Living

Notes:

U.S. Marines (White and Toole, p 73).

The Sabine County Reporter
Back in Time-1974

As published on page 6 of the November 17, 1999 issue

Marine Sgt. and Mrs. Steven McClelland announced the birth of their daughter, Meladie Jo.

Obituary

Steve McClelland, 67, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at a Lufkin Hospital.

Steve was born April 21, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas at the Lackland Air Force Base Hospital to Easul and Florence (Jacks) McClelland. He was a graduate of Hemphill High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He worked as a computer programmer in the petroleum industry where he retired after many years.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Brockman McClelland of Hemphill (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Melodie Rose of Nevada; sons, Stephen Barrett (Barry) McClelland and wife, Ashley, of California and Ben Mullins of North Dakota mother, Florence McClelland of Hemphill; brother, Forrest McClelland and wife, Lynn, of Six Mile Community; sister, Sonya Strickland and husband, Mike, of Hemphill [?the Texas Birth Index instead shows Sonya Strickland as a cousin, a daughter of Earle Gwendolyn JACKS and Marcy Elvin COLLINS?]; grandchildren, Eden McClelland, Hannah Rose, Kai Stevenson, Faith Mullins, Ethan Mullins, and Wyatt Mullins; and several step-children, nieces, and nephews.

No service is scheduled.

Memorial book may be signed and condolences may be left at www.starrfuneralhome.com

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, November 27, 2019, Page 7

Steve married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A veteran of the Korean War. (White and Toole, p 73). On his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Darla Halley, it is noted that his military marker was inscribed "S Sgt U.S. Air Force Korea"

Easuel married Florence Beatrice Jacks on 9 May 1951. Florence (daughter of Marion George Jacks and Bessie Beatrice Wood) was born on 29 Sep 1933 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Jan 2021 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charter member of the James F. Gomer Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution of Texas. (White and Toole, p 73).

Obituary

Florence Beatrice McClelland
September 29, 1933 - January 29, 2021

Florence Beatrice McClelland, 87, of Wier Gate, Texas (formerly of Sabine County) passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 (sic) in Hemphill Care Center.

Florence was born on January 29, 1933 in Hemphill, Texas to Marion Jacks and Bessie Wood Jacks. She was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and a member of the Baptist faith. She worked for many years as a hairdresser.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Eausel V. McClelland; her husband of 8 years, Cleburne D. Wells; and her son, Steve McClelland.

She is survived by her son, Forrest McClelland and wife, Lynne, of Hemphill; her niece, Sonya Strickland and husband, Mike, of Hemphill; six grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home.

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

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Notes:

From FindAGrave:

Charles Edward Clark Sr. 62, of Hemphill, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at Triumph North Hospital in Houston.

He was born May 31,1941, in Hemphill as a son of the late Edward and Arzell (Smith) Clark and had been a lifelong resident of Sabine County. Clark, a machinist with Temple-Inland, was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church.

Survivors: wife, Mable Clark; son, Charles Clark, Jr., of Hemphill; daughters, Charlene Clark of Katy and Sherri Lynn Jones and husband Bruce of the Plainview community; brothers, Tommy Clark and Willie Earl Clark, both of Hemphill, and Glen Dale Clark of Rosevine; a sister Carolyn Clark of Port Arthur; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday January 29, 2004 at the chapel of Starr Funeral Hone Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Vance Purtell officiating. Interment was at Pinehill Cemetery on FM 2024.

Charles married Mable Lee Whitmire on 17 Dec 1960. Mable was born on 11 Aug 1943 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 2021 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John W. Clark shows her as a daughter of Clara JONES and Cleo WHITMIRE.

Mable Lee Clark, 77, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Sabine County Hospital.

Mable was born on August 11, 1943 in Hemphill to Cleo Whitmire and Clara Estine Jones Whitmire. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and had worked many years as a bookkeeper in the lumber industry. She was a graduate of Bronson High School and a member of Broaddus United Pentecostal Church. She loved spending with her family.

Mable was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Charles Clark, Sr.; and sisters, Margaret Jacks and Bertha Morrison.

She is survived by her son, Charles Clark, Jr. of Hemphill; daughters, Charlene Clark of Katy and Sheri Jones and husband, Bruce, of Pineland; brother, David Whitmire and wife, Rhonda, of Hemphill; sisters, Janice McDaniel and husband, Jimmy, and Gladys Tatom and husband, Eugene, all of Hemphill; grandchildren, Jessica, Barry, Christopher, Brandon, Channing, Nicole and Chris; and 20 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mark Green officiating.

Burial will follow services in Pine Hill Cemetery with Jay Chance, Justin Whitmire, Jerry Foley, Cadin Clark, Jamie Williams, Peyton Williams, Woodie Foster, and Lee Scott serving as pallbearers.

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

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William + Philonia Lucresia Campbell. Philonia (daughter of William Edwin Campbell and St. Helena "Lena" Travis) was born on 9 Mar 1889 in Louisiana; died on 24 Jul 1958 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 25 Jul 1958 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MMRS-5XB/p1
Name: Pailonia L. Mcclelland
Death Date: 24 Jul 1958
Death Place: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 69 years 4 months 15 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 09 Mar 1889
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: W.E. Campbell
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Lena Travis
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Springhill Cemetery
Burial Place: Sabine County Texas
Burial Date: 25 Jul 1958
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2115550
Digital Film Number: 4167329
Image Number: 1929
Reference Number: 41341
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976

Notes:

He was a pulp wood trucker. He died as a result of an auto accident.

Marion married Bessie Beatrice Wood on 19 Nov 1921. Bessie (daughter of Thomas E. "Edd" Wood, Jr. and Amelia Melvina "Vinie" Carrico) was born on 20 Nov 1902 in Bronson, Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Nov 1973 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Jacks Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Bessie Beatrice Jacks
Event Type Death
Event Date 29 Nov 1973
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 20 Nov 1902
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Ed Wood
Mother's Name Melvinia Carrico
Informant Mrs. Ethel Droptini (Daughter)
Certificate Number 102911
GS Film number 2242963
Digital Folder Number 005145939
Image Number 00330

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36T-9VP : accessed 16 Mar 2014), Bessie Beatrice Jacks, 29 Nov 1973; citing certificate number 102911, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2242963.

Notes:

The military marker on his gravesite is inscribed SSGT US Army World War II.

Edward married Arzell Smith on 22 Nov 1939. Arzell (daughter of Wiley Augustus "Gus" Smith and Ola Lee Wright) was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Texas; died on 23 Nov 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]