1883 - 1961 (77 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Alabama Williams was born on 23 May 1883 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Mar 1961 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Alabama married Benjamin Meador White on 12 Jan 1898 in Sabine County, Texas. Benjamin (son of Edward James White and Mary Benena Meador) was born about 1877 in Texas; died about 1935 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lola B. White was born on 12 Jan 1889 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 19 Sep 1983 in Jefferson County, Arkansas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 3. Fanny Iva White was born on 13 Apr 1901; died on 6 Feb 1916; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 4. Lewis Edward White was born on 1 Apr 1904 in Texas; died on 18 Jun 1929 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 5. Joe Bailey White was born on 24 Mar 1907 in Texas; died on 28 Aug 1974 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 6. Rex Carl White was born on 13 Aug 1909 in Texas; died on 17 Aug 1960 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 7. Ray Ves White was born on 21 Aug 1909 in Texas; died on 11 Jun 1939 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 8. Addie Byrl White was born on 2 Feb 1912 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 9. Fred Ben White was born on 15 Nov 1914 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Apr 1955 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
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Generation: 2
2. | Lola B. White (1.Alabama1) was born on 12 Jan 1889 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 19 Sep 1983 in Jefferson County, Arkansas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Blanche Finley Toole notes that she was the mother of W. C. DAVIDSON of Beaumont. He and Blance Toole helped to maintain the Meador Cemetery.
Family/Spouse: William Gooch Edgar. William (son of James Valentine Edgar and Jack Payne "Paynie" Gooch) was born on 5 Aug 1894 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Jul 1979 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Fanny Iva White (1.Alabama1) was born on 13 Apr 1901; died on 6 Feb 1916; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. |
4. | Lewis Edward White (1.Alabama1) was born on 1 Apr 1904 in Texas; died on 18 Jun 1929 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. |
5. | Joe Bailey White (1.Alabama1) was born on 24 Mar 1907 in Texas; died on 28 Aug 1974 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Mackie and Kay McCary's transcription of the Meador Cemetery shows that his gravesite was marked with "Pvt US Army WW II"
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6. | Rex Carl White (1.Alabama1) was born on 13 Aug 1909 in Texas; died on 17 Aug 1960 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Family/Spouse: Atrall "Lilly" Wright. Atrall (daughter of Maccauley "Mack" C. Wright and Mary Lee Chambers) was born on 29 Jan 1914; died on 29 Aug 1992 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Frances Jean White was born before 1935 in Sabine County, Texas; and died.
- 11. Billy Joe White was born on 11 Aug 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Nov 2011 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- 12. Mary Louise White was born on 30 Sep 1938 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
- 13. Betty Ann White was born on 19 Apr 1941 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Jul 2024 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 14. Rex Carl "R. C." "Dink" White, Jr. was born on 14 Feb 1946 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Apr 2011 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 15. Charles "Charlie" Mack White was born on 19 Oct 1947 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Nov 2006 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 18 Nov 2006 in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 16. Living
- 17. Jane Ellen White was born on 1 Apr 1955 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 2024 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 7 Aug 2024 in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 18. Living
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7. | Ray Ves White (1.Alabama1) was born on 21 Aug 1909 in Texas; died on 11 Jun 1939 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. |
8. | Addie Byrl White (1.Alabama1) was born on 2 Feb 1912 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The Sabine County Reporter
December 17, 2003
Addie Bragg
Addie Bragg, 91, of Route 1, Hemphill, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 at Hemphill Care Center. Mrs. Bragg was born Feb. 2, 1912, and had been a longtime resident of Sabine County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: a son, Benny Bragg of Shelbyville; daughters, Julie HUFF and Paula BRITT, both of Sabine County; 14 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Richard LUM officiating. Interment followed at Meador Cemetery in Milam.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)
Family/Spouse: Chester Lee Bragg. Chester (son of James Richard "Dick" Bragg and Martha "Mattie" Jane Harrison) was born on 16 Aug 1905 in Patroon, Shelby County, Texas; died on 28 Jun 1995 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Living
- 20. Gloria Lee Bragg was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 1934 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 21. Benny Ray Bragg, Sr. was born on 1 May 1936 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Jul 2018 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
- 22. Living
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9. | Fred Ben White (1.Alabama1) was born on 15 Nov 1914 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Apr 1955 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
11. | Billy Joe White (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 11 Aug 1936 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Nov 2011 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Notes:
Billy Joe White d. November 18, 2011
Billy Joe White, 75, passed away Friday morning surrounded by his family, November 18, 2011, in the Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, Texas. Billy Joe was born August 11, 1936, to Rex Carl White Sr. and Atrall Lilly Wright White. He was a lifetime resident of Sabine County, where he worked as a logger. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Billy Joe was survived by two sons, Carl Wayne White and wife Elisha of Apple Springs, and Frank Benton White of Hemphill; seven daughters, Sherri Tomlin and husband Jimmy of Henderson, Jana Gonzales and husband Felix of Hudson, Carla Adair and David of Hurst, Nancy White of Henderson, Jean Chaddick and husband Velton of Nacogdoches, Kay Frederick and husband Lynn of Nacogdoches, and Nita Knight and husband Ricky of Splendora; one brother, William Fred White of Hemphill; five sisters, Frances Jean Denby of Huntington, Mary Adams of Conroe, Betty Ann McGown and husband Pap of Hemphill, Carlyon Erwin and husband Roy of Huntington, Jane Hill and husband Ralph of Hemphill; and his sister-in-law Lois White of Hemphill; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Charles and R.C. "Dink" White; his sister-in-law Jeanette Franks; brother-in-laws Lamar Denby and Leo Adams; granddaughter Charoltte Gonzales and great grandson Nathan Watson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 9:00 pm. Sunday, November 20, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm., Monday, November 21, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Meador Cemetery in Milam, Texas.
Donations toward funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated by the family and may be sent to First Bank and Trust of East Texas, Nita Knight, Account #8448500.
http://www.starrfuneralhome.com
Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Billy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | Mary Louise White (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 30 Sep 1938 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. Family/Spouse: Leo Bishop Adams. Leo was born on 27 Nov 1938; died on 30 Apr 2007 in Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Betty Ann White (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 19 Apr 1941 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Jul 2024 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Betty married Edward Henderson "Pap" McGown before 1969. Edward (son of Newton Hannibal "Dick" McGown and Lela Bell Smith) was born on 28 Dec 1937 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Feb 2021 in Longview, Gregg County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | Rex Carl "R. C." "Dink" White, Jr. (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 14 Feb 1946 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Apr 2011 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
The Sabine County Reporter
April 13, 2011, Page 11
R.C. White, Jr.
R.C. White, Jr., 65, of Hemphill, died Monday, April 4, 2011, in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Hemphill to R.C. and Atrall Wright White and had lived here all his life. White was a truck driver for propane gas and a member of the Pine Park United Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lois White of Hemphill; sons, Rex D. White and his wife Teresa of Hemphill and Ronald L. White and his wife Mae of Humble; daughter, Lisa M. Page and her husband Michael of Hemphill; brothers, Billy Jo White and Fred White, both of Hemphill; sisters, Frances Denby of Huntington, Mary Adams of Conroe, Betty McGown of Hemphill, Carolyn Erwin of Huntington, and Jane Hill of Hemphill. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Salena Williamson and husband Darrell, Carissa Ferguson and husband Bryan, Sean, Melissa, Sabrina and Logan; and great-grandchildren, Landen, Baylee and Jaeda.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Selena; and brother, Charles White.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 6, in the Pine Park United Pentecostal Church. Burial followed in the Meador Cemetery in Milam,.
Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill. Online condolences may be posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com
Rex married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Charles "Charlie" Mack White (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 19 Oct 1947 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 17 Nov 2006 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 18 Nov 2006 in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Charles White
Funeral services for Charlie White, 59, of San Augustine were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine. Burial followed at Meador Cemetery in Milam. Bro. Gordon Simmons officiated. He died November 17, 2006 in Lufkin.
Charlie White was born in Hemphill on October 19, 1947 to Rex White and Altrall WRIGHT White. He attended Rosevine United Pentacostal Church. He is survived by his sons, Chris WHITE and wife, Michelle of San Augustine and Stephen WHITE and wife, Kiley of Marthaville, Louisiana; sisters, Mary Lou ADAMS and husband, Leo of Conroe, Betty Ann McGOWN and husband, Pat of Pine Park (Sabine County), Jane HILL and husband, Ralph of Hemphill, Carla Joyce ERWIN and husband, Roy and Frances DENBY, all of Huntington; brothers, Billy Joe WHITE, R. C. WHITE and wife Lois, and Fred WHITE and wife, Janette, all of Hemphill. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine was in charge of arrangements.
A similar obituary was published in the November 22, 2006 Sabine County Reporter.
The following birth announcement was in the May 10, 2007 San Augustine Tribune:
Tiffany WHITE is proud to announce the birth of her son, Justin Allen WHITE, born March 23, 2007 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Terry and Lisa MORELAND of San Augustine and Stephen Lynn WHITE of Marthasville, Louisiana. Great-grandparents are Louise (MOSLEY) McCary, Linda PONDER, both of San Augustine, the late Joe Louis McCARY and the late Charles Mack WHITE previously from San Augustine; Bobby and Barbara MORELAND of Carthage. Justin is also a nephew to Mike McCARY of Grand Prarie and Lola MORELAND of Mt. Enterprise.
Family/Spouse: Linda Gail West. Linda was born on 13 Nov 1952 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 10 Jan 2020 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Living
- 44. Christopher Sean White was born on 5 Aug 1970 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Sep 2008 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
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17. | Jane Ellen White (6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 1 Apr 1955 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 2024 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried on 7 Aug 2024 in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Obituary
Jane Ellen Hill (n?e White), born on April 1, 1955, in Hemphill, Texas to Rex White and Atrell Wright White, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, in Jasper, Texas at the age of 69.
A lifetime resident of Sabine County, Jane was a graduate of Hemphill High School. She dedicated her life to her family, embracing her role as a loving housewife, mother, and caregiver. Jane was the heart of her household, known for her nurturing spirit and the warm, welcoming home she maintained.
Jane married Ralph Hill, Sr., nearly 48 years ago, and together they built a life filled with love and laughter.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Hill, Sr. of Hemphill; sons, Lee Craig Hill (Rhonda) of Bronson, and Ralph Carson Hill, Jr. of Hemphill; daughter, Jennifer Hill (Mark Weaver) of Hemphill; brother, Frank White (Sherry) of Beaumont; sisters, Mary Lou Adams of Conroe and Carolyn Erwin (Roy) of Huntington; and her cherished grandchildren, Alissa, Summer, Kaden, Carson, Kenny, Megan, Brantley, Casen, Chase, Paisley, Keith, Christian, Courtney, James, Brittany, and Hailley, along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Cheyenne Hill; brothers, Charlie White, R.C. "Dink" White, Billy Joe White, and Fred White; and sisters, Frances Denby and Betty Ann McGown.
Jane's passions included crafting, gardening, and caring for her chickens. She relished the time spent with her grandchildren, and her love for the outdoors was evident through her enjoyment of fishing and camping. Jane also enjoyed playing BINGO with friends.
Visitation for Jane will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will commence at 2:00 p.m. in the same location, officiated by Bro. Rex White and Bro. Lamar Denby.
Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery, Milam, Texas.
Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas is handling the arrangements, downloaded from their website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 7, 2024, page 4
Jane married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | Gloria Lee Bragg (8.Addie2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 1934 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Name: Gloria Lee Bragg
Death Date: 09 Jan 1934
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: white
Death Age: 1 day
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 08 Jan 1934
Birthplace: Milam, Tex
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Chester L Bragg
Father's Birthplace: Isla, Tex
Mother's Name: Addie Burl White
Mother's Birthplace: Milam, Tex
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Milam, Tex
Burial Date: 09 Jan 1934
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2115985
Digital Film Number: 4165965
Image Number: 911
Reference Number: cn 4356
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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21. | Benny Ray Bragg, Sr. (8.Addie2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 1 May 1936 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Jul 2018 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
Benny Ray Bragg, Sr., 82, of Shelbyville, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his residence.
Benny Ray was born May 1, 1936 in Hemphill, Texas to Chester Lee Bragg and Addie Byrl White Bragg. He was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and a member of Rosevine Church of God. He was a fishing guide on Toledo Bend Lake mainly out of Holly Park Marina. He liked carpentry and building and he loved to deer hunt.
Benny is survived by his wife, Barbara Bragg of Shelbyville, Texas; sons, Benny Ray Bragg, Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Many, Louisiana and Marcus Paul Bragg and wife, Mary, of Mesa, Arizona; daughters, Shelia Gail Hall and husband, Gary, of Shelbyville, Texas, Sherri Jo Dover and husband, Dennis, also of Shelbyville, Shirley Ann Cahanin of Many, Louisiana, and Trina Carol Banaszak and husband, August, of Little Rock, Arkansas; sisters, Paula June Britt and Julie Ann Huff and husband, Dale, all of Milam, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Texas with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Serving as pallbearers are Dennis Dover, Gary Hall, August Banaszak, Daniel Hall, Jason Williams, Kaleb Campbell, and Jordon Williams.
Online book signing and condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
Copied form the Starr Funeral Home website
Also published August 1, 2018, page 8, in The Sabine County Reporter
Benny married Barbara Fay Ferrell on 1 Dec 1957. Barbara was born on 1 Feb 1939; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
44. | Christopher Sean White (15.Charles3, 6.Rex2, 1.Alabama1) was born on 5 Aug 1970 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Sep 2008 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. Notes:
San Augustine Tribune
September 25, 2008, Page 11
Chris Sean White
Funeral services for Chris Sean White, 38, of San Augustine, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2008 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine. Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery in Milam with Bro. Gordon Simmons and Bro. Jeff Hedrick officiating. He died September 23, 2008 in San Augustine County.
Chris Sean White was born in Hemphill on August 5, 1970 to Charles White and Linda West. he was an equipment operator. He was a member of the San Augustine Volunteer Fire Department and was of the Pentacostal Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle White of San Augustine; children, Christian Kirkindoll, Crystal McGown, Catelynn White and Traycee White all of San Augustine and Caleb Osborn of Chicago, Illinois; mother Linda West Ponder and husband Phillip of San Augustine; brother Stephen White and wife Kiley of Marthaville, Louisiana; grandparents Billy and Evon Wright of Hemphill; stepbrothers, Clayton Ponder and Norman Ponder; step-sisters, Armanda Johnson, Freida Horger, Mary Ponder and Phyllis Smith.
A memorial fund has been established at First Bank and Trust for the family of Chris White. In lieu of flowers, all donations made to this account will be recorded and very much appreciated. Please call (936) 275-7356 for account information.
Obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.timeformemory.com/wymanroberts.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine is in charge of arrangements.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2008)
A nearly identical obituary was published in the Sabine County Reporter on October 1, 2008.
Christopher married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 5
Generation: 6
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