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Last of Webb Brothers Is Dead
The Husonian Democrat February 12, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
George T. Webb, 87, of Memphis Tenn., brother of the late C. L. Webb, Hugo, died 5 a.m. today in the Bautist [sic] hospital, Memphis, it was learned this afternoon.
He had been ill for about a week. He is the last of six brothers and a prominent cotton merchant of Memphis for several years.
Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, and five children: two sisters, Mrs. Fanny Hornsby and Miss Ida Webb both of Memphis and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning in Memphis, with burial in Whiteville, Tenn.
Matthews Funeral to Be Held Friday p.m. At Baptist Church
The Husonian Democrat February 19, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for M.H. Matthews will be held Friday afternoon at three o’clock in the First Baptist Church here with Dr. J.F. Murrell, pastor, officiating and the Campbell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Bearers will be C.A. Kimmons, H.M. Pardue, E.D. Ellis, James Wright, Cecil Snapp and W.E. Schooler.
Mr. Matthews was stricken ill while at his farm near Hugo Monday and was taken to the Sanitarium of Paris where he died at 2:20 Wednesday afternoon.
He was a native of Texas having been born in Lamar county in August 1885 and grew to manhood there.
In 1909 he was married to Miss Hattie Loraine Lawson who passed away several years ago. To this union one son Wendell Matthews, now of Paris, was born.
Mr. Matthews was married to Miss Ada Porter, who survives, and to this union one daughter Mrs. Welborn Williams, of the home address, was born. They moved to Boswell from Texas and resided there several years before establishing their home in Hugo.
He held many positions of trust having served as guard at the state penitentiary for several years and was later appointed as an investigator on the staff of former Robert S. Kerr.
He was a member of the First Baptist church here.
In addition to his wife, son and daughter he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Weddington, of Hugo, Mrs. Linnie Reaves of Richmond Mo. And two brothers, H.H. Matthews of Hugo and Bill Matthews of Boswell.
M.H. Matthews
Matthews Funeral Held Friday P.M.
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the First Baptist Church for M.H. Matthews, well known farmer stockman who died Wednesday.
Judge Harrell, former judge of Lamar county, a long time friend of the family, paid a high tribute to Mr. Matthews.
The funeral sermon was delivered by Dr. J.F. Murrell, pastor.
Burris Funeral to Be Held Friday p.m.
The Husonian Democrat February 19, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Thomas J. Burris will be held in the Coffey Funeral home chapel Friday afternoon at 4:30 with Dr. J.F. Murrell, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet.
Burris, a World War II veteran, was killed in a sawmill accident Tuesday.
He is survived by his wife and mother Mrs. Leve Burris of Soper and one sister, Mrs. O.D. Mans of San Diego, Calif., and a brother James F. Burris, Soper.
Jack Burris
Burris Funeral is Held Friday P.M.
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Jack Burris, well known Soper resident, were held in the Coffey Funeral home chapel Friday afternoon with Dr. J.F. Murrell officiating.
Mr. Burris was killed in an accident at his sawmill near Ft. Towson.
Mrs. Olena Smith Services in Grant
The Husonian Democrat February 19, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Olena Smith, 74, of Grant were held 2 p.m. today in the Grant Methodist church, with Rev. W.B. Holcomb officiating. Burial was in Grant cemetery, the Senner funeral home in charge of arrangements.
She died Sunday of a heart ailment, after a prolonged illness of three years. Born March 13, 1873 in Oxford, Miss., Mrs. Smith had resided at Grant for 36 years. She was a member of the Grant Methodist church.
Pallbearers were: Gene Babb, Clarence Crawford, Sidney Carpenter, Clyde Ray, Wilbur Wilkins, and Lee Max.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Roy Gaither, of Shawnee, Mrs. Brooks Huckabee, DeQueen, Ark.; one brother L.N. Mitchell, of Ludlow, Calif.; one niece, one grandson, and two granddaughters.
Winters Holt Dies Of Heart Attack
The Husonian Democrat February 19, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Winters Holt died at the family home in Soper Monday night a victim of heart attack. He was feeling in his usual good health Monday but soon after retiring Monday night he was stricken and died in a short time.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Holt pioneer and prominent Soper residents.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete as word from a sister in Corpus Christi, Texas is awaited.
Mrs. Cross Rites Set for Thursday
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Cross today were set for 1 p.m. Thursday at the Coffey chapel, with Rev. J.B. Ward, officiating. Burial will be in Blossom, Texas.
Mrs. Cross passed away in Long Beach, Calif. While she was visiting a daughter who was ill.
Pallbearers will be Carl Rose, Wesley Holmes, Buddy Long, Bennie Springs, J.W. Cox, and Joy Batiste.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Saunders, of Long Beach, and Mrs. Leota Campbell of Bell Flowers, Calif.; one son, Harry Cross, of Hugo; her mother Mrs. Mandy Thompson of Hugo; four brothers, Wess, Johnny, and Zenas Thompson, all of Hugo and Tommie Thompson, of Los Angeles; and five grandchildren.
W.C. Taylor Dies Sunday at 76
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for William Charles Taylor of 514 East Brown of Hugo, were pending the arrival of out-of-town relatives today.
He died at a Hugo hospital Sunday at the age of 76. He was born at Corinth, Miss. Nov. 4, 1872. He came to Hugo in 1904, and was the first city superintendant [sic] of schools. After a move to Millerton, he returned to this city in 1923, and was employed in a drug store. He has been a resident here ever since, and reared a family of four sons.
A deacon of the First Baptist church, he was also a 32nd degree mason, and a shriner. Dr. J.F. Murrell will officiate at the funeral, and interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery, the Campbell funeral home in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. W.C. Taylor; and four sons, Dr. J.R. Taylor, of Kingfisher, Clyde Taylor of Hugo, Carl E. Taylor, of Sandiego [sic], Calif., and Dr. Lloyd W. Taylor, of Washington; three sisters, Miss Ida Taylor, of Los Angeles, Miss Lou Ella Taylor, of Dallas, and Mrs. Aubyn Brown, of Austin; four brothers, Rev. J.S. Taylor of Atlanta, Texas, Hillman D. Taylor of Quanah, Texas, Roysten Taylor, of Plainview, Texas, and Marcus Taylor, of California; his mother, Mrs. J.H. Taylor, of Arlington, Texas; two grandsons, and two granddaughters.
Services Today For King Infant
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Janie Loretta King, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. King, of Soper, was held 1 p.m. Sunday at the Boswell Baptist church, with Rev. Jess Middleton officiating. Burial was in Boswell cemetery.
The child, who was born in Hugo April 6, 1947, died Friday evening.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. King, her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J.F. King, of Soper and Harvey Taylor, of Boswell; and one sister, Betty Sue King.
Mrs. C. Springs Dies Saturday Noon
The Husonian Democrat February 26, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. C. Springs were held in the Coffey Chapel at 3:30 Sunday afternoon with the Rev. J.B. Ward officiating. Burial was in Springs Chapel cemetery.
A resident of Hugo for six years she was born in Caddo county, Oklahoma on July 13, 1884. She passed away at her home 1:35 p.m. Saturday.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Frank Glassco, of Paris, Texas, Mrs. Herman Martin, Mrs. Heard Parks, of Powderly, Texas, Mrs. Ruby Adams of Hugo, Melvin Springs Alvin Springs, of Oklahoma City and Mrs. W.H. Clark of Lubbock, Texas and 11 grandchildren.
Heart Attack Claims Mrs. Nancy Durland
The Husonian Democrat March 4, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Nancy Durland, 68, a resident of Hugo for more than 30 years, died Tuesday of a heart attack.
She was stricken 10 a.m. Tuesday morning while working in a flower garden at her residence, 802 East Jackson.
Home only two weeks after being treated at Paris sanitorium [sic], she had been ill for some time preceding her death.
Her husband, E.M. Durland, was Frisco agent at Grant before they moved to Hugo. She was a devout member of the First Baptist church here.
Pending arrival of out of town relatives, no funeral arrangements have been made [unreadable] attaches at Coffey funeral home said.
Funeral Rites for Mrs. E.M. Durland Set for Thursday
The Husonian Democrat March 4, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. E.M. Durland were held in the First Baptist church Thursday afternoon, 3:30 o’clock with Dr. J.F. Murrell, officiating, and the Coffey Funeral home in charge of the arrangements.
Interment was in Mount Olivet cemetery.
Bearers were Willie Patterson, Roy Johnson, Wren Moore, W.C. Hacker, A.R. Jordan and C.D. Brockman.
Mrs. Nancy Jane Durland was born in Ripley, Miss., June 11, 1876. She passed away at her home 802 East Jackson street at 10:00 o’clock Tuesday morning, March 2.
She and her husband E.M. Durland moved to what was then Indian Territory and settled at Grant where Mr. Durland was agent for the Frisco Railroad for a number of years prior to the time they moved and established their residence in Hugo. She and Mr. Durland were married in Fort Smith, Ark., December 24, 1897.
Mrs. Durland was a devout member of the First Baptist church and had always taken an active interest in all church activities, and was interested in all Women’s circle activities, being a member of the Twentieth Century club.
She is survived by her husband, E.M. Durland, and two sisters, Mrs. J.E. Fryer, Caballa, New Mexico, and Mrs. R.F. Baugnan, San Francisco, California.
Mrs. Durland had been ill for several months and spent several [unreadable] in the Sanitarium of Paris, but she was able to return to her home several weeks ago and was thought to be on the road to recovery when she was struck with a heart attack while working in her flower garden.
In addition to the immediate members of the family Mrs. Durlands passing will be mourned by a great multitude of friends who have known her for many years.
Raulston Funeral
The Husonian Democrat March 4, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Robert Edwin Raulston will be held at the Everidge cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:00 with Rev. Malcolm McFarland officiating and the Senner funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Raulston was born July 25, 1900 and died in March 1943 while on duty in the United States Navy in Australia. The body arrived in Hugo Tuesday afternoon from Australia.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tony Ykema, Oklahoma City, two sons Edwin and Ralph of Oklahoma City, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Brockhoven, Oklahoma City and Mrs. Sophia Kilgore of Dallas and one brother, M.V. Raulston of Ft. Towson.
F.B. Nix Funeral Held Mon. P.M.
The Husonian Democrat March 4, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral service were held 2:30 p.m. today for Farris Binam Nix, who died early Sunday of a heart attack. Rites were at the Clayton avenue Baptist church with Rev. J.B. Ward officiating, and burial was in Mt. Olivet cemetery, the Campbell Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
He was employed here by the Rainey Furniture and Plumbing company, where he was manager of the furniture department. Comming [sic] to this county in 1907, he has made his home here most of the time since then. He had been living at 402 East Jackson street.
Mr. Nix was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist church. He was born at Ennis, Texas, on April 18, 1891.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. F.B. Nix, of Hugo; two sons, Harvey, of Hugo, and Casey of Paris; two daughters, Mrs. Houston Coldin, and Miss Sue Nix, both of Hugo; three sisters, Mrs. Dessie Taylor, of Boswell, and Mrs. Clarence Hines and Mrs. O.W. Wright, both of Hugo, and one brother, Walter Nix, of Comanche.
To Return Body Of Milicon Here
The Husonian Democrat March 4, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Horace Hatton, of Hugo, was enroute Saturday to Miteria, Pa., where she will make arrangements for the return of the body of her brother, Harrison Milicon, a former Hugo man.
Milicon was killed instantly Thursday night when a truck ran into his car near Miteria. Other friends in the auto with him were unhurt.
He was reared in Choctaw county near Soper, and attended Soper high school. About 20 years ago he left here to go with a construction company as a crane operator.
Funeral services will be held in the First Methodist church sometime this week, and burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery, with the Campbell funeral home [obit ends here]
Shepherd Funeral Was Held Thursday
The Husonian Democrat March 11, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Umphrey [sic] L. Shepherd will be held in the Church of God, Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock according to an announcement from the Senner Funeral home, who will be in charge of the arrangements.
Interment will be in Springs Chapel cemetery.
Mr. Shepherd was born in Missouri 79 years ago and had been a resident of Hugo for many years. He owned and operated a mercantile store on South A avenue.
Mr. Shepherd died about noon today following a long ilness [sic].
He is survived by his wife Ida, four children: Sarah Badger, Sulphur, Okla.; Pear McDougal, of Swink; Virgil Sheperd [sic], Fitzhugh, Okla.; and Clyde Sheperd [sic], Oklahoma City.
He is also survived by four step children Thelma Anoatubby, Tishomingo, Edward Sickles, Sulphur Springs Texas [sic]; Johnny Sickles, and Melvie Sickles both of San Francisco, Calif.
Glover Services Held in Boswell
The Husonian Democrat March 11, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Thurman C. Glover, 43, of Bosi [sic] City, Okla., were held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Boswell Church of Christ. Burial was in Boswell cemetery, with Coffey funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Glover died March 6 in Springfield, Colo., where he was employed as a painter. He was there about three and one half months. He was born in Boswell.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Glover; one daughter, Mr. [sic] Vinita Cates, of Turkey, Texas; three sons, Thurman Jr., of Watumpka and George and Joe of Turkey; and two brothers, Carmen and Carl both of Odessa Texas.
Mrs. W.C. Wilson Died This A.M.; Funeral Friday
The Husonian Democrat March 18, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. W.C. Wilson will be held in the First Baptist church Friday afternoon at three o’clock, Dr. J.F. Murrell, pastor, will officiate and the Campbell funeral home will be in charge of arrangements.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet.
Nora Ella Wilson was born Feb. 12, 1876 in Louisville, Ky., and died at the family home 404 N. Broadway at two thirty this morning following a long illness of several months.
She moved with the family to Honey Grove, Texas at an early age and was married to W.C. Wilson and their home was established in Sawyer where they resided until Mr. Wilson passed away in 1938. She moved to Hugo in 1944 and has made her home here since that time.
She is survived by the following children, C.P. Wilson, Port Neches, Texas, Mrs. W.W. Walden, Marie Picket, Mary K. Andrews and Mrs. June Blakely Jr., all of Hugo.
Bearers will be Marshall Ellis Gordon Gibson, W.B. McDewell, Guy Burrous, Sam Knox, W.C. Henry, Ben Dean and Roy Johnson.
Her passing takes another of our most highly honored citizens. During her long residence here and at Sawyer she made many friends who will join with the News in extending condolence to the bereaved family.
Elie Deffeyes Died About Noon Today
The Husonian Democrat March 18, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Elie Defeye [sic], pioneer Hugo resident, died at his home four miles southeast of Hugo at noon today following a long illness.
Mr. Defeyes was born in Old Savoy, France on November 22, 1869 and came to America at the age of twenty one years. On October 26, 1902, he was married to Miss Ida Potter, of Hugo, in Paris, Texas.
To this union eight children were born and six of them survive. The children are Alfred Defeyes, Casper, Wyoming, Captain Theadore Defeyes, U.S. Army, San Francisco, Victor Defeyyes [sic], Antlers, [unreadable] Bennett, Antlers, Rt., Mrs. Marie Blackwell, Bradley Beach New Jersey, and Mrs. Winie Beardsley, Santa Fe, N. Mex.
The Campbell Funeral home announced at press time that the time of the funeral had not been set pending word from relatives.
Mr. Defeyes was truly an old timer. He came to what is now Choctaw county and established his home about the turn of the century.
He was widely known as a brick mason and gentleman farmer and good citizen.
Former Hugo Man Dies in Antlers
The Husonian Democrat March 18, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for J.R. Miller, former resident of Hugo, were held in the Coffey Funeral home chapel in Antlers at 2:30 this afternoon.
Services were conducted by Rev. Howard Davis assisted by Rev. M.R. Archer and Rev. Lonnie Choate.
Mr. Miller had many friends in Hugo.
Anderson Funeral Sun. Afternoon in Coffey Chappel
The Husonian Democrat March 18, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral Services for R.C. Anderson were held in the chapel of the Coffey Funeral home at two thirty Sunday with Rev. Littleton Fowler, pastor of the First Methodist church officiating.
Roscoe Conklin Anderson was born in Carrol county, Tennessee, Feb. 6, 1880, and died at his home at 4:30 Friday afternoon a victim of heart attack.
He came to Hugo thirty nine years ago from Amarilo [sic], Texas, and had been a Singer Sewing machine salesman during that time.
He is survived by two sons, Maison Anderson and James H. Anderson and the following brothers and sisters. Quey Anderson of Talahega, Alabama, Mrs. L.E. Buker, New York City and Mrs. Earnest Means of Hugo.
Bearers were J.H. Colvin, Earl Johnson, Robert Lee Houser, Roy Marshall, Buddie Holton and Smith Luton.
Mr. Anderson was well known in Hugo and had many friends who join the News in extending condolence to his bereaved relatives.
C.C. Steen Dies
The Husonian Democrat March 25, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mr. C.C. Steen, Boswell merchant, and father of Miss Ernestine Steen of Hugo, passed away this afternoon, Coffey Funeral Home announced. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later.
A.T. Wight, Former Hugo Merchant Dies Fri. Morning
The Husonian Democrat March 25, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
A.T. Wight, former Hugo merchant, died at his home in Kermit Texas, Friday morning and funeral services will be held in the Manton-Gibbs funeral home in Paris this afternoon at three o’clock.
Mr. Wight was born in Alabama but came to Roxton, Texas many years ago and moved to Hugo in 1909 he resided here for many years, but later moved to Kermit where he has since resided.
While in Hugo he was engaged in the mercantile business under the firm name of Webb, Wight & Bennett and their general store was in the building now occupied by the Johnson Service station on the corner of West Jackson and North A avenue.
He is survived by his wife and the following children; John Wight of New Orleans, Dr. B.A. Wight, A.T. Wight Jr., Charles Wight of Kermit, and Mrs. Jack Nowlin of Sulphur, Okla.
He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alice Cross, Paris and Mrs. Beria Lisenby, Lubbock, Texas.
City Woman Hangs Herself in Own Home Friday Nite
The Husonian Democrat March 25, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Freda Harred, 26, of 805 S. "H" street, was found hanging from a rafter in the kitchen of their home by her husband Friday evening about 5:25 when he returned home from work, Sheriff Bird Collins reported.
According to the sheriff’s reconstruction of the tragedy, Mrs. Harred climbed from a chair onto the top of a cabinet, stood there while she tied a small cord around her neck and then to a rafter, and then stepped off the cabinet.
When her husband came home from work Friday, he called to her and receiving no answer searched the house. When he found her in the kitchen, he summoned a neighbor and together they cut her down. He reports that her pulse was still beating at that time. Dr. Floyd Waters and Sheriff Collins were called immediately, and when Dr. Waters arrived, the victim was pronounced dead.
Mrs. Harred had been confined in the Vinita State Hospital from November until the 26th of February this year. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Coffey Funeral Home, and services were held at the Coffey Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:00, with Rev. J.B. Ward officiating. She was buried in Springs Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Harred is survived by her husband, George W. Harred and two children, Betty Ruth Jones and Otis Donald Jones, of Hugo.
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