William Speights

Notes:

"WM SPEIGHTS, (son of Wm and Sarah Speights) was born June 25, 1745, probably in N.C. The family Bible also listed Mary b Nov 2, 1736; John b. Sept 30, 1739; Ruth, b Mar 25, 1742; Joseph, b Nov 20, 1748; and Leah, b June 19, 1751. In this same Bible was the name only of Mary Minchew. This younger Wm Speights is believed to have m Ann Phelps in 1772 (Chowan Co N.C. Records). He fought in the American Revolution and rec'd Bounty land in Hancock Co, Georgia and according to family legend, John and Levi Speights were brothers. They also rec'd bounty grants in the same county. Levi's family did not come to Texas so far as is known."

William married Ann Phelps about 1772 in Chowan County, North Carolina. Ann was born before 1752; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married John Godwin in 1809 in Hancock County, Georgia. John was born before 1782; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Killed while carrying money to a bank in Holmes County, Mississippi." (White and Toole, ). He married a Peagram.

John married Mary Ewing on 8 Dec 1808 in Hancock County, Georgia. Mary was born before 1798; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"LIved for many years in Leak County, Mississippi"

Shadrack married Nicie HoodLawrence County, Mississippi. Nicie was born about 1786; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Might instead have been born in South Carolina.

From FindAGrave:

"William and a brother, probably Asa, signed on a note for yet another brother, when he could not pay the note, William and Asa were unwilling to pay the note so to protect their assets, they left the state in the middle of the night, crossing the Mississippi River family and slaves.

William was suffering from yellow fever, and died in the river crossing and was buried on the banks of the river. His new widow, Rebecca Hopkins Speights continued the journey to Texas and settled in Sabine County in 1843...

William married Rebecca Hopkins on 17 Dec 1817 in Virginia. Rebecca was born about 1796 in South Carolina; died on 4 Oct 1857 in Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was married to a Nancy.

Notes:

"Joshua Speights was very prominent in early Sabine County history, founding, together with Hampton Pratt, the first store in Hemphill. He also served as Chief Justice of Sabine County and as Senator in the Texas Legislature." (White and Toole)

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 19 October 1994, Page 5 Oil Painting of Judge Speights is donated to county museum

The Sabine county Museum and the Virgie Speights Memorial Library has received a gift from Mr. and Mrs. James C. Vanderbilt of an oil painting of Judge Joshua H. Speights.

James, a great-grandson of Judge Speights,painted the portrait from a black and white copy of a picture taken of the Judge found in the archives of the Texas Legislature in Austin.

Joshua, a citizen of the Republic of Texas, served Sabine County in District #22, State Legislature 1853-1854, and 1859-1860, and also served as Judge of Sabine County 1877-1882. he was also a merchant, lawyer, physician, and farmer though not at the same time.

James and Marguerite Vanderbilt have been patrons of the museum and library from the beginning. They have given gifts of family heirlooms, valuable books and many mementos honoring Joshua H. Speights, his mother Rebbecca Hopkins Speights, and their descendants and relatives. James Vanderbilt spent a year studying and working for the British National Gallery in London, England. He retired form the Navy after World War II as a Lt. Commander. His hobbies are many but oil painting is his first love.

The Sabine County museum is very proud to have the portriat and is open Wednesday and Fridays and by appointment to visitors.

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 27 March 2002, Page 9 SRT honors Vanderbilt with memorial

On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, the Sabine District Chapter #33 of Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT), dedicated an SRT memorial medallion at the grave of James C. Vanderbilt, deceased member of the chapter.

The unveiling ceremony of the historic marker was held at the Ft. Jesup National Park and Cemetery near Many, LA, in Sabine Parish. Sabine County Sheriff's Department proved the firing of the military salutes fo the occasion and the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department provided an escort to the cemetery.

Vanderbilt was born April 15, 1915 in Ft. Jesup, LA. He was named at birth "Voyght Willard Boswell" and later changed his name to match his professional name as an artist.

James C. Vanderbilt was the great-grandson of Joshua Hopkins Speights, who came to Sabine County in approximately 1841. He was a professional artist and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.

Vanderbilt was a strong patron of the arts and was dedicated to preserving our history and culture. He was a key person in the founding of the Virgie Speights Memorial Library and Museum in Hemphill. He and his wife donated many gifts to enhance and maintain the Library and Old Jail Buildin

Vanderbilt was a tireless worker and patron of the Sonoma Depot Museum in Sonoma, CA, where he lived for many years. His paintings and art illustrations for the movie industry, plus his gifts to preserve history will be enjoyed by future generations.

This is believed to be the first medallion dedicated outside of Texas.....Recognition of descendants and acceptance of the marker was conducted by Bill Speights. Speights and J.E. Gooch unveiled the marker.

From the SSDI: JAMES C VANDERBILT 15 Apr 1915 11 May 1998 (V) 95476 (Sonoma, Sonoma, CA) (none specified) 550-28-5822 California

Joshua married Esther C. Leece on 8 Mar 1854 in Sabine County, Texas. Esther was born on 5 Apr 1835 in Louisiana; died on 7 Aug 1867 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joshua married Sarah "Sallie" Jane Youngblood before 1870. Sarah (daughter of Henry Youngblood and Sarah Miller Harvey) was born on 1 Sep 1840 in Louisiana; died on 25 Aug 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married James Low, M. D. in 1848 in Sabine County, Texas. James was born about 1821 in South Carolina; died before 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Speights Varney quotes Virgie Collier Speights as writing "John was a small child when the family moved to the Mississippi Delta along with his brothers and sisters. John married Emily Scott. To this union were born Tom, John "Doc" and Dora. His wife died and her amrried a Miss (Rebecca) Holbert. To this union were born Mandie in 1866, an infant that died, and Robert Joel on September 11, 1870. The second wife died and he married Lizzie Davis. To this union were born Exa in 187, Mattie, Minnie, and an infant that died. Johns third wife died and he lived a widower approximately 35 years. John hired a man to take his palce in the confederate army, however after one year he was assigned to making salt. John joined the Campbellite Church during his old age. He died in 1912 and was buried in Lowe Cemetery in Sabine County, Texas."

Jonathan married Emily Ann Scott on 1 Nov 1853 in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. Emily was born on 20 Mar 1832 in Mississippi; died on 10 Jan 1862 in Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Rebecca Frances Halbert on 29 Aug 1865 in Sabine County, Texas. Rebecca (daughter of Joel Halbert and Tabitha Elizabeth Cox) was born on 27 Jul 1846; died on 16 Sep 1870 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Mary "Macie" Elizabeth Davis about 1866. Mary was born before 1850; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married James Taylor WHITE II, son of James WHITE and Sarah CADE.

Mary married Nathaniel J. Caraway in 1855 in Sabine County, Texas. Nathaniel (son of Vestal Caraway and Eliza R. Young) was born about 1835 in Mississippi; died on 10 May 1864 in Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived with his son John in his later years. A grave marker indicates he was a Sgt. in Co. F of the 11th Texas Infantry, C.S.A.

Green married Jerusha Caroline Allen in Nov 1865 in Sabine County, Texas. Jerusha (daughter of Thompson Allen and Elizabeth Wooldridge) was born on 16 May 1845 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 10 Jul 1888 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter, Sept. 29, 1886, Hemphill TX.

Mary R. (Molly) Speights Boswell died at her home in Logansport, LA. She left two small children and her husband, G.S. Boswell. The Reporter states that G.S. Boswell called on the Reporter and told them he was moving from Logansport and that his two small sons would be cared for by Judge Speights.

Charles Royall cnroyall@wcc.net

Mary married Gabriel Sims Boswell on 23 Dec 1882 in Orange County, Texas. Gabriel was born about 1850 in Gordon County, Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The photo of her headstone, in Milam Cemetery, shows she was the wife of A. D. CAUSEY, and that she was born 1 July 1872 and died 2 Mar 1899.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54446744

Family/Spouse: Alfred D. Causey. Alfred (son of Solomon Causey and Harriet Louisa Harvey) was born on 1 Sep 1869 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1912 in Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On the 1900 census, a widowed Eliza Pratt was living with her son, Hampton Pratt. She was born circa 1838. Is Eliza the same person as Mary Benena Low?

Family/Spouse: Drayton Pratt. Drayton (son of Hampton Pratt and Mary Lucinda Potts) was born on 8 Feb 1848 in Alabama; died on 14 Sep 1918; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 1
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 1A Stamped 92
4-4
Speights, John W Hd W M Oct 1856 M 16 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Speights, Sallie Wf W F July 1865 34 M 16 5/5 Tx Ga Tx
Speights, Tom G Son W M Feb 1885 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Speights, Dora E Dtr W F Feb 1886 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Orin W Son W M Feb 1887 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Speights, Mermod L Son W M Dec 1891 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Buford A Son W M Jan 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx

John married Sallie Wilson on 20 Jan 1884 in Sabine County, Texas. Sallie (daughter of William Cregg Wilson and Bethie "Bettie" H. Lawhorn) was born in Jul 1865 in Texas; died about 1904 in Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Head after 1903. Mary was born before 1885; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sharon Speights Varney quotes Virgie Collier Speights as writing that Madora was married to Dan A. Leak(e), a Campbellite preacher, and this is likely the reason that his father-in-law joined the Campbellite's late in life.

Notes:

Name: Amanda Nethery
Death Date: 14 Nov 1931
Death Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Oct 1866
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J. Speights
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Rebecca Halbert
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135733
Digital Film Number: 4166746
Image Number: 2951
Reference Number: RN 53248-20
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Amanda married Charles Alexander Nethery, Sr. on 14 Nov 1884 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Charles was born in Apr 1860 in Texas; died on 21 Apr 1942 in Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married J. L. REESE.

Notes:

Name: Sudie B. Blackshear
Death Date: 29 Oct 1938
Death Place: Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 68 years 4 months 4 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1870
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name: Dr. W. R. Blackshear
Father's Name: William Green Speights
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Name: Jerusha Allen
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Informant: Mrs. Ima Howell, Chireno
Occupation: Housewife & Post Master
Place of Residence: Chireno, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Chireno, Texas
Burial Date: 30 Oct 1938
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117824
Digital Film Number: 4030411
Image Number: 2376
Reference Number: DTH Rec cn 47224
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Susan married William Royal "W. R." Blackshear, M. D. on 13 Oct 1889 in Texas. William was born on 26 Jan 1850 in Texas; died on 4 Nov 1930 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married William P RUNNELS.

Family/Spouse: Leelee ???. Leelee was born about 1876 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VZXJ-XYV
Name: Sally Fussell
Titles & Terms:
Event: Death
Event Date: 11 Apr 1972
Event Place: Jasper, Texas
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Certificate Number:
Collection: Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000

Sally married Deal L. Fussell on 24 Oct 1909 in San Augustine County, Texas. Deal (son of John Andrew Fussell and Sarah California Howard) was born on 28 Jul 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Jul 1962 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Sharon Speights, she married J. W. PARKIN, and they lived in the Dallas area in the 1960's.

Notes:

Shown as John A on the 1900 census, Alfred in 1910, and James A in 1930. Birth records of two of his sons simply show him as J A Causey. His tombstone is inscribed Rev. J. Alfred Causey. However, the obituary of son Leo shows his name as James Alfred, and this is assumed to be accurate.

Newton County Historical Committee, "Glimpses of Newton County History," (Nortex Press, Burnet, Texas, c. 1982) notes that Rev. J. A. CAUSEY was the first full-time pastor of the Church of God in Burkeville, Newton County, Texas. He pastored their for several years before resigning in 1925, leaving the church in care of the Rev. Henry Brooks.


(Research):

Census Listings:

1920
not located

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No. 8
Enumerated April 19, 1930
ED 202-11 SD 19 Sheet 9B
185-192
Causey, James A Head M W 32 M 17 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Causey, Eppie B Wf F W 33 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Causey, James B Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Causey, Alfred L Son M W 9 Tx Tx Tx
Causey, Mildred E. Dtr F W 7 Tx Tx Tx
Causey, Kate B Dtr F W 4 Tx Tx tx
Causey, Clide G Son M W 1 6/12 S Tx

Family/Spouse: Effie Beulah Stephenson. Effie was born on 9 Nov 1895 in Texas; died on 28 Apr 1990 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Robert Earl Harris on 1 Jan 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Robert (son of Judge Joseph L. Harris and Cyrenthia Collier) was born on 11 Aug 1868 in Texas; died on 29 Dec 1934 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Might be names James?

Family/Spouse: Thomas Isham Chambers. Thomas was born on 7 Oct 1881 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 Aug 1951 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clara married Eli Low on 9 Jul 1905 in Sabine County, Texas. Eli (son of Samuel Tobias "Tobe" Low and Permelia Estes) was born on 27 Feb 1880 in Texas; died on 22 Mar 1942 in Texas; was buried in Speights Cemetery, 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]

Clyde married Effie D. "Dollie" Vickers on 7 Oct 1906 in Sabine County, Texas. Effie (daughter of James Augustus "Gus" Vickers and Mary Ella "Mollie" Bennett) was born on 6 Jan 1887 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Apr 1970 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Louise L. Self. Louise was born about 1888 in Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Pole Mason Coussons before 1915. Pole (son of William Thomas Coussons and Julia Green Dean) was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Texas; died on 5 May 1960 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Era Mason
Event Type Death
Event Date 26 Oct 1974
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 22 Jun 1893
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name C A Nethery
Mother's Name Amanda Speights
Certificate Number 77676
GS Film number 2243402
Digital Folder Number 005145708
Image Number 02427

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38Q-CRZ : accessed 23 Nov 2013), Era Mason, 26 Oct 1974; citing certificate number 77676, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2243402.

Era married Napoleon Bonaparte "Pole" Mason, Jr. before 1913. Napoleon (son of Napolean Bonaparte Mason and Mary Bethany "Susan" Terry) was born on 25 Nov 1892 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Apr 1959 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Vergie Lorena Halbert before 1937. Vergie (daughter of William Washington "Dick" Halbert, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Smith) was born on 4 Nov 1905 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Sep 1991 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:

Name: Addie Oryl Nethery
Death Date: 25 Jul 1973
Death Place: Center, Shelby, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 71 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1902
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lyda Fay Nethery
Father's Name: Charles Alexander Nethery
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Amanda Spieghts
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2242913
Digital Film Number: 4167952
Image Number: 267
Reference Number: 260
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Addie married Abbie Thelma Gellatly about 1920 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Abbie (daughter of David Claude Gellatly and Abbie Ola Mason) was born on 8 Jun 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Dec 1963 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Fay Lyda Williamson after 1963. Fay was born on 31 Dec 1912 in Dike, Hopkins County, Texas; died on 18 Feb 2011 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Milam Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE April 7, 2003

Marguerite Syble Eddings

Marguerite Syble Eddings, 95, of Hemphill died April 4, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. at Hemphill Care Center. She was born October 25, 1907, in Sabine County, Milam, and was a homemaker. At the age of 16, Marguerite attended Kidd Key College in Sherman and studied music for two years. Marguertie is the daugther of the late Charles Alexander NETHERY and Syble SPEIGHTS Nethery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Edward EDDINGS on August 28, 1979, and their son Curtis Blake EDDINGS on April 14, 1990. Survivors: one brother and sister-in-law, Wendell and Atrelle NETHERY of Milam; a sister-in-law, Bernice NETHERY of Milam; one son and daughter-in-law, Arvie Gene and Ophelia EDDINGS of Hemphill; a daughter in law, Mary Eddings KILGORE of Pineland; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill. Interment followed at Rosevine cemetery on FM 1.

The Obituary published on April 9, 2003, in the Sabine County Reporter was nearly identical, however, it listed her grandchildren "...Don and Sherri EDDINGS, Susan and Jeb SMITH, and David and Denise EDDINGS, all of Hemphill, Sandra and William RENEAU and Martha RENEAU, all of Lufkin, and Kathy and David BURKHALTER of Pineland" and great-grandchildren "...Devin EDDINGS, Daniell EDDINGS, Garrett SMITH, Aaron EDDINGS, Bill RENEAU, April RENEAU, Josh RENEAU, Jared RENEAU, Emily BURKHALTER, and Megan BURKHALTER" by name.

Marguerite married Curtis Edward Eddings about 1928. Curtis (son of Sterling W. Eddings and Lyda E. Hutto) was born about 1897 in Texas; died on 28 Aug 1979 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
June 12, 1996, Page 10

C. A. "Buddy" Nethery

C. A. "Buddy" Nethery, 85, of Milam died Friday, June 7, 1996, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill.

Born Dec. 14, 1910, as a son of the late Charles A. and Amanda (Speights) Nethery, he had been a lifelong resident of Milam. Nethery was a merchant, having operated Nethery & Son General Merchandise in Milam for 54 years. He was also a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors: wife, Bernice SELF Nethery of Milam; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Tom PAYNE of Caldwell and Janet and Him OLIVE of Pineland; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Susan Nethery of Milam and Ken and Laura Nethery of Bellingham, Massachusetts; a sister, Margurite EDDINGS of Hemphill; brothers, Wendell Nethery of Milam and Loy Nethery of Beaumont; 14 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Louie Self, Bro. Robert Shaddock, and Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Interment followed at Milam Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)

Charles married Bernice Edell Self before 1939. Bernice was born on 17 May 1919; died on 7 Sep 2005 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to have married a HOWELL.

Notes:

Said to have married W. GILBERT.

Family/Spouse: Thomas James "Chief" Jones. Thomas was born on 4 Nov 1914 in Texas; died on 6 Nov 1964 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Threcia Marie Kirbos. Threcia was born on 15 Dec 1912 in Saline, Bienville Parish, Louisiana; died on 25 Jul 2015 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Kirbyville City Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Name: Lucille Grigsby
Death Date: 05 Dec 1955
Death Place: Kirbyville, Jasper Co., Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 43 years 3 months 5 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 01 Sep 1912
Birthplace: San Augustine County, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: D.L. Fussell
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Sallie Causey
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Kirbyville
Cemetery: Magnolia Springs Cemetery
Burial Place: Magnolia Springs, Texas
Burial Date: 06 Dec 1955
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114548
Digital Film Number: 4163992
Image Number: 2132
Reference Number: 62078
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: William Clarence Grigsby. William was born on 12 Feb 1922 in Kirbyville, Jasper County, Texas; died on 7 Mar 2012 in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lois Fussell Rose

Lois Fussell Rose, 80, of Kirbyville died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995 at a Jasper hospital.

A former longtime resident of Graham, she was a native of San Augustine County and had lived in Kirbyville 15 years.

Survivors: a sister, Florene Bierhalter of Kirbyville; and brothers, Lucian Fussell, Nay Fussell, and D. L. Fussell, all of Kirbyville.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995, at Stringer Funeral Home chapel in Kirbyville. Interment and graveside rites were held at 4 p.m. Friday at Gooseneck Cemetery near Graham.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 22, 1995, page 14

Family/Spouse: M. K. Rose. M. was born on 8 Dec 1916 in Young County, Texas; died on 11 Apr 1980 in Olney, Young County, Texas; was buried in Gooseneck Cemetery, Graham, Young County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jame J Bierhalter. Jame was born on 19 Jul 1918 in Texas; died on 5 Apr 1987 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death Certificate notes he was killed in action Casin Italty, buried in Kirbyville

(Research):https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J69F-DMR
Name: Ray Fussell
Death Date: 08 Feb 1944
Death Place: Casin, Italy
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 19 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1925
Birth Date:
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Father's Name: D. L. Fussell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Sallie Causey
Mother's Birthplace:
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Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2242622
Digital Film Number: 4167717
Image Number: 962
Reference Number: 1470
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Elester Van Pelt. Elester was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Blox, Jasper County, Texas; died on 31 Mar 2020 in Evadale, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Magnolia Springs, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sally Pearl Thomas. Sally was born on 25 Feb 1927 in Blox, Jasper County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name or sex is not listed on the Family Search index, which simply shows the date and location of birth, 20 July 1920 in Hemphill, Texas, and the parents as J A Causey and Beulah Stephenson.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Alfred Leo (Al) Causey will begin at 2:30 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2006 in the Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Officiating the services will be Reverend Billy Franks and Reverend Terry Arrington.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, January 8, 2006 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Causey was born July 20, 1920 in Hemphill, TX. He went to be with the Lord January 6, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Causey proudly served our nation during World War II in the US Army. He was a carpenter. Mr. Causey was a member of the First Church of God in Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred Causey and Effie Beulah Stephenson Causey and one brother, Clyde Ivan Causey.

Surviving him to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Margaret Causey; sons, Jerry Causey and his wife, Judy, and Jimmy Causey and his wife, Pam; one daughter, Dianne Griffith and her husband Greg; sisters, Mildred Harrelson and Blanche Garrett; brothers, J.D. Causey and Fred Causey; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be John Morrison, Eric Griffith, John Curlin, Doug Woodward, Brad Anderson, and Joey Dunning.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel 687-1256

SOURCE: The Shreveport Times, January 8, 2006

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VH81-F9X
Name: Causey
Event: Birth
Event Date: 12 Sep 1928
Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Father: J A Causey
Mother: Eppie Beula Stephenson
Certificate Number: 73244
Digital Folder Number: 004687600
Image Number: 00687
Collection: Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935

Notes:

THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER January 12, 2000

Bena Harris Gellatly, 98, of Milam died Wednesday, Jan 5, 2000, in San Augustine. Mrs. Gellatly was born July 24, 1901 and had been a lifelong resident of the Milam area. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors; daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia and Dan Polley of Sexton, Merle and Oscar Huff of Milam, and Bonnie and Larry Mobbs of Odessa, a sister, Elaine Brown of San Augustine; eight grandchildren a step-granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband D.C. Gellatly, and a son, Robert Gellatly. Funeral services were held Jan 7 at New Hope Baptist Church near Milam with Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Lou Dane officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery. Starr Funeral Home Inc of Hemphill, Directors.

Bena married Don Claude "D. C." Gellatly about 1918. Don (son of David Claude Gellatly and Abbie Ola Mason) was born on 21 Jun 1898 in Texas; died on 19 Sep 1976 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Loy P. Neal. Loy was born on 10 Sep 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Oct 1960 in Isla, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His FindAGrave memorial page shows he was a MSgt. US Army, and includes a photo of his military marker.

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:

Dixie Nethery Sparks was born January 21, 1919, in Milam, TX, the youngest child of Louise and Drayton Nethery. Dixie attended school in Milam, on the site of present-day Bethany Baptist Church and later attended high school in Hemphill. Dixie's higher education earned her degrees in music, English, and counseling. She began her career as an educator in Center and later moved back home to Milam and became a high school teacher in Hemphill. In addition to classroom teaching, she gave piano lessons in her home to local children and directed church music.

Dixie's teaching career ended in 1961 when, out of necessity, she took over sole management of Sparks Grocery, a business formerly owned by her father. For over fifty years, she operated a business that served the needs of area residents. Shelves were stocked with food, produce, medicines, gadgets, and books. Racks held fabric, shoes, and toys- anything that can now be purchased at Walmart. Credit was extended when times were hard. Christmas would find her selling and wrapping gifts for last-minute shoppers. She continued to operate Sparks Grocery until early in 2016. By that time, the shelves were mostly bare and shoppers were few. But, folks would continue to stop by for a free cup of coffee and to chat. For several years she would say, "Well, I guess I need to retire one of these days."

Though Dixie never had children of her own, she enjoyed sharing in the lives of her extended family and local children who frequented her store. She always made sure that their school pictures were displayed above the cash register.

In addition to her parents, Dixie was predeceased by an infant brother and sister; former husband, Howard Sparks; her sister, Verlyn Nethery Owens; brother-in-law, Max Owens; and great nephew, Steve Owens.

Dixie spent the last three years of her life in a care facility in Nacogdoches. Following a brief time of illness, Dixie entered her heavenly home on April 9, 2019. She is survived by nieces and nephews, generations of cousins, countless friends, former students, and her family from Magnolia Court.

Funeral services for Dixie will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Tieman and Bro. Robert Shaddock officiating.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time.

Burial will follow services in Milam Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Gene Nethery, Jim Nethery, Felix Holmes, Raymond Edgar, Robby Roberts, Robbie Hudspeth, and Marty Griffin serving as pallbearers.

Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

From Starr Funeral Home website
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, April 17, 2019, page 7

Notes:

Her father's 1960 obituary lists her as "Mrs. Evon Leediker of Cleveland, Texas."

Notes:

Bobby Joe Coussons, died May 10, 2014. He was born February 1, 1931 to Pole Mason Coussons and Carrie Nethery Coussons in Hemphill Texas. Bobby Joe was a self employed painter and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Graveside Services will be Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Starr Funeral Home 510 Starr St. Hemphill, TX 75948 (409)787-3331

Sabine County Reporter
May 14, 2014, Page 12

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave:

Cleon N. Mason, 90, Topeka, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at a Topeka hospice house. Mr. Mason was a clerk for Santa Fe Railway for more than 27 years and he had operated Mason Greenhouse since 1974. He served in the Army Air Corps 8th Air Force in England during World War II.

He was born Dec. 10, 1912, in Milam, Texas, to Napoleon and Era Nethery Mason. He had lived in Topeka since 1941. Mr. Mason was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, and he was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church. He married Mary E. Lesser on Nov. 4, 1942, in Topeka. She died on Feb. 4, 1999. Survivors include two sons, a brother, a sister, six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one stepgreat-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery.

Notes:

Mrs. Louise Wood was the informant on the 1974 death certificate of her mother.

Notes:

FindAGrave shows that he had a military marker, inscribed with his name, dates, a cross, and S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II.

They also have a transcription of his obituary as follows:

Doyle Claude Nethery, age 78 of Milam, Texas passed away November 23, 2001, 10 P. M. at is residence. He was born July 25, 1923 in Milam, Texas. Married to Barbara Ann Breedlove Nethery in Milam, Texas. Salesman. Served in the Army during World War II. Survivors: son Mike Nethery, Bronson, Texas, daughter Ann Taibo, Longtree, Colorado; brother Gene Nethery, Milam, Texas; sister Faye Kilgore, Houston, Texas. Visitation 5:00 P.M. - 9 P. M. Monday November 26, 2001 Starr Funeral Home. Funeral Service Tuesday November 27, 2001, 2:00 P. M. at Starr Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Shaddock officiating. Interment New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Texas, Star Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.

Houston Chronicle 11/26/2001

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V8TV-4SK
name: Glory Nethery
event: Birth
event date: 07 Nov 1931
event place: Sabine, Texas
gender: Female
father: Addie Ory Nethery
mother: Abbie Thelma Gellatly
certificate number:
Collection: Glory Nethery, "Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997"
(Courtesy of FindAGrave)

Her tombstone has an Eastern Star Emblem

Family/Spouse: Harry Edwin Killgore. Harry was born about 1927; died about 1983; was buried in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Louise Conn. Mary (daughter of Elijah George "Lige" Conn and Mary Ethel Baldree) was born on 7 Nov 1933 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Apr 2018 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janet Nethery Olive, 76, of Pineland TX, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Katy TX.

She was born October 25, 1944, to Charles A. (Buddy) Nethery and Bernice Self Nethery in Center TX.

She was a 1963 graduate of Hemphill High School and lived in Sabine County all her life. She was in the Hemphill High School band and was an HHS twirler. She was also a superstar on the basketball court.

Janet truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: chatting with friends and family, making special dishes, volunteering at the Salvation Army, reading, building Lego sets, playing the piano at Parkway Baptist Church, and taking care of and loving the numerous cats that seemed to find her. She also was a devoted Elvis fan from high school on. She did an annual pilgrimage to Graceland every August for many years.

She is survived by her sons, John Bohannon and wife, Carol, of Bedford and Philip Bohannon and wife, Jennifer, of Houston; her daughters, Julie and wife, Michelle, of Katy, Cindy Lambert and husband, Larry, of Humble, and Carolyn Thompson and husband Pat, of Chalmette, LA; sister Pat Roberts and husband, Robby, of Milam; brothers Jim Nethery and wife, Susan, of Milam, and Ken Nethery and wife, Laura, of Brookeland; grandchildren Erica Bohannon, Rachel Bohannon, Caitlin Bohannon, Cody Bohannon, Ashton Schultz, Ricky Coe, Bailey Lambert, Ethan Olive, Andrew Olive, Joey Nunan, Laura Nunan Stacy, Christina Kramer, and Kimberly Thompson. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and Bernice Nethery, her husband, James (Jim) Smith Olive, and also by her stepchildren, Stanley Olive and Martha Olive Nunan.

Contributions in Janet's memory can be made to Save Our Strays, P.O Box 273, Milam TX 75948; Denning Animal Rescue, 490 CR 255, San Augustine TX 75972; and Diboll Alley Cats, 205 Largent, Diboll TX 75941.

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, October 20, 2021, page 8

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 31, 1996, page 14

Mary Jane Conn

Mary Jane Conn, 53, of Hemphill died suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, and was pronounced dead at the emergency department of Sabine County Hospital.

Born May 21, 1942, as a daughter of the late T. J. and Irene (Speights) Jones, Mrs. Conn was a lifelong resident and an active member of First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches and taught at Hemphill Elementary several years before retiring due to health reasons.

Survivors: husband, Joe Conn of Hemphill; two daughters, Jon Petty of Springfield, Missouri, and Debra Wilburn of of Vidor; two sons, G. B. Conn of Orange and [brother-in-law] Al Fecteau (sic) of Diboll; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Jimmie Nixon of Canton and Patricia McBride and Karen Neal, both of Hemphill; two brothers, John Thomas Jones of Aruba and Robert "Pud" Jones of Hitchcock.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Hemphill with the pastor, Bro. Bob Arthur, officiating. Interment followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2011)

Mary married Kenneth Joe Conn on 1 Aug 1962. Kenneth (son of Gram Berry Conn and Mary Rebecca Francis Williams) was born on 13 Sep 1930 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Jun 2014 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Douglas Jones has finally made his last effort for attention on December 7, 2015. He was born in Hemphill, TX in 1951 to Thomas James "Chief" and Irene Speights "Snookie" Jones. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, the overly devoted and love of his life Lauren Slattery Jones. He left his good looks and dashing personality to his children:Esther Guerra (Ricky), Caleb Jones (Taylor), and granddaughter Ava Guerra "Puddin". Additionally, he is survived by his siblings, sisters: Jimmie Nixon (Billy), Patricia McBride (Roger), Karen Neal (Tommy), and brother, John Thomas Jones (Janice). Robert is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Don "Nubbin" Jones (Peggy), and sister, Mary Jane Conn (Joe).

He was an avid fisherman and golfer which he was both very good at. If talent and personality were measured in having fun, then he was the best of all time! Robert loved spending time with his wife, family and friends. No matter the occasion, he always found a way to make people laugh and made everyone he came to know a better person. Although not an average life span, Robert didn't live an average life. He traveled where he wanted to travel, would tell jokes at the most inappropriate times, learned what he wanted to learn and became the world's best handy man with duct tape.

Robert's true passion was his work. He truly loved his job and always said that, "If you love your job, then it's not work". He loved the relationships and friends he made over the years and impacted everybody that he spoke with. Robert Jones will be missed but never forgotten and always in our hearts.

Services will be held on Friday, December 11th at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581. Robert was very punctual so don't be late! Robert was a casual guy so come wearing whatever makes you happy. A celebration of his wonderful life will follow at Green Tee Country Club. Since Robert loved his rescued English Bulldog, Meatball, in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: English Bulldog Rescue Network of Houston, www.ebrnhouston.com.

(Copied from "Hemphill High School Memorials" on Facebook.)

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

Family/Spouse: Ruby Laverne Speights. Ruby (daughter of Mermond Leon Speights and Rutha Elvie McLemore) was born on 3 May 1919 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jun 2014 in Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Claudia Jeanette Polley, 93, of Sexton, Texas passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 in San Augustine, Texas.

Claudia was born in Milam, Texas on November 14, 1926 to Don C. Gellatly and Bena Norine Harris Gellatly.

Claudia was a superior homemaker and excellent cook. She was a member of the Hemphill High School Class of 1944 and also of Liberty Springs Methodist Church. She liked antiquing with her sister, she loved her family and she loved children. She saw the good in everything and everybody.

She is survived by her son, Don Polley of San Augustine; and sister, Bobbie Pratt of San Augustine. She is also survived and loved by her nieces, nephews, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dan B. Polley, Jr.; infant son, John Mason Polley; brother, Robert Earl Gellatly; and sister, Merle Huff.

Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Doug Fuller, Cole Fuller, Jerry Burrow, Joel Halbert, Amos Hanzel, and Ray Sheard.

Online condolences can be made and memorial book can be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, July 29, 2020, page 4.

(Research):

The Sabine County Reporter
October 22, 1997, Page 7

Class of 1944

Hemphill's Class of 1944 recently held a reunion at the home of Phillip and Loretta Sterle in Hemphill. Shown are, from left: Claudine Gellaty Polley, Philip Sterle, Onie Bell Grim Williams, Doris Stewart Walts, Eugene Procella, Margie Watson Nellus, LaTrent Walker, Melba Rue Isom Byley, Charlotta Kign Walker, Bertie Scott, Helen Strickland Murray, Betty Mae Ener McGraw and Patsy Pickley Becka. The Class of '44 donated $100 from their treasury to the J. R. Huffman Public Library.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)

Claudia married Dan Bussey Polley, Jr. on 28 Feb 1948 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Dan (son of Dan Bussey Polley, Sr. and Mary Clifton) was born on 24 Sep 1920 in Sexton, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Aug 2000; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter 8 May 2002

Class of 1948 Members of the class of 1948 attending the (Hemphill High School) reunion included, from left, front; Joann (Hendrix) Alford, Bennie Jean (Chambers) Henderson and Thelma (Bass) Henderson; and back: Elaine (Erwin) Hamilton, Jackie Harris, Merle (Gellatly) Huff, Billie Sue (Ziefler) Chambers, Raymond Mattox and Kathleen (Crowell) Zachery.

Obituary

Merle Gellatly Huff, 82, of Milam, died Wednesday evening in the Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. She was born in Sabine County to Don and Bena Harris Gellatly and has lived in Sabine County all her life. Mrs. Huff was a farmer and rancher and attended the Riverside Church near Milam.

She is survived by her sons; David Huff of Milam, Ted Huff and his wife Janie of Laurel, Mississippi, Tommy Huff and his wife Ashley of Henderson, her daughter Susan Sheard and her husband Ray of Milam, grandchildren; Rylie, Poppy, David and Rachel, and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Claudia Polley of Sexton and Bobbie Pratt of San Augustine.

Visitation will be from 5:30PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery near Milam.

http://www.starrfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1881157&fh_id=12228

Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, December 26, 2012, page 7

Billie married Oscar Thomas Huff on 15 Mar 1949. Oscar was born on 17 Oct 1921; died on 11 Jul 2001 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joyce Brown, age 90, of Sabine County, Texas passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

Joyce was born April 14, 1928 in Sabine County, Texas to Loy P. Neal and Marie Harris. She was a housewife and mother.

She is survived by daughters, Linda Smith and husband, Ron, of Lufkin, Texas; Terry Uitterdyk and husband, Hank, of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Marsha Jackson and husband, Butch, of Hemphill Texas; son, Archie Brown of Benwheeler, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren, Deanna Havard, Darren Smith, Jennifer Brandt, Joni Hinds, Jason Uitterdyk, Bryan Brown, Krystal Fuller, Tricia Jackson, Johnny Jackson, Robert Jackson, and Michael Jackson; great grandchildren, Hayslee, Jade, Camryn, Trevor, Faith, Noah, Slade, Rett, Jackson, Lily, Justin, J.C., Kirby and Keri.

She is also survived by her favorite pet, Summer.

She is preceded in death by husband, Earnest Lindell Brown; brother, Joe Neal; sisters, Doris Ledbetter, and Wilma Richards; granddaughter, Lindsey Brown.

Family would like to acknowledge her loving caregivers Janine Hughes, Sharon Bragg, and Barbara Elliot.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. George Bragg and Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery, in Milam, Texas.

Pallbearers are Bryan Brown, Darren Smith, Jason Uitterdyk, James Havard, Cole Fuller, and Randy Hinds.

Guest book may be signed and condolences may be made at www.starrfuneralhome.com

Copied from the Starr Funeral Home webiste. Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 10, 2019, page 8

Family/Spouse: Earnest Lindell Brown. Earnest was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; died on 29 Sep 2007 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
December 8, 1999, Page 13

Joe B. Neal

Joe B. Neal, 70, of San Augustine died Friday, December 3, 1999, in Nacogdoches.

Neal was born Nov. 11, 1929 in Milam as a son of the late Loy P. and Marie (Harris) Neal and had been a longtime resident of San Augustine. He was a cattle rancher and retired bridge construction superintendent.

Survivors: wife, Bessie Coussons Neal of San Augustine; daughters, Josette Newberry GASKIN of Austin and Suzanne Neal and Carol CARTWRIGHT both of San Augustine; sisters, Doris LEDBETTER of Los Angeles, California, Wilma ROBERTS of San Augustine and Joyce BROWN of Milam; a special friend, Pete GARRETT; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 5 at the First Baptist Church of San Augustine with Bro. Rickey Wood, Bro. Jim Moss and Bro. Fred Dade Jr officiating. Interment followed at Chumley Cemetery near San Augustine.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Directors of San Augustine, directors.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2011)

Family/Spouse: Bessie Lou Coussons. Bessie (daughter of William Ersell Coussons and Novie Ada Pratt) was born on 15 Aug 1930 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Feb 2006 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 15 Feb 2006 in Chumley Cemetery, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [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]

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]

Notes:

David Alan Huff, 68, of Milam, Texas passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

David was born on July 17, 1952 in Center, Texas to Oscar Thomas Huff and Billie Merle Gellatly Huff. He attended school at Hemphill ISD and later served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the construction business.

He is survived by his son, David Alan Huff, Jr.; daughter, Rachel; brothers, Ted Huff of Mississippi and Tommy Huff of Henderson; and sister, Susan Sheard of Milam.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, March 3, 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]

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]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]