Kenneth Ray Rhame

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The Sabine County Reporter
December 27, 2006

Kenneth Ray Rhame

Kenneth Ray Rhame, 79. of Maysville, Oklahoma, a former resident of this area, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Rhame was born July 21, 1927, in Shelbyville as a son of the late Nancy Caroline (Buckner) and William Felix Rhame and had lived in Houston, Beaumont, Denver, Lubbock, Amarillo, and Ft. Worth.

He was a Merchant Marines veteran of World War II and retired from Gulf Oil after 35 years of service. Ray sepnd his life serving the Lord in Baptist Churches, serving as a deacon, music minister, choir member, and singing not only solos, but duets, trios and quartets.

He was married to Tera EASLEY in 1946 and she passed away in 1999. He married Jo Dane AUTRY in 2000.

Survivors: wife, Jo Dane RHAME of Maysville; three children, Cathy GALLAGHER, Chuck RHAME, and Mike RHAME; a step-son, Jeffery HARTLEY; eight grandchildren, Teri ROSALES, Kevin GALLAGER, Cody RHAME, Melissa RHAME, Jacob BLODGETT, Kendra BLODGETT, Conner HARTLEY, and Tanner HARTLEY; four great-grandchildren, Kayla GALLAGER, Nicholas ROSALES, Alina ROSALES, and Jerrod BARDIN; two brothers, Joe RHAME and wife Polly and Felix RHAME and wife Doris; and sister, Myrtle SLADE. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Essie WATSON, Elbert Guy RHAME, Ory RHAME, Nonnie JOHNSON, Dovie HUGHES, Earl RHAME, Sidney RHAME, Ferol RHAME, and Burk RHAME. Funeral services were held Dec. 26 at the First Baptist Church of Maysville. Graveside rites are set for 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville, near Ft. Worth. Memorials may be made to Bright Stone, 4276 Warren Rd., Franklin, TN 37068 of the Lottie Moon Mission Offering at First Baptist Church of Maysville, OK 73057. Services were under the direction of Winans Funeral Home.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Kenneth married Tera Bernice Easley about 1946. Tera (daughter of Daniel Bush Easley, II and Ora Mary Miller) was born on 10 Jul 1927 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Sep 1999 in Tarrant County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sabine County Reporter Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Class of '45

The 1945 graduating class of Hemphill High School (who meet every two years) held their reunion commemorating 57 years at Bryce's Landing Saturday, June 22, from 1 pm until 4 pm. Those attending were, from left, front: Allie Bell Solly Bennett, Bernice Travis Smith, Jonnye Ware Huff and Dorothy McDaniel Gooch: back, Wilburn Easley, Knox Clark, Marvin Jordan, Ray Rhame, and Robert F. Gooch. Spouses attending were LaNorma Easley, Gussie Clark, Mildred Jordan, JoDane Rhame, and J.D. Huff. Special guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd Woods of Teneha, superintendent and teachers of the class.

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Name: William Felix Rhame
Death Date: 15 May 1951
Death Place: Joaquin, Selby, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 74 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1877
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Rance Rhame
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lizzie Chevalier
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery: Jackson
Burial Place: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Burial Date: 17 May 1951
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2074775
Digital Film Number: 4167205
Image Number: 2034
Reference Number: cn 37678
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Runnels County, Precinct 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1916
SD 16 ED 210 Sheet 2A
16-20
Rhame, W. F. Head M W 33 m2 12 2/1 La Ala La Farmer
Rhame, N.C. Wf F W 22 M 5 2/1 La La La
Rhame, O.H. Son M W 10 S Tx La Tx
Rhame, E G Son M W 7 S Tx La Tx
Rhame, S. W. Son M W 4 S Tx La La
Rhame, E. O. Dtr F W 9 mo S Tx La La

William married Nancy Carline Buckner about 1905. Nancy was born on 2 Jan 1888 in Louisiana; died on 20 Aug 1963 in Carthage, Panola County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name: Nancy Buckner Rhame
Death Date: 20 Aug 1963
Death Place: Carthage, Panola, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: w
Death Age: 75 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 02 Jan 1888
Birthplace: La.
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Billy Buckner
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Frances Lewis
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Cemetery: Jackson Cemetery
Burial Place: Joaquin, Shelby, Texas
Burial Date: 22 Aug 1963
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117294
Digital Film Number: 4028321
Image Number: 1163
Reference Number: 59435
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976