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Doug Everidge
Death of Doug Everidge
The Soper Democrat October 17, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.H. (Doug) Everidge died in a Paris hospital Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, after a few days’ illness of influenza followed by an attack of pneumonia. Burial was had at the Everidge burying ground Tuesday morning.
    Doug Everidge was one of the best known and most popular Choctaws in the County, and had many friends who will regret to learn of his death. He resided on his farm about five miles east of Soper.

Guy L. Crawford
Guy L. Crawford Killed in Action in France
The Soper Democrat October 17, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Tuesday afternoon L.M. Crawford recieved [sic] a telegram notifying him that his son Guy L. Crawford, of the U.S. Cavalry in France, was killed in action July 19^th.
    Guy was one of the survivals of the ill-fated Tuscania which was torpedoed by a German submarine on February 6^th, 1918, he having been reported among the dead at that time but later picked up after having been in a life boat for about 24 hours. He was born in Lamar County, Texas, Sept. 21, 1895, being 22 years, 10 months and 28 days old at the time of his death. He was well known in Soper and surrounding country. He was a model young man and loved by all who knew him best. He never lived to share the honor and glory that would have justify [sic] been bestowed upon him, but may those nearest him be consoled to know that he has gone to a greater reward and glory than ever human could have given.

Henry H. Hays
Death of Henry H. Hays
The Soper Democrat January 31, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Henry H. Hays, age 57 years, died at his home a few miles north of Soper last Saturday morning at 4 o’clock. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Rev. J.E. Wright, followed by interment in the city cemetery at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
    Mr. Hays was born in London and came to this country when a small boy. He has lived in this community a number of years. He was a good man and will be missed by a large circle of friends, besides a family consisting of a wife and six children, viz: [unreadable] Henry Hughes and Ellie Hunt, Chas. And Tom Hays and two small girls.
    The entire community sympathizes with them in their loss.

Mary Paula Hicks
Death of Little Mary Paula Hicks
The Soper Democrat November 7, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Last Friday morning at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Walker, about a mile northeast of Soper occurred the death of Little Mary Paula Hicks. Her death was attributed to pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the City Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. Rev. J.E. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church conducting the service at the grave.
    Little Mary Paula was only two years old the day she died, and was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Hicks, who are living at Alamogordo, N.M. , for the benefit of Mrs. Hicks’ health. She was striken [sic] ill with pneumonia about a week ago and Mr. Hicks came to her bedside. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done in an effort to save her life but to no avail. Her spirit has gone to God who gave it.
    The many friends deeply sympathize with them in the death of their loved one.

Mrs. Benson
The Soper Democrat November 7, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Benson, wife of Strand Benson, died at the family home about 7 miles south of Soper last Friday. Death was due to pneumonia. Burial was had in the City Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, services being conducted by Rev. J.E. Wright.
    Mrs. Benson was only 19 years old. Those who knew her speak well of her and say that she was a devoted wife and mother, and a good woman. She leaves a two year old baby, besides a husband and other relatives to mourn her loss. The family moved here about three weeks ago from Madill.

S.O. Mead
Death of S.O. Mead
The Soper Democrat October 10, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    S.O. Mead, aged about 75 years, died at his home in the western part of town Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Death was due to pellagra, of which he had been a sufferer many months. Funeral services were held at the church yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.E. Wright, followed by interment in the Soper cemetery.
    Mr. Mead was a Union soldier during the Civil War and had lived a long and honorable life. He leaves a wife, step-son and many friends to mourn his loss.

Murray Wilson
Murray Wilson Died in France
The Soper Democrat October 10, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Wilson received a telegraphic communication from Washington Monday night, advising them of the death of their son, Murray, which occurred in an American hospital in France on September 11^th. The cause of his death was given as bronchial pneumonia. On Sunday, Sept. 29^th Mr. Wilson received a letter from the hospital stating that Murray had an attack of pneumonia but was considered as getting along very well, and that he was under the care of American Red Cross nurses. This letter was dated September 8^th, and according to the telegram received Monday night he died three days later.
    Murray left Soper on May this year for Camp Bowie, Texas, where he trained a short while before going to France with his company.
    Murray was a model young man, admired by all who knew him. He was in the prime of young manhood, being nearly 25 [?] years old.
    The grief stricken parents, relatives and friends have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their deep sorrow.

Wiley J. Patterson
Death of Wiley J. Patterson
The Soper Democrat November 14, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Wiley J. Patterson, son of M.S. Patterson, who lives 5 miles northeast of Soper, died in Gadaden, Ariz., last Friday. Death was due to pneumonia. The body was shipped to Soper and arrived this morning. Burial will take place in the city cemetery this afternoon at three o’clock. Rev. J.E. Wright, pastor of the Methodist church, will conduct the service.
    Mr. Patterson was 34 years old and had been living in New Mexico and Arizona for quite a while.

Thomas Benjamin Holt
T.B. Holt
The Soper Democrat October 31, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock T.B. Holt died at his home in Hugo, of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. The remains were brought to Soper Tuesday afternoon and burial was had in the Soper cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, services being conducted by Rev. J.W. Shockley.
    Thomas Benjamin Holt was born in Pike County, Arkansas on November 10^th, 1893, and would have been 25 years old in a few days. He moved to this section with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Holt, several years ago, and grew to manhood here. The past few months he had been employed by a bank in Hugo. He was one of Soper’s model young men and had many friends who will be grieved to learn of his death just as he was entering the prime of young manhood. Besides his parents, brothers and sisters he leaves a wife and baby, who are receiving the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their husband and father.

Denny Howard
Denny Howard Killed in Auto Accident Sunday
The Soper Democrat May 30, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Sunday afternoon about sundown while returning from Hugo in an automobile which overturned while going at a high rate of speed, Denny Howard was caught under the car and crushed, from the effects of which he died about 10 o’clock that night. He with Frank Dement, C.A. Robinson, J.W. Sorrell, and Columbus Johnson had been in Hugo that day and were returning home when the accident happened. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Wright Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and burial was had in the city cemetery.
    Denny was the son of Mrs. J.R. Dement, who lives in the Atlas community. He was a good boy, industrious, and a favorite with all who knew him. His mother and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.
    It was reported that some of those in the party were drinking, but Dr. Hampton who dressed Denny’s wounds, states that no trace of whiskey was detected on him.

Walter Procter Ervin, Jr.
Death of Walter Procter Ervin, Jr.
The Soper Democrat May 2, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock Walter Procter, Jr., 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. (Bum) Ervin, of Glenn, Okla., died at the Hardy Sanitarium at Ardmore.
    The remains were shipped to Soper yesterday afternoon and funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. M.A. Pillars, followed by burial at the City Cemetery.
    Sometime last Fall the little fellow was stricken with diphtheria and a silver tube was inserted into his throat, and it was thought that he would get well. The latter part of last week the silver tube slipped into his lungs and he was carried to the sanitarium for an operation. The operation was performed and it was thought that he was doing nicely, but pneumonia set up and death resulted.
    Walter Procter Ervin, Jr., was born in Soper about four years ago, and was an especially bright boy. The parents and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their dear son.

Will Emmitt Williams
Death of Little Will Emmitt Williams
The Soper Democrat April 18, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    The entire community was grieved when the death of Little William Emmitt Williams occured [sic] last Sunday morning at 4 o’clock. The little fellow was only sick two days, pneumonia and meningitis being given as the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the home Monday noon, conducted by Mr. J.C. Moore, followed by burial in the City Cemetery.
    William Emmitt was 3 years old last August 4^th and was an especially bright and lovable child. It is indeed a hard blow to his parents. Their other three children, Freeda, Ina Grace and the baby, have been seriously ill the past week, but are reported as improving.
    A.O. Williams, of DeQueen, Ark., and Mrs. Ina Greenburg, of Hugo, attended the funeral.
    The entire community deeply sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Williams in the loss of their dear baby.

Tempa Elizebeth Roberson
Death of Mrs. Roberson
The Soper Democrat March 28, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Roberson, wife of J.M. Roberson, died at the family home at 10:30 yesterday morning. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the city cemetery today (Thursday) at 3 p.m.
    Tempa El?zebeth Roberson was born May 22, 1860, and was married on Sept. 1, 1873, to J.M. Roberson, who survives her. To the union four children were born, Viz: James D. Roberson, Bennington, Okla., Jno. M. Roberson, Gurtie, Okla., C.F. Roberson, Bennington, and Mrs. Jno. F. Carlson of Soper.
    Mrs. Roberson was a devout christian [sic], joining the Methodist church in 1872. She was a good mother and neighbor and will be greatly missed.

Miss Tommie Walker
Death of Miss Tommie Walker
The Soper Democrat March 7, 1918 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Tommie Walker, the 14 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Walker, died at the family home at Stratford last Thursday of pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Soper, their old home, where burial was had in the Crowder cemetery, Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock.