The Longview Daily News, Mon., Sept. 2, 1940:

Funeral services for Thomas CARROLL, 71, who died at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. M. Hughes on Sunday morning at 8:00, were to be held at 4:30 PM Monday in Center, with Rev. Fred Few of Longview and Rev. Joe Smith of Center officiating. The deceased is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. W. M. Hughes of Longview, Mrs. Lidge Courtney of Garrison, Mrs. Earl Sanders of Wills Point, Mrs. Mack Lester and Mrs. Jimmie Troublefield of Houston, Miss Mary Carroll of Marlin, and Mrs. Milan Mericle of Groveton; a brother John Carroll of Center, two sisters, Mrs. Wallace Kethley of Center, and Mrs. Frank Swanzey of Beaumont.