Obituaries, M-Q
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Wesley Marton, 1938-1996
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Wesley J. Marton, 58, died Thursday, April 18, 1996, at his home.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday in Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jim O'Dell officiating. Burial was in Admiral Cemetery.
Mr. Marton was born in Taylor County, and married Joyce Gary in 1985 in La Porte. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife of Baird; three stepchildren, Barbara Barnett and Cheri Goble, both of Cross Plains, and Vinson Carroll of Loving, NM; one sister, Treva Marton Reed of Sweetwater, one brother, W. L. Marton of Cisco; eight step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
Pall bearers were Allen Barnett, Chris Duncan, Durvon Gary, Bill Gary, Lenley Goble and Don Stoker.
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Wesley J. Marton, 58, died Thursday, April 18, 1996, at his home.
Services were held at 2:00 pm, Saturday in Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jim O'Dell officiating. Burial was in Admiral Cemetery.
Mr. Marton was born in Taylor County, and married Joyce Gary in 1985 in La Porte. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife of Baird; three stepchildren, Barbara Barnett and Cheri Goble, both of Cross Plains, and Vinson Carroll of Loving, NM; one sister, Treva Marton Reed of Sweetwater, one brother, W. L. Marton of Cisco; eight step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
Pall bearers were Allen Barnett, Chris Duncan, Durvon Gary, Bill Gary, Lenley Goble and Don Stoker.
Clifford Lewis "Mac" McCleary, 1892-1978
Callahan County Star, 13 April 1978
Mac McCleary Rites Held Sun
Clifford Lewis (Mac) McCleary, 85, of Baird died at 9:15 p. m. Friday in Callahan General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Services were at 2 p. m. Sunday in Morgan-Parker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Dorn, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Baird, officiated. Burial was in Ross Cemetery.
Born Dec. 20, 1892, in Peoria, Ill., Mr. McCleary was a retired gas station operator. He married Cathryn West in 1926 in Sweetwater. He was a longtime resident of Baird.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife: two daughters, Cathryne Hucklebridge of Longview and Mildred Hart of Baird; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Callahan County Star, 13 April 1978
Mac McCleary Rites Held Sun
Clifford Lewis (Mac) McCleary, 85, of Baird died at 9:15 p. m. Friday in Callahan General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Services were at 2 p. m. Sunday in Morgan-Parker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Dorn, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Baird, officiated. Burial was in Ross Cemetery.
Born Dec. 20, 1892, in Peoria, Ill., Mr. McCleary was a retired gas station operator. He married Cathryn West in 1926 in Sweetwater. He was a longtime resident of Baird.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife: two daughters, Cathryne Hucklebridge of Longview and Mildred Hart of Baird; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arvin Melton, 1908-1983
The Odessa American, 18 March 1983
This WWII Navy Veteran married Lola Brack, 1 Jan 1938, in Baird. He's also survived by two brothers, Donald F. Melton of Breckenridge and Zolan Melton of Coleman and two grandchildren.
The Odessa American, 18 March 1983
This WWII Navy Veteran married Lola Brack, 1 Jan 1938, in Baird. He's also survived by two brothers, Donald F. Melton of Breckenridge and Zolan Melton of Coleman and two grandchildren.
Dr. Edward Merrick, 1884-1952
Abilene Reporter-News, 13 June 1952
Callahan Native's Rites at Santone
The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merrick, Callahan County pioneers, is survived by wife; son - Edward, Jr.; five Sisters, Mrs. Oscar Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Dessie Patton - Clyde, Mrs. Ubah Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Maud Young, Lubbock, and Mrs. Mamie Bell Hess, California; and two brothers, Hardy Merrick, Abilene and Ira Merrick, Kansas.
Lubbock Morning Avalanche, 14 June 1952
Abilene Reporter-News, 13 June 1952
Callahan Native's Rites at Santone
The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merrick, Callahan County pioneers, is survived by wife; son - Edward, Jr.; five Sisters, Mrs. Oscar Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Dessie Patton - Clyde, Mrs. Ubah Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Maud Young, Lubbock, and Mrs. Mamie Bell Hess, California; and two brothers, Hardy Merrick, Abilene and Ira Merrick, Kansas.
Lubbock Morning Avalanche, 14 June 1952
Mrs. J. W. Merrick (Ellen Estes), 1857-1938
Abilene Reporter-News, 22 March 1938
Rites Today for Mrs Merrick
Pioneer Resident of Eula Succumbs to 10-Day Illness
A daughter of Confederate General William J. Estes who married J. W. Merrick, 5 March 1884. The couple had ten children, F. W. - died 1919, Dr. E. H. Merrick of San Antonio, Mrs. Jim Young of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Ben Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Lora Randolph - Clyde, Hardy Merrick - Clyde, Mrs. Wesley Patton - Big Spring, Ira Merrick - Scott, Kansas and Mrs. W. A. Hess - California; 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Mrs Merrick leaves one sister, Mrs. Alex Williams of Kress.
Abilene Reporter-News, 22 March 1938
Rites Today for Mrs Merrick
Pioneer Resident of Eula Succumbs to 10-Day Illness
A daughter of Confederate General William J. Estes who married J. W. Merrick, 5 March 1884. The couple had ten children, F. W. - died 1919, Dr. E. H. Merrick of San Antonio, Mrs. Jim Young of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Ben Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Lora Randolph - Clyde, Hardy Merrick - Clyde, Mrs. Wesley Patton - Big Spring, Ira Merrick - Scott, Kansas and Mrs. W. A. Hess - California; 23 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Mrs Merrick leaves one sister, Mrs. Alex Williams of Kress.
James W. Merrick, 1853-1941
Abilene Reporter-News, 9 March 1941
Callahan Settler of 1877 Passes
The former County Commissioner married Ellen Estes on 5 Mar 1884. The union produced ten children, F. W. - died 1919, Dr. E. H. Merrick of San Antonio, Mrs. Jim Young of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Ben Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Lora Randolph - Clyde, Hardy Merrick - Clyde, Mrs. Wesley Patton - Big Spring, Ira Merrick - Scott, Kansas and Mrs. W. A. Hess - California; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Abilene Reporter-News, 9 March 1941
Callahan Settler of 1877 Passes
The former County Commissioner married Ellen Estes on 5 Mar 1884. The union produced ten children, F. W. - died 1919, Dr. E. H. Merrick of San Antonio, Mrs. Jim Young of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pyeatt - Clyde, Mrs. Ben Nunn - Clyde, Mrs. Lora Randolph - Clyde, Hardy Merrick - Clyde, Mrs. Wesley Patton - Big Spring, Ira Merrick - Scott, Kansas and Mrs. W. A. Hess - California; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Nannie E. Merrick, 1855-1942
Abilene Reporter-News, 30 July 1942
Mrs Merrick's Rites to be Held at Eula
Abilene Reporter-News, 30 July 1942
Mrs Merrick's Rites to be Held at Eula
J. J. Monroe, ?-1882
Public Ledger, Memphis, Tenn., 18 April 1882
A Telegraph Operator Who Went Up and Over the Hill
Baird, Tex., Apr 15 - The telegraph operator at Clyde died at his post this morning. He had been there but two weeks. This morning he telegraphed Train Dispatcher Perkins here the following: "I'm going up the hill. Send a doctor with the switch engine." Perkins inquired: "What's the matter?" The answer came back: "I'm dying. Send a doctor." The switch engine was sent up with Dr. West, but the man was dead before he arrived.
Dallas, Tex, April 15 - The remains of J. J. Monroe, a young telegraph operator from Chattanooga, Tenn., who died at the post of duty at Clyde, passed today east with relatives. Telegraph and railroad officials with his brother operators raised about one hundred dollars to defray the expenses.
Public Ledger, Memphis, Tenn., 18 April 1882
A Telegraph Operator Who Went Up and Over the Hill
Baird, Tex., Apr 15 - The telegraph operator at Clyde died at his post this morning. He had been there but two weeks. This morning he telegraphed Train Dispatcher Perkins here the following: "I'm going up the hill. Send a doctor with the switch engine." Perkins inquired: "What's the matter?" The answer came back: "I'm dying. Send a doctor." The switch engine was sent up with Dr. West, but the man was dead before he arrived.
Dallas, Tex, April 15 - The remains of J. J. Monroe, a young telegraph operator from Chattanooga, Tenn., who died at the post of duty at Clyde, passed today east with relatives. Telegraph and railroad officials with his brother operators raised about one hundred dollars to defray the expenses.
J. M. Morrisset, 1863-1955
Abilene Reporter-News, 20 and 21 Jan 1955
Pioneer Settler Buried
J.M. Morrisset, Early Area Settler, Rancher, Dies At 91
Stock Farmer and rancher, married Miss Annie Hancock (died 23 Feb 1943). They had two daughters, Mrs. Stinchcomb and Mrs. Holland Holt - Abilene; and four sons, R. W. Morrisset - infant death, R. H. Morrisset, K. K. Morrisset and J. B. Morrisset.
Abilene Reporter-News, 20 and 21 Jan 1955
Pioneer Settler Buried
J.M. Morrisset, Early Area Settler, Rancher, Dies At 91
Stock Farmer and rancher, married Miss Annie Hancock (died 23 Feb 1943). They had two daughters, Mrs. Stinchcomb and Mrs. Holland Holt - Abilene; and four sons, R. W. Morrisset - infant death, R. H. Morrisset, K. K. Morrisset and J. B. Morrisset.
Cathryn Jean Mosley, 22 Sept 1962
Abilene Reporter-News, 24 Sept 1962
Graveside Rites for Infant Girl
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Mosley.
Abilene Reporter-News, 24 Sept 1962
Graveside Rites for Infant Girl
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Mosley.
Fieta Elizabeth Mosley, 1868-1958
Abilene Reporter-News, 2 Oct 1958
Mrs Mosley Rites At Baird Today
She married James A. Mosley and had five sons, Henry of Baird, Calvin of Breckenridge, Monroe of El Paso, Earl of Fort Worth, Charlie of Clyde; and six daughters, Mrs. Faircloth of Wingate, Mrs. Strope of Clyde, Mrs. Emma Ray of Dublin, Mrs. Opbella Faircloth of Abilene, Mrs. Nina Massengill of Big Spring and Mrs. Dollie Faircloth of Baird.
Abilene Reporter-News, 2 Oct 1958
Mrs Mosley Rites At Baird Today
She married James A. Mosley and had five sons, Henry of Baird, Calvin of Breckenridge, Monroe of El Paso, Earl of Fort Worth, Charlie of Clyde; and six daughters, Mrs. Faircloth of Wingate, Mrs. Strope of Clyde, Mrs. Emma Ray of Dublin, Mrs. Opbella Faircloth of Abilene, Mrs. Nina Massengill of Big Spring and Mrs. Dollie Faircloth of Baird.
Henry Mosley, 1893-1968
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 Sept 1968
Henry Mosley Dies, Rites Set
Survived by four brothers, Charley Mosley and Calvin Mosley of Graham, Monroe Mosley of El Paso, Earl of Ft. Worth; and six sisters, Mrs. Dollie Faircloth, Mrs. O. R. Faircloth, Mrs. Middie Stroope - all of Clyde, Mrs. Mina Massingill of Big Spring, Mrs. Emma Ray of Midland, Mrs. Ophelia Faircloth of Abilene.
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 Sept 1968
Henry Mosley Dies, Rites Set
Survived by four brothers, Charley Mosley and Calvin Mosley of Graham, Monroe Mosley of El Paso, Earl of Ft. Worth; and six sisters, Mrs. Dollie Faircloth, Mrs. O. R. Faircloth, Mrs. Middie Stroope - all of Clyde, Mrs. Mina Massingill of Big Spring, Mrs. Emma Ray of Midland, Mrs. Ophelia Faircloth of Abilene.
Jim Murray, 1867-1922
El Paso Herald, 8 May 1922
Former El Paso Ranchman Dies Near Baird, Texas
Jim Murray, aged 55, former ranchman of El Paso, died of heart disease near Baird, Texas.
He is survived by his widow, mother, and four sisters. His mother, Mrs. K. Murray, will make her home in the future with her daughter, Mrs. Steven C. Marshall, 1135 North California Street.
The other sisters are Mrs. Kate Canterbury, Santa Anna, Calif; Mrs. B. C. Snodgrass, Phoenix, Ariz, and Mrs. J. E. House, Mercedes, Texas.
Burial took place near his old home in Cottonwood, Texas, May 5.
El Paso Herald, 8 May 1922
Former El Paso Ranchman Dies Near Baird, Texas
Jim Murray, aged 55, former ranchman of El Paso, died of heart disease near Baird, Texas.
He is survived by his widow, mother, and four sisters. His mother, Mrs. K. Murray, will make her home in the future with her daughter, Mrs. Steven C. Marshall, 1135 North California Street.
The other sisters are Mrs. Kate Canterbury, Santa Anna, Calif; Mrs. B. C. Snodgrass, Phoenix, Ariz, and Mrs. J. E. House, Mercedes, Texas.
Burial took place near his old home in Cottonwood, Texas, May 5.
Harry J. Nelson, 1865-1958
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 Aug 1958
Harry J Nelson Rites at Clyde
Bricklayer - worked on Texas Capitol - Married Mattie Sutton
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 Aug 1958
Harry J Nelson Rites at Clyde
Bricklayer - worked on Texas Capitol - Married Mattie Sutton
Mrs. M. L. Nix (Juanita), 1867-1957
Abilene Reporter-News, 20 July 1957
Mrs M L Nix's Rites Set Monday
(Pioneer residents of Clyde)
M. L. Nix, husband, a sister, and 2 sons preceeded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Eli Nix of Glen Rose and L. B. and Lee Nix of Portland, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Charlie Brooks of Redondo Beach, Mrs. Ben Miller of New Mexico and Mrs Clinch of Ft. Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Kuykendall of Abilene and Mrs. J. B. Bexley of Jacksonville; and a brother, John B. Ely of Santa Monica, California.
Abilene Reporter-News, 20 July 1957
Mrs M L Nix's Rites Set Monday
(Pioneer residents of Clyde)
M. L. Nix, husband, a sister, and 2 sons preceeded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Eli Nix of Glen Rose and L. B. and Lee Nix of Portland, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. Charlie Brooks of Redondo Beach, Mrs. Ben Miller of New Mexico and Mrs Clinch of Ft. Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Kuykendall of Abilene and Mrs. J. B. Bexley of Jacksonville; and a brother, John B. Ely of Santa Monica, California.
H. C. Norsworthy, 1885-1955
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 June 1955
H. C. Norsworthy, Ex-Clyde Man, Dies
Henry married Imogene (Pool) Norsworthy. He's survived by his wife, four daughters, two sons, and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur McEachern of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pool of San Antonio and Mrs. J. J. Pee of Abilene.
Abilene Reporter-News, 29 June 1955
H. C. Norsworthy, Ex-Clyde Man, Dies
Henry married Imogene (Pool) Norsworthy. He's survived by his wife, four daughters, two sons, and three sisters, Mrs. Arthur McEachern of Lubbock, Mrs. Beulah Pool of San Antonio and Mrs. J. J. Pee of Abilene.
MSgt Arch L. Parisher, 1915-1954
Abilene Reporter-News, 10 July 1954
Military Funeral for Ex-Clyde Man
Arch is the son of Mr. A. L. Parisher of Clyde and leaves his wife; three children; two sisters, Mrs. Florence McDonald of Maryneal and Mrs. Ella Lee Robbins of Austin; four brothers, Emmett of Flagstaff, Ariz., Tom of Ozona, Lee of Houston and Damon [address not given]; one brother Arthur was killed in action, WWII.
Abilene Reporter-News, 10 July 1954
Military Funeral for Ex-Clyde Man
Arch is the son of Mr. A. L. Parisher of Clyde and leaves his wife; three children; two sisters, Mrs. Florence McDonald of Maryneal and Mrs. Ella Lee Robbins of Austin; four brothers, Emmett of Flagstaff, Ariz., Tom of Ozona, Lee of Houston and Damon [address not given]; one brother Arthur was killed in action, WWII.