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Charles Thomas Porter
Charles Thomas Porter, 87, was born in Seymour, Texas, December 11, 1914 to Charles Thomas and Clara Howe Porter. He passed away January 12, 2002. Charles was raised in Baylor County and graduated from Seymour High School. He continued the Porter tradition of farming and ranching. On July 5, 1942 Charles married Mary K Jones. They had three children, a daughter, Linn born on January 31, 1946, a son, Charles Thomas Jr. born on November 18, 1948, and another son, Carl Slay born on July 1, 1951.
Charles was a caring husband, father, and grandfather and was very well respected in the community. He was always willing to share the knowledge he had gained through years of experience in the farming and cattle business. He served several terms on the Seymour I.S.D. school board and A.S.C.S. board. He was also a member of the B-K Electric Co-Op board for over fifty years and served the community in many other activities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Charles is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary K. of Seymour. By his two sons: Tom and wife, Patty of Seymour, Carl and wife, Patsy of Seymour. By five grandchildren: Scott Porter and his wife, Shane, of Wichita Falls, Brandon Porter and his wife, Shannon, of Wichita Falls, Jill Donoho and her husband, Zane, of Holliday, Matt Porter of Seymour, and Kevin Porter of Seymour. By four great-grandchildren: Collin and Clair Porter of Wichita Falls, Elysa Donoho of Holliday, and Nathan Porter of Wichita Falls. Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Linn.
As a witness to his giving personality, Charles donated his body to the Texas Tech Medical School. Memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Services were held Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Reverend Larry Crumpton, Pastor, officated. Services were under the direction of the Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas.
Jerry Donald Cox
Jerry Donald Cox, age 70, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2002, at the Hospice of Wichita Falls. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2002, at the Red Springs Baptist Church, with Reverend Jack Bennett, pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Henson Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Cox was born September 26, 1931, in Baylor County, Texas, to the late Dale and Della Cox. He married Betty Trout on April 24, 1995, in Waurika, Oklahoma. He was the manager of Luby's Cafeteria in Wichita Falls for 21 years. He was a member of the Red Springs Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Wichita Falls, Texas; by two daughters, Karen Smith and her husband Ronnie of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Linda Samples of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; by three grandchildren, Michael Samples, Ashley Smith and Kimber Samples; by two brothers, Lavon Cox of Grapevine, Texas, and Richard Cox of Seymour, Texas; by three step-children, David Starnes, Lynn Edwards and Charlotte Haley; by 8 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Martha Annette McCollum Young
Martha Annette McCollum Young, 94, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002, in Graham, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church with Dr. David N. Mosser, pastor and Reverend Jay Darnell, associate pastor officiating. Interment followed in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Mrs. Young was born July 31, 1907, in Miles, Texas to the late F.T. and Della (Whitley) McCollum. She married L.C. Young April 16, 1933, in Megargel, Texas. He preceded her in death in April 2, 1988. Mrs. Young was very active in the First United Methodist Church and the Civic Community. She taught the Modern Martha Class at First United Methodist for many years, she served as the Director and Cook for the Annual Mexican Supper benefiting the Youth Department of First United Methodist, and was President of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Young co-founded the Graham Women’s Club, served as president of the CLSC and Graham Garden Club, and she was a member of Graham Hospital Auxiliary. She was chosen as Graham’s outstanding citizen in 1962. She is survived by her children Gretchen Smith and husband Sherrell of Graham, Texas, Sylvia Newman of Sweetwater, Texas, Clint Young and wife Sadie of Graham, Texas, Mike Young and wife Darlene of Graham, Texas; a sister, Frankie Stout of Waco, Texas; nine grandchildren; Clint and Jerry Newman, Mikea Lawhon, Sylvia and Clay Smith, Jeanna Beth Foust, Amber Oliver, Jon Trey Young and Rachel McClelland; also surviving are fifteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by a son Jerry Young in 1964, a brother and three sisters.
The family request that memorials be made to the L.C. and Annette Young Scholarship Fund at First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Graham, TX 76450.
L.C. and Annette lived in Baylor County and the Megargel area for several years.
Laurie Louise Wood
On January 29, 2002 Laurie Louise Wood was called home by the Lord and is now reunited with her beloved husband Joe, who predeceased her in 1996. She is survived by her two children: daughter Jimmie Sue Loran and husband, James of Seymour; son, Dr. Gary B. Wood and wife, Sheryl and her daughter, Stephanie of Dallas; three grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Wood of Los Angeles, Natalie Paige Wood of Dallas and Gregory Brent Wood of Austin. She was predeacesed by all of her sisters: Jimmie Ruth Cauble, Lyna Van Grimmitt and Margaret Keith Cristobel Parker and her two brothers: James Vernon Cauble and Thomas Hall Vaughn Cauble.
Louise was born on February 22, 1918 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a 5th generation Texan, the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Cauble who settled in Texas from North Carolina via Tennessee and was a volunteer in the army of the Republic of Texas at age 60 and a member of the Home Guard of the Confederacy at age 78. Those sturdy pioneer genes were part of her heritage and the source of her convictions to the things she belived in. She was the daughter of Joseph Mansfield Cauble and Janie Cornelia Eisenhower, a relative of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
A lifelong resident of Texas, having lived in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth, she met and married Joe Wade Wood of Seymour in March 1939. Together they ran businesses and farms and raised their family in Seymour where they lived except for a brief period while Joe served in World War II. As life partners they owned, and together ran for 19 years until 1968, The Man’s Store, a well known regional men’s clothing store and community gathering place for friends and local citizens. She was active in her children’s lives with volunteer service and a member of the First Christian Church. She was known for her fierce loyalty to her friends and protective loving spirit for her family and devotion to her husband Joe. After 57 years of marriage to Joe, her live was never the same after his death and her wish was to join him again for eternity.
As a wife, mother, friend and citizen, the world is a better place for her having been among us.
The family received friends at Archer Funeral Home in Seymour on Friday, February 1, 2002 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services were held on February 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Seymour. Services were conducted by Reverend Marvin Griffin. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home.
For those who wish to make donations, it is the family’s wish that memorials be made to the First Christian Church, P.O. Box 786, Seymour, Texas 76380, or a charity of your choice.
Laurie Louise Wood
Laurie Louise Wood, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the Seymour Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Reverend Marvin Griffin, Pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home.
Laurie Louise Wood was born February 22, 1918 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She moved to Seymour in 1939 and married Joe Wood on March 14, 1939. Joe preceded her in death on August 10, 1996. Louise was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Jimmie Sue Loran of Seymour, Texas; one son Gary B. Wood of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Ashley Wood, Natalie Wood and Gregory Wood.
R.C. Jones Is Dead
April 26, 1917
After Squire R. C. Jones had seemed to recover from a hemorrhage of the brain which so nearly caused his death some time ago, it was with and surprise that the news came Wednesday of his death, which occurred at 1:25 in the afternoon. The family had been advised that his condition was again critical and they were all here at the time of his death. They included a brother, Mr. H.K. Jones of Toyah, two sons, Misters A. O. Jones of Oklahoma City and W. M. Jones of Ardmore and a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Florence of Gilmer.
Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Methodist Church by Pastor O.P. Clark at 10:00 o’clock. Many of his old time friends gathered to pay the last respects to their comrade and friend.
Mr. Jones has been for many years a prominent and respected citizen of this town and his death causes universal sorrow. A description of his life will be given in a early issue.
Resolutions Of Respect
Baylor County Banner
May 3, 1917
Whereas, R.C. Jones, Justice of the Peace of Precinct No 1, departed this life on the 23rd inst. Therefore,
Be it resolved, by this Court that in the death of Mr. Jones, Seymour and Baylor County loses one of its oldest, most honored and respected citizens, and one of it’s most scientious and efficient officials.
Be it further Resolved, that this court extends deepest sympanthy to the widow, children and other relatives of the deceased in this their hour of sore bereavement.
It is further Resolved that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Court, and a copy therefore furnished the family of the deceased and a copy published in the Baylor County Banner. Given under our official signatures on this the 28th day of April 1917.
Nat. G. Mitchell, County Judge
G. B. Morris, Com Pre. No. 1
Jap L. Hall, Com Pre. No. 2
G. W. Holmes, Com Pre. No. 3
A. A. Harrison, Com Pre. No. 4
Mrs. J.H. Henson
Florence V. (Dudley) Henson
Mrs. J. H. Henson died at 12:15 a.m. November 29, 1954 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brooks of Mabelle. She was 78 years old.
Funeral Services were held at 2:30 o’clock on the afternoon of November 30, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Seymour. Conducting the services was Rev. R.G. Lacewell, pastor of the Vera Baptist Church. Music was by the church choir.
Interment was in the Henson Cemetery, beside the grave of her husband, “Uncle Jimmie” Henson, who died in 1943. The pallbearers were: Clifford Robertson, Rube Richards, Grady Hardin, Tom Hardin, Holye Sullins and Henry Patterson. Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home. A large crowd of friends attended the services.
Florence Victoria Dudley was born March 1, 1899, in Kentucky. She came to Texas with her family in 1886, and settled at Vera. There she was married to J.H. Henson, and they lived on their farm three miles northeast of Vera. The children were reared there, and that is where Mrs. Henson continued to live until shorty before death.
Surviving the deceased are the following children: Mrs. Sallie Austin of Cushing, Oklahoma; Mrs. Bessie Brooks of Mabelle; John Henson of Seymour, Roy Henson of Vera and Jim Henson of Decatur. Almost like a son was J.R. Henson of Vera, who was reared in the Uncle Jimmie Henson home. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
After they were past 70 years old, Uncle Jimmie and his wife were converted and united with Vera Baptist Church. They never did weaken in their faith, and tried to do all the good possible for them in this world. A fine pioneer couple have gone to their heavenly reward; leaving a record of good works behind them and having earned the respect and love of family and friends.
Taken from Baylor County Banner, issue dated Thursday, June 14, 1973
C.T. Morris Rites Sunday
C.T. Morris, 94, a resident of Baylor County since 1915, died Friday in a local hospital after a brief illness.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Chaffin, pastor, and the Rev. Douglas Crow, pastor of Vera Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.
Born August 21, 1878, in White County, Arkansas, he was a retired farmer and member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Claude of Seymour and Leslie of Kermit, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Christine Drummond of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Rosa Bennett Giles
Mrs. Rosa Bennett Giles, 88, died Friday, September 20, 1996 at Bowie Memorial Hospital, Bowie, Texas.
Services were held Sunday, September 22, 1996 at 2 p.m. at Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Chapel, Bowie, Texas. Rev. Larry Kennedy, Pastor of Stoneburg Baptist Church, Stoneburg, Texas, officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie, Texas.
Mrs. Giles was a resident of Bowie for 18 years. She was born August 5, 1908 in Round Timbers, Texas. She was a retired Grader for Swift Packing Company in Fort Worth, Texas after 25 years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Chruch of Bowie and married Ray Giles on March 29, 1980 at Bridgeport, Texas.
Survivors include her husband, Ray, of Bowie; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patty Brains of Fort Worth and Mrs. Frannita Clark of Spanaway, Washington; 6 grandsons and 1 great grandchild; 4 sisters, Mrs. Emma Adams of Lake Worth, Mrs. Martha Little of Bedford, Mrs. Henrietta Compton of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mrs. Vivian Fife of Fort Worth; numerous nieces and nephews.
Cyril Joe Smajstrla
Cyril Joe Smajstrla, 88, were at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rhineland, Texas. The Revs. Harry Fisher, Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour, and Bob Strittmatter, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
He died Thursday, April 24, 1986 in the Seymour Hospital.
He was born June 7, 1897, in McClennan County. He and Anne Michalick were married February 27, 1937, in Rhineland. they lived in Rhineland until 1948 before moving to Baylor County.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour and a retired farmer.
Survivors included his wife; a son, Albert of Seymour; two daughters, Georgia Kleypas of Houston and Betty Lou Barrett of Garland, Texas; a stepson, Alvin Michalick of Munday; two brothers, Floyd of Hillsboro, Texas, and Steve of Abbott; two sisters, Mary Pavlas and Betty Zaplac of Abbott, Texas, 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Jerry John Smajstrla
Jerry John Smajstrla, 51, died Saturday in the Seymour Hospital.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Brendan McQuire officated.
Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Munday under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral home.
He was born December 27, 1929, at West, Texas. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was a painter and a farmer.
Survivers include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smajstrla of Seymour; two sisters, Georgie Kleypas of Houston and Betty Lou Garrett of Garland, Texas; and two brothers, Albert of Seymour and Alvin Michalik of Munday.
James “Jim” H. Henson
This section lost another one of it “pioneers” citizens last week, when J.H. Henson of Vera passed away at the Baylor County Hospital, at the age of 87 years. He had been in failing health for the past few years and after getting a fall not long ago and fracturing his hip, the doctors told the family that the end was a matter of only a short time. He died on October 4, 1943.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Vera Baptist Church, with Pastor A.A. Farley in charge. He was also assisted by Rev. J.R. Balch of Seymour. Interment was in the Henson Cemetery, north of Red Springs with the following pall bearers: D.A. Holman, S.H. Shipman, A.K. McGaughery, J.J. Collier, Rube F. Richards, C.M. Randal. Flower girls were granddaughter of the deceased, the Richard twins, Mrs. Doss and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Henson was born April 3, 1856, at London, Tennessee. He came to Texas in 1880, in the company of his brother, the late John R. Henson of this place, and they settled for a while in Ellis county, before coming on here. They came to Texas from Illinois. At first Mr. Henson worked on a ranch in the Round Timber Community and it was there, on February 22, 1885, that he was married to Miss Florence Dudley.
Later on Mr. and Mrs. Henson resided two or three years in Oregon and then went to California, moving back to this country in 1907. At that time, they bought a farm northeast of Vera, where they have lived ever since. In 1928, they built a nice home there.
Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Sallie Austin of Decatur, Mrs. Bessie Brooks of Seymour, John Henson and Roy Henson of Vera, Jimmie Henson of Dallas, and Mrs. Jewel Cheek of Stamford. All were here for the funeral, together with members of their families.
Mr. Henson was converted in a meeting last spring at the Baptist Church in Vera, and was baptized in the baptistry of the church at Seymour. He has always lived a splendid moral life, and had carried out most of the principles of Christianity in his daily life. He was an example for morality and good citizenship for those about him, and his influence will continue for good among his family and friends.
The familiar figure of “Uncle Jimmie” will be sadly missed by his family and by his other associates. He was of a day and generation that has almost become a thing of the past, and his kind will not be seen here whenever the old pioneers are all gone. The family has the sympathy of the community of their loss, and at the same time there can be comfort in the long life he lived and the good influence he had in the world. In the eternal life that is to follow Mr. Henson will reap the eternal rewards for a life that was well lived.
Jim Morris Rites Sunday
Jim Morris, 73, a lifelong resident of Baylor County died Saturday at the local hospital. Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 1973 in the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Harold Calhoun, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Elliston-Archer Funeral Home.
Morris, born May 4, 1899 was a member of the Masonic Lodge and First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife Loise McDonald Morris; a son, James Eugene of El Paso; a daughter, Mrs. Buddy Crenshaw of El Paso; a brother, Cline Morris of Seminole, Texas; five sisters, Miss Blanche Morris and Miss Katherine Morris, both of Dallas, Mrs. George Hannon of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mrs. G.L. Neyland of Nashville, Tennessee and Mrs. Eris Wimberley of Edna, Texas, and seven grandchildren.
