   Ambrose Neathery 1857 - 1936 Mattie Neathery 1859 - 1936 Mollie Neathery 1886 - 1942 Anna Belle Neathery 1882 - 1965 Iva Neathery 1883 - 1947 Nona Neathery 1887 - 1918 The Whitewright Sun MRS. I.N. NEATHERY Near Pilot Grove, Texas, on January 13, 1887, Mrs. Nona Anna Neathery (nee Taylor) was born. In Sherman, Texas, Jan. 21, 1918, her spirit took its flight from a pain wracked body and entered the home eternal. At the age of eleven she accepted Christ as her Savior, and at the age of eighteen joined the Methodist church. After having taught school for several years she was married on November 27, 1913, to Ivy Neathery. On year later the doors of their home were opened to Elmer Berry, eight years old, homeless and friendless, was taken in and for four years no mother ever cared more tenderly for an own son or watched more anxiously for opportunities of impressing him with the great idea of character building, to have him grow up a clean, pure man, prepared to fill his place in the world as one of her highest ambitions. To her husband, she ever paid the highest tribute, that of being a true companion. She was never too tired or busy with household tasks to give him her time and attention, when he needed it most. Together they worked and planned for their new home, but she never forgot those who needed help, often denying herself something she wanted in order to give to others, and often she said, “we must not forget that the tenth belongs to God, who gives to us so abundantly.” To her father and mother no daughter was ever more thoughtful and devoted. Though gone from the parental roof, yet it always held sweetest associations for her. Many times she snatched the opportunity, which others might well have thought no opportunity, and paid them a few moments’ visit. There was only time perhaps for a few words, but her sweet smile and tender solicitude brightened the day for those two old people who lived her so dearly. What a beautiful example she left for others. With both the brothers she had always been a favorite, even from babyhood. To the two sisters she was the sweetest and truest friend they ever had. Her Sunday school class of young men and young ladies was to her a place to serve and teach. Even during her last sickness she thought and talked of her class and made plans for up building of the class. She filled her place to the best of her ability in every way in the work of the church. Her pastors were always to her teachers and leaders. She heard them preach gladly and in her home they were always welcome. Her friends were those who knew her. When she had made mistakes or acted unwisely she was quick to acknowledge her self in the wrong. She never held malice, but tried humbly and sincerely to live a Christian life in the highest sense of the word. “By their fruits ye shall know them.” We see about us every day, fruits of her devoted, unselfish Christian life. Death came unexpectedly but it found her not afraid. Though she had been sick for two weeks her condition had not been thought to be so serious. Plans were made the first week of her illness to carry her to a sanitarium, but with the severe weather conditions and the improvement she seemed to be making, the trip was deferred. When she grew so suddenly worse, she was moved with out delay Sunday night, the operation revealed the fact that the trouble was far greater than had been suspected. And then though she rallied for a few hours, and every thing medical skill or trained nurses could do was speedily done. The shock was too great, complications unexpectedly set up, and death came quickly Monday evening. The body, beautiful in death as in life, accompanied by her husband, sister and brother, was brought back to her childhood home Tuesday morning. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Dale, at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. Despite the weather conditions, the high esteem in which she was held, was manifested by an unusually large crowd and a profuse and beautiful burial offering. The young men of her Sunday school class acted as pall-bearers, the young ladies of the class carried the flowers. The service was beautiful and impressive, being the last appeal from teacher to class. The class occupying their usual seats, the white casket in the place where she had for several years stood while teaching. The class will miss her now. The church will miss her. Neighbors and friends are grieved. Parents, brothers and sisters are more lonely than ever before, because this is death’s first entrance into the home. Elmer is now without the tender loving care of she who had been a mother to him. But the husband, he it is, who indeed is bereft, and the future looks desolate, but through it all the consolation of her beautiful, consecrated life shines like a halo. One Who Loved Her. The Whitewright Sun Thursday, January 23, 1936 pg. 5 Funeral services for Mrs. Ambrose Neathery, 76, long time resident of the Pilot Grove community southwest of Whitewright, were held at Pilot Grove at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Davis, Methodist minister of Howe, officiated, assisted by Rev. J.A. Henderson, Baptist minister, and Rev. Stirk of Dallas. Interment was at Pilot Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Neathery died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, following an illness of several weeks which climaxed a two-year period of waning health. She was born December 24, 1859 in Clinton County, Kentucky, where she married Ambrose Neathery before they came to Texas nearly 50 years ago. She had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years. Surviving are her husband and six children, Roy Neathery of Pilot Grove; Herbert Neathery of Washington, D.C.; Ollie Neathery of Sherman; Iva Neathery of Whitewright, route 1; Mollie Neathery of Pilot Grove; and Mrs. Byron Birt of Dallas. The Whitewright Sun Thursday, August 27, 1936 pg. 5 Ambrose Neathery, 79, well known citizen of Pilot Grove was found dead in bed Wednesday morning. He had been in bad health for several months. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Neathery, died January 21, 1936. Mr. Neathery was born April 3, 1857 in Clinton County, Kentucky. He moved to Grayson County about 40 years ago and had resided in the Pilot Grove community for many years. He was a good citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Neathery is survived by four sons and a daughter, Ollie Neathery, Sherman; Iva and Roy Neathery, Pilot Grove; and Herbert Neathery, Washington, D.C.; and Miss Mollie Neathery, Pilot Grove. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Pilot Grove church. Rev. J.A. Henderson, Baptist minister, conducting the services, assisted by other ministeres. The Whitewright Sun Thursday, September 10, 1936 pg. 8 Ambrose Neathery, prominent citizen of the Pilot Grove community, died at his home Wednesday morning, August 26, of heart trouble. He was 79 years old. He was married to Martha E. Oliver in 1880 in Clinton County, Kentucky. To this union six children were born, four sons and two girls: Iva, Mollie and Roy Neather of Pilot Grove; Ollie Neathery of Sherman; Mrs. Byron Birt of Dallas and Herbert Neathery of Washington, D.C. There is also eleven grandchildren. Mr. Neathery was a son of Tilford and Nancy Ellis Neathery. He was born April 3, 1857 in Clinton County, Kentucky, near Albany. Mr. Neathery's brothers and sisters, Scott and Jim Neathery and Mrs. Cynthia Burchett, preceded him in death. He has one sister living, Mrs. Ellis McKinney of Albany, Kentucky. Mr. Neathery's family came to Trenton, later moving to Pilot Grove and bought the home in which he died. Mr. Neathery was converted and joined the Methodist Church in early manhood. He was a splendid citizen, a kind and hospitable neighbor, a loving father and a devoted companion. Mrs. Neathery died June 21, 1936. Mr. Neathery never really recovered from this shock. He was very submissive and bore his suffering so patiently that those who were with him constantly did not realize the end was so near. On Wednesday morning, August 26, between five and six o'clock while he was asleep the "Angel Band" came and bore his spirit home. To the loved ones and friends, father said, "Let's be comforted in these lines: "Let's go across to the other side, The pastures are green and the fields are wide, The waters are cool and sparkling clear. Oh! Why should we wish to tarry here?" He went not alone nor in his own might. A friend went before saying, "I am the light, Come, follow me to the home of God, For this is the way that Christ trod." Some day the pilot will come for me When I must cross the turbulent sea; But oh! the joy when I reach the shore Where sorrow, pain and death are o'er. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Pilot Grove Methodist Church by Rev. Tom Stirk of Irvan, Rev. J.A. Henderson and Rev. Davis. Active pallbearers were D.M. Taylor, J.C. Andrew, J.D. Young, Chas. Kiser, Bruce Dixon, and R.W. Ball. Honorary pallbearers were T.C. Scales, W.A. Sirkless, F.M. Sloan, Joe Gillian, Julius Allison, John Long, W,P. Connelly, J.R. Routh, Dr. J.L. Bow, Jesse Bow, R.E.L. Binion, D.A. Hollingsworth, Gus Thrift, Will Summers, Henry Moats, Henry Russell, W.S. Scott, Oscar Bow, Dr. R. May, and Billie Hopper. By One Who Loved Him.  Pilot Grove Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2016 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |