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Kerr County, Texas
Obituaries
DR. A.J. BLACK
Funeral arrangements for Dr. A.J. Black, 83, who died suddenly Wednesday
morning in his home on Jefferson Street, are awaiting the arrival of his children. Dr. Black a native of Copenhagen,
Denmark, had attended school in Denmark, France and Germany, and was a student of theology as well as that of medicine.
He came to the United States as a young man, and he graduated from the Barnes School of Medicine in St. Louis,
Mo., in 1900. He also attended the University of Chicago, in which he specialized in the treatment of ear, nose
and throat. He had practiced medicine in South Dakota, and while living there he and Mrs. Black were married. They
lived in Okmulgee, Okla. for 17 years and moved to Kerrville about 25 years ago. He was a reserved man, and most
of his time was spent in his office and his home. Always a student, he was one of the best read men in this community,
and was well informed on a vast number of subjects. He had been ill for about 2 months, but had been improving
for the last 2 weeks. He and his wife had just finished breakfast, and he was in a conversation with her when he
passed away. His survivors include his widow, one son, Dr. A.J. Black, Jr., Coleman, one daughter, Mrs. Louis Anderson
of Chicago, Ill., and five grandchildren.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 18 Feb 1954 | page 1 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
W.B. BRITT
W.B. Britt, 45, a longtime citizen of this and adjoining communities,
passed to his reward on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. Deceased had been confined to his bed for several months
and the end came as a relief, the public was prepared for the news of his death. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi
in 1883. He came with his parents to Texas when he was but a child. He had spent most of his life here and in Bandera
County. He had been married twice, his first wife, who was miss India Mayfield of Bandera County, was claimed by
death some twenty years ago. His present wife who was born Miss Pearl Moore survives him. He is also survived by
one son by his first wife, Barrellford Britt of 101 Ranch, Oklahoma, one son by his second wife, Gabe Britt of
Center Point, two brothers M.O. Britt of Sonora and Clarence Britt of Martindale. All of these were present at
the funeral except the son in Oklahoma. The funeral was held from the Baptist Church at 10:30 Wednesday morning,
J.W. Storms was assisted by Rev M.P. Burton in conducting the funeral. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather
and the prevailing epidemic of influenza, quite a large crowd attended the burial services. Many floral offerings
were evidence, testifying to the high esteem in which the the deceased was held by his neighbors. Burial was made
in the Center Point cemetery beside the graves of his parents and sister, who preceded him.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 24 Jan 1929 | Page
8 - Submitted by Nancy Price ]
MRS. STANLEY J. BROWN
Mrs. Stanley J. Brown, 72, of 522 Ablso, San Antonio died August 26 in
a San Antonio hospital. Funeral services were held August 28 in the Colonial Chapel of the Porter Loring Mortuary
with Dr. Robert Bullock officiating. Graveside services were held in the Center Point Cemetery. A native of Kerrville,
she had resided in San Antonio for the past 35 years. She was a member of the Northwood Presbyterian Church and
had taught in the Kerrville and Alamo Heights schools, serving as librarian in the Alamo Heights system. She is
survived by her husband; one sister, Mrs. Jim Motte of Kerrville; one brother, Lew W. Moore of Galveston and a
nephew, Jack W. Moore of Houston.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 2 September 1971 |
Page 9 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
MAEDELL CARPENTER
KERRVILLE — Services for Mrs. Maedell "Nannie" Carpenter, 68, of Medina, who died Wednesday in a Kerrville
nursing home, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with the Rev. Tommy Kurbo and
the Rev. Gerald Evans officiating. Burial fill follow in West Prong Cemetery in Medina. Bom Dec. 15, 1923 in Bandera,
Mrs. Carpenter had been a lifetime resident of Medina. She was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Hugh M. Carpenter. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. M.V. Paris of Bandera; a daughter
and son-in-law, Lois and John Deny of Medina; a sister, Etta Sutton of Bandera; six brothers, B.J. Fans of Boerne,
Vernon Fans, Ernest Paris and Charles Ned Fans, all of Medina, Bill Paris and Harvey Paris of Bandera; a grandson,
David Derry; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Kerri Derry; and one greatgranddaughter Michelle
Derry. Memorials may be made to the Heart of the Hills Hospice. Pallbearers will be P.H. "Fourth" Coates,
Doug Townsend, Andy Lautzcnheiser, Jim Brown, David Swim and Mike Keese. Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera is in
charge of arrangements [Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | Friday,
December 04, 1992 | Page 3 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
LEWIS CARR
WINTERS -
Lewis W. Carr, 80, died at 5:35 p.m. Thursday in North Runnels hospital after an illness of one month. Funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Main St. Church of Christ with Bobby Bates, minister, officiating. Graveside rites
will. be at 2:30 p,m.. Saturday in Old Brady Cemetery al Brady under direction of Spill Funeral Home of Winters.
He was born Feb 26, 1891 and had lived in the Brady area 34 years: He moved to Coleman where he lived two years,
in 1936 he moved to Winters and ranched and farmed east ol Bradsha He had also operated former Buffalo Lodge
in Winters: In recent years he donated the lodge to the Medina Children's Home. A large stockbarn, named
the L W Carr Stock Barn, was built on the site of the lodge. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He married
Oleta Wade who preceded him in death in 1932. Survivors are one brother, Lee of Rosemead, Calif.; a stepbrother,
Henry Walker of San Antonio; a sister, Mrs. Pansy Carpenter of McCamey; a half sister, Mrs. Clara Pierson of Portland,
Oreg.; and a cousin, V. L. Bennett of Colorado City [Abilene Reporter-News,
The | Abilene, Texas | Friday, March 26, 1971 | Page 71 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
MRS. G.O. DIXON
Funeral services for Mrs. G.O. Dixon, 81, were held Monday afternoon in
the Plummer-Fair Funeral Chapel. Rev. Ralph Reasor, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated and interment
was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. She died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born Daisy Lillian Jennings
and had lived in Kerrville for the past 37 years and was a Methodist. Survivors include her husband of forty eight
years, Dale O. Dixon of 817 Lytle Street and two sisters, Mrs. J.L. McCain and Mrs. Sue Glenn, both of Waco.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 20 March 1968 | submitted
by Nancy Price ]
GALE ORAN DIXON
Gale O. Dixon, 75, of 817 Lytle Street died May 19 in the Veterans Administration
Hospital from an illness. Funeral services were held Thursday from the Plummer-Fair Chapel with Rev. Ralph Reasor
officiating. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. A resident of Kerrville for the past 35 years,
he was born September 30, 1894 in Byman, Texas. He was a veteran of World War I and a ham radio operator. Mr. Dixon
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Laney O. Crenshaw of Dallas and Mrs. Lillie Lee Smith, of San Francisco, California;
several nieces and nephews.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | Sunday, 27 May
1970 | Page 3 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
CHARLIE ECKHART
BANDERA — Services for Charlie Eckhart, 49, of Bandera, who died Wednesday
at his residence, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera with Martin Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Bandera Cemetery. Bom Oct. 17, 1943 in Bay City, Mr. Eckhart had been a resident of Bandera for
most of his life. He was the owner of Triple Oaks Store and was a member of the Baptist church. He served as city
councilman for the City of Bandera and was active in many areas of civic duties. Survivors include his mother,
Elsie Eckhart of Kerrville; a daughter, Stacey Eckhart of Friendswood; a son, Stan Eckhart of Friendswood; a sister,
Punkie Eckhart of Bandera; a brother, Howard C. Eckhart of Dallas; a niece, Jana Camp of Bandera; numerous aunts
and uncles; and a special friend, Cynthia Williams of Bandera. Grimes Funeral Chapel in Bandera is in charge of
arrangements Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | Friday, December
04, 1992 | Page 3 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
ELMER L. JENNINGS
MARY W. JENNINGS
Funeral services were held Thursday for Elmer Lee Jennings and Mary White
Jennings, 70 and 64, who died Tuesday in a three-car automobile accident near Lakeway, Texas. The Jennings formerly
lived in Kerrville, where Elmer Lee was a home builder and Mary worked at the Kerrville State Hospital. They are
survived by a grandson, Jason Flores, of Kerrville.
Services were held in Forest Oaks Memorial Chapel with entombment at Forest Oaks Mausoleum.
Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Oak Hill was in charge of arrangements.
[Kerrville Daily Times | Kerrville, Texas | Thursday, 5 January 1989
| Page 14 - submitted by Nancy Price]
MRS. M.E. LANGE
Mrs. M.E. Lange, 80, Buried in Center Point Tuesday
Rev. W.S. Bunton, pastor, was in charge of the last rites held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mollie E. Lange, 80,
who died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.C. Aldridge, near Von Ormy. Smith's directed the rites and
interment was in the family plot in the Center Point Cemetery.
Mrs. Lange was a native of Falls county, and made her home near Center Point until after the death of her husband,
the late Robert J. Lange. Since that time, she has resided with her children.
She is survived by seven children: R.J. Lange, Kerrville; Mrs. B.F. Lackey, Camp Verde; Mrs. C.H. Sloan, South
San Antonio; Mrs. J.C. Norris, Sonora; Mrs. Betty Lofley, San Antonio; Mrs. Aldridge of Von Ormy and V.A. Lange
of Conroe and 16 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were R.L. Lange, W.L. Norris, J.L. Lackey, B.F. Lackey, Louis Lackey and Robert Lofley.
[ The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | 10 December 1936 - submitted
by Nancy Price ]
ROBERT J. LANGE
Robert Lange, Kerr Pioneer Dies Thursday
Former Indian Fighter, Texas Ranger, Trail Driver Succumbs at Center Point
Robert J. Lange, 76, pioneer Kerr County resident, trail driver, Indian fighter and former Texas Ranger, died Thursday
at the family home two miles southwest of Center Point, after a lingering illness of four years.
Widely-known throughout the county and the Hill Country, the pioneer citizen is mourned by a host of friends. Although
not a surprise because of his condition, his death caused grief to the many who knew him.
Active pallbearers were: William McBryde, Bill Rishworth, Robert Mills, Prentice Witt, Sam Hodges, Clinton Burney.
Honorary pallbearers were: J.D. Witt, J.W. Scott, W.H. Rishworth, H.M. Nowlin, Gabe Moore, Julius Real, F.C. Nelson,
Steve McElroy, O.C. Newberry, W.M. Burney, Sid McElroy, Will Leigh, Oscar Nowlin, George Walker. Funeral services
were in charge of Smith Funeral Home in Kerrville.
The pioneer was a life-time resident of Kerr County. He was born near Ingram on the South Fork of the Guadalupe
River March 8, 1860. He was the son of Henry Lange, one of the first residents in this section, who operated the
Lange Mill, among the first established in the county. Henry Lange moved here before the War between the States.
In 1884 Robert J. Lange was married to Miss Mollie McGaughey. Ever since their marriage, for 52 years, the couple
lived at the family home near Center Point. They had nine children, seven of whom survive.
As a young man, Robert Lange was a trail driver. Later, he joined the Texas Ranger force, serving for five years,
from 1878 to 1883. His first Captain in the Rangers was the late Neal Coldwel of Center Point. His last Captain
was W.G. Arrington. He fought in many of the early Indian battles in Kerr County and its vicinity and was the one
who found the bodies of the Terry family after the Indian massacre, the last in Kerr county. An experience as a
Texas Ranger, was guarding the surveying party which ran out the upper portion of the line between Texas and New
Mexico. As an early time surveyor, he took an active part in the affairs of the section.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mollie E. Lange of Center Point; five daughters, Mrs. C.H. Sloan of San Antonio;
Mrs J.F. Norris of Sonora; Mrs. B.F. Lackey of Camp Verde; Mrs. W.J. Lofley of San Antonio and Mrs. R.C. Aldridge
of San Antonio; two sons, Vinton R. Lange of Houston and Robert J. Lange of Kerrville; one sister, Mrs. J.C. Witt
of San Antonio; three brothers, Henry Lange of Trenton, Florida.; C.F. Limberger of Center Point; Will Limberger
of San Antonio; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas |Thursday, 10 December 1936
| Page 1 and Page 8 - submitted by Nancy Price]
ELVIRA LOVE
KERRVILLE — Private graveside services for Elvira Real Love, 88, of Kerrville,
who died Wednesday at her residence, were held today at Glen Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Coleman Turner officiating.
Mrs. Love was born April 16, 1904 in Kerr County. She married Ernest B. Love on Nov. 4, 1924 in San Antonio. He
preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include three daughters, Marjorie Burns of Mountain Home, Edna Neal of
Rocksprings and Luann Farris of Kerrville; a son, Robert E. Love of Mountain Home; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Love was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Tommy Burrus Jr. and Thayne Farris. [Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | Friday, December 04, 1992 | Page 3 - Submitted
by Dale Donlon]
S. G. McELROY
When funeral services were held at 5:30 pm Thursday of last week in the
Center Point Cemetery for S.G. (Uncle Steve) McElroy, 92, the bereaved friends included many old settlers of Kerr
County. They were present to pay last respects to a remarkable member of the thinning ranks of cattle era trail
drivers. Uncle Steve McElroy, native of Weakley County, Tennessee had lived in Texas for 72 years and in Center
Point all of that time except one year spend in San Marcos. His activities had covered an unusual scale of vocations,
including shingle making, sawmill operating, wagon freighting, cattle raising, farming and service in the Texas
Rangers. Before leaving Tennessee, he served in the Civil War with the Confederate Army for 2 years. It was an
adventurous and rugged route that brought him from Tennessee to Kerr County, where he arrived on Christmas Day
1866. He traveled the Mississippi to New Orleans, took passage on a gulf streamer to Galveston and then made his
way by freighter wagon to this county. His first job was making shingles, his last farming. The latter years
of his long, active life were spent on his place near Center Point. He served with the Texas Rangers in 1874 under
the late Captain Neal Coldwell. The previous year he had entered the cattle business and had followed the trail
up to Kansas where, he said, he saw his first bank check. When a monument to the memory of the old trail drivers
was dedicated in January of this year, he was among the surviving trail drivers in attendance. He helped to build
the flour mill that once stood at the site of the Methodist Encampment swimming pool, and helped to erect another
mill on the Medina River. In 1875 he was married to Parthena Jane Forbes, who died 27 years ago, Ten children
were born to this union. Services at the Center Point Cemetery were conducted by Rev M.F. Drury, pastor of the
Center Point Baptist Church, who was assisted by Rev H. Ellis Thomas, pastor of the Center Point Methodist Church.
Active pallbearers included Joe Witt, Will Rishworth, George Sellers, Robert Mills, Pat Cox and Wilton Moore.
Smith Funeral Home conducted services. Survivors include three sons, Ernest McElroy of Austin, George and Sid
McElroy of Center Point; one daughter, Mrs J.W. Overall of Jacksonville; three sisters, Mrs Martha Witt of Kerrville,
Mrs M.C. Lane of San Antonio; and Mrs Joe Alexander of Louisiana, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 18 August 1938 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
MEISSNER
Husband Admits Shooting Younger Wife for Taunts
CHICAGO. July 4.— (US)— Maddened by her taunts and insults, Peter Meissner, 63, shot and killed his much
younger wife, he confessed to police today. The wife was 35. "Any man is a fool to marry a woman so much younger,"
he told the authorities. She taunted me and called me an 'old fool,' and worse. I guess I was. For the 10 years
we were married she was constantly insulting me, and going out with other men." .. Mrs. Meissner had a daughter,
14, by a former marriage. [San Antonio Light | San Antonio, Texas
| Monday, July 04, 1932 | Page 8 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
ANDREW FRANK MOORE
A pall of sadness was cast over the Hill Country last Saturday afternoon
when the news of the death of Andrew Frank Moore, 48,was learned. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon
in the chapel of the Smith Funeral Home with Dr. P.B. Hill, Presbyterian minister of Hunt, officiating. Interment
was in the family cemetery at Center Point. He was a native of Kerrville, and had attended the Tivy Schools as
a young man. He was associated with his father, the late J.T. Moore, in the office of tax assessor and sheriff,
until the office was divided in 1930, and the young man was elected to the Sheriff's office. He served until the
end of the 1948 term. Since that time he had been serving as a bookkeeper for Dick Smith. The survivors are his
wife of the home address; one brother, Lewie Moore, of Galveston; two sisters, Mrs. James Motte of Kerrville and
Mrs. Stanley Brown of San Antonio. Pallbearers were Gully Cowsert, Junction; James Motte, Stanley Brown, Kirk Holdsworth,
Al Manny and Richard Flach. Members of the Masonic Lodge officiated at the graveside rites.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 30 March 1950 | Page
1 and 10 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
MISS. ETHEL MOORE
No one thought when our own Miss Ethel Moore went to visit her brother
in Galveston that we would never see her alive again. Her untimely death came as a shock and a sad surprise to
all of us. The funeral was held from the family residence, Thursday, December 8th, at 1:30 p.m. The pastor being
unable to speak, the service was conducted by Dr. W.P. Dickey, who spoke wisely and sympathetically. The singing
was done by different choirs of the city and was very sweet. The front room, where the service was held, was a
perfect bower of beautiful flowers, the loving offering of dear friends. Interment was held at the Center Point
Cemetery. Miss. Ethel was to have been married December 26th, to Mr. O.O. Green of Sayerville, Texas, and had about
all the arrangements made. Mr. Green was a Sergeant in the late war and is a fine young man. He was absolutely
broken hearted. The family and loved ones of this departed Christian girl have the unfeigned sympathy of the entire
community and of their own friends everywhere. Miss. Ethel was a faithful member of the Kerrville Baptist Church
and was one of our very best Sunday School teachers. All who knew her, loved her, and being well known, she had
a multitude of friends. We will all miss her, but God wanted her to be with him. We surrender to Divine wisdom
and sustain the broken-hearted with our prayers.
[The Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 16 December 1921
| Page 3 - submitted by Nancy Price]
F.M. MOORE
Death of F.M. Moore, Aged Ex-Sheriff of Kerr County Receives the Final
Summons at the Home of His Nephew, J.A. Cowsert, near Junction, Kimble County
Just as we go to press, news reached the city that Capt. F.M. Moore died at the home of John A. Cowsert, near Junction,
at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 12.
Deceased was a pioneer of Kerr county, and for ten years was sheriff of the county, refusing at last to hold the
office longer.
He was 76 years old and is a bachelor. He is survived by one brother, Uncle Sim Moore, of Center Point, under the
auspices of Kerrville Lodge, 697, A.F. & A.M., and the local chapter of R.A.M., of which organizations he was
a member.
An obituary will appear in these columns next week. note: the following week's newspaper has not been located
[Kerrville Mountain Sun|Kerrville, Texas|13 March 1909 Page 5 - submitted
by Nancy Price]
GABRIEL R. MOORE
Services Saturday For Gabe Moore, Pioneer Ranger
Rites Held At Family Home In Center Point For Native Son
Another of Texas pioneer rangers and a native son of Kerr County was mustered out of service Thursday afternoon
when Gabe R. Moore, 83, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a patient in the Veteran's Hospital at Legion, and
sharing his room at the time of his passing was a neighbor and a fellow Ranger, W.S. Rishworth, also of Center
Point.
Mr. Moore was a native of Center Point, the son of the late John F. and Sarah Ward Moore, who had come from Weakley
County, Tennessee, in the early days of Texas. The family settled at "Mooreland," the Moore homestead
on the Guadalupe River, just below Center Point.
He grew into manhood in that section of the country, and in 1874 when the call for Rangers was being made in the
frontier sections of the country, he enlisted in Company F, at Silver Creek, which was commanded by the late Neal
Coldwell, also of Center Point. He loved this group of men and attended every meeting of the Rangers until the
one held this year. At the meeting last year, he regretted that but four of his companions were present.
He suffered a broken arm during the summer, and was admitted in the hospital at Legion for treatment. His friend
for nearly 80 years, Mr. Rishworth, was too feeble to spend the winter at home, so came to Legion, and the two
men were placed in the same room. They had lunched together Thursday and had lain down for their afternoon rest,
and Mr. Rishworth, whose hearing is impaired, said that when he awakened Mr. Moore had passed on.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the west, his broad brimmed hat, the twinkle in
his eye, his moustache, his love of guns and his ability as a marksman, were unusual and were his trademark. He
was a favorite in the hunting camps, and among his belongings are a file of Kodak pictures made at the various
hunting camps through the years. In many instances "Uncle Gabe" would be the only survivor of the group.
After the death of his wife about ten years ago, he continued to make his home at his ranch, and his son, George
Moore, resided at the home place. It was his wish that when his time should come, that the funeral services would
be held in the family home, and and interment beside his wife, his parents and other members of the family who
had proceeded him in death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W.M. Logan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this
city, assisted by Rev. W. B. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Center Point, officiated at the services.
The arrangements were under the direction of Smiths.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point; three sons, S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, Harry
V. Moore, Houston and George Moore of Center Point. One sister, Mrs. Charles Bradshaw of San Antonio, and nine
grandchildren also survive.
The pallbearers were F.B. Scott, Clinton Burney, Earl Davenport, Sid McElroy, Elvin Barfield, Harry Rishworth and
Alfred Bishop.
[Kerrville Daily Times | 21 November 1946 | Page 1 and 7 - Submitted
by nancy-price@sbcglobal.net]
Mrs. Gabe Moore
Pioneer of Kerr, Claimed by Death
Resident at Center Point For 61 Years Buried Last Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Gabe Moore, 73, pioneer resident of the Center Point Community, who passed away at the
family home there late Wednesday of last week, were held last Thursday afternoon. The services conducted by Rev.
M. Williamson, pastor of the Center Point Methodist Church, and Rev. R.F. Royall, pastor of the Center Point Baptist
Church were held from the home. Burial was in the Center Point Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers were Bart Moore of San Antonio, W.G. Garrett of Kerr, George L. Sellers, Will Rischworth, W.B.
Leigh and Sid McElroy of Center Point.
Mrs. Moore had been suffering from a heart affliction for several weeks, and all of her children were at her bedside
when she passed away. She had been a resident of Kerr County for the past 61 years. Born in Falls County, Texas,
on June 5, 1863, at the age of 12 years, she moved with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John McGaughey to Center
Point, when that town in 1875 was made up of a few dwellings and a frontier trading post.
In early womanhood, Miss Annie McGaughey was united in marriage with Gabe Moore, member of another pioneer Kerr
County family, and for a half century made their home in Center Point. Mrs. Moore's chief interest in life were
her children and her home, which was widely known for its hospitality.
Surviving are her husband, Gabe Moore; three sons, S.E. Moore of Tampico, Mexico, Harry V. and George L. Moore
of Center Point and two daughters; Mrs. H.A. Rankin and Mrs. Ralph White, both of Center Point.
[Kerrville Daily Times | 15 October 1936 | Page 1 - Submitted
by nancy-price@sbcglobal.net]
GEORGE L. MOORE
Mr. George L. Moore, 67, of Center Point died Thursday in a local hospital.
Services were held in the chapel of the Kerrville Funeral Home Monday morning with burial in the Center Point cemetery.
Rev. H.W. Nowlin officiated. Mr. Moore was born May 3, 1904 in Center Point and was a lifelong resident of Kerr
County. He was a cleaner and presser, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Center Point. Survivors include
a sister, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point and several nieces and nephews.
[Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 20 May 1971 | Page 5
- submitted by Nancy Price]
HARRY V. MOORE
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
Word has been received of the death of Harry V. Moore, 74, of Houston, which occurred Dec. 23rd. He was the son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Moore and was born here. He had lived in Houston for the last 25 years. He was a
Veteran of World War I and served in France during the war.
Funeral Services were held Dec 24th. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Joyce Chilek of Magnolia, a son, Harry,
Jr., of Houston, 12 grandchildren, a brother, George L. Moore of San Antonio, and a sister, Mrs. Ralph White of
Center Point.
[Kerrville Mountain Sun|Kerrville, Texas|29 Dec 1965 - Submitted
by Nancy Price]
J.T. (JACK) MOORE
In Office 36 Years, Veteran Peace Officer Buried Friday at Center Point
Funeral services for J.T. (Jack) Moore, 67, for thirty-six years sheriff and tax collector of Kerr County who died
here at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, were held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the family home with Rev. W.P. Dickey of Junction
officiating. Moore was the son of John Moore pioneer of the county, and a nephew of F.M. Moore, a captain in the
Texas Rangers and later one of Kerr County's first sheriffs, who served from 1882 until 1892. Frank Moore, present
sheriff of the county, is the son of Jack Moore. Burial was at the Center Point Cemetery, with the Kerrville Masonic
Lodge No, 697, A.F. & A.M. officiating. Pall bearers were: John Leavell, L.D. Garrett, W.W. Vann, J.L. Pampell,
W.G. Garrett, A.C. Schreiner, Jr. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Smith funeral Home. Moore's wife,
Mrs. Lilah Bishop Moore, died here January 25. Surviving the former sheriff are: two sons, Louis, Galveston, and
Frank, Kerrville; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Brown, J.M. Mott, Corpus Christi; one grandson, L.W. Moore, Jr.,
Galveston; one sister, Mrs. Moore Bradshaw, Bandera. Jack Moore's passing is sincerely mourned by hundreds of people
in Kerr and surrounding counties. His official career dated from the early 90's when he was a Texas Ranger. As
a local official, he began as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff John W. Vann. At the general election of 1898, he
was elected tax-assessor and was re-elected in 1900 and served in the capacity until June, 1902, when he was appointed
sheriff and collector of Kerr County by the commissioners court to succeed Sheriff Vann, who had resigned. The
sheriff and collector office were held continuously by him until 1930, at which time two offices were made of the
combined office, and Moore was chosen collector and served for two terms. Since his retirement from office January
1, 1933, he had been in failing health, his condition becoming serious during recent weeks. He gained a wide reputation
as a peace officer during his official career and his many sterling qualities drew to him hundreds of close friends.
Life-time friends of his home community and many from Comfort, Fredericksburg and other West Texas communities
gathered at the services held at the residence and followed his remains to their last resting place. He was buried
in Center Point Cemetery where his father and mother and other relatives are buried. His name will long be remembered
and his quiet and genial spirit will be missed by those who knew him best.
[The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | Thursday, 21 May 1936 |
Page 1 - submitted by Nancy Price]
JOHN W MOORE
John W Moore, who had been critically ill at Center Point, where his boyhood
and young manhood were spent, was brought here the latter part of last week in a last desperate effort to save
his life, but passed away last Saturday night at the Secor Hospital. Of him, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says;
"John W Moore, an inspector for the Cattle Raisers' Association of Texas, died Saturday night at Kerrville,
according to a telegram received from his wife. Moore was an old time cowboy and had been in the employ of the
association for the past twenty years. He was inspector for the Alpine district. He had been in Fort Worth recently
and knew many people here. He leaves behind a young son besides his widow."
[ The Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 07 May 1920 | Page
1 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
JIM MOORE
Jim Moore, 51, a well known rancher of Ozona, died in a San Antonio hospital
Tuesday morning, where he was taken Monday afternoon, suffering with a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Moore was found
in a semi-conscious condition lying by his car in the front of the hotel at Bandera early Monday morning. It is
supposed that he was stricken as he started to get out of his car. He was given medical treatment in Bandera and
Monday afternoon was removed to San Antonio, where he died at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Moore who was well
known in Kerrville, was in the city Sunday night. Born in Center Point and widely known throughout west Texas,
at the time of his death, he served as inspector for the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. For several years
he was inspector for the Texas Cattlemen's Association, in western Texas and New Mexico. Mr. Moore had been a peace
officer for most of his life, serving for many years as a Texas Ranger and was sheriff for Crockett County for
four years. He was a cousin of Sheriff J.T. Moore of Kerr County. Mr. Moore was prominent in Masonic Circles, being
a member of Junction Lodge No.48, A.F. and A.M., San Antonio Consistory Scottish Rite Masons and Alzo Far Temple
Shrine. The funeral party left San Antonio at noon Wednesday for Center Point where the funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon with Junction Lodge No.48, A.F. and A.M. conducting the service. Besides his widow, Mrs. May Rees Moore,
a former Kerr county girl, he is survived by his mother, Mollie Moore of Center Point, two sisters; Mrs. Jim Storm
of Rochelle and Mrs. Fred Nichols of Harper, and a brother Sheriff Harry Moore of Sierra Blanca.
[ The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | 10 March 1927 | Page 1
- submitted by Nancy Price ]
MRS. LILAH BISHOP MOORE
Pioneer Woman Resident Dies On January 25, Funeral Services for Mrs. J.T.
Moore Held Sunday
Mrs. Lilah Bishop Moore, 63, wife of former sheriff J.T. Moore, died here January 25. She was born January 26,
1872 in Kerr County, and funeral services were held in the family home Sunday, January 26, her sixty-fourth birthday.
Rev. W.P. Dickey, pastor of the Junction Presbyterian Church, officiated at the services. Pallbearers were: L.D.
Garrett, A.C. Schreiner, Jr., W.W. Vann, E.C. Fisk, Bill Garrett, John Leavell, Mac Weston, Al Nanny. Funeral services
were under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Survivors are: her husband, J.T. Moore; two sons, Lewie of Galveston,
and Frank, sheriff of Kerr County; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Brown and Mrs. Jim Motte of Corpus Christi; one
grandson, Jack Moore; her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Bishop, Kerrville; four brothers, H. Bishop, Lovington, New Mexico,
Buford Bishop, Lovington, New Mexico, Lee Bishop, Mason, and Bud Bishop of Center Point; three sisters, Mrs. Dan
Currin, Mason, Mrs. William Surber, Roosevelt, and Mrs. Charles Weston, Center Point. Mrs. Moore was the daughter
of a pioneer Kerr County family, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bishop and lived her years among girlhood friends in her native
county. She was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and lived a helpful life that will be long remembered. To the immediate
family and large circle of friends, the sudden death of Mrs. Moore was a distinct shock, but they are strengthened
and consoled by the heritage of a good name which is as "ointment poured forth". It was her privilege
to be a friend, and to have friends by the hundreds who will walk the path of life with a firmer tread because
of the faith, hope and charity Mrs. Moore lived while here on earth.
[ Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | 30 January 1936 | Page 1 -
submitted by Nancy Price]
SAMUEL ELMER MOORE
65, Rites In Center Point 2:30 Thursday
Funeral services for Samuel Elmer Moore, 65, native of Center Point who died following a long illness in the Veterans
Administration Hospital at Legion Sunday, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Center Point
Baptist Church with the Rev. W.S. Bunton, pastor officiating and assisted by the Rev. Sidney Rees. Interment will
be in the Center Point Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Elvin Barfield, Sam Hodges, Prentice Witt, Clinton Burney, J. Wray, and Fletcher Scott.
Mr. Moore was born August 19, 1888, in Center Point. He was a machinist by profession and had been a resident of
Tampico, Mexico, for some 35 years. He entered the hospital two months ago.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Moore of Tampico, Mexico; three children, Miss Emma Moore, Tampico, Mexico,
and Carlos E. Moore and Samuel Moore, both of Sunland, California; two brothers, George Moore of Center Point and
Harry Moore of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point, and one grandchild.
[Kerrville Mountain Sun|Kerrville, Texas|25 March 1954|Page 2 - submitted
by Nancy Price]
MRS. ALICE M. MOTTE
Graveside services for Mrs. Alice Motte, who died in a San Antonio hospital,
were held at 10 a.m. today at the Center Point Cemetery with Rev. Sally Johnson officiating. A native of Kerrville,
Mrs. Motte had lived in San Antonio for a number of years. Her father, Jack T. Moore, had held elected or appointed
offices in Kerr County for 41 years and her late brother Frank, served as Kerr County Sheriff. Before moving to
San Antonio, Mrs. Motte worked as an employee of the Kerr County Tax Assessor-Collectors office. Mrs. Motte was
married to the late James (Jim) Motte. Memorials may be made to the Northwood Presbyterian Church or Morningside
Ministries, both in San Antonio.
[Kerrville Daily Times | Kerrville, Texas | Tuesday, 11 Jul 1989
| Page 16 - submitted by Nancy Price]
NORA RICHARDSON PERRY
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Smith Funeral
Home for Mrs W.P. Perry, 58, who died suddenly Friday at her home in Terrell Hills. Earl McCloud, of the Church
of Christ, Scientist, of San Antonio read the service. Interment was in the family plot in the Center Point Cemetery.
She was a native of Junction and the daughter of Wade Richardson and the late Mrs Richardson, who were residents
of Center Point for many years. Mr Perry had held a responsible position with the Border Patrol, stationed at Laredo,
and after his retirement he and Mrs Perry lived in Center Point with Mr Richardson. Later they moved to Terrell
Wells, a suburb of San Antonio. Mrs Perry was apparently in excellent health, when she suffered a heart attack
and passed away almost immediately. The survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs Willis Livingston of San
Antonio, and Mrs George Scales of San Antonio; one grandchild and one great-grandchild; her father, Wade Richardson
of Center Point; two brothers, Dane Richardson of Center Point and W.D. Richardson of this city, and four sisters,
Mrs W.B. Meeker and Mrs S.C. Thorson of this city, Mrs W.B. Plumb of Laredo, and Mrs A.R. Scott of Coleman.
[Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 21 March 1940 | Page
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THOMAS L. PICKENS
THOMAS L. PICKENS, 66, WELL KNOWN CATTLE BROKER, DIES AT HOME FRIDAY; RITES TUESDAY MORNING
The community mourns the death of Thomas L. Pickens, 66, well-known figure in livestock and ranching circles, who
passed away Friday afternoon at his home here. Mr. Pickens had been in failing health for several years, but his
sudden death came as a shock to his family and friends, as he was apparently in good spirits Friday.
After lunch he stated he was going to rest awhile, and shortly after a young grandson became anxious when he couldn't
awaken the cattle broker who had lived in Kerrville for the past 20 years.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church Tuesday morning, July 20, at 10 o'clock with the
Rev. Fred Brucks, pastor, officiating, and assisted by the Rev. J. Roy Hilliard, pastor of the Woodlawn Methodist
Church of San Antonio. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories under auspices of the Kerrville Lodge No. 697,
AF&AM. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will include Karl Mosty, Edmund Furley,
David Brewton, Leslie Ottinger, L. T. Davis and Pierce Hoggett.
Mr. Pickens was born August 18, 1887 in Lottsburg, Arkansas. He operated a dairy in Cotulla before moving to Kerrville,
and since that time has been active in the cattle brokerage business. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eugenia
Pickens of Kerrville, one daughter, Mrs. Nadine Lesikar of Houston; five sons, Ted Pickens of Eugene, Oregon, Commander
Stanley Pickens, U. S. Navy, Seal Beach, California, Lynn Pickens of Corpus Christi, Warren Pickens of Big Spring,
and Marvin Pickens of Kerrville; a sister, Mrs. Louis Colwell of Batesville, and 11 grandchildren.
The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas | Sunday,
July 18, 1954 | Transcribed by Karen Seeman
MRS. HENRY RANKIN
Native of Kerr Buried Friday
Interment in Center Point Cemetery For Daughter of Pioneers, Lambert Officiates
Mrs. Henry A. Rankin, 60, died Wednesday at her home in Center Point. She was a native of the county, having been
born in Center Point. The funeral services were held Friday in the Methodist Church, with Rev. C.E. Lambert in
charge.
Assisting with the services were Rev. W.S. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church, and Rev. W.B. Wheeler, pastor
of the Hondo Methodist Church. Smith's directed the last rites, which were in the family plot in the cemetery in
Center Point.
Mrs. Rankin was Lula Moore, daughter of Gabe Moore, and the late Mrs. Moore. She had been a devoted wife and mother,
as well as a staunch and loyal member of her church.
The survivors include her husband and her father, who reside in Center Point; one son, William G. Britt, also of
Center Point; two step-children, O.R. Rankin of Floresville and Mrs. J.B. Sellers of Gatesville; one sister, Mrs.
Ralph White of Center Point, and three brothers; S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, H.V. Moore, Houston, and G.L. Moore,
Center Point.
The pallbearers were Alvin Barfield, Lee Mosty, Herman Burney, Prentice Witt, C.E. Edens and A.R. Mabry.
[Mountain Sun|Kerrville, Texas|31 January 1946|Page 1 - Submitted
by Nancy Price]
CURREN E RICHARDSON
C.E. Richardson, a prominent citizen of our town, died Tuesday night at
10 o'clock at his home here. Mr Richardson was born in Kimble County 33 years ago, but had resided most of his
life here. For eight years he was manager of the Southwestern Telephone Company at his place. Mr Richardson has
been a great sufferer for many years, having spent much of his time the past two years in Colorado, in an effort
to regain his health, but in vain. There survives him his father and mother, Mr and Mrs Wade Richardson, of this
place; three brothers, Dee Richardson of San Antonio, Frank Richardson of Deming, New Mexico and Dane Richardson
of the US Navy; five sisters, Mrs Perry and Mrs Terranzas of El Paso; Mrs Ernest Meeker of Kerrville, Mrs Carl
Forton and Miss Lois Richardson of this place. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock under the
auspices of the Masonic Lodge, of which order he was a member. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to
the bereaved relatives.
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FARRAH DANE RICHARDSON
Danny Richardson, 74, Chief, USN, retired, died Wednesday of last week
in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon from the Christian church in Center Point with Paul Sherry, minister of the church, officiating and interment
was directed by Smith Funeral Home. A native of Kimble County, he had spent most of his life in Center Point. He
enlisted in the US Navy and served with the White Fleet, which was sent around the world in 1906. After having
served 30 years he resigned from the Navy and again retired in Center Point. Earlier in his life he had attended
the University of Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of the home address; three sisters, Mrs S.C. Thorsen and
Mrs E.B. Meeker of this city; Mrs A.H. Scott of Coleman; and one brother Dee Richardson of Center Point.
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12 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
FRANKLIN WADE RICHARDSON
A good and useful citizen of Kerr County passed away last Thursday when
Franklin Wade Richardson, 83, died at his home in Center Point after a lingering illness. He was a native of Meadville,
Franklin County, Mississippi, but had lived in Center Point for 41 years. The funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon in the Center Point Christian Church with Rev Joseph D Armistead, pastor of the Church, assisted by Rev
S.M. Bailey, pastor of the Center Point Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Center Point Cemetery
under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home. Mr Richardson was a kind and generous man, and was lovingly called
"Uncle Wade" by residence of the community in which he spent the ripening years of his life. He was a
retired merchant, and had he lived until Friday, September 18th, would have observed his 84th birthday. The large
crowd of sorrowing friends who were present for the last rites, and the mounds of fragrant flowers which banked
the bier, were beautiful tributes to the life whom all had been proud and happy to call their friend. The survivors
are six children, W.D. Richardson and F.D. Richardson, Center Point; Mrs W.B. Plumb, Laredo; Mrs A.R. Scott, Coleman;
and Mrs Ernest B Meeker and Mrs S.C. Thorson, Kerrville and 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one
great-great grandchild. One brother, S.F. Richardson of San Angelo also survives.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 17 September, 1942
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MRS NOVA RICHARDSON
Services were held Saturday for Mrs Nova Richardson, 86, of Center Point,
who passed away August 6th, in the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. Rev Paul McBroom officiated at services in the
Center Point Christian Church and interment was in the Center Point Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson was born March 26,
1900 in Piggott, Arkansas. She was a member of the Garden Club and a member of the Home Demonstration Club. Survivors
include three sisters, Miss Helen Holcomb and Mrs Vera Brandon, both of Lake Wales, Florida, Mrs M.E. Jefferson
of Indian Lakes Estates, Florida; one brother, Ruel Holcomb of Memphis, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 13 August 1986
| Page 5 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
WALTER D RICHARDSON
Funeral services for Walter Dee Richardson, 84, will be held Wednesday
at three o'clock in the afternoon at the Plummer-Fair Chapel. His death occurred at Hilltop Village, where he had
been a resident for the last five years. Interment will be in the family plot in the Center Point Cemetery. A native
of Kendall County, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Wade Richardson, who moved to Center Point with their
family in 1900. He was a farmer and was employed as a fireman at the Veterans Administration Hospital until his
retirement. He was married to Maggie Rees, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Rees, pioneer residence of the county.
Her death occurred about five years ago. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Richardson of San Antonio and Dwight
Richardson of Temple, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs S.C. Thorson and Mrs Ernest
B Meeker, both of Kerrville.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 4 October 1967 | Page
1 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
W.H. RISHWORTH
W.H. Rishworth, Texas Ranger, Is Buried Tuesday, Native of England, Lived
In Texas 73 Years, Most of Time at Center Point
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the memorial chapel for William H. Rishworth, 95, who passed away
in the Veterans Hospital at Legion, Saturday. Rev. Walter C. Probst, pastor of Zions Lutheran Church, assisted
by Rev. W.S. Bunton, pastor of the Center Point Baptist Church, officiated, and interment was in the family plot
in Center Point. Mr. Rishworth was a native of England, and at the age of 18 came to America from Leeds. After
visiting in several parts of the nation he came to Center Point and had made that community his home for 57 years.
He resided for a time in San Saba County, and then purchased a farm about three miles beyond Center Point, and
lived there until after the death of his wife in 1928. Since that time he has traveled extensively, spending a
great deal of his time with his daughter, Mrs. N.H. Harrison of Carlisle, Pa. His last trip east was made when
he was 89, and went by plane from San Antonio to Washington DC. He has made seven trip to England, and traveled
much in other countries. After his health had begun to fail, he would spend the winter in the hospital, and the
summers in Center Point. He entered Legion last year. In the early days the same love of adventure which brought
him to the States, made him join the Texas Rangers, and serve with honor and bravely in the organization. The record
of his enlistment in the young body of law enforcement shows that he joined at the age of 22 years. He loved the
outdoors, and attributed his longevity to the fact that he refused to worry, that he refused to live in the past,
and that he had a hobby, at which he worked. In his unusual collection of canes he had 20 sword canes, four walking
sticks and 13 dagger canes. They have come from all over the world, a good many of them having been sent by a relative
in England. Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, India, France, China, Africa, as well as the British Isles and Canada
are represented in the collection. Some of these date as far back as the reign of George III. Also in his possession
is the Rishworth coat of arms, carved in oak. This came from the Alderbury Church in Suffolk, England, and dates
from 1300. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harrison, who is here for the rites, and Mrs. Ida Louise Andrews
of England, and one son, Harry Rishworth, of Center Point. The pallbearers were Jack Davenport, Earl Davenport,
Sid McElroy, Jim McElroy, George Walker, Jr., and Newton Hood.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 15 May 1947 | Page
1 and 7 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
MRS. W.H. RISHWORTH
Mrs W.H. Rishworth, 69 years of age, passed to her reward here Thursday
evening. Her health had not been good for months. She and her husband recently returned from an extensive trip
through the Rocky Mountain States, where they had gone with the hope of benefiting her health, but in vain. She
was born in San Saba County, but came here with her husband many years ago. She is survived by her husband, W.H.
Rishworth and two sons, Will of this place and Harry of St Davis, Arizona; two daughters, who live in England;
one brother, J.L. Beamer of Talpa; two sisters, Mrs Mollie Smith of Rithland and Mrs J. Ledbetter of Goldthwaithe.
The funeral was held Friday, conducted by Rev Hugh B Warner, pastor of the Christian Church of Kerrville. Interment
was made in the Center Point Cemetery.
[ The Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas | 26 July 1928 | Page
5 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
LOIS RICHARDSON SCOTT
Mrs Ernest Meeker, Mrs S.C. Thorson and Franklin Meeker of this city and
Mrs Nova Richardson of Center Point were in Coleman last week where they were called on account of the passing
of Mrs A.R. Scott, 66, whose death occurred suddenly in her home Sunday, January 22nd. The rites were held Tuesday
morning of last week with Franklyn F Walker, Christian Science Reader, officiating with interment in the Coleman
Cemetery. A native of Kerr County, she was Lois Richardson, the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wade Richardson.
She lived in Center Point as a girl and graduated from high school there and for many years was the manager of
the Center Point branch of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. After her marriage to Mr Scott, they went to
Coleman to make their home. She was a member of the Christian Science Church, the Auxiliary to the American Legion
and the Order of Eastern Star. Her survivors include her husband of the home address, two sisters, Mrs Meeker and
Mrs Thorson, all of Kerrville and a stepdaughter, Mrs H.E. Blitch, of Lawrence, Kansas.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 1 February 1967 | Page
8 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
CHARLEY TESCHNER
Services Saturday FREDERICKSBURG — Services for Charley Teschner, 85, of Fredericksburg, who died Wednesday as
the result of an automobile accident, will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation began today at 11 a.m. at Schaetter's Funeral Chapel in Fredericksburg.
Survivors include his wife, Frieda Eckert Teschner of Fredericksburg; a daughter and son-in-law. Merle and Ernest
Jordan of Austin; a grandson, Shaun Jordan of Austin; a brother, Harry Teschner of Fredericksburg; and six sisters,
Ottillia Duke, Ruby Sorsby, Minnie Eckert and Meta Spears, aft of San Antonio, Ema Schmidt of Comfort, and Laura
Raute of Fredericksburg. Memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Schaetter's Funeral Home in Fredericksburg
is in charge of arrangements. [Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Texas
| Friday, December 04, 1992 | Page 3 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
ERNEST THEODORE
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from St Peter's Episcopal
Church for Ernest Theodore, 79, who died at the Town House Saturday morning after a three week illness. Interment
was in the Garden of Memories, under the direction of Plummer-Fair. A native of the Alpine area of Italy, he was
a retired manager of the Case Machinery and Tractor Company and had lived in almost every farming country in the
world, teaching ranchman and farmers how to use modern farming equipment. He was married in Brazil, and after a
number of years, had to leave South American on account of his health. He was in Arizona when he met a Texan who
told him of Kerrville. The couple came here almost 15 years ago and resided in the Ingram area until coming to
Kerrville about 10 years ago. They had resided on Fawn Valley in the late years, but had sold their home and lived
in Colonial Oaks at the time he became ill. His wife is his only immediate survivor.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 1 February 1967 | Page
8 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
HILDA WEBER THEODORE
Funeral services for Mrs Hilda Weber Theodore, 82, of 204 Caruthers Lane
were held January 26 at 10 am in Grimes-Plummer Funeral Chapels with Rev Rick Danham officiating. Interment was
in the Garden of Memories. She passed away January 23 at her residence. A resident of Kerrville since 1956 and
a prior resident of Arizona, she was born January 16, 1901 in Santa Maria, Brazil. She was a member of St Peter's
Episcopal Church. She is survived by two brothers, Mario B Weber and Celso Weber, both of San Leopoldo, RS, Brazil.
[ Kerrville Mountain Sun | Kerrville, Texas | 26 January 1983 | Page
4 - submitted by Nancy Price ]
BENJAMIN F. WALL
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in Sonora, Texas for Benjamin F. Wall, 59, who passed away in
a local hospital Friday evening. Reverend Eldridge will conduct the service in the First Baptist Church and interment
will be in the Sonora Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Wall was born in
Sonora, Texas in 1895, and until a few months ago was active in the oil business. Mr. Wall is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Ruby Wall of Sonora, and several brothers and sisters. [The
Kerrville Times | Kerrville, Kerr Co, Tx; | Sunday, July 18, 1954 | Transcribed by Karen Seeman]
CLARA WILLIAMS
Last Rites for Mrs. Theron Williams, 33, Held Here Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Walker Williams,. 33, wife of Theron Williams of Kerrville. were held last Thursday
afternoon from the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. The last rites were conducted by Rev. W. W. Lemmons of the Church
of Christ. Junction. Burial was in Glen Rest. Active pallbearers were: Walter Cook and U.S. Bounds, San Antonio;
Henry Allen, Guy Holloman, Jr.. W. C Stoke and R. M Wright of Kerrville Mrs. Williams died late Wednes- day of
last week in a San Antonio hospital where she had been un- der treatment at intervals during the past several months.
She returned to the hospital five days prior to her death, and a number of blood transfusions were resorted to
in an effort to save her life. Born February 14 July 04, in Bandera County Mr. Williams, who before the marriage
was Miss Clara Walker, had been a resident of Kerrville for the past twelve years. Surviving are the husband, Thereon
Williams, three sons, James Earl, Theron. Marion and Carroll Eugene; Herr parents. Mr and Mrs. John Walker, and
two brothers, John and Willie Walker all of Kerrville. [Kerrville
Times | Kerrville, Texas | Thursday, November 11, 1937 | Page 1 - Submitted by Dale Donlon]
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