Obituaries, F

Contributed by June England Tuck

Ike Fanning, a pioneer citizen of Hopkins County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Stephens (sic), of Pickton, last Thursday and burial made in the Pickton cemetery, conducted by Revs. Alford and Goss. He had lived in Pickton country for more than 50 years, being in his 88 years at the time of his death. He is survived by his second wife, his first wife having died many years ago, and the following children: Mrs. Bill Taylor, Sulphur Springs; Mrs. R. O. James, Pickton; Mrs. M. A. Kimmons, Pickton; Mrs. C. M. Stephenson (sic), Pickton; Mrs. Lish Barnwell, Gilmer; J. J. Fanning, Pickton; and Lem Fanning, Arizona.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri., Nov. 26, 1920

Contributed by June England Tuck

J. J. Ferguson was born June 17, 1873, and died Jan. 2, 1934, at his home on Infirmary street at the age of 60 years, 6 months, and 14 days. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Gaffords Chapel at the age of 27 years. He was born at Gafford Chapel, and has lived in Hopkins County all his life. He was married 35 years ago to Miss Ora Ellen Asbill, who survives him. Also survived by one son, John Ferguson, of Fairlee, and one daughter, Bernice, of Sulphur Springs. Funeral will be held at Gaffords Chapel.
Hopkins County Echo, Jan. 4, 1934)

Contributed by June England Tuck

FERGUSON, JOHN R., CAPTAIN - Died at the home of his son-in-law, T. F. Welch, in this city, March 4, 1914. Comrade Commander Captain Jno. R. Ferguson, was born in Yalobusha county, Mississippi, July 11, 1837, and moved to this county in 1856 and entered the Confederate Army as Captain of Co. E, 18th Texas Infantry, April 1, 1862. At the battle of Burbo, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, Jenkin's Ferry, and other battles he won by his cool and daring courage the commendation of his superior officers, and the love and admiration of his men, for whom he was ever solicitous and looked after with the tenderest care. When the sad end of the war came he returned to his home and in the days of reconstruction, when gloom sorrow and despondency overspread the South, his services in restoring and up-building the country were no less distinguished, his people recognized his worth, electing him in office. He served this county as Sheriff for a number of years and has repeatedly been elected as Justice of the Peace of this Precinct, holding that position at the time of his death. Mesdames Bertha Welch and Kate Doney are his daughters. The funeral services were held at he home of T. F. Welch, with burial in the City cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. J. B. Gober, and Rev. Wallace Bassett. Remains laid with Masonic honors.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Mar. 6, 1914
Later report - Mrs. Kate Doney of Corpus Christi, Mrs Mattie Saunders of Yoakum, and Mrs. Frank Bernard of Mt. Pleasant were here during the last illness of their father

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. E. H. Fields died at the family residence in the Mahoney community Wednesday evening following an illness of several weeks duration. She will be buried in the Old Tarrant cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one daughter.
Daily News-Telegram, Thurs., Sept. 3, 1925

Contributed by Elaine Nall Bay

File, Janie
LONE OAK - Janie File, 62, of Lone Oak died Oct. 9, 2006 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services are at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lone Oak Assembly of God with Mary Logan, Danny Calk and Sam Calk officiating. Burial follows at Miller Grove Cemetery. Born Feb. 4, 1944, in Greenville, she was the daughter of Forest James "Slats" and Rosa Dicken Hargis. She was married to Herb File on July 27, 1968. Mrs. File taught school for 30 years, retiring from the Lone Oak schools in 2001.

Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Didi and Butch Beaulieu of Tyler and Suann and Marty Pullen of Lone Oak; a brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Karen Hargis of Lone Oak; grandchildren Brandon Pullen and Grayce and Elijah Beaulieu; and nieces Debbie Hand and Shellye Hunt. Her husband, parents and a granddaughter, Anna Pullen, preceded her in death. Pallbearers are Butch Beaulieu, Marty Pullen, Wes Hand, Bryan Fretwell, Bob Leohr, and Chris Pullen. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bartley Funeral Home of Lone Oak.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Addie Olena Finch, born May 26, 1935, d. Nov. 5, 1935, the daughter of Feen & Addie Finch who survive along with a brother, Carl, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Maud Finch and Mrs. Bell Woodson. Burial in Greenpond cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Allen Fite died April 7, 1935, at the age of 25 years and 6 months. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Leemon M. Fite of Flora. He leaves a wife and 10 months old baby, mother and father, four sisters and three brothers. Two sisters preceded him death three years ago. Burial was made in the Stouts Creek cemetery.)

Contributed by June England Tuck

L. M. Fite, age 50, of near Dike, died of gunshot wounds received near Cumby at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A man who allegedly fired the shot-gun blast which killed Mr. Fite was released under a $1000.bond pending the action of the grand jury in August, after the examining trial. Justice of Peace E. T. (Doc) Gafford set the bond after the man had made a voluntary statement. Several other witnesses to the slaying also signed statements. Mr. Fite is survived by three sons, Woodrow, Aubrey, and L. M. Fite, and one daughter, Juanita Fite, all of Hopkins County. Final rites were conducted and interment made at Stouts Creek cemetery.
Daily News-Telegram, Mon. June 6, 1938

Contributed by June England Tuck

FLINT, G. M. - Of Brady, was visiting his sister, Mrs. H. Blount, and was found dead in bed at the home of Louis Carney, at Birthright, last Wednesday having died from a heart failure. He had been complaining of his heart to his sister, but said nothing to his niece, Mrs. Louis Carney, about his affliction. His remains were laid to rest in the Tira cemetery.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Jan. 1, 1915

Contributed by June England Tuck

FLIPPIN, NATHAN A. - Deputy Sheriff. His tragic death on last Sunday morning has cast a pall of sorrow over Sulphur Springs and the entire of Hopkins county. Nathan Flippin was born and reared at Flora, 19 miles northeast of this city. He was 32 years of age. In 1907, he was appointed Constable of Prec. No. 5 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Felix Nelson. In 1908 he was elected to the office, without opposition. In this, his first public service, he discharged his duties in such a prompt and efficient manner, that John R. Ray offered him the position of Chief Deputy in the Sheriff's office, on his election in 1910. Nathan accepted the position; served four full years under Sheriff Ray, and was again appointed Chief Deputy under Sheriff J. B. Butler, at the beginning of his term in November 1914, which position he held at the time of his death. Buried in the City cemetery with Woodmen of The World honors. Munden's band followed the procession to the cemetery. Eld. Fuqua of Arkansas took charge of the funeral.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Sept. 3, 1915
Mr. Flippin was killed by a black man. In the trouble, two black men were involved; both taken to the Sulphur Springs City park and burned.

See the Richmond Lynching

Contributed by Teresa Stewart Sitz

Mary Delane Compton Follis
Mrs. Mary Follis died Tuesday night at the home of her son, Rowlin Follis, on Putman Street, at the age of 74 years. She was a native of Georgia, but had made this county her home for sixty years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are seven children: Rowlin Follis, Sulphur Springs; Will Follis, Commercie; Sim Follis, Memphis; Texas; Dan and Oscar Follis, Sulphur Springs; Mrs. Ella McIntire, Sulphur Springs; and Mrs. Omar Holt, Dike. Her husband passed away 37 years ago. Funeral services were held at the home of Rowlin Follis, conducted by Rev. C.P. Owen, with burial in Cumby.
Hopkins County Echo, Sept. 28, 1934

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. Mary Follis, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. McCurdy, near Fairies, Tuesday morning and was buried at Cumby. She was the mother of our townsman, Tom Follis, and had lived here for 43 years, and a citizen of Texas 55 years, coming from Tennessee. She was the last surviving charter member of the Presbyterian church in Cumby. She was the mother of ten children.
Cumby Rustler, Friday, April 23, 1909

Contributed by Gena Forsyth & Brandon Darrow

Zachary "Z-Bo" Ford
Graveside services for Zachary Wadelon "Z-Bo" Ford, 25, of Cumby, were held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Brashear Cemetery with Billy Bob Stewart officiating, and his friends and relatives serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Ford died early Sunday morning, June 26, from injuries received in an automobile accident on CR 1155 south of Brashear.

He was born Sept. 26, 1979, in Fort Worth, the son of Raymond and Helen Price Ford.

He graduated from high school in Granbury. He was one semester away from graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce with a bachelor’s degree in radio and television.

Survivors include his father, Raymond Ford of Cumby; his mother, Helen F. Ford of Granbury; and two brothers, A.C. Ford of Saltillo and Clint Ford of Brashear.

Memorial donations may be sent to Kevin Ford, 1408 Walter Street, Longview, TX 75605.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, 6/30/2005

Contributed by June England Tuck

John Wirt Formby - Died in Greenville, where he had lived for six years, from congestion of the brain. Body brought back and buried in Woodland)

Contributed by June England Tuck

FOSCUE, B. D., Major
Major B. D. Foscue was born in Florida April 10, 1833, and died at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas, January 28, 1898, after a painful illness of twenty-two days. He moved with his parent to Texas when a boy. He was happily married to Miss Mary Lyon of Alabama, in 1853. He lived near to and in the town of Jefferson, Texas, for more than thirty years. Three children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy, the other one is a prosperous business man in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Bro. Foscue moved to Sulphur Springs in 1884, where he was engaged in business a the time of his death. He professed religion and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1869, and was ever after a useful and honored member. He was chosen in his young manhood to represent his fellow-citizens in the Texas State Legislature. He was brave and patriotic, passing through the entire period of the late Civil War, receiving a very severe wound from which he never entirely recovered. In business he was energetic and systematic; began life as an humble farmer, was President of the First National Bank in Sulphur Springs at the time of his death. While he raised only one child of his own, he and his good wife raised eleven orphan children, who are all doing well in life. His sickness was long and painful. All was done possible to stay the ravages of death. A company of his friends, sixty-six in number, on board a special train, Sunday, January 30, carried his remains back to Jefferson and in the presence of a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends, in the soft sunlight of a cloudless sky, we tenderly laid his remains away among, the evergreens and flowers, to await the voice of the archangel and the trump of God. - J. M. Sweeton, P. C. Sulphur Springs, Texas.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Phil Foscue Buried Sulphur Springs City Cemetery

Foscue, Phil - Passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.D. Fairchild, in New York City, Monday afternoon after an illness of several months. He was 65 years old last April, having been born near Jefferson, Texas, in 1860. With his father he moved to Sulphur Springs in 1880. Soon after reaching Sulphur Springs the private bank of Weaver, Whitmore and Foscue was organized with his father, Benjamin Foscue, and himself as members of the organization. In 1886, this bank was turned into the First National Bank of Sulphur Springs with Benjamin Foscue as president, and Phil H. Foscue as cashier. He continued as cashier, active vice-president or president of this institution until ill health, during which time he became one of the best known and leading bankers in Texas. In 1890 he was one of the organizers of the Sulphur Springs Loan and Building Association, and was elected as its president at the time of its organization, position he held continually until his death. In addition to interest in Sulphur Springs, he owned large interests else where, being one of the best rated men financially in Sulphur Springs. He is survived by his wife and two daughters as follows: Mrs. D.D. Fairchild of New York and Mrs. George Willman of New Orleans. The remains arrived in Sulphur Springs on the Texas & Pacific train and were taken to the family residence on College Street (in Sulphur Springs) from which funeral services will be conducted. Burial will be in the Sulphur Springs City cemetery. All banks and business houses will be closed for the service. Paper dated 29 Sept. 1925

Contributed by June England Tuck

FOSTER, THOMAS - Thursday night about 7 o'clock, the death angel visited the home of G. W. Foster and lifted the sweet spirit of their 15 year old son, Thomas. He had been bedfast something near forty days.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Sept. 25, 1908, Black Oak, column dated Sept. 21st)

Contributed by Gena Forsyth

Aline Fouse, 11/18/1979

Aline Christian Fouse, of 301 Oak Avenue died at 7:05 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Nursing Home.

She was born Dec. 6, 1911 in Peerless to Elvis and Cammie Cosper Keith. She married John Riley Fouse in Peerless in September 1928. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Services will be at 1;30 P.M. Sunday in the Tapp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold Windham officiating. Interment will be in the Peerless Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Troy Travis Fouse, Roy Eugene Fouse, and Billy Joe Fouse, all of Sulphur Springs; two daughters, Ima Grace Weech and Carolyn Rogers, both of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, E.G. Keith and Delbert Keith; and a sister, Mrs. Faye Gowen.

Serving as pallbearers will be Nelson Edwards, L.R. Arnold, Eddie Hill, Pat Gowen, Danny Joe Salee, Jr. and Jeff Lunceford.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth

John Fouse, 4/30/1984

Funeral services for John Riley Fouse, 85, of 301 Oak Ave., were held at 10 m. Monday in Tapp Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Harold Windham and the Rev. Garry Jordan officiating.

Burial was in Peerless Cemetery.

Pallbearer were H.C. Fouse, L.Z. Arnold, Neal Gowen, Jesse Simmons, T.D. Gowen and Leo Phillips.

Mr. Fouse died .at 5 a.m. Saturday in Hopkins County Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1899, in Tennessee, the son of John Fouse and Martha Hendrix Fouse.

He was a farmer and was a member of Peerless. Baptist Church.

He married Aline Keith Sept. 21, 1928, in Peerless. She died in November of 1979.

Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Rogers of. Sulphur Springs and Ima Grace Weech of Big Sandy; three sons, Royce Fouse of Sulphur Springs,. Billy Joe Fouse of Ar1ington and Troy Fouse of Huntsville; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth

Lucille Fouse, 8-28-1990

Funeral arrangements for Lucille Fouse of Rockwall are pending with Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. She died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, in Garland Memorial Hospital.

Lucille Fouse
Funeral services for Lucille Fouse, 75, of Rockwall, formerly of Hopkins County, were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 29, in Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel with the Rev. LB. Morgan officiating.

Burial was in Peerless Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Fouse died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday in Garland Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 22, 1914, in Hopkins County, to S.L. and Effie Killabrew Cockrum. She married Ross Fouse on Sept. 19, 1932. He preceded in death on April 14, 1990.

Mrs. Fouse was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include two daughters, Willadean Barnes of: Royce City and Brenda Kay Heath of Santa Clara, Calif.; three sons, Tommy Gene Fouse, Rossy C. Fouse and Franky Lee Fouse, all of Rockwall; five., sisters, Anna Kitchens of Ladonia, Mattie Fouse of Ladonia, Emmer Fouse of Ladonia, Joyce Brewer of Princeton and Loyce Skinner of Van; 27 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, one brother and one sister.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth

Myrtle C. Fouse, Mar 31, 1990
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle C. Foüse,82, of the Peerless Community, were held Monday, April 2, in the Tapp Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Gilstrap officiating.

Burial was in Peerless Cemetery.

Mrs. Fôuse died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 2, 1907, in Dallas, to John and Kitty Massey Cisson. She married Dossie Fouse Sr. in 1923 in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 1966.

She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Peerless.

Survivors include one daughter in-law, Nella Jean Fouse of Peer less; one grandson, Billy Don Fouse of Peerless; one sister, Georgia Wilks of Garland; and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Fouse was preceded in death by her son, Dossie Fouse Jr. in 1975.

Contributed by Gena Forsyth

Ross Fouse, April 14, 1990
Services for Ross Fouse, 78, of Rockwall, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, at the Murray Orwosky Funeral Chapel with the Rev. L.E. Morgan officiating.

Burial was in the Peerless Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Fouse died at 11:18 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Lake Point Hospital in Rowlett.

Mr. Fouse was born April 12, 1912, in Hopkins County to SJ. and Nora Moore Fouse. He married Lucille Cockrum on Sept. 19, 1932. She survives.

He worked for the Texas Highway Department and was a member of a Baptist church.

Other survivors include two daughters, Brenda K. Heath of Santa Clara, Calif. and Willadean Burnes of Rockwall; three sons, Tommy Gene Fouse of Rockwall, Rossy Carrol Fouse of Rockwall and Frankie Lee Fouse of Rockwall; four brothers, Sammy Fouse of Ladonia, L.B. Fouse of Grapevine, Commadore Fouse of Ladonia and James Fouse of Richardson; two sisters, Ima Jean Walk of Yantis and Daisy Kincaid of Quitman; 24 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, R.W. Fouse and James Fouse, and two brothers, Johnny Fouse and Dossie Fouse.

Contributed by June England Tuck

FRANKS, BILL, MRS. - Passed away April 6, 1908. She leaves a husband and three children. She was laid to rest in the Forest Academy cemetery.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,

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George W. Frazier died after being hit in the ear by a baseball that was thrown by Ward Gober at a ball game.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Friday, July 24, 1914
Spelled as Frazor on stone.

Contributed by Keith White

Jess Frazier of Arbala died last Monday after many months illness which turned into what is known as sleeping sickness. The remains were buried at Liberty. He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and several children.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri., May 14, 1920
Jess Frazier was born 9-25-1923 in Lamar County and died 1-22-1946 in Hopkins County. Woodmen of The World marker.

Contributed by June England Tuck

FRAZIER, MINNIE, MRS. - Of the Mahoney community, passed away about two weeks ago. She left a husband and three little girls.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Dec. 18, 1908, Mahoney column dated Dec. 15th

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. Bonnie Friddle, age 47, died Jan. 27, 1938, at her home in the Greenpond community. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. Lawson Coker. Suzan Gilliam was the name of her mother before marriage. She was married to G. M. Friddle at Reily Springs, March 29, 1908. She had been a member of the Baptist church for over 15 years. She leaves to mourn her death three brothers, Buddie Coker, Sulphur Bluff; Bill Coker, Como; and Philip Coker, Como; one sister, Mrs. Jim Blalock, Sulphur Bluff; five sons, Marvin Friddle, Sibern Friddle, Willard Friddle, Raymond Friddle, and little Jack Friddle; and three daughers, Mrs. Gene Burns, Mrs. Guy Franks, and little May Friddle, Como. Final rites were conducted at the Greenpond cemetery with the Rev. Ruby Stracener in charge of the services

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FRIZZELL, J. H., MRS. - Our city was grieved and shocked to learn of the suicide of Mrs. Frizzell which occurred at her home on Old Jefferson street in the east edge of the city. She took carbolic acid. Our information is that Mrs. Frizzell had been in poor health for some time, and been despondent for several days, and that she purchased the carbolic acid Tuesday. She was 29 years of age and was the mother of six children. Burial at the City cemetery.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Jan. 1915