Sunday's Obituary - Mrs. Nancy E. Yawman

Nancy E. Yawman, one of my maternal great-grandmothers, died on July 14, 1919. Her obituary provided information about her religious affiliation, something I did not know. I found it interesting that they printed information on when her body was shipped from the place of death (Miami, Oklahoma) to the burial location (Parsons, Kansas) and that her son accompanied the body.

“MRS. NANCY YAWMAN BURIED IN PARSONS

Mrs. Nancy E. Yawman, who died at the home of her son John Yawman Tuesday, was buried in Parsons, Wednesday afternoon. The body was shipped Tuesday. John Yawman accompanied the body to Parsons.

Mrs. Yawman has been a member of the Baptist church here and is well known. Her 73d birthday was celebrated at the home about four weeks ago.”

[Source: "Mrs. Nancy Yawman Buried in Parsons," Miami District Daily News, 16 Jul 1919, p. 1, col. 5; digital images, GenealogyBank (www.genealogybank.com : accessed 14 Oct 2012).]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Margaret H. Roberts (1896-1957)

For the last few months, I have been transcribing the obituaries that my paternal grandmother, Mamie Olive (Martindale) Spurlock, had saved in her scrapbook. This last obituary puzzled me. All the other obituaries were for immediate family, but I couldn’t identify this person—Margaret H. (Lashly) Roberts. So off I went to research her and see what I could find.

My first search was for a death certificate on FamilySearch; success! I found that Margaret was born 25 December 1896 in Missouri, the daughter of [—?—] Lashley and Sarah Robinson, and that she died on 26 November 1957 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, where she had lived for 30 years. Her mother’s maiden name of Robinson rang a bell because I knew that A.B. Martindale (my great-grandfather) had been married to Zilla Robinson prior to his marriage to my great-grandmother Sarah Belle Forshee.

I next searched Missouri marriages on FamilySearch to see if I could find her parents’ marriage. I found a Sarah J. Robinson who married James J. Lashley on 2 December 1882 in Iron, Missouri (an area where my Martindale and Forshee ancestors had lived).

I turned next to the federal census. I found Maggie Lashly (born Dec 1896 in Missouri) living with her mother Sarah (widowed, born April 1860 in Missouri) and the siblings named in her obituary in Concord, Washington County, Missouri, on the 1900 census. I then found Sarah Robinson, age 20, in the 1880 census living with her parents Wm. (born about 1838 in Missouri) and Margareth (born about 1840 in Tennessee) in Concord, Washington County, Missouri. Sarah (age 2/12) was listed in the 1860 census in Concord, Washington County, in the household of Thomas W. and Margaret Robinson.

Back to Missouri marriage records! Thomas W. Robinson married Margaret Forshee on 2 April 1857 in Washington County, Missouri. Margaret was the sister of my great-grandmother Sarah Belle Forshee.

Voila! This obituary was for a relative like all the others in the scrapbook. Margaret Lashly Roberts was the first cousin once removed of my grandmother.

“MARGARET H. ROBERTS, 60, of 1127 West 30th Ave died 8:30 AM Tuesday in her home. Survivors: Sons, Lee S. and Louis H. Roberts, both of Houston; brothers, Benton Lashly, Port Arthur, Clyde and Tom Lashly, both of Lufkin; sister, Mrs. Ethel Perry, Lufkin; four grandchildren. Services 4 PM Wednesday Boulevard Funeral Home chapel, the Rev J. Kelly Neal. Burial Forest Park Cemetery. Boulevard Funeral Home.”

Source: Undated obituary for Margaret H. Roberts from unknown newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - W. I. Martindale (1883-1958)

Walter Ivan Martindale, my grand-uncle and son of Ambrose B. and Sarah (Forshee) Martindale, was born 17 September 1883. On 4 Aug 1903, he married Snowdie Chambers in Nacogdoches County, Texas. He died 2 April 1958 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

“W. I. Martindale

W. I. Martindale, father and grandfather of three Houston law enforcement officers, died today in Houston hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Martindale, 74, had two sons, A. C. Martindale, a former Houston police captain, who is an investigator for the Harris County Medical Examiner, and Don H. Martindale, who is bailiff for the Harris County grand jury. His grandson, A. C. Martindale Jr. is a patrolman with the Houston Police Department.

Born in Ironsdale, Mo., Mr. Martindale worked in the saw mills of Louisiana, Missouri and East Texas before coming to Houston in 1917.

He was an employe of the maintenance department of the Southern Pacific Lines from 1919 till his retirement in 1946.

Survivors besides his sons are his five daughters, Mrs. Marie Rosson, Mrs. E. R. Tripp, Mrs. E. A. Sisk, Mrs. William Knast and Mrs. E. D. Hartnett, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be announced by Heights Funeral Home.”

[Source: Undated obituary for W. I. Martindale from unknown newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]


© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Maude Thompson (1881-1958)

My grand-aunt Maude Alberti Martindale, daughter of Ambrose B. and Sarah (Forshee) Martindale, was born 12 November 1881 in Missouri and married Richard Albert Thompson on 29 April 1900. She died 24 December 1958 in Missouri.

“THOMPSON, MAUDE (nee Martindale), Wed., Dec. 24, 1958, widow of the late Richard Thompson, dear mother of Mrs. Verna Kohlberg, Ivan (Walter), Edwin, Guy and the late Maymie Wilson and Robert Thompson, dear sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.

Funeral from HOFFMEISTER Chapel, 7814 S. Broadway, Sat., 9 a. m., to Hopewell, Mo., Cemetery. Member of Mellow Memorial Methodist Church and Venus Chapter No. 153. O. E. S.”

[Source: Undated obituary for Maude Thompson from unknown newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]




© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Lucy A. Upton (1873-1957)

The daughter of Ambrose B. Martindale and his first wife Zilla Melissa Robinson, my half-grandaunt, Lucy Alice Martindale was born 28 August 1873 in Missouri and married Daniel R. Upton on 26 November 1891 in Texas. She died 25 October 1957 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

“LUCY A. UPTON, 84, of 1626 Charles St died 7 PM Friday at her home. Member Baptist Church. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs Eula Kingrey, Mrs Eunice Whitsitt and Mrs Bessie Freeman, all of Houston; son, R. V. Upton, Houston; sisters, Mrs Mamie Spurlock, Houston, Mrs Maud Thompson, Saint Louis, Mo; brothers, Walter Martindale, Houston, Arthur Martindale, Tyler; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services 11 AM Monday Houston Funeral Home chapel, the Rev John Duckett. Burial Hollywood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Houston Funeral Home.”

[Source: Undated obituary for Lucy A. Upton from unknown newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]




© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Dorothy Lee (Tripp) Reddick (1926-1966)

Dorothy (Tripp) Reddick, my second cousin, was born 7 March 1926and died 13 March 1966 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. She was the oldest child of Elmer R. and Lydia (Martindale) Tripp.

"REDDICK

MRS DOROTHY LEE (TRIPP) REDDICK, 40, of 4711 Clift Haven, passed away Sunday in a local hospital. Native Houstonian. Member of Saint Stephen's Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband, Johnny A. Reddick Jr; father, E. R. Tripp; daughter, Sandra Lynn Reddick; sons, John Alvin Reddick, Mark Stevan Reddick; sister, Mrs Carolyn Bradley; brother, Robert D. Tripp; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services 3:30 PM Tuesday, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel, with the Rev Jack W. Shoultz officiating. Interment in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Earl Keul, Fred Helfrish, Johnny Bradley, George Jones, Herbert McMillan, Irving Bentz, Warren Eitelbach, Roy Ridgeway. FOREST PARK FUNERAL HOME, 6900 Lawndale Avenue, WAlnut 8-5141."

[Source: Undated obituary for Dorothy Lee (Tripp) Reddick from unidentified newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Elmore A. Sisk (1903-1961)

Elmore Allen Sisk was born in Texas on 21 September 1903 and died in Houston, Harris County, Texas, on 16 January 1961. He was married to my first cousin (once removed), Doris W. Martindale. I think it's interesting that all employees of the Houston Transit Company were honorary pallbearers; at his death, he was employed there as a cashier.

“Sisk

Elmore A. Sisk, of 5243 Jefferson, died Monday morning in a local hospital. Member of Temple Lodge No. 4, AF&AM. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Doris Sisk. Sons, Elmore A. Sisk Jr., Thomas E. Sisk; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sisk; brothers, Leroy Joe Sisk, Wallace Sisk; sisters, Mrs. J. D. Singleton, Mrs. Bob Tiller; five grandchildren Services 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Boulevard Chapel. Burial, Forest Park Cemetery with Mason services. Pallbearers: W. F. McNeese, J. T. Neyland, H. C. Murph, J. H. Heaton, T. S. Stewart, J. C Traylor Honorary Pallbearers, all employees of the Houston Transit Co., Boulevard Funeral Home.”

[Sources:

Texas, death certificate no. 02906 (1961), Elmore A. Sisk; digital image, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," FamilySearch Record Search (http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/ : accessed 5 Jul 2012).  

Undated obituary for Elmore A. Sisk from unidentified newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Marie Martindale Rosson (1904-1969)

Marie (Martindale) Rosson (my first cousin, once removed) was the oldest child of Walter Ivan and Snodie (Chambers) Martindale. She was born 23 June 1904 in Texas and died 19 February 1969 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

“ROSSON

MRS MARIE ROSSON, 64, of 310 Ahrens St, passed away Tuesday in a local hospital. Houston resident 52 years. Member Methodist Church. Survivors: Daughters, Mrs A. D. (Marion) Davis, Houston, Mrs F. J. (Hazel) Kussman Jr, Anaheim, Calif; sisters, Mrs Doris McLaughlin, Houston, Mrs William Knasp, Houston, Mrs W. F. Siebe, Bon Wier, Texas; brothers, A. C. Martindale, D. H. Martindale, Houston; grandchildren, Mrs Gayle Ann Thorson, Glynn A. Davis, Houston, David Kussman, Rickey Kussman, Anaheim, Calif. Funeral services 2 PM Thursday, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel. Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. FOREST PARK LAWNDALE FUNERAL HOME, 6900 Lawndale, 928-5141.”

[Source: Undated obituary for Marie Rosson from unidentified newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Edgar D. Hartnett (1903-1963)

Edgar D. Hartnett was born 3 November 1907 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas and died 17 January 1963 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He was married to Walterine Mary Martindale (my first cousin, once removed).

“Hartnett

Edgar D. Hartnett, 55, of 7741 Kingsley, died Wednesday. Employee Western Electric Company. Veteran World War II. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Walterine Hartnett; sons, Dennis and John Hartnett; daughter, Miss Elizabeth Hartnett, all of Houston; brother, Paul Hartnett; sisters, Mrs. Morris White, Mrs. R. S. Railey, all of Weatherford, Mrs. Remy Ancelin, Dallas; number of nieces and nephews. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday, Earthman Freeway Chapel. Services 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Earthman Freeway Chapel, 9:30 a.m. St. Christopher Church. Burial Garden of Gethsemani. Earthman Freeway Chapel, 6330 Gulf Freeway, MI 4-1641.”

[Source: Undated obituary for Edgar D. Hartnett from unidentified newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - A. B. Martindale (1887-1961)

Arthur Bryant Martindale was my granduncle, the younger brother of my paternal grandmother Mamie Olive (Martindale) Spurlock. He married Aurrie Belle Goodman on 27 May 1912. They had one daughter, Louise, who died in 1942. He was a railroad worker with the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, commonly known as the “Cotton Belt.”

“A. B. Martindale's Services Friday

Funeral services for A. B. Martindale, 73, 525 W. Phillips, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel.

Mr. Martindale died Wednesday at Cotton Belt Hospital in Texarkana.

The Rev. C. Weldon Sanders and the Rev. Leo Rudd will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Born in Irondale, Mo., Mr. Martindale had lived in Tyler since 1912. He was a member of the KP Lodge, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Trinity Baptist Church. He was employed by the Cotton Belt 32 years.

Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Mayme Spurlock of Houston, several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Warren McDonald, Shirley DeLand, Clyde Bentley, J. W. Manning, Dick Allen, Frank Smith, J. W. Blalock and W. B. Bradley.”

[Source: Undated obituary for A. B. Martindale from unknown newspaper, Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970; privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - George Gandy (1836-1903)

Two obituaries have surfaced for George W. Gandy, my first cousin 4 times removed; both are transcribed below. I was unable to verify the statements in the first obituary, published by the Marysville (Ohio) Tribune, that George served as mayor of two towns in DeWitt County, Illinois—Kenney and Clinton. I posted a query on the Ancestry.com message board seeking confirmation of these statements; Judy Simpson graciously transcribed an obituary she found in the Clinton Register. That obituary contains no reference to his serving as mayor of either town.

“GRIM REAPER

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Takes Off Native of Union County in Far Away Oklahoma.

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The recent death of George Gandy, at Lexington, Oklahoma, is of more than passing interest to many of the older residents of Union county. He was the youngest son of Abijah Gandy who helped to clear Leesburg township out of the primeval forest, and for many years was identified with the early history of Union county.

The son, George Gandy, went to Illinois where he rose into prominence, serving as mayor of Clinton and also mayor of Kenny. He moved to Oklahoma three years ago. His body was brought back to Clinton, Illinois, for burial which took place under the auspices of Henderson lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kenny, Illinois. The deceased was an uncle of L. Meacham, of Woodstock, and was also related to the Clevengers and others about Pharisburg. He was about 75 years of age at his death.”

 

[Source: "Grim Reaper," Marysville Tribune, 5 Aug 1903 (page and column unknown).

“July 10, 1903
Clinton Register

AN UNEXPECTED DEATH.

George W. GANDY, a former resident of this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. P. GRAHAM, in Lexington, Oklahoma, last Sunday morning, July 5, at 4:20 o’clock. He had been complaining of a dizziness for some days, but he appeared in his usual health, and the day before his death was spent about the streets of Lexington.

George W. Gandy was born in Union county, Ohio, June 5th, 1836, and when 18 years old located in the north part of this state, where he remained about three years, when he came to this county, where he had made his home, until about three years ago, when he went to Lexington, Oklahoma, where he had made his home with Mrs. Graham. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth HUTCHIN about 38 years ago, but she preceded him to the grave about five years ago.

Mrs. Graham arrived here Tuesday night with the remains. The funeral took place Wednesday at 4 p.m., form Wm. Monson’s residence at 814 West Main street, conducted by Revs. E. A. Gilliland and S. C. Black, after which the remains were laid to rest in Woodlawn. The A. F. and A. M. lodge of Kenney took charge of the remains here.

George W. Gandy was well and favorably known in this county. His disposition was pleasant and agreeable, honest and industrious.”

[Source: Judy Simpson (user name JSimpson8733), "Re: George Gandy," Ancestry.com, DeWitt County, Illinois, message board, 12 June 2012 (http://boards.ancestry.com/ : accessed 12 Jun 2012).]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Ephraim Cary (1790-1878)

Very little biographical information about my 3rd great-grandfather Ephraim Cary is provided in this obituary. He served in the War of 1812, married Matilda Gandy in 1818 in Madison County, and was the father of 9 children, including Rhoda (Cary) Franklin, my 2nd great-grandmother. His earliest recorded land purchase was in 1829; the deed is transcribed here. He is believed to be buried in Maskill Cemetery in Union County, Ohio, but attempts to find a gravestone have been unsuccessful.

I am indebted to Virginia (Ginny) Smith, a researcher from Union County, Ohio, who provided this copy of his obituary.

Marysville Tribune, Marysville, Ohio, 25 December 1878.

"OBITUARY.

Another Pioneer Gone. -- Died, in Leesburg township, on the 7th of December, 1878, Ephraim Cary, aged 88 years and eight months.

The deceased was born in Washington county, Pa., and emigrated to Ohio in 1796, and settled near Marietta, and in 1801 moved to Madison county, near Plain City, and in 1826 moved to Union county. On the 16th day of December, 1826, he moved on the farm where he died, being fifty-two years. The deceased was a Presbyterian in faith and died in the hope of a better [life?]."

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Alexander Gandy (1832-1919)

Alexander Gandy, my maternal 2^nd cousin, 3 times removed, is the subject of an ongoing research project which I wrote about here and here. I continue to collaborate with another researcher to try to solve the mysteries surrounding Tamson (Cary) (Gandy) Kirby, Alexander’s first wife.

“TAPS SOUNDED FOR CIVIL WAR VETERAN

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Alexander Gandy, Who Marched With Sherman to the Sea, Dies at Dayton at age of 87.

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In writing of the death of a former resident of Richwood, the Dayton Journal of July 10, said:

Funeral services for Alexander Gandy, 87, who died Tuesday night at his home, 67 Vincent street, will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence. Burial in Woodland cemetery.

'He is survived by two daughters, Miss Ida Gandy and Mrs. George Gengnagel, of Dayton, and a granddaughter, Mrs. P. D. Yarbrough, of Clinton, Ill.

'Mr. Gandy had been a resident of Dayton for more than 20 years. He was a soldier in one of the most active regiments of the Civil war, under Col. A. B. Robinson, 121 O. V. L, in Co. I, and with the 121st was mustered into service at Delaware, O., Sept. 11, 1862, and served until June 8, 1865, when they were mustered out at Washington, D.C.

'The regiment participated in the battles of Chicamaugua, Lookout mountain, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw mountain. He marched with Sherman to the sea and also had a part in the battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, the last battle of the war.

'He was wounded in battle of Mission Ridge, but in a short time rejointed [sic] the regiment.'

Many of the older residents of Richwood will remember Mr. Gandy, was a brick and tile manufacturer years ago. He made the brick for the Blake residence, now owned by W. H. Richards; the Odd Fellows building; the grade school building and others.

Mrs. Ben Woods of Richwood is a sister of Mr. Gandy. She and Miss Alma Donohoe went to Dayton to attend the funeral.”

Source: "Taps Sounded For Civil War Veteran," Richwood Gazette, 17 Jul 1919, p. 1, col. 2; digital images, NewspaperARCHIVE (access.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 7 May 1912).

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - David Franklin (1867-1932)

David Franklin was the youngest child of Joseph and Rhoda (Cary) Franklin, my maternal 2^nd great-grandparents, making him my great-granduncle. He was the mayor of Magnetic Springs, a village in Union County, Ohio; I have not yet found any information about his term in office. I did, however, find that he served as assessor in 1910. The date of birth in his obituary is likely inaccurate. Although the information in the obituary and his death certificate are the same, the informant was someone named Arthur Petty, whose relationship to David Franklin is unknown. The month and year of David’s birth were reported as January 1867 in the 1900 federal census and that year is consistent with his age as reported in every federal census on which he was enumerated.

“Former Magnetic Mayor Succumbs

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Death Follows Operation at Jane Case Hospital — Funeral is Held Sunday Afternoon

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David Franklin, 67, of Magnetic Springs, died Thursday, December 29, at the Jane M. Case hospital, Delaware, following an operation for hernia, to which he had submitted three days previous to his demise. He was formerly mayor of Magnetic Springs and was engaged in business there for many years.

Mr. Franklin was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Franklin, and was born in Ohio, October 15, 1865. He was never married.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kimbal Sunday afternoon, January 1, at two o'clock in the Winter chapel. Burial was made in Maple Dell cemetery, in charge of Lloyd Winter & Son.”

[Source: "Former Magnetic Mayor Succumbs," Richwood Gazette, 5 Jan 1933, p. 1, col. 5; digital images, NewspaperARCHIVE (http://access.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 17 May 2012).]

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Stephen and Bertha (Tatman) Cary 1898

My 2nd great-granduncle, brother of my 2nd great-grandmother Rhoda Cary, Stephen Cary just two days after his second wife Bertha died. Perhaps the pain of losing a second wife was more than Stephen could bear.

"Obituaries," Richwood Gazette, 25 August 1898, p. 1, col. 3;
digital images, NewspaperArchives
(access.newspaperarchive.com : accessed 27 Apr 2012). 

“Bertha Tatman was born in Knox county, Ohio, May 29, 1837 and died at her home in Union county, Aug. 15, 1898, aged 61 years, 2 months and 16 days. She was married to Robert Patent in 1856 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living. Her husband died and after living a widow for 16 years she was again married to Stephen Cary on March 14th, 1883 with whom she lived until her death.

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“Stephen Cary was born in Leesburg township, Union county, Ohio, November 24th, 1827 and died on the farm on which he was born, Aug 17, 1898, aged 70 years, 8 months and 23 days. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Walters, March 26, 1854, and to them were born nine children, four of whom are still living. His wife died and after living a widower for about 6 years he was again married to Mrs. Bertha Patent. Mr. Cary's father was a Presbyterian and his mother a Universalist, to which faith Mr. Cary held until the time of his death, always believing it to be just and right. He was a man who was honest and upright in all his dealings, a kind husband and father and a good neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

“Funeral services for husband and wife were held at their late residence in Friday, Aug. 17, at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. Louck. Interment was made in the Maskill cemetery.”

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Mary Elizabeth Franklin Cary (1827-1901)

Mary Elizabeth Franklin Cary is one of my 2nd great-grandaunts, the sister of Joseph Franklin, my 2nd great-grandfather. She married George W. Cary, and Joseph married George's younger sister, Rhoda.

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"Obituary," Richwood Gazette, 2 Jan 1902, col. 5;
 digital images, GenealogyBank
(www.genealogybank.com : accessed 3 Jul 2010) 

“Mary Elizabeth Cary was born February 23, 1827, in Leesburg township, Union county, Ohio, about one-half mile northeast of Pharisburg on the farm now know as the Drum farm. "Mother" Cary was the daughter of Arad and Nancy Franklin and was one of 11 children. She was united in marriage to George W. Cary Oct. 7, 1847, who died Oct. 19, 1888. To this union was born 7 children; 3 only came to the years of accountability and are living, 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs. Cary became a member of the Universalist church at Pharisburg more than 50 years ago. During all these years she has lived an earnest, devoted and exemplary Christian life. She died Dec. 16, 1901, aged 74 years, 9 months and 23 days. The funderal services were held at Claibourne M. P. church on the 18th at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Welchimer assisted, by Rev. J. F. Wilkins.”

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Robert E. Martindale

Robert Ellis Martindale was my half-granduncle, the son of my great-grandfather Ambrose B. Martindale and his first wife Zilla Melissa Robinson Martindale. He died on 30 March 1946.

Undated obituary for Robert E. Martindale from unknown newspaper,
Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970;
privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,]
Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.

"MARTINDALE—Robert E. Martindale, 71, of San Antonio, died at his home Friday night. He had formerly lived in Houston 33 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Charley Martindale of San Antonio; a daughter, Mrs. M. W. Bourne of San Antonio; a son, Robert A. Martindale of of [sic] Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Upton of Houston, Mrs. Maude Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Mamie Spurlock of Corpus Christi; two brothers, Walter I. Martindale of Houston and Arthur B. Martindale of Tyler; and five grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Heights Funeral Home with Rev. T. C. Jester, assisted by Rev. T. P. Hendricks, officiating. Burial in Rosewood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Percy Irwin, Chester Wilson, John Mitchell, and Sewell Bisby. Heights Funeral Home."

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Mrs. Lydia B. Tripp

Lydia Belle Martindale Tripp was my first cousin once removed, the daughter of my paternal grand-uncle Walter Ivan Martindale; she died 4 July 1966. I do not remember ever meeting her.

Undated obituary for Mrs. Lydia B. Tripp from unknown newspaper,
Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970;
privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,]
 Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock. 

"MRS LYDIA B. TRIPP, 56, of 1311 Melbourne, died Monday. A member of the Methodist Church. Survivors: Husband, Mr E. R. (Diby) Tripp, two daughers, Mrs John A. Reddick, Mrs Robert Bradley; one son, Mr Robert D. Tripp; four sisters, Mrs Marie Rosson, Mrs Doris Laughlin, Mrs William Siebe, Mrs William Knast; two brothers, Mr A. C. Martindale, Mr D. H. Martindale, all of Houston; eight grandchildren. Services 10 AM Wednesday Heights Chapel with the Rev Jack Schoultz officiating. Interment Forest Park Lawdale Cemetery. HEIGHTS FUNERAL HOME, UNderwood 2-8844."

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Mattie Lee McBride Spurlock

Mattie Lee McBride Spurlock was my father's first wife and my sister Jane's mother. She died 4 December 1952 in El Monte, Los Angeles County, California.

Undated obituary for Mrs. Mattie Lee McBride Spurlock
from unknown newspaper,
Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970;
privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,]
 Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.

“MRS. MATTIE LEE McBRIDE SPURLOCK, of El Monte, Calif, died there Thursday. Survivors: Husband, J. J. Spurlock; daughter, Miss Gloria Jane Spurlock; mother, Mrs Otis McBride, all of El Monte, Calif; sisters, Miss Marie McBride, Mrs Essley Wheeler, Mrs Johnnie Crawford; brothers, Chester, Ocie, Eddie, Elbert and Albert McBride, all of Houston. Chapel services 2:30 PM Monday, the Rev J. H. Freland, the Rev Van Vleck. Burial, Rosewood Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: E. D. Barnes, Frank A. and J. W. Azzarello, T. E. and H. Boehmert, L. W. Hodson. Fogle-West Service.”

© 2012 Denise Spurlock

Sunday's Obituary - Richard Albert Thompson

Richard Albert Thompson was the husband of my paternal grand-aunt Maude Alberti Martindale Thompson; he died 12 September 1955.

Undated obituary for Richard Albert Thompson from unknown newspaper,
Spurlock, Mamie Olive (Martindale), Scrapbook, ca 1950-1970;
 privately held by Cheryl Anne (Chaney) Beaver, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,]
 Lone Grove, Oklahoma. 2010. Photocopy in possession of Denise Spurlock.

"THOMPSON, RICHARD ALBERT, 6718 Virginia, Mon., Sept. 12, 1955, beloved husband of Maude A. Thompson (nee Martindale), dear father of Mrs. Mrs. Verna Kohlberg, Ivan, Edwin, Guy and the late Maymie Wilson and Robert M. Thompson, dear brother, brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle.

Funeral from HOFFMEISTER Chapel, 7814 S. Broadway, Fri., 10 a.m. Interment Hopewell, Mo. Member of Mellow Methodist Church and Good Hope Lodge No. 218, A.F.&A.M. Masonic services Thurs. 8 p.m."

© 2012 Denise Spurlock