Tibatha Emeline Halbert

Notes:

Although the transcription of the New Hope Cemetery shows her as Tibatha Dorsey, it appears that after Frank Dorsey died in 1886, she remarried Stephen JONES, probably around 1889, as the 1900 census shows they had been married 11 years. Three of her children by Frank Dorsey are listed as JONES in 1900. Since all were born prior to 1889, and since other records show Dosie and William J. had the last name of Dorsey, it is assumed this is in error. In 1910, the widowed Tibatha Jones is living between son Will Dorsey (shown as Will Jones in 1900) and daughter Rosa Dorsey Chambers.

The 1910 census shows her as the mother of nine children in total, 7 born to Frank Dorsey and 2 born in Stephen Jones. Two of these children had predeceased her.

Virgie Speights wrote that she owned a loom on which cloth was woven for skirts, trousers and dresses, and beautiful blankets and coverlets.

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Name: Tabiatha Jones
Death Date: 12 Jan 1926
Death Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 73 years 1 month 2 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1853
Birth Date:
Birthplace: Milam, Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: House Keeping
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Iola, Tex.
Burial Date: 13 Jan 1926
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114060
Digital Film Number: 4165757
Image Number: 3151
Reference Number: cn 3240
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Milam JP 4
Enumerated 21 and 22 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 11B
193-193
Jones, Stephen Head W M Dec 1833 67 M 11 Fl NC NC Farmer
Jones, Tabitha Wf W F May 1852 M 11 10/8 Tx Ala Ala
Jones, Dosia Dtr W F Nov 1879 20 S Tx Fl Tx (Dosia Dorsey per 1880 census)
Jones, Mary B Dtr W F Apr 1881 19 S Tx Fl Tx (Mary B. Dorsey?)
Jones, William J Son W M Sept 1884 15 S Tx Fl Tx (William J Dorsey)
Jones, Sherrill Son W M Dec 1892 7 S Tx Fl Tx
Jones, Ida E Dtr W F Apr 1893 S Tx Fl Tx

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 13 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 34A Stamped 150
249-249
Dorsey, Will Head M W 25 m1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen. Farm O. A.
Dorsey, Nannie Wf F W 21 M1 5 2/1 Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Ernest Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
250-250
Jones, Tibithea Head F W 60 Wd 9/7 Tx Tx Tx None
Jones, Sherrill Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
251-251
Chambers, Emmitt A Head M W 34 m1 15 Tx Ga Tx Laborer Farm W
Chambers, Rosie A Wf F W 34 m1 15 5/5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen Farm O. A.
Chambers, Mary Lee Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Thomas D. Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Ivy V. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Rodney N. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Cecil A Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Sharbano, Mary Belle Niece F W 2 S Tx La Tx

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Dorsey. Benjamin (son of James H. Dorsey, Jr. and Mary Reeves) was born on 28 Oct 1847 in Alabama; died on 14 Apr 1886 in Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tibatha married Stephen Jones about 1889. Stephen was born in Dec 1832 in Florida; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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:

Name: Edward Woodland Dorsey
Death Date: 26 Jun 1951
Death Place: Rural Prec 3, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 76 years 9 months 13 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 13 Sep 1874
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Frank Dorsey
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Zebitha Halbert
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Farm Owner
Informant: Johnnie Lee Dorsey
Place of Residence: Rural Prec #3, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: New Hope Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine Co. Texas
Burial Date: 27 Jun 1951
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2074697
Digital Film Number: 4166831
Image Number: 2551
Reference Number: cn 31722
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Willie Francis Russell. Willie (daughter of Abraham Travis "Trav" Russell and Mary Ellen Bragg) was born on 4 Dec 1882 in Texas; died on 2 Mar 1972 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Name: Rosa Chambers
Death Date: 15 Nov 1930
Death Place: Newton, Newton, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 16 Aug 1876
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Frank Dorsey
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Tabathe Holbert
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Isle, Texas
Burial Date: 16 Nov 1930
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135428
Digital Film Number: 4163588
Image Number: 2900
Reference Number: cn 54818
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Rosa married Emmitt Adam Chambers about 1895. Emmitt (son of Nathaniel Berrian Chambers and Margaret "Mittie" Louisa Bennett) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Texas; died on 9 Nov 1946 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 13 May 1910
SD 2 ED 133 Sheet 34A Stamped 150
249-249
Dorsey, Will Head M W 25 m1 5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen. Farm O. A.
Dorsey, Nannie Wf F W 21 M1 5 2/1 Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Ernest Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
250-250
Jones, Tibithea Head F W 60 Wd 9/7 Tx Tx Tx None
Jones, Sherrill Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
251-251
Chambers, Emmitt A Head M W 34 m1 15 Tx Ga Tx Laborer Farm W
Chambers, Rosie A Wf F W 34 m1 15 5/5 Tx Tx Tx Farming Gen Farm O. A.
Chambers, Mary Lee Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Thomas D. Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Ivy V. Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Rodney N. Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Cecil A Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Sharbano, Mary Belle Niece F W 2 S Tx La Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 14 and 15 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 171 Sheet 8B
Milam and San Augustine Road
164-166
Dorsey, William Head M W 36 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Dorsey, Nannie Wf F W 32 M Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Earnest Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Leonard Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Ila P Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Vessie Dtr F W 3 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated April 15, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 17?/19? Sheet 7B
147-151
Dorsey, William J Head M W 45 m 22 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Dorsey, Nannie Wf F W 41 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Earnest Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer helps with farm
Dorsey, Lenard Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer helps with farm
Dorsey, Iler Pearl Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Vessie Lee Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Otis Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Dorsey, Opel Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Burns, Bettie Mother-in-law F W 78 Wd Tx Ga Ala

William married Nannie Burns about 1905 in Texas. Nannie was born about 1889 in Texas; and died. [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

Esther Gilchriest

Esther Dorsey Gilchriest, 82, of Beaumont died Friday, Feb. 10, 1995, at Beaumont Regional Medical Center in Beaumont.

Born Dec 16, 1912, in Milam as a daughter of the late Edward and Willie (Russell) Dorsey, she had lived in Beaumont the past 13 years and was a member of the Baptist Church and the Rebekar Jasmine #17 and Python Systers.

Survivors: daughter, Edwina Conn Hall of Milam; two sons, Mike Gilchriest of Milam and Pat Gilchriest of Beaumont; sisters, Virgie Dorsey Parrish of Geneva and Wilna Dorsey Horn of Beaumont; brother E. W. Dorsey of Milam; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Rev. Ralph Martin and Rev. Horace Dickerson officiating. Interment followed at Gravelhill Cemetery in Sabine County.

Pallbearers: Mike Gilchriest, Dwayne Buckley, James Roy Boyett, John E. Hall, Travis Dorsey, and David Parrish. Honorary pallbearers; James E. Dorsey, Gerald Buckley, Kenneth Horn, Woody Dorsey, Benji Dorsey, and Ronald Lee Pool III.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 15, 1995, Page 8

Willie married Edward Leonidas Conn on 6 Nov 1931. Edward (son of Elisha Leonidas Conn and Melissa Ella Ferguson) was born on 1 Apr 1908 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 May 1932; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willie married Bert Gilchriest before 1946. Bert was born on 25 Apr 1910; died on 21 Dec 1979; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An image of his military marker can be seen on Find A Grave. It is embossed with a cross and "Edward Wilson Dorsey Sgt US Army Air Forces World War II Mar 8 1917 March 22 2001"

Edward married Goldie Hobbs on 1 Jan 1963. Goldie was born on 12 May 1943 in Morton, Harrison, Texas; died on 6 Feb 2022 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 9 Feb 2022 in New Hope Cemetery, Cedar Park, Williamson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Maccauley "Mack" C. Wright. Maccauley (son of Lloyd Singleton Wright and Mary Jane Keller) was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Texas; died on 1 Jun 1965; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Middle name also shown as Dennison or Dannason.

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Name: Thomas Dermont Chambers
Death Date: 07 Jul 1953
Death Place: Rural Star Rt. Hiway 184, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 55 years 11 months 12 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Jul 1897
Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Emmett Chambers
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Rosa Dorsey
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Highway Department
Place of Residence: Rural Star Rt. Hiway 184, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Rosevine
Burial Place: Rosevine, Texas
Burial Date: 09 Jul 1953
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2113985
Digital Film Number: 4165744
Image Number: 284
Reference Number: 53097
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

His tombstone indicated he was a Mason.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 15 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 13 A
253-253
Chambers, Thomas Head M W 22 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Chambers, Mary J Wf F W 19 M Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Leon Son M W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Evon Dtr F W 4/12 S Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated April 9 and 10, 1930
ED 202-8 SD 19 Sheet 3B
56-58
Chambers, L. D. Head M W 33 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Chambers, Mary Jane Wf F W 29 M 17 Tx Tx tx
Chambers, Leon Son M W10 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Evon Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Narmon Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

Thomas married Mary Jane Horton before 1919 in Texas. Mary was born on 5 Sep 1900 in Texas; died on 8 Nov 1996; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Name: Ivy Chambers
Death Date: 08 Aug 1941
Death Place: Geneua, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 42 years 6 months 2 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 06 Feb 1899
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Tx
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: E. A. Chambers
Father's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Tx
Mother's Name: Rosie Dorsey
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Tx
Occupation: Truck Driver
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Rosevine, Tx
Burial Date: 09 Aug 1941
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2138745
Digital Film Number: 4030527
Image Number: 533
Reference Number: 39108
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 6
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 173 Sheet 14A
271-271
Chambers, Emmett A Head M W 45 M Tx Ga Tx Farming General Farm
Chambers, Rosa E Wf F W 43 M Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Rodney N Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
Chambers, Cecile A Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Olen S Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Lottie B Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Chambers, Verta M F W 3 10/12 S Tx Tx Tx
272-272
Chambers, Ivey V Head M W 20 M Tx Tx Tx Farming General Farm
Chambers, Susie A Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx

Rodney married Mattie Bena Bell on 16 May 1925 in Jasper County, Texas. Mattie was born on 7 Dec 1905; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Name: Cecil Adam Chambers
Death Date: 01 Jan 1972
Death Place: Lufkin, Angelina, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 63 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1908
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Emmett Chambers
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Rose Dorsey
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223550
Digital Film Number: 4005464
Image Number: 02269
Reference Number: 00022
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Family/Spouse: Thelma J. Baldree. Thelma (daughter of John Albert "Abb" Baldree and Emma Elizabeth Harvey) was born on 17 Dec 1912 in Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Olen married Willie Laura Crocker before 1934. Willie was born on 28 Apr 1915; died on 4 Aug 1980 in Shelby County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, March 20, 2003

VERTIE MAE DICKERSON

Mrs. Vertie Mae Dickerson, age 87, of San Augustine, Texas passed away March 15, 2003 at Shelby Regional Hospital, Center, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, San Augustine. Burial followed in Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. Bro. Wade BRYAN and Bro. Alvin DICKERSON officiated the service. Mrs. Dickerson was born February 11, 1916, in Sabine County, Texas to E.A. CHAMBERS and Rosa DORSEY. Mrs. Dickerson was a homemaker and charter member of Braggs Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Milam, Texas. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda WALL and husband, Royce, of San Augustine; sons and daughters-in-law, Maurice DICKERSON, and wife, Martha of Milam, Texas, Jerry DICKERSON and wife, Janelle of Lufkin, Texas, and Vivian DICKERSON and wife, Eudeline of Center, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, San Augustine, in charge of arrangements.

A nearly identical obituary was in the March 19, 2003 issue of the SABINE COUNTY REPORTER.

Vertie married Walter Elbert "W. E." "Cat" Dickerson before 1935. Walter was born on 8 Feb 1914 in Texas; died on 25 Jun 1975 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ila married William Perry Conn before 1941. William (son of Anderson Franklin Conn and Martha "Mattie" Elizabeth Boyd) was born on 19 Jan 1903 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Sep 1972 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Magnolia Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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name: Otis J. Dorsey
death date: 03 Dec 1967
death place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 46 years
estimated birth date:
birth date: 21 Sep 1921
birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Margaret Dorsey
father's name: W. J. Dorsey
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Nancy Burrs
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Operator Construction
place of residence: Brookeland, Sabine, Texas
cemetery: Restlawn Memorial Park
burial place: Vidor, Texas
burial date: 03 Dec 1967
additional relatives: X
film number: 2138822
digital film number: 4027196
image number: 2603
reference number: cn 81191
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Otis J. Dorsey, 1967

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:

Frances Edwina Hall , 87, of Baytown, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. James Nursing Home in Baytown, Texas.

Frances was born on August 15, 1932 in Hemphill, Texas to Edward L Conn and Willie Esther Dorsey. She was a loving mother, wife and homemaker.

She is survived by her son; John E. Hall and wife, Joy of Baytown, Texas, daughter; Charlotte Pool and husband, Ronald of Livingston, Texas, brother; Pat Gilchriest and wife, Ruthann of Nederland, Texas, grandchildren; Adam John Hall and wife, Jennifer of Mount Belleveiu, Texas, Crystila Carol Householder of Baytown, Texas, Ronald Pool III and wife, Angel of Livingston, Texas, Olen Joseph Pool of Livingston, Texas, great grandchildren; Alexa Hall, Kaitlin Hall, Case Householder, Travis Vaughan, Jaxon Householder, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Olen Hall, brother; Mike Gilchriest, great grandchild, Bryce Logan Householder and her parents.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020 with Funeral Services to follow at 11:30 a.m. in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Randy Mills officiating.

Burial will follow service in Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Adam Hall, Olen Pool, Ronald Pool III, Patrick Gilchriest, Woody Dorsey, and Ronald Pool II serving as pallbearers.

Guestbook can be signed and condolences can be made at www.starrfuneralhome.com

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home, also published in the Sabine County Reporter, Febuary 19, 2020, page 5

Francis married John Olen Hall on 3 Mar 1951. John was born on 9 Nov 1928 in Keithville, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; died on 23 Jul 2014 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 25 Jul 2014 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michael Bert Gilchriest, 73, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Michael was born January 23, 1946 in Hemphill, Texas to Clarence Bert Gilchriest and Esther Dorsey Gilchriest. He was a United States Army Veteran and later worked as a welder in the construction field. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and reading, in particular, reading his bible.

He is survived by his brother, Pat Gilchriest and wife, Ruth Ann, of Beaumont, Texas; sister, Edwina Hall of Baytown, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Esther Gilchriest and his wife, Marsha Gilchriest.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.

Burial will follow services in Gravel Hill cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Online condolences and book signing can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

(Copied from Starr Funeral Home website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, February 27, 2019, Page 8)

Michael married Marcia Lynne Kendrick on 18 May 1979 in Sabine County, Texas. Marcia was born on 27 Oct 1943 in Harris County, Texas; died on 25 Jun 1987 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rex Carl White. Rex (son of Benjamin Meador White and Alabama Williams) was born about 1910 in Texas; died about 1960 in Texas; was buried in Meador Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could he be the father of Judy Lynn Davis (16 Oct 1948 Rosevine, TX - 19 Jan 2023 Lufkin, TX) whose obit listed her parents as Morgan Tilas Wright and Willie Marie Shuler Wright?

Lois married Charles Edward "Jack" Baldree on 31 Oct 1942 in Jefferson County, Texas. Charles was born on 2 Feb 1924 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 20 Dec 2000 in Gregg County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He shared a double tombstone with Irene Wright 4 Aug 1929-7 Dec 2003

Notes:

Ethelean Randolph, 84, died Thursday evening in her home in Rosevine, Texas. She was born in Sabine County to Mack and Mary Lee Chambers Wright. Ethelean was a homemaker and had owned and operated Randolph's Grocery Store in Rosevine. She was a member of the Rosevine Baptist Church.

Mrs. Randolph is survived by her son Elmer Lee Randolph and his wife Gladystine of Rosevine, her daughter Sandra Sue Turner and her husband Calvin of Tenaha, a brother Billy Ray Wright of Hemphill, a sister Rosa Ann Clark of Hemphill, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services we be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Rosevine Cemetery.

Courtesy Starr Funeral Home
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 17, 2012, Page 11

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rosa Ann Wright Clark, 88, of Hemphill, Texas left her earthly home on June 15th, 2022 to be welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Rosa was born on November 8th, 1933 in Rosevine, Texas to Mack Macaulley Wright and Mary Lee Chambers Wright. She married her husband of 61 years, William Terrell Clark, on February 24th, 1953. Rosa and W. T. moved to Port Arthur, Texas while raising their children, but returned home to Sabine County after retirement.

Rosa enjoyed planting vegetables in her garden and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a devout Christian and always went to church on Sundays. She was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell Clark; her daughter, Shirley Diann Clark; her parents, sisters and brothers.

She is survived by one brother, Billy Ray Wright; her sons, William Ricky Clark of Hemphill, Ronald Clark and wife, Kathy, also of Hemphill and Michael Clark and wife, Marilyn, of LaBelle, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright and Bro. Gene Lee officiating.

Burial will follow services in Fairmount Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and memories may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter June 22, 2022, page 7

Rosa married William Terrel Clark in Feb 1953. William (son of William Ira Clark and Lexie Olivia McNaughten) was born on 2 May 1931 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jan 2014 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, July 13, 2000, page 5

Leon Chambers, 80, of Bronson died July 4 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill with burial at Gravelhill Cemetery.

A native of Sabine County, he lived in Bronson most of his life and was retired from Tennessee Gas Company. He was also a World War II U. S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his daughter Althea Odom of Bronson; brother N. B. "Buster" Chambers of Hemphill; sister Bennie Jean Henderson of League City, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2012)

Family/Spouse: Nobie Lee Conn. Nobie (daughter of Jesse "Bud" Conn and Pearl Vivian Buckley) was born on 14 Apr 1924 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 2 May 1998 in Gravel Hill Community, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 3 May 1998 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From FindAGrave:

Norman B. "Buster" Chambers, 86, of Hemphill died November 11, 2008 at Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas. He was born March 2, 1922 in Bronson, Texas to Thomas D. Chambers and Mary Horton Chambers and had lived in Hemphill since 1964. He was a business manager for Ford Motor Company and a member of the VFW and Hemphill Masonic Lodge.

Survivors are his sons, Tom Chambers of San Angelo, Texas and Jim Henry Williams of Fairmont, Texas, daughters, Kim Chambers of Austin, Texas and Frances Glover of Lafayette, Louisiana, sister Bennie Jean Henderson of League City, Texas and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held November 15 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill with Dr. Henry McLemore officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.

Norman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Billie Sue Coussons on 16 Apr 1966 in Sabine County, Texas. Billie (daughter of William Ersell Coussons and Novie Ada Pratt) was born on 6 Jan 1926 in Texas; died on 26 Dec 1992 in Perry County, Tennessee; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Katheryn "Kathy" Chambers Bazar, age 77, a longtime resident of Sabine County and the Hemphill area, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

She was born July 5, 1943, to parents Thelma Baldree Chambers and Cecil Chambers of Rosevine and was a longtime area resident. Kathy had retired from being self-employed in food service. In recent years, she enjoyed worshipping and being active with the Temple of God Church as her health permitted.

Her survivors include her sons, Todd Parrish and wife Brenda of Pineland and Dale Parrish of San Augustine; daughter-in-law, Linda Hamner of Kilgore; granddaughters, Brandi Wilson and husband Michael of San Augustine and Ashley Espinoza and husband Gabriel of Dallas; grandsons, Kyle Parrish of San Augustine and Jason Pearson and wife Caterina of Hemphill; a sister, Juanita Hall of San Augustine; a brother, Timothy Chambers of Nebraska; and five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Chambers and Paul Chambers.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Temple of God Church, located at 206 Yaupon Street in Pineland.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

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

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 14, 2021, page 4

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
December 4, 2013, Page 12

Jimmy Shirel Chambers, 77, died in his home in Pineland Sunday, December 1, 2012.

He was born in San Augustine County, Texas, to Olen and Laura Crocker Chambers. Shirel served in the U.S. Army and worked as a supervisor with his father in the Chambers Lumber Company in Pineland, Texas.

He is survived by his sons; Dan Chambers of Pineland, Sam Chambers and his wife Laurie of Hudson, TX, his daughters; Rebecca Corrigan of Plano, Denise Gaddy and her husband Burl of Overland Park, KS, Camille Lynn and her husband John of Parker, C

O, his sister Sue Nell Killion and her husband Curtis of Nederland, and eleven grandchildren. Shirel was preceded in death by his wife Paula Chambers.

A family memorial service will be at a later date.

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
August 12, 2009, Page 14

Maurice Dickerson

Maurice Dickerson, 73, of Milam, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2009 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin. He was born Nov. 23, 1935 in Nacogdoches County to Vertie Mae (Chambers) and Walter Elbert Dickerson.

Dickerson had lived in Sabine County most of his life and had been a sawyer for a lumber company. He was a member of Bragg Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors: wife, Martha Dickerson of Milam; sons, Michael Dickerson, Mark Dickerson and his wife, Vickie, and Mervin Dickerson, all of Milam; brothers, Jerry Wayne Dickerson and his wife Janelle of Lufkin, and Vivian Dickerson and his wife Eudelene of Center; sister, Wanda Wall and her husband Royce of Norwood; three grandchildren, Scotty, Cory, and Krista; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10 at New Hope Baptist Church with Bro. Wade Bryan officiationg. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, August 2009)

A similiar obituary was published inthe August 17, 2009 issue of the San Augustine Tribune.

Maurice 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]