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Submitted
by Sara Hemp
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, June 2, 1991,Page: 9
William
O. Thurman Sr. Restaurant owner
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - William Oscar Thurman Sr., a former
restaurant owner, died Friday at his home in North Richland Hills.
He was 77. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet
Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Thurman was a
member of Lodge 942 and Turner Memorial Baptist Church. He was the
widower of Le Moin Thurman. Survivors: Daughter, Beverly
Daniel of Fort Worth; brother, John "Cotton" Thurman of
Mountain View, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
William Oscar Thurman Sr., long time Northsider noted for his
barbecue restaurant, "Oscar's Pit Bar-B-Q", with the crashed
airplane of the roof, died peacefully of natural causes at his North
Side home on May 31. Thurman, a Mason and a Shriner, had been
on the same corner for over 40 years. He owned and operated
"Thurman & Son" Grocery for many years before opening the barbecue
restaurant. His popularity and the popular menu at the cafe afforded
him the opportunity of being a candidate for County
Commissioner Precinct 4 in the early 70s. He was dubbed by many
locals as the "Bar-B-Q King." Many celebrities visited the
restaurant and their pictures hung on the wall. Many of them had Mr.
Thurman and his wife, Le Moine, send the food to their homes all
over the country and to other countries. The building which housed
their home and the restaurant once burned nearly to the ground. They
rebuilt and re-established the home and business before her death in
1982. In addition to western memorabilia on the walls of the cafe,
there were pictures of Thurman and friends in rescue boats during
the flood of 1943. He was a grandson of the Borders family on
the South Side, who were also in the cafe business for many years.
Although he retired from the restaurant business several years ago,
he was still active in family functions and managing his property.
His home is now being renovated by relatives. A longtime
member of the disbanded Turner Memorial Baptist Church, he was
preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, le Moine Nadine
Thompson Thurman and his son, William Oscar "Billy" Thurman Jr. He
is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Jerry Daniel
of River Oaks; three granddaughters, Peach Daniel of Fort Worth and
Chase Breeding of Fort Worth; a brother, J. B. "Cotton" Thurman of
Mountainview, Calif.; brother-in-law, Ron Jennett of Benbrook;
sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverly and Jim Frimmel of Willow
Park; sister-in-law, Hazel Thompson of Shady Side, Md.; and many
nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital in Dallas or the Shrine Burn Center in Houston,
or sent through Moslah Temple of Fort Worth.
Submitted
by: Alice Horner
Dr. Philip Edward Coldwell.
Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Governor
on the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC, passed away at his
home in Dallas on May 26, 2008. He was born in Champaign, IL, July
20, 1922 to Montgomery Ian and Donna Rose Coldwell. Philip attended
the University of Illinois. His education was interrupted by WW II
while he served in the U.S. Navy as a combat pilot. He was based in
the Pacific Theater of Operations on the aircraft carrier USS
Monterey from which he flew F-6-F fighter planes.
At the end of the war, he returned to the U.of Illinois, receiving
his Bachelors Degree in Economics in 1946 and his Masters Degree in
1947. Subsequently, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Finance at
the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Coldwell taught at universities in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Montana and Louisiana before beginning his
career with the Federal Reserve System. From Industrial Economist
and other intervening positions, he was promoted to President of the
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank in 1968.
Dr. Coldwell was a Trustee for the Southwestern Legal Foundation,
University of Texas, Dallas: Public Councilor, Texas A&M University
Research Foundation; Member, Advisory Committee of the College of
Commerce, University of Illinois: Member, Advisory Council of the
Assemblies for Bank Directors, Foundation of the Southwestern
Graduate School of Banking, SMU; Trustee, Austin College, Sherman,
TX; Director Dallas Council of World Affairs; member of many
Economic Associations. Dr. Coldwell was a Deacon and a Ruling Elder
at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. He was also Moderator of the
Covenant Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, US in 1974. Later he
became an active member of the Park Cities Presbyterian Church, PCA.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford nominated Dr. Philip Coldwell to the
seven member Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. After
being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Governor Coldwell remained in
Washington, DC for 18 years. One of his special assignments at the
Board was the FRB's relationship with all the Central Banks in the
Western Hemisphere. Upon retiring from the Board, he formed an
International Consulting Firm and was a frequent speaker before
banking-industry and other groups across the country. In Washington,
he was a member of the prestigious Cosmos Club as well as the Chevy
Chase Club. After leaving the Board, he became a Director of Diamond
Shamrock Oil Co. (later Maxus Oil Co.); Director on the Provident
Board for Institutional Money Market Funds; Director on the Board of
Guaranty Preferred Capital Corporation.
He and his wife, Norma Abels Coldwell, celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary June 1st, 2007. Philip is survived by Norma, and their
two sons, Dr. Douglas Coldwell, his wife, Jane, and Cameron
Coldwell, his daughter, Courtney Coldwell Mercer, her husband Ben,
and their baby daughter, Allison. Also, Philip's brother and
sister-in-law, Roger and Janice Wieland and their family. A Memorial
Service will be Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 1PM at the Park Cities
Presbyterian Church, Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Westminster Theological Seminary or
Salvation Army or charity of Choice.
Ethel Lavaun (Quillan) Moon
Newspaper: The Joplin Globe
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger
Obit: JOPLIN, Mo. — Ethel Lavaun Moon, age 95, of Irving, Texas, a
longtime Joplin resident passed away at 3:27 a.m. Saturday, April 5,
2008, at the Hearthstone Hospice in Irving, Texas, following a short
illness. Ethel was born Jan. 20, 1913, in Joplin, and lived in
Joplin until moving to Texas in October, 2003, to be close to her
daughter. Ethel was employed for 32 years with the former Meeker
Leather Co. in Joplin, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the
Blendville Christian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the
Eagle’s Lodge. She married Eugene Moon Aug. 10, 1935, in Columbus,
Kan. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1981. She was also
preceded in death by a son, Robert Moon; and two brothers, Richard
and Elmer Quillan. Survivors include one daughter, Charma Kerr and
husband, Gary, Flower Mound, Texas; four grandchildren; and three
great grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the
Mason-Woodard Chapel with Bob Teegarden, Minister officiating.
Burial will be in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Mason-Woodard Chapel.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to
the staff of Hearthstone Assisted Living and Hospice for the loving
care they gave to Ethel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Mason-Woodard Mortuary, of Joplin.
Obituary of Myron Robert Wherley
Peoria Journal Star, September 28, 2000
Submitted by Sara Hemp
LEWISTOWN - Myron Robert Wherley, 71, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly
of Lewistown, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at Harris Methodist
Hospital in Fort Worth. Born Aug. 12, 1929, in Fairview to
Clarence and Wayne Crable Wherley {Clarence Wayne and Emma Crable
Wherley}, he married Maria Foca on Aug. 31, 1969. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Kimon (and Michelle) of Texas; one
granddaughter; one brother, Larry of Frankfort; and three sisters,
Lila Watters of Pekin, Helen ''Kathy'' Phillips of Canton and Ruby
Boynton of Aurora. He was preceded in death by two brothers
and one sister. He served in the Air Force for 28 years,
attaining the rank of master sergeant. He was a life member of the
American Legion. He earned master's degrees in business management,
meteorology and astronomy. Services were at St. Demetrios
Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Worth. Burial was in Dallas-Fort Worth
National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Demetrios Greek
Orthodox Church, 2020 NW 21st, Fort Worth, TX 76106. Date: 1861-01-16 Paper:
Dallas Herald
Suddenly,
at the residence of his Father, in Dallas county, on Friday the 4th
of January 1861, at 10 o’clock A.M. John R. in the 16th year of his
age, eldest son of A. W. and Lucinda Webb. His death was very sudden
and unexpected to all, being confined to his bed only about
twenty-four hours, during which time he seemed to suffer very
little. The deceased was a steady moral, young man; much beloved by
all who knew him; and bid fair to become a useful and intelligent
citizen. He leaves a much bereaved Father and Mother, and many near
and dear friends and relations who will deeply mourn his loss. Thus
we see the youth of our land, cut down in the sunshine and vigor of
life, then let us take warning and so live, that we may be prepared
to meet them in that better and happier land, beyond the grave.
Dallas Morning
Newspaper Jan 24, 1920
Pioneer Citizen of City Dies Burial To Be In Winchester, KY
James Guyton, 86 years old, a resident of Dallas since 1881 died
Thursday night (Jan 22, 1920) at his home, 4907 Bryan Street.
Funeral service was held at the residence at 3:30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, the Rev. Father Adams officiating. The pallbearers were
A.K. Ragsdale, W;C. Spangler, Frank G. Ragsdale and F.R. Rowles. The
honorary pallbearers were P.P. Martinez, J.D. Aldredge, W. Kidd, T.N.
Hurst, W.H. Middleton and C.O. Middleton. After the service the body
was sent to Winchester, Kentucky by George W. Loundermilk,
undertaker. Mr. Guyton, who was born in Ireland came to Dallas
from Winchester, Kentucky. He had been in failing health for some
time before his death. He is survived by six children. John T.
Guyton of Whitecastle LA.; J.R. Guyton of Port Arthur, Texas; Mrs.
R.S. Smith of Galveston, Mrs. A.K. Ragsdale and Misses Sue and Kate
Guyton, all of Dallas.[submitted
by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas Morning News Jan 28,
1909
GUYTON- Mrs. Nellie Josephine, the beloved wife of James R. Guyton,
aged 23 years 2 months and 5 days died yesterday morning. Funeral
from the residence of her father, D.N. McMahan, 473 North Carroll
Ave. this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services conducted by Rev. Dr.
George W. Truett, assisted by Rev. Austin Crouch Interment Oakland
Cemetery. [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Rushville Times, Schuyler County, Illinois, January 30, 1890, Northeast Department, Browning item
George Robertson of Grand Prairie, Texas, writing to his brother Joel of this vicinity, says:
"I have very sad news to write, Ed, my only son died the 5th of this month; my wife ["Laticia"
added by contributor] died the 14th and later on death took the life of my daughter, Mollie. My wife's remains
were taken to Milan County for burial, and while there I received a telegram that my daughter, Mollie was at the
point of death, and when I returned home found a later telegram saying that Mollie's remains were on the way here
for burials, but as yet have not obtained particulars regarding her last illness, nor the exact date of her death.
Thus, you see, of my large family I am left with but one, Georgia Ann, who accompanied me to Illinois 5 or 6 years
ago. I cannot write more now."
[submitted by Sara Hemp,
descendant of George Robertson's brother.]
Obituary for George Robertson
Rushville Times, Schuyler County, Illinois, May 7, 1908
George Robertson, brother of Joel Robertson of Browning Township, died at his home in Grand Prairie, Texas.
He was about seventy years of age and leaves a widow and two daughters. Mr. Robertson left Schuyler County, nearly
fifty years ago, but will be remembered by many of the older residents.
[submitted
by Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>, descendant of George Robertson's brother.]
Date: 1951-12-09 Dallas
Morning Newspaper
Miss Guyton Dies; Former Teacher
Miss Kate Guyton, who was a teacher in the old Morgan School in
Dallas, died Saturday in a Dallas hospital. She lived at 4307
Bryan. Born in Lexington. Ky, she came to Texas as a child. Miss
Guyton had not taught for a number of years because of poor health.
The Morgan School, known during part, of its life as Highland Park
Academy. was at 410S Abbott. She is survived by two sisters. Miss
Sue M. Guyton of Dallas and Mrs. Allen K. Ragsdale of San Antonio; a
brother, J. H; Guyton of Galveston,
several nieces, and nephews. Private funeral services will be held
at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Weiland-Merritt Funeral Church, 2909 Live
Oak. Burial will, be in Oakland Cemetery.
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas News Feb 28 1965
Miss Sue Guyton
Funeral services for Miss Sue Miller Guyton of 6202 Lakeshore, a
retired Dallas school teacher will be held at 10 am Monday in
Northridge Presbyterian Church, Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Miss Guyton, a native of Winchester Kentucky died here Saturday.
She had been a Dallas resident 72 years and had taught in the Old
Colombian School here before joining the staff at the Ben Milam
Elementary School. She retired in 1945.
She was a member of the Northridge Presbyterian Church and various
professional organizations. She is survived by a number of
nieces and nephews, including Mrs. W.C. Spangler of Dallas.
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Wilkes-Barre Times
1892-12-28
Death at Dallas
Mrs. J.O. Snyder for many years a resident of Dallas, and well known
in that section, died early this morning from general debility
consequent upon her advanced age, she being over 83 years old. The
funeral will take place from the Dallas Methodist Church on Friday
afternoon at 1:30, and Rev. Jonas Underwood will officiate. Mrs.
Snyder is survived by her husband and two sons, Burton and
Alexander, the latter a contractor of Luzerne.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Wilkes-Barre Times
1892-06-16
Death at Dallas
Samuel Honeywell, aged 88 years, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Peter Spencer, at Kunkle, Friday, June 15 at 1 o'clock p.m.
Funeral at Kunkle church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mr. Honeywell was one
of the oldest residents of Dallas township and lived on his farm up
to three years ago when he was no longer able to attend the duties
on account of failing health.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Daily Inter Ocean
1896-08-18
Hanged In The Fork Of A Tree
Strange Death of Aeronaut Borson at Dallas, Texas
Dallas Texas, Aug. 17- Gus Borson, an aeronaut, was killed while
descending in a parachute at Oak Cliff, a suburb of this city, at 6
o'clock this afternoon. When within forty feet of the earth, and
falling gracefully, his big umbrella struck an electric wire pole,
almost capsizing the machine, and throwing the man into a small elm
tree near by. His head caught in a fork only ten feet from the
ground, dislocating his neck and causing instant death. Borson hung
between the limbs as though at the end of a hangman's rope. He had
been here only a few days, and nothing is known of his history[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas Morning News
1897-10-14
Funeral Of Rev. Westlake
It was Largely Attended at Dallas This Morning
The funeral of the late Rev. W.R. Westlake took place at the Dallas
M.E. Church this morning at 11 o'clock and was perhaps the largest
ever seen in that pretty hamlet. The body of the deceased reposed in
a solid oak casket, lined with cream satin and plainly trimmed with
silver. The plate on the lid contained simply his name and the date
of his birth and death. Many floral tributes from loving friends,
were placed upon and around it and as the multitude thronged into
the parsonage to view the remains before the service it was hard to
believe that the occupant of the casket was dead, the features were
so life-like in their expression. The floral tributes were many and
most beautiful. A sheaf of ripened wheat wreaths of full bloom
roses, etc. being most prominent. The services, as usual in the case
of a deceased minister, were under the immediate direction of
Presiding Elder J. G. Eckman, of Scranton but eloquent tributes of
respect to the worth of Mr. Westlake as a man a teacher, a minister
a singer and a Christian, were delivered by Dr. L.L. Sirague of
Wyoming Seminary Rev. Austin Griddin, of Binghamton, Rev. W.M.
Miller, of Susquehanna, and Revs. J.C. Leacock and J.R. Sumner the
remaining members of the Itinerant trio. Rev. Dr. Eckman spoke
especially of his value as a member of the trio, and likened it,
without Mr. Westlake, to a musical instrument with one of its keys
silent. Revs Sumner and Leacock sang a duet entitled "Go To Thy
Rest" in a very affecting manner, and aided by Rev. Abel Wrigley of
Carverton and Rev. Stephen Jay of Ashley they also sang several
hymns of consolation and resignation.
Superintendent D.T. Bound of the Wilkes-Barre & Northern Railroad
placed three cars at the disposal of the funeral party and attaching
them to the 1:10 p.m. train they were carried direct to the cemetery
at Forty Fort, where in a beautiful spot near the bank of the
Susquehanna all that was mortal of Pastor Westlake was laid to rest
Nearly a hundred friends accompanied the remains to their last
resting place. Much credit is due Undertaker Brickel for the
excellent arrangements in connection with the funeral. Among the
ministers present were Revs James Benninger , Clark Callender, A.F.
Chaffee, F.D. Cornell, J.G. Eckman, William Edgar, Austin Griffin,
Wm. H. Hiller, Wm. M. Miller, Philip Houck, Stephen Jay, F.A. King,
J.C. Leacock, James N. Lee, G.C. Lyman, Joseph Madison, C.E. Mogg,
L.C. Murdock, W.R. Netherton, W.H. Pearce, Jonathan K, Peck, George
T. Price, John W. Price, B.L. Santee, O.L. Severson, L.L. Spague,
J.B. Sumner, C.M. Surdam, J.A. Transue, Willson Treible, L.E. Van
Hoesen, J.R. Wagner, Abel Wrigley and E.B. Singer. Among those who
came up from the valley was the venerable Calvin Parsons of Parsons.
It has not been decided who will fill the vacant pulpit, but it is
probable that the presiding elder will furnish a temporary supply
until he can find a regular minister unemployed who would be
acceptable to the Dallas Church. The quarterly conference will take
place next Friday night when the matter will be talked over.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Wilkes-Barr Daily Times
1899-11-11
Killed By Trolley
Frank Kniffen Meets Death on the Dallas Line
Frank Kniffen, a well known resident of Dallas, was run over and
killed at the switch near the Ice Cave Hotel on Tuesday. The
motorman saw the man lying on the track and made every effort
possible to stop the car, but owing the short distance and the fact
that the track was frosty, he did not succeed, and the car ran over
the prostrate man. The car was stopped and an examination revealed
that Kniffen was dead. The body was placed aboard the car and taken
to Dallas, where it was placed in charge of Undertaker Brickel. The
deceased is survived by his wife, three brothers, Charles, Richard
and Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. Lutsey of this city. The deceased
formerly resided in his city but moved last April to Dallas where he
had a farm. Coroner McKee held an inquest this morning and the jury
returned a verdict of accidental death. The jury was composed of
Geo. T. Kirkendall, George P. Hileman, C.H. Cooke, Thomas Oakley,
Orlando T. Horton and Frank Straud.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Kansas City Star
1899-12-22
A Mail Clerk Dead In His Car
Murder or Suicide In The Death Of Thomas Hathaway in Texas Dallas
Tex. Dec 22- Railway mail service officials of Texas were notified
this morning that Clark Thomas Hathaway was found dead in his car at
Lulling Texas, on the Southern Pacific Railway. A bullet has passed
through his heart and a pistol was at his side. It is not known
whether he committed suicide or was murdered, and an investigation
has been ordered.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas Morning News
1906-02-28
RELAPSE FROM GRIP PROVES FATAL ATTACK
Dallas Tex. Feb. 27
Alfred H. Belo, president of A.H. Belo and Co., publishers of the
Galveston Dallas News died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home
in this city. The deceased was born in Galveston August 4, 1873. He
was the son of the late Colonel Alfred Horatio. Belo and Jeanette
Belo, who was Jeanette Ennis. Mr. Belos preparatory education was
gained in the Hill School at Potistown, Pa. and he was graduated at
Yale in 1896. In 1906 he married Miss Helen Ponder of Denton, who,
with their two children, Helen and Jane, survive him. After his
graduation he entered the newspaper field on the News, holding
various positions until after his father's death, April 18, 1902,
when he was made president of A.H. Belo & Co. His education in
newspaper work had been very thorough. He had served in all
departments of the paper, making a careful study of the workings of
each. He daily displayed his intimate acquaintance with all the
minute details of the work of publishing two newspapers every day of
the year. Mr. Belo came down with an attack of the grippe early in
January. Recovering from his this he came to the office and resumed
his duties as president Attended Funeral of Col. Lowe About this
time occurred the death of Colonel Robert O. Lowe, the vice
president. Mr. Belo went to the funeral at Galveston, and afterward
the annual meeting of the company, which was held in that city. Soon
after his return to Dallas he suffered a relapse from the attack of
grippe. This developed into cerebra meningitis. When the local
physicians diagnosed the case, specialists were brought from St.
Louis and New York, and did all for him that is known in medical
science.
For twenty three days the young man battled for his life. Possessed
an unlimited will power, having so much to live for, and with
ambition still strong in him, he fought with the strength and
determination that he had inherited from his father that he might
live to fulfill his duties. Brave Battle For Life The physicians who
stood by his bedside marveled at his grim determination and his
powerful recuperative powers. Time after time when they thought the
end was must surely come he rallied and gave them new hope. Not
twelve hours before his death de made what seemed to all to be a
superhuman effort, and even the most despairing were led to hope for
a time his courage and patience would triumph. But the effort had
been too great, the hold of the dread disease was too firm to be
shaken off and at 3 o'clock this afternoon the end came.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas Morning News
Date: 1908-09-08
LUCY GUYTON RAGSDALE DEAD.
Body of Former Dallas Lady Will Be Brought from Denver for Burial
Mrs. Smith E. Ragsdale, formerly Miss Lucy Guyton of Dallas, died
yesterday in Denver. Colo. The body will be brought to Dallas for
interment, arriving here Wednesday morning: Mrs. Ragsdale was a
Daughter of James Guyton of this city. Her husband was formerly with
the Texas and Pacific Railroad here, but moved to Denver about three
years ago, where he has been In the employ of the Colorado and
Southern. She graduated from the Dallas High School, and taught in
the schools for several years. She was married in June 1895. Misses
A. K. Ragsdale and Misses Sue and Kate Guyton, of Dallas are
surviving sisters of the deceased. She was born in. Kentucky and was
38 years of age.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Fort Worth Star Telegram
1915-03-11
LEWIS FUNERAL TO BE HELD IN GONZALES
Dallas March 11- Funeral Services for Judge Yancey Lewis, former
Dean of the University of Texas Law Department, who died Wednesday
afternoon suddenly, will be conducted at Gonzales probably Friday.
Interment will be in Gonzales where Lewis was born. While Lewis had
been in ill health foe some time, his death was unexpected. He was
taken suddenly ill in a doctor's office and died almost immediately
on reaching home. Lewis is survived by his widow, his son, Yancy
Jr.; two brothers, Thomas H. of Bay City and Edward of Gonzales, and
a sister, Miss Minerva Lewis of San Antonio. Lewis was born in 1861,
He graduated from Emory and Henry College of Virginia in 1881 and
from the University of Texas law department in 1885. He located at
Ardmore, Oklahoma after practicing law at Gonzales and Gainsville.
He became president of the Territory Bar Association and during the
administration of President Cleveland was appointed judge of the
Central District Federal Count of the Indian Territory. He filled
the position with distinction for three years. Lewis was tendered a
professorship in the University of Texas Law Department and was made
Dean. In 1904 he resigned to resume his private practice of law. He
formed a partnership with Judge Nelson Phillips of Dallas.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Fort Worth
Star Telegram
1915-07-26
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Mrs. Ellen Williams, 54, 2320 Hemphill Street, died Monday morning
in a local hospital. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock from the chapel of the Forth Worth Undertaking Company. She
is survived by four daughters, who are: Mrs. J.L. DeArmond, Miss
Annie Williams, Fort Worth; Mrs. L. Koplinger, Waxahachie, and Mrs.
Hardy Christian, Temple, and two sons, Bertram Williams of Fort
Worth, and Louis Williams of Dallas
The funeral of J.G. Andrews, Texas & Pacific brakeman, who was
killed by his train Friday night, was held at 10 a.m. Monday from
Robertson's Chapel.
The Infant of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Munger I died Monday at a local
hospital. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock from
Spelman's Morgue.
Forth
Worth Star Telegram
1916 -12-04
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Funeral service of Geo. Williams 65, who died Sunday, were held
Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Forth Worth Undertaking Company's chapel
under the auspices of the Cigar Makers' Union. Burial was at
Greenwood.
The body of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Lamb who died
Sunday morning at the residence, 1912 Chamber Avenue, was forwarded
to Cumby, Texas. Sunday afternoon by Undertaker Robertson.
Funeral services of J.L. Sanders, 26, who died Saturday, were held
from the residence, 1314 Harington Street, Sunday at 4 p.m. Burial
was at Mount Olivet.
The body of Robert C. Hart, 84, who died Sunday night, will be
forwarded to Brownwood by Undertaker Robertson following funeral
services Monday at 3 p.m. at the residence of Stop Haines on the
Fort Worth Interurban. Hart had lived in Texas many years. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Hart; a son J.H. Hart, and two
daughters, Miss Margaret Hart and Mrs. W.B. Turner, of Carlsbad.
James F. Gibbons, 39, traveling salesman, died at a local hospital
Monday morning. His body will be forwarded by Undertaker H.F.
Spellman tonight to Holly Springs, Miss. for burial. He is survived
by his wife and one brother, W.A. Gibbons, Texarkana.
Dallas
Morning News
1917-07-07
Deaths In Dallas
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Funeral service for Mrs. Jemima Sullipant, who died Thursday
morning, will be held at the family residence
713 Sabine Street at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. W.R. Covington
officiating. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery
Funeral service for A. Reinle, who died Thursday, was held at the
family residence at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. A.
Romanowski officiating. The Dallas Gruetil Verein had charge of the
service at the grave in Oakland Cemetery.
Funeral service for John T. Berry, who died at the Park Hotel
Wednesday night, was held at the residence of E.C. Connor, 4919
Swiss Avenue at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the Rev. John G.
Slayter officiating The active pallbearers were W.C. Witwer, R.S.
Graham, E.R. Callier, G.M. Williams, W.E. Greiner and T.D. Culbreath.
The honorary pallbearers were R.H. Stewart, L.H. Tyler, Dr. J.O,.
McReynolds, Dr. J.B. Smart, Dr. W.B. Carroll, G.M. Sumpter, W.B.
Newsome and J.E. Lett.
Funeral service for E.L. Crodell, 60 years old, who died at 716
South Ervay Street last Sunday night, will be held this morning. The
funeral party will leave the Brewer Chapel at 8:30 o'clock and mass
will be said at the Sacred Heart Cathedral by the Rev. Father B.H.
Diamond at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Mr.
Cordell was a plasterer. He leaves two sons, who reside in Virginia.
He had no relatives in this part of the country.
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Mrs. E.K. Martyn, Mrs.,. C.W. Chapman, Mrs. H.P. Bell and Miss
Cyrene left Wednesday night for Stamps, Ark. to attend the funeral
of W.R. Salmon, a prominent lumber man of the place, who died July
5. Mrs. Salmon, wife of W.R. Salmon, formerly was Miss Georgia
Mellersh of Dallas. mrs. Martyn and Mrs., Chapman are her sisters.
Mr. Salmon never resided in Dallas.
Frank Holcomb, 43 years old, died, died at Terrell yesterday. The
body was brought to Dallas last night. Funeral service will be held
at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.S. Lockwood, 3525 Oak Grove
Avenue, at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. J. W. Davis, 39 years old, died last night at the home of the
family on Marder Street, in Peachland Addition. Funeral service will
be held in the Forest Avenue Baptist Church at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, the Rev. W.T. Ward officiating. The burial will be in
Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, J.W. Davis,
and four children.
Mrs. Mary Jane Curtis, 74 years old, died yesterday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. H.C. Carr, 3408 McKinney Avenue. Funeral service
will be held at the residence at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Curtis is survived
by her daughter, Mrs. Carr, and a son, J.M. Curtis of Arizona.
Dallas
Morning News
1917-12-13
Deaths In Dallas
[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Evelyn Frances Courtney, 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
F. Courtney died yesterday at the home of the family, 3323 Fairmount
Avenue. Funeral services will be held in Smith Chapel at 3:30
o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery
Mrs. Annie Lee, 42 years old, wife of A.J. Lee, died yesterday
morning at the home of the family, 703 Kentucky Street. The body was
sent to Leonard, Texas, the funeral services will be held near
Celeste today. Mrs. Leo is survived by her husband; a son, Ray Lee,
14 years old; her father C.L. McGowan of Collin County, and by a
brother and two sisters. The family came to Dallas two and a half
years ago.
Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia J. Wrede, 68 years old, who died
Monday at the home of the family, 2100 Third Avenue was held in the
Loudermilk Chapel at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. the Rev. I.M.
Waterman officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. The
pallbearers were Pat O'Keefe, J. P. Evans, William J. Brady, C.A.
Caldwell, James Vincent and D.D. Taylor. Mrs. Wrede was the wife of
J.W. Wrede.
Mary Augusta Gilbert, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert died
yesterday. Funeral services will be held at the home of the family,
1611 Federal Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial will be in
Oakland Cemetery.
Funeral service for William M. Owens, 58 years old, who died in the
country south of the city. Tuesday night, was held in the Welland
Chapel at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery. Mr. Owens who was a native of West Virginia, was a cement
worker by trade. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. H. Welkert of
Marshalltown, Iowa.
The Kansas
Times
1920-12-17
FALLS TO DEATH FROM BRIDGE
Dallas Man Had Just Escaped Injury In Motor Crash
Dallas Tex., Dec 17- Edward H. Flemister, a manager of a grocery
store, died early today from injuries sustained when he fell from a
bridge last weekend. A motor car in which he was riding had just
collided with another car and Flemister and a companion were walking
away from the scene when he fell from the trestle. No one was
injured in the collision. [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Forth Worth Star
1922-03-26
Hundreds Attend Funeral of Flier Killed at Dallas
Bayard F. Mahaffey, 26 years old, aviator, who was killed while
flying near Dallas Monday, March 20, was an only son of Mr. and Mrs.
W.A. Mahaffey, 901 Ramsey Street. Funeral services were held Friday
from the First Baptist Church, of which young Mahaffey had been a
member since he was 12 years old. He was born in Pauls Valley,
Oklahoma, but spent his youth in Fort Worth where he was a student
in the public schools, completing his school and spending one year
in Polytechnic College. In 1917 Mahaffey enlisted in the army air
service. He was sent to Oklahoma for his examination where he was
one of two out of seventy five applicants who passed the rigid test.
Not until June 8, 1918, was the young volunteer ordered into
training in the school of Military Aeronautics, at the State
University, Austin. There he trained in intensive gunnery and aerial
photography. From Austin he was sent to Selfridge Field, Mt.
Clemens, Ill., where he received his diploma as an observer.
Receiving his commission as a second lieutenant two days before the
Armistice was signed, Mahaffey was in the class with thousands of
disappointed Americans who were ready for the big fight. His
squadron had been ordered overseas when the Armistice was signed. He
was married Aug. 12, 1919, to Miss Floy Murford of Tulsa,
Oklahoma.As a reserve officer in the Air Service, Mahaffey received
his orders a few weeks ago to report for duty in El Paso. The
definite date for his departure had not been set, and the young
aviator was doing much extra flying in anticipation of an
instructor's position. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mahaffey parents of the
aviator, came from Birmingham, Ala., at the death of their son. They
formerly made their home in Fort Worth and will remain here. Mrs.
Bayard F. Mahaffey, widow of the deceased, will make her home with
Mr. and Mrs. Mahaffey at the Mahaffey home, 901 Ramsey Street. Other
relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Mary Murford of
Sapulpa, Okla., mother of Mrs. Bayard Mahaffey, and her sisters,
Hazel and Ethel, and one brother Luther Murford. Mr. and Mrs. G.P.
Hill of Oklahoma City, also were here for the funeral. Dallas fliers
who came in their planes and brought flowers were Capt. S.C. Coon,
Lieutenants Hamilton, McGraw, Killingsworth and White. The Dallas
fliers sent a miniature flower airplane and also individual pieces.
Marion Sterling flew from Waco in his plane. Hundreds of friends
attended the funeral and many telegrams from friends throughout the
United States were received by the bereaved family [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Dallas
Herald January 25, 1860 Died - at New Loven, Dallas county, Jan.
18th, 1860, John Goetsel, a native of Loven, Belgium. He immigrated
to this State five years ago, and was a worthy and respected
citizen. He leaves a large family to mourn his death.
[submitted by Dena Whitesell]
Obituary
of James Alexander Poindexter
unknown paper, Dec 15, 1955
Poindexter, Lifetime GP Citizen, Dies:
James Alexander Poindexter, 213 NW 13th St., 78-year-old retired
cafe owner and lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, died Wednesday at
his home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. E.
K. Oldham, officiating. Burial will be in Southland Memorial
Cemetery. A native of Grand Prairie, his early years were spent as a
planter. He entered the cafe business in 1922 and conducted that
enterprise at several Main Street locations. When he retired several
years ago, he was operating a cafe across the street from the
present location of Woolworth's store. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Ruth Ethel Poindexter; two daughters, Mrs. J. Forrest Smith and
Mrs. L. B. Mitchell, both of Grand Prairie; a son, Johnny Virgil
Poindexter of Fort Worth; four brothers, W. W. Poindexter and Johnny
R. Poindexter of Grand Prairie, both of whom are retired; Walter A.
Poindexter, a municpal street department foreman; and Robert L.
Poindexter, who is employed at American Body and Equipment Works;
four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbears will be
Edmund Poindexter, Paul Poindexter, Joe Poindexter, W. A. Poindexter
Jr., Bobby Donaldson, and Chester Williamson. Submitted by Sara Hemp
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