Friday May 12 One Of Oldest Residents Dies
Mrs. A. R. Walker, 84, who had lived in Arlington for 55 years passed
away in Aransas Pass, May 5, at 1 a.m., at the home of her son, Homer D.
Walker.
Formerly Miss Cornelia A. Cunningham, she was born September 5, 1854,
Gaylesville, Ala., and was married to the late A. R. Walker in 1878 in
Gaylesville. Mr. Walker was a brick contractor during his life time. They
moved to Texas in 1883, seven miles south of Arlington, and moved to
Arlington in 1889.
Mrs. Walker united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of 14, and
later joined the Baptist Church, soon after her marriage. She lived a true
Christian life and was kind, sympathetic and benevolent. The weather was
never too bad for her not to care for the sick and those that were in
distress.
She had made her home here with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy for
six years, before going to Aransas Pass three years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Chapel of the Luttrell Funeral Home,
Saturday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Kermit T. Melugin and Rev. S. M. Bennett
officiating. Interment was in the Arlington Cemetery.
Friday May 12 MR. WEBB'S BROTHER DIES
(Uncle) Spence Webb arrived home Saturday afternoon, after
spending two weeks in Graham and Wichita Falls, visiting relatives. He
received word that his brother, J. B. Webb, 72, died Friday at his home in
Mesquite, where he had lived for 40 years. He died from the effects of
paralysis, which he received 2 years ago.
Mr. Webb is well known in Arlington, having visited here a number of
times.
Friday May 12 Mrs. Baker, Former West Arlington Resident, Dies
Mrs. Ruth Merritt Baker, 43, of Canyon, and formerly of West Arlington,
died at 8 p.m. Thursday in a Fort Worth Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, J. C. Baker, Canyon; a son, J. C. Jr.,
Adrian; a daughter, Mfrs. Jimmie Morgan, Handley; four brothers, Ben T.
Merritt, Handley; Will S., Harry L., and Jack R. Merritt; a sister, Mrs.
Clovis Maddox, Sacramento, California; mother, Mrs. Viola Merritt, Handley,
and a granddaughter, Jean Ann Morgan, Handley.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Handley
Baptist Church, with Rev. J. R. Hicks of Canyon officiating. Burial was in
the Rose Hill Cemetery with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of the
arrangements.
Friday May 19 RESIDENT OF HOME DIES MONDAY HERE
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for Benton
C. Page, who died Monday morning after a short illness at the Old Mason's
Home where he had lived for more than fifteen years.
Services were held in the Chapel at the home and burial was in the
Keystone Cemetery at the Home. Moore Funeral Home were in charge of the
arrangements.
Survivors of Page are two children.
Friday May 19 Mr. Cantrell, Farmer, Dies
J. L. Cantrell, 66, a farmer for thirty years here, died at his home
three miles south of Arlington at 9:20 p.m. Thursday.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Cantrell, seven sons, W. R.,
Ollie, Roy and J. H. Cantrell, all of Arlington; Charlie Cantrell,
Mansfield; Frank and J. O. Cantrell of Lamesa; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin
W. Brown, Everman; Mrs. W. T. Marshall, Grand Prairie, and Miss Mary
Cantrell, Arlington, and 26 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the Arlington Baptist Church
with Rev. Kermit T. Melugin officiating. Burial was in the Parkdale
Cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday May 19 AGED MEXICAN DIES AFTER SUDDEN ILLNESS
Eupimia Rodela, 63, one of the most respected of Arlington's Mexican
citizens, died suddenly Wednesday after being ill only a few hours.
Rodela, employee of the T&P Railroad for years, had lived in Arlington
for some time.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday with Father Deaulia
from Dallas, preaching the service. Burial was at the Arlington Cemetery
with Moore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday May 19 SUBLETT Annie Leath
Several of this community attended the funeral services of Mr. Cantrell
Saturday morning at Arlington. Mr. Cantrell is a former resident of this
community and many here extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.
Friday May 19 Funeral Services For J. F. Hooker Held Saturday
Funeral services for J. F. Hooker, 51, who died Saturday of heart
attack while his wife was in Maypearl for the funeral of her brother-in-law
W. D. Wilemon, Maypearl banker who was shot during a bank robbery, were
conducted Monday afternoon at the Hemphill Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth,
with Rev. E. B. King officiating and burial was in the Garden of Memories
Cemetery.
He is survived by wife; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Ann Hooker; a son,
James F. Hooker, Jr., all of Fort Worth; a brother, Charles S. Hooker,
Houston and a sister, Miss Madie Hooker, Hillsboro.
Mr. Hooker, who lived at 604 S. Adams Street, Fort Worth, was born in
Tennessee. He was employed by an automobile company at the time of his
death. Mr. and Mrs. Hooker have many friends in Arlington and a number of
them attended the funeral.
Friday May 19 WATSON NEWS
Several from this community attended the funeral services for Mrs.
Santerre, mother of Mr. John Santerre, in Dallas Tuesday afternoon.
Sympathy is extended to the family.
Friday May 26
Prominent Arlington Woman Succumbs After Long Illness
One of Arlington's most prominent women, Mrs. Carolena Tress Wessler,
age 69, widow of the late J. H. Wessler, died at her home near Arlington
Wednesday morning at 11:35 o'clock, following a long illness.
Mrs. Wessler was born near St. Louis, Mo., April 19, 1870. In 1887 she
was married to J. H. Wessler and in 1900 she came with her husband and son
to Watson community where she continued to make her home. Her loss will be
deeply felt by a host of friends whom she acquired through her fine
personality and services as a valued citizen.
The decedent is survived by one son, George H. Wessler of Arlington,
and three grandchildren, Carolyn and Jack of Arlington, and George H. Jr.,
of Palembang, Sumatra.
Last rites were held Thursday afternoon at the Westfork Presbyterian
church in the Watson community, at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Clarence Elred,
pastor of the Watson community church and the Rev. J. H. Patterson,
officiated.
Active pallbearers named Messrs. Elder Bellamy, Sam Read, C. W. Norex,
Charles Bellamy, John Santerre, and E. B. Morrow.
Mr. Jess Bellamy was in charge of the music.
Interment was made in the Watson cemetery.
Friday May 26 ATTENDS COUSIN'S FUNERAL
Mrs. N. T. McCaleb and Mrs. C. V. Booker attended the funeral of their
cousin, Olive Pleasant, age 46, who died Thursday at 5 a.m. after a
prolonged illness.
Funeral was held at the McCamey and Campbell Chapel in Dallas and
burial was in the Wilma Cemetery.
Friday May 26 Services Held For Accident Victim
Mrs. Charles Lawson, known to many in Arlington, was killed instantly
Sunday afternoon when the car in which she was riding collided with another
automobile. Mrs. Lawson and husband, who sustained serious injuries, were
returning to the Dallas home after a visit to Temple. Services were
conducted Tuesday morning at Dallas, with interment at Oaklawn cemetery.
A late report from hospital attendants stated his condition as serious.
He is associated with the Chicago Bridge Co.
Several from Arlington were present for the last rites.
Friday May 26 Grace Chapel Elizabeth Thomas
Our sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lamb and family during
their sorrow over the death of Mrs. Lamb's brother, Mr. John Adair of
Dallas. The funeral was held Sunday.
Friday May 26 INFANT DIES
B. T. Robinson Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Robinson of Tate
Springs, died late Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 3 p.m. at Tate Springs with
Rev. Henry Brannon officiating. Burial was in the Tate Springs Cemetery
with the Moore Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Friday May 26 MRS. WOFFORD'S BROTHER DIES
Hoyt Braselton, 49, died suddenly Saturday at 2 p.m., at his home in
Paris. He is survived by his wife and one son, Hoyt Jr.; three brothers and
three sisters, including Mrs. J. D. Wofford, Arlington.
Friday May 26 MRS. MARY LOVING DIES
Mrs. Mary Loving, 74, wife of A. A. Loving, died at her home Sunday at
12:25 a.m., at Myrtle Springs. Burial was in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery at
2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Loving was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John William
Sibley. She formerly lived here, five miles south of Arlington, for a
number of years and was well known among the old settlers here. She was the
niece of the late Rev. D. C. Sibley.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. R. L. Sossamon and a brother, V. M.
Sibley, both of Arlington, and other brothers and sisters that live at other
places; her husband, and ten children, and a number of grandchildren and
great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She had returned from a visit in Arkansas two weeks ago and had also
visited in Arlington ten days ago.
Friday May 26 MRS. MOORE'S AND MRS. ROARK'S INFANT NEPHEW DIES
Mrs. Will J. Moore and son, Charles, attended the funeral of her infant
nephew, Emory Gean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wykes Jr., of Lampassas,
Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment was in the Oakhill Cemetery there.
Those that accompanied Mrs. Moore were her sisters, Mrs. J. O. Roark,
Arlington, Mrs. D. C. Chambrlin and son, Harold, and Mrs. E. Babe Smith,
Dallas.
Friday June 2
Mr. Luther Strange came up by plane last Thursday for Mrs. J. H.
Wessler's funeral, and returned by plane to Randolph Field, where he is
stationed with the Army. Luther is a graduate of the Arlington High School,
and he is now attending night school in San Antonio, taking a course in law.
Friday June 2 Succumbs At Home Of Daughter In Fort Worth
Mrs. G. T. Hudspeth, who was taken suddenly ill at her Bellevue home a
week ago, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. B. King, 2620
University Drive, Fort Worth, Tuesday morning at one o'clock.
The decedent the former Emma A. Evans, was born in Palo Pinto County,
January 1, 1861 and was married to G. T. Hudspeth, June 7, 1877. They moved
from Grayson County to Montague County in 1880 where they resided on their
farm home. Mr. Hudspeth, retired a number of years ago and moved to
Bellevue, where he passed away in June 1935, at the age of 86.
Last rites were held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev.
McGinnis, officiating. Luttrell funeral home attendants were in charge.
Pall bearers named grandsons. Survivors are three brothers, John B.
Evans, Mountain Air, Mexico. Bloomer Evans, Jacksboro, E. D. Evans, Olney,
and one sister, Mrs. Ora Wilson, of Winifred, Wyoming., children: Mrs. B. B.
King, Fort Worth, Mrs. E. L. Cowden, Fort Worth, J. E. Hudspeth, Arlington,
Mrs. J. B. Saul, Miami, Mrs. Joe Threadgill, Bellevue, Thomas D. Hudspeth,
Weslaco, Mrs. J. E. Martin, San Antonio, Mrs. J. R. Fleming, Weatherford,
and Mrs. F. D. Snyder, Arlington. There are 23 grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Having visited in the homes of her children of
Arlington, Mrs. Hudspeth, has a large number of friends who are grieved at
her passing.
Friday June 2 Brother Of Arlington Women Dies At Richland Spring
Mrs. Patricia M. Davis and sister, Mrs. Y. A. Wright, are home after a
trip to Richland Springs where they attended the funeral services of their
brother, Will Squirrell, age 68, who passed away at his home after a week's
illness. Interment was made Saturday afternoon immediately following the
services held at 4 o'clock, at Richland Springs.
Upon returning home Mrs. Davis left for Austin upon receipt of word
their sister, Mrs. Albert Eklund, is quite ill suffering a severe throat
ailment.
Friday June 9 Funeral Services Held For Victim
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, at
the Polytechnic Presbyterian Church, for Jerry Phillips, 17, who was killed
Friday southwest of Handley, when his automobile collided with another car.
His parents and one sister who survive him, reside at 3523 E. Rosedale,
Fort Worth. The Rev. Cahm officiated. Members of the Scout troop acted as
pall bearers.
Interment was made at the Rosedale cemetery. The Moore Funeral Home
was in charge of the services.
Friday June 9 SUBLETT Annie Leath
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leath attended the funeral Saturday of Mr. Albert B.
Fincher. Mr. Fincher is a former resident of this community but at the time
of his death he was teaching school in Long Beach, California. The funeral
service was held at the Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth with the burial
in the Arlington Cemetery. He is survived by one son and two brothers and
several nieces and nephews to whom we extend our sympathy.
Friday June 9 Funeral Services For Mrs. Griffin Held Here Monday
Mrs. Mollye L. Griffin, wife of the late John R. Griffin, passed away
at her home in Arlington at six A.M. Sunday. She was born January 8 1871,
in Tennessee where she received her education, moving to Arlington with her
parents. She was married to Mr. Griffin January 14, 1894 and made her home
in Itasca, where she was a charter member of the Ruskin Club and served as
it's president many times.
Returning to Arlington in 1919 where she was a very active member in
the Presbyterian Church, Shakespeare Club and civic organizations. She was
superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday School for about ten years. She
was very active in all church work and clubs until her health would not
permit. Although not able to take part in affairs for several years, her
interest never waned. She always greeted her host of friends with a bright
and happy smile.
She is survived by three sons, J. Rob, Ft. Worth, Edwin T., Shamrock,
Walter B., Arlington, two grandsons and two granddaughters, one brother, W.
B. Thornton, McAllen, four sisters, Misses Grace and Myrtle Thornton,
Arlington, Mrs. C. B. Dookum, McAllen, Mrs. J. N. Thomas, Mansfield.
Funeral services were held at the Arlington Presbyterian Church at 10
o'clock Monday with Rev. S. M. Bennett and J. H. Patterson officiating.
Luttrell Funeral Home in charge.
The honorary pallbearers were Bob McCarter, Ben Everitt, Frank Bates,
Edgar Bird, Louis Tillery, Walker Echols, Alex Vaught, C. L. Knapp, H. E.
Chiles, Hillsboro, Mark Pace, Mangum, Okla., Howard Stoker, McCamey.
The active pallbearers were Sam Isaacs, Alfred McKnight, Frank Davis,
Logan Knapp, Angela Cruce, Beggs Anderson.
Friday June 16 Dies In Dallas
Irvin Jones, age 42, died at his home in Dallas Monday afternoon
following an illness of three months. Services were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the Moore funeral home, with the Rev. A. W. Hall of
Arlington, Rev. S. M. Bennett, of Fort Worth and Rev. Jordan of Teague,
conducting the services.
Having made Arlington his home for several years friends are saddened
to learn of his passing. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. H. Jones,
his widow, and a sister, Mrs. R. A. Wiepert, and two brothers, R. W. Jones
of Teague and E. H. Jones of Dallas.
Friday June 16 Services Held For Former Resident
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, at the
Luttrell chapel for William Randolph Greer, age 62, who died Sunday morning
at 10:15 o'clock in a Dallas hospital after an illness of three months.
Rev. S. M. Bennett of Ft. Worth officiated. Active pallbearers were J.
M. Garrett, Gordon Nichols, Forrest Green, Rufus Green, Ben Spruance, and V.
W. Ferris, of Dallas. Honorary pallbearers name a host of friends in
Arlington, Dallas and other Texas cities since the decedent made this his
home prior to moving to Dallas some fifteen years ago. Having two daughters
who are Arlington residents led to visits and contacts with friends were
made. Survivors name two daughters, Mrs. Hortense Spruance, Miss Mary
Francis Greer, one son, William S. Greer, Dallas, and one brother, A. B.
Greer, of Terrell.
Interment was made at the Parkdale Cemetery under the supervision of
the Luttrell chapel attendants.
Friday June 23 Service Held At Eastern Star Chapel
Services were conducted at the Eastern Star Chapel Monday morning at 10
o'clock for Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Lyford, age 74, who passed away Saturday
morning following a short illness.
The decedent who has made the (unreadable) ....by one sister.
The Rev. J. H. Patterson was in charge of the service assisted by
members of the Moore Funeral Home. Interment was in the Grace Hill
cemetery, Dallas.
Friday June 23 Succumbs While At Work On Farm
N. H. Heinzie succumbed while at work on his farm Monday afternoon and
was found dead by his wife in late afternoon. Mr. Henzie, who was 55 years
old, had made Tate Springs his home for several years.
He is survived by his widow, mother, three sons, three daughters, one
granddaughter, four brothers, and five sisters.
Services were held at the Tate Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday
morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Henry Brown, of Ft. Worth, officiated.
Burial was at Rosedale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday June 23 Resident of Arlington For Fifty Years Dies
Dave Martin, 71, who had made Tarrant county his home for seventy one
years and the city of Arlington his residence for fifty years, died at his
home Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Having lived an active life as a farmer and stockman, Mr. Martin is
well established in this section of the country. He is survived by one
daughter and a granddaughter, and his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Martin, age 99,
of Ft. Worth.
Services were held at the Moore Funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon.
Active pallbearers were Messrs. Albert Martin, John Martin, Harold Martin,
Ralph Martin, John L. Anderson, and J. F. Anderson. Burial was made at
Rosedale cemetery.
Friday June 23 N. A. Williams Services Held
Bedford, Texas, lost one of its retired contractors when N. A.
Williams, age 79, passed away at his Bedford home last Saturday morning
after a short illness.
Sunday afternoon services were held at 3 o'clock, and interment was in
the Bedford cemetery.
Rev. Alva Miller was in charge with the Moore Funeral Home assisting.
One son and four daughters survive.
Friday June 23 HURST Mrs. A. G. Wright
Mr. W. A. Williams passed away Saturday morning at his home after an
illness of several weeks was buried Sunday afternoon at Bedford. Mr. Miller
of Handley conducted the funeral services. Mr. Williams is survived by his
wife, one son, Howard, of Ft. Worth, Louise of Los Angeles, Calif.; Lily and
Willie May of Ft. Worth, and Florence of Handley. Nine grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. The community sympathizes with the family in their
bereavement.
Friday June 30 SUBLETT By Annie Leath
W. H. Leath spent the latter part of the week in Longview. He left
Thursday night to attend the funeral service of his brother-in-law, Mr.
Albert Smith. Mr. Smith was taken to the Longview hospital Monday and
passed away early Friday morning. The funeral service was conducted
Saturday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, one son, and
two granddaughters all living in Longview.
Friday June 30 JOHNSON STATION By Mrs. Tyler Short
Mrs. T. D. Coker of Brinkman, Oklahoma, mother of Mrs. W. H. Moore,
passed away June 18. We extend to Mrs. Moore the heartfelt sympathy of this
community in the loss of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Hattie Belle Swafford and Berta Sue attended
the funeral, returning home Tuesday.
Mrs. Moore recently spent two weeks with her mother, having the
privilege of being with her on her last Mother's Day
Friday June 30 DEATH CLAIMS FORMER ARLINGTON WOMAN
Miss Fannie Collins received word Thursday morning of the passing of
Mrs. J. B. DuBose, of Humble, Texas, formerly of this city. Her death comes
after an illness of several months. Services according to the message were
arranged for Friday morning at Richmond.
The decedent will best be remembered by her many friends here as the
former Larue Robinson.
Friday July 7 Death Takes One of T & P's Prominent Civil Engineers
The loss of Claborne F. Duvall, age 55, who died at the T & P hospital
at Marshall Friday evening, July 2, after an illness of two months
attributed to heart ailment, is mourned by a host of friends and company
associates with whom he has been connected for the past twenty-seven years.
The decedent had charge of the T & P tracks between Big Spring and El
Paso for twenty-three years, and later served in the capacity of civil
engineer for twenty-seven years. Some of the most recognized pieces of
construction to be found in the State was under his supervision.
Services were held in Arlington Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Annie Duvall, two miles west of town. The Rev.
John R. Patterson, pastor of the Presbyterian church was in charge of the
service, and paid fitting tribute when commenting upon a part of the work
having been recently completed by Mr. Duvall.
Survivors name his widow, of Big Spring, one son, Ralph Duvall, of
Monahans, two daughters, Mrs. Willie Duvall Rix, Big Spring, Mrs. E. L.
Kennedy of Houston, and three brothers, R. S. Duvall, of Dallas, Milton
Duvall, Abilene, and Martin Duvall of Midland; five sisters, Mrs. Essie
Munday of Arlington, Mrs. Mary Griffin of Arlington, Mrs. Fred Barnes of El
Paso, Mrs. Myrtle Sproles, Arlington, and Miss Meta Duvall, and mother, Mrs.
Annie Duvall, and one grandson, Gene Duvall Kennedy, of Houston.
Active pall bearers were: Messrs. C. C. Coffey, H. L. Bunn, F. R.
Naylor, J. G. Roney, S. F. Jobes and W. I. Bradley.
Honorary pall bearers among State associates: Messrs. E. F. Mitchell,
F. D. Danford, C. P. Howes, R. L. Holmes, E. P. Neatherby, E. D. Brown, A.
E. Vistole, J. E. Friend, J. W. Zilor, R C. Stran, T. W. Moore, D. W. Watt,
John Short and L. Curtis.
Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery, with the Luttrell Funeral
supervisors in charge.
Friday July 14 Arlington Pioneer Passes Away At Home of Daughter
The death of James H. Wheeler, age 69, on Wednesday, July 5th, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Cunningham, at Olney, takes from Arlington
one of its prominent pioneers. Having been born here, the greater portion
of his life has been spent in Tarrant county.
Several months ago he became ill and had been confined to his bed since
that time. He is survived by his widow, and one brother, Tom Wheeler, of
Coagheller, California; a sister, Mrs. M. M. Burns of San Antonio, and
several grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Sam Reed, J. L. Yanks, Sam Barr, Jesse Wheeler
and David Miller.
Funeral services were held at the Watson church Thursday afternoon at
3:30 o'clock with the Revs. S. M. Bennett and C. C. Elrod officiating.
Moore Funeral Home as in charge.
Friday July 14 WATSON NEWS By Mrs. H. O. Wheeler
Mr. Jim Wheeler, long time resident of this community, passed away
Wednesday, July 5, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Cunningham and
family, in Olney.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 3:30 at the West Fork
Presbyterian church with Rev. ?. H. Oakley of Grand Prairie in charge,
assisted by Rev. L. C. Collier of Forest Hills, Rev. S. M. Bennett and Rev.
Johnson, both of Arlington.
Pall bearers were Jess Wheeler, J. L. Yankee, S. A. Reed, David Miler,
Sam Barr and Olen Wheeler. Interment was in Watson cemetery with Moore
Funeral Home of Arlington in charge.
Friday July 21 Illness Fatal To J. E. Witherington
An illness of two years proved fatal to J. E. Witherington, of 2612
Bishop street, Fort Worth, this week, who had been an employee of the
Ellison furniture company for a number of years. He was 76.
Having been born and reared in Arlington, Tarrant county has been his
home all of his life. Survivors are his widow and son, D. E. Witherington,
and three daughters, Mrs. D. E. McLean, Mrs. H. E. Leath and Mrs. J. T.
Clay, all of Fort Worth, and three grandchildren.
The Rev. Sidebottom officiated for the services held at the Engle Wood
First Methodist church at Fort Worth Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Assistant pastor was Rev. Adams, Fort Worth.
Pallbearers were: T. A. Avarello, T. J. McCormick, M. L. Presley, W. M.
Robinson, J. W. Crocker, and B. R. Crocker, nephews of the decedent.
Interment was made at Park Dale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral home in
charge.
Friday July 21 Monday Services Held For Luther H. Thomas
Services were conducted at the Moore Funeral chapel Monday for Luther
H. Thomas, aged 75, who died at the home of his son, W. R. Thomas, 2828
Burton street, Fort Worth, Saturday, July 15th, at midnight.
He was only ill a few minutes and death was attributed to natural
causes. Surviving are four sons, John Thomas, Fort Worth, W. R. Thomas,
Fort Worth, Harry Thomas, Arlington, and Sam Thomas, San Antonio, and one
daughter, Mrs. Don Strickland, of San Diego, California. There were eight
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Rev. Ike Sidebottom officiated, and interment was made at Rose Dale
cemetery.
Friday July 21 DIES WHILE VISITING WITH DAUGHTER
Mrs. Florence H. Wilson of Handley, died Wednesday, while paying a
visit to the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Sprawley, of Terrell. She was
79 years old. (unreadable)...for the past thirteen years. She is survived
by one son, J. T. Shackleford, of Harlingen, and five daughters, Mrs. J. H.
Shelton, of Fort Worth; Mrs. George L. Campbell, Fort Worth; Mrs. H. E.
Hood, Fort Worth; Mrs. R. L. Joiner, Arlington; and Mrs. C. M. Sprawley, of
Terrell, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers,
Frank Yance of Trinton, and Tom Yance of Fort Worth.
Last rites were held at the Moore Funeral home at Handley, Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, with the Revs. Jesse Powell and Alfred Miller in
charge. Pallbearers were: A. S. McGee, J. H. Wilkinson, Carl Moring, J. W.
Hill, H. O. Hargroves and Purcille Nance.
Interment was made at Mt. Oliver Cemetery at Fort Worth.
Friday July 21 LAST RITES FOR GUY G. GRAVES HELD IN ARLINGTON TODAY
Services for Guy G. Graves, who was found dead in his automobile with a
bullet through his head on a country road ten miles west of Sweetwater
Wednesday afternoon were held in Arlington today.
According to word received here late Thursday announced plans
incomplete pending word of relatives enroute to Arlington.
Graves is survived by his widow and three children. He was an engineer
for the Gulf Oil corporation at its pumping station at Roscoe, and was well
known in Arlington.
Friday July 21 Johnson Station By Mrs. Tyler Short
Friends of Johnson Station extend sympathy to the sorrowing loved ones
of Mr. J. A. Witherington who passed away at his home in Fort Worth Sunday,
after an illness of two years. Johnson Station was the home of the
Witherington family for many years before moving to Fort Worth.
Those attending the funeral from here included the family of Julian
Melead, Harvey Swain and Tyler Short.
Friday July 28 Services for Father Arlington Woman Held at White Chapel
Funeral services were conducted at White Chapel, near Grapevine,
Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for J. L. Guest, age 72, who died at his
home, 4605 Washburn, Fort Worth, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Survivors include Mrs. Cecil Louzader, of the Edith's beauty shop, of
Arlington, who is a daughter.
Interment was at the White Chapel cemetery.
Friday July 28 Last Rites Held For George F. Parsons
Last rites were held for George F. Parsons, age 70, at the Moore
Funeral Chapel Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, according to plans made by
the decedent last May.
He was found at his home, Johnson Station, last Monday morning dying
from a self inflicted pistol wound through his heart. He had been in ill
health for a number of months.
Surviving are his widow and one son, Alvin Cecil Parsons, of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma.
For several years Mr. Parsons had been employed by the Dallas Power and
Light Company. When his health broke he retired to his suburban home at
Johnson Station some six miles south of Arlington.
Interment was made at Parkdale cemetery.
Friday July 28 SUBLETT By Annie Leath
We wish to extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Orvell Jordan, whose
baby was born Wednesday morning and lived only a few minutes. Mrs. Jordan
is the former Miss Roberta Bradley of this community. Mrs. Jordan was
brought from the hospital to her mother's, Mrs. C. H. Bradley's, Friday
morning, and at the last report was improving.
Friday August 4 DEATH OF FRIEND REPORTED TO MRS. A. C. BARNES
A message received by Mrs. A. C. Barnes Thursday morning, reported the
death of Mrs. Childress, of Los Angeles, who only six weeks ago, came
through Arlington for a visit with Mrs. Barnes before journeying to her
California home. She had paid a visit to New York and Texas in apparently
good health and her passing away from a heart attack comes as a surprise and
bereavement to her friends here.
Friday August 4 J. W. BAIRD'S GRANDSON DIES
John Eugene Carroll passed away Sunday, July 30, 1939, at 10:30 p.m.,
following a tonsilectomy. He was eight years old last May and would have
entered the third grade in school this fall.
John was a frequent visitor in Arlington at the Beaird home and had
acquired a wide circle of friends for one so young, both in Arlington and
Dallas. He was quite generous and thoughtful of other people, frequently
bringing small gifts to his mother as a surprise. He also enjoyed gathering
flowers and carrying them to his friends.
He was a regular attendant at one of the Presbyterian Sunday Schools in
Dallas and seemed to enjoy going. He usually attended the Arlington
Presbyterian S. S. while visiting here. Last winter, on his own initiative,
John brought a couple of rose bushes and with his parents' permission,
planted them on his granddaddy's grave. Two weeks ago he drove with his
parents to see how they were standing the hot weather.
He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Carroll, one sister,
Bertha Belle, six, and a baby brother, Frederick LeRoy, all of the home
address, 2742 Gladstone Drive, Dallas, and his grandmother, Mrs. J. W.
Beaird, now of Lawrence, Kansas.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed Wednesday.
Friday August 4 JOHNSON STATION Mrs. Tyler Short
Friends of Mrs. George Parsons extend to her their sympathy in her
hours of bereavement.
Friday August 11 Dies From Injuries Sustained By Fall From Truck
Roy Portwood, age 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Portwood of Smithfield,
Texas, died Monday night in a Fort Worth hospital from injuries sustained
Monday morning when he fell from a truck in which he was riding.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the First
Baptist church at Birdwell, with Rev. Brady Allison officiating. Burial was
made at Arwine cemetery under the supervision of the Moore Funeral home of
Arlington.
Friday August 11 Last Rites Held For Mrs. J. T. Irby
Last rites were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the First
Methodist church at Handley, for Mrs. James T. Irby, age 59, whose passing
means a loss to churches and civic activities alike. For a number of years
Mrs. Irby had lived at Handley, where she has acquired a host of friends and
admirers. Rev. W. J. Fenton, assisted by Rev. Linebought and Rev. Walter
Van Duverpool, conducted the services arranged by Moore Funeral home, of
Arlington.
Active pallbearers were her nephews and among honorary pallbearers are
members of the Methodist church board of stewards.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Whitaker, of 4821 Victor St.,
Dallas, and Mrs. Mollie Whitaker, Dallas. She had been ill for a number of
months before her passing on Wednesday of this week.
Interment was at Rosedale cemetery.
Friday August 11 HURST NEWS By Mrs. A. G. Wright
The community was saddened by the sudden death of Roy Portwood, only
child of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Portwood. Ray (?) fell from a truck and injured
his spine, never regaining consciousness after reaching the hospital.
Funeral services were held at Birdwell church and buriel in Arvine
cemetery.
Ray was 13 years old, a bright studious boy, and loved by all who knew
him. All their friends and acquaintances sympathize deeply with the
bereaved parents and relatives in their sorrow.
Friday August 18 Services Held For W. S. Ward At M. E. Church
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church of Arlington
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, for W. S. Ward, who died at his home here
Monday after an illness covering a short time.
Mr. Ward was a retired Pullman conductor and is survived by his mother,
Mrs. E. H. Ward, three sisters, two nieces, one nephew, and two great
nephews.
The Rev. W. J. Fenton of the Methodist church, Handley, officiated.
Burial was at Rose Dale cemetery, with the Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday August 18 Mrs. Jesse Sarah Swinney Dies At Home of Daughter
Following an illness of several months, Mrs. Jesse Sarah Swinney died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Essie James, at Keller, Texas, Wednesday.
The Moore Funeral home of Arlington was in charge of services held at
the Baptist church of Keller Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Miller,
of that place, officiated. Burial immediately after the service was in the
Keller cemetery.
Mrs. Keller (sic) is survived by her daughter, Mrs. James, and one son.
Friday August 18 Passes Away At Home of Daughter At Dallas
Mrs. Rachel Susie Crownover, who had reached her eighty-third year,
passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, of Dallas,
August 15th, following a few weeks' illness.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jim Scott of Arlington, and Mrs.
Gertrude Smith of Dallas, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Wednesday afternoon services were conducted at the Moore Funeral Home,
with the Rev. H. T. Brannon in charge. Interment was at Johnson Station
cemetery.
Friday August 25
We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scott,
and family. Mrs. Scott's mother passed away Tuesday and was buried at
Johnston station Wednesday.
Friday August 25 Death Claims Prominent Watson Community Farmer
Watson community lost one of its well known farmers and citizens last
Friday, when death claimed Albert H. Watson, who was 68 years old.
Saturday afternoon services were conducted by the Rev. A. H. Elrod, and
burial was in the Watson cemetery at 4 o'clock, with the Moore funeral home
of Arlington in charge.
Mr. Watson is survived by two sons, Edgar Watson, and Leroy Wicklifer,
two brothers of Arlington, John and T. M. Watson, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah
Bowlin, of Mansfield, and his widow.
The entire community greatly feels the loss of such an influential man
whose life was spent in this section of the country.
Friday August 25 Johnson Station (Mrs. Tyler Short)
The Watsons, from this community attended the funeral last Wednesday
afternoon of Mr. Albert Watson who was buried in the Watson cemetery.
Friday September 1 Illness Proves Fatal To Mrs. P. D. Reddy
Mrs. P. D. Reddy, 62 who lived five miles south of Arlington for 30
years, died in a Fort Worth hospital last week, after a few days illness.
Thursday afternoon services were held in Arlington with the Moore
Funeral Home in charge, and interment was made at the Arlington cemetery.
Survivors of Mrs. Reddy are her husband, two sons, Daniel and Joe V. Reddy,
of Arlington, three daughters, Mrs. Florence Watts, Mrs. George Swaim and
Mrs. Joe Swaim, twenty grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friday September 1 Services Held Wed. for Former Arlington Woman
Two o'clock services were held at the Moore Funeral chapel Wednesday
afternoon for Mrs. Ella McKissick, age 36, who died in a Fort Worth
hospital, Tuesday after having been ill only a few days.
Rev. W. Douglas Hudgins, of the Broadway Baptist church, Fort Worth,
presided over the service. The deceased is survived by (unreadable)...and
formerly made her home in Arlington.
Burial was in the Arlington cemetery.
Friday September 1 R. D. Bowen Dies In New Orleans
A wire was received Saturday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Bowen that R. D.
Bowen, brother of her deceased husband, passed away at a New Orleans
Hospital. He had been ill for some weeks and his death was not a surprise.
Mr. Bowen had been nationally prominent in Farmers' Union activities
for years, and was well known throughout Texas. He has a number of friends
in Arlington.
He is survived by his widow, who lives at New Orleans. Their only
child, a daughter, died more than a year ago.
Friday September 1 Passes Away in Fort Worth After Short Illness
Having made Arlington his home for the past 62 years and taking an
active interest and part in all things for the good of the community, the
loss of W. J. Pulley, will be greatly felt by the host who held him in high
esteem.
Not having felt well this summer Mr. Pulley, had been less active than
usual. Monday of this week he made a business trip to Fort Worth, where he
became suddenly ill and was entered in a Fort Worth hospital. His condition
serious from the first he succumbed Tuesday. At one time Mr. Pulley shared
a partnership with Yates and McKnight. During his years he made many
outstanding accomplishments, and is regarded as one of the town's early
pioneers. Arlington has been his home since childhood.
Survivors name his widow, three sons, Ralph Pulley, Fort Worth; Carl
Pulley, of Calif.; and William Pulley, of Arlington, one brother and three
sisters.
Services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. A. W. Hall
officiating.
Active pallbearers were: Messrs. Ewell Muse, O. J. Halm, Mike Ditto,
Walter Taylor, Arthur T. Bridges, and W. J. McFarland.
Interment was in Arlington cemetery with Moore Funeral Home in charge.
Friday September 1
LAST RITES HELD FOR PROMINENT ARLINGTON CITIZEN
Having resided in Arlington for 65 years, and taking an active part in
all civic betterments for Arlington, along with his duties as a former city
marshal, deputy sheriff, constable and chief of police, makes the passing of
Wilson M. Douglas, age 71, a severe loss to the entire community. He passed
away at his Arlington home Friday after suffering an attack of pneumonia.
His illness covered only a few days, even though his health had been failing
for eight years.
Revs. A. W. Hall, and S. M. Bennett, conducted the service at the First
Methodist church, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment was made at
the Arlington cemetery.
Active pallbearers: J. B. McGlassen, Dee Hutchinson, Tom Snow, Mike
Ditto Sr., Donald Owens and "Red" Wright.
Survivors name his widow, a brother George Douglas, of Arlington, and
sister, Mrs. John Carlisle of Clarendon.
Friday September 1
Father-in-Law of Mrs. Patricia Davis Passes Away at Ft. Worth
J. M. Davis, who was 74 years old, passed away at his home in Fort
Worth Sunday morning after a three months illness. His health had been
impaired for some time and he has been under a physicians care for the past
number of months.
Last rites were conducted Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Gause-
Ware Funeral Chapel, Fort Worth. He is survived by ??? daughters and one
son, all of Fort Worth, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Patricia Davis, secretary of the Retail Merchants association, one
of his favored daughter-in-laws, visited each day last week with him and was
among those at his bedside when the end came. The small son of Mrs. Davis,
is numbered among the seven grandsons surviving.
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