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Funeral for Mrs. Kate Moore Is Set For 10 O'Clock Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Moore, pioneer resident of this section, who died here Monday, will be held from the Methodist Church, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Ashby Cemetery with Walker-Matchett in charge of the arrangements. Daily Tribune, April 28, 1941 Attend Mrs. Kate Moore's Funeral Among the out of town people who attended the services for Mrs. Kate Moore Wednesday morning were Mrs. Elinor Weisenberg of Port Lavaca, Miss Georgiana Fullingim of Rosenberg; Mrs. D. Morrison, Mrs. Ivy Adair, and Miss June Clement, all of Houston; Mrs. C. L. Alexander of Natchez, Miss.; Mrs. Thurman Barrett of Alvin; Mr. and Mrs. Jon Pierce, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pierce III, and Mrs. Dempster Jones, all of Ozona; Mr. C. H. Moore and Mr. Ashby Moore of New Orleans; Mr. C. H. Moore, Jr. of Galveston; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Young, Lyle and Nancy of Angleton; and Miss Kay Fullingim of Austin. Daily Tribune, April 30, 1941
Mrs. Kate Moore Called By Death At Advanced
Age The ranks of the Texas pioneers was thinned by one more last night when death claimed Mrs. Kate Moore, long-time resident of Bay City. Mrs. Moore succumbed last night at 11:15 p. m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Fullingim, 2817 Ave. C. A resident of of Texas practically all her life, Mrs. Moore died at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 21 days. During the past few years she had been ill for a greater part of the time. She was a prominent member of the Methodist Church, and the final rites will be held from the church here, with the Rev. Mr. Marvin Vance officiating. Burial will be in the Ashby Cemetery, under the direction of Walker-Matchett. Definite arrangements as to the exact date and time have not been completed as yet. Mrs. Moore is survived by four daughters, Mrs. G. W. Fullingim, Mrs. Ada Phillips and Mrs. Vera Clements of Bay City and Mrs. Gladys Pierce of Van Horn; two sons, C. H. Moore and W. A. Moore of New Orleans and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Charles Murphree, age about 44, of Markham, was struck and killed by an automobile driven by an unknown driver, at approximately 9:50 p. m. Saturday night, April 6. The time was ascertained by the victim's watch which was crushed with the hands pointing to the stated hour. The killing took place about 3 1/2 miles west of Bay City on Highway 35. Circumstantial evidence showed that the hit-and-run driver's car was traveling eastward, and the victim was walking west. Sheriff Harris Milner, and Judge R. F. Anderson were called to the scene of the accident some eight hours later after the body was reported to the peace officers. Charles Murphree was a longtime resident of Markham, a member of the American Legion, and at present employed by the W. P. A., it has been reported. In speaking of the seriousness of this affair, the Sheriff's department stated, "This is a very serious offense, and a crime punishable by the extreme penalty. We would appreciate the cooperation of the public in putting a stop of a reoccurrence of such an unfortunate accident." According to the Sheriff's department, there were several definite clues which will be followed and studied to the limit, in order to discover the identity of the driver of the car that was responsible for the killing of Murphree. As soon as any definite information is obtained, it will be made public through this paper, the department stated. The verdict of the Justice of the peace, Judge R. F. Anderson, is pending at present, awaiting further investigation by the Matagorda County Sheriff's department. The funeral will be held here tomorrow beginning at 3:00 p. m. at the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Rev. White of Palacios will conduct the funeral services. The American Legion Post of Bay City will have charge of the services at the grave. Charles Murphree was a World War veteran, a member of the Quartermaster's Corps., Annex Remount No. 328. He is survived by W. H. Keith, step-father, Jim Lee and Al Lee, uncles, of Grandview, Tex., and Burt and Fred Kelley of Matagorda County. Palacios Beacon, April 8, 1940
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James J. Murphree, 81, passed away April 9, 2011 in Kelseyville, CA. He was born July 11, 1929 in McCurtain County, OK to the late Leonard F. and Jettie Wooley Murphree. He was raised on the family farm in Markham, TX and was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he lived and worked in the mid-west and California as a Tree Surgeon. He is survived by his wife: Cheryl Little Murphree of Kelseyville, CA; his daughter: Kelly Lynn Murphree of Joplin, MO; step-son: Edward Teter of Joplin, MO; brother: Chris Murphree of Bay City, TX; sister: Lillie Buffaloe of Bay City, TX; and by a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: and by 3 sisters: Fannie Cagle, Josie Ooms and an infant sister. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2011 at Ashby Cemetery near El Maton, TX.
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Lenard F. Murphree Jettie Murphree  Photo courtesy of Betty Crosby |
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Daniel E. Nicholson  Daniel Ernest Nicholson Daniel Ernest Nicholson died in St. Mary's Infirmary in Galveston, May 5, 1933, at the age of 46 years, 3 months and 16 days. He was born in Hunt County, Texas, and at the age of 9 years he moved with his parents to Matagorda County, where he resided until his death. He was married to Ethel Hughes of Bay City. To this union was born 4 children, Gertrude, Walter, Edward and Clara, who, with the wife survive and an adopted orphan niece. Also surviving him are his aged mother, one sister and four brothers, together with a host of other relatives and friends. Words of comfort were read and spoken by C. F. Conner of this city, as the body was laid to rest among his relatives and friends gone before, in the Ashby cemetery just as the sun was sinking in the west, May 6th. Our sympathy goes out to the wife, children and other relatives in the untimely loss of a husband and father.
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The remains of Mr. Jim Nicholson, aged 65 years, who died in a hospital at Houston, Wednesday, April 22, were brought to the Ashby Cemetery Thursday April 23 for interment. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. George F. Gillespie, pastor of the local Presbyterian Church. The deceased was born at Greenville, Aug. 1, 1870. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. B. B. Smith and Mrs. J. H. Price.
Palacios Beacon, April 30, 1936 |
