She married a Williams. According to the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 19, published on September 3, 1956, she worked for the Sonotone Hearing Aid Company, with her own office in the Pontiac State Bank Building.
He died in the Loma Linda Sanitarium. Jake was the second of seven children, the oldest boy in the family. He attended Plainview Academy and joined the Adventist Church while there. He spent his working career managing Adventist Hospitals in Iowa, Maryland, and California.
A registered nurse, she graduated in 1944 from the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland, where her father was on the facility. She and her husband were without issue. She died at age 74 of breast cancer.
Said to be the daughter of Charles Niles and Mary Teadt. Her age per Dorothy Ball is significantly different from what is shown on the 1930 census, where she is shown as the same age as her husband, born ca 1899.
Cass City Chronicle
Wednesday, August 8, 1990
Page 5
Obituaries
Eleanor Dillman
Former long-time area resident, Eleanor (Nique) Dillman, 82, died July 29 in Zephyrhills, Florida.
She was born June 24, 1908, in Shabbona the daughter of Otto and Ida (Striffler) NIQUE.
She graduated from Cass City High School in 1925 and from Michigan State College (University) in 1929 in the field of Chemistry. It was there that she became a member of the Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Kappa, and continued her membership for over 50 years.
She taught chemistry at the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia before her marriage to George A. Dillman June 14, 1934. The couple resided in Cass City for 35 years. Mrs. Dillman taught math and algebra in the Cass City Public schools.
The Dillmans were active members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Salem United Methodist). After moving to Florida in 1974, they became members of the First United Methodist Church and charter members of Trinity United Methodist of Zephyrhills.
Mrs. Dillman is survived by a son, Richard Dillman and family of Saginaw, and a daughter Marjorie STEIN and family of Hudson, Fla.
Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City, Fla.
A memorial service will be held in Cass City. The date and time are to be announced.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)
The Cass City area lost one of its pioneer residents Monday when Otto Nique died at this home after a month's illness.
Mr. Nique moved to the area in 1894 from Mt. Clemens. He was born in Mr. Clemens February 26, 1881, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nique.
He married the former Miss Ida Striffler in Cass City June 14, 1905. He operated a hardware store in Shabbona and Decker for 43 years. He retired in 1946 and moved to Cass City in 1953. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1955.
Mr. Nique was a life member of Decker Lodge No. 470 F&AM and a member of the Order of the Easter Star No. 488. He was the Decker postmaster for over 20 years.
Surviving, besides his wife, are: a daughter, Mrs. George (Elnore) DILLMAN of Cass City; five brothers, Harvey of Oxford, Clarence of Lake Orion, A.L. Nique of Lapeer, Ralph of Livonia and Park of Pontiac, and two grandchildren.
Mr. Nique was at Little's Funeral Home until noon today (Thursday). Final rites were to be held at 8 p.m. today at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating.
Commital services will be under the auspices of Decker Lodge No. 479 F&AM. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)
On her Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, she is shown as a daughter of Jacky Nixon and Nellie Rushing. The informant is her husband, Mr. Hoyt Fullen.
FindAGrave instead shows her as Gracie Mixon Fullen.
Harry Noble writes that she graduated from San Augustine High School in 1945 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin. She had three children, two girls and a boy, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren (as of March, 2008), and is retired from Human Resources in the Protective Services division.
Funeral services for Daniel Greer Noble, 65, of Silsbee will be 2:00 pm Saturday December 10, 2016 at Farmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Noble passed away Monday December 5, 2016 at his residence.
He was born November 10, 1951 in Shreveport and was a longtime resident of Silsbee. Mr. Noble was retired from K.T. Maintenance where he worked as a welder.
Daniel is preceded in death by his mother M. Jean Noble.
Survivors include father Harry P. Noble Jr. of College Station; step-mother Kelly Noble of College Station; son Troy Manning and wife Sabrina of Silsbee; daughters Autumn Noble and Anabeth Lowe both of Silsbee; brothers Alan Noble and wife Michelle of Manvel, TX, Dave Noble and wife Deborah of Cleveland; sister Madelyn Galloway and husband Donald of Iola, TX; two nieces, thirteen grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Harry P. Noble, Sr., when he was a young man in his early twenties, moved ot Wichita Falls, Texas to make his fortune. While working a short period for his uncles in Noble Hardware, he met and married Maizie C. VINCENT. Like many young couples they soon started a family. Their first child was a girl and they named her Della Laverne. Another daughter was born and they name her Bobbie Lou. Then on December 6, 1929 their first son was born and they named him Harry P. Noble, Jr. Meanwhile, Harry Sr. a native of San Augustine and Sabine Counties, had borrowed money and opened his own business, a small radio shop....By the winter of 1934 the (great economic) depression had such a stranglehold on the economy, Harry Sr. had to close his radio shop. Since he owned a 270 acre farm in San Augustine County, he and Maizie decided to move to East Texas and ride out the depression there. On March 31, 1935, Laverne's tenth birthday, the family crowded into their small Ford car with all their earthly possessions and began the 380 mile trip to Robert S. and Della Noble's house in the northwestern part of Sabine County. They arrived at 11 a.m. the next day. The family's dog, Ginger, had ridden on the running boards all the way...Dad worked at a number of jobs to keep us fed. He had slaughtered, butchered and sold beef; developed and operated a cream route that extended all the way to Hemphill, and opened a radio repair shop. By 1938 a branch of the REA had headquarted in San Augustine (and) electrical lines were being constructed and houses wired for electricity. That's when Dad and I appeared in attics across the countryside wiring houses.
Three Retired Native Sons Join Ranks of Rotarians-At last Wednesday's noon meeting, Rotary Club President Charles Bradberry welcomed three new members into the group and presented to them member information packets. All have returned in the past few years to their home town after careers in surveying, merchandising and data management.They have remained active in retirement and are taking part in local affairs. Pictured are Bobby Legrand, Burnice Blackstock and HARRY NOBLE. (San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, March 29, 2007).
Mr. Harry Polk Noble, Jr., age 90, departed from this life surrounded by family on Friday, March 13, 2020, in College Station, Texas.
Harry was born December 6, 1929, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Maizie Vincent and Harry Polk Noble, Sr. A fifth generation Texan, Harry's childhood was centered in the San Augustine, Rosevine, and Ford's Corner areas. After graduating from San Augustine High School, Harry honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Corporal in the 19th Combat Engineers. He later graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and earned a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Houston. Harry later retired in San Augustine after a long career in information analysis systems, which included work at NASA, the University of Houston, and Lamar University.
A devoted father and family man, Harry suffered with Parkinson's disease. He was a steadfast pillar to those around him. Harry loved to share stories of history and humor. A dedicated writer and historian, he provided weekly articles to the San Augustine Tribune and various magazines. He also wrote and published multiple books. Harry found significance and humor in the ordinary everyday historic and modern life; and enjoyed sharing it with others.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Madelyn "Jean" (Cartwright) Noble; sisters, Laverne (Noble) Mathews and Bobbie Lou (Noble) Thompson; and a son, Daniel Greer Noble.
He is survived by his wife, LaVaughn "Kelly" (Oates) Noble of College Station; brother, David Noble and his wife Mary Ann (Lacy) of San Augustine; his sons, Robert Alan Noble and wife Michelle (Pearce-Dove) of Manvel, and George David "Dave" Noble and wife Deborah (Killingsworth) of Cleveland; and daughter, Madelyn Ann (Noble) Galloway and husband Donald of Iola. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Autumn Noble, Anabeth (Noble) Hall, Rylee Galloway, Avery Galloway, Joe Penn, and Troy Manning; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service is set for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at McMahan's Chapel Cemetery near Geneva, Texas, in Sabine County.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to McMahan's Chapel (2240 McMahan Chapel Road, Bronson, TX 75930); Parkinson's Foundation; or the National Wounded Warriors aka Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra, P.O. Box 7275, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 1, 2020, Page 7
At the time of the 1900 San Augustine County, Census, they were enumerated as follows:
ED 74, #170-170
Noble, Ike M Head W M Feb 1861 39 M 9 Texas Miss Texas Saw Milling and ???
Noble, Nannie Wife W F Apr 1869 31 M 9 4/4 Tx Ga Miss
Noble, Thomas SOn W M Feb 1892 8 Tx Tx Tx
Noble, Arthur Son W M APr 1893 7 Tx Tx Tx
Noble, Leonard Son W M Jun 1896 4 Tx Tx Tx
Noble, J.O. Son W M Jul 1899 11/12 Tx Tx Tx
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD1T-Y54
Name: Robert Scurlock Noble
Death Date: 10 Aug 1951
Death Place: Rural Prect. 1, San Augustine County, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 85 years 5 months 14 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 26 Feb 1866
Birthplace: Sabine County, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Isiac Noble
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Frances Scurlock
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Rural Prect. 1 San Augustine County, Texas
Cemetery: McMahan
Burial Place: San Augustine, Texas
Burial Date: 12 Aug 1951
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2074777
Digital Film Number: 4167210
Image Number: 1453
Reference Number: 43653
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
1870 US Mortality Schedules
Source Genealogy.com New Data Base
Noble, William L.
Age: 26
Gender: M
Occupation: Farmer
Death Date: April, 1870
Death Location: Sabine, Texas
Cause: Brain Inflammation
Birth Location: Texas
Above information courtesy of Debra LaMel (TX), Alta Mitchem Durden (SC), and Sandy Arnold Carr (LA).
Irma Marie Havel was born to James Nohava and Agnes (Sredl) Nohava on November 16, 1915, at Milligan, Nebraska and passed away August 2, 2013, at Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 97 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was one of three children in the family.
Irma was born at the farm home 2 ? miles east of Milligan, Nebraska. She attended country school at Triumph District #83 and graduated the 8th grade and then attended the Milligan High School and Graduated in 1934. After graduation she worked at the Milligan Drug Store for a while and did some substitute teaching. She did house work in Omaha, Lincoln, Wilber and also at the Geneva Hotel.
Irma was married to Ernest J. Havel of Milligan, Nebraska, on December 12, 1940 at Belleville, Kansas and to this union two children were born. She and Ernest lived on a farm for 31 years. They moved into Milligan in 1977. Irma worked in Suda's Tavern for a number of years and also work in Ron's Tavern for a total of 35 years.
While on the farm she raised a lot of chickens, ducks and geese. After they moved to town she and Ernie traveled a lot, she has been to 48 states, Nova Scotia, Canada and Mexico. When she was 79 years old she took her first airplane trip and flew to the Czech Republic with the Leonard Becwar tour. She enjoyed her grandchildren and all her great grandchildren.
Irma embroidered and quilted over 100 baby quilts in the last 10 years. She also embroidered quilt tops for quilt raffles for Hospital Auxiliary. Irma loved to play Bingo and win prizes to give to her great grandchildren.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents; Agnes & James Nohava, husband; Ernest, grandson; Brad Allan Milton, sister; Alma Hromadka, brother; Millard Nohava and a great grandson; Samuel Havel.
She is survived by a son Gaylen & wife Barbara Havel of Lincoln, NE and daughter Sandra & husband Harvey Milton of Friend, NE, grandchildren; Brent & wife Amy Milton, Clint & wife Kim Havel, Rachel & husband Greg Vanderbeek, Holly & husband Dr. Justin Westengaard and Abby & husband Jeremy Wilhelm, great grandchildren; Logan Milton & wife Kristen, Bailey Milton, Sydny, Piper, Leah Havel, Claire, Will Sophie Vanderbeek, Ryann Westengaard, Alex and Lainey Wilhelm. Nieces Debbie Gregory, Diane Jansky and Judy Filipi and nephew Rodney Havel.
Funeral services were conducted from Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 with Rev. Kenneth Leischner officiating. Guitarist & Vocalist Dr. John Westengaard sang the song "Home". Casket bearers were Brent Milton, Clint Havel, Greg Vanderbeek, Dr. Justin Westengaard, Jeremy Wilhelm and Logan Milton. Inurnment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. Memorials to the Milligan Fire Department or Milligan United Methodist Church building fund. Arrangements by Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Nebraska
An actual copy of his death certificate can be seen at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. He is shown as the son of D. F. Nolen and Emma Butler, and as divorced.
She MAY have been married first to William SIBLEY. At the time of the 1850 Federal Census, 32 year old Matilda, born in Alabama was listed in the household of 50 year old Wm. Sibley, born in Ga. Six children were listed in the home with them, including a four year old Robert. At the time of the 1860 census, Matilda is listed with James Campbell and a 16 year old Robert Shull/(Sibley?)/
His occupation in 1900 was Laborer, Timber Mill. His widowed mother, Mary, was living with he and Julia. She was born in 1849 in Texas, and listed as the mother of four children in total, with him apparently being her only surviving child. In 1920, he was listed as a farmer.
1900 Census, Texas, Jasper, JP 3, ED 29
26-37
Norsworthy, Archie Hd W M Julu 1877 La Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Julia Wife W F Apr 1876 24 M2 1/1 Tx Tx Fl
Norsworthy, Charlie Son W M Feb 1899 1 Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Mary A. Mother W F Nar 1849 51 Wd 4/1 Tx Tx Tx
Morgan, Henry Boarder W M Feb 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, M??? Boarder W M Feb 1881 19 Tx Tx Tx
Couldn't locate 1910 census
1920 Census
Texas, Jasper, JP 3, ED 75
263-285
Norsworthy, Jack Hd M W 44 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Norsworthy, Julia Wf F W 43 M Tx Ga Fl
Norsworthy, Henry Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Mechanic
Norsworhty, Gertie Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Spicie Dt F W 15 Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Jennie Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Archie So M W 12 S Tx Tx
His death certificate showed him as the son of Joseph Eli Norsworthy and Ella Ansley. He was shows as employed by Lumberman Construction, and it was indicated he was buried in Port Neches, Texas.
1910 Census
Texas, Shelby County, Timpson, ED 154
63-65
Norsworthy, Archie L Hd M W 28 M1 3 Tx Miss Ga Laborer Saw Mill
Norsworthy, Naoma Wf F W 17 M1 3 2/2 Tx Tx Ky
Norsworthy, A.Q. Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Lorna D Dtr F W 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
At the time of the 1920 census, he appears to have been widowed, and moved back in with his parents:
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 8
ED 172
12-12
Norsworthy, J.E. Hd M W 62 M Al Al Al Farmer
Norsworthy, Ella Wife F W 63 N Ga Ga Ga
Norsworthy, A.L. Son M W 37 Wd Al Al Ga
Norsworthy, Ruby Dtr F w 20 S Tx Al Ga
Norsworthy, A.L. Grandson 13 S Tx Al Tx
Norsworthy, Leona Granddaughter F W 10 S Tx Al Tx
Aysley, J.S. Bro in Law M W 79 Wd Ga Ga Ga
By 1930, he had remarried, and had two new children:
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP No. 8
Enumerated April 25, 1930
ED 202-11 SD 17 Sheet 6B
Norsworthy, Archie L Hd O M W 48 M Tx Ga Al
Norsworthy, Sallie W F W 37 Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Archie O Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Peggie G Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Jasper County, Kirbyville, ED 7
55-61
Bevil, Dave Hd 45 M@19 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter Odd Jobs
Bevil, Pearl Wife 43 M@17 Tx Tx Tx Bevil, D.P. Son 21 S Tx Tx Tx Gravel Loader, Highway
Bevil, Adrian Son 17 S Tx Tx Tx Waiter
Bevil, Aubrey Son 6 S Tx Tx Tx
56-63
Norsworthy, Henry Hd 31 M@28 Tx Tx Tx Carpenter Oil Refinery
Norsworthy, Gertrude Wife 24 M@21 Tx Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Charles H Son 2 6/12 New Mexico Tx Tx
Norsworthy, Billie David Son 7/12 Tx Tx Tx
Bevil, Mary Mother 78 Tx Tx La
1900 US Federal Census
Texas, Shelby, JP 7, ED 93
Norsworthy, Joseph E Hd W M Jany 1854 (sic) 46 M 21 Al Mn A
l Farmer
Norsworthy, Ella T Wf W F Feb 1855 45 M 21 9/7 Ga Ga Ga
Norsworthy, Claudius M Son W M Sept 1879 20 S Al Al Ga
Norsworthy, Archy L Son W M Nov 1881 18 S Al Al Ga
Norsworthy, Queen A Dtr W F May 1885 15 Al Al Ga
Norsworthy, Louisia E Dtr W F Apr 1887 13 S Tx Al Ga
Norsworthy, Emma T Dtr W F July 1890 9 Tx Al Ga
Norsworthy, Joe Dtr W M Jan 1896 2 Tx Al Ga
Norsworthy, Ruby R Dtr W F Oct 1988 8/12 Tx Al Ga
1910
Not located
1920 Census
Texas Sabine JP 8 ED 172
12-12
Norsworthy, J.E. Hd M W 62 M Al Al Al Farmer
Norsworthy, Ella Wife F W 63 N Ga Ga Ga
Norsworthy, A.L. Son M W 37 Wd Al Al Ga
Norsworthy, Ruby Dtr F w 20 S Tx Al Ga
Norsworthy, A.L. Grandson 13 S Tx Al Tx
Norsworthy, Leona Granddaughter F W 10 S Tx Al Tx
Aysley, J.S. Bro in Law M W 79 Wd Ga Ga Ga
Boyett, Spicey Norsworthy
Dec. 28, 1984
Funeral for Spicey Norsworthy Boyett, 79, of Vidor was held at 2 p.m. December 30 at Causey's E.E. Stringer Funeral Home Chapel in Kirbyville with burial in Magnolia Springs Cemetery. She died Wednesday at her home after an illness. A native of Kirbyville, she lived in Vidor one year. Survivors include three daughters, Martha Webb of Dallas, Lorraine Adams of Crossett, Arkansas, and Cora Page of Vidor; two sons, Rev. Archie Boyett of Houston and Donald E. Boyett of Florida; a sister, Gertrude Tomme of Waco; a brother, Archie Norsworthy of Lufkin; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Flora Jane Norton was born in Mohaska County, Iowa near the town of Oskaloose, on June 8, 1855 being 73 years, 10 months and 4 days of age at her death, April 12 1929. She was united in marriage to William Riley Phenis, near Madison, Kan., on July 3, 1873 and to this union six children were born, three having preceded her in their infancy to that better world. The other three being Mrs. Ethel McWethy, Mrs. Orpha Thomas, and Evart C. Phenis. Besides these three children she leaves one brother, Charles R. Norton of Madison, Kan., one sister, Mrs. Elnora Lyman, of Emporoa, Kan.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a number of relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
Her husband, William Riley Phenis, departed this life on May 26, 1909, just twenty years ago.They both united with the Christian church at Guthrie, Okla., thirty-five years ago, and were both charter members of the Christian churches at Perkins and Agra, Okla.
She lived a faithful Christian life, always devoting her time and strength to the welfare of others, forgetting herself in doing good to them.
She expressed herself as being ready to go and longed to meet her husband and loved ones over there.
The funeral sermon was preached in the Christian church in Ripley by Evangelist J.W. Garner to a crowded house, after which her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Ripley cemetery.
Life came to a close on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas for Patsy Clark.
Patsy was born on March 19, 1942 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Freddie Eugene and Ida Bell (Johnson) Norton. The family moved to Vidor, Texas when she was three months old. There she started the first grade, finishing at Vidor High School in 1960. In 1957, she received her Cosmetology License and worked as a Beautician for 53 years.
She moved to Hemphill in 1986, where she met and married Thomas H. "Tommy" Clark on April 4, 1987. She owned and operated Patsy's Beauty Shop in the Six Mile area and was a member of Camp Springs Baptist Church. She had served as church clerk for East Mayfield Baptist Church from 2007-2013 and was an Endowed member of The Order of the Eastern Star in Hemphill #375 where she served as Worthy Matron 1995-1996. She also served as Worthy Matron in Bronson #337 1999-2000. She was a life member of the Auxiliary to the Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 1051 and secretary of the Fairmount Cemetery Association.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Tommy Clark; mother, Ida Bell (Johnson) Norton and father, Freddie Eugene Norton; brother, Doyle Eugene Norton; sisters, Shirley McLain and Cecile Webb; nephew, David Norton; grandson, Jason Williams; and grand-daughter, Ashley Nicole Ener.
Patsy leaves to cherish her memory, her three sons, Wilton Steele Netterville, Jr. and wife, Johanna, of Vidor, Rebel Wayne Netterville and wife, Lisa, of Anahuac and Harold Clark and wife, Debi, of St. Cloud, FL; one daughter, Tammy Ener and husband, Nathan, of Hemphill; seven grandchildren, Erin Howell and husband, Will, of Highland, Justin Netterville, Cody Netterville and wife, Megan, of Hankamer, Tyler Neterville and wife, Hillary, of Kirbyville, Jeff Williamson of St. Cloud, Chelsea Ener and Nathan Ryan Ener of Hemphill; 12 great grandchildren, Vivy Ann and Bryce, Justin, Jr., Jeslynn, Jentri, Cooper Wayne, Tyson, Brody Mack, Wyatt, Melza, Haley, Elizabeth and Jacob; brother, Robert Lewis Norton and wife, Linda, of Broaddus; sister-in-law, Carolyn Clark of Port Arthur; and brother-in-law, Glen Dale Cark of Childster, AR. Patsy also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Russell Bryan officiating and with Easter Star Chapter #375 and Ladies Auxiliary Post 1051 performing final rites.
Burial will follow services in Fairmount Cemetery, Hwy 87S, Hemphill, Texas with Justin Netterville, Tyler Netterville, Cody Netterville, Justin Netterville, Jr. and Ronny Butler serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patsy's name to Camp Springs Baptist Church, P. O. Box 787, Hemphill, Texas 75948.
Memories and condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 2, 2023, page 4
She was a twin. Jeanine Baber writes that her parents were George A. Norwood and Georgia Standridge, and they lived in Altus, Oklahoma. Her listing at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 confirms this, showing her parents as George Norwood and Georgia Ann Standrich. The informant on her death certificate was Lillian Hamilton.
John Norwood notes her DOD as 1798. I think this is in error:
1) Some sources show her as married in Oct. 1790, and that she was the mother of 10 children prior to her death. This would be more than a child a year. She may have been married earlier than 1790, however.
2) Her youngest three sons, and one daughter, were born in or after 1798 according to census records.
3) Her brother, John Norwood, died in 1798. Perhaps their records were confused.
Veteran of the American Revolution. There is apparently some debate whether it was this John Norwood, or another one, who rose to the rank of General. He married twice, his first wife's name is unknown. They had one son, Samuel Norwood b bef 1775 in Abbeville District, South Carolina and d 1830 Jackson County, Alabama. His second wife was Jane PICKENS and they had five children: John, Andrew, Daniel, William and Theophilus.
Funeral services for Mittie "Lena" Dickerson, 76, of San Augustine were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1994, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine. Interment was at LIberty Hill Memorial Gardens.
She died Thursday, Nov. 17, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.
Mrs. Dickerson was a native and longtime resident of San Augustine County. She was a self-employed upholsterer.
Survivors: her husband, Joe Dickerson of San Augustine; four daughters, Mabel Birdwell of Carthage, Barbara Dickerson, Mary Lou Alford, and Jody Shutter; both of San Augustine; two brothers, R. C. Norwood of San Augustine and Naaman Parker of Beaumont; 14 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Published in The San Augustine Tribune, December 7, 1994, Page 12
Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds?b?
?/b?Compiled by Willie Pauline Young
Liberty, SC
Copyright 1950 by Pauline Young & Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr. , Reprinted 2004
Southern Historical Press, Greenville SC
Will dated 16 Nov. 1789 in 96 Dist. Prov. 5 Oct 1790. Exrs: Adam Crain Jones, Esq., Jas. Watts. Wit: Adam Crain Jones Jr., John Jones, John Langreds. Wife, Elizabeth Norwood. Chn: John, Thos., Blakely, Wm. Robt., Jos., Theophilus Norwood, Elizabeth PORTER, Agnes WATTS, Mary WATTS. Gr. chn: Saml., John, Richard Norwood, sons of Theophilus Norwood. "Owned land in Pendleton Co."
Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project: Family Tree of Bill Norwood has information regarding 18 more Norwood generations. He noted that it was speculative in connection with Samuel Norwood, so I have not included it. This information can be viewed at his tree.
Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds?b?
?/b?Compiled by Willie Pauline Young
Liberty, SC
Copyright 1950 by Pauline Young & Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas Jr. , Reprinted 2004
Southern Historical Press, Greenville SC
1930 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 176-4 SD 19 Sheet 6A
130-130
Norwood, Willie Head M W 23 M 20 La La La Common Laborer Logging Mill
Norwood, Emmie M Wf F W 21 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Norwood, Billie Jean Dtr F W 1 2/12 Tx La Tx
131-131
McDaniel, Wm R Head M W 54 M 22 Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill
McDaniel Rilla M Wf F W 51 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
McDaniel, Albert Son m W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill
McDaniel, W R Jr Son Tx Tx Tx Farmer
McDaniel, Derrian L Dtyr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Mary E Mother-in-law F W 77 Wd 21 Tx Miss Ala
Smith, Fowler W ---- M W 36 D 19 Tx Tx Tx Common Laborer Logging Mill/Farm
Obituary
(Copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page)
Albert Novak, son of Vojtech and Marie Stejskal Novak, was born March 31, 1875, in the village of Predbor, near Tabor, Czechoslovakia. He passed away at Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend, Neb., July 7, 1965, at the age of 90 years, 3 months and 7 days. His death came two days before his 58th wedding anniversary.
September 21, 1895, at the age of 20, he came to Chicago with his uncle, Frank Stejskal. He came to Nebraska October 17, 1895 and lived with his sister, Anna Ondrak near Geneva, where he worked as a farm hand until 1903. In the following years, he rented a farm near Geneva.
July 9, 1907, he was united in marriage to Antonie Kabes. They moved to a farm three miles west of Milligan and lived there until January 1916, when they moved to a farm three miles east of Milligan, where his son, Frank now lives. They were blessed with eight children. A son, Edward, died in infancy. He took great pride in his farming and after he retired, gardening was his hobby.
During his entire lifetime, he was active in public and community affairs, having served on the country school board as moderator, was active in Federal Farm Loan Association; was a member of the board of directors on the Farmer's Co-op Elevator and a member of ZCBJ Lodge Svatopluk Cech No. 76 of Milligan 67 years. In 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Novak moved from the farm to Milligan.
He dearly loved his family, friends and neighbors and enjoyed having company, especially his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His 90th birthday brought all his family, relatives and friends together at the auditorium for last time.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; four brothers and an infant son. Survivors include his wife, Antonie; son, Frank of Milligan; daughters, Anna E. Jansky of Omaha, Mrs. James (Ella) Hrouda of Chicago, Mrs. Roy (Rose) Meyer of Hastings, Mrs. Otto (Jamilla) Kottas of Milliagan, Mrs. Frederick (Angeline) Kottas of Milligan and Mrs. Linus (Emily) Betka of Beatrice; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five brothers and a large number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Milligan Auditorium Saturday, July 10, at 2 p.m.; Rev. Ernest Horner officiating. John F. Kotas spoke in behalf of Lodge Svatopluk Cech. Mrs. Leslie Skrivanek and Mrs. Joseph G. Capek sang "Zasvit Mi Ti Slunko Zlate" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," accompanied by Mrs. Albert Naimon. Pallbearers were grandsons, Robert Jansky of Lincoln, Lavern Novak of Milligan, James Hrouda of Chicago, Ronald Meyer of Hastings, Brian Kottas of Milligan and Ray Betka of Beatrice. He was laid to rest beneath a beautiful blanket of floral tribute in the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Nebraska Signal July 15, 1965 page 5.
Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)
Alice E. Steyer, 91, of Lincoln, passed away July 17, 2015. Born August 22, 1923, in Milligan to James J. Novak and Elizabeth Beranek.
Family members include her son, John H. (Diann) Steyer; daughter, Mary Kay (Roger) Weatherfield; grandchildren, John (Tammi) Steyer, Barb (Randy) Miller, Seth (Ali) Weatherfield, and Emily Weatherfield; great-grandchildren, Sydney Steyer, Shelby Steyer, Luke Miller, and Abbi Miller; brother, Henry Novak; nephew, David Folkerts. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Hartley; sister, Helen Folkerts.
Cremation/No Visitation. Private family services. Memorials to Tabitha Maseman Unit or Tabitha Journey House. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.
Emily M. Betka, 95, of Beatrice died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1926 to Albert and Antonie Novak on the family farm near Milligan. The youngest of eight children, she attended school at District 48, in Saline County and graduated from Milligan High School in 1943. She attended nurses training at St. Elizabeth's Hospital through the United States Cadet Nurse Corp. She met Linus R. Betka shortly before graduating from high school and they were married December 22, 1945 in Geneva. They lived on a farm near Geneva for ten years. During this time their son, Raymond Lynn, and daughter, Jacquelene Jean, were born. In 1956 they moved to Beatrice and Emily was busy with her children's activities, including Girl Scout leadership and involvement at Centenary United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Gideons Auxiliary. She and Linus became charter members of Christ Community Church in 1985. In 1966 she became office manager for their Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Agency. She worked in that capacity for nearly 33 years until April 15, 1998, when Linus passed away. Emily enjoyed raising flowers, having a vegetable garden, motor home traveling, and fishing with Linus.
Emily is survived by her son, Raymond (Janet) Betka of Naples, Florida; daughter Jacquelene (Terry) Koch of Lyons, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Troy (Shari) Betka of Elizabeth, Colorado, Mindy Quinsey of Bonita Springs, Florida, Greg (Leanne) Koch of Spokane, Washington, Jill Koch of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jeff (Kristy) Koch of Emporia, Kansas; five great-grandchildren, Kyle Quinsey, Collin Quinsey, Grant Koch, Lindsay Koch, and Kamron Koch; many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Antonie Kabes Novak; husband, Linus Betka in 1998; infant grandson, Travis Betka; siblings, Anna (Rudolph) Jansky, Frank (Emilie) Novak, Ella (Jim) Hrouda, Rose (Roy) Meyer, infant Edward Novak, Jarmilla (Otto) Kottas, and Angeline (Frederick) Kottas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Christ Community Church in Beatrice with Pastor Jack Magness officiating. Family prayer service will be held Monday at 1:45 P.M. at the church. The service will be live streamed by the church. Burial will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice. The body will lie in state at the Fox Funeral Home on Sunday from noon until 8:00 P.M. and at the church on Monday one hour prior to the service. The family will greet relatives and friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Christ Community Scholarship Fund or Gideons International. www.foxfuneralhome.net Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Beatrice.
Obituary
(Copied from his FindAGrave Memorial Page)
Frank A. Novak, son of Albert and Antonie Kabes Novak, was born on a farm near Milligan, Neb., May 31, 1909. He passed away at the Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend January 23, 1971, following a heart attack, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 23 days.
Frank graduated from the Milligan high school in 1926. He worked with his father on a farm east of Milligan until his marriage to Emilie Herynk June 6, 1933. They lived on a farm north of Milligan. To this union was born one son, LaVern.
Frank served on the Farmers Co-operative Association board of directors more than 21 years; the Milligan Auditorium board for 13 years; was leader of the Junior Farmers 4-H Club; and was a school board member for a number of years. He was a member of Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.
He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. He had the admiration of the community of which he was so proud.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Emilie; one son, Lavern; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy; and two granddaughters, Susan and Barbara; his mother, Antonie; six sisters, Mrs. Anna Jansky of Omaha, Mrs. James (Ella) Hrouda of Milligan, Mrs. Rose Meyer of Hastings, Mrs. Otto (Jarmilla) Kottas and Mrs. Frederick (Angeline) Kottas of Milligan, Mrs. Linus (Emily) Betka of Beatrice, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death was his father in 1965 and infant brother, Edward in 1916.
Funeral services were held in the Milligan Auditorium Tuesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ernest Horner officiating. Mrs. Joseph G. Capek and Mrs. Leslie Skrivanek sang "Zasvit Mi Ty Slunko Zlate" and "Sometime We''ll Understand." Mrs. Albert Naimon was accompanist. Pallbearers were Ervin Bartels, James Betka Sr., Henry Langhorst, Albert Naimon, Roger Odvody and Robert Zeleny. Burial was in the Bohemian National Cemetery at Milligan.
The Nebraska Signal February 4th, 1971 page 10
Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)
Helen R. Folkerts, 95, Lincoln, died Friday (3-29-13). Born (12-11-17) in Dillonville, Ohio to James J. and Alzbeta "Betty" (Beranek) Novak. Graduate of Milligan High School and attended Peru State Teachers College. Helen taught school in Ohiowa Public School and rural schools in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Retired from J.C. Penney's after 20 years. She was a member of Sheridan Lutheran Church, Hope Circle, J.C. Penney Retirement Group, J.C. Penney lunch group, 60+ year member of the American Legion Auxiliary (Bitting Norman Post #27) in Beatrice, and Western Bohemian Fraternal Association.
Survived by son, Pastor David J. (Bonnie) Folkerts, Apple Valley, Minn.; grandchildren, Nick (Erin) Folkerts, Ballwin, Mo., Laura (Tanner) Genest, St. Paul, Minn.; great grandson, Henry Genest; sister, Alice Steyer, Lincoln; brother, Henry James Novak, Atascadero, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, Jurgen Folkerts and parents.
Celebration of life service: 7 pm Wednesday (4/3) at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 'O' St. with Pastor Greg Bouvier officiating. Committal service: 10 am Thursday (4/4) Ohiowa Cemetery. Memorials to The Sunken Gardens c/o Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept. Family will greet friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday at Roper and Sons. Condolences online at:
1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Milligan Village
Enumerated 19 Apr 1930
ED 3--16 SD 11 Sheet 4B
Bohemian Ave
125-129
Novak, James J Head F 120 M W 40 M 23 CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia Czech 1910 PaExpress and Dray City and County
Novak, Betty Wf F W 42 M 29 CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia Czech 1907 Pa
Novak, Helen Dtr F W 12 S Ohio CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia?b?
?/b?Novak, Henry Son M W 9 S Neb CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia?b?
?/b?Novak, Alice Dtr F W 6 S Neb CzechoSlovakia CzechoSlovakia
Frances G. Orr, age 73, of Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, February 11 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon following a brief illness.
She was born in Detroit on January 21, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Elsie L. (Backus) Novy. On June 14, 1948 she was united in marriage to John F. Orr in Detroit. He survives her.
Mrs. Orr was a graduate of Harper Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and worked at the existing Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon when it first opened. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pigeon.
Her survivors include her husband, John F. Orr.; two daughters, Frances (Kenneth) Burdsall of Gloucester, Massachusetts and Susan (Mark) Wagner of Fremont, California; two sons, Frederick (Donna) Orr, Pigeon and Robert J. (Gale) Orr, West Caldwell, New Jersey; six grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14 from Meyersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon, with Rev. Williard King, pastor of the First United Methodixt Church in Pigeon, officiating. Burial will be in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.
Memorial contribitons may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Census records show her location of birth as Texas, with her father born in Georgia and her mother in Tennessee. Douglas Wright instead shows her as being born in Georgia.
1910 Census
Texas, Erath County, JP 3
Enumerated 5 May 1910
SD 12 ED 25 Sheet 13A Stamped 183
253-237
Nowlin, Robert H Hd M1 W 10 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Nowlin, Ella Wf F W 29 M1 10 4/3 Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, R.B. Son M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Nowlin, Noble A Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Cleburn Son M W 1 9/12 Tx Tx Tx
HH 240-242
William J. and Sarah E. WRIGHT (ages 34 and 29) with childr
en Edgar, Ada, Alva, and Owen
1920 Census
Texas, Comanche, JP 3, ED 75
Enumerated 12 and 13 February 1920
SD 17 ED 75 Sheet 10A
173-175
Nowlin, Robert H Hd M W 48 M Tx Tx Tx Farming
Nowlin, Ellie Wf F W 41 M Tx US US
Nowlin, R.B. SOn M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Noble Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Cleburn Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Othell Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Odell Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Modean Dtr F W 3 11/12 Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Lynn County, JP 5
Enumerated 30 Apr 1930
ED 153-10 SD 7 Sheet 17B
349-353
Nowlin, Robert H Hd M W 21 Tx US Tenn Farmer
Nowlin, Ella M Wife F W 51 M 21 Tx US US
Nowlin, Cleburne Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Odell R Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Nowlin, Modene Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
1940 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Franklin Twp
Enumerated April 5, 1940
Sheet 2A SD 8 ED 30-12
33-R-6-Yes
Nun, Herman A Head m W 32 M No H-4 Neb R Fillmore Neb Farmer
Nun, Mollie Wf F W 27 M No * Neb R Fillmore Neb
Patricia (Pat) R. Lee passed away peacefully from cancer on Sunday May 16, 2021 at Journey House at Tabitha in Lincoln, NE. She was born in Geneva, NE on August 17, 1941 to Mollie and Herman Nun. She grew up on a farm near Ohiowa and graduated from Ohiowa High School. She later attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Pat married Robert E. Lee on October 21, 1961 and of this union, three children were born, Julie (Pat) Ahern, Ridgway, CO, Doug (Sharon) Lee, Lincoln, Mike Lee Kersey, CO. To their family they added four grandchildren, Colton Lee, Cooper Ahern, Trumyne and Brightin Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, sister Mary Mettenbrink (Harlan) Wimberley Tx and two nephews Eric and Pat Mettenbrink.
Pat was a member of the Cathedral of Risen Christ Choir for 40 years and had the privilege to sing at St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. She volunteered many hours to Catholic Social Services lunch program, Matt Talbot kitchen. She spent several years as a teacher's aid at Zeman Elementary and manager at Foot Loose and Fancy in downtown Lincoln. Her real passion was in gardening and landscaping. With this love she became a Master Gardener and devoted many hours to the Sunken Gardens and starting her own landscape and design company called Labor of Love. Her creative masterpieces can be seen in many yards in Lincoln, including her own.
Pat was a fun and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She attended many of her grandchildren's events and supported them in all of their endeavors. Pat enjoyed music, singing, wine tasting and visiting family.
Rosary Thursday 7:00 PM at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:00 AM at Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln.
Memorials to Cathedral of the Risen Christ or Lincoln Parks and Recreation for use at the Sunken Gardens.
Rex J. Nun, 75, of Lincoln, passed away at home September 6, 2018. He was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva, Nebraska, to John and Blanche (Doupnik) Nun.
Rex attended elementary school in a one-room country schoolhouse before attending Geneva High School where he graduated in 1960. Following graduation, Rex attended Nebraska Vocational Technical School in Milford, Nebraska, where he earned an Associates Degree in Building Construction Technology in 1962.
Rex married his high school sweetheart, Nancy, on June 1, 1963, and the couple made their home in Lincoln where they have resided ever since.
A lifelong love of automobiles led Rex to begin driving race cars in 1973 at Midwest Speedway in Lincoln. In a racing career that spanned 25 years, the "Flying Nun" earned dozens of victories and many fans throughout the Midwest.
Rex is survived by his wife Nancy Nun (Villers) of Lincoln; sons Jeffrey (wife Aileen) Nun of Lincoln; James Nun of Lincoln; Jared (wife Caroline) Nun of Akron, Ohio; daughter Jacqueline Nun of Lincoln; grandchildren Travis Nun, Terra Nun, Race Nun and Zaccary Nun; brothers Richard (wife Donna) Nun of Phoenix, Arizona, and Rodney (wife Marilyn) Nun of Atlanta, Georgia.
He is preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Marguerite Burklund.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. in Lincoln, with Monsignor Joseph Nemec celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Geneva.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 12 noon to 7 p.m., with family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Butherus Maser & Love funeral home, 4040 A St., Lincoln 68510.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
Name: Anna Bien
Death Date: 02 Sep 1947
Death Place: Lafayette, , Lafayette, Louisiana
Gender: Female
Race (original): W
Race (standardized): White
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: 1909
Birth Place: Houston, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: P E O'Brien
Mother's Name: Benny Fry
Film number: 1409048
Image Number: 00333
Certificate Number: 299
Digital Folder Number: 4215538
Collection: Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875; 1894-1954
Sally Bien Kiley emailed, in May 2012, that her mother died in a car accident on a return trip to Houston. The family had taken an extended trip to visit Paul Bien's extended family, driving from Houston to Detroit, Flint, Lansing, NY, down the coast of Florida, and finally over to Georgia to see the David Striffler family. As they crossed Louisiana, they were hit head on by a drunk driver, killing her mother and critically injuring her father.
SSDI search result: Annie Sparks born 14 May 1884, died June 1967 (SS#447-34-9349) Death benefits sent to OK City, OK 73107.
Annie had a considerable library and she gave Lewis Adair Payne a set of Shakespeare's plays. The volumes were bound in rococo leather and printed on thin India paper. These had been given to her as a gift by her lawyer. Lewis was supposed to inherit her set of Dickens books but they went elsewhere.
She had a beautiful large cut glass punch bowl which was thought to have been stolen for a long time. One day it was discovered in the local priest's home. Apparently she had lent it for a church event and both parties forgot about it.
She died in poverty having lost her money through lack of financial acuity. She was a very generous and thoughtful person.
At the time of the 1930 census, she was listed as follows:
303-69-71 Sparks, Annie Head 0 $5000 F W 45 D No Yes Texas Northern Ireland Missouri Yes Manager Estate Employed 3N -----------, Mary P Daughter F W 16 S Yes Yes Oklahoma North Carolina Texas None
Known as Birdie O'Neill. She was a witness at her sister Annie's wedding. She ran her father's department store in Duncan and died unmarried, fairly young. This store building later became the Burr Store.
Thursday 7 Apr 1921 DUNCAN EAGLE
Died Yesterday at Okla. City
Miss Byrd O'Niell (sic) died at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at a sanitarium in Oklahoma City, where she had been about three months. While her death was not wholly unexpected, the news was a distinct shock to the many friends of the deceased, who was a most excellent and beloved young woman.
The deceased had spent most of her life in Duncan and by her amiable and charming traits of character had won and held a large circle of warm friends, who are deeply grieved over her demise. Miss O'Niell (sic) was a graduate of the Catholic seminary at Guthrie. Of her immediate family she is survived by one sister, Mrs. J.R. Sparks.
The remains will be brought to this city this afternoon and interment will be in the cemetery here.
The remains will arrive on the 4:30 train this afternoon and will be taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sparks. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
His Texas Death certificate shows him as a son of Miles O'Neill and Martha Ann Williams. His occupation was shown as Merchant, package store. The informant was his wife, Mrs. Sarah B. O'Neill of Yoakum.
There are links to her parents on her FindAGrave memorial page, William Miles O'Neill and Clara Armildia Elizabeth Callaway. She was also the sister of Myrtle Elizabeth Jane O'Neill, who was married to Joseph Elron McGrew, her husband's brother.
John O'Neill initially made a lot of money, in partnership with with his brother-in-law Walter W. Payne, by renting cattle grazing from the Indians in Indian Territory in what was later to become Oklahoma. When the area was opened up to settlement and he was no longer able to rent grazing rights, he subsequently bought some of this land in the Chickasaw Nation. He later co-founded, with Walter Winchell Payne, the Oklahoma National Bank in Duncan, originally capitalised at $50, 000. He later raised hogs and cattle.
He built an imposing house in Duncan in 1902. Much of the material used in this house, including the large cedar beams, was hauled by ox-pulled wagons from Gainesville, Texas. For a period of time the west upstairs bedroom was used as a Roman Catholic Mission. (Goins, C. R. & Morris, J. W. (1980) Oklahoma Homes Past and Present University of Oklahoma Press: Norman) At the time of the 1910 census, he was listed as having an "independent income."
The O'Neill home was later lived in by his daughter Byrd, and then by her sister, Annie Josephine O'Neill and her husband James Rufus Sparks. There were lots of books in the house. It is highly probable that John O'Neill was an educated man.
The building was later bought by the Coffee family and a photograph of the house at this time appears in Goins & Morris where it is classified as a pre-statehood house with Georgian columns and called the Coffee House.
John's gold plated top, black walking cane is the property of Mrs. Robin White of Kansas City. (1999).
Betty from the Duncan library located these two articles about the O'Neill's in the Duncan Banner:
7 Feb 1908
Work of the addition to the O'Neill building will begin this week, some of the material being already on the ground. The addition will be 37X40 feet, two stories in height. It will be cut up into rooms for use by county officials. An awning will be run full length of the building on the west side. Editor Woods of the Eagle will soon move around on newspaper row. He has purchased the sheet iron building on the O'Neil lot and will move it fifty feet north, next door to the jail, where it will be converted into a print shop.
14 Feb 1908
Mr. O'Neill, of the O'Neill Construction Co., of Dallas, Texas, was in the city Friday in consultation with representative citizens int he matter of extending the water system. Just what agreement, if any, was reached has not been made public, who will establish a grade level and submit estimates for increased water supply, the extension of mains and a system of sewerage. If these plans meet with favor and are within reasonable bounds, the matter will be submitted to the people for approval or rejection. In the meantime it might be well to keep your ear to the ground. A greater and better Duncan is the watch-word all along the line. It's time to get busy.
This first article definately related the John O'Neil of Duncan. The second may not be. Charles Strong does remember that John O'Neil was involved with the Duncan water works. Perhaps the O'Neill Construction Company of Dallas was owned by a relative.
The following obituary was found by Charles Strong on a microfilm of the "Duncan Banner" at the Oklahoma State Archives in Oklahoma City. It was dated Thursday, 19 November 1914.
John O'Neill Dead
John O'Neill died at his residence in this city Saturday Nov. 14, 1914 at 1:45 p.m. aged 69 yrs, 2 mo, 17 days.
The subject of this sketch was born in Tyrone county Ireland, August 27, 1845 and came to Kentucky in 1867 and to Oklahoma in 1885, settled on what is known as the O'Neill place one mile north of Velma, 29 years ago where he lived until a few years ago when with his family he moved to Duncan...Besides a devoted wife he leaves two daughters...
The funeral services were held at the Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 16th, 1914, after which the body was laid to rest in the City Cemetery.
A more detail obituary was subsequently located by Charles Strong as well:
The Duncan Banner - Special Edition Volume XVII Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, Friday, No. 44
Duncan, Oklahoma, The Queen City of Southern Oklahoma
Page 5 - Lower Left Column JOHN O'NEILL Prominent Citizen, Banker and Merchant
But few men who have been identified with the development and growth of Oklahoma can lay claim to more popular favor and consideration of the public than this distinguished pioneer of Duncan. Mr. O'Neill is a native of Torrone(sic),Ireland, having been born in the Green Isle in 1846, from whence he came to America, landing upon the shores of the United States in the year 1867, practically penniless but equipped with a large stock of manly courage, a strong intellect and a will to do, characteristics inherent in the native born sons of the Emerald Isle. He first located in the state of Kentucky where, as a young man, he engaged in the pursuit of farming until 1877, when he moved to the state of Texas, where he lived and followed the business of raising cattle until 1885 when he removed to the territory now Oklahoma, settling on Wild Horse Creek, where he continued the business of raising cattle for twenty years. As a cattle grower he was very successful in amassing a comfortable fortune for himself. Mr. O'Neill moved to Duncan five years ago, bringing with him a large amount of capital which he invested in a way to add to the material strength and up-building of the city, becoming largely interested in the O'Neill-Frensley D(ry) G(oods) Co., which interests he has still retained, besides erecting at large cost the well known O'Neill business and office block-one of the most substantial and pretentious structures in the city. These do not, however, include all the interests of Mr. O'Neill. He is in fact financially interested in a number of the most valuable enterprises of the city, among other things, is a large stockholder in the Duncan National Bank. Thus it will be seen, as a pioneer citizen of this new country, he has been a vital force in the development and advancement of the community wherein he lives. It is due to the meritorious work of such men as he that Duncan and Stephens County are now regarded as not only a promising and profitable place for the investment of capital, but a most desirable place for settlers of all classes to locate. Mr. O'Neill is not only a prominent figure and potent factor in the material advancement of the community, but is a man of high moral integrity and standing, one who upholds the law, supports and encourages the cause of religion, morality and good citizenship, and all public spirited movements are tendered(sic) his endorsement and support, and every new project and enterprise calculated to benefit the community or prove conducive to the public welfare is generously aided and encouraged by him.
The following comes from Stephens County Genealogy Society publication "FOOTSTEPS", Oct. 1999, vol. 14, # 4, p 15. It was said to be based on an obituary published on November 20, 1914. Was this perhaps a second obituary?
John O'Neil dead
The subject of this sketch was born in Tyrone County, Ireland, in 1845, and moved to America at the age of 22 years, and has been a resident of Oklahoma, in what is now Stephens county, for 29 years, and cast his lot with the Duncan citizenship about 15 years ago. He was the first man to erect one of Duncan's most substantial business blocks, and which he still owned at the time of his demise. He also owned one of the finest homes in the city, and was in everywise [sic] a very progressive citizen. He was loved and highly esteemed by all that ever knew him; ever ready to lend a helping hand to the needy and was never called upon by the people for any kind of a public enterprise that he did not respond nobly with his means and strength.
John O'Neil died at home Saturday afternoon, November 14, 1914, at 1:45 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church [sic] Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and his remains laid to rest the Catholic cemetery in this city. A large crowd of sorrowing friends attended the funeral services. The majority of the business houses were closed as well as all of the banks of the city.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. J.R. Sparks and Miss Byrd O'Neil of this city, also one brother and two sisters who still live in their native country Ireland.
Mr. O'Neil will be greatly missed by all the citizens of Stephens county [sic], as he was well and most favorably known to the majority of the entire population.
The Church of the Assumption in Duncan, Oklahoma published a handout on Sunday, June 28, 1992 to celebrate Religious Heritage Day as part of the Centennial Duncan (1892-1992) celebration. "Coyles, Hills, Grahams, Huntleys, Wades, O'Neils. These among some of the earliest Catholic families no longer have descendants who carry their name on our parish rosters. However, a few of their progeny continue as active parishioners...Both sides of Anna Laura (Roonie) Strong's family history intertwines in their settlement of Duncan before the 1900s. Her Uncle John and Aunt Annie Sparks O'Neil's home presently the Phil Leonard home, was used regularly for masses before the first church was built in 1909."
An article in the DUNCAN OKLAHOMA BANNER on 25 March 2001 had additional details on the establishment of the Catholic Church in Duncan. Titled "Young Cowboy began Catholic service in area," it detailed the contributions made by Bill Wade and his brothers in helping to establish a Catholic Church in the area. The Rev. Urban de Hasque, a Belgian immigrant priest, began regular trips by railroad from his Chickasha Parish to preside at mass in private homes. The John Weaver home was used for the first Catholic service in Duncan on December 12, 1902. In 1905, regular masses continued in the John O'Neil home, now known as the Pace Mansion. J.D. Wade gave land for the building of a church, and Lucian Haas, a young parishioner contributed much of the labor. The first service was held on January 1, 1909 with 20 Catholics present. In 1938, Duncan was almost changed to mission status. But in 1939, the Rev. George Fangauer, was appointed and the church remained a parish.
Charles Strong also notes that John O'Neil donated land for a Catholic Cemetery.
Finally, the following biography was emailed by Margie Meenan in February 2014. It was found on Mocavo.com, a genealogy search engine, and was from a compilation of Stephens County, OK biographies, the original source said to be A STANDARD HISTORY OF OKLAHOMA, Volume 4, by Joseph Bradfield Thoburn.
John O'Neill
The late John O 'Neill was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, August 27, 1845, and was in his seventieth year when he died. His father, Patrick O'Neill, was born in the same county of Ireland in 1813, lived there a farmer all his life and died in 1901. John O'Neill spent his .early life in Ireland, was educated there, and in 1863 at the age of eighteen went to Scotland, but after a year or two returned to Queenstown, and in 1866 took passage for the New World. He landed in Philadelphia, remained there about six weeks, then went to Mount Sterling, Kentucky, and his farming experience in that state continued until 1879.
It was about thirty-five years ago when John O 'Neill came to the Southwest and first located in the vicinity of Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. He was one of the early farmers and ranchers in that locality, but about 1881 moved to another place in Montague County, near the Red River boundary of Texas. His residence in Southern Oklahoma dates from 1885, when he was one of the pioneer white ranchers to secure a foothold on the Indian lands in the vicinity of Wild Horse Creek. His operations as a rancher and farmer continued there on an increasing scale until 1904, when he relaxed in some degree the strenuous activities that had engaged him to that time, and moved into the town of Duncan. His work and influence are visibly impressed upon the general business and civic progress of Duncan. For a time he had a dry goods store and was also one of the directors of the First National Bank of Duncan, and was one of the founders and a director in the Duncan National Bank, which was established August 8, 1904. In 1905 he was instrumental in having the bank erect its new stone building on Main street. His creditable work in the upbuilding of Duncan should never be passed over without honorable mention. He was a patron of the local schools and helped the village improve its institutions and establish its prosperity on a sound basis. Though he long stood as a leader, he had no aspirations for office, and contented himself with voting the democratic ticket. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
John O'Neill married Elizabeth Payne, who was born within three miles of the county seat of Shelby County, Missouri, acquired her education in that and other counties of Missouri and in the Baptist College at LaGrange in that state. She and her daughter now occupy the fine residence built by the late Mr. O 'Neill at the corner of Third and Hickory streets in Duncan. In addition to this town home the real estate comprises a splendid tract of a thousand acres of land twenty miles east of Duncan, of which 800 acres are under cultivation, and also a stone business building at the corner of Main and Eighth streets, Duncan. Mrs. O'Neill has two daughters. Annie Josephine was married at Duncan November 27, 1907, to James R. Sparks, he is a Duncan hardware merchant, and they have one child living, Mary Patricia, born March 8, 1914. Bird, the younger daughter, is Joint administratrix with her mother of the O'Neill estate. She is a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy at Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Mrs. O'Neill is a daughter of Thomas H. and Martha (Marshall) Payne. The Payne family is of Scotch Irish ancestry, and was established in Virginia before the Revolutionary war, and after that struggle moved across the mountains into Kentucky. Thomas H. Payne was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1821, and died in Montague County, Texas, in September, 1884. The principal places of his residence were in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in Palmyra, and Shelby County, Missouri, and late in life he removed to Montague County, Texas.
He was a farmer and stock raiser during the greater part of his active career. During the war he participated on the Federal side for about one year, having first served in the Missouri militia under John Glover and continued with those troops when they were regularly enrolled in the Federal army. He was stricken with pneumonia while in the service and given an honorable discharge for disability. Martha Marshall, the mother of Mrs. O'Neill, was born in Kentucky in 1827 and died in Montague County, Texas, in October, 1900. Mrs. O'Neill was the oldest of their ten children, and some mention of the others of the family is as follows: Harriet Katherine, who now lives in Idaho, is the widow of the late Thomas Joiner, a farmer; Samuel, who lives on a farm near Marlow, Oklahoma: William, a farmer at Marlow; Winifred, at Butler, Oklahoma; Newton, a farmer near Wewoka, Oklahoma; Gallic, wife of Fred McClannahan, a carpenter and builder who lives at Holbrook, Arizona ; Lulu, wife of Allison Scott, a retired railroad man at Fort Worth, Texas; Thomas, who was a rancher and died at Duncan at the age of forty-three; Walter, a farmer and rancher at Duncan.
[Source: A Standard History of Oklahoma Volume 4 By Joseph Bradfield Thoburn - Submitted by a Friend of Free Genealogy]
She is a daughter of William Miles O'Neill (FAG # 23465391) and Elizabeth Ann Caraway (FAG # 20454225), and sister of Estelle O'Neill, the wife of William Harley McGrew, who was also her brother-in-law.
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Myrtle McGrew
Funeral services for Myrtle E. McGrew, 94, of Yoakum, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Armstrong officiating.
Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetry.
Mrs. McGrew died Saturday morning in a local nursing home.
She was born July 6, 1896, in Gonzalez County, the daughter of the late Willliam M. and Alcia Dona O'Neill. She was a housewife and member of the First Assembuly of God Church.
She was survived by three daughters, Mary Joyce McGrew, Juanita Salena, and Doris Svoboda, all of Yoakum; eight grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and give great-great grandchildren.
She was preceaded in death by her husband, Joseph E. McGrew, and a daughter, Ruby Mae McGrew.
"Mitchell was the son of Charles Oakes and Cathern Le Blue. Charles Oakes and five of his brothers fought in the Civil War, and all five brothers were killed. "
Thomas Ray Oates, 75, of San Augustine (formerly of California), died Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine. He was cremated. No services are planned at this time.
He was born May 31, 1934 in Palo Alto, CA to Thomas Virgil and Maudie H. Whitehead Oates. He worked in maintenance for American Airlines for a number of years.
He is survived by his daughter, Christina Oates of Belgium; three grandchildren, Cole, Mitchell and Emile Belgium; sister, Kelly Noble and husband Harry of San Augustinee; mother, of his daughter, Ira Silini and husband, Johnny Hancock.
Mangum Funeral Home in Center is in charge of arrangements.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, November 2009)
This obituary was reprinted in the November 12 issue of the same newspaper.
Caeden Vincent Obregon, 8, died tragically on September 16, 2012 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident.
Caeden was born on May 26, 2004 in Austin to Carlos Obregon and Sheryl Evans.
Caeden is survived by his dad Carlos, step-mother April, grandmother Yvonne, Uncle Steve, Aunt Fatima, and 2 cousins.
A memorial service honoring the lives of Sheryl and Caeden will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 204 E. Graves St. in Burnet Cemetery with Rev. Dawn Rosignol officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), P. O. Box 872, Burnet, Texas, 78611 or to Hill Country Children's Advocay Center, P. O. Box 27, Burnet, Texas 78611.
Charles Leroy Odle, a Vietnam Veteran, age 76, passed away on November 18, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
He was born in Gordon, Nebraska on September 25, 1946 to his father, Kenneth Odle and his mother, June Wheeler. He graduated from Ceresco High School in 1964.
Upon graduation, he entered the United States Navy in 1964 as a second-generation sailor and served through 1967 where he garnered an Honorable Discharge. He served as a Naval Reservist for another eleven years.
He went on in 1991 to earn a degree in Secondary and Higher Education from The University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Chuck was employed at Goodyear from 1967-2001 until he retired after 34 years with the company.
On November 24, 2001, Chuck married Linda Allen-Lorraine. This was among the happiest days of his life, as he married his soulmate and best friend.
Chuck also was a father to three sons and one daughter with those being Chad Becwar, Jesse Odle, Ryan Odle and Michelle Matthews-Schaad. His family continued to grow as his children became parents. Chuck had 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, all of whom loved him dearly.
Chuck celebrated 40-plus years of sobriety and was extremely proud of this accomplishment, as were all his family members. He was a very patriotic man who held the United States and its Armed Services in high esteem.
Chuck's love for fantasy baseball, attending baseball games, going out to eat with his beloved wife, watching shows and traveling with her, as well as betting on a few games from time to time was him living a wonderful life in retirement. He also coached his twin boys, Jesse and Ryan Odle in baseball and after he was no longer able to actively coach, he took a great interest in helping all his children and grandchildren in the sport of their choosing. Youth sports were very important to Chuck.
Chuck will forever be loved and missed by his many friends and his family, as well as his beloved dog, Molly. Chuck didn't know a stranger and everyone who ever met him can count themselves as lucky because he was one of the most wonderful and genuine people you could ever meet.
Chuck is preceded in death by father, Kenneth Odle; mother, June Wheeler; stepfather, Buford Wheeler; stepmother RuthAnn Odle; mother-in-law, Viola Allen; brother, Kenny Odle. He is survived by wife, Linda Odle, his sister Terry Lehmkuhl and family; his children, Chad and Stacie Becwar, Michelle Matthews-Schaad and Dan Schaad, Jesse and Kerry Odle, Ryan and Angel Odle,, Joe and Aundy Lorraine and Jenni and Dennis Phillips. He is also survived by grandchildren Austin and Jordyn Becwar, Amber and Elijah Matthews, Tyler and Chelsea Samp, Benjamin and Rabekah Samp, Valerie Porter, Seava Garcia, Colton Phillips, Jace and Emmarie Lorraine and many great-grandchildren.
Johnny Carrol Odom, 79, of Pineland, Texas passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence.
Johnny was born August 30, 1940 in Tyler, Texas to Jack Odom and Lucy Pearl Cowart Odom. He resided in Silsbee until moving to Pineland in 1973. He had retired from the oilfield and had worked as a fishing guide.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Odom of Pineland; daughters, Debbie Mott and husband, Ricky, of Pineland, Sandy McClelland and husband, Marvin, of Hemphill, and Lorrie Ard and husband, David, of Jasper; step-daughter, Dierdre Lopez and husband, Mark, of Lavernta; step-sons, John Sexton and wife, Beneta, of Lufkin, John Duck and wife, Debbie, of Rosevine, and Dwight Duck and wife, Bonnie, of Hemphill; brother, Robert Beck; sisters, Gaynell Perricone and Mary Nell Conner; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steven Caraway and Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Wood Annex Cemetery in Broaddus, Texas with Justin Wood, Tony Wood, Rustin McClelland, Matt Dubose, Drew Pattillo, Austin Martin and Mark Lopez serving as pallbearers and David Ard, Ricky Mott, Marvin McClelland, and John Sexton serving as honorary pallbearers.
Condolences and book signing may be made online at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, November 20, 2019, page 9