Naomi Leona Dorsey

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 29, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 11A Stamped 82
216-223
Bragg, Naomi Head F W 58 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Leona Dtr F W 25 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Bessie Dtr F W 23 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Edward Son m W 20 S Tx Tx Tx

Naomi married David Benjamin Bragg on 1 Nov 1888. David (son of William Herman Bragg and Sarah Willie Register) was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Isla, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Feb 1922 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 20,21 and 22 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheets 13B and14A Stamped 183
163-163
Bragg, William H Head M W 30 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Bertha L Wf F W 25 M Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Robert L Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Mary Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Leroy Son M W 4 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Wilburn Son M W 2 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, B Son M W 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated April 29, 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheets 10B and 11A Stamped 82
214-221
Bragg, Herman Head M W 40 m 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Bertha Wf F W 36 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Robert Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bragg, Mary Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Leroy Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bragg, Wilburn Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Udell Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Herman Jr Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Eldon Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

William married Bertha Lee Lord before 1913. Bertha was born about 1895 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 22 Apr 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 7B
145-158
Bragg, R. Carson Head M W 36 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Ada Wf F W 32 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Evon Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Alton Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
146-159
Bragg, James R. Head M W 56 M 22 Tx Fl Fl Farmer
Bragg, Martha J Wf F W 53 M 19 Tx Miss Tx
Bragg, Mattie C. Dtr F W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
Bragg, Elvada Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
----160
Bragg, Chester L Head M W 24 m 22 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bragg, Addie B Wf F W 18 M 16 Tx Tx Tx

Robert married Ida Angeline Russell on 12 Apr 1914 in Isla, Sabine County, Texas. Ida (daughter of Abraham Travis "Trav" Russell and Zorado Ellen Steele) was born on 16 Nov 1896 in Texas; died on 28 Feb 1967; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married J. Bea M. Sanders on 8 Dec 1910. J. (son of William Andra Sanders and Sallie Weaver) was born on 14 Jan 1887; died on 8 Aug 1941 in Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following article appeared in The SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE:

Abbie Stewart Observes 100th Birthday

November 15, 1998 Abbie Bragg Stewart had her 100th birthday with a party at Twin Lakes Care Center. Her children and grandchildren hosted the party at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon. Relatives and friends attended.

Abbie was born November 16, 1898 in Sabine County at Isla, Texas (Milam now). She is the daughter of the late David Benjamin and Naomi Dorsey Bragg, granddaughter of the late Frank and Tabitha Halbert Dorsey, and the great granddaughter of the late Joel and Emaline Grindle Halbert from Mila

Abbie and her siblings grew up just off the Carter Ferry road in the Sabine river bottom, or Bragg Community. Her parents were farmers and raised cattle. She and her brothers and sisters went to school at Ross Springs school, which was approximately 3 miles through the woods from their home. They walked there and back each day, having to cross the Patroon Creek on a log. She attained the highest level of education taught at the school which was the tenth grade.

Abbie has one living brother, Edward of Center, Texas. Her other siblings were William Herman Jr., Carson, Sallie (Sanders), Anna Belle (Brown), Leona (Waller-Boyette) and Bessie Mae (Jones) and two brothers that died in early childhood.

Abbie and her family attended Bethel Church near Moss Springs school and there she met Thomas Grady Stewart. (This was later called the New Hope Church). After he returned from World War I the were married January 26, 1919. They lived in Hemphill about three year and then moved back on Dave Bragg's place, and later bought a home from Tom Bragg on the Carter's Ferry road. They remained there, farmed, and raised cattle. After Grady died in 1975, Abbie remained there until she was approximately 90 years old and then moved to the Twin Lake where she is living today.

To Grady and Abbie's union was born James Dalton, Doris Aileen (Waits), and David Gerald. Dalton and Gerald reside in San Augustine and Doris in Tyler.

Abbie has seven grandchildren, David Waits, Linda Jean Lyons, Judy Hodges, and Janice McCoy, Timothy, Bradley and Roger Stewart. She has ten great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Abbie is Baptist and was active in the church, and played music for the church until she was approximately 88 years old. Beside being a homemaker, she loved to garden and flower garden. Back in the 30's and forties she loved her radio programs, Our Gal Sunday and Helen Trent. If she could not listen to the stories she would see that someone did and at lunch the story was told to the rest of the family, and every one kept up. Her hobbies were reading, tatting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing. She would read her Bible, and what ever else was available. At night during her children's high school years she would sit by the fireplace, and read the Literature assignments to them by the light of the fire and a kerosene lamp. She also read the Bible and Sunday School lesson to them.

There have been good times and bad times but Abbie was always there and willing to help.

Happy Birthday Abbie!!

In the January 27, 2000 issue of the SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE, another article featuring Abbie Bragg Stewart appeared, containing much of the same information as the article written in honor of her 100 birthday in November, 1998.

The subsequent article noted that she had 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Her obituary was published in the SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE on 9 May 2002. She died at the Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine, where her son James Dalton Stewart was also residing. At the time of her death, she had 12 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

Abbie married Thomas Grady Stewart on 26 Jan 1919. Thomas was born on 21 Sep 1895 in Louisiana; died on 14 Oct 1975 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Granville Brown, and lived in Houston.

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
May 8, 1996, Page 12

Leona Waller Boyett

Leona Waller Boyett, 91, of Milam died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 1996, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. Born June 21, 1904 in Milam, she was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Boyett was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a homemaker.

Survivors: sons, Gaylon Waller and [stepson] Arbie Boyett, both of Hemphill, and Martin Dale Waller of Spring Lake, Idaho; a daughter, [stepdaughter] Lorene Wood of Hemphill; a brother, Edward Bragg of Milam; a sister, Abbie Stewart of San Augustine; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Billy Ray Brown officiating. Interment followed at Kings Cemetery near Milam.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)

Leona married Hamp Hansford Boyett after 1962. Hamp (son of William Wesley Boyett and Rebecca Louise "Babe" "Becky" Welch) was born on 4 Dec 1897 in Texas; died on 13 Oct 1987 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ottis Leon Jones. Ottis was born on 12 Mar 1909 in Texas; died on 29 Sep 1976 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Louise E. Baldwin. Louise was born on 31 May 1907; died on 12 Dec 1994 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, from FindAGrave:

Mary E. Granny Jones, 93, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 at Hemphill Care Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1913 in Milam, TX. to the late Herman & Bertha Bragg and was a life long resident of Sabine County. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 4:00 P.M. at Starr Funeral Home with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Milam, TX. with Bro. Wayne Alford officiating. Survivors: Sons: Hubert Jones of Colmesneil, Lyndon Jones & wife, Frances of Pineland, TX., Daughter, Geraldine Thompson of Conroe, TX., Brother, Leroy Bragg of Milam, TX., 6 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 17 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Louie C. Jones, son L.C. Jones, Jr. & 3 Grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Starr Funeral Home 510 Starr Street Hemphill, Texas 75948 (409)787-3331

Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on 8/7/2007.

Mary married Louie Cleveland Jones before 1941. Louie was born on 6 Mar 1907; died on 14 Feb 1990 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 24, 2008, Page 12

Leroy Bragg

Leroy Bragg, 93, died Dec. 2, 2008. He was born on Aug. 29, 1915 to Bertha and Herman Bragg of Milam.

He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Weaver and husband, Harry, and son Dawyne Bragg and wife Gail; four grandchildren, Michael Scruggs, Angela Thurman, Kimberly Tomasek, and Merritt Bragg; plus seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lee; parents, sister, Mary Jones; and five brothers, Robert, George, Wilburn, Herman Jr., and Eldon Bragg.

Bragg worked for Dupont, Inc. in Victoria for 27 years and retired in 1978. After retirement, he returned to his childhood home of Milam. He was a member of the Masons for over 50 years and a member of the Hemphill Chapter of the Eastern Star. Bragg was an avid hunter and fisherman. He killed at least one deer every year of his from the age of 15 until he was 92. He loved the outdoors and gardening was his favorite hobby. His favorite time of year was when the vegetables were ready for cooking and canning.

He was also a dedicated Christian and active member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Milam. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He was a kind, helpful and generous man.

Funeral services were held Dec. 4 at Starr Funeral Home. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery in Milam.

Services under the direction of Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Leroy married Betty Lee Reeves before 1943. Betty was born on 22 Dec 1914; died on 24 Jul 2002 in San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The SSDI shows that his last address was in San Antonio.

Family/Spouse: Nell Miriam Gilchriest. Nell was born on 11 Oct 1924; died on 4 Sep 1994 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His tombstone indicates he served as "PFC US Army WW II"

Name: George Udell Bragg
NOTE: An article about his wife's 101rst birthday instead shows his middle name as Yudell.
Death Date: 26 Jun 1976
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 56 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1920
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Evelyn Sarah Bragg
Father's Name: Herman Bragg
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Bertha Lee Lord
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Fishing guide, recreation
Veteran of WW II
Place of Residence: Star Route, Milam, Texas
Cemetery: New Hope Cemetery
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243937
Digital Film Number: 4168240
Image Number: 2520
Reference Number: 2390
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

George married Evelyn S. Vines on 7 Oct 1939 in Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Evelyn was born on 8 Nov 1921 in Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:
BRAGG, HERMAN
07 Mar 1925
May 1982
57
75959 (Milam, Sabine, TX)
(none specified)
New Jersey 154-20-9101

His tombstone indicates that he served as a "Cpl US Army WW II"

Herman married Theo Elizabeth Vines before 1948. Theo was born on 11 Mar 1926 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 19 Nov 1996 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Kay Parker McCary's transcription of the New Hope Cemetery, she indicates that "Dot" was inscribed on his double marker.

Obituary

The Sabine County Reporter
January 10, 2001, Page 11

David Eldon Bragg

David Eldon Bragg, 72, of Milam died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Nacogdoches Medical Center.

Bragg, born Sept. 5, 1929, in Isla community as a son of the late Bertha (Lord) and Herman Henry Bragg, was a lifelong resident of the Milam area and a retired logger.

Survivors: wife, Evelyn Bragg of Milam; sons, Jerry D. Williams of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rodney Williams Bragg of Huxley and Donnie David Bragg of Yokum; daughters, Martha Lee HAGLER of Milam, Pansy GRAY of Nacogdoches, and Dorothy WEST of Evadale; as brother, Ray BRAGG of Milam; a sister, Mary JONES of Hemphill; 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Jan. 7 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. George Bragg and Bro. Lou Dane officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery near Milam.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)

Family/Spouse: Evelyn Marie Williams. Evelyn (daughter of Henry David Williams and Ida Virginia Chambers) was born on 12 Aug 1920 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Feb 2013 in Center, Shelby County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She appears to have married first a Layfield and later a Cochran.

David married Grace Mae Rivers on 24 Dec 1939. Grace was born on 30 Dec 1919 in Ebarb, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 29 Jul 2008 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 31 Jul 2008 in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 22 May 2002

James Dalton Stewart

James Dalton Stewart, 81, of Milam died at 11:25 pm Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.

Stewart was born Nov. 14, 1920, in Hemphill and was a longtime area resident. He was a member of Bragg's Chapel Baptist Church and retired from the maintenace department of Temple-Inland Forest Products.

Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Lyons and Judy and Charles Hodges, all of San Augustine, and Janice and Danny McCoy of Marshall; a brother and sister-in-law, David Gerald and Verline Stewart of San Augustine, a sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Nelson Waits of Tyler; grandchildren, Kim Jasper, Carole Oliver, Melissa Evans, Jensen McCoy, Ben Saunders, Shanna McDonald, Donna Hodges, and Ava Morgan; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Sharbeno Stewart; father, Thomas Grady Stewart; and mother Abbie Bragg Stewart.

Funeral services were held 3 pm Thursday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at New Hope Cemetery near Milam.

(A similar obituary ran in the June 6, 2002 edition of the SAN AUGUSTINE TRIBUNE)

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

Notes:

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)

Obituary

Doris Stewart Waits, 88, died at 5:45 p.m. on November 25, 2015 at Briarcliff Health Center in Tyler, Texas. She was born on March 18, 1927 in Milam, Texas, Sabine County, to the late Thomas Grady Stewart and Abbie Bragg Stewart. She graduated from Hemphill High School in 1944, and she married Fredrick Nelson Waits on January 23, 1947. They were married for 59 years, until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Waits settled in Tyler, Texas, where Mr. Waits, known as the "Singer Sewing Machine Man," worked for over 50 years. Mrs. Waits completed courses to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She worked as a nurse for over 20 years, primarily working with dialysis patients in Tyler, Texas.

Mrs. Waits was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Taking care of her family and friends was the joy of her life, but she also loved to be active. Her many hobbies included photography, gardening, genealogy, sewing, quilting, painting, and bird watching. She loved to travel and visited many places around the world such as England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Morocco, Israel, and Italy. Mrs. Waits was a professional artist in Tyler, as well as a long-time member of the Tyler Art League. She won awards for her art, often painting landscapes of the Texas Hill Country. Mrs. Waits became a Master Gardner later in life and was an active member of the Smith County Master Gardeners Association. Above all else, Mrs. Waits was a devoted Christian, sharing the love of Christ not only by what she said but how she lived. She was an active member of Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. Mrs. Waits was an exceedingly kind, funny, and generous person. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her son, David Russell Waits and wife Nancy of Tyler, and granddaughter Bethany Waits of Tyler, as well as a multitude of other family members and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses, aids, and staff at Briarcliff Health Center.

Mrs. Waits was preceded in death by her son, Ralph Arlen Waits and her husband, Fredrick Nelson Waits.

Visitation will be 11:00AM to 2:00 PM. on Monday, November 30, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral service will be at 2:00PM, Monday, November 30, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dewey Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Copied from the Starr Funeral Home website
Also publised in The Sabine County Reporter, December 2, 2015, Page 12

Notes:

Mr. Gerald Stewart, age 91, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Stewart was born December 6, 1929, in Sabine County, Texas, as a son of Abby (Bragg) and Thomas Grady Stewart and attended school in Hemphill. He had lived in San Augustine most of his life. Mr. Stewart was an electrical worker and retired from Deep East Texas Electrical Cooperative with 50 years of service.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a great passion for gardening and growing plants. Gerald loved his family and held each one near and dear to his heart.

Mr. Stewart was a faithful Christian servant. He was a dedicated member of San Augustine's First Baptist Church, serving as a deacon for 38 years and a longtime Sunday School teacher. He also served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army.

His survivors include his sons, Tim Stewart and Misty of San Augustine, Texas, and Rodger Stewart and wife Mandy of San Augustine, Texas; grandchildren, Charlie Franks and wife Hannah of Huntington, Texas, Kenny Franks of San Augustine, Texas, Hunter Mosley of San Augustine, Texas, and Jalyn Mosley of San Augustine, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Kynleighn Franks, Roper Franks, Micah Franks, RaeAnne Franks, Addi Mosley, and Nayvie Mae Mosley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Verline Gamble Stewart, in 2017 after 63 years of marriage; a son, Brad Stewart; his parents, Abby and Thomas Grady Stewart; a sister, Doris Waits; and a brother, Dalton Stewart.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday, October 2, 2021, at First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, October 2, 2021, at First Baptist Church, 502 East Columbia Street in San Augustine, with Bro. Randy Mills and Bro. Charlie Franks officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at Liberty Hill Memorial Garden.

Pallbearers: Charlie Franks, Kenny Franks, Walter Hearnsberger, Edwin Henly, Derrell Bennett, Robert Cartwright, Whit Michalec, and Harold Boozer. Honorary pallbearers: Tom Jeanes, David Noble, and Bryan Metcalf.

His family wishes to offer special recognition to caregivers Martha Garrett and Amy Allen for their dedication and attention to Mr. Stewart.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.

Downloaded from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 20, 2021, page 8

Family/Spouse: Verlene Gamble. Verlene was born on 14 Dec 1935 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 2017 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Memorial Garden, San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary

Nelda Faye Fuller, 77, died in her home, Monday morning, after an illness. Nell was born in Milam to Otis and Bessie Mae Bragg Jones. She moved back to Rosevine from Pasadena in the early 1970's. Nell was a member of the Rosevine Church of God in Rosevine.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy Fuller of Tyler, her two sons, Jimmy Fuller of Nacogdoches and Tony Fuller of Rosevine, seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Nell was preceded in death by her husband Conrad and her granddaughter Erin.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the Rosevine Church of God, FMrd 1592 and Hwy 103, Rosevine, Texas. Burial will follow in Erin's Meadow, Rosevine, Texas. [Note: Her name is also inscribed on a double marker, next to that of her husband, at New Hope Cemetery in Milam.]

Nelda married Gerald Conrad Fuller in 1951. Gerald (son of James Herman Fuller and Ruth McCroskey) was born on 10 Oct 1928 in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Feb 2001 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donna Louise Jones
Date of Birth: 22 Jun 1946
Gender: Female
Birth County: Shelby
Father's Name: Ottis Leon Jones
Mother's Name: Bessie Mae Bragg
Roll Number: 1946_0006

Louise Jones Jackson, 65, died in her home near Milam Monday morning after an illness. She was born in Center, TX, to O.L. and Bessie Bragg Jones. Louise worked as a Pharmacist Tech. with the Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy in San Augustine. She was a lifetime resident of Sabine County.

Louise is survived by her husband Gary Jackson of Milam, two sons; Greg Mills of San Augustine and Scott Jackson and his wife Teresa of Milam, one daughter Jennifer Jackson and her fiance'e Chad Stelly, her sister Nell Fuller of Rosevine, nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the New Hope Cemetery near Milam, TX.

Family/Spouse: Gary Lynn Jackson. Gary (son of Thomas Eldridge Jackson and Mary Frances Collins) was born on 3 Jul 1946 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas; died on 2 Feb 2022 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Betty married Buster Jackson on 13 Jul 1964. Buster (son of Thomas Eldridge Jackson and Mary Frances Collins) was born on 3 Apr 1944 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas; died on 24 Jan 2011 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
October 5, 2011, page 11

J.C. "Rusty" Bragg, Sr., died in his home Sunday morning after an illness. He was born in Hemphill to James E. and Louise Baldwin Bragg. Rusty worked as a truckdriver and was a lifetime resident of Milam.

Rusty is survived by his wife Dorothy Bragg of Milam, three sons, James Cleveland Bragg, Jr. of Coppers Cove, TX, David Bragg and wife Keri of Milam, Michael Gene Bragg of Milam, his daughter Susie Bragg of Milam, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and a special friend Greg Dickerson. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Louise Bragg.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Milam.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles Lyndon Jones, 71, of Pineland, died Monday night in the Nacogdoches Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Lyndon was born in Milam to Louie C. and Mary Bragg Jones and has lived in Sabine County all his life. He graduated from Hemphill High School in 1959 and from Port Arthur Business College in 1961. He married Frances Kelley on June 1, 1962. Lyndon retired from Temple Inland Industries in December, 2000, after 39 years and 3 months service. During that time he was active in youth programs, First Baptist Church, Volunteer Fire Dept, and was Parade Chairman for several years for Pineland Day celebrations. He was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in the Plainview Community.

Lyndon is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Frances Kelley Jones of Pineland, his daughter Mary Frances Jones of Houston, his brother Herman Hubert Jones and his wife Cindi of Woodville, his grandchildren, Joshua Hill, Nicole Salas, Devin Peeler, Amber Johnson and Michael Shives, four step-grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, June 6, 2013, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 4:00PM, Friday, June 7, 2013, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Texas.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O.Box 766, Pineland, TX 75968, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

From www.starrfuneralhome.com
Print edition
The Sabine County Reporter
June 12, 2013, page 14

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 11, 2012, Page 9

Herman Wilbert Bragg, 70, died at home in Milam, January 3, 2012.

He was born in Milam on October 7, 1941 to Wilburn Bragg and Nell Gilchriest Bragg . He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and later became a teacher in the Beaumont area. He moved to Milam thirty years ago and taught in several schools in the area including Hemphill and Shelbyville.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Bragg of Milam; his three sons, William Herman "Sarg" Bragg and wife Kristy of Bronson, James Omer "Job" Bragg of Milam, and Milam Wilburn "Micah" Bragg of Lufkin; daughters, Noella Francine "Joy" Moss of Memphis, TN, Rosanna Sharon Bragg of Milam, and Kaytha Grace Bragg of Austin; sisters, Sherry Ann Poindexter of Camden, TN, and Barbara Nell Bradford of Maybank; and six grandchildren, Nathan, Evan, Miranda, Trystan, Abby, and Haven.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, at New Hope Baptist Church, north of Milam, with burial in New Hope Cemetery.

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

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2012)

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]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
August 1, 2012, Page 14

Roger Dale Bragg

Roger Dale Bragg, 57, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, in the Memorial Herman Medical Center, Houston, after an illness.

He was born in Center, Texas, to Herman Bragg, Jr. and Theo Vines Bragg. Roger worked as a chemical operator in the petroleum industry. Roger was a resident of Lake Jackson and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Milam.

He is survived by his wife Gayle Bragg of Lake Jackson, his son Sherman William Bragg of Conroe, his daughters Heather Kathlene Bragg of North Ogden, Utah, and Barbara Caren Mesmer of Lake Jackson and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Charles Burton "Buzzy" Bragg of Brazoria and his sisters Liz Lilley of Big Sandy, TX and Debie McCroskey of Jasper.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Theo Bragg, a brother Dennis "Bo" Bragg and a grandson Alex Villareal.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 26, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery.

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

Roger married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry Eldon Bragg
Date of Birth: 29 Sep 1947
Gender: Male
Birth County: Sabine
Mother's Name: Evelyn Marie Williams
Roll Number: 1947_0002

Henry Ray Eldon Bragg
Date of Birth: 29 Sep 1947
Gender: Male
Birth County: Sabine
Father's Name: Eldon Bragg
Mother's Name: Evelyn Bragg
Roll Number: 1947_0002

Called Sonny?

Henry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Funeral services for Rodney William Bragg, 56, of Huxley, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Mr. Bragg passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in San Augustine. He was born Aug. 13, 1957 in San Augustine to David Eldon "Dot" Bragg and Evelyn Marie Williams Bragg. He was a member of Lydia Baptist Church in Huxley.

He was preceded in death by parents, David Eldon "Dot" Bragg and Evelyn Marie Williams Bragg; and brothers, Henry Eldon "Sonny" Bragg, Donnie Bragg and Ronnie Bragg.

Mr. Bragg is survived by wife, Jammie Bragg of Huxley; sons, Corey William Bragg and wife, Sherry, of Huxley, Colton Lee Bragg* and wife, Taylor, of Huxley, David Eldon Bragg* of Huxley; grandchildren, Rachael Bragg of Huxley, Ida Bragg of Huxley, Jacob Bragg of Huxley, Ashton Bragg of Huxley; great-grandchild, Chandler Bragg of Huxley; brother, Jerry Williams of Florida; sisters, Pansy Gray of Garrison, Linda Beth Adams of Port Arthur, Martha Lee Hagar of Milam, Dorothy West of Silsbee; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Sarge Bragg, John Clark, Herbert McMiller, Henry Stephens, John Jernigan and Wilton Parks.

Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Watson & Sons Funeral Home.

Copied from www.thelightandchampion.com
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 22, 2014, page 13

*Not able to find on the Texas Birth Index

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry B. Sanders, 79, of Milam, Texas passed away Monday, January 30, 2022 at his residence.

Jerry was born June 8, 1942 to David Glen Sanders and Grace Rivers Sanders. He was a lifetime resident in Sabine County and a member of Braggs Chapel Baptist Church and also a member to the Sexton Masonic Lodge. He worked for many years as a carpenter.

He is survived by his sons, Jerry Roger Sanders and wife, Andrea, of San Augustine and John Carson Sanders of Uporia, Mississippi; brothers, Buford Sanders of Milam and Shirel Sanders and wife, Rene', of Shelbyville; and sisters, Gloria Garza of Milam and Anita Meeks and husband, Johnny, of Geneva.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. following visitation in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wade Bryan officiating.

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

Memories can be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.


Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 9, 2022, page 8

Notes:

Carol Glenda Wise, 76, of Milam, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

Carol was born in Sabine County on December 27, 1943 to Glen Sanders and Grace Rivers Sanders. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, as well as cooking, gardening and canning, and hunting. She worked as a seamstress for many years.

Carol is survived by her husband, Billy Wise of Milam, Texas; sons, Richard Wise of Milam and Ronald Wise and wife, Lisa, of Hemphill; brothers, Jerry Sanders of Milam, Buford Sanders of San Augustine, and Shirel Sanders and wife, Renea, of Shelbyville; sisters, Gloria Garza of Milam and Anita Meeks and husband, Johnny, of San Augustine; grandchildren, Jana, Heather, Ashley, Adam, Meena, Kyla, Colin, and Shayla; and great grandchildren, Peyton, Gabe, Tristan, Dillon, Gracie, Layson, Jase, Ayden, and Maleah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Grace Sanders and her son, Robert Wise.

The visitation of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wade Bryan officiating.

Burial will follow services in Wise Cemetery located in Milam, Texas with Roger Sanders, John Sanders, Reese Meeks, Chad Meeks, Clint Caton, and Tyler Meeks serving as pallbearers.

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

Downloaded from the Starr Funeral Home website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, September 30, 2020, page 4

Carol married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David 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]

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Elizabeth Marie "Susie" Bragg, 52, of Milam, Texas passed away Saturday morning, November 13, 2021 in the CHI St. Lukes Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.

Susie was born in San Augustine, Texas on March 26, 1969 to James "Rusty" Bragg and Dorothy Chambers Bragg. She attended school in Hemphill, Texas, loved her Cokes and game shows. She also had many friends on Face Book and would fuss with her nieces and nephews when they would mess with her computer and typing.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Bragg of Milam her brothers; James Bragg, Jr. of Killeen, Texas, David "Randy" Bragg of Milam, and Mike Bragg and his wife, Jessica, of Milam, Texas. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Michael, Jonathan, Katy, Ryelee, Aiden, Kimberly, and Rachael. Susie was preceded in death by her father James "Rusty" Bragg.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Monday, November 15, 2021, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Graveside services will follow at 2:00 PM, Monday, in the New Hope Cemetery, Hwy 87 N., Milam, Texas.

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

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, November 17, 2021, page 7