Early Obituaries, New Page 1, Henderson Co. TX

13 August 1942
Funeral For Mrs. Blansitt on Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. L. S. Blansitt, 71, who died Tuesday
morning at 7 o'clock at her home in Trinidad after an illness of two
years, were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
burial at Old Bethel in Van Zandt County.
The services were conducted by Mrs. Agnes Sorrells of Houston,
assisted by Mrs. Agnes Sorrells of Houston, assisted by the Rev. Edgar,
pastor of the Trinidad Methodist Church. The Ballard Funeral Home in
Malakoff was in charge.
Pallbearers were her nephews, George, Robert, Henry and Edgar Taylor
of Old Bethel and Clarence Rice, Morton, and Roy Norris of Mabank.
Surviving are three sons, E.L. Blansitt of Athens, Willie Blansitt of
Trinidad, and Albert Blansitt of Mabank; two daughters, Mrs. Lola cook
of Trinidad and Mrs. Lela McAlister of Dallas, and one brother, Arville
Taylor of Morton.
Mrs. Blansitt, Miss Louella Taylor before her marriage, was born
December 18, 1871, in Rusk county, and moved to Van Zandt county at the
age of seven. She lived in Van Zandt county until her marriage to L. S.
Blansitt of Athens on June 1, 1890. She had lived in Henderson county
since that time, having moved to Trinidad in 1929.
She had been a member of the Baptist Church since she was a young
girl. Janet Cook

Funeral For Mr. Blansitt Held, Eustace
Funeral services for Joe S. Blansitt, who died Friday, June 28, at
this home in Britton, a suburb of Oklahoma City, were held in the
Baptist church at Eustace July 2.
The services were conducted by the Rev. J.W. Williford of Eustace.
Burial was in the Moorehead Cemetery.
Mr. Blansitt was born in Anderson county on April 10, 1859. As a boy,
he moved to Henderson County with his parents and resided in this county
until 1906, when he moved to Oklahoma. He was engaged in farming in that
state until he retired a number of years ago.
He was married in 1889 to Miss Jane Lambert of Henderson County, and
to this union seven children were born. His wife and five of the
children preceded him in death. four of the children died in infancy or
early childhood, and one son, Genie died in 1912 at the age of 19. Mrs.
Blansitt died in 1930.
He was married in 1932 to Mrs. Elma Smith of Oklahoma, who, with his
sons, Calvin and Howard, and three grandchildren, survive him.
Mr. Blansitt was converted and united with the Missionary Baptist
Church in early childhood. He will be remembered in this county,
especially by some of the older citizens, as the justice of the peace at
Goshen at the turn of the century.
Pallbearers were nephews: A.C., Earl and Bill McLauchlin of Dallas;
A. S. Blansitt, Trinidad; Edward L. Blansitt, Athens, and Bill Pickle of
Eustace. Janet Cook

4 July 1946
Funeral Services for Mr. Dalton Held At Chandler Wednesday
Funeral services for Arva H. Dalton, 29, Chandler war veteran, who
was believed to have died from an accidental gunshot wound in the head
last Tuesday morning, were held Wednesday, June 26, at 4 o'clock at the
Chandler Baptist Church.
The services were conducted by the Rev. John H. Gary, former pastor
of the church. Burial was in the Chandler Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Buck Johnson, Bob Tindel, Don Dean, Aubrey
Youngblood, Harrell Griffin and Johnny Mond.
Mr. Dalton was found dead by his wife, and it was reported that a .22
calibre rifle was found near the body.
Surviving are his wife and one son, Jimmie Ray Dalton; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond H. Dalton; five brothers, Filbert A. and Aaron Dalton,
Chandler, Alvie A. Dalton of Corpus Christi, and Harvey A. Dalton and
James A. Dalton of San Antonio, and one sister, Miss Lola Mae Dalton of
Chandler. Janet Cook

4 July 1946
Brother Athens Man Fatally shot at Big Spring
Ted Williams, 37, brother of G. C. Williams of Athens, was found shot
to death Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock in his automobile on a ranch
near Big Spring, where he was employed.
It was reported here that a small pistol Mr. Williams carried in his
automobile apparently was accidentally discharged while he was using it
to shoot rattlesnakes. The pistol was found near the body.
Mr. Williams, who had lived on the ranch for four years, was a native
of Winters, where funeral services were held Sunday.
He had visited in Athens quite frequently.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Nidra, Maxine and Karen;
mother, Mrs. C. W. Williams of Winters, and three brothers, A.L.
Williams of Big Spring. Doyle Williams of Winters and G. C. Williams of
Athens.
Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Williams left Athens Friday afternoon shortly after
receiving the message. Janet Cook

Thomas A. Harris, a pioneer citizen of Henderson County, was born near White House, Smith County, Texas, on September 22, 1860. When four years of age he came with his parents of Henderson County, settling in the old Oak Grove community near Baxter. Here he grew to manhood and in 1882 was married to Miss Octavia Davis, who died in 1888, leaving three children, all of which died.

In 1895 he was married to Miss Caroline Powell, and to this union were born ten children, six boys and four girls. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Caroline Harris and children, Earl, Frank, Osie. Hubert, Homer, Bonner and Miss Florence Harris, and Mrs. Lela Corder, Mrs. Charles A. Muckleroy and Mrs. Wilbur Urquhart. He is also survived by a half brother, Frank Matthews, who resides at Post Oak and a half-sister, Mrs. Frank Davey, who resides in Fort Worth.

Thomas A. Harris joined the Methodist Church in boyhood and remained a member of this church until his death.

He did not take much interest in public affairs, preferring to devote his interests to his family and the sacred precincts of his home. Perhaps few men loved home and its environs more than did he. I knew him to be a man who attended strictly to his own affairs and refrained from molesting the affairs of others. He detested oppression and shams of every kind but loved the generous with a heart sincere.

I have been closely associated with him for many years and I knew him to be strictly truthful and honest, always considerate in his views, always giving others the same that he would reserve for himself.

Thomas A. Harris died on September 14, 1932 and his remains were laid to rest in the Davis cemetery in the Pine Grove community. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Floyd and a large concourse of friends and relatives attending. J. L. D. Bob F. Harris

Athens Weekly Review, August 3, 1944
Joab Melton Dies Sunday at Eustace

   Joab M. Melton, 88 native of Athens and life long resident of
Henderson County, was found dead in his bed at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. S.C. McLauchlin, Eustace, Sunday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock.
   Mr. Melton, well known Eustace banker, was born in Athens on March
25, 1856, in a house that occupied the site on which now is located a
filling station, just across from the Cotton Belt Depot. The site also
was formerly occupied by the "Brick Hotel" which was destroyed by fire a
number of years ago.
   He was reared on a farm in the old Goshen community, but early in
life engaged in the mercantile business as a salesman, being with the
late J.T. Deen for three years and with Mason & son for five years.
   He and T.J. Stewart purchased the business from Mason and Son and
conducted it as a partnership concern for two years, when Mr. Melton
acquired sole ownership by purchasing Stewart's interest.
   In 1900 Mr. Melton closed out the business and moved to Eustace,
where he was engaged in the lumber business for twelve years. Following
this, he became identified with the First State Bank of Eustace and
later was elected president. He was active in that institution since.
   On November 19, 1885, he was married ot Miss Nannie Whatley formerly
of Rusk County and a cousin of the late Judge A.B. Watkins. There were
five children born to them, only two of whom are living, Mr. G.J. Cook
and Mrs. S.C. McLauchlin, both of Eustace.
   Mr. Melton, a Democrat, once received the nomination for commissioner
of this precinct, but was defeated by the Populist Party vote in the
general election. He was affiliated with the Church of Christ and was an
elder in the church.
   Surviving besides his daughters are two half brothers, Thomas
Phillips of Eustace and Jacob Phillips of Corrigan; one half sister,
Mrs. Roda Jeter of Oklahoma, and twelve grand children and ten great
grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
Church of Christ of Eustace, with Willis Jernigen of Commerce
officiating. Burial was in the old Goshen cemetery.
Janet Cook

Graveside services for Joy Dean Boyd, 60 of Rockwall are scheduled for 2p.m. Monday in Rome Cemetery in Athens with the Rev. Irvin Miils officiating.
Mrs. Boyd did Wednesday, Sept 25,2002.
She was born Dec 11,1941 in El Paso to L. C. and Lora Mize Sharp. She was a resident of Rockwall since 1975 and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Andrew Boyd of Rockwall;son, Larry Dean Boyd and wife, Michelle, of Cash;daughter;Lora Lee Elmore of Rockwall;sister Barbara Millera and husband,Olden of Athens;brother Chaeles Sharp of Athens;four granddaughters, Cara, Amber, Crista, and Emily; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Saturday evening at Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwell from 6-8p.m. Laura Gregory Calvin

Barney Boyd
Services for Barney Boyd, 62, of Edgewood are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Edgewood Church of God with the Rev. Larry Barrett officiating.
Burial will follow at Small Cemetery in Edgewood under the direction of Allen Fuller Funeral Home of Wills Point.
Mr. Boyd died Feb. 6, 2000, in Edgewood.
He was born March 27, 1937, in Athens to Albert Samuel Boyd and Maudean Walls Boyd.
Mr. Boyd served in the National Guard and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Bruton Conner Masonic Lodge No. 1322 and a member of Edgewood Masonic Lodge No. 870, where he served as past master. He worked as a paint contractor before retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Virginia Boyd of Edgewood; son, Anthony "Tony" Boyd of Edgewood; daughter, Katherine Hibbs of Kemp; brother, Robert Boyd of Seagoville; sisters, Dorothy Baker and Nancy Mitchell, both of Dallas; aunts, Edna Herrage of Athens; Emma Jean Baker of Rice and Jewel Guy of Edgewood; and six grandchildren, Daniel, Mandy and Katie Hibbs, all of Kemp, Angela and Ethan Boyd, both of Edgewood, and Beverly McDonald of Myrtle Springs.
Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Laura Gregory Calvin

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