Thurs. Oct. 4, 1973

Julius Alton Ferguson

Mr. Julian Alton Ferguson, 76, of Crockett, passed away Thursday, Sept. 27,
in the Whitehall Nursing Home.

Mr. Ferguson, a retired farmer, was a life long resident of Houston County.
He was a member of the Calivary Baptist Church and a member of the K. P.
Lodge.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, in the Waller
Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. E. D. Sarratt and Rev. E. P. Ramsey
officiating. Interment was in the Percilla Cemetery.

Surivors include one son, James Ferguson of crockett; three daughters, Mrs.
Milton Lowe of Fort Worth, Mrs. Margaret Gant of Toehatchi, New Mexico, and
Mrs. Max Petty of Crockett; four brothers, John T. Ferguson of Harper,
Herman Ferguson of League City, Hugh Ferguson of Damon, and Oren Ferguson
of Alvin; two sisters, Mrs. Orvilla Bolin of Alvin and Mrs. Beulah Mae
snell of Houston; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sunday, October 7, 1973



Mrs. Sue Danks

FERGUSON -- Mrs. Sue Danks, 85, of 753 East 19th St. passed away Friday.
Member of First Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband, George S. Ferguson of
Houston; sister, Miss Estella Danks of Houston,. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday
Heights Chapel, Rev. Frederick Marsh, officiating. burial Forest Park
Lawndale, Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd. 862-8844.

Thursday, December 13, 1973

Rites Held For Mr. Ferguson

Harold Ferguson, Sr.

Funeral services for Harold Ferguson, Sr., 70, of Rt. 1 Palestine, were
held Friday, December 7, at 2:00 p.m. in the Walston Springs Baptist
Church, Palestine, with the Rev. Bill Sheffield officiating. Burial was in
the Chambers Cemetery with members of the Elkhart Masonic Lodge in charge
of the graveside. Arrangements were by Hassell & Foster.

Serving as pallbearers at the church were the following deacons of the
Walston Springs Baptist Church: Buddy Walker, Arnold Ray, Elbridge Elliott,
Emory Smith, Alvin Taylor, James Robert Chambers, Charlie Davis and Reuben
Grant.

Lifelong resident of Anderson County, MR. Ferguson was born September 16,
1903 to the late Rev. John T. Ferguson and Mrs. Belle Crumes Ferguson, and
he died Wednesday, December 5, at 6:45 p.m. i a Palestine Hospital after an
illness. Prior to retiring in 1966, he was a Palestine postal employee for
many years. A senior deacon of the Walston Springs Baptist Church, he
served as church treasurer for many years, and was a co-teacher of the
Couples Sunday School Class. Also, he was a member of the Elkhart Masonic
Lodge, and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. His wife
Mrs. Maude Clarice Hampton Ferguson, preceded him in death on June 14,
1972.

Survivors include two sons, Harold Ferguson, Jr. of Tucumcari, New Mexico,
and Donald W. Ferguson of Beaumont, 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild;
numerour nieces and nephews.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 1975



Goldman Franklin Ferguson

Funeral services for Goldman Franklin Ferguson, 83, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Church of Christ in Midway. Burial was in the Midway
Cemetery.

Mr. Ferguson a resident of Centerville, died Feb. 15 in Houston County
Hospital. He was born May 13, 1891 in Madison County and was a retired
farmer and rancher. He was a meember of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. H. T. Sigford of Buffalo, Mrs. J.
E. Pugh of Centerville, and Mrs. Raystell McVey of Midway; a brother, Fred
Ferguson of Midway; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Burris of Beaumont; grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.

Waller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Palestine Herald- Press

Sun. May 5, 1974



Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 81, of 901 E. Lacy St., died Saturday at 12:15p.m. in
a local hospital.

Funeral services are pending and will be announced later by the Bailey
Funeral Home.

Mr. Ferguson was born in Wilson County, Texas, the son of John Tyler and
Amanda Jane Miller Ferguson.

He was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, member of the American
Legionn, member of the Texas State Teachers Association, the Palestine
Rotary Club and was a veteran of World War I.

He served as a school administrator in Navasota for 14 years and in
Summerille for seven years. He also taught at Blinn Junior College for four
years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Roberga Scott Ferguson of Palestine; a
daughter, Mrs, J. R. Lenty of Vancouver, Wash.; two sons, John T. Ferguson
of Big Springs and Dan Scott Ferguson of Katy; ten grandchildren and two
great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the
Rotary Fellowship Foundation or a favorite charity.

B. Dan Ferguson Jr.

B. Dan Ferguson, Jr., 8403 Detroit was a victim of a boating accident May
25, 1974. Danny was owner of Dan Gerguson Plumbing Company, veteran of
World War II, having served in Air Force four years, member of Park Place
Lodge, No. 1174 AF & AM, shriner, member of Park Palce Methodist Church.
Among the survivors are Danny's well known parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Dan
Ferguson Sr. The body will lie at rest at Niday Funmeral Home, 4136
Broadway. The family would appreciate all friends coming by the funeral
home Monday afternoon and evening. Private graveside services will be held
for the immediate family Tuesday. In lieu of usual remembrances friends may
make a donation to the Masonic Home and Scool of Texas at any Masonic
Temple. Niday Funeral Home, 2136 Broadway, 644-3831

Maurice M. Ferguson, Sr.

MAURICE M. FERGUSON SR., 72, 2656 Lakewood Estates, Conroe, TExas passed
away Saturday September 28, 1974. Native of Covington, Texas. Houston
resident since 1929. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Cathryn Ferguson, Conroe;
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Houston; sons, Paul Ferguson, Maurice
Ferguson Jr., both of Conroe; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren;
sister, Mrs. J. D. Gibbs, Houston; brother, Rush Ferguson Belleville,
Florida. Services 1:30 p.m. Monday Settegast Kopf Chapel. Burial Forest
Park Lawndale Cemetery. SETTEGAST KOPF CO., 3320 Kirby Drive, 526-2411.

Sunday, January 12, 1975



Mr. George Shelby Ferguson

FERGUSON -- Mr. George Shelby Ferguson, age 81, of 753 East 19th passed
away Thurdsay. Member of First Methodist Church, Veteran of WW I and
retired employee of Mesher Steel Co. Services 11 am.m Monday Heights
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Grederick Marsh officiating. Burial Forest
Park Lawndale. Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., 862-8844

Thursday, Nov 4, 1965



N. O. Ferrell Services Held



N. O. Ferrell

Funeral services for N. O. Ferrell, 72, of Percilla were held Saturday,
Oct. 30, at 2 P.M. in Evergreen Chapel, Percilla, with Rev. W. H. Wieting
and Calvin Dickey Officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Nephews served as pallbearers.

Native of Stephenville, Texas, Mr. Ferrell was born Nov. 8, 1892, and had
spent most of his life in Houston County. Member of the Methodist church,
he died Wednesday, Oct., 27, at 9:45 P.M. in his home.

Survivors: wife, Mrs. Evel Ferrell, Percilla; a son, Carmon ferrell of Fort
Smith, Arkansas; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Callaway of Arlington, and Mrs.
Winnie Melson of Vandenburg AFB, California; four brothers, Rube Ferrell of
Waco, Virgil Ferrell of Houston, Calvin Ferrell of Maydelle, and Clarence
Ferrell of Palestine; five sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bowman of Jacksonville,
Mrs. Vora Watson of Maydelle, Mrs. Nannie Watts of Terrell, Mrs. Evel Le
Rodgers and Mrs. Flora Kirdwood, both of Palestine; 12 grandchildren; 1
great grandchild.

Arrangements were by Hassell & Foster.

Thursday, Jan. 6, 1972



Mrs. Sarah S. Ferrell

Mrs. Sarah S. Ferrell, 76, of Rt. 1, Crockett, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2,
in a Crockett hospital.

Mrs. Ferrell was a lifelong resident of Crockett. She was a member of the
Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Waller Chapel, with
Rev. R. J. Marshall and Rev. W. H. Callins officiating. Interment was in
the New Energy Cemetery.

Survivors include the husband, James Ansel Ferrell of Crockett; two sons,
Carl Ferrell of Houston and Leo Ferrell of Crockett; three daughters, Mrs.
Ruby Marsh of Houston, Mrs. Irene Sherman of Palestine and Mrs. Annie Mae
Woolley of Crockett; a brother, Louis Dear of Henderson; three sisters,
Mrs. Johnie Johnson, Mrs. J. O. McLean and Mrs. George Lane, all of
Crockett; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great
grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, Jan. 31, 1974



Services Held For Grady Finch



Grady Finch

Funeral services for Grady Finch, 72, of Route 1 Box 208, Grapeland, were
held Thursday, January 24, at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist
Church, Grapeland, with the Rev. Billie B. Bonner and Marvin Willis
officiating. Burial was in the Parker Cemetery, west of Grapeland with
members of Grapeland Masonic Lodge No. 473 serving as pallbearers and in
charge of graveside services. Arrangements were by Hassell & Foster.

Pallvearers were Weldon Kerby, Grady Owens,Harold Cook, Jimmie foster, Fred
Thomas and Col. S. N. Boykin. All Masons were honorary pallbearers.

Lifelong resident of Grapeland, Mr. Finch was born Augusst 14, 1901 to the
late Richard Finch and Rhoda Ann Baker Finch, and he died Tuesday, January
22, at 10:25 p.m. in the Grapeland Community Memorial Hospital following a
long illness. Prior to retiring, he operated Finch's Washateria in
Grapeland. Member of the First United Methodist Church, Grapeland, he was
also affiliated with Grapeland Lodge No. 473 AF & AM and Trinity Chapter
No. 4 RAM, both of Crockett.

Survivors: wife, Mrs. Maude Chaffin Finch, Grapeland; two sons, Grady
Finch, Jr., of Daisetta and C. W. (Pete) Finch of Lufkin; a stepson, Harold
Skidmore of Charleston, S. C.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Troy (Treva) Finch
of Pasadena, and Mrs. Jean Trahan of Beaumont; a brother, E. L. Ginch of
Houston; two grandchildren, Maryanna Finch of Tyler, and Grady Alvin Finch
III of Daisetta; 6 step grandchildren.

Thursday, May 9, 1963



Services Held For Mrs. W. W. Ginch, 80



Mrs. W. W. Finch

Funeral services for Mrs. W. W. Finch, age 80, of 625 N. Main Street,
Grapeland were held at 2 P.M. Sunday, May 5, in the First Baptist church,
Grapeland. Rev. Bland Kerby officiated and burial was in the Parker
Cemetery, west of Grapeland.

Mrs. Finch died foloowing a sudden illness Saturday, May 4, at the home of
a daughter, Mrs. M. A. Gibson in New London. Born in Alabama on July 1,
1882, she had been a residen tof Grapeland for a number of years and was a
member of the First Baptist Church, Grapeland.

Survivors are one son, H. O. Finch of McCarney; three daughters, Mrs. W. F.
Caskey of Conroe, Mrs. M. A. Gibson of New London, Mrs. P. H. Wohford of
Daisetta; two brothers, Cary and Bill Bridges, both of Grapeland. Mrs. Erie
Gammage of Elkhart; five grandchildren; six great-grandchldren; two great
great grandchildren.

Arrangements by Hassell & Foster.

1-25-62



Mr. Wesley Webster Finch

Funeral services for Mr. Wesley Webster Finch, 79 of Grapeland, were held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan 20, in the First Baptist Church of Grapeland. Rev.
Bland Kerby officiated and burial was in the Parker Cemetery, near
Grapeland.

Pallbearers were Mahlon Wright, Graton Streetman, Ed Shaw, Odell McKenzie,
Grady Finch, Lewis Garrett, Preston Bridges, an dTroy Finch.

Mr. finch died following a sudden illness at 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at his
home. A lifelong resident of Houston County, he was born on Dec. 14, 1882.
A retired ginner, Mr. Finch had served as the justice of the peace in
Grapeland for the past several years. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church, Grapeland, and a member of the Woodmen of the World.

Suvivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Finch of Grapeland; one son, H. O. Finch
of McCamey; three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Caskey of Columbus, Mrs. M. A.
gibson of New London, Mrs. P. H. Wohlford of Daisetta; five grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; and one great great grandchld.

Arrangements were by Hassell & Foster.

Thursday, Sept. 30, 1971



Mrs. Emily Joyce Fishburn

Mrs. Emily Joyce Fishburn, 28, of Houston, passed away in Austin Saturday,
Sept. 25,

Mrs. Fishburn was a lifelong resident of Houston. She was a member of the
Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Mondya in the Waller Chapel, with
Rev. E. P. Ramsey officiating. Interment was in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Larry L. Dunn of Houston; three daughters, Miss
Yolanda Faye Winthrop of Houston, Miss Joyce Lanell Windrop of Lufkin and
Mis Sandra Lynn Fishburn of Kansas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis L.
Schumann of Houston; four brothers, Otis Lee, Jr., Henry C. Michael D., and
Walter P. Schumann, all of Houston; a sister, Mrs. William Arnold of
Houston; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. C. C. davis of Crockett; also several
nieces and nephews.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thurs, July 20, 1972



Mr. Dewey Dudley Fisher

Mr. Dewey Dudley Fisher, 41, of 16820 Avenue B, Channelview, passed away
Saturday, July 15, in Trinity.

Mr. Fisher was an insurance agent of American National Insurance Co. He was
a member of the Church of Christ, and a veteran of World War II.

The remains were taken overland to Earthman's Funeral Home in Baytown for
services Monday at 3 p.m. in the Channelview Church of Christ, with Mr.
oscar Allen officiating. Interment was in the White Cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Retha Fisher of Channelview; three sons,
Dewey Jr., Randy and Terry Fisher, all of Channelview; a daughter, Miss
Kathy Fisher of Channelview; and three sisters, Mrs. Iris Montague of New
Orleans, Mrs. Christi Dickson of Franklinton, La., and Mrs. Faye Alford of
Channelview.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

2-20-63

Dr. Fisher Dies In Grand Saline



Dr. A. M. Fisher

Dr. A. M. Fisher, a former citizen and dentist here about 30 years ago,
died at his home in Grand Saline Feb. 20. Funeral services were held threre
Thursday, February 21. Burial was in Canton.

Dr. Fisher was born Oct 3, 1885. Survivors include his wife and two
daughters.

Attending the funeral from here was Mrs. Homer Jones who was accompanied by
Mrs. W. E. Broughton of Palestine.

Thursday, Dec. 6, 1973



Rites Held For Mrs. Fitchett



Mrs. Jewel Fitchett



Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Fitchett, 79, of 109 N. College,
Grapeland, were held Thursday, November 29, at 3:00 p.m. in the First
United Methodist Church, Grapeland, with the Rev. Billie B. Bonner and
Calvin Dickey officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Percilla,
under the direction of Hassell & Foster.

Lifelong resident of Houston County, Mrs. Fitchett was born at Percilla on
january 6, 1894 to the late Mills Adams and Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Young Adams,
and she died Wednesday, November 26, at 7:55 a.m. in a Palestine nursing
home following a long illness. She was a member of the First Methodist
Church, Grapeland, and the widow of Seth Fitchett, who preceded her in
death on march 8, 1946.

Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Wessie Mills Cliburn, Grapeland; a sister, Mrs.
Annie Shaw of Houston, two grandsons, Jimmy Cliburn of Houston, and Mike
Cliburn of Grapeland; numerous nieces and nephews.

Thursday, June 19, 1969

Elkhart Man Killed In Sniping Spree



J. C. Fite

J. C. Fite, longtime grocer and more recently operating Jay's Restaurant in
Elkhart, was shot and killed on Interstate 45 near Fairfield Tuesday
morning by State Police and sheriff's deputies who said he had been
snipping at cars on the highway.

Motorists, driving north on the highway, reported that a man in a pickup
truck going south was shooting at cars as it passed them.

Officers set up a road block and Fite was shot apparently when he refused
to surrender.

All details were not known but no motorists had been reported injured.

Mrs. Ruby Shaw Flaff

Mrs. Ruby Shaw Flagg, 72, of Longview, died Feb. 21, at her home in
Longview following a short illness.

Funeral services were held form the Lovelady Church of Christ at 2 p.m.
Feb. 23, with Mr. Darryl W. Pringle officiating. Interment was in the
Lovelady Cemetery and pallbearers were John J. Shaw, Avery Jones, E. A.
Gregg, Elmer Speer, Thomas Ham and Jim Goodwin.

Mrs. Flagg is survived by a son, Hugh Flagg of Lovelady; two sisters, Miss
Cora Shaw of Lovelady, and Mrs. Norma Bailey of Corpus Christi.

Born on Nov. 6, 1891, in Lovelady, Mrs. Flagg was a member of the Church of
Christ.

Callaway Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

January 28, 1965



Mrs. Edna Adele Flanagan

Mrs. Edna Adele Flanagan, 51, died of a heart attack at her home in
Crockett Tuesday. Mrs. Flanagan, born Sept. 23, 1913, in Houston County,
was a member of the Gerogia Camp Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Georgia Camp Baptist
Church near Austonio, with Rev. G. A. Johnson of Livingston officiating.
Burial was in the Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Lyle Stubbs, John Scott, Miner Smith, Charles Piland,
Jesse Stephens and Dub Jenkins.

Survivors include the husband, Bill Flanagan of Crockett; a daughter, Mrs.
Barbara Commander of Nacogdoches; five sons, Bill Flanagan Jr., and Albert
flanagan, both of Houston, Johnny, Ricky and Larry Flanagan, all fo
Crockett; three sisters, Mrs. N. E. Hamlin of Crockett, Mrs. Bill Tate of
Houston and Mrs. Bill Pense of Tracy, Calif; a brother, G. C. Smith of
Crockett; and four grandchildren.

Callaway Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, Dec. 29, 1969



Willie J. (Bill) Flanagan

Mr. Willie J. (Bill) Flanagan, 61, of Nacogdoches, died Sunday night in a
lufkin hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Flanagan was born in Panola County on Oct. 27, 1908, but had live din
Crockett and Houston County for about 40 years, before moving to
Nacogdoches about four years ago. He was a member of the Georgia Camp
Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Callaway Memorial
Chapel, with Rev. Albert Higginbotham officiating. Burial was in the Creek
Cemetery, near Austonio.

Survivors include five sons, Bill Flanagan Jr. of Houston, John and Albert
Flanagan, both of Crockett, and Richard and Larry Flanagan, both of
Nacogdoches; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Monk of Nacogdoches; four sisters,
Mrs. Sara Scott of Rosharon, Mrs. Lottie Mann of Diboll, JMrs. Esther
Cherry of Trinity and Mrs. Louise Williams of Crockett; a brother, Nathan
Flanagan of Fort Worth; and seven grandchildren.

Callaway Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, February 17, 1966



Baby Fletcher

Baby Fletcher of Trinity died at birth in a Huntsville hospital Friday,
Feb. 11.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fletcher of Trinity, a
brother, Richard, and a sister, Lorie Gay, both of Trinity.

Graveside funeral services were held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in the
Cedar Grove Cemetery, with the Rev. Jame McKinney officiating.

Interment followed immediately after the service, under the direction of
Waller Funeral Home.

Mrs. Emma Fletcher

Mrs. Emma Fletcher, 70, of Groveton, died early Sunday morning in the
Houston County Nursing Home. Mrs. Fletcher was born in Jasper County, but
had lived in Trinity County for the last several years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Groveton, with burial in the
Calvary Cemetery.

Survivors inlude the husband, Tom Fletcher of Groveton; a brother; and two
sisters.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thurs. Setp. 12, 1974

Services For Mr. Fletcher



Roy Fletcher

Funeral services for Roy Fletcher, 60, of Route 1, Palestine, were held
Friday, September 6, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. in Hassell & Foster Chapel,
Palestine, with the Rev. W. E. Shiflet and the Rev. D. R. Snider
officiating. Burial was in the Fields Chapel Cemetery, Palestine.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Wilburn, Johnny Fletcher, Bill Haney, Wayne Pierce,
Bob Coslett, larry Jones, Robert Honeycutt and Kenneth Honeycutt.

Native and lifelong resident of Palestine, Mr. Fletcher was born Feb. 14,
1914 to the late Andrew Jackson Fletcher and Annie Lasiter Fletcher, and he
died Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 a.m. in a Tyler hospital following a
brief illness. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, and a
retired logging contractor.

Survivors: wife, Mrs. Robea Lue Coslett Fletcher, Palestine; stepmother,
Mrs. Lois Fetcher, Palestine; four sons, Raymond Fletcher of Beaumont, HBen
Fletcher of Buffalo, New York, Royce Fletcher of Grapeland, and David Joe
Fletcher of Palestine; three daughters, Mrs. Jean Thomas of Grapeland, Mrs.
Mary Honeycutt of Grand Prairie, and Mis Kathy Fletcher of Palestine; two
brothers, Roland Fletcher and Wilburn Fletcher, both of Palestine; four
sisters, Mrs. Pearl Coslett, Mrs. Josie Croft and Mrs. Loui8se Jones, all
of Palestine, and Mrs. Nora Harris of Ft. Worth; 15 grandchildren.

Thursday, Nov. 30, 1967



H. M. (Dick) Flournoy

Funeral services for H. M. (Dick) Flournoy, 64, of 1017 Hillltop Drive,
Palestine, were held Tuesday (Nov. 28) at 2 p.m. in the Hassell & Foster
Chapel, Palestine, and burial was in Roselawn Park.

Active pallbearers were Buck Kraus, Fred Selden, R. L. (Bob) Camptell, E.
C. Stallcup, Joohn R. O'Keefe, Maurice Rosson, Calvin Hendrick, and L. E.
Payne.

All other friends of the family were designated honorary pallbearers.

Mr. Flournoy was born in Mineola, on March 14, 1903 to the late C. E.
Flourney and Mrs. Minnie May Cheek Flournot, He died Monday (Nov. 27) at
3:45 a.m. in his home following a suden illness. Resident of Palestine most
of his life, he was a member of the Palestine Masonic Lodge, and was a
member also of the Board of Directors of First National Bank. He was owner
of Flournoy's Furniture Company, Palestine, and also Fournoy's Automatic
Laundries in Palestine, Elkhart, Grapeland and Crockett.

Survivors include the wife, mrs. Mae Brown Flournoy of Palestine; a son,
Richard M. Flournoy of New Orleans; a granddaughter, Miss Kathy Flournoy of
New Orleans; a brother, Harry R. Flournoy of Palestine.

Willis Resident Killed In Wreck



Felston Flowers

Funeral services for Felston Flowers, 41, of Willis, who was killed early
Saturday morning when his car overturned six miles south of Crockett on U
S. Highway 19, were held at 2 P.M. Sunday at the Pollock Baptist churhc in
Angelina county.

A native of Angelina County, Flowers had just moved to Willis from Dallas
after accepting a job in Lufkin three weeks ago.

Lufkin Man Killed in Auto Mishap



Felston Flowers, 41, Lufkin truck driver, was dead on arrival at a local
hospital early Saturday morning, following a traffic accident about six
miles south of Crockett on highway 19. Flowers' automobile went out of
control, left th ehighway and rolled over a number of times, apparently,
before coming to a stop in an adjacent field. No one reported seeing the
mishap occur and the wrecked car was discovered by passerby who summoned
assistance. The mishap occurred around 3:30 a.m.

Funeral services were held from the Pollok Baptisst Church at 2 p.m.
Sunday, with Rev. Johnnie Webber, pastor of th eCrockett Church of God,
officiating. Burial followed in the Pollock Cemetey.

Pallbeares were James E. Marsh, F. J. Adamick, William Gates, Richard
Hartless, James S. Gaskin and William Flowers.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Leva Mae Flowers of Dallas; two sons,
Charles Flowers with the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, and Bobby Flowers of
Dallas; a daughter, Miss Darlene Flowers of Dallas; four brothers, Jake
Carrol and Clay Flowers, all of Wells, and Woodrow Flowers of Contor; two
sisters, Mrs. Viola Hartless of Wells and Mrs. C. B. Withrow of Teague.

Mr. Flowers was a member of the Church of God. He was born in Angelina
County March 16, 1921.

Arrangements were in charge of Callaway Funeral Home.

February 3, 1966



Former Resident Buried At Denton



James Howard Floyd

Funeral services were held last Wednesday for James Howard Floyd, 24, who
was killed in a one car accident Saturday night, January 22, near Joplin,
Missouri.

Born in Grapeland Aug. 7, 1941, Floyd was the son of W. Howard Floyd and
Ruth Howard Floyd of West Plains, Missouri. He was a 1959 graduate of West
Plains High School and in 1964 received a degree in engineering from the
University of Missouri.

He later entered miltary service and was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. At the
time of his death he was a plant engineer for Pet Milk Company at Siloam
Springs, Arkansas.

Surviving beside his parents is a brother, Dee Floyd who lives in Dallas
and his grandfather, Lucius P. Floud of Denton, Texas.

Following the Wednesday services at West Plains, the body was taken to
Denton where services were held Thursday at 2 PM in Carroll-Goen Chapel.
Burial was in the Old Fellow cemetery at Denton.

Relatives attending the services at Denton were Mr. and Mrs. John Looker of
Woodsboro, Clifford Howard of Victoria, Mrs. Rosalie Brandstetter of
Rosenburg, Mrs. Lucille Rester of Austin, Jrs. Don Copeland and son, Tom,
of Clarksville, Mrs. Horace Jones and Mrs. Joe Pridgen and son, Bob, of
Grapeland.

Thursday, June 10, 1971



Mrs. Neva Smith Foley

Mrs. Neva Smith Foley, of Cedar Hill Farms, Crockett, passed away Thursday
morning, June 3, in a local hospital.

Mrs. Foley had resided in Crockett for the past 12 years. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Beaumont. Mrs. Foley halped organize the
Spindle Top Charity Horse Show in Beaumont, and was also active in the
American Saddle Horse Association.

The remains were taken overland Thursday afternoon to Beaumont. Services
were held in Broussard's Chapel in Beaumont at 11 a.m. Friday, with
interment in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Survivors include the husband, R. F. (Pete) Foley of Crockett; a son,
Walter Allen Foley of Dallas; two grandsons, Mark and Allen Foley; and a
niece, Mrs. Roy Olsen of Corpus Christi.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thurs. Jan. 17, 1974



R. F. (Pete) Foley

R. F. (Pete) Foley passed away at theHouston County Hospital in Crockett
early Sunday morning. Jan. 13, following a brief illness.

Mr. Foley had lived in Crockett for almost 20 years where he and his wife,
the former Neva Smith of Beaumont, Texas oerated Cedar Hill Farm.

He was born June 1, 1898 in Denison, Texas where he grew up. He received
his degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A & M College in 1919. In
addition to raising cattle he and Mrs. Foley specialized for many years in
the breeding and showing of fine American saddle horses, winning some of
the major shows in this field.

Mr. Foley was a registered Professional Engineer and practiced his
profession in his earlier years with the Texas Highway Department. He was
one of the leaders in establishing the Houston County Airport and was an
avid aviation enthusiast and licensed pilot.

Mass was held by Father Anselm Walker in the Waller Funeral Chapel at 6:30
p.m. Monday, Jan 14, and graveside services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at
the Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. The bady lay in state in the Broussard
Funeral Chapel Tuesday morning until funeral service time.

Survivors include his son, Walter Allen Foley of Dallas, and two grandsons.
Mrs. Foley preceded him in death. A niece, Mrs. J. Roy Olsen of Corpus
Christi and several great neices and nephews also survive.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrnagements.

Thursday, July 30, 1970



Harold Keith Folmar

Mr. Harold Keith Folmar, 32, of Rt. 1, Crockett, died early Saturday
morning at his home.

Mr. Folmar was a lifelong resident of Houston County. He was a member of
the Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Callvary Baptist Church
with Rev. Elmer Sarratt and Rev. Glen Stovall officiating. Burial was in
the Evergreen Cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ann Folmar; a son, John Russell Folmar; a
daughter, La Nita Ann Felmar; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Folmar, all of
Crockett.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, October 23, 1969



Mrs. Rosalie Cooper Ford

Mrs. Rosalie Cooper Ford, 85, of Crockett, died Saturday in a local nursing
home.

Mrs. Ford was born Jan. 26, 1884, in Lakeland, Fla., but had lived in
Crockett the last 45 years. She lived in east Tennessee as a young girl.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Crockett. The Cooper family
moved to the Huntsville area, and she was married to the late O. E. Ford.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Callaway Memorial
Chapel, with Dr. C. G. Long officating. Burial was in the Evergreen
Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Luther Stover, Ed Klein, Oscar Maxwell, Joe Munson, Ernie
Holmes and Dr. F. M. Posey Jr..

Survivors include a son, Col. John T. (Jack) Ford of Tinker Air Force Base,
Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank M. Posey of San Antonio and
Mrs. Edgar L. Strozier of Spring; two brothers, J. L. Cooper of
Madisonville and L. C. Cooper of Willis; two daughters-in-laws, Mrs. Edwin
Ford of San Antonio and Mrs. John T. Ford of Oklahoma City; and six
grandchildren, Mrs. Joseph Munson, Mrs. Ernest Holmes, Jacquiline, James,
John adn Jerry Ford.

Callaway Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, February 12, 1970



Dee Forehand



Mr. Dee Forehand, 79, of Crockett, died in a local nursing home Saturday.

Mr. Forehand, a retired oil lease broker for Humble Oil & Refining Co., was
born Feb. 6, 1891. He was a member of the First Christian Church.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday in teh First Christian Church,
with Dr. Gilbert Davis and Rev. Mack McCarter officiating. Burial was in
Strong Memorial Park at Slocum.

Pallbearers were REginald Driskell, Wyatt Christian, Dr. C. B. Lake, Tully
Breaux, Roland Bear and E. B. Houston.

Survivors include the wife, Mrs. Cecile Forehand of Crockett; a nephew,
Artie Forehand of Point Comfort; and three nieces.

Callaway Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, June 9, 1966



Paul Faver Foster

Mr. Paul Faver Foster, 37, of Houston died June 5, in a local hospital, of
injuries sustained in an automobile wreck on the loop in Crockett.

Mr. Foster was owner of Foster Wrecking Service. He was born Nov. 14, 1928,
in Tampa, Fla. and was a veteran of World War II.

The remains wre shipped from Houston by air on Monday to York, S. C. for
services and burial there. Services were to be at the York Funeral Home,
with burial in Bethesda Cemetery there.

Survivors include the father, Guy Foster of York, S. C., and one sister.

Arrangements were in charge of Callaway Funeral Home.

Thursday, Feb. 5, 1970



Mrs. Fannie Mae Long Foster

Mrs. Fannie Mae Long Foster, 71, of Crockett, died Monday morning in a
local hospital.

Mrs. Long was a lifelong resident of Houston County. She was a member of
the Methodist Church and of the Augusta Eastern Star.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Methodist
Church, with Rev. L. B. Broach and Rev. Jim Rhodes officiating. Burial was
in the Evergreen Memorial park.

Survivors incluede the husband, Lee H. Foster of Crockett; four brothers,
Nelson O. and J. D. Long, both of Crockett, Gus Long of Greenville and
Durwood Long of Henderson; three sisters, Mrs. Lou Nelle Holcomb of
Crockett, Mrs. Lenora McCarley of Kilgore and Mrs. Lila Westmoreland of
Huntsville; also several nieces and nephews.

Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.