Obituaries, C-K

Cavaness, W. H., 1949
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
W. H. CAVANESS FUNERAL RITES HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for William Henry Cavaness, 85, who died in his home here Friday following a long illness, were held Sunday afternoon from the Hodges Funeral HomeChapel with Walter W. Leamons, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial wasmade in the Junction Cemetery. A resident of Kimble for 26 years, Mr. Cavaness had lived in town since 1940. Actively engaged in ranching for 55 years, he operated his own ranch on the WatsonDivide 14 years before moving to town. At the age of 18 he starated ranch work forCharles Schreiner on the James River Ranch in Mason county. Employed there for 13years, he became foreman at the age of 21. He later managed ranches for a number ofother land owners. On May 6, 1885, he was married in Fort McKavett to Miss Sophia Ann Brown with thebride's father reading the ceremony. They lived in Mason County until 1915 when theymoved to Edwards Co. for about two years. After living again in Mason and Zavala counties they moved back to Edwards in 1919. Between 1923 and 1926 they lived inJunction. A native of Mason, Mr. Cavaness was born May 1, 1864. For the past several years he has been confined to his home a great deal of the time with a heart ailment. Inthe intervening years he devoted his unusal strength of mind and body to the mainindustry in the development of the Hill Country, ranching, and to his family. Survivors include the widow, 3 sons, L. K. of California and J. A. and Geo. W. ofof Junction; a half-brother Dan Byrd of Mason; two half-sisters, Mrs. George Leslieand Mrs. Lola McWilliams, both of Mason; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Pall bearers were Nolan Gilliam, Earl Hill, Joe Felps, Vann Martin, J. C. Graham and Ed Barfield. Among those from out-of-town attending the services were Miss Birdie Walker, MissMarjorie Ann Cavaness and Messrs. and Mmes. George Leslie, Charles Hightower, Mason;and Caddo Wrigaht of Brenham; Dan Byrd, Nath Walker, Mrs. L. B. McWilliams, Mrs. LolaMcWilliams, all of Mason; S. M. Skinner of Eden; and E. A. Taylor of Melvin.

Chenault, Mrs. Clarence F., 1948
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
MRS. CHENAULT FUNERAL RITES HELD FRIDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence F. Chenault, 63, who was killed instantly on May 12 when the car in which she and her husband were riding was struck by a freight engine on the outskirts of Boerne, were held Friday at 4 p.m. from the Junction Baptist Church with the Rev. Olen D. Welch, minister, officiating. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Junction cemetery. The sedan in which Mr. and Mrs. Chenault were riding was demolished when it was struck by a S. P. freight engine at the Sisterdale crossing in Boerne. Mr. Chenault was taken to a Fredericksburg hospital. Mrs. Chenault's body was brought to Junction Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chenault, who were married in the Junction Baptist Church in 1906, and spent most of their married life here, had been living near Boerne for about a year. They were employed on the J. C. Worchester ranch five miles from town. Mrs. Chenault, nee Laura Burt Hodges, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hodges, pioneer settlers, was born April 25, 1885, on the Hodges ranch on Main Llano about five miles below town and spent most of her life in Kimble. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include the widower; two sons, N. H. of San Antonio and Blake, four daughters, Mary Helen, Joyce and Rayola, all of San Antonio, and Mrs. Bernice Kindrick; one sister, Mrs. Ran Davis; one half-sister, Mrs. D. B. Hodges, Gonzales; and six grandsons. Pall bearers were John Munn, J. O. Wright, Debs Boone, J. D. Baker, Howard Ragsdill, Ernest Randle, Roy Blackburn and Barney Ragland. Among the out of town relatives attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Bill King and Edgar Burrows, San Antonio; Mmes. Hilton Turney, Robert Kelley, Glen Reeves, and Rex Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Tate Jarvis, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Caldwell, all of Sonora; Mr. and Mrs.Francis Kidd, Menard; Mrs. Penn Gove, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jarvis, Brownwood, and Miss Margaret Ann Wright, San Marcos.

Cobb, J. O., 1940
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
J. O. Cobb Dies At Ranch Home Monday Morning Deceased Had Lived in Kimble County More Than 40 Years By Mrs. A. T. Whetstone
Our community was shocked by sad intelligence of the death of J. O. (Ollie) Cobb which occurred at his ranch home in the Segovia Community in the early morning hours of January 22, 1940. Mr. Cobb had been suffering for some time with an affliction of the heart and death came suddenly. He had lived a long and useful life and had won for himself the esteem of his fellow men. He was born April 24, 1864 in Florida, but came to Texas when a small boy. In young manhood he was married to Miss Irene Griffin in Gonzales County, March 4, 1891, and to this union were born ten children, nine of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Jim Hull of Segovia; Mrs. Tom Rammage, Mathis; Bryan Cobb of Ingram; O. H. Cobb of Mt. Sharp; Robert Cobb of Ingram; Bennie Cobb and Bernice Cobb of Segovia; and Mrs. Earl Hyde of Mountain Home, and Mrs. John Reynolds of Segovia.
He came to Kimble county in 1878, and in 1906 moved to his present ranch where he established a home that breathes all the hospitality and good cheer for which pioneer homes of early Texas were famous. The Cobbs number their friends by their acquaintances, and their ranch home is the mecca for visitors for miles around. It was a characteristic of his generous nature that all who visited his home should partake of a sumptous meal before they departed. His latch key always hung on the outside, and all who visited his home didn't need to be urged to come again. There was an emination from the heart in his genuine cordiality, which cannot be described, but was immediately felt, and put the visitor at once at his ease. Boundless love for all mankind held its place supreme in his heart. His life was emptied of all that is cheap and common and narrow and selfish. He was concerned with the sick and afflicted ones, and the little children. He ministered to all these and found joy in doing so. He was a good husband, an indulgent father and a true friend. Mr. Cobb was natuarally home-like and sincere, ever kindly approachable and fatherly; he was rightly entitled to the appellation bestowed upon him of "Uncle Ollie". Men of Ollie Cobb's type are all too scarce in this materialistic world, men who practice the principles of good citizenship, moral uprightness, frugal and industrious habits, self-reliance and a love ofcountry; men imbued with the spirit of charity and love for their fellow man so nobly exemplified in their lives. He practiced in his life the teachings of brotherhood and friend-ship and sympathy which had sweetened his own pathway. He had a new puzzle or a new joke every time he met you. This was Ollie Cobb, a man who carried a boy's heart in his breast, a heart full of love for his fellow beings, famed for his generosity, his broad human sympathies, his unfailing cheerfulness, as the body lay in state in the ranch home 18 miles east of Junction, many called to view the remains and express sympathy for the family in their bereavement. Services were conducted at the residence at two o'clock January 23, by the Rev. Don E. Dulaney, pastor of the Junction Methodist Church. The body was laid to rest in the family plot in the Junction cemetery, by the side of his wife who preceded him in death January 12, 1934. The following were active pall bearers: J. C. Graham, Billie Beasley, Ed Walker, Walton Whitworth, Willie Collins, Chas. Fairchilds, Lemuel Jones and Chester Brown. As a token of love and esteem friends covered the grave with flowers. Thus we took our leave of one of the noblest and kindliest men of his time--or of any time. Only yesterday, it seems, he walked among us, the flawless character, the faithful and spotless citizen, with all the splendid inspiring presence of his erect and sturdy form, his frank and fearless eye, and his unbowed silver crest; and now he lies lifeless and still, amid all the sad and quiet pagentry of death. "For friendship binds the world together World over there, world over here, From earth to heaven is the tether That brings the earth and heaven near And makes them bond forever"

Cowsert, Nat, 1948
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
NAT COWSERT FUNERAL RITES HELD FRIDAY
Funeral services for Robert N. (Nat) Cowsert, 82, who died Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cowsert, Rocksprings, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Junction Methodist Church with Dr. W. R. McPherson, minister, officiating,assisted by the Rocksprings Methodist minister. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Junctioncemetery beside Mrs. Cowsert who died in July 1938. Cowset, who was born January 30, 1865, in Millsview, Missouri, came to Kimble withhis parents in 1883. Engaged in the ranching business, he was one of the pioneersettlers who helped develop the Hill Country. He was married to Miss Martha JaneBailey on Dec. 13, 1891. In recent years he made his home with his children. He had been a member of the Junction Methodist Church since 1901 and served manyyears as a member of the board of trustees. He was serving in that capacity whenthe present building was erected. Survivors include two sons--Tommy and Terry of Rocksprings; one daughter, Mrs. TedTons, Clinton, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Bradshaw, Abilene, Mrs. S. P.Bennett, and Mrs. Jennie Weldon; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Pall bearers were J. O. Wright, Joe Bissett, Robert Corder, Lee Craven, Lee Hyde,Wilson Buster, Lafay Stapp and Bob Ragsdale. Among the out of town relatives and friends here for the services were Mr. and Mrs.W. C. Bradshaw and Mrs. Harte Shoemaker, Abilene; Messrs. and Mmes. Tommy Cowsert, Terry Cowsert, Fred Ramsey, Bernard Ramsey, Orville Cowsert, Robert Corder and LeeHyde and Mrs. Will Ramsey, all of Rocksprings; Mrs. Ted Tons, Clinton, Okla; Mr. andMrs. John Fleming and family, Mason; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Cowsert, Jr., Fredericksburg,Mrs. Serena Reed, San Antonio; and a Mrs. Dunn of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Crumbley, Jack, 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
JACK CRUMBLEY DIES TUESDAY
Funeral services for Jessie Jackson (Jack) Crumbley, who died Tuesday evening at 6:15 in a San Angelo hospital were held Wednesday at 4 p.m. from the Junction Baptist Church with the Rev. Olen D. Welch, minister, and Walter W. Leamons, Church of Christ minister, officiating. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery. Crumbley, a truck line owner and operator, was admitted to the hospital Sunday after a lingering illness. He was born in McCulloch County on March 22, 1898, a son of Jefferson Crumbley and Janie Reed Crumbley. He was married in Junction on August 13, 1930, to Miss Elvey Land of Ballinger. He had resided here 25 years. Survivors include the widow; twin sons, Billy Dan and Jackie Gene; one daughter, Judy Darlene; two brothers, Tom and Joe; and three sisters: Mrs. Vida Garcia and Mrs. Dollie Fisher of Douglas, Arizona, and Mrs. Beulah West of Ballinger. Pall bearers were Leslie Schoolcraft, Robert Dodd, Milton Cavaness, Jack Odiorne, Jr., Earl Taylor, Ivon Bowers, Joe Taylor and Albert Lane Hodges.

Cunningham, Ruth Allsup, 1967
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, Monday, May 13, 1967(with permission of publisher)
Mrs. Cunningham Buried Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Allsup Cunningham were held Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. in Hodges-Fife Chapel with the Rev. C. W. Shaefer, Pentecostal minister officiating. Interment was in the Junction cemetery. Mrs. Cunningham was born May 21, 1900 in Edwards County. She moved to Kimble County in 1902with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Allsup. She died in a Fredericksburg hospital Friday after a three day stay, although she had been in bad health over a year. In September, 1918, she was married to William S. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham died Oct. 22,1965. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors are a son, A. W. Cunningham of Junction; four daughters, Mrs. Horst Wendlandt, Mrs. Burl Bates, Mrs. Leroy Nixon and Mrs. Lonnie Patton, all of Junction; two sisters, Mrs.Matt Burt and Mrs. M. Ferris, both of Junction; three brothers, Tom, Robert and Lum Allsup,all of Junction; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild, Ken Parris. Pallbearers were nephews; Andrew Burt of Killeen, Britton Burt, Tommy Allsup, Edgar Gaverand Chevis Wyatt, all of Junction, and Henry Allsup of the Air Force.

Cunningham, W. S., 1965
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, Thursday, October 28, 1965 Used with permission
W. S. Cunningham, Buried Sunday
William Spruill Cunningham, Sr. 67, retired state highway employee, died in his home, 206 South 15th St., at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, after a longillness. Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 1965 atHodges-Fife Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Junction Cemetery. Mr. Cunningham had been a maintenance man with the Texas highway departmentand was a Kimble County esident for 48 years, retiring from his work abouttwo years ago. He was born Sept. 29, 1898, at Point Blank, and married ElmaRuth Allsup Sept. 11, 1918. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and the Men's Bible Class. Heparticiapated in Junction's annual Easter Pageant every year until last spring. Survivors include his wife: a son, William S. Cunningham, Jr.; four daughtersMrs. Helen Parris, Mrs. Burl Bates, Mrs. Leroy Nixon, and Mrs. Lonnie Patton;a sister, Mrs. Vernon Hillhouse of Willow Springs; seven grandchildren andone great grandchild. Rev. C. W.Schaefer and W. W. Leamons officiated at the funeral services. Pallbearers were Jim Butler of Sterling City, Charlie Taylor of Devine, B. C.Camp, Luther Jones, C. C. Goodman, and Frank Goodman, all of Junction.

Card of Thanks
Our sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the many friends who were so kindand thoughtful to us during the long illness and recent loss of our loved one.Our gratitude to Dr. Wm. Katzenstein, the Pentecostal Church, Hodges-FifeFuneral Home and Marvin Skaggs for their many kindnesses. May God's richestblessings abide with you. Mrs. Bill Cunningham & children.

Curtis, T. N., 1941
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Death Claims T. N. Curtis at Segovia Jan. 31
T. N. Curtis died at his home at Segovia, Friday, January 31 after an illnessof several months. Funeral services were held at the Junction Baptist Church,Saturdy afternoon, February 1, Rev. James J. Kellam officiating. Funeralarrangements were under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Kerrville. Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery. The following served as pall bearers: Frank Curtis, Joe Bissett, M. D. Pinkerton, Walter Savage, Odie Wright and C. F. Chenault. T. N. Curtis was born in Bentonville, Arkansas, February 4, 1872, but moved toTexas in early manhood. He was married to Miss Ella Clarinda Thomas at Eastland,Texas, January 3, 1892, and to this union were born three sons and two daughters.His wife, Mrs. T. N. Curtis, and children, Louis, Ray and William Curtis ofJunction, Mrs. H. D. Henderson, Junction and Mrs. L. H. Murrah, Deming, New Mexico,survive. He is also survived by two brothers, George Curtis, Upton, California, and W. A. Curtis, Junction; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He united with the Baptist Church in San Saba county in 1895, and remained inthat faith until his death. The Curtis family moved to Kimble county in 1895 where Mr. Curtis spent the rest of his life.

Davis, Mrs. Ben, 1948
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
MRS. BEN DAVIS IS BURIED HERE NOVEMBER 11
Funeral services for Mrs. Ben F. Davis, 78, who died in a San Antonio hospital Wednesday morning, November 10, were held Thursday, November 11, at 3 p.m. from theCollege Street Church of Christ with Walter W. Leamons, minister, officiating. Mrs. Davis, who had been in declining health several years, suffered severalstrokes while receiving hospitalization the past three months. She had been aJunction resident for 20 years, moving here from Hext with her husband, who died in May 1930. Her brother John McPeters made his home with her. A sister-in-lawMrs. W. S. McPeters was an invalid in the Davis home several years before her death in 1946. A sister Mrs. Lou Gillette was living there at the time of her death last year. A native of Bee County, Mrs. Davis was born Cynthia Ann McPeters, August 4, 1870,and named for the cousin Cynthia Ann Parker of pioneer fame. She moved to Kimblewith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McPeters in 1877, grew up on Johnson Fork ofthe Llano and was married on James River. She and her husband later moved to MenardCounty where they farmed and at one time operated a general mercantile and grocery store in Hext. She had been a member of the Church of Christ about 60 years. Survivors include the brother, four nieces, four nephews, and a number of great nieces and nephews. Pall bearers were S. O. Durst, Dan Fairley, C. W. Walker, Clay Secrest, Elmer Harrison and C. L. Bishop.

Davis, Mrs. Mary Agnes, 1938
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Del Rio, Tex., Sept. 15. - Mrs. Mary Agnes Davis, 82, mother of BranickDavis of Brackettville, and grandmother of Mrs. Alexa Williams of thiscity died Wednesday at 9:16 p.m. at her son's ranch home near Brackettville where she had been critically ill for two weeks. Funeral services were held at Junction Friday at 4 p.m. from the residence of her son-in-law, W. W. Taylor, the Rev. Crofoot of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The funeral party left for JunctionThursday noon. Survivors of Mrs. Davis are one son Branick Davis of Brackettville;two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Taylor of Junction and Mrs. W R. Davis ofGoliad; 16 grandchildren including Mrs. Alexa Williams and one greatgranddaughter.

Dechert, Mrs. Anna Marie, 1953
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, Dec. 4, 1953 Used with permission
Funeral Services For Mrs. Dechert Held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Marie Dechert, 83, who had been ill the past eight months, were held from the Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev.W. G. Birkner officiating. Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery. The Hodges Funeral Home directed. Mrs. Dechert was the widow of Willie Otto Dechert, who died May 24, 1920.She died in her home here Thursday morning. She had been a Kimble resident 45 years. A native of Mason Co., she was born Aug. 12, 1870 in the Hildacommunity. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Elgin and Ben of Junction, Perry of San Antonioand Clarence of Minneapolis, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. R. L. Becker of Junction, Mrs. R. C. Schneider of Llano county, and Mrs. V. R. Peterman of Menard Co.; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pall bearers were Hugh Schultz, Emil Hahn, Sam Eckert, Arnold Rode, Jack Price and El Roy Dechert.

DeYoung, Mrs. Emma, 1949
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Mrs. Emma DeYoung Funeral Services Held May 30th
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Cloud DeYoung, 73, who spent about half a century in Kimble County, were held Monday afternoon, May 30th, from the Junction Methodist Church with the Rev. James B. Jordan, Methodist minister, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Olen D. Welch, Baptist minister. The Smith Funeral Home directed. Burial was made in the Junction cemetery under auspices of the OES. Mrs. DeYoung died Sunday morning in her home, the old rock house on the ranch of her parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Cloud with whom she moved to Kimble in 1880.She had suffered a heart ailment for several years but was ill only a few hours before her death. She and the brother Horton Cloud returned here only two weeks previous toher death after an extended stay in Moore, Texas. On March 4, 1895, she was married at the residence of George Harris in Ennis, Texas,and lived there for awhile, later moving to Shreveport, La. From there she returned to Kimble in 1915, and since that time the old rock house where she spent her girlhood had been home. She was born in Austin, May 9, 1876. She is survived by one son, W. C. DeYoung of Bossier City, La., and one grandchild, Barbara Ann DeYoung. Her other son, Charlie died in Chicago on March 25, 1949. Heronly daughter, Emma, died in infancy. Other survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Nelson, Junction; Mrs. Maggie Harding, New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Sue Benthal, Madisonville, La.; Mrs. Julia Fargason, Moore, Texas; two brothers, W. H. Cloud, Junction and R. W. Cloud, Fort Worth. Pall bearers were Frank Patterson, Loss Davis, J. O. Wright, S. O. Durst, Ben Nealand Elmer Harrison. Among those from out-of-town here for the funeral services were B. W. Cloud, FortWorth; Mrs. Julia Fargason, Moore; Mr. and Mrs. Zens Forester, Devine; Mrs. A. J.Bierschwale and son, Oliver, San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Heffernon, Mrs. AnnieBishop, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rogers and daughter, Mt. Home; Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Stevens,Harper and Mrs. ... (rest of article cut off)

Dockery, Mrs. Ada, 1949
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Dockery
Funeral services were held Saturdy for Mrs. Ada Dockery, 85, from the Methodist Church with the Rev. Milton Bohmfalk, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Dockery died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. W. Loeffler. She moved to Kimble shortly after the close of World War I. She received recognition for outstanding civilian service. She was born on Olmos Creek near San Antonio on Jan. 26, 1858, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Seay, pioneers of that section. On April 21, 1896 she was married to Allen B. Dockery, who died in 1904. She united with the Methodist Church early in life and has been a leader in the work of the church wherever she has lived. She had been in failing health for several years. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Loeffler; one grandchild, Adrienne Loeffler; two brothers, Edgar and J. M. Seay of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Ida M. Webb of San Antonio, Mrs. Edna Newport of San Antonio, and Mrs. Clara Ostrom of Phillips, and a step-son, J. E. Dockery of Uvalde. Pallbearers were Calbert Reid, Roy Borden, Wm. Taylor, Ramsey ... (rest of article missing)

Dunbad, Mrs. E. O., 1941
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Death Claims Mrs. E. O. Dunbar in San Antonio
Mrs. E. O. Dunbar, one of Kimble county's best loved citizens, died in San Antonio Wednesday, March 19, 1941, following a period of ill health extending back several years. She and her husband had recently gone to San Antonio for treatment, andfriends did not know the end was so near. The sad news of her untimely going spread rapidly over the county where she had many friends. Funeral services were held at the Copperas cemetery Thursday afternoon, with theRev. James J. Kellam, pastor of the Junction Baptist Church officiating. Smith Funeral Home of Kerrville was in charge of arrangements. The following acted as pall bearers: Jim Carpenter, J. C. Graham, A. G. Hodges, J. A. Parker, Wm. H. Goldberg and Herbert Simon. Mrs. E. O. Dunbar, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Darnell, was born in San Saba county November 3, 1878, and grew to womanhood in that county, where she was married to Mr. Dunbar on January 14, 1897. To this union were born four children, threesons and one daughter. The daughter, Mrs. Nugent Weaver, died on February 14, 1931. The husband and three sons, Ernest, Arthur and Leonard, all of Kimble county, survive.She is also survived by five grandchildren and many other relatives who mourn her untimelyhomegoing. In addition to the above relatives, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Mullins,Kimblerly, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar and children moved to Kimble county in May 1909, where they have lived since. For many years she was a faithful member of the Bethel Baptist Church on the North Llano, but in 1934, after the Bethel church ceased to hold regular services,she and her husband united with the Junction Baptist Church. In the passing of such a noble woman as Mrs. Dunbar, it is difficult to pay a fitting tribute. Her every day life was embellished by the charming and lovable attributes ofa noble Christian character. No one was more willing to aid the suffering, cheer thedesponding, sustain the weak and to throw over the frailities of others a mantle ofChristian charity as Mrs. Dunbar. The large crowd ... (rest of article missing).

Dunk, Evelyn Ada, 1941
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Evelyn Ada Dunk Dies Following Lingering Illness
In the untimely home-going of Evelyn Ada Dunk, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dunk, after an illness of several months, unspeakable sadness has come intothe homes not only of the parents and close relatives, but of many friends whojoin in sympathy with loved ones in this bereavement. Funeral services were held in the Junction Methodist Church Saturday afternoonwith Rev. Geo. B. McCrary, pastor of the church, in charge, assisted by Rev. J. J.Kellam of the Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Junction cemetery with theSchreiner-Hodges Company in charge of funeral arrangements. The floral offering was large and beautiful. The following were active pall bearers: Ben Sigal, W. M. Rankin, Frank Rembold and F. M. Bierschwale. Little Evelyn was born in Kimble county on September 29, 1935, and was permittedto bring sunshine and hope into the home for only five brief years, dying March 8, 1941.She became ill several months ago, and everything was done for her that loving hands andmedical skill could do. Her sweet smile will be remembered by many who saw her duringher long illness which she bore bravely. She is survived by parents, two brothers, grandparents and many other relatives. Among out-of-town relatives to attend the funeral were the following: Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ethridge and son, Claude, of Blanco; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lawler anddaughters, Irma and Mary Frances, Miss Annie Mae Dunk, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Good, Mrs. N. C.Neuner, Miss Della Ethridge, and Mrs. L. V. Crossley of San Antonio; Mrs. S. L. Upshawand daughter, Ruth of Sonora; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ellebracht, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Arnold,and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kott of Mountain Home and Mrs. George Duderstadt of Harper.

Dunk, F. H., 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
FUNERAL RITES FOR F. H. DUNK HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for Frank Herman Dunk, 79, retired rancher who died suddenly in his home here Saturday morning, were held from the Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon at3 o'clock, with Dr. W. R. McPherson, Methodist minister, officiating, assisted by theRev. Olen D. Welch, Baptist minister. Burial was made in Copperas Cemetery whereWoodmen rites were held. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Born in Bastrop County on August 4, 1867, Mr. Dunk followed the occupation of ranchingand farming until he was forced by failing health to retire 11 years ago. He was marriedto Miss Mary Steck, also of Bastrop County, on November 25, 1891. They moved to Kimble on November 12, 1905, and still own ranching property here, although they moved to town when Mr. Dunk retired. He has been a member of the Methodist Church 59 years and was aW. O. W. member. Survivors include the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Upshaw and Miss Anna Mae Dunkof San Antonio, and Mrs. Ella Fox and Mrs. Edna Lawler; one son, Willie; two brothers,W. H. of Houston and John of Paige, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. R. G. Koym of Beasley and Mrs. E. C. Behrens of Giddings; thirteen grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pall bearers were Osborn Fox, Charlie Fox, Frank Fox, Robert Rox, Wilbur Ray Dunk,Harold Dunk, Cecil Woodard, and Billy Russell. (Note from Frederica: Died 8 March 1947)

Farmer, Mrs. G. W., 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
MRS. G. W. FARMER FUNERAL RITES HELD MONDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Farmer, 92, who died in her sleep early Sunday morning, were held Monday at 4 p.m. from the College Street Church of Christ with Walter W. Leamons, minister, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Thomas D. Murphy, Presbyterian minister. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery. Mrs. Farmer, pioneer settler and homemaker on the F6 Ranch for almost 68 years, was visiting in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Farmer, at the time of her death. She was feeling as well as usual when she went to sleep. Her daughter-in-law made her customary visit to the elderly lady after the latter had retired. Earlier in the day she had made three pairs of cloth mittens for her surveyor son, had taken a car ride in the afternoon, and sat for a while after supper with her handiwork. Mrs. Farmer, born Jemima Magnolia Pullen, June 29, 1855, near Lockhart, saw the unification and development of the nation despite four major wars in her lifetime, the spread the ranching industry, and the development of business in the Hill Country. She was married to George W. Farmer, a cowman with a record of three trips up the trail, on Oct. 8, 1874. Five years later, seeking a better climate for her husband's health,they moved to Kimble. For 21 days she and her husband and two small children traveled by ox wagon and hack, bringing household goods, horses, cattle and sheep. The extensive, 30 section ranch which they established, took its name from the F6 brand they brought from Caldwell Co. It was the second ranch in the county to be fenced. They built the first lumber house west of Junction. The first lumber hauled from Round Rock was washed away by a flood in Copperas Creek the night after it was unloaded. ... night because of coyotes and foxes. Fences were often cut. In 1886 the first goats were brought to the ranch--100 head of young nannies. From them grew the thousands that later stocked the ranch. Two trips per year were made to San Antonio for supplies. Groceries were purchased in wholesale lots--flour and dried apples by the barrel, coffee by the sack, and canned goods by the case. A garden, irrigated by a nearby spring, provided fresh vegetables. The kerosene lamps of those days have been replaced by electricity. Better roads have been built and soil conservation practices followed at the F6 Ranch, and landing strips have been provided. Since the death of Mr. Farmer in 1927, Mrs. Farmer has spent her time visiting with herchildren, and the ranch has been operated by her sons and grandchildren. She had been a member of the Church of Christ, having been baptized by the late John S. Durst. Survivors include three sons, Asa, Hardy and Sayers, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. M. E. Holland of Christoval. Pall bearers were Gully Cowsert, Alfred Bannowsky, Clay Holland, Fred Mudge, C. T. Holekamp, Asa Murr, Seaton Prentice, and S. O. Durst of Port Arthur.

Farris, Eddith, 1978
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, Monday, 5 March 1978 (permission of the publisher)
Junction (SC) - Mrs. Eddith Allsup Farris, 82, died Sunday morning in Kimble Hospital following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hodges-Fife Funeral Home with burial in Junction Cemetery. Mrs. Farris was born Feb. 29, 1896 in Llano County and had lived in Junction for 75 years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Matt Burt of Junction; three brothers, Tom Allsup, Robert Allsup and H. C. Allsup, all of Junction; two aunts; two uncles; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Eddith Allsup married Isaac Farris 20 October 1915.

Fish, Mrs. W. M., 1936
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Mrs. W. M. Fish Dies
Mrs. Margaret Minerva Russell Fish was born January 15, 1870 at Clinton, Dewitt county, Texas. She died at her home in Junction on Thursday February 27, 1936. She was married to W. M. Fish at Harper, Gillespie county, Texas,November 4, 1906. They located at Junction soon thereafter and continued to live in Kimble county until the time of her death. Mrs. Fish united with the Church of Christ in 1886, being then sixteen years of age, and continued in its fellowship. The last thirteen years of her life she suffered much, being a continued invalid because of paralysis. During these years her husband, his sister, Mrs. Betty Smith, and many others cared for her tenderly. Numerous relatives survive her. Funeral services were held at the grave in Junction Cemetery, the ElderWalter W. Leamons of the local Church of Christ in charge. The songs,scripture readings and discourse were calculated to cause those present to desire a mansion in that land where sickness and sorrow are unknown.

Fisher, Jobe B., 1946
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
LAST RITES FOR JOBE B. FISHER HELD ON FRIDAY
Kimble county citizens mourned the passing of one of the few remaining trail drivers, when Jobe B. Fisher, pioneer ranchman, died Thursday, February 14, at the home of his son, King Fisher. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at one o'clock at the Junction Church of Christ,with Elder Walter W. Leamons officiating and interment was made in the Junction Cemetery. He was buried by the side of his wife, Rhoda Clark Fisher, who died June 23, 1933. Active pallbearers were Joe Dell Fisher, Robert Fisher, Raleigh Reese, L. R. Hodges, H. S.Porter, Jim Carpenter, Fred Coleman and Perry Dechert. Deceased was a member of the Junction Church of Christ. He is survived by five sons, Congressman O. C. Fisher and Alva Fisher, both of San Angelo, King Fisher and O. B. Fisher, both of Junction, and Wylie Fisher of San Antonio; five daughters, Mrs. B. B. Reese, San Saba; Mrs. Ben D. Dechert and Mrs. Frank C. Hodges, both of Junction; Mrs. Melvin Williams and Mrs. N. J. Jordan, Jr., both of San Angelo. He is also survived by one brother, Bob Fisher of San Angelo; 28 grandchildren and 13 great grand-children. Mr. Fisher was born Nov. 26, 1858 on the old James Fisher league of land in Collin county, 12 miles northeast of McKinney. His grandfather, James Fisher, Sr., and three brothers had been given a grant of land by the Mexican government. They trailed overland from Illinois in 1823 to settle the blackland tract along Sister Grove Creek.Came to Ben Ficklin The family resided near Florence in Williamson county during the War Between the States.In 1872 the family moved to Llano county, settling 12 miles below Llano town on the Llano River, in the Shad-Owens neighborhood. Mr. Fisher went on up to the buffalo range above san angelo. They camped at Ben Ficklin one night. Mr. Fisher estimating that there were 30 or 40 houses in the community then. Still in his teens, Mr. Fisher gave up his buffalo hide hauling job the next spring to go up the Chisholm Trail to Cheyenne. Mr. Fisher and Rhoda Clark were married in 1881. They built their first house, a log cabin, on the Llano near Llano. Later they lived in Mason county and then in 1901 moved to the ranch they had bought on Red Creek in Kimble county. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1931. A center for the buffalo hunter, as well as the gathering place of the frontier soldiery of Fort Concho, San Angelo was "the toughest place I'd ever seen" when Fisher first saw the town in the fall of 1875. But it hardly compared with the Trinity River bottom around Fort Worth, through which the teen-aged frontiersman passed the following spring as he made his first trip up the ChisholmTrail. The pioneer Kimble countian once recalled: "The Trinity bottoms were full of dance halls and beer dives. Fort Worth then was as wild as could be. Dodge City and Cheyenne had nothing on Fort Worth." Crossing Took Lives Fisher remembered well another crossing, too. That was the ford at Red River Station, on the edge of the Indian Territory. "The river was on a rise and the outfit had to wait for three days for it to run down. Four days before, an outfit boss had asked for volunteers to lead a herd across. Two men volunteered, and were drowned, along with 300 cattle. "We had some trouble crossing ourselves, and I swam in the Red River nearly all day myself," Fisher recalled. His horse gave out and nearly drowned, but his boss finally lent a rope and they salvaged the horse, "pulling his head down hill and letting the water run out of him." Then Fishermounted the horse and proceded. The outfit lost only 30 to 40 head of cattle at thecrossing, he added.A Big Herd The outfit had made up at Round Rock to receive 100,000 head of cattle from the Galveston Cattle Co. and two or three herds from the J. K Ranch near Columbus, the cattle coming fromthe Colorado Valley near the coast. In Fisher's outfit were 10 men, including the boss, Dick Arnett, "the greatest boss that was ever on the trail," and John Arnett, John Mouldin, Andy Marcus, Jim Stanley, John Nance, Frank Rawlings, the boss wrangler, George King; Fisher's immediate boss, Tom Gillespie,who later lived at Sonora, and Alex Molin, the cook. The outfit drove up from Round Rock by Snyder's pens, then by Waco, Fort Worth, across the Red River, into the Indian Territory and on up.

Fleming, Dottie, 1927
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
STORM VICTIM'S BODY TO BE SENT TO JUNCTION, TEX.
The body of Miss Dottie Fleming, 17, who died at a San Antonio hospital as a result of injuries received in the tornado at Rocksprings, will be sent to her home at Junction, Friday night for burial. She is survived by four brothers, Troy, Lacy, Irah and Lem Fleming, all of Junction. Miss Fleming was living at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred Henderson, at Rocksprings. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and two children were instantly killed. A third child is in a San Antonio hospital, seriously injured.

France, Dr. J. W., 1937
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
London was shocked Tuesday morning when the sad news spread rapidly that Dr. J. W. France had been found dead in his garage. He had visited friends Monday evening and had not complained of being ill. He had, no doubt, putup his car preparatory for retiring for the night. His flash light was under the dead body. He had been dead several hours when found. The body was prepared for burial and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Elder Walter W. Leamons conducting the services. Interment was made in the London cemetery. Dr. J. W. France was born in Missouri on May 8, 1855. He came to Texas when a young man but returned to Altona, Missouri, where he was married to Miss Nannie Tucker on December 18, 1876. To this union five children were born. The wife and three of the children preceded the father. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph W. Strader of Greenville, one son, M. S.France of Abilene. Mrs. Tom Amberson of London is a granddaughter. In the home going of Dr. France, the family has lost a faithful and loving father; the church, a devoted member, and the community a patriotic citizen.For many years he has been an outstanding citizen of London, where he practiced medicine until called up higher.

Fritz, Joe P., 1948
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
JOE P. FRITZ FUNERAL RITES HELD SATURDAY
Funeral services for Joe P. Fritz, former hotel manager here for many years, who died in Opelousas, La., Thursday, September 2nd, were held from the Hodges Funeral Home chapel, Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas D. Murphy, Presbyterian minister, officiating. The Masonic Lodge conducted the rites atthe graveside. Burial was made in the Junction cemetery. Fritz was born August 9, 1875, in Gillespie County. He and Mrs. Fritz operated the Fritz Hotel here many years and the new hotel for awhile after its construction.later they operated tourist courts at Buchanan Lake. They returned to Junction in 1946 and lived here until they went to Opelousas to make their home with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Thompson this year. Fritz had been ill about two weeks before his death. He was a charter member of the Junction Rotary Club and belonged to the London Masonic Lodge. Survivors include the widow, the daughter, and one grandchild, Vallie Sue Thompson. London Masons were pall bearers.

Gardner, Joe M. Jr., 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Joe M. Gardner, Jr. Funeral Rites Held Here Friday
Funeral services for Joe M. Gardner, Jr., 19, who died Thursday at 12:55 p.m. in a San Antonio hospital from injuries sustained in a car accident on October 31, were held Friday at 4 p.m. from the College Street Church of Christ, with the Rev. John Pickering, Alpine Christian minister, officiating. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. Burial was made in a private cemetery on the Gardner Ranch. Gardner, known intimately as "Joe Boy", had been taken to San Antonio by plane on October 2. The accident in which he was injured occurred when his car went over a high embankment near Alpine as he and a friend were returning to Sul Ross after a visit with his parents. The friend, also a Sul Ross student, is recovering satisfactorily. Jimmy Carroll Cherry was among the first to reach the scene. It was reported, Joe Boy's watch had stopped at 9:20 o'clock. In his billfold was a picture of his sweetheart who had died in a traffic accident near Alpine last November 30. The young lady, Bobby Jim Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Cecil Sparks of Kermit, was a freshman at Sul Ross at that time. Joe Boy was a senior in Sul Ross majoring in agriculture. He was serving as president of "Clip and Brand", the "Aggie" Club, and vice-president of the Student Council. Last year he was voted Junior Class favorite and most popular boy in Sul Ross. He graduated from Schreiner Institute in 1946 as an outstanding cadet officer and highest ranking memeber of the senior class, having an A average on final examinations. He also won a medal for outstanding participation in athletics and was awarded the American Legion Medal from Post No. 13. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Alpine, having been baptized by the Rev. Pickering. Survivors include the parents; Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Gardner; two sisters--Shannon and Zane, and brother, Jack. Pall bearers were Raymond Walston, John Arledge, Jack Ward, David Duke, Glenn Beard, Bobby Braswell, Buzz Nichols, and Tucker Wyche, all Sul Ross students. The flower girlswere Mrs. Preston Wright, and Misses Lovella Sparks, Dorothy Jean Crawford, Jean Burling, Billie Louise Bierschwale, and Margaret Mae Mansfeld. Among the host of out-of-town friends attending the services were delegations from Sul Ross and Schreiner Institute

Gentry, Lt. Wilbur, 1942
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
LT. WILBUR GENTRY IS BURIED IN JUNCTION CEMETERY American Legion Is In Charge of Services
Lieut. Wilbur Gentry, was killed near Alvarado, California, January 2, 1942, when a fast army pursuit plane he was flying at a low altitude went into a spin and on hitting the ground burst into flames. The body was shipped to Junction, arriving early Friday morning, January 8, and lay in state at the American Legion Hut until Saturday afternoon when it was carried to the Community Hall at London, where funeral services were held by Rev. Louis Pearl of London. The remains were given a military burial under the direction of the Bert Fleming American Legion Post of Junction. The Schreiner- Hodges Funeral Homewas in charge of funeral arrangements. The following members of the American Legion were active pall bearers: Rudolph Becker, Lewis Coleman, Walter Buck, A. W. Browning, Dick Weaver and L. A. Ivy. The firing squad was composed of Jim Carpenter, John Reynolds, Fred Cox, Ray Holland, Carl Nelms, and Walter Savage. Color bearers were Henry Barker and Carroll Collier. Color guards were L. R. Hodges and Roy Gilliam. Bugler, Kittrell Durst. Commander, B. B. Ragland. John Wilbur Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gentry was born in London, November 16, 1916. The family moved to Junction several years ago and Wilbur, known as Prude to his school mates,was graduated from the Junction High School in 1936. He then attended the Schreiner Institute from which he was graduated in 1939. Later he attended the University of New Mexico and lacked only a few months resident study of finishing his work for a degree when he entered the U. S. Air Service. He received his wings and commission as a lieutenant on December 12, in ceremonies at Luke Field, Arizona. He had been stationed at Hamilton Field, California, after receiving his commission. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gentry, three brothers, Floyd and Wilson,of San Antonio, and Lawrence of Junction, and other relatives. Wilbur was an outstanding football player throughout his high school and university days.He was a star on the Junction High School team, was named to the all-state junior team at Schreiner, and captain of the all-conference 1940 team at the University of New Mexico. He was one of the most popular and best liked players on the team.

Gephart, D. D., 1935
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
(Name of paper not given)
D. D. Gephart, one of Kimble county's most honored citizens, died at his home on the Llano River, October 3, and was buried in the Red Creek Cemetery, Friday afternoon, October 4. The funeral services were held atthe gravesite with Rev. W. P. Dickey assisted by Rev. Eric C. Ray, officiating. Daniel D. Gephart was born March 11, 1862, in LaVaca county, and moved to Kimble county in 1886, locating on the Little Saline Creek below London. He later moved to the farm on the main Llano. Deceased was married to Miss Sarah E. Dragoo on June 19, 1890 and to this union seven children were born, one daughter dying in infancy. The devoted wife and following children and relatives survive: I. W. andJ. L. Gephart, London; Mrs. Hettie Stevenson and Mrs. Elsie McGuffin, San Antonio; Mrs. Leta Stewart, Brady, Texas; Mrs. Ruth Gober, Uvalde, Texas; and one sister, Miss Henrietta Gephart, London, Texas; and six grandchildren, Cecil and Imogene Stewart, Ruth and Marian Stevenson, L. D. and Ruth FaeGephart. Mr. Gephart united with the Presbyterian Church in 1905 under the preaching of Brother Stockard. On November 10, 1910, while gathering pecans at the Sam McCaleb ranch onthe Llano River, Uncle Dan fell from a pecan tree and injured his spine. He was never able to walk after that accident but continued to live on his farm and directed its management with the assistance of his two sons. Active pall bearers were W. C. Jones, Bob Ivy, Louis Grobe, Jack Ivy, Bud Weaver and Henry Grobe. Honarary Pall Bearers were G. W. Hardesty, Roy Skaggs, Dave Stewart,Eph Cummins, Hamp Goodman, T. H. Walton, G. Lewis, Roy King, Jack Goodman,T. S. Jones, N. C. Patterson, M. C. Reese, S. H. Hunter, Henry Land, LeeDodd, J. W. Robbins, E. H. Kothmann, J. N. Hodges, A. H. Amaon, S. A.Griffith, T. O. Black, T. J. Wootan, Tate Jarvis, J. A. McCollum, Dora Andrews, L. M. Walton, J. B. Randolph, Melvin Hull, Ed Hagerman, Dave Andrews and Dr. J. W. France.

Graves, Dea, 1942
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Dea Graves Dies August 7 After Lingering Illness
In the death of Dea Graves on Friday, August 7, 1941, following a long illness, Kimble County lost another one of her few remaining pioneer citizens. He had been in ill health many months but had improved some and had been to town a few times, but he was not able to overcome the effects of his long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lewis L. Wilkins at the Schreiner-Hodges Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, and interment was made by the side of his wife in theJunction Cemetery. The following served as pall bearers: Ross Beasley, Roy Blackburn, Joe Bissett, Cloma Taylor, Odie Wright and John Munn. Dea Graves was born in San Saba County on March 9, 1872, where he grew to manhood and was married to Miss Sophia Brown in 1897, and to this union were born three children. One daughter died in infancy and a son died before reaching maturity. One son, Jim Graves, survives his father. Mrs. Graves preceded her husband in 1919. In addition to his son, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Effie Fagg, Long Beach,Calif., and Mrs. A. R. Dockery, San Saba; two brothers, John Graves, Junction, and Joe Graves, San Saba. Mr. and Mrs. Graves moved to Kimble County nearly 40 years ago and were engaged in ranching activities as long as they lived. He was a member of the Baptist Church and lived an exemplary life. Among the out-of-town people to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hughes and children, Skellytown; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quisenbary and Mrs. W. A. Quisenbary,Menard; J. L. Murray, J. N. Graves, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graves, San Saba, and Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Porter, Fort Worth.

Grosenbacher, John, 1937
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, Thursday, July 1, 1937 Used with permission
Pioneer Citizen Dies At Ranch Home June 18th
John Grosenbacher was born February 22, 1862 in Bandera county, Texas and died at Roosevelt, Texas, June 18, 1937. Funeral services were held at the Grosenbacher ranch home Sunday June 20, 1937, Rev. J. Holm of Harper officiating. He was married on October 27, 1885 to Miss Maria Leutbecher, in Gillespie county, and to that union were born five children. The eldest, a girl, died in infancy.Miss Annie Grossenbacher, Richard and Arnold Grossenbacher of Roosevelt, Texas, and Mrs. Ida Ahrens of Camp Allison. Others surviving are three grandchildren, one brother, one sister and one half sister. The life of John Grosenbacher began in Bandera county, Texas, in 1862. Two years later he moved to Gillespie county and remained there until 1904 when he moved to Roosevelt, Texas, where his life ended June 18, 1937. He was a successful ranchman throught his life. I consider it one of my greatest privileges to have known John Grosenbacher duringhis life time. His life was so pure, simple and honest. His word was his bond to all who knew him. His generosity and kindness made him a good neighbor, a man of few words who attended strictly to his own business. He was born in Texas and remained a Texan by choice. "He came early and stayed late,sleep old pioneer", and passed on to his reward at the ripe old age of 75 years. To the wife, children and other relatives left to mourn his passing, I feel the greatest sympathy for their irreparable loss and join them in their sorrow and can only say that they should be inspired to follow in his foot steps and live his lifeover again.--Contributed by a friend.

Hardeman, V. B., 1935
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
V. B. Hardeman Is Killed In Auto Accident
Ranchman's Auto Overturns As It Hits Loose Gravel On Highway
The entire Junction community was shocked and saddened Thursday afternoon when word reached here that Victor B. Hardeman, a prominent ranchman of South Llano district had met death in an automobile accident nine miles from Brady on the Brady-Junction road. The accident occured about 5 p.m.When the car in which Mr. Hardeman was driving alone, struck loose graveland overturned. Witnesses of the crash gave immediate aid and Mr. Hardeman was rushed to a Hospital in Brady but he lived only twenty minutes after reaching there. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the home of his mother, Mrs. Charles Henderson, with Dr. W. P. Dickey, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Victor Blackstone Hardeman was born in Nacogdoches, Texas November 22nd, 1875, the son of Bunch Hardeman and Frances Simpson Hardeman. He was the grand nephew of Gen. Gotch Hardeman, one of Texas' distinguished pioneers and soldiers. He married Miss Ann Minor, of Kerens, Texas. Mr. Hardeman had made his home in Kimble county since 1914 and has been actively engaged in the ranching business, raising registered sheep and goats.He established one of the first and most widely known Kimble county tourist resorts which carried the name of his home, V-H Ranch. Before moving to Kimble county, Mr. Hardeman was well known through the Southwestas a traveling salesman. "Vic" as he was known by his intimates had many warm friends. His sterling integrity and courage were never questioned and his kindness and generosity never failed a call. It is a tributeto his character that those who knew him best were his staunchest friends.Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Ann Hardeman, his mother, Mrs. Charles Henderson and two brothers, Conde Hardeman of Junction and Hunter Hardeman of Shreveport, Louisiana. Interment was in the Junction Cemetery, with M. E. Rogers, Barney Williams, Royce Buster, Chris Schraub, Cecil Craven and Olin Ridenhower serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers were Robert Neal, Frank Bissett, Jim Carpenter, Sam P. Woodward, Felix Watson, Harry Hubert, Weaver H. Baker, Ray Ridenhower, J. N. Hodges, J. O. Tanner, Emil Loeffler, Alex Wahl, Fred Coleman, Bob Spiller, Edwin Wahl and Terry Randle. Out of town people attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller, of Kerens, Mrs. James Garrison of Hondo; Mrs. Carroll Black of Hillsboro; Dr. and Mrs. M. E. Rogers of Austin, Hunter Hardeman and daughter, Miss Frances, of Shreveport, La., and Mr. Robt. Real of Live Oak Ranch.
died 7 November 1935

Hodges, J. Lester, 1949
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas Name of paper not given
J. Lester Hodges Funeral Rites Are Held Here Friday
Funeral services for James Lester Hodges, 59, well known business man, who died Thursday afternoon, September 1st in a San Antonio hospital, were held Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock from the Hodges Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James B. Jordan, Methodistminister, officiating. Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery. Hodges, who was associated with The Hodges Co., had been in the hospital only four days but had been ill in his home several weeks. Until recently, however, he had been at his place in the store where he had worked continuously during the past 25 years. Except for three years as Junction postmaster from 1915 to 1918 and the seven succeeding years ranching in Edwards County, he worked altogether in the store which his father, the late J. N. Hodges established and served as co-owner and manager, known as the Schreiner-Hodges Co. but after the death of the manager, was called the Hodges Co. A native of Bandera, Hodges was born January 31, 1890, and came to Kimble with his parents in 1907. On March 3rd, 1911, he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Corder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Corder, here, with the late John S. Durst performing the ceremony. The youngest of their four children, Glenn, an officer in the Air Corps, died in action on January 24, 1944. An integral part of the business firm which has expanded in recent years to include a modern funeral home as well as the grocery and dry goods store, Hodges will be missed in the business circles of the town and among his many friends and relative. He will also be remembered for his activities in the development of the town. At the time the new high school building was erected, he was serving as secretary of the Junction School Board. Survivors include the widow; one son, James Lester, Jr. of Cleveland, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. W. G. Elzner of San Antonio and Mrs. Harry Bundy of Boerne; three grandchildren, James Lester, III and Hughetta Kay Hodges and Blair Bundy; and four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hodges,Mrs. Clay Secrest, Mrs. Mattie Patterson and Mrs. Dorothy Westmoreland. Pall bearers included S. O. Durst, John Phillips, Frank Patterson, Alton Mason, A. C. Hurte,Tom Wilson, J. M. Livingston and Dr. H. E. Wright. Among those from out-of- town here for the services were Mr. and Mrs. James Hodges and children; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Elzner, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bundy and Blair; Mr. and Mrs.Everett Epperson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Corder, Alonzo Cowsert, J. L. Epperson and Mrs. ThomasGlasscock, all of Rocksprings; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corder, Brady; Mrs. E. B. Hodges and Mrs.Horace Goodrich, Center Point; Harold Walder, Evant; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace, Mrs.Ollie Hodges and Mrs. Russell Hendricks, Rufus Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Flocke, Jr.,all of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Boerm of Palestine; Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Rugh ofBandera; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wooten of College Station and Mrs. W. W. Stotler of Corpus Christi

Holekamp, E., 1941
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
E. Holekamp Dies In San Antonio Saturday April 5
In the home going of E. Holekamp in San Antonio Saturday April 5, Kimble County has lost another of her outstanding pioneer citizens. He had not been well for some time and had spent much time in San Antonio under treatment. No one, however,exepected the end to be so near. He became seriously ill last Thursday and died Saturday. Funeral services conducted by Rev. J. T. McCaa of Brady, were held at his home on Main Street, Monday afternoon, and interment services were under the direction of the Woodman Lodge. He was laid to rest in the Junction cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him on June 23, 1937. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schreiner-Hodges Company. Active pall bearers were Otto Holekamp, Fritz Holekamp, Bodo Holekamp, FredHerberer, George Karger, and C. F. Hamer, all nephews of the deceased. E. H Olekamp was born near Comfort, Texas, March 2, 1859, being just passed 82 years of age at the time of his death. After receiving his education in the private schools of the early pioneer days, he accepted employment in a mercantile establishment in San Antonio. While in San Antonio the first railroad was built into the city in 1876. After three years in the Alamo City, he returned to his boyhood home near Comfort, and in 1881 he moved to Junction where he spent the remainder of his life. His first employment in Junction was with the Faltin and Schreiner General Store. In 1885 he entered business for himself and was one of the leading merchants of Junction until 1906 when he sold to J. H. Reid. In 1895 he built the first water works, gin and grist mill in Junction. Hebuilt the first dam on the South Llano for water power ...(rest of article missing)

Hull, Mrs. Mary, 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
MRS. MARY HULL FUNERAL RITES HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Matilda Hull, 60, who died in a Fredericksburghospital Friday at 8:30 a.m., were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Junction Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Wilkins, Rocksprings Presbyterian minister officiating, assisted by Rev. Olen D. Welch, Baptist minister, and Rev. Thomas D.Murphy, Junction Presbyaterian minister. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Junction Cemetery. Mrs. Hull was taken to Fredericksburg Thursday by ambulance for treatment of a heart ailment for which she had received 17 days hospitalization during December and January. She was born at Art, Mason County, on April 30, 1886, and moved toKimble in 1912. She was married to Melvin C. Hull here on November 13, 1913.They were engaged in ranching until five months ago when they moved to Junction. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include the husband; three daughters, Mrs. R. E. Rutherford of Keller,Texas; Mrs. Charlie Walker of London and Miss Ella Mae Hull of Junction; two sons Melvin, Jr., of Hamilton, and Harvey of Junction; a twin sister, Mrs. Henry Heinemann of Fredericksburg; another sister, Mrs. Hulda Hull of Wimblerly; three brothers, Ed Apelt of Fredericksburg, and Willie Apelt and August Apelt of Beaumont. Pallbearers were Robert Dodd, Arthur Schultze, Bennie Cobb, Clay Secrest, Jim Holt, and Clay Maddux.

Ivy, Mrs. Sallie, 1943
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Death Claims Mrs. Sallie Ivy in San Angelo
Mrs. Sallie Ivy, a pioneer Kimble County ranch woman, died in San Angelo Friday, July 2, after a very brief illness. The body was prepared for burial and brought to Kimble County for interment in Red Creek Cemetery. Funeral services were held in the Community Hall, London, Monday afternoon, July 5, Rev. J. E. Copeland, pastor of the London Baptist Church, officiating. The following were active pall bearers: Henry Grobe, Louie Grobe, Wm. Matthews, John Robbins, W. C. Jones and Tully Black. Mrs. Sallie Childs Ivy was born in Kaufman County March 6, 1872, and grew to young womanhood in that county. She was married to Sam H. Ivy on Johnson Fork on February 5, 1891, and to this union were born eight children. The husband and three children preceded her. The five surviving children are Bill Ivy, Crane; Mrs. Josie Smitherman, Austin; Mrs. Lorena McDonald, Santa Maria, Calif.; Mrs. Myrtle Estep, Floresville, and Geo. Ivy, Crosbyton. Three sisters, Mrs. Josie Browning, Junction; Mrs. Lou Chandler, London, and Mrs. Maud McCollum, Hamilton, also survive. In addition to the above, twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild and other relatives mourn her home-going. She united with the Baptist Church early in life and remained a member until her death. She was one of the pioneer ranch women of the county and suffered the hardships of pioneer life, but her husband was one of the successful ranch-men of the county. A very few of the pioneers of the early days are left. Her husband preceded her on September 3, 1928, but she continued to make her home in Kimble County until two years ago when she moved to San Angelo.

Jobs, Mrs. H. D., 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
San Angelo, Tex., Standard-Times, Thurs., July 31, 1947 (Used with permission)
Mrs. H. D. Jobs 66, of Junction, died Wednesday afternoon at 2:40 o'clock in a local hospital. A member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Jobs was born in Kimble County, April 6, 1881, where she had lived all of her life. The body was taken overland to Junction Wednesday afternoon. Cox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are pending. Survivors include the husband, H. B. Jobs; four sons, Don of Del Rio, Nobel and H. J., Jr., of Junction, and Roquey of Kerrville; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Barron, San Antonio, and Mrs. Howard Babb, Mrs. O. L. McNealy and Mrs. John Whitworth, all of Rocksprings; three brothers, Leeander Miller, London, Larkin Miller, Uvalde, and Alfred Miller, Kerrville; four sisters, Mrs. Molly Wright, Mrs. Nettie Hodges, and Mrs. Zora Burt, all of Junction, and Mrs. Maggie Keen of Harper. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.

Johnson, Frank, 1867
Submitted by: dgs007
Death of Francis "Frank" Johnson
October 12, 1867, fifty five year old, Frank Johnson a patriarchal figure with a long, white beard, went to look for his horses. He didn't take his gun-and he didn't come home. His wife, Betsy wasn't too worried. Once before Frank had set out for a neighbor's house to get some cornmeal for breakfast and was gone for three months.(????) However, the men of the community decided not to wait that long to look for him. They found his body several miles from his home, scalped and shot with arrows.
Note from J Yarbrough jcyarb@hal-pc.org: Grave is at Little Salina Creek, Kimble Co., TX

Johnston, Tom, 1947
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Death Claims Tom Johnston in San Antonio
In the death of Tom C. Johnston in a San Antonio hospital Sunday morning, September 21, the Hill country lost one of its best loved pioneers. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, September 22, in the Kerrville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul S. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was in Glen Rest cemetery. (Kerrville, TX) Active pallbearers were Chester Murr, Murr Hodges, and Slater Fleming of Junction, Johnston Marsden of San Antonio, Charles Johnston of Austin, John Johnston, Burton Brownand Joe Burkett, Jr., of Kerrville. Mr. Johnston was born in Scotland 78 years ago, and arrived in Kimble County, a city-bred Scotsman at the age of 21. He had been well educated before coming to America. Starting out as a roustabout on the N. Q. Patterson ranch, near Junction, the Scotch youth soon became a bronc buster and a No. 1 ranch hand. After roughing it for a couple of years, he went to Junction and began working in the store of E. Holekamp; 1886 found him the assistant postmaster at Junction and he later was employed by H. H. Allen & Co.,pioneer Junction mercantile firm. He then entered business for himself, operating a drug store in Junction for six years. Meanwhile, he had served 12 years as Kimble County treasurer. In 1901, the late Capt. Charles Schreiner employed Tom C. Johnston as bookkeeper for his store at Junction. Two years later he was manager of the store. And in 1907 Captain Schreiner transferred him to the Kerrville store as chief accountant. On January 1, 1938, he voluntarily retired after completing 37 years of service with the Schreiner firm. Four years after his arriveal in West Texas from Scotland, Tom Johnston was married on December 13, 1888, to Miss Annie Murr at the ranch home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murr, on Bear Creek in Kimble County. On December 13, 1938, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter, Mrs. William G. Garrett, and Mr. Garrett, Kerrville. Twice Mr. Johnston returned to Scotland to visit scenes of his youth. His first tripback was in 1914, and in 1935 he and Mrs. Johnston went abroad for a three month's visit with his relatives. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie Johnston; two daughters, Mrs. William G. Garrett ofKerrville and Mrs. E. T. Marsden of San Antonio; one son, Fordtran Johnston, Kimble County ranchman; four grandchildren, Miss Mary Jane Garrett of Kerrville, Charles Johnston of Austin, Johnston Marsden of San Antonio and Velma La Verne Johnston of Cleo; one great-granddaughter, Mary Sue Howze of Kerrville; two sisters, Miss Kate Johnston and Mrs. George Oliver of Edinburgh, Scotland, and one brother, Dr. Samuel Johnston of Moffatt, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. A nephew, John Johnston, lives in Kerrville.

Jones, Clem A., 1939
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Funeral services for Clem A. Jones, a native of Kimble county, were held at the home of his mother, Mrs. John L. Jones, in San Antonio, at 10:00 o'clock Monday morning, the Rev. J. A. Dekle, officiating. Following the services in San Antonio, the body was carried overland by the Schreiner-Hodges Company to the Red Creek cemetery, where brief services were held at the graveside before interment was made. Clem A. Jones died in Poteau, Oklahoma, on Sunday, January 22. His brother Tom S. Jones, and Mrs. Jones were at his bedside when he died. Active pallbearers were Cecil Smith of Mason, C. C. Smith of Mason, Lemuel Jones, Jack Jones, A. J. Lindsey of San Antonio and Billy Vogel of Brady. Deceased was born in Kimble county May 10, 1883, and lived here several years before moving to San Antonio where he resided until about a year ago when he purchased ranching interests in Poteau, Oklahoma and moved there to live. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. John L. Jones of San Antonio; one brother, Tom S. Jones of Junction; two sisters, Mrs. Wes Smith of Mason and Mrs. Lola Jones Braley of San Antonio; and three children, Gordon, John L.and Mrs. Mabel Jones, all of San Antonio.

Jones, Mrs. Dora, 1940
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Mrs. Dora Jones Tuesday Morning Deceased Died At Home Of Her Nephew, Albert Kaiser in Kerr County
Mrs. Dora Jones' many friends in Junction were saddened Tuesday morning when the news of her death was received here. She had been ill at the home of her nephew, Albert Kaiser,for nearly three weeks. Funeral services were held in German in Fredericksburg Wednesday morning and the body was then brought to Junction and services held at her home here in English at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made in the Junction Cemetery.The services were conducted by Rev. Walter C. Probst of Harper. Mrs. Dorthea Kaiser Jones was born in Gillespie County, October 1, 1862, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michel Kaiser. When a young woman she moved to Junction and was employed for many years in Junction's leading hotels. She was married to Thomas S. Jones on November 30, 1910. Her husband preceded her on January 15, 1929. She was also preceded by one son. She is survived by one brother, Wm. Kaiser, Sr., Harper, one half- sister, Mrs. Alvin Juenke, Fredericksburg and several other relatives. On account of ill health she wentabout nine months ago to make her home with her nephew, Albert Kaiser, and family. Mr.and Mrs. Kaiser have cared for her tenderly during these last months of her life. They brought her here Christmas so she could spend the holidays in her home. During her brief stay with them, they gave her every attention she needed. A large crowd of Junction friends attended the services here. She spent 54 years of her life in Junction and remained in her home until she was too feeble to live alone. She had many friends here and it was her request she be interred in Junction. She was kind and considerate of any needing help. Her homegoing brings sorrow to many Kerr, Gillespie and Kimble county people.

Jones, Mrs. John L., 1939
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
Mrs. John L. Jones Succumbs On 76th Anniversary
Kimble county friends were saddended Saturday when the news spread rapidly that Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Jones, wife of the late John L. Jones had died in San Antonio after a brief illness. She had been in ill health many months, but suffered a stroke the day before her death. The body was prepared for burial and funeral services were held at the Hagy- McCollum-Murray Funeral Chapel in San Antonio, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with Rev. J. E. Dekle officiating. Interment was made in Red Creek cemetery under the direction of the Schreiner-Hodges Co. The following grandsons were pallbearers: Lemuel Jones, Jack Jones, Billy Braley, Cecil and C. C. Smith and A. J. Lindsay. Mrs. Jones was born in Bandera county July 29, 1863, being 76 years old on the day of her death. Preparations were being made by members of her family for her anniversary celebration, but she told them that instead of a celebration they would hold her funeral. Seldom does a person die on the date of their birth. On January 1, 1880, she and John L. Jones were married. They moved to Kimble county where they spent the greater part of their lives. After the death of her husband, Mrs.Jones moved to Junction for a few years and then to San Antonio where she lived at 134 North Drive for 12 years. She is survived by one son, Tom Jones, Junction; two daughters, Mrs. Wes Smith, Mason and Mrs. Lola Jones Braley, San Antonio, and other relatives. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Baptist Church and of the old Trail Drivers Association. Before moving to San Antonio, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. In the home-going of Mrs. Jones, another one of the true pioneer citizens is gone. No one was quicker to repond to the cries of the needy than Mrs. Jones. Her influence for good,will continue to live in the lives of those with whom she came in contact. A truly good woman has gone to her reward.

Joseph, Phillip, 1942
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Junction, Kimble county, Texas, Thursday, April 20, 1942 Printed with permission
Phillip Joseph Dies Following Many Months of Illness
Phillip Joseph, a successful merchant in Junction since 1910, died at his home here Wednesday, April 21, 1943 (sic), following many months of illness from heart trouble. He had known for sometime that he could not live long, but despite his intense pain, he bore his suffering courageously. He was rational until a few minutes before his death. During his last 24 hours he expressed his desire concerning several matters. Funeral services were held at the Schreiner-Hodges Chapel Thursday afternoon, April 22, Rabbi David Tamarkin officiating, assisted by Mr. David Kanter. Final services were held at the McCollum Murray Chapel in San Antonio Friday afternoon at two o'clock,and interment was made in the Aguadas Achim Cemetery in San Antonio. Active pall bearers were Omer Wright, Clay Secrest, C. A. Schraub, R. D. Kothmann,T. H. Phillips and Ed Allen. Phillip Joseph was born in Austria-Hungary on May 20, 1888, in what was later called Czechoslovakia. At the age of 21 he came to New York City, where he secured work in a butcher shop at three dollars a month. At the end of the first month he came to Lockhart,Texas, where an older brother, Sam, had moved. He worked for his brother at $12.00 a month, peddling dry goods around Houston. In 1904, while still working for his brother, he came to Kimble County. His first stop as a peddler in Kimble County was at the home of the late John Gardner. By this time he was traveling in a wagon instead of on foot. After two years, he bought the mules and wagon from his brother and started out "on his own". His first trip was from the Del Rio to Sonora. On this trip he became lost in one of the large ranches and had some difficulty in finding his road as all roads at that time were only trails. Later on Mr. Joseph centered his activities around Junction. At that time where the Joseph store now stands was a mesquite flat. There were only two general stores, a small school, two hotels, no banks, and three saloons here. He made his headquarters at the Hodges Hotel. He soon received encouragement to open a store in Junction. He liked the country, the people and the scenery. A building 18x24 feet was leased from Dr. J. Fred Burt and he opened his business in 1910 with two employees. His business soon out grew this building and he leased a building 30x55 feet from Frank Baker on the spot where the store now stands. By 1925 he was forced to add to his building. In February, 1929, he doubled the size of his building by buying the bank building adjoining his store and added a men's department. Just 10 years later, in February, 1939, he modernized his store by adding new equipment throughout. In 1927, he opened a store in Rocksprings which he operated several years. He also maintained stores in Mason and Winters for brief periods, but about the time he modernized his store here he closed the other stores and centered his time and effort in serving Junction and outlying territory. On December 21, 1910, he was married to Miss Selma Schaeffer in San Antonio. To this union one daughter, Juliet, was born, who preceded the father in February, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Selma Joseph, who has worked by his side during all these years;by two brothers, Sam Joseph, Lockhart, and Gerson Joseph, Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Mrs.Hannah Franks and Mrs. Pearl Lerman, Neward, N. J., and Mrs. Helen Berman, New Braunfels,Texas. One brother remained in Austria-Hungary and has not been heard from since Hitler over-ran the country. Phillip Joseph has been an outstanding citizen. In the impressive funeral services here and in San Antonio, Rabbi Tamarkin paid beautiful tribute to Phillip Joseph as a successful business man, as a patriotic citizen, as a philanthropist, and as a religious man. He also paid a deserved tribute to Mrs. Joseph, who has cared for him tenderly during his affliction,and has been a true partner with him in the business during moe than 30 years. Phillip Joseph's words of counsel in both business and civic matters and his financial assistance in every movement for the betterment of Junction and Kimble County will be missed.He was truly one of Kimble County's best citizens.

Joy, John, 1921
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
The Junction Eagle, July 7, 1921
KIMBLE COUNTY'S FIRST SETTLER DIES
JOHN JOY Died July 2, 1921
Mr. John Joy departed this life at the home of his son, Dock Joy of Cedar Hill, when he had almost completed his 89th year. A long line of automobiles passed many comfortable homes as they followed the old settler's body to the grave. This was in marked contrast to the conditions of 1856,when he and his father with their families settled on the James River. Then there was never a house nor a road, not a neighbor, not a church, nor school in all of what is now Kimble County. They were our first settlers. As an illustration of their frontier experiences it may be recalled that Mr. Joy's mother and sister were killed by Indians on Banta Creek in Gillespie County. Mr. Joy was born in Sebastian County, Arkansas, in 1832. In 1854 he was married to Miss Nancy Ward, who continued with him sixty years. She died in El Paso. There were eleven children, sixty grandchildren, and forty-five great grandchildren. Nine children survive him: Dock Joy of Cedar Hill, Lewis of Roosevelt, Mrs. Effie Mogford of Kerr Coutny, Emery, Eli Joy and Mrs. Helen Boatwright of Alamagordo,N. M., Joe of Washington, D. C., Levi of Bremington, Washington, and Mrs. Ellen Lyles of Los Angeles, California.(Note: Nancy Ward Joy died in 1915 and was buried in Concordia Cemetery, El Paso, Texas. The two children preceding Mr. Joy in death were Will Joy, who died in Junction in 1894; and Amanda Joy Pearl, who died at Cedar Hill in 1902.) (John Joy was son of Wiley & Elizabeth Frazier Joy)

Joy, William, 1894
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
From the Citizen, Published every Thursday by H. L. Winslett December 6, 1894 William Joy died at his home in Junction, last Saturday morning at 5 o'clock. Mr Joy had lived in this county for many eyars and had gained a number offriends, who sadly followed his remains to their last resting place. His death was much regretted, and he will be kindly remembered by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and two children, to morn a devoted husband, a kind and patient father. Note: William Joy was the son of John and Nancy Ward Joy. He died December 1,1894. His wife was the former Sarah Lee Rodgers

Kane, Miss Emma Louise, 1935
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
(Name of paper not given)
Complications following an operation for appendicitis was the cause of the death of Miss Emma Louise Kane on February 1, 1935. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church by Rev. R. S. Pierce on February 2, and the body was buried in the Junction cemetery. Emma Louise Kane was born in Kimble county on June 7, 1918, and spent practically all her life in Kimble county. After the death of her mother more than two years ago, she went to Houston to live with a sister and attend school. She came home a few weeks ago to visit her father and other relatives and was taken ill while here. She was a member of the 10th grade in the John Reagan High School of Houston. She was a popular student and was active in the various school organizations. She was a member of the Norhill Methodist Church of Houston.She was a member of the following church and school organizations: Junior Choir, Epworth League, Queen Esther Girls, and the Order of Rainbow Girls. She is survived by her father, H. H. Kane, who has been a citizen of Kimble county for many years; three sisters--Mrs. Hazel Herring, Junction; Mrs. Bernice Loeffler, Houston; Miss Lanelle Kane, Houston; four brothers--John Kane of Hobbs, New Mexico; Paul Kane, San Angelo; and Elmer and Prestridge Kane, Junction, and numerous other relatives, including her grandmother, Mrs. ... A. Young of Sonora

King, Brown, 1948
Submitted by: burtwyat@ctesc.net Frederica Wyatt
Found in the scrapbook belonging to the late Margaret Griffen Harrison, Junction, Texas (Name of paper not given)
BROWN KING FUNERAL RITES HELD THURSDAY
Funeral services for Roy Brown King, 46, World War II veteran, who died in Legion Hospital Wednesday, were held from the Presbyterian Church Thursday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Stanley Hauser, rector of the Sonora Episcopal Church,officiating. The Hodges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Intermentwas made in the Junction Cemetery. King, a native of Kimble County, was born March 6, 1901, the grandson of a pioneer physician. He was educated in local and San Antonio schools and served more than 20 years as engineer with the State Highway Department. At the out-break of the war he spent a year working on Trinidad bases as construction engineer with a Dallas firm. He was employed by Beretta Construction Co., San Antonio, at the time of his induction into the Army Corps of Engineers, August 12, 1942. He was discharged with the rank of corporal in December 1943 after spending 8 months in a Kentucky hospital. He became critically ill in April, 1943, and never completely recovered from the internal poisoning which caused the illness. Survivors include the widow, the former Helen LaVelle; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. King; two sisters, Mrs. Warren Braley, San Antonio, and Mrs. Marshall Heap, Junction; and two brothers, Gordon of Dallas and Jack of Junction. Pallbearers were Guy Munn, A. C. (Buddy) Hurte, A. W. Browning, Frank Patterson, Bill Hamer, Seaton Prentice, Clay Maddux, and B. D. Williams.