Henry Washington Huffman

Henry married Arena "Rena" Walker about 1878. Arena (daughter of John Bailey Walker and Sarah Adeline Davis) was born in 1862 in Mississippi; died in 1938 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married John H. Burkhalter on 29 Dec 1898 in Sabine County, Texas. John was born on 24 Aug 1877 in Texas; died on 1 Aug 1910 in Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was one of 16 children of Henry Washington Huffman and Arena Battle Walker. He married Vernon L Boyd and they had five children. Later he married Viola McGee and they had three more children.

Obituary:
Funeral services for John Riley Huffman, 89, of Hemphill were held December 31, 1979 at Starr Funeral Home with burial in Hemphill Cemetery.

He died at 1 a.m. Sunday at his home after an illness.

A lifelong resident of Sabine County, he was a saw sharpener.

Survivors include three daughters, Melbalene Beall of Longview, Maybelle Latimer of Houston and Pat Smith of Sugarland; five sons, Roy E. Huffman of Tucson, AZ, Norman E. Huffman of Longview, Jerry Lyle Huffman of Center and Bruce Huffman and Jimmy Huffman, both of Hemphill; two sisters, Eve Smith of Hemphill and Alice Click of Mobile, AL; a brother, Otis Huffman of Zwolle, LA,; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

(Information above copied from his Find A Grave Memorial Page)

John married Vernon Laurie Boyd before 1914. Vernon was born about 1899; died about 1947 in New Mexico; was buried in Mountainair Cemetery, Mountainair, Torrance County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Viola McGee about 1942. Viola was born on 26 Oct 1904 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 15 Apr 1947 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tombstone: Texas PVT 360 INF. 90 DIV WORLD WAR I (Photo on the FindAGrave memorial page created by "Texas Heart."

Jesse married Thelma Odessa Pate before 1923. Thelma (daughter of Wilber Frank Pate and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cooper) was born on 7 Dec 1903 in Texas; died on 24 Feb 1991; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joy Huffman Reavis writes that she was a tiny lady with a wicked sense of humor.

The Sabine County Reporter
April 12, 1995, Page 8

Eve Smith

Eve Huffman Smith, 93, of Hemphill died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center.

Born Dec. 22, 1901, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Arena (Walker) and Henry Washington Huffman, she was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired merchant as operator of Eve's Grocery in Hemphill.

Survivors: a son, Carl D. "Wincey" Smith of Hemphill; two granddaughters, Cindy Smith and Whitney Smith; and two grandsons, Shane Smith and Tracy Smith.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Wendell Ferguson, Bro. D. W. McCaseland, and Bro. Richard Bass officiating.

Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)

Eve married Alfred Smith about 1929. Alfred (son of Eben B. "Ebb" Smith and Lula Pearl Ferguson) was born on 25 Mar 1909 in Texas; died in Nov 1979 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Viola McGee. Viola was born on 26 Oct 1904 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 15 Apr 1947 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Lonzie Lewis Burkhalter
Death Date: 18 Feb 1965
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 65 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1900
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
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Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Anna Huffman
Mother's Birthplace:
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Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117700
Digital Film Number: 4028304
Image Number: 1276
Reference Number: cn 10176
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Nacogdoches County, JP 4
Enumerated the 26 and 27 day of January 1920
SD 326 ED 128 Sheet 11A
Family 212-212
Burkhalter, Lonzie L Hd M W 20 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Burkhalter, Eula Wf F W 22 M Tx Ala Tx
Burkhalter, Hoyet Son M W 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, J.P. 1
Enumerated 24 April 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 22A Stamped 44
26-28
Burkhalter, Lonzie Hd M W 30 M@20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Burkhalter, Buler Wf F W 32 M@22 Tx Tx Tx
Burkhalter, Hoyet Sn M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Burkhalter, A. Z. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Burkhalter, Mariel (?) Sn M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Burkhalter, Mozelle Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

Family/Spouse: Eula Alford. Eula (daughter of John Alford and Ann Elizabeth White) was born on 4 Sep 1897 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1970 in Houston County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kay Parker McCary shows her as a daughter of John Henry Burkhalter and Anna L. Huffman.

The Sabine County Reporter
March 8, 1995, Page 8

Vursey Bragg

Vursey Burkhalter Bragg, 92, of Route 2, Bronson died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center.

Mrs. Bragg was born July 7, 1902, in Sabine County as a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hoffman) Burkhalter and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She was a homemaker and member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at Gravelhill.

She is survived by a daughter, Hazel McNaughten of Sabine County.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Wendell Ferguson officiating. Interment followed at Gravelhill Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)

Vursey married Henry Cary Bragg on 10 Dec 1918. Henry (son of Henry Malcom "Mack" Bragg and Lorena Lord) was born on 3 Sep 1896 in Texas; died on 12 Mar 1972 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: John Hozy Burkhalter
Death Date: 25 Oct 1972
Death Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 69 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1903
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Anna Huffman
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
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Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2242195
Digital Film Number: 4167382
Image Number: 3309
Reference Number: 92224
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 28 Apr 1930
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 6A Stamped 28
60-63
Burkhalter, John H Head M W 26 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Burkhalter, Letha M Wf F W 21 M 15 Tx Tx Tx
Burkhalter, Pauline Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

John married Letha Mae Dickerson about 1923. Letha was born on 6 Dec 1907 in Texas; died on 20 Jan 1994; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, showed him to be the son of John H. Burkhalter and Anna Huffman. His wife, Mrs. Hattie Bell Burkhalter was the informant. He was shown as an owner operator of a Feed Store.

Name: Henry M. Burkhalter
Death Date: 15 Apr 1974
Death Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 68 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1906
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hattie Bell Burkhalter
Father's Name: John H. Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Anna Huffman
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243191
Digital Film Number: 4170157
Image Number: 1890
Reference Number: 1910
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Henry married Mary Eva Conn on 19 Dec 1925 in Sabine County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Elisha Leonidas Conn and Melissa Ella Ferguson) was born on 10 Feb 1904 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Nov 1928 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Virgil Christopher Burkhalter
Death Date: 21 Mar 1976
Death Place: Corsicana, Navarro, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 66 years
Estimated Birth Date: 1910
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Burkhalter
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Anna Huffman
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2243935
Digital Film Number: 4168225
Image Number: 510
Reference Number:
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Maybelle H. Latimer, age 97, of Houston, passed away on Friday, the 10th of February 2012.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from four o'clock in the afternoon until eight o'clock in the evening on Monday, the 13th of February, in the Drawing Room of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

An interment service is to be conducted at three o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the 14th of February, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston.

Find A Grave links her to spouse, Grady L. Latimer (1908-1976)

(Copied from her Find A Grave Memorial page)

Notes:

Melbaline Beall

Melbaline Beall, 76, of Longview died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995, in Longview.

She was born Dec. 13, 1916, in Hemphill and had been a resident of Longview since the 1940s. She and her husband operated Beall's TV Service in Longview and she was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Beall was also retired from Longview ISD as cafeteria manager for Valley View and G.K. Foster campuses.

Survivors: son, Michael D. Beall of Garland; daughters Patricia Brewton and Susan Craig, both of Longview; brothers Roy E. Huffman of Tucson, Arizona and Norman E. Huffman of Longview; sisters, Maybelle Latimer of Houston and Pat Smith of Sugarland; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Whitner C. Beall, and a daughter, Sylvia A. Robb.

Graveside rites were held Tuesday at Memory Park Mausoleum in Longview with Rev. Charles Hughes officiating. Services were handled by LeRoy Rader Funeral Home Inc. in Longview.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Longview.

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

Notes:

His Find A Grave memorial page links him to spouse, Barbara Leed Lauderdale (1925-2016).

Notes:

Her Find A Grave Memorial Page shows her as Patricia Huffman SMITH.

Notes:

A memorial service was held for Norman Earl Huffman on Sunday, February 8, 2004 at Cross Roads United Methodist Church in Kilgore, Texas.

Mr. Huffman died February 4, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Hemphill, Texas on January 27, 1928 to John Riley Huffman and Vernon Boyd Huffman.

He was a lifelong cowboy with a love for horses and a retired welder.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Roy Huffman; a sister, Melbaline Beall and a daughter, Nena Huffman Fanning.

Among his survivors are three sons, Don Huffman of Dallas, Lucas Huffman of Longview and Tim Smith of Kilgore; a daughter, Judy Smith-Rowe of Longview; brothers, Jerry Huffman of Bronson and Jimmy Huffman and Bruce Huffman of Hemphill; sisters, Pat Smith and Maybelle Latimer, both of Houston and many other relatives and friends.

(Copied from his Find A Grave Memorial Page)

Notes:

Jerry Lyle Huffman, Sr. age 76, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Jerry was born in Hemphill on March 31, 1941 to John Riley and Viola McGee Huffman. He attended school in Hemphill and graduated from Hemphill High School in 1959.

He married Carolyn Faye Eddins in 1960 and had three children. Following a divorce, he married Robbie Curry.

Jerry drove a truck for Texaco for 17 years before moving in the Texaco office in Belaire where he stayed until his retirement. He traveled a lot with his work but came back home as much as he could. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sam Rayburn, Texas.

Jerry loved hunting and was a car enthusiast, having raced cars in his younger years. He was also a member of the Houston Gun Collectors Association.

He is survived by his wife, Robbie Huffman, of Hemphill, Texas; sons, Jerry Lyle Huffman, Jr. and John Lance Huffman, both of Houston; daughter, Joy Lynn Reavis and husband, Philip, of Osawatomie, Kansas; three granddaughters, Aleshia Huffman and Matt Wimpee of Nacogdoches, Texas and Jamie Reavis and Joanna Reavis, both of Osawatomie, Kansas; two great grandsons, Max and Patrick Wimpee of Nacogdoches, Texas; brother, Jimmy Huffman and wife, June, of Hemphill; step-children, Sharon Worsham of Logansport, Louisiana, Ricky Curry, Vernice Green and Theresa Womack and husband Horace, all of Mansfield, Louisiana and Rocky Curry and wife, Kerin, of Logansport, Louisiana, sister-in-law, Melba Caro of Lubbock, Texas, mother of his children, Faye Smith, a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews and very special friends Bob and Gladys Giddens of Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers, four sisters and one step-son.

Visitation will be held from 6~8pm Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street in Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Hurst and Rev. Vernese Green officiating.

Burial will follow in Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

(Copied from his Find A Grave Memorial Page)

Obituary also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 10, 2018, Page 5

Notes:

Jesse Jones Huffman, Jr., 94, was born in Hemphill, Texas, on October 7, 1922 and passed away Monday, March 27. Wife, Margaret, and his son, Jason, with wife were by his side.

Jesse led a dedicated life of service - 65 years with the Masonic Lodges #1155, #1362, #126 and #305 and more than 50 years in the Shriners (lifetime charter member of Deer Park).

He was Boy Scout Troop #268 leader for 15 years and received BSA's Silver Beaver award given only to those who implement the program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and years of service.

As a charter member of the Deer Park Jaycees, he received the Citizen of the Year Award, helping to build the Deer Park Masonic Lodge and United Methodist Church Sanctuary.

During WWII, Jesse built Liberty Ships. After the war, he drove City of Houston bus routes. He worked in maintenance/welding for Diamond Alkali Co. for more than 20 years and for Owens-Illinois Paper Mill for 16 years. He welded for Bludworth Shipping Yard in Orange and also for the Houston Shipbuilding Corp.

At retirement, Jesse and Dixie, his wife of 51 years, returned to Hemphill. After her death in 1994, he married Margaret Edwards in 2002. He cherished his life in Hemphill along with his family and many friends.

Preceded in death - parents, Jesse, Sr. and Thelma Huffman; wife, Dixie Flowers Huffman; brother, Wendell Drew Huffman.

Family - wife, Margaret; son, Jason and wife Virginia Huffman; daughter Ramona and husband Fred Arnold; step-daughter, Mary Edwards; step-son, Bobby and wife Cora Edwards; three sisters - Aliene Huffman, Nancy Cunningham and Nell Walker; one brother, Douglas Huffman; nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2017 in First United Methodist Church, 181 Milam St., Hemphill, Texas with burial to follow in Rosevine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Hemphill's Huffman Library.

Copied from his FindAGrave memorial page created by "Texas Heart", also published in the Sabine County Reporter, April 5, 2017, Page 5

(Research):The Sabine County Reporter
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Page 1

Jesse Huffman received his blue hat, honoring his 50 years as a Scottish Rite Mason, at the Sabine County Scottish Rite meeting on Monday, April 9, 2012. Presenting Huffman with his honors was Claude Ervin, Personal Representative of the Soverighn Grand Inspector General and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Valley of Waco. Pictured with him was Margaret Huffman.

Jesse married Dixie Daisy Flowers on 16 Aug 1942. Dixie (daughter of Jessie Curtis Flowers and Mollie McKenzie) was born on 5 Apr 1923 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 21 Mar 1994 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edwin Aliene Huffman of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at her home at the age of 97 years old.

Aliene was born in Sabine County, Hemphill, Texas on September 25, 1924 to Jesse Jones Huffman and Thelma Pate Huffman. She was the second of six children. Aliene had one son, Kenneth Huffman and one grandson, Allen Cain Huffman of Iowa.

Aliene loved to travel and she visited many countries. She even developed a close friendship with a family in Australia that would often come visit her when she lived in Houston.

She was one of the first female meter maids for the City of Houston. She often referred to herself as "an under-paid street walker" and she loved wearing bright colors and high-heels. She could even be seen wearing her heels on the beat and on the beach and she still wore them, even at the age of 97. She lived in Lufkin for many years so that her grandson could attend Angelina College and was a member of the Methodist church there. As her health declined, she eventually moved closer to her family and settled in Hemphill.

Aliene was a character and loved life and the people in it. She will be missed and she was loved by all who knew her.

The family of Ms. Aliene Huffman would like to thank Harbor Hospice for all the love and care they helped provide during her final days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Thelma Huffman; brothers, Jesse, Douglas, and Wendell Huffman and her son, Kenneth Huffman.

She is survived by her sisters, Nancy Cunningham and Nell Walker, both of Hemphill as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and grandson, Allen Huffman.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 in Hemphill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Wesley Pate officiating.

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

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 19, 2022, page 8

Notes:

Douglas Elwood Huffman Sr. 94, passed away on April 21, 2020 in Humble, Texas. He was born on February 27, 1926 in Hemphill, Texas to Jesse Jones Huffman Sr. and Thelma Odessa Pate. He was a WWII Veteran serving with the 1252nd Combat Battalion Army Engineers. He received the WWII Victory Ribbon, EAMET Service Ribbon and the American Campaign Ribbon. He became a Harris County Deputy Reserve Constable in January 1958. He owned Huffman Construction Company from 1979-1990. He was a Member of the Cleveland VFW and the Northeast Community Center. He enjoyed playing "42" dominoes (which he and his brother Jesse usually always won). He loved to fish. He loved country music and two stepping.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years, Florence Elizabeth (Camp) Huffman, brothers Jesse Huffman and Wendell Huffman.

Those left to cherish his memory: his daughter, Beverly DeWeese, sons, Doug Huffman Jr (Linda) of Humble, Horlan Huffman of Houston. his sisters: Nell Walker, Ailene Huffman, Nancy Cunningham and sister-in-law Margaret Huffman, all of Hemphill, Texas. his grandsons, Don DeWeese Jr, Robert (Chelsea) and David Huffman (Haylee). granddaughters: Natalie DeWeese (Keith), Renee Jenkins (Mark), Chrystal DeWeese and Raylynn Huffman. his great-grandsons: Justin Dobbs (Bethany), Mark Jenkins, Jeremiah Jenkins, Timothy Jenkins, Dartagnan DeWeese, Ryder Mueller and Sawyer Huffman. great-granddaughters: Emily Dobbs, Kaylee DeWeese, Kaitlyn Browne, Miranda Mueller, Taylor Davis, Ana Davis, Gracie Huffman and Lauren Huffman. great-great-grandson Derek Dobbs. great-great- granddaughters: Delanie DeWeese, Riley Dobbs and many other relatives and friends.

He was a "Gentleman" all of his life. The best husband, dad and grandfather in the world, loved by many and will be greatly missed.

(Downloaded from Dignity Memorial website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 20, 2020, Page 3)

Family/Spouse: Florence Elizabeth Camp. Florence was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died on 4 Jul 2003 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
July 6, 2011, Page 13

Wendell Drew Huffman

Wendell Drew Huffman, 81, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, in the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital after an illness.

He was born in Hemphill to Jesse J. and Thelma Pate Huffman. He lived all his life in Hemphill.

He is survived by brothers, Jesse Huffman and his wife Margaret of Hemphill and Douglas Elwood Huffman of Houston; sisters, Nell Walker and Aline Huffman, both of Hemphill, and Nancy C. Cunningham of Pasadena.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 4, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Hemphill Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill.

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
August 25, 2004

Carl D. "Wincey" Smith

Carl D. "Wincy" Smith, 72, of Hemphill died at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at his residence. Smith was born July 15, 1932 in Hemphill as a son of the late Alfred Smith and Eve Huffman Smith and had been a lifelong resident of Sabine County. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of Eve's Grocery in Hemphill. He is survived by two daughters, Cindy Smith of Hemphill and Whitney Smith of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his son, Wincey Lane Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. I. W. Ferguson and Bro. Fred Rany officiating. Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
September 16, 2009, Page 9

Hazel Huffman Thomas

Hazel Marie "Granny Tom" Huffman Thomas, 87, was called safely home Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009.


She was born in Hemphill Feb. 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Adam Huffman and Viola McGee Huffman. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Dick Retherford; her second husband, J. C. Thomas; sons, Lane Guy and Calvin Retherford; three grandchildren; and her brothers, Paul, Hal, Clint, John Henry, Chuck, Marcus, and Lewis Huffman.

She leaves behind her beloved children, daughters, Linda Funk of Hemphill, Melba Rice of Milam, Jo Ann Modisette and her husband Robert of Hardin, Sharon Krajewski and her husband Mike of Henderson, Judy Rouse and her husband David of Hot Springs, AR, and son, Terry Retherford and his wife, Becky of Odessa; brothers, Jerry Huffman and wife Robbie of Bronson, Jimmy Huffman and his wife, June of Hemphill; and Bruce Huffman of Milam. In addition she leaves 17 granchildren, 27 great-granchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

Memorial services were held at the Church of Christ in Hemphill on Saturday, Sept. 12 with Bro. Foy Forehand officiating.

Funeral services were under the direction of Allison's Funeral Home in Liberty.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate listed him as a school boy, and he died fro a septic infection of his leg.

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate listed his occupation as Seeman 2C US Navy. He died as a result of a car accident that happened December 31, 1947 near Hemphill, Texas.

Notes:

Burkhalter Hoyt Littleton 11-14-1990 JEFFERSON M

Family/Spouse: Margie Sue Campbell. Margie (daughter of Joseph Edward Campbell and Arie Elizabeth Strickland) was born on 13 Nov 1928 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jun 1994 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried on 25 Jun 1994 in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
June 7, 1995, Page 10

Doyle Burkhalter

Doyle Mencil Burkhalter, 69, of Houston, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill.

Born March 5, 1926, in Hemphill as a son of the late Lonzie and Eula (Alford) Burkhalter, he had lived in Houston a number of years and was a member of the Church of God. Burkhalter was a retired truck driver and a member of the AFL-CIO.

He is survived by his wife, Consuelo Burkhalter of Houston, a brother, A. Z. Burkhalter of Hemphill; two nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery in Rosevine.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

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

Elton married Selma Mozelle Boyett before 1944. Selma (daughter of Hamp Hansford Boyett and Mittie Weaver) was born on 21 Nov 1921 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Oct 1994 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 27 Oct 1994 in Weaver Cemetery, Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
January 11, 2012, Page 5

90th Birthday
Friends and relatives are welcome to attend the 90th birthday celebration of Hazel Bragg-Hoffman-McNaughter. The reception will be held in the fellowship hall of Hemphill Baptist Church, on Jan. 14th from 2 to 4 p.m.. No gifts, please.

Obituary

Hazel Bragg Hoffman McNaughten, 100, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Legacies Nursing and Rehab in Hemphill, Texas.

Haze was born on January 13, 1922 in Sabine County, Texas to Henry Cary Bragg and Vursey Burkhalter Bragg. A quiet and gentle lady with a funny and quick wit to those who knew her well. She loved her garden and flowers and keeping the best kept home and yard in the county.

She is survived by a family that dearly loves her; Daughters, Vickie Burcia and Lavina Gibson; granddaughters, April Loggins and husband, Chuck and Kim Walker; grandsons, David Brucia and wife, Evette, Byron Brucia and wife, Melissa, and Charles Gibson; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husbands, W.L. Hoffman and Vay P. McNaughten; and son-in-law, Buddy Brucia and Charles Gibson.

Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Rosevine United Pentecostal Church in Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Gordon Simmons and Bro. Mark Green officiating.


Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time.

Burial will follow in Gravelhill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Chuck Loggins, Kyle Loggins, David Brucia, Ellis McGown, Charles Gibson, Jerry Fleming, Chaisen Brucia, and Chaston Coon. Serving as honorary pallbearer is, Cole Loggins.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home

Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 18, 2023, page 4

Hazel married Word Lee Hoffman before 1945. Word was born on 29 Apr 1914 in Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana; died on 4 Jul 1971 in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Voy Price McNaughten on 13 Mar 1987 in Sabine County, Texas. Voy (son of Price Braxton McNaughten and Nettie Inez Thompson) was born on 13 Jun 1918 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Nov 1994 in Angelina County, Texas; was buried on 11 Nov 1994 in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]