This is a large rural public cemetery located in the extreme eastern part of Titus County. A chain link fence surrounds the large acreage and the grounds are extremely well kept. The cemetery was founded in the mid nineteenth century from land given by Joseph Guest. At one time, it adjoined the New Hope Methodist Episcopalian Church but the church was relocated. A board has been created to preserve and maintain a perpetual fund that was created for the purpose of maintaining the cemetery. This board heads the non-profit Tranquil Cemetery Association formed by constitution and by-laws. The cemetery has been awarded a Texas Historical Monument that was dedicated May 5, 2002. The plaque reads as follows: “TRANQUIL CEMETERY This cemetery lies on five acres of land in the Joseph J. Quest headright reportedly set aside in the 1850s for a church and burial ground (dated records were lost in a fire). The Tranquil Methodist Episcopal Church, South was established here until it was relocated two miles to the East in 1886 as the New Hope Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In a replacement deed drawn up in 1899 Guest officially conveyed the burial ground to the trustees at New Hope. The deed was passed on to the Tranquil Cemetery Association in 1966. The community continues to preserve and care for this site that chronicles its settlement and heritage.
"Historic Texas Cemetery 2001"
The name Tranquil is certainly appropriate for this cemetery. Its quiet setting and magnificent vista helps to sooth those grieving visitors to the grave sites. Of interest are the numerous ways in which grave sites are marked without inscribed monuments. There was a flat granite slab with no inscription marking one grave. A native stone that appears to once been in the shape of a cross and appears to have been inscribed but the elements have taken their toll marked another. At least 179 flat concrete slabs mark other sites. Then there were three marble slabs, one unreadable funeral home marker (FHM), and four native rocks standing alone. Three small granite slabs that have “Baby Massey” mark some grave sites. The cemetery is dominated by two mortared brick vaults that have no inscription
To reach the Tranquil Cemetery from the Titus County court house, take West 1st Street west for 0.5 mile to the intersection with Ferguson Road (US 271). Turn right onto Ferguson Road and proceed 1.3 miles to the intersection with US 67. Turn left onto US 67 and proceed 7.1 miles to the intersection from the right with County Road (CR) 1070 (CR NW 3). Turn right onto CR 1070 and proceed approximately 2 miles which brings you to a Y intersection from the left with CR 2010. Take the right fork which remains CR 1070. The cemetery lies 0.8 mile on a hilltop on the right of the road. Coordinates: 33o12.470'N 095o07.242'W
NAME |
BIRTHDATE |
DEATHDATE |
INSCRIPTION |
Aikin, J. R. |
March 24, 1841 |
August 1, 1878 |
Corp Co D Texas Inf CSA A just husband, a
loving father, a useful citizen, a devoted Christian. We mourn his loss but
not just as those who have no hope. |
Aikin, Will
Aikin, Mary |
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1891
1888 |
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Anders, Mary Jo |
May 19, 1931 |
November 29, 1933 |
Daughter of Russell & Ellen Anders |
Anders, W. Russell
Anders, Ellen |
April 19, 1910
November 1, 1912 |
July 30, 1970
August 15, 1976 |
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Andrews, Allie |
January 11, 1877 |
December 16, 1899 |
Wife of M. L. Andrews Our darling one has gone
before to greet us on the golden shore |
Annill, Minta |
January 23, 1867 |
September 21, 1951 |
not found |
Armstrong, baby |
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Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, baby |
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Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, baby |
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Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, baby |
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Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, baby |
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Child of L. H. & Joyce Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, Joyce R. |
March 6, 1860 |
December 8, 1903 |
2nd wife of L. H. Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Armstrong, L. H. |
March 16, 1859 |
January 2, 1916 |
WOW A loving husband, a father dear, a
faithful friend lies buried here |
Armstrong, nfn |
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first wife of L. H. Armstrong (2 large native
rocks) |
Arnold, Becky |
1850 |
1934 |
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Arnold, Trudie S. |
January 10, 1875 |
February 17, 1901 |
Wife of W. W. Arnold Tis hard to break the
tender cord when love has bound the heart. Tis hard to speak the words we
must forever part |
Arnold, Walter William |
January 17, 1871 |
June 30, 1950 |
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Arnold, William A. |
May 9, 1845 |
January 3, 1933 |
Co K 3rd Ark. Cav Our loved one |
Benson, F. W. |
September 12, 1851 |
June 29, 1883 |
Son thou art at home. At rest thee from sorrows
and care. Safe in the mansions of the blest. We’ll meet you over there |
Boyett, J. R.
Boyett, Nelia |
1874
January 25, 1891 |
1945
May 10, 1980 |
Forever with the Lord (square pipe fence
around graves) |
Brewster, Claude |
November 5, 1878 |
October 20, 1957 |
not found |
Brown, Alex |
April 7, 1868 |
April 15, 1923 |
At rest |
Brown, Charles Alexander |
|
February 27, 1931 |
Texas Corp 306 Brig Tank Corps |
Brown, Clifford E. |
February 24, 1905 |
October 2, 1978 |
Pvt U.S. Army WWII |
Brown, Delila |
August 15, 1876 |
February 20, 1928 |
Asleep in Jesus |
Brown, Ella |
December 10, 1861 |
February 14, 1929 |
Wife of M. L. Brown Age 67 yrs Gone to rest |
Brown, Fannie E. |
May 1, 1846 |
June 1, 1928 |
Sleep on dear mother and take thy rest. God
called thee home He thought best. In loving memory of Fannie (Cabel) 4th
wife of James Madison Brown |
Brown, Howard Grady
Brown, Clara Faye |
May 13, 1903
February 26, 1911 |
August 23, 1983
January 30, 1996 |
Gone but not forgotten |
Brown, J. M. |
March 9, 1835 |
June 21, 1919 |
God’s finger touched him and he slept |
Brown, John H. D.
Brown, Mary M. |
February 4, 1830
December 6, 1835 |
August 17, 1909 |
Husband of Mary M. Brown
Beloved father farewell
A devoted wife and mother |
Brown, L. C. |
September 26, 1919 |
April 7, 1984 |
Pvt US Army WWII |
Brown, Leona |
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Brown, M. L |
August 30, 1857 |
April 3, 1935 |
Gone to rest |
Brown, Margaret Dorsey |
June 13, 1836 |
1886 |
In loving memory of 3rd wife of James Madison
Brown |
Brown, Mary Vennettie (Akin) |
|
February 12, 1860 |
1st wife of James Madison Brown |
Brown, Mattie (Campbell) |
April 3, 1840 |
October 6, 1923 |
2nd wife of James Madison Brown. Buried in
English Cemetery near Clarksville |
Brown, nfn |
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Infant Son of Mr. & Mrs. B. D. Brown |
Brown, O. A. |
1872 |
September 6, 1951 |
not found |
Brown, O. M. |
August 8, 1839 |
March 26, 1878 |
a Mason A faithful friend lies buried here |
Brown, Opal Marie |
September 3, 1929 |
April 28, 1930 |
In loving memory |
Brown, Rex |
April 13, 1932 |
April 17, 1932 |
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Brown, Rhoda C. |
January 19, 1872 |
September 6, 1951 |
Mother |
Brown, S. C.
Brown, Senia |
September 20, 1866
March 17, 1870 |
July 22, 1924 |
(a broken and badly eroded monument) |
Brown, Vivian |
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Brown, Walter |
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Brown, William Harry |
1871 |
December 29, 1957 |
Aged 86 yrs, 7 mo., 27 days At rest |
Brown, Willie L.
Brown, Mary Ethel |
February 11, 1894
November 14, 1896 |
June 20, 1970
March 29, 1984 |
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Bruton, Bernie E. |
1918 |
1926 |
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Bruton |
Bruton, Claud |
November 5, 1879 |
October 20, 1957 |
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Bruton, Doll Baby |
April 2, 1910 |
July 14, 1911 |
Son of Ed & Lou Bruton Asleep in Jesus |
Bruton, Donie
Bruton, Jesse |
1860
1852 |
1948
1892 |
Not our will but thine be done |
Bruton, Ed
Bruton, Nannie Lou |
October 27, 1881
April 2, 1886 |
January 4, 1962
May 21, 1960 |
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Bruton, Elisha |
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August 2, 1887 |
Born: S.C. 80 yrs 11 mos 14 days Rest father
rest in quiet sleep while friends in sorrow oer thee weep |
Bruton, Lanie |
April 3, 1860 |
June 16, 1948 |
not found |
Bruton, Lausane |
October 31, 1890 |
January 30, 1891 |
Son of J. C. & Jesse Bruton Asleep in Jesus |
Bruton, Nancy |
|
March 1, 1892 |
Born: Franklin Co., Al. 76 yrs 1 mo 25 das My
aging flesh shall rest in hope and rise at God’s command |
Bruton, nfn |
1926 |
1926 |
Infant Son of Mr & Mrs Jack Bruton |
Cumins, Marshall V. |
June 30, 1863 |
February 19, 1880 |
Gone but not forgotten |
Day, LaVerne Brown |
June 1, 1934 |
June 5, 1978 |
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Dillard, Alice I. |
1881 |
1922 |
Mother |
Dorton, Baby |
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Dorton, Martha T. |
1848 |
1933 |
Wife of S. O. Dorton |
Dorton, S. O. |
September 19, 1842 |
November 22, 1920 |
Husband of Martha T. Dorton Beloved father
farewell |
Dorton, Willie |
March 27, 1888 |
March 26, 1923 |
Wife of R. F. Dorton |
Ferguson, Thomas Luther |
July 24, 1860 |
March 12, 1894 |
Farewell my wife and children all from you a
father Christ doth call |
Glass, Laral |
August 8, 1869 |
June 30, 1871 |
Dau of H. C. & T. Glass Budded on earth to bloom
in heaven |
Glover, Bobby Dan |
December 9, 1942 |
December 10, 1942 |
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Goss, Nellie L. |
1914 |
1939 |
Mother Husband Elic Goss, & Children Velva,
Aubrey, Rex |
Gossett, James David |
October 15, 1945 |
February 18, 1947 |
not found |
Hale, Guy Booker
Hale, Leona G. |
April 7, 1893
1906 |
June 1, 1954
1976 |
Texas Pfc Co K 47 Infantry WWI |
Hale, Martha |
February 1, 1860 |
March 15, 1934 |
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Hale, Sam H. |
July 4, 1855 |
February 6, 1907 |
Dearest husband and father thou hast left us.
Here thy loss we deeply feel. But tis God that hath bereft us he can all
our sorrows heal |
Harper, Benjimain
Harper, Galyon |
May 7, 1938
December 3, 1944 |
December 24, 1941 |
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Harper, Elvis Ray
Harper, Shirley Jean |
December 16, 1929
November 3, 1934 |
June 27, 1966 |
Married Friday July 21, 1950 |
Harper, Jess L.
Harper, Lela B. |
February 12, 1905
April 12, 1907 |
November 13, 1953
June 17, 1996 |
Wed June 24, 1922 |
Harper, John A. |
July 5, 1865 |
May 22, 1943 |
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Harper, Tommy Rex |
1942 |
1969 |
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Harris, Alice J. |
August 12, 1868 |
February 18, 1886 |
Wife of M. J. Harris Remember friends as you
pass by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now so you shall be prepare
for death and follow me |
Harris, nfn |
February 14, 1886 |
February 14, 1886 |
Infant of A. J. & M. J. Harris |
Harris, Oren Lee |
April 14, 1890 |
February 5, 1894 |
Our darling one has gone before to greet us on
the golden shore |
Hightower, Baby |
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Hightower, Gaylon Max |
March 21, 1942 |
April 26, 1942 |
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Hodges, Joseph J. |
September 24, 1869 |
July 1, 1879 |
Son of J. & P. Hodges Suffer little children
to come unto me |
Hogue, Carl
Hogue, nfn |
March 4, 1899
September 15, 1900 |
November 29, 1899
September 23, 1900 |
Son of J. C. & M. Hogue
Two little flowers of love that
Infant son of J. C. & M. Hogue blossomed
but to die. Transplanted now above to bloom with God on high |
Holmes, A. N. Jr. |
December 31, 1894 |
January 24, 1897 |
Son of B. G. & Nellie Holmes Age 2 years, 24
days |
Holmes, Charles E. |
February 20, 1891 |
August 9, 1909 |
Son of B. G. & Nellie A. Holmes Tis Jesus
speaks, I fold says he this lamb within my breast. Protection it shall find
in me in me be ever blest |
Holmes, Eula Fay |
November 29, 1898 |
May 30, 1899 |
Dau of A. N. & Anna Holmes |
Holmes, Guinett
Holmes, Nellie |
1859
1869 |
1928
1931 |
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Howard, Clara A. |
December 2, 1887 |
November 16, 1970 |
not found |
Hunnicutt, Benjamin
Hunnicutt, Clemmie |
December 25, 1867
June 16, 1872 |
May 25, 1949
September 5, 1954 |
Father Gone but not
forgotten
Mother |
Jones, Emma |
1896 |
1989 |
In loving memory of |
Jones, Joseph Daniel |
June 1, 1876 |
August 10, 1962 |
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Keener, Ela & Tula |
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Children of E. & S. Keener not found |
Keener, Jennie |
January 24, 1871 |
February 13, 1899 |
not found |
Kennemer, nfn |
April 22, 1948 |
April 22, 1948 |
Inf Son of Mr. & Mrs. V. B. Kennemer |
Kidwell, Clarance J. |
September 11, 1904 |
October 4, 1904 |
Son of J. S. & M. J. Kidwell Budded on earth
to bloom in heaven |
Killingsworth, Edward
Killingsworth, Bettie |
1830
1844 |
1910
1930 |
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Killingsworth, Lucy |
1859 |
1942 |
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Kintner, Ruby Murble |
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November 6, 1956 |
Age 34 yrs. 6 mos. |
Laing, Harry
Laing, Christine |
April 10, 1910
August 11, 1928 |
November 22, 1971
March 20, 1999 |
|
Largent, David L. |
|
November 2, 1884 |
Age 48 yrs 8 mos 23 days May his soul rest in
peace |
Light, Debra Lou |
December 22, 1961 |
September 11, 1998 |
FHM |
Madden, William H. |
October 3, 1834 |
March 10, 1901 |
Husband of S. A. Madden In my father’s house
are many mansions. Our father has gone to a mansion of rest the glorious
land of the Deity blest |
Madden, Woodard |
November 10, 1915 |
June 6, 1917 |
In loving memory of |
Massey, Benjamine F.
Massey, Molly |
1880
1890 |
1965
1931 |
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Massey, Corine Mrs. |
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August 30, 1951 |
Age 54 yrs. 1 mo. 4 days not found |
Maxton, David A.
Maxton, Lillie A. |
1879
1881 |
1937
1923 |
a Mason |
Maxton, Dean Brown |
June 30, 1910 |
December 31, 1972 |
Texas TEC5 U.S. Army WWII |
Maxton, Edwin
Maxton, Dessie |
June 27, 1910
December 3, 1912 |
August 31, 1979 |
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Maxton, Fannie Hall |
February 24, 1912 |
June 18, 1996 |
Wife of Dean Maxton |
Maxton, nfn |
1903 |
1908 |
Infant Sons of D. A. & L. A. Maxton |
McMillin, E. J. (Miss) |
1897 |
1916 |
In after time we’ll meet her |
McMillin, Valera |
September 2, 1874 |
February 15, 1930 |
|
Mebane, nfn |
August 3, 1910 |
August 31, 1910 |
Inf Dau of Yancy & Lucy Mebane |
Melton, Elizabeth |
November 28, 1877 |
January 16, 1918 |
Wife of W. L. Melton She hath won the victory |
Melton, nfn |
October 8, 1917 |
October 16, 1917 |
Inf Dau of W. L. & Elizabeth Brown Melton Of
such is the kingdom of heaven |
Melton, William Lodd |
March 12, 1875 |
October 4, 1961 |
|
Mills, Cecil |
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Son of W. M. Mills |
Mills, Edgar |
1900 |
July 1910 |
Son of W. M. Mills |
Mills, Melvin |
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Son of W. M. Mills |
Mills, W. M.
Mills, Lula |
November 24, 1877
March 13, 1875 |
July 1, 1910
October 1, 1954 |
We knew no sorrow, knew no
grief till thy bright face was
Banister Wife of W. M.
Mills missed |
Milstead, M. M. C. |
April 9, 1855 |
August 22, 1898 |
Wife of J. A. Milstead A precious one from us
has gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in our home that
never can be filled |
Monroe, James H. |
December 3, 1886 |
August 24, 1914 |
Gone but not forgotten |
Orrill, B. |
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not found |
Orrill, L. I. |
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not found |
Orrill, Louis
Orrill, Minta Young |
June 10, 1866
January 23, 1868 |
November 15, 1946
September 21, 1951 |
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Peel, Margie E. |
November 2, 1926 |
March 16, 1976 |
not found |
Pettyjohn, Ruby Fay |
November 25, 1898 |
October 13, 1987 |
In loving memory |
Pettyjohn, William Luther |
February 15, 1874 |
March 28, 1942 |
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Phifer, Claud Marvin
Phifer, Mary Etta |
December 17, 1883
December 5, 1890 |
December 15, 1968
July 6, 1969 |
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Phifer, Fred R.
Phifer, Ruth K. |
December 21, 1908
February 21, 1918 |
April 25, 1972
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Phifer, Marvin M. |
December 3, 1911 |
April 24, 1968 |
Dad |
Phifer, Milford Carlos |
July 13, 1914 |
July 2, 1967 |
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Phifer, R. G.
Phifer, Mary Christine |
May 12, 1923
April 27, 1939 |
August 30, 1990 |
Married January 30, 1959 |
Pierce, Arlie |
1912 |
1916 |
Son of J. H. & E. T. Pierce Darling we miss
thee |
Pogue, Eddie |
December 24, 1865 |
December 15, 1866 |
Son of W. A. & M. E. Pogue Of such is the
kingdom of heaven |
Pogue, Martha E. |
January 13, 1840 |
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Wife of W. A. Pogue (this monument has been
broken and reset in concrete with death date missing) |
Pollard, Henry F.
Pollard, Mary |
1826
1831 |
December 18, 1912
March 25, 1905 |
Father Beloved father
farewell
Mother She hath faded away to shine brightly in
heaven |
Pool, Hubert
Pool, Margie E. |
August 21, 1925
November 2, 1926 |
October 1, 1997
March 16, 1976 |
Daddy “Big Boy”
Mother |
Roper, James W. |
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not found |
Rozier, William
Rozier, Minnie |
1872
1881 |
1934
1947 |
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Rush, Daniel W. |
December 3, 1815 |
March 16, 1895 |
a Mason Remember fiends as you pass by as you
are now so once was I, as I am now so you must be prepare for death and
follow me |
Rush, Luke F. |
March 17, 1872 |
January 29, 1892 |
Son and brother |
Rush, Martha M. |
January 11, 1831 |
January 27, 1884 |
Wife of D. W. Rush A loving wife, a mother
dear, a faithful friend lies buried here |
Rush, Nancy A. |
September 2, 1825 |
June 12, 1868 |
Wife of Daniel W. Rush |
Shurbet, Infant |
December 14, 1944 |
December 15, 1944 |
not found |
Shurbet, Thomas Joe |
November 11, 1942 |
November 11, 1942 |
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Shurtleff, Floy |
September 26, 1896 |
June 26, 1897 |
Son of B. O. & Lula Surtleff Gone to be an
angel |
Skelton, Louise |
January 24, 1855 |
April 27, 1932 |
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Smith, Emma Beatrice |
March 17, 1908 |
December 18, 1933 |
Mother Rest in peace |
Smith, Ida Holmes |
August 1903 |
September 1931 |
Mother |
Smith, Mary E. |
June 24, 1860 |
November 25, 1919 |
Wife of T. E. Smith She now sweetly rests |
Smith, Myra Melton |
1905 |
1928 |
Now I lay me down to sleep |
Smith, William Largus |
March 19, 1903 |
March 2, 1990 |
Father Rest in Peace |
Speer, Cynthia |
June 17, 1859 |
June 4, 1899 |
Wife of J. P. Speer A loving wife, a mother
dear, a devoted Christian lies buried here |
Speer, Elizabeth |
July 7, 1825 |
January 7, 1866 |
Wife of Isaac Speer A loving wife, a mother
dear, a faithful friend lies buried here |
Speer, Isaac
Speer, Mary Ellen |
February 24, 1825
November 30, 1839 |
August 1, 1887
January 10, 1882 |
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Speer, J. P. |
June 3, 1859 |
November 24, 1918 |
WOW Gone but not forgotten |
Speer, Mattie A. |
November 30, 1856 |
December 15, 1902 |
Wife of Sam M. Speer Dear wife and mother we
will meet you in the resurrection morning |
Speer, Sam M. |
1851 |
1937 |
In loving remembrance |
Stanley, J. T. |
April 14, 1847 |
January 27, 1891 |
Co F 30 Texas Cav. CSA |
Stanley, Mary C. |
April 4, 1843 |
March 21, 1896 |
Mother In loving memory of our mother. Gone
but not forgotten |
Suggs, Dennis F. |
August 6, 1913 |
August 18, 1914 |
Son of N. T. & M. E. Suggs Darling we miss
thee |
Suggs, Lizzie |
1868 |
1935 |
Mother |
Suggs, Rosy |
October 18, 1887 |
November 18, 1905 |
Dau of W. H. & L. B. Suggs She has won the
victory |
Suggs, W. H. |
February 3, 1867 |
December 5, 1904 |
Husband of Lizzie Suggs He followed virtue as
his truest guide, lived as a Christian, as a Christian died |
Swope, E. M. Mrs. |
1852 |
December 24, 1889 |
She was a kind and affectionate wife, a fond
mother, and a friend to all |
Swope, Sylvester |
December 26, 1878 |
June 2, 1899 |
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Swope, William |
1846 |
1908 |
Pvt Co K 2 Regt Ala Res CSA |
Talley, Ray (Reese
Alexander)
Talley, Johnnie |
April 26, 1930
July 25, 1933 |
June 7, 1996 |
PFC US Army Korea Our daughter Darlene
|
Taylor, James O. |
October 3, 1931 |
November 3, 1996 |
“Jimmy” Cpl US Army Korea |
Temple, I. W. |
November 7, 1882 |
February 25, 1883 |
Son of A. M. & M. A. Temple Gone to be an
angel |
Temple, M. A. |
November 28, 1854 |
February 11, 1893 |
Wife of A. M. Temple None knew thee but to
love thee |
Temple, Winnie F. |
June 12, 1888 |
November 8, 1904 |
Sister Though lost to sight to memory dear |
Trussel, Donnie |
1908 |
1933 |
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Wade, Elvin “Sonny” Wayne |
October 19, 1939 |
December 9, 1994 |
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Young, Benjamin F.
Young, S. J. |
March 8, 1843
July 15, 1844 |
December 18, 1896
January 21, 1914 |
a Mason Co I 11 Texas Cav CSA Farewell my
wife and children all from you a father Christ doth call |
Young, Bennie G. |
March 20, 1880 |
March 25, 1899 |
Son of B. F. & S. J. Young In hopes of eternal
life We loved him yet no tongue can tell how much we loved him or how well
God loved him too and he thought best to take him home to be at rest |
Young, Elmer G. |
November 7, 1885 |
November 19, 1917 |
Husband of Maye Young Here lies one who in
this life was a kind father and a true husband |
Young, nfn |
1909 |
1909 |
Infant son Mr. & Mrs A. B. Young |
The
following persons are listed in the “Cemeteries of Titus County” by Lynch Harper
as having been buried in this cemetery. No attempt has been made to verify the
listing.
NAME |
BIRTH DATE |
DEATH DATE |
Remarks |
Allen, Jeffrey Lynn |
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November 13, 1940 |
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Cox, Charley Wesley |
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August 1, 1925 |
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Mask, Donald |
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March 6, 1924 |
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Smith, Ema |
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December 20, 1933 |
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Suggs, Elizabeth |
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June 9, 1935 |
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