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# Person ID Last Name First Name Birth Date Death Date Living note Tree
21601 I14499  Soukup  Raymond Earl  19 Dec 1926  18 Jun 2010  0  "(Raymond) attended Country School District #67, graduating from Milligan High School in 1944. He joined the Army Air Corps in January 1946, serving in Okinawa. He was discharged in March 1947. Ray attended Barber College in Omaha....(he) barbered for 25 years and is currently employed at the University mail room. He is a member of the Lincoln American Legion Post 3, the V.F.W. and Lodge Lincoln 246."

Obituary from Linconl JournalStar.com

Raymond "Ray" Earl Soukup, 83, of Lincoln, passed away June 18, 2010 peacefully at home with family by his side. Born December 19, 1926 to Harry and Mary (Skejskal) Soukup on a farm near Ohiowa. Served in Air Force, barbered in Lincoln for 25 years, retired from UNL postal service in 1989. Ray enjoyed retirement for 21 years with his wife, Betty, watching their grandchildren grow, traveling, gardening, volunteering, singing, and enjoying the Czech culture. Member of WFLA Lincoln Lodge #426, Lincoln VFW, American Legion, DAV, Capital City Czech Choraliers, Nebraska Czechs of Lincoln. Volunteered at the Food Net of Lincoln.

Survived by his wife of 59+ years, Betty (Vnoucek), Lincoln; daughter, Barbara Jorgens, Lincoln; grandchildren, Paul and Angie (Jorgens) Jedlicka, Wahoo, Kelsey and Justin Jorgens, Lincoln; sister, Rubye Boin, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Tillie Soukup, Friend, Dorothy Skrivanek, Milligan, Arlene Kassik, Milligan; brother-in-law and wife, Joe and Anna Vnoucek, Friend; many nephews and nieces. Very special friends, George and Evelyn Lowery. Preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Soukup; father and mother, Harry and Mary (Stejskal) Soukup; brothers, Arnie and wife, MaryAnne, Elmer and wife, Jeanette; brother-in-law, PFC Loren Vnoucek, Leslie Skrivanek, Leonard Kassik, Arnold Vnoucek and wife, Evelyn.

Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 'R' St., Lincoln, with Rev. Michael McDonald officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, with military graveside honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday June 22, 2010, with family receiving friends and relatives at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to WFLA Scholarship Lincoln Lodge #426. Arrangements: Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent to wadlowrozanek.co 		 STR06 
21602 I29974               
21603 I22380  Soukup  Rose  Aft 1909    0  In the obituary of her sister, Angela V. Howes, she was shown as Rose JAMESON, and it was indicated she preceded her sister Angela in death.  STR06 
21604 I46156  Soukup  Rose M.  Abt 1906  11 Jul 1996  0  Both obituaries below courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy:


Flynn - Rose M. (widow of Carleton), 90, Lincoln, died Thursday (7/11/96). Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Bob and Theresa Flynn, Lincoln, Carleton G. Jr. and Dr. Linda, Estes Park, Colo.; daughter, son-in-law, Marilyn and Neal Pahl, Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Erin, Leslie Pahl, Mike, George Flynn; two great-grandchildren.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Pallbearers: Stuart, Taylor Flynn, Marvin Gooding, Neil Pahl, Ronald Rippe, Jon Dvorak. Visitation: until services Monday, mortuary. Memorials to Lincoln Area Retired Teachers Association or First Presbyterian Church.




Rose M. Flynn, a nationally recognized calligrapher, died Thursday. The retired teacher was 90.

Flynn, born in Fillmore County and raised on a Saline County farm, graduated from the University of Nebraska with a mathematics-science degree and earned a master's degree in education.

She taught in various Nebraska communities and at the University of Nebraska. At age 80, she was teaching a handwriting class at Southeast Community College.

Her national work included help in reconstructing old government documents and the writing of place cards for two presidential administrations in Washington, D.C. Locally, she wrote diplomas for Lincoln Public Schools and honorary documents for the offices of Lincoln's mayor and Nebraska's governor.

Along with teaching, she served at one point as assistant county assessor.

She and her husband, Carleton, were the first PTA presidents of Millard Lefler Junior High School. She also was a leader in the Lincoln Woman's Club and the Capital Business and Professional Club.

Services are set for Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Roper & Sons Mortuary chapel, 1300 O St. Burial will be at Wyuka Cemetery 		 STR06 
21605 I13372  Soukup  Rose M.  10 Mar 1908  26 Mar 2003  0  Graduated from Milligan High School in 1925. She took part in the Sokol Organization and was a member of Czech Dramatic Club. She attended the University of Nebraska and taught in four rural schools near Milligan for 8 years. Later she helped her husband with his dental office. She served on the Library Board for many years, and was a member and former president of the Western Womens Club. (Milligan, p 263).

Duba - Rose M., 95, Western, died Wednesday (3/26/03) in Lincoln. Born, Lawton, Okla. (3/10/08), to F.R. and Mary (Svec) Soukup. At an early age they moved to Milligan. Entered the newly built Milligan School at the age of 5, graduated, 1925. Joined the "Sokols," and they performed in different towns with the Wilber, Crete and Omaha Sokols. Throughout her life she maintained membership in ZCBJ Lodge in Milligan. Also joined Czech Dramatic Club, acted in Czech plays in many different towns, including Milligan at the newly built Milligan auditorium. Served as leader, 4-H girls, also at Milligan. Attended University of Nebraska and taught school in four different rural schools for eight years after graduation.

Married Dr. Henry S. Duba, 1933, who had been her classmate. Moved to DeWitt, 1935, where they practiced dentistry for six months, taking the place of Dr. Klein who had taken a leave of absence after an accident. Moved to Western, 1935, where Henry practiced dentistry, and she was his dental assistant for about 40 years. Joined Nebraska Dental Association for Dental Assistants. They were blessed with one daughter, Sharon Kay, born, 1941. Belonged to Western Woman's Club, serving as president for two years, followed by being president, Inter County Club, one year. As a volunteer, assisted at Western Library and Community Club. She and Dr. Duba were chosen as Bicentennial Royalty couple for the Old Settlers Picnic together with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Zoubek, 1978. After retirement they continued to enjoy their love of Czech heritage, particularly dancing and listening to Czech music. They were often found fishing from the banks of local lakes and rivers.

Survivors: grandson, Andrew Rinquest, Lincoln; granddaughter, Kristin Holmes, Cottage Grove, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Anastasia Holmes, Raven Solberg, both Cottage Grove; sister, Marie Sysel, Crete; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry S.; daughter, Sharon Kay; brother, Lt. Frank Soukup; sisters, Pauline Brt, Wilma Huppert, Irma Dinneen, Alice Marshall.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Western. Pastor Mike Flury. National Bohemian Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Friday with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Charles Pallesen, Andrew Rinquest, Allen, Glen Soukup, James Robert, Lonnie Dinneen, Wallace Brt. Honorary pallbearers: Buddy Schmidt, Ben Zoubek, Jim Rischling, Tom Murphy, Gerald Kotas, Lumir Jansky, Ray Soukup, Lumir Svec, Jim Votipka, Ralph Kassik, Layne Schelbitzki. Memorials to church.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Lincoln Journal Star Archives) 		 STR06 
21606 I14506  Soukup  Rubye Ann  17 Sep 1929  5 Jun 2012  0  Obituary
Lincoln Journal Star
June 8, 2013
Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy

Rubye Ann Prokop Boin, was born September 17, 1929, the last of four children to Mr & Mrs Harry Soukup of rural Ohiowa. She passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers Ray, Elmer (& wife Jeanette) and Arnold (& wife Mary Anne) Soukup and niece Nancy Soukup. Survived by daughter, Susan & husband Tim Hester, Lander, Wyo.; son, Rich Prokop & wife Sheri, of Belgrade, Mont.; son, Rob Prokop & wife Natalia, of Wilber; granddaughters, Staci & husband Shawn Wilkinson, Lander Wyo., Savannah and Shannon Prokop of Belgrade, Mont. and Yanga Dolzhikova of Berkeley, Calif.; and great grandchildren, Connor & Trinity Wilkinson, Lander, Wyo.; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Betty Soukup of Lincoln and Eleanor Prokop of Finlayson, Minn.

Services: noon Wednesday, June 12, at Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln. Memorials to Fresh Start Home

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy) 		 STR06 
21607 I13355  Soukup  Shirley June  14 Jun 1936  10 Jul 2008  0  Obituary

Hastings resident, Shirley J. Hinrichs, 72, of 608 South Chicago, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at her home.

Services will be Tuesday, July 15, 2008; 1:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Rev. Harold D. Stromer officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil, Nebraska. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, 2008; 1:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M., Monday, July 14, 2008; 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. until service time. Memorials may be given to the family.

Mrs. Hinrichs was born June 14, 1936 in Geneva, Nebraska to William & Georgia (Doupnik) Soukup. She graduated from Geneva High School and married Marvin J. Hinrichs on April 1, 1956. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1989. She was a life long area resident and a housekeeper at the nurse's dorm and later at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hinrichs was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; son, Randy on April 12, 2001; sister, Betty and a brother, William Soukup Jr.

Survivors include:
Daughters & Spouse: Cheryl Hinrichs - Fairfield, NE
Debbie & Ron Williams - Newton, IA
Brother: Robert Soukup - Hastings, NE
Sister: Bonnie Burklund - York, NE
Several Nieces & Nephews

Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, copied from the Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home website. 		 STR06 
21608 I145  Soukup  Terezie Rose "Tessie"  4 Jun 1886  3 Jun 1916  0  Her first name may actually have been Tereza/Theresa.

The information below was acquired by Charles Strong September 1999. This information is from the Lawton, Oklahoma Genealogy Library located in the public library.

Article from Lawton Constitution June 5, 1916

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR Mrs. Strong

Funeral services for Mrs. Watler (sic) Strong, age 29 years, who died Saturday afternoon at the hospital at 4 o'clock, were held yesterday afternoon at the Beal Heights Presbyterian church, Rev. J. W. Moseley, pastor of the church officiating. Interment was made in the Lawton cemetery.

The deceased is survived by a husband and four children, Homer, 8; Viola May 6; Branyard, 2; and Jack, 5 months; a father, Frank Socket (sic) of Junction City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Geo. Errett (sic), of Prague, Okla. And Mrs. Anna Hooker of Tinney, Okla.; four brothers in Milligan, Neb., one at Prague and one at Junction City. 		 STR06 
21609 I8998  Soukup  Veronika  7 Sep 1855  3 Jan 1938  0  Petr Zakovec instead shows that she, and her twin sister Katerina, was born on 7 Sept 1855.  STR06 
21610 I8998  Soukup  Veronika  7 Sep 1855  3 Jan 1938  0  (Medical):Intestional Nephritis  STR06 
21611 I10698  Soukup  Viola Josephine  25 Jan 1917  27 Jan 2009  0  Viola J. Luksik

Viola J. Luksik 92, Exeter, formerly of Milligan, widow of Ernest P. Luksik, died Tuesday (1/27/09) in Exeter. She was born to Joseph & Mary (Macku) Soukup on January 25, 1917 at Exeter.

Survivors: son, Ernest & fiance, Patti Cejka, Weston, Neb.; daughters, Erma & Adolf Zumpfe, Friend, Neb.; Rose & Elvin Filipi, Tobias, Neb.; brother, Leo Soukup, Exeter; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.

Services 1:30 p.m. Friday (1/30/09) at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb. Pastor Karla Sheffy. Graveside services: Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation beginning Thursday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan, Neb.

(Lincoln JournalStar.com, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy) 		 STR06 
21612 I13310  Soukup  William  8 Jan 1902  Jan 1975  0  The SSDI has his year of death as 1975, whereas other sources show 1 January 1979.  STR06 
21613 I13352  Soukup  William  5 Apr 1931  27 Apr 1953  0  SOUKUP WILLIAM JR PFC ARMY FILLMORE 27 APR 1953 KILLED IN ACTION

From: http://www.distantcousin.com/Military/Korea/NE/S.html 		 STR06 
21614 I11911  Soules  Ida  Abt 1872  Abt 1935  0  She first married a Mr. Dunham.  STR06 
21615 I45792  Sousa  Charles Max  18 Aug 1923  29 Jul 2008  0  He has a military marker shown on his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Jack Runyan. It is embossed with a cross, and both his name and dates, and those of his wife, Veta. It also shows "Sgt US Army Air Force."  STR06 
21616 I25712               
21617 I43967  Southern  Lucille L.  15 Jan 1918  3 Mar 2000  0  Obituary, from FindAGrave;;

Lucille L. McLemore
82, homemaker

Funeral for Lucille L. McLemore, 82, of Decatur will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Agee officiating.

Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 7 at the funeral home.

Mrs. McLemore died Friday, March 3, 2000, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Jan. 15, 1918, to William and Janie Hamby Southern. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the widow of Thomas A. McLemore.

She is survived by two sons, Billy Thomas McLemore of Moulton and Bobby McLemore of Decatur; two daughters, Lois Bolan of Moulton and Sadie Williams of Danville; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Decatur Daily - March 5, 2000 		 STR06 
21618 I43924  Southern  Ninnie Lisabeth  16 Mar 1900  9 Jul 1984  0  Ancestry.com links her to a Ninnie SOUTHSON (1920 Census, Lawrence, AL, dtr of Will and Mary) and/or Ninnie SOUTHERN (1910 Census, Lawrence County, AL, dtr of William and Mary). Additionally, on the "Vaughn-Caudle Family Tree" at Ancestry.com, she is listed as Ninnie Lisabeth Southern McLemore. Not proven.  STR06 
21619 I47849  Southwick  Vinette J.  8 Mar 1934  29 Jan 2021  0  Vinette J. Tenopir, 86 years, of Colon, NE passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 in Omaha, NE. She was born on March 8, 1934 in Omaha, NE to Vincent and Clara (Hornig) Southwick.

She was raised in Omaha and graduated from Mercy High School. She married Adolph Tenopir on August 9, 1958 in Omaha. They moved to Malmo, NE and then to the Cedar Bluffs area where they farmed.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Cedar Bluffs American Legion Auxiliary Post #158.

She is survived by her sons; Patrick (Mary) Tenopir of Cedar Bluffs, Greg (Brenda) Tenopir of Wahoo, NE, Robert (Melloney) Tenopir of Cedar Bluffs, NE; daughters, Mickey (Roger) Morlang of Brady, NE, Theresa (Jerald) Davis of Omaha, NE; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Vinette was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 sisters, Norma, Lois, and Susan.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 A.M., Wednesday February 3, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cedar Bluffs.

Visitation is 5-7 PM, a Rosary service will begin at 7 PM, on Tuesday, Feb 2, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery west of Cedar Bluffs.

Memorials may be directed to American Legion Auxiliary Post #158, St Mary's Catholic Church, Mariana, or Cedar Bluffs Senior Center.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 200 West Main St. Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015 402-628-4450

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy) 		 STR06 
21620 I30449               
21621 I40445               
21622 I29641  Southworth  Donald Lee  9 Aug 1923  1 May 1982  0  The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Vol. 5, September 1, 1941, reported that "Don Southworth was graduated in June, 1941 by the Elkton High School. Last November, Don attended the Chicago Intermational Livestock Show. In May, he attended the State convention of the F.F.A. in Lansing, and while there received his State Farmers' Degree. He has just returned from a two weeks's stay at Camp Minnewaca near Shelby, Mich. Don is state reporter for the state F.F.A., and was awarded this vacation at camp because of his hard work." The 1962 issue of the Broadcast reported that the Don Southworths had a new farm at 3407 Crown Road in Elkton. It had been named the "Ponderosa" because of the many pine trees in the farm yard.  STR06 
21623 I30462  Southworth  Doris June  3 Jun 1932  20 May 2015  0  Volume 13 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 4, 1950, reported that Doris Southworth, a granddaughter of Mrs. William D. Striffler, had graduated from Elkton High School.

An article from the Cass City Chronicle published in June 1950, and reprinted in "Down Memory Lane" on page three of the Friday, June 8, 155 issue, stated that Mrs. Wm. D. Stiffler, who was 80 years old last September, had four granchildren graduate from High School in June, 1950. They were Joyce Fry of Cass City, Doris Southworth of Elkton, Marjorie Orr of Pigeon, and Foster Striffler of New Baltimore

Doris J. Leipprandt, 82 of Caseville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at home.

Doris June Southworth was born in Elkton on June 3, 1932, and was the daughter of George and Florence (Striffler) Southworth. She graduated from Elkton High School in 1950 and attended St. Clair Community College. She was united in marriage to D. Charles Leipprandt at St. Paul's Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elkton, on April 13, 1951. Chuck preceded her in death on April 18, 2015.

In addition to being a homemaker throughout her lifetime, Doris worked for three years at Thumb National Bank in Pigeon. She was an active member of Hayes United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, was a delegate to the Annual Church Conference, and was active with the United Methodist Women. Having a great interest in children and youth, Doris served on both the district and local level as youth counselor. Doris led youth mission, camping, canoeing and ski trips. She also served two stints as Girl Scout leader.

Active for nine years on the Huron County Social Services Board (Family Independence Agency), she was also president of the District Board and served on the Michigan County Social Services Association. She was active on the Board of Directors for the Huron County Medical Care Facility when the first addition was built. Doris was also a member of the Pigeon District Library Board, the Pigeon Worthwhile Club, and Farm Bureau Lucky 50.

Her survivors include four children, Janice (Donald) Hall of Trussville, Alabama, Timothy (Debra) Leipprandt of Elkton, Philip (Sherry) Leipprandt of Sand Point, and Julee (Jeffrey) Lockard of Winfield, Illinois; honorary son and former exchange student, Felipe Uribe (Tatiana, Samuel, Emilio); grandchildren: Jeffery Hall, Timothy (Stacey) Hall, Stephanie (Michael) Ouellette, Rebecca Gettel, Nicole (Luc) Bergsma, Ashley Leipprandt, Dr. Philip (Tabatha) Leipprandt, Christopher (Kimberly) Leipprandt, Cody Leipprandt, Jakob Lockard, Jonah Lockard, and Joshua Lockard; and great-grandchildren: Ana, Collin, Aidan, Austin, Elle, Jax, Sophia, Charlie, Luke, Logan, Keaton, Bryce, Abbie, and Eli Dewitt. Doris is also survived by her sister, Dorothy (Ray) Wakefield of Adrian; brother, Duane (Celia) Southworth of Flint; sister-in-law, Bette (Scottie) Scott of Elkton; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, preceding her in death were her granddaughter, Kristi Lee Leipprandt; grandson-in-law, Thomas W. Gettel; and brother, Don Southworth.

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Hayes United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. Karl Zeigler officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery.

Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com

VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON 		 STR06 
21624 I31521               
21625 I30398  Southworth  Michael Lee  2 Oct 1947  14 Mar 2022  0  Michael L. Southworth, 74, of Elkton, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

Mike was born October 2, 1947 in Pigeon to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Parham) Southworth. In 1965 he graduated from Laker High School. He retired from GM-Oldsmobile/Lansing in 2004 after 38 years as a tool and die maker. He rode through the lower 48 States on his beloved Harley-Davidsons. He loved hunting, tinkering, and traveling, including trips to Moscow and Brazil.

Mike is survived by his wife Kathryn; sons Sean (Debi) of Marshall and Bradley (Ann) of Okemos; step-children Kristin (Paul) Hartsaw of Lombard, IL, Kelly (Nancy Penfold) of Elkton and Kameron (Marisa Landsburg) of Elkton; grandchildren John, Noah, William, Lauren, Caroline, Olivia, Warren, and Maggie; siblings Cheryl (Bob) of South Carolina, Charles (Suzanne) of South Carolina, Nance (Ed) of South Carolina, and Dale of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his brother Kerry.

A memorial service will be at 2:00pm Sunday, March 20th at the Champagne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Lueke officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon and continue until the time of service.

Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bad Axe. 		 STR06 
21626 I3843  Sovey  Eva May  6 May 1918  11 Oct 1967  0  Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 19, 1967
Page Three

Mrs. Eva Mae Joos succumbs at 49

Mrs. Eva Mae Joos was buried in Elkland cemetery Friday following her death Oct. 11 at Hills and Dales Hospital.

Surviving are her husband, Maurice; two sons, Richard and Donald, both of Cass City; her mother, Mrs. Carrie Wendt, Cass City; two grandchildren, and a brother, Lawrence Sovey of Clawson.

Mrs. Joos was born in Pontiac May 6, 1918, the daughter of Mrs. Carrie Sovey Wendt and the late John Sovey. They moved to Cass City thirty-three years ago. The former Miss Sovey was united in marriage to Maurice Joos in Cass City on Feb. 27, 1937, and they continued to make their home here.

The body of Eva Mae Joos was at Little's Funeral Home until noon Friday, then taken to the Evangelical United Brethren church for the 2 o'clock service. Officiating were Rev. Ira Wood, pastor, and Rev. Stanley Kirn Sr., retired. Mrs. Joos was a member of the EUB church.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, July 2008) 		 STR06 
21627 I32224  Sowder  Jahilo H. "Jay"  8 Feb 1869  18 May 1936  0  May instead be Jahile.

Charles Sterling Owens shows him as the son of Hackley SOWDER and Debby FERRELL. 		 STR06 
21628 I32224  Sowder  Jahilo H. "Jay"  8 Feb 1869  18 May 1936  0  (Research):Census Listings:

1900 Census
Kentucky, Rockcastle County, Precinct No. 7 (Seaggs Creek)
Enumerated 2 June 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 1B
18-20
Sowder, Jay Hd W M Feb 1869 31 M12 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
Sowder, Louisa Wf F Aug 1868 M 12 6/5 Ky Va Va
Sowder, William T Son W M Mar 1891 9 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Nannie R Dtr W F Aug 1893 6 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, James M Son W M Feb 1895 5 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Lizzie E Dtr W F Jun 1989 1 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Fanny Dtr W F Mar 1900 2/12 S Ky Ky Ky

1910 Census
Kentucky, Pulaski, Buncombe Precinct 18
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 11 ED 197 Sheet 8A
Sowder, Jay H Hd M W 40 M1 21 Ky Ky KY Farmer
Sowder, Lieuuze Wf F W 490 m1 21 9/8 Ky Va Va
Sowder, William T Son M W 18 S Ky Ky Ky Farm Laborer
Sowder, Nannie B Dtr F W 16 S Ky Ky KY
Sowder, James M Son M W 14 S Ky Ky Ky Farm Laborer
Sowder, Lizzie E Dtr F W 11 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Fannie R Dtr F W 9 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Charlie H Son M W 7 S Ky Ky KY
Sowder, Pearlie Dtr F W 5 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Samuel R Son M W 1 11/12 S Ky Ky Ky

1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson, White River Twp
12 and 13 of January 1920
SD 77 ED 27 Sheets 10B (bottom) and 11A (top)
232-233
Sowder, Jahue H Hd M W 50 M Ky Ky Va Farming
Sowder, Louise Wf F W 50 M Ky Va Va
Sowder, Thomas Son M W 28 S Ky Ky Ky Laborer Farm
Sowder, Charlie Son M W 18 S Ky Ky Ky Laborer Farm
Sowder, Samuel Son M W 11 S Ky Ky Ky
Sowder, Fannie R Dtr F W 20 S Ky Ky Ky
Showder, Pearlie Dtr F W 15 S Ky Ky Ky
Showder, Lucy Dtr F W 7 S Ky Ky Ky
233-234
McLemore, James Hd M W 27 M Ky Ky Ky Farming
McLemore, Lizzie Wf F W 22 M Ky Ky Ky
McLemore, Alvis Son M W 11/12 S Ind Ky Ky Ky 		 STR06 
21629 I32691  Sowder  James M.  Feb 1895  Yes, date unknown  0  Charles Sterling Owens shows that he married Aline CROUCH.  STR06 
21630 I32690  Sowder  Nannie B.  20 Aug 1893  14 May 1938  0  (Research):Census Listings:

1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Montgomery Twp
February 1920
SD 77 ED 13 Sheet 7B
163-163
Ahlemann, Alva Hd M W 25 M Ind Germany/German Indiana Labor
er Farm
Ahlemann, Nannie Wf F W 25 M Ky Ky Ky 		 STR06 
21631 I32693  Sowder  Samuel Jay  7 May 1907  Yes, date unknown  0  Charles Sterling Owens shows that he married Ruthanna ALLETT around 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky, and that he died in March 1988.  STR06 
21632 I32689  Sowder  William Thomas  17 Mar 1891  Yes, date unknown  0  Charles Sterling Owens shows that William married Edna TUTTLE, and that he died in April, 1970.  STR06 
21633 I18137  Spain  William David  14 Feb 1838  16 Feb 1902  0  Betty Jane Carl shows him as a son of Lewis SPAIN and Martha Poenn or Penn.  STR06 
21634 I43965  Sparks  Beatrice  Abt 1931  Yes, date unknown  0  She was listed as Beatrice Voss, and as predeceasing her brother, Woody, who died in 2013.  STR06 
21635 I27920  Sparks  Billy Don  15 Mar 1932  23 Apr 1996  0  The Sabine County Reporter
May 1, 1996, Page 18

Billy Don Sparks, 64, of Yellowpine died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at his residence.

Born March 15, 1932 in Sabine County, he was a lifelong area resident and a member of Yellowpine Macedonia Baptist Church. At the time of his death, Sparks was serving as chief deputy of the Sabine County Sheriff's Department and had previously served as a Sabine County Constable and on the Hemphill ISD board of trustees. He was a farmer/rancher and had previously been employed by the U. S. Forest Service. A U. S. Veteran of Korea, he was a member of the American Legion and a charter member of the Sabine County VFW Post #10351. He was also a member of Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge #305, the order of the Eastern Star, and Sharon Shrine Temple.

Survivors: wife, Olllie Faye (McDaniel) Sparks of Yellowpine, a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Rodney FRAZIER of Yellowpine; a sister, Betty THOMAS of Evadale; a brother, Odis Paul Sparks of Yellowpine; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daugher, Donna.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. W. Clarence Howell officiating. Interment followed with Masonic rites at the Yellowpine Cemetery in Yellowpine.

Family Search shows him as a son of Letha Horton and Shadrick O Sparks 		 STR06 
21636 I47019  Sparks  Claudine  10 Jul 1931  19 Dec 2017  0  Claudine Selden, age 86, of San Augustine, passed from this life on Tuesday evening, December 19, 2017, in Jacksonville, Texas.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, 316 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972. Officiating will be Sherry Harding.

Claudine was born to Audra Eva (Ford) Sparks and Ernest Richard Sparks on July 10, 1931, in San Augustine. After graduating from San Augustine High School, she briefly studied to be a concert pianist at Stephen F. Austin State University before marrying Bobby Selden. Her career was spent working alongside her family at the company founded by her father, Ernest R. Sparks, in the early 1930's, Home Life Insurance Company of Texas.

Claudine's heart to serve led her to take on many leadership positions in her community. She was active in the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce, serving as President in 1984. She also served as Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, board member of the Deep East Texas Council of Government, and an active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas along with several additional civic organizations.

She is survived by, daughters, Synthia Marie Richey and husband, Patrick of Jacksonville; Toni Rene' Brothers and husband, Scott of San Antonio; son, Robert Zackery Selden and wife, Cara of Marble Falls; her beloved grandchildren, Jonathan; Christopher; Nicholas; and Meagan Richey; Brittany and Jacob Brothers, Zachary and Jarrett Selden; her beloved great grandchildren, Beaux and Garrison Richey and Elizabeth Selden; her beloved sister, Betty Jean (Sparks) Cartwright of San Augustine; Sister-in-law, Agnes W. Sparks of San Augustine, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Richard and Audra Eva (Ford) Sparks; Siblings, Beeman Sparks; Marie Sparks Lawrence; Hugh Sparks; Frances Sparks Maxwell, and Leroy Sparks.

Downloaded from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home
Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, December 27, 2017, Page 5 		 STR06 
21637 I3959  Sparks  Clingman "T.L"  7 May 1844  7 Jan 1927  0 
Sparks, T. L. - (CSA), 58th North Carolina Infantry, Co.H. b.5/7/1844; d.1/7/1927. Wife's name was "Sarah Adeline" (b.1/12/1849; d.2/13/1942). Owner of plot was "Mrs. T. L. Sparks." In 1/3/1913 Duncan Banner article & 1/1/1913 reunion photo (which was published in Foot Steps 2:2). May have an OK CSA pension application # 5136, reel # 13 (under "Thomas L."). Buried in the Duncan city cemetery (block 14, lot 5, space 6).

"T.L. Sparks, 401 Pine Avenue, died Friday morning after an illness which his advanced years made difficult to withstand. Mr. Sparks was 83 years old. Sparks, a retired farmer, has lived in Duncan for the past 15 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having fought with General Lee under the command of George Parker. He was in the Civil War 3 years. Sparks was only 18 years old when he enlisted.

"Jim B. (sic) Sparks, his son, who has been buying cotton seed said that his father had been a member of the Methodist Church for the last 45 years. He had been married 62 years, the ceremony being performed November 8, 1866 in Caldwell County, North Carolina, where the elder Sparks was born and raised.

"Three children survive. J.R. Sparks of Duncan, Mrs. Lucy Pend of Dallas and Miss Norma (sic) Sparks of Duncan. The funeral was set for 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sparks residence on Pine Avenue. Burial was to be at the Duncan Cemetery with the Beeson Grantham Funeral Home officiating." (Duncan Banner, January 14, 1927)

(Courtesy of Lynell Cordell)

Lynell also found this information on another Sparks from the Duncan area. His relationship, if any, to T.L. Sparks is unknown.

http://hometown.aol.com/thedsmith/myhomepage/index.html

Sparks, John M. - (USA or CSA?). b.10/22/1841; 3/14/1918. Name is listed on Marlow vet monument. Wife's name was "America E." (b.3/15/1846; d.12/20/1918). Masonic symbol on headstone. Listed in Dale Talkington's The Long Blue Line as a Union veteran. May have an OK CSA pension application # 1586, reel # 4 (under "John H."). Buried in the Marlow city cemetery (section 12, block 78, lot 1). 		 STR06 
21638 I3959  Sparks  Clingman "T.L"  7 May 1844  7 Jan 1927  0  (Research):
Census Information:


1880 Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Clingman SPARKS Self M Male W 36 NC Farmer NC NC
Sarah A. SPARKS Wife M Female W 30 NC Keeping House NC NC
James R. SPARKA Son S Male W 11 NC NC NC
Lucy C. SPARKS Dau S Female W 9 NC NC NC
Mary E. SPARKS Dau S Female W 3M NC NC NC Source Information:
Census Place Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254955
NA Film Number T9-0955
Page Number 553D


1900 Census
Texas, Foard, JP 2, ED 27
236-236
Sparks, Clingman Hd W M May 1847 55 M 34 NC NC NC Farmer
Sparks, Adda Wife W F Jan 1852 48 M 34 3/3 NC NC NC
Sparks, James R Son W M Aug 1871 28 S NC NC NC
Sparks, Emma Dtr W F Feb 1881 18 S NC NC NC 		 STR06 
21639 I47020  Sparks  Ernest Leroy  28 Mar 1922  19 Feb 1975  0  His Texas Death Certificate shows he was an Insurance Executive, and married, his wife referenced as Agnes Sparks. He was a resident of San Augustine, living at 801 S. Liberty.  STR06 
21640 I42627  Sparks  Ernest Richard  13 Dec 1890  16 May 1956  0  His Find A Grave memorial page, ID 25702001, shows him as:

Son of Samuel Lawrence Sparks and Frances E. "Fannie" Freeland.

Grandson of Lawrence Ivan Sparks and Elizabeth Prince; James Freeland and Amanda Salter.

Sibling of Louis Oliver "Ollie", Alva, Eula Mae, Ever, Henry Hampton, Webster Francis, and Syble Lee.

Husband of Audra Eva Ford, married 7/25/1914.

Father of Beeman Rudolph, Dixie "Marie", Frances Kathleen, Hugh Bernice, Ernest "LeRoy", Betty Jean, and Claudine.

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21641 I43146  Sparks  Frances Kathleen  5 Mar 1919  10 Apr 2013  0  Mrs. Frances Kathleen (Sparks) Maxwell, age 94, longtime resident of San Augustine, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in San Augustine.
Frances was born to Audra (Ford) Sparks and Ernest Sparks on March 5, 1919, in San Augustine, Texas. She graduated from San Augustine High School in 1937. Thereafter attending Business School. She served as President of the Home Life Insurance Company in San Augustine for many years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, past member of the Eastern Star Chapter, Past City Council Person, was Mayor Pro tem for the City of San Augustine, Past member of the Chamber of Commerce, and Past Member of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments, and Past Board Member of Directors for First National Bank in Center. She was a member of the Christian Science.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2013, in the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with interment following in the Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2013 from the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wyman Roberts.

Those left to cherish her memory include, Grandson: Jason Wells and his wife Shelly of San Augustine; Granddaughters: Jeanna Wells Penick and her husband, Martin of Nacogdoches and Paula Wells of Nacogdoches; Great-grandchildren: Brady Wells, Casey Wells, Brandt Wells, Laura Penick, and Leslie Penick; Sisters: Betty Jean Cartwright of San Augustine and Claudine Selden of San Augustine; Sister-in-law: Agnes Sparks of San Augustine; along with numerous nieces and nephews, along with a special care-taker and friend; Rachel Renfroe of San Augustine.

She is preceded in death by her husband, David Maxwell; daughter, Ernestine Weaver Wells; her parents; Audra (Ford) Sparks and Ernest Sparks; Sister, Marie Roberts Lawrence; brothers, Beeman Sparks; Hugh Sparks, and LeRoy Sparks.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Daughters of the Republic of Texas or to the Christian Science Church.

Copied from Wyman Roberts Funeral Home Website
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 17, 2013, Page 14 		 STR06 
21642 I37486  Sparks  Hugh Bernice  27 Aug 1920  31 Jul 1994  0  Obituary

Bro. Hugh Sparks

Funeral Services for Bro. Hugh Sparks, 73, of San Augustine were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1994, at the Wyman Roberts Funeral Chapel in San Augustine. Interment followed at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

He died Sunday, July 31, at Woodland Heights Medical Center hospital in Lufkin.

Bro. Sparks had served 28 years a pastor of the Liberty Springs United Methodist Church in Sabine County near Milam. He was a lifelong resident of the San Augustine County area.

Survivors: wife, Inez Sparks of San Augustine, a daughter, Debbie Adkins of Athens; a son H.B. Sparks of Center; three sisters, Frances Maxwell and Betty Jean Cartwright, both of San Augustine, and Claudine Selden of Longview; a brother, Beeman Sparks of San Augustine; and six grandchildren.

Published in The Sabine County Reporter, August 3, 1994, page 10 		 STR06 
21643 I43963  Sparks  Imogene  Abt 1925  Yes, date unknown  0  She was listed as Imogene Sparks, and as predeceasing her brother, Woody, who died in 2013.  STR06 
21644 I1527  Sparks  James Rufus  11 Aug 1867  14 Aug 1946  0  At the time of the 1920 census, he was listed as the properitor of a hardware store.  STR06 
21645 I8981               
21646 I14143  Sparks  John Richard  10 Jan 1943  14 Aug 2012  0  White and Toole show him as a son of Beeman [Rudolph] Sparks and Gertha Williams, and grandson Ernest Richard Sparks and Audra Eva Ford.

Obituary

John Richard Sparks, 69, died in his home Tuesday night after an illness. Richard was born in San Augustine, TX, to Beeman R. and Gertha Williams Sparks. He graduated from San Augustine High School in 1961 and from Stephen F. Austin University in 1965. Richard and his wife Judy lived in Pineland where he worked and retired as purchasing agent for Temple Inland, Pineland Division. Richard was very active in in the community and civic activities, and being active in sports all his life, he had the opportunity to be the baseball coach of the West Sabine Tigers in the spring of 1981. After retirement Richard and Judy moved to Hemphill on Toledo Bend. Richard was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hemphill.

Richard is survived by his wife, Judy Carter Sparks of Hemphill, his daughters, Jennifer Morgan and her husband Billy of Diboll and Joanna Smith and her husband Paul of Conroe, his grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Morgan, Peyton Michelle Morgan and Landon Carter Smith. He is also survived by his sister Cornelia Sparks Lockey of San Augustine, his nieces Lisa Ann Lockey and Leslie Kay Lockey, and his nephew Eddie Lockey, II.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, August 16, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Friday, August 17, 2012, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hemphill Cemetery.

from www.starrfuneralhome.com

A nearly identical obituary was published in The Sabine County Reporter on August 22, 2012, Page 14 		 STR06 
21647 I43966  Sparks  Judith  Abt 1935  Yes, date unknown  0  She was listed as Judy Naylor, and as predeceasing her brother, Woody, who died in 2013.  STR06 
21648 I43961  Sparks  Luther N.  26 Dec 1896  4 Oct 1951  0  FindAGrave shows the following military information: ALA COOK 461 SVC Park Unit MTC WWI  STR06 
21649 I1528  Sparks  Mary Patricia O'Neill  8 Mar 1914  2 Dec 1983  0  She had a very slight web on her left hand, which caused her difficulty in wearing her wedding ring.

Pall bearers at her funeral were John Strong, Bill Strong, Homer Strong, Bill Hunter, Joe D. Lewis, Clayton DuBose, Robert Litton. Honorary bearers were: Chris Litton, Marc Litton, Richard Foster, Vic Powers, Dale Murrell, Hoyt Hardin and Mack Ogle. 		 STR06 
21650 I2356  Sparks  Melba Hathaway  6 Jun 1916  17 Mar 2008  0  Melba Hathaway Benkelman

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

June 6, 1916 - March 17, 2008

Melba Hathaway Benkelman, 91, died Monday (March 17, 2008)

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- at Meadowlark Hills Care Center in Manhattan, Kan.
She was born June 6, 1916, in Marshall, Mo., to William Addison and Alma (Hathaway) Sparks.

She married Charles Wilmot Benkelman on March 26, 1939. They lived in McDonald, Kan., from 1939-1975. She moved to Atwood in 1975, after her husband's death. She moved to Meadowlark Hills Care Center in 2001.

She was a member of McDonald Federated Church, the church guild, a charter member of McDonald Garden Club and Chapter AX of the PEO Sisterhood in Atwood.

She also was a member of First Church, Town and Country Civic Club and the Northwestern Art Guild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles.

Survivors include her sons, Brent and wife, Virginia of Manhattan, Kan., Bill and wife, Susan of Wakeeney, Kan., and Paul and wife, Georgette of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Atwood with the Rev. Chris Edwards officiating. A private graveside service will be in Grace Cemetery in McDonald.

Memorials may be given to Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, Kansas State University, 1 Chalmbers Hall, Manhattan, KS 68506-3901 or American Heart Association. Williams Funeral Home of Atwood is in charge of arrangements.

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21651 I43964  Sparks  Pauline  Abt 1927  Yes, date unknown  0  She was listed as Pauline Terry, and as predeceasing her brother, Woody, who died in 2013.  STR06 
21652 I288  Sparks  Selma June  2 Jun 1929  11 Sep 2002  0  June Nicklebur Yates

Services for June Nicklebur YATES, 73, of Lufkin will be held at 10:00 am Friday in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Freeman Bryant and Rev. Paul Mettler officiating. Interment will follow in the Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mrs. Yates was born June 2, 1929, in San Augustine, Texas the daughter of Ednie E. (MURRAY) and Henry Jewel SPARKS. She died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at her residence.

Mrs. Yates was a retired LVN, and had been employed with Memorial Medical Center for more than ten years. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, and had resided in Lufkin for the past 14 years.

Survivors include her husband, Lyndon B. YATES of Broaddus; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Frances SCARBER of Broaddus, Eddie and Brenda PARKER, Kenneth and Cathy PARKER, Charles McLEMORE and Stephanie BERRY, all of Lufkin, daughters and sons-in-law, Quita and Mike SMITH of Broaddus, Elaine PARKER of Lufkin, LaNiece and Mike SPLITTER of Louisiana, thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and sister Maggie LANDRUM of Chireno.

Pallbearers will be Roy Mettlen, Gus Brewer, Jerry Harvey, Homer Utley, Ricky Clark, and Randy Clark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday evening at the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home. Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin. 		 STR06 
21653 I43962  Sparks  Woodford "Woodie"  6 May 1936  16 Jul 2013  0  Obituary, from FindAGrave:

Moulton

Funeral for Woodie Sparks, 77, of Moulton will be Thursday, July 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Lovett, Dr. Tommy Whitlow and the Rev. Charles Sparks officiating and Elliott Funeral Home directing.

Burial will be in Moulton Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from noon until 1:45 p.m. at the church.

Woodie Sparks, who died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at his home, was born in Lawrence County, May 6, 1936, to Luther N. Sparks and Mattie McLemore Sparks. Woodie was a well known electrician and appliance repair serviceman for over 55 years. He founded Sparks Appliance Repair in 1967. For the past 15 years, his grandson, Hunter, has worked with him and will continue running the family business. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Imogene Sparks, Pauline Terry, Beatrice Voss and Judy Naylor.

He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Doris J. Givens Sparks; two sons, Tony W. Sparks (Melanie) and Ronnie L. Sparks (Tracy); one daughter, Tana K. Sparks Frost; seven grandchildren, Amber Sparks, Adrian Sparks Richardson (Dusty), Hunter Frost (Jessica), Hannah Frost, Haley Sparks, Luke Sparks (Ashley), Keeton Sparks; and one great- granddaughter, Presley Mae Richardson.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Frost, Luke Sparks, Keeton Sparks, Dusty Richardson, Tim Voss and Todd Givens. Honorary pallbearers will be Dewayne McKelvey, Tom Legg, Otis Shelton, Anthony Alexander, Bill Littrell and Elton Porter.
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21654 I47739               
21655 I33009  Spaulding  Wyllie Dean  27 Aug 1925  7 Dec 1979  0  WYLLIE SPAULDING 27 Aug 1925 Feb 1980 76457 (Hico, Hamilton, TX ) 76457 (Hico, Hamilton, TX ) 465-22-0051 Texas

The date of death on Social Security Death Index is later than the date of death shown on the Texas Death Index. This should be resolved. Is it possible that there were two Wyllie Spauldings? Or was the later date of death, within a couple of months, merely a clerical error? 		 STR06 
21656 I38705               
21657 I24678  Spears  Emma Jeanette "E.J."  6 May 1876  1 Jul 1917  0  (Research):Descendant Mark McLemore recalls that she died in the Spanish Flu Epidemic.  STR06 
21658 I34379               
21659 I47874  Spears  Nellie Faye  15 Apr 1950  22 Jul 2020  0  Nellie Fay Impson, 70, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Hillside Nursing & Rehab.

Nellie was born April 15, 1950 in Hemphill, Texas to William Roy Spears and Winnell Allen Spears. She was a lifetime resident of Sabine County and a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Gravel Hill. She worked in maintenance for Hemphill ISD.

Nellie enjoyed collecting cookbooks, working in puzzle books, reading her Bible, and she really loved her grandbabies.

She is survived by her son, Clint Impson and wife, Tanya of Yellowpine; brothers, William Spears and wife, Tana of Deer Park, Texas, Roy Lee Spears and wife, Betty Jo of Polock, Marlin Spears and wife, Melissa of Shelbyville, Texas; sisters, Linda Bailey and husband, Vernon of San Augustine, Shelia Martin and husband, Tommy of Hemphill, and Dianna McQuagge and husband, Doug of Panama City, Florida; grandchildren, Ashley, Josey and Macey; and great grandchildren, Aria, Jessa, and Emrie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Lawrence Impson; and her parents, William and Winnel Spears.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Snider officiating.

Burial will follow services in Yellowpine Cemetery in Hemphill under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Brandon Bailey, Richie Bailey, Tony Wilkerson, John Webb, Kevin Impson, Brian "Pookie" Martin, Blake Martin, and Gary Stewart serving as pallbearers.

Online condolences can be made and guest book may be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home website. Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, July 20, 2020, page 4 		 STR06 
21660 I34380               
21661 I37125  Spears  Thelma Louise  5 Dec 1943  16 Mar 2022  0  Thelma Louise Ebarb, 78, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her residence.

Thelma was born December 5, 1943 in Hemphill to Edward Spears and Dorothy Ida Mae Silas Spears. She spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church where she served as church secretary.

Among her favorite things to do were crocheting and tending to her flowers and plants. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and for that matter, everyone else's grandchildren. She liked to sew and she would make her own patterns. Her children fondly remember her making all their clothes when they were growing up.

Thelma is survived by her husband of 61 years, LeRoy Ebarb of Hemphill; sons, David Ebarb and wife, Janet, of Pineland, Randy Ebarb of Jennings, LA, and Timothy Ebarb and wife, Holly, of Hemphill; daughters, Betty Bealer and husband, Henry, of Jennings, Rebecca O'Blanc and husband, Timmie, of Egan, LA, and Tammie Lopez and husband, Richard, of Fairmount; daughter-in-law, Rachel Ebarb; brothers, LeRoy "Blue" Spears and wife, Kathy, of Hemphill, James Spears and wife, Connie, of Cushing, Henry Spears of Cushing, and Roger Spears and wife, Carolyn, of Milam; sisters, Carlie Durrant of Cushing and Lois Spears of Many, LA; 22 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Ebarb and great granddaughter, Hayley Eliana Campbell.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Thomisee and Bro. Gordon Simmons officiating.

Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery with Stephen Ebarb, Christopher Bealer, Kendall O'Blanc, Justin Ebarb, Brandon Ebarb, Joey Quick, Derrek Lopez and Devin Jones serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and memories can be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.

Downloaded from Starr Funeral Home

Also published in the Sabine County Reporter, March 23, 2022 		 STR06 
21662 I33997               
21663 I41315               
21664 I47782  Speight  Kenneth Ivan  13 Aug 1930  7 Dec 2010  0  Kenneth I. Speight, 80, died Tuesday in the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital after an illness. K.I. was born in Negreet, LA, to Joseph and Leola Burke Speight. Kenneth served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his service he moved to Hemphill where he has lived for the past 60 years. Kenneth was a drilling consultant in the oil fields.
He is survived by his wife Betty Corley Speight of Hemphill, his son Kendall Speight of Chorpus Christi, his daughter Nora Joan Keeling of Hemphill and one brother Ellery Speight of Lake Charles, La. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his son Jonny Speight.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, TX. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Hemphill Cemetery, Hemphill, TX. 		 STR06 
21665 I18103  Speight  Moses Kane  27 Jun 1812  30 Sep 1876  0  The History of Sabine Parish, Louisiana (author John Belisle, The Sabien Banner Press, 1912) states that "in 1860 the white population of Sabine Parish numbers about four thousant, and there were less than two thousand slaves. There were few really wealthy people in the parish, and many owned not more than one of two slaves. the owners of six or more in 1861 included M. K. Speight.

http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924028797707/cu31924028797707_djvu.txt 		 STR06 
21666 I37046  Speights  Amanda Fitzellen  18 Oct 1866  14 Nov 1931  0  Name: Amanda Nethery
Death Date: 14 Nov 1931
Death Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age:
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 19 Oct 1866
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: J. Speights
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Name: Rebecca Halbert
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2135733
Digital Film Number: 4166746
Image Number: 2951
Reference Number: RN 53248-20
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
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21667 I1258  Speights  Amanda Malvina  20 Jul 1832  16 Sep 1846  0  Said to have married James Taylor WHITE II, son of James WHITE and Sarah CADE.  STR06 
21668 I6954  Speights  Asa  1797    0  He was married to a Nancy.  STR06 
21669 I1269  Speights  Buford Arlington  20 Feb 1898  28 Jul 1959  0  (Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP One
Enumerated 16 Feb 1920
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 36B
717-740
Speights, Buford A Head M W 21 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Speights, Abbie E Wf F W 19 M Tx Tx Tx
Griffin, Wiley Boarder m W 54 Wd Tx Tenn Tx Farmer Own Farm 		 STR06 
21670 I27968               
21671 I6944  Speights  Dale  Aft 1906  Aft 1906  0  "Lived one week" (White and Toole)  STR06 
21672 I1266  Speights  Dora E.  7 Feb 1886  11 Sep 1964  0  At the time of the 1910 census, she was shown as the mother of two living children.  STR06 
21673 I1266  Speights  Dora E.  7 Feb 1886  11 Sep 1964  0  (Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 4
Enumerated 8 Apr 1930
ED 202-6 SD 19 Sheet 1B
17-20
White, Dora Head F W 44 Wd 19 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
White, Cornell Son M W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Farm
White, Drew C. Son M w 17 S Tx Tx Tx
 		 STR06 
21674 I1266  Speights  Dora E.  7 Feb 1886  11 Sep 1964  0  (Medical):See attached sources.  STR06 
21675 I3515  Speights  Drayton Bennett  15 Aug 1906  Mar 1997  0  Sabine County Reporter
August 10, 2005

"On the Bright Side: "I Remember" Part 2"
By Mary Howell

He taught school in Rosevine and served as County School Tax Assessor. Drayton had an uncanny sense of humor and loved to pull pranks on his friends. One time he even master-minded the building and landing of a UFO and even put a letter written in a foreign language in his contraption. He situated it so that his croquet-playing friends would find it. News of Hemphill's UFO spread like wildfire throughout East Texas. 		 STR06 
21676 I6939  Speights  Elton T.  Abt 1913    0  He was said to be married to a Ruby Jones.  STR06 
21677 I6945  Speights  Gloria Mittie  17 Nov 1929  29 Jul 2016  0  Sabine County Reporter
July 12, 2006
Hemphilll Elementary School Fifth Grade -1939-1940

Eighteen students from a larger group, pictured, graduated from Hemphill High School's Class of 1946 who recently enjoyed their 60th class reunion. Blake Eddings, Nadine Easley, LaNell Slay, Robert Earl Gray, Gladys Hogue, Wayford Jones, Jack Chisum, Reba Arnold, Lexie Mae Wood, Berintha Maund, Helen Rushing, Evelyn Wright, Dorothy Sterle, Wilma Lawrence, Joe (Gwen/Quinn) McGown, Doris Anderson, Paul Huffman, Eloise Inman, Archie Jones, Vermell Anderson, LaVern Wright, Lois Paudert, Billy Edgar, Sutton Ware, Jessie Lee Harper, Wynell Elliott, Jack Jones, Doris Jennings, Burtis Earl Moore, Hattie Pearl Kelly, Imogene Carlton, Kathryn Curry, Marcus Huffman, Jimmie Procell, Emma Clark Fuller, Marjorie Crawford, Louise Crnkovic, GLORIA SPEIGHTS, and Herman Chop.

Obituary
copied from obits.dignitymemorial.com
Also published in the Houston Chronicle

Gloria Speights McBeth, age 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on July 29, 2016. The youngest of nine children, she was born in Hemphill, Texas to Tom and Arley Speights on November 17, 1929. She was preceded in death by her parents, all siblings except one dear sister, and her beloved husband, Ted McBeth.

Gloria had a joyful spirit and was rarely without a smile on her face. Her father passed away when she was three-years-old, and Gloria was raised by her mother during the Great Depression. She was voted "Most Popular" and played on the Hemphill High basketball team. She was proud of her Hemphill heritage and returned often for family and school reunions.

As a young career woman, Gloria worked at a bank in downtown Houston in the '50s. It was here where her future husband was encouraged by an aunt to meet a pretty girl she knew at church when he visited from his studies at A&M. She was right. Gloria and Ted were soul mates who held hands every day of their long marriage. Bless you, Aunt Mildred.

Gloria's banking career was put on hold to work at home as a wife and mother to two daughters. She enjoyed entertaining, gardening, cooking, traveling, reading and was an excellent Bridge player. Gloria's greatest joy in life was her family which extended from her husband and two daughters to three grand-daughters and a great grand-son. "Gigi" as she was affectionately known, taught her granddaughters the lost art of cooking and sewing as well as to seek adventures in life. She gave them unconditional love and the most amazing Christmas stockings a child ever knew for which she shopped all year long. Her home was filled with love and endless support, helping them become women of strength and substance. Always stylish, Gloria's inner beauty and loving personality far outweighed the exterior. But outings to Neiman's and Sakowitz with her growing up -with lessons on how to work the sale rack '96 will never be forgotten.

Gloria was also a woman of strong faith, counting bible studies and volunteering at church among life's rewards. She led by example in her endeavors. Perseverance to overcome obstacles included swim lessons as an adult since she wasn't taught as a child. Though she learned to swim, she never took to water. Her aversion to water extended to dietary choices. Seafood was off limits and she often told people she was "allergic" to avoid further questions. This was the one area in which she was known to take license with the truth. She had no known food allergies.

As the wife of a Chemical Engineer, Gloria learned to move from city to city. From Lake Jackson to Odessa to Lake Charles and finally back to Houston, Gloria made each transition as easy as possible for her family. Not one to complain, we never knew West Texas wasn't to her liking until years later. Gloria returned to her banking career upon arrival in Houston in the early '80s when she inquired about a job at her new bank and was hired on the spot. Her financial prowess continued as she enjoyed investing in the stock market with her husband and recently instructed at age 85 that her "bond man" be called from her hospital bed. Her mind was as sharp as her spirited wit.

Gloria is survived by daughters, Patricia Chandler (Robert), Mary McBeth (Jim Crump); granddaughters, Michele Reed, Jillian Pennington, Charlotte Pennington; great-grandson, Cameron Reed, and countless friends whose support is much appreciated. You will be missed, Gigi. 		 STR06 
21678 I6960  Speights  Green W.  Aft 1784  1838  0  "Killed while carrying money to a bank in Holmes County, Mississippi." (White and Toole, ). He married a Peagram.  STR06 
21679 I956  Speights  Green William  11 Jul 1839  23 Oct 1922  0  Lived with his son John in his later years. A grave marker indicates he was a Sgt. in Co. F of the 11th Texas Infantry, C.S.A.  STR06 
21680 I6971  Speights  John  30 Sep 1739  Yes, date unknown  0  (Research):Melinda and Tom, thank you for responding. I am interested in the Speights line. We are tracing back to John Speights b 1739 for my wife to qualify for the DAR. Her mother was a Speight from MS. We can trace back to Lamon Speights but need to link to Stephen M Speights b 1769 son of John. Here is what we have. email from LGLevine [lglevine@Bellsouth.net] on 7/14/2006?b??i?
Descendants of John Speights
?/b??/i?1 John Speights 1739 - 1790 .. +Mary Jane Minshew 1739 - ........ 2 Stephen M Speights 1769 - 1847 ............ +Mary Hill 1769 - 1850 ................... 3 Elizabeth Speights 1789 - ................... 3 Lamon Speights 1794 - 1870 ....................... +Elizabeth "Betsy" Lee 1796 - 1855 ............................. 4 James I Speights 1817 - 1862 ................................. +Margaret Buckley 1826 - ............................. 4 Stephen Anderson Speights 1820 - ................................. +Amanda 1821 - ........................................ 5 Alice Speights 1846 - ............................................ +E. H. Hathorn 1844 - 1919 ........................................ 5 Fanny Speights 1848 - ........................................ 5 FNU Speights 1850 - ............................. 4 Lavinia C Speights 1822 - ................................. +Burton S Buckley ............................. 4 Edward Lee L Speights 1830 - 1863 ................................. +Mary Matilda Louisa Carter 1835 - 1910 ........................................ 5 Albert Gallatin Brown Speights 1853 - 1930 ............................................ +Sarah Elizabeth Polk 1850 - 1940 .................................................. 6 Timy Mae Speights .................................................. 6 Pauline Speights .................................................. 6 Percy Speights .................................................. 6 Edward Speights 1879 - .................................................. 6 Perry Upton Speights 1879 - 1959 .................................................. 6 Glover Lee Speights 1881 - 1948 ...................................................... +Nancy Ethel Hathorn 1894 - 1970 ............................................................. 7 Donna Sherrill Speights ............................................................. 7 Rivers Speights ............................................................. 7 Dorothy Jane Speights 1905 - 1982 ............................................................. 7 Toxie Speights 1913 - 1994 ............................................................. 7 Scottie Sherrill Speights 1914 - 1999 ................................................................. +Vernon Aaron Studdard 1916 - 1988 ........................................................................ 8 Dewana Faye Studdard 1945 - My Wife ........................................................ 8 Evelyn Jeanette Studdard 1946 - ........................................................................ 8 Vernon Aaron Studdard 1948 - ........................................................................ 8 Larry Gene Studdard 1950 - ........................................................................ 8 Tommy Wayne Studdard 1956 - ........................................................................ 8 Sherrill Diane Studdard 1960 - ............................................................. 7 Claudia Speights 1916 - ............................................................. 7 Lewis Speights 1917 - 1994 ............................................................. 7 Shelby Speights 1922 - 1985 .................................................. 6 Bergie Speights 1892 - 1987 ........................................ 5 Elizabeth Speights 1855 - 1936 ........................................ 5 Mary Speights 1857 - 1864 ............................. 4 Eliza Jane Speights 1834 - 1877 ................... *2nd Wife of Lamon Speights: ....................... +Cynthia Stuckey 1835 - ................... 3 Nancy Speights 1796 - ....................... +John Morrow ................... 3 John Hill Speights 1805 - 1897 ....................... +Elizabeth Polk 1805 - ............................. 4 Francis Speights 1830 - ............................. 4 Isaac Speights 1831 - ............................. 4 Mary Speights 1833 - ............................. 4 Sarah Speights 1837 - ............................. 4 Stephen Speights 1839 - ............................. 4 John Speights 1841 - ............................. 4 Wilkies Speights 1843 - ............................. 4 Elizabeth Speights 1845 - ............................. 4 Lively Speights 1847 - ............................. 4 Christian Speights 1849 - ................... 3 Stephen M Speights Jr./Jr. 1805 - 1872 ....................... +Dicy Melvina Stewart 1820 - ............................. 4 Archibald C Speights 1848 - 1925 ................................. +Margaret Bass 1842 - 1928 ........................................ 5 E Rastus Speights 1874 - 1937 ........................................ 5 Machael Speights ........................................ 5 Irma Estelle Speights ................... 3 Delphy Speights 1807 - 		 STR06 
21681 I6943  Speights  John Archie  Abt 1920  Abt 1936  0  "Died at age 16" (White and Toole)  STR06 
21682 I3197  Speights  John Henry Hopkins  Abt 1850  Yes, date unknown  0  Said to have married Emma Jane MARSHBURN. She was said to have also married a BOURLAND.  STR06 
21683 I1260  Speights  John William "Doc"  29 Oct 1856  4 Feb 1922  0  (Research):
Census Listings:

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 1
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 1A Stamped 92
4-4
Speights, John W Hd W M Oct 1856 M 16 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
Speights, Sallie Wf W F July 1865 34 M 16 5/5 Tx Ga Tx
Speights, Tom G Son W M Feb 1885 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Speights, Dora E Dtr W F Feb 1886 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Orin W Son W M Feb 1887 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Speights, Mermod L Son W M Dec 1891 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Buford A Son W M Jan 1898 2 S Tx Tx Tx 		 STR06 
21684 I313  Speights  Johnnie Mae  6 Feb 1922  2 Feb 2007  0  The Sabine County Reporter
February 14, 2007, Page 9

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes

Johnnie M. Speights Hughes died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007 in Bossier City. Mrs. Hughes was a beautician for 35 years and a graduate of Guy's Beauty School. Survivors: a daughter, Sharon "Guyann" and husband Wilbur Gayle KEENE; son Mark Mermond HUGHES and wife Cindy FERRAN; grandchildren, Robin KEENE and husband Chuck WILLIAMSON, Brady KEENE and wife Stacy, Benjamin Mark HUGHES, William Maxwell HUGHES, and Andrew Phillip HUGHES; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth Dorine ROBINSON and Ruby Laverne GELLATLY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy M. HUGHES; and parents, Ruth Elvie McLEMORE and Mermond Leon SPEIGHTS. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at Boone Funeral Home with Pastor Al Eden officiating. Interment followed at Forest Park West Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Boone Funeral Home Chapel in Shreveport.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2007) 		 STR06 
21685 I961  Speights  Jonathan "Johnse" M. Hopkins  20 Jun 1828  2 Dec 1912  0  Sharon Speights Varney quotes Virgie Collier Speights as writing "John was a small child when the family moved to the Mississippi Delta along with his brothers and sisters. John married Emily Scott. To this union were born Tom, John "Doc" and Dora. His wife died and her amrried a Miss (Rebecca) Holbert. To this union were born Mandie in 1866, an infant that died, and Robert Joel on September 11, 1870. The second wife died and he married Lizzie Davis. To this union were born Exa in 187, Mattie, Minnie, and an infant that died. Johns third wife died and he lived a widower approximately 35 years. John hired a man to take his palce in the confederate army, however after one year he was assigned to making salt. John joined the Campbellite Church during his old age. He died in 1912 and was buried in Lowe Cemetery in Sabine County, Texas."  STR06 
21686 I959  Speights  Joshua Hopkins  7 Dec 1819  25 Aug 1889  0  "Joshua Speights was very prominent in early Sabine County history, founding, together with Hampton Pratt, the first store in Hemphill. He also served as Chief Justice of Sabine County and as Senator in the Texas Legislature." (White and Toole)

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 19 October 1994, Page 5 Oil Painting of Judge Speights is donated to county museum

The Sabine county Museum and the Virgie Speights Memorial Library has received a gift from Mr. and Mrs. James C. Vanderbilt of an oil painting of Judge Joshua H. Speights.

James, a great-grandson of Judge Speights,painted the portrait from a black and white copy of a picture taken of the Judge found in the archives of the Texas Legislature in Austin.

Joshua, a citizen of the Republic of Texas, served Sabine County in District #22, State Legislature 1853-1854, and 1859-1860, and also served as Judge of Sabine County 1877-1882. he was also a merchant, lawyer, physician, and farmer though not at the same time.

James and Marguerite Vanderbilt have been patrons of the museum and library from the beginning. They have given gifts of family heirlooms, valuable books and many mementos honoring Joshua H. Speights, his mother Rebbecca Hopkins Speights, and their descendants and relatives. James Vanderbilt spent a year studying and working for the British National Gallery in London, England. He retired form the Navy after World War II as a Lt. Commander. His hobbies are many but oil painting is his first love.

The Sabine County museum is very proud to have the portriat and is open Wednesday and Fridays and by appointment to visitors.

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER 27 March 2002, Page 9 SRT honors Vanderbilt with memorial

On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, the Sabine District Chapter #33 of Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT), dedicated an SRT memorial medallion at the grave of James C. Vanderbilt, deceased member of the chapter.

The unveiling ceremony of the historic marker was held at the Ft. Jesup National Park and Cemetery near Many, LA, in Sabine Parish. Sabine County Sheriff's Department proved the firing of the military salutes fo the occasion and the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department provided an escort to the cemetery.

Vanderbilt was born April 15, 1915 in Ft. Jesup, LA. He was named at birth "Voyght Willard Boswell" and later changed his name to match his professional name as an artist.

James C. Vanderbilt was the great-grandson of Joshua Hopkins Speights, who came to Sabine County in approximately 1841. He was a professional artist and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.

Vanderbilt was a strong patron of the arts and was dedicated to preserving our history and culture. He was a key person in the founding of the Virgie Speights Memorial Library and Museum in Hemphill. He and his wife donated many gifts to enhance and maintain the Library and Old Jail Buildin

Vanderbilt was a tireless worker and patron of the Sonoma Depot Museum in Sonoma, CA, where he lived for many years. His paintings and art illustrations for the movie industry, plus his gifts to preserve history will be enjoyed by future generations.

This is believed to be the first medallion dedicated outside of Texas.....Recognition of descendants and acceptance of the marker was conducted by Bill Speights. Speights and J.E. Gooch unveiled the marker.

From the SSDI: JAMES C VANDERBILT 15 Apr 1915 11 May 1998 (V) 95476 (Sonoma, Sonoma, CA) (none specified) 550-28-5822 California 		 STR06 
21687 I4956  Speights  Kate Blanche  1 Jul 1871  2 Mar 1899  0  The photo of her headstone, in Milam Cemetery, shows she was the wife of A. D. CAUSEY, and that she was born 1 July 1872 and died 2 Mar 1899.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54446744 		 STR06 
21688 I27975               
21689 I6685  Speights  Lillie A.  1873  Yes, date unknown  0  Said to have married William P RUNNELS.  STR06 
21690 I6682  Speights  Lola B.  Abt 1868  Yes, date unknown  0  Said to have married J. L. REESE.  STR06 
21691 I1264  Speights  Madora E.  21 Aug 1859  Yes, date unknown  0  Sharon Speights Varney quotes Virgie Collier Speights as writing that Madora was married to Dan A. Leak(e), a Campbellite preacher, and this is likely the reason that his father-in-law joined the Campbellite's late in life.  STR06 
21692 I10872  Speights  Mary "Mollie" Rebecca  12 Jun 1856  15 Sep 1886  0  The Sabine County Reporter, Sept. 29, 1886, Hemphill TX.

Mary R. (Molly) Speights Boswell died at her home in Logansport, LA. She left two small children and her husband, G.S. Boswell. The Reporter states that G.S. Boswell called on the Reporter and told them he was moving from Logansport and that his two small sons would be cared for by Judge Speights.

Charles Royall cnroyall@wcc.net 		 STR06 
21693 I312  Speights  Ruby Laverne  3 May 1919  20 Jun 2014  0  Sabine County Reporter 29 May 2002

Class of 1938

Hemphill High School's graduating class of 1938 held a reunion Saturday, April 27. Attending were, from left: Dalton Boyd, Harold Smith, LaVerne Speights Gellately, Edele Manual Arnold and Vernell Conner Thomas.

Obituary

Ruby Laverne Speights Gellatly was born May 3, 1919 in Hemphill, Texas and went to be with her heavenly Father on June 20, 2014, at the age of 95.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorine Gellatly Gordy of Houston; four grandchildren, Cheryl R. Gordy of Spring, Chrystie M. Gordy Vickery and husband, Jason of Richmond, Cheri E. Gordy Turney and husband, Justin of Spring, Bryan C. Gordy and wife, Heather of Porter; eleven great grandchildren; Caleb, Breanna, Andrew, Jacob, Bailey, Virginia, Griffin, Leslie Jo, Daniel, Robert and Julian; one nephew, Mark Hughes and wife, Cindy of Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Earl Gellatly; father, Mermond L. Speights; mother, Ruth Elvie Mclemore Speights; and two sisters, Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson and Johnnie Mae Speights Hughes.

Laverne lived and worked in Beaumont and Bevil Oaks for over 55 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks. She worked and retired from Jefferson County Health and Welfare in 1989 after 23 years.

Laverne always loved gardening and spending as much time with family and friends as she could. Her loving smile and open heart never met a stranger and she was always willing to help in any way she could.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hemphill Cemetery in Hemphill, Texas.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Monday, June 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Copied from www.claybarfuneralhome.com
 		 STR06 
21694 I311  Speights  Ruth Dorine  26 Nov 1914  9 Dec 2007  0  Sabine County Reporter
December 19, 2007

Dorine Speights Robinson

Ruth Dorine Speights Robinson, 93, of Spring died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007 in Brenham.

Mrs. Robinson was born Nov. 26, 1914, in Hemphill as a daughter of the late Mermond Leon Speights and Ruth Elvie McLemore Speights. She devoted over 40 years to the nursing profession in the Texas City/Galveston area.

Survivors: a sister, Ruby Laverne GELLATLY, formerly of Beaumont; two nieces, Dorine GORDY and husband Craig of Spring, and Guyanne KEENE and husband, Gayle of Shreveport, LA; and a nephew, Mark HUGHES and wife Cindy of Ponchatoula, LA.

She was preceded in dehat by her husband, John Albert (J.A) Robinson, and a sister, Johnnie Mae HUGHES.

Graveside rites were held Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Hemphill City Cemetery in Hemphill.

Services were under the direction of Adams/E.E. Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, December 2007) 		 STR06 
21695 I1270  Speights  Sallie L.  Abt 1903    0  Lived with her brother, Thomas G. Speights in 1920, two houses away from her future husband, Sam Cammack.

Laura Buckmaster shows that she also married Med Thompson and Joe Henry Harper. 		 STR06 
21696 I6962  Speights  Shadrack  Aft 1786  Yes, date unknown  0  "LIved for many years in Leak County, Mississippi"  STR06 
21697 I6683  Speights  Susan "Sudie" Benina  25 Jun 1870  29 Oct 1938  0  Name: Sudie B. Blackshear
Death Date: 29 Oct 1938
Death Place: Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: W
Death Age: 68 years 4 months 4 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1870
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse's Name: Dr. W. R. Blackshear
Father's Name: William Green Speights
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Name: Jerusha Allen
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Informant: Mrs. Ima Howell, Chireno
Occupation: Housewife & Post Master
Place of Residence: Chireno, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Chireno, Texas
Burial Date: 30 Oct 1938
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2117824
Digital Film Number: 4030411
Image Number: 2376
Reference Number: DTH Rec cn 47224
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
 		 STR06 
21698 I4722               
21699 I968  Speights  Thomas Green  15 Feb 1885  Abt 1933  0  (Research):Census Information:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Justice Precinct No. 1
Enumerated April 28 and 29 by Hugh M. Ireland
ED 202-3 SD 19th Sheet 20A Stamped 42
62-65
Speights. Tom G. Hd M W 45 M20 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Speights, Arlis Wife F W 45 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Elton Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Anna Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Rudolph Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, John H Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Sallie L Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Speights, Gloria Dtr F W 1 S Tx Tx Tx 		 STR06 
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