Dickens - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

McClain/Eldridge

Simmie G. Plummer — 20 Aug 2002 1:32:06 GMT

I am looking for information on Simmie Adeline Eldridge who married Andrew Jackson McClain in 1876. They lived near Spur and are both buried in the Red Mud Cemetery.

Spur Party Photographs 1912-1920

drmarciadickson — 22 Jul 2008 3:06:01 GMT

I know that not many photos exist of social events of early Spur, but I hope that some of you might have old party or church event social gathering stored somewhere--or even posed pictures of young women and men from the years 1912-1920. I'm trying to create a book that captures the idea of life in early Spur and especially (at this point) the courtship and social entertainments of young people. Picnics, Kodaking trips, and revivals...anywhere young people gathered to meet and court. I've found references in The Texas Spur about members of the following clubs and their activities:

Batchelor Girls
Merry Wives
Bob Whites
Old Maid's (or Old Maid's Thimble)Club

If you have anything more on these groups--Photos or stories--please let me know!

Thanks,
Marcia

Looking for Obit: Sarah Alice Tullos

patriciarohn — 20 Jul 2008 4:13:43 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Sarah Alice Tullos who died in McAdoo on September 25, 1933. Any ideas of where I can write for an obituary?

Earl Benton Long and Joe Bailey Long

mamccleskey — 24 Sep 2007 1:58:10 GMT

I am looking for information on Lillian Long, daughter of Earl Benton Long and sister of Joe Bailey Long. Lillian was born about 1905 in Oklahoma.

I have the obituaries for both Earl and Joe. Earl's says that he had three grandchildren. I have been able to determine that two of them were sons of Joe Bailey Long. The third was probably the child of Lillian, who is not mentioned in either obituary. Can anyone help me find this child? I have no idea who Lillian married.

Also, does anyone know if Earl had a second wife? No wife is mentioned in his obituary. The mother of Lillian and Joe Bailey was Susan Ida Jackson, whose father was my great grandmother's half-brother. Susan died in Crosby County in 1923. She is buried in Hood County, Texas, near her parents and first child who died young.

Willis Rufus Henderson, Sr.

rick88240 — 29 May 2008 3:07:52 GMT

About a year or so ago I requested information on Willis Rufus Henderson, Sr. who died in 1943 and is buried in Spur Memorial Cemetery. Linda Hughes was kind enough to get the information from the funeral home in Spur and send it to me. I stupidly deleted the e-mail before I recorded the names of his parents. (How embarrassing)....I know the father's name was Sam or Samuel but I can't remember the mother's maiden name. I am wondering if someone would be able to send the information to me again. Thank you.

Ricky Henderson

Willoughby Williams Grace/Rudella Connally

drmarciadickson — 27 May 2008 4:00:38 GMT

On the John Hampton and Lillian Grace page, a footnote about W. W. Grace (John Hampton's Father) was posted by Rudella Connally. She mentioned that she had a civil war journal from the elder Grace. The Graces were my great-grandparents, and I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who knows how I can contact Rudella Connally about the journal. I'd also appreciate any new information on the Grace family.

Thanks,
Marcia Dickson

James A. Neighbors/ William A. Neighbors

demlnm — 15 Nov 2002 6:42:52 GMT

I am searching for information on brothers James A. and William A. Neighbors. I am trying to find out if they are the sons of Albert Neighbors and Sarah Autrey Neighbors.

I have the obituary for W.A. Neighbors from The Texas Spur dated July 31, 1914. It says that W.A. Neighbors, a "prominent citizen of the Steel Hill community" had died at the home of his brother, J.A. Neighbors. The reference to the services being held at the Church of Christ gave me the clue that these were my great-grandfather James A. and his brother, since James was an elder in the Church of Christ at one time. W.A. Neighbors is buried in Spur Cemetery.

I am not sure when my James A. Neighbors moved to west Texas,but I think it was some time in the 1890's. My mother, his granddaughter, says that Jim Neighbors and his second wife (his first wife died 6 weeks after they were married), DuRetta Bee "Retta" Lewis Neighbors, bought land at Spur, then later sold it and bought a section of land 4 miles south of Crosbyton and raised cotton and grains. They also had rent property in Crosbyton, but fell on hard times and had to sell it. The family eventually moved to Parker Co, TX in the 1930's, where Jim Neighbors died in 1938.

There are about 11 or 12 children listed on the Union Parish LA and Bowie Co TX censuses, so I hope that some of you Neighbors researchers who are the descendents of Albert Neighbors and Sarah Autrey Neighbors can help me figure out if their children listed as Wm.A. and James A. are my ancestors.

And I hope that some of you in Dickens County can give me any information on James A. and William A. Neighbors or suggestions as to how/where to search for information.

I am not listed on any mailing lists, so please reply to this message board or directly to my e-mail.

Thank you for your help!

Denise in Texas

Dickens County History Books

linhughes45 — 12 Jun 2007 4:28:35 GMT

Dickens County History Book Its Land and People - a few books are available at $25.00 each from the Spur Senior Citizens, Spur, Texas.

Looking for Hagins - Lee families.

koebbe8 — 18 Apr 2007 3:34:44 GMT

My grandparents were James Reubin E. Lee b. 1886 in Gorman, Texas. He married Lillie Maude Hagins 23 Dec 1898 in Spur, Dickens, TX in 1915. I know the Hagins side of the family but cannot locate anything on him. He also went by R.E. Lee and Reubin E. Lee. They had 7 children who all lived around the Fort Worth, Texas area. My grandfather was said to possibly been adopted by a family named Bond of Buffalo, New York area and the Bond family were in furniture business. I have not been able to make that connection. He was also said to have been a mounted policeman in Waco in the 1920-1930, as well as a Free Mason. Any information you have on him would be helpful. Also If any Hagins family members have any stories about my grandmother Lillie Maude, daughter of Lou Carlisle and Powhatan Elcano "Poet" Hagins of Duck Creek, Dickens, Texas.

1910 Family in Dickens County, Texas

littlrockr — 25 Jun 2005 3:14:03 GMT

Seeking information on William J. HUNTER & James HARRIS family, last known to live in Dickens County during 1910 census. Any information or where they were in 1920 onward would be great. Thanks in advance.

1910 Dickens Co. Tx. - Pct #3 - SD #13 - ED # 99 - sheet # 5 Household # 84/84m

HUNTER,William J.- head - m/w 27

HUNTER,Georgia - wife - f/w - 22

HUNTER,Franklin - son - m/w - 2

HUNTER,Moline - daugh- f/w - 10/12

HARRIS,James - step father-in-law

Mary - Mother-in-Law
(Molly MCDONALD)- 53

LOYD, Mary - greatmother-in-law
- f/w - 76 - widow

In Memory of Ella Mae Crago

DCoHC — 25 Jan 2007 6:16:57 GMT

Funeral Services were held for Ella Mae Crago, 99, of Lakin, KS

Funeral services were held for Ella Mae Crago on Friday, January 12, 2007 at Wesleyan Church in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Carley Hazelton and Pastor Mark Hamel, under the direction of Garnand Funeral Home. Burial was at Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas.

She passed away January 10, 2007 at High Plains Retirement Village in Lakin. She was born October 21, 1907 in Dickens County, TX to John Henry "Budy" and Josie Viola (Rucker) Miller. She grew up in Dickens County and attended schools there. She later moved to San Diego, CA where she lived until the mid 1960's. She then returned to Dickens County. In 1976 she moved to Crosbyton, TX and later moved to Lakin, KS in 1997. Ella Mae had lived in Lakin since.

A homemaker, Ella Mae also worked in helping to take care of people in their homes. A lifelong faithful baptist, she was involved in the Baptist Churches in the towns in which she lived. She ejoyed sewing and Bible study.

Ella Mae was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gordon Miller and 2 sisters, Katie Dickinson and Fayola Cypert.

Ella Mae is survived by 2 sisters; Louise Smith of Morton, TX and Marcelle Ayer of Magnolia, TX and a niece, Josie Nottleman of Lakin, KS. She is also survived by various other nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to High Plains Retirement Village in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Lakin, KS.

Published in The Crosby County News, Friday, January 19, 2007, page 18

COLEMAN/JOHNS Surnames

Bob Flurry — 12 Oct 2006 4:19:12 GMT

1910 Census, Dickens Co., lists family of Thomas & Tennessee COLEMAN, both born about 1866, with children Lafayette, Newton, dau Lily w/son-in-law George C. JOHNS
Would appreciate any info on this family.
Thanks a lot
Bob Flurry

In Memory of Shelby Gilmore

DCHC — 29 Sep 2006 11:30:00 GMT

Shelby H. Gilmore, 77, of Lovington, New Mexico, died Monday, September 11, 2006, at Nor-Lea Hospital in Lovington. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2006, at First United Methodist Church in Lovington with Rev. Vergil Ichtertz, Pastor, officiating. Burial was in Lovington Cemetery under the direction of Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.

He was born June 12, 1929, in Spur, Texas to Joe Howard and Iva Myrtle Gilmore. He married Nellene Shivers on March 7, 1982, in Lovington.

He served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Tank Battalion. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the United in Christ Group, the Emmaus Community and served on the Lea Soil and Water Conversation District Board. He served three terms on the State Soil Conservation Commission, was State Treasurer of Resource Conservation and Development, served on the Farm Bureau Board, worked with 4-H kids and was active in the Christian Men’s Prayer Breakfast Group. He was a rancher and a remarkable Christian man with many other assets in his favor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joe Ericson Gilmore and five sisters. Melva Schildecker, Dora Bell Schilling, Barbara Rowell, Gladys Ruth Brown, and Shirley Dell Rollins.

He is survived by his wife, Nellene of the home three sons: Michael and wife, Jana Gilmore of Lubbock, Texas; Richard H. and wife, Jane Gilmore of Houston, Texas Eric and wife, Rita Griffin of Ruidoso, New Mexico; three daughters: Marsha and husband, Danny Groves of Lovington, New Mexico; Donna Norton of Lubbock, Texas; Becky Griffin of Lovington, New Mexico; three sisters: Wanda “Pink” Parsons of Austin, Texas; Mellie Powell of El Paso, Texas; Ivajo Atkins and husband, John, of Phoenix, Arizona; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gilmore Nursing Scholarship at NMJC.

Published in The Texas Spur, Thursday, September 21, 2006, page A10.

In Memory of Edith Faulkner

DCHC — 7 Sep 2006 5:14:58 GMT

Celebration of Life services for Edith Jewell (Spraberry) Faulkner, 83, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Friday August 25, 2006 at Redbud Baptist Church, with Rev. Syl Moore and Rev. Shon Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Mrs. Faulkner passed away August 22, 2006 in Lubbock.

She was born December 6, 1922 in Spur to the late V. C. and Alma Spraberry. She was a member of Redbud Baptist Church.

Mrs. Faulkner is preceded in death by her husband, Jake Faulkner and a brother, Glenn Spraberry.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherron Fisher and husband, Gary; a grand-daughter, Buffy Nicholson and husband, Red; and two great grandchildren, Dakota and Cheyenne. Also surviving Mrs. Faulkner are two brothers, Wallace of Big Spring and Delbert of Earth and two sisters, Dahila Russell of Floydada and Donna Jensen of Hemet, Calif.

The family suggests memorial to Redbud Baptist Church at 801 Slide Road Lubbock, TX 79416

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, August 31, 2006, page A8

In Memory of Nadine Webb Murphrey

Linda Fox Hughes — 13 Oct 2003 2:42:05 GMT

Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Lubbock's Resthaven Memorial Park for Nadine Webb Murphrey, 83, of Grand Prairie. She died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003, in an Arlington hospital.
Memorial services were conducted in Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel in Grand Prairie at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, in Grand Prairie, with the Rev. David Green officiating. The Rev. Ken Horn officiated at the graveside services.
Nadine, the third of eight children, was born Nov. 20, 1919, in eastern Crosby County to early pioneers Bessie and John Webb. She attended Leatherwood School. She married Don B. Murphrey Dec. 17, 1937. Their family lived in Crosby County, Lubbock and Alvarado before moving to Grand Prairie in 1944. She retired in the early 1970s after 20 years with Texas Instruments in Dallas. She was a member of the Congregational Methodist Church of Grand Prairie. Don Murphrey died in 1991. A son, Jerry Ray Murphrey, died June 25, 2003, and sisters Yvonee and Faye in 2001.
She is survived by a son, Dale Murphrey, and wife, Linda, of Duncanville; two daughters, Anita, and husband Bill Clemons of Grand Prairie, and Jannese Frazier of Houma, LA; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, a great great grandaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

"The Crosby County News & Chronicle, Friday, September 5, 2003, page 8"

Elizabeth Jane Johnson Death record

TeresaEllis31 — 13 Aug 2006 1:40:13 GMT

Good Morning everyone.

Can someone find a record of some kind of my great-grandmother's death? I found her headstone listed on USGenweb.

I would like to find more information on her. I am currently living in Maryland and it will be several years before I can go to Texas to find it myself.

I will gladly return the favor if you need anything from the Maryland/D.C. area.

Here is the information I have on her:

Elizabeth Jane Goyne (maiden name Johnson)
spouse: John Thomas Goyne
Birth date: Jan 10, 1885
Place: Texas
Death: March 31, 1918
Burried in Afton Cemetery (R17)

Teresa

In Memory of Kattie Walker

DCHC — 3 Aug 2006 1:32:19 GMT

Katie Walker McMurry, 91, of Seminole passed away in Corpus Christi. She was born in Red Mud, Dickens County, Texas on June 16, 1915 to Will and Minerva Walker. She graduated from Pampa High School in 1931 and Texas Tech University in 1935 at the age of 20. She married Bill McMurry in 1936 and they worked in the trucking business. They moved to Seminole in 1950 and went into the farming business. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, W.J. (Bill) McMurry in 1979. She was married to John Solleder in 1983 until his death in 1990. She was a Presbyterian.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and David Shelton of Seminole and Jeannie and Charlie Benson of Corpus Christi; five grandchildren, Bob Shelton, Ben Shelton, Mark Benson, Todd Benson and wife Erika, Leigh Ann and husband Scott Worrich; and four great-grandchildren.

Ratliff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be today from 4 until 6 p.m. at Ratliff Funeral Home in Seminole. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2006 in Kermit.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1077, Seminole, Texas 79360.

Published in Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Thursday, August 3, 2006.

In Memory of Kenny Carlisle

DCHC — 18 Jul 2006 8:21:09 GMT

Kenneth David Carlisle, 52, of Lubbock, Texas was born on September 13, 1953 in Portales, New Mexico, to A. B. Carlisle and Christine Witt Carlisle. He was a graduate of Spur High School in Spur, Texas and attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

Kenny resided in Lubbock since 1996 working for UPS and then as a Realtor and loan officer. He was the owner and broker for Carlisle Real Estate and attended the Second Baptist Church. Kenny had a great love for people and life as his many friends and family can attest.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, A. B. Carlisle and Christine Sides. and a nephew, Lance Linscott.

He will be missed by his two daughters, Kit Womble and husband Josh of Sweetwater, Texas and Kandi Carlisle of Lubbock; a sister, Connie Carlisle Linscott of Peachtree City, Georgia, a niece Kellie Linscott VanLeuvan and husband Drew of Atlanta, Georgia and many other loving family members and wonderful friends.

Kenny passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 17, 2006 at Second Baptist Church in Lubbock with Dr. Phillip Wise officiating, under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. Kenny's daughters and sister wish to invite all family and friends to join them following the memorial service for a time of visitation and remembrance.

Donations to the American Diabetes Association, 8008 Slide Road, Lubbock, Texas 79424 would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

Obituary courtesy of Adams Funeral Home, Ralls, Texas

In Memory of Billie Ousley

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 6:10:17 GMT

Billie Ousley, 85, died April 4, 2006 in Pampa, Texas. Services were 2:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, Rodney Tedford, Minister, officiated. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Ousley was born March 4, 1921 in Dickens County, Texas. She married Hansford Ousley on April 21, 1940 in Spur, Texas. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1940 and was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband Hansford Ousley of the home; one daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Ramirez of Silver City, New Mexico; one son Bobby Don Ousley of Pampa; three grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Louise Neuburger on April 27, 1998.

The family suggest memorials be made to Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, 1342 Mary Ellen, Pampa, Texas 79065, or BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner, Pampa, Texas 79065.

The Texas Spur Newspaper

In Memory of Vega-Clyde Jr. "Lefty" Pernell

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 6:07:36 GMT

Vega-Clyde Jr. “Lefty” Pernell, 76, died Thursday, April 6, 2006.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Vega with Rev. James Peach, pastor of Frio Baptist Church, and the Rev. Robert Field officiated. Burial was held in the Memorial Pard Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers of Vega.

Mr. Pernell was born to Clyde and Lucille Pernell on Jan. 16, 1930, in Dickens County, where he lived until moving with his family to Vega in 1966. He was a farmer and retired from the Texas Department after 26 years. He married Flora Lee Shaw on Nov. 3, 1955. They were married 50 years. He was avid fisherman and loved baseball. He played organized baseball and coached Little League in Vega for several years. He was a loving husband and father.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Bobbie Boswell.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Tony Pernell, Billy Pernell and wife Sherri all of Amarillo, a granddaughter, Chelsea Ashworth and a great granddaughter, Avery Ashworth both of Canyon. A niece, Landra Kay Gibson of Wylie, Texas.

Pallbearers were Cliff Shaw, Cary Shaw, Doug Shaw, Manuel Herrera, Joe McDowell and Wade Lookingbill.

Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Williams, Cotton Haney, Larry Miller, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Whatley, Van Orcutt and Dan Shaffer.

The family suggest memorials to the First Baptist Church, 704 S. Main, Vega, Texas 79092 or a favorite charity.

In Memory of Myrtle Faye Ogle

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 6:03:00 GMT

Myrtle Faye Ogle, 82, of Post, formerly of San Angelo went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 15, 2006 in Post, Texas. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Johnson’s funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Myrtle Faye was born March 25, 1924 in Dickens County, Texas to her parents James Madison and Myrtle Lucille Calcote Sizemore. Myrtle worked for Social Services and was also the librarian in Crosbyton, Texas. She then worked as a teacher for Head Start at the Bradford Center and at the Randolph Center for over twenty years.

Myrtle was preceded in death by one grandchild, Janet Lynn Davenport, one son, Ronald Wayne Ogle, one sister, Blanche Street, and two brothers Bill Sizemore and Travis Sizemore.

She is survived by three daughters Laquetta Romero, of Phoenix, AZ, Jo Ann Stelzer, of Post, And Marsha “Martie” Ahlefeld, of Withchita, KS; One Son, Sidney Ogle, of San Angelo; 12 Grandchildren; 32 Great Grandchildren; one Great Great Grandchild; and One Sister, Inez Seabourn, of Post.
Pallbearers for the service were her grandsons.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of San Angelo or Meals for the Elderly.

The Texas Spur Newspaper

In Memory of Lena Loter Hays

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 5:59:38 GMT

In Memory of Letha Bilberry Houston

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 5:56:43 GMT

Letha Bilberry Houston, born May 22, 1915, and passed away May 9, 2006, at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Rev. Luther S. Bilberry who pastored in Dickens County, Texas for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Luther Bilberry, & wife, Armendia, brothers, Henry & L.D. Bilberry, sisters, Dean Smallwood, Lela O’Neal & Leona Bilberry.
Survivors include daughter: Nan Gilmer; grandson: Gary Fain & wife, Kathy: sister; Bonnie Brungardt and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services and interment were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, at Hillcrest memorial Park, Dallas, Texas Rev. Larry NeGron officiated.

The Texas Spur

In Memory of Liga Esthaleen Holloway Smith

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 5:52:32 GMT

Estha Smith passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Bakersfield, California after a long illness.

She was born in Dickens County, Texas on February 15, 1921, the youngest child of eleven children born to Martha Jane Earnest and James Thomas Holloway. She married Arlie Boyd Smith on August 27, 1938 in Dickens County, Texas. Estha and Arlie lived in and around Dickens County until 1948 when they moved to California.

Estha was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Boyd Smith on May 26, 1996; by three daughters, Susan Ross Smith Valdez on June 14, 2002 in Englewood, Colorado, Polly Ann Smith Ives Hilliker on January 9, 2004 in Bakersfield, California, and Arlita Carol Smith Hribernick on April 26, 2005 in Anchorage, Alaska.

She is survived by a daughter, Martha Tom Smith Thomason and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, Nevada and by a son, Arlie B. Smith, Jr. and wife, Margaret of Shafter, California. Also surviving are 5 granddaughters and 9 grandsons, 15 great granddaughters and 9 great grandsons and by one sister, Tommie Jo Holloway Walker of Ventura, California. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews too numerous to count.
We want to thank all who have sent their prayers to Mother over this long illness. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be sent to Hospice Care in your area.

The Texas Spur

In Memory of Novelette Cook

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 5:46:32 GMT

Services for Novelette Daizolua Kone Cook were held June 5, 2006 in Sweetwater with Rev. C.L. Walker officiating.

Novelette Daizolua Kone was born on September 9, 1913 to Armstead Britton and Mae Ella Kone in Brenham, Texas. Novelette attended school in Beaumont, Texas and graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School. She continued her education in New Orleans, Louisiana at Xavier University. Novelette then transferred her studies to Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. There she completed her studies earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She taught in Roaring Springs and Seymour. Novelette was promoted to principal at the elementary school in Ralls, TX. Because of her vast contribution a school was later named in her honor, Cook Elementary. Novelette then moved to Spur, to assume teaching responsibilities. Novelette was then promoted to principle of Haynes High School which bears the name of her grandfather Professor H.T. Haynes. After integration, Haynes High School was closed, and she obtained a job in Sweetwater, Texas where she taught first grade until her retirement in 1979.

She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church while living in Spur. Then she united with Mt. Rose Baptist Church in Sweetwater.

Novelette met and married Jessie James Sweet in 1932.
She leaves to cherish her memory; one son and daughter-in-law Rev. Robert and Linda Sweet, Snyder, TX, daughter-in-law, Lelia Sweet (Norton, Sr.), Tacoma, WA; fourteen grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, numerous of great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins who all loved her dearly.

The Texas Spur

In Memory of Don Conaway Sr.

DCHC — 8 Jul 2006 5:42:13 GMT

Donald Joe Conaway, Sr., age 65, of Golden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006, in his home.
He was born January 9, 1941, in Spur, the son of Thomas James and Mary (Butler) Conaway, who preceded him in death. On March 6, 1958, in Arlington, he was united in marriage to JoAnn Geer, who survives. He is also survived by three sons, Donald Joe Conaway, Jr. and his wife, Kim of Yantis, Jackie Conaway and his wife, Tammy of Gardendale, and James Conaway and his wife, Kimberly of Cassville, MO; two brothers, Lanis and Larry Conaway of Arlington; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Golden Church of God, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Burial was in Roach Cemetery, Eagle Rock, Missouri.
Contributions may be made to the family for expenses.
The Texas Spur

In Memory of Jim Gabriel, Sr.

DCHC — 12 Jun 2006 5:25:22 GMT

In Memory of David Evans

DCHC — 12 Jun 2006 3:37:03 GMT

David Evans, 50, died February 11, 2006 in Spur. Memorial services were held Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Spur.

Survivors include his wife Samantha of Spur; daughter Angel White of Clarks, LA; grandson Dalton Dennison of Clarks, LA; and many friends. He lived in Spur 2 1/2 years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Evans and his mother, Earline Evans.

David was self-employed.

Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

He'll be laid to rest in Clarks, LA, next to his deceased son.

Published in The Texas Spur, Thursday, February 16, 2006, page A12

In Memory of Creola Arthur Mann Gaines

DCHC — 29 May 2006 11:31:30 GMT

Creola Arthur Mann Gaines passed away in California May 12, 2006. A native of Dickens County, Texas, where her father was Sheriff from 1930 to 1934, Creola was a longtime resident of El Paso, Texas and has lived in Pacifica, California for the past ten years.

She was preceded in death by two husbands Carl J. Mann and Elmer L. Gaines, her parents William and Nancy Arthur and four siblings.

Beloved mother of CarIa (Sonny) Kaiser, Jack (Judy) Mann, Bonnie (Bert) Eddleton, Susan (Hank) Fikkers, Devlan (Donna) Mann and Kay (Steve) Arthur; loving grandmother of eighteen, great-grandmother of twenty-four and great-great grandmother of two. Creola will also be missed by a host of other family members and friends.

Friends are invited to attend the graveside service, Friday, May 19, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Ave. (915) 566-3955.

In Memory of Letha Bilberry Houston

DCHC — 20 May 2006 5:20:00 GMT

Letha Bilberry Houston, born May 22, 1915, and passed away May 9, 2006, at the age of 90.

She was the daughter of Rev. Luther S. Bilberry who pastored in Dickens County, Texas for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Luther Bilberry, and wife, Armendia, brothers, Henry and L.D. Bilberry, sisters, Dean Smallwood, Lela O'Neal and Leona Bilberry.

Survivors include daughter Nan Gilmer; grandson: Gary Fain and wife, Kathy; sister: Bonnie Brungardt and eight great grandchildren.

Graveside services and interment were at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2006, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas Rev. Larry NeGron officiated.

Grove Hill Funeral Home, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228.

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, May 18, 2006, page A6

In Memory of Billie Ousley

DCHC — 24 Apr 2006 6:01:48 GMT

Pampa, Texas - Billie Ousley, 85, died April 4, 2006 in Pampa, Texas. Services were 2:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Mary Ellen & Harvester Curch of Christ, Rodney Tedford, Minister, officiated. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Ousley was born March 4, 1921 in Dickens County, Texas. She married Hansford Ousley on April 21, 1940 in Spur, Texas. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1940 and was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband Hansford Ousley of the home one daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Ramirez of Silver City, New Mexico; one son Bobby Don Ousley of Pampa; three grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Louise Neuburger on April 27, 1998.

The family suggests memorials be made to Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, 1342 ary Ellen, Pampa, Texas 79065 or BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner, Pampa, Texas 79065.

Published in The Texas Spur, Thursday, April 13, 2006, page A8

In Memory of Sharon Jackson

DCHC — 25 Mar 2006 9:09:15 GMT

Sharon Jackson, 62, of Afton passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005 in Lubbock.

She was born April 21, 1943 in Lubbock to Raymond and Della Baxter Jackson. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father and two daughters.

Sharon is survived by her mother, Della Dean Jackson of Afton; one son, Ronald Taylor of Akron, OH; four daughters, Melinda Heaton and Victoria Powell both of Houston, Pamela Blue of Katy and Patti Arthur of Ralls; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The Texas Spur, Thursday, November 3, 2005, page A8

In Memory of Harold Simmons Sr.

DCHC — 17 Feb 2006 1:42:41 GMT

Harold Simmons Sr. 84, a dairy farmer, died Tuesday, January 24, 2006, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Services were 10:00 a.m. Friday, at First United Methodist Church of Olney, with the Rev. Len Johnson, pastor, and the Rev. Larry Van Zile, pastor of Meadowbrook United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, officiating. Burial was at the Veal Station Cemetery, Springtown.

Mr. Simmons was born October 3, 1921, in Spur to the late Duff Green Simmons Sr. and Viola Conatser Simmons. He lived in Duck Creek Community and attended school at Duck Creek School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a chauffeur for Gen. Patton. He and Glendora Rutledge married August 30, 1949, in Weatherford. Harold was a tax assessor for the Springtown ISD for four years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Unity Sunday School Class. He moved to the Spring Creek community near Olney in 1979 from Springtown.
Harold is preceded in death by two brothers; Jack Simmons and D.G. Simmons, and three sisters Audeen Austin, Mary Stephens, and Loren Bowen, as well as three infant siblings buried in the Spur Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Glendora Simmons of Olney; daughters, Lorene Clerihew of Itasca and Linda Russell and husband, Charlie, of Peaster; sons, Harold Simmons Jr. and wife Venice, of Olney,Cliff Simmons of Wichita, Kan., and Perry Simmons of Fort Worth; brothers, Phil R. Simmons Sr. and wife, Georgeanne, of Weatherford, and George C. Simmons Sr. and wife, Dorothy, of Cisco; grandchildren, Brandy Hays, Celeste and Clay Taylor, Misty and Jason Cain, Clint and Julia Simmons, Skipper Russell and Casey Clerlhew, Dusty Russell and Jathan Simmons, and great-grandchildren, Braleigh and Brittany Cain and Warren and Natalie Taylor.

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, February 2, 2006, page A10

George Walter Jackson and Mattie Leona Davis

Margaret_McC — 22 Jan 2006 10:24:34 GMT

I am helping a cousin with his research. The above couple are his maternal grandparents. Mattie Leona Davis was born about 1882 in Texas and was married before te 1900 census. Therefore, she is not listed on any census record with her parents. According to the 1900 census, her mother was born in Mississippi and her father in North Carolina.

There is a widow, Jane Davis, listed on the 1900 census in Dickens County. Living with her are two children. That census record says that Jane was born in Mississippi and the record for the children say that their father was born in North Carolina. Jane could, then be the mother of Mattie Leona Davis.

George Walter Jackson and Mattie Leona Davis were living in Dickens County in 1900, 1910 and 1920. By 1930, they were living in Arizona. They had 7 children, Hansel, Velma, Una (my cousin's grandmother), Horace, Halbert, Winnie and Minnie (the last two were twins).

Una married Ben Lyle Crites about 1924, possibly in Arizona where they are found on the 1930 census.

In Memory of Lorilla Bradley

DCHC — 17 Dec 2005 12:46:02 GMT

Jessie Lorilla Bradley, 94, of Floydada, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at the Floydada Rehab and Care Center.

Mrs. Bradley was born on January 22, 1911 in Afton, Dickens County, Texas to the late James Franklin and Lucy Effie (Carlisle) Stephens.

She was raised in Girard, TX where she graduated high school in 1928. Mrs. Bradley married Ned Jack Bradley in Lubbock, Texas, on June 28, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1975. She moved to Floydada in 1950 after living in Estacado, Texas. She was a loving mother and wonderful housewife. Lorilla was a member of the Home Demonstration Club and a former member of Lubbock Christian College Associates. Mrs. Bradley was Chamber Volunteer of the year in 2003. She was also nominated for ACU Sisters of Service Award. Lorilla was in charge of nursing home birthday parties, enjoyed cooking, writing poetry, sewing, and reading. She loved her grandcildren. Mrs. Bradley was a member of the City Park Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by three brotherS, Orwin, Waldo, "Blue", and J.T. Stephens; and two sisters, Wilda Jane Millican, and Frankie Skinner.

Survivors include one son, Samuel Ned Bradley and wife Sandra of Floydada, two grandchildren, and two sister in laws.

Services were held Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., at the City Park Church of Christ in Floydada. Rev. Kenneth Free officiated and Rev. Gene McCarty assisted. Burial followed in Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the White River Youth Camp of Crosbyton, P.O. Box 455, Crosbyton, Texas 79322.

Published in The Texas Spur, Thursday, December 15, 2005, page A8

In Memory of Orville White

DCHC — 6 Dec 2005 2:58:08 GMT

Orville White, 82, of Spur went home Sunday November 27, 2005. Services were held Tuesday November 29, 2005 at the Highway 70 Church of Christ in Spur with Bob Martin officiating. Burial took place in Girard cemetery under the direction of Campbell funeral home of Spur.

Mr. White was born August 10, 1923 in Dickens County. Mr. White was a veteran of WWII and a lifelong farmer and rancher and a member of the Highway 70 Church of Christ.

He married Amy Pearl Harrison June 10, 1943 in Kent Co., TX. Orville was a member of the Dickens County Jr. Livestock Show, an honorary member of the Spur FFA Association and the VFW.

Mr. White is survived by three sons Ronnie and wife Glenda of Spur, Jim and wife Judy of Jayton, and Max and wife Amy of Odessa. Mr. White is also survived by one daughter Janna and husband Wayne of Dickens. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mr. White is preceded in death by his wife Amy.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be to Dickens County EMS, Dickens County Nursing Home or a Charity of your choice.

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, December 1, 2005

In Memory of Clyde Ray

DCHC — 2 Dec 2005 6:36:04 GMT

Graveside services for Clyde Ray, 88, of Floydada, and formerly of Spur, were held Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Matador Cemetery with Eric Swenson officiating. Services were under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home in Spur.

He died Thursday, October 13, 2005. Clyde was born July 31, 1917 in Electra County, Texas to George and Josie Lee Ray. He moved at an early age to Motley County. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII in the 112th Cavalry. After returning from the war, he married Altha Lambert in Childress in 1950. She preceded him in death on May 8, 1990. Clyde was an auto mechanic in Spur for many years before going to work for Dawson Exploration who he worked for until his retirement.

He is survived by one daughter. Jody Fry and husband Sonny of Spur, one grandson, Clint Fry and wife Becky of Spur, two great grandchildren, Sierra and Garrett Fry both of Spur, and one sister, Nellie Webb and husband Buck of Albuquerque, NM.

The family suggests memorials to your favorite charity.

Published in the Texas Spur, Thursday, October 20, 2005

In Memory of Lisa Smith

DCHC — 2 Dec 2005 6:18:35 GMT

Graveside services for Elizabeth Lou "Lisa" Smith, 43, of Girard were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Girard Cemetery with Rev. Jake Brooks officiating and Rev. Tommy Henderson assisting. Services are under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home of Spur. She died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at her residence.

Lisa was born June 29, 1962 in Dickens County to Troyce and Barbara Cheyne Smith. She attended Spur and Jayton schools. She had been an LVN since 1983, having worked at Spur Care Center and Kent Co. Nursing Home. She was also a nurse for Dr. Chandler in Crosbyton for several years.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1993.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Barbara Smith of Spur; two daughters, April Hale and husband Ron of Seymour, and Tracie Bateman of Dickens; two brothers, Marvin "Butch" Smith of Spur and Dennis Smith of Ohio; three sisters, Vicky Smith of Girard, Sharon Grice of Sweetwater and Pam Esselstrom of Duluth, MN; two grandchildren, Riggin Johnson of Guthrie and Briley Hale of Seymour, 6 nieces, three great-nieces, three great-nephews; and a very special loved one, Charlie Cushenbery, of Girard.

The family suggests memorials to Girard Cemetery, Box 316, Girard, TX 79518; or Bruce Long Food Pantry, P.O. Box 253, Jayton, TX 79528.

Published in The Texas Spur, Thursday, October 27, 2005, page A10.

Blackwell - Joel W. and Fannie 1877 ONWARD

BarbaraHill42 — 8 Aug 2006 8:01:31 GMT

Joel and Fannie Blackwell once lived in Bosque county Tx.
The mother of Fannie was Polly Ann Patillo... Polly died around 1877 and then Joel and Fannie moved into Dickens county TX. Have you een them ?

ancesters

grannyn39_1 — 26 Oct 2005 5:53:36 GMT

i saw the names annie&sam bauchman.my husbands great granfather(f.m.nunley)had a sister named annie,married sam bauchman.could this be the same one.

In Memory of Thelma Gannon Fletcher

Dickens County Historical Commission — 1 Oct 2005 5:05:53 GMT

Thelma Gannon Fletcher, 78, of Bangs, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005, in San Antonio. Funeral Services were held at 2 P.M. September 23rd at the First Baptist Church in Bangs with the Rev. Lee Evans officiating. Interment followed in Santa Anna Cemetery under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home of Early.

She was born in Dickens County on November 3, 1926, to William and Lizzie Abbott Gannon. On April 26, 1945, she was married to Virgil Ray Fletcher. Before her retirement she had worked for many years as a C.N.A. She was a Baptisand a member of the First Baptist Church in Bangs and had been a resident of Brown County all her life.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil ray Fletcher of Bangs, one son, Kenneth Wayne Fletcher of Bangs, her twin brother, Bill Gannon of Goodland, Kansas, two sisters, Mae Bingham of McKinney and Virginia Stumbo of New Mexico, one grandson, Michael Fletcher of Bastrop, one granddaugther, Jennifer Hamrick of St. Petersburg, Florida, one great granddaughter Lexi Fletcher of Georgia, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and four sisters.

Appeared in The Texas Spur, Thursday, September 29, 2005, page 9.

Spur, Texas Train Depot

Mary Thurman — 7 Feb 2005 3:28:12 GMT

I'm trying to locate pictures of the old train depot that used to be in Spur, TX.

In memory of Reta Grusendorf

Dickens County Historical Commission — 25 Aug 2005 5:52:43 GMT

Reta Grusendorf, 70, of Spur died Tuesday July 26, 2005. Private family services were held Wednesday, July 27.
Mrs. Grusendorf was born June 1, 1935 in Coleman County, Texas
Mrs. Grusendorf worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's business for several years
Mrs. Grusendorf is preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Wayne.
She is survived by her husband, John Grusendorf, three sons, Mike Nichols and wife Liz, Charles Nichols and wife Darla, and Craig Nichols, two daughters, Amy, and Debra and husband Tom. She is also survived by two sisters, Voncille and Mabel, and two brothers, Arch and Guinn, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Services were under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home of Spur
The Texas Spur, Thursday, August 4, 2005

In Memory of Robert Wise

Dickens County Historical Commission — 25 Aug 2005 1:53:39 GMT

Robert Lee Wise Claimed by Death

The Texas Spur, 1948 or 1949

Robert Lee Wise, 70, farmer and rancher, who was formerly from Spur, died early Saturday morning in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmo Brooks, of Brownwood, Texas.

Mr. Wise had been in ill health for the last two years, but was removed from his home here in Spur to Brownwood some three years ago.

Transcribed June 29, 2005 by DCHC members

Buddy Wheeler, obituary

Dickens County Historical Commission — 25 Aug 2005 1:51:27 GMT

Former Spur Boy dies in Wichita Falls

The Texas Spur, 1948 or 1949

Funeral services for Buddy Wheeler, former Spur and Stamford boy, who died in Wichita Falls as the results of an appendectomy were held in Seymour on June 7 with interment is a Dallas Cemetery.

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Jim Marshall and Dorothy Marshall Hinton

Pam — 19 Aug 2005 2:48:24 GMT

I am looking for information on Jim (James) Marshall who had a daughter by the name of Dorothy Marshall who married Guy Hinton. Who was Dorothy's mother? How is she related to the family of Rebecca and Ben Brock? Who is Jessie Marshall , Mary Marshall and Lafette Marshall listed with the Brock's as their daughter's and son and how are they related to the above Marshall's? Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated. Jim Marshall was the brother of my great grandfather, W. P. Marshall.

Thank you,
Pam

In Memory of Weldon W. Havens

Dickens County Historical Commission — 18 Aug 2005 3:25:34 GMT

Weldon W. Havens

Rites Conducted for former Dickens Youth in Tahoka

The Texas Spur, 1948 or 1949

The body of Pvt. Weldon W. son of Mr. And Mrs. J.A. Havens of Tahoka, who was killed on Okinawa June 16, 1945, arrived in Tahoka Tuesday morning.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Stanley Funeral Home chapel in Tahoka with Rev. C.L. Jarrett and Rev. D.L. Handley, both of Roaring Springs Primitive Baptist Church, officiating.

They were assisted by V.A. Lawrence, pastor of the Tahoka Primitive Baptist Church.

The veterans of foreign wars conducted graveside services in Tech Memorial Parkway Cemetery of Lubbock. Stanley Funeral Home was in charge of burial.

Pvt. Havens entered the service from Dickens County. He had resided in the Roaring Springs vicinity all his life. His parents moved to Tahoka in 1945.

Survivors in addition to the parents include two sisters, Miss Elda Havens of Amarillo and Miss Elsie Havens of Tahoka; four brothers, J.A. Havens, Jr. of Amarillo and Orville Havens, Richard Havens and Wayne Havens, all of Tahoka; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. M.M. Morris of Canyon.

In Memory of James W. Fox

Dickens Co. Historical Comm. — 17 Aug 2005 5:12:53 GMT

James W. (Jimmy) Fox, 65, Waco, a longtime employee of Hoffman Banana Co., died Wednesday at a local hospital.

Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Waco Memorial Park, the Rev. Mark Deering officiating.

Mr. Fox was born January 7, 1922, in Spur. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and attended Baylor University.

He was a produce buyer for H-E-B food stores in San Antonio for six years and worked for Hoffman Banana Co. of Waco for 26 years.

Survivors include his wife, Gena D. Fox, Waco.

The family has designated the American Heart Association or St. Louise Catholic Church for memorials.

Connally-Compton West Waco Drive Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Source: The Texas Spur, October 1987

In Memory of Peggy June Hunter

TXGenWeb — 10 Aug 2005 1:20:04 GMT

Peggy June Hunter passed from this life on Aug. 4, 2005. She was born June 13, 1923 in Dickens, Texas to T.W. and Lora Gibson Stephens. She was predeceased by two brothers, Tom and Clyde Dwayne, and one sister, Kathleen S. Warr.

After their mother's death in 1931, Peggy and her four siblings were reared by relatives. Peggy's uncle and aunt, Earl and Mildred Bailey, provided her care. She lived with them and her cousins, Bob and Earlene. Earl was a bridge contractor in Texas, and the family lived in various cities during her school years. She graduated from Snyder High School in 1940. She married W.M. Hunter, Jr., on Oct. 2, 1943 in Lubbock, where they lived until he retired from farming. They moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1983. She was a homemaker all of her married life. Her husband preceded her in death in 1996.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Linda Hunter of Hot Springs, Ark.; a son, Bill (Sara) Hunter of Old Hickory, Tenn.; and grandchildren Mason (Danielle) Hunter of Nashville, Tenn., and Sara Elizabeth Hunter of Boone, N.C. She is also survived by one sister, Mary Powers Newton of Lubbock, Texas; brothers-in-law, Clifford B. Hunter of Bryan, Texas and Hollis J. Warr or Hot Springs, Ark.; and sister-in-law Dorothy Stephens of Granbury, Texas; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Church of Christ and formerly attended the Broadway congregation in Lubbock. At the time of her death, she was a resident of McKendree Village in Hermitage, Tennessee.

A family graveside service was held at Hermitage Memorial Gardens on Friday, Aug. 5, 2005 under the direction of Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Robinson of McKendree Village officiating. The family requests memorials be contributed to The Children'sHome of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, TX 79408 or to a favorite charity.

Obituary appeared in Lubbock Avalanche Journal, August 10, 2005

ALLEN, Henry Clay Buried Spur

JackGreen2145 — 18 Nov 2005 4:43:53 GMT

Interested in Family of Henry Clay Allen. One of his daughters married into one of my related Cudd families. Any info appreciated. Daughter and son-in-law died c1919 in influenza epidemic. Henry raised two granddaughters. Velma Cudd was listed as a public school teacher in 1930. Helen Cudd was listed with Henry and Mollie Allen in 1930.

In Memory of Mrs. T.E. Standifer

Dickens Co. His. Comm. — 30 Jun 2005 5:48:44 GMT

Rites for Former Resident Held in Lamesa Tuesday

The Texas Spur, September 9, 1948

Funeral services for Mrs. T.E. Standifer of Seagraves, formerly of Spur, who died September 6, were conducted at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Higginbotham Chapel in Lamesa.

Dr. and Mrs. Standifer were among the first settlers of Spur. Dr. Standifer opened the hospital in the building that is now the post office.

Mrs. Standifer suffered a basal skull fracture when she fell down a flight of stairs Saturday and died without regaining consciousness.

She is survived by a son, Dr. L.E. Standifer of Lamesa, and two daughters, Mrs. James Hill of Segraves, Texas and Mrs. John Spirra, Evansville, Indiana.

Transcribed June 29, 2005 by DCHC members

In Memory of Capt. Harry S. Soloday

Dickens Co. His. Comm. — 28 Jun 2005 12:06:50 GMT

Arrangements For Soloday Funeral Are Completed

The Texas Spur, July 23, 1952

Funeral arrangements have been completed for Marine Capt. Harry S. Soloday, whose body will arrive in Carlsbad, N. Mex. Friday, July 4.

Military funeral services will be held Monday, July 7 at 4 p.m. in the First Methodist Church of Carlsbad.

Capt. Soloday was killed May 1 while leading a flight of Corsairs on a regular bombing mission over Kumsong.

The captain’s widow and children, Charles, 5, and Sharon, 3, live in Spur at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. McCully who will accompany them to Carlsbad Thursday to meet the body.

Other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Soloday of Carlsbad; a brother, Arthur of Carlsbad; and three sisters.

The West Funeral Home of Carlsbad will be in charge of arrangements.

Transcribed June 19, 2005

In Memory of Mrs. J.W. Chandler

Dickens County His. Comm. — 27 Jun 2005 6:00:44 GMT

Mrs. Karr’s Mother Killed In Accident

The Texas Spur, October 18, 1951

Mrs. J.W. Chandler, 70, member of a prominent Stamford family and mother of Mrs. Guy Karr of Spur, was killed instantly about 5p.m. Wednesday, October 17, when her car overturned about six miles south of Stamford.

Mrs. Chandler, very active in Jones County home demonstration work, was just returning from Anson and the Jones County Home Demonstration Council meeting when her car went out of control and into the ditch, then back onto the road where it overturned.

She was pinned beneath the wreckage.

Mrs. Chandler, who is survived by her husband, was born October 13, 1881, in Arkansas, and married J.W. Chandler at Groesbeck, Texas in 1906. They moved to Jones County in 1928 from Oregon, and had lived her since. Chandler is a retired farmer.

Besides her home demonstration work, Mrs. Chandler was a former member of the Carnegie Club, and was active in work of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, of which se was a member.

Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy Scott of San Antonio and Mrs. R.L. Halverson, 4 granddaughters, a sister, Mrs. A.L. Capps of Anson, and three brothers, A.Y. Corley of Haskell and Charles A. Corley and E.B. Corley, both of Stamford.

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In Memory of Henry Franklin Turner

Dickens Co. His. Comm. — 23 Jun 2005 5:37:44 GMT

Henry Franklin Turner

The Texas Spur, October 26, 1950

Former Spurite Dies In California

Funeral services for Henry Franklin Turner, 37, who died in a Bakersfield, California hospital, October 19, were held at 2 p.m., October 20 in Greenlawn chapel there. Rev. James R. Turner officiated.

Turner, a native of Calhoun, Ga., had lived in Bakersfield for the past 13 years. He was employed as salesman for the Coca-Cola Bottling company.

Turner is a former resident of Spur and a 1934 graduate of Spur High School. He starred on the football team while attending school.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Turner of Shafter, California; wife, Nina Mae Turner, one son, Henry Franklin, Jr.; two stepsons, Willard Lee and Floyd Jay Jones; two brothers, Rev. James R. Turner of Wilson, Texas, and David T. Turner of Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Joe Kidd of Spur; Mrs. Vernon Hahn of Los Angeles, Mrs. W.G. Lewis of Bakersfield, and Mrs. Clive Dubois of Delano, Calif.

Pallbearers were E. Burgemaster, J.T. Franey, R.A. Soden, H.C. Taber, Keith Legar, R.H. Garner, E.L. Mayfield and Eddie Rogers.

Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bakersfield.

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In Memory of Martha Roy

Dickens Co. His. Comm. — 23 Jun 2005 3:31:59 GMT

Martha Roy

The Texas Spur, March 22, 1950

Funeral Services Are Held Tuesday for Mrs. M. Roy

Graveside funeral services were held for Mrs. Martha Roy, Tuesday, March 21 at 4 p.m. at the Flomot Cemetery. Rev. Raymond Carter officiated the services.

Mrs. Roy was born March 6, 1871 in Kentucky and died March 20, 1950 in the local hospital after an extensive illness with paralysis.

She is survived by a son, Mr. J.H. Daugherty of Spur; a brother, John Long of Dadas, Florida, one sister, Mary Alice Coleman of El Paso, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Campbell’s Funeral Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

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In Memory of Emma Crafton

Dickens Co. His.Comm. — 23 Jun 2005 2:52:24 GMT

Mrs. Emma Crafton

The Texas Spur, February 14, 1950

Mrs. Emma Crafton Dies Here Thursday

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 9, for Mrs. Emma Crafton at the First Methodist Church of Spur. Mrs. Crafton died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 7, following a prolonged illness.

Rev. Cal C. Wright, assisted by Rev. R.D. Hill, officiated the services.

Mrs. Crafton, born in Cook County, Texas, on February 11, 1881, was married to M.L. Crafton in 1920 in Red River County, Texas. The Craftons moved to Dickens County in 1922 and had made their home here since that time. Mrs. Crafton was converted to the Christian religion at the age of 17 and joined the Methodist church.

Survivors include her husband; step-children, Oscar Crafton of Noel, Calif., Mrs. Clytle Rainey and Mrs. J.W. Morris, both of Houston; two grandchildren; one brother, William C. Quisenberry of Post; and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Saving of Spur and Mrs. Rosa Ford of Kalgary.

Serving as pallbearers were Seamon Reynolds, Raymond Gilcrease, Billie Smith, R.G. Bostic, Will Edgar and Ernest Dunaway.

Interment was in Clarksville, Texas with arrangements by Chandler Funeral Home of Spur.

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In Memory of Dixie Pullen

DCHC — 19 Jun 2005 6:42:01 GMT

The Texas Spur, Thursday, June 2, 2005

Dixie Pullen, of Midland, Texas passed away Thursday, May 26, 2005.

She was born January 27, 1921 in Dickens County, Texas and was raised and educated there. On October 11, 1954, she married Elzy L. Pullen in Crosbyton, Texas. The couple had been residents of Midland since 1961. Dixie was a member of Cuthbert and Austin Street Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by per parents, Jim and Maggie Garrett.

Dixie is survived by her husband, Elzy L. Pullen, her children, James Coy Murray and his wife, Sylvia, Ronnie W. Murray and his wife, Shirley, Betty Pickens and her husband, Jimmy, Tom Murray and his wife, Sandy, Linda Gallagher and her husband, Gary, Larry Pullen, Jerry L. Pullen and his wife, Kathy, brother, Wade L. Roberts, sisters, Loreen Brantley and Carlee Pierce, nineteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland. Interment followed at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews, Hwy. Midland, TX.

In Memory of Mrs. Orange Henderson

Dickens County Historical Commission — 13 Jun 2005 3:02:26 GMT

The Texas Spur, May 15, 1941

Mrs. Orange Henderson, resident of the Freeman Addition, passed away Tuesday, May 6 at her home there, after an illness of several months duration.

Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and children moved here from Marlin, Texas some twelve or fifteen years ago, and have resided here since, being employ on farms in the various parts of the county.

Mrs. Hendersons body was carried to Marlin and was interred in the family plot at that place.

Survivors are the husband, Orange Henderson; four sons, Ritchet Orange, Jr., Sonny and Baby; four daughters, Delphine [Montgomery], Alma Ruth [Sledge], Hattie Lou [Brown] “Mutt”; and a step-daughter of Wichita Falls.

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In Memory of LOIS M. HAMMER

Vanessa — 13 Jun 2005 3:51:51 GMT

Lois Mae Elmore Hammer
(September 12, 1920-July 10, 2001)

The Oregonian, Sunday
July 15, 2001

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Jennings-McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove for Lois M. Hammer, who died July 10 at age 80.
Mrs. Hammer was born Lois M. Elmore on Sept. 12, 1920, in Dickens, Texas. She moved to Portland to work in the shipyards during World War II, then lived in Oklahoma until moving to Forest Grove in 1994. She was a homemaker. In 1946, she married William E. Hammer; he died in 1965.

Survivors include her son, Cecil; brothers, C. L. Elmore and Leroy Elmore; and one grandchild.

Interment in Forest View Cemetery in Forest Grove. Remembrances to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements by Forest Grove Memorial Chapel.

In Memory of O. Leroy ELMORE

Vanessa — 13 Jun 2005 3:49:29 GMT

In Memory of Willard Wayne Ogle

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. CC — 31 May 2005 1:49:04 GMT

Willard Wayne Ogle, 84, of San Angelo went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 30, 2005. Willard was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on Oct. 14, 1920 to Lilburn Charles Ogle and Lizzie Mae Ethridge Ogle. Willard served five years in the U.S. Army Air Corp and received many awards and medals, including a Purple Heart. Willard was a teacher for 33 years. He taught many years around the Lubbock area, and he worked his last 17 years before retirement at Lakeview High School in San Angelo. He was a very active member of he Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church until he became ill. He was also a member of the local VFW, DAV and the Business Men's Bible Class from 1966 to present and was a past president.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, George Ann Hansard; and one son, Ronald Wayne Ogle.

Willard is survived by three daughters, Laquetta Romero of Phoenix, Arizona, Jo Ann Stelzer of Post, Texas, and Marsha (Martie) Ahlefeld of Wichita, Kansas; one son, Sidney Ogle of San Angelo, Texas; a brother, Lilburn Forest Ogle of San Angelo, Texas; a sister, Janice Ogle of Manassas, Virginia, and close friend Faye Ogle of Post, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and one reat-great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Edmund Boulevard Baptist Church with Darrel Smith officiating. Military honors and burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Maude Wilma Lowery/Lowry Edwards Haddock

Peggy C. Wilson — 11 Nov 2004 12:42:38 GMT

Seeking a living descendant of Maude Wilma Lowery/Lowery. She is daughter of Samuel F. (Frank?) Lowery and Sarah Ann Luisar Honnoll. Granddaughter of John Blanton Lowery and Martha Ann Walker; Peter Ambrose Honnoll, Jr. and Mary Savage.

Would like to share info on Maude's descendants...have further info on Peter Honnoll's father/grandfather and Mary Savage's line.

In Memory of Gladys Arrington Borden

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. Coordiator — 2 May 2005 2:25:55 GMT

Gladys Arrington Borden, age 94, of Norman, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 6, 2005. She was born on February 27, 1911 to L.C. and Mary Jackson Arrington at Afton, Texas. She graduated from high school in Dickens, Texas. She married Howard Borden on February 21, 1931. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1988.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, including Fred and Roy Arrington and one sister.

She is survived by one son, Ken Borden and wife Jacquelyn, of Norman, Ark. and one daughter, Marilyn Nolen and husband Whitey of Weatherford, Texas, five grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held March 10, 2005 at Mount Gilead Cemetery in Norman, Ark.

Source: The Texas Spur, Thursday, March 31, 2005, page 7

In Memory of Hibe Robinson

Linda Hughes; Dickens Co. TXGenWeb — 20 Apr 2005 4:40:48 GMT

Graveside services for Hibe Robinson, 72, of Spur will be at 10 a.m. today in City of Lubbock Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Fikes, pastor of Monterey Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be under direction of Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.
He died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in South Park Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Greenville and moved from Lubbock to Spur in 1977. He was a truck driver and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Lynettia Mullins of Auburn, Wash. and Lawana Kay Milloy of Longview, Wash.; two sisters, Mildred Bundick of Abernathy and Mitie Gillentine of Lubbock; a brother, Pat Robinson of Lubbock; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

From the Lubbock Avalanche -Journal Tuesday, December 8, 1987

Submitted by:
Linda Henson (Mullins)

In memory of Rev. J.V. Bilberry

dorholub — 15 Jun 2006 9:21:29 GMT

The Jacksboro Gazette
Thursday, February 24, 1944

Rev. J.V. Bilberry, 83, father of Rev. A.R. Bilberry of Jacksboro, died at his home at Spur, 21 February 1944. Funeral and burial took place at Spur. Survived by sour sons and two daughters.
When Rev. Bilberry first went west there was not a church of any denomination in Dickens County. He organized the first church in Dickens county and in Garza County at Post. He was for a number of years, missionary of the old Stonewall Baptist Association.
Rev. Bilberry served in the Baptist ministery for 47 years, and the people where he preached and worked unceasingly during this time truly realize that a watchman in Zion has fallen.

In Memory of Ruby Nell Bridge

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. CC — 24 Feb 2005 4:18:17 GMT

Ruby Nell Bridge, 83, of Fredricksburg, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005.

She was born August 13, 1921 to Wylie and Pearl Morgan. She was married to James A. Bridge. She graduated from Spur High School. She was a telephone operator in Spur for many years. She also worked as a nurse for many years.

She is survived by one daughter, Jamie Nell Ellis; four sisters, one brother, two grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. One niece, Sandy Morgan, resides in Dickens County.

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, February 10, 2005, page 9

In Memory of Jim Barron

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. TXGenWeb Coordinator — 19 Feb 2005 7:32:02 GMT

Memorial services for O.J. "Jim" Barron III, 57, of Angel Fire, N.M., who died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, will be at 11a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at the Chapel of Trinity Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul Jantzen. Private burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock.

Mr. Barron was born in Lubbock, raised in Spur, graduated from New Mexico Military Institute and attended Texas Tech University. Mr. Barron was involved in ranching in Texas and New Mexico. He was a ranch broker who sold ranches for Bennett & Barron Land Company and Barron & Company.

He was active in local and national cattle organizations including Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He attended Trinity Church, Liberty Rock Church in Ralls and Angel Fire Baptist Church in Angel Fire, N.M.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and a son, James S. Barron, in 1996.

Survivors include his wife, Cisco Barron of Angel Fire, N.M.; a son, Matt Barron of Angel Fire; two sisters, Molly Day of McKinney and Amanda Coyle of Virginia Beach, Va. The family suggests memorials to Crossview Christian Camp, P.O. Box 98495, Lubbock TX 79499 or to a favorite charity .

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, February 17, 2005, page 9

In Memory of Mabel Branaman

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. TC — 19 Feb 2005 7:26:29 GMT

Graveside services for Mabel DorisVan Leer Branaman, 86, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Dr. Ken Horn officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Mrs. Branaman died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005 at 9:45 p.m. She was born on July 24, 1918 in Dickens County. She married Dale A. Branaman on June 30, 1939 in Plainview, N.M. Mrs. Branaman was the daughter of Wayne and Eula Van Leer, who were ranchers and farmers in Dickens County. She graduated from McAdoo High School in 1935 and later attended Abilene Christian College.

Survivors include her husband, Dale; two daughters, Peggy Wayne Burge of East Northport, N.Y., and Debby Jane Haren of Belton, TX; a sister, Nell Van Leer of Durant, Okla; and four grandchildren, Steven Wayne Burge, John Dale Burge, Rachel Doll Haren, and Samuel Branaman Haren.

Published in: The Texas Spur, Thursday, February 17, 2005, page 9.

Need a obit lookup for: Horace Clayborn Robertson

wilcoxpr1 — 29 Jan 2005 3:24:56 GMT

This is my grandfather died before I was born. Would like any info on him. I was told we have kin living around Dickens, would love to make contact with them.
ROBERTSON, Horace Clayborn
b. Aug. 19, 1883, d. June 20, 1943
79220 (Afton, Dickens Co, TX)
C14 Upright stone. "Father"
Thanks
Paul

You're Welcome :)

g_linda8 — 18 Jan 2005 10:39:31 GMT

Thanks to all the wonderful private thank you's I've received thus far for posting the obit links. I know how valuable (and elusive) a family obit can be.

The Dickens County website gurus will be revamping the site and they will be easier to find. In the meantime, happy obit searching :)

Obits Online - Spur Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 11:03:46 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/spur/

(click on the letter of the last name and the obits will come up)

Obits Online - Red Mud Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 11:03:10 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/redmud/

Obits Online - McAdoo Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 11:02:47 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/mcadoo/

Obits Online - Espuela Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 11:02:13 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/espuela/

Obits Online - Dickens Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 11:00:16 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/dickens/

(click on the letter of the last name you're researching and the obits will come up)

Obits Online - Afton Cemetery

g_linda8 — 17 Jan 2005 10:59:26 GMT

I've received a lot of requests from fellow Dickens County researchers about Dickens county obits on line. Yes, they're on the Dickens County web site, but there is no link that we can find, so I'm posting the link here.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txdicken/afton/

In memory of W.D. Robinson

dorholub — 15 Jun 2006 9:21:29 GMT

W.D. Robinson, of Spur, an uncle of Mrs. Arthur Bushell of Stamford, and a former resident of Stamford, died at his home, Saturday, 4 December 1937. Mr. Robinson moved to Spur from Stamford in 1920, and had lived there since that time. Funeral was held at the Spur Presbyterian church with Rev. Fred I. Cairns, pastor officiating.

Mr. Robinson was born in Mississippi but moved to Texas at an early age. He was active in the Presbyterian church for many years, having servced as a deacon in the Stamford church and as an elder in the Spur Presbyterian church.

Survivors: wife, 2 sons - Henry and Carter, 2 daughters - Mrs. Coy McMahan and Mattie Sue Robinson; 2 sisters; 3 brothers.

Mr. and Mrs. Bushell of Stamford, Mr. Womack of Memphis, Mrs. Andes of Clarendon and Mrs. Frazier of Amarillo were among the out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral.

The Stamford American
Stamford, Texas
December 17, 1937

In Memory of Ewell B. Buckner

Linda Fox Hughes — 29 Dec 2004 9:58:11 GMT

WOLFFORTH (Special) Private entombment for Ewell B. Buckner, 76, of Lubbock will be at Wilson's Funeral Directors Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson's Funeral Directors.

He died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at Covenant Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 6, 1923, in McAdoo. He married Kathleen Hoddinott on Sept. 12, 1945, in Publow, England.

He worked for Dean Hagler Paint Contractors.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He received the European Campaign Medal of Honor with five Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Painter's Union No. 342. He coached Little League and was a member of Northside Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Rex Buckner of Lubbock; three sisters, Wilma Hickman of McAdoo and Rosemary Ferris and Louise Hitt, both of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Animal Care Shelter c/o Joe and Brenda Wilbanks, Route 7, Box 342 B., Lubbock 79401.

Source: Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Wednesday, December 22, 1999

In Memory of Billy Henry Smith

Linda Hughes, cc TXGenWeb — 3 Dec 2004 10:56:36 GMT

Billy Henry Smith, 78, of Stamford, died Monday, November 22, 2004 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 in Kinney-Underwood Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Brigham officiating. Burial will follow in Belle Plains Cemetery under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral home in Stamford.

Mr. Smith was born December 6, 1925 in Spur, the son of the late William H. and Mattie Fuqua Smith. He married Betty Webb on February 28, 1958 in Post, Texas. Billy worked as a Ranch Foreman for the SMS Ranch in Paducah, Spur and Stamford for 49 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry, serving during World War II. He was a Baptist.

Preceding Mr. Smith in death were his parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 1 grandson, Brandon Bruton; and 1 great granddaughter, Jessica Smith.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty L. Smith of Stamford; one daughter, Janette Bruton of Abilene; one son, Everett Smith of Putnam; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605.

Source: The Texas Spur, Thursday, November 25, 2004, page 8

In Memory of Alma Janice Boothe Murray

Linda Hughes, Dicken Co. TXGenWeb Coordinator — 24 Nov 2004 4:42:28 GMT

Memorial services for Janice Murray, 76, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel with Dale Mannon officiating. Mrs. Murray passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, in Lubbock. Alma Janice Murray was born Feb. 2, 1928 in Spur to John Kenton and Ina Pearl Boothe. Her aunt and uncle, John and Opal Brantner, raised her and her brother, John, after the death of their mother.

She graduated from Spur High School and was married to Virgil O. Murray Aug. 17, 1946. They moved to Lubbock in 1951, where she was a homemaker and later assisted her husband in his home building business. She loved and adored her children and grandchildren. They attended Greenlawn Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her son, David, and husband, Virgil.

She is survived by her brother, John Riley; daughter, Patricia and husband Ronnie Paulger of Lubbock; son, Mark and wife Cindy of Carrollton; seven grandchildren, Brent, Brian, and Michelle Paulger, Stacey, Suzanne, Christen and Steven Murray; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials to be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Source: Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Wed. Nov. 24, 2004

In Memory of David C. Cave

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co. TXGenWeb — 9 Nov 2004 7:36:36 GMT

David C. Cave passed away Oct. 27, 2004, after a courageous battle with leukemia. David was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Vancouver, Wash.

Since 1986 he had served as Disrict Judge of the 110th Judicial District and in northeast Texas by assignment. A self-employed attorney, he served as Dickens County Attorney from 1972-86. He was a member of the Dallas Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, David is survived by his wife, Ann Cave of Duncanville, son, David Mark Cave and wife Anna of New York City, daughters, Caryn Snyder and husband Jeff of Grapevine, and Beth Merschat and husband Artie of San Antonio, stepdaughter, Carrie Hunter of San Francisco, one granddaughter, Alice Merschat, and other relatives and loving friends.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Burial was Saturday, Oct. 30th in Rotan, Texas.

Source: The Texas Spur, Thiursday, November 4, 2004, page 6

In Memory of Kenneth P. Simmons

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co., TXGenWeb — 3 Nov 2004 5:53:18 GMT

Paul, 70, died Friday, October 1, 2004, at his residence in North Richland Hills. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 10, in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, in Hurst. Interment followed in Bear Creek Cemetery in Euless.

Paul was born on February 9, 1934 in Spur, Texas. He attended Spur Schools, graduating in 1952.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rachel Simmons, brothers, Calvin and G.W. (Bunk) Simmons, and sister-in-law, Vernell Simmons.

Paul is survived by his wife, Frances, sons Kim Gray, Jamie Lee Simmons and Micah Paul Simmons, sister, Jamie Baum, and sister-in-law, Jeynette Simmons, two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Source: The Texas Spur, Thursday, October 14, 2004, page B7

In Memory of Clifton Pope

Linda Hughes, Dickens Co, TXGenWeb — 3 Nov 2004 5:48:24 GMT

Graveside services for Clifton Pope, 86, of Bryan were held Wednesday, August 30, 2004 at Smetana Cemetery.

Mr. Pope passed away August 29, 2004 at Sheridan Nursing Home.

He was born, July 15, 1918, in Pauls Valley, Okla., and lived in Bryan for 32 years. He was retired as store manager for Montgomery Ward and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.

He was a member of Spur High School Class of 1936.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Pope of Bryan, two daughters and a son-in-law, Glenda and Bill Duncan and Gail Sewell, all of Bryan, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Source: The Texas Spur, Thursday, October 14, 2004, page B7

Leva Lee Power(s)

BethAChristy — 8 Jul 2001 12:04:21 GMT

Looking for information on Leva Lee POWER(S) b-17-June-1895 in Spur, Dickens, TX; d-10-Dec-1987 in Big Spring, Howard, TX. She married John Joseph WEATHERMAN on 2-Dec-1918 in Afton, Dickens, TX.

Searching for Buckner Family in Macadoo, Texas

g_sisco — 10 May 2006 8:43:56 GMT

Searching for information on Marion James Buckner who married Freda McMellin in Macadoo, Dickens County, Texas. Marion James is the son of Walter William Buckner and Stella Elvira Duxbury. Freda is the daughter of John Valentine McMillin and Alzadie Mae Erkenbrack. Please contact me at gsisco@yahoo.com.

cemetary lookup----lovitt

Morris_Lovett — 15 Feb 2005 2:23:09 GMT

need help locating Elias Lovitt died 1902. he was living with Sarah Jane(Jinnie) Morrison his daughter at the time of his death. Please assist