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S.T. Lamb, citizen of Miller Grove, died in Dallas, Thursday from the effects of a Black Widow spider bite. Tapp Undertakers returned the remains to Miller Grove where funeral services and burial took place. In an effort to save his life, surgeons amputated his right arm at the Dallas Methodist Hospital.
Hopkins County Echo, July 26, 1935)

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LANDERS, DICK - Died at his home east of town Friday night about 9 o'clock after several weeks of lingering and suffering. He came to this country during its development period and has been identified with the county's advancement for fifty years. He leaves a large number of relatives. Burial took place at Brinker.
The Daily Gazette, Sun., Nov. 6, 1921

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William Latham, former well-known citizen of Hopkins County, died Monday at Gorman, Texas. The remains were brought back here, with funeral and burial held at Old Tarrant,
Hopkins County Echo, Dec. 28, 1934

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LAWRENCE, SALLIE E., MRS. - Past away, leaving a husband and a six weeks old babe. She died at her home near Birthright, March 13, 1908, age 18 years, of pneumonia, and was buried at Tira. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Weir. Her mother died several years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,

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Henry Lawson died March 8, 1938. He would have been 43 years old if he at lived till July 14th. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Buna Hanson, two daughters, Roielle andWilma Ruth; two sisters, Mrs. Willis Parker, Sulphur Bluff, and Mrs. Pearl Hays, Sunset, Texas; one brother, Roy Lawson,Winnsboro. Burial in Pine Hill cemetery.

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LEACH, W. P., JUDGE - Died last Saturday afternoon at his home on Main street after several weeks suffering from paralysis. A resident of Sulphur Springs for many years and had been practicing law for more than thirty years. Served under Sul. Ross in the Confederate Army, serving four years. He was married three times, and is survived by his third wife and seven children, three by his first wife, and four by his second wife. Funeral services occurred at the City cemetery, conducted by Rev. Russell B. Whiteside.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Aug. 20, 1915

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LEAVELLE, DONA, MRS. - Died August 15, 1915, the daughter of Geo. Boss of this place. Born November 15, 1888. She leaves a father, sisters, brother, husband and three children. Burial in the Mahoney cemetery, conducted by Bro. Cravin.
Sulphur Springs Gazette

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Leona Ledbetter, nee Voss, of Greenville, passed away last Tues. morning. She had been lingering for quite a while, passing away May 29, 1911. She leaves a husband and baby. Services were conducted by Bro. Russell of Brashear, with burial in Mt. Sterling cemetery. She was a former resident of Mahoney.
(1st w/o Horace C. Ledbetter)

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F. A. Lee, a citizen and pioneer railway employee, died at his home in Como Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness of several years duration. He was 68 years old at the time of his death, being a native of Scio, Ohio. He came to Texas early in life and had been an employee of the M. K. & T. Railway for more than forty years. He was married to Miss Della McGarity, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. T. E. McGarity of Como, in 1900, who survives him. Funeral services where held in the home with burial in the Como cemetery.Hopkins County Echo, June 15, 1934

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Harvey Lee died Jan. 31, 1934. He is survived by his wife and ten children - Jim Lee, Rub Lee, Walter Lee, Mrs. Nordan, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Whitworth, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Vierta Nell Lee. Burial was made in the Como cemetery.
Hopkins County Echo, Feb. 16, 1934

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Tribute to T.E. Leewright by Eli Hargrave -T.E. Leewright died Oct. 19, 1935, the oldest child of Ratliff Boon and Sarah Rasure Leewright, being born in Indiana, Nov. 19, 1880. He was brought to Texas by his parents in March of 1883, and here grew to manhood and had since made his home in Hopkins County, near Dike. June 8, 1902, he married Alice Drake, the daughter of Harvey Drake. To their union was given the following children: Lura, Purvis, Everett, Delphia, Monard and Seldarie, all of whom, with the mother, survive him. Also survives are one sister, Mrs. Lilly Ellis, Burkburnett, Texas; one brother, Pina Leewright, Petrolia, Texas; and faithful step-mother, Rissa Wilder Leewright, Dike, Texas. He was buried in the Connor graveyard.

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Dr. Walter Lewis died at his home in Como on last Friday after a brief illness of pneumonia. He was one of Como s first setters and was one of the best physicians. He was laid to rest in the Como cemetery with Masonic honors, Rev. York conducting the funeral service.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Jan. 24, 1908) Resolutions of respect - He was a member of the Como Lodge No. 834, A. F. & A. M., Como, Texas. Dr. Lewis was born in La Grange, Georgia, in May 1839, and as a lad came to Texas with his father, Dr. Howell Lewis, in 1852, his home being at Elysian Fields, in Harrison county, where he grew to manhood an studied medicine under his fathers guidance, preparatory to attending college. His medical education was completed at Tulane University, New Orleans, La., where he secured a diploma and at once returned home and commenced the practice of his profession. He was married in 1865, to Miss Florence E. Helms of Marshall, Texas, by whom he had nine children, five boys and four girls; two of those boys, Paul and Warner, and three of the girls, Miss Ann Lewis, Mrs. Sallie Sterrit, and Mrs. Jim Harlow, are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. Mrs. Lewis, two of the boys and one of the girls, passed into eternity some years since. Dr. Lewis became a Mason in Reily Springs in 1874. Dr. Lewis gave four years of arduous service to the Confederate cause.
Sulphur Springs Gazette

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LEWIS, NEVA, MISS - Passed away after undergoing an operation. She was sick only a few days. One of the largest crowds that ever assembled at Friendship gathered to mingle their tears.
Cumby Rustler, July 2, 1915

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Bartholomew W. Lindley, age 75 years, lacking one month, a Confederate veteran, died at his home near Peerless, Texas, March 11, 1914. He had been ailing several days but had never taken his bed. The night of his death he ate supper with his dear wife and family, remarking that the coffee tasted good. In a few moments afterwards, while sitting in his chair, he passed peacefully away. He was born in Missouri and at the age of four years, moved with his parents, Samuel and Letha Lindley, to Hopkins County, Texas, where he lived until his death. At the age of nineteen, he married Miss Luvinia Jackson, daughter of Si (sic) Jackson, of Commerce, Hunt Co., Texas, with whom he lived 55 peaceful, happy years. Surviving are his widow and four children, J. D. Lindley, Mrs. Muggy Crisp of Peerless, S. S. Lindley and Mrs. Janie Crisp, Memphis, Hall Co., Texas. He was laid to rest in the Peerless cemetery, with services being held at the Christian church, conducted by Bro. Gallay.

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Eli Lindley - Monday morning while Eli Lindley was in town at Cooper, he was stricken with paralysis. Being taken home he lived only a few hours. He was buried in the Peerless cemetery. Up to a few months ago, Mr. Lindley and family resided in the Peerless community, where he had spent many years. He is survived by his wife and several children.Sulphur Springs Gazette, Dec. 22, 1916

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Homer Lindley - At Peerless, Monday evening, Jacob Lindley, Jr., shot and almost instantly killed his cousin, Homer Lindley. The shooting occurred at Jacob Lindley, Sr's store. A witness told the Gazette reporter that he saw Homer Lindley drive up to the front in a buggy with his mother; heard him say something about wanting to get something and saw him go into the store. Two or three minutes later he saw Jacob Lindley walk out of the store and turn around on the gallery, several feet from the door. He then saw Homer Lindley come to the door and about that time he saw the flash from Jacob Lindley's pistol. It is also rumored that Homer Lindley was drinking and that there was some domestic trouble between the two men. The deceased lived only five or ten minutes after the shot was fired. Homer Lindley was about 30 years of age and was married. Jacob Lindley is only 24 years of age, and is single.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Oct. 9, 1914
Reported by theCumby Rustler, - Homer Lindley, it is said, was coming at Jacob Lindley with a knife, his mother striving to hold him, when Jacob Lindley fired; the bullet struck him in the abdomen.

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John T. Lindley, pioneer citizen of the north part of Hopkins County, died at his home near Peerless, August 21, 1935, after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Bryant, Peerless; Mrs. V. Rogers, Austin; one son, Charlie Lindley, Commerce; one sister, Mrs. Preston Crisp, Sulphur Springs; and one brother, Sam Lindley, Memphis, Texas.

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John W. Lindley, oldest native citizen of Hopkins County, died at the ripe age of 94 years, early Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Marks, at Peerless. He was born in Hopkins County in 1841 and lived all of his life in and near the Peerless community. He was a Confederate soldier and saw much active fighting in the war between the States. Early in life he joined the Baptist church. His wife, Mrs. Nancy Lindley, died about four years ago. Surviving are eleven children: Mrs. W. T. Marks, Peerless; Mrs.Emma Orr, Nelta; Mrs. Chloe Hargrave, Bomarton, Knox County, Texas; Mrs. Ethel Carter, Seymore, Texas; E. L. Lindley, Memphis, Texas; Jacob M. Lindley, Cumby, Texas; R. C. Lindley, Durant, Okla.; Jay Lindley, Peerless, Texas; S. C. Lindley, Dundee, Archer Co., Texas; J. P. Lindley, Seymore, Texas; J. E. Lindley, Peerless, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Peerless church, conducted by Rev. A. J. Alford and Rev. E. M. Bain. Burial in the Peerless cemetery. Later reported - Mrs. Ruth Marks, eldest daughter, writes - John W. Lindley passed away April 27, 1935. He had lived with me since my mother's death four years ago.

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Marshall Lindley passed to his reward March 7, 1910. He leaves five children, two boys and three girls. He was 61 years old and had spent most of his life in Hopkins County.

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Mrs. Miranda Lindley, the wife of J. H. Lindley, died Jan. 16, 1913, at the family home and burial made in Cumby cemetery. She was a life time resident of Cumby. She was born in Kentucky, coming to Texas with her parents when a child. Her mother, Mrs. Godfrey, survives her. She was born in 1872, and married J. H. Lindley 22 years. She leaves four girls and two boys; the youngest being about eleven years old.

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LINDLEY, RILEY, MRS. - Died at her home near Ridgeway on Wednesday of paralysis. She was one the pioneer mother of Hopkins County and has lived here for more than half a century. At the ripe age of 77 years she has lain down life's burdens to exchange for a home eternal. As a legacy to Hopkins County she leaves her husband, J. Riley Lindley, three sons and five daughters: J. Sid, Jim and John Lindley, Mrs. Jno. N. Cox, Mrs. Lee Bridges, Mrs. Ed. Brooks, Mrs. Dr. Kennermur, and Miss Bettie Lindley.
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Dec. 17, 1915
Cumby Rustler reported she was a member of one of the wealthiest families in Hopkins County.

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LINDLEY, VICTORIA H., MRS. - Funeral services were held at Brashear for Mrs. Victoria H. Lindley. She was the wife of Jim A. Lindley.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Oct. 16, 1908, Paint Rock column dated Oct. 13th.

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R. Lindley, one of Cumby's leading citizens, died Sunday morning at the family home in this city. He had been under the care of physician for some time but was confined to the bed only a few weeks, death being due to softening of the brain. He had been a resident of Cumby since 1884, moving here from Peerless. Was born in Missouri and was 78 years of age. He came to Texas as a boy. He married Miss Frances Sayle who died three years ago. He was married twice since then, but leaves no children except by his first marriage. To this union five sons and two daughters were born, two sons being dead. The children living are: J Lindley, Cumby; Dr. Robert Lindley, Dallas; Dr. Will Lindley and Mrs. Luke Rash, Terrell; and Mrs. Nettie Sherman, Shawnee, Okla. Mr. Lindley was considered one of the wealthiest men in Hopkins County. He owned a great deal of land, as well as valuable town property here and elsewhere. Interment was made in the Cumby cemetery.
Cumby Rustler, Fri. Nov. 7, 1914

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Mary Magdaline Lindsey (d. Jun 27, 2005)

Funeral services for Mary Magdaline Lindsey, 70, of Sulphur Springs were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at First Baptist Church of Cumby with Brother George McCants officiating.

Interment followed in Cumby City Cemetery with Elmer Hall, William Hall, Tommy Hall, Austin Hall, Robert Hines, Juan Rios, Cody Hall and J. W. Hall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Houston, Raylon Daft and Terry Scaggs.

Mary Magdaline Lindsey died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, June 27, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

She was born in Saltillo on April 7, 1935, the daughter of Elmer Lee and Lula Mae Romans Hall. She married Leroy Lindsey in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Lindsey was a retired syringe maker for Sherwood Medical. She was a member of Abundant Life Assembly in Commerce.

Survivors include one son, James Salas of Sulphur Springs; two brothers, James Hall and Edward Hall, both of Commerce; four sisters, Margaret Turner of Commerce, Wanda Follis of Gilmer, and Roseann Dyckman and Ruthie Boyer, both of California.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jimmy Hathcoat; two sisters, Pauline Alvis and Laura Catherine; and one brother, Martin Hall.

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Ira E. Litchfield was run over and killed by a car driven by a Dallas real estate dealer in front of the office of Dr. Connor in Cumby. Ivan was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Litchfield, born 20 June 1908, and died 11 Jan. 1929. He is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister.

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Alie Luckey, age 24, victim of two discharges from a shot-gun, died at the Long Hospital Monday morning. He was shot while walking toward the business section of Peerless. Burial was held at Peerless. He is survived by his father, Thad Lucky, and one brother and two sisters

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Mrs. C. B. Lynch died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of several months with tuberculosis. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Garvin; was born in 1879, and at the age of seventeen years was married to Mr. C. B. Lynch of this city, to which union four children were born. Funeral services were conducted by her lifetime friend and former pastor, Rev. S. H. Brooks of Winnsboro, after which loving hands tenderly laid the body to rest. The Headlight, with the many friends of the family, extent our sympathy in their great bereavement.
The Headlight, Dec, 20, 1910