 The Whitewright Sun Friday, January 28, 1921 pg. 1 Mrs. J.J. Looney, who has been seriously ill for several weeks at her home east of town, was reported Thursday morning to be gradually growing weaker. The family have given up all hopes of her recovery. The Whitewright Sun Friday, February 4, 1921 pg. 1 Mrs. Cerestial C. Looney, wife of J.J. Looney, died at the family residence east of town early Monday morning following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Looney was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Kepler, pioneer settlers of the community south of Van Alstyne. She was born March 6, 1865 near Van Alstyne, and grew to womanhood there. Early in life she became a member of the Baptist church, and lived a Christian life until the final summons came. She was a kind and devoted mother, a good and faithful wife, and in her going away the family loses a member that cannot be replaced. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church at Orangeville Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W.J. Epting, a former pastor of the deceased, but now of Madill, Oklahoma, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. J.L. Truett of this city. Interment was made in the City Cemetery in east Whitewright. Mrs. Looney is survived by her husband and the following children: W.J. Looney of this city; O.V. Looney of Tom Bean; Lester Looney of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Carey Looney of Ballinger, and Ray, Jim and Alta who reside at the family home; and Ed Looney, all of whom were at the bedside when the end came except the last named. She is also survived by the following sisters and brothers: Hardin and George Kepler and Mrs. Joe A. McKinney of Van Alstyne; Mrs. John Fields of Dorchester; and Mrs. Janie Bush of Allen. A number of out-of-town relatives and friends were here to attend the funeral.  The Whitewright Sun Thursday, November 1, 1923 pg.1 J.J. Looney, age 69, died at the home of his son, James L. Looney, in East Whitewright, Wednesday at 12 o'clock. Mr. Looney had been in poor health for the past two years and was confined to his room three weeks preceding his death. Mr. Looney was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, December 12, 1854. He came to Texas at the age of 21 years and made his home at Van Alstyne for several years. He was married to Miss Cerestial Kepler of that place and settled south of Sherman, where he lived until he moved to Whitewright in 1901. His wife died nearly three years ago. The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church and the funeral service was conducted at the City Cemetery this morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. W.J. Epting, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Whitesboro. Rev. Epting was pastor of the local Baptist Church for several years and knew the deceased well. In his talk at the graveside, he told of the many good traits of character the deceased had, and of his love and esteem for him. Mr. Looney is survived by the following Children: W.J. and James L. Looney of this place; Ed Looney, Empire, Oklahoma; O.V. Looney, Tom Bean; Ray Looney, Bonham; Carey Looney of near Sherman; Lester and Miss Ada Looney of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A brother who lived at Commerce, also survives.  The Whitewright Sun Thursday, August 20, 1936 pg.4 ORVILLE RAY LOONEY Funeral services for Orville Ray Looney, 46, were held at the City Cemetery here at 4 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Joe Rice of Sherman. Mr. Looney died suddenly at his home in Sherman at 7 a.m. Saturday, shortly after he returned from the veterans' hospital at Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he had been under treatment for a month. Orville Ray Looney was born at Ida, where he resided on a farm with his parents until the family moved to Whitewright. During the war, he was in the Army, stationed at Camp Travis at San Antonio. He returned to Whitewright after the war and was engaged in farming here for several years before moving to Sherman. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alice Looney; six children; five brothers, C.B. Looney of Wichita Falls; J. Lester Looney of San Angelo; and a sister, Mrs. L.V. Knudson of Abilene. Another brother, W.J. Looney, died several years ago. The Whitewright Sun February 2, 1928 pg. 1 WILLIAM J. LOONEY BURIED HERE TUESDAY William Johnston Looney, for many years a resident of Whitewright, died at a Sherman hospital Monday morning, his death being attributed to Bright's disease, from which he had suffered for several years. The body was brought to Whitewright Tuesday, where the funeral service was held from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock, followed by interment in the City Cemetery. Rev. J.W. Willbanks, paster of the Presbyterian Church, who had known Mr. Looney at Slaton, and Rev. W.J. Epting of Celina conducted the obsepuies. Mr. Looney was born at Ida, about 8 miles northwest of Whitewright, on June 17, 1882, being the eldest son of the late J.J. and C.C. Looney. With the exception of a few months, he was a resident of Grayson county during his entire lifetime. On March 10, 1900 he was married to Miss Manza Howell of Cedar, who, with a son, G.O. Looney, survives him. Six brothers: Ed Looney of Burkburnette; O.V. and Carey Looney of Abilene; Lester Looney of Tulsa; O.R. Looney of Bonham; and James L. Looney of Sherman; and a sister, Miss Alda Looney of Abilene, also survive. For many years Mr. Looney was engaged in the furniture business in Whitewright. He moved to Slaton about 2 years ago, where he was connected with a furniture company, but remained there only a few months because of his health. He moved to Sherman from Slaton, and was engaged in the furniture repair business until his death. He was a member of the Methodist Church and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge. A few hours before his death, Mr. Looney requested his son to tell the Whitewright people that he loved them all.  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