Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: James Kendall Cannon Date of Birth: 10 Aug 1935 Gender: Male Birth County: Angelina Father's Name: Jason Nathaniel Cannon Mother's Name: Bessie Register Roll Number: 1935_0002

The Sabine County Reporter
September 7, 2005, Page 11

Kendall Cannon

James Kendall Cannon died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at his residence in Hemphill following an illness. Kendall was born Aug. 10, 1935, and was 70 years old at the time of his death.

He was a member of Pipefitters Local #195 before returning to Hemphill and he owned and operated Cannon's Propane Company. He also served in the U. S. Air Force during the 1950's.

Survivors: his wife, Frances Cannon of Hemphill; three daughters, Brenda Smith of Newton, Kathy Stanley of Warren, and Peggy Cannon of Yellowpine; a sister, Erlyne Cannon of Reno, Nevada; a brother, Dean Vance of Yellowpine; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill. Interment followed at Yellowpine Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Six Mile Baptist Church Building Fund at HC 53, Box 4830, Hemphill, TX 75948; or Lakes Area Hospice at P. O. Box 2086, Jasper, TX 75951.

Services were under the direction of Starr Funeraal Home Inc. Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, July 2012)

James married Frances Gwendolyn McDaniel before 1955. Frances (daughter of James Wendell McDaniel and Lodema Caroline Jones) was born on 19 Dec 1935 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Jan 2022 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 29 Jan 2022 in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her listing on the Texas Birth Index shows her middle name as Gwendoline, the listing on the birth records of all three of her children instead lists it as Gwendoly.

Obituary

Frances McDaniel Cannon, 86, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at CHI St. Luke's Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.

Frances was born in Yellowpine, Texas on December 19, 1935 to James Wendell McDaniel and Lodema Caroline Jones McDaniel. She had spent a number of years in Beaumont before returning to Sabine County in 1983. She was a housewife and mother.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Cannon Smith and husband, David, of Newton, Kathy Cannon Stanley and husband, Mason, of Warren and Peggy Cannon Clark and husband, Lynn, of Yellowpine; brother, James Michael McDaniel and wife, Bonnie, of Beaumont; sister, Janice McDaniel Jones and husband, John, of Lumberton; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wendell McDaniel and Lodema Caroline Jones McDaniel and her husband, James Kendall Cannon.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Yellowpine Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Caden McDaniel officiating.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 2, 2022, page 8

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MMPB-JQY/p1
Name: Jason Nathaniel Cannon
Death Date: 16 Oct 1972
Death Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Gender: Male
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Death Age: 78 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1894
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Father's Name: Henry Albert Cannon
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Mother's Name: Durden
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Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2242193
Digital Film Number: 4169872
Image Number: 1953
Reference Number: 84098
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

World War II Draft registration cards, on the same website, show he was born in Hemphill on 7 Jan 1894. The 1920 census instead shows his place of birth as Louisiana.

Bonnie Hyden, a granddaughter, writes that "Grandpa was born in Rainbow, Louisiana...if I remember correctly. He was a prize fighter in his younger days...and quite good, from what Dad says. He ended up in Galveston, Tx at one point. One day he was in a small cafe where a man started a ruckus...which Grandpa finished for him and threw the man out! Grandpa was not a big man...he just had all the right moves. ;-) The owner of the cafe was a Greek man and he was impressed with Grandpa...so he hired him. This started Grandpa in the cafe business. Somehow, he ended up in Lufkin, Texas where he met Bessie Register...Grandma Cannon. The Registers were a fairly "well-to-do" family in Lufkin and they didn't take too kindly to Grandma taking a shine to Grandpa! As I hear, the Registers NEVER cared for Grandpa...and the feeling was mutual. Dad says that Grandpa had lived a fairly "free" lifestyle and loved to dance. Grandma was a devout Nazarene and therefore dancing was a BIG no-no. For her...Grandpa gave up bars, dancing and all his wild ways. At some point they moved to Hemphill, Texas where Grandpa opened up a cafe on the town square. Grandma was always in poor health and having all those kids didn't help any. She was in and out of hospitals, and such facilities. I've heard she was hospitalized when she gave birth to Aunt Marguerite and was sedated to the point that she did not remember the birth...and didn't believe that was her baby! Dad says that he has one memory of them all sitting down at the table for supper, as a family. Grandpa was always working at the cafe; Grandma was always sick. Gramdma passed away when Dad was 12. The older kids were big enough to go out on their own but Dad and two younger brothers were pretty much on their own...they thought. Dad says now that he realizes everyone in town was watching them and would report to Grandpa on their activities and whereabouts, although he didn't know it then. Which was cause for some confusion when they'd come to the cafe or home and Grandpa would give them a switchin' for some supposed secret...yet wrong deed! lol

Grandpa was a man of rigid yet right principles and he didn't mind at all standing up for what was right. One story says that he ran a preacher out of town because he was teaching from some "new" Bible which, apparently, didn't quite line up with the one Grandpa had. My favorite story, from Dad, concerns two men who had been out all night drinking and decided to stop in to the cafe for a bite to eat. Upon entering the cafe they got loud, vulgar and disruptive running off most of Grandpa's customers. This did NOT sit well with Grandpa Cannon! The two men seated themselves at the counter and ORDERED a steak meal. Grandpa silently went into the kitchen, slapped two steaks on the grill, turned them over and then slapped them into the plate...about that fast. He finished their dinners off with cold, day old mashed 'taters and whatever vegetable he had sitting there...waiting to go into the hog slop. He then took the plates to the end of the counter and slid them down the counter to his "customers". Dad says that Grandpa consider sliding a plate to a customer the height of rudeness. The two men took one look at their plates and didn't like what they saw. But...when they looked up at Grandpa to "protest"...they were looking straight into the barrel of his .45 which he kept under the counter. He ordered them to eat their dinners...every last bit...then he made them pay and told them to get out and don't EVER come back. When the men got to their truck, they were a bit "aggravated" so they figured they'd teach J.N a lesson. (That's what everyone around here knew Grandpa by). The men retrieved their shotguns from their truck and commenced to shooting out the large picture windows of the cafe! Grandpa answered them back with his .45 and actually wounded one of the men. That convinced the other man that Grandpa wasn't up for being bullied and he put his gun down. The wounded man was rushed to the local dr and the Sheriff stopped in to the cafe to question Grandpa. Grandpa asked the Sheriff, "Did I call you?" The Sheriff replied, "Well no, J.N. But hell! You shot a man! I have to get a statement from you." Grandpa stated, "There are only two reasons you need to be in my establishment. 1) to eat. 2) if I call you. I didn't call you. So, are you here to eat?" Sheriff, "No...but...J.N....we have to clear this up!" Grandpa, "It's clear. They ran off my customers, they trashed my place. I shot what I was aiming at and the whole thing came to an end. Now...if you're not eating, I think it best you leave." And...the Sheriff left. BUT...Grandpa then went everyday and visited the man he had shot, taking him free meals (since hospital food wasn't any good, he said) and they were good friends after that.

I only have a handful of personal memories of Grandpa since we lived out of state, but in his later years he operated a fruit stand at the corner of the square. I remember stopping by there once and never in my short life had I ever seen such."

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Angelina County, JP #1
Enumerated 14 Day Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 4 Sheet 2A
Lufkin and Burke Road
29-29
Cannon, Jason Head M W 26 M La Ala Ala Farmer
Cannon, Bessie Wf F W 25 m Tx Tx Tx
Cannon, Hilie Mother F W 51 Wd Ala Ala Ala
Caoon, Jessie Sister F W 16 S Tx Ala Ala
Cannon, Mixon Br M W 12 S Tx Ala Ala
Cannon, Rosie Sister F W 10 S Tx Ala Ala

Jason married Bessie Register. Bessie was born on 17 Jul 1895 in Texas; died on 3 Dec 1942 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown by Rose Diane Stanley as a daughter of Benjamin Franklin Register and Sarah Jane "Biddie" Massingill.

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 12, 2011, Page 12
Obituaries

Wendell McDaniel

Wendell McDaniel, 98, died in the San Augustine Memorial Hospital, Friday, Jan. 7, 2911, after an illness. He was born in Six Mile to Nolan Ernest and Ella LeaWalker McDaniel.

He moved to Yellowpine 33 years ago coming from Beaumont where he was a member of the Pipefitters Local 195 and South Park Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his son, James Michael McDaniel and his wife Bonnie of Beaumont; daughters Frances Cannon of Hemphill and Janice Jones and her husband John Thomas of Lumberton; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Zuda Tinsely and Evelyn Easley, both of California; and brother Clement McDaniel of Hemphill.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 10, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery near Six Mile.

Services were under the directoin of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Online condolences may be posted at www.starfuneralhome.com.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2011)

James married Lodema Caroline Jones on 3 Jun 1932. Lodema (daughter of Samuel B. Jones and Lorena Walker) was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jan 2008 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 23 Jan 2008 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
September 10, 2003

McDaniel Celebrates 90th Birthday

The family of Lodema Jones McDaniel would like to invite all friends and family to a birthday party honoring her on her 90th birthday. The party will be held at her home in Yellowpine on Sept. 13 (Saturday) from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts please.

Lodema was born in Yellowpine on Sept. 13, 1913 to Sam and Lorena JONES. On June 3, 1933, she married Wendell McDaniel and they have three children, Frances CANNON of Hemphill, Mike of Corpus Christi, and Janice JONES of Aruba.

She has always been a big part of her church in Beaumont where they lived for the most part of their younger years, but most of all she was and still is a prayer warrior. She still takes pride in how she looks, does some housework, love to eat out and most of all, loves to have company. Her kind heart is evident as she tries to give each visitor something to take home. Lodema has six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Drop by and wish Aunt Lodemma a happy birthday. She will convince you to have a piece of cake.

Sabine County Reporter
January 23, 2008, Page 13

Lodema Jones McDaniel

Lodema Jones McDaniel of Yellowpine died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the age of 94. She was born on September 13, 1913 in Yellowpine to Sam and Lorena JONES.

She is survived by her husband, James Wendell McDaniel of Yellowpine; daughters and sons-in-law, Frances CANNON of Hemphill and Janice and John JONES of Beaumont; son and daughter-in-law, Mkie and Bonnie McDANIEL of Beaumont; one sister, Rubye BROWNLEE of Beaumont; grandchildren, Brenda SMITH of Newton, Kathy STANLEY of Warren, Peggy CANNON of Hemphill, Rebecca ISAACKSON, Anissa DOWNER and Molly McDANIEL, all of Beaumont; six great-grandchildren, Jesse STARK of Hemphill, Cory STARK of Yellowpine, Sarah Smith CHAPELL of Lufkin, Daniel SMITH of Newton, Harris and Hudson DOWNER of Beaumont; two great-great-grandchildren, Brooke and Kendall STARK of Yellowpine.

Lodema was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Zuma JONES and Latham JONES and son-in-law, Kendall CANNON.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (today) Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Starr Funeral Home Chape. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

Notes:

Married:
Kay Parker McCrary had their date of marriage as June 3, 1933, however, it appears they actually married in 1932. The July 13, 2005 SABINE COUNTY REPORTER had an photo titled "73rd Anniversary" Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McDaniel of Yellowpine will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on June 3, 2005.

Notes:

Name Nolan Earnest Mcdaniel
Event Type Death
Event Date 02 Nov 1963
Event Place Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 19 Dec 1887
Birthplace , Texas
Occupation Retired Farmer
Veteran NO
Father's Name W W Mcdaniel
Mother's Name Joe Ann Smith
Informant J W McDaniel
Certificate Number 67330
GS Film number 2117352
Digital Folder Number 005164767
Image Number 02919



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3XF-FPG : accessed 13 Apr 2014), Nolan Earnest Mcdaniel, 02 Nov 1963; citing certificate number 67330, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117352.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated April 8, 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 1A Stamped 111
1-1
McDaniel, Ruben S and Winnie family
2-2
McDaniel, Nolan E Head M W 42 M 22 Tx SC LA Farmer
McDaniel, Ella Wf F W 41 M 21 Tx Ala La
McDaniel, James W Son m W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Clement C Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Nolan E Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Zudalee Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Evlyn Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx

Nolan married Ella Walker on 6 Aug 1910 in Sabine County, Texas. Ella (daughter of John Bailey Walker and Eunice "Una" Carter White) was born on 24 Feb 1889 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Apr 1955 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sometimes shown as Lee Ella Walker. Shown as May Ella Walker McDaniel on the Texas Birth certificate of son Clement. Most often shown simply as "Ella."

Name Ella Walker Mcdaniel
Event Type Death
Event Date 20 Apr 1955
Event Place Yellowpine, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 24 Feb 1889
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Walker
Mother's Name Eunice White
Informant Mrs Zuda Tinsley
Certificate Number 19994
GS Film number 2114388
Digital Folder Number 005145312
Image Number 03449



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K378-JH9 : accessed 13 Apr 2014), Ella Walker Mcdaniel, 20 Apr 1955; citing certificate number 19994, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114388.

Notes:

Married:
The Sabine County Reporter 14 August 2002

THE McDANIEL FIVE (Photo submitted)

How unique is it to see siblings, five of them, all in their 80s and all still living and doing well except for the things that getting older brings to all of us? I would say it is very seldom heard of and when we do hear and see it, we need to pause and celebrate! Above are all five children of Nolan Ernest, sr. (Mac) and Ella Lee McDaniel. Seated, from left: Wendell, 89, (who will be 90 Sept. 20) of Yellowpine, Clement, 88 of Hemphill and Ernest, 85, of Yellowpine; standing: Evelyn (Easley), 80, of San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Zuda (Tinsley), 82, or Hemphill. They were all born in Sabine County and raised in the old community of Mason Town, now known as Six Mile. They were raised when times were hard ans each had to pull their own weight, when walking was something they had to do to get where they wanted to go and not for exercise. Going barefooted was something they did, not for fun, but out of necessity. Getting to school was a chore. During grade school years they walked three miles to attend school in Six Mile and as high school years approached, some stayed with friends in Hemphill and Yellowpine so they could attend school. Even with all the marks set against them, the five grew up to be fine upstanding citizens of the communities they chose as grown men and women to start and raise their families. So much could be said about each of these five people (I am the niece of Wendell, but claim them all as my aunts and uncles) and wish for each, all the blessings that only God can bestow on them in the years he chooses to give them.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 13 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 7B
135-135
Jones, Samuel B Head m W 49 M Fl Fl Ga Farmer
Jones, Lorena Wf F W 42 M Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Eugene C Son m W 19 M Tx Tx Tx Laborer Log Works
Jones, Amos B Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Wm Laham Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Zuma Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Lodima Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Ruby Dtr F W 4 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Jones, Susie Dtr-in-law F W 19 M Tx Tx Tx

Samuel married Lorena Walker. Lorena (daughter of John Latham Walker and Lucinda Lamberth) was born on 2 Oct 1877 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jan 1977; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her father, John L. Walker, was living with the family at the time of the 1930 census.