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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Lucke, Mrs. Minna, 1941
Sunday, 30 July 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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 Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                      
Funeral Rites For Mrs. Minna Lucke Held Saturday  Mrs. Minna Solbrig Lucke, wife of the late Herman Lucke, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Cowsert, Friday, March 21, 1941, after an illness of several days.  Due to the infirmities of age, she has not been well for some time.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. Geo. B. McCrary, officiating.  The Schreiner-Hodges Co. had charge of funeral arrangements.  Interment was in the family burial lot in the Junction Cemetery.  The following were active pall bearers:  W. E. Bolt, Wilson Buster, J. C. Graham, Alton Mason, Clay Holland and M. Hunsucker.  Honorary pall bearers:  C. A. Schaub, Walker Ragsdale, Chester Simon, Sherman McWright, W. L. Allen, Fred Hall, A. L. Mudge, E. Holekamp, Dr. E. Bruce Moss, Hal B. Snead, J. A. Heyman, J. N. Hodges,M. N. Harrison, J. M. Anderson, Silas Self, Alex Hamer, T. B. Philips, John Munn, John M. Hankins, C. W. Atchison, J. B. Randolph, Joe Bissett, Dr. Fred Burt, Ovie Buster, and R. E. McKay.  Mrs. Lucke was born in Berlin, Germany, June 4, 1860, being 80 years, nine months and 17 days old at the time of her death.  She grew to womanhood in her native country and was married to Herman Lucke in 1879 and to this union were born seven children.  One daughter,Clara, who was born in Germany, died in 1898 and was buried in the Junction cemetery.  The surviving children are:  Mrs. Martha Harrison, Del Rio; Chas. Lucke, Del Rio; Mrs. Minnie Mains, Menard; Mrs. Louis Scherrer, San Antonio; Mrs. Dewitt Cowsert and Mrs. Leonard Cowsert, Junction.  Other survivors include one brother, Herman Solbrig, and five sons, Walter, Max, Kurt, Alvin and Awalt of Harper; six grandchildren, Clomah L. Murrah, San Antonio; Chas. Mains, New Mexico; Dee Harrison, Del Rio; Mrs. Therrell Rose, Del Rio; Mrs.Howard Black, Del Rio; Mrs. Manning Smith, College Station; and three great grandchildren,Thomas and Fred Rose and Dixie Dee Harrison, Del Rio.  All of the above were present except Chas. Mains of New Mexico.  ... Clara, came to America in 1884, to join Mr. Lucke, who had come to America some months earlier.  The same year the family moved to Austin.  They moved to Kimble county in 1881 (sic) where they spent the remainder of their lives.  The husband preceded her on April 7, 1937.  She had been a member of the Episcopal Church many years, and was a regular attendant at church services until a short time before her death.  She led a quiet unassuming life,enduirng many of the hardships of the early pioneer days in the Hill Country.  She and herhusband came to America because they believed in the free American way of life.  The beautiful floral offering and the large circle of friends at the funeral services were evidences that she was esteemed highly in the Hill Country where she had lived for a half centery.  Among out-of-town friends at the funeral services were Mrs. J. R. Smart, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Highsmith, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Mamie Lane, Mrs. Garrett Byrd, and Mrs. Nancie Wilson of Menard; Mrs. W. M. Seward and Mrs. Menefee Lucke of Del Rio.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Land, Henry, 1934
Sunday, July 30, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                           
HENRY LAND FUNERAL RITES HELD TUESDAY  Funeral services for Henry Land, 76, who died in a Fredericksburg hospital Sunday, following a short illness, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Junction Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lewis L. Wilkins, Rocksprings Presbyterian minister, and the Rev. Thomas D. Murphy of the local Presbyterian Church, officiating.  Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery beside Mrs. Land.  The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  Mr. Land and his wife, the former Louise Grobe, who died several years ago, ranched in the Ivy Community for many years.  Deceased was born in Fredericksburg on October 7, 1870, and was a member of thePresbyterian Church.  Surviviors include one son, Lester, and one daughter, Mrs. Bill Herbst of Junciton,and four sisters:  Mmes. Mary Grosenbacher, Hannah Hohmann, and Sophia Burrier, all of Fredericksburg, and Mrs. Katie Brooker of Mason.  Pall bearers were Victor Herbst, Clifford Herbst, Jim Herron, Alfred Smart, ArthurSchulze and Clay Secrest.


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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Moos, Wm. G., 1942
Sunday, July 30, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                       
Wm. G. Moos Is Claimed By Death at Ranch Home  Wm. G. Moos, one of Kimble County's outstanding pioneer citizens, died at his ranch homeon the Kerrville Road Thursday, June 11, 1942, after a long period of failing health.While he had not been seriously ill, he was suffering from the infirmities of age and it was apparent that he had served his time here and his Master called him to his heavenly home.  Funeral services were held at the ranch home Friday afternoon with the Rev. Lewis L.Wilkins, pastor of the Junction Presbyterian Church, in charge of the services, assisted byRev. Foy O. King, pastor of the Baptist Church.  The Junction Lodge A. F. and A. M., of whichhe had been a member for about half a century, concluded the services at the grave.  TheSchreiner-Hodges Co., was in charge of funeral arrangements.  The following served as active pall bearers:  Ramsey Randolph, J. W. McLendon, Walter Buck, Millard Bennett, George Cavaness, J. A. Cavaness, M. C. Blackburn, and L. R. Hodges.  Wm. G. Moos was born in Gillespie County near Frederickburg on August 20, 1856, and spent his entire life in the Hill Country.  He moved to Kimble County in 1879 settling on theJohnson Fork.  After a few years he bought the Craft ranch adjoining his ranch and moved onhis newly acquired property.  The family spent four months in Junction last winter to benear the physician.  With the exception of these four months, he had lived on his ranches on Johnson Fork for 63 years.  He owned valuable ranching interests and has been one of Kimble County's successful ranchmen.  In his early ranching days, he made one trip over the trail to the market with cattle andalso made a trip later with a train load of cattle.  He spent his entire life in the ranchingbusiness.  He was married to Miss Tibble Craft on December 25, 1888, County Judge E. S. Aley performingthe marriage ceremony.  To this union was born one son, Craft Moos, who has always made hishome on the ranch with his parents.  After his marriage he built a home near his aged parentsand he and his wife cared tenderly for them during their declining years.  Mrs. Wm. Moos died December 10, 1939, and since that time Mr. Moos has lived with Mr. and Mrs. Craft Moos.  Mr. Moos is survived by the son, two brothers, Henry and Albert, near San Antonio.  Twobrothers and a sister preceded him.  When only 16 years old Mr. Moos united with the Lutheran Church and lived an exemplary lifein the community.  He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge until he was too old to attendregularly.  He took an active interest in the affairs of his country and stood for the thingsthat would upbuild the institutions of the county.  He has read his county paper since the paper was established in 1883, and his subscription is paid to January 1, 1943.  In his homegoing, the family has lost a devoted father and the country, a patriotic citizen.Wm. G. Moos' influence will live long in the community he loved so much.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Moos, Mrs. Wm. G., 1939
Sunday, July 30, 2000  Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                     
Mrs. Wm. G. Moos Died Suddenly Sunday, December 10                      Deceased Had Lived Nearly All Her LIfe On One Ranch  In the homegoing of Mrs. Tibble Craft Moos, wife of W. G. Moos, at the ranch home on theKerrville road Sunday evening, December 10, Kimble County has lost another one of her realpioneer citizens.  Mrs. Moos had been suffering some recently from what the family thoughtwas rheumatism, but was apparently as well as usual.  She complained some late Sunday afternoon with her head and throat, but sat at the supper table with the famiy and performed some of her evening chores.  When she came in, her sister, Mrs. Gumm, who has been with her some time, realized that she was ill and called for Mrs. Craft Moos, who immediately calledin their physician.  He spent some time by her bedside.  She was apparently in no immediatedanger, but died soon after the physician left.  Funeral services were held at the ranch home Monday afternoon, by Reverend G. W. Crofoot of Kingsville, assisted by Rev. Thomas J. Bradley of Junction.  A quartet composed of Mrs. A. W. Loeffler, Mrs. Chester Bannowsky, K. G. Durst and Willard Hawkins, rendered a beautiful vocal number.  Interment was in the Junciton Cemetery.  The following served as active pall bearers:  W. W. Bowers, Frank Rembold, F. M. Bierschwale, W. H. Dunk, Ben Sigal and Crate Phillips.  Honorary pall bearers:  M. N. Harrison, P. J. Rembold, Joe Bishop, H. P. Rankin, F. H.Dunk, J. A. Heyman, Frank Bissett, J. N. Hodges, C. A. Schraub, E. A. Loeffler, A. W. Loeffler,W. G. Ward, Nobel Jobes, G. P. Marrs, E. E. Jones, Rev. Wm. Bierschwale, Doug Jobes, Charlie Bowers, Bob Bowers, and all other pioneer friends.  ... in Travis County January 12, 1866.  The Craft family moved to Kimble county when Mrs.Moos was 15 years old, and her father bought the place on which she has lived nearly 60 years. She was married to Wm. G. Moos in Junction on December 25, 1888, County Judge E. S. Aley performing the marriage ceremony.  Soon after their marriage, Mr. Moos bought the place which had been owned by Mrs. Moos' parents.  Only one son, Craft, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Moos. He has always lived on the ranch with them.  After his marriage, he built a home near his parents.  Mrs. Moos is survived by her aged husband, one son, three sisters--Mrs. Mary Gumm, Tuscon (sic),Arizona; Mrs. Abbie Gumm, Tuscon (sic), Ariz. and Mrs. Delia Gilliam, San Diego, California,and one brother, Charlie Craft, Lone Wolf, Oklahoma.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and requested that her good friend G. W. Crofoot, conduct her funeral services.  Mrs. Moos was loved by her many pioneer friends as was evidenced by the large number at the funeral services.  The beautiful floral offering also testified as to her popularity in the community where she has long lived.  The paths of life that she has traveled is strewn with deeds of kindness and good cheer.  She was quiet and unassuming in her manner.  Her husband has lost a true companion, the son, a devoted mother; and the sisters and brother, a loving sister.  She is gone but her memory will live on in the hearts of loved ones.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  McKee, Wm. R., 1940
Thursday, August 3, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                    
Wm. R. McKee Dies Following Injury Sustained Aug. 12                Deceased Was Prominent Citizen of Kimble County For 60 Years  In the home going of Wm. B. McKee at his home last Thursday, September 19, one of Kimble County's best known and best loved pioneer citizens passed to his heavenly home.  For 60 years he had lived in Kimble county and was well and favorably known to nearly every citizen in the county.  On August 12 he fell at his home and after a few days treatment was rushed to San Antonio where he received treatment.  After two weeks in San Antonio, he returned tohim home, but due to his age and the serious nature of his injuries he did not improve and was relieved of all earthly suffering on the date given above.  Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schreiner-Hodges Company.  Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ Friday afternoon, September 20, with Elder J. E.Black in charge of the services.  following the services at the church, he was laid to rest in the Junction Cemetery with Masonic honors.  The following were active pall bearers:  Clay Secrest, E. Holekamp, C. W. McCarroll, George Pepper, J. E. Wiedeman, Walter Buck, Roy King, and M. E. Blackburn.  Honorary pall bearers included all his neighbors and friends.  Wm. R. McKee was born in Lexington, Ky., but moved to Missouri with his family when a small boy where he grew to manhood.  He was married to Miss Susie Pepper on December 9, 1879.  The following year they moved to Kimble county where they engaged in ranching.  Mrs. McKee died on October 8, 1928.  He was married to Miss Stella Martin on June 11, 1930, who survives him.  Other survivors are Mrs. Geo. McKee, Amboy, Washington, a sister-in-law, and three nephews, Leoanrd and Andrew McKee, Amboy, Washington, and Roy McKee, Van Couver, Washington.  Mr. McKee has been an outstanding character in Kimble county for the 60 years that he has lived here.  He was a successful ranchman for many years and was one of the pioneers in developing the Angora goats in this country.  He was a stockholder and director in the Junction State Bank many years, and was also a stockholder and director in the Junction CattleLoan Company.  He was interested in everything for the progress and development of this county but his most outstanding work was in his religious activites.  He was the largest contributor in the building of the modern Church of Christ building.  He took a pride in his reliegious work and was a great help to his pastors in carrying on the work of the Church. His greatest desire was to be of service to others.  He numbered his friends by his acquaintances and the large number present at the funeral services and the beautiful floral offerings attested his popularity in the community where he spent the greater part of his life.  Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs Geo. B. Pepper and daughter, Wilma, Sweetwater; Mrs. Paul Crawford, San Antonio; Mrs. Gay Sieker, Kerrville; Judge and Mrs. Linden, San Antonio; Mrs. Alf Shaw, Christoval; Mr. and Mrs. Alf Schweining, Sonora; Ben Pepper, Ramona, California.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Massie, Mrs. Jas., 1937
Thursday, December 14, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Mrs. Jas. Massie On August 19th Deceased was Past Worthy Matron Order of Eastern Star, Local Chapter  Mrs. Minnie Massie, wife of James L. Massie, died at the family residence on August 19, following an illness of long duration.  For many weeks she had been confined to her bed and everything was done for her that human hands could do.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. C. McCullough, assisted by Rev. Ennis B.Hill.  Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery.  Mrs. Minnie Massie was born in Blanco county, but moved with her parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stephen, to Kimble county when a child and spent her life in this community.  She was married to James L. Massie on August 8,1914, and to this union one son, Carlton, was born.  The husband and son survive.  She is also survived by three sisters--Mrs. Willie Timberlake, San Saba; Mrs. John Livingston, Gadsden, Arizona and Mrs. Dan Bihl, Fort Stockton--and five brothers--Bob, Tiel and Cleve Stephen, Junction; Sid Stephen, Fort Stockton and Roy Stephen, Ramona, California. All were presentat the funeral except Mrs. Livingston and Roy.  She was an honored member of the Order of the Eastern Star, being a Past Worthy Matron.  Early in life she became a member of the Baptist Church and was active in church work until her health failed.  She was a faithful teacher in the primary department of the Sunday School for a long time.  In her home going, her husband has lost a devoted wife, the son, a loving mother, and the church a true member.  She is gone to her eternal home, but her good influence will continue to live in the hearts and lives of those with whom she came in contact.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Mudge, A. L., 1947
Sunday, 30 July 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                           
A. L. MUDGE FUNERAL RITES HELD MONDAY  Funeral services for Arthur Lyon Mudge, 72, who died suddenly in his ranch home hereFriday, January 3rd  at 9:30 a. m. were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 in the Junction Methodist Church, with the Rev. H. E. Moreland, Vicar of the Trinity Episcopal Church,officiating.  He was assisted by Dr. W. R. McPherson, local Methodist minister.  The Masonic Lodge conducted graveside rites.  The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery.  Mr. Mudge was born in Paignton, Devonshire, England on April 12, 1864, and came to America with an older brother, landing in New York on November 5, 1884.  They went to Delaware for a short time, spent the first winter in West Virginia, lived in Aspen, Colorado a short time, and a little later bought a farm and settled in Nebraska.  Finding the winters too cold, Mr Mudge left his brother and came to Texas.  He arrived in Junction on July 2, 1887, and except for two trips back to his birthplace, has lived here since.  At first he pastured 400 head of yearling steers for one and a half years with the late James Paterson on his Maynard Ranch near Roosevelt.  He and Mrs. Mudge, the former Miss Ethel Gordon, only child of the late Capt. G. Keith Gordon, R. N., to whom he was married in 1886, purchased their ranch, which is known as "Red Hollow Ranch", and for more than 45 years have been raising registered and grade Hereford cattle, sheep, goats and horses, and doing some farming.  Their son, Fred, has been associated with them in the ranching industry.  Mr. Mudge was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Woodmen of theWorld.  He had not been in good health for several years.  Survivors include the widow, the son, one daughter, Mrs. Jack Molesworth of Clarendon; three grandchildren -- John M. Molesworth, Patty Molesworth and Fred Molesworth, all of Clarendon; and three brothers and two sisters, who live in England.  Active pall bearers were Seaton Prentice, J. M. Livingston, Sayers Farmer, Lee Craven, ClaySecrest, C. T. Holekamp, Gully Cowsert and Ed Allen

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Meredith, T. J., 1939
Wedensday, July 12, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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The Junction Eagle, June 29, 1939 Printed with permission                     
T. J. Meredith Succumbs From Effects of Fall                Deceased Spent All Of His Active Life in Service Of Community  In the homegoing of T. J. (Uncle Jeff) Meredith in Junction early Sunday morning, June 25, Kimble County has lost another one of her early pioneer citizens.  He fell at his home on Wednesday, June 7, from which injuries he grew weaker until his spirit was released to join the heavenly throng Sunday morning.  Funeral services conducted by his pastor, Rev. James J. Kellam, were held at the Junction Baptist Church at five o'clock Sunday afternoon and interment was made in the Junction Cemetery.  The Schreiner-Hodges Company was in charge of the funeral arrangements.  The following were active pall bearers:  Roy Skaggs, George Bruce, Alex Wood, Jim Butler, Avery Stewart, and   L. T. Wood.  T. J. Meredith was born in Jackson county, MIss., November 10, 1856, being 82 years, seven months and 14 days old at the time of his death.  He came to Texas when young and to Kimble County in the Spring of 1876.  With the exception of a few years in San Antonio and other places, he spent his life in Kimble County.  He was married to Miss Mollie McDonald on May 29, 1878, and to this union were born 10 children.  Eight of the children survive the father.  Mrs. John Smith and Mrs.Willie Barker preceded him.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mollie Meredith and the following children:  Julius Meredith, Big Wells; Albert Meredith, Gouldbusk; Harrison Meredith, Junction;Hugh Meredith, Devine; Mrs. Albert Edge, Hatch, New Mexico; Mrs. Ellie Marshall, Laton,California; Mrs. D. E. Goben, Junction; Mrs. Marie Wilks, Dallas; He is also survivedby one brother, Albert Meredith, Runge, Texas; 87 grandchildren and 17 great grand-children.  Practically all his life was spent in public service.  He carried the U. S. mails for approximately 25 years.  In the early days of the county he carried the mail to Green Lake, a postoffice on the head of the South Llano, discontinued many years ago.  He also made the run to Noxville and to Telegraph.  While living in San Antonio he had a route for a while.    Early in life he entered politics and spent 40 years of his life in public office.  He served eight years as jailer and many years as commissioner and also as justice of the peace.  His last official post was superintendent of buildings and grounds of one of the school buildings in San Antonio.  His most outstanding work was his service to his church.  He was 40 years old when he was converted in a camp meeting on the South Llano in South Junction and during the remaining 42 years of his life, he was active in various capacities of his church.  He was a deacon, Sunday School superintendent and teacher for many years.  He was happiest when explaining the scriptures.  Only three Sundays before he was buried, he made an interesting talk  before his Sunday school class.  Few men knew the Bible as Uncle Jeff knew it.  He understood the doctrines of his church and took a pride in explaining them.  He was a forcefull lecturer and often delivered lectures to church organizations.  Uncle Jeff wil be missed by his family, his community and his church, but his good life and influence will continue to live long in the hearts and lives of his family and friends


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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Newby, Garlan R., 1966
Thursday, December 14, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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The Junction Eagle, Thursday, August 4, 1966 (Used with permission)
Garlan R. Newby Dies in Dallas Friday  Funeral services for Garlan R. Newby, brother of LaRue Newby of Junction,were held Monday morning in Lancaster with burial in a Lancaster cemetery.  Garlan, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Newby, attended Junction public schools and was a graduate of the Junction High School.  He died in Dallas hospital Friday from injuries received in an automobile wreck Thursday evening.  He had been an employee of a telephone company for many years in Dallas.  Survivors include his wife and two daughters, all of Dallas, three brothers, La Rue, Olin of San Antonio and Byron E. of Del Rio; a sister, Mrs. Elenne Woodruff of Dallas; and four grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Newby went to Dallas Sunday to be with the family and to attend the funeral Monday morning.

Kimble County, TX - Obits:  Nixon, Mrs. M. J., 1953
Monday, September 25, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Mrs. M. J. Nixon Buried Here On Tuesday  Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Nixon, 63, who died in her home here Sunday about 6:45 p.m., were held from the Smith Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. B. W. Mantooth officiating. Burial was made in the Junction cemetery. She came to Junction with her husband, the late James A. Nixon, 32 years ago and lived here since that time.  She was a native of Christoval, born May 1,1890.  She was a member of the Baptist Church.  Survivors include two sons, Bill of Aransas Pass and Wesley of Junction; two sisters, Mrs. Lane Hodges and Mrs. Allie Sanders, both of Junction, four grandchildren (rest of article cut off).

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Neal, Mrs. Conley, 1940
Thursday, December 14, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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KNIFE VICTIM DIES OF WOUNDS IN KERRVILLE Funeral Services for Mrs. Conley Neal Will Be Held At Noxville Cemetery At 3:30 This Afternoon  Losing a four-day struggle for life, Mrs. Conley Neal, 32, died in aKerrville Hospital Wednesday afternoon, January 3, from knife wounds, alleged to have been inflicted by her husband, Conley Neal, Saturday afternoon, at their residence in Junction.  Funeral services for Mrs. Neal will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Noxville Cemetery, with Rev. James J. Kellam, pastor of the Junction Baptist Church, officiating.  The tragedy, which claimed the life of Mrs. Neal, occurred at the Nea lresidence next door to the Becker Hotel in Junction near dusk Saturday afternoon, December 30th.  According to reports, Mr. Neal slashed his wife's throat and then plunged the blade into his own throat.  After emergency treatment here, both were taken to a Kerrville hospital in the Schreiner-Hodges ambulance.  Death relieved Mrs. Neal of her suffering at 3:45 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, January 3, after a heroic struggle for life.  Mr. Neal remains in the hospital in a critical condition.  A murder charge was issued from the office of Sheriff J. C. Graham following Mrs. Neal's death, and served on Mr. Neal Wednesday night.  Born November 3, 1907 in Edwards county, Alta Jewel Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips, moved with her parents to Kimble county when only four months of age, and spent practically the remainder of her life in this county.  She attended the Noxville school.    Deceased was married to Conley Neal in 1928, and to this union four
children were born, all of whom survive their mother.  After marriage the couple lived for several months on the Tom Phillips ranch, moving from there to Blanco county where they lived two years.  After their residence in Blanco county they returned to Kimble county, and recently moved toJunction to make their home.  Mrs. Neal is survived by her husband, four children, her father and mother, and three brothers and two sisters.  The children are Connie Jean ,Don, Carl and Charles.  She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.Tom Phillips; three brothers, Leslie, James and Charles, all of Kimble county; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmore Roberts of San Angelo, and Mrs.Pierce Gary of Taylor county

   Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Nance, Mrs. Will E., 1936
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After an illness of many months, Mrs. Will E. Nance died at Price Camp Saturday night and the body was buried by the side of her husband in the Junction cemetery Sunday afternoon February 23.  Rev. Eugene Slater, pastor of the Methodist Church at Menard officiated at the funeral.  The following acted as pall bearers:  J. C. Graham, Joe Bissett, S. O. Durst, Joe Watson, Jim Meers and Tom Glimp.  Mrs. Will E. Nance was born at Camden, Arkansas, November 24, 1874, and moved to Texas with her parents when seven years old.  In 1896 she was married to Will E. Nance at Valley Springs in Llano county.  To this union 10 children were born, six of whom survive.  Her husband died October 5, 1932.  The surviving children are R. G. Nance, Juno;  Mrs.John Crowley, Abilene; Mrs. Eli Baker, Junction; Sam Nance, Junction; Mrs. Dell Renfro, Menard and Mrs. A. C. Hancock, Menard.  Mrs. Nance united with the Methodist Church when 16 years old and has lived a consistent Christian life.  She was always interested in looking after those in need.  She spent practically all her life in the Hill Country and she and her husband were ranch people until overcome by ill health.  She has lived in Junction at different times and just before her death asked that she be brought here in order that she might die in Junction.  She had been here only a few days when death relieved her of her suffering.  Her friends and neighbors testify that she was a patient sufferer during the last months of her life.  She is gone but her influence will continue to live in the heart and lives of those with whom she came in contact.
Note by Phyllis Hill:  W. E. Nance married Georgia Williams, 16 Dec. 1896Llano County, Texas Marriage Records, Volume 2


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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Pickett, Mrs. Kate, 1939
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                         
Death Claims Mrs. Kate Pickett October 17th                    Deceased Lacked Only Two Days Being Eighty-Six Years Of Age  Mrs. Kate E. Pickett, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Morrill, died at her home here Tuesday afternoon following a series of paralytic strokes during the past weeks.  For two weeks she had been unable to leave her bed and for several days could not talk.  All her children except Carroll Pickett of Los Angeles, California, have visited her the past two weeks.  Carroll was here during the past Christmas holidays.  She lacked only two days being 86 years old at the time of her death.  The body was prepared for burial by the Schreiner-Hodges Company and interment was made in the Junction Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock, the Rev. James J.Kellam, pastor of the Junction Baptist Church, conducted the funeral services.  The following were pallbearers:  E. O. Lowgren, Jim Carpenter, B. D. Williams, J. C. Graham, W. H. Baker, L. R. Hodges, C. A. Schraub, and J. L. Massie.  Mrs. Kate E. Pickett was born in Huntsville, Texas, October 19, 1853, the daughter of a pioneer Baptist minsiter.  She lived in various sections of East and Central Texas,coming to Kimble county in 1914.  She was a piano teacher in Baylor University before her marriage to R. J. Pickett in Waco on June 28, 1874.  The ceremony was performed by Dr. R. C. Burleson, president of Baylor University for nearly fifty years.  To this union were born 10 children.  Three sons and a daughter preceded her.  The husband died March 17, 1925.  Surviving children are Mrs. Lillie Hickerson, Junction; Mrs. Cleve Stephen, Junction; Mrs. T. C. Dodson, Dallas; Mrs. R. G. Isbell, Rockwall; Lee H. Pickett, Boulder City, Nevada; and Carroll Pickett, Los Angeles, California.  Four sisters, Mrs. Emma Johnson,Waco; Mrs. E. E. Fitzhugh, Waco; Mrs. Mollie Johnson, Gordon; Mrs. Laura Spears, Paris,and one brother, J. P. Morrill, Cooper, also survive.  In addition to the above she is survived by 13 grandchildren and seven great grand-children.  When only 10 years old she was converted and united with the Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful and devoted member for 76 years.  She was truly a "Mother in Isreal".  Mrs. Pickett was an every day Christian.  The beautifying influence of a pure religion were spread over a life and character as spotless and charming as was ever possessed by any of the noble women who have lived and died during the ages that are gone.  It is difficult to pay a fitting tribute to the memory of a woman as noble--one whose every-day life was embellished by the charming and lovable attributes of womanhood.  Her life was gentle, but like still waters, was deep.  Her retiring nature led her to hide her best qualities from public gaze, but they were revealed to those who enjoyed her acquaintance.  In her home, in her community and in her church, she was recognized as a strong and lovable Christian character.  She is gone but her noble influence will continue to live in the lives of those with whom she lived these more than four score years.
Note from Frederica:  Mrs. Pickett died 17 october 1939.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Patterson, Mrs. N. C., 1946
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                   
Mrs. N. C. Patterson Dies in Hospital Monday, Jan. 14  Mrs. Elizabeth Kountz Patterson, wife of the late N. C. Patterson, died Monday January 14, in a San Antonio hospital following a long illness.  Funeral services were held in the Junciton Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Vernon Shaw, pastor of the Kerrville Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment was made in the Junctin cemetery by the side of her husband who died February 18, 1944.  The following were active pallbearers:  L. R. Hodges, E. V. Stewart, Omer Wright, A. W. Browning, Ramsey Randolph, and K. G. Durst.  Mrs. Patterson was born in Virginia on July 4, 1857, but moved with her family to Kansas when a small child.  Later the Kountz family moved to Kimble county, before it was organized and the savage Indians visited the county frequently. A brother, Isaac, was killed by the Comanche Indians on Christmas, 1876.  She was married to N. C. Patterson December 25, 1878, and to this union were born nine children--eight sons and one daughter.  Three sons, Edgar, Lynn, and Olney,preceded her in death.  The surviving children are Frank, Floyd, Harry and Earl of Junction, Cummings of Chicago, and Mrs. John Harrison of Midland.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and many other relataives.  During pioneer days, Mrs. Patterson suffered many frontier hardships.  The depredations of Indians were a constant menace to the early settlers.  There were no roads, no railroads, and none of the modern conveniences that her posterity enjoys. She bore all these hardships with courage and helped to pave the way for the comforts the people now enjoy.  Mrs. Patterson became a christian early in life and was a faithful member of the Baptist church as long as she was able to attend services.  In her home going the community has lost one of its best loved citizens.  She was always kind, gentle and loving.  Everybody who knew her loved her.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Patterson, N. C., 1944
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                         
EARLY PIONEER LAID TO REST HERE SUNDAY  N. C. Patterson, a citizen of Junction 69 years, died peacefully at his home here Friday evening, February 18, after being confined to his bed for six months following a fall last August.  Funeral services were held at the Junction Baptist Church of which he was a charter member, Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Harral a. Hall, officiating.  TheMasonic Order was in charge of the services at the grave.  He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge since October 1884.  Active pall bearers were:  L. R. Hodges, K. G. Durst, J. O. Wright, E. V. Stewart, John Phillips, Fred Coleman,Clay Secrest, Charles Fairchild and A. W. Browning.  Nicholas Cummins Patterson was born in Tennessee February 15, 1855.  When about 17 years  old, he moved with his family to South Carolina where they lived for three years and then  moved to Texas.  He spent the rest of his life here.  Deceased was married to Miss Elizabeth Kountz December 25, 1878 who remained his faithful companion until his death.  To this union were born eight children.  Three sons, Edgar, Lynn and Olney, preceded their father in death.  He is survived by his wife; four sons, Frank, Floyd, Earl and Harry, all of Junction, and one daughter, Mrs. John McCamey, Midland, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Vaughan, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Robert Tomberlin, Junction; one half brother, Floyd Patterson, San Antonio; 11 grandchildren nine great grandchildren, and many other relatives.  No buildings were in the valley where Junction is located when Mr. Patterson arrived here.  The county was not yet organized.  He was first a "cow puncher" but became the second mail carrier between Junction and Fort McKavett.  He served this route four years and then became the second postmaster, serving in this capacity 11 years.  Afterwards he was in the general merchandise business and then became a jeweler and remained in this work until his eyes failed him when he was well in his 80's.  He has also had ranching interests joining the city limits of Junction.  In his death, the Junction Eagle lost its only remaining charter subscriber.  The first Junction newspaper, known as the Texan, was published in the rear of the post office and Mr. Patterson helped often in "getting the paper out".  In his home going, Junction has lost its oldest citizen and oldest businessman, the Masonic lodge, its oldest member, the Junction Eaagle, its last charter subscriber; the Baptist Church, a charter member; the county, a patriotic citizen; and the family a devoted husband and father.  The wholesome influence of N. C. Patterson will live on in this section of Texas where he served faithfully and well.  Out of town relatives attending the funeral included Mrs. Edgar Patterson, Balmorhea; Mr. and Mrs. John S. Harrison and son, Nick, of Midland, Mrs. Earl Patterson, Menard; Miss Patricia Patterson, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Glossbrenner, Menard, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Glossbrenner, Menard.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Paterson, Mrs. James, 1939
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Mrs. James Paterson, 77, pioneer Kimble ranch woman, was buried in the Junction Cemetery Saturday afternoon, following funeral services which were held at the Paterson-Rieck ranch home on Maynard Creek, at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. Everett Jones of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in San Antonio officiating.  Deceased succumbed Friday, January 20, at the Paterson-Rieck home following an extended illness.  Mrs. Paterson, born Agnes Burns, was born at Springfield, Mo., March 26,1861.  She came with her parents to San Antonio in 1870 and in 1886 was married to James Paterson, a native of Scotland.  They moved to the Maynard ranch in Kimble county and subsquently accumulated a 30-section property.  Two daughters survive, Mrs. Meta Bruce Rieck of Kimble County and Mrs.Elsie Felthouse of San Antonio.  There are also three grandchildren, James Paterson Rieck, Hugh William Rieck and Margaret Ann Rieck, and a nephew,S. S. Bundy.  Pall bearers at the funeral were C. T. Holekamp, Sayers Farmer, Fred Mudge, R. E. Homann, A. J. Kinsey and Seaton Prentice

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Phillips, T. B., 1947
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffin Harrison, Junction, Texas                                    Name of paper not given                        
T. B. PHILLIP'S FUNERAL RITES HELD SATURDAY  Funeral services for T. B. Phillips, 71, who died in his home here Friday morning,following a long illness, were held Saturday at 5 p.m. from the Junction Methodist Church with Dr. W. R. McPherson, minister, officiating.  The Hodges Funeral Homehad charge of the arrangements.  Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery.  Mr. Phillips was a well known Kimble and Edwards County rancher, banker, business manand former Junction mayor.  He was born at Dripping Springs, Travis County, Texas, on December 26, 1875, and came to Kimble at the age of 17.  His wife is the former Miss Jessie Gardner.  He was a member of the Methodist Church and of the I.O.O.F.  Survivors include the widow, two sons, John D. and Lester; two daughters, Mrs. Walker Ragsdale and Mrs. Harold Hough of Rocksprings, 8 grandchildren and three great-grand-children.  Pall bearers were Carl Pfluger of Eden, Leonard Cowsert, Fred Coleman, Ross Beasley,W. O. Dickerson, Roosevelt; Joe Turner, San Antonio; and C. O. Whitworth and Louie Babb of Rocksprings.  Out of town relatives here for the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Gardner and family, Carta Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Travis Cooke and Mrs. Hazel Rhodes, Austin; Mrs.Clyde Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. John Hull, Sonora; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Friend and daughter,Ozona; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MItchell, Jr., Rocksprings, and Mrs. J. W. Graham, Alpine and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gardner and Wilburn Gardner of Roosevelt.  Others from out of town were the Rev. Burl Brockman, Charles Ross, J. D. Varga, R. R.Corder, Bryan Babb, Mrs. C. Gardner Franks, Mrs. Hulette Franks, the Rev. and Mrs. O. C. Raehe, and Messrs. and Mmes. Hardin Tobin, T. C. Hampton, Ivan Smart, Watt Turner, WalkerDismukes, Frank Guthrie, Alton Miller and daughter, John Guthrie and Marvin Cowsert - allof Rocksprings.  Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lockhart, and Mmes. James Harvey, T. A. Williams and daughter, and Ida Lovelace, all of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bruce, Santa Anna; B. D. Roberts,Menarad; Charlie Matthews of Brady; and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carson and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Canales and sons, Barksdale.                               
Thursday, August 28, 1947                                      IN MEMORIAM                                    
T. B. Phillips"Thy Day has come, not gone, Thy Sun has risen, not set, Thy life is now beyond  The touch of pain or death; Not ended, but begun."  At 9:00 a.m. Aug. 15th the summons came for our beloved pioneer citizen T. B. Phillips.In the presence of his loved ones, his passing was so quiet and peaceful a miracle seemedto happen exchanging for him, the weariness and pain he had borne so long, for Eternal rest and joy in the Father's house of many mansions.  Truly for T. B. Phillips his day hadjust begun!  Our pioneer citizen was born on December 26th, 1875, at Dripping Springs, Travis County,Texas.  In 1892, a boy of 17 years came riding into "Jumction City" Texas (as our town was then known) driving 50 cows and 5 saddle horses and settled in Sutton Co. near the old Gardner ranch.  This marked the beginning of the successful career of T. B. Phillips, ranchman in both Kimble and Edwards counties.  At the age of 24 he was married to Miss Jessie Gardner, his devoted wife who survives him, his family at the time of his death including four children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  In 1902 T. B. Phillips built the first telephone system in Junction and this caused much satisfaction, in horse and buggy days, for the citizens of Kimble County to be in easy communication with friends and neighbours.  This telephone service he operated for 17 yearsliving with his family on Main Street.  Many and varied were his activites in those years.  T. B. Phillips was vitally interested in civic affairs, twice serving as mayor of Junction,and it during his administration the first Fire Station and big Fire truck were made possible.  His energies were also directed toward building the Methodist Church, and the JuncitonNational Bank; the upbuilding of the City always on his mind.  In 1920 having large intersts in Edwards County T. B. Phillips removed from Junction for eight years, returning in 1928 for the remainder of his life.  But his beautiful ranch atSpring Creek, Barksdale, fulfilled all his early cowboy dreams for in spite of other activities he was primarily a ranchman.  Many times he visited Spring Creek ranch, and it was the sceneof eight family reunions.  These gatherings were taking place in July 1939, in which three states were represented by fifty-five members of the T. B. Phillips family.  The name T. B. Phillips has always stood for uprightness, altruism and integrity, and a kindly generosity characterized his dealings with his fellow man.  His creed was to follow the Golden Rule, and his personal magnetism won for him not acquaintances, but friends to mourn his loss.  The last two lines of a Texan cowboy song, much in vogue a half a century ago, and sungover many a camp fire, seem to be a fitting refrain for the closing paragraph.  For T. B.Phillips experienced the presence of the living God as he walked through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and would testify in the words of the old song-  "The same hand that led me through scenes dark and drear Has kindly assisted me Home."                                                        --A FRIEND

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Pearl, Mrs. C., 1916
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Kimble County's Oldest Citizen Passes Away  On June 2nd, Mrs. C. Pearl died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Burt, of London. She was born June 23rd, 1817.  Had she lived 21 days more she would have seen her 99th birthday.  She was married at the age of 18 years and settled in this western country in an early day when neighbors and friends were very scarce and hardships and privations were many; but out of it all, the Lord delivered her and she lived to see this country grow froma vast wilderness to a prosperous stock and farming community filled with peaceful and prosperous people.  With these conditions surrounding her, she raised to manhood and womanhood 6 boys and 7 girls, and those yet living are counted among our worthy and substantial citizens.  At the early age of 15 she obeyed the Gospel and ever afterwards her life was characterized by the Christian hope of an earnest and devoted Christian life.  This hope and character remained with her until the end came.  About three months ago the writer had the privilege of meeting her for the first time.  In our conversation she assured me, that with all the hardships and disappointments she had passed through her faith had never been shaken.  On this occasion she referred to Thess. 4:15-17, and expressed a desire to live until Christ came, as then she would be caught up with the living faithful and ever remain with her Redeemer.  Funeral services were held at the Christian Church June 3rd at 3 o'clock, conducted by the writer.  Possibly the largest crowd that ever assembled in London was in attendence and aprocession 1-2 mile long followed her remains to the Little Saline cemetery, where they were placed in mother earth to await the sounding of the last trumpet.  Those dear to her by the ties of nature, I would say:  Put away such grief as her clean lifemakes unnecessary and live so as to meet her again, for there will be a better day.  Truly amother in Israel is gone, but she has left a worthy heritage for you in a well spent lifewhich no one can gainsay.                           H. D. Jackson  Printed in Junction Citizen LIght Notes by Frederica:Charlotte (Charity) Parker married John A. Pearl 15 Nov 1830 in Laurel County, Kentucky Her father was Edward Parker and her mother was Mary "Polly" Young. John Pearl was the son of William and Elizabeth Aikman Pearl. He was born in 1804 in Kentucky and died in February 1878 in Mason County, Texas Their children were: 1. Mary (Polly) Pearl, born 1832 in Kentucky, died 1875 in Burnet County, Texas    Married William Porter Robert Foster, 10 Feb 1855. 2. Samantha Jane Pearl, born 1835 in Kentucky, died 21 Feb 1921 in Burnet County, Texas    Married John "Jack" Chesnut, 21 Feb 1854 in Laurel County, Kentucky 3. Marshall Pearl, born 1838 in Kentucky, died abt 1856. 4. Valentine "Dove" Pearl, born 1840 in Kentucky, died 1862 in Burnet County, Texas 5. America Pearl, born 1842, died 1909 in Kentucky    Married Chapman Watkins, in 1858 6. Edward H. Pearl, born 18 Apr 1844 in Kentucky, died 11 Apr 1898 in Texas    Married (1) H. S. Shilling, 22 Feb 1866 (2) Alzada Adams 7. Emily "Emma" Pearl, born 18 Aug 1846 in Kentucky, died 20 Sep 1893 in Burnet County, Texas    Married Absolom Brooks, 21 Dec 1865 8. John W. Pearl, born 23 Oct 1848 in Kentucky, died 1 Jan 1929 in Texas    Married Sarah Rebecca Jane "Betty" Wolf 9. Margaret "Maggie" Pearl, born 1851 in Kentucky, died 1900    Married Robert P. Brown, 30 Apr 1873  10. S. Adelien "Addie" Pearl, born 1853 in Laurel County, Kentucky, died 1915    Married Reuben Hornsby Boyce, Apr 187711. Maehulda Pearl, born 1 Dec 1854 in Laurel County, Kentucky, died 14 Apr 1942 in Telegraph,    Kimble County, Texas    Married (1) George William Ake, 30 Jan 1886 in London, Texas, (2) John Matt Burt 12. Alexander A. Pearl, born 8 Jan 1857 in Laurel County, Kentucky, died 6 NOv 1881 in Burnet    County, Texas13. Henry Lee Pearl, born 1859 in Laurel County, Kentucky, died 1943    Married Amanda L. Joy

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Prentice, James, 1942
Thursday, August 3, 2000  Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                         
Pioneer Kimble Ranchman Dies November 16th  In the death of James Prentice in San Antonio November 16, 1942, Kimble County has lost one of her most outstanding pioneer ranchmen.  Mr. Prentice had not been well for some time and had been making trips to San Antonio for treatment.  He grew worse a few days before his death.  The Schreiner-Hodges Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.  Funeral services were held at the Schreiner-Hodges Chapel,Rev. Paul VanDyke, pastor of the Kerrville Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery.  The following served as active pall bearers:  E. G. Hill, Clay Secrest, C. W. Atchison, Fred Mudge, Millard Bennett, Harold Schweining, J. S. Farmer, and Walker Ragsdale.  James Prentice was born in Kilsyth, Scotland, November 15, 1859, being 83 years and one day old at the time of his death.  He attended schools at the George Watson School for Boys, Edinburgh, Scotland.  He was also a graduate of the engineering school of the University of Edinburgh.  After his graduation from the University,he spent two years in that profession in Cardiff, Wales.  In 1883 he came to Texas settling first at Seguin, but in 1889 he moved to Kimble County and settled on his ranch where he has lived for 53 years.  He was married to Miss Maud Davey in Kerrville on October 4, 1898, and to this union two children were born, Mrs. G. A. Whiting, San Antonio, and Seaton Prentice, Junction.  His widow and two children survive, and he is also survived by two grandchildren, Gus and FrancesWhiting, San Antonio; one brother, Alexander Prentice, Edinburgh, Scotland, and one sister, Mrs. John Cooper, London, England.  James Prentice made a thorough study of the ranching industry and was recognized as one of Kimble County's most successful ranchmen.  For several years he has not been active, leaving the management of the ranch to his son, Seaton Prentice.  When a young man Mr. Prentice united with the Presbyterian Church in Scotland.  He has lived an exemplary life in his community and at all times his actions, his thoughts, and his words were clean.  In his homegoing, Kimble County has lost a man of sterling character.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Prentice, Mrs. James, 1947
Thursday, August 3, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas                                  (Name of paper not given)                     
Funeral Rites For Mrs. James Prentice Are Held Sunday  Funeral services for Mrs. James A. Prentice, 74, who died in San Antonio Saturday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock from the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Stanley Hauser of Sonora, Episcopal minister, officiating.  The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.  Burial was made in the Junction cemetery.  A bride of the "gay nineties", Mrs. Prentice moved to Kimbla, where she had spent part of her childhood, after her marriage in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.B. A. Davey, in Kerrville on October 4, 1898.  She and her husband owned and operated extensive ranch holdings on North Llano and built up one of the first herds of registered Angora goats in the Hill Country.  Among the early residents of the county, Mrs. Prentice, who was born in Salado, in Bell County, on Sept. 9, 1872, came to Kimble in 1882 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.B. A. Davey, and five years later moved to Kerr County.  The Davey family lived on Bear Creek in a house which was later replaced "Brambletye" and the children of school age attended the Bear Creek school.  Mrs. Prentice, nee Maude E. Davey, divided her time between the ranch, now operatedby her son, Junction and San Antonio since the death of her husband almost 5 years ago.She had been in failing health for several years and was ill in San Antonio several months before her death.  Survivors include the son, Seaton, one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Witting, and one grandson,G. A. Witting, Jr., both of San Antonio, one granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Bullock, of Wenatchie, Washington; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Knox of Uvalde, Mrs. Felix Watsonand Miss Myrtle Davey.  Pall bearers were W. M. Carrico of San Antonio and Vann Martin, J. M. Livingston, Fred Mudge, Sayers Farmer, Clay Secrest, James P. Rieck, and Bill Hamer.


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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Rieck, Captain H. W., 1938
Saturday, December 16, 2000  Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Captain H. W. Rieck, 49, prominent Kimble county ranchman and long aleader in the ranching industry of the Southwest, died in Santa Rosa Hospital at San Antonio late Tuesday following an attack of pneumonia and meningitis.  He had been ill since the San Antonio convention early in this month of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association of which he was a member of the executive committee.  Funeral services were held in San Antonio Wednesday evening, and fina lrites were held at 10:30 o'clock this morning at the Junction Methodist Church, with the Rev. J. T. McCan, of Brady, minister of the Episcopal Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ennis B. Hill, pastor of the Junction Methodist Church.  Members of the Burt Fleming Post of the American Legion honored their fallen comrade with military services this morning.  Captain Rieck is survived by the widow, Mrs. Meta Bruce Paterson Rieck,two sons, James 17, and Hugh William, 14; a daughter, Margaret Ann, 11;two brothers, A. S. Rieck, San Angelo, and Urban Rieck, Cape Girardeau, Mo.;a sister, Miss Freida Rieck, and the mother, Mrs. F. W. Rieck, both of Cape Girardeau.  The Kimble ranchman operated a 30,000 acre ranch near Roosevelt in theTexas Hill County and was active in its affairs as well as affairs of livestock associations of Kimble county and Texas.  He also owned the Kimble Courts at Junction, a popular summer vacation resort.  Captain Reick was an ardent supporter of the Hill Country as a summer resort and had spent much time promoting this section.   Born in St. James, Mo., June 9, 1889, Rieck spent his early years in the railroad business, being employed by the Frisco.  He was educated in Missouri.  He came to Texas in 1911, locating at Crystal Springs, where he advanced rapidly in the railroad business until 1917 when he resigned to enter an officer's training school at Leon Springs.  Commissioned a captain, he went overseas with the Ninetieth Division in June 1918.  He was in three major battles and was once wounded.  After the armistice he was a member of the Inter-Allied Railroad Commission and was stationed in Germany.  Receiving honorable discharge in 1919, he returned to Texas taking over the management of the Paterson Ranch as a partner with Mrs. James Paterson, mother of his wife.  He had married Meta Bruce Paterson April 6, 1918, in San Antonio.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Ragland, G. R., 1940
Sunday, July 16, 2000 Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffin Harrison, Junction, Texas                                 Name of paper not given                     
G. R. Ragland Dies At Menard After Lingering Illness  G. R. (Bob) Ragland, a citizen of Kimble county for nearly 40 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marion Callan, in Menard after many months of illness Friday, June 21.Funeral services were held at the Junction Methodist Church Saturday afternoon with Rev.W. W. Alverson, pastor of the Menard Presbyterian Church officiating, assisted by Rev.Don E. Dulany, pastor of the Junction Methodist Church.  Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him, October 30, 1936.  The following were active pall bearers:  J. C. Graham, Walker Ragsdale, Ross Beasley, Barney Williams, Joe Maddux and Joe Flackof Menard.  Honorary pall bearers were Robert Bissett, Cleve Stephen, Hugh Spiller, Bill Bissett, Tom Dragoo, Roy Spiller, Slator Fleming, J. B. Stevenson, Billie Beasley, Clay Maddux, Lee Maddux,Tom Jones, A. B. Hodges, Johnnie Graves, Roy King, A. W. Browning, Dillard Stapp, J. N. Hodges  Lester Hodges, Chris Schraub, J. S. Callan, W. J. Callan, Lawrence Callan, A. W. Melton, Chester Stapp, Ray Holland, Cecil Walston, Dr. J. W. Middleton, Dr. R. S. Alcorn, Frank Walston, Roland Martin, J. B. Randolph, Lee Murchison, Will Murchison, T. S. Alden, Frank Highsmith, Hugh Spinks, John Landon, Bob Russell, B. M. Nixon, Dr. E. B. Hume.  George Robert Ragland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ragland, was born in GonzalesCounty on May 11, 1882.  When 20 years of age he moved with his family to Kimble county wherehe has resided since.  He was married to Miss Mae Allen in Menard, Texas in March, 1930, and to this union were born three daughters-Mrs. Marion Callan, Menard; Mrs. Frank Cameron, Ballinger; and Miss Roberta Ragland, Goliad.  He is survived by the three daughters; one grand-son, Bobby Earl, son of Mrs. Callan; two brothers, Tom Ragland and Barney Ragland, and three sisters-Mrs. Lee Lowrey, Mrs. Annie Highsmith and Mrs. Howell Wright, and other relatives.  He spent his life in the ranch business, but suffered financial reverses during the stressful days of the depression.  However, he continued in the livestock business until he was forcedto retire on account of illness.  He was one of the successful ranchmen of the county manyyears.  For many months he has been unable to look after business and has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Marion Callan, of Menard.  The large number of ranchmen from Kimble and adjoining counties present at the funeral services attested his popularity among the live-stock men of this section.  Bob Ragland, as he was intimately known, was true and loyal tohis many frineds and will be greatly missed by them.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Ramsey, Harrell, 1937
Friday, December 15, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Harrell Ramsey, son of Joe Ramsey of Mason, and formerly of Junction, was accidentally in the engine room of a freighter while on the high seas,Wednesday, May 19, according to a wireless dispatch from the ship.  The freighter was within calling distance of Santiago, Cuba, and the body was taken there where it was embalmed to be shipped home.  It will arrive in Galveston on May 29.  Funeral arrangements are pending.  Ramsey and Jack Lindsey, both of Mason, left home several days ago to seek passage on a ship.  Lindsey secured passage on a freighter bound for Baltimore and Harrell booked passage on a freighter for South America.  Lewis Harrell Ramsey was born in Junction, Texas, February 4, 1915,and lived here until about a year ago when he moved to Mason.  He attended the Junction High School and was graduated with the class of 1932.  He was a letter man on the Junction High School football team, and one of the most popular students in his class.  Fred Ramsey, brother of the deceased and Ramsey Randolph left for Mason Wednesday night.  Ramsey returned last night and supplied the meagre information which is known now concerning Harrell's tragic death.

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Randolph, Judge J. B., 1950
Friday, July 14, 2000Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffin Harrison, Junction, Texas                               Name of paper not given                                    -  -  -  -  -            
District Judge J. B. Randolph Is Buried Here Last Week                   Former Kimble Official Dies in Fort Stockton                            Thursday, March 23, 1950  Funeral services for District Judge J. B. Randolph, a leading figure in a progressive era in Kimble County development, died in his home in Fort Stockton, March 15th, were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock from the Hodges Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Olen D. Welch, Baptist minister, officiated.  Burial was made in the Junction cemetery.  Judge Randolph had presided over the 112th Judicial District of Texas since Sept. 13, 1945,when he  was appointed by Governor Coke R. Stevenson to fill the vacancy left by the death of Judge W. C. Jackson.  He had been in failing health for more than a year, but in recent weeks had been unable to continue his duties, although he was not confined to his bed until recent days.  Upon his appointment to the office, Judge Randolph resigned his position as superintendent of the Alabama-Coushatti Indian reservation near Livingston and sold his South Llano property, the Hill Terrace Ranch.  Since that time he and Mrs. Randolph, the former Miss Mamie Terry to whom he was married June 23, 1895, had lived in Ft. Stockton.  They own a home at Texas and Oklahoma streets.  Born in Madisonville, Texas, May 21, 1874, the jurist had been a practicing attorney most of his adult life.  He concluded his 19th year as Kimble County judge in 1941 and moved from town to the ranch.  About two years later he accepted the appointment of the Indian Reservation.  Judge Randolph also served as Kimble County attorney two terms and served one term in theTexas Legislature, which later sent Coke R. Stevenson, his long-time friend and associate,to Austin for a political career which was climaxed by the occupancy of the governor's chair.  Survivors include the widow, one son, Clyde of Baltimore, Md., two daughters, Mrs. Earl Tracy and Mrs. Britt Allsup, seven grandchildren, Five great grandchildren, one brother, J. H. Randolph of Cherokee, six half-brothers, Warren Randolph, superintendent of schools of Cherokee;Charles of Austin, Uriel of Texas A & M Extension Services; Neal, former Horticulture instructorat John Tarleton State College; Tom Ball Randolph, owner of the old home place at Cherokee,and three half-sisters.  Pall bearers were Jim Carpenter, Odie Wright, Alton Mason, M. E. Blackburn, Callan Grahamand Reuben Loeffler.  Among the out-of-town friends and relatives here for the services were District AttorneyHart Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rooney, all of Fort Stockton;Mr. and mrs. R. B. Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boyette, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Randolph, Ellis Randolph, and Herbert Randolph, all of Cherokee; Houston Smith and J. W. Johnigan,Ozona; Mr. and Mrs. Mack Earl McGuffin of New Orleans, La., Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mulholland of El paso, and Clye (sic) Randolph of Baltimore, Md

Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:  Randolph, Frank L., 1939
Saturday, December 16, 2000  Submitted by:  burtwyat@ctesc.net  (Frederica Wyatt)
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(Name of paper not given)  Frank L. Randolph, a citizen of Kimble county since 1904, died at his home in Junction early Friday morning.  He has been in failing health several years, but was getting along fairly well until he suffered a heart attack early Friday morning and passed from this earth of suffering and sorrow. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon with his pastor, Rev. Ennis B. Hill, officiating.  A song was sung by a quartet composed of J. D. Buster, K. G. Durst, Bennett Kindrick and Dr. H. E. Wright.  The following acted as pall bearers:  A. G. Farmer, M. C. Scott, James Hodges, Joe Bissett, Ed Allen, W. Simon.  Mr. Randolph was born in Guadalupe county on January 20, 1872, but moved to Kimble county in 1904 and the next year was married to Miss Lena Ramsey.To this union four children were born--three daughters and one son.  Onedaughter died in infancy and another daughter, Marguerite, died in 1915 at the age of nine years.  The widow and two children, Ramsey Randolph and Miss Catherine Randolph, survive.  He is also survived by one brother,Jesse Randolph, of Houston and five nephews and six nieces.  Five sisters and two brothers preceded him.  He united with the Methodist Church here while Milton Hill was pastor in1928.  It was his desire that brother Milton Hill, now pastor at Marfa, conduct his funeral services, but as he was in El Paso attending a meeting he could not reach Junction.  For several years Mr. Randolph has been unable to work, but during hisillness he has been hopeful and took a deep interest in the affairs of thecommunity.  He was interested in school activities and was frequently seen among pupils on the athletic field.  He was everybody's friend.  His untimely homegoing brings sadness into many homes.  Among the people here for the funeral were Jesse R. Randolph and sons, Bob, Billie and Malcolm, of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Nidever, Taylor; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nidever, San Antonio; Mrs. Henry Pferrling, San Antonio; Frank Highsmith, Mrs. Ola Ramsey and daughter, Mazie and son, Leon, Mrs. John Smart, Menard, and Mr. and Mrs. Poe Ramsey and daughter, Barbara Linn, of Fredericksburg.