 Pottsboro, Texas
 Joseph Henry & Josie C. Talley PIONEER PASSES Joseph H. Talley A resident of Texas for 53 years, Joseph Henry Talley, age 79 years, died at his home in the Enterprise community at 9:30 o'clock Monday night. He had been ill for only a comparatively short time. Funeral services were held at the Enterprise church Wednesday afternoon with Dr. Roy H. Biser, pastor of Central Christian church of Sherman conducting. Interment was in Enterprise cemetery. Talley Funeral home had charge of arrangements. Mr. Talley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josie Doss Talley; 5 daughters, Mrs. Effie Lee of Hobart, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lillibel Bennett of Frederick, Oklahoma; Mrs. Myrtle Wheeler of Collinsville; Mrs. Carrie Waters of Pottsboro and Miss Mabel Talley of Plainview; 4 sons, Erskin Talley of Pottsboro; Bart W. Talley of Sadler; C.D. Talley of Levelland; and Elbert C. Talley of Madill, Oklahoma; one brother, C.A. Talley of Marlow, Oklahoma; and a number of grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Talley moved to Texas 53 years ago from Marshall county, Tennessee, where both were born. They were married 2 years before coming here. They settled first on Mustang creek, halfway between Sadler and Southmayd and the Sadler postoffice was first called "Talley" in their honor. They came to Sherman in 1872 and stayed one year, going back to Tennessee and then returning 4 years later to Texas to make their home in the Enterprise community. Mr. Talley developed his farm in that community but had to been retired for some time maintaining on the place a stock of cows and poultry. He had been a lifelong Democrat and for more than 50 years a member of the Church of Christ. Several years ago he lost his sight but never allowed the handicap to discourage him, engaging himself actively in his affars.  Enterprise Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
