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First Name

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Sledge

Jesse

Bef 1801

Yes, date unknown

Eldon and Ann McLemore of Derby, Kansas, instead show him as James SLODOG.

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21003

I19882

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Slepicka

Dorothy Mae

5 Feb 1923

18 Feb 2022

A Funeral Service for Dorothy will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery following the Funeral Service.

Public visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to the Milligan Legion Auxiliary or the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

Dorothy Mae Stych was born to Fred and Anna (Pejsar) Slepicka on February 5, 1923 near Tobias, Nebraska. She passed away at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska on February 18, 2022 at the age of 99 years and 13 days.

At an early age, the family moved and lived near Burress, Nebraska. Dorothy attended rural school District 21 through the 8th grade. Her high school years were brief because of the drought and depression of the 30's. Although her formal education was limited, she never stopped learning and experiencing new things. She was employed in several households in and around Fillmore County. She also worked as a waitress in Geneva, Nebraska.

On February 10, 1942, Dorothy married Fred Stych in Belleville, Kansas. They began their married life in the hardest of times. She raised poultry, a large garden, and helped in the fields during haying and harvest seasons. She also provided great harvest meals. She enjoyed cooking traditional Czech food?roast duck, dumplings, sauerkraut, kolaches and rolls. She loved the farm life.

Fred and Dorothy were blessed with two children, Glenn and Lana. Her goal was to give her children the many things she was not able to have during her growing up years. Dorothy enjoyed family get-togethers and weekend trips. She enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, visiting with friends, and taking short golf cart tours of Milligan. Many people enjoyed Dorothy's embroidery handiwork. She completed over 70 sets of tea towels for the Milligan Methodist Church.

Dorothy was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 240 of Milligan for over 75 years. She was also a member of the Bleu Valle 8/40 Salon #766. She held many offices in both of these organizations. Dorothy was a member of the Milligan Seniors Club. In earlier years, she belonged to the Goodwill Extension Club, the Fillmore County Extension Chorus and the Kitchen Kalamity Band.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents Fred & Anna Slepicka; siblings Mildred (Steve Bulin), Fred, Lumir (Marie Koehn), Alice (Frank Domling), Irvin (Betty Stetina), and Arlene (Willard Havel).

Dorothy is survived by her son Glenn and wife Deb of Exeter, Nebraska; daughter Lana and husband Jim Daws of Seward, Nebraska; sister-in-law Evalyn Slepicka of Geneva, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer and Son Funeral Home)

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Slepicka

Emil E.

Abt Feb 1875

Yes, date unknown

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Twp
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 26 Sheet 6A Stamped 138
97-99
Bernasek, Vaclav Hd W M Sept 1846 53 M 27 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1866 34 Na Farmer
Bernasek, Barbora Wf W F Aug 1849 50 M 27 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1868 32
Bernasek, Kristina Dtr W F Apr 1883 17 S Ne Bohemia Bohemia At School
Bernasek, Josephine Dtr W F Mar 1885 15 S Ne Bohemia Bohemia At School
Kaspar, Joseph Servant W M Mar 1882 18 Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
98-100
Slepicka, Emil Head W M Feb 1875 25 M 0 Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Slepicka, Anna Wf W F Apr 1881 19 M 0 0/0 Neb Bohemia Bohemia

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I19646

Slezak

Darlene F.

28 Aug 1945

2 May 2018

Obituary

Darlene F. (Slezak) (Frankforter) Vodicka was born on August 28, 1945 to Frank E. & Ruth M. (Domling) Slezak on a farm 2 ? miles west of Milligan, Nebraska. She departed this life on May 2, 2018 at her home in Geneva, Nebraska after being diagnosed with rectal cancer on July 18, 2014. She was 72 years of age.

Darlene was united in marriage to Gary L. Frankforter on May 12, 1963 and to this union three children were born: Becky Neville, Sheila & Robert Taylor, and Gary & Jill Frankforter.

On September 15, 2001, Darlene was united in marriage to Darrell Vodicka and acquired three step children: Ronda & J.D. Korbelik, Billy & Ann Vodicka, and Cheryl Meyer.

Her joys in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also dearly loved her children and was proud of them.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and first husband Gary.

She is survived by her husband Darrell; three children and their spouses; three step children and their spouses; nine grandchildren and spouses; four step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

It was Darlene's wish to be cremated and that no Memorial Services be had. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be used for a fund to provide assistance to local people fighting cancer.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Slezak

Robert Dean

6 Mar 1936

26 Apr 2021

Robert Dean "Bob" Slezak, 85, of Crete, Nebraska, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his home. He was born March 6, 1936 near Milligan, Nebraska to Frank E. and Ruth M. (Domling) Slezak. Bob graduated from Milligan High School in 1953 and then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served from September 10, 1953 to February 12, 1957.

He married Irma Jean Loukota on December 28, 1957 and attended college in Chicago for 2 years. Bob worked as an insurance adjuster for EMC Insurance Company. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Crete and the American Legion in Milligan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Irma, infant brother: Roger, brothers in law: Emil Steinacher and Gary Frankforter, sister: Darlene Vodicka, nephew: Rick Krupicka, and sister in law: Sylvia Slezak.

Bob is survived by his son and daughter in law: Mark and Twila Slezak of Bartlett, TN, daughter: Barbara Slezak of Crete, siblings and their spouses: Norman and Harriett Slezak of Stanardsville, Virginia, Shirley Steinacher of Geneva, Evelyn and Charles Krupicka of Milligan, Linda and Henry Lopez of Wilber, Judy and Douglas Turek of Geneva, Franklin "Butch" and Karla Slezak of Phillips, Beverly and Loren Filipi of Milligan, brother in law: Darrell Vodicka of Geneva, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Milligan American Legion. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Wenceslaus Church in Milligan. The service will be livestreamed via the Kuncl Funeral Home website (for access click on the Facebook icon at the very bottom of our homepage at the service scheduled start time). Burial will follow at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan. No visitation. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bob Machacek, Joe Vnoucek, John Becker, J.J. Dineen, Sherman Havel, Bill Slezak, Rex Steinacher, Joseph Slezak, Mark Reinch, and Brian Green. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Slezak

Sharon Elaine

21 Nov 1946

8 Jun 2022

The daughter of Milo and Joann SLEZAK. (Milligan, p 311).

Obituary for Sharon E. Hromadka
A Funeral Service for Sharon will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Kim Dunker will preside over the Funeral Service.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan following the Funeral Service.

Public Visitation will be on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Sharon Elaine Hromadka, age 75, of York, Nebraska passed away on June 8th, 2022 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Sharon was born to Milo & JoAnn (Lottes) Slezak on November 21, 1946 in York, Nebraska.

Sharon worked for over 40 years as the Executive Coordinator for York General Hospital Environmental Services Department. She was hardworking and committed not only to her profession, but to her family as well.

Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She took great pride in ensuring her loved ones were always put first and cared for.

Sharon is survived by her son, Darren Hromadka of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren Alexis (Jason) Hoff of York, Nebraska; Carston and Crew Hromadka of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-granddaughter Lakelynn Jo Hoff of York, Nebraska; siblings Mike (Risa) Slezak of York, Nebraska, Mark (Cheryl) Slezak of Geneva, Nebraska. Mary Richardson and the late David Richardson of Murdock, Kansas; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Milo and JoAnn; husbands Roland and Ronald; and sister Beverly.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Slezak

William"Bill" Francis

14 Sep 1932

14 Aug 2001

Obituary

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

William F. Jr., 68, Milligan, died Tuesday (8/14/01). Born, Milligan (9/14/32) to William and Anne (Babolik). Member, Milligan Legion Post 240, Samuel J. Marsh VFW Post 7102, Geneva; Milligan Legion Czech Brass Band; Blue River Czechs; Leonard Becwar Orchestra.

Survivors: wife, Darlene F.; son, daughter-in-law, William A. III and Jana M., Milligan; daughter, son-in-law, Terry A. and Terry L. Brandt, Tobias; mother, Anne T., Milligan; sister, Elizabeth A. Alfred, Lincoln; six grandchildren.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium. The Revs. Heidi Revelo and Brian Kottas. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family. "

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I45500

Sloan

Laura Jane

3 Jul 1867

10 Nov 1951

Her FindAGrave memorial page shows her as a daughter of Isaac Sloan and Kathryn Shaw.

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Sluka

Antonie "Tonie"

25 Jan 1866

22 Aug 1903

Charles Smrha Sr. delivered her funeral oration and the Sokol Bank furnished the music. (Milligan, p 231).

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Sluka

Betty Jean

20 Oct 1928

29 Nov 2016

Obituary for Betty Jean Thomsen

Funeral Services for Betty will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont, Nebraska at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brad Barrows officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorials are to be directed to the Fairmont Community Church

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery in York, Nebraska.

The Thomsen family would like to invite family and friends to join them in fellowship prior to the funeral service at the Fairmont American Legion Hall for a luncheon starting at 11:00 a.m.

Betty Jean (Sluka) Thomsen was born October 20, 1928 to William J. Sluka and Helen (Bures) Sluka in Geneva. She grew up on a farm near Milligan and Ohiowa. She attended school at Dist. #67 in Fillmore County through 8th grade. She attended High School in Geneva and graduated in 1945. She and several other farm girls from the area lived with Mrs. Lillie J. Davis of Geneva during the week and their fathers would take turns driving them home for weekends.

Betty attended York College the summer of 1945 and started teaching in the fall. She started teaching when she was 16. She taught in Fillmore Co. Dist. #32 Chelsie and Dist. # 39 through 1949.

She was married to Darien E. Thomsen on January 30, 1949 at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran parsonage in Geneva with the Rev. D. Grummert officiating. Because of the extreme snow that winter only four people could attend the wedding.

Betty helped Darien on the farm, as well as raising three children. She did upholstery and refinishing of old furniture, as well as sewing, gardening, and canning. She raised chickens and ducks as well.

She was a long time member of the Happy Hour Club that began as an Extension Club and just recently disbanded. She volunteer her help on voting day and also helped with the Census several times.

She was baptized on May 10, 1964, the same day as her children were baptized at Grace Methodist Church in Fairmont. She attended the Fairmont Community Church until she moved to Heritage in 2012.

Betty was preceded in death by parents, brother Irvin Sluka of Milligan, son Steven Lee Thomsen, granddaughter Kari Probasco, and brothers-in-law Dwaine Thomsen and Paul Bulwan.

She is survived by her husband, Darien; daughter, Gayla (George) Probasco of Arapahoe, Nebraska; son, Gene (Connie) of Lincoln, Nebraska; sisters-in-law, Olga Sluka of Geneva, Nebraska, Delores Bulwan of York, Nebraska; grandchildren, Todd (Heather) Probasco of Fairmont, Nebraska, Ryan (Lindsay) Probasco of Broomfield, Colorado, Erin (August) Portz of Denver, Colorado, Jennifer Thomsen of Omaha, Nebraska, Jason (Laura) Thomsen of Lincoln, Nebraska and great-grandchildren, Grace, Tripp and Daniel Probasco of Fairmont, Nebraska, Aynslea and Delaney Portz of Denver, Colorado, Avery, Brooke, Haley and Blake Thomsen of Lincoln, Nebraska and cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Sluka

Donald A. "Don"

7 May 1928

23 Dec 2024

Donald A Sluka was born to Gust & Mayme Hromadka Sluka on May 7, 1928 at the farm NW of Milligan where he resided most of his life. He passed away at the age of 96 on December 23, 2024 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, NE with his wife Lorene by his side.

Don attended Rural District #2 and Exeter High School graduating in 1946. He was active in 4-H for many years. In 1941 he had the Fillmore County Grand Champion Steer and then took his two shorthorn steers by train to the Chicago International Livestock Show. After graduation he farmed and did custom baling. When Don was 18 years old, his neighbor Earl Kohler asked him to go to the Grand Island cattle sale where he bought his first load of cattle. In 1951 he entered the Army where he was stationed in England & Germany until he was honorably discharged in 1953.

On April 23, 1954 Don married Lorene Buzek and moved to the Sluka family farm where they had a daughter, Linda. Don continued to farm, feed cattle, and attend multiple cattle sales. His love for auctions started at an early age. He would walk across the pasture to Uncle Jim Sluka's and they would go to the sale barn at Friend, NE. Afterward they always had to stop at the Lunch Room for a piece of pie.

His daughter Linda would ride along to many sales. Lorene would often pack a lunch for them to eat at the sale barn.

Don's grandchildren had a special place in his heart. He always had time to go hunting or fishing with Brian and play games and attend Czech events with Shandra. He was also blessed with two great grandchildren, Layne and Laycee from Brian and Nicole that he would always drop whatever he was doing to make a bee-line to the house when they would visit and spend every minute with them. He also gained step grandchildren Nick, Alex, and Grace from Shandra who he enjoyed as well along with their children in following
years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim and Annabelle Sluka, and sister Doris.

He is survived by his wife Lorene Sluka; daughter Linda and Rick Korbelik; grandchildren Brian and Nicole Zelenka, Shandra Reinsch; great grandchildren Layne and Laycee Zelenka, Nick Reinsch, Alex and Wes Rippe (Piper and Atlas) and Grace Reinsch.

A Funeral Service for Don will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting the public from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Military Graveside Services will be held following the Funeral Service in the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

From Farmer and Son website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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I29702

Sluka

Edward Frank

28 Dec 1944

2 Sep 2007

Edward Frank Sluka

Edward Frank Sluka 62, of Roca, passed away Sunday (9/2/07). Born to Edward J. & Mildred E. (Kottas) Sluka on December 28, 1944 in Geneva, Nebraska. Ed was raised on a farm west of Milligan, Nebraska and attended grade school at a rural school. He attended Milligan High School and then went to work for Sweeds Garage in Milligan, as well as farming to help his father who was in poor health. Ed joined the National Guard in 1965; Ed spent 23 years with the National Guard & Army Reserves and was a member of the Hickman Legion.

Ed was married to Shirley A. Taylor on March 18, 1967 in Geneva, Nebraska and to this union 3 children were born, Michael Ray, Tamara Jo & Roger Edward. Ed and Shirley celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past March. Ed farmed until the fall of 1971, when he moved his family to Lincoln and then to an acreage south of Lincoln. He spent the next 35 years working as a mechanic, retiring in July of 2006. Ed loved working on vehicles and raising his garden, but his favorite things to do were hunting, fishing, and helping his sons on their race cars. It was hard to keep Ed away from farming. He worked his acreage and would save one week of his vacation each year to go to Geneva and help with harvest. Ed's pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. However, Ed was known as "Dad" or "Pops" to many more than just his 3 children, including his adopted family the Mazza's.

Survivors: wife, Shirley Sluka, Roca; sons & daughters-in-law, Michael & Angie Sluka, Roger & Natalie Sluka, both of Linocln; daughter & son-in-law, Tamara & Steven Garza, Panama, Neb.; grandchildren, Cody Sluka, Ashley Sluka, Briar Sluka, Brody Sluka, Colby Sluka, Brandon Garza, Hannah Garza, Taylor Sluka & Samuel Sluka; father-in-law, John Taylor, Sr., Geneva, Neb.; sisters-in-law & spouse: Sharon Elznic, Sandra & Norman Girmus, all of Geneva, Neb.; a host of family and friends. Preceded in death by: parents; grandparents; mother-in-law, Wilma Taylor; brothers-in-law, Larry Elznic & John Taylor Jr. & Godson Ryan Milem.

Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, 68512. Visitation: Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.

Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 9/5/2007

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Sluka

Emma

18 Jan 1903

Emma attended District #67 going through the eighth grade. She remained at home after that to help with the farm work. (Milligan, p 338).

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Sluka

Evelyn

6 Jun 1924

10 Apr 2015

Evelyn M. Stoldorf, age 90, of Geneva, died Friday, April 10, 2015 in Geneva. Born June 6, 1924 in Geneva to John & Marie (Bernasek) Sluka.

Survivors: son, Rick & wife Jan of Grafton; sister, Mildred Sluka of Fairmont; two granddaughters, Lindsey Stoldorf & Tori Stoldorf.

Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Geneva. Visitation will begin at 1 pm until 8 pm Sunday at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Memorials to the United Methodist Church or VFW Auxiliary. Graveside services: Geneva Public Cemetery. Condolences, www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com

Expanded obituary

Evelyn Marie (Sluka) Stoldorf passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Heritage Crossings. Evelyn was born on June 6, 1924 near Burress to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Evelyn attended rural school, and graduated from Geneva High School in 1941. Evelyn began courting Dean Stoldorf after they met at a dance in Burress. They were married on August 14, 1946, and to this union two children were born,, Debra and Rick.

Evelyn enjoyed living on the family farm west of Geneva until May 1983. At this time she moved to Geneva and resided in her home until going to Heritage Crossings.

Evelyn was a faithful member of the Geneva United Methodist Church for 67 years. She enjoyed her church circle activities and volunteering. She was also a member of the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. She enjoyed polka music, gardening, helping on the farm and raising her children. She was very proud of her grandchildren and all their accomplishments.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean; and daughter Debra; sister-in-law Hazel and Jim Murray; brother-in-law Harold and Vivian Stoldorf.

She is survived by her son Rick and Jan Stoldorf; grandchildren, Lindsey and Tori; and sister Mildred Sluka.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Michelle Gowin and Kim Dunker at the United Methodist Church on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Sondra Myers accompanied Delwin Myers who sang How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace. Pallbearers were Larry Murray, Don Reinsch, Lambert Hopken, Roger Pittard, Donald Sluka and Ron Boyes. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Geneva United Methodist Church or the VFW Woman's Auxiliary. Farmer & Son Funeral Home conducted the services.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Sluka

Helen

13 Jan 1911

11 Jul 1984

After graduating from eighth grade, Helen stayed home to help her dad with all the farm work, which included working with the livestock as well as field work during the wheat and corn harvest. In the winters, when the outside work slowed, she did beautiful handwork, both crocheting and embroidering pillowcases, tableclothes and other items. (Milligan, p 275).

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Sluka

James

27 Mar 1875

14 Mar 1913

Dennis Belohlavy shows him as the son of Ferdinand SLUKA and Marie PETRIK.

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Sluka

James Robert

5 Jul 1934

3 Feb 2010

James R. Sluka, 75, of Milligan, Neb., died Wednesday (2/3/10) in Geneva, Neb. Born to Gust and Mayme (Hromadka) Sluka on July 5, 1934 at Exeter, Neb.
Survivors: wife, Annabelle, Milligan, Neb.; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Renee, Roseland, Neb., Tom and Karen, Milligan, Neb.; daughters and sons-in-law, Maryann and Rob Henrichs, Omaha, Neb., Diane and Jay Geiger, Fairmont, Neb., Sandy and Mike Folda, Schuyler, Neb., Amy and Craig Fey, Crete, Neb.; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Lorene Sluka, Fairmont, Neb.; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan, Neb. Rosary service 7 p.m., Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Visitation beginning Sunday 1 p.m. until Rosary at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Kotas Chapel. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit or Fillmore County Hospital Nurses. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Father David Bourek officiating. Farmer & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, published in the Lincoln, NE newspaper on February 5, 2010)

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Sluka

Mildred I.

7 Jan 1921

24 Apr 2023

Obituary for Mildred I. Sluka

A Graveside Service for Mildred will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date.

Mildred Sluka passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Fairview Nursing Home at the age of 102 years old. Mildred was born on January 7, 1921 on their family farm near Burress, Nebraska to John E. and Marie (Bernasek) Sluka. She was one of two children in the family.

Mildred attended rural school and then took care of her father for many years on their farm. After he passed away Mildred moved to Geneva where she cleaned businesses and homes. She also baby-sat for many years. Mildred then moved to the assisted living at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska.

Mildred loved children and her nieces adored her. She would sit on the floor and play with them for hours in her late 80's. Mildred had an intellectual mind, and could remember facts from years ago. She shared numerous stories with us. She loved her Czech heritage, eating kolaches and listening to Shandra Reinsch play her accordion for her. She also enjoyed her special visits from Linda Korbelik.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Marie Sluka and her sister, Evelyn Stoldorf.

She is survived by her nephew, Rick Stoldorf and his wife Jan, and her nieces, Lindsey and Tori Stoldorf.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
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Sluka

Rose

19 Jun 1908

15 Apr 1976

Rose was born on her parents farm, west of Milligan. She graduated from Milligan High School in 1927.

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Sluka

William J.

17 Apr 1898

23 Dec 1986

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Glengary Township
Enumerated 5 Apr 1930
ED 30-17 SD 11 Sheet 3A Stamped 99
41-42
Sluka, William Head M W 31 M 20 Ne Ne Mich Farmer Own Farm
Sluka, Helen Wf M W 32 m 21 Ne Czechoslovakia Ne
Sluka, Irvin Son M W 7 S Ne Ne Ne
Sluka, Betty Jean Dtr M(sic) W 1 6/12 S Ne Ne Ne

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Smallwood

Ann

Bef 1755

Yes, date unknown

Said to be the daughter of William Smallwood.

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Smelley

Richard Alvin

21 Mar 1942

21 Feb 2009

The Texas Birth Index shows him as a son of Ghent Ditmark Smelley and Doris Nell Lamb.

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Smetana

Fred J. "Fritz"

14 Jun 1918

23 Mar 2001

Smetana, Fred J. "Fritz", 82, Milligan, died Friday (3/23/01) in Friend. Born, Exeter (6/14/18) to Joseph and Anna (Samol) Smetana .
Survivors: wife, Betty; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Kim Dunker officiating. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to Milligan Rescue Unit. "

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Smethers

Mary Jane

3 Jun 1845

9 Apr 1926

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Indiana, Huntington County, Huntington Twp
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900
SD 11 ED 78 Sheet 15B
N. Lafountaine St
225-332-344
Cramer, Mary J Head W F Jun 1845 Wd 8/6 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Chas. Son W M Jan 1875 25 S Ind Pa Oh Day Laborer
Cramer, Almon Son W M Dec 1881 18 S In Pa Oh Blacksmith
Cramer, Dessie Dtr W F Ju 1884 15 S Ind Pa Oh At School

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Smikova

Petrolina

31 May 1846

17 Jun 1939

Obituary, copied from her FindAGrave memorial page

Petrolina Rischling was born May 31, 1846 in Bezdekov, kral Pisecky, Czechoslovakia, Europe. She came to America in 1873 at the age of twenty -six, locating in New York City. In 1874 she was married to Frank Rischling and they continued their residence there for a few years and then returned to the mother-land for twenty two months stay, after which they came back to the United States and located near Milligan, Neb. Two years thereafter they moved onto a farm near Tobias in Saline county and resided there until they retired and moved to Milligan, December 14, 1904. Her husband preceded her in death May 12, 1921.

The deceased is survived by seven children, Anton, Frank, Joseph, Mrs. Caroline Korbelik of Nelson, Cristina Uldrich of Deweese , Henry and Ed, besides thirty five grandchildren , thirty four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was one of the pioneers of this community who helped pave the way for a better day, and was one of the oldest residents of this community being at the time of her death 93 years and 17 days of age.

She died Saturday evening June 17, 1939 at her home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted from the Kotas funeral chapel Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. K.O. Zavadil of Wilber. The Milligan trio, Mr and Mrs R.C. Dvorak and Mrs James A. Hamous sang. The body was laid to rest in the south cemetery by the side of her husband...(Nebraska Signal... 22 June 1939, p. 19 col 1)

Contributor: Kathy Hajek (49486387)

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I44032

21036

I7245

Smith

Abbie Lee

14 Oct 1909

9 Nov 1994

The Sabine County Reporter
November 16, 1994, Page 12

Abbie Lee Pratt

Abbie Lee Pratt, 85, of Hemphill died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994, in Tyler.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 1004, at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc in Hemphill with Bro. Bobby C. Dagnel and Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Interment followed at the Hemphill City Cemetery. Local arrangements were handled by Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler.

Mrs. Pratt was born Oct. 14, 1909, in Sabine County. She was a lifelong resident of the Hemphill area, a member of the First Baptist Church, and a retired teacher with Hemphill Independent School District.

Survivors: a son, James Pratt of Yellowpine; a daughter, Priscilla Zeppa of Tyler; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2009)

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I21304

Smith

Abigail

20 Apr 1695

Yes, date unknown

Married John PARSONS. (Pane-Joyce Genealogy).

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21038

I20610

Smith

Adah

3 Jun 1795

Yes, date unknown

She married Francis BALL. (James_albury@hotmail.com)

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21039

I45093

Smith

Adalene Marie

4 Apr 1926

28 Dec 1960

Her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Pat Cordray, shows that she was the "Only child of Carl Venson and Vera Avery McDaniel Smith. Married Denton Moody at the age of 14. Was mother of 8 children born alive: Patricia Ann, Lanell Marie, Danny Lee, Wanda Sue, Charles David, Larry Gene, Katherine (lived one day), and Gary Steven "Chuck" Moody." On the memorial page of her mother, Vera McDaniel Smith, it was further noted that Vera raised her seven granchildren after the daughters death, and that her "faith and strength were an inspiration to her grandchildren. "

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21040

I14720

Smith

Aggie

25 Aug 1899

3 Dec 1940

(Research):Laura Buckmaster shows that she married Richard Walters.

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21041

I25998

Smith

Agnes

Abt 1821

Aft 1849

Mark Freeman shows her as the daughter of Isaac Luther SMITH and Sarah A. KINGSLEY.

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21042

I629

Smith

Albert Burleson

3 Oct 1914

6 Mar 1988

The Alcalde Magazine
University of Texas Ex-Student Association
Jul-Aug 1988
Deaths p. 46 and 47
Albert B. Smith, '31-'34, Dallas, worked in the corporate real estate division of B. F. Goodrich Company. He is survived by his wife, Lexie Fuller Smith.

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21043

I12935

Smith

Alfred

25 Mar 1909

Nov 1979

(Research):Census Information:

1930 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine, Hemphill Town, Pr 1
Enumerated April 15, 1980 by Lula W. Toole
ED 202-2 SD 19 Sheet 6B

HH #127 Ebb & Lula SMITH
HH #128 Eugene & Lackie Smith
129-154
Smith, Alfred Hd O $500 M W 21 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Merchant Retai
l General Store
Smith, Eve Wif F W 24 M 23 Tx Tx Miss

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21044

I19082

Smith

Althy Otha

3 Feb 1895

15 Apr 1972

Name: Althy Otha Dobbs
Event Date: 15 Apr 1972
Event Place: Newton, Newton, Texas, United States
Gender: Female
Race (Original): White
Age (Formatted): 77 years
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 03 Feb 1895
Birthplace: Newton Co Texas
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Enoch Smith
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary E Marshall
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2223926
Digital Folder Number: 4005487
Image Number: 03420
Reference ID: 61833

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JNW9-TWR : accessed 12 Aug 2013), Althy Otha Dobbs, 15 Apr 1972.

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21045

I28160

Smith

Alvin L.

Abt 1914

Yes, date unknown

This appears to be his listing on the SSDI:

ALVIN L SMITH 23 May 1914 04 Sep 1992 (V) 77048 (Houston, Harris, TX ) (none specified) 454-05-7024 Texas

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21046

I44322

Smith

Amanda "Mandy" L.

21 Oct 1868

13 Mar 1950

Jonathan Plant, who maintains her memorial on FindAGrave, noted that she was the daugther of Adam John Schmidt/Smith (FAG #80810872) and Sarah Amanda Newton (FAG #80811049), both of whom are buried at the Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas.

Name Amanda Smith Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 13 Mar 1950
Event Place Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 21 Sep 1868
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name John Adam Smith
Mother's Name Amanda Newton
Certificate Number 13980
GS Film number 2074338
Digital Folder Number 005145445
Image Number 01628

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K349-9K1 : accessed 01 Jan 2014), Amanda Smith Mathews, 13 Mar 1950; citing certificate number 13980, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074338.

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21047

I14464

Smith

Amanda Leona

22 May 1880

28 Oct 1912

She was said to have married Frank N. BECK. Kay Parker McCary, in her annotated transcription of the Mill Creek Cemetery, instead shows her as the wife of Rev. D. N. BECK. This may be a typo, however, as the next entry on her transcription is for infant Dolly Beck, b. and d. 1912, and she is shown as Inf of Rev. and Mrs. F. N. (Amanda L. Smith) Beck."

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21048

I14399

Smith

Amos Asa

10 Jan 1877

16 Jul 1965

In 1963, he was living in Amarillo, Texas.

STR06

21049

I39714

Smith

Ann McCullough

Abt 1809

1 Apr 1871

Shown of FindAGrave as a daughter of Obadiah SMITH.

STR06

21050

I15705

Smith

Anna "Aimee"

Abt 1826

Yes, date unknown

Said to have married William CHANCE.

STR06

21051

I10677

Smith

Anna Alice

4 Mar 1898

18 Oct 1976

Occupation Insurance, Merchant, Real Estate.

STR06

21052

I3362

Smith

Anna Helen

15 Feb 1918

19 Sep 2022

She was said to have married a Clarence Otto around 1945. In the obituaries of at least two of her siblings, however, she is simply listed as Anna Smith.

Obituary

Anna Helen Smith, 104 of Emerald and Lincoln passed away on September 19, 2022. Anna was born on February 15, 1918 on the family farm near Milligan, Nebraska to Edward and Anna (Capek) Smith. She was one of five children. Anna attended elementary school District 96, which was 3/4 mile from the family farm. Anna had perfect attendance in 1930. Anna graduated from Milligan High School in 1935. Shorty after graduation she moved to Lincoln where she worked as a maid.

In 1942, after World War II broke out, she knew there were other opportunities for ladies. Meadow Gold Dairy had an ad in the newspaper for ladies to deliver milk with horse and wagon. She applied and got the job. She felt her farm experience helped her land the job. She delivered milk in the 27th, A to South Street area. Milk was in glass bottles, and sold for 9 cents a quart. She got off work early enough so she was able to acquire a second job. She cooked and served food at the Hi-Y, where the students from the Aviation School ate their meals. Later she worked at Cushman's assembling bomb fuses until the war was over. Later she worked at Western Electric for 10 years. When the company moved from Lincoln to Omaha she opted to stay in Lincoln.

In 1962 she met Ray Wells, a farmer. Together they raised hogs, farmed the land and raised horses. They enjoyed participating in local rodeos. She even learned barrel racing. She retired in 1981 after Ray's death. She then bought a house near Bryan Hospital and had it moved on her property. She spent many hours grooming her flower gardens which contained a multitude of Iris, perennials, and clematis. She was a member of the Lincoln Iris Society. She won awards at the Iris Shows- best color and for having the second most blue ribbons. She lived independently until three months before her 100th birthday. Most recently, she has been a resident at Tabitha long-term care in Crete, Nebraska.

Anna is survived by a daughter, Paula (Michael) Downey, Warner Robins Georgia, three Grandchildren: Jillian (Kirt) Kreutzer, Adam (Kellie) Downey, and Caitlyn Downey, two great grandchildren: Elliot and Jude Kreutzer. Nieces and Nephews: Carol (Jim) Hansen, Denton, Texas, Sharon Featherston, Twin Falls, Idaho, Gary (Chere) Tuttle, Friend, Nebraska, Vickie Garrett, Sarasota, Florida, Martha Synhorst, Cedaredge, Colorado, and David Tuttle, Tekamah, Nebraska, as well as a multitude of great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many distant relatives and friends from the Iris Club, Denton Historical Society, Extension Service and numerous other clubs with which she was involved, as well as caring neighbors, Eunice and John Cernohlavek and Marge and Ron Grieff.

She was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Anna Smith, Sisters and brother in laws: Helen and George Mika, Clara and Clarence Vanek, Dorothy and Carl Tuttle as well as one brother and sister-in-law: Edward and Helen Smith. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Clarence Otto, and significant other, Ray Wells.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 10:30am at Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Burial will be at the Emerald Cemetery. Memorials to the Exeter/Milligan School Scholarship Foundation c/o Generations Bank, 139 South Exeter Ave., Exeter, NE 68351.

(Published on Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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I36717

Smith

Annie Blaine

15 May 1884

5 Jan 1969

Her Find A Grave Memorial page links her to her parents, Andrew A. Smith (1851-1932) and Margaret S. McKEE (1849-1929), as well as to siblings, James W. Smith and Wiley Augustus Smith. More info on Wiley and his family can be found in this gedcom.

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21054

I15864

Smith

Annie E.

Abt 1892

The daughter of Frank Smith.

STR06

21055

I7922

Smith

Arrie V.

28 Oct 1895

25 Feb 1972

Her Texas Death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1975, showed that she was the daughter of Newt Smith and Nora Smith. Her usual occupation was that of a Nurse. Informant was Mrs. Claude Blansett, daughter.

STR06

21056

I7922

Smith

Arrie V.

28 Oct 1895

25 Feb 1972

(Medical):See attached sources.

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21057

I25833

Smith

Arthur A.

23 Aug 1892

17 Jan 1951

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDLV-5XB
name: Arthur A. Smith
death date: 17 Jan 1951
death place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
gender: Male
race: white
death age: 58 years 4 months 24 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 23 Aug 1892
birthplace: Montgomery County, Texas
marital status: Widowed
spouse's name:
father's name: P.A. Smith
father's birthplace: Alabama
mother's name: Sarah Collins
mother's birthplace: Alabama
occupation: Farmer
place of residence: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas
cemetery: Thomas
burial place: San Augustine County, Texas
burial date: 18 Jan 1951
additional relatives: X
film number: 2074652
digital film number: 4030347
image number: 0000970
reference number: CN4116
Collection: "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," Arthur A. Smith, 1951

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21058

I8631

Smith

Augusta

6 Dec 1875

20 May 1910

Nan McCoy Kittell instead shows her as the daughter of Oran or Oregon Smith.

STR06

21059

I21907

Smith

Austin

8 Oct 1790

8 Mar 1861

Unmarried. His estate of $450,000 was bequethed to his sister, Sophia. THE SMITH FAMILY GENEALOGY (http://clio.fivecolleges.edu/smith/sophia/family/gen1.htm)

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21060

I4331

Smith

Avie

Abt 1905

Yes, date unknown

Laura Buckmasters shows that she married J. D. Ellis.

STR06

21061

I18

Smith

Avis Augusta

4 Apr 1901

7 Nov 1981

Bert and Ida Smith had a neighbor named Tom Avis, whom they greatly admired. They vowed to name their first child after him, Tom if it was a boy, and Avis if it was a girl. This is how Avis acquired her unusual first name.Thomas Avis was a railroad agent in Odessa. His father was from England. Her middle name, Augusta, was given to her in rememberance of her grandfather, Augustus Elliott. LaVonne Bennett found the following "tidbits" related to the Avis family who was so admired by Bert and Ida Smith. In the Thursday, March 12, 1903 edition of the LAKE ODESSA WAVE newspaper, in a column titled 'Local Splinters': "Homer and Lola Avis were at Lansing Saturday, taking music lessons." The IONIA DAILEY STANDARD, dated April 8, 1909 notes that "Miss Lola Avis is home from Olivet College for Easter vacation." Lola and Homer were the children of Tom and Gertrude Avis, according to the 1900 census.

Avis was an excellent student, and attended Michigan State University, as had her father. Avis's degree was in Human Ecology (Home Economics). She had also studied chemistry, but said that she was told as a woman that she would not be considered qualified to teach this.

In a letter Avis wrote to her oldest granddaughter, Melinda McLemore, after Melinda started college in 1978, Avis recounted her own experiences: "I can remember when I graduated--my Latin teacher wanted me to go to Western Michigan or Kalmazoo College in Kalamazoo, and I wanted to go. But my folks wanted me to go to M.S.U at East Lansing, about 12 miles from home. Then I could help in the store on Saturdays. At the end of the first year, my counselor convinced me that the world was going scientific, and that I should return. I am glad that I did stay with science. But the college was so BIG. 2,000--Ha! I never felt completely at home on that big, sprawling campus." In a later letter she wrote: "The math would frighten me now-as it did when I was a freshman. I loved French. Had a native teacher."

On June 2, 1925, the following letter was sent to Miss Avis Smith, Cass City, Michigan, from W.W. Warner, Superintendent of Saginaw, East Side, Public Schools:

My dear Miss Smith:

Since our interview I have learned from the present outlook at Central Junior High that we are quite likely to have a "Clothing" program in full or in part still unprovided for next year.

I am inclined to think we can use you to advantage on this program. I am therefore enclosing you an appointment card. This carries a salary of $1475. By properly signing the card and returning it to this office, and you yourself retaining this letter as evidence of your appointment you will have a legal contract. Sincerely yours, W.W. Warner

The following year, the Board of Education of Saginaw, Michigan once again employed Avis A. Smith as teacher in its public schools "....commencing September 1, 1926, and agrees to pay as wages for such services and work at the rate of $157.50 per month....."

She was offered a renewal of her contract for the period of September 1, 1927 to July 1, 1928 under the same terms, but at the increased rate of $160 per month. However, she chose to resign at this time, perhaps because of her recent marriage. She received the following letter in response to her resignation:

Saginaw Public Schools Office of the Superintendent Saginaw, Michigan

August Twenty Second Nineteen Twenty Seven

Mrs. Avis Benkelman Box 35 Cass City, Michigan

Dear Mrs. Benkelman

This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter resigning your position with us. I shall be glad to present this to the Board at our next meeting and have no doubt they will accept it. We are sorry to lose your from our school system and wish to thank you for your good work done in the past.

Very sincerely yours,

Harold Steele Superintendent

Although she no longer taught, Avis stayed active and involved with education. She and several close friends from a social group for University Women were tireless volunteers. A pet project was the Rawson Memorial Library (endowed by the Dentist her husband worked for). Her support was remembered many years after she had moved away from Cass City. In a letter dated June 10, 1988 to Melinda Strong, acknowledging a donation made to the Rawson Library in memory of her grandparents, Barbara Hutchison, Director noted that "Your grandparents were indeed well known in Cass City and avid supporters of the library. Your grandmother served on the library board in the 1950's and 60's and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the outstanding library service that the community enjoys today. They would have been very pleased with the lovely library that we have now. " She also served as treasurer of the Cass City Chapter of the Michigan State College Alumni Association (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, Feb. 8, 1952, Page twelve, column six, M.S.C. Alumni Dinner.)

Cass City Chronicle
March 10, 1939
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. B.F. Benkelman, Jr., and Mrs. Grant Patterson were joint hostesses at a dessert bridge Thursday evening in the Benkelman home on Woodland Avenue. Bridge was played at eight tables, honors being won by Mrs. Warren Wood, Mrs. A. Hesburn and Mrs. D.A. Krug.

Avis and her husband, Ben Benkelman of Cass City, Michigan retired in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she died, November 7, 1981.

Her obituary, as published in the St. Petersburg newspaper, follows:

Benkelman, Avis A., 80, of 7901 40th Av. N., died Saturday (Nov. 7, 1981). Born in Lake Odessa, Mich., she came here in 1968 from Cass City, Mich., where she was a school teacher. She was a member of the Seminole United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin F.; a daughter Bonnie McLemore, Barrington, Ill., and three granddaughters. National Cremation Society.

Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, granddaughter, circa 1995 and revised periodically

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I23165

Smith

Benena Mae

18 May 1915

5 Jun 1995

The Sabine County Reporter
July 5, 1995, Page 8

Benena Mae Smith, 80, of Buna died Monday, June 5, 1995, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Orange.

She, a native a Hemphill, had lived in Buna for several years.

Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Hayes and Suzan Gentry, both of Beaumont, and Mary Blackburn of Buna; and step-daughters, Miram Patrick of Jacksonville and Reba Gill of Buna.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. Interment followed at Antioch Cemetery in Jasper County,

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

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I21366

Smith

Benjamin

Abt 1673

Yes, date unknown

Married Mary BUCK on 14 Mar 1699/00. (Dave Graves).

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21064

I40834

Smith

Benjamin F.

11 Jan 1890

4 Jan 1929

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JXVR-5LJ
Name: Benj F Smith
Death Date: 04 Jan 1929
Death Place: Lufken, Angelina, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 37 years 11 months 16 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 11 Jan 1890
Birthplace: Jasper Co Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: D. M. Smith
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Lucy Clark
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Laborer
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Glendale
Burial Place: Lufken
Burial Date: 06 Jan 1929
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114664
Digital Film Number: 4165192
Image Number: 1457
Reference Number: Pg. #54
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976

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I134

Smith

Benjamin Franklin

Abt 1833

6 Jul 1869

Avis (Smith) Benkelman said that her paternal grandparents were William Bert Smith, Sr. and Mary Chatman. However it appears that they were actually Benjamin Franklin Smith and the former Mary Ann Welch--Chapman being the name of her second husband.

Avis also indicated that her maternal grandmother, Sarah Cramer, "was a widow with two small children." However, there is no evidence that Sarah Cramer had been married more than once. Perhaps Avis was confusing Sarah Ann Cramer with Mary Ann Chapman. It was as the widow of Benjamin Smith, with two young sons, that she married Samuel Chapman.

A 28 year old Benjamin Smith, single and born in New York, can be found in Ionia County at the time of the 1860 census. He was living with the Knisel? or Knodsel? family. As the rest of his family is still listed in Riga, New York, it appears he moved to Michigan early, with his brother Morris, and later his mother Marian,following him to Michigan, probably sometime after his father died in 1864.

Even if this is not the same Benjamin Franklin Smith, we do know that he moved to Ionia County sometime before 1866, as his oldest son Elmer was born in Ionia County in January of that year. When he died of typhoid in the summer of 1869, his son Elmer was not quite four, and son Bert was just over a year old.

LaVonne Bennett, an extraordinarily competent and generous researcher from Ionia County, Michigan found the following records:

Ionia County Probate Court Record #187: The estate was valued at $4000. IONIA COUNTY SENTINEL publication of Probate of Will of B. Frank Smith August 2, 1869 and for three consecutive weeks thereon.

Partial listing of amounts paid out of estate: 1)$12.50 to Samuel B. Chapman 1-25-1870 in Odessa, due him from late Frank Smith 2)$100.00 to John El?l?et (Elvert? Elliott?) 3)$17.00 to Libbie ELVART 4)$9.15 to James J. Brown 1-30-1871, from Mrs. Frank Smith 5)$50.00, payment of 9-8-1866 loan from Betsey Johnson 6)$7.00, payment signed by Mary Ann Smith, of 8-8-1870 loan from J. G. Meyers 7)$6.75, payment by Franklin Smith of 5-1-1868 loan from James Wright 8)$2.50, paid by Mary A. Smith, in full account of savings of Frank Smith, to Martin J. Cox 9)$2.25 paid by Mrs. Samuel Chapman, in full account of all demands of R. B. (Rainson?) 10)$3.00 received from Samuel Chapman for Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, in full account of all demands up to date, Odessa, 6-5-1872, by HENRY SMITH 11)$11.92 real estate taxes paid 1-3-1870 by Mrs. Frank Smith, property west 1/2 of southeast 1/4, Section 22, Twp 5N, Range 7W, 80 acres. 12)$23.00, on11-4-1869, received from Mrs. Franklin Smith in balance account to date, L. D. & M. C. SMITH S(tore?) 13)$17.50 for B. F. Smith coffin purchased 7-7-1869, paid by A. A. SMITH 12-20-1870 to S. Merritt & Co. 14)$174.13 paid by Samuel B. Chapman 9-28-1872 and received by Mary A. Chapman 15)$43.00 + interest to S. A. Houghton, as payment for B. F. Smith note made 2-3-1869

Petition in file stating Mary A. Smith was lawfully married to Frank Smith and did love and cohabite with him until his death. Mary A. Chapman makes selection from estate inventory: 1 oxen $130, 1 cow, 2 heifers $35; (wheat $10?), household furniture $75.

Per petition for appointment of administrator, 7-6-1869, heirs listed were widow, Mary Ann Smith; Elmer Smith and Burtis Smith, sons of said deceased. All reside in County of Ionia, MI.

Another petition with date unreadable: Land assigned to Elmer and Burtis subject to dower rights of Mary A. Chapman.

LaVonne Bennett added "from (the) land description of B. Franklin's farm, it was on land on Musgrove Highway and has now (according to 1987 plat book) been subdivided into smaller parcels and some of my Carter relatives lived on the east side of his 80 acres."

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Smith

Benjamin Franklin

Abt 1833

6 Jul 1869

(Research):

OTHER LEADS TO FOLLOW UP ON/POSSIBLE FAMILY CONNECTIONS

LaVonne Bennett noted that some of the names found on the above list are significant to future research---i.e. JAMES BROWN was found as both a creditor and a witness at Samuel and Mary A's marriage. Mary's mother's maiden name was given as Brown on Mary A.'s death record. HENRY and L.D. SMITH, also creditors, might they be related as well?

LaVonne also found, in her discarded Smith files (her mother being a Smith): HENRY SMITH b 1830, d 1-14-1885, age 54, 11, 10, marr Catherine Clark (1835-1915), dau Hattie b 1867, d 1925. There's a Lewis R. SMITH, Carpenter b 1843 in US, d 1-30-1914, father Thomas. Louis D. Smith was a merchant, b 182- in NY, marr Eliza A. Grosvenor, had son Kimball Robert Smith b 1849.

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I14060

Smith

Bertha

Aft 1897

Yes, date unknown

She married Ivan Peveto.

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21068

I44025

Smith

Bertha

Abt 1904

Yes, date unknown

She is shown on "The Limbs and Branches of the Smith Family Tree" as marrying John Edgar VANLANDINGHAM. This tree was posted to RootsWeb WorldConnect by Terry D. SMITH on November 10, 2013.

STR06

21069

I47258

Smith

Bertha

Abt 1911

Yes, date unknown

She was single and living with her widowed father and two siblings in 1940. Her occupation was that of a bookkeeper.

STR06

21070

I24564

Smith

Bertha Nancy

11 Jan 1908

18 May 2003

John W. Clark and Barbara Yancey Dore shows her as the daughter of James Abraham SMITH and Lucinda Elizabeth WRIGHT.

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER
May 21, 2003

Bertha Nancy Clark, 95, of Weirgate died Sunday, May 18, 2003 at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill. Mrs. Clark was a native of the Survey Community and a longtime resident of the area. Survivors: a son, Joe B. CLARK and wife Shirley of Burkeville; a grandson Joe CLARK Jr. and wife Adriana of Nacogdoches; granddaughter, Kimberly COLLINS and husband Robert of Jasper; and four great-grandchildren, Allison COLLINS, Trey CLARK, Rebecca COLLINS, and Kaitlyn CLARK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil M. CLARK. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. today at Burkeville Church of God in Burkeville with Bro. Vance Purtell officiating. Interment will follow at Burkeville City Cemetery. Walter Smith Funeral Home of Newton, directors.

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I19226

Smith

Betsey

Between 1790 and 1800

Between 1840 and 1850

The daughter of Samuel and Ruth SMITH. (Robert S. Strong, SFAA Historian).

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I47617

Smith

Bettie Myrtle

19 Apr 1945

3 Sep 2019

Services for Bettie Myrtle Dickerson, 74, of San Augustine County, will be in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Dickerson Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Mrs. Dickerson passed away at The Summit in San Augustine, Texas. She was born to parents Harris Joseph Smith and Anna Belle (Crouch) Smith and was a lifelong area resident. Bettie helped many area residents and families while working as an expanded services social worker with Tri-County Community Action Inc. Bettie actively served in the churches of the area as a member, pastor's wife, pianist and other capacities and was also a vital part of the Central Missionary Baptist Association.

Her survivors include her loving husband, Bro. William "Bo" Dickerson; two brothers, Robert Azriel Smith and wife Jeanette and Paul Joseph Smith and wife Nita; daughter, Karen Roxanne Dickerson Mills and her husband Alan Mills; a grandson, Shane Mills III; two granddaughters, Sarrina Jazmine Renee' Mills and Victoria Cheyanne Mills Humphrey and her husband Clayton Humphrey; a great-granddaughter, Cheyanne Humphrey; and a special daughter, Betsy Ross. During her time on this earth she raised or helped raise many of her nieces and nephews who she loved as her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris Joseph and Anna Belle Smith, along with three of her children; two brothers; her only sister; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

[obit courtesy contributor to FindAGrave: Bobby Sowell]
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, September 25, 2019, page 8

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21073

I34512

Smith

Betty Ann

3 Nov 1927

28 Aug 2009

The San Augustine Tribune
Thursday, September 3, 2009, Page 10

Betty Ann Carrico

Funeral services for Betty Ann Carrico, 81, of Pineland, were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2009 at Strickland Crossing Church of God. Burial followed at Plainview Cemetery. Rev. Charles Moody and Rev. Vance Purtell officiated. She died on August 28, 2009 at Sabine County Hospital.

Betty Ann Carrico was born in Granite Springs, NY on November 3, 1927. She was a LVN at Hemphill Care Center and a member of the Strickland Crossing Church of God.

She is survived by her son, Duane Fike and wife Shelia, of Pasadena; daughters, Audrey Harley and husband, Lonnie, of Pineland and Sherry Beckham and husband, Valton, of Beaumont; brother, Charles Smith of Brooksville, FL; sister, Barbara Harmack of Dade City, FL; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill was in charge of arrangements.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, September 2009)

STR06

21074

I15200

Smith

Beula Ethel

Abt 1905

Abt 1930

At her time of death, when she was 24 or 25, her last name was shown as ALLEN.

STR06

21075

I20594

Smith

Bezaleel

10 Feb 1762

3 Mar 1848

His name, Bezaleel, is biblical. Bezaleel means "Is the Shadow of God," and he was the son of Uri, of the tribe of Judah, and one of the architects of the tabernacle. His charge was chiefly in all works of metal, wood and stone.

Said to have been married first to Lydia ALLIS.

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Bill D.

17 Mar 1929

27 Jul 2013

Bill D. Smith age 84 of Lincoln Nebraska passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at The Monarch in Lincoln. He was born on March 17, 1929 in Chester, Nebraska to Cleo V. and Lois E. (Gifford) Smith. He graduated from Crete High School in 1947. Bill served with the U S Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952 with the 200th Engineer Company 196 Inf. Regt. He was stationed in Colorado and then for a year in Alaska. Bill married Virgie Havel on January 23, 1954 and they celebrated 59 years together. They moved to Lincoln in 1957. Bill was a dedicated Benefit supervisor with Woodmen Accident and Life Insurance Company for 37 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Huskers, Saltdogs and KC Royals.

Bill is survived by his wife Virgie of Lincoln; son, Gene and Jane Smith of Lincoln; daughter, Barbara and Michael Honerman of North Platte; son-in-law, Dr. Brad and Laura Lockee of Pierce; grandchildren, Ryan, Reed, Kyle, Scott, Stacy, Matt, Brian, Amy, Brent, Aaron, Jake and Katie; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, Addison, Savannah and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Susan Lockee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., with a rosary preceding the Mass at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine Street. Fr. Lyle M. Johnson will be officiating.

Burial with Military Honors will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

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Britton Love

23 Jun 1916

29 Jun 1995

The Sabine County Reporter
July 5, 1995, Page 8

Britton L. Smith

Britton L. Smith, 79, of Pineland died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 1995, at Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches.

Born June 23, 1916, in Sabine County't Time Community as a son of the late June A. and Vessie Mae (Brittain) Smith, he had lived in Pineland the last several years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Smith was a retired tank builder and boilermaker with Chicago Bridge & Iron and a member of the board of directors for First State Bank-Hemphill.

Survivors: wife, Helen L. Smith of Pineland; one son, Kenneth L. Smith of Pineland; three daughters, Helen Jagneaus of Sulphur, Louisiana, Vessie Lee Ferrell of Houston, and Janise Lynne Mobsy of Pineland; two brothers, Reece F. Smith of Milam and Rev. Aldous Smith of Nacogdoches; two sisters, Zelma Blessingame of Garland and Myrtis Short of Pineland; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Aldous Smith and Bro. J. Milton Poindexter officiating. Interment followed at Liberty Springs Cemetery near Milam.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

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Bryan Jay

5 Jan 1899

8 Jun 1995

The Sabine County Reporter
June 14, 1995, Page 10

Jay and Emily Smith

Bryan Jay Smith Sr., 96, of Hemphill, died early Thursday June 8, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center. His wife, Emily Edgar Smith, died early Friday, June 9, 1995, at Hemphill Care Center.

Mr. Smith was born Jan. 5, 1899, in Wiergate as a son of the late Ester Ann (Miller) and Daniel Vinson Smith and had lived in Sabine County several years. Mrs. Smith was born July 31, 1901, as a daughter of the late Paynie Jackie (Gooch) and James Valentine Edgar, and was a lifelong resident of Sabine County.

He is survived by a son, B. J. Smith Jr. of Hillster, and she is survived by a sister, Florence McBride of Hemphill.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Mr. Smith was buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Fairmount and Mrs. Smith was buried at the Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)

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Bunyan Macauly

24 Aug 1843

13 Oct 1916

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F367-N8G
name: Bennyan Macanlay Smith
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death date: 13 Oct 1916
death place: Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina
gender: Male
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age at death: 73y 1m 19d
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birth date: 24 Aug 1843
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spouse's titles & terms (original):
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father: Daniel Smith
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mother: Martha Cowen
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burial place: Cedar Creek Church
burial date: 14 Oct 1916
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gsu film number: 1878032
digital gs number: 4216066
image number: 2349
volume/page/certificate number: 387
Collection: Bennyan Macanlay Smith, "North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930"

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Carl D. "Wincey"

5 Jul 1932

15 Aug 2004

Sabine County Reporter
August 25, 2004

Carl D. "Wincey" Smith

Carl D. "Wincy" Smith, 72, of Hemphill died at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at his residence. Smith was born July 15, 1932 in Hemphill as a son of the late Alfred Smith and Eve Huffman Smith and had been a lifelong resident of Sabine County. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of Eve's Grocery in Hemphill. He is survived by two daughters, Cindy Smith of Hemphill and Whitney Smith of Dallas. He was preceded in death by his son, Wincey Lane Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. I. W. Ferguson and Bro. Fred Rany officiating. Interment followed at Hemphill City Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

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Carole Ann

9 May 1934

5 Mar 1992

She married Evan PENTURF, and they were the parents of David, Judith and Stephen.

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Carrie Myrtle

18 May 1885

1 May 1955

Sherilyne "Sam" Palmer emailed, in April 2013, that she married on 16 Nov 1903 in Denton County, Texas Finis P. McCOY (b. 1 Dec 1873 Nashville, TN and d. 25 Jan 1929 Austin, Texas). She is buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Name Carrie M Mccoy
Event Type Death
Event Date 01 May 1955
Event Place Austin, Travis, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 18 May 1885
Birthplace Bowling Green, Kentucky
Father's Name Henry Smith
Mother's Name Mary Mclemore
Certificate Number 25958
GS Film number 2114390
Digital Folder Number 005145314
Image Number 02686

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37D-HNB : accessed 21 Nov 2013), Carrie M Mccoy, 01 May 1955; citing certificate number 25958, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114390.

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Cathy Lou

21 Dec 1955

18 Aug 2024

Cathy Holder (n?e Smith), age 68, passed away on August 18th, 2024 in Kyle, TX. Cathy was born on December 21, 1955, to Carl E. Smith and Lola B. Smith in Center, TX.

Cathy is survived by her husband, James Holder and his son, Marc Holder.

Cathy is also survived by her daughter, Amanda Boyd, and son-in-law, Jacob Boyd, as well as their three children, Lola, Tyler, and Miles. She is further survived by her brother, Jay Smith (wife Kelly), and her sister, Karen Fountain (husband Donald).

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Smith and Lola Smith.

Cathy struggled with her mental and physical health for most of her life. There were short chapters when she was vital and engaging, but more often than not, she carried physical strain and exhaustion, along with a heavy heart and a mind that caused her great pain. Cathy was clever and headstrong. She was capable of great emotion and thought often of her family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 30th at 11:00am at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Geneva, TX, under the direction of Starr Funeral home and officiated by Richard Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Myrtle Springs Cemetery: 110 Lindsey Lane, San Augustine, TX 75972.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com, downloaded from Starr Funeral Home

Also Published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 28, 2024, Page 4

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Cecil Braden

26 Oct 1913

1 Aug 1995

His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Bonnie Goodman, has a photo of his miltary marker, embossed with a cross and reading "Cecil B. Smith US ARMY Oct 26, 1913 Aug 1, 1995". It also has a transcription of his obituary, as follows:

Funeral for Cecil Braden Smith, 81, of Decatur, will be today at 3 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home with C.Bruce White officiating.

Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Mr. Smith died Tuesday at his residence. He was born Oct. 26, 1913, in Lawrence County. He was a member of the Beltline Church of Christ and a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He owned and operated Patterson's Men Store in the Decatur Shopping Center for 28 years.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Smith; one daughter, Elesia Reinhardt of Decatur; two brothers, Malcolm Smith and Duane Smith both of Decatur; and two granddaughters.

Pallbearers will be Doug Rogers, Maurice Dutton, Billy Stephenson, John Ford, Ray Dearman, Phillip Watkins, Carl Ward, and Billy Gene Smith.

DECATUR DAILY - August 3, 1995

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Celia

15 Mar 1881

3 Jul 1969

Per Geni: a Daughter of Shlomo Savilevics and Etta Devorah Romm
Given name Zlata Savelevics
Wife of Benjamin Shapiro
Mother of Ruth Sylvia Reinberg; Edith Seigel; Miriam Cohen; Sol Shapiro and Solomon Shapiro
Sister of Myer Savilevics; Hyman Smith; Simon Smith and Ruchel Minna Levine

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Charles

Abt 1765

31 Mar 1804

An engraver and carver of marble in East Glastonbury, Ct. He died of consumption at age 39. (Dwight, p 184).

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Charles Lyman

15 Jun 1804

Yes, date unknown

A merchant in New York City, where he died. (Dwight, p 185).

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Charles Ray

12 Mar 1931

27 Aug 2016

Obituary copied from www. dailynewsandmore.com
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 31, 2016, Page 10

Mr. Charles Ray Smith, Sr., age 85, passed from this life, August 27, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, in Center, Texas.

Charles was born to Ethel (Mathews) Smith and Nay W. Smith on March 12, 1931, in
San Augustine, Texas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was employed as a carpenter by The Dow Chemical Company from 1962 until his retirement in 1988. He also was a carpentry teacher at The Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, Texas from 1975 to 1988. Charles was a member of theNeuville Baptist Church in Neuville, Texas.

He dearly loved his wife, kids, church, home & garden. All he did was for all of them.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on August 30, 2016, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel with interment in the Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine, Texas. Officiating will be his nephew, Kenny Smith.

Visitation will be August 29, 2016 from the hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, 316 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margarette ("Tootie") Smith of Center, Texas; Daughters, Beverly and her husband Mike Thomas of Angleton, Texas, Kay Kopycinski of Danbury, Texas, Fay Smith of Angleton, Texas, Carol and her husband Bobby Rausheck of Danbury, Texas;Son, Charles Ray Smith, Jr. (Rocky) and wife Jeri of Kountze, Texas; Grandchildren, Mike Thomas, Jr., Brandi Thomas Lampard, Tony Kopycinski,
Bryan Mican, Laci Martinez, Bobby Rausheck, Jr., Cody Rausheck, Lyndsey York, Brandon Dalton and Mandi Dalton; Great-Grandchildren, Mason Thomas, Kynlee Thomas, Ryan Lampard, Morgan Lampard, Lisa Marie Kopycinski, Trace Mican, Lexie Mican, Spencer Kiss, Cira Jo Martinez, Evangeline Hardcastle, Jesse James Rausheck, Braydon York, Brooklyn York and Madison Dalton; Sisters, Dovie Renfoe of San Augustine, Texas, Mildred Scarborough of Lumberton, Texas and Loretta Richards of San Augustine, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Verna Taylor and Lizzie Mae Braniff, and brothers Herman Smith, Walter Smith, and Nay Smith.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Taylor, Darrell Murray, Paul Taylor,Charles Conway, Glen Hutto, and Ronnie Perry.

The family wishes to extent Special Thanks to Affinity Hospice- Sarah, Evelyn and his caregiver,
Miss Rose Roland.

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Charles Wesley

15 Aug 1881

3 Apr 1956

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Newton County, JP 3
Enumerated 7 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 141 Sheet 7B
150-150
Smith, Charley Head M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Ella Wf F W 30 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Authur Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Leola Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Earnest Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx

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Charlie Albert

18 Jan 1922

27 Jul 2012

His wife, Bonnie Jones, notes that he was the son of Charlie Albert Smith Sr. and Willie Mae McDonald. They have memorials at FindAGrave, and share a double marker at the Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery in Humble, Harris County, Texas.

His obituary, copied from FindAGrave, is below:

Charlie Albert Smith Jr. was born on January 18, 1922 to Willie Mae (McDonald) Smith and Charlie Albert Smith Sr. in Woodville, Tyler Co., Texas.

He was raised in Woodville and graduated from Kirby High School in 1939. He worked for Wood Fain Enterprises from the time he was about 12 years old. He enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps in January, 1942 just a few short days before his 20th birthday. He spent three years overseas in the European Theater of Operation (322 Bombardment Group; 451st Squadron). The war ended in 1945 and he rotated back to the USA in October, 1945. By that time his family had moved to Houston.

The first part of November 1945, he went to Newton, Texas to visit with some of the Fain Family. Minnie Pearl (Fain) Townsend introduced him to Bonnie Lou Jones. A true love story (chosen by God) began. Charlie and Bonnie were married on Jan. 12, 1946. They have been married 66 and 1/2 years. Charlie retired from the Business System Division of Eastman Kodak Co. after 34 years of service. Charlie and Bonnie raised two wonderful sons in San Antonio, Texas. Charlie and Bonnie retired to Newton and built a retirement home on April 1, 1943. They became members of First Baptist Church (not the same church as now) where they both served the Lord. Charlie was ordained a deacon in the church and subsequently became both Chairman of the Deacons and taught the oldest men's Sunday School Class for over 20 years. Charlie was a unique husband and daddy. His constant thoughts were the welfare of his family.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, sons: Charlie Albert Smith III and wife, Frieda of Kerrville, TX and Stanley Kurt Smith and wife, Kathy of Waxahachie, TX, grandsons, Travis and Cameron Smith of Canyon Lake, Tx, granddaughters, Tina Hess (Buzzy's daughter) of Fairview, Ok and Brandy Helm (Stanley's daughter) of Red Oak, Tx., siblings: Garland Smith and wife, Linda of Sacremento, Ca: sisters: Brenda Brignac and husband Winston of Gonzales, La.; Linda Everett of Humble, Tx; sister-in-law, Helen Smith of Humble, TX. and numerous nieces and newphews.

Christian Services will be on Monday, July 30, 2012 in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home at 10:00 am with private interment in the Newton City Cemetery.

Published in The Beaumont Enterprise on July 29, 2012

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Chileab

Abt 1635

7 Mar 1730

Chileab is a biblical name, a son of King David, and the meaning of the name is "like his father."

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Chileab

Aug 1682

Bef 1684

I ASSUMED that he died before his younger brother, also named Chileab, was born in February 1685.

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Chileab

1 Jun 1708

Abt 1800

He was also married to Rebecca BUTLER and Mary MOODY (b. 13 Jan 1709, married Chileab on 28 Jan 1732 in Hadley). (McStay-Turner Family Tree).

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Christopher "Kit"

5 Dec 1858

3 Dec 1883

Allegedly killed by the Conner's in the infamous Smith-Conner-Low feud in the mid 1880s in Sabine County.

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Clara M.

29 Aug 1922

27 Aug 2005

SSDI:

CLARA M VANEK 29 Aug 1922 27 Aug 2005 (V) 83341 (Kimberly, Twin Falls, ID ) (none specified) 506-20-7637 Nebraska

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Clarence Thomas

26 Aug 1892

22 Jul 1947

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDLT-4JF
Name: Clarence Thomas Smith
Event Date: 22 Jul 1947
Event Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Male
Race (Original): white
Age (Formatted): 54 years 10 months 26 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1892
Birthplace: Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Woolem Ira Motier Smith
Father's Birthplace: Sabine, Texas
Mother's Name: Mary Lourena Curl
Mother's Birthplace: Chireno
Occupation: Physician
Residence Place: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas
Cemetery (Original): Oak Grove
Burial Place: Nacogdoches, Texas
Burial Date: 24 Jul 1947
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number: 2218828
Digital Folder Number: 4032242
Image Number: 186
Reference ID: CN 85481
Collection: Clarence Thomas Smith, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"

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Clarence William

5 Nov 1902

25 Dec 1986

Lorraine Smith writes that Clarence began school in Park Falls, Wisc. Moved to Kalamazoo with his parents and his brother, Justin in Oct. 1909. Entered 6th grade at the Portage St. School on Sept 9, 1912, when he was 9 years old. He had been put ahead two years. He started in the stock room at Lee and Cady, Wholesale Grocery in Kalamazoo when he was 19 years old. He moved up through the ranks becoming the General Manager of the Kalamazoo branch and Vice President of the company based in Detroit. He retired in his late 50's when Lee and Cady was sold to Super Foods. His brother Justin had four children.

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