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Jim Branton

Death of Young Pupil
The Hugo Husonian January 21, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    On Jan. 9 at the home of his parents, Jim Branton died.
    He had been sick on a few days [unreadable line] medical skill and loving hands could do was done. His Father had called him to come up home to finish up there the life here begun. He was a favorite at home and in school. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. – His Teacher

Mrs. Marean

Mrs. Marean Dead
The Hugo Husonian January 21, 1909 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    [unreadable] Marcan [sic] died in the hospital at Ardmore, where a few days before she had undergone an operation from which she failed to recover. She had been in bad health since the death of a son some weeks ago and her husband had taken her to the hospital, where he had fondly hoped [unreadable] had. The remains were brought to this city, and Tuesday afternoon witnessed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.

Flora J. Bunn

An Aged Lady Dies
The Hugo Husonian December 31, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Flora J. Bunn, a lady about eighty one years of age, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. E.R. Shull, with whom she had been making her home for the past several years, Monday evening about 8 o’clock. Her death was caused by the infirmities of old age.
    The funeral services were held from the residence on Wade st. and concluded at the Mt. Olivet cemetery on the day following by Rev. McKinstry, of the Presbyterian church, of which denomination she had been a consecrated member since early youth.
    Her daughter, Mrs. Lutts and granddaughters, Misses Flora and Lucile Lutts, of Konawa; also another granddaughter, Mrs. E.L. Yeargain, formerly of this place but now of Waurika, were present at the time of her death.

H.C. Basham

H.C. Basham Dead
The Hugo Husonian December 31, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    H.C. Basham, a prominent farmer of Choate Springs, died Tuesday after an illness of several months with tuberculosis. He had lived in this section for several years and was of an honest, conscientious, manly character and was esteemed by a large acquaintainship [sic].
    The remains were embalmed by Undertaker Haines of the Hugo Furniture Company and prepared for shipment to Howland Texas where the funeral was held yesterday.

William Madison Akins

In Memoriam
The Hugo Husonian July 6, 1911 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Rev. William Madison Akins was born May 28, 1861, at Cumby, Texas. He departed this life on May 29, 1911 and was buried at Old Goodland May 21.
    Brother Akins professed faith in Christ in August 1881. He began preaching soon after his conversion and was active in the [unreadable] until about one year ago when his health failed him.
    He moved to Hugo in 1902 and located three miles west of town at what is now known as Forrest Home. He began preaching at that place and soon organized a Baptist church that is now known as Forrest Home church, of which he was pastor for seven years in succession.
    He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his loss. Two girls now live in Texas, a son in Mississippi, and the other seven children still live with their mother on the farm three miles west of town.
    The wife has lost a devoted companion, the children a loving father, but may God comfort and heal their broken hearts, and may they so live in this life that they may meet him in Heaven. May they say "Oh, Lord thy will be done". The church has lost a useful man and one who was devoted to God, but we can realize that he finished his work here on earth and has gone to his reward.
    May God Bless his aged mother, his brother, his wife and sweet little children in the humble prayer of his pastor. – R.E. Anderson

Stewart Marean

Stewart Marean Dead
The Hugo Husonian November 12, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Stewart, the little ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Marean, died Sunday afternoon at the family home in the west part of town, after an illness of only about a week with disorders of the stomach.
    The lad was a pupil in the city schools and was very bright for his years and was a great favorite with his playmates, notwithstanding that he had been in delicate health for sometime.
    The funeral services were conducted Monday from the family residence by Rev. Cornelius and [unreadable line] mid a profusion of floral tributes from a large circle of sorrowing friends.
    The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire town in their hour of affliction.

Thomas Goad

Died of Typhoid Fever
The Hugo Husonian September 3, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Thos. Goad of Fort Towson, died of typhoid fever Saturday in Paris. He was carried to Paris the preceding Wednesday. The remains were taken to Shady Grove, Lamar county for burial. The deceased was about 35 years old and leaves a wife, but no children.

Charles Griffith

Negro Dies of Wounds
Charles Griffith Dies at Grant Saturday
The Hugo Husonian November 12, 1908 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Chas. Griffin [sic], a negro who was badly cut about two weeks ago by Tom Williams, another negro died at his home near Grant last Saturday from the effect of the wounds sustained.
    The examining trial of William [sic] was held in this city before Justice of the Peace W. Berry, and was held to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill.

Fannie Crosby

Mrs. Fannie Crosby Dead
The Hugo Husonian April 17, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. W.H. Crosby died Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at her home in the second ward following a four year illness with paralysis. She was born in Mississippi in 1864 and had lived in Hugo seven years. Her maiden name was Fannie Williams. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o’clock and burial followed in Spring Capel [sic] cemetery.

Laura Casey

Death of Mrs. Casey
The Hugo Husonian April 16, 1916 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    This morning Mrs. Laura Casey, of Hominy, Okla., was found dead in bed, at the home of her sister Mrs. E.C. Byrne, north of the city. Mrs. Casey had been in poor health for some time and came here for the benefit of her health, a short time ago.
    The deceased leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held Monday morning and interment will be [in] Mount Olivet.

Nell Dempsey

Paris Girl Ends Life Here Friday
Nell Dempsey, 19, Dies of Self Inflicted Wounds
The Hugo Daily News May 26, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Miss Nell Dempsey, 19, of Paris died at the Hugo hospital here Friday morning at 12:10 o’clock, after she had fatally wounded herself earlier in the night while visiting a friend, Ella Mae Wood. Miss Dempsey shot herself in the right temple with a .32 automatic pistol.
    Moving to Paris only recently from Hugo with her family, the girl had returned to Hugo Monday to visit friends and was spending Thursday night with Miss Wood. The two friends were listening to the radio with two young men guests at the Wood home, when Miss Dempsey suddenly left the room. She answered inquiries by saying she was "going to bed and that she was not angry.
    Leaving the house by the back door, she made her way around the house, and is said to have shot herself as the youths were leaving.
    Official investigation indicated that the wound was self inflicted. The gun belonged to Miss Wood and had been left on the dressing table. Friends and relatives said that she had been despondent at times because she did not have employment.
    Miss Dempsey is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bettie Dempsey of Paris, and two brothers, C.P. Dempsey and Louis Dempsey of Paris, Texas. Funeral services were held at Paris, Friday afternoon at the Emmerson-Brown Funeral home, with interment in the Evergreen cemetery.
    The body was taken to Paris in a Snow Funeral home hearse early this morning.

Marvin Robbins

Infant Son of Couple Buried Friday P.M.
The Hugo Daily News June 9, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Marvin Robbins, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Robbins, was buried in the Springs Chappel [sic] cemetery Friday afternoon.
    Senner Funeral home had charge of funeral arrangements the announcement indicated.

Bettie Joe Spring

Funeral Held for Bettie Joe Spring
The Hugo Daily News June 5, 1933 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for Bettie Joe Spring, age seven weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Spring, who died Sunday night at the residence of J.D. Calder, south east of Hugo, were conducted at the family cemetery Monday afternoon at [unreadable] o’clock with the Rev. Malcomb McFarland officiating.
    Interment was in the Spring’s chapel cemetery with Senner Funeral being in charge of arrangements.

J.W. Males

Former Co. Resident Buried Sunday P.M.
The Hugo Daily News June 19, 1933 - transcribed by Ron Henson

    J.W. Males, aged 64, who died at Hobart, Okla., last Thursday evening, was buried at the Sugar Creek cemetery Sunday afternoon, word from the Snow funeral home indicated this morning.
    Mr. Males is survived by his widow and eight children. He moved from Choctaw county to Western Oklahoma about three years ago, it was learned.

Malisa Polk

Mrs. Malisa Polk Buried At Forney
The Hugo Daily News July 21, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. Malisa Polk, 70 years old, who died at the family home south of Forney Tuesday, was buried this morning in the family cemetery at Forney following services conducted in the home by Rev. Walker of Kent.
    Coffey-Campbell Funeral home had charge of arrangements.

Mrs. George Henry Yoe

Pioneer Resident Buried at Boswell
The Hugo Daily News July 21, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at Boswell Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. George Henry Yoe, who died Monday.
    Rev. R.M. Firebaugh delivered the sermon, assisted by three local pastors at Boswell.
    Mrs. Yoe was a pioneer resident of Boswell. She was well known over this part of the state.
    Survivors are three sons, George, Frank and Charles.

Allen Hill

Small Boy Buried In Swink Cemetery
The Hugo Daily News July 20, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services were held at Swink this morning at 11 o’clock for Allen hill, the 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hill of Fort Towson. Death came Monday morning at 8 o’clock.
    Survivors are the mother and father and four brothers, Delbert, Harold, Billy Jean and J.B.
    Coffey-Campbell funeral home had charge of arrangements.

Sarah Mariah Smith

Aged Woman Buried at Swink Sunday
The Hugo Daily News July 19, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Mariah Smith were held at Swink Sunday morning with Rev. William Golden of Fort Towson officiating.
    Mrs. Smith was 85 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by a son, Samuel C. Crow, Swink, and one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Stephens, Chickasha, Oklahoma and several grandchildren.
    Interment was in Swink cemetery with Senner Funeral home in charge.

Alzada Edmondson

Services Held For Mrs. A. Edmondson
The Hugo Daily News July 9, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Alzada Edmondson, who died at the home of her son, G.M. Holt, Wednesday morning.
    Rev. J.B. Ward conducted the services in the Clayton Avenue Baptist church. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Snow Funeral home in charge.
    Survivors are a son, G.M. Holt, Hugo, and a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Shilling of Henderson, Texas.
    Bearers were: J.W. Winfrey, Floyd Mathis, A.B. Sanders, Robert Wilkins, Lee Sattawhite, A. Chambless.

Molly Capps

Mrs. Molly Capps Buried at Shoals
The Hugo Daily News July 7, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for Mrs. Molly Capps were held in the Shoals church southeast of Grant this afternoon at 4 o’clock, with Rev. Golden of Ft. Towson delivering the message and Snow Funeral home in charge.
    Mrs. Capps was the widow of T.A. Capps, who died in March. She died at the home of her niece southeast of Grant Tuesday night at the age of 78.
    Survivors are four nieces: Mrs. W.A. Holly, Mrs. C.D. Nation, Ft. Towson; Mrs. Murrel Miller, Grant; Mrs. Miller Pike, Frogville.

J.A. Reed

J.A. Reed Buried Sunday at Grant
The Hugo Daily News July 6, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services were held Monday at the Grant cemetery for John A. Reed, who died Sunday afternoon following an illness of a month.
    Rev. S.L. Collum officiated, with Snow Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
    Mr. Reed was 67 years old. He had been a farmer in the Grant community 25 years. Survivors are his wife, May [?] and several children.

A. Gus Turner

A. Gus Turner Buried in Sawyer Cemetery
The Hugo Daily News July 2, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for A. Gus Turner were held at 10 o’clock this morning in the Sawyer school house, with Rev. R.J. Howse officiating.
    Mr. Turner was 64 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Turner.
    Senner Funeral home were [sic] in charge of arrangements.

Ida Jones Nelson

Mrs. S.C. Nelson To Be Buried Friday
The Hugo Daily News July 1, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Jones Nelson, of Grant, who died in the Paris Sanitarium at 7 o’clock this morning, will be held at Springs Chapel Friday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. [unreadable] will have charge of the services.
    Survivors are her husband, S. E. [sic] Nelson; daughter, Mrs. Lily Brown, Direct, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Shatswell, Mrs. Birdie Grider, Ferris, Oklahoma; aunt, Mrs. Sallie M. Smith, Hugo.
    Coffey-Campbell funeral directors in charge.

Marion Odell Grimes

Infant Son of J.R. Grimes Taken by Death
The Hugo Daily News July 2, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Marion Odell Grimes, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Grimes, died this morning at 11 o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted at Grant Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with Snow Funeral directors in charge.
    Survivors are the parents and three sisters, Wanda Ruth, Doris Marie and Margie Helen.

Stanley Lowe

Lowe Infant Buried Wednesday Afternoon
The Hugo Daily News July 2, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for Stanley Lowe, 29 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lowe, were held Wednesday afternoon in the family home near Hugo.
    The infant died Tuesday night.
    Survivors are the parents, one brother, Lloyd, and one sister, Louise.
    Coffey-Campbell Funeral directors were in charge of arrangements.

A.A. Norwood

Mrs. A.A. Norwood Is Called by Death
The Hugo Daily News June 22, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Mrs. A.A. Norwood died this afternoon at 2 o’clock following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Wednesday in the First Methodist church. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
    Mrs. Norwood was 38 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband, A.A. Norwood, daughters, Eunice, Imogene; son, Max; step-children, Bertha and Mable; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Gaddis; sisters, Mrs. Clara Nelson, Mrs. Lillian Jones; brothers, Otto Gaddis and Arthur Gaddis.
    Rev. E.C. Hicks, pastor of the First Methodist church, and the Rev. Newman, pastor of the Church of Christ will preach the funeral. Coffey-Campbell Funeral directors will have charge of arrangements.

I.E. Donaho

I.E. Donaho Dies At Spencerville
The Hugo Daily News June 22, 1937 – transcribed by Ron Henson

    Funeral services for I.E. Donaho will be held at Spencerville tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, it was announced today. Mr. Donaho died at his home near Spencerville.
    Mr. Donaho was a pioneer and long time resident of the Spencerville community and was reckoned as one of the leading citizens of that community. He would have been 81 years old next August and had been ill for a long time, but his illness was not considered dangerous until about a week ago when he began to sink rapidly.
    Very little information could be gotten by The News as to his survivors or relatives but it is understood that he resided with a son.
    Snow funeral directors are in charge of arrangements.