Submitted by: Ida Maack Recu
Newspaper: Dallas Morning News, August 4, 2004
LANDERS, IRENE CORPIER 95, died Monday August 2, 2004 in Grand Prairie. She was born in Grand Prairie and became a life long resident. On August 16, 1939, she married Alvin "Bud" Landers and they continued their loves as Grand Prairie residents. Irene served as Postmaster of Grand Prairie for a number of years and after the birth of her children she became a homemaker. She was a charter member of the First United Church where she was a member of the Pacesetters Sunday School class and served on the Sunshine Committee. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers, also, her husband Alvin in August of 1987. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Bean Massey Burge Chapel on Wednesday, August 4th with burial to follow in Southland Memorial Park. Survivors include: daughters, Peggy Kiefer Dunlap of Arlington, Tx., Doris Alexander of Cleburne, Tx., son, David Landers, Pottsboro, Tx. Grandchildren, Kelley Grunewald of Grand Prairie, Tx., Keith Fletcher of Arlington, Tx., Kaye Stogsdill of Alvarado, Tx., 5 great grandchildren; brother, Ross Corpier of Arlington, Tx; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Dignity Bean Massey Burge, 799 Dalworth St. Grand Prairie

Submitted by: Ida Maack Recu

Dallas Morning News (Texas) November 8, 2002, Section ARLINGTON, Page 2Y
Graveside services for Sara Katherine "Kass" Corpier Swadley Hamilton of Grand Prairie will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Southland Memorial Park in Grand Prairie.  Mrs. Hamilton, 91, died Wednesday [Nov 6, 2002] in Plano. She was born Dec. 7, 1910, in Grand Prairie.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kermit Swadley, and her second  husband, Carroll Hamilton.  Survivors include her son, James Swadley of Grand Prairie; daughter, Kathy Hamilton of Plano; stepson, Wayne Hamilton of Gulfport, Miss.; sister, Irene Landers of Grand Prairie; brother, Ross Corpier of Arlington; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, 601 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201.
 

Submitted by: Ida Maack Recu

Carol Ann Swadley, 64
Died: June 2, 2005, in Ft. Worth, Texas
Carol Ann Fabian Swadley, 64, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away at James L. West Hospice Center at 2:14 p.m., June 2, 2005.  Carol was born February 24, 1941 to Michael Marshall Fabian Sr. and Mary Simpson in Lebanon, Kentucky. She was married to James F. Swadley on April 6, 1957 in Jeffersonville, Indiana.  Carol and James opened "Carol's Pet Center" in 1959. Carol was a National Certified Master Groomer who specialized in show grooming. After 41 years of dedication to her dog grooming and pet boarding, they decided to retire in January 2000 and begin a new section of their life.  Carol was a lifetime member of Weight watchers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Swadley Sr. and her parents.  She is survived by her daughter, Joyce A. Cooper; son, James F. Swadley Jr. and wife, Elizabeth Leean; grandson, Alex Cooper; granddaughters, Kandias and Kristin, Ashley and Patsy; great grandchildren, Ashton and Taylor; brothers,  Michael and Kenneth Fabian.  Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday and services at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, Burial; Parkdale Cemetery at Arlington.
 

Rev. Thomas B. Welch Jr.
03/31/99, Elizabethton Star, Elizabethton, TN, transcribed by, Tina Oneyear 

Rev. Thomas B. Welch Jr., 76, of Columbia, S.C., died Sunday, March 28, 1999, after a long illness.
Rev. Welch was a native of Dallas Texas, and a son of the late Thomas Benjamin and Elizabeth Wells Welch. He was raised in Goliad, Texas and spent six years with the U.S. Navy, enlisting prior to World War II and staying for the duration. He served on the USS Henry T. Allen troop ship, the aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain, and saw action in both the European and South Pacific theaters of war.  Rev. Welch was a graduate of the University of Corpus Christi and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1949, and for nearly 50 years served as pastor of Southern Baptist churches in Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, Florida and South Carolina. From 1977-1984, he pastored Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Nichols, S.C. After retirement, he served as interim pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Gresham. He also served as interim pastor for International Baptist Church in Hamburg, Germany and the Calvary Baptist Church in Augsburg, Germany. More recently he served as interim pastor at Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Hopkins.  Rev. Welch also wrote for several devotional publications, such as Our Daily Bread, Home Life and the Baptist Bulletin Service. He belonged to several civic clubs, including the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, as well as the VFW Post #6122 and American Legion Post #0089, both of Mullins.  Survivors include his wife, Audrey Blevins Welch, Columbia, S.C.; three sons, Thomas Welch III, St. Louis, Mo., Rodney Welch, Elgin, and Kevin B. Welch, Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Ada Sue Stephens, Goliad, Texas; four grandchildren, Rachel, Robert, Caroline and Katie; two daughters-in-law, Diane Welch and Robin Welch; and a special mother-in-law, Ruth Greene Blevins.  Funeral services and interment will be held Thursday in Columbia.  Arrangements will be jointly handled by Talbert-Shives Funeral Home of Columbia and Meares Funeral Home of Mullins (803) 754-6290.
 

Submitted by Sara Hemp
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, June 2, 1991,Page: 9
William O. Thurman Sr.   Restaurant owner
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - William Oscar Thurman Sr., a former restaurant owner, died Friday at his home in North Richland Hills. He was 77.  Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.  Mr. Thurman was a member of Lodge 942 and Turner Memorial Baptist Church. He was the widower of Le Moin Thurman.  Survivors: Daughter, Beverly Daniel of Fort Worth; brother, John  "Cotton" Thurman of Mountain View, Calif.; three grandchildren; and two  great-grandchildren.

William Oscar Thurman Sr., long time Northsider noted for his  barbecue restaurant, "Oscar's Pit Bar-B-Q", with the crashed airplane of the roof, died peacefully of natural causes at his North Side home on  May 31. Thurman, a Mason and a Shriner, had been on the same corner for over 40 years.  He owned and operated "Thurman & Son" Grocery for many years before opening the barbecue restaurant. His popularity and the popular menu at the cafe afforded him the opportunity of being a candidate for County  Commissioner Precinct 4 in the early 70s. He was dubbed by many locals as the "Bar-B-Q King." Many celebrities visited the restaurant and their pictures hung on the wall. Many of them had Mr. Thurman and his wife, Le Moine, send the food to their homes all over the country and to other countries. The building which housed their home and the restaurant once burned nearly to the ground. They rebuilt and re-established the home and business before her death in 1982. In addition to western memorabilia on the walls of the cafe, there were pictures of Thurman and friends in rescue boats during the flood of 1943.  He was a grandson of the Borders family on the South Side, who were also in the cafe business for many years. Although he retired from the restaurant business several years ago, he was still active in family functions and managing his property. His home is now being renovated by relatives.  A longtime member of the disbanded Turner Memorial Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, le Moine Nadine Thompson Thurman and his son, William Oscar "Billy" Thurman Jr. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Jerry Daniel of River Oaks; three granddaughters, Peach Daniel of Fort Worth and Chase Breeding of Fort Worth; a brother, J. B. "Cotton" Thurman of Mountainview, Calif.; brother-in-law, Ron Jennett of Benbrook; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverly and Jim Frimmel of Willow Park; sister-in-law, Hazel Thompson of Shady Side, Md.; and many nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be sent to the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Dallas or the Shrine Burn Center in Houston, or sent through Moslah Temple of Fort Worth.

Submitted by: Alice Horner
Dr. Philip Edward Coldwell.

Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Governor on the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC, passed away at his home in Dallas on May 26, 2008. He was born in Champaign, IL, July 20, 1922 to Montgomery Ian and Donna Rose Coldwell. Philip attended the University of Illinois. His education was interrupted by WW II while he served in the U.S. Navy as a combat pilot. He was based in the Pacific Theater of Operations on the aircraft carrier USS Monterey from which he flew F-6-F fighter planes.

At the end of the war, he returned to the U.of Illinois, receiving his Bachelors Degree in Economics in 1946 and his Masters Degree in 1947. Subsequently, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Finance at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Coldwell taught at universities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Montana and Louisiana before beginning his career with the Federal Reserve System. From Industrial Economist and other intervening positions, he was promoted to President of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank in 1968.

Dr. Coldwell was a Trustee for the Southwestern Legal Foundation, University of Texas, Dallas: Public Councilor, Texas A&M University Research Foundation; Member, Advisory Committee of the College of Commerce, University of Illinois: Member, Advisory Council of the Assemblies for Bank Directors, Foundation of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, SMU; Trustee, Austin College, Sherman, TX; Director Dallas Council of World Affairs; member of many Economic Associations. Dr. Coldwell was a Deacon and a Ruling Elder at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. He was also Moderator of the Covenant Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church, US in 1974. Later he became an active member of the Park Cities Presbyterian Church, PCA.

In 1974, President Gerald Ford nominated Dr. Philip Coldwell to the seven member Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. After being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Governor Coldwell remained in Washington, DC for 18 years. One of his special assignments at the Board was the FRB's relationship with all the Central Banks in the Western Hemisphere. Upon retiring from the Board, he formed an International Consulting Firm and was a frequent speaker before banking-industry and other groups across the country. In Washington, he was a member of the prestigious Cosmos Club as well as the Chevy Chase Club. After leaving the Board, he became a Director of Diamond Shamrock Oil Co. (later Maxus Oil Co.); Director on the Provident Board for Institutional Money Market Funds; Director on the Board of Guaranty Preferred Capital Corporation.

He and his wife, Norma Abels Coldwell, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 1st, 2007. Philip is survived by Norma, and their two sons, Dr. Douglas Coldwell, his wife, Jane, and Cameron Coldwell, his daughter, Courtney Coldwell Mercer, her husband Ben, and their baby daughter, Allison. Also, Philip's brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Janice Wieland and their family. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 1PM at the Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Theological Seminary or Salvation Army or charity of Choice.

Ethel Lavaun (Quillan) Moon
Newspaper: The Joplin Globe
Submitters Name: Jody Eggensperger

Obit: JOPLIN, Mo. ââ?¬â€Â Ethel Lavaun Moon, age 95, of Irving, Texas, a longtime Joplin resident passed away at 3:27 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Hearthstone Hospice in Irving, Texas, following a short illness. Ethel was born Jan. 20, 1913, in Joplin, and lived in Joplin until moving to Texas in October, 2003, to be close to her daughter. Ethel was employed for 32 years with the former Meeker Leather Co. in Joplin, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Blendville Christian Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagleââ?¬â?¢s Lodge. She married Eugene Moon Aug. 10, 1935, in Columbus, Kan. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1981. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Moon; and two brothers, Richard and Elmer Quillan. Survivors include one daughter, Charma Kerr and husband, Gary, Flower Mound, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mason-Woodard Chapel with Bob Teegarden, Minister officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Hearthstone Assisted Living and Hospice for the loving care they gave to Ethel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary, of Joplin.

Obituary of Myron Robert Wherley
Peoria Journal Star, September 28, 2000
Submitted by Sara Hemp
LEWISTOWN - Myron Robert Wherley, 71, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Lewistown, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.  Born Aug. 12, 1929, in Fairview to Clarence and Wayne Crable Wherley {Clarence Wayne and Emma Crable Wherley}, he married Maria Foca on Aug. 31, 1969. She survives.  Also surviving are one son, Kimon (and Michelle) of Texas; one granddaughter; one brother, Larry of Frankfort; and three sisters, Lila Watters of Pekin, Helen ''Kathy'' Phillips of Canton and Ruby Boynton of Aurora.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.  He served in the Air Force for 28 years, attaining the rank of master sergeant. He was a life member of the American Legion. He earned master's degrees in business management, meteorology and astronomy.  Services were at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Worth. Burial was in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2020 NW 21st, Fort Worth, TX 76106.

Date: 1861-01-16

Paper: Dallas Herald

Suddenly, at the residence of his Father, in Dallas county, on Friday the 4th of January 1861, at 10 o’clock A.M. John R. in the 16th year of his age, eldest son of A. W. and Lucinda Webb. His death was very sudden and unexpected to all, being confined to his bed only about twenty-four hours, during which time he seemed to suffer very little. The deceased was a steady moral, young man; much beloved by all who knew him; and bid fair to become a useful and intelligent citizen. He leaves a much bereaved Father and Mother, and many near and dear friends and relations who will deeply mourn his loss. Thus we see the youth of our land, cut down in the sunshine and vigor of life, then let us take warning and so live, that we may be prepared to meet them in that better and happier land, beyond the grave.

Dallas Morning Newspaper Jan 24, 1920

Pioneer Citizen of City Dies Burial To Be In Winchester, KY
James Guyton, 86 years old, a resident of Dallas since 1881 died Thursday night (Jan 22, 1920) at his home, 4907 Bryan Street. Funeral service was held at the residence at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. Father Adams officiating. The pallbearers were A.K. Ragsdale, W;C. Spangler, Frank G. Ragsdale and F.R. Rowles. The honorary pallbearers were P.P. Martinez, J.D. Aldredge, W. Kidd, T.N. Hurst, W.H. Middleton and C.O. Middleton. After the service the body was sent to Winchester, Kentucky by George W. Loundermilk, undertaker.  Mr. Guyton, who was born in Ireland came to Dallas from Winchester, Kentucky. He had been in failing health for some time before his death. He is survived by six children. John T. Guyton of Whitecastle LA.; J.R. Guyton of Port Arthur, Texas; Mrs. R.S. Smith of Galveston, Mrs. A.K. Ragsdale and Misses Sue and Kate Guyton, all of Dallas.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas Morning News Jan 28, 1909
GUYTON- Mrs. Nellie Josephine, the beloved wife of James R. Guyton, aged 23 years 2 months and 5 days died yesterday morning. Funeral from the residence of her father, D.N. McMahan, 473 North Carroll Ave. this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. George W. Truett, assisted by Rev. Austin Crouch Interment Oakland Cemetery. [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Rushville Times, Schuyler County, Illinois, January 30, 1890, Northeast Department, Browning item   George Robertson of Grand Prairie, Texas, writing to his brother Joel of this vicinity, says:  "I have very sad news to write, Ed, my only son died the 5th of this month; my wife ["Laticia" added by contributor] died the 14th and later on death took the life of my daughter, Mollie. My wife's remains were taken to Milan County for burial, and while there I received a telegram that my daughter, Mollie was at the point of death, and when I returned home found a later telegram saying that Mollie's remains were on the way here for burials, but as yet have not obtained particulars regarding her last illness, nor the exact date of her death. Thus, you see, of my large family I am left with but one, Georgia Ann, who accompanied me to Illinois 5 or 6 years ago. I cannot write more now." [submitted by Sara Hemp, descendant of George Robertson's brother.]

Obituary for George Robertson
Rushville Times, Schuyler County, Illinois, May 7, 1908
George Robertson, brother of Joel Robertson of Browning Township, died at his home in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was about seventy years of age and leaves a widow and two daughters. Mr. Robertson left Schuyler County, nearly fifty years ago, but will be remembered by many of the older residents. [submitted by Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>, descendant of George Robertson's brother.]

Date: 1951-12-09 Dallas Morning Newspaper
Miss Guyton Dies; Former Teacher
Miss Kate Guyton, who was a teacher in the old Morgan School in Dallas, died Saturday in a Dallas hospital.  She lived at 4307 Bryan. Born in Lexington. Ky, she came to Texas as a child. Miss Guyton had not taught for a number of years because of poor health. The Morgan School, known during part, of its life as Highland Park Academy. was at 410S Abbott. She is survived by two sisters. Miss Sue M. Guyton of Dallas and Mrs. Allen K. Ragsdale of San Antonio; a brother, J. H; Guyton of Galveston, several nieces, and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Weiland-Merritt Funeral Church, 2909 Live Oak. Burial will, be in Oakland Cemetery.  [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas News Feb 28 1965
Miss Sue Guyton
Funeral services for Miss Sue Miller Guyton of 6202 Lakeshore, a retired Dallas school teacher will be held at 10 am Monday in Northridge Presbyterian Church, Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Miss Guyton, a native of Winchester Kentucky died here Saturday.  She had been a Dallas resident 72 years and had taught in the Old Colombian School here before joining the staff at the Ben Milam Elementary School. She retired in 1945.
She was a member of the Northridge Presbyterian Church and various professional organizations.  She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including Mrs. W.C. Spangler of Dallas. [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Wilkes-Barre Times
1892-12-28
Death at Dallas
Mrs. J.O. Snyder for many years a resident of Dallas, and well known in that section, died early this morning from general debility consequent upon her advanced age, she being over 83 years old. The funeral will take place from the Dallas Methodist Church on Friday afternoon at 1:30, and Rev. Jonas Underwood will officiate. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband and two sons, Burton and Alexander, the latter a contractor of Luzerne.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Wilkes-Barre Times
1892-06-16
Death at Dallas
Samuel Honeywell, aged 88 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Spencer, at Kunkle, Friday, June 15 at 1 o'clock p.m. Funeral at Kunkle church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mr. Honeywell was one of the oldest residents of Dallas township and lived on his farm up to three years ago when he was no longer able to attend the duties on account of failing health.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Daily Inter Ocean
1896-08-18
Hanged In The Fork Of A Tree
Strange Death of Aeronaut Borson at Dallas, Texas
Dallas Texas, Aug. 17- Gus Borson, an aeronaut, was killed while descending in a parachute at Oak Cliff, a suburb of this city, at 6 o'clock this afternoon. When within forty feet of the earth, and falling gracefully, his big umbrella struck an electric wire pole, almost capsizing the machine, and throwing the man into a small elm tree near by. His head caught in a fork only ten feet from the ground, dislocating his neck and causing instant death. Borson hung between the limbs as though at the end of a hangman's rope. He had been here only a few days, and nothing is known of his history[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas Morning News
1897-10-14
Funeral Of Rev. Westlake
It was Largely Attended at Dallas This Morning
The funeral of the late Rev. W.R. Westlake took place at the Dallas M.E. Church this morning at 11 o'clock and was perhaps the largest ever seen in that pretty hamlet. The body of the deceased reposed in a solid oak casket, lined with cream satin and plainly trimmed with silver. The plate on the lid contained simply his name and the date of his birth and death. Many floral tributes from loving friends, were placed upon and around it and as the multitude thronged into the parsonage to view the remains before the service it was hard to believe that the occupant of the casket was dead, the features were so life-like in their expression. The floral tributes were many and most beautiful. A sheaf of ripened wheat wreaths of full bloom roses, etc. being most prominent. The services, as usual in the case of a deceased minister, were under the immediate direction of Presiding Elder J. G. Eckman, of Scranton but eloquent tributes of respect to the worth of Mr. Westlake as a man a teacher, a minister a singer and a Christian, were delivered by Dr. L.L. Sirague of Wyoming Seminary Rev. Austin Griddin, of Binghamton, Rev. W.M. Miller, of Susquehanna, and Revs. J.C. Leacock and J.R. Sumner the remaining members of the Itinerant trio. Rev. Dr. Eckman spoke especially of his value as a member of the trio, and likened it, without Mr. Westlake, to a musical instrument with one of its keys silent. Revs Sumner and Leacock sang a duet entitled "Go To Thy Rest" in a very affecting manner, and aided by Rev. Abel Wrigley of Carverton and Rev. Stephen Jay of Ashley they also sang several hymns of consolation and resignation.
Superintendent D.T. Bound of the Wilkes-Barre & Northern Railroad placed three cars at the disposal of the funeral party and attaching them to the 1:10 p.m. train they were carried direct to the cemetery at Forty Fort, where in a beautiful spot near the bank of the Susquehanna all that was mortal of Pastor Westlake was laid to rest Nearly a hundred friends accompanied the remains to their last resting place. Much credit is due Undertaker Brickel for the excellent arrangements in connection with the funeral. Among the ministers present were Revs James Benninger , Clark Callender, A.F. Chaffee, F.D. Cornell, J.G. Eckman, William Edgar, Austin Griffin, Wm. H. Hiller, Wm. M. Miller, Philip Houck, Stephen Jay, F.A. King, J.C. Leacock, James N. Lee, G.C. Lyman, Joseph Madison, C.E. Mogg, L.C. Murdock, W.R. Netherton, W.H. Pearce, Jonathan K, Peck, George T. Price, John W. Price, B.L. Santee, O.L. Severson, L.L. Spague, J.B. Sumner, C.M. Surdam, J.A. Transue, Willson Treible, L.E. Van Hoesen, J.R. Wagner, Abel Wrigley and E.B. Singer. Among those who came up from the valley was the venerable Calvin Parsons of Parsons. It has not been decided who will fill the vacant pulpit, but it is probable that the presiding elder will furnish a temporary supply until he can find a regular minister unemployed who would be acceptable to the Dallas Church. The quarterly conference will take place next Friday night when the matter will be talked over.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Wilkes-Barr Daily Times
1899-11-11
Killed By Trolley
Frank Kniffen Meets Death on the Dallas Line
Frank Kniffen, a well known resident of Dallas, was run over and killed at the switch near the Ice Cave Hotel on Tuesday. The motorman saw the man lying on the track and made every effort possible to stop the car, but owing the short distance and the fact that the track was frosty, he did not succeed, and the car ran over the prostrate man. The car was stopped and an examination revealed that Kniffen was dead. The body was placed aboard the car and taken to Dallas, where it was placed in charge of Undertaker Brickel. The deceased is survived by his wife, three brothers, Charles, Richard and Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. Lutsey of this city. The deceased formerly resided in his city but moved last April to Dallas where he had a farm. Coroner McKee held an inquest this morning and the jury returned a verdict of accidental death. The jury was composed of Geo. T. Kirkendall, George P. Hileman, C.H. Cooke, Thomas Oakley, Orlando T. Horton and Frank Straud.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Kansas City Star
1899-12-22
A Mail Clerk Dead In His Car
Murder or Suicide In The Death Of Thomas Hathaway in Texas Dallas Tex. Dec 22- Railway mail service officials of Texas were notified this morning that Clark Thomas Hathaway was found dead in his car at Lulling Texas, on the Southern Pacific Railway. A bullet has passed through his heart and a pistol was at his side. It is not known whether he committed suicide or was murdered, and an investigation has been ordered.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas Morning News
1906-02-28
RELAPSE FROM GRIP PROVES FATAL ATTACK
Dallas Tex. Feb. 27
Alfred H. Belo, president of A.H. Belo and Co., publishers of the Galveston Dallas News died this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home in this city. The deceased was born in Galveston August 4, 1873. He was the son of the late Colonel Alfred Horatio. Belo and Jeanette Belo, who was Jeanette Ennis. Mr. Belos preparatory education was gained in the Hill School at Potistown, Pa. and he was graduated at Yale in 1896. In 1906 he married Miss Helen Ponder of Denton, who, with their two children, Helen and Jane, survive him. After his graduation he entered the newspaper field on the News, holding various positions until after his father's death, April 18, 1902, when he was made president of A.H. Belo & Co. His education in newspaper work had been very thorough. He had served in all departments of the paper, making a careful study of the workings of each. He daily displayed his intimate acquaintance with all the minute details of the work of publishing two newspapers every day of the year. Mr. Belo came down with an attack of the grippe early in January. Recovering from his this he came to the office and resumed his duties as president Attended Funeral of Col. Lowe About this time occurred the death of Colonel Robert O. Lowe, the vice president. Mr. Belo went to the funeral at Galveston, and afterward the annual meeting of the company, which was held in that city. Soon after his return to Dallas he suffered a relapse from the attack of grippe. This developed into cerebra meningitis. When the local physicians diagnosed the case, specialists were brought from St. Louis and New York, and did all for him that is known in medical science.  For twenty three days the young man battled for his life. Possessed an unlimited will power, having so much to live for, and with ambition still strong in him, he fought with the strength and determination that he had inherited from his father that he might live to fulfill his duties. Brave Battle For Life The physicians who stood by his bedside marveled at his grim determination and his powerful recuperative powers. Time after time when they thought the end was must surely come he rallied and gave them new hope. Not twelve hours before his death de made what seemed to all to be a superhuman effort, and even the most despairing were led to hope for a time his courage and patience would triumph. But the effort had been too great, the hold of the dread disease was too firm to be shaken off and at 3 o'clock this afternoon the end came.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas Morning News
Date: 1908-09-08
LUCY GUYTON RAGSDALE DEAD.
Body of Former Dallas Lady Will Be Brought from Denver for Burial
Mrs. Smith E. Ragsdale, formerly Miss Lucy Guyton of Dallas, died yesterday in Denver. Colo. The body will be brought to Dallas for interment, arriving here Wednesday morning: Mrs. Ragsdale was a Daughter of James Guyton of this city. Her husband was formerly with the Texas and Pacific Railroad here, but moved to Denver about three years ago, where he has been In the employ of the Colorado and Southern. She graduated from the Dallas High School, and taught in the schools for several years. She was married in June 1895. Misses A. K. Ragsdale and Misses Sue and Kate Guyton, of Dallas are surviving sisters of the deceased. She was born in. Kentucky and was 38 years of age.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Fort Worth Star Telegram
1915-03-11
LEWIS FUNERAL TO BE HELD IN GONZALES
Dallas March 11- Funeral Services for Judge Yancey Lewis, former Dean of the University of Texas Law Department, who died Wednesday afternoon suddenly, will be conducted at Gonzales probably Friday. Interment will be in Gonzales where Lewis was born. While Lewis had been in ill health foe some time, his death was unexpected. He was taken suddenly ill in a doctor's office and died almost immediately on reaching home. Lewis is survived by his widow, his son, Yancy Jr.; two brothers, Thomas H. of Bay City and Edward of Gonzales, and a sister, Miss Minerva Lewis of San Antonio. Lewis was born in 1861, He graduated from Emory and Henry College of Virginia in 1881 and from the University of Texas law department in 1885. He located at Ardmore, Oklahoma after practicing law at Gonzales and Gainsville. He became president of the Territory Bar Association and during the administration of President Cleveland was appointed judge of the Central District Federal Count of the Indian Territory. He filled the position with distinction for three years. Lewis was tendered a professorship in the University of Texas Law Department and was made Dean. In 1904 he resigned to resume his private practice of law. He formed a partnership with Judge Nelson Phillips of Dallas.[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Fort Worth Star Telegram
1915-07-26
 [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Mrs. Ellen Williams, 54, 2320 Hemphill Street, died Monday morning in a local hospital. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the chapel of the Forth Worth Undertaking Company. She is survived by four daughters, who are: Mrs. J.L. DeArmond, Miss Annie Williams, Fort Worth; Mrs. L. Koplinger, Waxahachie, and Mrs. Hardy Christian, Temple, and two sons, Bertram Williams of Fort Worth, and Louis Williams of Dallas

The funeral of J.G. Andrews, Texas & Pacific brakeman, who was killed by his train Friday night, was held at 10 a.m. Monday from Robertson's Chapel.

The Infant of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Munger I died Monday at a local hospital. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 5 o'clock from Spelman's Morgue.

Forth Worth Star Telegram
1916 -12-04

[submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Funeral service of Geo. Williams 65, who died Sunday, were held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Forth Worth Undertaking Company's chapel under the auspices of the Cigar Makers' Union. Burial was at Greenwood.

The body of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Lamb who died Sunday morning at the residence, 1912 Chamber Avenue, was forwarded to Cumby, Texas. Sunday afternoon by Undertaker Robertson.

Funeral services of J.L. Sanders, 26, who died Saturday, were held from the residence, 1314 Harington Street, Sunday at 4 p.m. Burial was at Mount Olivet.

The body of Robert C. Hart, 84, who died Sunday night, will be forwarded to Brownwood by Undertaker Robertson following funeral services Monday at 3 p.m. at the residence of Stop Haines on the Fort Worth Interurban. Hart had lived in Texas many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Hart; a son J.H. Hart, and two daughters, Miss Margaret Hart and Mrs. W.B. Turner, of Carlsbad.

James F. Gibbons, 39, traveling salesman, died at a local hospital Monday morning. His body will be forwarded by Undertaker H.F. Spellman tonight to Holly Springs, Miss. for burial. He is survived by his wife and one brother, W.A. Gibbons, Texarkana.

Dallas Morning News
1917-07-07
Deaths In Dallas
 [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Funeral service for Mrs. Jemima Sullipant, who died Thursday morning, will be held at the family residence
713 Sabine Street at 9 o'clock this morning, the Rev. W.R. Covington officiating. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery

Funeral service for A. Reinle, who died Thursday, was held at the family residence at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Rev. A. Romanowski officiating. The Dallas Gruetil Verein had charge of the service at the grave in Oakland Cemetery.

Funeral service for John T. Berry, who died at the Park Hotel Wednesday night, was held at the residence of E.C. Connor, 4919 Swiss Avenue at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the Rev. John G. Slayter officiating The active pallbearers were W.C. Witwer, R.S. Graham, E.R. Callier, G.M. Williams, W.E. Greiner and T.D. Culbreath. The honorary pallbearers were R.H. Stewart, L.H. Tyler, Dr. J.O,. McReynolds, Dr. J.B. Smart, Dr. W.B. Carroll, G.M. Sumpter, W.B. Newsome and J.E. Lett.

Funeral service for E.L. Crodell, 60 years old, who died at 716 South Ervay Street last Sunday night, will be held this morning. The funeral party will leave the Brewer Chapel at 8:30 o'clock and mass will be said at the Sacred Heart Cathedral by the Rev. Father B.H. Diamond at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Cordell was a plasterer. He leaves two sons, who reside in Virginia. He had no relatives in this part of the country.

Dallasites Go To Funeral
Mrs. E.K. Martyn, Mrs.,. C.W. Chapman, Mrs. H.P. Bell and Miss Cyrene left Wednesday night for Stamps, Ark. to attend the funeral of W.R. Salmon, a prominent lumber man of the place, who died July 5. Mrs. Salmon, wife of W.R. Salmon, formerly was Miss Georgia Mellersh of Dallas. mrs. Martyn and Mrs., Chapman are her sisters. Mr. Salmon never resided in Dallas.

Frank Holcomb, 43 years old, died, died at Terrell yesterday. The body was brought to Dallas last night. Funeral service will be held at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.S. Lockwood, 3525 Oak Grove Avenue, at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. J. W. Davis, 39 years old, died last night at the home of the family on Marder Street, in Peachland Addition. Funeral service will be held in the Forest Avenue Baptist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. W.T. Ward officiating. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, J.W. Davis, and four children.

Mrs. Mary Jane Curtis, 74 years old, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.C. Carr, 3408 McKinney Avenue. Funeral service will be held at the residence at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Curtis is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Carr, and a son, J.M. Curtis of Arizona.

Dallas Morning News
1917-12-13
Deaths In Dallas
 [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]
Evelyn Frances Courtney, 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Courtney died yesterday at the home of the family, 3323 Fairmount Avenue. Funeral services will be held in Smith Chapel at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery

Mrs. Annie Lee, 42 years old, wife of A.J. Lee, died yesterday morning at the home of the family, 703 Kentucky Street. The body was sent to Leonard, Texas, the funeral services will be held near Celeste today. Mrs. Leo is survived by her husband; a son, Ray Lee, 14 years old; her father C.L. McGowan of Collin County, and by a brother and two sisters. The family came to Dallas two and a half years ago.

Funeral services for Mrs. Amelia J. Wrede, 68 years old, who died Monday at the home of the family, 2100 Third Avenue was held in the Loudermilk Chapel at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. the Rev. I.M. Waterman officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. The pallbearers were Pat O'Keefe, J. P. Evans, William J. Brady, C.A. Caldwell, James Vincent and D.D. Taylor. Mrs. Wrede was the wife of J.W. Wrede.

Mary Augusta Gilbert, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert died yesterday. Funeral services will be held at the home of the family, 1611 Federal Street at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Funeral service for William M. Owens, 58 years old, who died in the country south of the city. Tuesday night, was held in the Welland Chapel at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Owens who was a native of West Virginia, was a cement worker by trade. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. H. Welkert of Marshalltown, Iowa.

The Kansas Times
1920-12-17
FALLS TO DEATH FROM BRIDGE
Dallas Man Had Just Escaped Injury In Motor Crash
Dallas Tex., Dec 17- Edward H. Flemister, a manager of a grocery store, died early today from injuries sustained when he fell from a bridge last weekend. A motor car in which he was riding had just collided with another car and Flemister and a companion were walking away from the scene when he fell from the trestle. No one was injured in the collision. [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Forth Worth Star
1922-03-26
Hundreds Attend Funeral of Flier Killed at Dallas
Bayard F. Mahaffey, 26 years old, aviator, who was killed while flying near Dallas Monday, March 20, was an only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mahaffey, 901 Ramsey Street. Funeral services were held Friday from the First Baptist Church, of which young Mahaffey had been a member since he was 12 years old. He was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, but spent his youth in Fort Worth where he was a student in the public schools, completing his school and spending one year in Polytechnic College. In 1917 Mahaffey enlisted in the army air service. He was sent to Oklahoma for his examination where he was one of two out of seventy five applicants who passed the rigid test. Not until June 8, 1918, was the young volunteer ordered into training in the school of Military Aeronautics, at the State University, Austin. There he trained in intensive gunnery and aerial photography. From Austin he was sent to Selfridge Field, Mt. Clemens, Ill., where he received his diploma as an observer.
Receiving his commission as a second lieutenant two days before the Armistice was signed, Mahaffey was in the class with thousands of disappointed Americans who were ready for the big fight. His squadron had been ordered overseas when the Armistice was signed. He was married Aug. 12, 1919, to Miss Floy Murford of Tulsa, Oklahoma.As a reserve officer in the Air Service, Mahaffey received his orders a few weeks ago to report for duty in El Paso. The definite date for his departure had not been set, and the young
aviator was doing much extra flying in anticipation of an instructor's position. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mahaffey parents of the aviator, came from Birmingham, Ala., at the death of their son. They formerly made their home in Fort Worth and will remain here. Mrs. Bayard F. Mahaffey, widow of the deceased, will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Mahaffey at the Mahaffey home, 901 Ramsey Street. Other relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Mary Murford of Sapulpa, Okla., mother of Mrs. Bayard Mahaffey, and her sisters, Hazel and Ethel, and one brother Luther Murford. Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Hill of Oklahoma City, also were here for the funeral. Dallas fliers who came in their planes and brought flowers were Capt. S.C. Coon, Lieutenants Hamilton, McGraw, Killingsworth and White. The Dallas fliers sent a miniature flower airplane and also individual pieces. Marion Sterling flew from Waco in his plane. Hundreds of friends attended the funeral and many telegrams from friends throughout the United States were received by the bereaved family  [submitted by Barbara Ziegenmeyer]

Dallas Herald January 25, 1860 Died - at New Loven, Dallas county, Jan. 18th, 1860, John Goetsel, a native of Loven, Belgium. He immigrated to this State five years ago, and was a worthy and respected citizen. He leaves a large family to mourn his death. [submitted by Dena Whitesell]

Obituary of James Alexander Poindexter
unknown paper, Dec 15, 1955
Poindexter, Lifetime GP Citizen, Dies:
James Alexander Poindexter, 213 NW 13th St., 78-year-old retired cafe owner and lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, died Wednesday at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. E. K. Oldham, officiating. Burial will be in Southland Memorial Cemetery. A native of Grand Prairie, his early years were spent as a planter. He entered the cafe business in 1922 and conducted that enterprise at several Main Street locations. When he retired several years ago, he was operating a cafe across the street from the present location of Woolworth's store. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ethel Poindexter; two daughters, Mrs. J. Forrest Smith and Mrs. L. B. Mitchell, both of Grand Prairie; a son, Johnny Virgil Poindexter of Fort Worth; four brothers, W. W. Poindexter and Johnny R. Poindexter of Grand Prairie, both of whom are retired; Walter A. Poindexter, a municpal street department foreman; and Robert L. Poindexter, who is employed at American Body and Equipment Works; four grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbears will be Edmund Poindexter, Paul Poindexter, Joe Poindexter, W. A. Poindexter Jr., Bobby Donaldson, and Chester Williamson. Submitted by Sara Hemp
 

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