This page is a part of the Upshur County TXGenWeb project and all of the information here is FREE for you to use.
 
 

HOPEWELL CEMETERY

Our thanks go to the Upshur County Historical Commission for allowing us to use their reading of Hopewell Cemetery.  The reading was done by: Thurman Hearn, Thurman Cagle, Durward Amos, Finley Tucker, Garland Bullock, and Curtis Hart. It was completed June 1, 2000. Thanks also go to Lea Ann Tedford  for the use of her partial reading. We have merged the two to help insure no one was missed. There are many unmarked graves, and graves marked only with native rocks.

Update: Thanks to Billy L Thompson, Sue Kennington, and Fendley Tucker, Secretary/Treasurer of the Hopewell Cemetery, for the recent update.  This should make the listing current through May 24, 2009.  
Update: Thanks to Sandra L Spann & Geraldine L Braswell for completely photographing the cemetery in April of 2008!

Thanks to Kim Wolff & Sondra Petty Nicholson for the use of their pictures.

F

Last Name First Name Birth Death Comments
Fitzgerald Fannie Eliza Mar 18, 1894 May 7, 1960 Triple stone with Joseph L & Violet F
Fitzgerald Joseph L May 23, 1888 Jan 22, 1974 Triple stone with Fannie Eliza & Violet F
Fitzgerald Violet F Sep 30, 1912 Nov 25, 1988 Triple stone with Joseph L & Fannie Eliza
Fleming Bonita R Feb 27, 1921 Jun 21, 2004 W/o Thomas G. Fleming
Fleming Thomas G Oct 5, 1920 Jul 10, 2002 H/o Bonita R      Age 81      Pvt US Army WWII
Flowers Alvin Erchel Oct 28, 1907 Dec 25, 1994 Pfc US Army WWII      He was the son of Alvin Eppie Flowers (1879 ? 1971) and Emaline Lissie Bouknight (1876 ? 1975) and he married Ruth Lambert, born 1914.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Flowers Alvin E Sep 28, 1879 Nov 9, 1971 DS with Emma L ;  Alvin Eppie Flowers, the son of Zachary Taylor Flowers (1849 ? 1913) and Sarah Elizabeth Crews (1854 ? 1906), he married Emaline Lissie Bouknight (1876 ? 1975) and their children were Sarah Elizabeth Flowers born about 1902, Alvin E. Flowers (1907 ? 1994), Alexander Flowers born about 1910, William J. Flowers born about 1912, Mary E. Flowers born about 1913, Elmer Lee Flowers (1916 ? 1985) and Eppie J. Flowers born about 1916.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Flowers Dorothy Lou Feb 3, 1921 Sep 18, 2002 b. Gilmer, Upshur Co, Tx        Triple stone with Elmer Lee & Gerald Lee; Dorothy Lou Langford Flowers was born the daughter of James Clifton Langford (1897 - 1967) and Vida Lee Petty Langford (1901 - 1988). She married Elmer Lee "Ned" Flowers (1916 ? 1985) and their children were Gerald Lee Flowers (1939 ? 1939 who died at three weeks old), Betty Jann Flowers (1941 ? 2005), and Sue Ann Flowers born 1947. Mr. and Mrs. Flowers lived in Dallas, Houston and finally in DeSoto, Texas after starting their lives in Latch, Upshur Co., Texas. Mrs. Flowers worked many years in some of the leading ladies retail stores in Dallas and Houston and was active with her family in the Nazarene Church. Like her father, who owned Langford Nursery in Gilmer, she loved to work in her yard keeping her plants and flowers beautiful around her home and cooking for her family and friends. Submitted by Ron Wade.
Flowers Elmer Lee "Ned" Sep 22, 1916 Nov 28, 1985 Triple stone with Dorothy Lou & Gerald Lee; The son of Alvin Eppie Flowers (1879 ? 1971) and Emaline Lissie Bouknight (1876 ? 1975), he married Dorothy Lou Langford (1921 ? 2002) and their children were Gerald Lee Flowers (1939 ? 1939 who died at three weeks old), Betty Jann Flowers (1941 ? 2005), and Sue Ann Flowers born 1947. The Flowers family lived in Dallas, Lubbock, Houston and finally in DeSoto, Texas after moving from Latch as young marrieds. Mr. Flowers was an executive with Oak Farms Dairies in Dallas and Houston and again in Dallas before his retirement. He and his family were active in the Nazarene Church.  He was a veteran of WW II.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Flowers Emma L Jan 21, 1876 Mar 10, 1975 DS with Alvin E;  Daughter of  James Logan Bouknight (1842 ? 1919)  and Eliza Jemima Dailey (1848 ? 1926), she married Alvin Eppie Flowers (1879 ? 1971) and their children were Sarah Elizabeth Flowers born about 1902, Alvin E. Flowers (1907 ? 1994), Alexander Flowers born about 1910, William J. Flowers born about 1912, Mary E. Flowers born about 1913, Elmer Lee Flowers (1916 ? 1985) and Eppie J. Flowers born about 1916.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Flowers Gerald Lee Sep 12, 1939 Oct 3, 1939 Triple stone with Dorothy Lou & Elmer Lee; Infant Son of Elmer Lee "Ned" Flowers (1916 - 1985)
and Dorothy Lou Langford Flowers (1921 - 2002)  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Foehring Ervin H Nov 5, 1893 May 13, 1978 -
Forse Norma Ruth 1925 1989 -
Fordham Emily C Jan 23, 1866 Dec 30, 1900 -
France Alva E Jan 18, 1920 Jun 25, 1992 H/o Rose Amos
Frost Jewell Beatrice Graham Aug 26, 1922 Aug 28, 2003 Submitted by Sue Kennington W/o Stephen Wade; Croley FHM      Back of stone
Frost Stephen Wade Nov 9, 1917 Feb 20, 1997 H/o Jewel Beatrice     Sfc US Army WWII Korea        Back of stone

G

Last Name First Name Birth Death Comments
Gallager Jewell Mar 18,1906 May 6, 1984 -
Garmon Graham Marguerite Nov 29, 1907 Oct 6, 1998 Could be Graham, Marguerite Garmon
Garner James M 1882 - -
Garner Lula C 1887 1947 -
Garrett Joyce Janette May 28, 1939 May 16, 2006 obit;    Pic #2      age 66; b. Sulphur Springs, Tx; d. Quitman, Tx
Garth Willis Dalton 1922 1928 -
Gaston Arnold Wayne Feb 13, 1959 Jan 11, 1998 Son of Earl Wayne Gaston (1939 ? 1992) and Patricia Ann Harris Gaston, born 1941.
Gaston Arnold E May 25, 1921 Oct 5, 2007 DS with Louise Snow;  Arnold Ector Gaston, son of  Henry Washington Gaston1879 ? 1952 and Nanie Lee Miller (1892-1971),  he married Louise Snow (1920 ? 2001) and they were the parents of Earl Wayne Gaston (1939-1992).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Audie Leveda Dec 19, 1915 Mar 30, 2015 W/o J C Gaston; D/o John C & Clara Lee Williams; Obit
Gaston Chesterlieu Jun 12, 1899 Sep 9, 1899 Inf Daughter of  George Stythe GASTON (1851 ? 1921) and Malissie Jane STEPHENS (1859 ? 1916).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Coy Sanders Jul 19, 1919 2009 Mrs. Coy Sanders Gaston was born July 19, 1919, in Upshur County to Theodore Dudley and Nancy Holiday Sanders and passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Longview. She was a homemaker and a member of Rosewood Baptist Church.  She was married to J.R. "Ray" Gaston (1917-1995).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Earl Wayne May 1, 1939 Jan 3, 1992 DS with Marie Janice       Pic #2  Son of Arnold Ector Gaston (1921 ? 2007) and Louise Snow (1920 ? 2001), he married Marie Janice Lawson in Clark Co., Nv., and married Patricia Ann Harris and they were the parents of Arnold E. Gaston (1959-1998).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston G S Dec 11, 1851 Aug 17, 1921 Photo, George Stythe Gaston, born in Jasper Co., Ga., the son of Henry W. Gaston (1810-1881) and Mary Ann Malone (1821-1870).  He married 25 May 1873 in Upshur Co., Tx. to Malissie Jane Stephens (1859-1916) .Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston George H Aug 19, 1907 Oct 31, 1996 DS with mother, Katie Bouknight Gaston; Son of  Henry Washington Gaston (1879 ? 1952) and Katie Lee Bouknight (1884-1909)  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Henry W Jr Oct 15, 1929 Nov 23, 1982 Son of  Henry Washington Gaston (1879 ? 1952) and  Nanie Lee Miller (1892 ? 1971), he was married to Barbara Ann Smith born about 1934 and their children were Leslie Don Gaston born about 1952, Sonya Gail Gaston born about 1953, and Kathy Joann Gaston born about 1953.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Henry W May 9, 1879 Dec 13, 1952 H/o #1 Katie Bouknight  #2 Nannie Lee - Henry Washington Gaston, born in Texas the son of George Stythe Gaston (1851-1921) and Malissie Jane Stephens (1859-1916). He was first married to Katie Lee Bouknight (1884-1909).   He married second in 1910 to Nanie Lee Miller (1892-1971) and their children were Alvin Gaston, Lillie Lacolian Gaston (1914 ? 1977), Vondell Marie Gaston (1916 ? 1918), Bernice Rosa Lee Gaston (1918 ? 1951), Arnold Ector Gaston (1921 ? 2007), Valdor Haskell Gaston (1926 ? 1990), James Hulan Gaston (1927 ? 1996), George H. Gaston born about 1928 and Henry W. Gaston Jr. (1929 ? 1982).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Henry Dec 10, 1810 Jan 19, 1881 H/o Mary Malone ; Per Ronald Wade - Henry W Gaston was born 10 Dec 1810 in Jasper Co., Ga. and died 19 JAN 1881 in Upshur, Texas.  He was the son of Thomas Gaston (1782?1830) and Elizabeth Reid (1786?1850). He married Mary Ann Malone in Jasper County, Georgia on 31 Dec 1838 and lived in Jasper County until they are shown in the 1860 census in Upshur Co., Texas. Their children were Hannis R. Gaston, Pope Gaston , Stephen B. Gaston, Thomas L. Gaston, William H. Gaston born about 1842, Elizabeth V. Gaston (1843-1910), Harriet Matilda Gaston (1844-1891), Martha Jane Gaston (1846-1899), Anna T. Gaston (1847-1883), John C. Gaston (1849-1925), George Stythe Gaston (1851-1921), Josiah T. Gaston born about 1858, and Walter A. Gaston (1864-1949).
Gaston J C Nov 15, 1912 Nov 28, 1990 John C. Gaston, born the son of James Walter Gaston (1885 ? 1968) and Roxie Desdemonia Langford (1890 ? 1963), he married 19 Dec 1934 in Upshur Co., Tx. to Audie Leveda Williams born about 1915 and their children were Juddie Don Gaston born about 1948 and Deborah Jan Gaston born about 1951.  Jerry Lee Gaston 1959
Gaston J W May 29, 1922 Oct 19, 1949 Johnnie W. Gaston, son of Johnnie Lawson Gaston (1891 ? 1960) and Myrtie Steelman (1896 ? 1992).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston James Hulen May 30, 1927 Feb 7, 1996 DS with Nellie Jean;  Son of  Henry Washington Gaston (1879 ? 1952) and  Nanie Lee Miller (1892 ? 1971), he was married to Nellie Jean Miles, born 1930 and their children were Janis Gail Gaston born about 1951, James Henry Gaston (1953 ? 2002) and Jerry Lee Gaston born about 1959.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston James Walter Jun 2, 1885 Oct 31, 1968 Photo    Son of George Stythe GASTON (1851 ? 1921) and Malissie Jane Stephens (1859-1916).   Married Roxie Desdemonia Langford (1890 ? 1963) and their children were Cleo Patra Lambert (1911 ? 1999) and John C Gaston (1912 ? 1990).    Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston James Henry Nov 18, 1953 Sep 2, 2002 Son of James Hulan Gaston (1927 ? 1996) and Nellie Jean Miles born about 1930.  He married Janice Carol Erwin born about 1954, and their children were James Ryan Gaston born about 1975 and Jeffrey Brett Gaston born about 1977.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston James Bobby Jan 9, 1941 Aug 17, 2007 Hilliard FHM  Son of Johnnie Ray Gaston (1917-1995) and Coy Gaston and he was married to Sherry Jeanette Gaston.  Their children were Michael Gaston, Tammy Gaston McMillan and Donna Gaston Mitchell.  Born in Gilmer, Texas, he lived in Grand Saline prior to moving to Colfax five years ago. He retired as a truck driver after 32 years service, and prior to that was a self-employed carpet layer. Most recently, he owned Gaston Car Wash in Van.  He was a member of the Teamsters Union.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston John C Apr 11, 1849 Jul 31, 1925 Father; H/o Nancy E; Triple stone with Nancy E & Valdor F - Born in Jasper Co., Ga., the son of Henry W. Gaston (1810-1881) and Mary Ann Malone (1821-1870).   He married Nancy Elizabeth Nichols (1849-1933) and they had a son, Valdor Ford Gaston (1876 ? 1953).  During the Civil War he enlisted in Co. D, 14th Regiment, Texas Cavalry (Johnson's Mounted Volunteers).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Johnnie L 1891 1960 DS with Myrtie;  Johnnie Lawson Gaston, born 11 Dec 1891 in Texas and died 23 Jun 1960 in Dallas, Collin Co., Tx. was the son of  George Stythe GASTON (1851 ? 1921) and Malissie Jane Stephens (1859 ? 1916), he married Myrtie Steelman (1896-1992) and their children were Vernon Gaston born about 1915, Johnnie Roy Gaston born about 1918 and J.W. Gaston born about 1923.   Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Johnnie Ray Nov 10, 1917 Dec 17, 1995 H/o Coy, he was a WW II Veteran and 32nd Degree Mason and member of Oak Cliff Lodge 705.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Joseph Pope Jul 1, 1888 May 25, 1973 Joseph "Pope" Gaston, the son of George Stythe Gaston (1851-1921) and Malissie Jane Stephens (1859-1916), he was married to Mary Williamson (1888 ? 1977) and they had a daughter, Abra A. Gaston born about 1913.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston J Walter Jun 2, 1885 Oct 21, 1968  Photo   James Walter Gaston, the son of  George Stythe GASTON (1851 ? 1921) and  Malissie Jane STEPHENS (1859 ? 1916). he married Roxie Desdemonia Langford (1890 ? 1963) and their children were Cleo Patra Lambert (1911 ? 1999) and John C Gaston (1912 ? 1990).   Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Katie Bouknight Jun 13, 1884 Nov 4, 1909 Doublestone with son, George H. Gaston;    Daughter of Silas H Bouknight (1851 ? 1885) and Darthula Jane Bullard (1856 ? 1924), she married Henry Washington Gaston1879 ? 1952, their children were Connie Hazel Gaston (1902 ? 1983),  Donnie Bell Gaston (1904 ? 1945),  and George H Gaston (1907 ? 1996).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Louise Snow May 18, 1920 Jan 12, 2001 DS with Arnold E;  Wife of Arnold Ector Gaston (1921-2007) and mother of  Earl Wayne Gaston (1939-1992).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Malissie Jane Jan 11, 1859 Aug 9, 1916 Malissie Jane Stephens Photo, married 25 May 1873 in Upshur Co., Tx. to George Stythe GASTON (1851 ? 1921), and their children were Edgar Clarence Gaston1874 ? 1957), Mary Sis Gaston (1877 ? 1935), Henry Washington Gaston1879 ? 1952), George Stythe Jr. Gaston (1882 ? 1958), James Walter Gaston (1885 ? 1968), Joseph Pope Gaston (1888 ? 1973), Johnnie Lawson Gaston1891 ? 1960 and Annie Gaston 1894 ? 1988) and Chesterlieu Gaston (1899 ? 1899).   Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Mary Feb 25, 1888 Jan 15, 1977 DS with Pope;  Mary Williamson (1888 ? 1977), married to Joseph "Pope" Gaston (1888-1973) and they had a daughter, Abra A. Gaston born about 1913.  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Mary Malone 1821 Abt 1870 W/o Henry W;  Per Ronald Wade - Mary Ann Malone Born: 1821 in Georgia and Died: ABT 1870 in Upshur County, Texas. She was the daughter of Sherrod Malone (1780–1830) and Nancy Reynolds (1795–1852) and married Henry W. Gaston on 31 Dec 1838 in Jasper County, Ga..
Gaston Mavvys Dec 3, 1919 Dec 28, 1996 Per Ronald Wade  Mavvys Ruth Craddock Gaston, DS with Vernon Woodrow Gaston (1914-1993), married 1941.  Daughter of Dr. Stonewall W. Craddock (b. 21 Mar 1866-Otho, Henry Co, AL; d.7 Jan 1947 -Latch, Upshur Co, TX) and Ida Latch Craddock (b. 9 Jun 1886 Latch, Upshur Co, TX; m. 5 Sep 1903; d. 14 Apr 1910 Latch, Upshur Co, TX.
Gaston Myrtie Apr 13, 1895 Dec 7, 1992 DS with Johnnie L;  Myrtie Steelman (1896-1992), wife of Johnnie Lawson Gaston, born 11 Dec 1891 in Texas and died 23 Jun 1960 in Dallas, Collin Co., Tx., and their children were Vernon Gaston born about 1915, Johnnie Roy Gaston born about 1918 and J.W. Gaston born about 1923.   Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Nancy E Nov 1, 1849 Aug 22, 1933 "Mother" Triple stone with John C & Valdor F;  Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nichols, married John C. Gaston (1849 ? 1925) and they had a son, Valdor Ford Gaston (1876 ? 1953).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Nannie Lee

Jun 7, 1892

Nov 14, 1971 Nannie Lee Miller Gaston, born the daughter of John Dawson Miller (1865 ? 1936) and Mary Jane Gunter (1867 ? 1947), she married Henry Washington Gaston1879 ? 1952) in 1910 and their children were Alvin Gaston, Lillie Lacolian Gaston (1914 ? 1977), Vondell Marie Gaston (1916 ? 1918), Bernice Rosa Lee Gaston (1918 ? 1951), Arnold Ector Gaston (1921 ? 2007), Valdor Haskell Gaston (1926 ? 1990), James Hulan Gaston (1927 ? 1996), George H. Gaston born about 1928 and Henry W. Gaston Jr. (1929 ? 1982).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Onnie Aug 11, 1905 Sep 5, 1905 S/o H W & L C; 
Gaston Roxie D Jun 26, 1890 Apr 17, 1963 DS with J Walter  Photo  Roxie Desdemona Langford Gaston, the daughter of William F. Langford (1864 ? 1910) and C. Emily Steelman (1871 ? 1928), she married James Walter Gaston (1885 ? 1968) and their children were Cleo Patra Lambert (1911 ? 1999) and John C Gaston (1912 ? 1990) and Thurman Ree Gaston (1925-1966).   Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Thurman Ree Apr 2, 1925 Oct 22, 1966 Photo  Son of James Walter Gaston (1885 ? 1968) and Roxie Desdemona Langford Gaston (1890-1963).  Submitted by Ron Wade.
Gaston Valdor F Feb 13, 1877 Jan 30, 1953 Son; S/o John C & Nancy E - Triple stone with John C & Nancy E;  Valdor Ford Gaston, Son of  John C. Gaston (1849 ? 1925) and Nancy Elizabeth Nichols (1849 ? 1933) Submitted by Ron Wade
Gaston Vernon Sep 22, 1914 Jul 9, 1941 DS with Naomi;  J. Vernon Gaston, born the son of Johnnie Lawson Gaston (1891 ? 1960) and Myrtie Steelman (1896 ? 1992), he married Naomi Green, born 1916, and they were parents of Billie Jo Gaston born in 1937.  Submitted by Ron Wade
Gaston Vondell Marie Sep 25, 1916 Oct 30, 1918 Daughter of Henry Washington Gaston (1879 ? 1952) and Nanie Lee Miller (1892 ? 1971),  Submitted by Ron Wade
Gaston Woodrow Jan 23, 1914 May 18, 1993 DS with Mavvys;  Vernon Woodrow Gaston, married to Mavvys Ruth Craddock (1919-1996).  Submitted by Ron Wade
Gentry Tommie D Russell Apr 26, 1926 Jan 17, 1978 -
George Lucy Carroll Feb 2, 1906 Oct 14, 1980 -
Goehring Ervin H Nov 5, 1893 May 13, 1978 H/o Myrtle Inez
Goehring Myrtle Inez Aug 21, 1909 Apr 9, 1983 W/o Ervin H
Gooding James Milton "Jim" Oct 11, 1935 Jun 2, 1983 DS with Mary Russell         CW4 US Army Korea Vietnam
Gooding Mary Russell Jan 16, 1938 Feb 16, 2007 DS with James M
Graham George R "Bob" Aug 25, 1916 May 1, 1995 H/o Mattie Ruth
Graham Kenneth Andrew Jan 3, 1953 Nov 8, 1993 Sgt US Army
Graham Marguerite Garmon Nov 29, 1907 Oct 6, 1998 Could be Garmon, Graham Marguerite
Graham Mattie Ruth Sep 25, 1923 Oct 16, 2005 W/o George R
Green Andrew Garland Oct 16, 1907 Jul 8, 1980 H/o Thelma Irene     Pvt US Army WWII
Green James Boulware Jun 17, 1922 Aug 11, 1999 S1 US Coast Guard WWII        DS with Lena Ruth
Green James E Aug 6, 1893 Nov 15, 1956 H/o Pearl
Green Jenkins C 1876 1949 Father; Double stone w/daughter Ruby Green Beard
Green Opal M Sep 1, 1911 Jun 13, 2000 W/o Roy D
Green Pearl Oct 15, 1896 Aug 7, 1981 W/o James E
Green Roy D Feb 13, 1909 Nov 15, 1979 Death Certificate;  H/o Opal M; Tec 5 US Army WWII
Green Thelma Irene Nov 14, 1908 Mar 23, 1983 W/o Andrew Garland
Green Thomas C Aug 4, 1917 Dec 17, 1944 TX Pvt 12th Inf 4 Div WWII
Green Vernice Rogers Jan 14, 1912 Dec 16, 1996 W/o Wilbur Waddell
Green Wilbur Waddell Jan 5, 1916 Mar 7, 1998 H/o Vernice Rogers
Grimes Ima Jean Feb 19, 1928 Jan 2, 2001 Double stone w/James M; m. Jul 21, 1975
Grimes James M Feb 19, 1931 Dec 7, 2010 Double stone w/Ima Jean; m. Jul 21, 1975
Grubbs Michey Ray III "Trace" Dec 31, 1991 Oct 20, 2014 Obit; US Air Force; S/o Mickey Grubbs Jr & Glenda Grubbs
Guidry Tessie Lee Jan 18, 1911 2009 -



HOME              Hopewell Cemetery Index              CEMETERY INDEX

Copyright © 2013-Present by TXGenWeb
This information may be used by individuals for their own personal use, libraries and genealogical societies, however, commercial use of this information is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. If copied,
this copyright notice must appear with the information.