passed, she would be torn from
his live, when in the "valley of the shadow" she must walkalone -
 Ah me! those who seek no
solace from the great to be, are desolate in deed, for as we
looked upon her in her last sleep,
we could not but note the happiness there in the features,
and her perfect rest and calm content - one felt with a wonder
too deep for speech, she could tell what only the angels teach.

Forgive us Julia, if where you are we grieve you. By our lack of resignation
and our tears. We know some day we'll greet you never to leave you. But 'tis
weary, weary waiting through the years.
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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

Mrs. E. S. Walker, wife of J. Z. Walker, died at her home, LaGrange, Tuesday.
The LaGrange Journal says, "Mrs.
Walker, whose maiden name was Sanders, and whose father, now eighty
years of age, still lives at
Winchester, Fayette County, was married to J. G. Walker, Sept. 12,
1858, at which is now known as
Hill's Prairie, Bastrop County, Rev. I. J. Johns, officiating
and with her family moved to
LaGrange January 6th, 1881.

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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

JOHN W. WILLIAMS DEAD

DEAD - At his home, near Rosanky, Friday Feb. 21st, 1902, after a few
days of illness, John W. Williams, of pneumonia, at the age of 75
years. Deceased was born at
Campbellsville, Green County, KY, in the year 1827, came to Texas in
1849, locating at Hill's Prairie,
Bastrop County. He was well and favorably known by the old settlers throughout
this part of the State. Honest, industrious, kindhearted, his
friends were many.
He was a soldier, in the Texas Rangers, serving in Capt. Bigfoot Wallaces
command, experiencing the many hardships of Texas frontier life in those
trying days. He was also a
Confederate soldier, serving during the civil war, returning home at its
close, to begin anew the duties
of life, and the support of his family.  A brave soldier, a good, useful
citizen, he interested himself in every enterprise
bettering the condition of his country.
He was a Christian, a devout member of the Methodist church he dearly
loved his church and was ever found laboring in the cause of
christianity. On Sunday his remains
were consigned to mother earth, in Young's Church Graveyard, Rev.
 Weems Wooten, pastor of
the Methodist Church, at Smithville, officiating, who, in his
sermon, touchingly referred to
the christian virtues of the deceased.
 After a life of three score and fifteen years, he quietly lies
down in the tomb, in peaceful
ropose, his soul having arisen to the celestial Home above, where
all is peace and happiness.
 He leaves nine children, six sons and three daughters, all grown
to manhood and womanhood, with many friends to mourn his
death.
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2/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

OBITUARY
William Alexander Young was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, December
24th, 1830, and died at his home
in Hill's Prairie, Sunday, February 16th, 1902. He was married to Mrs.
Ollie Trigg, December 19, 1867,
and their union was blessed with four children, three of whom preceded him
to the great beyond. He was a loyal and devoted member of the Baptist Church
for more than a score of years,
and was ever found at his post of duty. He was also a
worthy member of the Masonic
fraternity, who laid his body to rest with their impressive ceremonies.
When the dark cloud of war settled like a pall over our beloved southland,
he enlisted in Company K, Fourth Tennessee Calvalry, serving his country
with distinction, till the close of
the great coflict. He was a brother of Mr. Mark Young, Mrs. Mat Anderson,
sister, son and wife, four stepchildren, to whom he always showed himself
in the two fold relation of friend and father.

No word of praise or of love is needed to reveal or emphasize the value
and character of such a man,
for the simple story of his life is a better eulogy than all the plaudits
of admiring friends and his grandest
monument is to be found in the hearts of those that knew
and loved him best. But the claims
of friendship are never to be denied or gain-said, and at
the call of friendship, I bring
this tribute, and would gather together and express some of the tender thoughts
and sacred memories, that cluster round his name, and place them as a
wreath of flowers upon his new
made grave. In every position in life he discharged the
duties devolving upon him in
such a manner as to command the respect and confidence of all who
knew him. A devoted husband,
a loving father, a loyal friend, a gallant soldier, a
lawabiding patriotic citizen,
an honest man, he won the friendship and goodwill of all who came in
touch with his life. It is indeed hard to realize that his spirit
has taken its flight from "the
shore touched by the mysterious sea, that has never borne on any wave
the image of a homeward sail."
Happiest in his home, when all at home were happy, it seems too sad to think
of that home bereft of this kindly, genial presence; and even friendship
is dumb with a helpless sympathy, at thought of the desolation of the grief
stricken widow, left to walk alone
after their pleasant life journey
together. Truly:

"Never shadow of dark despair
Fell on deeper woe,
Gone while life seemed incomplete,
Gone, for God said "Go".
Gone from caresses fond and sweet."
But even though the ... over a pulseless heart, He still walks and talks
in the home and in hearts that
loved him. They will ever fondly recall the full measure of his noble
nature, for from him they were
recipients of all that is true and good in husband, brother,
father, and friend. But their,
sorrow is ot without hope. Holding the priceless legacy of an untarnished
name which he left them, and the blissful hope of a glad reunion "inside
the gates of gold," they can
rejoice, even though they are called to pass through the deep waters of
affliction for a season.

Rev. Adams, pastor of the Baptist Church, held solemn and impressive funeral
services, and a large concourse of neighbors and friends, beside the Masonic
Lodge accompanied his body to
the Trigg Cemetery, where it was laid to rest waiting the resurrection
morning.
Not dead, but gone before,
Friends, hear the Father say,
Safe, Safe forevermore!
Night changed to endless day,
Within that Heavenly home,
His mansion bright and fair,
No sorrow, nor despair.
The seed midst tears here sown,
Brings fruit an hundred fold,
For love e'er holds its own
Midst sweetest joys untold.
So do His will and bear,
The crusing weight of woe,
He knows, and He doth care,
And He will Heaven bestow
EMMA HOLMES JENKINS

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4/1902 Bastrop Advertiser

MRS. ALEXANDER DEAD

DIED - At the home of her son, T. C. Alexander, of Cedar Creek, Wednesday
morning, April 2d, 1902. Mrs.
Ardena Alexander, widow of Dr. J. M. Alexander,
deceased. Mrs. Alexander was
born in Tennessee, October, 1818, hence was 83 years and six months
old at the time of her death.
Her husband, Dr. J. M. Alexander, preceded her in death
some 14 years.
She was the mother of nine children, who survive her - Judge J. D., Tom,
John, Lee, L. W., and Mrs. W. S. Glass, Mrs. I. S. Spooner, Mrs. M. M. Slaten,
and Mrs. Mack Alexander. She
had been a resident of Bastrop county for more than fifty
years. A pure Christian woman,
she was universally beloved in life and sincerely mourned in
death. The the grieved family the Advertiser extends the sympathy
of all Bastrop County. Truly has a good, noble woman gone to her
reward.
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10/1928 Bastrop Advertiser

Death Takes Another Bastrop Pioneer

Death is not real, we only call it so;
Life is of God, Eternity.
Death is but a foe."

Tennie Nolen Kelly was born in Tennessee June 26th, 1840, came to Texas
with her parents at the age of twelve, settling in Bastrop County, where the greater
part of her life was spent. Death
with its cycle called her Oct. 4th 1928. One by one the old "land marks"
are gathered home.
She was married to W. E. Kelly in 1886; was a devoted companion to him
and an indulgent mother to those whose home she entered to fill a mothers place. I
knew her - many of you knew her - and to know her was but to love her - she
will be greatly missed. Though
to mortal sight it may seem that death has parted her from her loved ones
and friends, we hae the asurance
that the spirit of love she so freely expressed is with us still, and
it would seem that she merlely
passed through an open door from oar room - this world of
 activity - into another
- the room of Eternity - where she shall continue to grow in
grace and understanding i nan
atmosphere of love, while in its purity and holiness permits no
sign of grief or pain.

She in life was ever ready to alleviate the distress of those in need
through the goodness of a true heart and a generous disposition. But her
pilgrimage on earth is o'er and she has passed into the light that is beyond
the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Funeral
services was conducted by Bro. Bell of Bastrop, pastor of the Baptist Church
of which Mrs. Kelly or Aunt Tennie as she was familiary known" and
been a member for many years. Interment was in the Cedar Creek
cemetery. Aunt Tennie was a truly Christian
character, and her beautiful life will be cherished
in years to come. Her aged husband,
four step children, one brother, two sisters and numerous other
relatives survive her. To those we would
say "Earth hath no sorrow, God cannot heal."
May they in their inward life perpetuate her glorius influence, which
she so devotedly gave them.
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1885 Bastrop Advertiser
IN MEMORIAM
DIED
In Winchester, Texas, at 6:30 am August 19, 1885, JOHN PRIDE JONES, after a lingering illness of seven months and nine days.
Just seven weeks before, the darling baby boy, John Pelham, aged fifteen months, closed his eyes in eternal rest.  The death of the little son aggravated the father's disease and hastened his life to its close, In spite of the loving and constant care of physician, relatives and friends, and the prayers which besought the Heavenly Father to allow him to live that the three little ones who were left might grow up guided and protected by a father's love and strength, and that the devoted wife might not so soon be deprived of her earthly stay and protector.
We sometimes see the dark side of God's providence; but he has a plan mysterious - though it may seem - yet in the end, a beautiful work. Let us believe in the darkness, in the mysteries.  "Let him that walketh in the darkness and seeth not in the night, trust in the Lord God."
His parents, John P. Jones and Miss Angelina Clanton, were married in Travis county, July 16, 1861, and John, the second child, was born Sept. 13, 1865.
His life was, indeed short, not onehalf the allotted time of man, but let us be comforted with the thought that he is at rest.
On June 2, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Verdery, of Winchester, at which place he resided until his death.
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THOMAS B. DEADERICK
DIED- At 2:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 1895, Thomas B. Deaderick, aged 33
years, 9 months and 29 days.
The illness was of exceedingly short duration, the deceased having been out
of the house on Tuesday before his death.  On Thursday morning it became
apparent that his hours were few and relatives and friends stood sorrowfully
about his bedside as his last moments flitted by.
It was indeed a touching scene - a strong man who but a few days before half
a century, now in the relentless clasp of death and the science of physicians,
the love of friends, powerless to call him back.  At the grave the scene
was still more intensely pathetic, and strong men, convulsed with grief,
wept with the mourning widow and the father and brothers who had cherished
him through life.  Vividly portrayed in the minds of all who witnessed
it, is the picture of the brother, who, kneeling upon the new made grave,
registered a solemn oath to protect and uphold the widow and only child of
the dead God give him strength and health to keep it!
Thomas B. Deaderick was born in Wharton, Oct. 16, 1861, but had lived here
the greater part of his life, removing to Navasota in early childhood with
his father, an early settler and veteran of the Mexican war.  He left
Navasota in 1883 and went to Austin where he took a position with P. L. Hatzfield
& Co.  He was united in marriage March 26, 1884, to Miss Georgia
Johnson of Bastrop, then residing in Austin and who was a daughter of Capt.
Chauncey Johnson and a grand-daughter of Col. Phil Claiborne of Bastrop,
a prominent figure in Texas history.
About a year after the marriage they returned to Navasota and remained until
'88 when they again removed to Austin, remaining there only a short time
however and again making Navasota their home.  It was their intention
however to make Austin their permanent home.
Mr. Deaderick was engaged in various mercantile pursuits while here, having
been employed as a local and traveling salesman.
Just before his death he became interested with his brother-in-law, C. J.
Kirk's in the management of a retail grocery store and was thus engaged at
the time of his death.
He leaves who mourns his loss; a wife and daughter, an aged father and mother,
three brothers, N. V., R. G., and J. H. and two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Camp
and Miss Eugenia. - Navasota Weekly Review.
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1906
DEATH OF SIDNEY C. OLIVE
The death of Sidney C.
Olive, which occurred at his home in Waco, shortly after 4 o'clock, on Saturday
afternoon, August 4th, 1906, cast a gloom of deep sorrow in the hearts of
many of his old Bastrop friends.
Mr. Olive had been in wretched
health for a long time, and for several years has sought the most scientific
medical aid, often an inmate of the leading Sanitariums of the country, but
his disease haffled all medical science, and at no time did he get more than
temporary relief.  On the day
before he died he appeared much better, seemed improving, and declared he
felt better than he had felt for a long
time.  Saturday he was suddenly
stricken with paralysis, and rapidly grew worse, expiring a little after
4 o'clock, p. m. before relatives from a distance who had, soon as his serious
condition was known been notified, could reach his bedside.
Mr. Olive was born in Tennessee
in the year 1833, in youth he with his parents located in Missississippi,
coming with his parents to Texas in 1852, then but 19 years old, returning
to Tennessee at the beginning of the civil war, enlisting as a soldier in
a Tennessee company he made a brave and gallant soldier, participated in
many hard fought battles, and, at Shiloh every officer and about every member
of his company killed; he alone escaping death, was taken prisoner, put under
bond patrol and at the fall of Vicksburg made his escape, returning to Texas,
living at Bastrop, Alleyton, Columbus, for the last thirty years a citizen
of Waco.  After the war he married
Miss Carter, of LaGrange, who with two daughters, survive him.
He was buried at Waco,
Sunday, relatives from Bastrop in attendance at funeral, his sister Mrs.
D. H. Wilbarger, nephew, J. L. Wilbarger, and brothers, James E., and L.
W. Olive.
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4/14/1929 Bastrop Advertiser
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning for Mrs. Laura D. Piedger, 9-, who died Friday
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Texanna Loyless, 413 Eleanor Street.  The Rev. Jesse
L. Yelvington of the Baptist Temple will officiate.
Mrs. Pledger was a native of Brunswick, VA, and has been a resident of San Antonio for the past
six years.  She leaves one son, R. A. Pledger of Salida, Col.; two daughters, Mrs. Texanna
Loyless of San Antonio and Mrs. Mary Cookenboo of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren and 12
greatgrandchildren. San Antonio Express.
The many friends of Mrs. Laura Pledger in our city were grieved to learn of the death of this
much beloved Christian lady. She spent a number of years in Bastrop before moving to San
Antonio and enjoyed the friendship of many in and around our city.  She was the mother of our
fellow townsman, Mr. J. W. Pledgeer, deceased.
The advertiser joins with the may friends of the family in expressing to them our heartfelt
sympathy.
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5/23/1929
JAMES NORTHCROSS JENKINS LAID TO REST
The remains of Mr. James Northcross Jenkins arrived in Bastrop Wednesday morning, and were
laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, the Rev. Walter Dibrell, pastor of the Methodist church
conducting the services.
Mr. Jenkins was the oldest son of Mr. And Mrs. J. N. Jenkins of our city, and had many friends
here whose hearts were saddened to hear of his death.
He was born in Hills Prairie, January 7, 1882, and died in Austin, Tuesday, May 21, 1929, at
the age of 47 years, 4 months and 14 days.
He graduated from the Bastrop High School with the highest honors. He accepted a position in
Beaumont, where ill health overtook him to the land of everlasting peace and happiness.
Besides his parents, he leaves, one sister, Mrs. W. T. Dechard of Austin, and three brothers,
John Jenkins of Midland, Texas and Howard and Price Jenkins of Bastrop, and many other
relatives.
To the grief stricken family, the Advertiser along with the many friends of the family,
extend to them our heartfelt sympathy, and assure them that their love done has gone to
prepare a place for them.
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7/1929 Bastrop Advertiser
A NOBLE LIFE ENDED
Mrs. Wilma Walker Moore was born December 4, 1863, in Bastrop County, Texas. She was
happily married to Mr. C. C. Moore December 4, 1890, and lived in Bastrop county until 1901,
when her family moved to Abilene. She died in Temple, Texas June 25, 1929. The funeral
service was conducted from the family residence, three miles west of Abilene at 2:30 June 27.
Dr. J. Richard Spann of the Methodist Church of which she had been a member since girlhood,
had charge of the service, assisted by Rev. R. C. Pender of Buckner's Orphans Home.
To all of us death at any time comes as a shock and surprise, but when it comes suddenly and
strikes down the mother of the home it wrings the heart with woe too deep for words.
She was in Temple, Texas under the care of a physician for her eyes, death came suddenly as
she tried to talk over the phone to her loved ones in Abilene.
The cherished joy of a devoted husband, the idolized mother of 8 children and two little
grandchildren, the greatly beloved sister, the appreciated friend, her absence leaves
aching hearts that God and time alone can console and comfort.
We know it is hard to be submissive at all times to God's devine wisdom and power, but let us
turn to where Paul says, "Our afflictions which worketh for us a far more exceding and eternal
weight of glory."
The worthy life so unpretentious, so humble, was unconscious of her own value, yet every
relative, friend and neighbor she ever had loved her devotedly for her many kind virtues and
for the true Christian spirit she reflected in her daily walk.
Very tenderly do I commend the father and children to the all sufficient grace, which made
the path way of her who has gone before, shine more and more to the perfect day.
"She has passed away,
Like a gentle breath,
And her eyes are closed with the sleep of death;
The leaves of the trees will flutter and fall,
And the drifing snow will cover all,
But she will peacefully, calmly rest,
Forever happy,
By angles Blest.
"Let us rejoice
When such a life
Gives up the battle of earthly strife,
Better to know that her tasks are done,
Trials ended, and glory won;
Tears are vain, and when a soul so bright
Wings its way
To the gates of light:
W.W.A.
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HENRY N. (MAN) BELL DIES HERE THURSDAY
Henry N. Bell, one of Bastrop's most prominent pioneer citizens, died at his home here last
Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock, following an illness of about 14 months.
funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the family residence at 3:30 o'clock. Rev.
Walter Dibrell of San Antonio, former pastor of the Bastrop Methodist Church and personal
friend of Mr. Bell, assisted by Dr. W. N. Carl, present pastor of the local Methodist Church,
conducted the funeral. The body was laid to rest on top of a hill in Fairview cemetery,
overlooking the town that he loved and served so long.
Henry Newton Bell, familiarly kow to his many friends over this section of Texas as "Man" Bell,
was born near Augusta, Arkansas, on August 27, 1856. His parents were Durant Hatch and Mary
AnnBell. He was married to Miss Ella H. Batts at Bastrop on 7/25/1895.
Mr. Bell spent the major part of his life in Sayers, where, in the capacity of farmer and
cattleman, he maintained a small store and looked after his farming interests. He was a loyal
member of the Methodist Church.
On 3/5/1884, Mr. Bell was appointed deputy sheriff of Bastrop County under Sheriff William E.
Jenkins, and on November 24, 1886, he became sheriff, filling the vacancy left by his brother,
William J. Bell, who was appointed United States Deputy Marshall under John Rankin, former
sheriff of Fayette County. He was connected with the sheriff's department for over 21 years
and was the youngest sheriffs to serve Bastrop County.
Mr. Bell was kind and gentle in disposition, his quiet reserve winning the respect and
admiration of all who knew him. But he was firmk in the execution of his duties as an officer
of the law. Always a man of his word, he was known throughout the county he served as being
fair and just to every body. On the strength of these qualities, he bacame prominent during
those trying years following the Civil War, when the county needed level-headed, dependable
ment to handle the turmoil, and he left countless friends who appreciated his worth to the
community to mourn his passing.
Mr. Bell is survived by his wife and one son, Henry N. Bell of Bastrop, and one brother, D. H.
Bell of Bastrop.
Pall bearers were W. P. Culp, Sr, of Elgin, E. S. Orgain, W. B. Ransome, L. C. Price, S. L.
Brannon, M. C. Booth, Chas. Evans, and E. C. Erhard.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Judge and Mrs. R. L. Batts, Mrs. Carl
Collins, Mrs. John Stamford, and Mrs. Morris of Austin; Mrs. Oscar Wendell, Mrs. Scott, and
Miss Mildred Smith of Caldwell; Mrs. and Mrs. Jesse Miller, and Mrs. Ray Arbuckle of Elgin;
Robert E. L. Batts of Fort Worth; Mrs. Edgar Tobin of San Antonio, and Mrs. Leonard Hardin of
Dallas.
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11/22/1934 Bastrop Advertiser
THE PASSING OF MRS. JOHNM WILLARD SMITH
Mrs. Jhn Willard Smith, 55, of Red Rock, died in a hospital in Austin Friday night, following
a short illness of only four days duration. Funeral services were conducted at the cemetery
Red Rock Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock by Dr. W. Newton Carl, pastor of the First
Methodist Church of Bastrop. Her body was laid to rest under the beautiful flowers of her
many friends.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bastrop County in 1879. She leaves to mourn her going, her husband,
who has been ill with pneumonia for the past two weeks, John Willard Smith, two daughters,
Mrs. Baxter Turner and Mrs. Charles James of Red Rock, and four granddaughters.
Pallbearers were Will E. Smith, Oren Smith, Lex Shinn, Harland Smith, Howard Gould, and
Stuber Catchings of San Antonio.
Among those attneding the funeral were Mrs. Altoa Wainscott, Mrs. Ada McGee, E. F. Hasler,
and Dr. W. N. Carl, BAstrop; Mrs. Ula Harper and daughter, Kennedy; Mr. and Mrs. Strube
Catchings and children of San Antonio.
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9/20/1934 Bastrop Advertiser
MRS. TEXAN CHAPMAN
Funeral services were held at High Grove Community Cemetery near Bastrop for dear old Grandmother
Chapman, Sunday.
She was born in Georgia, December 20, 1852 and died September 15, 1934 at 5 o'clock pm at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Bryan. She was 81 years, 8 moths and 26 days old.
Around her bed were her three daughters, Mrs. Lou Powell, Mrs. Myrtie Purcell, Mrs. Clara
Bryan and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her sister, Mrs. Martha Ingram,
age 84, sat faithfully at her bedside through the last fourteen days.
She was survived by her three daughters; a son, Oliver Chapman; eighteen grandchildreen;
twelve great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Martha Ingram of Lytton Springs; two brothers,
Jim Meredith of Direct Texas, and W. P. Meredith of Lockhart, Texas.
She became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at eighteen years of age, and has lived
a true christian life for 63 years.
She became the wife of Randoph Hanna on November 1875. He died after 10 years of happy
marriage leaving her with five small children, the youngest being seven months old. She
reared four of these small youngsters but a lot of hard labor done by her own hands. She
married a second time to Bill Champan in 1892, a boy, Oliver, was born to them.
She has been a mother to all in every community she has lived in. She lived a life that was a
good example of Christianity to all who knew her. She was an invalid for seven month and
nineteen days, which she bore with the greatest of patience.
She was closely attended by many friends and loved ones. Contributed.
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9/6/1934 Bastrop Advertiser
RICHARD T. MONCURE, FORMER RESIDENT OF BASTROP DIES IN VIRGINIA
(The following article was written for the Advertiser by Mrs. Cassie Moncure Lyne of
Waterfall, Virginia, a niece of Richard Moncure)
News has been received here of the recent death of Richard T. Moncure, well known for years
in Texas as a surveyor and highly esteemed citizen; who entered eternal life in his 87th year.
His death occured at Richmond, Virginia, with burial, August 1, 1934, at his old home,
"Ellerslie" near Fredericksburg, one of the most famous historical sites in Virginia, having
been General U. S. Grant's headquarters after the Wilderness campaign. Here the lad, Richard,
was captured by the Union soldiers but escaped, with a bayonet slash on his leg, for he
served with the Home-Guard. Following the surrender of General Robt. E. Lee, who was a
cousin of the Moncure family, Richard came to Texas, where he lived with his brother, Capt.
John J. Mocure and sister Mrs. W. M. Norment of Green's Prairie ranch near Bastrop Texas.
He served as County Surveyor of Bastrop County for a number of years during his residence here.
He was an ardent Democart and devoted to Texas. Mr. Moncure was named for his uncle, who
for thirty five years was Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Bourt, the late Judge Richard
Cassius Lee Moncure. He was also a first cousin of the late Judge John C. Moncure of the
Supreme Court of Shreveport, Louisiana. His great uncle, Richard Henry Lee was a signer of the
Declaration of Independence, so that whereever Richard T. Moncure (nick-named on account of
his height, "Long Dick") made his home, he became a public citizen and great favorite with
high and low, rich and poor, due to his courtesy and sense of justice.
He was married in 1881 to Miss Nannie Gaskins of Richmond, Virginia, who survived him, but he
left no children, for his little daughters, Mary and Lucy died in infancy and are buried at
Bastrop. The ill health of his wife caused Mr. Moncure to return to Virginia where he became
a prominent citizen, serving that old commonwealth for years as doorkeeper of the Legislature
and holding other positions of hoor and of trust.
As Sunday School Superintendent of Bethany Baptist Church and as a high Mason, Richard T.
Moncure was greatly beloved by his neighbors. Every honor was shown his memory as a splendid
type of the gentleman of the "Old South" and Confederate veteran; when his flower covered
casket was laid to rest by the side of his father; who was for twenty eyars the Auditor of
the STate of Virginia. Among his near relatives here are Mrs. Walter Norment and Cassius L.
Moncure, his niece and nephew; while many of the older citizens of the county hold in high
esteem the memory of "Long Dick" Moncure, one of Texas' honored pioneers.
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4/19/1934 Bastrop Advertiser
DR. JORDAN DIES IN SAN MARCOS
Dr. H. F. Jordan 73, for 87 years a resident of San Marcos, died at his home Sunday morning
after a heart attack.
Dr. Jordan as a practicing dentist during the entire time of his residence here. Survivors
are his widow, mrs. Sigur Moore Jordan and one son, H. Frank Jordan, Jr. a student in the
school of law at the University of Texas.
Mrs. Jordan will be remembers in Bastrop as Miss Sigur Moore, daughter of the late T. K. Moore
and Mrs. Moore, of Hills Prairie.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR DR. WALTER IN FREDERICKSBURG
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Fredericksburg for Dr. Hugo A.
Walter, with Rev. G. C. Brannies, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial as in
the City Cemetery.
Dr. Walter was drowned Sunday afternoon in the Colorado River at Marble Falls, when the
canvas boat he ws in capsized as he and a friend, Norman Keller, were baiting trot lines.
A large searching party dragged the river for hours before his body was found about 1 oclock
Monday morning.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Eskew Walter, and baby son, Hugo A. Walter, Jr; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walter; one brother, Emil, and one sister, Mrs. W. M. Habenicht, all
of Fredericksburg and one sister of San Antonio, Mrs. Clarence Mogeford.
Dr. Walter was a well known optometrist and eye specialist in Fredericksburg, prominent in
social and civic circles of the city. He was known and loved for his kindness and whole
hearted giveing to those who needed it. This was evidenced by the throngs of people whom he
had helped that gathered from many miles around to bemoan their loss in his tragic passing.
The huge blanket of lfowers beneath which he was laid to rest told of the love and esteem a
legion of friends felt for him.
He had visited in Bastrop many times, and was well known here. During these visits he formed
countless friendships and many local people were grieved at the news of his death.
Those from Bastrop attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Eskew, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. ESkew
and children, Loyce and Marjorie Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eskew, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Eskew,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eskew, Dave Eskew, Miss Wilma Eskew, Fred Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
Simmons and daughter, Miss Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Elzner, Mrs. Tex Hackworth, Mrs.
Johnnie Waugh, Miss Addie Mae Murchison, H. R. Lee; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Watterson, Mrs. Howard
Smith and family of Lytton Springs and Mrs. M. D. Dinges of Houston were among other relatives
attending.
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8/17/1895 Bastrop AdvertiserAgain has passed away one of the old land marks at the residence of her son-law, 5 miles of
Montgomery, Texas, August 8th, Mrs. P. A. Townsend, mother of Mrs. Gus Jung. Widowed
Mexican War Pensioner of the late Len Townsend of Colorado county Texas, and was interred in
the Odd Fellows Cemetary at Weimar, Texas, Saturday, Augut 10th. Constanly we are warned
that our days or but few and we are never missed until we are gone. May her slumber be
such, as she was a good mother and christian Baptist, while with us.
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11/22/1897 Bastrop advertiser
Tuesday last a report reached Bastrop that Sherman Smith, living near Rosanky, in the south-
west part of the county, had been killed in his yard, by some person unknown. The officers
in town were not notified of the killing, and the report was first thought to be a canard.
Later reports however confirmed the killing. It appears, from what we can learn, Sherman
Smith and a deaf and dumb brother, Andy Smith, lived together. Andy was out in the field at
work, some distance from the house. He, of course, could hear no shots, but seeing the smoke
from the pistols, went to the house to see the cause, when he found his brother Sherman, dead
in the yard, with a pistol shot through his heart. His pistol was in his hand with three
empty chambers. Two men, one riding a gray horse and the other on a black or brown pacing
mule, were seen to ride up to the gate about 8 o'clock, in the morning, remaining for some
time talking to Sherman Smith. Our informant says, it is supposed the deceased fired two or
three shots, one of the balls hitting the gate post, and that the man behind the post, from
which place the fatal shot was fired that killed Sherman Smith. The men, our informant says,
was seen riding from the direction of the house, about 9:30 o'click, in the morning.
***
11/1885 Bastrop Advertiser
ANOTHER OLD LAND MARK GONE.
Mr. Nelson Burch, one of the oldest citizens of Bastrop died at his home in Bastrop, about
5 o'clock, Sunday evening, November 15th, 1885, in the 84th year of his age, over forty-six
of which were spent in Bastrop, he having first located here as early as 1839. In September
last he reached his 83rd year. For sometime after settling in Bastrop he engaged in teaching
school, and afterwards in the mercantile business, in which business he continued until his
death. At one time, previous to the war, he was the largest merchant of the place, running
three large stores. For several years he has been in very feeble health, and his death was
not unexpected to his friends. His estimable wife died several years ago. Truly, one by one
the old land marks are passing away." An appropriate obituary next week.
***
12/14/1901
DEATH OF CASS CALLAHAN
The grim monster has again invaded our community and taken from us one of our oldest and
most respected citizens, Mr. Cass Callahan, at the age of 73 years. Mr. C. had long been a
resident of Texas, was one of the earliest settlers of the county. In the trying times of
Texas, he did good service under Colonel Rip Ford, was in a big fight with the Indians on
the Canadian river, where he killed a Comanche Chief, from whom he took a part of a Shield,
which he prized highly and closely guarded to the day of his death.
A good old soldier-veteran, a reputable citizen, a kind neighbor, a true friend has gone
to his reward, and all mourn his death.
***

Publication Date: April 02, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: GROSSE, Walter O., 86, of Bastrop died Wednesday. Services 1
p.m.
Saturday, Faith Lutheran Church, McDade. Burial McDade
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Elgin, Elgin.

Publication Date: December 07, 1998 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: GOERTZ, Arnold Joseph, 75, of Rockne died Saturday. Rosary 7
p.m.
today, Sacred Heart Church, Rockne. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart
Church. Burial Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements
by Marrs- Jones-Newby, Bastrop.

Publication Date: February 12, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: SANDERS, James Earl, 46, of Lockhart died Wednesday. Services
11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Lockhart.
Burial Genesis Cemetery, Bastrop County. Arrangements by Eeds,
Lockhart.

Publication Date: February 16, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: DICKERSON, Curtis Morgan, 49, of Bastrop died Sunday. Services
2 p.m. Thursday, Cook- Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby.

Publication Date: February 16, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary:
SMITH, Stanley Phillip, 64, of Bastrop died Saturday. Services 11 a.m.
today, Calvary Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Burial
Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby,
Bastrop.

Publication Date: January 07, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: WILLIAMS, Angelita Ayala, 53, of Rockdale died Monday.
Rosary 7:30 p.m. today, Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Services 10 a.m. Friday, Alta Vista Cemetery,
Bastrop.

Publication Date: January 14, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: BRADFORD, Donald Lee, 38, of Bastrop died Tuesday. Services
9:30 a.m. Friday, Angel Funeral Home. Burial Oakhill Cemetery, Bastrop.

Publication Date: January 14, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: LUDWIG, Carol Anne, 54, of Bastrop died Sunday. No services
planned. Arrangements by Marrs-Jones-Newby.

Publication Date: March 08, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: THOMPSON, James W., 56, of Austin died Friday. Services 2
p.m. Tuesday, Zion Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial Shiloh Cemetery,
Bastrop.

Publication Date: March 16, 1999 Source: Austin American-Statesman

Obituary: Burial Kyle Cemetery, Kyle. JACKSON, Willie B., 70, of Austin
died Friday. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul Baptist
Church. Burial Clearview Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements by
Austin-Jones.


The Bastrop Advertiser, Thursday, September 30, 1999, pg 3A:
Lina Pressley
Lina S. Pressley, 85, of Bastrop died Saturday, Sept. 24, 1999.
She was born Aug. 30, 1914 in Germany to Oscar and Anna Sorge. She retired
after many years with the Internal Revenue Service.
She is survived by a brother Herman Hempel of Bastrop.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church in Bastrop. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, under the direction
of Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home."

Nanci's notes: Linda was married to Milton Curtis Pressley of Cooks Point,
Burleson City, Texas. Lina was died 9/25/1999 in Bastrop, Bastrop County,
TX.


Bastrop Advertiser 8/12/2000

HATTIE RINGER
Hattie Miller Ringer, 91, of Smithville, formerly of Rosanky, died August
6, 2000 in Towers Nursing Home.

She was born 3/7/1909 to Louis B and Emma Blankenburg near
Rosanky.
She was valedictorian of her high school class in 1925. Later that year,
she married Colonel Fritz Ringer on Sept. 25. He preceded her in death in
1985.
She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Louisa Miller Meuth and
Edith Miller Wiest, and her brother, Leon Miller.
Survivors include her daughter, Doris Fricke Schumann of Kirtley and Emma
Jean Smith of Rosanky; granddaughter, Lynn Williams; and three grandsons,
Jeff Fricke, Cal Smith and Larry Smith.
Graveside service was held Aug. 8 at Rosanky Cemetery in Rosanky.
Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice in Round
Rock.

 Bastrop Advertiser 8/12/2000

JAMES RANDLE
James W. Randle of Smithville died 8/8/2000 in Smithville. He was born
1/22/1910 in Frozee to Raymond Paul and Minnie Walke Randall.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Randle of Smithville; daughters,
Marilyn Ann Hendrix and husband, Harold, and Jeanette Kohn, all of Smithville;
sisters, Edna Hannusch of Smithville and Vivian Randle of Austin. (more survivors
listed but include children's names, therefore omitted from this post)
Funeral service was held Aug. 11 at Church of Christ in Smithville with
the Rev. Richard Pruitt officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill
Cemetery.

Bastrop Advertiser 8/12/2000

CORINE DAUGHTRY
Corine Daughtry, 82, of San Marcos died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000 in San Marcos.
She was born 10/24/1917, in Lexington to Otis and Katie Mae (King)
Rhodes.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Daughtry, of San Marcos; four sons,
the Rev. Fred Daughtry and Jimmie Daughtry of Austin, Ricky Harrison of Cedar
Park and Paul Autry of Cedar Creek; five daughters, Judy Sturdivant of San
Marcos, Joanne Rainfrez of Austin, Faye Horton of Cedar Park, Linda Condit
of Irving and Darlene Branson of Hemphill; and two brothers, Ralph Rhodes
and Edward Day of Austin.

Funeral service was held Aug. 9 at Pennington Memorial Chapel in San Marcos,
with the Rev. Ron Hicks officiating. Graveside services followed at Salty
Cemetery in Milam County between Thorndale and
Rockdale.

Smithville Times 10/12/2000

FRANK SNOW
Frank L Snow Sr., 66, of Smithville, passed away on Monday, October 2,
in Smithville.

He was born 1/2/1934 to John and Hazel Snow.
Frank is survived by his wife, Joyce Snow; sons, Mark Snow and Frank Snow,
Jr and wife. He is also survived by his brother, Bob Snow and wife Wanda
and his niece Diane Snow Bennett.

Services and interment were held Saturday, October 7, at 2:00pm at the
Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville with Brother Richard Pruitt
presiding.

The Smithville Times 10/5/2000

MABREY BARMORE
Mrs. Mabrey Guthrie Barmore, age 84, passed away on Friday, September
29, at the Richards Memorial Hospital in
Rockdale.
She was born June 29, 1916 in Smithville to Joe and Maude McMahon
Yancey.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Carlton Cook Guthrie
in 1978 and Charlie B. Barmore in 1995; her brother, Howard Yancey; and half
brother, Joe Brooks.

Mabrey is survived by her son, Tom Guthrie and wife Nancy of Rockdale;
daughter, Patricia Poland and husband Jim of Edgewater, FL; (grandchildren
listed but omitted from this post).

Services were held at the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale,
on Monday, October 2, at 11:30am with the Rev. Morris Cook officiating. Burial
followed at the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Guthrie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rockdale, a graduate
of Smithville High School, a long time member and a former Worthy Matron
of Eastern Star in Rockdale.

Memorials may be sent to Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library in
Rockdale.

The Smithville Times 10/5/2000

LILLIAN NIEMANN
Lillian B. Niemann, aged 90, passed away on Sunday, October 1, in
Victoria.
She was born February 7, 1910 in Toura, to Joseph and Bertha
Prasifka.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Monroe Niemann;
daughter, Patricia Ruth Goerlitz; and sisters, Dorothy Prasifka and Betty
Prasifka.
She is survived by her son, Robert William Niemann; brothers, Raymond
Prasifka of Portland, Oregon and Bernard Prasifka of Waco; four grand children
and six great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, October 4, at 2:00pm at the
Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville with Rosswood Funeral Chapels in
charge.
Memorials for Lillian Niemann can be sent to the St. Peters Lutheran Church
in Prairie Valley.

Bastrop Advertiser 9/2/2000

STEWARD JONES
Steward Earnest Jones, 87, of Bastrop died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000. He
was born April 29, 1913 in Bastrop County, the second child of Houston and
Bessie Jones.
He attended Bastrop County schools and was a steward of Union Chapel AME
Church. He was an upholsterer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura DeShay Jones; son James Otis
Jones; sisters, Cordelia, Alice and Vera; granddaughter Brenda; and his
parents.
Survivors include one daughter, Annie L Williams; one nephew and wife,
G. C. Brown and Katy; four granddaughters and two
grandsons.
Funeral service is set at 11am Saturday at Union Chapel AME Church in
Bastrop with the Rev. Bernie Jackson officiating and burial at Mt. Olive
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Curtis W. Williams, Clifford Williams, Joe Garth,
James Williams, James Waites and A. C. Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be
the stewards of Union Chapel.

The Bastrop Advertiser 9/2/2000

DOROTHY IVY
Dorothy Lee Ivy, 80 of New Braunfels died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000. She
was born 2/12/1920 in Smithville to Frank Mohel and Mary Valek
Mohel.
She married Manard W Iby on 8/16/1939 in Smithville. She was a member
of the New Braunfels Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Crestview
United Methodist Church in Austin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manard W Ivy Sr; and one daughter,
Barbara Ann Smythe.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda Ivy Ward and husband, Larry of Round
Rock; sons Fran J. Ivy and wife, Betty of Austin, and Maynard W Ivy Jr and
wife Susan of New Braunfels; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held 9/1 at New Braunfels Presbyterian Church with
the Rev. Kenneth Peters, the Rev. Fran Shelton and the Rev. Nancy Reeves
officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in
Smithville.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Braunfels Presbyterian Church,
373 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX 78130 or Grace Presbyterian Church, 1705
Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX
78664.

Smithville Times, 5/10/2001:

Alvin "Sonny" Frerich, 80, a highly respected parishioner of Sacred Heart
Parish Rockne, passed away in the South Austin Medical Center on Thursday,
April 19, 2001.

The Rev. Jozef Musiol, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Rockne, was the main
celebrant for the Mass of Christian Burial held in Sacred Heart Church Rockne
on Saturday, April 21. Helping celebrate with his brothers-in-law, the Rev.
Msgr. Alois Goertz and the Rev. Victor Goertz, along with the Rev. Msgr.
Clyde Holtman, and the Rev. Bernard Goertz. Deacon Roger Muehr, brother-in-law,
also assisted.

Rodney Kadura, grandson, was the lay reader for the service. Acolytes
were his niece and nephew Stephanie and Kevin Wolf. Gifts were carried by
his granddaughters, Susan Hancock, Michelle Frerich, Sheila Kadura, Tracie
Kadura and Tanya Coleman. Special music was provided by family members and
friends.
Deacon Roger Muehr held the Wake Service and recitation of the Rosary
in the church on Friday evening, April 20. The homilies at the Rosary service
and funeral Mass were given by the Revs Victor Goertz and Msgr. Alois
Goertz.
Father Victor recited a poem about the home life of Sonny and his wife,
Helen. He had written the poem in 1981 while living with them following surgery.
The poem speaks of the warmth, the loving care, and the prayer life he
experienced while recovering in their care.
Father Victor also spoke of Sonny's generosity, not only to his own family,
but to the community in which he lived. Father Alois spoke of Sonny's early
life in Rockne, his service in the US Navy from 1942-45. He also reflected
on Sonny's loving care for his family, and his wonderful hospitality, expressed
so often in his words, "You are always welcome." He also spoke of how Sonny
and others of Rockne, who though they had departed from this world, had left
us an example of how to live a Christian
life.
Interment was held in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery in Rockne. Pallbearers
were his grandsons, Jason Frerich, Nathan Frerich, Rodney Kadura, John Kadura,
Adam Klaus and Ron Coleman.

Honorary pallbearers were his sons-in-law, Bill Kadura and Don Klaus,
brothers-in-law, Elmer Goertz and William Goertz, and nephews Milburn Ferric
and Ronnie Wolf.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Goertz; children and spouses, Alvin
M and Charlotte Frerich, Carol and Bill Kadura, and Marilyn and Don Klaus;
nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Gertrude Beck of
Bastrop.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, four sisters
and two infant grand daughters.

Frerich was born on 3/16/1921 to John G. Frerich and Sophie (Behring)
Frerich. He married Helen Goertz on 1/2/1946 in Sacred Heart Church Rockne.
He lived most of his life in the Rockne area except for being in the US Navy
during World War II, and 12 years in the Dallas area working for Dalhstrom
Corporation. He was a mechanic by profession. His hobbies included doing
shop work projects for his kids and grandchildren and taking care of his
place and cattle.

Smithville Times, 5/10/2001:

Bastrop County Commissioner Charles Howard "Charlie" McKeown, 66, of
Smithville, died on Thursday morning, May 3.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Talmadge McKeown; two daughters;
Tammy Schroeder and husband Johnny Schroeder, and Karrie Probst and husband
Henry Probst; and a grandson, Logan Charles Schroeder.
He was also survived by brothers, Garry McKeown, of Lubbock, and Gene
McKeown of Shallowwater; sisters Marie Wampler of Lubbock, Nina Bineroth
of Fritz, and Doris Harris of Abernathy.
Charlie was first and foremost a family man, deeply devoted to his family
and the best friend of his grandson. Not only was McKeown a political leader
he was a civic leader as well.

Services were held at the First Christian Church in Smithville on Saturday
5/5/2001 at 11:00am with the Rev. Paul Podraza presiding.
Interment followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Full Military Honors
conducted by the Smithville Honor Guard.
Pallbearers were Joe Cooper, Gil Barnes, Mark Rogers, Mackie Wayne Kasper,
Rodney Langer, Jason Harris, Kameron Saunders.
Honorary Pallbearers were Johnny Schroeder, Charles Penick, Charlie Ebner,
Jim White, Danny Schroeder, Jim Cowan, Mike Morgan, G. L. Hanna, Henry Probst,
Jr, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court, the Smithville Volunteer Fire
Department, and the W. J. Nixon Masonic Lodge.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions go
to the First Christian Church of Smithville.
Arrangements were handled by Marrs-Jones.
Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:

Allen Seth Thompson, 72, of Austin passed away 5/15/2001. He was born
2/28/1929 in Bastrop.
He graduated from Smithville High School in 1946. He attended the University
of Texas at Austin and Durham Business College.
He served his country in the US Marine Corps with the rank of Corporal
during the Korean conflict. He was wounded and received the purple
heart.
Upon his return home, he married June McCune on 2/3/1952 at the East Tyler
Baptist Church in Tyler.

He was a member of Parmer Lane Baptist Church in Austin.
He was a lifelong member of the VFW post in Smithville. In Austin, he
was a member of the Onion Creek Masonic Lodge AF and AM, was a 32 degree
Mason, and was in the patrol unit in the Ben Hur Shrine.
His career included working for 34 years for Institutional Grocery Sales,
Forstex, Fleming, Lone Star Meat Co. He retired to be his wife's caregiver
during her illness with Parkinson's disease.
He was proceeded in death by his wife of 48 years on 12/30/2000; his parents,
Earl and Bertha Thompson of Smithville; in-laws Earl and Bessie McCure of
Laneville.
Survivors include his daughter, Terri Elizabeth Thompson; son and
daughter-in-law, Tommy and Teresa Thompson of Austin; three grandsons, Dylan,
Mitchell and Wesley Thompson; and brother-in-law, James McCune and wife,
Wanda of Henderson.

Funeral Service was held 5/19 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville.
Interment followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery with full military honors by
the Smithville Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the Shrine Burn Institute, Galveston, TX.
Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:

Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on
5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor,
courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love.
Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and
Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954
and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973.
Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in
her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house
were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved
baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to
do each until her final few months.

She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most
of her children.

Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children,
Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja
of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville,
and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville;
26 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother,
Harry.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary,
followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Smithville Times, May 24, 2001:

Lydia Ebner, 91, of Giddings died Friday, 5/11/2001, at Monument Hill
Nursing Home in LaGrange. Funeral services were held on 5/15/2001 at Martin
Lutheran Church in Giddings with burial in the Giddings City Cemetery. Lydia
was the daughter of John and Laura Gropp Foerster of Paige. She married Clarence
Ebner on 9/23/1936. Preceding her in death were her husband and a sister,
Edna Namken Vaughn. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce and Donald Newman
of LaGrange; a sister Vera Doyle of Schulenburg; three grandchildren, Donna
and Sam Ahart, Jr., Diana and Chris Muegge of Round Rock, and David and Amy
Newman of College Station; and three great-grandchildren.

Bastrop Advertiser, June 7, 2001:

Ruthie Mae Colter died 6/2/2001. She was born to the late Henry and Clara
Thomas in Bastrop County on 3/3/1931.

She was a member of Zion Chapel Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Curly Colter; a brother Louis
Charles Thomas; three children, Julius Thomas, the Rev. Henry Colter and
Louise Colter; and one granddaughter, Bridget Colter.
She is survived by eight children, Clara G. Ward, Donnie Colter, Charlene
Canada, Vanessa Binger, Christine Hoodye, Lora Baynard, Betty Benford and
Glen Colter; a brother A. C. Thomas; a sister, Bertha Davis; 20 grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.

Service was held June 6 at Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.

Mildred McPhaul, Smithville Times, 6/7/2001
Mildred Clopton McPhaul, 87, of Bastrop died on Friday, 5/25/2001. She
was born 4/2/1914 in McDade.

She attended public schools in McDade and Elgin, and graduated Elgin High
School in 1931. She graduated St. David's Training School for Nurses in Austin
in 1934.
In March 1937, she married Hugh McPhaul, Sr., who preceded her in death
on 11/29/1989.

She worked as a nurse in Bastrop at the F. A. Orgain Memorial Hospital
and the Bastrop Memorial Hospital. She was then school nurse at Emile Elementary
in Bastrop.
She was a resident of Argent Court Assisted Living in Bastrop at the time
of her death.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh McPhaul, Jr and Sally
of Buda and John McPhaul and Emily of Bastrop; a granddaughter, Jennifer
Ferrell and husband, Marshall, of Bastrop; two great-grandchildren; and a
sister-in-law, Grace Clopton of Bastrop.
Funeral service was 5/29/2001 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop.

The Bastrop Advertiser, 6/16/2001:

Celestine Goertz Matocha stabbed June 13. Suspect is grandson Barnard
Grady Eastland.

Obit:
Celestine Goertz Matocha, 78, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at her home
near Smithville. She was born 9/2/1922 in Rockne to Herman Paul Goertz and
Mary Hoffman Goertz.

She and her husband Raymond moved to Smithville where they raised 9
children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond' a son, Donald and a
son, Bernard.
Survivors include her children, Loretta Eiben of San Marcos, Linda and
husband Danny Masur of Rockdale, Michael and wife Dena Matocha of Red Rock,
Kenneth Matocha of Pflugerville, Ann and husband, Jack Hancock of Smithville,
Lucille and husband, Stanley Bartsch of Smithville and Mary Jo Matocha of
Denver, Co; brothers, Anton Goertz and wife Jane of Red Rock and Denis Goertz
and wife Janelle of St. Hedwig; sisters, Geneva Klaus of Red Rock, La Verne
Till and husband Albert of String Prairie and Mary Ann Till and husband Alfred
of San Marcos; 27 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.

Visitation is 8 am on Saturday, June 16 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in
Smithville. A rosary will be said at 7pm Sunday, June 17 at Smithville Recreation
Center, and a Mass will be celebrated at 2pm Monday, June 18 at St. Paul's
Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Smithville.
Pallbearers will be Dale Eiben, Blaine Eiben, Wayne Masur, Gary Matocha,
Brian Matocha, Patrick Bartsch, James Eastland and Donald
Hancock.

The Smithville Times 11/8/2001
Denise Socha
Denise "Sell" Socha, 46, of Giddings, passed away on Monday, October 22.
She was born on December 20, 1954 in Giddings to Dorman and Syble Sell.
Denise is survived by her daughter Emily Socha; and two sons, Hans Socha and Drew Socha; and
their father, Jonathan Socha; her father, Dorman Sell; a sister, Aleyce & husband Ruck Fulcher,
all of Giddings.
She is also survived by two nieces, Ronlyn and Raelyn Fulcher of Giddings; a newphew, Randy
and wife Vickie Sell; great nieces, Sydney and Robin Sell; an aunt, Rebecca Sell, all of
Smithville; and numerous cousins and uncles.
Services were held on Wednesday, October 24, at 1:00pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Giddings with the Rev. Wilbern Michalk officiating. Interment followed the ceremony at the
Giddings City Cemetery.

Edna Parrish
Services for Edna Lorene Parrish, 89, of Waco and formerly of the Brushy Creek community, were
Tuesday in Bailey and Foster Chapel with the Rev. Lowell Schochler officiating. Burial
followed in Olive Branch Cemetery.
She died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Waco. She was born June 8, 1912 in Hill County to John
Franklin and Lena Hill Adcox.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker and lived in the Brushy
Creek community the majority of her life.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Royce Parrish; son, Franklin Cooper, and sister,
JOhnnie Mae Glass.
Survivors include her daughters, Lena Lou Kemp of Waco, Durlene Hennesey of Smithville, Sandra
Baston of Pflugerville, Frieda Brown of Brushy Creek, and Eva Lee Rich of Dallas; son,
Marcellus Parrish of Brushy Creekp; and 26 grandchildren.

Ruby Grossman
Ruby Eleanor Grossman, 90, of Giddings, passed away on Tuesday, October 23.
She was born on May 23, 1911 to Albert and Carrie Grossman in Bastrop.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Carrie Grossman; a brother, Willie
Grossman; a nephew, Michael Grossman.
She is survived by a niece, Pat Mutscher of Giddings; a sister in law, Arlene Kasper, of
Giddings; best friends, Ruth and Harold Hutson, of Lexington, and numerous cousins.
Graveside services were held on Friday, October 26, at 2:00pm at the Ridgeway Cemetery near
Paige with the Rev. Gail Harrelson officiating.

Nelva Elkins
Nelva Nannie Mae Elkins, 83, of Red Rock passed from this life Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, in a
Lockhart nursing facility. She was born Feb. 25, 1918, in Bateman to Joe and Florence (Gilland)
Harlow. She was a homemaker for her family.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.
Burial was in Bateman Cemetery in Bateman.
Survivors include her sons, Donald Jimmy Elkins and Freddit Allen Elkins, both of California,
and David Nelson Elkins of Houston; daughters, Judy Mae Bartsch and Evelyn Andaline Powell,
both of Red Rock; 13 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren.

Bastrop Advertiser 11/8/2001
Joseph Moore
Joseph Neil "Joe" Moore, TSgt., USAF(Ret'd), 69, of Bastrop died Monday, Nov. 5 at his home.
He was born Jan. 3, 1932 in Charlotte, Ark, to Bond Moore and Bessie Stoner Moore. He was
retired in 1971 as a TSgt. after 20 years service in the US Air Force. He retired in 1992
from Civil Service as a meat cutter at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Janice Moore of Bastrop; son and daughter-in-law,
Joseph D. and Peggy Moore of Colleyville, daughter and son-in-law, Mary Joe and Ron
Harrison of Austin, son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J and Patti Moore of Dripping Springs,
daughters, Ramona Moore of Austin, Brenda Willie of Austin; step-daughter and husband, Sylvia
and Joe Garlowich of Deer Park; eight grandchildren, one stepgranddaughter, three stepgreat-
grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas J. and Sue Moore of Searcy, AR; sister-in-law,
Imogene Moore of AR; and the mother of his children, Verna Moore of Austin.
Funeral service is 10am Friday, Nov. 9 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop. Graveside
service will follow at 2pm at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio with full
military honors.

Mildred Goertz
Mildred Pearl Goertz, 76, of Bastrop died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. She was born Aug. 10, 1925
to John William and Katherine Liles English.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lottie English of New Port News, VA, Ida Grohman, Henry
Goertz and Lena Beck of Rockne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Goertz, her parents, a sister and two brothers.
Rosary was Nov. 4, at Marrs-Jones-Newby Chapel in Bastrop. Funeral service was Nov. 5 at
Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rockne.
Pallbearers were Lloyd Beck, Daniel Beck, Matthew Beck, Allan Grohman, John Grohman, and Jason
Kessel.

James Barrington, SR.
James E. Barrington, Sr., 86, a resident of Premont, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001 in Kingsville.
Born July 5, 1915 in Jonah to A. E. Barrington and Annie Laura Gunn Barrington. Barrington
was a driller and toolpusher in the South Texas area until his retirement. He was a member of
V.F.W. Post 08922 and a US Army veteran of World War II.
Barrington was preceded in death by his wife, Ida E. Zimmerhanzel Barrington April 22, 1999.
He is survived by one son, James E. (Shirley) Barrington Jr. of Bishop; one daughter, Glenda
(Harlan) Specht of Edna; one sister, Margaret Collier of Bastrop; seven grandchildren; and
seven greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was Nov 6 at Marrs-Jones Funeral HOme with bishop Robert W. Kelly officiating.
Burial with full military honors provided by the Smithville Honor Guard followed at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Smithville.
Honorary pallbearer was James E. Barrington III. Active pallbearers were James Risken, Justin
Specht, Craig Barrington, Bryan Barrington, Billy Lyckman and Harlanm Specht.

Jackie Eggleston
Jackie Eggleston, 43, of Dale died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001. She was born in Austin on Feb. 8,
1958, the daughter of Jack and Jeanette Urban Lindgren.
She was a member of McMahan Baptist Church in McMahan; she was a cashier at HEB Store in Bastrop
for 20 years.
She married Manny "Ace" Eggleston on Jan. 7, 1983 in Austin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Manny "Ace" Eggleston of Dale; son, Kyle Eggleston of Dale,
daughter, Kristin Eggleston of Dale and sister, Jennifer Simmank of Austin.
Memorial service was Nov 5 at McMahan Baptist Church in McMahan with Rev. Kenneth Baker officiating.


The Smithville Times 2/28/2002
Allan Martin Goertz
Funeral Services for Allan Martin Goertz, 49, of Watterson were held in Sacred Heart Church
Rockne on Wednesday, Feb. 20, with the Rev. Jozef Musiol officiating. Deacon Roger Muehr
assisted as a deacon. The Rosary Service was held in Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop
on Feb. 19 with Deacon Muehr officiating. Gifts were carried by his cousins, Irene and Leroy
Ott Sr. Nelda Thompson on the guitar and Patsy Meuth provided music for the service.
Internment was held in Sacred Heart Cemetery Rockne. Pallbearers were his nephews, Tommy
Reeves, Jimmy Reeves, and Edward Frerich, Clifton Goertz, Billy Reid, and Neil Cody.
Goertz passed away at his home on Saturday, February 16.
Survisors include his daughter, Dusti Rosann Goertz; mother, Minnie Goertz; sisters, Linda
Reeves and Gladys Hahn and husband, Gene; niece, Stacy Ott and husband, Leroy; nephews,
Tommy Reeves and wife, Amy, and Jimmy Reeves and wife Trisha; a greatniece, Lauren; and
greatnephew, Ty Ott.
He was proceded in death by his father, Earvin Goertz. Allan, son of Earvin and Minnie Wilhelm
Goertz, was born in the Rockne Community on May 9, 1952.
For the past sixteen years he was employed by the Decker Power Plant in Austin and was a
central board technician at the time of his death. Raising cattle and ranching were among his
hobbies.

Susie "Audelle" Hinnant
Susie "Audelle" Hinnant, 82, of Yoakum died Feb. 20, 2002. She was born Feb. 3, 1920 in
Brookhaven, Mississippi, to Luther Prentiss Newell and Susie Britt Newell.
A housewife, during World War II, she worked in an aircraft factory in Memphis, Tennessee,
building B-25 Bombers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Archie A. Hinnant, Jr. of Yoakum; a son, Eugene and his wife,
Suzanne Hinnant of Smithville; two daughters, Susan Marie Hlavac and husband, Harvey of
Hallettsville, and Audrey Audelle Bareiss and husband, Ray of Irvington, New York; six
grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
The funeral service was held Feb. 22 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum with the Rev.
Richard Bowden officiating. Entombment was at Restland Mausoleum.

Edna Carter Crysup Kasner
Edna Carter Crysup Kasner, 85, of Smithville and Tularosa, New Mexico, died on Sunday, June 5,
1916 in Bartlett to Leonidus R. and Edna Lawhon Carter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Clarence Ray Kasner; sister, Claude Earl Brown;
and brother, L. R.Carter Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Kasner; suster, Vivian Newquist; children, Mary Blanch
and husband, George of Eldorado, Ruthie English and husband, Robert of Whitney, and Jim Crysup
and wife, Carolyn of Smithville; 10 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.
The funeral service was held Feb. 15 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. David Skinner
officiating. Burial followed at Oliver Cemetery.

Woody Burns, Sr.
Woody Burns, Sr, 93, a lifelong resident of Bastrop County, died at his home in Smithville on
Saturday, Feb. 2,2002. He was born Dec. 23, 1908 to Frank Burns and Hattie Smith Burns.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Davis Burns; a son, Woody Burns Jr; two sisters;
and six brothers.
Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Crysup and her husband, Jim of Smithville; son, Marvin
Burns and wife, Josie of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held Feb. 6 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in Smithville with Benton Eskew
officiating. Burial followed at Oliver Cemetery.

Wayne Thomas Matl
Wayne Thomas Matl, 82, of Bastrop died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002. He was born Sept. 17, 1919, in
Cyclone to John and Mary Matl.
He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was a member of Ascension
Catholic Church in Bastrop.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Matl; sons, Thomas Wayne Matl and fiance, Katherine Taylor,
John Matl and wife, Donna, David Matl and his wife Brenda, and Daniel Matl and wife, Michele;
daughters, Anne Marie Layton and husband, Travis, and Sandra Gail Matl; granchildren, Matthew
Matl, Vincent Matl, Kristen Layton, Katherine Layton, Jennifer Pence, Miranda Matl, Maxine
Matl, and Rachel Matl.
Rosary was Monday at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral HOme in Bastrop. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at Ascension Catholic Church in Bastrop with Msgr. Edward Dokupil officiating.
Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.

Vallie Mae Perkins
Vallie Mae Perkins of Smithville died Saturday Feb. 23, 2002 in Alum Creek. She was born
April 7, 1911 to A. C. Oakley and Violia Mae (Chandler) Parker.
Survivors include four sons, Lee Perkins of Winchester, Robert Perkins of Smithville, Richard
Perkins and John Perkins, both of Lake Jackson; a daughter, Hazel Holder of Smithville; two
brothers, Roy Parker of Elgin and Turman Parker of Austin; a sister, Audra Lucille Briggs of
Elgin; 14 grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Smithville with Brother
Richard Pruitt officiating. Burial followed in Alum Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Perkins, Russell Gaston, Rick Perkins, Paul Perkins, Craig Perkins,
Rob Perkins, Allan Holder and John Perkins.
Honorary pallbearer was James Perkins.

The Bastrop Advertiser 3/2/2002
Lewell Chandler
Lewell Freeman Chandler, 83, of Bastrop died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2002. He was born on June 11,
1918 in Shreveport, LA to Benjamin P. and Martha LeMoine Chandler. He grew up in Monroe, LA
and graduated from Quachita Parrish High School.
At the age of 19, he joined the U. S. Army and was stationed in Brownsville at Fort Brown as
a member of the Horse Calvary Division. On Jan. 18, 1940 he was attached to the 31st Infantry
Division and was sent to the Phillipines where he was captured by the Japanese on April 9,
1942 at Bataan.
He was a Death March survivor and was interred at Cabanatuan Camp 3, Camp 17, Camp O'Donnel
and Ontuta, Japan. He was held prisoner until the war ended and he was liberated Feb. 9, 1945.
After returning from the war he was assigned to recruiting duty in Beaumont, where he met and
married his wife of 55 years, Sina Jordan Chandler of Spurger. In 1950, while stationed in
Tacoma, Wash., he volunteered to go to Korea where he served with the 78th AAA Gun Battalion,
1st ROK (Republic of Korea) Division.
He was awarded the following medals: American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star;
American Theatre Campaign Ribbon: Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with one Bronze Star; Good Conduct
Medal; Victory Ribbon; Distinguished Unit badge with two Oakleaf Clusters; Bronze Star Medal;
Commendation Ribbon with Medal; Korean Service Medal; U.N. Service Medal; National Defense
Service Medal, Philippien Liberation Medal; and the POW medal.
He was a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Organization, Disabled American Veterans
Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Association and the Retired Officers Association.
At his retirement in January 1960 he held the rank of CWO4.
He and his family settled in the Beech Creek community near Spurger. For a brief time he was
employed by A&M Motor Company in Woodville and then was employed by Temple-Eastex paper mill
until he retired in 1979 and relocated to Bastrop.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Robert Chandler of Smithville and Paul Chandler of Bastrop;
daughters, Linda Odom of Woodville and Virginia (Ginger) Royston of Smithville; 10 grandchildren;
and 13 greatgrandchildren.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Martha (Marry) Chandler.
Visitation was March 1 at Riley Funeral Home in Woodville. Service will be March 2 at 10am at
Riley Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville, with burial to follow at Beech Creek Cemetery near
Spurger with full military honors.
Pallbearers are Randy Villanueva, Allen Jordan, Sean Perry, John Livingston, Jim Walters and
Buck Odom, Honorary Pallbearers are the Capitol City Chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of
War in Austin.

Margaret Liggett
Margaret B. Liggett, 83, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. She was born May 20, 1918.
Graveside service was Feb. 26 in Ripley, Ohio.
Memorials may be made to the church or charity of choice in her honor.

John Barr
John M. Barr died at his home in Austin on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002. He was born in Smithville
opn Oct. 29, 1938.
He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in
business administration and was a certified public accountant. He was an Internal Revenue
Service agent and later a District Conference Appeal Officer in Houston and Austin from 1961
to 1971.
In 1971, he was hired by former President Lyndon B. Johnson to handle estate planning and
financial management matters for The LBJ Co. and remained with that organization as vice
president of finance and later executive vice president until December 1991. From 1991 until
his death, he was a private financial consultant.
He worked with non-profit organizations including the board of trustees of the Austin Geriatric
Center (Rebekah Bains Johnson Center) and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation in the position
of secretary/treasurer. From its inception, he was a trustee of The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Research Center.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Matilda "Tillie" Raemsch Barr.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth R. Barr; his father, John Monroe Barr II of Smithville;
his sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Bruce Wendt of Houston; daughters, Lisa Anstey and
husband, Bob, of Smithville and Sherri Ahart and husband, Michael Barr of Austin and Jason
Howard Barr of Smithville; and grandchildren, Ashley Derrig and Colton John Anstey of Smithville
and Eric and Lauren Ahart of Houston
Service was Feb. 21 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Graveside services was at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Smithville.

Clendon Moore
Clendon (Kenny) O. Moore, 61, of Elgin, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002.
He was a painter by trade.
Survivors include his wife; Ann K. Moore; daughters, Cindy Keizer of Hayward, Calif., Zona
Freeman of Carmichael, Calif., Trina Little of Niceville, Fla. and Megan Moore of Pflugerville;
a sister, Shirley Peterson of Atlantic Beach, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.
Service was held Feb. 21 at Suburban AA Group in Austin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Howard Speir
Howard Samuel Speir of Austin died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002. He was born on Sept. 7, 1920 in
San Antonio to M. O. and Mary Miller Speir.
He was a member of South Austin Christian Church and was a Veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lillie; a brother M. M. Speir and his son
Craig Speir.
He is survived by a brother Clifton Speir of Houston, hsi son Cyd and wife Judy Speir of
Bastrop; daughter-in-law Sandra Speir of Austin; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Graveside services will be 2pm Monday, March 4 at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.

Victor Juarez, Sr.
Victor M. Juarez, Sr, 79, was born Nov. 30, 1922 in Bastrop. He died on Feb. 24, 2002.
He was preceded by his wife of 59 years, Velia C. Juarez; children and their spouses, Victor
Juarez, Jr. and wife, Mary Ann, Mary Yolanda Cruz and husband, Luis, Jeanette Holt, Connie
Cruz and husband, Guadalupe, Frank Juarez, all of Bastrop; including nine grandchildren; 10
greatgrandchildren; sisters, Belle Cervantes, Gladys Coy, Mary Juarez and Dorothy Woods of
Bastrop, Frances Vera Rando of Friona and Nora Galvan of Lorraine; and a brother, Henry
Juarez of Snyder.
He served in World War II from Feb. 15, 1943 to Dec. 12, 1945. He was awarded the Distinguished
Unit Badge of the 1st Bomb Division, the EAME Campaign Medal with six Bronze Stars, the Good
Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon and five Overseas Service Bars.
Prayer service was held Feb. 26 at Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop. Funeral service
was held Feb. 27 at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Bastrop with burial at Alta Vista Cemetery
in Bastrop.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Timothy Juarez, Michael Harmon, Shawn Juarez and Jonathan
Juarez, nephew, Gary Juarez and son-in-law, Guadalupe Cruz. Son-in-law Luis D. Cruz served
as honorary pallbearer.

Valentina Neal
Valentina "Tinnie" Neal, 89, of Austin died Friday, Feb. 22 at an Austin hospital. She was
born Feb. 14, 1913, to Anton and Maria (Mazac) Motloch in Granger. She grew up in the Holland
area and attended the Catholic school in Granger.
She worked at the Travis State School in Austin for over 35 years. On Feb. 16, 1931 she married
Charlie Neal in Granger. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart
Ladie Club and the K.J.Z.T. #93.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Charles Neal.
Survivors include a son, Edward Neal Sr. and wife, Florence, of Rosanky; a daughter-in-law,
Ginny Matula and her husband, Frank, of Taylor; grandchildren, Peggy Milliken and husband,
Deral, Kathleen Jones and husband, Thomas, Terry Neal, Gary Neal, Edward Neal, Jr. and wife,
Michele, Larry Neal, Deanna McBroom and husband, Todd, and Angella Guerrero and husband,
Andrew; two sisters, Cecelia Vrana of Georgetown and Evelyn Matula of San Antonio; and nine
greatgrandchildren.
Rosary was recited Feb. 25 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing was Feb. 26 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Becker officiating. Burial followed at Holy Cross
Cemetery in Granger.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 5909 Reicher Dr., Austin, TX 78723.

The Smithville Times Thursday, March 30, 2000

Nella Mae Anderson Schubert

Nella Mae Anderson Schubert of Rosanky, was called home to her Lord Jesus
on March 20 at the age of 89.

Nella was born to Irene Fulton Anderson and Samuel Anderson on August
11, 1910 in Ada, Oklahoma.

She attended school in Foster, Oklahoma, graduating at the age of 16.
Upon graduation she taught school in Foster,
Oklahoma.
Nella married Landy Schubert on December 17, 1928 in Foster, Oklahoma,
moved to Red Rock in 1925 and then moved to Rosanky in 1944 where she became
a teacher in Rosanky School for several years. She was a long time member
of Rosanky Baptist Church and served as the church secretary for many years.
She was a Stanley Home Products dealer, a Nursing Charge Aide in Dr. Thomas'
Smithville Hospital, a correspondent for the Smithville Times (Rosanky Community
Column), and a Democratic Precinct Chairman. In the early 60's she was very
active in Rosanky Home Demonstration Club, Community Center, and Sportsman
Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Landy, of 57 years;
grandson Eddie Schubert; one brother; and two
sisters.
Survivors include five sons, Billy Schubert of Temple/Rosanky, Charles
and wife Gladys Schubert of Rosanky, Sammy and wife Dorothy Schubert of Plum,
Donny and wife Katy Schubert of Rosanky and Mike and wife Jenny Schubert
of Port Lavaca; 12 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers,
Sam Anderson of Duncan, Oklahoma and Jim Anderson of Hobbs, New Mexico; and
sister Jewell Cornelias of North Hollywood,
California.
Funeral services were held at Rosanky Baptist Church on Thursday, March
23, with burial in Rosanky Cemetery with Rev. Jackie Stanfield
officiating.
Pallbearers were five grandsons, Sean Schubert, Keith Schubert, Patrick
Schubert, James (Jimmy) Schubert, and James M.
Schubert.
Arrangements were made by Marrs-Jones Funeral Home,
Smithville.

Clifton B. Huff
Clifton B. Huff, 80, of Austin, died Tuesday, March 21. Funeral services
were in Cook Walden Chapel in Austin Thursday with burial in Ridgeway Cemetery.
He had attended school in Paige. Clifton was a corporal in the U.S. Army
and served in Guadalcanal and the Philippines. His ship was next to the Arizona
when it was sunk at Pearl Harbor. He was given a twenty-one gun salute at
his burial service. Survivors include his wife, Elinor, of Austin; two sons,
Bryon and wife Jymie Bertram and Wayne and wife Margaret of Granite Shoals;
two daughters, Donna and husband Rick Bomer of Houston and Crystal and husband
Leon Stark of Jonestown; sister Ruby and husband Rubel Anderson of Memphis,
Tennessee; brother, William Huff of Austin; 10 grandchildren; and eight great
grandchildren.
Arthur M. "Teddy" Hoffman

Arthur M. (Teddy) Hoffman, of Smithville, passed away Tuesday, March 21,
at the age of 85.
Hoffman was born May 24, 1914 in Fayette County to Arthur M. and Lula
Belle (Lamascus)Hoffman.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Hoffman, of Smithville; three sons,
Bobby Hoffman of Smithville, James Hoffman of McDade, and William Hoffman
of Madisonville, KY; two daughters, Judith Arciva of Nederland, and Janet
Henneman of Leander; brother, Parvin Hoffman of Dale; three sisters, Pauline
Donnell and Edith Cameron, both of Smithville and Jewel Thornton of Houston;
13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild.
Services were held Thursday, March 23, at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home Chapel
and officiated by Rev. Marion Fielder. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in
Smithville.

The Bastrop Advertiser Thursday, March 30, 2000

Travis Womack, Sr.

Travis Orran Womack, Sr., 64, of Pflugerville died Saturday, March 25,
2000.
He was born Sept. 7, 1935 in Red Bluff to Frank and Elsie Womack. They
preceded him in death as did his sister, Jean Miller.
He had lived in the Lake Jackson area until 14 years ago when he moved
to Austin. He had been active in the Union Local 286 for 35 years. He was
a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Nelda Gay Womack; daughters, Deborah
Kay England and husband, James B., and Lucinda Diane Womack, all of Pflugerville;
son, Travis Orran Womack Jr. of Pflugerville; daughter, Brenda Gay Helton
and husband, Thomas, of Buchanan Dam; sons, Daniel Paul Womack of Austin
and Randall Wade Womack and wife, Teri of Bastrop; mother-in-law, Katie Lou
Gay of Brownwood; sisters, Jerry Lewis of Haltom City and Joann Bailey of
Church Point, La.; brothers, Jack Womack of Odessa and Jimmy Lee Womack of
St. Louis, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held March 28 at the Memorial Chapel of
Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home. Interment followed at Cook-Walden/Capital
Parks Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Steven Wayne Kennedy Jr., Thomas J. Helton, Seth Adam
Womack, Aaron Wilson Womack, Shelby Austin Womack, Chad Erwin Helton, Jasen
Lee Womack and Nathan Wade Womack.

Honorary pallbearers were Skylar Ace Womack, March Charles Stopley and
Michael Jay Hiser.

Helen Stork
Helen Strawn Stork, 81, of Del Valle died Friday, March 24, 2000. She
was born on Aug. 18, 1918, the daughter of Littleton Lawson and Lilly Beatrice
Ward Strawn.
She drove Del Valle school bus for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years on Sept. 24, 1993;
her daughter, Connie Sue Stork; and a brother, Herschel
Strawn.
Survivors include her daughters, Jonnie Louise Gaulke of Flower Mound,
Cheryl Robinson of Bastrop and Belinda Adams of McMahan; brothers, DeFla
Strawn of Lockhart and Doyle Ray Strawn of Lytton Springs; sisters, Jenella
Smith and Margie Glass, both of Lockhart, Juanita Laney of Victoria and Pat
Parrish of Lytton Springs; and grandchildren, Kay Gaulke Hill, Gail Gaulke,
Lisa Gaulke, Cara Gaulke, Daniel Ross Adams, Kyle Robinson, Leslie Adams,
and Brice Robinson.

Service was held March 26 at McCurdy Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Rodgers
officiating. Burial followed at Lytton Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alfred J. Findeisen Jr., Tim Adams, Lane Robinson, Gerald
E. Gaulke, Jason Hill and Gary Steger.

Memorials may be made to Scottish Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, Texas.

Adriel Calton
Adriel Lawrence Calton died Sunday, March 19, 2000 at Smithville Regional
Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, 1928 to the Rev. Horace and Luelia
Calton.
He attended Emile High School at Bastrop and graduated May 1947. He was
honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. After 22 years, he retired from
the University of Texas maintenance department.
Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Survivors include three sisters, Beulah Short of Elgin, Hattie Taylor
of Bastrop and Doris M. Jackson of Austin; one brother, Edwin R. Calton of
San Antonio; and cousin, Rosie V. Holmes of Austin.
Service was held on March 25 at Macedonia First Baptist Church in Bastrop
with the Rev. C. A. Williams officiating. Interment followed in Fairview
Cemetery in Bastrop.

Pallbearers were Ray Wilson, Jimmie L. Taylor, Carl E. Taylor, Van E.
Taylor, Kenneth Hubert and Sherman Green. Honorary pallbearers were his
cousins.
Arrangements were made by Pendergrass-Peoples Mortuary Inc. of
Smithville.

John Hurst
John Henry Hurst, 69, of Smithville died Thursday, March 23, 2000. He
was born July 27, 1930 in Elgin to Benjamin Franklin and Martha (Waters)
Hurst.
Survivors include five sisters, Betty Jean Hurst, Dorothy Hurst, Joyce
Hurst, Frances Mynar and Clara Hilcher, all of Smithville; and three brothers,
William "Bill" Hurst, Don Ray Hurst and Arthur "Sonny" Hurst, all of
Smithville.
Graveside service was held March 26 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville
with Brother Richard Pruitt
officiating.
Arrangements were made by Marrs-Jones Funeral Home in
Smithville.

Vincente Tamez
Vincente Tamez, 78, of Bastrop died Sunday, March 26, 2000.
He was born in Mexico on Oct. 6, 1921 to Buenaventura Tamez and Concepcion
Expronceda Tamez. He worked most of his life in the produce
industry.
Survivors include a son, Lupe Tamez of Mexico; a daughter, Norma A. Tamez
Longoria and husband, Ricardo, of Bastrop; a sister Lupe DeLeon of Mexico;
and three grandchildren, Brianna, Aaron and Olivia.
Graveside service was March 28 at Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop. Arrangements
were handled by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home in Bastrop.

Jannie Hill
Jannie C. Hill, 93, of Bastrop died Monday, March 20, 2000 at the Bastrop
Nursing Center. Services were March 25 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in
Bastrop. Interment followed at Mount Oliver Cemetery in Cedar
Creek.
Arrangements were made by Pendergrass-People's Mortuary Inc. in
Smithville.

Smithville Times 6/20/2002
Michael Davis Sharp Sr.
Michael Davis Sharp, Sr., 62, of LaGrange and CEO of E.O. Sharp Propane, passed away
Monday, June 10,2002, in the LaGrange hospital.
He was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Bastrop, the son of the late E. O. (Sam) and Estelene (Davis)
Sharp. Active for six years in Boy Scouts, he was a 1958 graduate of Smithville High School
and attended Blinn Jr. College and Southwest Texas State University.
He worked with the Port Terminal Railroad in Houston from 1960 until 1961 and served in the
U. S. Army until 1963. After the service, he worked with his dad's business until 1969, and
Comfort supply in Houston and San Antonio until 1976, when he rejoined the family business.
A member of the First United Methodist Church in LaGrange and the United Methodist Men's
Fellowship, he was also a member of bank boards and the state L. P. Gas Association.
Survivors include his wife, Pam; son, Mike Sharp, Jr; daughters, Andrea, Rebecca and Lynn;
an uncle; an aunt; and two cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at June 14 at First United Methodist Church in LaGrange with the
Rev. Suzanne Skipper-Steves and the Rev. John Nicholson officiating. Interment followed in the
Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville.
Pallbearers were Bill McCann, Bill Nolen, Bill Pyle, Dain Whitworth, Grey Hill and Ted Parks.
Music was provided by Rhonda Bartek.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
Funer arrangements are under the direction of the Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of
La Grange.

Dolores Georgie McReynolds
Dolores Georgie McReynolds of Smithville died Saturday, June 15, 2002. She was born Oct. 15,
1906 to George Rex Bever and Lizzie I (McKinney).
Survivors include two sons, Don M. McReynolds and his wife, Geraldine of Rosanky, and Von E.
McReynolds and his wife, Barbara of Groves; a daughter-in-law, Joanne McReynolds of Waco;
seven grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.
The funeral service was held June 18 at Marrs-Jones Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John
Abraham officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Steven McReynolds, David McReynolds, Randy McReynolds, Donie McReynolds,
Jeremy McReynolds and Gerald McReynolds.

Marie Vlasta Vacek Blaschke
Marie Vlasta Vacek Blaschke of Schulenburg died June 13, 2002 at the Colonial Nursing HOme in
Schulenburg, where she resided for 17 years.
Holy Rosary was held June 14 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, and funeral services were
held June 15 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. Burial followed in the city
cemetery.
She was born Oct. 10, 1906 in Dime Box and moved to Schulenburg when she married Ewald
Blaschke in 1924. Marie and Ewald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 29, 1979.
She was a charter member of the St. Rose Altar Society and volunteered to serve in many
community activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vince and Vlasta Krupa Vacek; husband, Ewald; son,
Berneth C. Blaschke; sister, Mildred Bryant; and three brothers, Emil Vacek of Smithville,
George Vacek and Raymond Cernosek.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Renee Blaschke of Smithville and
E. J. Blaschke and Suzan of Yoakum; a daughter, Jean Trefny and her husband, Milton of Weimar;
daughter-in-law, Hazel Blaschke of Granbury; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and
sister-in-law, Ella Cernosek of Weimar.
Offertory presentors were granddaughters, Terri Trefny Christian, Rochelle Blaschke Schlortt,
and Heather and Holly Blaschke. Scripture readers were Julie Trefny, greatgranddaughter, and
Tina Blaschke, granddaughter-in-law.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Blaschke II, Rex Blaschke, Tommy Trefny, Bernie Blaschke, James
Blaschke, grandsons, and Ronnie Herzik and Jack Larned.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Diabetes/Kidney Foundation, 4106 Marathon
Blvd. #C, Austin, TX; Blaschke Endowment, c/o Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. 3111 Old Garden Road,
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3498; or a charity of choice.

The Smithville Times 11/1/2001
Desmond Allison
Desmond Allison of Smithville went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 23, 2001,
at Smithville Regional Hospital. He had been a resident of Smithville for five years. He was
born in Rule on March 5, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Allison. He was the last surviving son
of eight boys, and also had three sisters.
He was a member of the US Navy during World War II. He returned to Rule where he farmed. He
later became a manager of Nine Point Grain of Haskell until he retired in 1985.
He married Betty Jo Lewis on Dec. 10, 1947 in Anson.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years; three children and their spouses. Charlotte Mullery
and Thomas of Smithville, David Allison and CArol of Waelder, and Dr. Crawford Allison and
Kathy of Waco; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
A graveside service was held at 2pm on Oct. 25 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville. Marrs-Jones
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Emil Gray
Emil Scott Gray of Smithville died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, in Smithville. He was born Aug. 24,
1946 to Henry Scott and Louise Miller Gray.
Survivors include his wife, Luvone Henriette Gray; mother; daughter, Shelia Wynette Deyo and
her husband, Michael Eugene Deyo; brothers, Ernest, Zane, and Gene Gray; sister, Elizabeth
Louise (Sally) Gray; grandsons, Daniel Carrie and Trevor Scott Beyo; granddaughters, Selia
Marie and Tina Paige Deyo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The graveside service was Friday at 2pm in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Pruitt
officiating.

W. A. Hooper
W. A. "Alex" Hooper, 94, died in Chicago Oct 23, 2001. Due to extenuating circumstances,
there will be a graveside memorial in May 2002 to celebrate his birthday.
He came to Smithville in 1953 as area general manager for United Gas and remained in that
position until his retirement. He was the official weather reporter from Smithville for the
US Weather Bureau for many years.
He was an avid fisherman, member of First Baptist Church, and a member of the W. J. Nixon
Masonic Lodge 421. He was worshipful master in 1963-64 and served as treasurer from 1973-79.
He was preceded in death by his wife Zenobia "Noby".
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Ferrone and her husband, Don, of Chicago; two grandchildren,
Felicia Ferrone and Chris Ferrone and wife, Janet, of Chicago; and two greatgrandchildren,
Harrison and Alex.

Jackie Salek
Jackie R. Salek, 46, of San Marcos died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 in San Marcos. She was born in
Rockne on Jan. 24, 1955, to Steve andn Vondell Probst Salek.
She was a 1973 graduate of Bastrop High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in
1984 with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. She was employed by the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department in Austin.
Every holiday season, she helped out a Fantasia Flowers in Lockhart. She will be remembered for
her love of nature and her care of homeless animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Noel Salek; grandfather, Ernest
Probst; and lifelong friend Tory Lehman.
Survivors include her grandmother, Nora Probst of Rockne; sister, Terry Salek of San Marcos;
uncle, Gordon Probst of Hope, Idaho; uncle and aunt, Lorene and Cliff Redus of Rockne; Jadwiga
Salek of Warsaw, Poland; and five cousins.
Father Josef Musiol conducted the graveside service on Friday morning, Oct. 19, in Sacred
Heart Cemetery Rockne. Deacon Roger Muehr assisted as a deacon.

Billy Sharp
Billy R. Sharp of Smithville died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. He was born Dec. 18, 1939 to David
and Imogene Wilson Sharp.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Sharp of Smithville; son, Arthur Powell of Lewisville;
mother Imogene Sharp of Bryan; sister, Marsha Savant of Bryan; two grandchildren; and four
greatgrandchildren.
Memorial service was held Oct. 23 at Trinity Baptist Church in Smithville. Local arrangements
were made by Marrs-Jones Funer Home.

Luther K. Teague
Luther K. Teague of Smithville died Friday, Oct. 16, 2001 in Austin. He was born June 6, 1936
to John Alvin and Christine Law Teague.
He was a resident of Smithville since 1978, and employed for 20 years as a dispatcher for H.
Richards Oil Co. He also ranched and farmed. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gaylene, in 1990.
Survivors include his sons, Michael Teague of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Doug Teague and wife,
Tammy of Smithville; daughter, Jane Teague of New York; sisters, Marie Scribner of Austin
and Lois Williams of Belton; and grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, and Hanah Teague of Smithville.
Graveside service was Oct. 29 at Upton Church of Christ Cemetery in Upton with the Rev. John
Abraham officiating.
Pallbearers were Randy Cunningham, Jack Linam, Melvin Dailey, Donald Bell, Brad Hurta, and
Danny Bosley.
Honorary pallbearer was Howard "Chubby" Concenne.

The Bastrop Advertiser 11/24/2001
Bobbye Purcell
Bobbye Jack Wilson Purcell, 69, of Austin died Nov. 15, 2001. She was born in Elgin on ov. 18,
1931 to Bevy J. Wilson and Clara Sturdivant Wilson.
She married Alva Leon (Monk) Purcell on July 21, 1949. They were married for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Alva Leon Purcell, Jr; her brother, Bevy
Jay Wilson and her parents.
She is survived by daughters, Beverly Purcell Bradshaw ad husband Robert of Lexington and
Denise Purcell McRae of Leander; a son, Bobby Alan Purcell and wife Cary of West Point;
granddaughters, Tracy Bradshaw Woodward and husband Bill, Jamie Bradshaw Brade and husband
Jeff of Lexington and Megan McRae Mitchell and husband Adam of Leander; grandson, Benjamin
Alan McRae of Leander; greatgranddaughter, Makayla Nicole Woodward and greatgrandson, Reese
Allen Brade, both of Lexington; stepgranddaughter, Clair Chomout, and stepgrandson, Seth
Chomout of Cedar Creek; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law.
Service was Nov. 19 in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Cook-Walden/Capital Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley (Brenham office), the
American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

David Lilley
David Lawrence Lilly, 58, of Horseshoe Bay died Nov,. 11, 2001. He was born Sept. 16, 1943,
in Randolph, VT. to Lawrence and Lillian (Keranen) Lilley.
He graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak, MI, Capital University in Columbus, Ohio
and Trinity Lutheran Seminary. He was ordained on June 15, 1969 in his home congregation,
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
He served in Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston, St. Peter's Lutheran in Marble Falls,
First Lutheran in Burnet, Zion Lutheran in Kerrville and Faith Lutheran in Flower Mound.
Survivors include his wife Terri of Horseshoe Bay; daughter, Sarah Lilley of New York City;
son, Sean Lilley of Napa, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Lane and Jennifer Robertson of Austin;
son and daughter-in-law Patton and Carrie Robertson of Las Vegas; and sister, Karen Lilley
of Cedar Creek.
Service was Nov. 14 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Marble Falls with the Rev. Dr. E. David
Henry officiating. Burial followed at Horseshoe Bay Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1803 Hwy. 1431 w, Marble
Falls, Texas 78654; Hill Country Community Theater, PO Box 8795, Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657;
or to Lutheran Social Services.

Berl Roberts
Berl C. Roberts was born Dec. 31, 1920 in Lytton Springs and died Nov. 12, 2001, in Ventura
County, CA.
He was a longtime resident of Santa Barbara County, CA. He was a retured furniture foreman
and cabinet-maker, an ordained Southern Baptist Deacon and a nine year veteran of the US
Army Air Corp. Air Force, serving in World War II and the Berlin Airlift.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Jean Scott; one sister and four brothers.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Roberts of Cedar Creek; his daughter, Jeannene Roberts, of
Ventura, CA; twin sister, Merle Parker, of San Marcos; brother, William "Bud" Roberts, of
Austin; grandchildren, Aaron Matthew Greer, Joel Christopher Greer, and Sybel Marie Griggs;
and greatgrandson, Samuel Garth Williams.
Service was Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home.
Burial followed at High Grove Cemetery in Red Rock.

The Bastrop Advertiser 11/1/2001
Desmond Allison
Desmond Allison of Smithville died Oct. 23, 2001 at Smithville Regional Hospital. Allison had
been a resident of Smithville for five years. He was born in Haskell County, Rule, Texas on
March 5, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Allison. Mr. and Mrs. Allison had 13 children and
Desmond was the last surviving son of eight sons.
He was a member of the US Navy during World War II. He returned to Rule where he farmed.
He later became manager of Nine Grain of Haskell from which he retired in 1985.
He married Betty Jo Lewis on December 10, 1947 in Anson.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Charlotte Mullery and husband Thomas Mullety of
Smithville, David Allison and wife Carol of Waelder adn Dr. Crawford Allison and wife Kathy
of Waco; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
A graveside service was held Oct. 23. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville.

Luther Teague
Luther Kermit Teague, 65, of Smithville died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001 in Austin. He was born June
6, 1936 to John Alvin and Christine Law Teague.
Teague had been a resident of Smithville since 1978. He was employed for 20 years as a
dispatcher for H. Richards Oil Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gaylene, in 1990. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He is survived by his sons, Michael Teague of Edmond, Okla, and Doug Teague and wife, Tammy,
of Smithville; a daughter, Jene Teague of New York City; sister, Marie Scribner of Austin and
Lois Willims of Belton; and three grandchildren.
Graveside service was Monday, Oct. 29 at the Upton Church of Christ Cemetery with the Rev.
John Abraham officiating.
Pallbearers were Randy Cunningham, Jack Linam, Melvin Dailey, Donald Bell, Brad Hurta and
Danny Bosley. Honorary pallbearer was Howard (Chubby) Concenne.

Emil Gray
Emil Scott Gray, 56, of Smithville died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001. He was born Aug. 24, 1946
to Henry Scott and Louise Miller Gray.
He is survived by his wife, Luvone Henriette Gray; his mother, Lilly Gray, a daughter Shelia
Wynette Deyo and husband, Michael; brothers, Ernest, Zane and Gene Gray; a sister, Elizabeth
Louise Sally Gray; and four grandchildren.
Graveside service was Oct. 26 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville with Richard Pruitt officiating.

Luther Barbour Jr
LTC (ret) Luther Taylor Barbour Jr, 80, of Austin, died Tuesday, October 16, 2001. He was born
on February 5, 1921, in Leaksville, NC, the son of Luther Taylor Barbour Sr. and Erie Lee
Hairfield Barbour. Known as 'Tee' to his friends and family, he attended Officer Candidate
School and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Alberta JOnes Barbour; and his son, Stephen
Taylor Barbour.
He is survived by his dauther Cathy Lee Collins of Austin; one granddaughter, Christina
Barbour of New Braunfels; grandsons, Trey Pope of Elgin, Taylor Collins, Andrew Collins,
Spencer Collins and Davis Collins, all of Austin; two sisters, Una Barvour Lemons and Nancy
Barbour Snyder.
He entered military service in February of 1941, as a 1st Lieutenant. While serving in the 2nd
Army Ranger Battalion, he trained and advised a unit of the Chinese army and served in the
China-Burma-India theatre in World War II. He then served two years in Germany before returning
to Texas and retiring on Feb. 1, 1961, after serving for 20 years, at age 39. He was a former
manager of the Knights of Columbus Hall in Austin. Both he and his wife were members of People
Against Violent Crime, and emeritus board members of For the Love of Christi, Inc. The longtime
Tarrytown resident was a woodcraftsman, gardener, gourmet chef and sports enthusiast. He
pitched semi-pro baseball on the Farm League for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1941 before
going off to World War II. A supporter of Austin High School athletics, he was consistetly
seen in the stands with his pipe, cane, baseball cap and maroon colors cheering his grandsons.
He will be honored at the Austin High School/Bowie High School football game where his chair,
cap, and cane will be placed on the sidelines in remembrance of him.
Funeral service was Oct. 20, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with the Rev. James L. Evans
officiating. Burial followed at Assumption Cemetery with full military honors.
Pallbearers were Mike Allen, James Collins, Don Cox, Pat Golden, Benny Jasso, and Jeff Oliver.
Honorary pallbearers were Rick Alspach, J. B. Hatcher and Joe Moore.