Shirley Dianna Clark

Notes:

Shirley Diann Clark, 64, of Vidor, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. She was a longtime resident of Vidor and was a member of First Baptist Church of Vidor. She retired as a postal letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. She loved the Houston Astros, crocheting, and especially watching her grandsons playing baseball.

Her visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor.

Her funeral service will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Hemphill.

She is survived by her sons, Brad Coleman of Vidor, TX, Brien Coleman of Vidor, TX, and Brandon Coleman of Jasper, TX, daughter, Brandi Smith of Vidor, TX, mother, Rose Ann Clark of Hemphill, TX, brothers Ricky Clark of Hemphill, TX, Ronald and wife, Kathy Clark of Hemphill, TX, Michael and wife Marilyn Clark, of LaBelle, TX, and 7 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father William Clark.

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

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, July 21, 2021, page 4

Notes:

Obituary
copied from www.starrfuneralhome.com
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 14, 2014, Page 12

William Terrel "W. T." Clark, 82, died January 9, 2014, at home in Hemphill Texas. He was born in Sabine County on May 2, 1931 to William Ira Clark and Lexi McNaughten Clark. W.T. was a retired DPS officer, having worked for forty years in the Beaumont area before retiring in 1993. He was also a veteran of the Korean War, a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

W.T. is survived by his wife, Rosa Clark of Hemphill; his three sons, Ricky Clark of Hemphill, Ronald Clark and wife Kathy of Hemphill, and Michael Clark and wife Marilyn of LaBelle Texas; one daughter, Dianna Clark of Vidor; one sister, Oweda Boyd of Nacogdoches; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Friday, January 10, at Starr Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 11, 2014, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX 75948. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Sabine County.

William married Rosa Ann Wright in Feb 1953. Rosa (daughter of Maccauley "Mack" C. Wright and Mary Lee Chambers) was born on 8 Nov 1933 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Jun 2022 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rosa Ann Wright Clark, 88, of Hemphill, Texas left her earthly home on June 15th, 2022 to be welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rosa was born on November 8th, 1933 in Rosevine, Texas to Mack Macaulley Wright and Mary Lee Chambers Wright. She married her husband of 61 years, William Terrell Clark, on February 24th, 1953. Rosa and W. T. moved to Port Arthur, Texas while raising their children, but returned home to Sabine County after retirement.

Rosa enjoyed planting vegetables in her garden and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a devout Christian and always went to church on Sundays. She was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell Clark; her daughter, Shirley Diann Clark; her parents, sisters and brothers.

She is survived by one brother, Billy Ray Wright; her sons, William Ricky Clark of Hemphill, Ronald Clark and wife, Kathy, also of Hemphill and Michael Clark and wife, Marilyn, of LaBelle, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright and Bro. Gene Lee officiating.

Burial will follow services in Fairmount Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and memories may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter June 22, 2022, page 7

Notes:

Married:
The Sabine County Reporter
March 13, 2013, Page 6

William Terrell Clark and Rosa Ann Wright Clark celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Feb. 23. 2013.

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
February 25, 1998, Page 12

William Ira Clark

William Ira Clark, 93, of Hemphill died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.

Born Aug. 4, 1904, in Clarktown community as a son of the late Monroe and Bessie (Williams) Clark, he was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired pipefitter for Local #395. Clark was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church and Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge #305.

Survivors: wife, Lexie Clark of Hemphill; a son, Terrel Clark of Hemphill; daughters, Oweda Boyd of Nacogdoches and Caroline Womack of Hemphill; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granchild.

Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Homer Williams, Bro. W. Clarence Howell, and Bro. W. P. Murchinson officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2011)


(Research):
Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Sabine Cunnty, JP 7, Bayou, Fairdale, Fairmount
Enumerated 20 Apr 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-11 Sheet 5A
75
O $2000
Clark, N. Easeal Hd M W 43 M Tx Same House Farmer
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 36 M Tx Same House
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 17 S Tx Same House Laborer Farm
Clark, Georgia D Son M W 15 S Tx Same House Laborer Farm
Clark, Hiram K Son M W 12 Tx Same House
Clark, Clara M Dtr F W 10 S Tx Same House
Clark, Janell Dtr F W 6 Tx Same House
Clark, Bobbie L Dtr F W 5 Tx
Clark, Reba Dtr F W 3 Tx
Clark, W. Lee O. Son M W 7/12 Tx
76
R $3
Clark, Ira Hd M W 35 M Tx W Same Place Farmer
Clark, Lexie Wf F W 29 M Tx Same Place Cook WPA Lunch Room
Clark, Terrell Son M W 9 S Tx Same Place
Clark, Oevda Dtr F W 7 S Same Place

William married Lexie Olivia McNaughten on 8 Jul 1930. Lexie (daughter of Daniel Edward McNaughten and Julia Emma Jane Edgar) was born on 5 Nov 1912 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Oct 2004 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lexis was shown as being a Cook at a WPA Lunch Room at the time of the 1940 Federal Census.

Sabine County Reporter
October 13, 2004

Lexie Olivia Clark

Lexie Olivia Clark, 91, of Hemphill died at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at Colonial Pines Healthcare Center in San Augustine. Mrs. Clark was born Nov. 5, 1912, in Fairmount as a daughter of the late Julie Emma (Edgar) and Daniel Edward McNaughten and had been a lifelong resident of the area. A homemaker, she was a member of the East Mayfield Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Terrell and Rose Clark of Hemphill; daughters, Carolyn WOMACK of Hemphill and Oweda BOYD of Nacogdoches; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Jim Crump officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Notes:

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated April 16, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-9 Sheets 7A and 7B
Rosevine to Gravel Hill Road
R 10
Wright, Mack Head M W 52 M Tx Same House Carpenter
Wright, Mary Lee Wf F W 45 M Tx Same House Housewife
Wright, Morgan Son M W 21 S Tx Same House Laborer Farm
Wright, Louise Dtr F W 17 S Tx Sam House Student
Wright, Theo Son M W 14 S Tx Same House Student
Wright, Ethelene Dtr F W 11 S Tx Same House
Wright, Billie Rae Son M W 9 S Tx Same House
Wright, Rosa Ann Dtr F W 6 S Tx Same House

Maccauley married Mary Lee Chambers. Mary (daughter of Emmitt Adam Chambers and Rosa E. Dorsey) was born on 9 Dec 1895 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Jan 1988 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JX81-8DS
Name: Monroe Clark
Death Date: 26 Dec 1953
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 70 years 9 months 8 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1883 [1882 per other records]
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William Clark
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Dease
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Fairmount Cemetery
Burial Place: Yellowpine, Texas
Burial Date: 27 Dec 1953
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114065
Digital Film Number: 4165537
Image Number: 203
Reference Number: 62869
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2, Ward 4
Enumerated 26 and 27 Apr 1910
SD 3 ED 132 Sheet 7A
116-116
Clark, James A Head M W 39 m1 17 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Martha Wf F W 35 m1 17 8/8 Tx La Tx
Clark,. Lora Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Ivy Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Mathew Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Teemy Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Nathan Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Sarah Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Edward Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Malissa Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
117-117
Clark, Monroe Head M W 27 M1 6 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 27 m1 7 1/1 Tx La Tx Farm Laborer
Clark, Iva/Ira Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 5B
99-99
Clark, Monroe Head M W 36 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 37 M Tx La Tx
Clark, Ira Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 2 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Selman, James C Boarder M W 41 Wd Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
89-91
Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
90-92
Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
92-94
Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
93-95
Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
94-96
Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
95-97
Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
96-98
Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
97-99
Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

Monroe married Bessie Edna Williams on 24 Sep 1903 in Sabine County, Texas. Bessie (daughter of George Henry Williams and Oleander "Olla" Anna Ferguson) was born on 18 Jun 1882 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Nov 1942 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFTC-WZ4
Name: Bessie Edman Clark
Death Date: 02 Nov 1942
Death Place: Yellowpine, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 60 years 4 months 7 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1882
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: G. H. Williams
Father's Birthplace: No Data
Mother's Name: Ollie Ferguson
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Yellowpine, Sabine Co., Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Fairmount, Texas
Burial Date: 03 Nov 1942
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2137185
Digital Film Number: 4136000
Image Number: 3252
Reference Number: cn 51047
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 132 Ward 1 Sheet 8A
131-131
McNaughten, Elizabeth Mrs. Head F W 62 Wd La MIss MIss
McNaughten, Ed Son M W 28 m1 7 Tx La La Farmer
McNaughten, Cornelia Dtr-in-law F W 26 m1 7 1/1 Tx Fl Tx Farm Laborer home farm
McNaughten, Lela Grddtr F W 7 S Tx Tx La

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 8 and 9 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 6A
Stamped 137
106-106
McNaughten, Edward Head M W 39 M Tx La La Farmer
McNaughtern, Julia E Wf M (sic) W 38 M Tx NC NC
McNaughten, Lela Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
McNaughten, Lesia O Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McNaughten, Mildred Dtr F W 1 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Cotton, Gertrude StpDtr F W 19 S Tx La Tx
Cotton, Oran StpSn M W 17 S Tx La Tx Farmer
Cotton, Benjamin StpSon M W 15 S Tx La Tx
107-107
McNaughten, Allen J Head M W 50 M Tx La La La Farmer
McNaughten, Fannie A Wf F W 46 M Tx La Ala
McNaughten, Effie A Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McNaughten, Vera L Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
McNaughten Ovie Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
108-108
Morris, Taylor ???-in-law M W 60 Wd Tx La Ala Farm Labor

Daniel married Julia Emma Jane Edgar. Julia (daughter of Daniel Divinity Edgar and Ellen Lavina McDaniel) was born on 29 Dec 1882 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Oct 1961 in Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Groveton, Trinity County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Laura Buckmaster instead lists her middle name as Amanda, and shows that she married first Benjamin Loveless COTTON on 6 Feb 1900. His dates were shown as 1876-1905.

Notes:

In 1880, L.S/(T?) Wright and wife Mary J. were living in San Augustine County with their two oldest sons, John M and Thomas, along with three of his younger brothers, Jas.F.; Moncho; and Lonzo.

In 1900, he and Mary Jane, along with 9 children are living in Sabine County. Lloyd is a farmer. They live near Rush and Alice Birdwell and John and Celesta Fullen, as well as close to the widowed Mary A. Keller, born in South Carolina in Dec 1833.

In 1910 he is still in Sabine County, with six of his children, and three granddaughters, Florence and Era DRAWHORN and Leitha SHARVANO. Daughters Rosa's last name is also listed as SHARVANO. (All three daughters of Rosa?).

Lloyd married Mary Jane Keller. Mary was born on 2 Jul 1857 in South Carolina; died on 14 May 1908 in Texas; was buried in McMahan's Chapel Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay Parker McCary, in her annotated transcription of the McMahan Chapel Cemetery, shows her as the daughter of John Keller and Mary Ann McCord.

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JNS2-7ZK
Name: Emmitt A. Chambers
Death Date: 09 Nov 1946
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 70 years 27 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1876
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Nathan Chambers
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mittie Bennett
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218503
Digital Film Number: 4030560
Image Number: 2232
Reference Number: cn 51647
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):

Census Listing:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 13 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 34A Stamped 150
249-249
Dorsey, Will Head M W 25 m1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen. Farm O. A.
Dorsey, Nannie Wf F W 21 M1 5 2/1 Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Ernest Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
250-250
Jones, Tibithea Head F W 60 Wd 9/7 Tx Tx Tx None
Jones, Sherrill Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
251-251
Chambers, Emmitt A Head M W 34 m1 15 Tx Ga Tx Laborer Farm W
Chambers, Rosie A Wf F W 34 m1 15 5/5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen Farm O. A.
Chambers, Mary Lee Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Thomas D. Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Ivy V. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Rodney N. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Cecil A Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Sharbano, Mary Belle Niece F W 2 S Tx La Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 14A
271-271
Chambers, Emmett A Head M W 45 M Tx Ga Tx Farming General Farm
Chambers, Rosa E Wf F W 43 M Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Rodney N Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Chambers, Cecile A Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Olen S Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Lottie B Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Verta M F W 3 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx
272-272
Chambers, Ivey V Head M W 20 M Tx Tx Tx Farming General Farm
Chambers, Susie A Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Jasper County, JP 2
Enumerated April 21 and 22, 1930
ED 121-6 SD 19 Sheet 14B
254-299
Chambers, Emet Head M W 53 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Saw Mill
Chambers, Rosie Wf F W 53 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Oland Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Saw Mill
Chambers, Lottie Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Verdie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Sharbno, Wiley Nephew M W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Saw Mill

Emmitt married Rosa E. Dorsey about 1895. Rosa (daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Dorsey and Tibatha Emeline Halbert) was born on 16 Aug 1876 in Texas; died on 15 Nov 1930 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXVW-2RM
Name: Rosa Chambers
Death Date: 15 Nov 1930
Death Place: Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1876
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Frank Dorsey
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Tabathe Holbert
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Isle, Texas
Burial Date: 16 Nov 1930
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135428
Digital Film Number: 4163588
Image Number: 2900
Reference Number: cn 54818
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976