Bethie "Bettie" H. Lawhorn

Family/Spouse: William Cregg Wilson. William was born about 1844 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married John William "Doc" Speights, M. D. on 20 Jan 1884 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of Jonathan "Johnse" M. Hopkins Speights and Emily Ann Scott) was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Feb 1922 in Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CQ-JHV
name: Dollie Wilson Cordray
event: Death
event date: 30 Apr 1950
event place: Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, United States
gender: Female
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 18 Apr 1867
birthplace: , Texas
father's name: Creg Wilson Tx
mother's name: Bethie Lawhorn Tx
Cemetery Milam Cemetery Milam Sabine Tx
Informant Mrs. C. B Halbert
certificate number: 26407
film number: 2074370
digital folder number: 005145580
image number: 01351
Collection: Dollie Wilson Cordray, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam Precinct 4
Enumerated 2 and 4 day of June 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 1A Stamped 130
21-21
Cordray, Dolly Head W F Apr 1867 33 Wd 5/3 Tx Tx Ga Farmer
Cordray, Cleveland Son W M Nov 1884 15 S Tx Tx Tx Bank Cashier
Cordray, Leonard Son W M Mch 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Cordray, Bettie B Dtr W F Jan 1889 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Allen A Boarder W M Feby 1876 24 S Tx Tx Ga Farmer

Dollie married Dan Cordray before 1884. Dan was born before 1867 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD19-QC7
name: Allen Alexander Wilson
death date: 19 May 1948
death place: Precinct 8, Sabine, Texas
gender: Male
race: white
death age: 72 years 3 months 15 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 04 Feb 1876
birthplace: Chiceno, Nagogdoches, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name:
father's name: William Crag Wilson
father's birthplace: Texas
mother's name: Betty Lawhorn
mother's birthplace: Georgia
occupation: Farmer & Rancher
place of residence: Geneva, Sabine, Texas
cemetery:
burial place: Milam, Texas
burial date: 20 May 1948
additional relatives: X
film number: 2218864
digital film number: 4031444
image number: 3135
reference number: CN 23038
Collection: Allen Alexander Wilson, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

Allen married Daisy Florence Harris on 12 Dec 1922 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Daisy (daughter of Judge Joseph L. Harris and Cyrenthia Collier) was born about 1879 in Geneva, Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susan A. "Sudie" Halbert on 3 Nov 1899. Susan (daughter of William Washington "Dick" Halbert, Sr. and Mary Frances Allen) was born on 4 Nov 1882 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Dec 1970 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3QN-1KP
name: Sam B Wilson
event: Death
event date: 27 Jun 1956
event place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, United States
gender: Male
marital status: Widowed
birth date: 20 Jul 1880
birthplace: , Texas
father's name: William Cregg Wilson
mother's name: Betty Lowhorn
Cemetery Milam Cemetery Milam Texas
certificate number: 32841
film number: 2114766
digital folder number: 005145250
image number: 02172
Collection: Sam B Wilson, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 134 Sheet 2B
31-31
Wilson, William C Head M W 66 Wd Tx --- ----
32-32
Wilson, Samuel B Head Tx Tx Ga Farmer
Wilson, Viola L Wf F W 24 m1 5 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Bettie H Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Rodney G Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Aubrey B Son M W 1 St Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 1B
15-16
Wilson, Sam Head M W 39 M Tx Tx Ga
Wilson, Viola Wf F W 34 M Tx Tx La
Wilson, Betty Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Rodney Son Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Boley Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Matie Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Charlie Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Leeola Dtr F W 4 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Rosie Dtr F W 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Samuel married Viola Louise Causey on 16 May 1905 in Sabine County, Texas. Viola (daughter of George Washington Causey and Martha Foster "Mattie" Elmira Bennett) was born on 3 Oct 1885 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Dec 1933 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct No. 1
Enumerated April 28 and 29 by Hugh M. Ireland
ED 202-3 SD 19th Sheet 20A Stamped 42
62-65
Speights. Tom G. Hd M W 45 M20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Speights, Arlis Wife F W 45 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Elton Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Anna Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Rudolph Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, John H Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Sallie L Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Gloria Dtr F W 1 S Tx Tx Tx

Thomas married Arley Emmaline Bennett on 12 Jul 1905. Arley (daughter of Jesse Archibald "Archie" Bennett and Anna Eliza Huffman) was born on 16 Mar 1885 in Texas; died on 3 Oct 1964 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1910 census, she was shown as the mother of two living children.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 1B
17-20
White, Dora Head F W 44 Wd 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
White, Cornell Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
White, Drew C. Son M w 17 S Tx Tx Tx


(Medical):See attached sources.

Dora married Cade Drew White, Jr. on 22 Jan 1905 in Sabine County, Texas. Cade (son of Cade Drew White and Mary Susan Click) was born on 11 Sep 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Jan 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mermond married Rutha Elvie McLemore on 22 Dec 1913. Rutha (daughter of John F. "Finn" McLemore and Rutha Triphene White) was born on 4 Dec 1893 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 19 Mar 1980 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 16 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 36B
717-740
Speights, Buford A Head M W 21 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Speights, Abbie E Wf F W 19 M Tx Tx Tx
Griffin, Wiley Boarder m W 54 Wd Tx Tenn Tx Farmer Own Farm

Family/Spouse: Abbie Ella Conn. Abbie (daughter of George Washington Conn and Lena Fullen) was born on 30 May 1900 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Feb 1923; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mattie Estelle McGown. Mattie (daughter of John Thomas McGown and Margaret Jane Tallulah "Lula" Smith) was born on 2 Jul 1891 in Geneva, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived with her brother, Thomas G. Speights in 1920, two houses away from her future husband, Sam Cammack.

Laura Buckmaster shows that she also married Med Thompson and Joe Henry Harper.

Family/Spouse: Sam D. Cammack. Sam (son of James Ardean Cammack and Maggie Eugenia Grace) was born about 1899 in Texas; died on 18 Jan 1953 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was a resident of Milam, Texas, and a Farmer. He showed his nearest relative as Lillie Bell Cordray. He was described as of Medium Height and slender build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3H4-L5Q
name: Cleveland L Cordray
event: Death
event date: 12 Mar 1961
event place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, United States
gender: Male
marital status: Married
occupation retired farmer
birth date: 24 Nov 1884
birthplace: , Texas
father's name: Dan Cordray
mother's name: Dollie Wilson
Cemtery Milam Cemetery Milam Tx
Informant Joe Cordray
certificate number: 35970
film number: 2116747
digital folder number: 005145523
image number: 02140
Collection: Cleveland L Cordray, "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976"



(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 22 and 23 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 6A
Sabine Town
89-91
Cordray, Cleveland Head M W 25 m1 5 Tx Ga Tx
Cordray, Lillie B Wf F W 21 m1 5 2/2 Akr Ark Ark
Cordray, Joe B Son m W 4 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Cary C Son m W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Low, Jesse Boarder m W 43 S Tx Tx Tx Salesman Dept Store
Britt, John Boarder m W 33 D Akr Ark Ark Fishermand Fishing
Lofton, Robert Lodger M W 15 S Tx Ark Ark

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 2 and 3 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 1A
10-11
Cordray, Cleveland Head M W 35 m Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Cordray, Lillie B Wf F W 31 M Akr Ark Ark
Cordray, Joe Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Kara Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Dollie B Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Montie Dtr F W 4 2/12 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Dan T Son M W 1 1/12 S Tx Tx Ark

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 22, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 7A
136-150
Cordray, Cleveland Head M W 44 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Cordray, Lillie B Wf F W 41 m 16 Ark Akr Ark
Corday, Dollie B Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Montie Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, Dan Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Ark
Cordray, James D Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Ark




(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Lillie Bell Britt. Lillie was born on 20 Dec 1890 in Arkansas; died on 11 Mar 1965 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 16 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 10B
Milam Road
100-102
Cordray, Leonard H. Head M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Hauler Sawmill
Cordray, Emma M Wf F W 25 M Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Jewel L Dtr F W F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Robert D. Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Gertrude Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Elroy Son M W 3 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, L. H. Jr Son M W 1 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Williamson County, Taylor City, JP 4
Enumerated April 8, 1930
ED 246-19 SD 24 Sheets 10B and 11A
506-88-218
Cordray, Leonard Head m W 42 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Painter Buildings
Cordray, Mable Wf F W 36 M 15 Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Robb D Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx Salesman Filling Station
Cordray, Gertrude Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Elroy Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Leonard H Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Radell Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Theron W Son M W 4 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Cordray, Billie P Dtr F W 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Leonard married Emma Mable Boyett on 2 Dec 1909 in Sabine County, Texas. Emma (daughter of Robert Edgar Boyett and Clarissa L. Abi Conn) was born on 25 Sep 1894 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 1967 in Stanislaus County, California; was buried in Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The SSDI shows she was a resident of Pineland, Texas.

Bettie married Clyde Burnett Halbert about 1906. Clyde (son of William Washington "Dick" Halbert, Sr. and Mary Frances Allen) was born on 24 May 1886 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Mar 1973 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a MACKABEE, and they lived in Arkansas.

Notes:

Name: Melvin Lawrence Wilson
Death Date: 13 Aug 1971
Death Place: Hemphill, Precinct #1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 67 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1904
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Orie Wilson
Father's Name: W. K. Wilson
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Sudie Halbert
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223436
Digital Film Number: 4169949
Image Number: 1195
Reference Number: 75465
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):Census Listings

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No. 5
Enumerated 14 and 15 of April 1930
ED 202-7 SD 19 Sheet 4A Sheet 4A Stamped 88
68-70
Wilson, Melvin L Hd M W 26 M@21 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Works on Farm
Wilson, Orie Wf F W 22 M@17 Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Doris Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Wilson, Modill Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Dykes, Gracy Sister F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx

Family/Spouse: Zadie Orie Bragg. Zadie (daughter of William Henry Bragg and Mary Ann Harrison) was born on 8 Mar 1908 in Texas; died on 13 Jan 1994 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a JOHNSON, and they lived in Archibald, Louisiana.

Notes:

Could she have been born to a second husband of Susans? On the 1930 census, an 11 year old Gracy Dykes is living in the home of Melvin and Orie (Bragg) Wilson, listed as sister.

She was said to have married a Mr. Jones, and lived in Zavalla.

Family/Spouse: Mattie Elvie Bragg. Mattie (daughter of James Richard "Dick" Bragg and Martha "Mattie" Jane Harrison) was born on 21 Oct 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Jan 1996 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 21 Jan 1996 in Low's Chapel Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JNF7-34Z
Name: Aubrey Briley Wilson
Death Date: 17 Mar 1949
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 40 years 1 month 25 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1909
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Sam Wilson
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Viola Causey
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223204
Digital Film Number: 4031776
Image Number: 1616
Reference Number: 13744
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDPT-9PX
Name: Charlie Cregg Wilson
Death Date: 25 Jun 1963
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 50 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1912
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Sam Wilson
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Viola Causey
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Millright-Sawmill
Place of Residence: Sabine Parish, Louisiana
Cemetery: Milam Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine County, Texas
Burial Date: 27 Jun 1963
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117288
Digital Film Number: 4028547
Image Number: 2404
Reference Number: cn40235
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
August 10, 2005

"On the Bright Side: "I Remember" Part 2"
By Mary Howell

He taught school in Rosevine and served as County School Tax Assessor. Drayton had an uncanny sense of humor and loved to pull pranks on his friends. One time he even master-minded the building and landing of a UFO and even put a letter written in a foreign language in his contraption. He situated it so that his croquet-playing friends would find it. News of Hemphill's UFO spread like wildfire throughout East Texas.

Drayton married Virginia "Virgie" Louise Collier on 10 Dec 1928. Virginia (daughter of Nathan Plympton Collier and Lula Blanche Chambers) was born on 18 Jul 1908 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 8 Feb 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Lived one week" (White and Toole)

Family/Spouse: Vallie Jones. Vallie was born after 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to be married to a Ruby Jones.

Family/Spouse: Rolland Gerald Crouch. Rolland was born on 28 Oct 1910 in Texas; died on 28 Jul 1996 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Forest Park (Forest Park Lawndale) Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

"Died at age 16" (White and Toole)

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

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
July 12, 2006
Hemphilll Elementary School Fifth Grade -1939-1940

Eighteen students from a larger group, pictured, graduated from Hemphill High School's Class of 1946 who recently enjoyed their 60th class reunion. Blake Eddings, Nadine Easley, LaNell Slay, Robert Earl Gray, Gladys Hogue, Wayford Jones, Jack Chisum, Reba Arnold, Lexie Mae Wood, Berintha Maund, Helen Rushing, Evelyn Wright, Dorothy Sterle, Wilma Lawrence, Joe (Gwen/Quinn) McGown, Doris Anderson, Paul Huffman, Eloise Inman, Archie Jones, Vermell Anderson, LaVern Wright, Lois Paudert, Billy Edgar, Sutton Ware, Jessie Lee Harper, Wynell Elliott, Jack Jones, Doris Jennings, Burtis Earl Moore, Hattie Pearl Kelly, Imogene Carlton, Kathryn Curry, Marcus Huffman, Jimmie Procell, Emma Clark Fuller, Marjorie Crawford, Louise Crnkovic, GLORIA SPEIGHTS, and Herman Chop.

Obituary
copied from obits.dignitymemorial.com
Also published in the Houston Chronicle

Gloria Speights McBeth, age 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2016. The youngest of nine children, she was born in Hemphill, Texas to Tom and Arley Speights on November 17, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, all siblings except one dear sister, and her beloved husband, Ted McBeth.

Gloria had a joyful spirit and was rarely without a smile on her face. Her father passed away when she was three-years-old, and Gloria was raised by her mother during the Great Depression. She was voted "Most Popular" and played on the Hemphill High basketball team. She was proud of her Hemphill heritage and returned often for family and school reunions.

As a young career woman, Gloria worked at a bank in downtown Houston in the '50s. It was here where her future husband was encouraged by an aunt to meet a pretty girl she knew at church when he visited from his studies at A&M. She was right. Gloria and Ted were soul mates who held hands every day of their long marriage. Bless you, Aunt Mildred.

Gloria's banking career was put on hold to work at home as a wife and mother to two daughters. She enjoyed entertaining, gardening, cooking, traveling, reading and was an excellent Bridge player. Gloria's greatest joy in life was her family which extended from her husband and two daughters to three grand-daughters and a great grand-son. "Gigi" as she was affectionately known, taught her granddaughters the lost art of cooking and sewing as well as to seek adventures in life. She gave them unconditional love and the most amazing Christmas stockings a child ever knew for which she shopped all year long. Her home was filled with love and endless support, helping them become women of strength and substance. Always stylish, Gloria's inner beauty and loving personality far outweighed the exterior. But outings to Neiman's and Sakowitz with her growing up -with lessons on how to work the sale rack '96 will never be forgotten.

Gloria was also a woman of strong faith, counting bible studies and volunteering at church among life's rewards. She led by example in her endeavors. Perseverance to overcome obstacles included swim lessons as an adult since she wasn't taught as a child. Though she learned to swim, she never took to water. Her aversion to water extended to dietary choices. Seafood was off limits and she often told people she was "allergic" to avoid further questions. This was the one area in which she was known to take license with the truth. She had no known food allergies.

As the wife of a Chemical Engineer, Gloria learned to move from city to city. From Lake Jackson to Odessa to Lake Charles and finally back to Houston, Gloria made each transition as easy as possible for her family. Not one to complain, we never knew West Texas wasn't to her liking until years later. Gloria returned to her banking career upon arrival in Houston in the early '80s when she inquired about a job at her new bank and was hired on the spot. Her financial prowess continued as she enjoyed investing in the stock market with her husband and recently instructed at age 85 that her "bond man" be called from her hospital bed. Her mind was as sharp as her spirited wit.

Gloria is survived by daughters, Patricia Chandler (Robert), Mary McBeth (Jim Crump); granddaughters, Michele Reed, Jillian Pennington, Charlotte Pennington; great-grandson, Cameron Reed, and countless friends whose support is much appreciated. You will be missed, Gigi.

Family/Spouse: Lloyd Theodore "Ted" McBeth. Lloyd was born on 20 Dec 1929 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas; died on 27 Apr 2012 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 2 May 2012 in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Roy Young Buckley. Roy (son of Young Elijah Buckley and Mary Lee Davidson) was born on 12 May 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Mar 1950 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mikel W Hoffpauir. Mikel was born on 1 Aug 1902; died on 17 Dec 1982; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The September 20, 2006 "Sabine County Reporter" had a picture of the Milam, Texas, First Grade through High School--Spring 1927. A William White was pictured. It is not known what grade he was in, or if indeed it was the same William White. The photo was submitted to the "Sabine County Reporter" by Robert E. "Ted" Finley of Van Nuys, California.

As of the 1930 census, William was living with his sister and brother-in-law, Beulah and Roy Buckley, in Port Arthur, Texas. Both William and Roy were worker as laborers in the refining business.

Notes:

His death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, indicated he was married, and that he was employed at the Treating Department of Texaco. He died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

The September 20, 2006 "Sabine County Reporter" had a picture of the Milam, Texas, First Grade through High School--Spring 1927. A Drew White was pictured, but a grade was not indicated. The photo was submitted to the "Sabine County Reporter" by Robert E. "Ted" Finley of Van Nuys, California.

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
December 19, 2007

Dorine Speights Robinson

Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson, 93, of Spring died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Brenham.

Mrs. Robinson was born Nov. 26, 1914, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Mermond Leon Speights and Ruth Elvie McLemore Speights. She devoted over 40 years to the nursing profession in the Texas City/Galveston area.

Survivors: a sister, Ruby Laverne GELLATLY, formerly of Beaumont; two nieces, Dorine GORDY and husband Craig of Spring, and Guyanne KEENE and husband, Gayle of Shreveport, LA; and a nephew, Mark HUGHES and wife Cindy of Ponchatoula, LA.

She was preceded in dehat by her husband, John Albert (J.A) Robinson, and a sister, Johnnie Mae HUGHES.

Graveside rites were held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Hemphill City Cemetery in Hemphill.

Services were under the direction of Adams/E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2007)

Ruth married John Albert "J.A." Robinson, Jr on 18 Apr 1936. John (son of John Albert Robinson and Willifred Griesenbeck) was born on 19 Apr 1913 in Galveston County, Texas; died on 12 Nov 1963 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter 29 May 2002

Class of 1938

Hemphill High School's graduating class of 1938 held a reunion Saturday, April 27. Attending were, from left: Dalton Boyd, Harold Smith, LaVerne Speights Gellately, Edele Manual Arnold and Vernell Conner Thomas.

Obituary

Ruby Laverne Speights Gellatly was born May 3, 1919 in Hemphill, Texas and went to be with her heavenly Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorine Gellatly Gordy of Houston; four grandchildren, Cheryl R. Gordy of Spring, Chrystie M. Gordy Vickery and husband, Jason of Richmond, Cheri E. Gordy Turney and husband, Justin of Spring, Bryan C. Gordy and wife, Heather of Porter; eleven great grandchildren; Caleb, Breanna, Andrew, Jacob, Bailey, Virginia, Griffin, Leslie Jo, Daniel, Robert and Julian; one nephew, Mark Hughes and wife, Cindy of Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Earl Gellatly; father, Mermond L. Speights; mother, Ruth Elvie Mclemore Speights; and two sisters, Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson and Johnnie Mae Speights Hughes.

Laverne lived and worked in Beaumont and Bevil Oaks for over 55 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks. She worked and retired from Jefferson County Health and Welfare in 1989 after 23 years.

Laverne always loved gardening and spending as much time with family and friends as she could. Her loving smile and open heart never met a stranger and she was always willing to help in any way she could.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hemphill Cemetery in Hemphill, Texas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, June 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Copied from www.claybarfuneralhome.com

Family/Spouse: Robert Earl Gellatly. Robert (son of Don Claude "D. C." Gellatly and Bena Norine Harris) was born on 27 Sep 1919; died in Jan 1987 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
February 14, 2007, Page 9

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 in Bossier City. Mrs. Hughes was a beautician for 35 years and a graduate of Guy's Beauty School. Survivors: a daughter, Sharon "Guyann" and husband Wilbur Gayle KEENE; son Mark Mermond HUGHES and wife Cindy FERRAN; grandchildren, Robin KEENE and husband Chuck WILLIAMSON, Brady KEENE and wife Stacy, Benjamin Mark HUGHES, William Maxwell HUGHES, and Andrew Phillip HUGHES; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Dorine ROBINSON and Ruby Laverne GELLATLY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy M. HUGHES; and parents, Ruth Elvie McLEMORE and Mermond Leon SPEIGHTS. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at Boone Funeral Home with Pastor Al Eden officiating. Interment followed at Forest Park West Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Boone Funeral Home Chapel in Shreveport.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2007)

Johnnie married Guy Marcus Hughes on 5 Sep 1941. Guy was born on 16 Feb 1920 in Joaquin, Shelby County, Texas; died on 4 Nov 1995 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His middle name is shown as Briant on his death index listing, and as Bryant on the birth index listing of his daughter.

Family/Spouse: Duvergn F. Smith. Duvergn (daughter of Eben B. "Ebb" Smith and Lula Pearl Ferguson) was born on 20 Sep 1914 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 27 Feb 2007 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gladys Mae Maund. Gladys (daughter of Gordon "Gordy" Leon Maund and Miranda "Randy" Crowell) was born on 7 May 1909 in Texas; died on 30 Aug 1983 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in King Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A military marker as his gravesite indicates he was a PVT US Army WWII.

Notes:

A military marker as his gravesite indicates TX Pvt 403 AAF Airbase Sq.

The application for his headstone, completed by Lillie Bell Cordray, shows he enlisted on 27 May 1943 and was discharged on 21 May 1944. His serial number was 38478049.

Notes:

Ancestry.com indicates he has a military marker reading "PFC US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II"

Notes:

Her cousin, Martha White, writes that Bille worked on a family tree prior to her death.

Billie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billie married Stanford Cushway on 8 Mar 1974 in Stanislaus County, California. Stanford was born on 4 Oct 1924 in Stanislaus County, California; died on 20 Aug 2007 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune Thursday, June 26, 2003

Signa HALBERT Maxey

Signa Halbert Maxey, 95, of Milam died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Trinity Missions Health Care Center in Diboll. Mrs. Maxey was born June 2, 1908 in Sabine County as a daughter of the late Bettie Biniga (CORDRAY) and Clyde Burnett HALBERT and had been a lifelong area resident. A homemaker, she was a member of the Geneva Unity Methodist Church and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Linda MAXEY of Diboll; two grandchildren, Tabitha HIPPLER of Bullard and Tracey COX of Plano; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bundy HALBERT of Pt. Neches and Jigs HALBERT of Milam; and four sisters, Mildred FREEMAN of Orange, Sible RUSSELL and Mary LOVE, both of Houston, and Bette RHODES of Victoria. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Jeff Stull officiating. Interment followed at Joel HALBERT Cemetery near Milam.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Family/Spouse: Robert Valery Maxey. Robert (son of Leroy Houston Maxey and Dicie Viola Driggers) was born on 23 May 1909 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 26 Sep 1980 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Burnett Harrison Halbert

Burnett Harrison Halbert, 95, of Pt. Arthur died Monday, April 11, 2005 at his residence. Halbert was born Dec 21, 1909 in Milam as a son of the late Betty (Cordray) and Clyde B. Halbert. He was a chemical worker for Texas U.S. Chemical in Pt. Neches. Survivors, son James Troy Halbert, Sr. and wife Lydia of Pt. Arthur, grandchildren, Karla LIEF and husband Richard of Beaumont, James Troy Halbert Jr and wife Cheryl of Magnolia, and Wayne Halbert and wife Lori and Todd Halbert and wife Dee Anna, all of Groves; a brother Audry Halbert of Milam; sisters, Syble RUSSELL and Mary LOVE, both of Houston, Mildred FREEMAN of Orange, and Betty RHODEN of Victoria, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Fred Raney officiating. Interment followed at the Hemphill City Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 19, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 6B
State Highway No. 21
131-145
Halbert, Barnett Hed M W 20 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Halbert, Jane M Wf F W 19 M 19 Tx Tx Tx
135-149
Gaskin, Young C HEad M W 44 M 21 La Ms Ms Farmer
Gaskin, Celia Wf F W 45 M 22 Tx Tx Tx
Gaskin, Nonia Dtr F W 17 S Tx La Tx

Family/Spouse: Myrtie Jane Gaskin. Myrtie (daughter of Young Crockett Gaskin and Celia Jane McNaughten) was born about 1911 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a FREEMAN.

Family/Spouse: David Tilman Freeman. David was born on 22 Sep 1901 in Timpson, Shelby County, Texas; died on 8 Mar 1957 in Orange, Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her grave is marked with a DRT emblem.

Syble married Curtis Audrey Russell on 19 Dec 1945. Curtis was born on 27 Aug 1913; died on 25 Jun 1995; was buried in Halbert Cemetery (Joel Halbert Cemetery / Fox Hill Cemetery), Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jack Edward Love. Jack was born on 23 Jul 1921 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; died on 21 Feb 2003 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Page 1
Wreck Claims life of Milam Man

"A one car collision resulted inthe death of a Milam man around noon Tuesday. According to a witness at the scene, she was driving by and saw a Ford Pick-up truck that had smashd into a tree and was smoking. She got out of her car to check on the driver and could not open the door. As she looked over she saw the body of 84-year old Audra Halbert about 10 feet from the vehicle, she then called for help."

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Obituaries

Audra B. Halbert

Audra B. Halbert, 85, of Milam died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. He was born April 21, 1924 in Milam.

Halbert had lived in Milam 20 years after previously living in Ranger.

He was a teacher at Ranger Junior College and was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army. Halbert was a member of the American Legion, Sons of the Republic of Texas, and Gideons International. He was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church.

Survivors: son, Robert C. Halbert and wife Wila of Cedar Park; daughters, Janet Coffey and husband Donald of Arlington and Mary E. Pennington and husband, Sever of Weatherford; sisters, Syble Russell and Mary Love, both of Houston, and Betty Rhoden of Victoria; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 22 at Starr Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Jones officiating. Interment was at Joel Halbert Cemetery in Milam. Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2009)

Family/Spouse: Clyde Austin Rhoden. Clyde was born on 20 Apr 1926 in Kennard, Houston County, Texas; died on 15 Aug 1996 in Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow

Funeral service for Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow, 82, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the Joel Halbert Cemetery in Milam with Rev. Robert Shaddock officiating. She died September 17, 2008.

Doris Elaine Wilson Burrow was born in Time on March 9, 1926 to Melvin and Orie Bragg Wilson. She was retired as cook for Stephen F. Austin College of Forestry Summer Camp. Doris was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Doris was survived by two sons, Douglas Burrow of San Augustine and Jerry Burrow of Tomball; daughter Mary Frances Burr of Madisonville; brother, Odell Wilson of Livingston, sisters, Sue Nell Smith of Kempner and Anice Urbany of Long Beach, CA; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill was in charge of arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2008)

Doris married Frank Morgan Burrow before 1945. Frank (son of Frank Jackson Burrow and Mary Margaret Ebarb) was born on 13 Mar 1925 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 May 2019 in Texas; was buried in East Hamilton Cemetery, Patroon, Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Patsy Ruth Kelley. Patsy was born on 7 Jun 1931 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died on 11 Apr 2007 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Obituary

Clinton Buckley

Graveside rites for Clinton Leland Buckly, 71, of Beaumont were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995, at Gravehill Cemetery in Sabine County. Arrangements were handled by Carroll-Wallace Funeral Home in Beaumont.

He died Friday, Jan. 6, 1995, at a Beaumont hospital.

Buckley, a native of Sabine County, had lived in the Beaumont area several years. He was a U.S. Marine Air Corps veteran of Workd War II and the owner/operator of Buckley's Exxon Station.

Survivors: wife, Gerry Buckley of Beaumont; mother Beulah Hoffpauir of Pt. Arthur; a son, Lee Buckley of Beaumont; daughter, Pamelaw Baldwin of Beaumont; a sister, Louise McElwee of Pt. Arthur; and three grandchildren.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 18, 1995, Page 12

Family/Spouse: Geraldine Johnson. Geraldine was born on 16 Oct 1927; died on 6 Jan 2006; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Dora Elaine Williams
Death Date: 09 Jul 1963
Death Place: Groves, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 37 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1926
Birthplace: Hemphill, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Roy Buckley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Beulah White
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Nederland, Jefferson, Texas
Cemetery: Oak Bluff Memorial Park
Burial Place: Port Neches, Texas
Burial Date: 10 Jul 1963
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117290
Digital Film Number: 4028577
Image Number: 910
Reference Number: cn 45553
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Dora married Charles Ray Williams before 1954. Charles was born about 1922; died about 1982; was buried in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

His listing on the Texas Birth Index is simply Joe Cordray. However, the Texas death index lists his middle initial as "B" as well as showing him as a Junior, presumably having the same middle name as his father.

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

Notes:

Clyde Burnett Maxey, 78, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2021 in Hemphill, Texas.

Born in Galveston, Texas to Robert Valery Maxey and Signa Lee Halbert Maxey, Clyde was a lifelong resident of East Texas, growing up in Milam, Texas.

He graduated from Hemphill High School in 1960 and attended Stephen F. Austin State University until he was drafted, whereupon he served for six years as a member of the 2nd Armored Division in the US Army. Spending the majority of his adulthood in Diboll, Texas, Clyde retired from Temple Eastex after a 41 year career in sales. He served his community as an active member of Diboll First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, a member of the Diboll Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years, and as a city alderman. Clyde was a member of the Angelina County Airport Breakfast Club (Lufkin) and the Martin's Corner Motley Crew (Milam).

Clyde was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He found happiness when sitting in the quiet of a still morning in the woods and could often be found "just piddlin'" in his woodshop, but his greatest joy came when spending time with his family, traveling with Linda, and laughing with his grandchildren.

He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 54 years, Linda Carol Love Maxey of Houston, Texas and currently residing in Milam, Texas; daughter Tabitha and husband, Curtis Hippler of West, Texas; daughter Tracey and husband, Jim Cox of Ft. Worth, Texas; grandchildren Cullen Hippler and wife, Kay, Keaton Hippler, Kelsey Cox and Gavin Cox.

Memorial donations may be made to Diboll First United Methodist Church, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

A man of strong Christian faith, we celebrate with him as he now sits with our Lord in his eternal home.

Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Rev. Becky Love officiating.

Visitation will begin one hour prior to services.

Burial will follow services in Milam Cemetery in Milam, Texas with Gavin Cox, Cullen Hippler, Keaton Hippler, Charlie Harris, Robbie Hudspeth, Jim Jones, Mackie McCary and Al Naylor.

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

Memorial donations:

Diboll FUMC - P. O. Box 412 - Diboll, Texas 75941

St. Jude's Children's Hospital - stjude.org - 501 St. Jude Place - Memphis, TN 38105

Wounded Warrior Project - support.woundedwarriorproject.org - P. O. Box 758516 - Topeka, Kansas 66675-8416

Milam Cemetery Fund -
BOM BANK
Milam Cemetery Fund
101 Worth Street
Hemphill, Texas 75948

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 28, 2021, page 4

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Timothy Allen Wilson, 56, of Milam, Texas passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.

Tim was born January 3, 1964 in San Augustine, Texas to Don Gary Wilson and Helen Marie Bragg. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and worked as an auto mechanic. He attended school at Hemphill I.S.D. when he wasn't busy fishing. Tim loved to fish.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Don Wilson.

He is survived by his grandmother, Evelyn S. Bragg of Milam; parents, Helen and Amos Hanzel of Milam; son, Hunter John Wilson and wife, Deanna, of Milam; daughter, Cameron Wilson of Charleston, South Carolina; brothers, Amos Hanzel, Jr. of San Augustine and Tracy Hanzel, also of San Augustine; sisters, Donna Shirley and husband, Brad, of Milam and Amber Persky and husband, Scott, of Milam; and two grandchildren, Ruger and Paisley.

Memorial services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas.

Condolences may be left and guestbook may be signed at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

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]