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Jess Baker Died Tues. Morning at His Farm Home
The Husonian Democrat June 10, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Jess Baker, one of our most substantial farmers, died at his farm home south of Soper Tuesday morning of stroke that he suffered Monday.
Jess C. Baker was born in Kentucky on March 14, 1891 and came to Choctaw county in 1912 and has since resided here. In 1916 he was married to Miss Nada Wynn of Hugo and to his [sic] union six children were born, four are now living.
They are Tom L. Baker, Santa Anna, Calif., Roy N. Baker, Houston, Tex., Mrs. Bernice Harlin, Soper, Mrs. Nada Wise, Ft. Worth.
Three brothers also survive. Tom Baker, Flat Point, Ky., C.A. Baker, Roswell, N.M., and Ed Baker of Soper. One sister Mrs. Sudie Brewer, Marlazid Okla. also survives.
Mr. Baker was one of the country’s best known farmer-citizens and his untimely passing will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.Funeral services for J.S. [sic] Baker, well known Soper farmer were held in the Assembly of God church in Soper Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Brother Medford officiating. Interment will be in the Soper cemetery.
Bearers was [sic] Jack Matlock, John Reynolds, Leonard Sheets, Roy Deupree, Doc Edge and R.R. Dennis.
Campbell Funeral home of Hugo and the Pitts Funeral home of Boswell was in charge of arrangements.
Scollo Funeral to Be Held Friday
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Lou Scollo, 21, who died in New Britain, Connecticut, last Saturday will be held Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of Christ at Sawyer, Coffey Funeral Home announced today.
Rev. Barrett Fellows will officiate.
Funeral arrangements have been made for Mrs. Fannie Lou Scollo, 21 formerly of Sawyer, who died Saturday in New Britain, Conn.
Services will be held Thursday afternoon in the Church of Christ at Sawyer, with Rev. Barret Fellows officiating. Coffey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The exact time is not known pending arrival of one brother from Texas.
Mrs. Scollo was born in Oil City, Oklahoma, May 7, 1927. She had lived in New Britain four years, moving there from Sawyer.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Scollo, New Britain, her mother, Mrs. Fannie Kelley, Sawyer, and five brothers, William and M.C. Gore, Houston, Jack Gore, Sawyer and Lee R. and Floyd Ray Gore of Texas.
James S. Tidwell Died Monday A.M.
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mr. James Sherwood Tidwell 75, of 708 W. Foster, Hugo, passed away in his home Monday morning at 1:35 a.m.
Born in Texas in 1873, Mr. Tidwell had lived in Hugo four years moving here from Boswell. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of relatives. They will be handled by Coffey Funeral Home.
Mr. Tidwell is survived by a son and daughter, W.E. Tidwell, Hugo and Mrs. Rosa Pool, Ridge Crest, California.
Tidwell Funeral Set for Thursday
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral arrangements have been complteed [sic] for Mr. James S. Tidwell who died at 1:35 p.m. last Sunday.
Services will be held in the Coffey Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. E.F. Camp officiating. Coffey Funeral Home is in charge. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet.
Bearers will be S.P. Strahan John Caldwell, O.C. Nabors, Edd Adams, John Milam and Gene Smith.
[transcriber’s note: one notice lists day and time of death as Sunday 1:35 p.m. and the other Monday 1:35 a.m.]
Mary A. Basinger Funeral Monday
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Mary Abbie Basinger, 91, of Soper, passed away in her home Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
Born October 10, 1856, Mrs. Basinger had lived in Soper for 12 years, moving there from Leon, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 4:30 in Leon, Okla. Coffey Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Basinger is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L.L. Sullivan, Soper, and two sons, Joe Basinger, Marietta and Luther Basinger, Snyder, Okla.
Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Helen White, Tennessee.
John Morgan Buried In Boswell Today
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
John William Morgan, 81, of Boswell, passed away Monday in Norman, Oklahoma.
Born February 26, 1867 in Mohomet, Ill., Mr. Morgan had for many years lived in Boswell.
Funeral services were conducted today at 2:00 p.m. in Boswell, with Rev. Gillmore officiating. Coffey Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Boswell Cemetery.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his brother, O.B. Morgan, Shawnee, two neices [sic] and one nephew.
Tucker’s Body to Arrive Tuesday
The Husonian Democrat June 17, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
The Campbell Funeral Home announced today that the body of Frank Tucker would arrive in Hugo Tuesday and that funeral arrangements were incomplete as word from relatives is awaited.
Sergeant Tucker was employed by the Babcock Bros. at the time he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Tucker, Ervin route.
He was killed on the island of Saipan in a hand to hand battle with the Japs.
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services was held this afternoon at three o’clock for Frank A. tucker who was killed in the battle of Saipan on June 17, 1944. Full military honors will be accorded the war hero at the graveside service. The National Guard, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will join in doing honor to the hero comrade.
The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. Frank Camp, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and a short eulogy and presentation of the colors was done by W.E. Schooler, acting chaplain. Funeral arrangements was under the direction of the Campbell Funeral Home.
Sgt. Frank A. Tucker was born southeast of Hugo on January 13, 1914, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Tucker, Hugo Ervin route. He received his schooling and spent most of his life in this community.
He enlisted in the United States Marines, in Dallas, Jan 2, 1942, and received his boot training at San Diego, Calif. He received further training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Hawthorne, Nev.
He sailed on Jan. 13, 1944 to the Marshal Islands and participated in several battles there. He was with his command during the invasion of Namur Islands and the Kwajalein atoll.
He was kiled [sic] in a hand to hand battle with the Japs on the island of Saipan. Harry Hopkins Jr., son of the late Harry Hopkins, Sr., who was the personal advisor to President Roosevelt was killed in the same battle.
He was employed by the Babcock Bros. Auto store in Hugo for several years prior to his enlistment.
On November 10, 1943, he was married to Miss Alleene Crews, of Hugo, at Hawthorne, Nev.
He is survived by his wife, one son Wayne Allen Tucker of Ojai, California, his parents Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Tucker, Hugo Ervin route, two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Ford and Mrs. Raymond Cotton, Hugo Ervin route, two brothers Leonard D. Tucker, Batesburg, S.C., Earl Tucker, Phillips, Texas and a number of neices [sic] and nephews.
The whole community joins with the News in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives.
Mrs. Martha Wilson Died This Morning
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Martha Isabell Wilson, 82, of 710 E. Jefferson, died at 5:00 a.m. today of a heart attack.
Born December 25, in Shawmut, Ark., Mrs. Wilson had lived here for two years, moving from Boswell. She was a member of the Christian church.
Funeral services are pending. Arrangements are being made by Coffey Funeral Home.
She is survived by five sons, Luther Wilson, Oklahoma City, William Wilson, Wynne, Ark., Arthur Wilson, Hot Springs, Raymond Wilson, Selmon City, Texas and Fred Wilson, Oklahoma City; and five daughters, Mrs. Alice Sparks, Victoria, Texas, Mrs. Ida Reynolds, Van Buren, Mrs. Ada Reynolds, Cooper, Texas, Mrs. Pearl Glover Odessa, Texas and Miss Inez Wilson, Hugo.
Mrs. Tollie Pool Funeral Saturday
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 in the Soper Baptist Church for Mrs. Tollie Pool, 54, who passed away in Killeen, Texas, June 16th.
Rev. J.B. Ward will officiate at the services. Coffey Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Born July 21, 1893, Mrs. Pool had lived in Hugo and Soper for a number of years, and had moved to Killen [sic] only two weeks ago. She was a member of the Clayton Avenue Baptist church here.
Interment will be in the Soper Cemetery Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Pool is survived by her husband, Grady Pool, three sons, Russie Crouch, Soper Houston Crouch, Laconia, Texas and Leonard Crouch, Orange, Texas, two daughters, Claudie Posey, Pittsburgh, Texas and Marie Vandergriff, Killeen, Texas and nine grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers Joe Baggett, Hugo, Will Baggett, Antlers, Jay Baggett, Mo., and Bailey Baggett, California and one sister, Mrs. R.T. Nix, Paris.
Mrs. Maudie Terry Funeral Tuesday
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Maudie Essie Terry, 62, of Grant, Okla., died Monday at 4:00 in Grant.
Born January 7, 1886 in Henryetta, Texas, Mrs. Terry had lived in Grant 23 years, moving there from Chicota, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 in the Grant Baptist church with Rev. J.B. Edwards officiating and Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Internment was at Grant.
She is survived by seven children, Mary Haikum, Hugo, Clara Bell Cayton, Hugo, Willie Terry, Broken Bow, Francis Cochran, of Grant, David Terry, Petty, Texas, Otis Terry, Petty and Lillie Marvel of Grant and five granddaughters and eight grandsons.
Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. E.E. Barron, Perryton, Texas and one brother, Forest Parish Calif.
Former Dispatcher Here Dies Monday
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
S. Kelton, former dispatcher for the Frisco here died in Fort Smith Monday following a long illness.
Mr. Kelton suffered a stroke several years ago and had been retired since that time.
Kemp Johnson Died Suddenly Tuesday; Funeral Thurs. P.M.
The Husonian Democrat June 24, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Kemp Johnson, former Hugo resident, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 a victim of a heart attack. He and his family had gone fishing near Ft. Smith and he complained of being ill and they were enroute [sic] to the hospital when death came.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Texas having been born at Honey Grove but came to Hugo with his father, the late G.W. Johnson pioneer Hugo merchant, and resident here until several years ago when he was transferred to Ft. Smith. He had been an employee of the Frisco railroad for many years and was in their employ at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Fern Hampton, one son, Jeffery Johnson, of the home address, two brothers, Roy Johnson, Hugo, Stanley Johnson, Oklahoma City druggist and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Harmon, Waco, Texas and a number of nieces and nephwes [sic].
Funeral services, according to an announcement to the News, was held in the First Baptist church in Ft. Smith at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.
Mr. Johnson and wife left Tuesday night to attend the services.
Kemp Johnson grew to manhood in Hugo. He received his schooling here and has many warm friends who join the News in extending condolence to the relatives. He frequently visited his relatives here and always took time to visit and have a good word with his many friends here.
T-Sgt. Frank Bean Remains Arrive in Hugo on Wednesday
The Husonian Democrat July 1, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Remains of the late T-Sgt Frank T. Bean of Soper, Okla., arrived at the Senner Funeral Home yesterday. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 4, at 3 p.m. in Mt. Olivet cemetery with the local National Guard unit in charge of the military portion of the funeral. Dr. J.F. Murrell pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate.
On March 8, 1945, he met death near the town of Antipole, Luzon, P.I., while leading a reconnaissance party to a hill near the Troop E, Eighth Cavalry position. He was buried with full military honors in the U.S. Military Cemetery at Manila.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Iva Bean Murphy and a brother Oma I. Bean, both of Soper.
T-Sgt. Bean was born Nov. 7, 1912 near Bartlesville, Okla. He first enlisted in the army in Dallas, Texas, on December 27, 1935. He was discharged on December 17, 1937, and rejoined the army March 15, 1939 at Ft Bliss, Texas. Both times he was stationed with Troop E, Eighth Cavalry. He was transferred for a short period from the cavalry to the infantry while he was stationed at Ft. Bliss. Then he was transferred back to the cavalry.
From Ft. Bliss he was moved to Camp Adair, Oregon; then to Camp White, Oregon, and from there to Fort Ord, Calif.
He left the states for overseas services during June 1944. He first participated in battle with the replacement unit at Oro Bay in the southern part of New Guinea. On October 15, 1944, he moved to the Hollandis, New Guinea sector where he trained cavalry men.
R.L. Hill Died Friday Morning
The Husonian Democrat July 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services are pending for R.L. Hill of Antlers who was found dead in his bed Friday morning, according to a report from the local Coffey Funeral Home.
He is well known in Hugo, has relatives in Soper, and is the brother-in-law of Rupert Jones of Antlers.
Former Boswell Boy Dies of Tumor
The Husonian Democrat July 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services were conducted for Kenneth Patterson at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Sand Springs Methodist Church. He was the 11 year old boy who was stricken with a malignant tumor in May, 1947.
Doctors discovered that it was too late for the tumor to be removed; but he continued to attend school in Coalgate, where he lived at the time, despite his illness.
Finally during the early part of this year, he was confined to bed. As death grew near, he asked that people correspond with him. Through this request being publicized in state and national newspapers, over 4,000 letters were written to him. These letters came from virtually every state and from Hawaii, Central American, Belgium, Holland and England. He received hundreds of gifts and autographs from movie stars, state and national celebrities.
He died Friday morning in his Sand Springs home. He is survived by his father and mother Rev. and Mrs. J.G. Patterson.
Rev. Patterson was pastor of the Boswell Methodist Church during 1945 and 1946. He was transferred to Coalgate and from there to Sand Springs.
Mrs. W.D. Kendricks Died Friday Night In Albuquerque
The Husonian Democrat July 8, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. W.H. Andrews received a message Saturday morning at home of her daughter Mrs. Lela advising her that her mother Mrs. W.D. Kendricks had died at the Sadler, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mrs. Martha Kendricks was born in what is now Choctaw County eighty two years ago. She was the daughter of the late William Springs, prominent citizen of the Choctaw nation. Her husband, Dr. W.D. Kendricks was a native of Georgia but came to the Indian Territory long before the turn of the century.
She and Dr. Kendricks were married in the early eighties and they spent their entire married life here. She went to Albuquerque several years ago to make her home with her daughter.
She is survived by five children, Mrs. Andrews, Hugo, Mrs. Sadler, Albuquerque, Mrs. Mary Wright Oleta, Okla., Mrs. Ervin Gulley, Antlers and Henry Kendricks, New Boston, Texas.
Mrs. Andrews and son, Walter Lee Andrews, left Saturday to attend the funeral services but the date of the funeral was not announced.
Mrs. Kendrick was truly a pioneer resident of this community. She had lived here all of her life and was well known to all of the old timers. Her husband was an old time doctor and he too was prominent in medical and political circles in the early days of the Indian Territory.
Shelton Funeral Services Are Held
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Capt. Orvel W. Shelton were held at the Coffey Chapel at 3 p.m. today with Rev. J.F. Murrell of the First Baptist church officiating and interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Coffey Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Capt. Shelton, son of Mrs. Mattie M. Shelton, was killed in action in the Normandy invasion near St Lo, France, July 5, 1944. He received numerous citations and awards for his outstanding service, the bronze star having been awarded posthumously to his mother.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Wheeler Leard, Herschel Bright, Merle Holton, Ray Grant, Alvin McKinney and Clyde Taylor.
Funeral Services Held Today for Mrs. Jesse Elmore
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse White Elmore were held this afternoon at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E.F. Camp officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olivet and Coffey Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. Elmore, widow of H.B. Elmore, died at the Sanitarium of Paris Wednesday morning at 8:15 o’clock. Her husband died in September 1946. She has lived in Hugo during the past 14 years and was highly respected and admired by her many friends.
She has been in ill health since the death of her husband but had only been seriously ill since Friday, July 9. At that time she was taken to the Paris hospital, where she died Wednesday morning.
She was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 20, 1891, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. White. On November 27, 1912, she married Mr. Elmore who lived in Hamden, Choctaw County.
After living in this county for several years, the Elmores moved to Sherman, Texas. About sixteen years ago, they returned to Choctaw county.
Mrs. Elmore was an active citizen in many local affairs until [unreadable] health forced her to stay at home more. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church and continued her church activities throughout the years.
At intervals she was employed at the Hugo hospital and Dr. Johnson’s office.
During the past week, her two sons of Rockyford, Colorado, have been at her bedside along with other members of the family. They are L.T. and Jack Elmore.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, one sister and two brothers. The sister is Mrs. J.F. Neeley of Antlers and the two brothers are Paul White, Sherman, Texas, and Hershel White, Dallas, Texas.
Pall bearers for the funeral were John Caldwell, R.L. Latts, Marvin Crane, Pete German, Frank Caldwell, Fay [?] Loper [?] and Fowler White.
The News joins with her many friends in expressing sympathy to the relatives of Mrs. Elmore.
Funeral Services For Mrs. Elmore Held Thursday
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse White Elmore, 907 West Clayton, was held Thursday afternoon at 5 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with Rev. E.F. Camp officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olivet.
Mrs. Elmore died Wed. morning at 8:10 in Paris, Texas. She was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 20, 1891.
She is survived by two sons: L.T. Elmore and Jack Elmore, both of Rockford, Colorado; four grandchildren and one sister Mrs. J.F. Neeley of Antlers. She is also survived by two brothers: Paul White, Sherman, Texas; and Hershel White, Dallas, Texas.
T.R. Henderson Dies at Spear
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Teddy Roosevelt Henderson are pending in Wylie, Texas, according to the Coffey Funeral Home.
Mr. Henderson died at the home of his sister Mrs. C.C. Smith of Spear, Okla., Monday evening at 7:20. He resides near Dallas and had been visiting with his sister during the past five days. He had been in ill health for several years.
His body was shipped overland to Wylie, Texas, today.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Margaret Henderson and three sons, Ralph Wayne, Billy Rae and Joe Lee, all of Dallas Rural area.
Mrs. M.E. Johnson Funeral Saturday
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie E. Johnson was held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Chapel with Rev. Littleton Fowler officiating. All funeral arrangements was made by Coffey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnson died at her home at 3240 Northwest 31st street, Oklahoma City, on July 7. She was 78 years old at the time of her death.
She was the mother of the late [unreadable] Kathryn Johnson, former employee at the Hugo Frisco depot, Miss Johnson died in 1934.
Mrs. Johnson will be buried beside her daughter in the Mt. Olivet cemetery. She is survived by two sons, R.D. Doneyhee, Brawley, Calif., and Jim Johnson, with whom she lived; four daughters, Mrs. Fannie Pace, Haywood, Calif.; Mrs. Minnie DeDoyne, Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Opal Stolfa, Oklahoma City.
The News joins with the community in expressing our sincerest sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.
Walter Leard Died Early Saturday; Funeral Held Sun.
The Husonian Democrat July 15, 1948 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Walter F. Leard, pioneer resident, died in Hugo at 12:20 a.m. Saturday following a bried illness. He had been in ill health for several months and suffered a stroke of paralysis about a week ago.
Funeral services was held in the First Baptist church Sun. afternoon at 4:30 with Dr. J.F. Murrell, pastor, officiating and the Campbell funeral home in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Mt. Olivet.
Pall bearers were Albert Fry, A.M. Merrell, W.T. Brooks James Wright, Jack Fry and Dale Eddleman.
Walter Fitzerald Leard was born in Picola, Indian Territory on April 1, 1882 and has spent his entire life in Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
He was the son of the late James T. Leard, and Cora McCarty Leard early settlers in the Indian Territory and his father was one of the most prominent men in territory and state affairs.
Walter received his early schooling in the common schools and graduated at the Jones Academy at Hartshorne. He was employed in the Indian service for many years but later engaged in the lumber business and was a retired lumberman at the time of his death.
In 1906 he was married to Wyema Ross in Durant and they established their home in Hugo the following year. Mrs. Leard preceeded [sic] him in death several years.
He is survived by one son, Warren Ross Leard, his wife and two children, Joe Leard and Nema Ruth Leard, who reside in Long Island, N.Y. He is also survived by three brothers, J.N. Leard and Wheeler Leard of Hugo, and Bob Leard of San Angelo, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Tompkins, Stillwater and Mrs. Ray Davis, Los Angeles, California.
Mr. Leard was among the most beloved men of this section of the state. He numbered his friends by all who knew him. He always greeted his friends with a hearty handshake, a pleasant smile and words of friendship.
He was a member of one of the most prominent pioneer families and he, his father and brothers and sisters had much to do with the development of this community in its formative days.
Among the out-of-town attendants at the funeral Sunday of Walter Leard were:
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompkins, Stillwater, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Leard, San Angelo, Texas; Mrs. Oscar Pierce, Andrew Balch of Durant; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tugwell and son Lloyd Jr., Duncan, Okla.
Dr. and Mrs. Kellum, Wright City, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nash, Mr. and Mrs Cecil Hurd, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Slaton all of Antlers.
His passing will be mourned by all who knew him and the great host of friends join the News in expressing condolence to the bereaved relatives.
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