Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Taylor, Morgan,
1937
Thursday, December 14, 2000 Submitted by; burtwyat@ctesc.net
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Morgan Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, met a tragic
death late Friday afternoon, April 29, when a limb on a tree he was climbing
broke,causing him to fall 30 feet or more, his head striking a large rock
underneath the tree bringing almost instant death. He had gone to the
Howard Ragsdill home on Cedar Creek to get a team of horses belonging to
Mr.Taylor, and while he was waiting for the team to come in, he was playing
with some small children, and met his untimely death when the limb on a tree
he was climbing broke, causing him to fall. The body was prepared for
burial and brought to the home of Mrs. Frank Cowsert where it remained until
five o'clock Saturday afternoon when funeral services were held at the Baptist
Church, conducted by Rev. R. Elmer Dunham, pastor of the Baptist church at
Santa Anna, assisted by Rev. R. C. McCullough,pastor of the Junction Baptist
Church, and Dr. W. P. Dickey, pastor of the Junction Presbyterian church.
Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery. He is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, two brothers, Melvin and Marlow,
and many other relatives. The following were active bearers:
Lloyd Stewart, August Hunger, Carson Durban, Ples Randle, Jimmie Bissett,
C. W. McCarroll, Alton Kirkpatrick, and Noah Cabbler. Honorary pall
bearers were Supt. Geo. H. Mitchell, Principal Earl Bowers, Principal Edgar
Taylor, Bert Allison, Leon Becker, Stanley Kirkpatrick,Carlton Massie, Robert
Neal, Oren Phillips, John Self, Pat Wooton, J. W.Lowry and Joe Baily Grobe.
John Morgan Taylor was born in Kerrville, Texas June 28, 1918 but spent practically
all his life in Kimble county. He was a member of the Boy Scouts and
was a favorite with all who knew him. He was always the center of any
group as he had an unusual amount of wit and was a good entertainer.
He wasa member of the senior class of the Junction High School and would
have received his diploma in a few weeks.
A DEDICATION (In memory
of my son, John Morgan Taylor on his 20th birthday, June 28th, 1938)
It was just twenty years ago today, my son, since first I held you in my
arms. To me you were a babe of a thousand charms. How I fondled
your tiny hands and feet. In my wildest dreams I had never dreamed
of anything half so sweet. How I loved your little downy head.
Most folks called it auburn,but to me it was always red. Since I pondered
as mothers have since days of old, that you were mine, all mine, a life to
make and mold, and with you came sickness, long days and weary nights of
watching. When it seemed that death would carry you away, and it was
there at your bedside I first learned to pray. Then over night it seemed
you were a sturdy boy. In and out of doors each day in search of childhood
joy. Then soon we had three mischievous boys. It was then that
our rooms rang with laughter and our floors were scattered with toys.
In those days we kept open house for boys. Sometimes there would be
a dozen or more running through the house leaving dusty foot prints on the
floor. And then there came a span of years, happy years, all too brief
when our home was untouched with sorrow and grief. My heart is packed
with memories and souvenirs. Each one brings a smile, heart aches and tears.
Time has spread on until you a man had almost grown. So fine, so sturdy and
fine. Oh, the plans we had dreamed, all for you. Just a few more
days of high school and in our plans your life had just begun. With
the coming of another school year, to another school you would go.To learn
of televison and radio. But, alas, there came that fatal day, when
they said your boy is dead. And they came and took you away.
Time has gone on a year or more, but oft times in the silence I can hear
your foot steps on the floor. I am living this life the best I can
and when I reach that river called death, I think there will be no fear,
for I know just on the other side you'll stand, the first to greet me with
a smile, with outstretched hands. A loving mother, Mrs. John Taylor
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Taylor,
Mrs. P. J., 1966
Thursday, December 14, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net
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The Junction Eagle. Thursday, August 4, 1966 (Used with permission)
Mrs. P. J. Taylor Buried Saturday Funeral services for
Mrs. P. J. Taylor, 103, were held Saturday at 3 p.m.at Plummer-Smith Funeral
Chapel with Walter W. Leamons, 10th Street Church of Christ pastor, and the
Rev. Sam Coffey, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Mrs.
Taylor was born Jan. 5, 1863, in the Spring Creek Community of Gillespie
County. She died at 7 a.m. Friday in the Kaiser Rest Home, Junction,
where she had been about a year and a half. She was married to John
Wesley Taylor in her parent's home June 14, 1887. He died April 11,
1936. They had lived in the Spring Creek Community for some time before
moving to Kimble County. They moved to Junction in 1925. Mrs.
Taylor was a member of the Full Gospel Church. She celebrated her 100th
birthday three years ago with an open house in Junction. Survivors
are four sons, Allen Taylor of Sabinal, Thomas and Joe Taylor, Junction and
Charlie Taylor of Oklahoma; three daughters, Mrs. Roxey McDonald of Brady,
Mrs. Lou McDonald of Dallas, and Mrs. Eva Thompson of Devine; 23 grandchildren,
60 great grandchildren, 66 great great grandchildren, and two great great
great grandchildren. Pall bearers were Laymon Warren, Louie, Earl and
J. W. Taylor and Wilson Gentry, all grandchildren.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone for the flowers, food and
expressions of sympathy given us at the loss of our loved one. The
Family of Mrs. P. J. Taylor
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Turner,
Mrs. Emma, 1945
Saturday, July 15, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederick
Wyatt)
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffin Harrison, Junction,
Texas
Name of paper not given
PIONNER KIMBLE RANCHWOMAN DIED AT MARFA
Mrs. Emma Turner,
82, wife of the late R. M. Turner, pioneer Kimble County rancher,died Wednesday
morning, March 7th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Taylor atMarfa,
Texas. Funeral services were held at the Hodge Funeral Home Chapel
in Junction Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock with the Rev. Lewis L. Wilkins,
minister of the Junction Presbyterian Church, officiating. She was
buried in the Junction Cemetery by the side of her husband, who died February
9, 1928. The following served as active pall bearers: Slator
Fleming, J. O. Wright, P. A. Hoggett, Walter Buck, Jim Carpenter, Lewis Jetton,
Ross Beasley and Fred Coleman. Mrs. Turner was born January 14, 1863,
in Bryan and was married to Robert M. Turner on August 8, 1878, at Oakville,
Texas. In 1879, the Turners moved to Kimble county and established
their home on the South Llano River 10 miles south of Junction. Mrs.
Turner is survived by nine children, as follows: Mrs. Pearl Harden,
El Paso; Mrs.John Munn, Junction; Jack Turner, Junction; Robert M. Turner,
Jr., Marfa; Mrs. C. A.Taylor, Marfa; Joe Turner, San Antonio; Watt Turner,
Rocksprings; Mrs. Earl Kerr, Santa Fe,New Mexico; and Clarence Turner, Marfa.
The grandchildren are: Guy Munn, Gay Munn, Ensign Max Munn, residents of
Junction but at present all are in the military service; Mrs. Ray Munn Powell,
Lordsburg, N. M.; Major Joe G. Turner, missing in action in the Philippines;
Mrs. Bobbie Nell DeVolin, Marfa; T/Sgt. Cloma T. Taylor; Mrs.Dorothy Foley
and Mrs. Mary Jane McMurtrey, of Marfa; Mrs. Betty Joe Matthews, Del Rio;
Lt. Jack Kerr, Chicago.
(Died 7 March 1945)
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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Vierling,
G. W., Sr., 1943
Friday, August 4, 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)
Death Claims
G. W. Vierling, Sr. January 31st G. W. Vierling,
Sr., a citizen of Kimble County since 1911, died Sunday, January 31, 1943
in a San Antonio hospital following an illness of many months. He had
been in the hospital only a few days. The remains were brought to Junction
and prepared for burial by the Schreiner-Hodges Company. Funeral services
were held at the Schreiner-Hodges Funeral Home Monday afternoon, February
1, Rev. Lewis L. Wilkins, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery. The following were active
pallbearers: L. R. Hodges, J. O. Wright, W. C. Oliver, C. T. Holekamp,
Vic Urban and Dr. Carroll Dixon. The list of honorary pall bearers
include J. B. Fisher, Ben Neal, John Fleming, B. L. Smith, John Phillips,
R. C. Nethery, M. J. Nethery, M. N. Harrison, J. M. Bishop, Dr. J. V. Guyton,
King Fisher, A. L. Mudge, R. L. Reukle, Dr. C. M. Cotham, Weaver H.
Baker, Clay Secrest, John Hankins, D. H. McFadden, R. M. Heyman, Ernest Schuchard,
Walter Buck, Lewis Coleman, Ran Davis, Chas. Tupman, J. A. Heyman, B. B.
Ragland, E. A. Loeffler, N. C. Tulloss, Edgar McLendon, Elgin Dechert, C.
W. Atchison, Rev. Oren C. Reid, C. S. Reid, Billy Beasley, Raymond Allen,
H. O. Denman, M. E. Blackburn, Vann Martin, Omer Wright, Lester Hodges, L.
R. Powell, Sayers Farmer, E. O. Lowgren, Fred Cox, J. B. Randolph, Dr. Fred
Burt, Fred Mudge, Harold Wahler, and Joe Oliver. George William Vierling,
Sr., was born in Princeton, Indiana, June 28, 1864, and grew to manhood in
that state. He studied telegraphy in Pittsburg, Pa., and became a railway
agent at the age of 21. He was employed by railway companies in several
states before coming to Texas. After serving 16 years as station agent,
he bought the Brady Telephone exchange, which he operated until 1911 when
he moved to his ranch on Johnson Fork in Kimble County. For more than
30 years he has been a successful farmer and ranchman. While serving
as station agent on the M. K. and T. Railway at Kingston, Texas, he was married
to Miss Mary Lynn at Denison, Texas. To this union were born three
sons, George W. Vierling, Jr., Dallas; Lewis Vierling, Baltimore, Md., and
Oliver Lynn Vierling, Junction. He is survived by his wife, three sons
and three grandchidlren, Kathryn Vierling, Dallas; Mary Helen and Lewis,Jr.,
Vierling, Baltimore. He is also survived by three sisters, Miss Clara
Vierling, Princeton,Ind.; Mrs. Milton Woods, Princeton, Ind.; and Mrs. Will
Schock, Alvin, Ill. In the homegoing of G. W. Vierling, Sr., the county
has lost one of her outstanding citizens. He applied the same business principles
to his ranching and farming that he had used as a railway man and as owner
of the telephone company. He was a good citizen and his wise counsel
and admonition will be missed not only by his family, but by many friends
and neighbors who often sought his advice.
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Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Weaver,
David Robert, 1936
Tuesday, December 19, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
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(Name of paper not given)
Kimble county people were shocked the first of the week by the news of the
death of
David Robert Weaver, who died suddenly Sunday night,
June 7, at San Marcos, Texas. He was in San Marcos for the summer with
his young wife and 20 months old son, where he was attending school.
Funeral services were held at London Tuesday afternoon and the esteem in
which he was held in his home community was evidenced by the large funeral
gathering that attended the last rites. Robert (Bob) Weaver was born
in London, Texas, March 11, 1905, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H.
Weaver. He was married to Miss Cecilia Sims in 1933. Deceased
is survived by his widow and young son, Richard. He is also survived
by his mother, Mrs. S. H. Weaver and a sister, Miss Jessie Weaver, both of
Mason; and two brothers, Claude E. Weaver and S. H. (Dick) Weaver,Jr., both
of London. His father, S. H. Weaver, known and loved by all old citizens
of Kimble county, passed on June 29, 1923. Bob Weaver had chosen school
teaching for his life profession, and had built up an enviable reputation
in his work. He leaves a record of a clean, upright life, and in the
death of this young man, the community loses a valuable assett. One
of the largest funeral gatherings ever assembled in London paid final respects
at the bier of this departed young man, which was silent acknowledgement
of the high esteem in which he was held in the community. Many from Junction
atended the funeral. Elder Walter W. Leamons, minister of the Junction
Church of Christ condudcted the services which were held at the Community
Hall. Active pall bearers were Stanley Adams, Robert Bissett, Astor
Wallace,Roy Baker, Norman K. Farmer and Frank Wootan.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Wyatt,
Ruth Stephenson, 1998
Thursday, August 24, 2000Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
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The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 2, 1998 Used with permission
Ruth Stephenson Wyatt rites December 3 in Eola Ruth Stephenson
Wyatt, 97, passed away Monday evening November 30, in Leisure Lodge in Junction.
Graveside services will be held Thursday afternoon, December 3, at 2:00 in
the Eola Cemetery in Concho County, with James H. Murphy officiating.
The youngest of twelve children in the family of William Alexander Stephenson
and Ellen McKinley Stephenson, Ruth was born June 7, 1901,on her parents'
farm in the Eola community. She graduated from Eola High School and
married William D. Wyat in August 1922, in Paint Rock. She had resided
in Junction since May 1, 1941, where her family owned and operated Stephenson's
Camp on the Old Spanish Trail in Junction. She was a member of the
northside Church of Christ. Preceding her in death was her oldest son,
William, who died October 3, 1936, at the age of thirteen years. Surviviors
include two sons, Delmore Wyatt of Dallas and Chevis Wyatt of Junction, and
one daughter, Ruth Ellen Jones of Garland. Alsosurviving are four granddaughters
and a grandson, five great grand-children, and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral services are under the direction of Graham Funeral Home,where
the family will receive visitors Wednesday afternoon from 5:00 until 7:00
p.m.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Watson,
Felix, 1937
Sunday, December 17, 2000Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
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Pioneer Kimble County Ranchman Dies Suddenly at Ranch Home (Name of paper
not given)
In the death of
Felix Watson at his ranch on Bear Creek Monday,
Kimble county has lost one of its best loved pioneer ranchmen. He had
gone to milk a cow near the house and not returning as quickly as usual,
Mrs.Watson went to see about him and found him dead with the pail of milk
near by. He had died suddenly and apparently peacefully. The
remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Felps in Junction.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at four o'clock Tuesday
after-noon, the Rev. Ennis B. Hill officiating and interment was made in
the Junction Cemetery by the side of his only son, Joe Watson, who died August
14, 1936. Active pall bearers were: Joe Felps, Fred Mudge, E.
G. Hill, Lee Craven, Louie Ragland, Doug Nance, Billie Beasley, and H. I.
Taylor. Honorary pall bearers were: John Cowsert, J. N. Hodges,
John Martin, Fred Hall, A. L. Mudge, Tom Dragoo, Ed Young, J. M. Livingston,
Carl Wolf, R. H. Spiller, Dr. Ted Galbraith, Robt. Real, Louis Schreiner,
BarneyWilliams, H. G. Hubert, Sam Woodward, M. E. Blackburn, Roscoe Heyman,
and Mark Cowsert. Felix Hugh Watson was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire,
England, October 29,1869, and when 21 years of age came to the United States
to learn ranching on Captain Gordon's ranch. He began as a pupil, but
it was not many months until he was equal to the best of old timers.
After spending a year on the Gordon ranch, he entered into the ranching business
for himself and became one of the successful ranchmen on the divide west
of town. On account of his outstanding qualities as a ranchman and
his popularity among his neighbors, the large section between the Llanos
west of Junciton was called the Watson Divide. The name was given by
his neighbor and friend O. W. Cardwell. He spent considerable time
in breeding fine horses and produced some of the best polo ponies in the
country. He was a good horse trainer and in his earlier days was considered
one of the best riders in the ranching section. He was married to Miss
Mattie Ella Davey and to this union one son, Joe Watson, was born.
He is survived by his wife, one sister, Miss Kathleen Watson and two grandsons.
He was a loving husband and a kind and indulgent father. He was true
to his friends, many of whom were present at his funeral. The many
beautiful flowers were a silent tribute to his popularity among his friends.
In his home going another name is stricken from the ever lessening roll of
pioneer ranchmen. For many years he had been a member of the Episcopal
Church. He lived a quiet life and his wholesome influence will be felt
in the lives of those with whom he came in contact.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Whittle,
E. F.
Saturday, August 5, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison,
Junction, Texas
(Name of paper not given)
E. F. WHITTLE FUNERAL HELD LAST THURSDAY Edward Forrester
Whittle, 55, died at the Kerrville General Hospital at 9 p.m.Wednesday, October
1, 1947, of an illness of several months duration. Funeral services
were conducted at the Rocksprings Presbyterian Church by Rev.Lewis L. Wilkins,
pastor, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2nd. Burial was made in the
Rocksprings Cemetery, with Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Deceased was born in Baroota, South Australia, August 7, 1892, being a son
of Daniel T. Whittle and Martha Whittle. Mr. Whittle moved to this
country when a young man, with his parents. They first settled in Kimble
County, later moving to Edwards County, where he engaged in the ranching
business over a period of around 30 years. Mr. Whittle was married
to Miss Lottie Taylor in April, 1917 at Barksdale, Texas.To this union were
born two children, a son, Albert Whittle of Rocksprings, and a daughter,
Mrs. Stanley Tobiason, of Tacoma, Washington; who together with the wife,
brother and other relatives were at his bedside when he passed away.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. E. F. Whittle and son, Albert Whittle of
Rock-springs; daughter, Mrs. Stanley Tobiason of Tacoma, Washington; father,
D. T.Whittle; one brother, Wilfred Whittle, both of Junction; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Virgil Smith, J. W. Richardson, Bill Wall, Walker Dismukes,
Gus Fleischer and Elvie Moore. Among those from Junction attending
the funeral were D. T. Whittle, Mr. and Mrs.W. T. Whittle, Mr. W. E. Bolt,
Mrs. Lottie Bolt, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Skaggs, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Smith,
Mrs. H. K. Caldwell and Rev. and Mrs. Thomas D. Murphy.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Whittle,
Daniel T., 1948
Saturday, August 5, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
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Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction,
Texas
(Name of paper not given)
Daniel T. Whittle Is Buried Here Tuesday Afternoon Funeral
services for Daniel Thomas Whittle, 87, who died in his home here Monday
afternoon, following a lingering illness, were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
from the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Thomas D. Murphy, minister,
officiated, assisted by the Rev. James B.Jordan, Methodist minister.
The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.Burial was made in the
Junction cemetery. Whittle, a native of Adelaide, Australia, and a
son of English born parents,was born August 13, 1861. He came to the
states accompanied by his wife, two sons, and a daughter, in 1906.
After six months in Illinois they settled on the ranch here in October of
the same year. Except for nine years in Edwards County with his son
and daughter-in-law with whom he returned to the ranch several years ago
he lived on the place he bought 42 years ago. He was a member of the
Methodist Church. Mrs. Whittle, who was a native of London, England,
and to whom he was married in Australia died in 1935. The daughter
and one son also preceded him in death. Survivors include one son,
Wilfred Thomas, four grandchildren, one brother, H. V. C.Whittle of Adelaide,
Australia, and several nieces and nephews. Pall bearers were H. K.
Caldwell, W. E. Bolt, Houston Smith, Robert Hunger, R. E. Homann, Clay Secrest
and W. P. Hendrix.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Whittle,
Mrs. W. T., 1950
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(Name of paper not given)
Funeral services for
Mrs. Wilford T. Whittle, 63, who died
suddenly of a heart attack, Tuesday, August 8th, were held Thursday morning
at 9:00o'clock from the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Henry A. Grubbs,minister,
officiating. Burial was made in the Junction cemetery. The Hodges
Funeral Home directed. Mrs. Whittle died in the home on the Whittle
ranch where she had lived the past five years. She had been suffering
from a heart ailment for several years but was feeling well and was busy
with baking cookies when her husband left the house about 9:00 o'clock.
She was dead in bed when he returned two hours later. Mrs. Whittle
moved here with her husband from the Edwards Co. ranch. She taught
in the grammar school here several years. Mr. Whittle's fathermade
his home with them until his death two years ago. Nee Jo Myrtle Haynes,
Mrs. Whittle was born in Llano County on March 4,1887, and lived in Llano
and vicinity until her marriage on May 14, 1932, when she went to Edwards
County. She taught in Hill Country Schools more than 40 years, having
begun her teaching career at the age of 18. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include the widower, one brother John
T. Haynes of Silverton, three sisters, Mrs. J. K. Holderness of Oklahoma
City, Mrs. Mary E. Daniel of Plainview, and Miss Billie Haynes of Los Angeles,
Calif., and a number of nieces and nephews. Out-of-town relatives here
for the services included Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Holderness, Mrs. Daniel, Mr.
and Mrs. O. G. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. James Holderness of Fort Worth, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Haynes of Lubbock, Jim Haynes and children, Joy and Tee of
Eagle Pass, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hobbs and Harlan Lee of Barksdale, Mrs. Lottie
Whittle and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whittle and Louise and Carolyn and Dorothy,
all of Rocksprings. J. L. Epperson, Mrs. J. T. Brown, Mrs. Marie Clark,
and Mrs. H. G. Franks,and Dor Brown, all of Rocksprings, Mr. and Mrs. C.
L. Gault, and Joe Brown Gault of Brady and Joe F. Brown and Lula Mae Brown
of Uvalde.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Woodard,
S. P., 1944
Saturday, July 22, 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
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S. P. Woodard Funeral Rites Held Thursday S. P. Woodard,
aged 71, a resident of Junction since 1928, died at his home hereTuesday
evening, October 31st and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock at the Junction Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lewis L. Wilkinsofficiating.
Interment was made in the Junction cemetery. Deceased was born in Cass
County in 1873 and moved to Coleman county with his parents in 1878.
He spent the greater part of his life in Coleman county where he was engaged
in the mercantile and ranching businesses. He lived in Sonora from
1898 to 1902 where he was employed with the Hagerlund Bros. He was
married in 1900 to Miss Birdie Gann of Coleman. In 1927, Mr. and Mrs.Woodard
moved to Junction where he spent the remainder of his life. Deceased
was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Active pall bearers were E.
G. Hill, A. E. Hill, C. H. Craven, L. R. Allen,W. E. Allen, H. H. Farmer,
Joe Felps and J. D. Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, one brother,
J. Woodard of San Angelo; three sisters,Mrs. Squire Boone, Mrs. J. E. Brown
and Mrs. Robert Holland, all of San Angelo. A large number of out-of-town
relatives and friends attended the funeral.
Note from Frederica: Woodward is the correct name
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Wilson,
Launa Jane, 1939
Monday, December 18, 2000 Submitted by: burwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
Wyatt)
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In the home-going of
Mrs. Launa Jane Wilson at her home Saturday,
January 28, Kimble county has lost another pioneer citizen. She had
been ill several months and for more than two months had been confined to
her bed. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoonby
Rev. Ennis B. Hill, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Jas.
J. Kellam, pastor of the Baptist Church. Interment was made in the
Copperas Cemetery. The following acted as pall bearers: Joe Maddux,
Clay Maddux, Joe Felps, Fred Meyer, Charlie Lacey, and John Lacey.
Mrs. Wilson, the daughter of the late J. W. and Nancy Catheryn New, was born
at Harper, Texas, on April 12, 1862, and lived all her life in this immediate
section. She was married to John T. Wilson at Junction on July 12,
1888, and to this union were born five children--Frank Wilson, Oregon, Arthur
Wilson, Laferia, and Lillian, William and Katie Wilson, all of Junction.
She is survived by all her children, five grandchildren--three boys and two
girls. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. R. E. Lacey, San Antonio,
and three brothers--L. L. New, San Antonio; E. J. New, Pacific Grove, California,
and C. C. New, Canyon, Arizona. When only twelve years old she united
with the Methodist Church but later united with the Junction Baptist church,
where she has been a member 40 years. In her homegoing, the family
has lost a gentle and loving mother, who devoted her life to the rearing
of her children.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Walton,
Mrs. L. M., 1938
Saturday, December 16, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net
(Frederica Wyatt)
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Mrs. L. M. Walton, known among her many friends as Aunt Ella,
died at her home near London last Wednesday, December 28, and funeral services
were held at the Community Hall Thursday afternoon, Rev. Louis Pearl officiating.
Interment was made in the London cemetery by the side of her husband who
preceded her May 30, 1938. Mrs. Ellen Moore Walton, daughter of the
frontiersman, Rance Moore,was born in Milam county, March 6, 1860, and came
to Kimble county with her parents when she was only two years old.
She grew to womanhood here and was married to L. M. Walton on November 8,
1874. To this union were born eleven children, four of whom preceded
the mother in death. The surviving children are Jim, Taylor and Luther
Walton, London; John Walton, Rochester; Tom Walton, California; Mrs. Temple
Pearson, London; Mrs. Grace Scharf, Superior, Montana. Several grandchildren
and great grandchildren also survive. Her father bought a ranch from
Raleigh Gentry on Bear Creek in 1862 and Mr. Moore and his wife and six children
moved to this fringe of civilization at that time. Several other children
were born after the Moore's moved to Bear Creek. Mrs. Walton lived
here when Indians troubled white settlers. Her father was a brave Indian
fighter for many years. Mrs. Walton suffered many of the early hardhsips
and saw her father shot down on December 12, 1874, by a man who had been
befriended by her father. She was gifted and talented and made a good
companion for her husband with whom she lived about 64 years before his death
last May. In the homegoing of Aunt Ella Walton, Kimble county has lost
another real pioneer.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Winship,
R. N., Jr. 1943
Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
Wyatt)
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The Junction Eagle, September 9, 1943 Used with permission
R. N. Winship, Jr. Succumbs Following Tragic Accident
Deceased Was Prominent Youth Leader and Head of Gatesville State School for
Boys R. N. Winship, Jr. prominent Texas youth leader, succumbed in
Gatesville, Texas, Friday afternoon, September 3rd, as a result of injuries
sustained at the ranch of his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Winship
at Segovia, Sunday, August 29. Funeral services were held at the Gatesville
Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon, September 4th with the Rev. Dr. Hall
officiating. The body was shipped overland to Houston, where it was
interred on Sunday morning. R. N. Winship, Jr. was born October 26,
1901, at Abilene, Texas. He was graduated from Brownwood HIgh School,
Daniel Baker College, and took post graduate work at Texas A. & M.and
Tulane. He held the Bachelor of Science degree. While a student
at Daniel Baker College, Winship was an outstanding student, serving as editor
of "The Trail", and also serving as president of the student's council.
He was also scoutmaster for a time in Brownwood. After finishing his
school work Winship served as principal of the Iraan schools for nine years,
and was superintendent there six months before coming to Junction where he
established a boys camp on the Johnson Fork, which he conducted five years.
He then went to Austin and became connected with the Board of Control, and
two years ago was named superintendent of the Boys Reformatory at Gatesville,
a position which he filled with credit to himself and his state. Shortly
before his untimely death, he had been reappointed for another two year term.
Winship always had a sincere understanding of youth and had developed into
an outstanding leader of youth in the state. Joining the Presbyterian
church when a youth, Winship held true to his faith and was an honored member
of the church at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow,
three sons, Robert III, Dan and David, his parents, Mr. and and Mrs. R. N.
Winship of Sevogia, and one brother, George. Mr. and Mrs. Winship of
Segovia attended the funeral services in Gatesville Saturday.
Kimble County, TX - Obituaries:
Winslett,
Ned, 1939
Monday, December 18, 2000 Sumbitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net (Frederica
Wyatt)
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Ned Winslett Dies Ned Winslett, a citizen of Kimble county
for nearly 60 years, died at his home on the South Llano River last Saturday,
July 2. The body was prepared for burial by the Schreiner-Hodges Company
and interment was made in the Junction Cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. James
J. Kellam officiating. The deceased was born in Tallahassee, Alabama,
July 10, 1853, being 86 years, 11 months and 22 days old at the time of his
death. He had been in ill health for many months, but was able to be
in town only a few days before his death. He came to Kimble county
when a young man and was a favorite cook among he old cow hands in the early
days of the county. When cattle were driven to the distant railroad
shipping points, Ned accompanied many of them as cook. For several
years he has been too old to work, and lived alone in his little home on
the banks of the Llano. Last year his home burned but here built a
small home on the same site where he lived until claimed by death.
Mr. Winslett never married, but he has many relations in various sections
of the country. Mrs. Joe B. Winslett and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rankin
of Dallas came to look after funeral arrangements.