Obituaries, C

Contributed by June Tuck England, dated 1929

Mrs. Emmaline Cain died suddenly at her home in Dike Saturday morning from acute indigestion. Funeral services and burial will take place at Mt. Sterling. She is survived by her husband and several children.

MFH records - husband, J. L. Cain - father, Fletcher Underwood - mother, Martha Thomas.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated August 1912

A telegram yesterday announced the death ofNancy R. Callan, Aug. 1, 1912, at the home of her son, Walter, at Rotan, in Fisher county. The body will be shipped here for burial in the Sunny Point cemetery. Jim and Joe were with her at her death.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated, FEB 1939

Mrs. Albert [Nancy Ann] Campbell, age 79, passed away February 16, 1939, at her home in Arbala community where she and her husband settled on coming to Texas from Chilton County, Alabama. Mr. Campbell preceded her in death by five years. Nancy A. is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George Frazier of Arbala, and Mrs. D. F. Higginbotham of Greenville.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated August 21, 1908

CAMPBELL, HENRY N., who lived fourteen miles north of here, was thrown from his wagon, loaded with brick and lumber, Tuesday evening while on his way home from this city. The accident occurred near the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Palmer, six miles north of town; he was taken to Palmer's house where he died Wednesday morning. He was in his 71st year, and was an ex-confederate soldier. His remains were taken to Winnsboro, and interment was made in the Harmony cemetery.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Aug. 21, 1908.

NOTE: Cemetery is located in Hopkins County.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1929

Johnson P. Campbell died Monday night at his home near Liberty after an illness lasting more than a year. He was about 67 years old and was never married. He is survived by one brother, Joe Campbell, and one sister, Mrs. Joe Melton. Funeral services and burial will take place at Liberty.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated AUG 2005

Thomas Marvin Campbell Funeral services for Thomas Marvin Campbell, 78, of Cumby will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, in Brashear Baptist Church with Brother David Burns officiating. A military graveside service, under the direction of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, will follow in Sunny Point Cemetery with Robert Moody, L.D. White, J.B. Dooley, Jackie Holley, Wayne Wilson and Bill Gunter serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Campbell died at 6:26 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at his residence. He was born in Grapeland, on Nov. 19, 1926, the son of Watt and Ora Bynum Campbell. He married Dorothy Marie Moreland in Campbell on March 28, 1946. She survives. Mr. Campbell was a retired rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of Brashear Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Other survivors include two sons, Rick Campbell of Stamford and Michael Campbell of Cumby; two grandsons, Bryan Campbell of Memphis and Jeff Campbell of Cedar Hill; and one granddaughter, Lisa Campbell of Arlington. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice of Greenville.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 9 APR 1939

Miss Veneta Cannon, age 33, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cannon, died unexpectedly at her home here on Jefferson street, Saturday morning. Survivors include her parents, five brothers, Wilbur and Monroe Cannon, Sulphur Springs; Garland Cannon, Stirling City; R. A. Cannon, Walter Valley; and Wince Cannon, Winnsboro; three sisters, Mrs. J. O. Wells, Greenville; Mrs. John Tomlinson and Mrs. T. J. Buchannon, Sulphur Springs. Funeral services will be conducted at Como with Dr. H. R. Long, pastor of the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, in charge.

Daily News-Telegram, Sun. April 9, 1939.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated JAN 1908

Mrs. Josephine Cannon, wife of Dr. Charles W. Cannon, died at the family home in St. Louis, Mo., Tues, Tuesday, January 22, 1908, aged 53 years. Her remains were carried to Como, Texas, interment was made in the family burial gound at the Como cemetery. She was a daughter of Marion and Sarah Parchman, pioneers. The surviving members of the family being Mrs. Green Carroll, Mrs. Lawrence Carroll and Mrs. Bettie Jeffress, half-sisters of Mrs. Cannon, all of whom reside in Hopkins County. She was also the aunt of Mrs. C. C. Sheppard. Her childhood and youth was spent at Como, but for a number of years has resided at St. Louis where her husband, Dr. Cannon, was stationed as special medical examiner in the Federal service. At the age of fourteen years she professed religion, joining the Como Methodist Chuch. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Cook Avenue Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo.

Sulphur Springs Gazette.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 13 MAR 1908

CARGILE, B. R. - Past (sic) away at his home last Monday night, Mar. 11, 1908. He was 56 years old. He was a respected citizens of this city. Before moving here, he had been a long time resident of the Birthright community. The funeral services were held at the family residence on Depot street with interment in the City Cemetery. He left a wife and four children. (S.S. Gazette, Fri., Mar. 13, 1908.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 15 NOV 1919

Fred Carpenter was born May 27, 1892, at Rockdale, Milam Co., Texas. Passed away December 15, 1934, at his home near Como. He served in the World War from July 5, 1918, until March 6, 1919. He married Miss Frances Smith, November 15, 1919.

Hopkins County Echo.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1930

Henry Carpenter, born Dec. 1, 1862, in a little town in Mississippi, died March 16, 1930, in his home in Como after a lingering illness. He had lived many years in the Como Community. At the age of twenty he was married to Miss Mary Alice Jumper. To this union were born four children, three boys and one girl. Shortly after their marriage they came to Texas where he spent the remainder of his life. His daughter and one son passed on several years ago. His loving wife departed from this world in 1916. In 1926 he was again married to Mrs. Betty Lyles of Sulphur Springs. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Services and burial took place in Como.

NOTE: He is buried in an unmarked grave. J. Tuck.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated DEC 1942

Richard Carpenter
A pioneer citizen of Hopkins County died at his home north of Cumby late Christmas Eve, and the remains were buried at Cumby. He was 88 years old and a native of Ireland, having come to the United States when a young man. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in the army of Virginia. At the close of the civil war he went to New Orleans and came to Hopkins County about the year of 1868 and continued to make this county his home thereafter. He served four terms as commissioner of Hopkins County and one term as superintendent of the county farm. He is survived by his wife and four children, as follows: Bob Carpenter, Kansas City; Emmet and Edgar, Cumby country; and Mrs. Merritt Smith Commerce.

Daily News-Telegram, Dec. 1924

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated DEC 1910

Claude Forrest Carroll died at his home in Sulphur Springs, Dec. 4, 1910. His remains were taken to Como and buried with honors by the Fraternal Brotherhood. H. G. York conducted the funeral service. He was for fifteen years a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves his mother to mourn because he is gone.

Sulphur Springs Gazette.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 18 NOV 1910

Seldom has it been our duty to record so sudden a death, and one so unexpected as that ofG. H. (Green) Carroll, whose death occurred at his home Monday morning. It was not generally known that he was sick, and few knew that he was dangerously sick. He was sick only a few days with fever, developing Sunday morning into pneumonia. Mr. Carroll was born in Mississippi 59 years ago. At the age of 20 years he moved with his father to Texas, locating at Como where he has since resided. He leaves a wife and a number of children, all of whom have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. Burial occurred at the City cemetery, with funeral services being conducted by Rev. W. L. Tittle, assisted by H. N. G. Bentley. He leaves a wife and five daughters and four sons.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Nov. 18, 1910.

NOTE: As one can see, one would think he was buried in the Sulphur Springs City cemetery, but he is buried, with stone, in Como Cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 3 NOV 1916

Hattie Carroll - Col. J. O. Livesay of Foreman, Ark., arrived in Cumby and told this story to the Rustler office. 13 or 14 years ago there lived in the Palestine community a young couple who had just wed in the hills of sunny Tennessee. Albert Barrs led to the alter Miss Hattie Carroll, and soon came to Texas. She was young and beautiful, but her marriage failed, seeking a divorce from Barrs and took her maiden name back. She came to Cumby with a sad heart and found a temporary home with G. M. Morton and family. Mr. Morton was then, and now, the editor of the Rustler. Later he had wrote of the death of Hattie Carroll. Miss Carroll remained in Cumby for some time. Later she went to Dallas and found employment at the Oriental hotel as assistant housekeeper. In the early part of 1904, a fatal illness seized her and she died in a hospital in that city. Some of her friends in Cumby had her body brought back to Cumby and buried her there. (Cumby Rustler, Nov. 3, 1916

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 4 NOV 1910

Mrs. Margaret Carter
Mrs. M. E. Lee of Marshall was here to attend her grandmother's funeral.Sulphur Springs Gazette, Nov. 4, 1910.

NOTE: Was buried in the Conner cemetery.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated NOV 2005

Robert L. Cash, Sr.
Graveside services for Robert L. Cash, Sr., age 56, of Cumby, will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2005, in the Cumby City Cemetery. Shane Flowers and Glen Clark will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Bubba Goode, Mikey Sanders, Glenn Sawyer, Jim Franklin, Steve Rutledge, Paul "P.C." Cash, Terry McDonald, and Jason Cash.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 7, 2005, at Cumby Funeral Home.

Mr. Cash passed away at 3:05 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2005, at Presbyterian Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, on October 5, 1949, the son of Lewis A. and Velma Ola Faye Graves Cash. He married Karen McDonal, in Mansfield, on December 22, 1967. She survives. He was a retired master plumber.

Other survivors include: his mother; two sons, Robert L. Cash, Jr. and wife Stacey, and Ronny Wayne Cash, all of Cumby; two brothers, Lewis D. Cash and wife Jerene of Grand Prairie, and Paul W. Cash of Cumby; one sister, Evelyn Gibson and husband Steve, of Whitney; and grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Cash and Hunter Coe Cash. He is also survived by a mother-in-law, Evelyn McDonald, and a brother-in-law and wife, Terry Lenn and Gwynne McDonald of Ft. Worth, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Cash was preceded in death by his father, and a father-in-law, Virgil W. "Mac" McDonald.

Arrangements are with Cumby Funeral Home.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1935

Arlon Castle, age 19, of the Cartwright community, seven miles south of Saltillo, died Feb. 16, 1935, from pneumonia. He is survived by his mother, five brothers and sisters, his father, Ed Castle, died several years ago. Burial in Harmony cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1935

Mrs. Ollie Castle, nee Ollie French, wife of the late Ed Castle, died Mar. 1, 1935, at her home seven miles south of Saltillo from a long illness with typhoid fever and pneumonia. She is the daughter of Rev. & Mrs. L. M. French, deceased, of Coke, Wood Co. She was born Oct. 26, 1889, being 45 years of age. Married E. J. Castle, March 2, 1913. She is survived by five children, one son, Arlon, having died two weeks ago; Mrs Audie Pitts, Hazel, Minnie, Elbert, Edward Jr., and Nathan Castle. She leaves three brothers and six sisters, Mr. W. J. French, Coke, Wood Co.; Mrs. E. D. Attaway, Sulphur Springs; Mrs. J. E. Martin, Coke; Mrs. J. R. Tucker, Rock Hill; Mrs. T. E. Gilbreath, Pleasant Grove; Mrs. Jim Hart, Greenwood; L. O. French, Alba; Mrs. H. B. Gilbreath, Yantis; and O. W. French, Cypress. Burial was at Hamony cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1915

CASTNER, WM. - On top of the loss of his mother, Mrs. S.S. Castner, who was buried here two or three weeks ago, on returning home to Mariette, Texas, Wm. Castner, son of W. Castner, was taken seriously sick. Five physicians worked with him, but he died October 10, 1915. He leaves a wife and two babies.

Sulphur Springs Gazette.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 26 OCT 1934

Funeral services forDr. W. R. Cate, prominent physician of this city, were held at the First Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. S. M. Black. Interment was made in the cemetery at Cumby, the birthplace of the deceased. His death came Thursday morning as he lay sleeping at his home on Washington street. His demise was unexpected as he had given no indication of feeling ill. The deceased was vice-president of the Texas Public Health Assoc., receiving the honor of that important post at a recent convention of the organization held in Abilene. He and Mrs. Cate, both attended the meeting. The was city health officer of this city. Dr. Cate was born near Black Jack Grove, now Cumby, Texas, May 1870, the son of Charles C. & Molly Cate. He first attended medical school in Memphis, Tennessee, later going to the Oklahoma City Medical College. He became a medical doctor in 1917, when he removed to Commerce, where he resided till his death. Early in his career he wed Miss Annie Titus. To this union were born the following children: Graham T. Cate of Commerce, Mrs. Hydah Griffitts of Commerce, W. R. Cate, Jr. of Austin, and Charles Cate of Borger. Mrs. Cate also survives.

Commerce Journal, Reprinted inHopkins County Echo, Oct. 26, 1934

Contributed by Gina Heffernan, dated 11 JUN 1946

Westex Ginman Dies
Plainview, Texas, June 10 (AP). - Funeral services for J. J. Caudle, 71, who established one of the first cotton gins in West Texas, will be held Tuesday at the Hale Center. Caudle, a native of Hopkins county, died Sunday night.

The Dallas Morning News, Tuesday, June 11, 1946, Section II, Page 4

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated FEB 1932

A. Causey, pioneer citizen of Hopkins County, died at his home in Dike, Feb. 16, 1932, after the loss of blood when his nose began bleeding. He was 81 years old, 6 months, 22 days at the time of his death. Was born in Herd County, Georgia, July 25, 1850. At the age of 17 years he became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church at High Pine Church in Randolph County, Alabama, and was married to M. A. Arnett on Nov. 14, 1875. At the time of his death he had been resident of Hopkins County for over forty years. Surviving are several sons and daughters, his wife having died three years ago. Funeral services were held at the Connor cemetery. ( Obituary dated Feb. 1932

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 18 JAN 1929

Mrs. M. A. Causey Mrs. A. Causey, one of the best women of the Dike community, died Wednesday night from pneumonia which followed the flu. She was 67 (sic) years old and had lived in that community for more than forty years, having come with her husband from Alabama soon after their marriage. She is survived by has husband and the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Harvey Miller, Dike; Wright Causey, Dike; Roy Causey, Addran; and Spurgeon Causey, Dike.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Jan. 18, 1929.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 28 FEB 1908

CALVERT, G. M., MRS. - Died at her home in this city Sunday morning. She was one of the pioneers of Sulphur Springs. (S.S. Gazette, Fri., Feb. 28, 1908

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 14 AUG 1908

CAWTHRON, JOHN - We were sorry to hear of the sudden death of John Cawthron, which occurred this afternoon. He leaves several small children.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, Aug. 14, 1908, Paint Rock column.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 22 FEB 1915

CHAMBERLAIN, HUGH - D. H. Chamberlain received a message last Friday, that his oldest brother, Hugh, age 61, had been murdered. Mr. Chamberlain went to Duncanville to attend funeral of the deceased.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, Feb. 22, 1915, Rock Dale column.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 17 NOV 1911

Mrs. Chaney of Sulphur Springs, was buried at Connor graveyard last Wednesday.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, Nov. 17, 1911, Dike column dated Nov. 15th.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 23 MAR 1906

Dock Chapin died March 18, 1906, of pneumonia. He was a member of the W. O. W. He leaves a wife and six children.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, March 23, 1906, Gafford Chapel column dated March 20th.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated SEP 1935

Henry W. Chapin passed away Sept. 12, 1935, at his home in Ridgeway following a weeks illness. Known as "Uncle Dutch." He was a native of Tennessee, born in 1872 (sic.) Married Miss Martha Grace Dennis in Hopkins County in 1890. Surviving are his wife, four sons, and three daughters: Loyd Chapin, Orvillle Chapin and Mrs. Una Ross, and Roger Chapin, Sulphur Springs; Esther Chapin, Wilson Chapin, Carrolton, Texas; Roberta Chapin, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Frazier, Gafford Chapel. Member of the Baptist church. Funeral services and burial were held at Gaffords Chapel, conducted by Rev. Wesley Doak and L. A. Stidham of Winnsboro

Contributed by Geraldine Little Braswell, dated 22 MAY 2005

Guy Clark, 1940-2005.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 20 JAN 1924

Jesse Clark, died at the home of his father, Dr. Clark, of Cumby, from the effects of appendicitis. He was operated on a few days before in order to relieve him, but he grew worse until the end came.

Daily News-Telegram, Jan. 30, 1924.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 13 FEB 1920

Marlin Claunch, two year old son of J. R. Claunch and wife, died suddenly Thursday at 7 a.m.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Feb. 13, 1920, Como column.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1935

Mrs. Odaree Clayton, died June 22, 1935. (In another report is was reported she died June 26th) She was the wife of Ralph Clayton. She leaves behind her husband, a five week old baby, a father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Oakley, and brothers and sisters, Coy Paul and Vera Oakley, Walter Oakley, Mrs. John Crabtree, Mrs. Robert Clayton, and Mrs. Bill Maxwell. She was born Dec. 25, 1913. Burial in the Martin Springs cemetery

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 9 MAR 1950

Elmer C. Coats
Coats, Elmer C. - Sulphur Springs, Texas, March 8th - A drag line shovel struck and fattally injured Elmer C. Coats, 43, employee of the State Highway Department. Coats was helping unload a gravel car at Ridgeway, near here, when injured. He died a few hours later in a hospital here without having regained consciousness. He was born in Cumby, Hopkins County. He joined the highway department four years ago. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Josie Coats of Greenville; a daughter, Miss Belv Inez Coats; a son, Elmer Eugene Coats; two brothers, Henry Coats of Greenville and Frank Coats of Caddo Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Chadwick.

The Dallas Morning News, March 9, 1950.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 7 APR 1911

Mr. T. A. Cobb. We learned this morning that T. A. Cobb, of Groveton, Texas, formerly a prominent business man of this county, located at Penn community, died at his home in Groveton yesterday and his remains will be shipped here for interment this afternoon. Mr. Cobb had been in declining health for eighteen months. He leaves a wife and one little boy.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, April 7, 1911, Pine Forest column dated April 4th.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated MAR 1996

Funeral services forAllie Q. Coffman, 40, life-long resident of Hopkins and Delta Counties, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Brashear Methodist Church. Mr. Coffman died late Tuesday in Terrell. He had been a farmer and had lived in the area since his birth, April 20, 1915 in Hopkins County. He was the son of Nora E. Hatton of Alabama and William A. Coffman of Tennessee. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church. The **Rev. N.D. Gillmer officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Brashear Cemetery. Nephews served as casketbearers. Surviving are four brothers, George Coffman, Ernest Coffman, Eldridge Coffman, all of Dallas and Amos Coffman of Horton; three sisters, Mrs. Bill Titsworth of *Teerless and Miss Mattie Coffman and Miss Pearl Coffman, both of Dallas. * Should be Peerless **Note: Rev. N. D. Gillmer should be Rev. N. D. Gilmore**

Greenville Herald Banner

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 17 DEC 1974

Coffman, Hopkins Co. TX Funeral services forAmos Andrew Coffman, 66, of Rt. 1, Commerce, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at W.Y. Goff Chapel. Coffman died at 4 p.m. Sunday in Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Burial will follow in Emblem Cemetery in Hopkins County, with Rev. N.D. Gillmore officiating.

Born Jan. 9, 1908, in Hopkins County, he was the son of William and Nora Hatton Coffman. On July 3, 1926, he married Opal Redmon in Hopkins County. He was a member of the College St. Baptist Church.

Survivors include; his widow, Mrs. Opal Coffman, Commerce; four sons, Donald Coffman, Greenville, David Coffman, Commerce, Truitt Coffman, Campbell, and Doyle Coffman, Emblem; four daughters, Mrs Myrtle Rogers, Riely, Mrs. Susie Luttrell, Sulphur Springs, Mrs. Patricia Murray, Temple, Mrs. Bennie Wisdom of Mo.; two brothers, Eldridge Coffman of Dallas, Ernest Hatton* of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Titsworth of Dallas, and Miss Pearl Coffman of Dallas; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Moore, Thomas Busby, Harrell Moore, E.R. Titty, Arvil Moreland and Floyd Peek.

Greenville Herald Banner, Tue, 17 Dec 1974; A:2

*Note: I think this means Ernest Coffman

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 21 AUT 1998

DONALD COFFMAN
COMMERCE-Donald L. Coffman, 61, of Commerce died Wednesday at Bossier Medical Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. today at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Lyndon Petty and Rev. Ricky Russell officiating. Burial is in Emblem Cemetery in the Emblem Community.

Mr. Coffman was born Sept. 20, 1936 in the Horton Community to Amos Coffman and Opal Redmon Coffman. He and Barbara Wilson were married July 3, 1974 in Commerce. He was a truck driver and a member of Christian Worship Center in Campbell.

Survivors in clued his wife of Commerce; his mother of Commerce; three sons, Tony Coffman and Carl Coffman of Birthright and Eric Coffman of Tira; a daughter, Recona Lopez of Baytown; four sisters, Myrtle Rogers of Como, Susie Littrell of Martin Springs, Bennie Wisdom of Missouri and Pat Murray of Commerce; three brothers, David Coffman of Dodd City, Truitt Coffman of Campbell, and Doyle Coffman of Pecan Gap; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

His father preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 1974.

Pallbearers will be Danny Kelley, Buddy Ferrell, Keith Weaver, Jerry Horton, Dorman Morgan, and Mike Tucker.

Greenville Herald Banner, Friday, 21 Aug. 1998 A:3, Hopkins Co. TX

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 19 SEP 1992

Ernest Coffman COMMERCE-Services for Ernest Everett Coffman, 81, of Comerce who died Friday in Dallas will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pemberton Funeral Chapel with Rev. George Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Emblem Cemetery.

Mr. Coffman was born March 21, 1911 in Hopkins County, to William and Nora Hatten Coffman. He moved to Commerce seven years ago from Dallas. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude in 1983.

Survivors include one two daughters, Anna Hanneman of Mesquite and Sandra Coffman of Fort Worth; Everett E. Coffman of Commerce; one brother, Eldridge Coffman of Commerce; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Greenville Herald Banner, 19 Sept 1992 A:2, Hopkins Co. TX.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 1962

COMMERCE- Funeral services forMartha Coffman, 56, 2331 Hondo Street, Dallas, who died at 9:45 p.m. Friday at her residence following a long illness, willbe held at 2 p.m. today at the Brashear Methodist Church, with the Rev. N. D. Gilmore officiating. Burial will be in the Brashear Cemetery. Miss Coffman was born Sept. 5, 1905, in Hopkins County, the daughter of W.A. Coffman and Nora Hatton Coffman. She moved to Dallas in 1956. She has been a member of the Methodist Church since childhood. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Bill Titsworth and Miss Pearl Coffman, both of Dallas; four brothers, *Amous Cofffman of Commerce, Ernest Coffman and Eldridge Coffman, both of Dallas. Nephews will be be pallbearers. The body will remain at the W.Y. Goff funeral home here until time of service.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated OCT 1955

Mrs. Coffman, Pioneer Citizen, Claimed by Death Oct. 24 ,1955 Mrs. Nora E. Coffman. 76. Route 4, Sulphur Springs, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital. Final rites will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Brashear Methodist Church, with interment following in the Brashear Cemetery. Mrs. Coffman was born the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Hatton in Marshall County, Ala., on July 10, 1879. the family came to Hopkins County. settling near Cumby 63 years ago. Immediate survivors include five sons, George, Dallas; Amos, Horton; Ernest, Ridgeway, and Eldridge and Allie, Sulphur Springs; three daughters Mrs. Bill Titsworth, Peerless, and Miss Mattie and Pearl Coffman, Sulphur Springs; and one sister, Mrs. B. W. Wilks. Twenty-five grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren also survive. Sheely Funeral Home of Commerce is in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 10 JUL 1995

Nora Coffman COMMERCE-Services for Nora Pearl Coffman, 75, of Commerce, are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Pemberton Funeral Home Chapel in Commerce with Rev. George W. Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Brashear Cemetery. She died Sunday in Baylor Hospital in Dallas. She was born July 15, 1919 in the Horton Community in Delta County, to William A. and Nora E. Hatton Coffman. She was a homemaker and lived in the area most of her life, moving back from Dallas in 1975. She was a member of the College Street Baptist Church. She is survived by one brother, William E. Cofman of Commerce and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Greenville Herald Banner, 10 July 1995 A:2

Contributed by Elaine Nall Bay, dated 15 FEB 2006

Funeral services forOpal Redman Coffman, 95, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Charles Strickland and Rev. Jimmy Rose officiating. Interment followed at Hopkins County Emblem Cemetery. Mrs. Coffman of Sulphur Springs and longtime Commerce resident went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 7, 2006, at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 16, 1910, in Yowell, she was the daughter of Jesse Benjamin and Martha Jane Willingham Redman. Mrs. Coffman married Amos Andrew Coffman on July 3, 1926, in Hopkins County. She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1974; one son, Donald Coffman in 1998; her parents and five sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Myrtle Rogers of Como, Susie Littrell of Sulphur Springs, Bennie Wisdom of Rolla, Mo., and Pat Murray of Sulphur Springs; three sons, David Coffman of Dodd City, Texas, Truitt Coffman of Campbell and Doyle Coffman of Pecan Gap; and one sister, Lizzie Lou Teel of Oklahoma. She is grandmother to 18 children, a great-grandmother to 32 children and great-great-grandmother to 34 children. Pallbearers are grandsons Jimmy Rogers, Randall Littrell, James Wisdom, Larry Coffman, Tony Coffman and Andy Coffman. Memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 918 Bishop, Commerce, TX 75428.

Commerce Journal, Feb 15, 2006.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth, dated 7 NOV 2000

William Eldridge Coffman, 87 Funeral services for William Eldridge Coffman of Commerce were held Friday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. in Pemberton Funeral Chapel. Rev. Roy Lee Dittmar officiated at the service arranged by Pemberton Funeral Home. Interment followed at Brashear Cemetery in Brashear. Coffman was born on Dec. 26, 1912, in Hopkins County, the son of William and Nora Ellen Hatton Coffman. He was a longtime resident of Commerce. Coffman was a farmer in Hopkins County, and a former City of Dallas employee. He was Baptist by faith. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated MAR 1939

Mrs. Ruby Nell [Thurmon] Coker was born Feb. 18, 1922, and died March 12, 1939. She was married to Louie Coker, July 4, 1936. She lived a devoted wife for only two short years. Having to give up her precious infant son seemed to bring grief to her. She professed faith in Christ in her early childhood. She was at the home of Mrs. Coker when she died. She leaves a husband, Louie Coker; a mother and father, Mr. & Mrs. D. A.Thurmon; two sisters, Mary Lena Swindel and Ottie Eula Ponder, two brothers, D. A. Thurmon and Hurley Thurmon. She was laid to rest beside her infant son at Green Pond cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 21 AUT 1935

Obdiah Coker, the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Coker, passed away at their home August 21, 1935. He was born at Posey, Texas, May 13, 1913. He leaves mother, father, and four sisters, Mrs. Willie Knight, Elwarda (sic,) and Nine Mae Coker, Birthright; Mrs. Velma Dixon, Cooper; and two brothers, Elmer and Carol Coker, Birthright; Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Doak of Sulphur Springs. Burial in the Old Tarrant cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 25 APR 1938

Martha Jane Colburn died at Como, April 25, 1938, at the age of six months and 25 days. She is survived by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Anderson Coburn; her grandparents, Rev. & Mrs. S. R. Colburn of Como, and Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Mink of Chickasha, Okla. Funeral services were held at Como by Rev. Boyd I. Devore of Pickton and Rev. W. W. Rozell of Como. Interment was in the Como cemetery. Mr. & Mrs. Anderson Coburn were visiting Mr. Coburns parents in Como when Martha Jane took sick and died.

Daily News-Telegram.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 26 SEP 1919

Mrs. Theo Collins of Como, died last Friday after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. She was 54 years old and servived by her husband and several children.

Hopkins County Echo, Sept. 26, 1919.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated JAN 1930

Theo Collins passed away at the family home in Como Thursday where he had spent the 72 years of his life. He is survived by a son, Tom Collins, of Rankin, and daughter, Miss Omah Collins, of Como. He was an uncle to Mrs. Hugh L. Russell of Sulphur Springs. Services and burial took place at Como.

Obituary dated January 1930

Contributed by

J. D. Conely of Sunny Point, died June 15, 1911, and was buried in the Sunny Point cemetery, conducted by Rev. W. L. McGuire. His brother, W. M. Conley, came from Tennessee a few months ago and had been by his brother's side day and night.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated JAN 1911

CONLEY, L. A. - Son of Fred Conley of Evans Point, was accidentally killed at Plainview last Sunday. It seems that young Conley attempted to pass between two cars that were being coupled and was caught and instantly killed. His remains were brought home and interred at old Saltillo.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, July 31, 1908.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 2 JUL 1925

Drew Connally, pioneer citizen and business man of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, died at his home on Main Street Wednesday night after a lingering illness of several weeks.

With his death, one of the landmarks of Sulphur Springs has passed away, he having been born here and being one of the oldest business men. He was the son of Perry Connally, one of the first merchants of Sulphur Springs, and entered business here for himself early in life. He was 73 years old and had spent the entire time in Sulphur Springs.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Andrew Connally, Tyler; Phil Connally, Dallas; and Mrs. A. M. Dockery, Monroe, La.

Interment will take place in the City Cemetery. Funeral services will be held in the Myra Wilson Chapel with services being conducted by Rev. J. Howard of the Baptist Church.

Daily News-Telegram, Thursday, July 2. 1925.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated JUL 1890

Festus O. Conner, born Nov. 27, 1839, died July 4, 1890. He had been afflicted with consumption about nine years. During all this time he had been gradually growing weaker. He, with his family, attended the picnic last Monday at Old Tarrant where neighbors met in social reunion and to beautify the last resting place of loved ones. Festus Conner was no ordinary man. When quite young, he enlisted in Maxeys Regiment of Texas Infantry where he distinguished himself as one of the coolest and bravest soldiers of that famous regiment. He was made color-bearer, a post of greatest danger. At Nashville his flag was twice shot into and more than forty bullets penetrated the folds of the flag. Still the heroic bearer kept it waving defiantly amidst the smoke of battle, the screams of shot and shell, and the groans of the dying, and when night closed the bloody scene, his flag, though torn and shattered, was not dishonored. He carried with him to his grave the scars of war. In time of war, he was a hero. In time of peace, he as a model citizen, a Christian gentleman, a fond husband, an indulgent father. He leaves a wife and children.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated SEP 1935

CONNOR, JOSEPH MARTIN - Tribute to Uncle Joe Connor by Eli Hargrave - (Edited)
Joseph Martin Connor was born in Hopkins County, Texas, near Flora, Oct. 1, 1857. He was a grandson of Ishamel Connor of Indiana, and son of Henry and Mary Miller Connor, she being the daughter of Mike and Elizabeth Miller, pioneer resident of Hopkins County. Mr. Connor was first cousin to Harvey Miller and J. Bennie Williams. On the death of his father in June of 1863, he was left with a poor chance of literary learning, though by his energetic labors and untiring efforts he gained some of the advantages of an education. A few of his boyhood days were spent in the State of Arkansas, the most of his life was spent in Hopkins County, Texas. At the age of 24 he was married to Lavina Tucker, Feb. 17, 1881. She was the daughter of V. D. and Elizabeth Tucker of Nelta, at that time called Pleasant Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Connor reared seven children to be grown, one son and six daughters. One of the girls, Ida, was taken to her reward at the age of 19, Feb. 15, 1908. The other children survive, the mother being taken by death, Feb. 19, 1910. Their first born died in infancy, and the third child died at the age of two years. Surviving are: the son, Elmer, Mrs. Brodie McClendon, Mrs. Charley McKinney, and Mrs. Grady Henry of Sulphur Springs, Mrs. Wm. Lemon Jr. of Pleasant Grove, and Mrs. Claud Logsdon of Ada, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Methodist Church of long standing, in fact, since early childhood, and many times have we enjoyed the Sunday School class at Nelta under his direction as Superintendent. We have been associated with him for more than fifty years, and it has always been our pleasure to honor and admire him as our good friend.

Paper dated Sept. 1935.

He died Sept. 23, 1935, Nelta Cemetery

Also was reported the following -

He died Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. & Mrs.William Lemon, near Pleasant Grove, following a stroke of apoplexy early in the day. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. J. McClendon, on Fore Street where they remained till funeral services. (In this article it reports his father died in June 1868) During the Civil War, his family lived in Arkansas, coming back to Hopkins County when a small boy.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1908

Mrs. [Mary]Kate Connor, nee Miss Kate Holderness, died June 28 (sic) 1908. Her death had been expected daily by the public for several months. She married Dr. W. E. Connor about two years ago and leaves a boy who has been tenderly cared for R. W. Harris and wife since its birth. Funeral held at the Methodist church, conducted by C. B. Fildgar, assisted by Revs Kirk and Little. Her brothers and sisters were here from Oklahoma and Texas, and businesses closed to honor this woman. She left minute directions as to her burial, and these were carried out. She requested that Mr. Tapp of Sulphur Springs be in charge of the funeral.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1 JAN 1915

Mrs. S. E. Connor died at the home of her son, N. W. Conner, on Church Street, after a long illness, Dec. 29, 1914. She was 65 years old and was among the early settlers of this county. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Burial occurred at the Connor cemetery at Dike. She leaves five daughters and one son.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Jan. 1, 1915.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated MAY 1935

T. M. Conway, age 82, died in the Liberty community, May 3, 1935, following a heart attack at the home of his son-in-law, R. W. White. Burial in the Liberty cemetery. (Mason)

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1909

On April 9, 1901, there was born to Bro. Jesse Cooper and his wife a beautiful baby,Roger. He came to fill their hearts. His spirit left Jan. 22, 1909, for the City of God. Funeral services were conducted by D. W. Garvin at the Sunny Point cemetery. He leaves a father and mother, sister and brother.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated AUG 1916

Cora A. Corbet, the wife of James Corbet, died in a sanitarium at Paris, Aug. 17, 1916. Her remains were brought to Miller Grove and laid to rest.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1933

J. B. Corbet of Hopkins County, died Monday afternoon at his home in Miller Grove after lingering illness. He had lived most of his life in that community. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and five daughters. Funeral services and burial took place in Miller Grove.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated AUG 1916

Cora A. Corbet, the wife of James Corbet, died in a sanitarium at Paris, Aug. 17, 1916. Her remains were brought to Miller Grove and laid to rest.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1914

Mrs. S. A. Corbin died Feb. 24, 1914, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Garrett. She was born in Mississippi, on Feb. 25, 1843. She had suffered untold pain for something near two years. Mrs. Corbin married twice. Her first marriage was to Mr. Bob Nolen, and to them were born four children. One of these four children survive her, who is Mrs. Joe Patman of Sulphur Springs. After his death in later years, she married to Mr. Corbin and to this union was born nine children, six of whom survive her, whom are Mrs. Garrett of Forest Academy, Mr. Grant Corbin of Sulphur Springs, Mr. Horace Corbin of Shady Grove, and Mr. Will Corbin, Mrs.Mitchell, and Mrs. Keltner of Oklahoma. She was buried in Martin Springs cemetery, with services conducted by Bro. W. W. Morris.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 8 FEB 1929

Nina Courson, mother of the late Rev. C. C. Courson, died late Wednesday, January 29th, at her home in Como after a lingering illness. She as about 80 years old and had lived most of her long life in that community. She is survived by a number of children.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Feb. 8, 1929.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated APR 1939

F. M. Cox - On April 11, 1939, the death angel came into the home of Mr. & Mrs. T. H. Cox, and took our father away to be with Jesus. Born in 1873, he was 66 years old. He was married to Miss Dora Alice Stephenson, July 29, 1896. They had lived in Hopkins County 39 years. He was known as Tom Cox. In the home arrived six children, Cloud Cox, Oakland; Dewey Cox, Boss Cox, Lonzo Cox, Iolia Wilks and Mae Newkirk, all of Peerless. He was laid to rest in the Peerless cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 21 APR 1905

Fred Cox
Mr. Fred Cox of Cumby had driven over to Commerce on Saturday, April 8, 1905, and was returning in the afternoon driving a spirited animal. As he neared town the horse, which had been trying to run for some time, got beyond control and dashed madly toward the business section. In turning the corner at DeLoach’s resident, the buggy was overturned and Mr. Cox was thrown some distance, striking with his right side against the hub of the wagon wheel. Several ribs were broken and crushed in and he was otherwise bruised. The unconscious man was picked up and carried in at Mr. DeLoach’s here he died at 12 Saturday night. On regaining consciousness he told how the accident happened and expressed the belief that he would recover, not thinking that his injuries were serious. At his request, Mrs. Cox was not notified of the accident for some time and only reached the bedside a couple of hours before his death. Mr. Cox was a pioneer citizen of Texas, settling in eastern Hunt county about 1852, immigrating from England while yet a young man. He and his brother, Ed Cox, who died near the present town of Neyland many years ago, were well known settlers. Both were engaged largely in stock business in an early day. Fred Cox, then resided about three miles northeast of the present town of Campbell. About the year 1883, he moved to Cumby, then call Black Jack Grove, a name he always insisted on giving to the town. Prior to his residence in the town, he was associated in business for a short time with Wilson Green, retiring from the firm to continue farming and stock raising, in which he eminently successful. He was 74 years of age, vigorous and active, and often expressed the belief that he would live to be a hundred. In his more than fifty years of residence in Hunt County, he had accumulated considerable wealth, owning stock in various financial and industrial enterprises as well as farm and pasture lands. He had the characteristic sturdiness and energy of the English, and was an elegant and educated gentleman.

About the year 1856, he was married to Miss Marshall, a sister to the wife of this brother, Ed Cox, and also of Newt Marshall, now living in Commerce. Seven children were born to them, of whom five survive. There are: Ed Cox, living near Twin Oaks in Hunt County; Miss Annie Cox, still at home; another daughter married living near; Jack Cox, living in Jack County; and Judge Cox, living in Oklahoma. Only Ed and the two daughters attended the funeral, owing to the suddenness of his death and their inability to reach home in time. Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church in Cumby Sunday afternoon, the building proving too small to accommodate the large concourse of friends. Burial was made in Cumby. The aged wife was unable to attend the obsequies, on account of feebleness and the shock caused by his sudden and unexpected death. Englishmen doted on high headed horses. The animal that caused his death was purchased at the Dallas Fair and was so spirited that friends had often warned him of danger, but he dismissed the suggestion with a laugh.

Greenville Herald, Friday, April 21, 1905.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 17 JUN 1910

Mary Cox, one of the oldest residents of Cumby, died last Saturday while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kerby, at Greenville. She went there just two weeks before in apparently good health. She was brought to Cumby Sunday where the funeral services were conducted by Bro. Barrett, her pastor, after which the remains were placed in the City (Cumby) cemetery. Several sons and daughters survive her. She was born 1833 in Tennessee and has lived in Texas over sixty years.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, June 17, 1910, Cumby column dated June 15th.

Please note the difference in the headstone death date and the obit date.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 4 DEC 1908

CRABB, ROSA [WITHERS], MRS. - Monday at the City cemetery, near the home of her birth and girlhood, Rosa Withers Crabb was laid to rest. She was the daughter of G. D. & Emma Withers. She belonged to the Christian Church and a member of the Rebekah lodge. She was also a member of the Culture Club of this city and Standard Club of Winnsboro. Rosa Withers entered the business world and succeeded beyond what many stout men do. A Winnsboro young man wooed and won her, and last January C. B. Crabb and Rosa Withers were married. She was sick only a short time; on Sunday evening, a tiny little girl baby was born that never saw the light of day, and in a few hours, the spirit of Rosa Crabb took its flight to God. Her body was brought to this city for burial in the City cemetery. The business houses of the city closed for the funeral.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, Dec. 4, 1908.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated MAR 1911

Capt. Joel A. Crain was born in Hardiman County, Tennessee, Dec. 6, 1835, moved to Texas when but a child. Was married to Mary Ann Young, October 1856. Six children, five boys and one girl blessed this home union. He served in the Confederate Army during the whole of the civil war. He was appointed by Gen. Cabell as Captain of the 7th Texas Cavalry, which place he held during the entire war. He was actively engaged in a number of the most important battles: Elkhorn, Shiloh, Corinth, and Murfreesboro. He passed away March 6, 1911 and was laid to rest in the Sunny Point cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 2 DEC 1932

W. H. Crane affectionately known as Uncle Billie, died at his home two miles south of Saltillo Tuesday morning after an illness of more than a month which developed in paralysis. He was 86 years old and had lived in this community for many years. He was a Confederate veteran, having served through the civil war with the Joe Wheeler Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. He is survived by two sons and two daughters as follows: A. D. Crane, W. H. Crane, Mrs. J. T. Phillips and Mrs. B. W. Horn, all of this place. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, with services conducted by pastor J. Wylie Woodfin. Burial in the Stouts Creek cemetery.

Daily News-Telegram, Dec. 2, 1932, Saltillo News column, dated Nov. 30th.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated MAR 1899

Cranford, John W. - Was born in Clarke County, Alabama, July 28, 1859. His father, Dr. James H. Cranford, also a native of Alabama, came to Texas in 1865. He was greatly devoted to his profession and was eminently successful in it and died in Hopkins County in 1872. The mother of John W. was Caroline Cranford, nee Caroline Bettis, of Scotch - Irish ancestry, and was also a native of Alabama and died in Arkansas in 1865. At the age of thirteen he was left without a father, mother, or means for his subsistence or education. He worked on a farm in this county till about 18 years, reading at night. Fired by noble ambition to make himself a well educated and refined gentleman, he worked for money, bought books, studied them, and, working on, prepared himself for the best high schools in Alabama and Texas. A good opportunity offering for him to study law, he quit school before finishing the regular curriculum. He began reading law with Judge Milam and Sam J. Hunter of Fort Worth, and Judge J. A. Putman of Sulphur Springs; in 1880 he was admitted to the bar and formed a partnership under the firm name of Hunter, Putman & Cranford, which partnership lasted till 1884, when Judge Putman was elected judge of the Eight Judicial District, and Mr. Hunter moved to Fort Worth. He was married to Miss Medora Ury of Sulphur Springs in 1880 to whom he largely attributes whatever of success he has attained. In 1888, he was Democratic nominee and was elected to the Senate of the Twenty-first and Twenty-second sessions of the Legislature from the district composed of the counties of Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, Franklin, and Camp. In the 21st Senate he served as chairman of the committee on state affairs and advocated the railroad commission bill, although he had some objection to the bill as drawn. In 1896, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination and carried nine of the eleven counties, and was elected to the Fifty-fifth Congress. His health began to fail shortly after taking his seat, and the long illness of his wife kept him by her side during the first session. He never recovered from shock of her death which occurred last October. Speaking of his career in the Senate, the Austin Statesman says, "Of the new senators and the young members of that body, no one has conducted himself with more dignity, courtesy, and ability than John W. Cranford, the distinguished senator from Hopkins County. He is an earnest good speaker, a hard worker in the committee room, a fair and honorable opponent in debate, is possessed of excellent judgement and gives every subject before the senate his most careful thought and investigation. Texas is proud of such young men." Mr. Cranford was also elected president pro tem. of the 22nd Senate and was one of the youngest men that ever served in this capacity.

The train bearing the remains of Jno. W. Cranford reached Sulphur Springs Tuesday evening at 4 o' clock, being fifteen hours late. People came in from other places and on account of the lateness of the train had to return before the burial took place. There were five thousand present. Six congressman, R.E. Burke, R.C. Degraffenried, S. W. T. Lanham and R. L. Henry of Texas; J. W. Maddox, Georgia; D. H. Smith, Kentucky; with the proper amount of other Federal officers and employees were here. His body was taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. T. S. Rogers, who was sick, so she might take a last look at the features of her beloved brother. Arriving at the cemetery, the coffin was again opened and thousands of people marched silently by. Mr. Cranford passed away at his post in Washington, at midnight, March 2, 1899, with burial in the Sulphur Springs City Cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1898

Cranford, Medora, Mrs. - The wife of John W. Cranford died at her home last Tuesday, October 11, 1898. She had been at death's door the last eighteen months. One operation was performed upon her in Washington City last winter and for a few weeks some hope was entertained for her recovery, but the second operation, Tuesday morning, proved too much for human endurance and she died some eight or ten hours later. Burial took place in the Sulphur Springs City cemetery. Mrs. Cranford was born June 10, 1863, and was married to John W. Cranford, September 26, 1880. She was the mother of five children, four living and one dead. She professed religion while attending school at Trinity University in 1872, and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mrs. Cranford's maiden name was Medora Ury. She was born near Sulphur Springs and grew to womanhood here and in this city married Hon. John W. Cranford, then a rising young lawyer of this bar. She leaves her husband, three boys and one girl.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1 APR 1924

S. L. Creamer, living on Lee Bridges farm, northwest of Sulphur Springs, died of indigestion after a very short illness. He was 66 years old and leaves a wife and eight children. Burial is announced to take place at Old Tarrant.

Daily News-Telegram, April 1, 1924

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 10 JAN 1931

Bob Crisp passed away at his home in Boise City, Oklahoma, Saturday night. The remains will be brought to Sulphur Springs on the Cotton Belt and carried to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Elvis Hurley on North Davis Street. Funeral services and burial will be held at Pleasant Grove. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Miss Carrol Crisp who made her home with her parents, Mrs. Jim Raley, Boise City, Okla.; Mrs. Hugh Yeager, Paris; Mrs. Ben Carroll, Chicago; and Robert Crisp, Boise City, Okla. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ida Bailey, Sulphur Springs; and Mrs. Perry Connally, Texarkana; one brother, John Crisp, Rockwall. The deceased was born and reared in Hopkins County and spent most of his life here, moving to Oklahoma about six years ago. (Daily News-Telegram, Jan. 10, 1931

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 29 MAR 1929

Mrs. Etta [Hettie R.] Cross, mother of Mrs. Jim Rippy, died Monday night at the family residence in Cumby after a lingering illness. She was a pioneer citizen of that place. Funeral services and burial took place in Cumby.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Mar. 29, 1929.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 5 MAR 1924

Mrs. Jack [Molly] Cross, died at her home in Cumby after an illness of eight days with pneumonia. She was 35 years and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss.

Daily News-Telegram, Mar. 5, 1924.

Contributed by Elaine Nall Bay, dated 29 AUG 1913

Dr. Cross Dead.
Dr. R. J. Cross, father of our fellow townsman, J. F. (Fred) Cross, died at his home in Ridgeway last Thursday, andhis remains were carried to Cumby for interrment. He had bee in bad health for some time, but his death came very suddenly.

Mr.and Mrs. Cross attended the funeral.

The Rains County Leader, August 29, 1913.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 24 SEP 1920

Sam Crowder, age 65, highly respected citizen of Como, committed suicide Wednesday. He had been up to Como, and his son-in-law, Edgar Stanley, had carried him home in an auto. When they reached home, Mrs. Crowder was over at a neighbors visiting. Mr. Stanley told him he would go over and bring Mrs. Crowder home. Just before he left he heard a peculiar noise in the back yard and on going around there he found Mr. Crowder had cut his own throat with a razor.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Sept. 24, 1920

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 21 JAn 1916

Mrs. [Mary] Virgie (sic) Crump, died at her home near Martin Springs Jan. (sic) 10, 1916, Of tuberculosis, after an illness of more than twelve months. Member of the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Martin Springs cemetery conducted by Rev. Bain.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Jan. 21, 1916.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 1913

W. J. Crump, husband of Mrs. Ellen Crump, died May 16, 1913, with consumption, and was laid to rest in the Martin Springs cemetery. He had been in bad health for two years. He was born and raised in Gordon County G., on Dec. (sic) 1852, and was married to Ellen Baxter. Five children were born to them. Came to Texas 17 years ago and had lived in Martin Springs ever since. Member of the Methodist Church. He leaves a wife and four children, one brother and one sister.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 22 SEP 1916

John Cumming
Jno. B. Cumming died at his home in this city Saturday night at 11:00 o'clock, after a long illness of lung trouble. He was born in Delta County where he resided until he passed his maturity. He came to this city more than thirty years ago, accepting a clerkship with the lamented John L. Hunter. He later served as a drug clerk for Dr. E.G. Patton (deceased.) He was prescription druggist for J. W. Avera (deceased) a number of years and then served in a like capacity for Jno. W. Foscue up till the time he formed a partnership with Judge H. C. Connor, of this city, organizing the Cumming - Connor Drug Co. At the time of his death he was operating a drug store on the corner of Connally Street. He was married to Miss Bobbie King, daughter of Hon. L. B. King, and their union was blessed with five children, three daughters and two sons, four of whom survive, King, Laura, Mary, and Florrie. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Wesley D. Thompson and Russell B. Whiteside at the family residence, and the remains were laid to rest with Masonic honors at the City Cemetery.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Sept. 22, 1916

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated MAR 1906

Mrs. Mary E. Cundiff, who has been sick for some time with heart trouble, died Sunday night and was laid to rest in the Peerless cemetery.

Contributed by Elaine Nall Bay, dated 1 NOV 2005

Funeral services forAnthony "A.J." Curran, 18, of Como, were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, Sulphur Springs, with Rev. Terry Sparks officiating. Burial was at the Como Cemetery with Chris Curran, Devon Thompson, Ryan Sharp, Brad Moore, Ryan O'Meara, Justin Keizer, Robert Howard, Michael Boyd and Eric Shockey serving as pallbearers. Anthony died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in a single vehicle accident. He was born in Sulphur Springs on May 15, 1987, the son of John Christopher Curran Sr and Holly Jo Lee Boyd. Curran was a student at Rains High School and was employed with Keller's Creamery in Winnsboro. He was of non-denominational faith. He is survived by his fiancee Courtney Lynne McRight of Como; mother, Holly Boyd and Randy of Como; father John C. Curran Sr. and Tracy of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; brother, John Christopher Curran Jr. of Como; half-sister, Ashley Curran of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; maternal grandmother, Sherry Lee of Como; maternal grandfather, Richard E. Lee of Emory; paternal grandparents, Kathy and John Curran of Auburn, Ind; maternal great-grandparents, Guy and Agnes Jumper of Como. He was preceded in death by his half-sister, Brittney Curran, in 2005.

Rains County Leader, November 1, 2005.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 13 APR 1934

Mrs. Belle Currin, pioneer Hopkins county citizen, and mother of R. W. Currin and Mrs. E. W. Lindley of this city, died at her home in Cumby Tuesday morning following an illness of several years duration. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Cumby, conducted by Rev. Joseph Pierce of Greenville. Mrs. Belle Smith Currin was born in Alabama, July 6, 1864. When a small child she came to Texas with her father and settled in Campbell, later moving to Hopkins County. She was married to Jim M. Currin in Cumby, June 19, 1883. Seven children were born to this union. Mr. Currin died in 1902. She was a charter member of the Eastern Star Chapter in Cumby, and served as WorthyMatron during the war period. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Stella West, Commerce; Mrs Ella Denny and B. C. Currin, Greenville; Mrs. Della Branom, Dallas; Mrs. Rilla Lindley and R. W. Currin, Sulphur Springs.

Hopkins County Echo, Apr. 13, 1934. Later it was reported that she was the daughter of John T. Smith.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated SEP 1920

Bert Currin, one of the best known young men in Cumby community, died Wednesday from the effects of an operation in Greenville last Friday for appendicitis. He was 24 years old and leaves a young wife.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 5 AUG 1930

CURRIN, CHARLES G. - Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - Aug. 4, 1930
Charles G. Currin died at the residence of his daughter in Commerce and was buried at Pleasant Grove, four miles east of Cumby. Mr. Currin is the last of a family of five sons and one daughter. He was born in Granville County, North Carolina, April 25, 1858, and moved, with his parents, to this place in 1870, having resided around here most of the time.

Dallas Morning News, Aug. 5, 1930

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 8 FEB 1929

Mrs. Rupert [Nannie] Currin, formerly of Cumby, died Tuesday morning in Dallas. She was about 50 years old and lived in Cumby until moving to Dallas several years ago. She leaves her husband and several children. Funeral services and burial took place in Cumby.

Hopkins County Echo, Friday, Feb. 8, 1929.

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 18 FEB 1938

Oliver Currin - Final rites for Oliver Currin, who was found dead in Dallas Friday, were held in Cumby.

Daily News-Telegram, Monday, Feb. 28, 1938

Contributed by June England Tuck, dated 6 AUG 1915

CURTIS, MRS. - An old resident of this place, was buried here July 26th. She was in ill health for several months.

Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, Aug. 6, 1915, Peerless column dated Aug. 3rd.