Clementine Watterson Easley

Notes:

The following information was emailed to me by Tony Pickett (abpickett@aol.com)

Civil War Service Record, from the holdings of the Texas State Archives

Easley, C.W., 4th Sergt. Burroughs, J.M. Capt CSA June 15, 1863 at Hemphill for 3 mos Nativity: Tex; Age 36; Eyes Light Hair Dark; Complection Dark; Stature 5'10"; Occupation Farmer; R&F 67; roll date Jan 15-63 to Ap. 15-63; Co. sta. at Buenavista, Shelby County; Drury Field Insp. & Mus. Off.; Military App. very good; arms very few; accoutrements very ltd. & no tents; clothing limited.

Land Grants from the Republic of Texas Abstract: 97, Original Grantee: Clement W. Easley, Patentee: Clement W. Easley, Quantity: 251 acres Class: Third, Date of Patent: 20 June 1864 Pa: 36

790 Abstract of Land Titles, Jasper County Abstract: 141, Original Grantee: Clement W. Easley Certificate: #94 Patentee: Clement W. Easley Quantity: 320 Acres Date of patent: 14 Sept 1866 Pa: Vol Survey #6, Old Abstract #73


Deed Book F, p 250 Clement W. Easley 3rd Class-251 Acres Preemption Filed July the 16 1887 11 am W.T. Arnold, Clerk, Sabine Co, Texas

To all whom these presents shall come Know ye. I Pendleton Murray Governor of the State aforesaid, by virtue of the power vested in me by Law and in accordance with the Laws of said state in such case made and provided, do by these presents Grant to Clement W. Easley his heirs or Assigns forever, two hundred and fifty one acres of land, situated and described as follows in Sabine County, about 15 1/2 miles s. 34 degrees W of Milam, on the waters of Bear Creek; by virtue of Pre-emption Certificate No. 1 issued by the Clerk of said county, on the 15th day of November, 1858. .....Hereby relinquishing to him said Clement W. Easley and his heirs or assigns forever all the right and title in and to said land, herefore held and possessed by the said State to be affixed as well as the Seal of the General Land Office. Done at the City of Austin on the Twentieth day of June in the Year of Lord One Thousand eight hundred and sixty four.


Deed Book M, p 617 CW EASLEY 160 acres preemption Filed 26 March 1901 8 am J.A. Watson, Clerk, Sabine Co, Texas

To all to whom these presence shall come, know ye, I, O.M. Roberts, Governor of the State aforesaid by virtue of the power vested in me by law ans in accordance witht he laws of said State in such case made and provided do by these presents grant to C.W. Easley his heirs or assigns forever One Hundred and Sixty acres of land, situated and described as follows. In Sabine County about 6 miles S.55 W from Hemphill, by virtue of his affidavit made before the Clerk of the District Court for Sabine County July 1, 1871, Under an act supplementary to an Act to regulate the disposal of the Public Lands of the State of Texas approved March 24th, 1871, Beginning on Isaac F. Pace South b'dy at a Stake.....Hereby relinquishing to him the said C.W. Easley and his heirs or assigns forever all the rights and title in and to said land, hereafter held and possessed by the said State, and I do hereby issue this letter Patent for the same. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the seal of the State to be affixed as well as the seal of the General Land Office. Done at the City of Austin in the ninth day of June, in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Eighty Two.

W.C. Walsh Commissioner of the Ge. Land Office O.M. Roberts, Governor

The State of Texas County of Sabine

Know all by these presents. That we Eliza Jane Easley, Surviving widow of C.W. Easley and Jas. T. Went & John E. Went & wife Fannie E. Went & D.H. Easley & C.M. Easley surviving heirs at law of said C.W. Easley of the said County of Sabine and State aforesaid for and in consideration of the Sum of Three Hundred Dollars to us in hand paid by J.H. Bell as follows cash in hand the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, Sold and conveyed and by these presents do grant Sell and convey unto the said J.H. Bell of the County of Sabine and State of Texas all that certain tracts or parcel of land lying in Sabine County, Texas about 5 mile South West from Hemphill and being our entire interest in the C.W. Easley 160 acre pre-emption patented to....Witness our hands at Home this 12th day of October A.D. 1897 Eliza Jane Easley (her mark) J.T. Went D.H. Easley J.E. Went F.A. Went C.M. Easley

Clementine married Elizabeth Jane White about 1852 in Spring Hill Community, Sabine County, Texas. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward White and Elizabeth Strickland) was born on 1 May 1825 in Amite County, Mississippi; died on 19 May 1899 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He went by the nickname "Bud", and his family called him "Big Papa." His tombstone reads Clement M. Easley. At the time of the 1920 Federal census, twin sons Cyril and Cecil were still living at home, along with his 14 year old granddaughter, Mary G. Rains.

Clementine married Theodocia Abia Montgomery on 17 Oct 1877 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Theodocia (daughter of Vincent Alpheus Montgomery and Mary Eliza Gandy) was born on 7 Mar 1857 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died on 16 Feb 1931 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alphia Lovenia Montgomery. Alphia (daughter of Vincent Alpheus Montgomery and Mary Eliza Gandy) was born on 28 Mar 1858 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; died about 1888 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlie White shows her as an orphan adopted by Clementine and Eliza per the 1870 census.

Notes:

Her tombstone is inscribed, "In remembrance of J. H. Bell's Wife-Married to J. H. Bell 9 July 1874, She died as she lived trusting in God."

Frances married John Henry Bell on 9 Jul 1874 in Sabine County, Texas. John (son of John Richard Bell and Julia Ann "Annie" "JulyAnn" Smith) was born on 5 Mar 1855 in Texas; died on 15 Jul 1921 in Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jessie Worsham, Daniel's brother-in-law was living with him in 1900. Tony Pickett also shows a marriage to Josephine Montgomery, but this has not been confirmed.

Daniel married Josephine Forse before 1886. Josephine (daughter of John Smith Forse and Lucynthia Smith) was born on 26 Feb 1866 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jan 1888 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Martha Jane Worsham on 28 Dec 1890 in Sabine County, Texas. Martha was born on 12 Apr 1870 in Texas; died on 5 Jan 1954 in Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maud married Warner Conner on 4 Aug 1898 in Sabine County, Texas. Warner (son of Frederick M. "Fed" Conner and Nancy Pauline Travis) was born on 29 Sep 1878 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Aug 1948 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Drew married Mary A. Beckcom about 1906. Mary (daughter of Simon A. Beckcom and Sarah Elizabeth Arthur) was born on 10 Sep 1887 in Texas; died on 14 Feb 1923; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Walter Cook Rice. Walter (son of Matthias J. Rice and Millbury Cook) was born on 22 Oct 1877 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Dec 1938; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married Dallas Commodore Rains before 1906. Dallas was born about 1884 in Louisiana; died in 1971 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coleman married Mattie Ellen Beckcom on 28 Aug 1910. Mattie (daughter of Sherwood LaBorn Beckcom and Mary Virginia Duke) was born on 18 Mar 1894 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Sep 1968 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER December 20, 2000

Back In Time 1965 Thirty Five Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Easley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home.

Joseph married Ella Mae Rice on 19 Dec 1915 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Ella (daughter of Marion Joseph Rice and Caroline Elzary McNaughten) was born on 10 Feb 1898 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jul 1988 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Also shown as Verna Alpha, and nicknamed "Doll."

Alpha married Claude L. Huff on 12 Jan 1913 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Claude was born on 12 Jan 1889 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas; died on 13 May 1976 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After Theodocia died, her children from both marriages went to live with their grandmother, Theodocia Montgomery Easley, and their uncle, Cecil Clarence Easley. (Source: 1930 Census).

Family/Spouse: Ira F. Toole. Ira (son of James Oswell Toole and Emily Elizabeth Pratt) was born on 1 Dec 1891 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Nov 1923 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bert Raymond Mason. Bert was born on 19 Mar 1895 in Winona, Shannon County, Missouri; died on 16 Jan 1953 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cyril married Eva Moselle Thomas before 1930. Eva was born before 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 Federal Census, his mother and four of his nieces and nephews (children of his deceased sister Theodocia), were living with him.

Pam Boyer shows him as married to Eualie Pate, and that they were the parents of Cecil Virginia and Betty Jane Easley. If Pam is correct, it appears that he married sometime very soon after the 1930 census, and no wife are children are listed on either the 1920 or 1930 census. As his date of death is shown by Pam as 1936, his children would have been very young at the time of his death.

Name: Cecil Clarence Easley
Death Date: 20 Sep 1936
Death Place: Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 40 years 1 month 16 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1896
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Eulaly Pate
Father's Name: C. M. Easley
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Theodosia Montgomery
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Hemphill, Tex.
Burial Date: 21 Sep 1936
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2117124
Digital Film Number: 4166733
Image Number: 3272
Reference Number: v X cn 72990
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas,Sabine County, Precinct 1

Easley, Cecil C Head O M W 33 Texas Texas Louisiana Laborer General Farm
" , Theodocia A Mother F W 74 Louisiana Lousiana Louisiana
Toole, James W Nephew M W 15 Texas Texas Texas
Mayson, Raymon Nephew M W 11Texas Texas Texas
" , Dorothy L Niece F W 9 Texas Texas Texas
" , Hellen R Niece F W 7 Texas Texas Texas

Cecil married Eulalia Pate before 1932. Eulalia (daughter of Wilber Frank Pate and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cooper) was born on 25 Aug 1911; died on 17 Jul 1977; was buried in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Verda married Jesse B. Alford about 1918. Jesse (son of Jesse Powell Alford and Emma Elizabeth Rice) was born on 30 Dec 1897 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1974 in Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marshall Benton Sibley. Marshall was born on 4 Dec 1873 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marietta Williams. Marietta was born after 1879; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Dallas Commodore Rains on 3 Nov 1907 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Dallas was born about 1884 in Louisiana; died in 1971 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to have married Laura DICKERSON ca 1900. In her annotated transcription of the Brookeland Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary has erroneously shown him as a son of John R. Bell and July Ann Bradshaw (sic). He is actually a son of John Henry Bell and Fannie Easley, therefore a grandson of John R. and Julia Bell.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 3
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 70 Sheet 3A
37-37
Bell, Henry J. Hd W M Mar 1855 45 m26 Tx Ky Ky Farmer
Bell, Francis B Wf W F Nov 1857 42 m26 13/12 Tx Miss Miss
Bell, Ella Dau W F Jan 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, John H Son W M Aug 1882 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Martha J. Dau W F May 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Daniel O Son W M Dec 1885 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Walter Son W M Aug 1887 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Artie C Son W M Feb 1889 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Sudie Dau W F Oct 1890 ( S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Dollie Dau W F Nov 1892 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Baby B Son W M Apr 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx



39-39
Bell, George Hd W M Aug 1875 24 M 5/12 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Laura A Wife W F Dec 1880 19 m 5/12 Tx Fl Tx

George married Laura Ann Dickerson about 1900. Laura was born on 6 Dec 1879 in Texas; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Richard ROBBINS.

The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell. The informant was Coy Robbins of Newton. She was married at the time of her death. She was a resident of Newton, Texas.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Richard John Robbins. Richard was born on 11 Mar 1873 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 17 Oct 1957 in Newton, Newton County, Texas; was buried in Wood Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Homer REAGAN ca 1908.

The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Dollie Hamilton, sister. She was widowed at the time of her death, and a resident of Brookeland, Texas.

Jo married Joseph Homer Ragan about 1908. Joseph (son of Jubal Harper Ragan, M.D. and Mary Travis) was born on 20 Sep 1875 in Texas; died on 3 Jul 1952 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married Dezzie Bobbitt ca 1904.

A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was widowed (his late wife was listed as Dezzie Bell) and his home address was Brookeland, Texas. He was listed as a farmer, and the son of John Henry Bell and Fannie Easley. The informant was D. A. Bell.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 27 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 142 Sheet 6B
117-136
Bell, Edward Hd M W 28 M1 6 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Dessia D Wf F W 25 M 6 4/4 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bell, Arnie Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Mattie Dtr F W 4 Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Libbie Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Sarah M Dtr F W 1 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Thomas married Dezzie Demonie Bobbitt about 1904. Dezzie was born on 20 May 1885 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 7 Feb 1940 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to have married Mandy BOBBITT.

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows his parents as John H. Bell and Elizabeth Easley. The informant was Thelma Toops, daughter. He was shown as a farmer, and resident of Route 1, Bronson, Texas. He was also shown as divorced.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 21 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 141 Sheet 4A Stamped 268
65-71
Bell, John H He M W 28 m1 4 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Bell, Mandy Wf F W 28 m1 4 2/2 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Bell, Henry A Son M W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Bell, Thelma Dtr F W 0/12 S Tx Tx Tx
66-72
Bobbitt, Uriah Hd M W 62 M1 39 Miss Tn Miss Farmer
Bobbitt, Sarah M Wf F W 57 M1 39 8/6 Tx NJ Tenn Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Callie Dtr F W 21 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Lucy Dtr F W 7 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Mary Dtr F W 15 S Tx Ms NJ Farm Laborer
Bobbitt, Otis Grandson M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

John married Amanda T. "Mandy" Bobbitt on 6 Nov 1906 in San Augustine County, Texas. Amanda was born on 12 Sep 1882 in San Augustine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Monroe TATOM. Most researchers show that her marriage was to George Monroe Tatom, the son of Samuel Plummer Tatom and Ella Dent, versus Monroe Tatom, son of Isaace Walker Tatom and Anna Mariah Ener. Both men were approximately the same age.

George Monroe Tatom, the son of Samuel and Ella, later married Lillie May Beneau.

Notes:

Name Daniel Owen Bell
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Aug 1966
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Occupation Merchant Grocery Store
Vetaran? NO
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 22 Dec 1885
Birthplace null
Father's Name J H Bell
Mother's Name Frances Bell
Informant E M Bell (son)
Certificate Number 87328
GS Film number 2138203
Digital Folder Number 005144737
Image Number 00456

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K78T-KBG : accessed 30 Apr 2014), Daniel Owen Bell, 11 Aug 1966; citing certificate number 87328, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2138203.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Mae McDonald. Nancy was born on 2 Aug 1889 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 21 Apr 1950 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Henry Bell and Francis Easley. The informant was Mrs. Nelva Johnson, daughter. His occupation was shown as Farmer. His address at the time of death was 1 block east of Hwy 96 in Pineland, and he was shown as a lifelong resident of Pineland.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Melvina Audrey Smith. Melvina (daughter of John Perry Smith and Alice Sophrina Ferguson) was born on 8 Jul 1891 in Texas; died on 10 Oct 1976 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was said to have married Josey McGOWN ca 1920.

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. He was married at the time of his death. His occupation was shown as Farmer. He was a resident of Brookeland, Texas, 1/2 mile south of the town center, at the time of his death. He died at the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a veteran of World War I.

There is a military marker at his gravesite reading Texas Pvt 59 PW Excort Co ASC WW I PH

(Medical):See attached sources.

Family/Spouse: Josie Mildred McGown. Josie (daughter of Andrew Henderson McGown and Vitura Evelyn "Lina" Whitehead) was born on 15 Apr 1896 in Texas; died on 25 Sep 1983 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was said to have married Arthur BECKOM.

Notes:

She was said to have married Otha J. HAMILTON ca 1909.

The digital image of her actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows her as the daughter of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Tommy Botts, grandson. She was widowed at the time of her death, and her home address was 1 mile E. of Brookeland. She died at the Jasper Nursing Center.

Family/Spouse: Otha Ivy Hamilton. Otha was born on 26 Jul 1866 in Texas; died on 5 Jun 1965 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In her annotated transcription of the Brookeland Cemetery, Kay Parker McCary shows him as a son of J. H. and Francis Bell. His tombstone is inscribed "Weep not Papa and Mama for me, for I am waiting in Heaven for thee."

Notes:

A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married and his home address was 111 Finley Ave, Lufkin, Texas. He was listed as a cleaner and presser in the dry cleaning industry, and the son of Henry Bell and Frances Easley. The informant was Mrs. Louie Bell, his wife.


(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

A digital image of his actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a laborer. He was shown as married, and the son of Dan Easley and Josephine Farce (sic).

Kay Parker McCary, in her annotated trasnscription of the Spring Hill Cemetery
shows that his grave was a triple with Hattie E. Easley and Hattie V. Easley, and was inscribed "At rest," and a footstone reading "Daddy."

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsabine/burials/120-020712-Spring_Hill_Cem_A-L.htm

Name: Artie Oran Easley
Death Date: 20 May 1948
Death Place: Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 61 years 5 months 17 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Dec 1886
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Dan Easley
Father's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Mother's Name: Josephine Farce
Mother's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Occupation: Laborer
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Spring Hill Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 21 May 1948
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2218864
Digital Film Number: 4031444
Image Number: 3131
Reference Number: CN 23034
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


(Medical):See attached sources.

Artie married Hattie Virginia Beckcom about 1909. Hattie (daughter of Sherwood LaBorn Beckcom and Mary Virginia Duke) was born on 18 Mar 1894 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Aug 1978 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3CM-YV9
name: Bertice Eldridge Conner
event: Death
event date: 19 Dec 1958
event place: Center, Shelby, Texas, United States
gender: Male
marital status: Married
birth date: 31 Oct 1905
birthplace: , Texas
occupation logging cont. logging
father's name: Warner C Conner
mother's name: Maude Easley
certificate number: 71311
film number: 2115624
digital folder number: 005145573
image number: 01255
Collection: "Texas, Deaths (New Index, New Images), 1890-1976," Bertice Eldridge Conner, 1958

Mary married Louis Floyd Kelley on 4 Jul 1926 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Louis was born on 6 Dec 1901 in Anderson County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married a Dawson.

Notes:

Name: Drew A. Easley, Jr.
Death Date: 25 Dec 1961
Death Place: San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 49 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 07 Jun 1912
Birthplace: Hemphill, Tx
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Drew A. Easley, Sr.
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Ann Backcom
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Service Station
Place of Residence: San Antonio, Bexar, TX
Cemetery: Roselawn Memorial Park
Burial Place: San Antonio, Tx
Burial Date: 26 Dec 1961
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2116858
Digital Film Number: 4166719
Image Number: 823
Reference Number: v X cn 68590
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Drew married Merle Todd in 1932 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Merle was born before 1912; died in 1936 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Drew married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Richard Stockwell. William was born before 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A digital image of his actual Texas death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a self employed claims adjuster. The informant was Sally Easley. He was shown as a veteran of World War II.

Clement married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Tommy C. Corley.

Family/Spouse: Robert Carroll Corley. Robert was born on 12 Oct 1902 in Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas; died about 1991; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Groves, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Easley
Death Date: 25 Aug 1911
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 1 month
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 04 Aug 1911
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Coleman Easley
Father's Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Mother's Name: Matie Beckcom
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2050512
Digital Film Number: 4165861
Image Number: 1826
Reference Number: 18524
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

Her headstone was inscribed "Sister."

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
October 27, 2004

Mary Pauline Butler Kelley

Mary Pauline Butler Kelley, 90, of Hemphill died at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004 at Hemphill Care Center. Born May 28, 1914, as a daughter of the late Mattie (BECKCOM) and Coleman EASLEY, Mrs. Kelley was a native and lifelong resident of Sabine County. She was a member of First Baptist Church and worked as a custodian for Hemphill Independent School District. Survivors: a son, James Bobby BUTLER of Hemphill, daughters, Linda KELLEY of Hemphill, Mary Virginia BUTLER of Brookeland, and Terry Stewart GANDY of Channelview; a step-son, Charlie KELLEY of Bonham; step-daughters, Dovie BROWN and Louise WRIGHT, both of Hemphill, and Myrtle HOGUE of Pineland; sisters, Nina LINDSEY of Pineland and Faye HOUSE of Hemphill; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great granchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright and Bro. Vance Purtell officiating. Interment followed at Springhill cemetery west of Hemphill. Arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home Inc. of Hemphill.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Mary married Jessie Marlin Butler on 10 Dec 1935. Jessie (son of Henry Clark Butler and Annie Blaine Smith) was born on 14 Jul 1912 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 6 Jun 1949 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Washington Kelley before 1955. George was born on 8 Apr 1905; died on 1 Jun 1957; was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Alice Verdell Butler on 28 Nov 1936. Alice (daughter of Henry Clark Butler and Annie Blaine Smith) was born on 14 Sep 1917 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 22 Nov 2011 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name: Rosevult Kermit Easley
Death Date: 05 Jan 1955
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 36 years 8 months 7 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1918
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Coleman V. Easley
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Mattie E. Beckham
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Lumber Mill Emp.
Place of Residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Spinghill
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 06 Jan 1955
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114331
Digital Film Number: 4165421
Image Number: 895
Reference Number: FN 4213
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Roosevelt married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sabine County Reporter
March 24, 2004

Neva Busick

Neva Busick, 83, died early Friday, March 19, 2004, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. Mrs. Busick was born Dec. 26 (sic), 1920, in Hemphill as a daughter of Coleman and Mattie (Beckom) Easley. She was a member of the Fredonia Hill Baptist Church and had lived in Nacogdoches for several years. Survivors: a son, Clay Allan Busick of Nacogdoches; sisters Faye HOUSE and Pauline KELLY, both of Hemphill, and Nina LINDSEY of Pineland, and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Busick. Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Carson, Monk & Metcalf Funeral Directors Sunset Chapel in Nacogdoches with Dr. Johnny Dammon of Fredonia Hill Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Neva married Clay Albert Busick on 10 Jul 1943. Clay (son of George C. Busick and Cecil Wright) was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Lawrence County, Arkansas; died on 13 Jun 1974 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune
July 27, 2006

Nina Easley Lindsey

Funeral services for Nina Easley Lindsey, 85, of Pineland were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Pineland. Burial followed at Springhill Cemetery. Bro. Gordon KNIGHT and Bro. Vance PURTELL officiated. She died July 21 at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill.

Nina Easley Lindsey was born in Hemphill on December 12 (sic), 1920 to Coleman Easley and Mattie BECOM. She was a homemaker and a babysitter and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pineland.

She is survived by her sons, Coleman Lindsey and wife, Kathy and Claude Lindsey and wife Martha, all of San Augustine; daughter, Carolyn BENNETT and husband, Cotton of Japser; sister Faye HOUSE of Hemphill; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill was in charge of arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Nina married Cecil Claude Lindsey on 17 Aug 1940. Cecil was born on 12 Jun 1917 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; died on 3 Oct 2006 in Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
October 30, 2002, Page 17

C.W. "Weldon" Easley

C.W. "Weldon" Easley, 80, of Jasper died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Easley was a native of Sabine County and had lived in Jasper several years. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II and a longtime member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: wife of 51 year, Iris Easley of Jasper; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Karen Easley of Silsbee; a step-son, Ron Miller of Houston; sisters, Pauline Butler and Faye House both of Hemphill, Neva Busick of Pineland; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home chapel in Jasper. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Jasper. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church's Building Fund, 314 N. Main St., Jasper, TX 75951.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Coleman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coleman married Alice Jean Busick in 1945. Alice (daughter of George C. Busick and Cecil Wright) was born about 1925 in Lawrence County, Arkansas; died on 6 May 1950 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coleman married Iris McGraw about 1951. Iris was born on 11 May 1931 in Newton County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
August 10, 2011, page 14

Fay Carmon House, 86, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, in the Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine after an illiness.

She was born in Hemphill to Coleman and Mattie Beckcom Easley and had lived in Sabine County all of her life. Mrs. House was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Chapel Baptist Church in Pineland.

She is survived by her daughter June Fuller of Rosevine; her son Marcus Paul Warner and his wife Ann of Columbus; her daughter-in-law Janet Warner of San Augustine; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. House was preceded in death by her sons, Tommy and Robert Warner.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Magnolia Springs Cemetery near Bronson.

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

Fay married Thomas Burl Warner, Sr. on 20 Jul 1945. Thomas was born on 6 Dec 1912; died on 6 May 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as "Imo G" on the 1930 census.

Verda married Herbert Ottis Ladner about 1937. Herbert (son of John R. Ladner and Mary Lenora Burr) was born on 23 Nov 1915; died on 14 May 2000; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
February 9, 2011, Page 16

Dorothy Maxine Ladner, 92, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, after an illness in the Hemphill Care Center.

She was born in Hemphill to Joseph D. and Ella May Rice Easley and has lived here all her life. Mrs. Ladner was a member of the Camp Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Leonard Ladner of Hemphill; sisters, Nadine Gary of Hemphill and Della Sue Barrett of Mobile, AL. She is also survived by nine grnadchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Mrs. Ladner was preceded in deah by her husband, Clarence Robert Ladner and her son, Jimmy Roy Ladner.

Funeral servives were held Thursday, Feb. 3, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Oakhill Cemetery near Hemphill.

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

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)

Family/Spouse: Clarence Robert Ladner. Clarence (son of John R. Ladner and Mary Lenora Burr) was born on 26 Jan 1918; died on 15 Apr 1983 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Served in World War II."

Name: Donald Preston Easley
Death Date: 03 Jul 1946
Death Place: Precinct #1, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race:
Death Age: 25 years 4 months 29 days
Estimated Birth Date: 1921
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Joseph Donald Easley
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ella Mae Rice
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Hemphill, Texas
Burial Date: 03 Jul 1946
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2218379
Digital Film Number: 4030562
Image Number: 866
Reference Number: cn 33628
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

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

Notes:

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
May 8, 2002

CLASS OF 1946

Hemphill High School's classes of 1946, 1947 and 1948 met on April 20 at The Garden Center in Hemphill for their 56th, 55th and 54th reunions. Shown are, from left, front: Vermell (Anderson) Brust, Dorothy (Sterle) Vaughn and Berintha (Mound) Bradley; center: LaNell (Slay) Short, Nadine (EASLEY) Gary, LaNorma (Cordray) Easley and Mildred (McDaniel) Hooks; and back; Laura (McGraw) Ezernack, Jimmy Procel, Dorothy (Stewart) Birdwell, Lois (Paudert) Crnkovic, Sutton Ware, Dorothy Jean (Bennett) McCoy, Louise (Crnkovic) Pate and Lorene (Boyett) Wood.

The Sabine County Reporter
October 8, 1996, page 4
Back in Time
Thirty Years Ago-1966
Mrs. O. L. Gary, chairman of the Hemphill PTA announced that Mrs. Bettie Ray's room had won the annual membership contest for the PTA members. The class received free theatre tickets given by Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Alford, owners of Sabine Theatre.

Obituary

Gladys Nadine Gary, 92, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hillside Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Hemphill.

Nadine was born November 14, 1928 in Hemphill to Joseph Donald Easley and Ella Mae Rice Easley. She was a graduate of Hemphill High School and a lifelong resident of Sabine County. She resided for a few years in Port Arthur where she met and married her husband of 69 years, Lindy Gary, and had her three daughters. After moving back to Hemphill, their son was born.

Nadine worked for many years in the community. She was a secretary for Vickers Chevrolet and James Young Chevrolet, a rural route mail carrier, worked for the District Clerk's office and served as Sabine County Clerk. Her best job was that of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a former Hemphill Band Boosters President and a member of the Gideon's Auxiliary and a member of Camp Springs and Brookeland Baptist Churches.

Nadine is survived by her daughters Freda Chambers and husband, Billy, of Nacogdoches, Vicki Beall and husband, Carl, of Hemphill, and Greta Woods and husband, Al, of Pineland; son, Malcom Gary of Hemphill; sister, Della Sue Barrett and husband, John, of Mobile, Alabama; grandchildren Chris Chambers, Michelle Chambers, Courtney Thomas, Cassie Rappollee, Carl Beall, Jr., Joshua Woods, Ashley Cook, Logan Gary and Cody Ebarb; and 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ella Easley; her husband, Lindy Gary; brother, Donald Preston Easley; and sisters, Imogene Ladner and Dorothy Maxine Ladner.

A visitation of family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin a 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buddy Pratt officiating.

Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery with Chris Chambers, Carl Beall, Jr., Logan Gary, Joshua Woods, Tanner Harris, Justin Cook and Cole Rappolee serving as pallbearers.

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

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Gladys married Olen Lindy Gary on 11 Sep 1948 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Olen was born on 23 Jul 1928 in Landhill Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Dec 2017 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Rodney married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliver married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1940 census, he was listed in Bexar County, Texas, JP No. 6, Military Reservation, Kelly Field. He was shown as Male, White, age 22, born in Texas, residence in 1935 Harris County. His occupation was that of a soldier in the US Army.

Obituary

CMSGT, Jerald C. Huff went to meet his Lord on July 18, 2012 at the age of 94. He was born in Hemphill, TX on January 4, 1918 to Claude and Alpha Huff. Mr. Huff served 30 years in the Air Force and retired in San Antonio. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, followed the Texas Sports Teams, loved music and enjoyed time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Jerald C. Huff, Jr., parents Claude & Alpha Huff, 3 brothers, Rodney, Jack & Kenneth Huff, 1 sister Marjorie Huff. Mr. Huff is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary Irene Huff, daughter Pamela Boyer, son-in-law Michael Boyer and many loving nieces and nephews and other extended family.

Jerald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Myra Lee Bivins on 27 Dec 1945 in Liberty, Liberty County, Texas. Myra was born on 7 Feb 1927 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas; died on 8 Aug 1998 in Camp County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificated shows that he was retired military, and his surviving spouse was Wanda Jean Van Horn. He was a resident of San Antonio at the time of his death, living at 13818 Wood Breeza Avenue, 78217.

Notes:

Name Dorothy Luvenia Mason
Event Type Death
Event Date 31 Dec 1935
Event Place , Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Birth Date 23 Nov 1920
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name Bert Mason
Mother's Name Theo Pauline Easley
Certificate Number 71641
GS Film number 2116749
Digital Folder Number 005145520
Image Number 02571

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3HW-J79 : accessed 22 Nov 2013), Dorothy Luvenia Mason, 31 Dec 1935; citing certificate number 71641, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116749.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Mrs. Bettie June Williams, age 86, a longtime resident of the Hemphill, Texas, area, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her son's residence in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

She was born September 6, 1934, in Sabine County, Texas. She was married to the late Don "Dink" Williams and they were longtime residents of Lumberton, Texas, before returning to their native Sabine County a number of years ago living in the Beechwood/Fairmount area near Toledo Bend. Bettie had a servant's heart and it showed in many aspects of her life. She retired from Hemphill Care Center as a medication aide. As a veteran's wife, she was a longtime active member of the Ladies Auxiliary to American Legion, O.P. Pate Memorial Post #197. Bettie was a Christian lady and was a dedicated member of churches in her communities, most recently Yellowpine-Macedonia Baptist Church while health permitted.

Her survivors include a son, Alan Williams and wife Rebekah; grandchildren, James and Krystal Whatley, Nathaniel Ryan Whatley, Megan Williams and Glen Channey, Mycah and Juan Esparza, Manda and Tyler Reese, and Nico Pittman; great-grandchildren, Shaelyn, Luke, and Chasten Whatley, Nathan and Nicole Miller, Lyla and Landon Reese, and Cesia and Candace Esparza; her sister, Cecile Virginia Easley Paterson; and her niece, Deborah Lynn Benton and husband Kenneth David Benton, along with their children, Lauren Benton and David Benton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don "Dink" Williams, on April 8, 2021; daughter, Donna Elizabeth Duplechin, on July 13, 1996; father, Cecil Clarence Easley, on September 20, 1936; mother, Eulalie Pate Coleman, on July 17, 1977; and step-father, Albert F. Coleman, on October 13, 1976.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Yellowpine-Macedonia Baptist Church, located at intersection of Hwy. 87 and FM 2343 in Yellowpine Community south of Hemphill, Texas, with Bro. T.A. Lane officiating.

Committal service and interment will follow at Centerview Cemetery, located at 1000 Centerview Road in Pineland, Texas.

Visit www.WymanRobertsFuneralHome.com for memories and condolences.

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

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Family/Spouse: Don Douglas "Dink" Williams. Don was born on 20 Oct 1935 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 8 Apr 2021 in Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia; was buried on 15 Apr 2021 in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
March 1, 1995, Page 10

J. D. Alford

Jessie (sic) Donald "J.D." Alford, 66, of West Orange died Tuesday, Feb. 21, at a Beaumont hospital.

Alford was born Jan. 4, 1929, in Sabine County and had lived in Orange County since 1948, where he was retired from E. I. DuPont's Sabine River Works as a storekeeper, and was a member of the McDonald Memorial Baptist Church and Madison Masonic Lodge #126. Alford had formerly served as mayor and a city council member of West Orange.

Survivors: wife, Joanna Alford of West Orange; daughters, Judy Schahn of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kay Jones of Tyler; sons, Joe Alford of West Orange and Brent Alford of Denton; a sister, Gweneth Tinsley of Buna; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Feb. 23 at Claybar Funeral Home's chapel, Orange, with Bro. Joe Orr officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, West Orange.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)

Jesse married Joann Hendrix about 1948. Joann was born on 10 Nov 1929 in Los Angeles County, California; died on 21 Nov 2021 in Tomball, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, West Orange, Orange County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Cicero Caswell Merritt on 6 Jun 1924 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Cicero (son of Edmon Columbus Merritt and Alice Ann Mary Howard) was born on 30 Aug 1897 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 22 Jul 1972 in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A. M. Rains

A. M. Rains, 83, of Woodville died Wednesday, April 19, 1995, at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville.

Rains was a native of Hemphill and had lived in Kirbyville and Woodville several years. He was a retired self-employed carpenter.

Survivors: wife, Lucille Rains of Woodville; daughters, Penny Haffa of Woodville, Billie Adams of Buna, and Dorothy Comte of Needville; a son, Jerry Rains of Woodville; a sister, Gladys Corley of Pt. Arthur; 18 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday at Riley Funeral Home's chapel in Woodville. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetey in Woodville.

Publisheed in The Sabine County Reporter, April 26, 1995, page 12

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Willie Bell and Laura Dickerson, both of Texas. The informant was hiw wife, Mrs. M. M. Bell. He died at the Santa Fee Hospital in Temple, his usual residence being Silsbee, Texas. His usual occupation was shown as that of a Railroad Yardmaster.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

She and her horse were both killed by a lightining strike.

Notes:

A digital image of his actual Texas Death certificate is viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. At the time of his death he was married, and listed as a Carpenter/Contractor and his home was in Newton, Texas. He was shown as a son of John D. Robbins and Nina Bell. The informant was Irene Robbins, his wife.

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Edward Bell and Dezzie Bobbitt. The informant was his wife, Eunice Bell. His occupation was shown as flooring grader at a lumber mill, and his usual residence was 4 miles N. of Pineland on Fm Rd. 1.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Thomas Edward Bell and Dezzie Bobbitt. He was shown as married, and a pipeliner for an oil pipeline. The informant was Mrs. Donald Greene, relationship not indicated.

Family/Spouse: Ora Fuller. Ora (daughter of Clyde Lewis Fuller and Fannie Gilchrist) was born on 29 Dec 1913; died on 4 Dec 1992; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of John Bell and Mandy Bell, the informant being John Bell. He died in a traffic accident on Humble Highway in Harris County. He was shown as a laborer, and resident of Bronson, Texas. He was listed as single.

Notes:

His gravesite has a Military Marker inscribed Pvt US Army WWII.

Notes:

The digital image of his actual Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Walter Bell and Malvina Smith of Texas. He was single, and died of accidentally drowning in the Sabine River in Newton County. He was shown as a laborer.

Notes:

San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, February 12, 2004

Thomas S. Easley, age 92, of Hemphill passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004 in Hemphill.

Easley was born May 15, 1911 in Sabine County as the son of the late Hattie Virginia (BECKOM) and Artie O. EASLEY. He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and was a carpenter.

Survivors include: wife, Callie Mae EASLEY of Hemphill; sons Arvin EASLEY, Don EASLEY, and Jimmy EASLEY, all of Hemphill; daughters, Johnnie Faye GODSEY of San Augustine, Jimmie HIPPLER and Martha GRIFFIN, both of Hemphill, and Dianne SHORT of Pineland; 20 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 31, 2004 at Strickland Chapel Church of God on FM 2024 with Bro. Vance PURTELL and Bro. Joe EBARB officiating. Interment followed at LOTT Cemetery. Starr Funeral Home Inc., Hemphill, directors.

Family/Spouse: Callie Mae Harley. Callie (daughter of James Alvin Harley and Eula Bell Brown) was born on 24 Jul 1913 in Carthage, Panola County, Texas; died on 22 May 2004 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Military Marker reads TEC 5 US Army World War II

Family/Spouse: Mable Alice Walker. Mable was born on 12 Mar 1924; died on 4 Apr 1994 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charley Melvin Latham. Charley was born on 22 Feb 1914; died on 15 May 2008; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Texas Birth Index:
Hattie Opal Easley Date of Birth: 14 Oct 1926 Gender: Female Birth County: Sabine Father's Name: Artie Oran Easley Mother's Name: Hattie Verginia Beckcom Roll Number: 1926_0002



Kay Parker McCary, in her annotated trasnscription of the Spring Hill Cemetery,

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txsabine/burials/120-020712-Spring_Hill_Cem_A-L.htm

shows that her grave was a triple with Artie O. and Hattie V. Easley, and was inscribed "At rest" with a footstone reading SISTER.