Dr. G. W. ACKER, about 75 years of age, Confederate veteran, died this morning at his home in Commerce. His son Dr. B. H. Acker in Longview, who with Mrs. Acker and little son, immediately departed for Commerce.  The Longview Daily News, Fri., Jan. 15, 1926

Chris ALEXANDER, 65, died suddenly Saturday just before midnight at the home of his brother, A. K. Alexander, 317 S. Green. He was born at Sculpa Greece, and came to this country in 1906. He has been living in Longview the past 12 years.   The Longview Daily News, Sun., March 14, 1943     Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at Welch’s Funeral Chapel for Chris G. ALEXANDER, 65, cousin of A. K. Alexander, who died suddenly Saturday night. Following services conducted here by the Rev. E. Panos of the Greek Orthodox Church of Shreveport, the body will be taken overland to Cleburn, Texas for committed services and burial there.

Alexander was born at Sculpa, Greece and came to this country in 1906. He had been a resident of Longview for the past 13 years and has been associated with his cousin in operating the Paris Cafe here.     The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943

Mrs. G. C. ANDREWS, 31, died at the family home at 400 South Second street Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday afternoon at 4:00, with interment in Grace Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Andrews had lived in Longview 25 years at the time of her death. She and her husband, G. C. Andrews, have been prominent in railroad circles.  The Longview Daily Leader, Tues., Oct. 17, 1922

Mrs. W. S. ANSLEY, 85, one of Longview’s oldest and most beloved citizens died last night at 6:45 after a long illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. L. Fentress at 205 N. First street. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fentress at 4:00 this afternoon conducted by the Rev. John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church. She was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Deceased is survived by three daughters and one son: Mrs. Charles Reitch of Mineola; Mrs. G. E. Davis, Mrs. Fentress and W. C. Ansley of this city; one sister, Mrs. Parilee Hancock of Philadelphia, and 2 nieces, Mrs. John Warren and Miss Florence Hancock of Philadelphia.  The Longview Daily News, Thurs., June 6, 1929

Fred L. BADGETT, 45, prominent drilling contractor of the Longview firm of Badgett & Cooper, operating in the local area since the beginning of oil activity, died from injuries suffered when he was hurled eight feet by a recalcitrant crow bar that flew from a pump ratchet early last night. The accident occurred at the Gregg-Upshur line. His original home was in Chickasa, Oklahoma.  Longview Morning Journal, Sat., Aug. 15, 1931

Troy BARBEE, 21, brother of C. E. Barbee of Norton and Barbee Grocery and Market, was killed Saturday night in an automobile accident near Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday in Tyler for Mr. Barbee, who was an employee of an oil company in Houston.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Jan. 22, 1940

Walter BEALL died this morning at the home of his son Dickson Bell, in Houston. His body will be brought to Longview Saturday for burial.

Mr. Beall was formerly a well known citizen of Longview. He served as county attorney and was for a long period an attorney at law here. He also published a weekly paper, The Gregg County News.

He is survived by two sons, Dickson Beall of Houston, and Will Beall of Texarkana.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 13, 1931

O. Horace BENNETT, 52, prominent oil lease dealer, died here Friday morning from injuries allegedly received Wednesday afternoon in a fist fight with J. Paul Flannery, an oil operator. Bennett fell and his head struck marble stairs in the Gregg hotel lobby.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., Aug. 22, 1931

S. C. BEST, 81, died at his home in Corpus Christi Saturday night at 11 PM after a week’s illness. Funeral services were held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Huffman, here this afternoon at 5:00, conducted by the Rev. John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will be in Grace Hill cemetery.

Mr. Best is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jack Huffman of Longview, and one son, Foe Best of Wewaka, Oklahoma.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Aug. 13, 1928

Mrs. Agnes Barrow BISTLINE died Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Dean, with whom she made her home. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dean, this afternoon at 3:00, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Swain of Kelly Memorial Methodist church, assisted by Dr. R. M. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Grace Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Bistline was born January 14, 1859 in Newburn, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late W. A. and Arabella Barrow. She moved to Texarkana with her parents in the early ‘70s and was married to Dr. George William Bistline in 1881, going to Mt. Pleasant.

Born to this union were four daughters and one son, who survive her. They are Mrs. Will C. Dean and E. Fields Bistline of this city, Mrs. Max Rehberg of Longview, Washington; Mrs. C. H. Miller of Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Sid H. Levy of Beaumont. Four brothers, W. A. and J. J. E. Barrow of Gonzales, R. L. Barrow of Shiner, and J. R. Barrow of Madill, Oklahoma also survive.   The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1928

William Calloway BOLTON, 89, Jacksonville’s oldest native citizen and father of Mrs. Thomas D. Campbell of Longview, was buried on Monday after funeral services from the First Methodist church of Jacksonville.

Mr. Bolton was born and reared in Jacksonville. He was one of the city’s earliest postmasters, express agent, and banker. During his early business career Mr. Bolton operated a dry goods store and hardware store.   The Longview Daily News, Weds., Jan. 24, 1940

Mrs. Perry BOWEN, 31, died Tuesday at 12:00 in Sweetwater where she went three months ago in the interest of her health. She was married to Perry Bowen in 1918 and to this union was born one daughter.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Ruby; her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Pliler; three brothers, Robert, Manuel and Millard Pliler, all of Longview; three sisters, Mrs. L. L. Graves of Longview, Mrs. W. W. Martin of Marshall, and Mrs. Raymond Wooten of Austin.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Aug. 15, 1928

W. E. BOYD, 72, brother of P.P. Boyd of Longview, died early Monday morning following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Rains & Tally Chapel with Rev. W.O. Harmon, pastor of the First Christian Church, in charge. Interment will be at the Peatown cemetery with the Masonic Lodge in charge of the grave.

He is survived by his wife, one brother P.P. Boyd; two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Pennington of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Mrs. G. W. Nibling of San Angelo.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943

Mrs. Savannah Elizabeth BOX, 62, who died at her home at 901 N. Third St. on Tuesday at 2:30 PM and funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Welch’s funeral chapel with Dr. John L. Whorton of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Marvin’s chapel in Van Zandt County.

Surviving Mrs. Box are her husband W. A. Box; her mother Mrs. M. J. Atchley of Millsaps; four sons, C. E. Box and R. N. Box of Longview, O. W. Box of Batesville, Arkansas, and Ernest Box of Big Spring; and two daughters, Mrs. Dovis Thornton of Big Spring, and Miss Geneva Box of Longview.     The Longview Daily News, Weds., Sept. 11, 1940

Clarence Lawrence BREWER, 56, died at his home on the Longview-Gladewater hwy at 3 AM on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday from the Rains and Tally funeral home. Rev. Floyd A. Decker of the Church of Christ in Gladewater will be in charge. Burial will be in Rosedale cemetery in Gladewater.

Mr. Brewer was a merchant and had been a resident of Gregg county for the last 6 years. He was born in Lawrence, Kansas.

Mr. Brewer is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Maude Brewer; five sons, Hubert, Markey and Allen, all of Gladewater; Merle of Minden, Louisiana; and Max of Flora, Ill.; a daughter Mrs. Dolores Davis of Gladewater, and two brothers, Floyd Brewer of Provo, Utah, and Leo Brewer of Kilgore.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., March 6, 1940

Mrs. Malinda BROWN, 87, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Davis of Greggton at 8:00 Thursday morning, and funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM from the Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Among of Bridgeport, Texas officiating.

The deceased was born in Monroe, Louisiana on Dec. 25, 1852. She has been living in Greggton for the past 9 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. I. Jones of Anocca, Louisiana, and Mrs. J. R. Davis of Greggton.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Feb. 1, 1940

Mrs. Mary A. BUNT, 77, died at 12:40 this afternoon at the home at 306 S. Second street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 with burial in the Alpine cemetery.

She is survived by six children: Mrs. Dollie Bunt Alexander, Mrs. A. A. Henderson, Ed Bunt, Leck Bunt, and Sanford Bunt of Longview, and Mrs. Sam Taylor of Greenville.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., June 22, 1926

Mrs. Mattie BURKE, 51, died Wednesday and last rites were held Friday. She resided with Mrs. Lily Jones, and was widely beloved in this section. Mrs. Burke left five children: J. D., Odie and Mossie Ruth Burke of Longview; Russell Burke of Big Spring; Mrs. Faye B. Oliphant of Marshall. One sister Mrs. T. B. Jones of Longview. Burial was at Minden, her old home community, and Rev. J. B. Waggener officiated.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., July 4, 1931

Lawrence BUTLER died last night at 9:00 at a local sanitarium as result of wounds sustained Sunday night. Funeral for Mr. Butler will be held at Tyler this afternoon. His wife and his father J. A. Butler, postmaster at Troup, came to Longview and took charge of the remains.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., Sept. 14, 1926

C.M. BUTTS, night policeman, who had a key and was allowed access to J. M. Sparkman’s Drug Store, this morning made a soda and accidentally used a fatal amount of a drug thinking it was syrup. Dr. Obrien took care of him until he died. [LONGVIEW, Aug. 12.]   The Galveston Daily News, Aug. 13. 1895

Mrs. James CALLAHAN, wife of a poor carpenter and mother of a large family, died suddenly Saturday afternoon of heart disease. Mr. Callahan was at work on a building when about 3:00 his daughter came with streaming eyes to inform the husband and father of his unexpected and sudden loss. [LONGVIEW, Tex., April 28.]    Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Weds., April 29, 1885

J. A. CALLOWAY, 84, will be buried at Fisher cemetery near here this morning. Death was due to old age. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 at Pine Tree church with Rev. W. R. Harber officiating.

Mr. Calloway had lived in the Longview area during all but one year of his life. He had been in the grocery business.

He is survived by his wife; daughter Mrs. Eva Waller, four sons, Fred, E. W., Roy and A. J. Calloway; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Echols of McAllister, Oklahoma; and one brother Geo. N. Calloway of Chesterfield, Texas.   Longview Morning Journal, Weds., Aug. 19, 1931

Mrs. L. G. CALVIN, about 70 years old, died early Thursday at the home of Mrs. Martin, her daughter, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Franklin Martin at 104 West Cotton street. Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery, with arrangements in charge of Forman’s.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Sept. 20, 1934

Mrs. J. C. CAMPBELL died at the home of her son Elder D. W. Campbell near Lansing on Thursday. She had recently come here from Kentucky.  The Times-Clarion, Thurs., Sept. 20, 1911

Thomas Duncan CAMPBELL, father of Governor T. M. Campbell, a resident of Greenville, but was in Dallas on a visit with friends and was suddenly stricken last Tuesday night with pneumonia. Death occurred at 12:40 this morning. Following a brief funeral service here this morning his remains were placed on a train at 11:00 and conveyed to Longview where the interment will occur tomorrow.

T. D. Campbell of Campbell, Texas, and James N. Campbell of Longview, sons, and J. A. Campbell of Jackson, a brother of the sick man were notified of his critical condition on Wednesday.

Thomas Duncan Campbell was born at Happyville, S. C., on May 8, 1832, and was the son of Enos Campbell, a well known South Carolinian. While Thomas Duncan Campbell was quite young the family moved to Walker county, Ga., and there he was brought up. In 1851 he married Miss Rachel Moore at Ringgold, Ga., and four years later moved to Texas, settling at Rusk, in Cherokee county. He lived there until he enlisted in the Confederate army, and served with distinction in Captain Mahle’s company. After the war Thomas Duncan Campbell merchandised at Jacksonville, Cherokee county, and in 1870 moved to Longview, Gregg county, where he engaged in cotton and mercantile business. In the early ‘80s he served as sheriff of Gregg county, and about ten years later moved to Greenville, Hunt county, where he has since continued to reside. His only surviving child by his first wife is the present governor of Texas. His first wife died at Jacksonville in May, 1864. His second wife was Miss Cynthia D. Carroll of Mansfield, La., to whom he was married in June, 1865, and from which union three children now living, Judge James N. Campbell of Longview, John E. and Thomas Duncan Campbell of Campbell, Hunt county. Governor Campbell had two full brothers and a sister, but all three are now dead. His father’s second wife died in 1884, and Mr. Campbell was married a third time, to Mrs. Virginia McDougal, at Greenville, in 1885, and who died in 1905.  [DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 28.]  Palestine Daily Herald, Jan. 29, 1909

Thomas Mitchell CAMPBELL, 67, died April 1 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. Funeral is to be held in Palestine. Campbell is survived by wife Fannie Irene Campbell and children Fannie Bruner (Mrs. D. S.) Womack; Thomas Mitchell Campbell Jr. of Palestine, Sammie Belle (Mrs. C. V.) Dilley of Dallas, Maydell (Mrs. R. R.) Allen of Ft. Riley, Kansas, J. N. Campbell and T .D. Campbell both of Longview, half brothers.

He was born in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX on Apr. 22, 1858, son of Thomas D. and Rachel (Moore) Campbell, and went from saw mill worker in Longview to being the second native-born governor of Texas. Thomas Campbell’s mother died when he was seven, and his father remarried to a woman he fondly thought of as mother. He attended the common schools in Rusk and Jacksonville, and the Masonic Institute at Rusk.  The Galveston Daily News, April 2, 1923

Thomas M. CAMPBELL Jr., 40, died yesterday afternoon at Austin. Funeral services will be held in Palestine tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Campbell was born here in 1888, moving four years later to Palestine. He was a son of former Gov. T. M. Campbell.

Surviving Mr. Campbell, besides his wife, are two sons, 7 and 8 years old; his mother Mrs. T. M. Campbell of Palestine, and three sisters, Mrs. Drew Womack and Mrs. C. V. Dilley of Palestine, and Mrs. Roderick Allen of Washington.  Relatives from Longview who will be attending are Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Crain, Bruner Smith, and Henry Smith.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Aug. 27, 1928

Thomas CARROLL, 71, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. M. Hughes on Sunday morning at 8:00, and funeral services 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.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Sept. 2, 1940

W. F. CASEY, one of the prominent men of the junction, had been at the Gould hospital at Fort Worth a short time, returning home a few days since. A member of the Knights of Pythias, his remains were taken in charge by the Pythian lodge and buried with the Knights’ appropriate and touching ceremonies. [LONGVIEW, Tex., April 28.]    Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Weds., April 29, 1885

N. D. CATON of Avinger, father of Mrs. J. N. Lingold of Longview, died in Palestine of heart trouble. Mr. Caton and his wife were at the bedside of their daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Parrish, who recently underwent surgery. Mr. Caton was a native of Alabama.  Longview Morning Journal, Weds., June 3, 1931

Mrs. Ed CHAMBLISS, 78, died at her home in Kilgore at 8:30 Sunday night after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Monday with the Rev. George D. Dickson, assisted by S. N. Allen, officiating. Interment was in Hickory Grove cemetery.

Mrs. Chambliss is survived by her husband.   The Longview Daily News, Mon., Aug. 13, 1928

Howell CLEMENS, 28, son of the late Joe Clemens, formerly of this place, and Mrs. R. W. Merrill of Kerrville, died July 3. Funeral services were held July 4, with burial at Kerrville.   The Longview Daily News, Sun., July 7, 1929    Died in Kerrville July 3: Howell Clemmons, a former Longview boy, died the night of July 3 in Kerrville, was born in Longview, Gregg County, Texas on October 4, 1898. His father, Joe R. Clemmons, was a banker, having founded a private bank in Longview which was changed to the First National Bank of that city. His grandfather, Dr. A. E. Clemmons, was an eminent Baptist minister of East Texas, having his home in Marshall. J. R. Clemmons died before Howell was two years of age. In 1910 Howell’s mother, Mrs. Tenie M., was married to Rev. W. R. Merrill and moved with her family to the west.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., July 12, 1929

Mrs. Cora Lee CLINE, 44, native of Gregg county and daughter of a widely-known family, died Wednesday morning of pneumonia at her home in the Winterfield community. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben M. Chapman, she was born in Gregg county in 1890 and had lived on Route 5 in the Winterfield area for the past 10 years.

Survivors are her husband, O. R. Cline, 3 daughters, Eva May, Geneva, and Doris, and three brothers. Funeral services were to be held Thursday at 4 PM from the Winterfield church with burial in the Winterfield cemetery. Rev. McAdams was to officiate.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Mar. 21, 1935

Mrs. Hattie CONNOR, 82, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. J. E. Warr on Marshall avenue early this morning after an illness of two months. Funeral services were held from the Warr home this afternoon at 5:00, conducted by the Rev. John L. Whorton and the Rev. W. R. Swain.

Survivors are her grandchildren Preston Whitley and Mrs. J. E. Warr of Longview, Mrs. Ray Van Orstand of Dallas, Henry Whitley of Shreveport, Harry Whitley of Marshall, Bill Whitley of Longview and Misses Betty and Clara Whitley.

Deceased came to Longview 14 years ago and up to last year had made her home with her son-in-law G. B. Whitley. After he moved to Bullard she made her home with Mrs. Warr.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., July 12, 1929

Clarence CRAIN was killed when the truck he was driving for Yount-Lee Oil company was struck by a Texas & Pacific railroad train here early Friday morning. His body left Longview Friday night for the family home in Ventner, Louisiana.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 27, 1931

I. T. CULVER, 84, resident of this area for 42 years, died today at noon at his residence on Young street. Mr. Culver was stricken with paralysis a few days ago, and never recovered. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:00, with burial in the cemetery at Pirtle, Texas. The services will be conducted by the Rev. John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Longview.

Mr. Culver was born in Lawrenceville, Ala., and came to Texas 42 years ago, settling near Kilgore. For many years Mr. Culver was a member of the Baptist church. He engaged in farming in this county.

He is survived by one son, Joe Culver of Longview, and five daughters, Mrs. Ella Kelly of Waxahachie, Mrs. Chas. Giddens of Venus, Mrs. Nora Zeigler of Dallas, Mrs. Robert Lattimer of Port Arthur, and Mrs. J. R. Bell of Garrison. He is also survived by one brother, J. W. Culver of Howe, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. J. J. Carter of Venus. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Sept. 1, 1926

Charles Bradford CUNNINGHAM, 75, died at 1:00 PM at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. L. Frederick, after a long illness of two months. Rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Today his body will be laid to rest in Grace Hill cemetery, in the family plot, following obsequies conducted at the home of Mrs. Frederick by his pastor, the Rev. Thomas D. Barcus of Kelly Memorial Methodist church.

He was preceded in death by his wife by one year and ten months. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. O. L. Frederick of Longview, and Mrs. A. W. Ogilvie of Elsberry, Missouri. In addition he leaves five grandchildren, Miss Geneva Frederick of Longview, Miss Flora Geneva Cunningham of Ft. Worth, and Artemus, Charles and Dorothy Ogilvie of Elsberry, Missouri.  One sister Mrs. R. S. Harris of Ft. Worth also survives. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. M. L. Cunningham, widow, of Ft. Worth also survives. During his final illness, his sister-in-law, Miss Texas Whitehead, was a devoted attendant.

He was born February 12, 1856 at Friars Point, Mississippi, he removed to Longview as a young man, having been a member of the Kelly Memorial Methodist church here for 50 years. Mr. Cunningham was a pioneer Longview churchman and newspaper writer, and for 50 years he has been connected with local and state newspaper work, for a long time serving as writer for the old Times-Clarion and as Longview correspondent for state papers.    Longview Morning Journal, Fri., Oct. 30, 1931

Mrs. Martha DAUGHERTY, 84, died at the home of her son, W. D. Daugherty at Hallsville Friday afternoon after a brief illness, Funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 in the afternoon conducted by the Rev. R. O. Keith, pastor of Hallsville First Baptist church. Burial was in the Cove Spring cemetery.

Deceased is survived by two sons, Jesse and W. O. of Hallsville. She was a pioneer resident of Harrison county.  The Longview Daily News, April 6, 1929

Mrs. I. N. DAVIS, mother of Prof. S. L. Wilson, died this morning at Gastonia, NC and would be buried Sunday evening at the Gastonia cemetery. Mrs. Davis had made several visits to her son here and is well known to many of our citizens.  The Longview Daily News, Sat., Dec. 12, 1925

J. Rudolph DELANEY, 28, died Saturday night 48 hours after a five pound fastening pin fell 75 feet from a derrick to strike him in the forehead and face while he was at work at Tenneryville.

At the hospital, besides his wife, was a brother, John E. Delaney, from the family home in Homer, Louisiana.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., Oct. 25, 1931

Rev. J. C. DENTON, 81, father of T. C. Denton of the insurance firm of Denton & Morgan, was almost instantly killed when he was run over by Texas and Pacific switch engine No. 477 at the First street crossing of the road yesterday evening. Funeral will be held this afternoon at 4:00 from the residence of T. C. Denton, 308 South First street, where Rev. Denton made his home, with services conducted by Rev. John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Longview, and burial in Grace Hill cemetery. 

Rev. Mr. Denton had been a resident of the past eight years. Early in life Mr. Denton joined the Primitive Baptist church, and later became a minister of that church, serving as its pulpits with ability and distinction. He is survived by two sons, T. C. Denton of Longview, and James Denton of Okla., and one stepson Rufe Hogan. His wife died 27 years ago, and three other sons, born to J. C. Denton and Mrs. Margaret Hogan Denton, died some years ago. Rev. Mr. Denton was born in Milletsville, Georgia. He served with distinction under Gen. John B. Hood in the Confederate army, rising to the rank of Captain. At the close of the war Rev. Mr. Denton came to Texas, settling in Freestone county. In 1866 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Hogan and for many years they made their home in Freestone county.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., Sept. 3, 1926

C. R. DICKARD, 40, born and reared in Longview, died suddenly at Waurika, Oklahoma Saturday at 11:30 PM. Funeral services will be held from the home of the father C. C. Dickard, in the Tryon community, Tuesday afternoon at 3:00, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Wright, pastor of the Longview First Christian church. Burial will be in Alpine cemetery.  

He leaves a wife and two sons, Blake and Eugene, and his parents Mr. and C. C. Dickard of Longview; three brothers, D. A. Dickard of Longview, and J. H. Dickard of Dallas; one sister Mrs. John Henderson of Longview.

The Longview Daily News, Mon., Dec. 17, 1928

Mrs. Mary DOBBS, wife of Mr. T. M. Dobbs, died on Sunday evening. She left a devoted husband and two little children. Her mother lives in Georgia.  The Texas New Era, Sat., Oct. 18, 1879

Mrs. J. W. DOLLAHITE, 86, a life-long citizen and pioneer resident of the Hallsville area, died early Friday at 2:40 in the morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Winn, in the Maple Springs community, south of Hallsville. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Hallsville at 3 PM Saturday with Rev. James Brooks, assisted by Dr. J. W. Loving, performing the ceremony. Burial will be in Hallsville.

Mrs. Dollahite was born in Rusk county and lived in the Hallsville area all her life.

Following is a list of the surviving children: John D. Dollahite of Maple Springs, Rev. W. A. Dollahite of Tyler, G. F. Dollahite of West Texas, C. J. Dollahite of Longview, Rev. S. D. Dollahite of Marlin, Texas; Mrs. B. F. Grigsby and Mrs. J. R. Nowell of Longview, Mrs. Y. R. Lee of Edgewood, Texas; Mrs. Mamie Thompson of Hallsville, and Mrs. J. B. Winn of Maple Springs. Mrs. Dollahite is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Sept. 28, 1934

J. DOYLE, about 25 years old, switchman at the T & P Railway company, was killed Sunday morning at about 1:15 in the east end of the railroad yards at Longview Junction. His head was severed from his body. Doyle had been in Longview only a short time, coming here from Los Angeles, Calif., and was making his first shift as a switchman in the yards here when he lost his life.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Jan. 25, 1926

Joe Kirby DOYLE, age ten, was drowned at Teague pond yesterday when a small rowboat overturned, dumping him and his twin brother, Lous, into the water. Frank Doyle, 15, Longview High school student and oldest of the family of 7 boys saved the life of Louis, who was hauled  50 feet to shore. However when he swam back to recover the struggling Joe, the later had sunk and his body wasn’t recovered until two hours and 15 minutes later. Authorities at Teague pond, located on the eastern edge of Longview near Mack’s Tourist Camp and within view of the youth’s home, were preparing to order the dam at the pond blasted away when the body was recovered last night.

Besides the brothers who witnessed the fate, and his father and mother, Joe Doyle is survived by three other brothers, Harold, Ray and Don, the later also being twins. The father, R. G. Doyle, 44, of 228 Teague street, has been with the Magnolia Drilling company for ten successive years. He moved the family here from Luling, Texas, on August 12.   Longview Morning Journal, Thurs., Oct. 22, 1931

Mrs. Sarah DRAKE, 64, born in Pine Tree, wife of Rev. R. A. Drake, died yesterday at 5 PM. Her son is W. M. Moseley, and her brother is J. M. Welborne.  The Times-Clarion, Thurs., Mar. 15, 1911

Elbert DUNCAN, 31, brakeman for the T. & P. railway, was killed at Willow Springs as he stood by the company’s lines, was paid final respects and laid to rest in Marshall yesterday afternoon.    Longview Morning Journal, Fri., Sept. 4, 1931

J. B. DUKE, 94, died Jan. 4 at his home in Carthage and was buried Jan. 5 in the Clayton cemetery. He leaves a wife and five grown and married children and a host of other relatives. Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Ross of Longview attended the funeral. Mrs. Ross is a grandchild of Mr. Duke.

Mr. Duke came to Texas from Ala. in the early ‘40s and cleared land near Carthage and lived on his home place about 85 years. He was a Confederate veteran and a member of the Baptist church..  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Jan. 6, 1926

Mr. J. S. DUNNING, 77, died new year’s morning at about 2:00, after a few week’s critical illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Ernest. He had spent a considerable part of his last few years in Kilgore, though his home was formally at Abilene.

Burial took place last Friday afternoon at the Kilgore cemetery, the funeral cortege leaving the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ernest at about 2:30. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. A. A. Rider, pastor of the Kilgore M. E. church.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Jan. 6, 1926

Mrs. C. C. EAKER, 66, beloved pioneer Longview citizen, died Thursday at 9:30 AM in a Dallas hospital.  Mrs. Eaker, the former Maggie McGilvary of Marshall, was a life long member of the First Christian church.

The deceased is survived by her husband, one son, Earnest Eaker of Longview; three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Sutton and Mrs. Ila Green of Longview, and Mrs. Elsie Rawlinson of Henderson; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren; six brothers, Joe, Otis, W. E. and Jim, all of Marshall, Odis of Linden, and Eli of Shreveport. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. E. B. Douglas and Mrs. C. A. Simmons of Longview, Mrs. E. A. Young of Tyler, Mrs. Charlie Robinson of Dallas, and Mrs. Alma Stilley of Marshall.     The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1940

Hugh ECHOLS, 71, life long resident of Gregg county, was burned fatally in his home on the Gladewater highway late Thursday night. Funeral services were held at 4 PM Friday from the Rains & Talley chapel. Rev. F. A. Fugartie of the First Presbyterian church was to have charge of the funeral services. Burial was to be in Memory Park.

Mr. Echols was born in Gregg County and formerly was connected with the Longview Cotton Oil Company mill.

Mr. Echols is survived by five sons, Hugh of Goose Creek, Kenneth and Francis of San Antonio, and Leon and Paul of Austin; a brother, R. T. Echols of Chicago, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Fay Echols of McAlester, OK, Mrs. Sam Shipp of Lebanon, TN, Mrs. E. O. McWhorter, Miss Fannie Echols and Miss Ameila Echols, all of Longview, and four grandchildren.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 25, 1940

M. F. EDDLEMAN, 87, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hugh Alston in Shreveport after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church in Longview Sunday at 11 AM, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Jones, pastor. Interment will be in Grace Hill cemetery.  For many years the deceased was a resident of Longview.

He is survived by seven children, Mrs. Hugh Alston of Shreveport, Mrs. Jack Lane of Mexia, Mrs. L. A. Kennedy of Texarkana, Mrs. E. M. Ford of Atoka, Oklahoma, Mrs. A. F. Lovelace of Atlanta, and Porter and T. E. Eddleman of Ft. Worth.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., Aug. 26, 1928

Charles Gordon EDWARDS, 62, pioneer resident of Longview, will be borne to his final resting place this afternoon at 3:00 in Longview cemetery. Mr. Edwards, for 19 years a foremost citizen of this city passed away Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 after a long illness, death coming at his Hoskins street residence. Longview Masonic lodge No. 404 will have charge of the services at the residence. The Rev. T. S. Barcus, pastor of the Kelly Memorial Methodist church will officiate.

At the bedside when the end came were Mrs. Helma Edwards, his wife; son and daughter-in law Mr. and Mrs. Bill Edwards, and other relatives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. A. E. Curtis and a grandson Ralph Curtis Jr., all of Beaumont; a nephew, Paul Ingstrom of Tyler; a brother Dr P. A. Edwards of Mardin, Okla.; a nephew J. I. Edwards of Melford, Oregon.

Charles Gordon Edwards came to Longview from Hydro, Okla., having been a building contractor there. He entered the business of casket manufacturing and formed the partnership of Edwards-Young, with headquarters on Pacific avenue.   Longview Morning Journal, Weds., June 10, 1931

Mrs. Carolina M. EVANS, 81, succumbed Sunday and funeral services were held Monday. Officiating at the final rites was the Gladewater Baptist minister, her pastor. Interment was in Rosedale cemetery.

Mrs. Evans was born January 12, 1850, a native of Virginia.

She is survived by three sons, one of them, E. V. Evans, a pipeline worker, lives in Longview. Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. George Long of Longview.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., June 16, 1931

J. M. EVERS, 80, died Friday in Florence, Arizona. His remains arrived here last night and will be buried at East Mountain this Monday evening. He is survived by his wife and nine children, all of whom live in Upshur county. He was one of the oldest residents of Upshur county, having moved there before the war. He was a veteran.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Dec. 21, 1925

Mrs. A. M. FALVEY, 60, of Wells, Texas died. Her son Dr. J. W. FALVEY attended funeral. The Times-Clarion, Thurs., Apr. 20, 1911

Prince A. FALVEY, 36, Longview oil man, formerly of El Dorado, Arkansas, succumbed from heart failure Sunday at the farm of his brother, Dr. J. W. Falvey, near Longview. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Wells, Texas.

Surviving are the following brothers: Dr. J. W. and J. C. Falvey, both of Longview, the former a practitioner here for many years; Dr. T. S. Falvey of Conroe; Joe and Edwin Falvey of Longview; Paul Falvey of Texarkana; White Falvey of Lufkin, and another brother in Cincinnati, Ohio. Two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Heard of San Antonio, and Mrs. Bryan of Houston also survive. Also surviving is the father, the parents of 12 children.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., June 16, 1931

Mrs. Emma Jane FLANAGAN, 76, widow of Sam H. Flanagan, former postmaster here at the turn of the century, died Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery, Alabama where she had been making her home in the past few years with daughter Mrs. George M. Browden. Funeral services will be held at about 5:00 Wednesday afternoon when the train bearing her body here from Montgomery arrives. Burial will be at the family plot at Grace Cemetery where the body of her husband was brought for internment at the time of his death.   

Mrs. Flanagan is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George M. Browden and Mrs. Gus E. Warren of Montgomery, Alabama; and Mrs. W.H. Yarrell of Shreveport; and two sons Sam H. Flanagan and John C. Flanagan of Houston. She was a cousin of Col. Tracy Flanagan. She was also an aunt of Mrs. Horace Ware of Longview.

Although gone from here since 1902 when her family moved to Shreveport, she will be remembered lovingly by her many friends and family.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Sept. 4, 1935

Yates FLANAGAN, son of Mayor J. W. Flanagan and brother of Hon. Web Flanagan, died of heart disease, was buried in Henderson. [LONGVIEW, March 8.]  The Galveston Daily News, Mar. 9, 1885

J. W. FRANCIS, 75, father of Dr. J. C. Francis of Longview, died Saturday afternoon at his Jacksonville, Texas home, according to advice received here.  The Longview Daily News, Sun., Aug. 9, 1931

Mrs. Ada FRANKLIN, 70, died at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Clinton on the Marshall road on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic church Saturday, with a low recium mass. Rev. James P. Callahan will be in charge. Burial will be in Grace Hill cemetery. The Rains & Talley funeral home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Franklin was stricken with paralysis shortly after she came to Longview six years ago as a book salesman. She has been an invalid since that time and has been cared for by Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Nora C. Davis, supervisor of the Gregg Memorial Hospital.     The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 25, 1940

James A. GIBSON, 53, pioneer farmer of Gregg county residing 8 miles south of Longview, died, and funeral services are being held this afternoon. Interment is being made in the Dollahite cemetery.

He is survived by his wife.  L. Markham Reese, manager of the Longview Cotton compress, is his brother-in-law.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 13, 1931

Virgil E. GIPSON, a life-long resident of Gregg county and until retirement known as one of Sheriff Hays’ most efficient deputies, succumbed to a long illness at his home in Garland Friday morning.

Mr. Gipson is survived by his widow, his mother, and three minor children. Although born in Kilgore, he spent the greatest part of his life in Longview.  Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 13, 1931

C. Y. GORMAN, 68, native of Hallsville who moved to Hobart, Oklahoma in 1906, died suddenly at his home at Lone Wolf Place on his ranch near Hobart, and final rites were held there Sunday.

Surviving him are his wife and nine children; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie White of Woodlawn, and Mrs. Ira Koon of Hallsville, and one brother L. D. Evans of Longview.

Mr. Gorman owned one of the largest ranches in Oklahoma.     The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 4, 1935

Dr. Ernest Hubbard HAMILTON, 68, prominent East Texas physician and surgeon died Sunday in a Denison hospital following a brief illness. Dr. Hamilton was made chief surgeon for the C.F. Lytel Construction company only four months ago. Up until that time he practiced in Longview.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the First Methodist church in Longview with Rev. Lawrence Landrum officiating. The Masonic lodge will have charge at the cemetery.

Dr. Hamilton was born near Danville on March 20, 1875. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Rayburn Hamilton. The family came to Texas in 1848 and for many years the late Dr. Andrew R. Hamilton practiced medicine in this vicinity. On September 3, 1922, Dr. E. H. Hamilton married Miss Mable Miller of Shamokin, Penn.

He is survived by his wife, three children from a former marriage – Rayburn Hamilton of Houston, Major Wallace Hamilton who is with the armed forces overseas, and Mrs. Wilt Price Jr. of Logansport, Louisiana. He is also survived by one brother, Clarence Hamilton of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943

G.W. HARDING, 55, burned to death early Wednesday night in his bachelor cabin in an oil lease near Tenneryville. Gas from a leaking line is believed to have caused an explosion. Funeral services were held from Forman funeral parlors at 2 PM Thursday.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Jan 24, 1935

Mrs. W. M. HARLEY, 43, died at the family home in Spring Hill community Thursday morning at 4:50 following a two-weeks illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held from the Spring Hill Cumberland Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. T. C. Stockton and Rev. W. R. Haber, pastors of the Spring Hill and Pine Tree Cumberland Presbyterian churches, respectively. Burial was in the Spring Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Harley is survived by her husband; six children, Minos Harley, Mrs. Howard Everett, Mrs. E. Roy Willis, Kathleen and Mildred Harley; four grandchildren, and the following brothers, Allen Pollick of Henderson, Tom Pollick of Jefferson, Ben and Frank Pollick of the Spring Hill community.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., May 2, 1935

Morgan Cartwright HEARRING, who died at 5 AM at his house in Dallas, will be buried in the Greenwood Cemetery here at 3 PM on Sunday.  Rev. Fred Few of the First Methodist Church will have charge of services at the grave. The body will lie in state at Welch's Funeral Home on Sunday.

Mr. Hearring was a retired railroad accountant. He was 78.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mary H. Herring of Dallas, a nephew I. S. Chaney of Longview, two nieces, Miss Mollie Chaney and Mrs. E.B. Oliver, both of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Jan. 18, 1940

Robert E. HENDERSON, 54, died early Saturday in a Dallas hospital following a brief illness, and funeral services will be held Monday at 1 PM at the Alpine Presbyterian church, with the burial in the Alpine cemetery.

His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Henderson, were prominent in this section where they were among the early settlers.

Survivors included his wife the former Pearl Thornton of Longview, one son Robert Jr. of Ft. Bliss, El Paso; two daughters, Dorothy and Mary Frances of Dallas, and one brother Lewis Henderson of Longview; three sisters, Mrs. Crown Dickson and Mrs. W. L. Dodson, both of Kilgore, and Mrs. T. J. Green of Tyler.     The Longview Daily News, Sun., Dec. 22, 1940

Thomas W. HERNDON, 86, native of Chirot County Arkansas, died at 6:45 pm on Sunday at the home of his son, O. T. Herndon, east of Longview. Mr. Herndon had been living in Harrison county the past 4 months. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 on Monday at Welch’s Funeral Chapel, with Rev. L.T. Greer conducting the rites. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, O.T. Herndon of Longview, and L.K. Herndon of Talley, Texas.     The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943

W. C. HERNDON, a worthy blacksmith of this place, late on Saturday evening was putting on a wagon tire which parted and struck him on the stomach with terrific force. He was soon under the influence of opiates, but died last night at 9:00. He was one of Longview’s first settlers, and was one of our best citizens.  [LONGVIEW, Sept. 22.]  Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Tues., Sept. 23, 1890

J. P. HIBBARD, an old Scotchman, aged about seventy years, died quite suddenly yesterday morning at his place two miles north of Longview.  Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Tues., Jan. 3, 1888

Will C. HOGG, 55, Houston millionaire and oldest son of the late Gov. James Stephen Hogg of Texas, died after a gallstone operation in Baden-Baden, Germany.   The Longview Daily News, Sept. 14, 1930

Mrs. Lena HOLLAND, 71, died this morning at 5:30 at the home of her son, John Holland, on East Tyler street following a short illness of two weeks. Burial will be at 9 AM in Carthage She moved to Longview from Carthage about a month ago to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Holland.

She is survived by one son, John Holland of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Lanzer of Union City, Tenn.; 3 grandchildren; two brothers, Claude Pollard of Austin and Carl Pollard of Carthage, and sisters Mrs. L. Barnes of Arlington, Mrs. George Barksdale of Waxahachie, Mrs. Ora Trabue of Dallas, Mrs. May Scott of Carthage, and Mrs. Will Rogers of Dilly.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1928

R.J. HOLLINGSWORTH, 77, died at his home in Monroe, Louisiana on Saturday. He had been in ill health several months and had suffered from a heart ailment.

He was the father of Miller (Holly) Hollingsworth, sports editor of the Longview Daily News and Longview Morning Journal. Mr. Hollingsworth made his home in Longview for one year, going back to Monroe last April. He was a native of Georgia.

Mr. Hollingsworth is survived by 2 daughters, Miss Carletta Hollingsworth who is attending Louisiana College at Pineville, and Mrs. Dorothy Godfrey of Monroe, and a son, Miller, of Longview. Mrs. Hollingsworth died in 1927.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., Jan. 13, 1935

E. F. HOPKINS, 65, resident of Longview for many years and one of the oldest conductors of the Texas & Pacific railroad was in the T & P hospital in Marshall last night with a bullet wound in the head which probably will prove fatal. Mr. Hopkins was found shot at Mineola late last night by a call boy. His home is at 108 North Sixth street. His wife, a daughter, and a son live here.   Longview Morning Journal, Tues., Apr. 21, 1931

T. T. HOPKINS, 73, father of Mrs. J. F. Stuckey, died at the home of his daughter here early this morning following a protracted illness. He came to Longview about ten years ago shortly after the death of Mrs. Hopkins. Since that time he has made his home with his daughter.

Funeral services were held at the family home at 310 North Fredonia street at 3:30 this afternoon, and burial will be made at Commerce, Texas tomorrow morning.

Mr. Hopkins is survived by one son, John T. Hopkins of Commerce, and two daughters, Mrs. John Lilly of Commerce and Mrs. J. F. Stuckey of Longview. The brothers are [illegible] Hopkins of Pittsburg, and W. S. Hopkins of Winnsboro.  The Longview Daily Leader, Sat., Oct. 28, 1922

Mrs. J. W. HUDGINS, about 80 years of age, died at her home on East Cotton street this afternoon at 1:30 after a lingering illness.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F. E. Gunn and Miss Birdie Hudgins; two sons, Ellis and John Hudgins, all of this city, and one son, Lee, of Galveston.   The Longview Daily News, Mon., June 17, 1929

Walter Scott HUFFMAN, former Longview peace officer and farmer, died at his home at 722 S. Green street at 10 AM on Tuesday. He was 64. He had been a resident of Longview for 15 years.

Mr. Huffman is survived by his wife Bertha, a daughter Mrs. Velina Tillotson of Mineola, son Roy Huffman of Longview, his mother Mrs. G. F. Huffman of Longview; brothers George L. of Marshall, D. W. of Huntington Beach, Calif., Will of Headley, Texas, and Rayburn and B. D. of Longview; two sisters, Mrs. Dave Summers of Hallsville and Mrs. Emmett Huffman of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Tues., Feb. 27, 1940

J. W. HURST, 83, father of District Judge W. C. Hurst and Dr. V. R. Hurst, both of Longview, died early Saturday morning in the old Hurst home in Center, Shelby county. Mr. Hurst would have been married 60 years next Friday, February 1. Funeral services will be held in Center Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, by one daughter, Mrs. W. G. Hartt of Marshall; 4 sons, Judge Hurst and Dr. Hurst of Longview, and Dr. J.C. Hurst and Dr. T. L. Hurst of Center; one adopted daughter Mrs. Jeanette Daus of Houston, and eight grandchildren.   The Longview Daily News, Sun., Jan. 27, 1935

Mrs. J.W. HURST, 80, well-known East Texas pioneer woman, died late Tuesday at her home in Center.

Mrs. Hurst was the mother of Dr. V.R. Hurst and Judge W.C. Hurst of Longview.  Other survivors are sons Dr. T.L. Hurst and Dr. G.C. Hurst, both of Center, and a daughter Mrs. W.C. Hart of Marshall.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Jan. 10, 1940

M. W. HUNTER, living 6 miles west of Longview on the Allison place near Pine Tree, died on Tuesday. He is the son of Dr. Hunter who came here from South Carolina. Dr. Hunter suffers from paralysis.  The Galveston Daily News, Fri., Feb. 10, 1888

Howard JOHNSON, 50, died suddenly at 11 PM yesterday in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. Johnson is survived by a wife of Alexandria, and two daughters, Mrs. R. T. Cannon of Lufkin, Mrs. M. B. Cannon of Jacksonville, a mother, Mrs. J. H. Johnson, brother A. T. Johnson, and sister Mrs. M. L. Cunningham of Ft. Worth, and a sister Mrs. J. J. Goodwyn of Longview.  The Longview Daily News, Sat., June 19, 1926

Sam JOHNSON, who was assisting in loading rails on the Brown and Flewellen train railway this morning was knocked off and had his foot crushed and skull broken. He was brought to this place and three hours after the accident was attended by a physician but diet at 2 PM.  LONGVIEW, Gregg County, Tex., June 9.  The Fort Worth Gazette, Weds., June 10, 1891

T. B. JOHNSON, 80-year-old farmer, who died at his home in the Judson community Friday morning at 1:00, and funeral services will be held from the Summerfield church Sunday afternoon at 1:30. Officiating will be Rev. James Morgan, pastor of the Judson Baptist church.

Mr. Johnson was well known in Gregg county and leaves a large number of relatives.  The Longview Daily News, Sun., Apr. 5, 1931

Mr. Ira JOHNSTON died of consumption at his residence near Gladewater in this county on last Thursday.  The Texas New Era, Sat., April 21, 1883

John Thomas JOHNSTON, 49, former major league baseball player who also managed the Longview Cannibals, died Thursday in San Diego, California. Johnston, known familiarly as “Jack”, was born and reared in Longview.

Surviving Johnston are his mother, Mrs. Penny Johnston of San Diego; one daughter Mollie Johnston Austin of Longview, and one son Jack Jr. of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., March 8, 1940

J. R. JONES, 69, died at his home last night on Eckman street at 8:45 after a lingering illness of several years. Funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at 3:30, the Rev. John L. Whorton conducting the services. Burial was in Grace Hill cemetery.

Deceased is survived by his wife and three children, Pat and Hill Jones of Longview, and Mrs. Willie Archdell of Marshall, and his niece, Mrs. F. A. Florence of  Longview.   The Longview Daily News, Weds., July 10, 1929

H. T. KENNEDY, 35, was electrocuted Monday morning in Kilgore. He was working for Southwestern L. E. Myers company, electrical contractors, on a pole in front of the new Kilgore hotel at the time. Kennedy’s home was in Atlanta, Texas.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., June 23, 1931

Mrs. Mattie E. KIMBERLING, 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abe Behymer on East Tyler avenue at 2:30 this morning and funeral services were held at the Behymer home at 3:00 this afternoon, with burial at Gum Springs church at 4:00.

Mrs. Kimberling had for many years been a member of the Baptist church. Her husband H. C. Kimberling died 21 years ago.

Mrs. Kimberling is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Abe Behymer, and Mrs. Bob Rector of Kaufman county, and one son, Elmer Kimberling. Two other children died some years ago.  The Longview Daily Leader, Thurs., Oct. 26, 1922

Patrick E. KING, 46, died on Tuesday the 18^th. He was born in Ireland, county Mayo, on July 22, 1835 and came to this country when he was 24. The people of Dallas, Gladewater, and Longview will remember him as an honorable business man.  The Texas New Era, Sat., Sept. 24, 1881

Mrs. George W. KRECH nee Miss May Keener was born and reared in Hannibal, Missouri. Her father was a Methodist minister and she happily labored in the Methodist church until her marriage in 1885 to George W. Krech, when she transferred her membership to the Cumberland Presbyterian church, that she might be in the same church as her husband. A short time after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Krech came to Longview and have lived here ever since.  [Deaths]  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Aug. 1, 1928

Mrs. Joe KUYKENDALL, 70, died early Tuesday at her home in Gum Springs community, and last rites  will be from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. Burial will follow in Harmony Hill cemetery, Rusk county.  Longview Morning Journal, Weds., Aug. 5, 1931

J. A. LANAGAN, 75, father of W. A. Lanagan of Longview, died Thursday, March 18, following a short illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Mr. Lanagan was a pioneer resident of Lake Charles.     The Longview Daily News, Weds., March 24, 1943

Mrs. C. W. LAWRENCE, widow of the late C. W. Lawrence, long a leading physician and business man in Longview, died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Morrow, in Atlanta, Georgia. The body will be brought to Longview for burial on Sunday. Funeral services will be held on Monday.

She is survived by her daughters Mrs. J. B. Morrow of Atlanta, and Mrs. J. A. Boring of Shreveport; sister Mrs. Jones of San Antonio, and brother Yale Hicks of Laredo.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., Jan. 27, 1940      Mrs. C. W. Lawrence, one of Longview’s pioneer women, was to be buried in Greenwood Cemetery after funeral services at 3 PM on Monday from her home at 114 E. Cotton. Mrs. Lawrence was visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Morrow in Atlanta, Georgia last week when she died. She was the widow of the late Dr. Charles Walter Lawrence, well known druggist and physician of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Jan. 29, 1940

E. L. LAWRENCE, about 55, prominent in Gilmer for many years and a brother of Holly M. Lawrence Sr., Garland, and W. P. Lawrence of Longview, died at his Gilmer home Wednesday night of heart trouble. Funeral services were held at Gilmer on Friday morning.

Survivors include his widow; six children, Everett, Kenneth, Willie, Clifton, Edith and Jimmy, most of whom are employees of Texas, Oklahoma and California oil companies. Kenneth and Everett are former LHS students. Another brother, J. D. Lawrence of Pittsburg, survives the Gilmer man.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 25, 1935

Louis LEE, 58, was shot three times with pistol bullets and instantly killed this morning at 6:00 at Taylor Lee’s sawmill, 8 miles northeast of Longview. Taylor Lee, 30, his son, admitted to local officers that he fired the shots.

A statement made by Taylor Lee to local officers stated his father appeared at the sawmill in an intoxicated condition and created a disturbance. Lee claims the shooting was in self defense.

Louis Lee is survived by his widow at Spring Hill and four sons, Taylor Lee, Claude Lee and Jesse Lee who reside at Gladewater, and Preston Lee of the Spring Hill community.  The Longview Daily News, Sat., Jan. 16, 1926

Alex MAGRILL, 85, pioneer Longview citizen, died in San Antonio on Friday. Mr. Magrill is to be buried in Longview.    Longview Morning Journal, Sat., July 8, 1933

Walter Scott MANN, 60, died at 3:30 PM Wednesday at his farm 4 miles northeast of Longview near Hallsville in Harrison county. Born in 1871, Mann lived his whole life in this section. Surviving him is son Leon, 10; brothers L. P. and A. L. Mann, both of Longview, half-sister Mrs. J. L. Landers of Starrville, Texas. Nephews include Tom and Jeff Richardson, and a niece is Mrs. Dave Moore, all of Longview.

Funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 at Noonday church and internment will be in Noonday cemetery.  Longview Morning Journal, Weds., July 29, 1931

Mrs. O.P. McCANN, former Longview resident, died Friday morning and funeral services will be held Monday in Los Angeles, California.  Mrs. McCann is survived by her husband; two sons, Henry and Buford of Los Angeles, and daughter Mrs. Helen McCann Jackson of Port Arthur.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., Jan. 28, 1940

John McCLELLAN, 35, rig builder of Houston, lay dead last night in a morgue with nine slugs from an automatic pistol in his body, while Ben H. Lankford, about 30, café operator, was in the Gregg county jail waiting to be charged with murder.

The slaying occurred about 6:30 yesterday evening at 205 Padon street, Longview Junction, where the two men and their wives had been living for the past two months, renting the house from Joe Brady. The shooting is said to have climaxed a series of quarrels between Mrs. McClellan and Mrs. Lankford over the possession of the house. The fatal shooting was witnessed by Mrs. Lankford and the dead man’s wife. Miss Alva Trent, said to be a cousin of Mrs. McClellan, also a resident at the house, was in an adjoining room, according to officers.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., Apr. 7, 1931

Mrs. R. E. McCLENDON and infant died Wednesday in Mineola, and funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Kelly Memorial Methodist church here. The Mineola minister officiated.

Among relatives in the cortege were the bereaved husband R. E. McLendon and two small daughters, Marcia, age 6, and Carol, 4. The mother of the deceased, Mrs. B. L. Farrow of Longview, and her two sisters, Miss Mary Farrow of Longview and Mrs. J. E. Pope of Shreveport also made the sorrowing journey. Mrs. Robert Douglas, a sister, ill at Roswell, New Mexico, was unable to attend the obsequies.   Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 20, 1931

Dr. McCUTCHEON of Longview, Gregg county, died at Humbolt Tenn. after a long illness on Nov. 8, 1885. [Necrology of Physicians in Texas, 1885.]  The Galveston Daily News, Jan. 3, 1886

J. McDONALD, 56, father of Don McDonald of this city, died in New Orleans following an operation, and his body was taken to Junction City for burial.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Aug. 27, 1928

Mrs. George McKAY, daughter-in-law of W. R. C. McKay, died in a sanitarium at Detroit Tuesday morning and was buried in Detroit on Saturday. Miss Nettie McKay of Longview was with the family when the end came and will return home soon. Mrs. George McKay had visited the McKays in Longview, and had many friends here.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Jan. 4, 1926

Gile McKENNON of Silsbee, Texas, brother of Dr. McKennon of Longview, died at his home at Silsbee, and was buried at the old family home at Kirbyville Wednesday. He is survived by his wife and two little daughters, his mother Mrs. Mary McKennon, and his brother Dr. McKennon of Longview.  The Longview Daily Leader, Fri., Nov. 3, 1922

Mrs. Kit MEADOWS, 63, pioneer Gregg county citizen, died early Friday at her home in Danville. Death was due to a heart attack.

Mrs. Meadows was born only 2 miles from her present home, and was the former Naomi Utzman. Her mother, Mrs. Jane Utzman, makes her home in Danville.

Survivors include her husband, 5 sons – Chess and Darry of Longview; Oliver, James and Mays of Danville; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Barton of Longview, and Mrs. Arthur Quinn of Danville, her mother, one sister, Mrs. Mae Dee Parker of Arkansas, and two brothers – George Utzman of Danville and Bruce of Mt. Enterprise.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Feb. 23, 1940

Mrs. Nancy MEADOWS, 80, died yesterday evening at the home of a daughter, Mrs. B. D. Russell of Kilgore, after a long illness. Funeral will be held this afternoon, with interment at Pirtle cemetery. She was a member of the Baptist church and had lived near Kilgore for a number of years.

Mrs. Meadows is survived by five children who are: John Meadows, Mrs. B. D. Russell, Mrs. Cliff Dudley, and Mrs. Minnie Andrews, all of Kilgore.  The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Dec. 3, 1925

Mrs. J. W. MELTON, 80, died at 3 AM on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gregg Morris, at Troup. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday in Troup.

Mrs. Melton was a former resident of Longview. She was the mother of Walter L. Melton of Longview, and the sister of S.C. Melton of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Tues., Jan. 22, 1935

Mrs. Bessie METHVIN, the mother of Mrs. J. L. Owens, died at the home of her daughter, No. 6, Esplanade street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00, December 15^th, in her fiftieth year. The remains were carried to Longview by Mr. Owens for interment.  Palestine Daily Herald, Dec. 17, 1908

Funeral services for Mrs. W. R. MIDDLETON of Longview will be held at 4 PM Tuesday at First Baptist church here with Dr. John I. Whorton, pastor, and the Rev. C.L. Porter of Longview officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Middleton’s body arrived here Monday, accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Edwin Martin of Los Angeles, California. Gaines Shoults, her son, arrived by automobile Tuesday from Calif.     The Longview Daily News, Tues., Sept. 3, 1940

Dr. O. J. MITCHELL of Gregg County died on a visit to his sister in Longview, Sept., 1885. [Necrology of Physicians in Texas, 1885.]  The Galveston Daily News, Jan. 3, 1886

H. P. MOBBERLY, 61, died Thursday morning at his home in Springfield, Missouri following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 PM in Springfield.

The deceased was a former resident of Longview. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Mobberly of Longview.

He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Stover of Jackson Heights, NY; one granddaughter Nancy Stover; three brothers Sam Mobberly of Longview, Dee Mobberly of Pilot Point, and Bert Mobberly of Lamar, Missouri.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Sept. 6, 1940

Mrs. Laura MOBBERLY, 83, a former resident of Longview who died Sunday at the home of her son, Payton Mobberly, in Springfield, Missouri. Her remains will be brought to Longview for burial in Greenwood cemetery, and will be taken to the Mobberly Hotel, home of her son, Sam Mobberly, where the funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM Tuesday. She is survived by two sons other than the above mentioned.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., April 1, 1929

James Nathan MOBBS, 49, died at his home at Pine Tree early Friday morning and funeral services were set for Friday afternoon at the residence, with Rev. W. R. Harber officiating. Burial was to be held at the West Mountain cemetery. Mr. Mobbs had been ill for about three years.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Dalcy Lee Mobbs, and five sons, Travis, Eugene, Willis Lee, Bert Leon, and Robert Rayford, all of Pine Tree.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 11, 1935

T. A. MOORE, 30-year resident of Gregg county and known to a host of people as “Uncle Tom”, died at the home of his son D. Moore on Mobberly avenue early this morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:00 at the Moore residence on Mobberly avenue and interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery. 

He was born in Cartersville, Georgia in 1845. He married Miss Julia Northcutt, youngest sister of W. G. Northcutt, in 1868 and removed to Texas, settling at Hallsville in 1874. He came to Longview from Hallsville in 1890 and has resided two miles out of town since that time. For the past 30 years he has operated a dairy farm just east of town.

Surviving him are his children, John Moore of Smithville, Mrs. W. C. Bradberry of Tulsa, Okla.; L. C. Moore of Los Angeles; Mrs. Dollie Bailey and Mrs. Annie May Frizzelle of Dallas, D. Moore of Longview, and Mrs. Nina Hefner, somewhere in Kansas.

The Longview Daily Leader, Thurs., Nov. 16, 1922

Mrs. N. B. MOORMAN, 83, mother of Mrs. Lillian Oliver of Oliver’s Furniture company, died Saturday night at 1709 Holly street. Mrs. Moorman had lived here about 3 years.

Survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Oliver of Longview, Mrs. Kate Houston of Caldwell, and Mrs. J. C. Kelland of Chriestman, Texas; a son R. M. Moorman of Chriestman; a stepson W. E. Moorman of Mesquite; 30 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., Dec. 8, 1940

W. E. MONROE, 80, was burned to death early Wednesday when his apartment at 1206 E. Cotton street caught fire after an explosion. Fire Chief E. S. Scott said the jets on a small stove in the bedroom of the apartment were turned on. He said he believed gas had been accumulating in the room during the night, and that the explosion occurred when Mr. Monroe got up in the morning to light the stove.

Henry Taylor, who operates a store and service station at 1204 E. Cotton, and is Mr. Monroe’s son-in-law, heard the explosion while he was opening his business for the day.

Mr. Monroe was born in Winnsboro, Wood county. He lived in Harrison county for about 60 years before moving to Longview.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bettie Latham, Mrs. Willie Taylor, and Mrs. Janie Harrison Davis, all of Longview, and Mrs. Essie Watson of Marshall; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Christian church at Gum Springs.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Oct. 16, 1940

W. D. MONTANGLE died in Terrell on  Friday. Funeral services and burial were held in Wills Point on Saturday. Mr. Montangle, former Longview resident, had served as Texas and Pacific agent at Wills Point, Longview and Terrell over a period of many years.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Swanner of Longview, and Mrs. Marshall Culberson of Houston.   Longview Morning Journal, Thurs., Aug. 13, 1931

R. H. MORTON, 68, life-long resident of this section, died at his home on Route 4 Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at Hickory Grove, Rusk County, with Rev. Mr. Rucker officiating.

Survivors are the widow; a son R. E. of Longview; two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Mullins and Mrs. Mattie Rhinehart, both of Longview; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Ray of Elderville and Mrs. Mary Ray of Hickory Grove.     The Longview Daily News, Sun., Dec. 22, 1940

Alex MUNDEN, 81, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sanders, 3 miles south of Marshall, Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. The funeral was held Saturday at the Sanders residence by Rev. J. V. Waggoner. Interment was in Grange Hall cemetery.

Mr. Munden was born in Mississippi November 9, 1846 and came to Texas when a child and lived in Harrison county for about 70 years. He was never married.  He was a jailer of Harrison county for many years. Mr. Munden made his home with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sanders for the past 9 years.

He is survived by two brothers, J. C. and Frank Munden of Dallas. [Marshall Morning News] Mr. Munden formerly lived in Longview.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Aug. 20, 1928

Monte C. NEEDHAM of Longview was shot through the head and instantly killed at 3:00 this afternoon while lying on his bed in 31 at the Rosen Hotel on lower Mail street.

Needham was a tailor, or operated a cleaning and dyeing establishment in the town where he resided. The body of Needham will probably be sent to the family home at Longview for interment. Definite arrangements for the funeral will be made when his sister, Mrs. Henry Mings of Tyler, arrives here tomorrow.  [FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 10.]  Palestine Daily Herald, Oct. 11, 1910

Judge Hayne NELMS, 61, former president of the East Texas Chamber of Commerce and long prominent in the life of Groveton, was laid to rest late Wednesday afternoon. He died in a Houston hospital Tuesday following several weeks’ illness.

He is survived by his two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Victory of Houston, and Miss Martha Nelms of Groveton, and a son Lewis Wirt Nelms of Beaumont.   Longview Morning Journal, Thurs., Aug. 27, 1931

W. F. NELSON, 83, pioneer East Texas resident, died at his North Court street home at 8:20 PM Wednesday following a two-weeks illness. Funeral services were to be held at 4 PM Thursday at the First Christian church, with Rev. George D. Dickenson, Christian pastor, is to be in charge of the final rites.

Mr. Nelson had been a citizen of Longview for the past 60 year. He was the father of Witt Nelson, city secretary, and Ed Nelson, both of Longview. Born in Panola county in 1851, the prominent East Texan came to Gregg county’s capital 23 years later. He had built many of the structures along West Tyler avenue.

Survivors include a brother, H. C. Nelson of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Effie Richardson and Mrs. Louisa Hyde, both of Ft. Worth, and two sons, Witt and Ed Nelson of Longview.  The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1934

Mrs. Laura NEWTON, 84, died Thursday at 9:30 in the morning at her home at 220 West College street. She had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will be held at the home at 3 PM Friday. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery.

Surviving are her two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Mallicoat and Mrs. Belle Slaton, and one son, Ed Newton, all of Longview. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Miss Birdie Mallicoat, and Marvin and Preston Newton; one great grandchild Martha Louise Wheeler. All live in Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1934

T.W. (Bill) NICHOLS, age 43, of 327 W. College St. was fatally stabbed by Charles Mitchell, age 43, of Judson, as he sat eating his noonday meal at a Methvin street café,. Nichols was the estranged husband of Mitchell’s daughter.   The Longview Daily News, Thurs., March 15, 1934

A. N. ODEN, age 65, Longview pioneer, died Thursday morning at his home on N. Green Street. Mr. Oden came to Texas from Bibb County, Alabama when he was a small child. He was a barber. He married Miss Pearl Rain and they had two sons: Dr. Guy Oden of San Antonio and Clyde Oden of Mangrum, Oklahoma.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Feb 2, 1933

Louis E. ORMS, 49, White Oak farmer and community leader, was laid to rest in Grace Hill cemetery following funeral services at the First Baptist church Monday afternoon.

Orms, who resided at White Oak for twelve years, died at his home Sunday morning. Last rites were held Monday at 4:00 with Rev. John L. Whorton officiating.   The Longview Daily News, Tues., May 7, 1935

Mrs. M. M. ORR died Oct. 4, 1879 at her residence two miles north of town. Mrs. Orr was the daughter of James F. and M.A. Renfroe, and was born in Hancock county Georgia on Nov. 22, 1846. She had been a member of the Baptist church for 16 years, and died in that faith. The husband and three little motherless babes, together with the parents and other relatives, have our sincere sympathies.  The Texas New Era, Sat., Oct. 11, 1879

Mrs. M. D. OVERTON died at the home of her daughter Mrs. O. H. Pegues in Longview on Monday, June 12^th. She was born in Georgia in 1832. She is survived by eight children: daughters Mrs. A. J. Lane of :Lewisburg, Mrs. O. H. Pegues of Longview, Mrs. C. D. Thompson of Malakof, Mrs. J. H. Fitzgerald and Mrs. W. E. Fitzgerald of Omaha GA, and sons S. A. Overton of Ft. Worth, J. W. Overton of Tyler, and R. C. Overton of Longview. She moved from Georgia to Alabama at age 14, and came to Smith County, Texas at age 16. She married J. P. Overton and came to Longview 15 years ago.  The Times-Clarion, Thurs., June 22, 1911

L. T. PARKER, 27, of Winfield, Louisiana, rig builder for Y. B. Stell company, fell 52 feet from a point midway on the derrick, near Turnerville, Monday afternoon at 4:45, and died three hours and 20 minutes later at a local hospital. The body was to be shipped to Beaumont for burial.   

Surviving Parker is his widow and a stepdaughter Juliette, both of whom are in Longview, and a sister at his original home in Winfield.    Longview Morning Journal, Tues., Oct. 20, 1931

H. B. PAULETTE, 68, died suddenly at 12:45 AM on Wednesday at his home at 808 Magrill street. For the past 8 years Mr. Paulette has operated a grocery store at 405 N. Sixth street. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Thursday from the chapel of the Welch’s funeral home. Rev. J. E. Montgomery will be in charge. The body will be sent to Atlanta for burial.

Paulette was born in Atlanta and in 1896 married the former Miss Fannie Echols of that city. He and his family moved to Longview from Cisco 8 years ago. Mr. Paulette was a member of the Methodist church and was well known in Longview.

Besides his wife, Mr. Paulette is survived by a daughter Mrs. C. A. Andrews of Freer, five sisters, Mrs. Fuller Martin of Longview, Mrs. Bertha Pierce of Smithland, Mrs. Nina Burson of Queen City, and Mrs. Effie Burson of Tyler, and Mrs. John Spivey of Atlanta, and a brother, Edgar Paulette, of Salem, Ill.     The Longview Daily News, Sun., Nov. 20, 1940

Mrs. PENDLETON, proprietress of the Junction Hotel, Longview, died of consumption at the residence of her uncle in Frankfort, Kentucky on September 15^th.  The Texas New Era, Sat., Oct. 6, 1883

John Neal PETERSON, 54, Gregg pioneer, benefactor and church man died Sunday night at his home in Kilgore following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the First Presbyterian church in Kilgore with all ministers of the city assisting in the service. Internment will be in Kilgore Memorial cemetery. All stores in Kilgore will be closed during the service.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. George Allen Peterson, one brother Ben Peterson of Kilgore, and one sister Mrs. Rosa Mae Griffin of Shreveport.     The Longview Daily News, Mon., March 15, 1943

G. E. PINKERTON, 25, of Longview, recently of El Dorado, Arkansas, salesman for the Marshall branch of the Singer Sewing Machine Co., died 5 miles east of Longview, when the light roadster in which he rode with H. D. Cudadac, is understood to have struck the rear end of a truck loaded with pipe. Cudadac was uninjured. 

Longview Morning Journal, Weds., Sept. 2, 1931

William POE, fireman at Dr. C. W. Lawrence’s Cotton Gin in Longview, was killed when a boiler exploded Dec 19^th. Two children named Bush were seriously injured. The explosion wrought considerable damage.  The Locomotive, Vol. 27, Jan. 1908, by Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.

Stephen Sylvester POTTS, 56, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Butter of Longview, on Sunday, and funeral services were to be held in Ft. Worth at 4 PM on Monday at Robertson-Mueller-Harper funeral chapel, with Welch’s of Longview in charge. He is a retired bookkeeper. His wife died only six months ago. Burial will follow in Rose Hill cemetery in Ft. Worth.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Sept. 9, 1940

Mrs. E. B. PROTHRO died at her home at 112 W. Methvin street early Saturday. Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM Sunday from the Rains & Talley funeral home with Dr. John L. Whorton of the First Baptist church in charge

Mrs. Prothro, the former Jessie Northcutt, was born in Caworth, Georgia. She moved to Longview with her parents, the late William George and Julia Ann Northcutt when she was a small child. Her father was one of the pioneer merchants of Longview. Edmund Barnwell Prothro and Mrs. Prothro were married on Feb. 24, 1883. For the past 56 years the couple have made their home at 112 W. Methvin street. They were parents of four children, three of whom died at an early age.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Prothro is survived by her daughter Mrs. John C. Brown of Carthage; a granddaughter, Miss Joy Brown; a sister Mrs. C. L. Taylor of Longview, and a number of nieces and nephews..     The Longview Daily News, Sun., Nov. 10, 1940

Helen PROTHRO, born near Longview on May 9, 1888 and married on October 20, 1920 to F.E. Hinman, died at the home of her father, E.E. Prothro on S. Green Street on Saturday.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., Feb. 10, 1931

Mrs. Lida Mae RANKIN, 64, of 604 Buchanan Street, died in a local hospital at 5 PM on Monday following a short illness. She had been a resident of Longview for about three years, living with her son Emmett R. Rankin. Funeral services will be held at 4 PM Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Dr. E. W. M. Johnson, rector, in charge, assisted by Dr. Henry Selcer of Marshall. Burial will be in Memory Park.

In addition to her son here, Mrs. Rankin is survived by another son, Bolton S. Rankin of Annapolis, Maryland; three grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Walter Hurd of Dallas, and a brother Lawrence Bolton of Dallas.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., March 30, 1943

W. C. RAY Sr., 68, died at his home in Tyler Tuesday evening at 6:30 and will be buried in Tyler this afternoon. Newell Ray, a brother of the deceased, and his wife, will attend the funeral.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Oct. 14, 1925

F. T. REMBERT, 72, died Weds. morning at 2:35 at his home in Longview, where he has been ill since last Friday coming home early from his White Oak lodge at Lake Devernia, where he suffered the attack of illness that resulted in his death. Funeral services for F. T. Rembert will be held Thursday afternoon at 4:00 from the family home in Longview.

Born in Copiah County, Miss. November 9, 1853, F. T. Rembert came to Texas in 1872 and for a few years was railway agent at Crockett. He came to Longview in 1877 and his first position here was that of railway telegraph operator. He was united in marriage November 5, 1878 to Miss Kate Womack and in 1879 engaged in the mercantile business in Longview. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Rembert, who died many years ago.

In addition to his widow he is survived by numerous relatives, among them a brother Dr. Geo. W. Rembert of New Orleans, and two sisters Mrs. James S. Rea, Sr. of Wesson, Miss., and Mrs. Thos. J. Covington of Summitt, Miss.  John Rembert, father of E. B. Rembert and Pat Rembert, and brother of F. T. Rembert, died in Longview a few years ago.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., June 9, 1926     Funeral services were held at the home on Fredonia street yesterday afternoon at 4:00, followed by placing of the mortal remains of Frank Taylor Rembert, pioneer businessman of Longview, in the mausoleum in Greenwood cemetery.

Funeral services were conducted by John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and prayer was made by Dr. R. M. Hall, pastor.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., June 11, 1926:

John ROBERTS, 42, living alone in the Forest Hill community, was found dead last night at about 11:00 by negroes who were passing his home en route from a box supper. A light burning in the house attracted their attention and Mr. Roberts was found dead with two ghastly wounds in the back of his head and breast, evidently from a shotgun loaded with buckshot.  The Longview Daily News, Fri., Dec. 11, 1925

J. L. ROBERTSON, 82, was struck and killed by a light pickup truck driven by Weldon Kuykendall near Marshall and Seventh streets on Thursday night. He died in a local sanitarium from shock and bruises. The body is being held at Forman’s pending arrival of G.L. Robertson, a son, from Crowell.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., Feb. 22, 1933

Mrs. Harry ROE, 44, died at her home in the Forest Hill community Sunday afternoon at 5:45 after a ten-day illness. Funeral services were held from the Forest Hill Baptist church Monday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. R. O. Keith, pastor of the Hallsville Baptist church. Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Roe is survived by her husband and five children, Maybelle, Mamie, Robbie, Joe Doyle and Edward Hughes; one brother, Joe Keisler; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hall of the Noonday community and Mrs. Nellie Croft of Hallsville.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., July 9, 1929

Geo. A. ROGERS died at San Antonio Tues., April 14, from an operation. His mother, Mrs. T. J. Rogers, and brother B. F. Rogers, were with him when he died and came back with his remains to Longview where the burial took place Thursday afternoon. Deceased was reared and lived here up to a few years ago when he made Longview his home. A wife and one son survive him. The immediate family who attended the funeral from Jefferson included Capt. T. J. Rogers, Mrs. B. F. Rogers and sons Jeff and Harwell.  Jefferson Jimplecute, April 17, 1908

Mitchell ROGERS, 17, son of Robert Rogers, employed by the L. A. Sessums Saddlery Shop, was drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Lomond.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., June 7, 1926

Mrs. Ras SALTER, 50, died yesterday evening at her home at East Mountain after a lingering illness of over a year. She was buried today in the East Mountain cemetery.

She was a widow and leaves four sons, Jesse Salter and Ed Salter of Dallas, Ennis and Archie at the old home; two daughters Mrs. Gillian Loden of Dallas, and Mrs. Allen Loden of East Mountain.   The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1926

Mrs. P. W. SANDEFUR, 75, for 33 years a resident of Longview, died at her East Marshall avenue home Saturday night after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be conducted at First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R. L. Owings officiating. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery.

Mrs. Sandefur, born in Danville on March 2, 1860. She married P. W. Sandefur, a prominent Danville citizen, and they moved to Ashdown, Arkansas, where they lived until moving back to Danville in 1894. In 1902 the family moved to Longview and established the East Marshall avenue home. Mr. Sandefur retired from active farm life several years ago.

Survivors include husband P. W. Sandefur; five daughters, Mrs. E. J. Kennedy, Mrs. A. C. Numsen, Jr., and Miss Gussie Sandefur, all of Longview; Mrs. A. D. Busby of Dallas, and Mrs. J. Dickson Mitchell of Kansas City, MO; one son Chaytor Sandefur of Dallas; two brothers, P. T. Pegues of Mercedes, and J. G. Pegues of Longview; and three sisters, Mrs. J. A. Bass, and Mrs. C. E. Basham of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. H. C. Thompson of Ada, Oklahoma.     The Longview Daily News, Sun., Oct. 20, 1935

W. F. SCOTT, 74, died at Terrell Thursday night and was buried with Masonic honors in Gum Springs cemetery Friday at 4:30 PM. Rev. J. I. McAdams of Hallsville conducted the services at the church.

He was father of Hon. Jno. W. Scott, County Judge of Harrison county, and Mrs. R. L. Cypert of Hallsville. He was one of the largest land owners of Harrison county.  The Longview Daily News, Fri., June 4, 1926

George H. SLATON, 80, died Saturday at his Gregg county home.

Born in Decalb county, Alabama on January 11, 1851, Mr. Slaton removed to Texas about 30 years ago. At the age of 24 he wedded Miss Sue Rutherford. To this union were born eleven children, two of whom survive.   Longview Morning Journal, Fri., Aug. 14, 1931

Cecil SMILEY, 17, was killed Friday night when the automobile in which he was riding on the Kilgore highway overturned. His body was shipped to Fordyce, Arkansas, Sunday afternoon for burial. The youth was living with his parents on the Gladewater road. The family conducts a tourist camp and restaurant.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Oct. 22, 1934

Miss Edna SMITHERMAN’s remains will arrive here Thursday morning and will be carried to Winterfield church where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. F. E. Luker and Rev. J. E. McAdams at 10:00, with interment at Alpine cemetery.

Sisters and brothers of the deceased here to attend the funeral service: Mrs. E. M. Rodgers of Marshall, Mrs. J. R. Rogers of New Mexico, Mrs. J. H. Haynes of Gladewater, Mrs. Loy Goyne of Kilgore and Dan Smitherman of Danville.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Oct. 7, 1925     Miss Edna Smitherman was born near Longview on Oct. 20, 1890, died October 6, 1925. Her death occurred at the Southwestern Hospital in San Antonio where she had been for about 4 ½ months. Remains were laid to rest in Alpine cemetery Thursday morning, Oct. 8, after services at Winterfield church by her pastor, Rev. McAdams of Hallsville.

Her mother preceded her in death by eight months. She leaves an aged father, a brother and five sisters to mourn her death.  The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 16, 1925

Mrs. Elizabeth STANSBURY, 81, died Sunday evening, and funeral services are to be held Monday.  Mrs. Stansbury was born in Longview May 15, 1849, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Magrill. At age 20 she was married to Dr. J. D. Stansbury, a prominent young physician of this area. They had one daughter, Tessie, who died at age 19. Dr. Stansbury died 13 years prior. Elizabeth Stansbury is survived by her sister, Mrs. Whitelock, and many Whitelock relatives.  The Longview Daily News, Dec. 23, 1930

Mrs. I. N. STEVENS, 83, died at her home in the Judson community Friday morning at 11:15 after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. I. Morgan of Jacksonville at the Judson church Saturday morning at 10:00. Burial was in the Judson cemetery.

The deceased is survived by three sons, Johnnie, Bob and Eugene Stevens of Gilmer and adopted son Tom Kennard of Glenwood; four daughters, Mrs. G. C. Smith of Ft. Worth, Mrs. R. S. McClendon and Mrs. Luther League of the Judson community, and Mrs. O. M. Jeter of Kilgore, and a host of grandchildren.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., Oct. 18, 1928

W. M. STEVENS, about 70 years old, a life long resident of Gregg County, died at his home on the Gladewater road late yesterday following a short illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon with interment in the Fisher cemetery on the Gladewater road four miles west of Gladewater.

He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Will Smith, Mrs. Wiley Jones, Mrs. William Searcy and Mrs. Calvin Moore, all of Longview, and Mrs. Fred Keith of Dallas; sons are Jim, Julius, Jack, Rembert and Samuel Stevens, all of which live in the Stevens neighborhood on Gladewater road.  The Longview Daily Leader, Tues., Oct. 10, 1922

Calvin STOKES, about 100 years old, died this morning at his dilapidated shack in the Luckett quarters. His wife, said to be 107 years old, blind and helpless, was lying in the same bed with him. This old negro helped to clear the timber from the ground on which Longview is now located. He was married to his present wife when 17 years old, and was brought here from Alabama before the war by an uncle of the late Jesse Butts. He was the first porter for Womack & Perry, whom he served for many years. His wife’s picture appeared in the big dailies some three years ago.  The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Oct. 29, 1925

James Scott STROUD, 88, Gregg county farmer, died Sunday in the Winterfield community four miles north of Longview, and final rites were held Monday at the Danville community cemetery. Officiating the final rites was the Rev. Thomas D. Barcus, pastor of the Kelly Memorial Methodist church here.   Longview Morning Journal, Tues., July 14, 1931

“Granny” TAPLEY, as she was familiarly known, about 70 years old, died last night at 7:58 at the home of Mrs. Johnson on North Sixth street, following an illness of 3 months. Funeral services were held from the home at 3:00 this afternoon conducted by Rev. W. R. Swain, pastor of Kelly Memorial Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Jones, pastor of the First Christian church. Interment was in Grace Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by one son, Jim Tapley.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Aug. 29, 1928

Andrew TAYLOR, 56, died Saturday evening at his residence at 311 North Fredonia street after a month’s illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Dr. Thomas S. Barcus, local Methodist pastor, officiated. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

Surviving is a brother, C. L. Taylor, manager of the Northcutt Hardware Company, and a sister, Mrs. Ed. Rembert of Dallas.

He was shipping clerk at the Kelly Plow Company here.  The Longview Daily News, Mon., May 18, 1931

E. C. (Zeke) TAYLOR, 41, formerly of Longview, at the time of his tragic demise was wife chief at the Pittsburg office of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company, sustained fatal injuries when the telephone pole to which he was strapped gave way and fell on Friday. He died at a Dallas hospital on Saturday. Final rites were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the Fisher cemetery, Pine Tree community.

Surviving are his wife, nee Miss Pat Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Fisher, 8 children, his father, a brother, and a sister.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., June 23, 1931

F. A. TAYLOR, former Gregg county district attorney, was buried Thursday in the Lakewood Memorial cemetery in Henderson. He had died at the Henderson hospital early Wednesday morning.

Mr. Taylor was district attorney of Gregg county from 1913-1918. He was born May 4, 1881 in Kilgore. He received his education there and in Hallsville. Mr. Taylor studied law in the offices of Lacy and Bramlette in Longview after teaching school for ten years in Rusk and Gregg counties. He moved to Henderson in 1925 and practiced law until 1935 when he retired.

He is survived by his wife Mrs. Sarah Beth Taylor, a daughter Mary Beth Taylor, and an aunt, Mrs. Matilda Taylor, who lived with the family in Henderson.     The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 25, 1940

Rev. Job TAYLOR succumbed to heart disease. He will be remembered by all the old settlers in this part of the state, having come here thirty-three years ago. As a Methodist minister he preached throughout this section for 25 years. He had many relatives in various parts of this state, and in Mississippi and Tennessee. [LONGVIEW, Tex., April 28.]   Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Weds., April 29, 1885

William Carroll TEAL, 84, native Texan, died this afternoon at his home near Spring, Texas. Teal was born near Longview in Gregg county on November 15, 1840. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Tom Tracy, on the Liberty Road. Burial will be in the Crosby cemetery. Teal is survived by his wife and five daughters, from Houston and Phoenix, Ariz.  [HOUSTON, Tex., Nov. 20.]  San Antonio Express, Fri., Nov. 21, 1924

Mrs. J. R. TERRELL, mother of W. H. Terrell of this city, died at 11:00 AM today at Lorenzo, Texas.  The Longview Daily News, Fri., Oct. 30, 1925

Dr. A. B. TERRY was killed at Longview when he was thrown from his buggy and broke his neck in the fall. [Chapter of Accidents.]  The Houston Daily Post, Sat., Nov. 1, 1902

Dr. E. E. TERRY, 53, prominent East Texas physician who had practiced medicine here since young manhood and who operated Terry’s Pharmacy here for many years, died Monday in California where he had been several weeks in an effort to recoup his health.  Final tribute was paid this morning with services at 10:00 at the family residence at 105 Magrill street, followed by obsequies and Masonic ritual at the graveside in Greenwood cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Selcer, Episcopal rector at Marshall, assisted by Rev. T. S. Barcus, pastor of the Kelly Memorial Methodist church here.

He is survived by his wife and one brother, Cleveland Terry of Longview, associated with him in the drug business.  Longview Morning Journal, Sat., June 13, 1931

John F. TERRY, 69, died of apoplexy at 10:00 Saturday morning. He was mowing his lawn when stricken. Funeral services will be held from the family residence, Mobberly avenue at East Cotton at 2:00 Monday afternoon. The Rev. John L Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will take place in Jefferson.

Mr. Terry is survived by his widow and two sons, Percy and Willie Terry of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. L. O. Curde of Paducah, Kentucky, and Mrs. C. M. Fite of Dallas; two brothers, Charles of Hughes Springs and Ed of Longview, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Caver of Dallas and Mrs. Effie Grimes of Longview.   The Longview Daily News, Sun., July 7, 1929

Erwin TINSLEY, 55, who had been a resident of Longview and Marshall since his youth until four years ago when he moved to Ft. Worth, died at the Texas-Pacific hospital in Marshall this morning at 8:30. Mr. Tinsley had been ill since July. The funeral will be held from the residence of Mrs. M. A. LeDuke, in Longview, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. John L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Mr. Tinsley had been an employee of the Texas and Pacific Railroad for many years. He was 18 years of age when he came to Longview from Wilkes Barre, Penn., where he was born.

Erwin Tinsley is survived by his widow.   The Longview Daily News, Tues., Oct. 26, 1926

William T. TODD, 81, died this morning at 2:30 at the home of his son, B. Clay Todd, with whom he had lived since the death of his wife 6 years ago. Mr. Todd was sick only ten days. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of Dr. R. M. Hall, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at 2:00 Wednesday morning with burial in the White Oak cemetery. 

Survivors are 4 sons, B. F. Todd and B. M. Todd of Dallas, J. W. Todd of Oklahoma, and B. Clay Todd of Longview.    The Longview Daily News, Tues., Aug. 14, 1928

J. W. TURPIN Jr., 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Turpin, 601 East North Street, after a years illness in a sanitarium at Norton, Kansas, in which he made his home, died Monday afternoon.

His is survived by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Abney and Miss Vallie Mae Turpin of Longview; and one brother, Campbell Turpin of Longview.  The Longview Daily Leader, Weds., Sept. 6, 1922

Dick UTZMAN, 66, one of Gregg county’s prominent citizens, died at his home in Kilgore Saturday night at 9:30 following a short illness. Funeral arrangements will be made following the arrival of his son, William Utzman, from California. Deceased is survived by one son and one brother, George Utzman, of this city. The Longview Daily News, Mon., June 10, 1929    The funeral of Dick Utzman who died at his home in Kilgore June 8 will be held from the Methodist church in Kilgore at 4:00 Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. W. R. Swain, assisted by the Rev. J. N. Vincent. Burial will be in the Kilgore cemetery.  The Longview Daily News, Sun., June 16, 1929

Mrs. B. W. VAN ALLEN, part of large party of merry-makers that were bathing in Lake Thorne, the large tank belonging to the Texas and Pacific railway at the junction, at about 9:00 last night became exhausted and sank in 20 feet of water. Her sister, Miss Sharlie Peck, and Mr. Garland Pegues came near losing their lives in a heroic attempt to save her. It was two hours before the body was recovered. The funeral took place this afternoon. Mrs. Van Allen leaves a husband and a child 15 months old. [LONGVIEW, Texas, July 14.]   The Houston Daily Post, Fri., July 16, 1897

Mr. T. E. VAN LANDINGHAM, 60, died at his home in Overton this morning at 6:00 after a short illness. The remains will be shipped to Lone Oak for burial; funeral services to be held there tomorrow.

He is survived by a wife, and two sons, Louis Van Landingham of Greenville, and Olin Van Landingham of Bay Town, Texas.

Mr. Van Landingham was born and reared at Lone Oak, Texas, living there until four years ago when he moved to this city, where he lived until this spring, going from here to Overton. Mr. Van Landingham was a well-known cotton buyer. Deceased was a brother-in-law of F. A. Florence and O. H. Grissom of this city.   The Longview Daily News, Weds., Oct. 6, 1926

Robert B. VICK, 30, died at Santa Monica, California last Monday following a lingering illness. His body arrived in this city last night accompanied by his wife and two children, Madeline, age four and Roberta, age one.

Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Vick of Longview. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. R. P. Vick on Mobberly avenue Tuesday morning, with Rev. F. E. Luker, pastor of the Kelly Memorial Methodist church, and Father Meyer of St. Mary’s Catholic church conducting the services

Soon after the outbreak of the world war he enlisted with Company M, 350^th Infantry, 90^th division, serving overseas from June 1918 until July 1919. Upon returning home he married Miss Bessie Hunter of Texarkana.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Oct. 12, 1925

Mrs. J. W. VICTORY, 71, life-long resident of Gladewater, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Bozman. Final services were held here Monday and the body was interred beside that of her husband who died four years ago.

Other survivors include a daughter, Miss May Victory; one brother, J. H. Shepperd; and four grandchildren, Wallace and Robert Bozman, and Miss Ruth Bozman, all of Gladewater, and Mrs. Milton Still of Kilgore. [GLADEWATER, Oct. 16.]     The Longview Daily News, Tues., Oct. 16, 1934

L. J. WALDROP, 41, city fireman, died suddenly of a heart attack at 1 AM  on Friday. Mr. Waldrop was stricken in his quarters at the Idylwood fire station where he and his wife made their home. He has been in charge of the station the last few years.

Mr. Waldrop was born in Cove, Arkansas on July 31, 1899. He had lived in Longview for about 30 years.

Besides his wife he is survived by his mother Mrs. Louise Waldrop of Longview, and his father F. E. Waldrop of Coffeeville, Miss.    The Longview Daily News, Fri., Jan. 19, 1940

J. W. WALKER, 50, well known Longview real estate dealer died early Sunday night after a week’s illness, and funeral services were held Monday morning at the First Baptist church here. The body is being sent overland to Marion, Louisiana, birthplace of Mr. Walker, where burial services will be held Tuesday morning.

Survivors include his wife, his mother; his brother, J. O. Walker; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Feazell and Mrs. G. M. Edwards of Farmersville, Louisiana, Mrs. J. E. Edwards of Monroe, and Mrs. M. J. Brown of Houston; and four daughters, Helen, Edith, Melree and Fay.

Before coming to Longview, Mr. Walker was in the music and furniture business in El Dorado, Arkansas.    The Longview Daily News, Mon., Dec. 2, 1935

J. Ben WATSON, 59, prominent farmer from near Kilgore, was killed when hit by an I&GN train.   The Longview Daily News, Fri., Apr. 10, 1931

Mrs. Myra WATSON, 93, mother of Mrs. G. O. Cunyus of Longview, was buried Monday afternoon at Peatown following services at the Peatown Christian church, conducted by the Rev. W. C. Jones of Dallas, and Rev. J. E. Montgomery of the First Christian church in Longview. Mrs. Watson died at her home in Henderson on Sunday. She would have been 94 years old Tuesday.

Mrs. Watson was born in Georgia and moved to Texas and Rusk county when she was six years old. After the Civil War she married J. M. Watson, a Confederate veteran. Surviving her, besides Mrs. Cunyus, are four sons, H. H. Watson of Dallas, W.R. and J. T. Watson of Henderson, and J. P. Watson of Lubbock.    The Longview Daily News, Tues., Sept. 10, 1940

Mrs. Susie Godfrey WATSON, 25, died Sunday morning at 11:00 at a Shreveport sanitarium following a week’s confinement there. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at 3:00. Final rites will be held from the home of her mother, Mrs. A. O. Godfrey, at Kilgore, with interment in the Kilgore cemetery.

She was the wife of John R. Watson, a prominent Kilgore man, and the sister of Mrs. E. H. Spear of Longview. In addition she leaves a 4-year-old son, Bill; both parents, and two brothers, Douglas Godfrey of Orange, and Dewy Godfrey of Houston.

Several weeks ago Ben Watson, prominent Kilgore man and father-in-law of Mrs. Susie Godfrey Watson, was killed by a train.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., June 9, 1931

Mrs. Bertha Elizabeth WEISS, 39, died Sunday at her home at 432 S. Main street, and her body was sent to Clayton, Wisconsin for burial.

Mrs. Weiss is survived by a son, E. E. Weiss of Longview, and a sister, Mrs. Jake Weiss of Moran, Michigan.    The Longview Daily News, Weds., Nov. 12, 1940

Mrs. Emma WELBORNE died at her residence at 210 Mitchell street Tuesday morning. She had been in ill health for many months. Mrs. Welborne would have been 82 on February 22^nd next year. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from First Baptist church, with the Rev. Dr. John L. Whorton in charge. Internment will be at Greenwood cemetery.

She was the wife of the late Judge J. M. Welborne. Many years ago Judge and Mrs. Welborne were known as the most charitable couple in Longview. Their home always was open to the needy and they were known to have visited hundreds of needy homes to assist financially and otherwise. Mrs. Welborne was born in Upshur county. She lived in Gladewater for several years, but moved to Longview more than 50 years ago. She has no immediate family, although several grandchildren survive her.   The Longview Daily News, Tues., Oct. 29, 1935

John Mariot WELBORNE, 82, a long-time resident of Longview, died Sunday afternoon in a Dallas hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:00 at the First Baptist church here. Officiating the final rites was the Rev. A. A. Dulaney, Baptist pastor here. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.

For years Mr. Welborne had been a public cotton weigher in Longview and was widely known here. In his earlier manhood he had acquired considerable means and was prominent in the business world here.

He was born at Pine Tree on July 29, 1849. In 1873 he married Miss Emma Echols. To this union were born two sons and a daughter. One son, Bumbsia B. Welborne of Dallas survives. Seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive.  Longview Morning Journal, Tues., Apr. 28, 1931

William Lloyd WELCH, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Welch died from an illness. Rev. A. A. Duncan, pastor of First Baptist Church, conducted service at the home at 108 E. South street.  The Daily Times Clarion, Thurs., July 23, 1918

W.M. WELCH, 71, died Nov. 7, 1930 early in the morning, of a heart attack. Mr. Welch was born in Alexandria City, Alabama on January 28, 1859, the oldest of 6 children. He married Miss Lula Thomas of Mexia and they had seven children: W. E. Welch of Dayton, Ohio; Thornton H. Welch, O. Thomas Welch, and Alfred Welch all of Longview; Mrs. Earl D. Smith of Parlin NJ, Mrs. J.D. Baldridge of Little Rock, and Mrs. Luther O. Grounds of Winnsboro. Welch moved to Longview 24 years prior after several  years’ residence in  Memphis, and entered the undertaking and hardware business.   The Longview Daily News, Nov. 7, 1930

Mrs. Susan Carolyn WHITTINGTON, 78, of route 3, Longview, was buried in Peatown cemetery Thursday after funeral services at 3 PM from the Peatown Christian Church. She died Wednesday.

Mrs. Whittington was Sheriff Will Hays’ mother-in-law. She was born in Kaufmann County and moved to Gregg County with her family when she was a young girl. She married the late R. J. Whittington, well known farmer, who died 5 years ago.

Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. J. M. Owings, Mrs. Will Hays, Mrs. Houston Harper and Miss Margie Whittington, all of Longview, and Mrs. R. T. Ballenger of Henderson; six sons, G. B., Herbert, R. J., E. B., and Levy all of Longview; and Lawrence of Vicksburg, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs. L. D. Oden of Longview, Mrs. Nellie McGaffey of Fresno, Calif., and Miss Vida Holt of Overton; a brother, L. D. Wooten of Longview; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.    The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Feb. 8, 1940

Mr. W. S. F. WILKINS, probably the oldest mill man in this section, died suddenly this morning, it is reported from a hypodermic overdose of morphine, to the use of which the old gentleman was unaccustomed. [LONGVIEW, Tex., Sept. 27.]  Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Sun., Sept. 28, 1884

Mrs. Jimmie WILLIARD, remembered as the former Miss Frances Close, was laid to rest in Gladewater Thursday morning. She died in an auto crash near Houston. She is survived by her husband, mother, three brothers and three sisters; Fred Close of Big Springs, Harry Close of Olney, Verne Close of Kansas City, Missouri; Miss Mary Close, and Miss Mable Grace Close of Houston, and Mrs. Norton of Longview.   Longview Morning Journal, Weds., Sept. 2, 1931

D. W. WOOD, about 50 years of age, district clerk of Gregg county, died suddenly this afternoon at 3:45 while conversing with a friend on the First National Bank corner.  The Longview Daily News, Tues., Dec. 8, 1925    D. W. Wood Regained Consciousness Yesterday; Died This Afternoon.  D. W. (Watt) Wood, 58, was born and reared in the county. He is survived by his widow, one son, Levi Wood, and a daughter Mrs. Earl Skinner, two brothers and many other relatives residing in this county.  The Longview Daily News, Weds., Dec. 9, 1925    Funeral services for D. W. (Watt) Wood, 58, who died yesterday afternoon at 3:00, were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home on West South street, with burial in Grace Hill cemetery. Rev. John. L. Whorton, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the service, with the Knights Templar escorting the remains to the cemetery.

D. W. Wood, district clerk for the county for the past six years, was born July 4, 1897. He is survived by his widow, a son Levis, a daughter Mrs. Christine Skinner, a grandson Royce, two brothers and one sister. One child, Royce, is dead.  The Longview Daily News, Thurs., Dec. 10, 1925

Mrs. Sallie WOODALL, 51, Longview resident who has been in a Terrell hospital for the past several years succumbed there Saturday morning. Mrs. Woodall’s body will be brought back to Longview Sunday morning for funeral services and burial, which will be held at Welch’s Funeral chapel at 3 PM. Interment will be in Hallsville.

Surviving are her husband I. D. Woodall; one son, Marvin; two sisters Mrs. Tiny Dollahide of West Texas, and Mrs. G. W. Powell of Vernon; six brothers, Sam, R. H., Joe and Jim Faucett, all of Shreveport; W. R. of Houston, and Tom of Hallsville.

The Woodalls live at 300 Park street here.    The Longview Daily News, Sun., May 12, 1935

Mr. C. W. WORRALL, the son of Mrs. G. H. Turner of Palestine, died in Longview of congestion. Mrs. Turner was with her son at his death, and Mr. Turner, who is in Houston, will go to Longview tonight. The remains will be brought here, and the funeral will be held on Saturday.  Palestine Daily Herald, Jan. 12, 1905  The remains of Mr. C. W. Worrell, who died at Longview yesterday, reached this city at noon today, and the funeral will take place tomorrow from the Faulkner hotel, at 3 PM; internment in East Hill cemetery. A brother living in Cincinnati is on his way here to attend the funeral.  Palestine Daily Herald, Fri., Jan. 13, 1905

Herman YATES died of heart attack during or following a fire at the Longview Hotel. Yates was born in Longview June 25, 1885 and lived here all his life. His mother was Emma Mauthe, sister of W.D. Northcutt. Survivors include step-mother Mrs. J.W. Yates; two half sisters – Mrs. V. R. Hurst and Mrs. Nat Allen (of Bryan), and two aunts, Misses Maggie and Emma Yates of Henderson.

The fire itself claimed two lives and there were over 20 injuries.    The Longview Daily News, March 30, 1934