Mary ???

Family/Spouse: John Harrison Smith. John (son of ??? Smith) was born on 1 Jan 1807 in North Carolina; died in 1870; was buried in Smith-Mason (Deas-Mason-Smith) Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Amanda Low about 1856. Amanda (daughter of Jesse Low and Harriet Hines) was born about 1839 in Texas; died about 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The transcription of the San Augustine City Cemetery shows her as a daughter of John Smith and Hannah McGUIRE.

Hannah married James A. Deas in 1868. James (son of George Iva Deas and Harriett Isabella Ship) was born in Apr 1839 in Alabama; died on 11 Feb 1910; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could this be the Nancy Smith who married Lawrence Hampton Conner of Newton County, Texas? His wife was shown on census records as having been born ca 1838 in either Louisiana or Alabama.

Caroline married John Wesley Smith, M. D. about 1866 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of Obediah Jackson Smith and Elizabeth Chapman) was born on 5 Dec 1844 in Louisiana; died on 15 Apr 1923 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leander Jackson Conner. Leander (son of Willis Conner and Piercy Douglas) was born on 29 Jan 1850 in Georgia; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura Kelsey. Laura was born in 1866; died in 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Goodloe Ener. William (son of James Trahane Ener and Mary Ann Gomer) was born about 1858 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her tombstone is inscribed "She faltered by the wayside and the angels took her home."

Harriett married Martin "Mart" Ener, Sr. before 1895. Martin (son of James Trahane Ener and Mary Ann Gomer) was born on 1 Dec 1862 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Nov 1941 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Sallie Hammock on 10 May 1900. Sallie was born in 1876; died in 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Josephine Deas Mason
Death Date: 28 Oct 1950
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 80 years 8 months 22 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 06 Feb 1870
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James A. Deas
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Hannah Elizabeth Smith
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Cemetery: City Cem.
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 29 Oct 1950
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2074494
Digital Film Number: 4166797
Image Number: 2182
Reference Number: 49748
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Josephine married William Crockett Mason on 9 Sep 1888. William (son of Napolean Bonaparte Mason and Mary Bethany "Susan" Terry) was born on 15 Sep 1866 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Dec 1937 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Jo Ella McDaniel on 21 Feb 1893 in Sabine County, Texas. Jo (daughter of William W. McDaniel and Zeroine Joan "Jo Ann" Smith) was born on 8 Oct 1874 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 25 Feb 1908 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Fannie Phylonia Edgar on 24 Mar 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. Fannie (daughter of Daniel Divinity Edgar and Ellen Lavina McDaniel) was born on 9 Nov 1878 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Oct 1966 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS

Dr. Cornelius Franklin Smith 29 March 1962

Dr. C.F. Smith, veteran Sabine County physician, celebrated his 91st birthday at his home in Hemphill Sunday, March 25, 1962 with members of his family, other relatives and friends. "Dr. Frank," as he is affectionately known, was born on March 25, 1871 at Fairmount, Sabine County, the son of Dr. John Wesley Smith and Caroline Smith (first cousins). Dr. John Wesley Smith had practiced medicine for 52 years prior to his death at the age of 79 in 1923.

Dr. Frank practiced medicine for 60 years before his retirement about three years ago. He began his practice in the Fairdale community in 1899, later establishing offices above Hemphill Drug Company in Hemphill. In the past years, Dr. Frank hasn't been as active as in previous years and folks "around the square" in Hemphill have missed his warm smile and friendly greeting. However, he was able to attend the recent meeting of Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge.

Recalling his early days as a practicing doctor in an interview last year, Dr. Frank said, "The first 17 years of my practice of medicine was during the horse and buggy days, only mine was mostly "horseback." I have saddled my horse many times in all kinds of weather, put on slickers and overcoats in rainy and cold weather, stretched an umbrella, put my lantern on the bend of my elbow, sometimes not returning for a day or more. I recall one time my horse got scared of the stretched umbrella, threw me and medicine in every direction, but usually I managed to keep gentle horses."

"One time I was called across the Sabine River in Louisiana in a somewhat rowdy vicinity. The ferry was bad and the river was high so I was forced to spend the night. When I went to bed, I slipped my pocketbook under my pillow, thinking it would be safer there. The next morning when I was about a mile away on my way back home, heard someone behind me calling. The man was bringing me my purse, which I had forgotten and left under the pillow."

Dr. Frank says the Model T was warmly welcomed by the doctors and helped to ease their heavy load, even though the times were many when a team of good horses or mules were necessary to pull you and the Model T and later Model A's from the mud holes or deep sand. It was still years before modern highways were constructed.

In February 1896, Dr. Smith was married to Eva Clementine McDaniel, who is now deceased. She was the daughter William (Bill) Watson and Zerowine Joan Smith McDaniel. The McDaniel family came to Texas in 1850 from Spartenburg, South Carolina after stopping for awhile in Itawomba County, Mississippi. There were five children born to this marriage, four of whom are still living. Dr. and Mrs. Smith also raised a foster son, Jack McDaniel of Port Arthur. The children are Mrs. Bertha Peveto of Beaumont, Mrs. Edna (Ted) Barbee of Crockett, Mrs. Sadye Nelsen of Kirbyville, and Robert Earl Smith of Hemphill.

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3, District 133
Enumerated 21 April 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 8B
151-156
Smith, Frank C. Head M W 39 M1 14 Tx US US Physician Genera
l Practice
Smith, Eva Wf F W 30 M1 14 5/4 Tx SC SC
Smith, Bertha Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Sadie Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Edna Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, C. R. Son M W 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Cornelius married Eva Clementine McDaniel on 20 Feb 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Eva (daughter of William W. McDaniel and Zeroine Joan "Jo Ann" Smith) was born on 15 Sep 1879 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jul 1957 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD12-NMX
name: Leander Jesse Conner
death date: 05 Jul 1947
death place: Rusk, Cherokee, Texas
gender: Male
race:
death age: 69 years 6 months 24 days
estimated birth date: 1878
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Leander Jackson Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Martha Caroline Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation:farmer and laborer
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2218601
digital film number: 4031395
image number: 2826
reference number:
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Leander Jesse Conner, 1947

Lizzie married Henry Joseph McNaughten on 20 Jul 1902 in Sabine County, Texas. Henry (son of Daniel W. McNaughten and Ophelia Birdwell) was born on 7 Aug 1881 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Oct 1956 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDGM-2BW
name: Wiley Gilbert Conner
death date: 19 Sep 1958
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 78 years
estimated birth date:
birth date: 10 Aug 1880
birthplace: Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Leander Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Caroline Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Retired Farmer
place of residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Oakhill Cemetery
burial place: Hemphill, Prec.#2, Texas
burial date: 20 Sep 1958
informant Odis Conner
additional relatives:
film number: 2115591
digital film number: 4167380
image number: 3395
reference number: 52887
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Wiley Gilbert Conner, 1958

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 1A
106-10
Conner, Gilbert Haed M W 29 m1 7 Tx Fl Tx Farmer
Conner, Dossie O Wf F w 23 m1 7 0/0 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 2A
Hemphill and Robinson Ferry Road
27-27
Conner, Wiley G Head M W 34 m Tx Fl Tx Farmer
Conner, Dorsey/Dossy Wf F W 23 M Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Leander O Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Parilee Inez Dtr F W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr. 7
Enumerated April 18 and 1, 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 6B
Conner, Gilbert W Head m W 49 M 23 Tx Fl Tx Farmer
Conner, Dossie Wf F W 44 m 17 Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Odis Son m W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Conner, Dalton Son M W 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Stewart, Paul Hired M W 15 S Tx La Tx Farm Helper

Family/Spouse: Dossie Octavine Love. Dossie was born on 17 Feb 1885 in Texas; died on 13 Jun 1973 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Daniel Edward McNaughten. Daniel (son of George Washington McNaughten and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 20 Dec 1880 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Nov 1944 in Trinity County, Texas; was buried in Groveton, Trinity County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFT4-VM8
name: Rosa Caroline Smith
death date: 26 Mar 1957
death place: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 72 years 5 months 25 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 01 Oct 1884
birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: Leander Conner
father's birthplace: Texas
mother's name: Caroline Smith
mother's birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
occupation: Housewife
place of residence: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
cemetery: Fairmont
burial place: Yellow Pine, Texas
burial date: 27 Mar 1957
additional relatives:
film number: 2135605
digital film number: 4163623
image number: 3178
reference number: cn 15096
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Rosa Caroline Smith, 1957

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Harvey Smith. Benjamin (son of John Wesley Smith, M. D. and Jane "Jennie" Cicero Cogburn) was born on 10 Oct 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Jul 1962 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J6Z8-SBP
name: Ada Amanda Alford
death date: 28 Oct 1970
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
race:
death age: 81 years
estimated birth date: 1889
birth date:
birthplace:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Leander J. Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Caroline Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation:
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2218968
digital film number: 4169125
image number: 2915
reference number: 82764
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Ada Amanda Alford, 1970

Family/Spouse: Adron Corbett Alford. Adron (son of Jesse Powell Alford and Emma Elizabeth Rice) was born on 23 Jun 1893 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Nov 1970 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD68-NYG
name: Starling Wesley Conner
death date: 07 Mar 1936
death place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 43 years 9 months 11 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 25 May 1892
birthplace: Buyon, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Lorena Conner
father's name: Leander Jackson Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Kalin Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Office Work
place of residence: Hemphill, Texas
cemetery:
burial place: ...Hill, Tex
Informant: Lorena Conner
burial date: 07 Mar 1936
additional relatives:
film number: 2116862
digital film number: 4166723
image number: 2638
reference number: v X cn 17021
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Starling Wesley Conner, 1936

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 9 and 12 day of Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 7A
122-122
Conner, Leander J Head M W 69 Wd Ga Ga Ga Farmer
Conner, Starlin W Son M W 28 M Tx Ga Ga Farm Laborer
Connor, Lorena Dtr-in-law F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 16 and 17 Apr 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 6A Stamped 116
105-107
Conner, Wesley S Head M W 37 M 26 Tx Ga Tx Farmer
Conner, Lorena Wf F W 31 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Rosallee Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Vernell Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Conner, Clarice Dtr F W 4 1/2 S Tx Tx Tx

Starling married Willie Lorena Edgar on 18 Aug 1919. Willie (daughter of James Valentine Edgar and Jack Payne "Paynie" Gooch) was born about 1899 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Apr 1963 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JN4G-ZZR
name: Artie Price Conner
death date: 14 Nov 1976
death place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 78 years
estimated birth date:
birth date: 16 Oct 1898
birthplace: Hemphill Texas
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Leander Conner
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Martha Smith
mother's birthplace:
occupation: accountant gas pipeline
place of residence:
cemetery:
burial place:
burial date:
additional relatives:
film number: 2243983
digital film number: 4005513
image number: 00954
reference number: 84134
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Artie Price Conner, 1976

Notes:

(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, J.P. 1
Enumerated 20 April 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 13A Stamped 35
Smith, James O. 43 Hd M W 43 M@23 Tx Tx Ark Farmer
Smith, Mary E 42 Wf F W 42 M@22 Tx La Miss
Smith, Aubrey E Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
Smith, Ima L 11 Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Buckley, Easter Servant F Neg 11 S Tx Tx Tx Cook Private Ho
me

Family/Spouse: Mary Evaline "Evie" Arthur. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Clinton Arthur and Mary Emma Youngblood) was born on 27 Jun 1887 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 28 Sep 1967 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Lula Bennena Smith on 9 Oct 1921 in Sabine County, Texas. Lula (daughter of Thomas Reynolds Smith and Fannie Phylonia Edgar) was born on 2 Feb 1900 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 Feb 1976 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary M. McNaughten on 1 Apr 1917 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Daniel W. McNaughten and Ophelia Birdwell) was born in Jul 1898 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Sep 1989 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Katie Alda Grantham about 1921 in Texas. Katie was born on 10 Oct 1906 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 11 Nov 1993 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1, East Mayfield Town
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 202-1 SD 19 Sheet 4B
81-84
Ener, Aaron P Head O $3000 M W 36 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Manager Dry Goods
Ener, Levia Wf F W 28 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Salesman Dry Good
Ener, Ardice B Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Ener, Martin A Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Nettie Servant F W 54 Wd 18 Tx Tx Tx Cook Private Home

Aaron married Lela May Donahoe before 1923. Lela (daughter of H. Jack Donahoe and Ruth Caroline Smith) was born on 14 Nov 1897 in Texas; died on 15 Sep 1923 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aaron married Levie Wells before 1926. Levie was born about 1902 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Exie married Erie James Walker on 4 Apr 1915 in Sabine County, Texas. Erie (son of John Bailey Walker and Eunice "Una" Carter White) was born on 23 Jun 1892 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 1964 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Maggie Rice. Maggie was born after 1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Corrie and her daughters, Mrs. Killingsworth, Mrs. Shook, and Mrs. Lisle are all Charter Members of the JFG Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (White and Toole, p 30).

Corrie married Charlie Cecil Rice on 23 Dec 1925 in Sabine County, Texas. Charlie (son of William M. Rice and Effie E. Johnson) was born on 9 Feb 1906 in Rosepine, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; died on 16 Jan 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
March 15, 1995, Page 10

Roscoe Smith

Roscoe Elbert Smith, 90, of Hemphill died Saturday, March 11, 1995, at Spring Branch Medical Center in Houston.

He was born Dec. 25, 1904, in Sabine County as a son of the late Wiley P. and Sally Hammock Smith. He was a former owner/operator of a service station in Evadale.

Survivors: wife, Novie (McNaughten) Smith of Hemphill; two daughters, Bobbie Martini and husband Ed, and Patsie Pearson, both of Houston; a brother, Pat Smith of Hemphill; three grandchildren, Taska Fields and husband Bill, Sally Hill and husband Brian, and Chuck McCary; and two great-grandchildren, Jason Fields and Lindsey Fields.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sabine County.

Pallbearers: Arvil Smith, Lynn Smith, Brian Hill, Jason Fields, Bill Fields, and Wyley Rice.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)

Family/Spouse: Novie Mae McNaughten. Novie (daughter of Elijah Taylor McNaughten and Alma Jane Dainwood) was born on 25 Dec 1909 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Nov 1999 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Winnie Marie McDaniel. Winnie (daughter of Francis Richmond McDaniel and Louvella "Ella" Impson) was born on 31 Oct 1907 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Jul 1980 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jolene Smith. Jolene was born after 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marion Francis Floyd Smith. Marion (son of Daniel Vinson Smith and Ester Ann Miller) was born on 18 Jan 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha Joeleen Smith. Martha (daughter of Joseph Adair Smith, Jr. and Martha "Mattie" Jane McDaniel) was born after 1911 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her Texas Death Certificates shows that her usual occupation was that of a Cafe Operator, food service.

Jo married Jesse B. Fussell before 1917. Jesse was born about 1892 in Texas; died after 1920 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Lena Gay Fussell
Death Date: 09 Dec 1969
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race:
Death Age: 77 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Aug1892
Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: W. C. Mason
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Josephine Deas
Mother's Birthplace:
Informant: Mrs. Bennie Poss (Daughter)
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218604
Digital Film Number: 4168894
Image Number: 288
Reference Number: 90571
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: William Hollie Fussell. William was born on 25 Feb 1888 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 11 May 1968 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A sister of Sallie Mason (White and Toole, p 75).

Willie married James Deweese Fuller on 21 Jul 1912 in Sabine County, Texas. James (son of James Easter "Bud" Fuller and Hannah Pinkney Deweese) was born on 29 Jul 1885 in Texas; died on 14 Oct 1953 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sallie was the great-grand-daughter of William and Judith Mason. William, his wife Judith, and their six children are on the first census of Texas. He rec'd a land grant of one league and one labor, and served as Sheriff and Tax Assessor of Sabine County for a number of years. (From the notes of Linda Fuller, Cleveland, Texas).

Sarah married Thomas Graydon Fuller on 20 Feb 1916 in Sabine County, Texas. Thomas (son of James Easter "Bud" Fuller and Hannah Pinkney Deweese) was born on 7 Nov 1892 in Texas; died on 7 Aug 1969 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ann Ussery notes that he was blinded about 1950, and was San Augustine county judge for a term. He and his wife had three daughters.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 22, 1930
ED 205-2 SD 19 Sheet 12A
Asphalt Ave
323-323
Mason, Gene Head M W 31 M 18 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mason, Pearl Wf F W 31 m 18 Tx Tx Tx
Mason, Muriel Louise Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mason, Jean Marie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 1
Enumerated May 1, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 203-2 Sheet 17A
328--1200
Mason, Eugene Head M W 41 M No H-4 Tx SameHouse Foreman Highway Dept
Mason, Pearl Wf F W 41 M No H-4 Tx Same House
Mason, Murrel Dtr F W 19 S Tx Same House
Mason, Jean Marie Dtr F W 17 S Tx Same House
Mason, Bobbie Sue F W 9 S Tx Same House

Family/Spouse: Pearl Alice Smith. Pearl was born on 19 Oct 1898 in Texas; died on 9 Apr 1986 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Marvin Deas Mason
Death Date: 1953
Death Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 49 years 8 months 19 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 14 May 1903
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Divorced [Rubye Belle NEAL]
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: W. C. Mason
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Josephine Deas
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Stockman
Place of Residence: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
Cemetery: City Cemetery
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 1953
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2113848
Digital Film Number: 4167312
Image Number: 454
Reference Number: cn10289
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Ima Mason Lyons

Mrs. Ima Mason Lyons, age 89, of San Augustine, Texas died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1995, at the Nacogdoches County Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.

She was born Jan. 13, 1906, in Sabine County and was a longtime resident of Beaumont and San Augustine. Mrs. Lyons was a retired teacher with Beaumont schools and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors: son, James Duke Lyons of Houston; grandchildren, Kimberly Barry of Melbourne, Australia, and James Gregory Lyons of Houston; and a great-granddaughter, Samantha Barry of Melbourne.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, San Augustine, with the pastor, Bro. Jim Moss, officiating. Interment was at San Augustine City Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, November 22, 1995, page 12

Ima married James Duke "Jimmy" Lyons before 1940. James was born on 20 Mar 1900 in Texas; died on 28 Jan 1982 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Virdie married Abb Henry Howard on 27 Dec 1927 in Sabine County, Texas. Abb was born on 16 Sep 1905 in Texas; died on 27 Apr 1986 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married Luther Joseph "Jack" Whittlesey on 6 Sep 1914 in Sabine County, Texas. Luther (son of Luther Cogswell Whittlesey and Sophronia Lee Travis) was born on 30 Oct 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 1975 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Otis married Adeline "Addie" Olive Westbrook on 6 Dec 1924 in Jasper County, Texas. Adeline (daughter of Thomas Isaiah Westbrook and Tommie Jane Walker) was born on 13 Jul 1901 in Texas; died on 31 Oct 1970 in Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 1 Nov 1970 in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married William Frank BARNETT.

Lula married Norman Wesley Ener on 9 Oct 1921 in Sabine County, Texas. Norman (son of William Goodloe Ener and Arbry Senita Smith) was born on 1 Apr 1891 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Apr 1987 in Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: C. B. Edgar. C. (son of George Francis Edgar and Ruthie A. Smith) was born about 1896 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married James Nye Mangum on 30 Aug 1930 in Texas. James was born on 4 Apr 1907 in Upshur County, Texas; died on 25 Nov 1987 in Upshur County, Texas; was buried in Chilton Cemetery, Big Sandy, Upshur County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Ivan Peveto.

Notes:

She married first Hubert Nelson and second Lewis C. Pratt.

Notes:

She married first Jack Barbee and second a Dr. Hines.

Notes:

He married Deva Dainwood.

(Research):Shown as C. R. Smith, age 5 months, on the 1910 Census of Sabine County, Texas.

Robert married Deva Dainwood on 1 Jun 1928 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Deva (daughter of John Thomas Dainwood and Anna Nola Fletcher) was born on 29 Jun 1912 in Sabine, Texas; died on 14 Sep 1999 in Sabine, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Did she die young? Not listed on the 1920 census with her parents and brothers.

Notes:

Name: Lela May Biscamp
Death Date: 21 May 1952
Death Place: Groveton, Trinity, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 49 years 6 months 18 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Nov 1902
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Tex.
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Daniel Edward Mcnaughten
Father's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Tex.
Mother's Name: Neillia C. Conner
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Furn. Dealer
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Glenwood Cemetery
Burial Place: Groveton, Texas
Burial Date: 25 May 1952
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2075087
Digital Film Number: 4167290
Image Number: 1282
Reference Number: cn 31022
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: J. Elton Biscamp. J. was born on 25 Oct 1898 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married second a McGeorge. Her tombstone was inscribed "Proud Nurse, Loving Mother & Daughter."

Family/Spouse: Rubin Sim McDaniel, Jr.. Rubin (son of Rubin Sim McDaniel, Sr. and Caroline Winifred "Winnie" Broach) was born on 22 Jul 1913 in Six Mile Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Nov 1972 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clyde Vickers Smith. Clyde (son of Eugene Burton Smith and Prince Anna Dorsey) was born on 17 Dec 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Nov 2006 in Geneva, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Geneva, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Vernell Conner Thomas, 99 of Palestine, will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, May 21, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Palestine. Rev. Tony Watson will be officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Tyler. She was born February 23, 1922 in Hemphill, Texas to Starling and Lorena Conner.

On October 11, 1945 she married L. G. Thomas, also from Hemphill.

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas lived in San Antonio after marriage while L. G. completed Chiropractic College.

In 1949, they made their home in Palestine, Texas where she worked with her husband in establishing his Chiropractic practice. She was primarily a homemaker.

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas were both active in activities and ministries of First Baptist Church Palestine where they were members since 1949. They both cherished the special relationships they established and maintained over the years with their patients, friends, neighbors and their families.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sisters, Rosa Lee Smith, Clarice Clark and Leta Corley.

She is survived by her daughter Lauren Jean Karch & husband Bob as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Don Rice, Ricky Naismith, Martin Lawrence, Steve Bolt, John Weber and Benny Toole.

Mrs. Thomas' nephews Ed Corley, James Corley, David Corley, Terry Carter, Robert Thomas, Randy Thomas and Bobby Smith will serve as honorary pallbearers.

To view online leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.

Vernell married Dr. L. G. Thomas before 1953. L. was born on 15 Mar 1919 in Texas; died on 2 Oct 1987 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Instead listed as Paynie Clarice Conner on the birth index listing of daughter Anice.

Obituary
beaumontenterprise.com

Clarice Conner Clark
January 3, 1926 - October 28, 2011

Clarice Conner Clark was born the third daughter to Lorena Edgar Conner and Starlin Wesley Conner on January 3, 1926. She left this world to be with her Lord on October 28, 2011. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her husband of 50 years, Paul D. Clark, and her sister Rosa Lee Smith, her nephew Raymon Smith, her brothers-in-law Clyde Smith and Dr. L.G. Thomas and her step-father Carrol Dickey. She is survived by her two sisters Leta Corley and husband Lee of Hemphill and Vernell Thomas of Palestine. Clarice is also survived by daughters Louisa Ryan of Dallas and Anice Carter and her husband Terry of Van. She was blessed with grandchildren Melissa Wyrick and her husband Duncan, and Melinda Carter, of Van, TX. Her great grandchildren are Carter McClanahan and his wife Allison, MarLee Carr and her husband Jeremy, Tyler Carter, Jacob Wyrick and Tobi Wyrick. The latest addition is one great great granddaughter, CharLee Hope Carr. Mrs. Clark was Aunt Clarcy to her nieces and nephews on the Conner side. She was Aunt Clarice to the Clark relatives and to many of their friends as well. Mrs. Clark worked for the City of Pineland, Toledo Bend Dam Authority, as a self-employed poultry grower and for the Sabine County Sheriff's Department. She was a member of the Order of the Easter Star in both the Hemphill and Bronson Chapters. She was a Past Matron. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday Oct. 31, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Clarice will be interned with her husband Paul and both her parents at the Oak Hill Cemetery in the Six Mile area.

An identical obituary was published in the Sabine County Reporter, November 2, 2011, Page 11

Clarice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarice married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarice married Paul Dempsey Clark about 1958. Paul (son of William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. and Minnie Caroline Smith) was born on 7 Dec 1926 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Jul 2007 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as Lela Joyce on the Texas Birth index transcription of her birth, but as Leta Joyce on the listings of each of her three sons, and in the obituary of her sister, Clarice Conner Clark.

Mrs. Leta Joyce Corley was born on February 5, 1934. The youngest of 4 girls. She graduated from Hemphill ISD and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin University with a teaching degree. She married Lee Herbert Corley on February 15, 1954. Lee and Leta went on to have 3 boys, Ed, James, and David. On top of having 3 boys, they managed to open a service station and Leta taught school. With lots of love and determination they raised their children and owned a successful business.

When she wasn't teaching she could be found at many functions involving her children or grandchildren. Her pride in her family was always apparent in anything she did. She was always known for her smile and her ear piercing whistle. That whistle would have children standing at attention from 1/2 mile away. She used it at school and at home. If you didn't listen when she whistled you would be in trouble.

After teaching for over 30 years, Leta retired in 1996. She spent most of her teaching career in 1st grade. She loved all her little students. She probably taught 80% of the children in Hemphill.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her family was her world and pride to most people she was Leta Joyce or Mrs. Corley. To her family she was momma or nanny, but to Lee she was "Yes Dear". She would give advice or just hold our hands. She is the glue that holds our family together. She loved to pick and joke with her boys. She always said that if her boys weren't picking at her she knew something was wrong.

There will be a visitation of friends and family Tuesday from 5 until 8 pm at Starr Funeral Home and her funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill with burial to follow in Hemphill Cemetery.

She is survived by; her husband of 65 years Lee Herbert Corley of Hemphill; sons, Edward Corley and wife Susan of Hemphill, James Corley and wife Stephanie of Hemphill, David Corley and wife Patricia of Nacogdoches; grandchildren, Cara Westbrook and husband Andrew of Hemphill, Eric Corley of Hemphill, and Ashley Roberts and husband Christopher of Alabama; great grandson, Alexander Freeman of Hemphill; sister, Vernell Thomas of Palestine; nieces, Lauren Karch and husband Robert of Palestine, Anice Carter and husband Terry of Van, and Alice Smith of Lufkin. She is preceded in death by; her parents Lorena Louisa Edgar Conner and Starling Wesley Conner; grandson Brandon Corley; and sisters Rosalee Smith and Clarice Clark; and niece Louisa Ryan.

Register book may be signed and condolences may be left at www.starrfuneralhome.com

Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, November 21, 2018, Page 9

Leta married Lee Herbert Corley before 1956. Lee (son of Charles "Charlie" Clarence Corley, Sr. and Willie Mae Burk) was born on 28 Nov 1927 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 6 Jan 2020 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aubrey married Ruby Lawrence Youngblood after 1974. Ruby (daughter of William Harry Youngblood and Willie Viola Gooch) was born on 7 Feb 1918 in Sabinetown, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Jan 2003 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Harpers Chapel Cemetery, Sabinetown, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
June 7, 1995, Page 10

Ima Lee Edgar

Ima Lee Edgar, 76, of Hemphill died Friday, June 2, 1995, at the AMI Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Born Aug. 14, 1918, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late Obie and Mary (Arthur) Smith, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Edgar was a member of the Camp Springs Baptist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by a brother, Aubrey Smith of Hemphill.

She was preceded in dehat by her husband, N. Austin Edgar, on Aug. 14, 1994.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Lewis "Buddy" Pratt officiating. Interment followed at the Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

Family/Spouse: Nicholas Austin Edgar. Nicholas (son of James Valentine Edgar and Jack Payne "Paynie" Gooch) was born on 6 Dec 1911 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Aug 1994 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 15 Aug 1994 in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Copied from FindAGrave

Marjorie F. Savoy, 90, of Beaumont, Texas, died Thursday, October 4, 2012.

She was born on August 9, 1922, in Hemphill, Texas to Benena and Norman Ener, and had been a resident of Beaumont for over seventy-two years.

Marjorie worked as a secretary for Dr. Olcutt at Lamar Tech and retired from American Rice Growers.

She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Bridges and her husband, James and Patricia Lackey, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, James M. Bridges, Joanna Alford, Linda Crosby, and Karen Lackey. Marjorie was blessed with great-grandchildren, Caroline and Grace Bridges, and Rebecca Alford; brother, Norman W. Ener, Jr.; sister, Maurine Behrens; and many nieces and nephews.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Nelwyn Meredith and her husband, Joe E. Savoy.

She died peacefully at home under the care of New Century Hospice.

Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Texas.


Source: Broussard's Mortuary, Beaumont, Texas

Family/Spouse: Joe E. Savoy. Joe was born on 26 Jul 1918 in Texas; died on 7 Aug 1987 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norman Wesley Ener, Jr., 88, of Beaumont, died Saturday, August 17, 2019. A native of Hemphill, he was born on September 17, 1930, the son of Benenna Smith Ener and Norman Wesley Ener, Sr., and he served in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his son, Norman Wesley Ener III; daughter, Suellen Ener; granddaughters, Jamie Young Beck, Dr. Elizabeth Ener, and Rachael Ener; great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Maurine and Paul Behrens; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Kellam Ener; his parents; and sisters, Marjorie Savoy and Nelwyn Meredith. A gathering of Mr. Ener's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon at Hemphill City Cemetery, 276 South Texas Street, Hemphill. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Senior Adult Ministry, North End Baptist Church, 5115 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77706. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.


Published in Beaumont Enterprise on Aug. 21, 2019, and downloaded from this site as well
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 28, 2019, page 7

Notes:

Copied from FindAGrave

Nelwyn Meredith, 74, of Beaumont, Texas, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at Huguley Memorial Medical Center in Burleson, Texas.

Born in Hemphill, Texas, Nelwyn was born December 18, 1936, to Benena Smith Ener and Norman Ener and had been a resident of Beaumont for over fifty years. She was a former teacher with the Beaumont Independent School District.

She is survived by two sons and one daughter; five grandchildren, two sisters and one brother.

Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of her family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2011, at Broussard's.

Source: Broussard's Mortuary, Beaumont, Texas

Family/Spouse: Cecil Dudley Meredith. Cecil was born on 16 Jan 1935 in Burnet, Burnet County, Texas; died on 22 Dec 1987 in Duval County, Florida; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vivian Branham

Vivian Genetta Branham, 74, of Beaumont died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1995, at a Beaumont hospital.

Mrs. Branham, a longtime resident of Beaumont, was a native of Hemphill.

Survivors: husband, James Branham Sr. of Beaumont; sons, James Samuel Branham Jr. of Baytown and Eldon Burnis Brahnam of Houston; daughters, Sandra Rae Thomas of Houston, Esther Jean Tanner of Beaumont and Martha Lou Huffman of Briston, Ind.; a brother, Daniel Eldon "Jiggs" Ener of Beaumont; a sister, Barbara Jean West of Beaumont; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, March 1, 1995, Page 10

Notes:

Daniel Eldon "Jiggs" Ener, 95, of Beaumont, died Monday, October 1, 2018. He was born on April 20, 1923, to Mary Martha "Mattie" McNaughten Ener and James Washington Ener in Hemphill. Jiggs was a United States Navy veteran having survived Pearl Harbor in World War II. He retired as an operator in the petrochemical industry.

Survivors include his daughters, Jerri Frazier and her husband, Gary of Silsbee and Jodie Shirley and her husband, Tom, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Kate Shirley, Brooke Fergon, Matt Keneson, Matt Frazier, Amanda Hatton; great-grandchildren, Nick Fergon, Shelby Frazier, Charlie Frazier, Haylee Frazier, Rueben Hatton, and Hannah Hatton.

A gathering of Mr. Ener's family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Broussard's, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Downloaded from Broussards Funeral Home website

Notes:

His name is shown by some as Ardice/Ardis/Artis Bashum ENER. His place of birth is also shown by some at Terry, Pennsylvania. This contradicts his obituary, below, in which he is shown as a native of Fairmount. It also contradicts the 1930 census, which shows his place of birth as Texas.

The Sabine County Reporter
March 13, 1996, Page 14

A. B. Ener, 79, of Beaumont died Wednesday, February 21, 1996, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

A native of Fairmount, he had lived in Beaumont several years and was a retired senior project engineer with Neches Butane. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Survivors: wife, Anna Belle Ener of Beaumont, son Ray Ener of Bridge City; daughters Kaye Bryant of Beaumont, Kathy Gilstrap of Alvin, and Marty Fazand of Tyler; a half-brother, Jimmy Dale Ener of Palestine; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Broussard's Mortuary chapel in Beaumont. Interment followed with Masonic rites at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2011)

Family/Spouse: Anna Belle Braquet. Anna was born on 2 Sep 1918 in Louisiana; died on 14 Aug 1998 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OBITUARY
Jimmy Ener

Published: December 14, 2010
Private family services for Jimmy "Pops" Ener, 78, of Temple will be held later.
The body will be cremated.

Mr. Ener died Sunday, Dec. 12, in Temple.

He was born July 9, 1932, in Hemphill to Aaron P. and Levi Wells Ener. He was a resident of Temple for 10 years and was a master Mason. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen "Rowdy" Ener.

Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Patterson of Dallas; two sons, Martin Ener of San Angelo and Aaron J. Ener of Temple; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements.

Temple Daily Telegram
tdnews.com

Jimmy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texss Death certificate, viewable online at www.familysearch.org, Texs Deaths, 1890-1976, showed that he was a student, and that he died by accidentially drowning near Milam, Texas.

Family/Spouse: Harvey Abbott Killingsworth. Harvey was born on 4 Aug 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; died on 28 Nov 1968 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried on 30 Nov 1968 in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
July 8, 2009, Page 14

Gwendolyn Faye Rice Shook

Gwendolyn Faye Rice Shook of Bryan died peacefully at the age of 74 on June 20, 2009 after a brief battle with lung cancer. A funeral service was held Monday, June 22, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Interment followed at College Station City Cemetery.

Mrs. Shook was born Jan. 9, 1935 in the Deep East Texas community of Bayou, as the third of five children to Charlie Cecil and Corrie Pearl Rice. She grew up in Hemphill and attended the University of North Texas where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Mrs. Shook taught General Business from 1967 until 1997 in Robstown, Dickinson, and Hearne school districts.

While attending the University of North Texas, she met her future husband, Wiliam Loraine Shook. They married Nov. 16, 1957, produced two daughters, and had a wonderful 51 year marriage.

Mrs. Shook was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bryan and a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She was a great cook and loved gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Virgil; two sisters and their husbands, Ahlene and Abbott Killingsworth, and Charlsie and Bert Lisle.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Shook; daughters and sons-in-law, Paticia Shook and Charlie Felts of League City and Laura and Mike Elam of Katy; a beautiful granddaughter, Nicole Elam; brother, Wiley and his wife Judy of Hemphill; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Peeples of Orlando, FL. and Judith Sheen of Southlake; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Shook requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Dr., Bryan, TX 77802 or Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803.

Expressions of symphathy can be made at www.MeM. com.

Gwendolyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wiley Cecil Rice, 78, died in his home in Hemphill early Saturday morning. He was born in Hemphill to Charlie C. and Corrie Smith Rice. Spending his early life in Hemphill, graduating from Hemphill High School where he played football and trumpet in the Hornet Band. Wiley served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950's for four years. He then attended the University of Southern Mississippi, and played football for the Golden Eagles and was tight end, wearing Number 88, and part of the Golden Eagles National Championship team in 1962.

Wiley attended the Oakhill Baptist Church in his youth, and later attended the First Baptist Church in Hemphill. His career was dedicated to being the girls basketball coach in several school districts in Texas. When coach in Hemphill, he took the Lady Hornets basketball team to the state playoffs. After his teaching career, he retired back to his home town of Hemphill, Texas.

Wiley is survived by his wife Judy Rice of Center, his son Wiley Cecil "Sonny" Rice, Jr. of Lubbock, his daughters; Lysa Rice Rousse and husband David of Willspoint, Texas, Ann Rice Kolander and husband John of Palestine, Texas, his step-sons; Mark Herndon and wife Leslie of Liberty, Ward Herndon and wife Sommer of Center, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Dalton, Dakota, Kennedy, John Mark, Laura Beth, Tyler, Hollie, Kristi, and Stacy, and his great grandson Kaden.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 11:00am in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Memorial contributions to the Six Mile VFW, Hemphill, Texas, and to the Oakhill Baptist Church, Old Oakhill Rd., Hemphill, Texas 75948, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, June 8, 2016, page 12

Wiley married Charlotte Hazel McDonald before 1966. Charlotte was born on 5 Nov 1941; died on 25 Sep 2000 in Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bertram Lisle, M. D.. Bertram was born before 1939; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 19, 2011, Page 12

Patsie Jane Smith Pearson

Patsie Jane Smith Pearson, 75, passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Houston.

Mrs. Pearson was born in San Augustine to parents Roscoe and Novie Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Pearson.

She is survived by children, Taska Fields and husband Bill, Sally Hill and Tony Hernandez, and Charles McCary and wife Bonnie. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jason Fields, and Lindsey Golemon and husband Brandon.

Mrs. Pearson lover her children, grandchildren, and her dog, Patches. She was a very thoughtful and giving person. She made every holiday special for her family. She will be missed.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2011)

Patsy married Charles Buron McCary before 1953. Charles (son of Maxie L. "Max" McCary, Sr. and Velva Willie Stringer) was born on 18 Sep 1933 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 28 Nov 1979 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Adams Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI: JOSEPHINE F STARK 25 Mar 1917 22 Aug 2007 (V) 75972 (San Augustine, San Augustine, TX ) (none specified) 449-26-4764 Texas

Mollie married William Alvin Stark before 1942. William was born on 31 Oct 1915; died on 11 Aug 1995 in Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Jesse E. Fussell
Death Date: 18 Dec 1957
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 38 years 2 months 25 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1919
Birthplace: San Augustine, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: UNK
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: UNK
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Tax Appraiser
Veteran of WW II
Informant: VA Hospital Records
Place of Residence: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Cemetery: San Augustine Cemetery
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 18 Dec 1957
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135925
Digital Film Number: 4163657
Image Number: 2342
Reference Number: cn 68003
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

Mrs. Bennie (Fussell) Poss, age 98, longtime educator and resident of San Augustine County, passed away today, Thursday, September 6, 2012, in San Augustine.

Ms. Bennie was born to Lena (Mason) Fussell and Willaim Hollie Fussell on September 12, 1913, and would have celebrated her 99th Birthday on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, but her faithful and Heavenly Father of whom she depended on very often called her to her eternal home in Heaven. She was a loving Educator, having taught schools in various communities in East Texas, loving her pupils as her own. Also, along with her husband, Bill, they owned and operated the Dairy Mart in San Augustine for many years, a place where the young people grew to love Ms. Bennie and her great hamburgers. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church in San Augustine.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012, in the First Baptist Church in San Augustine with Rev. Jim Moss and Rev. Chet Hensley officiating, Rev. Rick Russell will officiate graveside rites where interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine County, Texas. Visitation will be Friday evening, September 7, 2012, from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972

Those who are left to cherish her memory include: Son; Joe Bill and his wife, Sue Poss of San Augustine; Grandchildren; Lisa Poss and David Taylor of Timpson; Alice Poss of San Augustine; Dana Dailey and P.V. of Chireno; and Mike Michael of Houston; Great-Grandchildren; Katie Poss; Jacob Michael; Cory Alsap; Tiffany Dehn; and Joe Dailey; Great-Great Grandchildren; Bella; Maddison; Remington; Hunter; and Hope

She is preceded in death by a grandchild, Lorey Poss, and great-grandchild; Justin Wiggins, along with her parents; Lena (Mason) Fussell and William Hollie Fussell; her beloved husband, William Henry (Bill) Poss along with her brothers; W. H. Fussell; Vernon Fussell; Carl Fussell; and Pat Henry Fussell

Pallbearers will include; P.V. Dailey, Joe Dailey, Cory Alsap, Steve Fussell, Ben Fussell and Mike Michael Honorary Pallbearers will include: Mike Fussell, Dan Fussell, Roger Carl Fussell, Patrick Fussell, Travis Fussell and Duke Lyons.

http://www.timeformemory.com

(Courtesy of Ann Ussery)

Published in The Sabine County Reporter
September 12, 2012, Page 9

Bennie married William "Bill" Henry Poss on 30 Dec 1933. William was born on 23 Feb 1903 in Texas; died on 30 Aug 1979 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine History 1928
Column by Harry P. Noble
Published in The San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, October 13, 2005, pg 10

JULY

Nine local Boy Scouts went on a 10-day summer camp near Jacksonville, Texas. They were:
Tom Blount, Hampton Downs, W. H. Fussell, Morgan Harris, Floyd Lucker, Miller Mathews, Charles McMillian and Harold Taylor. These same boys, plus seven more--George Ramsey, Joe Bickley, Philip Cockerham, Wyatt C. Teel, Lawrence Rulfs, Herbert Payne and Luther Morris--had a party at Bland Lake the week before.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Maureen Lohey. Nancy was born on 6 Oct 1917; died on 7 Jun 1998 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Vernon Dees Fussell
Death Date: 29 Oct 1951
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 35 years 2 months
Estimated Birth Date: 1916
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: W.H. Sr. Fussell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lena Mason
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2074925
Digital Film Number: 4167215
Image Number: 743
Reference Number: cn 58834
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Name: Wesley Carl Fussell
Death Date: 25 Jul 1970
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 52 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1918
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William Hollie Fussell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lena Gay Mason
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218857
Digital Film Number: 4169069
Image Number: 140
Reference Number: 49329
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Wesley married Mabel Elizabeth Dominy before 1943. Mabel was born on 30 Nov 1919 in Groveton, Trinity County, Texas; died on 30 Dec 1989 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Louise Brandon. Dorothy was born on 8 Mar 1926 in Fulbright, Red River County, Texas; died on 23 Jun 2013 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Member of the Hemphill Garden Club. Interested in genealogy.

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, August 31, 2006

Pansy Marguerite Adickes

Funeral services for Pansy Margueritte Adickes, 92, of Hemphill were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday August 26, 2006 at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Burial followed at Hemphill Cemetery in Hemphill. Rev. Gary Leinhart officiated. She died August 24 in her home. Pansy was born March 20, 1914 in Hemphill to Jim Fuller and Willie Mason Fuller. She was a lifelong resident of Hemphill, a pharmacist and member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Anne USSERY and husband, Earl of Henderson and Sharon CROWELL of Hemphill; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A more detailed obituary appeared in the August 30, 2006 Sabine County Reporter

Pansy Margueritte Fuller Adickes

Pansy Margueritte Fuller Adickes, 92, of Hemphill died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006.

Pansy was born March 20, 1914 in Hemphill, the daughter of the late Jim and Willie Mason FULLER. Pansy graduated from Hemphill High School as salutatorian in 1931 and graduated from Texas Women's University with a degree in Interior Design and History in 1935. This degree also included a permanent high school teacher's certificate. She returned to Hemphill and taught school for several years. Pansy returned to school at the University of Texas to become a pharmacist and graduated in 1943. She was very proud to be the first woman pharmacist from Sabine County.

Pansy married Leon ADICKES on October 5, 1941. They took over Hemphill Drug Company in 1943, from Pansy's father Jim, who founded the company in 1912. Leon and Pansy operated the drug store until 1976. Pansy received a 50 year certificate of active service from the State of Texas and remained an inactive registered pharmacist. She was amused in recent years because job offers would arrive in the mail. She would comment "I wonder what they would think if I showed up for an interview."

Pansy enjoyed being active in local organizations. She was a charter member of the Hemphill Garden club and served as the second president. Pansy worked with the band boosters, PTA, was a charter member of Sabind County Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Pansy was a member of First Baptist Church for over 60 years and later joined with Leon the First Methodist Church. Leon grew up Lutheran and Pansy was Baptist so the compromised and became Methodist.

Pansy Margueritte Fuller Adickes is survived by her two daughters, Ann USSERY of Henderson and Sharon CROWELL of Hemphill, grandchildren are Stephen CROWELL, Darren CROWELL, Shannon CROWELL, Karen HAIRSTON, and Melissa GILLIS; and great-grandchildren, Jeffrey CROWELL, Madison CROWELL, Alanna CROWELL, Jacob CROWELL, Nickolas HAIRSTON, and Tyler and Tanner GILLIS. Services were held under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with interment in the Hemphill City Cemetery on Sunday, Aug. 27. The service was conducted by Pastor Gary Leinhart and eulogy was given by Martha TURNER.

Pansy married Leon Herman Adickes on 5 Oct 1941. Leon was born on 12 Aug 1916 in Mission Valley, Victoria County, Texas; died on 23 Mar 2005 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It appears from the book "A Pictorial History of Sabine County, Texas, " that Deas Fuller was active in community events. He is shown participating in the Western Day parade and as part of the Hemphill Volunteer Fire Department. It also appears he operated a feed store.

In the December 28, 1994 "Year In Review" column in the Sabine County Reporter, it is noted that in April "Longtime Hemphill resident and business/civic leader Deas Fuller died at age 76."

Thomas married Lucille Moss before 1940 in Texas. Lucille was born on 23 Jul 1921 in Texas; died on 27 Jul 1980 in Harris County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Peggy Sue Allen after 1967. Peggy (daughter of Charles William Allen and Missouri Mae Heaton) was born on 17 Mar 1930 in Allentown, Angelina County, Texas; died on 8 Jul 2013 in Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Garden Of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Muerel Louise Mason
Event Type Birth
Event Date 26 Sep 1920
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Father's Name Ira Eugene Mason
Mother's Name Pearl Smith
Certificate Number 51035
Digital Folder Number 004517691
Image Number 00126

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X2RP-NM2 : accessed 25 Nov 2013), Muerel Louise Mason, 1920.

Sabine County Reporter
August 27, 2014, Page 12

Murrel Williams

Murrel Williams, age 93, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at her residence in San Augustine.

She was born to Ira Eugene and Pearl (Smith) Mason in San Augustine, Sept. 26, 1920.

Those left to cherish her memories are her son, John Mason Williams of San Augustine; daughter, Janis Louise Lorensen of Westerly, Rhode Island; numberous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends; and her very special friends.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday Aug. 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in San Augustine with Rev. Stephen Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2014)

Family/Spouse: John Beeman Williams. John was born on 16 Oct 1916 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 10 Feb 2000 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lorenza Jeffereson "L. J." Belser. Lorenza was born on 24 Feb 1921; died on 26 Apr 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Bonnie Sue Mason
Event Type Birth
Event Date 13 Jun 1930
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Father's Name J E Mason
Mother's Name Pearl Smith
Certificate Number 55383
Digital Folder Number 005035092
Image Number 00504

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6L8-WH1 : accessed 25 Nov 2013), Bonnie Sue Mason, 1930.

Bonnie married Leonard Joseph Ledet, Sr. before 1950. Leonard was born on 1 Aug 1924; died on 6 Nov 1997; was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake, Hardin County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Colonel James Duke Lyons Jr. (Retired) passed away on Oct. 30, 2022. He was born to James Duke Lyons and Ima Mason Lyons on October 13, 1940.

He married Roberta Louis (Womble) Lyons in 1961 and they made a home and life together wherever the USAF took them. Together in retirement they made their home in San Augustine in Duke's family home, the Mason Farm, before he moved to Houston in 2021. Together they raised 2 children, Kimberly Lyons-Barry (John Barry), James Gregory Lyons (Allison Green Lyons). He was known as Big Daddy to his surviving 4 grandchildren Samantha Louise Barry (Ryan Dermek), Matthew James Barry, Sarah Kate Lyons and Jacob Abner Lyons.

Colonel James Duke graduated from French High School, Beaumont, Texas in 1959 and received a degree from Texas Tech University in 1964.

Colonel James Duke worked at United States Air Force until he retired in 1993 and was
passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.

He served his country with dignity and honor. He held several prestigious posts during his
decorated career with the air force. He was the Detachment Commander at Supreme
Headquarters Allied Power Europe, CBPO Chief Patch Barracks Stuttgart Germany, The
Pentagon Office of the Secretary of Defense, Director of Assignments and 3rd Space Support Wing Vice Wing Commander at Peterson AFB, Chief of Assignments at Randolph AFB AFMPC. He was respected and loved by his armed forces family as he dedicated his life and passion to the Air Force for nearly 30 years.

Upon retiring from the Air Force in 1993 he moved to Houston Texas and began a new career at MD Anderson in the personnel department. He was able to apply his enormous skill set in diplomacy and policy to the work he did for the hospital. His final career move was a position that brought him enormous pleasure. He moved back to his family home in San Augustine, Texas and became the city manager, a role he loved and was extremely passionate about. He enjoyed being involved in the community and making San Augustine a beautiful town to live. He gave of himself tirelessly to improve the standard of living and infrastructure and this was reflected in every project he undertook for the City of San Augustine. He was also a committee member in the development of the El Camino.

In addition to his professional and person achievements his greatest pleasure was his family outside of golf and the Astros. He coached T-Ball, soccer and was a scout leader. He was proud of the lives his two children have built for themselves, Kimberly in Australia and Greg in Houston. He recently travelled to Melbourne Australia to witness his first grandchild getting married. It was a joyous and happy occasion.

Please Join us to celebrate the life of Duke Lyons on the 17 November 2022 4:30-6:30 at
Heights Ironworks, 201 W 15th St, Houston, Texas.

Courtesy of Anne Ussery

Family/Spouse: Roberta Louise Womble. Roberta was born on 22 Oct 1940 in Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 2020 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva married George Daniel "G. D." Cook on 4 Jul 1936. George (son of George Washington Cook and Rachel Inez Williamson) was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Texas; died on 21 Feb 1996; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
April 4, 2007

Loise Jerdean Hughes, 84, of Iowa Park, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Iowa Park. Louise Whittlesey, known as Jerri was born Oct. 20, 1922 in Hemphill where she grew up and attended school. She is the daughter of Jack and Bethel Whittlesey. On July 4, 1941, she married Harson Bryan "Bo" Hughes. Her husband was a career serviceman in the U.S. Air Force. They lived on various military bases in Tampa, Fla., Little Rock, Ark., Tokyo, Japan, Wichita, Kan., Minot, N.D., and Spokane, Wash. She was a loving homemaker and mother of one daughter, Dee, and three sons, Bryan, Lynn, and Dean. She was always involved with the Officer's Wives' Club at the various bases. They then returned to Hemphill when Bo retired from the Air Force where she was active in the Hemphill Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Colonel Hughes passed away on March 31, 1997, in Hemphill. Although she loved living in Hemphill, she moved to the Wichita Falls area to be closer to her daughter. She lived at Merrill Gardens for four and a half years.

Jerri was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Arlene COOK of DeRidder, La. and her brother, Truette WHITTLESEY of Houston. She is survived by her daughter, Dee E. and husband, Don DECKER of Iowa Park; three sons, Harson "Bryan" HUGHES II and wife Lizbeth of Fargo, N.D., Cary "Lynn" HUGHES and wife Joyceln of Chanhassen, Minn., and Joseph "Dean" HUGHES and wife Patricia of St. Cloud, Minn., her brother, Joe Lynn WHITTLESEY of Hemphill; and her sister, Olive DESADIER of Huntsville. She is also survived by eight loving grandchildren, five great-granchildren, and six nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, with her husband, Colonel H.B. Hughes. A private service will be held at the cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Hemphill Garden Club or the Nonprofit Management Center, Wichita Falls. Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home, Wichita Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Loise married Harson Bryan "Bo" Hughes on 4 Jul 1941. Harson was born on 24 Feb 1919; died on 31 Mar 1997 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ovie Whittlesey Desadier, 89, of Huntsville, Texas (formerly of Hemphill) passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Conroe Regional Hospital.

Ovie was born in Hemphill, Texas on January 17, 1931 to Luther Jack Whittlesey and Eva Bethel Smith Whittlesey. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Hemphill High School graduating class of 1948 where she had been chosen most beautiful by her classmates. She had been very active in the church she attended and also helped with decorations at Camp Peniel Church Camp.

Ovie had many interests, including floral arranging, gardening, stained glass, decorating and oil painting, to name a few. She thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies and her church activities.

She will be missed.

Ovie is survived by her son, Chris Desadier and wife, Velda, of Conroe; daughter, Gale Sanchez of Hemphill; brother, Joe Lynn Whittlesey and wife, Bonnie, of Hemphill; and grandchildren, Shawna Sanchez of Dripping Springs and Spenser Desadier, Rebecca Desadier, Bucky Desidier, and Timothy Desadier, all of Conroe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bluford Desadier; one brother, two sisters, and her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to service.

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

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, December 9, 2020

Ovie married Bluford Earl Desadier about 1953. Bluford was born on 3 Jan 1926 in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana; died on 26 Mar 2008 in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; was buried on 29 Mar 2008 in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Louisa Grace Ryan, 64, of Dallas, Texas passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in City Hospital of Dallas.

Louisa was born July 14, 1953 in Center, Texas. She was the daughter of Paul and Clarice Conner Clark. She was a graduate of Hemphill High School and later became an educator in the public-school system.

Services are pending at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas.

The Sabine County Reporter
March 14, 2018, Page 5

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Buron McCary, Jr., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home in Hemphill, Texas after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Beaumont July 10, 1960 to Charles Buron McCary and Patsie Smith McCary Pearson.

Chuck was a Sergeant at the Port of Houston Police Department. He retired in January 2022, after 28 years of service.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Bonnie; step-children, Shannon and husband, Ray, Chad and wife, Jessica, and Megan and husband, Manny; seven grandchildren, Korbyn, Zoey, Kane, Izabella, Rhett, Charlee and Reeve; sisters, Taska and husband, Bill, and Sally Hill; one nephew, Jason and wife, Leigha and children, Jack and Elizabeth; and niece, Lindsey and husband, Brandon and daughter, Maddie.

Chuck was preceded in death by his father and mother; and grandparents, Maxie and Velva McCary and Roscoe and Novie Smith.

Growing up, Chuck loved spending summer vacations with his grandparents at Toledo Bend fishing and hunting. He loved taking vacations to beautiful beaches and scuba diving.

The legacy of Chuck's kind spirit, the support and friendship that he provided to his family and friends, passion for the outdoors, love of lake Toledo Bend and zest for life will always be in the hearts of those who loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill, Texas October 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Walker from Sabine County Cowboy Church will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to honor Chuck may be made to the Oakhill Cemetery in care of Weldon McDaniel, P. O. Box 174, Hemphill, Texas 75948.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, September 28, 2022, page 4

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary of Travis Wright Fussell

Funeral Services for Travis Wright Fussell, age 61, of San Augustine, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with Bro. Randy "Mo' Mills officiating. Burial will follow in the San Augustine City Cemetery in San Augustine, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday morning at Wyman Roberts.

Travis was born June 16, 1957, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Dorothy (Brandon) Fussell and Pat H. Fussell, and passed from this life on Sunday, February 3, 2019, in San Augustine, Texas. He had previously worked for Central American Amusement, LTD, and was of the Baptist faith.

Those who he is survived by, a brother, Pat Brandon Fussell and his wife, Linda Nelson of San Augustine, along with aunt, Rosemary Brandon Johnston of Allen, and a host of other cousins.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Dorothy and Pat Fussell, and brother, Vernon Fussell.

Serving as pallbearers will include, Vernon Partin, Ben Fussell, John Fussell, Chris Johnson, Matt McCaver and John Oglesbee.

Copied from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website, also published in the Sabine County Reporter, February 13, 2019, page 8

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following article appeared in the March 13, 1996 SABINE COUNTY RECORDER:

Sabine County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting activities March 20 honoring Martha Fuller Turner of Houston, who grew up in Sabine County.

Since 1981, she has operated Martha Turner Properties, one of the most successful real estate firms in Houston. A graduate of North Texas State University, she taught elementary school for 15 years before making her career change.

When Martha Turner Properties began, it was described that the entire company was three workaholics crammed into a borrowed Galleria office space.

In addition to her outstanding career, she also finds time form such diverse interests as her board positions with Texas Commerce Bank, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the Houston Association of Realtors as well as chairing gala fundraisers including Crohn's and Colitis Winter Ball, Houston Ballet Guild 50th Anniversary Luncheon, and the "Trees of Hope" to benefit Star of Hope Mission. There are many other civic, charitable, and professional organizations in which Turner is a vital worker.

Turner was named Woman of Distinction by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and KTRK-TV in 1991 and 1996. She has also received the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Gold Key award.

A lengthier article was published in the August 26, 2009 Sabine County Reporter on the occasion of her upcoming induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. She was one of only seven women ever to have received this prestigious honor.

Mary Howell wrote the following, for her column "On the Bright Side" honoring Martha for the October 12, 2009 issue of the Sabine County Reporter:

Martha Fuller Turner, a native of Sabine County, has been selected for induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. She will be honored during the annual induction dinner October 15, 2009 in Houston.

Martha is President and CEO of Martha Turner Properties, a billion dollar Houston based independent real estate company. Martha attributes her success in life to her upbringing in Hemphill. She has fond memories of her childhood days and of attending Hemphill School where she graduated in 1958.

Martha learned the fundamentals of business from her parents and grandparents, Deas and Lucille and Tom and Sallie who owned and operated Fuller's Dry Goods and Feed Store. She began working in the store when she was six years old. It was her duty to refold shirts, pants and overalls after customers browsed through them. She also wrapped packages and gifts.

Martha has fond memories of attending Hemphill's First Baptist Church where she participated in all church activities. Among her mentors were her pastor, Bro. Clarence Howell and her teachers who always encouraged her to be the best she could be.

I cherish many happy times shared with Martha when she and her friends Charlsia Rice and Sammy Kay Smith visited my sister Clara. The four were fast friends and enjoyed many happy hours at the Howell house.

After Martha graduated from high school she attended North Texas State University earning a degree in music and elementary education. She later taught school in Austin. After retiring from teaching in 1979 she earned her real estate license.

Under Martha's leadership, Martha Turner Properties has flourished into a billion dollar business. Martha encourages her employees to achieve excellence, believe in yourself, be open to opportunities, accept life changes, learn to forgive and be thankful for God's blessings.

Her friend, Clara Murphy said "If you looked up the word 'optimism' in the dictionary you would see Martha's picture!"

She is often called upon to give motivational speeches in various places across the United States. She is active in numerous charitable organizations.

Martha enjoyed visiting with friends during the reunion of the class of 1958 which was held Saturday at the Bistro in Hemphill.

Houston Mayor Bill White has proclaimed October 24 Martha Fuller Turner Day. " I extend my congratulations to Martha for her success in life. I am blessed to call Martha Turner my friend."

Death Notice, Houston Chronicle, April 8, 2022

Martha Turner, who built a residential real estate empire in Houston, died Friday at the age of 81, her firm, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, said.

Considered a matriarch of Houston real estate, Turner rose to build a sprawling real estate agency that was closing more than $2 billion in real estate transactions a year before it was acquired in 2014 by New York-based Sotheby's International Realty. Turner and her co-president Tom Anderson stepped away from running the day-to-day business operations in 2015, but they held chairman emeritus roles. Today the firm has 290 real estate agents.

"We are heartbroken over Martha's passing," the company said in a statement. "She was a deeply respected leader in the Houston real estate community and an inspiration, friend, and mentor to us all," the company said in a statement.

The cause of her death was not immediately available.

Born June 24, 1940, Turner grew up in the small East Texas town of Hemphill before graduating from the University of North Texas in 1962, according to a 2016 profile in Intown Houston Magazine. After a 15-year career teaching, she turned to real estate in the late 1970s, when she studied at the University of Houston and received her real estate license, the magazine reported.

By 1981, Turner partnered with her friend Nancy Owens to launch Turner-Owens Real Estate. Five years later, the company became Martha Turner Properties.

Over the years, Turner built the brokerage into a thriving luxury real estate business. In 2009, Turner was inducted into Texas Business Hall of Fame as one of only seven women to have received the award at the time. She also became the first woman to be honored with the American Advertising Federation-Houston's Trailblazer Award in 2012.

Following the acquisition by Sotheby's, Turner pledged to help steer the company's future through continued involvement in business development, sales and marketing. She also continued to be a mentor for other real estate professionals.

"To be successful, you have to love what you do, love the people around you, make everyone feel special, and realize that you are the only person in charge of your life," Turner once told colleagues at Sotheby's.

Among those mentored by Turner was Bob Hale, CEO of Houston Association of Realtors.

It is hard to imagine a world without Martha Turner - a giant in the real estate industry and a model of success for businesswomen everywhere, Hale said in a statement. "Martha helped shape the industry and exemplified strength, poise and professionalism. She was a pioneer."

Jennifer Wauhob, the chair of the Houston Association of Realtors, described Turner as "a towering figure who served as a role model to countless real estate professionals."

Lisa Baer, a realty agent with Martha Turner for nearly 35 years, said Turner was down-to-earth with a strong sense of faith. Baer said she inspired everyone around her.

"She wanted everybody to be their best and to have their best," Baer said. "She was very motivational, inspirational, positive."

Turner's first husband, Keith, died in 1986, and she remarried a few years later to Glenn Bauguss, according to earlier media reports. She had a daughter and a grandson as of 2016, along with several stepchildren and grandchildren, according to earlier media reports.

Marilyn Thompson, who retired a year ago as president of Martha Turner Sotheby's International after working there 31 years, said Turner provided an example to other women seeking a professional career. Turner never asked her agents to do anything that she would not do herself, Thompson recalled. If it required getting down on the floor to piece together a sales presentation for a home, Turner would get down on the floor.

"She was always impeccably dressed and very professional in everything she did," Thompson said. "She opened the doors for women to make a good living."

Thompson described Turner as natural salesperson with a genius for marketing. Before real estate, she sold everything from encyclopedias to wigs to women's underwear. Thompson said she would laugh whenever Turner recalled her days as the top women's underwear salesperson at Montgomery Ward.

After selling one pair, she'd tell the customer, "You really need 7. Don't you wear a clean pair every day?"

"So, she'd sell 7 pairs," Thompson said.

Former business partner Tom Anderson said it was easy to work with Turner, who had a warm, welcoming personality.

"We never had an argument in our 11 years," Anderson said. "We had some disagreements, but we were able to sit down and work it out without one unkind word."

The two formed a partnership in the early 2000s and grew the business by recruiting other professionals who shared their value of building and maintaining relationships with the community, he said. Turner was an active participant and generous donor to charities and encouraged her colleagues to give back, he said.

"It was about more than just sales and success," Anderson said. "It was about long-term relationship clients, customers and other real estate companies."

Anderson said he visited with Turner about a month ago, before she went into hospice care. Her daughter had done her makeup that day.

"I held her hand and said a prayer. She was just beautiful," Anderson said, his voice cracking. "That's how I'll always remember her."

A briefer obituary was published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 13, 2022, page 8

Family/Spouse: Keith Belton Turner. Keith was born on 5 Apr 1937 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 3 Dec 1988 in Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Tim Hawkins:

Gregory Mason Ledet, 62, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. Interment: Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake. Mr. Ledet was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a business partner with his brother, Dr. Leonard Ledet. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and barbecuing, but his heart was with his wife and children. He was an Eagle Scout and very active in the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors: Wife of 33 years, Janet Ledet; daughter, Erin Kelly and husband, Scott; son, Gene Ledet and wife, Jessie; son, Sam Durard and wife, Elyzabeth; sisters, Phyllis Lopez and husband, Johnny, and Ellice Ledet; grandchildren, Samuel and Johnny Durard; and many dear friends and loved ones.
Published in Star-Telegram on October 11, 2012

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page:

Leonard "Len" Ledet, 60, a dentist, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller.

Dr. Ledet was a well-respected dentist in Southlake for many years. He was the founder of Sigma Chi at Texas A&M and a die-hard Southlake Dragons fan.

He also enjoyed woodcrafting and barbecuing. Nothing, however, brought him more joy than spending time with his kids.

Survivors: Daughters, Alyson and Lauren Ledet; sisters, Phyllis Lopez and husband, Johnny, and Ellice Ledet; and many dear friends and loved ones.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eric Wesley Corley, 35, left his earthly home and fell into the arms of his Loving Savior on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He was born Feb. 24, 1986, in Beaumont. He graduated from Hemphill High School in 2004, where he was a member of the Little Green Band that placed third in state his senior year - a fact he never let you forget - that his band was the best. After graduation he moved to Galveston where he worked at Moody Gardens and attended Galveston Community College. Living there about eight years, he yearned to be back in his beloved Sabine County, and found his way home.

He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Hemphill Lions Club.

A young man who never met a stranger, he would give the shirt off his back to help someone. This is evidenced by the many friends he leaves behind. Approximately a year ago, Eric met his soul mate and best friend, Sarah. They were married March 13, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Moore Corley of Hemphill; three bonus children, Nayeli, Gloria and Anthony Guillen, all of Hemphill; his parents, James and Stephanie Corley of Hemphill; a sister and brother-in-law, Ashley and Christopher Roberts of Madison, AL; grandmother, Louise Adkison of Hemphill; aunt, Stacie Kean of Hemphill; uncles, Stephen Adkison and his wife, Cindy, of Willis; Ed Corley and Susan King and David Corley, all of Hemphill; cousins, Cara Westbrook of Hemphill, Alicia Bohannon of Zachary, LA, Kristin Adkison of Spring and Garrett Adkison of San Marcos; and his bestfriend since childhood, Jon Andrews; along with numerous other friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Adkison and Lee and Leta Corley; an uncle, Ed Kean; and a cousin, Brandon Corley.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. in Hemphill.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. John Strader and Bro. George Ross officiating.

Burial will follow in Hemphill Cemetery with Jon Andrews, Alex McSwain, Benjamin Moore, Stephen Adkison, Ed Corley and David Corley serving as pallbearers.

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

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 7, 2021, page 4

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]