Daniel Vinson Smith

Daniel married Susan A. Dainwood before 1875. Susan was born about 1853; died on 20 Oct 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Ester Ann Miller on 24 Dec 1879. Ester (daughter of Reuben Miller and Catherine Wolf) was born on 14 Dec 1850 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her last name when she died as Mattox. Shown by some to have married James H. Mattox. Her Texas Death Certificate indicated she had spent her entire life in Hemphill. She was listed as a housewife and mother. Informant was Mrs. Gladys Arnold, Daughter.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Elizabeth Donahoe. Nancy was born about 1883; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ovada A. Smith. Ovada (daughter of Wiley P. Smith and Sallie Hammock) was born between 1908 and 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lina Donahoe. Lina was born about 1885; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olivia Rogers. Olivia was born after 1887; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: G. W. McNaughten. G. (son of William J. McNaughten and Amanda Huddleston) was born on 2 Jun 1883; died on 4 Mar 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rutha married Rubin Sim McDaniel, Sr. after 1943. Rubin (son of William W. McDaniel and Zeroine Joan "Jo Ann" Smith) was born on 12 Feb 1886 in Bayou Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 Dec 1973 in Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola married George Spurgeon Smith on 3 Dec 1911 in Sabine County, Texas. George (son of John Hillis Smith, Jr. and Martha Catherine Smith) was born on 4 Oct 1892; died in Jul 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henderson James Love. Henderson (son of James J. Love) was born on 18 Jan 1893 in Texas; died on 12 Mar 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Sabine County Reporter
June 14, 1995, Page 10

Jay and Emily Smith

Bryan Jay Smith Sr., 96, of Hemphill, died early Thursday June 8, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center. His wife, Emily Edgar Smith, died early Friday, June 9, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center.

Mr. Smith was born Jan. 5, 1899, in Wiergate as a son of the late Ester Ann (Miller) and Daniel Vinson Smith and had lived in Sabine County several years. Mrs. Smith was born July 31, 1901, as a daughter of the late Paynie Jackie (Gooch) and James Valentine Edgar, and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

He is survived by a son, B. J. Smith Jr. of Hillster, and she is survived by a sister, Florence McBride of Hemphill.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Mr. Smith was buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount and Mrs. Smith was buried at the Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

Bryan married Mittie Drucella Martin before 1920. Mittie (daughter of Albert Hill Martin and Mary Elizabeth Sibley) was born on 18 Mar 1896 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Mar 1968 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 23 Mar 1968 in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bryan married Emily Melvie Edgar after 1969. Emily (daughter of James Valentine Edgar and Jack Payne "Paynie" Gooch) was born on 31 Jul 1901 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Jun 1995 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vera Avery McDaniel. Vera (daughter of William Robert McDaniel, Sr. and Rilla Mae Martin) was born on 11 Oct 1902 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 Jun 1999 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Yellowpine Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Selma Theo Lawson. Selma was born on 7 Apr 1909 in Louisiana; died on 14 Sep 1963 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Alcalde Magazine
University of Texas Ex-Student Association
Jul-Aug 1988
Deaths p. 46 and 47
Albert B. Smith, '31-'34, Dallas, worked in the corporate real estate division of B. F. Goodrich Company. He is survived by his wife, Lexie Fuller Smith.

Albert married Lexie Marie Fuller on 16 Jan 1936 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Lexie (daughter of Alonzo Alkony Fuller and Emma May Clark) was born on 17 Nov 1913 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Jan 1996 in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Sabine County Reporter
April 7, 2010, Page 16

Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Sims

Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Sims, 89, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2010. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 31 at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Irving.

Mrs. Sims was born near Hemphill and lived there while growing up. She moved back to Hemphill in 1965 and lived there until 1978 when she moved to Grand Prarie to be near her boys. She attended school in Hemphill. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan Jay and Mitty Smith; husband, Forest Earl Sims; and son, John David White, Jr.

Survivors include her sons, Benny Ray White and wife Marilyn; Paul David White and wife Maria; Marion Elno White and wife Inez, and Forrest Earl Sims, Jr. and wife Lisa; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as numerous other loving family and friends.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2010)

Mary married John David White before 1938. John was born on 14 Dec 1914 in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas; died on 13 Mar 1992 in Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Forest Earl Sims before 1960. Forest was born on 16 Oct 1925 in Texas; died on 28 Aug 1965 in Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Pat Cordray, shows that she was the "Only child of Carl Venson and Vera Avery McDaniel Smith. Married Denton Moody at the age of 14. Was mother of 8 children born alive: Patricia Ann, Lanell Marie, Danny Lee, Wanda Sue, Charles David, Larry Gene, Katherine (lived one day), and Gary Steven "Chuck" Moody." On the memorial page of her mother, Vera McDaniel Smith, it was further noted that Vera raised her seven granchildren after the daughters death, and that her "faith and strength were an inspiration to her grandchildren. "

Adalene married Denton David Moody about 1940. Denton was born on 9 Oct 1919; died on 19 Apr 1999; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Danny Lee Moody, 67, died Friday afternoon in his home after a brief battle with cancer. Danny was born in Beaumont, TX, to Denton and Adalene Smith Moody. After the death of his mother, Danny was raised by his grandparents Carl V. and Vera Smith. Danny has lived in Sabine County all his life and was a well known and respected carpenter in the county. He spent a number of years building and maintaining Fin and Feather Resort for George Pickett. Danny was a member of the Church of God.

Danny is survived by his wife Opal Moody of Hemphill; his son Brad Moody of Hemphill, two grandchildren; Zachary Chad McGee-Moody and Ethan Allen Moody of Hemphill; three sisters, Patricia Moody Cordray and her husband John of Carthage, Lanell Moody Hardy and her husband Marlin of Center, and Sue Moody Loper of Huntington. He is also survived by three brothers; Rev. Charles Moody and his wife Linda of Hemphill, Larry Moody and his wife Dana of Hemphill and Gary "Chuck" Moody of Geneva. Also surviving is one Uncle Delton Moody and his wife Jean of Cut and Shoot, TX, and a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends including a special friend Tamara. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and infant sister Katherine Moody.

Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, February 5, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St, Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Monday, February 6, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Yellowpine Cemetery, Yellowpine, Texas.

Notes:

Larry Gene Moody, 63, of Six Mile, Texas passed from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, December 30, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas.

He was born November 27, 1955 to the late Denton and Adalene Smith Moody. Larry received his education from Hemphill ISD and spent his life working in general construction work, operating bulldozers, drag lines and other types of heavy equipment. He was also a member of the Littleton- Fowler Masonic Lodge No. 305. He loved living on Toledo Bend, fishing and hunting in his spare time. However, his greatest loves were his wife, children and grandchildren. His eyes would shine as he spoke lovingly of them and what they meant to him.

Due to health reasons, Larry did not attend church regularly, but he often testified to his family that he was a believer and a recipient of GOD'S amazing grace.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 22 years, Dana Moody, of Six Mile Community; daughters, Alisa Usher and husband, Doug, of Cleveland, Texas, Heather Snow and husband, James and Kristy LeAnn Moody, all of Six Mile Community; brothers, Charles Moody and wife, Linda, of Hemphill, Texas; sisters, Patricia Moody Cordray of Carthage, Texas, LaNell Moody Hardy and husband, Marlin, of Center, Texas, and Sue Loper of Longview, Texas; and grandchildren, Jaicee' Harrison, Autumn Snow, Kamden Snow, Aubre'Ann Moody, and Emersyn Kate Ferguson. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Adalene Smith Moody; father, Denton Moody; baby sister, Katherine Moody; two brothers, Danny Lee Moody and Gary Steven (Chuck) Moody; and brother-in-law, John Wesley Cordray.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Moody officiating.

Burial will follow services in Fairmount Cemetery, Hemphill, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers are James Snow, Josh Moody, R. J. Hester, Jay Bellett, Heather Snow, and Chase Bellett.

Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.

Copied from the Starr Funeral Home Website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, January 9, 2019, page 5

Notes:

Gary Steven Moody, better known as "Chuck," passed from this life in his home in Geneva, Texas on June 7th, 2017, at the age of 58. He was born in Hemphill, Texas on January 24th, 1959 to Denton David Moody and Adalene Smith Moody. Chuck was the youngest of seven children, and was raised in Hemphill, Texas by his grandparents Carl Vinson and Vera Smith.

When Chuck was not excelling in his carpentry business, he was enjoying time with family and friends; most of this time being spent in the outdoors of Sabine County and Toledo Bend as an avid hunter and fisherman.

Chuck had an easy warmth about him, and could win you over with his funny stories and charming smile. He loved to make people laugh, but especially enjoyed spending time with his three granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Laura Malinowski, his parents, Adalene and Denton Moody, brother, Danny Moody, and his grandparents, Carl V. and Vera Smith.

Chuck is survived by his son, Josh Moody and wife, Heather, of Geneva, Texas, daughter Sherrie Moody Birchell and husband, Michael of Lufkin, Texas, and daughter Rebecca Moody Bullock and fianc?, Kenith Windham of Geneva, Texas. He is also survived by his brother Charles Moody and wife, Linda of Hemphill, Texas, brother Larry Moody and wife, Dana, of Six Mile, Texas, sister Patricia Cordray of Carthage, Texas, sister Lanell Hardy and husband, Marlin of Center, Texas, sister Sue Loper of Longview, Texas, his three granddaughters; Addison Leigh Bullock, Sayree Ryann Bullock, and Brinley Renea Moody, and a host of family and friends.

Cremation is under the direction of Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas. Memorial services in honor of Chuck Moody will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at Strickland Crossing Church of God in Pineland, Texas.

Gary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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