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Moderell Jones

DEATH OF LITTLE MODERELL JONES
The Soper Democrat January 21, 1926 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Moderell Jones, the 10 months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Jones, died at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.G. Butler, last Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock, after a few days’ illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Walter D. Thompson, the pastor. Interment was in Soper cemetery.
    Little Moderell was just 10 months old the day she died. She was a dear little baby, and the bereaved parents and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all in the loss of their precious baby.

Mary Faye Morrison

DEATH OF MISS FAYE MORRISON
The Soper Democrat January 21, 1926 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Fay Morrison, who had been very low with typhoid fever for several weeks, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Morison, north of Soper, last Friday morning at 12:30. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Elder Swinney, of Durant. Interment was in Soper cemetery.
    Miss Mary Fay Morrison was born at Bonham, Texas, on December 2^nd, 1902, making her 23 years old. She moved to near Soper with her parents in 1922, where she made many warm friends who are grieved at her untimely death. She joined the Church of Christ in 1920, and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a young lady with charming ways and made friends of all who knew her.
    The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

Baby Wood

BABY OF MR. AND MRS. HENRY WOOD DEAD
The Soper Democrat December 31, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    The two and a half year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood died here yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Cause of death was given as flu and pneumonia.
    The remains were taken to their old home, Frogville, where interment was had this afternoon.
    Mr. and Mrs. Wood have many friends here who deeply sympathize with them in the loss of their dear baby.

Mrs. E.W. Hamby

DEATH OF MRS. E.W. HAMBY
The Soper Democrat December 31, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. E.W. Hamby died at her home at Ida, Okla, Christmas morning at 8 o’clock. Cause of death was given as malaria and dropsy. The remains were shipped to Soper where interment was had Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 8 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Anderson, pastor of the Christian Church, at Hugo.
    Mrs. Hamby was born at Willow Springs, Mo., on November 30, 1871, where she lived until 1891 when she married G. [unreadable] Robertson, and moved to Arkansas. To this union four children were born. After Mr. Robertson’s death she was married in 1900 to E.W. Hamby, who survives her. To this union three children were born. Her children are as follows: Mrs. A. [unreadable] Le [?] gg, Clarksville, Texas; Mr [?] s. W.M. Yeargan, Soper; Mr [?] s. Homer Lawrence, Durant; Miss Georgia Robertson-Hamby, Miss Bianche Hamby and Wellington Hamby, Ida; and Edward Hamby, Smithville.
    Mrs. Hamby was a good woman, loved and admired by all who knew her. She was a devout member of the Christian Church, joining that church when about 20 years old. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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Marshall M. Dyer

DEATH OF M.M. DYER
The Soper Democrat December 10, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Marshall M. Dyer, died at the family home on the W.M. Dean place northeast of Soper, Tuesday night at 11 o’clock. Cause of death was given as tuberculosis and cirrhosis of the liver. Funeral services were held this afternoon, conducted by Rev. N.T. Peak, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Dyer was 46 years old and was born in Arkansas. He lived northeast of Soper many years until about five years ago he moved to near Finley. He recently moved to the W.M. Dean place near Soper.
    Deceased leaves a wife and five children, viz: Mrs. Inez Crownover, Miss Ellen Dyer, Cecil, Margie and Winnie Dyer.
    Mr. Dyer was said to have been a good man and is highly spoken of by all who knew him.

Dickson Boy

DICKSON BOY DIES OF TYPHOID FEVER
The Soper Democrat December 10, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    The 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Webb Dickson died last Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. Cause of death was given as typhoid fever.
    Funeral services were held at the grave Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock, conducted by Rev. N.T. Peak, followed by burial in the Soper cemetery.
    The deceised [sic] had been sick for two weeks. The family lived on the A. Merida place northwest of town. The boy was said to have been a manly young fellow and was a favorite with all who knew him.
    The family this week moved to Adrion, Texas.

Aubrey Syble Morrison

DEATH OF AUBREY SYBLE MORRISON
The Soper Democrat December 10, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Little Aubrey Syble Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arther Morrison, died at the family home in the Roebuck community, Monday morning at 4:40. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. N.T. Peak, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
    She was 1 year and 9 months old. The bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their deep sorrow.

John Pinkney Page

PIONEER CITIZEN DEATH CLAIMS
The Soper Democrat November 5, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.P. Page, one of our most highly respected citizens passed away at his home in Soper last Saturday afternoon at 1:03 o’clock, after a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.D. Thompson. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery.
    John Pinkney Page was born in North Carolina on April 1, 1853, making him 72 years, 6 months and 30 days old. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Tinsley on Jan. 3, 1875, who survives him. To this union eleven children were born, two of them dying in infancy, the others surviving as follows: Mrs. J.C. Moye, Paris; Mrs. M.M. Hammon, Detroit; Mrs. J.M. Harris, Blossom; Mrs. W.P. Ervin, Ardmore; Mrs. J.A. Newman, Soper; Dewit Page, Chicago; Will Page, Ardmore; Harold Page, Soper and Chester Page, Oklahoma City. All of them were here to attend the funeral.
    Besides his widow and children he is survived by twenty-eight grand children and 6 great grand children.
    Mr. Page moved to Soper with his family in 1903 from Pattonville, Texas, where the family had lived 13 years. During his many years residence here he made many warm friends by his kind disposition. He was a good citizen, an upright man, one who did right because he believed it right to do so. He was well thought of in the community and his death brought sadness to his numerous friends and acquaintances.
    He professed religion and joined the Baptist church at Mountain View, Ark., in the summer of 1891.
    Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. [unreadable] Pryor, Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moye, Paris; J.N. Fair and J.C. Fair, Hatfield, Ark.: Davis, Tommie Lee and Fannie Joe Hammos, Paris, and Miss Ruth Harris of Blossom.

Fannie Mae Small

INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. SMALL DIES
The Soper Democrat October 1, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Fannie Mae, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Small, died at the family home Tuesday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery. She was only three weeks old. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their deep sorrow.

E.W. Rhodes

E.W. Rhodes Died Last Thursday
The Soper Democrat January 15, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    E.W. Rhodes died at the family home on the J.M. W[?] farm five miles northeast of Soper last Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, following a ten day attack of pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. F.A. Holt, former pastor of the Baptist church here. He was assisted by Rev. N.T. Peak, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was had in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Rhodes was about 50 years old and was one of the most substantial farmers of the Atlas community. He had been a member of the Baptist church since he was about 14 years old. He came to this section in 1919 from Arkansas, and made many warm friends who are grieved to learn of his sudden death.
    A good man has gone to his reward.

Mrs. S.A. Milican

Mrs. S.A. Milican Dies at Paris
The Soper Democrat January 15, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Milican, wife of S.A. Milican who lives on the Burton place four miles north of town, died at a sanitarium at Paris, Sunday, following an operation for gall stone. The body was carried to their old home, Lake Creek, Texas, where burial was had Monday afternoon.
    Besides her husband she leaves three boys and two girls, who have the sympathy of all in their great sorrow.

Baby Merida

J.S. Merida Baby Died Yesterday
The Soper Democrat January 15, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    The 5 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Merida died at the family home at Hugo yesterday. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, followed by burial in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. and Mrs. Merida formerly lived north of Soper but recently moved to Hugo. They have many friends here who sympathize with them in their sorrow.

W.T. Paulk

W.T. Paulk Died Tuesday Night
The Soper Democrat January 22, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    W.T. Paulk, aged 70 years, died at the family home on the J.M. Winn place in the Atlas community Tuesday night at 11:30. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the grave, conducted by Rev. F.A. Holt, pastor of the Atlas Baptist Church, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Paulk has lived in Oklahoma the past 20 years, living on the Jim Parker place at Kent last year, moving to the Winn place this fall. He leaves a wife and nine children, and three brothers.
    Cause of death was given as pneumonia. The deceased had been an invalid for several years.
    The deceased bore a reputation for being an honest and upright man, and he will be sadly missed by his many relatives and friends.

Brantley Clinton Hicks

B.C. HICKS DIED LAST FRIDAY
The Soper Democrat January 22, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    B.C. Hicks died at the home of his sister, Mrs. T.G. Butler, just north of town, last Friday morning at 5:15 o’clock. Cause of death was due to Bright’s disease, of which he had been suffering for about 3 months.
    The body was prepared for burial and was shipped Saturday to Filmore, Ill., where he was laid to rest beside his wife who died there on July 13, 1913.
    Brantley Clinton Hicks was born in Carrol County, Tenn., on November 22^nd, 1862, being 62 years, 1 month and 25 days old. He remained in Tennessee until 1884 when he went to Texas where he engaged in cotton raising and dealing in real estate. He was married to Miss Alice Moody in 1901, she dying in 1913. He leaves a brother, E.E. Hicks, Westport, Tenn., and two half sisters, Mrs. T.G. Butler, Soper, Okla., and Mrs. Susan Pierce, Bay, Ark.
    In May, 1920, Mr. Hicks suffered a nervous breakdown, of which he never fully recovered. He has since that time made his home here with his sister, Mrs. Butler. He being ill most of the time not many of our people made his acquaintance, but all who knew him spoke highly of his sterling qualities.

Booty Dangerfield

Accidental Discharge of Gun Proves Fatal to Negro at Bluff
The Soper Democrat January 22, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Booty Dangerfield, well known negro who resides in the Bluff community south of Soper, died Friday afternoon from an accidental gunshot wound.
    Dangerfield had started home with a load of wood. A shotgun which he had on the wagon was in some way discharged and the charge of shot struck a leg. He bled to death before physicians could arrive.

Mrs. J.T. Mock

Mrs. J.T. Mock Dies at Goodhill
The Soper Democrat January 29, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. J.T. Mock died at her home near Goodhill school house yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery this afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. N.T. Peak, pastor of the Methodist church. Cause of death was due to a cancer on the side of her head.
    Her husband, J.T. Mock, died here several years ago. She leaves seven children, viz: John, Lee [?], Edna, Merle, Sam, Dee and Billy. Also four step children, Allie, Jack, Ed and Fred.
    She was a good woman and will be missed by many friends and acquaintances.

Sallie Belle Williams

DEATH OF MRS. W.G. WILLIAMS
Dies at Paris Sanitarium Last Friday Morning
The Soper Democrat February 12, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. W.G. Williams, wife of W.G. Williams, died at a sanitarium at Paris last Friday morni9ng at 12:30. Cause of death was given as apoplexy. The remains were shipped to Soper Friday afternoon and the funeral was held at [?] o’clock at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. F.A. Holt, of Boswell. Interment was in the Soper Cemetery.
    Sallie Belle Williams was born in Waldo, Ark., June 7^th, 1884. She was married to W.G. Williams at Cotton Valley, La., on May 18^th, 1907. To this union seven children were born, five of whom are living, viz; Ina Grace, Freda, Leonard, Jack and Avanell, the latter being only two and a half months old. Besides a husband and children she leaves a father, O.S. Parker, of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Ina Greenburg, of Little Rock; two brothers, Allen and Perry Parker of Homer, La.
    Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mrs. C.C. Ray, DeQueen, Ark., Mrs. R.E. Dickson, Kaufman, Texas, sisters of Mr. Williams; O.A. Williams, DeQueen; Jas, and Edison Sutton, of [?], Ark.
    Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Bentley, of Paris, attended the funeral.
    Mrs. Williams was a good and true wife and mother, a kind and considerate neighbor, and a friend to all, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Baptist church, having joined when a girl.
    Husband and children have the deep sympathy of all in their hour of sorrow.

Leota Wilson

DEATH OF MRS. D.R. WILSON
The Soper Democrat February 19, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Leota Wilson, aged 23 years, wife of D.R. Wilson, died at the family home near Jerusalem Schoolhouse, south of Soper, this morning at 6 o’clock. Cause of death was given as tuberculosis.
    Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock followed by burial in the Choctaw cemetery near Jerusalem schoolhouse. She was a full blood Choctaw, and was born and raised here. She was a member of the baptist church.

Lou Roebuck

DEATH OF MISS LOU ROEBUCK
At Home of Parents At Wilson, Tuesday, February 10
The Soper Democrat February 19, 1925 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Lou Roebuck, aged 17 years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roebuck, at Wilson, Okla., Tuesday, February, 10^th, at 3 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon and burial was had at Wilson. She had been sick for several years.
    Miss Lou was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roebuck and was born and reared here. She was a bright and lovable girl, and her many friends here will be grieved to learn of her untimely death.
    Soper relatives attending the funeral were: Mrs. J.H. Stranes, H.B. White, Ullisu [sic] and Susan Roebuck.