Concord Missionary Baptist Church, A

  November 27, 1902-August 25, 1986
Alfred (Al) Acker, 83, of Omaha, died Monday, August 25, at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples, TX. Mr. Acker was born November 27, 1902 in Hopkins County near Como, the son of John and George Ann Kite Acker. He married Annie Lee Davis Feb 16, 1924. She preceded him in death on March 3, 1981. Mr. Acker was retired from Hormel Meat Packing Co., in Dallas. He was a Master Mason and a member of the David Elliott Lodge at Omaha. Survivors include his daughter, June Layne of Lebanon Church, VA; a brother, Carl Acker of Sulphur Springs, TX; four grandchildren, Carl Snodgrass of Phoenix, AZ; Patrick Snodgrass of Lebanon Church, VA; Paula Beavers of Woodstock, VA; and Glenda Ann Benson of New Market, VA; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. T. P. Lee officiating. Masonic graveside services were conducted by members of the David Elliott Lodge. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Row 2, NW

  October 11, 1934 - July 02, 2020
Bro. Harold D. Amerson, 85, of Mt. Pleasant, TX, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was born on October 11, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Hollis Doyle & Willie (Bell) Amerson. Bro. Harold served in the ministry for 57 years, preaching at numerous churches in East Texas. He also served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his son, Dana Wynne Amerson of Dallas, son & daughter-in-law, Timothy & Brenda Amerson of Mt. Pleasant, son & daughter-in- law, Michael & Cynthia Amerson of Mt. Pleasant, daughter, Angela Amerson Houser of Dallas; grandchildren, Timothy Amerson of Bloomfield, MI, Cory Amerson of Mt. Pleasant, Amber & Danny Holderness of Mt. Pleasant, Tiffany & Kyle Robertson of Royce City, Megan & Lucas Brown of Houston, Christopher & Morgan Amerson of Fort Worth, TX & Blake Chinn of Bedford; great grandchildren, Logan, Lankston, Harper, Ezra, Caden, Everly, Kinley Denise, Bellamy, Nolan, Claire & Charlotte; brother & sister-in-law, Rex & Jerry Amerson of Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Amerson; parents; brother, Doyle Amerson; sister, Audrey Altum. A visitation will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel with interment to follow at Concord Cemetery.

  August 9, 1937 - June 21, 2012
Patricia Southerland Amerson, 74, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Mount Pleasant. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel with Bro. Mike Kessler and Bro. Glen Griffith officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Tim Amerson, Timothy Amerson, Chris Amerson, Cory Amerson, Blake Chinn and Wynne Amerson. Mrs. Amerson was born on August 9, 1937, in Gilmer, the daughter of Jesse E. Southerland and Dolores Aleen Spann. She was the owner of Amerson Tax & Bookkeeping and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold D. Amerson of Mount Pleasant; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dana Wynne Amerson of Dallas, Timothy and Brenda Amerson and Michael and Cynthia Amerson, all of Mount Pleasant; and a daughter, Angela Amerson of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren, Timothy Amerson of Plano, Cory Amerson, Amber and Danny Holderness, and Tiffany and Kyle Robertson, all of Mount Pleasant, Megan Amerson of Houston, and Christopher and Kayla Amerson and Blake Chinn, all of Mount Pleasant; and two great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Lucy Southerland of Laguna Beach, Calif.; and two sisters-in- law, Barbara Southerland of Loretto, Ky. and Loretta Southerland of Gilbert, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jack and Jerry Southerland. (NE Row 30A)

  October 8, 1921 - November 20, 1951
Albert Blair Andrews born October 8 1921 in Cookville, Titus, Texas to Jodie Bell Andrews and Hattie Johnson Andrews. He was Texas TEC 5 504 Parachute Inf World War II BSM. Albert was injured when his brothers killed each other in a gunfight in 1940 in the parent's home. Albert was shot in the arm shattering the bone. His siblings are Blanche Andrews Tinker, Buna Belle Andrews Doughterty, Jodie Bell Andrews, Luther Marvin Andrews, Josephine Virgie Andrews Mankins. (Row 3 NW)

  July 30, 1844 - November 25, 1929
Rev. W. J. Brient was called to Concord Tuesday to hold the funeral of G P. Andrews, an 86 year old citizen of Cookville, and of course our hearts go out in sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family. Co K 27 TN Infantry CSA; husband of Virgie B. "An honest man the noblest work of God (Row 5 NW)

  1912 - June 13, 1940
The Omaha Breeze Omaha, Morris County, Texas June 13, 1940
"Brothers Kill Each Other in Fight North of Cookville - Youth and Little Girl Wounded on Friday Evening - Marvin Andrews Goes Berserk and Enters Home of Brother -
Marvin and J. B. Andrews, brothers, were dead Friday evening and another brother, Albert Andrews and Billie Gene, a little daughter of J. B. Andrews, were in a local hospital as the result of a gun battle happening near Cookville about 7:00 o'clock. Very little explanation of the tragic occurrence was forthcoming at the time this paper went to press. According to other members of the family, J. B. Andrews and his wife and children were at supper when Marvin Andrews came to their home. There had been no trouble between the two men and it is thought that the latter became afflicted with a demented spell, similar to others he is reported to have suffered recently. Marvin, the younger of the two, is said to have produced a .32 caliber pistol and began shooting at his brother. J. B. ran from him and as he went through another room of the house picked up a .45 caliber revolver and began shooting back. Both men were struck four times each by bullets and fell across each other in the kitchen. They died together. Albert Andrews, youngest brother of the two, and little Billie Gene were caught in the crossfire. The latter received a bullet wound in the abdomen and Albert was struck in the left arm, near the shoulder, the bullet shattering the bone. J. B. Andrews, 27, is survived by his widow and two children, his daughter and one son, Bruce John Andrews. Marvin, 25, is survived by his wife, and both leave their parents, Mr. And Mrs. Jodie Andrews; three brothers, Floyd of Hereford, Albert and Herman of this county, and three sisters, Mrs. Beuna Darthy of Shamrock; Mrs. Josephine Mankin of Talco, and Mrs. Blanche Tinker of Cookville - Mt. Pleasant Daily Times, Sunday June 9. Funeral services were held at the Concord church south of Omaha, Sunday afternoon, under the direction of Rev. M. M. Pate and Rev. J. S. Duncan. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. (Row 3 NW)

  1915 - June 13, 1940
(Row 3 NW)

  February 1806 - June 9, 1886
Josiah Armstrong, born February 14, 1806 in Tennessee, died June 9, 1886 buried in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris, Texas. Josiah was married to Margaret Holland Armstrong. Their children are Elizabeth, Ormstead, Alfred, William, Trudie A, Jane, Eliza, Nancy, John, Fate, Caroline, and Isabelle. Josiah's father was born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia. Age 74 1880 census lived in Precinct 4, Titus, Texas. (Row 11A NW)

  November 4, 1820 - August 10, 1900
Margaret Holland Armstrong, born November 4, 1820 in Tennessee, died August 10, 1900. Her husband is Josiah Armstrong. She has children Elizabeth, Ormstead, Alfred, William, Trudie, Jane, Eliza, John, Fate, Caroline, and Isabelle. She is buried in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris, Texas. Margaret's father born in North Caroline; mother born in North Carolina. 1880 living in Precinct 4, Titus, Texas. (Row 11A NW)

  April 9, 1989 - April 9, 1989
Kylie Marie Ashley, infant daughter of Jackie and Benjie Ashley of Omaha was born and died Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Concord Cemetery near Omaha with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Survivors include her parents Jackie and Benjie Ashley of Omaha; maternal grandparents Jack and Sharon Frazier of Mt. Vernon and Ronald and Juanita Ryan of Longview; her paternal grandmother Pearl Ashley of Omaha; her maternal great-grandparents Jack and Jennie Martin of Winnsboro and her paternal great-grandparents Frank and Pauline Cline of Omaha. (Row 40 SE)

  December 10, 1917 - October 11, 2012
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Virginia Beasley Atkinson, 94, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was held at 2 p.m., Sunday in Omaha. She died October 11, 2012 in Colorado Springs. She was a homemaker and an early member of Concord Baptist Church and later a member at Omaha United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; nine brothers and sisters, and her husband, William (Bill) Atkinson. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Jeanne Boswell of Bend, Oregon, Linda Atkinson of Colorado Springs, and Martha and Tom Marple of Bend; and numerous other relatives. A joint graveside service for William H "Bill" and Virginia Beasley Atkinson was held under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (SE Row 30)

  December 13, 1914 - September 14, 2011
Services for William H. Atkinson, 96, formerly of Omaha, will be at a later date. Mr. Atkinson was born December 13, 1914 in Pinehill, Texas. He died peacefully on September 14, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a 1939 graduate of Texas A & M, an Army Veteran of WWII receiving a Commendation for Meritorious Service, a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He retired from the U. S. Conservation Service in New Mexico, strongly believed in God, country and Texas. His favorite song was "The Yellow Rose of Texas". He and his wife were longtime residents of Omaha and attended the First United Methodist Church of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Beasley Atkinson of Colorado Springs; three daughters, Jeanne Boswell and Martha Marple and son-in-law, Tom of Bend, Oregon; and Linda Atkinson of Colorado Springs. (SE Row 30)

  February 04, 1928 - May 30, 2018
Murl Vern Wright Baker (Nannie); age, 90, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on February 4, 1928 to Monty Lee and Gracie Pearl Wright in Greenville, TX. She retired as head of the elementary cafeteria at Paul Pewitt School in Omaha, TX. Mrs. Baker was well-loved by all who knew her and loved every one. She was a very active member and Sunday school teacher for many years at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. She married Rex Baker February 8, 1946 and together they had two children, Betty Ann Hinton and Gary Winfred Baker. She was currently a member of Cypress Missionary Baptist Church.
  She is survived by her daughter, Betty Hinton of Pittsburg, TX, her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; Debbie Tasa and husband Holley, Tammy Foster and husband Kent, Jimmy Lee Smith and wife Juana, Kevin Baker and wife Jami, Kelly Baker and wife Tabatha all of Mt. Pleasant, TX; Jason Hinton of Carthage, Randy Hinton, Andy Hinton, Bobby Hinton, Robbie Hinton and Brenda Luna; she is also survived by 21 great grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, 3 great-great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, sister-in-law's, and special friends.
  She is preceded in death by her husband; Rex Baker, son and daughter-in-law; Gary and Nelda Baker, son-in- law; Sam Hinton and granddaughter Tammy Ross, as well as her sisters, brothers and their spouses. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday June 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, TX. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant for the Nursing home manicure ministry. P.O. Box 867 Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

  January 29, 1926 - January 5, 1981
Winfred Rex Baker, 54, of Omaha, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday January 5, 1981, at his home. Funeral services were on January 7 at the Bates-Cooper-Weems Funeral Home chapel in Mt. Pleasant with burial in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith, the Rev. Tommy Horn and the Rev. Caroll Jones officiating. Mr. Baker was born January 29, 1926 in Tuttle, OK. and was a rancher, a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Murl Vern, of Omaha; a daughter Mrs. Betty Hinton of Mt. Pleasant; a son, Gary Baker of Mt. Pleasant; his parents Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Baker of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Jerry Baker of Mt. Pleasant; and five sisters, Laverne Perkins of Las Cruces, N. M., Wanda Spencer of Roswell, N. M., Earline Terry and Joy Roach both of Mt. Pleasant and Aletta Riley of Arlington. (Row 40 NE)

  August 2, 1914 - February 6, 1981
FRANCIS L BALL, 66, of Omaha, died Feb. 6, at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Mr. Ball was born Aug. 2, 1914. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 8, 1981 at the Bates-Cooper-Weems Funeral Home chapel in Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery with nephews and fellow-workers serving as pallbearers. Mr. Ball was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and was retired from the Union Carbide Chemical Company at Texas City after being employed there 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Vera Lynn Honea Ball of Omaha; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Hume and Mrs. Glenda Butler, both of Kingwood, TX; two granddaughters, DeAnna Hume of Omaha and Elizabeth Butler of Kingwood; and a son-in-law, Tom Butler of Kingwood. (M June 4, 1937) (Row 27NE)

  July 24, 1920 - July 19, 1997
Vera Lynn Honea Ball, 76, of Omaha, died Saturday, July 19, 1997 in Kingwood. Graveside services were held Monday, July 21 at Concord Cemetery. Officiating was Bro. Nolan Richey. Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Born July 24, 1920 in Hallsville, Mrs. Ball was a nurse and a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter Frances Ann Hume of Evanston, IL; daughter and son-in-law Glenda Claire and Tom Butler of Kingwood; brother and sister-in-law Harold and Mary Kathryn Honea of Santa Fe, TX; sister and brother-in-law Edith Elizabeth and C. M. Hall of Santa, TX; and grandchildren Deanna Lynn Hall of Chicago and Elizabeth DeLee Butler of Kingwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Lee Ball, parents Justice Lynn Honea and Tina Johnson Honea and grandsons Byron and John Butler. (Row 27 NE)

  May 3, 1895 - August 26, 1940
In Memory of VICTORIA MAE BALL, Born May 3, 1895, Passed Away August 26, 1940. Clergyman Officiating: Rev. Eugene McClung, Mt. Pleasant, TX. Final Resting Place: Concord Cemetery. Hanner Funeral Service, Atlanta, TX. Survivors: Husband, Jesse Lee Ball of Omaha, children: Francis Lee Ball and wife, Vera Lynn, and Mae Dorothy Ball Tigert and husband, Dee W. Tigert of Omaha; one granddaughter, Frances Ann Ball of Omaha; two brothers and their families, Austin Martin Embree, Jr. of Cookville and Cornelius Weaver Embree of Albuquerque, NM; two half-sisters, Myrtice Stansberry and Sally Foster of KS. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eva Lorene Ball, and her parents, Austin Martin Embree, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Dooley Embree. (Row 27 NE)

The Omaha Breeze   August 29, 1940
Mrs. Jesse Ball Called By Death Monday Morning"
Mrs. Victoria Mae Ball, 45, wife of Jesse L. Ball of the Concord community, passed away early Monday morning in a Texarkana hospital. The body was brought back to the family home Monday, and funeral rites were held from the Concord Baptist church at 4:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. Eugene McClung, officiating, assisted by Rev. A. J. Findley of Omaha. The body was laid to rest in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were J. E. Davis, Jim Talley, Sr., Belton Richards, Merl Beasley, Ross Rivers, Dewey Gray, Judge Smith and Boss Harvey. Deceased was, before her marriage, Miss Mae Embree. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind ad helpful neighbor and a consistent Christian. Survivors are her husband, one son, Francis Ball, one daughter, Mrs. Mae Dorothy Tigert; one granddaughter, Frances Ann Ball; two brothers, Austin Embree, of Andrews, and Weaver Embree of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two half sisters Mrs. Myrtice Stansbury and Mrs. Salley E. Forster of Kansas City, Kansas. Among the out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Mrs. Jesse Ball at Concord, Tuesday afternoon, were, Mr. And Mrs. T. F. Stansberry, and Mrs. Salley E. Forster of Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. And Mrs. Austin Embree of Andrews, Mr. And Mrs. H. O. Paterson of Waco, Missouri; Mr. And Mrs. Fred Bantuelle, Mrs. Aus Johnson and children of Texarkana and numbers of others from nearby towns and communities.

  May 28, 1847 - November 27, 1922
C. C. (Cul) Barrier, aged 76 years, and for a long time a citizen of this county on his farm west of Omaha, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Leeves at Texarkana Monday morning, the 27th from a relapse of Dengue fever. His body was shipped to Omaha that night accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Leeves, and held in state at the home of his son C. J. Barrier, until Tuesday morning when it was taken to Concord and interred by the side of his companion who had preceded him a number of years, after funeral services conducted by Rev. A. Spence. After losing his wife and his family scattered several years ago he went to Texarkana and has made his home there since, and seemed to have no inclination to want to come back here until, as he told his friends, he was hauled back. He leaves two or three living daughters, two sons and other near relatives, and the Breeze goes out in sorrow for them in their loss. (Row 16 SE)

  October 30, 1909 - March 19, 1971
Morris Weldon Barrier, 61 year old resident of near Cookville died at his home Friday. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. James R. Moore of Dallas; two sons Ellis Knight Barrier of Dallas and Franklin Weldon Barrier of San Antonio; two sisters Mrs. Charles White and Mrs. Clyde Sealock both of Grand Prairie; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Cleo Tate officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 30A NE)

  December 14, 1909 - February 13, 1918
Died - Little Zemra, eight-year old son of A. J. Barrier died in the family home four miles west of town last Wednesday and was laid to rest in Concord cemetery Thursday with funeral services by Rev. A. E. Bradbury. A friend has written an appropriate memoriam which will publish next week, but he Breeze is in deep sorrow for the bereaved family, some of whom have been very sick, but are thought better. (Row 20 SE)

The Omaha Breeze   February 27, 1918
In Memoriam - Zemra Barrier
Through the darkness of the night Little Zemra Barrier heard the low sweet voice of Jesus calling to him "come Home, come Home." And Little Zemra's soul took its flight from this sin-blighted world to Yonder's Shinning Shore where he will forever dwell with Jesus, for he said: "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." He is now singing with the Holy Angels "Our Redeemer's Praises." We know little darling that thou art at rest folded close to Jesus' breast. Sleep on little one; sleep on free from this world of sorrow and woe. Thou wert as a bud here but thou wilt be a flower Yonder. A blossom shedding its fragrance as a light o'er all that come near it while the gleam thereof shines as a beacon toward the lonely place where thou once was, but art there no more.
  Weep not parents and loved ones, for God will reap glory from His own. He chose the little one to be with Him. In His mercy, He took it away to be a star to guide you to where he is - "happy and peaceful" in the Savior's personal tender care. Oh Listen! Can't you hear the angels singing "At rest, at rest with the holy one of God?" Weep not bereaved ones, for you too must pass through the valley of the shadow of death. Death is only a dream from which he will awake "safe with Jesus." The writer sat by his bed side and gave every assistance to keep him, but deeds and loving words can not put God's will aside. Now we, your friends, extend to you our heartfelt sympathy and may God bless all of you, and give a speedy recovery to the other little ones who have been in bed fighting the battle as Little Zemra fought; we are hoping they may be successful. To the little one now asleep in Jesus we contribute these words; Of all the flowers of earth so fair, you are missed on earth, but we see you "There" shedding your splendor on the way; To guide the others day by day. A Friend,

  April 2, 1933 - August 28, 2011
Emma Marie Beasley, 78, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 in Mount Pleasant. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Concord Cemetery with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating under the direction of the Harmon Funeral Home. Mrs. Beasley was born April 2, 1933 in Mount Pleasant to Charles Richard Anderson and Fannie Mae Allen Anderson. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Omaha. She is survived by husband, Thomas Beasley; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Elizabeth Ruth Beasley of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pennie and Tommy Knight of Naples, Kay and Ralph Cline of Omaha; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, W.C. and Rowene Beasley of Omaha; six grandchildren, eleven great-grand children; and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Richard Anderson. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Harrison Funeral Home. The family has requested memorials be made to the Concord Cemetery Association. (Row 6 SW)

  December 21, 1877 - April 9, 1969
Services were held Friday for Sheppard Ivy Beasley, 91, who died Wednesday in a Naples Hospital. Dale Hunt and A. J. Finley officiated services in Concord Community and burial was in Concord Cemetery. Mr. Beasley was born Dec. 21, 1877, in Omaha, Texas. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Vickers of Omaha, Mrs. Alice Traylor and Mrs. Mildred Summers, both of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Ruth Wilkinson of Midland, Texas, and Mrs. Virginia Atkinson of Roswell, N.M.; four sons, John Beasley of Mt. Pleasant, Earl Beasley and Lester Beasley, both of Omaha, and Bonnie Beasley of Clarksville; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Norman Beasley of Omaha. (Row 30 SE)

  November 19, 1904 - January 3, 1999
Sibyl Beasley, 94, died Sunday, January 3, 1999, at the Sun Rise Care and Rehabilitation Center of Omaha. Mrs. Beasley was born November 19, 1904 in Omaha. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband W. M. Beasley in 1991. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, W. C. and Rowene Beasley and Thomas and Marie Beasley of Omaha; three grandchildren Dr. Billy C. Beasley of Oak Grove, LA., Penny Ann Knight of Naples and Mary Kay Cline of Omaha; six great-grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 5 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (Row 6 SW)

  April 12, 1928 - June 25, 2016
Thomas Edward Beasley, age 88, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at a Hughes Springs, Texas nursing home. Thomas was born April 12, 1928 in Omaha, Texas to William Murl Beasley and Sybil Meadow Kimmel Beasley. After graduating Omaha High School, Thomas joined the United States Army. He went into the reserves, and his unit was called up twice. Thomas served during the Korean Conflict. When he returned home, he spent his career at Lone Star Steel and T&N Warehouse in management. He truly loved his job. Thomas was a member at First Baptist Church in Omaha. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed reading, going to eat with his co- workers, and studying finance. In his younger years, Thomas loved cars and was known for being a prankster. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Beasley; his parents; and one brother, W.C. Beasley. Surviving family members include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Elizabeth Beasley of Mena, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pennie and Tommy Knight of Naples, Texas, and Kay and Ralph Cline of Omaha; one sister-in-law, Rowene Beasley of Omaha; six grandchildren, Andrew Beasley, Emily Blais, Jeff Knight, Kris Knight, Paul Cline, and Beth Jordan; fifteen Great- grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2106 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the funeral at the church. (Row 6 SW)

  January 25, 1903 - February 20, 1991
William M. Beasley, 88, of Omaha, died Wednesday, February 20, in Omaha. Services were at 2 pm Thursday, February 21, at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mr. Beasley was born January 25, 1903, and was a farmer and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Sibyl Beasley of Omaha; two sons, W. C. Beasley and Thomas E. Beasley of Omaha; one brother, Lester Beasley of Omaha; three sisters, Alice Traylor and Virginia Atkinson of Omaha, and Mildred Summers of Mt. Pleasant; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. (Row 6 SW)

  August 16, 1923 - January 26, 2013
Willie Carl "W.C." Beasley completed his earthly journey and went to be with his Savior on Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was 89 years young. Services were Wednesday, January 30, 2012 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Richey officiating. Interment was in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas, under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. Mr. Beasley, the son of Murl and Sibyl Beasley, was born August 16, 1923 in Omaha, Texas. He graduated from Omaha High School, attended East Texas State College, Commerce, Texas, where he earned B.S. and M.E.D. degrees and an M.E.D. degree Stephen F. Austin College, Nacogdoches, Texas. He married his wife, Rowene Hilda Patrick of Commerce, Texas on May 30, 1959. He was a teacher for 36 years. His teaching career carried him to the school systems of Forestburg, Chapel Hill, Baytown, Mesquite and Paul Pewitt. He was a caring teacher who loved his students, a love that was reciprocated by them through the years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the 45th Infantry Division in the European Theater, seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp. He was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church of Omaha, and the David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters-in-law. Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rowene Beasley of Omaha, Texas; one brother Thomas E. Beasley of Omaha, Texas; one sister-in-law Rose Creamer of Longview, Texas; one brother-in-law, James L. Coble of Mansfield and numerous other relatives and many friends. (Row 6 SW)

  February 19, 1909 -- February 13, 1986
Hugh Dee Belyeu of Omaha, born February 19, 1909 in Hunt County, TX, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 1986 at Titus County Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and had owned and operated a service station on SH 67 East in Mount Pleasant for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle of Omaha, two sisters, Mrs. Dovie McCollum and Mrs. Ovie Boozer both of Omaha, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15, at Concord Baptist Church under the directions of Bates-Cooper-Weems Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Glen Griffith and Rev. Wilmer Biddy. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Patton, Thomas Thigpen, Frank Ellington, Doc James, Buddy Boozer and Rudolph Jones. (NW Row 4)
The Naples Monitor September 18, 1969

  April 4, 1884 - September 13, 1969
Mrs. Mattie Belyeu 85-year old Omaha resident died Saturday morning following a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. James Wommack and the Rev. A. J. Findley officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Belyeu was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a long time resident of Omaha. Survivors are two sons, Merle Belyeu of Omaha and H. D. Belyeu of Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Mrs. Dovie McCollum and Mrs. Allen Boozer, both of Omaha; one brother J. B. Poole of Plano, TX; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Carpenter of Dallas; one son-in-law, Arthur Gray of Omaha; 9 grand-children; 24 great grand-children and two great-great grandchildren. (Row 4 NW)

  September 12, 1905 - March 9, 1998
Mrs. Myrtle Talley Belyeu, 92, of Omaha, died Monday, March 9, 1998 at her home. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Concord Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Glen Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Belyeu was born September 12, 1905, in Bowie County. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was the daughter of the Rev. Doc Talley, a Primitive Baptist preacher. Survivors include sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ovie Boozer , Wilma Talley and Chloe Talley; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Wendell Boozer, Leonard Belyeu, Eddie Gray, Richard Smith, Ernest Smith, Weymond Gray and M. D. McCollum. (Row 4 NW)

  August 05, 1928 - March 06, 2019
Billie Nell Berry, age 90, of Naples, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Daingerfield, Texas. Nell was born August 5, 1928 in Naples to Robert R. Berry and Steedie Wood Berry. Nell retired from the United States Air Force where she was a Senior Master Sergeant. Nell loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed working in her yard, camping, or anything else outdoors. She also enjoyed watching sports.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Jim Berry, Carrol Berry, and Robert Leslie Berry. Survivors include three nephews and their wives, Joe and Angela Berry of Naples, Allen and Stormie Berry of Longview, Texas, and Rob and Betsy Berry of Jacksonville, Florida; five nieces, Nancy Ogilvie of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Greta Berry of Albuquerque, Linda Sears of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cindy Valverde of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Martha Morgan of New Orleans, Louisiana; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Chapel in Naples with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  June 10, 1982 - June 19, 2020
James Aaron Berry, age 38, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 in Omaha. Aaron was born June 10, 1982 in Lone Star, Texas. Aaron worked at Turner Industries in Longview as a rigger. He was a member at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Aaron enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He especially enjoyed hunting arrowheads and had an extensive collection. Aaron loved spending time with his family. Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jim Berry; and father-in-law, Michael Palmiotto.
  Survivors include his wife, Kristi Berry, of Omaha; father and stepmother, Allen and Stormie Berry of Longview; mother and stepfather, Sally and Rick Cobb of Bryans Mill; one daughter, Grace Berry of Omaha; one son, Michael Allen Berry of Omaha; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Stephanie Berry of Omaha; grandparents, Forrest and Joan Clair of Omaha and Frankie Berry of Naples; mother-in-law, Susan Palmiotto of Omaha; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha with Dr. Mike Amerson officiating.

  December 05, 1963 - September 26, 2015
David Wade "Deach" Berry, age 51, of Naples, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015, at his home. Deach was born December 5, 1963, in Naples, Texas, to James Wade and Frankie Tigert Berry. Deach was an electrician with Southwestern Electric Power Company. He enjoyed spending time camping, being outdoors, playing dominoes, and baseball. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving family members include his wife, Holli Berry of Naples, Texas; mother, Frankie Berry of Naples, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Ali Berry of Little Rock, Arkansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Gatlin Moore of Hughes Springs, Texas; one stepson, Cory Isham of Daingerfield, Texas; one stepdaughter, Mandi and Todd Wood of Pittsburg, Texas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen and Stormie Berry of Longview, Texas and Joe and Angela Berry of Bryans Mill, Texas; five grandchildren, Kylie, Jordan, Everett, Jacy, and Dylan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, with Rev. Bryan Peck officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. (SS G, Lot 17)

  Sept 2, 1936 - May 26, 2021
Frankie Beth Tigert Berry, age 84, of Naples, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Daingerfield, Texas. Frankie was born September 2, 1936 in Omaha, Texas to Joe Tigert and Thelma Carruth Tigert. Frankie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Naples. She retired from The Morris County National Bank where she worked as a Banking Officer in the savings and investment area. Frankie was a member of the Naples Chamber of Commerce for several years, and she played an integral part in the building of the Naples Centennial Park.
  Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Berry, in 2013; her parents; one son, David Berry; one grandson, Aaron Berry; two brothers, Bobby Tigert and Jerry Tigert; and three sisters, Nell Bisang, Mary Jane Hoskins, and Wilma Jo "Sis" Vissering. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Stormie Berry of Longview, Texas and Joe and Angela Berry of Naples; one sister, Kathryn Hicks of El Paso, Texas; five grandchildren, Jeff Berry, Chris Berry, Brian Berry and wife Nicky, Beth Moore and husband Gatlin, and Brittany McKinney and husband Jarrod; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Concord Cemetery with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

  January 27, 1934 - December 11, 2013
Funeral services for Mr. James (Jim) Berry, 79, of Naples, were December 15, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Berry was born January 27, 1934 in Naples. He died December 11, 2013 in a Tyler hospital. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, a member of the First Baptist Church of Naples, a former mayor and city council member for Naples. He was the founder of the Naples Rodeo Association and a member of the Naples Boots and Saddle Club. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Tigert Berry of Naples; three sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Stormie Berry of Longview, Joe and Angela Berry of Naples and David and Holli Berry of Naples; one brother, Robert Leslie Berry of Las Vegas, Nevada; one sister, Billie Nell Berry of Naples; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial was conducted at the Concord Cemetery at Omaha, TX under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home of Naples. SS

  June 2, 1921 - December 31, 1995
Ida Mae Betts, 74, of Daingerfield, died Sunday, December 31, 1995 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, following a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm Tuesday, January 2, at the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield with the Rev. John Stone and the Rev. Norman Crisp officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mrs. Betts was a nurse and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a former resident of Naples. Survivors include her husband, John Betts of Daingerfield; one son, Bobby Polson of Goodyear, AZ; one daughter, Brenda Bowman of Nacogdoches, TX; two grandchildren, John Polson of Nacogdoches, and Leigh Bowman of College Station, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews. (Row 33 NE)

  December 28, 1922 - October 23, 2011
Services for John Ivy Betts Jr., 88, of Daingerfield were held at 11 a.m., October 26, 2011, at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home, with Dr. Tim Wade officiating. Burial was the Concord Cemetery in Omaha. John was born December 28, 1922, in Paris, Texas, and died Sunday, October 23, 2011, in Tyler. John was preceded in death by his brother, Doyse Betts; sister, Dorothy Green; and wife, Ida Marie (Smith) Betts. Mr. Betts was a graduate of Naples High School, a member of the First Baptist Church and retired from Lone Star Steel. Mr. Betts was a World War II and Korean Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine Club. He served as president of the Pittsburg County Shrine Club in McAlester, Oklahoma. John is survived by his wife, Celia Betts of Daingerfield; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Jackie Polson of North Richland Hills; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bill Motes of Nacogdoches; stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Spurlock of Tyler; grandchildren, John Polson of Rhome, Texas, and Leigh Ann King of League City; step grandchildren, Christie and Tiger Spurlock of Tyler; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. (Row 33 NE)

  December 22, 1937 - September 26, 2020
Charles Fred "Freddie" Bantuelle, age 82, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 in SulpherSprings, Texas. Freddie was born December 22, 1937 in Texarkana, Arkansas. Freddie was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a Baptist. Freddie retired from the real estate industry. Freddie was a member of The Elks, the American Legion, and the Texas Real Estate Brokers.
  Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Voltaire Bantuelle and Vidar Galloway Wolfenberger; and one nephew, Richard Holland. Survivors include one sister, Anita Steadman of Omaha; one brother, Jimmy Wolfenberger of Fort Worth, Texas; three nieces, Billie Jo Culver, Deborah Shaffer, and Michelle Haggerty; two nephews, Douglas Hajek and James Wolfenberger; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; numerous great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church in Omaha. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Charles Fred Bantuelle, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

  December 2, 1935 - Dec 2, 1998
Services for Louise LANEY Wells Biddle, 63, of Omaha were conducted Friday, December 5, 1998 at Alexander Funeral Home in Naples. Mrs. Biddle was born December 2, 1935, in Redhill. She died Wednesday December 2, 1998 at her home. She was retired from Furon Co., a member of First Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include her husband, B. J. Biddle of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Portwood of Omaha; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Virginia Laney of Cookville and James and Clara Laney of Omaha; three grandchildren, Joseph Costello, Koko Cameron and Jamie Portwood; six great-grandchildren; two nieces and a number of other relatives. Services with the Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (S Sec 2 Lot 9)

  April 19, 1948 - March 21, 1992
Henry Earl Bigelow, 43, of Mt. Pleasant died at 4:30 pm., Saturday, March 21, 1992 at St. Francis Hospital La Crosse, Wisconsin. Services were set for 10:00 am Wednesday, March 25 at the Bates-Cooper-Weems Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with the Rev. Ricky Patterson officiating. Internment will be in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Bigelow was born April 19, 1948 at Burlington, VT. The son of the late William Charles and Ida Mae Bigelow, he was a truck driver for Dynasty Corporation. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines and had served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Doris Bigelow of Mt. Pleasant; sons Michael John Jarvis of Omaha; Bryan Bigelow and Matthew Bigelow both of Mt. Pleasant; three daughters Amy Perales, Tracy Bigelow and Brandy Bigelow all of Mt. Pleasant; one grandchild Angelic Perales of Mt. Pleasant; one brother Clifford Bigelow of Vermont; and a sister Ruth Bigelow of Vermont. (Row 17 NE)

  January 23, 1905 - August 3, 2001
Lena Walker Blagg, 96, of Cookville died Friday, August 3, 2001 at Titus Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 5 at Bates-Cooper Chapel. Officiating was Bro. Steve Mathis. Interment was in Concord Cemetery in Morris County. Pallbearers were Ronny Reynolds, Jim Doss, Harold Derrick, Butch Petty and Terry Shurtleff. Born January 23, 1905 in Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Blagg was retired as an inspector with Schrader Sewing Factory. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include a son, Sidney Doss of Omaha; daughter, Edith Brown of Cookville; daughter and son-in-law Virginia and Robert Laney of Cookville; two stepsons, George H. Boots Walker of Mt. Pleasant and Hoyt Walker of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Shurtleff, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and one brother. (Loc Unknown)

  January 21, 1906 - January 11, 1983
Birth:   Jan.21,1906, Titus County, Texas, USA
Death:   Jan.11,1983, Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas, USA
  Family links: Parents: James William Bohannon (1880 - 1950) Martha Elizabeth Smith Bohannon (1882 - 1977) Spouse: Connie M. Derrick Bohannon (1908 - 1967)* Children: Pearlene Wheelis (1926 - 1997)* Siblings: Uyles G Bohannan (1901 - 1985)* Jack W. Bohannon (1902 - 1982)* Little Gustavia Bohannon (1905 - 1905)* Julius Daniel Bohannon (1906 - 1983) Syble Bohannon Stewart (1908 - 1993)* John Wallace Bohannon (1911 - 1969)* Charles W. Bohannon (1919 - 1996)* Lorene Bohannon Tigert (1921 - 2015)* Ruth Marie Bohannon Hammonds (1924 - 1989)*.
Burial: Concord Cemetery Omaha, Morris County, Texas, USA Plot: NE

  January 29, 1910 - August 4, 1988
Allen Boozer, 78, of Omaha, died Thursday August 4, 1988 at the Elmwood Nursing Home at Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday August 6 at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Boozer was born January 29, 1910 in Texas. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company and a member and Deacon of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Ovie McCollum Boozer of Omaha; one son Wendell Boozer of Texarkana and one daughter, Doris Sosebee of Richardson TX; one sister Maggie Lee Branch of Longview; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Row 38 NE)

  November 25, 1903 - July 20, 1982
Birdie Tigert Boozer, 78, of Omaha, died Tuesday of last week at the David Granbury Memorial Hospital in Naples. Funeral services were Thursday at 3 pm, at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Rodney Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Howard Boozer of Pasadena, TX, and Johnnie Boozer of Longview; a daughter, Willie Jo Galloway of Colorado Springs, CO; her step-mother, Mrs. Ollie Tigert of Lone Star; three brothers, Johnie Tigert of Daingerfield, Wilton Tigert of Austin, and Emerald Lee Tigert of DeKalb; two sisters, Ruby Ivy of Gladewater and Lucy McCollum of Naples; three half-brothers, George Tigert Jr., Bobby Ray Tigert, and Billy Gene Tigert, all of Shreveport LA; two half-sisters, Josephine Terrell of Lone Star and Mildred Terrell of Daingerfield; two step-sisters, Dovie Churchwell of Omaha and Opal Rivers of Shreveport; two step- brothers, Judge Smith of Omaha and Reuben Smith of Shreveport; and three grandsons. (Row 2 SW)

  May 17, 1932 - February 27, 2016
Bobby Glynn Boozer, 83, died in Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born May 17, 1932, in Morris County, Texas, to William H. "Willie" and Marie (Kimmel) Boozer. He moved to Ajo, Arizona with his parents in 1941 and graduated from Ajo High School in the old Curley School in 1950. In 1951 he married Nancy Louise Trumble. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953, teaching water life-saving skills to pilots. He obtained a bachelor's degree in recreational education. Mr. Boozer had a varied career, serving as a police officer in Flagstaff, Arizona, a business owner and entrepreneur, a high school and college sports official, and a Flagstaff public school staff member. He belonged to the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) as a member and lifetime honorary member and was a Northern Arizona AIA commissioner from 1980-1990. He retired in 1992 and ended back in Ajo. Combined with his youthful residence, he spent 30 years living in Ajo. Mr. Boozer was affiliated with the Baptist Church. His family remembers his love for his wife, children, and extended family as well as his love of telling jokes and laughing. He liked to ride his ATV in the Arizona desert, and showing the desert to others.
  He volunteered at the Ajo District Chamber of Commerce, the Ajo Museum, and the Mine Lookout. He enjoyed talking with everyone wherever he saw them and loved going to family reunions in Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and William Boozer; by his wife, Nancy Louise (Trumble) Boozer, who died June 2, 1986; by his daughter, Donna K. Boozer, who died November 18, 2004; by his son, Paul Boozer, who died February 18, 2014; and by his sister Clara Jean (Boozer) Hoskins. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Boozer) Beal of Nashville, Tennessee, and Karen (Boozer) Johnson of Cottonwood, Arizona; by his son Mark F. Boozer of Ajo, Arizona; by his grandchildren, Bobby M. Foeller, Bryon S. Beal, John C. Foeller, Nicki L. (Beal) Cox, Bradley J. "BJ" Bowers, and Howard A. "Drew" Bowers; and by his six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas with Bro. Nolan Richey officiating.

  Oct 20, 1841 - Feb 9, 1927
Chris Boozer, 85, was born October 20, 1841 in Benton County, AL to Henry and Rebecca (Crotwell) Boozer. He died February 9, 1927 and is buried in Concord Cemetery. In 1878 Chris married Harriett A. Blackwell. They had eight children, Marcus Lafayette Boozer, Alonza Dora Foster, William Henry Boozer, Elizabeth Lee (Kitty) Boozer Lackey, Joseph Wheeler Boozer, Leticia (Lettie) Boozer Harvey; 16 siblings.

  August 21, 1851 - October 19, 1920
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday October 28, 1920
Daniel Boozer Dead
Daniel Boozer, between 60 and 70 years of age, died near Argo on the 19th and was buried at Concord the next day. He leaves an aged companion (Rebecca Blackwell Boozer) and several children, three brothers and many other relatives to mourn his taking away, and the Breeze joins the many friends of the bereaved ones in sorrow and sadness. He is the son of Henry and Rebecca (Crotwell) Boozer. His children are David Stringer Boozer, Jose R. Boozer, Angelina (Angie) Boozer, Joseph Henry Boozer and Hannah Deedema Boozer. His grave is marked by a stone unmarked in Concord cemetery, as well as his wife Rebecca Jane Blackwell Boozer.

  August 10, 1894 - May 15, 1973
The Naples Monitor   May 1973
Miss Dora Boozer, 78, of Omaha, died Tuesday morning of this week. Services were Wednesday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Howard Boozer of Dallas and Allen Boozer of Omaha; three sisters, Fronie Boozer of Omaha, Mrs. Irene Morris of Omaha, and Mrs. Maggie Lee Branch of Longview, and a number of nieces and nephews. Her parents J. J. Boozer and Emma Allen Boozer. Miss Boozer was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. (Row SE Row 26)

  December 14, 1910 - December 14, 1927
From The Omaha Breeze   December 22, 1927
E. Y. BOOZER DEAD
Last Thursday, the 15th E. Y. Boozer, second son of Henry Boozer and wife, 17 years old the day he died, departed this life at the family home near Concord as the result of a lingering spell of influenza. He was considered by his people and neighbors and friends to be an exemplary young man and numbered his friends by the number his acquaintances in this and the community where he has been brought up. His body was laid to rest Friday afternoon in Concord cemetery following funeral services conducted by Elder J. S. Caldwell in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and many of his friends with flowers expressive of feeling by friends who hoped to comfort the sorrowing family; the father and mother being sick and not able to be up and out, though we learn they are getting better and the nurse who has been with them has gone back to Texarkana. The Breeze goes out in deepest sorrow and condoles with the heart broken family. E. Y. is the son of William Henry Boozer and Lula Clayton Boozer, brother to Ivy Paul, Allen Leo and Frank Clayton Boozer.

  September 15, 1875 - July 31, 1961
Mrs. Emma Boozer, 86, wife of the late J. J. Boozer, died at her home Monday morning July 31, after an illness of seven years. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Branch of Longview, Mrs. Burl Morris and Misses Dora and Fronie Boozer of Omaha; five sons, Roy and Allen Boozer of Omaha, Troy and Howard Boozer of Dallas, and Willie Boozer of Ajo, AZ; two brothers, Noah and Henry Allen, both of Ft. Payne, AL; three sisters, Mrs. Eula Jones and Mrs. Florence Denison, both of Ft. Payne, AL, and Mrs. Molly Cook of Omaha; fourteen grandchildren; and twenty-one great grandchildren. Mrs. Boozer, a native of Jackson County, AL, had lived in and around Omaha most of her life, and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Concord Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Biddy officiating, assisted by Rev. Longino, pastor of First Baptist Church of Omaha. Pallbearers were, Gordon Williams, Joe Tigert, Frank Clayton, B. C. Vickers, Mack Walker, David Giles, Ernest Fields and Cluron Wright. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Home. (Row 26 SE)

  January 22, 1913 - September 23, 1957
Frank Clayton Boozer, an employee of the Austin Construction Company died suddenly of a heart attack about 8:00 a.m. Monday at Kaufman. He had returned to Kaufman Sunday evening after spending the weekend with his family in Omaha. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Concord Baptist Church. Rev. Eugene McClung of Waxahachie and Rev. Morris Hill of Naples officiated. Burial was made in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home. Pallbearers were members of the Pewitt School senior football squad. Frank Clayton Boozer, a son of Mrs. Lula Clayton Boozer of Naples and the late William Henry Boozer of Omaha was born January 22, 1913 in Omaha. On December 22, 1932 he married Miss Alene Parker. He became a member of the Concord Baptist Church at the age of 20 years. His father and three brothers Ivy Paul, Oscar & E.Y. preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Connie) Caldwell of El Paso, Mrs. Rafel (Margie) Ranes of Dallas and Teresa Lynn Boozer of Omaha; one son Buddy Boozer of Omaha; his mother Mrs. Lula Boozer of Naples; one brother Allen Boozer of Dallas, nieces Geneva Boozer of Dallas and Barbara Ann Boozer of Omaha; a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. (Row 33 SEC)

  January 21, 1901- October 4, 1919
The Omaha Breeze
George Dikes Boozer Dead:
This promising young man, nearly 19 years old, died at the home of his father J. J. Boozer, three miles west of town the night of October 4, of abscess of the lungs following three weeks affliction from which he had seemed to be recovering until 24 hours before he died. His remains were interred in Concord cemetery Sunday afternoon after funeral services by Rev. A. J. Findley, thus leaving a sorrowing father and mother, a large family of brothers and sisters to mourn his taking away, while the hearts of their neighbors and friends join the Breeze in profound sorrow.

The Omaha Breeze   October 9, 1919
In this, one of our saddest hours of our lives, when we cast our thoughts to the missing boy in our home we must of course pause to think of the loving friends and neighbors that so tenderly administered to his every want and to his faithful physicians that tried in every way possible to ward off the grim reaper of death, but his illness was such that could only be relieved temporarily and he had to pay the price in his younger days. To everyone of you that brought a flower to plant on his last resting place to show in a way the good boy he was, we deeply thank you and to the Woodmen of the World that tenderly laid him to rest. May God bless each of you, and the Good Father, the giver of all blessings, keep you all in our prayers. J. J. Boozer and family

  November 5, 1832 - June 16, 1926
The Omaha Breeze   June 24, 1936
"Uncle George Boozer"
Born in Alabama nearly 93 years ago and remained there until 33 years ago when he came to Texas, bought a farm and settled five miles south of Omaha, and remained on the farm several years. Losing his companion some years since, he has lived with his children around Omaha and in the west. He raised up quite a family of sons and daughters, though so scattered that only two or three of them were with him in his last days. And with a large family of brothers and sisters: one sister in Alabama and two brothers, Chris C. Boozer, Cookville and Wesley Boozer, Aubrey, TX, survive him. He had been quite feeble for several years, and the past year barely able to stir a little about home, and a few days before he died he became past going, lingering until the morning of the 16th he was called to his reward. His remains were interred in Concord Cemetery the evening of the 16th after funeral services by Elder D. J. Talley surrounded by relatives and a host of friends and the Breeze goes out in deepest sorrow for all the bereaved ones. (Row 26 SE)

  March 12, 1853 - Nov 9, 1934
Mrs. Harriett Boozer, 81, died Friday, November 9, at the home of her grandson, Clyde Lackey. She had been in poor health for some time, and was seriously ill for only a short while. She was born in DeKalb county, Ala in 1854, and was married to Christopher Boozer in 1878, and to this union eight children were born, four of whom survive; Mrs. M. N. Harvey of Cookville, M. L. Boozer of Sedan; Joe Boozer of Manitou, Okla, and Henry Boozer of Omaha; besides she is survived by thirty grand-children, her husband and four children having proceeded her in death . Mrs. Boozer became a member of the Baptist church in her early life. Funeral services were held at the Concord church Saturday morning at 11 o'clock by Elder J. S. Caldwell assisted by Elder A. J. Findley in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery.

  May 1, 1932 - February 5, 2016
Helen Wooten Boozer, age 83, of Naples, Texas, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, at her home. Helen was born May 1, 1932 in Cookville, Texas to Melvin and Virgie Wooten. Helen retired from Lone Star Steel Company. She was a member at First United Methodist Church in Naples, Texas. She was a member of the Jonquil Garden Club and numerous other clubs over the years. Helen loved reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vanoy Boozer; her parents; and one nephew, Rodney Richey. Survivors include five nephews, Roger Martin and wife Gwen of Longview, Larry Richey and wife Betty of Omaha, Donald Richey and wife Joyce of Omaha, Tommy Richey and wife Karen of New Boston, and Nolan Richey and wife Patricia of Omaha; four nieces, Ouida Henson and husband John of Joynerville, Janice Richey of Omaha, Sue Gattis of Omaha, and Charmel Richey of Quitman; and numerous other relatives. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Naples. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Jay Barnes officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  August 28, 1938 - January 17, 2009
Services for Howard Curtis Boozer, 70, Quitman, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes, Quitman, with the Rev. James Nickell officiating. Burial is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Concord Cemetery, Omaha. Mr. Boozer died Jan. 17, 2009, in Quitman. He was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Omaha, Texas, and lived in Pasadena prior to moving to Quitman in 1995. He served in the Air Force, was an operator/ technician for Occidental Chemical, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Quitman and Flora Masonic Lodge of Quitman. Mr. Boozer was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Birdie Tigert Boozer; brother, Johnny Jackson Boozer. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lois Wilson Boozer of Quitman; son, Curtis Wade Boozer of Arlington; sister, Willie Jo Jensen of Phoenix, Ariz.; and three grandchildren, Danielle Grace, Michael Phillip and Kathryn Lynn Boozer. Pallbearers were John Garrett, Hoyt Camp, Charles Smith, Frank Green, Darrell Green and Verl Trammell. (S Sec 3 Lot 1)

  May 11, 1912 - August 2, 1974
Howard Boozer, Sr., 62, of Dallas, formerly of Omaha, died last Friday morning in Dallas after a long illness. Funeral services were at 2 pm Sunday in the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Jack Cox officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Boozer was born May 11, 1912 to J. J. & Emma Boozer. He was a retired Ling-Temco-Vaught aircraft sheet metal worker, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, Howard Boozer, Jr., of Denver, CO; a brother, Allen Boozer of Omaha; three sisters, Miss Fronie Boozer and Mrs. Irene Morris, both of Omaha, and Mrs. Maggie Lee Branch of Longview; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were handled by the Hanner Funeral Home. Pallbearers were J. L. Vickers, Guy Davis, John Lee Moore, Thomas Thigpen, Bentley Wright and J. T. Clayton. (Row 26 SEC)

  June 24, 1905 - August 28, 1938
Paul Boozer, 33, formerly of Omaha passed away early - morning at an El Paso hospital after a brief illness of pneumonia, which followed several months of failing health. The deceased, son of Lula & W. H. Boozer, who was reared in the Concord community, is well known by a host of friends who learned of his death. He was married to Miss Lorena Johnson in 1926 and in 19-moved to El Paso where he was an employee of the El Paso Electric Company until the time of his death. Surviving are the wife and daughter Barbara Ann; Mr. & Mrs. William Henry Boozer; brothers Allen and Clayton and a host of other relatives. The body arrived in Omaha at o'clock Tuesday night by the Cotton Belt railroad and conveyed to the home of his parents and remained until 3 o'clock Wednesday when funeral services were conducted at the Concord Church with - S. Wiley, minister of the Church of Christ of Mt. Pleasant assisted by Rev. a. A. J. Finley of Omaha. Burial was made in the Concord Cemetery beneath a mound of beautiful flowers. (Row 31 SEC)

  June 10, 1925 - December 15, 2006
Services for James Bowden (J.B.) Boozer, 81, of Omaha, were held Monday, December 18, 2006 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey, Rev. Oscar Smart and Rev. Rodney Richey officiating. Mr. Boozer was born June 10, 1925 in Omaha. He died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Wadley Hospital, Texarkana, TX. He was a retired employee of Colgin Company and in the grocery business. He was a member and deacon of the Concord Baptist Church and a former resident of DeSota, TX. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy. Survivors include his wife Horton Blair Boozer of Omaha, one sister and brother-in-law, Montine and Wilburn Martin of Longview; one brother and sister-in-law, Vanoy and Helen Boozer of Naples, a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Troy Lee and Myrtice Vickers Boozer and a sister and brother-in-law Josephine Boozer Richey and Bill Richey. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (NE Row 36)

  April 6, 1872 - December 5, 1952
Pioneer Citizen of Omaha Passes Away
J. J. Boozer, well known citizen of Omaha, passed away at the Naples hospital Wednesday evening, December 3, after a long illness. Funeral rites were held at 2:30 pm Friday at the Concord Baptist Church. Officiating ministers were Rev. A. J. Finley, Rev. H. L. McNish and Rev. T. P. Lee. Interment was made in the Concord Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Fields, Earven Vaught, Clive Knight, Mack Walker, W. E. Swint, A. F. Morris, H. D. Belyeu, and Ross Rivers. A native of Jackson Co., AL, Mr. Boozer was born April 6, 1872. On August 27, 1893, he was married to Miss Emma Allen, and in February 1894, they came to Omaha to make their home. He was one of the first rural carriers to serve the Omaha area, and served in this capacity for a number of years. He was a tax assessor-collector for the Omaha School District several years, and was actively interested in the work on his farm as long as his health permitted. He joined the Concord Baptist Church in 1914.
  Survivors are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Burl Morris and Miss Fronie Boozer, Omaha; Miss Dora Boozer, Dallas, and Mrs. W. W. Branch, Longview; six sons, Roy, Troy, and Allen, Omaha; Willie, Ajo, AZ; Howard, Dallas, and Curtis, Longview; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. D. Wellborn of Wingate, and many other relatives and friends. Among the many relatives and friends attending the funeral services for J. J. Boozer on Friday afternoon of last week were: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Boozer, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Branch and Mary Jon, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Martin, Ouida and Roger, Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Porter, Travis Bearers, S. G. Miley, J. O. Sisk, R. W. Plieler, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Abernathy, and Mrs. L. T. Williams, all of Longview; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Justiss, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Allen and children, Mr. and Mrs. Hull Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen, Mrs. Letha Compton, G. H. Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Doc Talley, all of Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hartsfield, and Mrs. W. H. Boozer of Caddo; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Boozer and Jean, Mrs. Leon Dodd, Sharon and Mike, of Ajo, AZ; Elder C. W. Gilbreath and H. T. Gilbreath of Como; Howard O. Boozer and Sonny, Miss Dora Boozer, Miss Frankie Steelman, and J. B. Boozer, all of Dallas; Vanoy Boozer of Fort Worth; Mr. and Mrs. Hill Collins, Whitney; Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Spence, Pittsburg; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boozer, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Zemery Boozer and children, Goodland; A 1-c and Mrs. Bobby Boozer and daughter, Harlingen; Elder and Mrs. Odell Rhine and daughter, Hughes Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Galloway, of Commerce; Mrs. Martin of DeKalb; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Morris and children, and many others from Naples. (Row 26 SE)

  July 25, 1945 - March 1, 2000
Services for Mr. Johnny J. Boozer, 54, of Dallas were Monday, March 6, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples. Mr. Boozer was born July 25, 1945 in Omaha. He died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Dallas. He is survived by one sister, Willie Jo Jansen of Colorado Springs, CO; one brother Howard C. Boozer of Quitman, TX, and three nephews, Dr. Joel R. Galloway of Spokane, WA, Scott D. Galloway of Colorado Springs, CO and Curtis Boozer of Arlington, TX. He was a member of the Baptist Church, an electrician and a former resident of Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Birdie Boozer. Memorials can be made to the Concord Baptist Church building fund. Pallbearers were Sam Irvin, David McCollum, William Pope, Jerry McCollum, James McCollum and Nathan Tefteller. Interment was in Concord Cemetery. The Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Glen Griffith officiated. (Row 38 NE)

  December 21, 1900 - Sept 16, 1972
Mrs. Myrtice Boozer, 71, of Omaha, died Saturday morning at her home there. Services were Sunday at the First Methodist Church at Omaha with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Don Dawson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Boozer was a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include her two sons, Vanoy Boozer of Omaha and J. B. Boozer of Dallas; two daughters, Josephine Richey of Omaha and Montine Martin of Longview; a brother B. C. Vickers of Omaha; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. C. Wellborn, Arvin Wellborn, Travis Williams, Luther Davlin, James Coffey, Glynn Gray, Alton Gray and Joe Richey. (NE Row 36)

  September 23, 1886 - July 31, 1966
Lula N. Clayton Boozer, 80, was born in Omaha, Morris County, Texas. She passed away July 31, 1966 at the Red Bud Nursing Home, Naples, Texas. Mrs. Boozer is survived by her son Allen Leo Boozer and wife Hazel Gray Boozer; her daughter-in-laws Alene Parker Boozer, and Lorena Johnson Boozer Ragland; grand-children Geneva Boozer Drake, Barbara Ann Boozer, Connie Boozer Caldwell, Margie Boozer Ranes, William (Buddy) Boozer, Theresa Lynn Boozer, and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augusta Franklin Clayton and Sarah Elizabeth Hall Clayton; husband William Henry Boozer; four children, Ivy Paul, Oscar C., E. Y. and Frank Clayton Boozer. William Henry and Lula married September 18, 1904. Her siblings are Joseph Thompson Clayton, William Franklin Clayton, Laura Jane Clayton Rivers, Clarisa Anne Clayton, Albert Thompson Clayton, Mary Belle Clayton Hicks, Rosa Emma Clayton Morris, Flora Elizabeth Clayton Henderson, Fannie Ethel Clayton Smith, Lenora Genieva Clayton Darnell Williams. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris County, Texas.

The Naples Monitor August 11, 1966
"Mrs. Lula Boozer, lifelong resident dies here Sunday"
Mrs. Lula Boozer, 79-year old lifelong resident of Morris County, died Sunday afternoon at the nursing home in Naples. Mrs. Boozer, a resident of Omaha in recent years, was born in Morris County and spent her entire life in the Omaha and Naples area. Survivors include a son, Allen L. Boozer of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Geneva Darnell of Memphis, Texas; and 6 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was at Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home.

  Oct 17, 1894 - May 13, 1896
Age 1, Lular M. Boozer, daughter of George Lee Boozer and Sallie Mahala Hilley Boozer, passed away May 13, 1896. She is buried in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. Her siblings are Robert D. Boozer; infant brother 1896-1896; Mary C. Boozer, George Dewey Boozer, Josie L. Boozer Lambert, Caudy ae Boozer, Vada Loe Boozer Jones, Emre Boozer, Zemry Boozer, Myrtice Boozer Jones, Farris, Boozer.

  Oct 30, 1880- March 14, 1937
The Omaha Breeze March 18, 1937 - Word was received Monday by relatives in Omaha of the death of Mark L. Boozer, who died in Lubbock. The body arrived in Omaha Wednesday night and was taken to the home of a nephew Clyde Lackey. At the time we went to press funeral services had not been definitely arranged but will be held today (Thursday) at Concord, a full account will be given next week.

March 25, 1937:
Funeral services for Marcus L. Boozer who died at Lubbock on March 15th, from the effects of an acute heart attach, were held at the Concord church near Omaha on Thursday afternoon March 18th, with Rev. C. L. Vermillion, pastor of the Omaha Baptist church conducting the services. Deceased was born in DeKalb County, Ala. He had lived near Omaha for a number of years. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. J. T. McKinney, Jefferson; Miss Christine Boozer, Port Arthur; five sons, H. H., E. V., L. T., and C. E. of Port Arthur, and A. L. of Philadelphia, Pa; one son, James having preceded him in death. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were Clyde Walker, T. A. Thigpen, Buck Vickers, Dewey Garrett, Mearl Belyeu and Arthur Morris. Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of M. L. Boozer here Thursday were J.W. Boozer of Manitou, Ok, Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Harvey, Cookville; G. L. Boozer, Section, Ala; Mr. & Mrs. E. V. Boozer and son Elven, Jr., H. H. Boozer, Mrs. C. E. Boozer and Miss Christine Boozer, all of Port Arthur; Mrs. J. W. Wellborn and children of Mt. Vernon; Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Riddle and Mrs. A. A. Spence of Mt. Pleasant; Mr. & Mrs. G. A. Chipman of Tyler; Mr. & Mrs. J. T. McKinney and children, Doris Jean and Marcus Meredith of Jefferson.

Card of Thanks - We take this method of expressing our thanks to our friends for the many kindness and thoughtfully spoken expressions of sympathy in the death and burial of our father, M. L. Boozer. We especially thank Mrs. Irene King of Lubbock, and Clyde Lackey, J. R. Robertson, T. A. Thigpen and A. F. Morris of Omaha for services rendered which is very gratefully appreciated. His children

  July 22, 1913 - December 1, 1986
Mary Alene Parker Boozer, 73 of Naples, died Monday, 1 December at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Boozer was a retired telephone operator and member of the Concord Baptist Church. She was born in Omaha but lived in El Paso and Naples. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Clayton Boozer, b. 22 January 1913, d. 23 September 1957 (buried Concord); survivors include one son William Frank (Buddy) Boozer of Omaha; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Connie Caldwell; Russ and Theresa Lynn Cheshire, both of Mims, Fl and Margie and Rafel Ranes of Mesquite, TX; brothers Emery Parker, Oscar Parker, Gus Lee Parker; sisters Effie Wallace, Demmie Morris, Bessie Callaway; grandchildren Frank Lee Caldwell, Michael David Caldwell of FL; Steven and Bryan Ranes of Mesquite and Tamesha (Tammy) and Bruce Boozer of Omaha; seven great-grandchildren. Daughter of Jonah & Lela Collins Parker. (Row 33 SE)

  August 10, 1896 - September 1984
Fronie Boozer, 88 of Omaha, died Tuesday of last week in a Naples hospital of natural causes. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the concord Cemetery. Ms. Boozer was born August 10, 1896 at Omaha. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church; sister of Howard, Allen, Dora Boozer, Irene Morris & Maggie Lee Branch. (Row 26 SEC)

  December 21, 1900 - September 16, 1972
The Naples Monitor September, 1972
Mrs. Myrtice Boozer, 71, of Omaha, died Saturday morning at her home there. Services were Sunday at the First Methodist Church at Omaha with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Don Dawson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Boozer was a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Beulah Chapman Vickers. Survivors include her two sons, Vanoy Boozer of Omaha and J. B. Boozer of Dallas; two daughters, Josephine Boozer Richey of Omaha and Montine Martin of Longview; a brother, B. C. Vickers of Omaha; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. C. Wellborn, Arvin Wellborn, Travis Williams, Luther Davlin, James Coffey, Glynn Gray, Alton Gray and Joe Richey. (Row 36 NE)

  August 23, 1918 - May 16, 1931
The Omaha Breeze   May 22, 1930
Miss Fronie Boozer spent part of last week and the first of this week in Greenville with her sister, Nadine, who is recovering from a heavy surgical operation, and who they think will be able to come home Thursday.

The Omaha Breeze   May 21, 1931
Nadine Boozer, 12 year old daughter of J. J. boozer and wife, of the Concord community, died in the Cantrell Sanitarium at Greenville, Saturday afternoon May 16, 1931 and her body was brought to the home of her parents Saturday night. Funeral services were held at the Concord church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Elders J. S. Caldwell and A. J. Findley in the presence of many relatives and friends, after which the body was laid to rest in the Concord cemetery. The Breeze goes out in deepest sympathy to this heart broken family. (Row 26 SEC)

The Omaha Breeze   May 28, 1931
Card of Thanks
In this, one of the saddest hours of our lives, when we cast our thoughts to the going on of Nadine, our baby. We must, of course, pause to think of the loving friends and neighbors who so tenderly administered to her every want. We also want to thank her faithful physicians and nurses who tried in every way possible to ward off the grim reaper death; but her illness was such that no human skill could help - she fought a good fight and died a hero, safe eternally with the Great Physician. To everyone of you who brought flowers for Nadine's last resting place or spoke a kind word of sympathy to the bereaved family or in any manner express love and help we deeply thank you. May God, the Father and giver of all Blessings keep you all in our prayer's. J. J. Boozer and family.

  May 3, 1934 - June 2, 1986
Nancy Trumble Boozer, 52, of Flagstaff, AZ, died Monday June 2. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 6 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church near Omaha. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery; married 25 December 1951 to Bobby G. Boozer, d/o M/M W. V. Trumble of Lone Star, TX; sis of Jerry Trumble of Texarkana, TX & Ramona Collins, of Daingerfield; sons Mark Boozer & Paul Boozer of Flagstaff; three daughters, Donna Foeller of CA, Debra Beall of Montgomery, AL & Karen Bowles of Flagstaff; six grandchildren. (Row 38 NE)

  July 19, 1908 - December 29, 1927
Oscar Boozer aged 18 years, 5 months and 10 days, died early this (Thursday) morning at the home of his parents Henry Boozer and wife, after being sick of flu only a few days. His remains were interred in Concord cemetery this afternoon with funeral services by Rev. J. S. Caldwell and Elder P. O. Alexander. This is the second sad death in the same family in about three weeks and the Breeze goes out in deepest sympathy for the bereaved family hoping for the sick ones a speedy recovery. Oscar is the son of William Henry Boozer and Lula Clayton Boozer and brothers' Ivy Paul, Allen Leo and Frank Clayton Boozer.

The Omaha Breeze   December 29, 1927
"Family Card of Thanks"
Were it not for friends to come to us, and that we may go to them in our sad and sorrowing hours, we cannot see how we could console ourselves, hence we want to express our most humble gratitude to all those who have come and ministered so helpfully to us and ours in our affliction and sorrow. Even in the lat hours of our sons and brothers, E. Y. and Oscar, and in their hours of death and burial, we cannot get away from the impressions made on our minds and hearts by those who came to us offering so much comfort to us when all seemed darkness to us, except the expressions of our dear neighbors and friends. We want especially to thank our Doctors, Anthony, Smith and Walcott for their patient, and faithful ministrations during our continued affliction. Besides we want to thank the faithful ministers for the impressive services held over our departed loved ones, and to the many friends for the lovely floral expressions. May the Lord bless and keep you one and all! Henry Boozer and Family.

The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, January 19, 1928
"In Memory of Oscar Boozer" by his Nurse Kittie Pearl
Thursday morning, December 29 at 2 o'clock, the grim reaper, called death, entered the home of Henry Boozer and wife and took from them their darling son, Oscar.
Had he lived until July 19, he would have been 19 years old. He took sick December 21 and was down only 8 days with that terrible disease, typhoid and flu. He never got too sick to talk with his friends as they would come to his bedside; he would always look at them with a smile and say, "I feel very well," most always saying: "I feel better today," although he was a very sick boy all the time. I never knew him until I came to nurse him, but learned to love him very much; he was so willing and always ready to do what we thought best.
  As his brother, E. Y. had passed out of this life on to his reward above just two weeks before him, he occasionally said to his mother; even the day he took ?bed; "Mother, if I should die, do not weep for me, for I am ready and willing to die. God does all things well." Oh! What a sweet thought, and a great consolation to know he is at rest, and that we shall meet him in that Beautiful Home Above where there will be no sickness nor suffering but all will be peace and happiness. We do not know why these two noble boys were called home so soon, just in the prime of life, and we will never know until we meet them on the day of all days. Perhaps it was to help prepare a place for their loved ones, and they are waiting and watching to welcome them home.
  His body was taken to Concord church Thursday afternoon and at 2:30 Brother Alexander, Christian preacher of Texarkana, and Brother Caldwell, Baptist preacher of Omaha, preached his funeral. Nothing could have been more appropriate than the talks made by them, when they spoke of his sweet short life and his plans for the future; and how kind and tender he had been to his parents, who too had been down for several weeks with the same dreadful disease. There were many friends and relatives gathered to view his last remains, and many beautiful flowers were placed on his grave. He is not dead, but only asleep in Jesus, and some day we shall meet Oscar again. Kittie Pearl

  August 7, 1913 - December 11, 2007
Ovie Boozer, 94, Omaha, Texas, died Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 in an Omaha nursing home. Mrs. Boozer was born Aug 7, 1913 in Omaha. She was retired from Paul Pewitt ISD and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen Boozer in 1988. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Vicki Boozer of Texarkana; one daughter Doris Sosebee of Richardson, TX; six grandchildren, Lauree Romero and Stuart Boozer of Texarkana, Lisa Gardner of Tyler, TX, Amy McCollum of Daingerfield, TX, Allen Sosebee of Richardson and Marcy O'Malley of Carrollton, TX; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey and Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under direction of Harrison Funeral Home. Relatives will be at the family home, Highway 144 South, Omaha. Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Building Fund. (Row 38 NE)

  August 27, 1898 - September 23, 1972
The Monitor   September 28, 1972
Roy Boozer (twin of Troy) (son of John Jackson & Emmeline J. (Allen) Boozer), b. 27 Aug 1898, d. 23 Sept 1972 (age 74, of Omaha, TX, died Saturday evening in a Mt. Pleasant Hospital. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Odell Rhyne and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. A retired farmer and a member of Concord Baptist Church. He was also a lifetime resident of Omaha. A member of the David Elliott Masonic Lodge of Omaha; m. Birdie Virginia (Tigert), b. 25 Nov 1903, d. 20 July 1982. both buried Concord Cemetery Omaha, TX. Birdie dau of George W. and "Cattie" (Justiss) Tigert. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Birdie Boozer of Omaha; two sons, Howard Boozer of Pasadena, and Johnny Boozer of "Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Willie Jo Gallaway of Colorado Springs, Co., two brothers, Allen Boozer of Omaha, and Howard O. Boozer of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Lee Branch of Omaha, and Mrs. Irene Morris, also of Omaha and three grandsons. (Row 2 SW)

  August 27, 1898 - August 7, 1968
Troy Boozer, 69, of Omaha, died Wednesday in a Naples hospital. He was a member of the Omaha First Methodist Church, a retired farmer, and a lifetime resident of the Omaha area. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Vanoy Boozer of Hughes Springs, and J. B. Boozer, of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Richey of Omaha, and Mrs. Montine Martin of Longview; four brothers, Roy and Allen Boozer, both of Omaha; Howard Boozer of Dallas; and Willie Boozer of Ajo, AZ; four sisters Miss Dora Boozer, Miss Fronie Boozer and Mrs. Irene Morris, all of Omaha, and Mrs. Maggie Lee Branch of Longview; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday, at the First United Methodist Church of Omaha with the Rev. A. N. Tiller, Rev. A. J. Finley and Rev. Jim Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery with Masonic rites. Pallbearers will be Travis Williams, J. C. Wellborn, Arvin Wellborn, Glynn Gray, Alton Gray, James Coffey, Luther Davlin and Joe Richey. (Row 36 NE)

  December 8, 1928 - October 29, 2012
Services for Mr. Vanoy Troy Boozer, 83, of Naples, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Naples, with the Rev. Mike Fraley and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Boozer was born December 8, 1928 in Omaha. He died October 29, 2012, in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He started working at age 10 selling Grit newspapers, and later worked at Omaha Drug Store, Ligget & Myers Tobacco Company, Lone Star Steel, Southwestern Electric Company, State Bank of Omaha, Lone Star State Bank, American National Bank and Cypress Bank. He also owned Industrial Motor Company, Coast to Coast Hardware and ETex Insurance Agency. Before retiring he was the Morris County Judge. He was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Naples, an original member of the Morris County Appraisal District, 50 plus years at David Elliott Masonic Lodge #374 where he was a past master and also a District Deputy Grand Master. Mr. Boozer was past president of the Jaycees in Mt. Pleasant, the Kiwanis in Lone Star and the Lions Club in Hughes Springs. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Mt. Pleasant, Hughes Springs, Lone Star and Naples, the American Legion, Ark Tex Council of Governments, NET Economical Development District, Cypress Basin Hospice, Mt. Pleasant Country Club, Masonic Scottish Rite and the Shriner-Hella Temple in Dallas. He was preceded in death by a brother, J. B. Boozer, sister Josephine Richey and husband, Bill; and a brother- in-law, Wilburn Martin. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen Boozer of Naples; sister, Montine Martin of Longview, sister-in-law Horton Boozer of Omaha and numerous other relatives. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Naples. Burial was in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (NE Row 36)

  March 20, 1892 - July 28, 1905
Viola Boozer, daughter of Christopher Columbus & Harriet (Blackwell) Boozer b. 20 March 1892 (1900
census living with family Corinth, Lydia, DeKalb, AL) d. 28 July 1905, buried Concord Cemetery,
Omaha, Texas. 13 years of age. On stone "Weep not Papa and Mama, for me, for I am waiting in heaven
for thee. No pain, no grief, no anxious fear can reach thee, peaceful sleeper here".

  January 28, 1939 - November 10, 2019
William Frank "Buddy" Boozer, age 80, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Longview, Texas. Buddy was born January 28, 1939, in Omaha, Texas, to Clayton Frank Boozer and Mary Alene Parker Boozer.
  Buddy was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. He was a United States Army Veteran. Buddy retired from T & N Railroad where he was a carman and a welder. Buddy was Vice President of the Concord Cemetery Board and a member for 35 + years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion, David Elliott Masonic Lodge, and the Omaha Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed woodwork and ceramics as well as fishing and cooking. Buddy loved telling stories and playing jokes. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sharon Jones Boozer of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Dwayne Heard of Lake Striker, Texas; one son, Bruce Boozer; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Connie Caldwell of Omaha, Margie and Rafel Ranes of Mesquite, Texas, and Lynn Cheshire of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren, Trey Ewalt, Trevor Ewalt, Talor Ewalt, Chelsea Ewalt, and Dustin Heard; five great-grandchildren, Stetson Cain, Journey Murillo, Rhaelynn Ewalt, Cooper Ewalt, and Natalie Murillo; and numerous other relatives and friends.
  A celebration of life service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey and Dr. Jerry Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha.

  Sept 18, 1884 - December 22, 1949
Henry Boozer, 66, of the Concord Community, Omaha, TX., died at his residence December 22, 1949. Born in Benton County, AL., he is the son of Chris and Harriett (Blackwell) Boozer. He was a farmer. He is survived by his wife Lula (Clayton) Boozer of Omaha, sons Allen L. Boozer and wife Hazel of Omaha, Clayton Boozer and wife Alene of El Paso, TX; grand children Geneva, Barbara, Connie, Margie and William (Buddy) Boozer. Mr. Boozer was preceded in death by three sons, Ivy Paul Boozer of El Paso, E. Y. and Oscar Boozer and his parents Christopher C. and Harriet Blackwell Boozer, all of Omaha, TX. His brothers and sisters are Marcus L. Boozer, Dora Boozer Foster, Elizabeth Lee (Kitty) Boozer Lackey, Joseph Wheeler Boozer, Viola Boozer, Leticia (Lettie) Boozer Harvey. Services were at Concord Church and burial in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 28 NE)

  January 29, 1910 - March 16, 1971
Willie Boozer, 61, of Ajo, AZ formerly of Omaha, died Tuesday, March 16. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, March 20, in Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dale Reed and Rev. Richard Shearer of Ajo, AZ officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Bobby Glenn, of Flagstaff, AZ; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Haskins of Okinawa; four sisters, Misses Dora and Fronie Boozer, Mrs. Irene Morris, all of Omaha; Mrs. Maggie Lee Branch of Longview; three brothers, Roy and Allen Boozer of Omaha and Howard Boozer of Dallas and six grandchildren. Our-of-town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Willie Boozer were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boozer and family of Flagstaff, AZ; Rev. Richard Shearer, his pastor, of Ajo, AZ; Howard Boozer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sosebee and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Boozer, Johnnie Boozer of Dallas; Howard (Sonny)Boozer of Denver, CO; Rodney Richey of Carthage; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Welborn Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Rawls and Family, Mrs. Ouida Henson, Mrs. Thelma Austin, Mrs. Mildred Boozer of Longview; Mr. and Mrs. Billie Morris of Lone Star, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Boozer of Daingerfield; Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Vanoy Boozer, Rev. Cox, Louise Page; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henderson of Naples, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Adams of Lancaster, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, Hubert Allen, Mrs. Merva Jones, Lelia Golden, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Belyeu, Mrs. Arthur Morris and Mrs. Mary Allen, Rev. Leo Pate, Rev. Cleo Pate, Rev. and Mrs. Hull Horton, Mrs. Virgie Wooten, Mrs. Vada Shoemake and Peggie Allen Winfield of Mt. Pleasant. Pallbearers were J. B. Boozer, Vanoy Boozer, Billy Morris, Wendell Boozer, Johnny Boozer, H. O. Boozer, Thomas Beasley and W. C. Beasley. (Row 2 SW)

  July 4, 1910 - June 14, 1915
Our only dear little boy, born July 4, 1910, though stayed with us hardly five years. He died June 15, 1915. It seemed so hard to give him up, he was so good, and we seemed to need him so badly, besides we had so many things planned for him in the future, it is all the harder for us to become reconciled. But the Lord had need for him up there, so dear friends, pray for us that we may raise our little girls which have been entrusted to us in a manner that we may all meet little William and Alva again in the world not made with hands. Written by father and mother J. E. Boozer and Wife.

  February 23, 1838 - Sep 6, 1924
Elizabeth (Bettie) Armstrong Brown was born February 23, 1838 in Tennessee died September 6, 1924 in Cookville, Titus County, Texas. She is the daughter of Josiah Armstrong and Margaret Holland Earnhart Armstrong. She is buried in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris, Texas near her parents. 1850 census show she is living with her parents and siblings in Township 6 Rage 5, Jackson, AL. Her husband is T. H. Brown. She is widowed by 1880. (Row 11A NW)

  September 18, 1924 - May 31, 2018
Edith Brown, 93, of Cookville, TX, passed away on May 31, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on September 18, 1924 in Cookville, TX to Dallas & Lena Jane (Reynolds) Doss.
  She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Cookville, TX. She is survived by her son & daughter-in- law, Ricky & Cathi Brown of Cookville, TX, son & daughter-in-law Darrel & Angie Brown of Mt. Vernon, TX; daughter, Crystal Schane of Pittsburg, TX, daughter, Karen Crumbley of Mt. Pleasant, TX, daughter, Della Petty of Mt. Pleasant, TX, daughter, Tandra Collins of Mt. Vernon, TX; brother, Sidney Doss of Princeton, TX; sister, Ginger Laney of Cookville, TX; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Brown; parents; sister, Wanda Shurtleff; son's-in-law, Kenneth Schane, Michael Collins, Butch Petty; daughter, Donna Kellum. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 4, 2018 in the Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery. Row 32)

  1905 - August 25, 1940
Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Concord church, under the direction of Revs. L. E. Lamb and W. S. Wiley of Mt. Pleasant, for George Brown, native of Titus county, who was killed at 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning, August 25th in an automobile accident near Salem, Illinois. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Deceased was a son of Mr. And Mrs. Jess Brown of the Cookville community. He had many relatives and friends in Omaha. For the past several years he has been an employee of the Halliburton Cementing Company of Duncan Oklahoma, and at the time of his death was working in the Illinois oil fields. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mildred Rogers of Mt. Pleasant' and one son; his parents and several brothers and sisters. (Row 4 NW)

  August 7, 1924 - December 12, 2012
Mary Alice Ensinger Bryen, of Omaha, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at the Titus County Memorial Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Texas. Mary Alice was born 7 August 1924 Glendale, West Virginia to Jacob and Alice Clark Ensinger. Prior to moving to Omaha she was a resident of Titusville, Florida. Graveside services, conducted by the family, lead by Frank Caldwell, Pastor, were held Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Concord Cemetery in Omaha assisted by Curry-Welborn Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant, TX. Mary Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her grand parents Godfrey and Delia Cehrs Ensinger; husband Orren Bud Hopkins, son Raymond Clarence Hopkins, husband Alford Lewis Bryen; and grand son Benjamin Jacob Thompson. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-laws, Marilyn and Tom Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Carolyn and Frank Caldwell of Omaha; and son Russell Dale Hopkins of St. Cloud, Florida; grand children Frank Caldwell of Ocala, Florida, Carrie and John Kirkland of Naples, Michelle Duke of Naples; great grandchildren Colton, Caitlyn, Mikayla, Jeremiah and Christian. (South Section Row 2 Lot 26)

 
The Omaha Breeze   September 8, 1921
"Card of Thanks"
We take this method of showing our love and appreciations for kindness shown us by our many friends in and near Omaha during the sickness and death of our darling baby. May God bless each of you is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Burkhead Texarkana, Texas.

  November 28, 1969 - March 21, 1926
After being stricken with influenza nearly two weeks ago, and which turned into pneumonia Friday, Sunday night J. G. Burkhead was taken by death at the home of his brother-in-law, W. E. Riddle, he being nearly 58 years old. His wife and two of his daughters who live in the west came in Friday and were with him through his last suffering; one daughter being already here, and all the boys arrived from the west in time for the burial, except two. He being a member of the Masonic order here, the local lodge with a few visiting members, had charge of the body and burial at Concord Monday afternoon following funeral services by Rev. A. J. Findley in the Baptist church here in town. Jim was brought up near Omaha and numbered his friends by his acquaintances, and many are in sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved wife and all the children in these sorrowing and trying times. Row 13 NW

The Omaha Breeze   March 25, 1926
"Special Notice"
We have only a short time in which to close up the business of J. G. Burkhead, deceased, and as several people are owing him, will be glad if they will come in and settle at once. Mrs. Lizzie Burkhead.

  ? - October 21, 1936
Funeral services for Thomas J. Burkhead, 37 years of age, who passed away in Dallas on Wednesday, October 21st, were held at the Concord church on Friday afternoon, with Rev. K. K. Rushing, pastor of the Omaha Methodist church conducting the service. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. TX Pvt 54 Regt CAC. Deceased was reared in Omaha, and was a son of Mrs. J. G. Burkhead now of Dallas, and the late J. G. Burkhead. He had been living in Dallas the past several years. Surviving relatives are his wife, his mother, and his son, Clerman, all of Dallas, six brothers, John of Muleshoe, Jeff of Omaha, Lehman, David and Hubert of Fort Worth, Bradford of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. C. C. Coots of Frisco; Mrs. O. E. Love of Denton; Mrs. M. W. Gray of Dallas and a number of nieces and nephews. (Row 13 NW)

The Omaha Breeze   October 29, 1936
Relatives and friends from other places attending the funeral of Tom Burkhead at Concord Friday afternoon were John Burkhead and family, Muleshoe; Mrs. And Mrs. C. C. Coots, Frisco; Mrs. O. E. Love, Denton, Mrs. T. J. Burkhead, Mrs. J. B. Burkhead, Mrs. M. W. Gray, Mrs. Lucille Portwood, Clerman and Bradford Burkhead and Alvie Thomas all of Dallas; Mr. And Mrs. Lehman Burkhead, David and Hubert Burkhead and Miss Corrine Reid of Fort Worth; Mrs. Bob Johnson and daughter, Sybil and grandson James David and Shug Floyd of Naples.

  October 13, 1891 - August 7, 1975
Mrs. Bertha Busby, 83, of Omaha died Thursday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital at Naples. She was a long time resident of Morris County and a member of the Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Cleve Busby. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Audra Welborn and Mrs. Vesti Richey both of Omaha; three sisters Mrs. Ardena speed, Mrs. Opha Carruth both of Mt. Pleasant, TX and Mrs. Willie Pruitt of Baytown, TX; one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Concord Baptist Church with Rev. O. L Kennedy and Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 39 NE)

  January 5, 1886 - February 22, 1974
The Naples Monitor   February 28, 1974
R.Cleve Busby, 88, of Omaha, died Friday night of last week at the Naples hospital. Funeral services were on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. T. P. Lee and the Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Bertha Busby of Omaha; two daughters, Vesti Richey of Omaha and Mrs. Audra Wellborn of Omaha; four sisters, Mrs. Ima Lowery, Mrs. Helen Zitto, Mrs. Dolly Ridout, and Mrs. Jenny Busby, all of Dallas; one grandchild and one great grandchild. She and his wife were married January 91, 1908. (Row 39 NE)

  August 22, 1824 - April 23, 1916
Grand Ma Butler Dead
The following obituary was printed on the front page in the April 26, 1916, issue of the Omaha Breeze at Omaha, Morris County, TX.

Judeth Hayes was born in North Carolina in August 1824 and later moved to Tennessee where she was married to Philip Butler when a young lady. They moved to Texas in 1846 and settled near Concord after camping in a tent for a while at the Concord spring.
  They raised a family of five children; two girls and three boys, all of whom, except C. C. Butler of our town, with her husband preceded her in death.
  She lived to a ripe old age and had enjoyed many of the pleasures as well as many of the hardships of life, and for more than forty years had been faithful in her belief and following of the consoling Christ who died to redeem the lost, as she was devout and faithful member of the Christian Church.
  Since the death of her husband she has spent her time with her grandchildren; and her son, C. C. Butler, at whose home she was finally stricken and died about 8 o'clock last Saturday morning more of a worn out lie than otherwise having been quite feeble the last three years.
  Her remains were interred in Concord cemetery Sunday morning surrounded by many relatives, down to the fourth generation, and a host of loving acquaintances with funeral services conducted by Elder Edd Duncan of Argo and a few thoughts by Rev. C. W. Smith.
  The Breeze can "but weep with those that weep", yet would say to the one living son and one sister; along with the many relatives that survive her, weep not, for "Aunt Judie" has only attained to the glory for which she has so long and faithfully strived. (Row 8 NW)

  1847 - July 2, 1929
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, July 4, 1929
Mrs. M. E. (Aunt Poppie) Butler died at her home in our city Monday afternoon as a culmination of affliction and suffering for a long time. She was nearly 77 years of age and had lived in Omaha and the nearby country all of her life. She was a daughter of the late venerable Milton S. Coffey, and leaves as her immediate relatives B. B. Coffey, a brother J. M. and W. M. Coffey, half brothers of our city, and an only son J. F. Butler of Galveston and his good wife who were with her in her last days. Besides, she has many relatives all over the country. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Christian church, of which she had been a member for many years, by Elder J. S. Caldwell and Rev. W. M. Bass, with many relatives and friends in attendance, the beautiful flowers attesting the devotion of relatives and friends, and following the funeral the remains were taken to Concord cemetery for burial beside the grave of her husband, Solomon A. Butler, who preceded her in death many years ago. The Breeze joins the many other friends in extending deepest sorrow and condolence to all the bereaved ones because of the going away of this good old lady. (Row 8 NW)

  September 16, 1931 - November 22, 1998
Jack Lee Caldwell, 67, of Omaha, died Sunday, November 22, 1998, at his residence. Services were Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at the Concord Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Caldwell was born September 16, 1931, in El Paso. He was a retired employee of Southern Union Gas Co., attended the Concord Baptist Church and was a former resident of El Paso. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Joseph Martin Caldwell, Jr., and a sister, Mary Ann Caldwell Harris. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Lee and Carolyn Hopkins Caldwell of Omaha, Michael David and Tammy Caldwell of Omaha; Joseph Martin Caldwell of Elko, Nevada, Jubil and Janice Caldwell of Stephenville, Texas, and Jason and Tammy Caldwell of Hagerman, New Mexico; a daughter, Tammy Abernathy of Georgetown, TX; two sisters and brothers-in- law, Louise and Danny Jones of Hurst, and Jeanette and Jack Bodewees of San Francisco; a sister-in-law, Nina Caldwell of Texas; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Jackie Morris, Michael Jarvis, Jeff Swafford, Johnny Joyner, Warren Minor and Rafel Ranes. (SoSec A Row 1 Lot 25)

  September 12, 1837 - November 26, 1917
"The Omaha Breeze " November 28, 1917
Grandma Calaway, aged about 82 years, died at the family home west of town Monday night after a siege of two or three years of prostration, and her body was buried at Concord yesterday afternoon. The Breeze goes out in sorrow and profound sympathy for the aged and bereft husband and the many children and grand children. Wife of Joseph H. Calaway (Row 23 NE)

  June 8, 1916 - November 28, 1916
E. K. Callaway and wife lost their little afflicted baby and it was buried last Wednesday. The Breeze extends deepest sorrow for their bereavement. (Row 23 NE)

  June 29, 1900 - May 31, 2000
Services for Mrs. Bessie Minerva Maude Parker Calloway, 99, of Omaha, will be conducted Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church with the Reverends Glen Griffith and Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Calloway was born June 29, 1900 in Cornelia, Banks County, Georgia. She died Monday, May 29, 2000 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation of Omaha. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Omaha. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl Calloway, father and mother Jonah and Lela Collins Parker, brothers Oscar, Emery and Gus Parker; sisters Demmie Morris, Effie Wallace and Alene Boozer. Survivors include one sister-in-law Johnnie Mae Parker of Omaha and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Michael Caldwell, Frank Caldwell, Jimmy Parker, Ken McMillan, Randy McMillan and Bill Tosh. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery. (Row 27 NE)

  January 20, 1941 - January 18, 1994
Anthony E. (John) Carpenter, 52, of Omaha, died Tuesday, January 18, 1994. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, at Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Carpenter was born January 20, 1941 in Omaha. He attended Concord Baptist Church and was a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Cecil Keene of Omaha and Pauline and Hugh Barfield of New Boston; four brothers and sisters-in-law James M. and Mary Carpenter of Naples, V. C. and Tribah Carpenter of Cookville, Charles I. and Violet Carpenter of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Floyd K. and Carol Carpenter of Omaha; eight nieces; 16 nephews and a number of cousins, friends and neighbors. Pallbearers were Dane Carpenter, Floyd Carpenter, Terris Keene, Ronnie Hicks, Kelvin Carpenter and Paul Carpenter. (Row 17 SE)

  March 10, 1898 - April 10, 1980
Blanche Lamont Carpenter, 82, of Omaha, died Thursday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples, TX. Funeral services were Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Carpenter was the wife of James Willis Carpenter, was a member of the Methodist Church and a longtime resident of Omaha. Children include ten sons; Marvin Carpenter, Velta C. Carpenter, Floyd Kelly Carpenter and Anthony D. Carpenter, all of Omaha, James M. Carpenter of Naples, Dale Carpenter of Mt. Pleasant, and Charles Carpenter of Minneapolis, Ellis, Lindell, and Milton; two daughters, Maxine Keene of Omaha and Mrs. Pauline Barfield of New Boston, 24 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. (Husband James Willis Carpenter, b. 26 February 1888, d. 27 March 1974 TX Pvt US Army WWII; son of John & Jane Davis Carpenter) (Row 17 SE)

  November 21, 1933 - March 9, 2015
  Charles L. Carpenter of Minneapolis, Minnesota, born 21 November 1933, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. Funeral services will be held 10:00AM Monday, March 16, 2015 at Concord Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday evening at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan funeral home, Mount Pleasant, Texas. Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his two sons, Craig Carpenter and Colin Carpenter both of Minneapolis, Minnesota; a brother, James Milton Carpenter of Naples, Texas; a sister, Pauline Barfield of Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James W. and Blanche Carpenter; his wife, Violet Cone Carpenter; and 8 brothers and sisters. (SoSec Row 2)

  March 6, 1938 - November 23, 1982
Dale U. Carpenter, 44, born March 6, 1938, died November 23, 1982. The son of Blanche Lamont & James Willis Carpenter, brother to Marvin, Velta C., Floyd Kelly, Anthony, James M., Charles, Ellis, Lindell, Milton, Maxine Keene and Pauline Barfield. Mr. Carpenter was cremated. (Row 35 SE)

  January 28, 1935 - March 20, 2001
Services for Mr. Floyd Kelly Carpenter, 66, of Omaha were Friday, March 23, 2001 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey, Rev. Glen Griffith and Rev. Glen Moore officiating. Mr. Carpenter was born January 28, 1935 in Omaha. He died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Texarkana. He was a retired employee of Red River Army Depot, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Carol Higgins Carpenter of Omaha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lance and Katy Carpenter of Omaha and Floyd and Vanessa Carpenter of Gilmer; four grand-children, Zachary Carpenter of Omaha, Brittany Carpenter, Christopher Carpenter and Olivia Carpenter of Gilmer; three brothers, Velta C. Carpenter of Cookville, James M. Carpenter of Naples and Charles L. Carpenter of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two sisters, Maxine Keene of Omaha and Pauline Barfield of New Boston and a number of nieces and nephew. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews James L. Carpenter, Craig Carpenter, Dane Carpenter, Clay Higgins, Thomas Higgins, Aaron Holman, Mark Knight, Ronnie Hicks and friend Norman Harwood. (SoSec N, Row 1, Lot 5)

  March 27, 1923 - Nov 21, 2007
Services for Mrs. Harvie Dee Carpenter, 84, of Omaha, were November 24, 2007, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Carpenter was born March 27, 1923, in Naples. She died November 21, 2007, in Mt. Pleasant. She was a retired quality control inspector from Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Carpenter in 1980; a son, Gary Robison; and her parents, James and Hattie Spencer. Survivors include two sons and three daughters-in-laws, William and Fannie Robison of Royce City, Cecil and Cathy Robison of Omaha, and Pat Robison of Tyler; one daughter and son-in-law, Marvadene and Vinny Martino of Tampa, Florida; sister, Evelyn Wade of Longview; sister-in-law, Maveline Spencer of Naples; 21 grandchildren, Teri and Buddy Joyce of Naples, Toni and Charles Rolf of Mt. Pleasant, Heather and Frank Mills of Florida, Ann Marie and Jim Garrison of North Carolina, Keith and Cathy Robison of Longview, Edward Robison and girlfriend, Heather of Texarkana, Texas, Gabriella Martino of Tampa, Ray and Shannan Bryant of Whitehouse, Wayne and Kathi Bryant of Naples, Stuart and Kim Robison of Louisville, Kentucky, and Michelle and Stephen Bennett of Dallas; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great=grandchildren. Burial was in Concord Cemetery at Omaha under the direction of Harrison Funeral Service of Naples. (SE Row 35)

  January 7, 1923 - June 3, 1980
Marvin Carpenter, 57, of Omaha, died Tuesday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Born January 7, 1923, he was a member of the Concord Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, and had been employed with Lone Star Army Ordnance Plant and was a lifetime resident of the Omaha area. Survivors include his wife Harvie Dee Carpenter (March 27, 1923) of Omaha; a daughter, Marvadene Banks of Omaha; three stepsons, William C. Robison of Dallas, Cecil Robison of Texarkana and Gary Robison of Longview; six brothers, James M. Carpenter of Naples, V. C. Carpenter, Floyd Kelly Carpenter and Anthony E. Carpenter, all of Omaha, Charles L. Carpenter and Dale Carpenter both of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Keene of Omaha and Mrs. Pauline Barfield of New Boston; 13 grandchildren. He married Harvie Dee on May 21, 1959. (Row 35 SE)

  January 14, 1930 - February 04, 2017
James Milton Carpenter, age 87, of Naples, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at his home. James was born January 14, 1930 in Omaha, Texas to James W. Carpenter and Blanche Lamonte Wellborn Carpenter. James was a member at Daniels Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Naples. He retired from Red River Army Depot where he was an ammunition supervisor. He was a United States Army Veteran. James was a member of the National Rifle Association. He loved hunting. He was a die-hard Paul Pewitt Brahmas fan for many years. He was a member of the Naples Boots and Saddle Club and the Naples Watermelon Festival. James was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; and three sisters. Surviving family members include his wife of 60 years, Mary Carpenter of Naples; one daughter, Sheri Russell of Naples; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dane and Suzanne Carpenter of Longview, and David and Julie Carpenter of Omaha; four grandchildren, Cody Carpenter and wife Megan, Nikki Carpenter, Reagan Carpenter, and Bradley Carpenter; one great- granddaughter, Sadie Carpenter; and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Daniels Chapel Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Tim Anderson, Bro. Ricky Knight, and Bro. Kenneth Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  February 26, 1888 - March 27, 1974
J. W. Carpenter, 86-year old resident of the Concord community, died March 27, 1974. Funeral services were last Thursday at the Concord Baptist Church. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. The son of John and Jane Davis Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Carpenter of Omaha; seven sons, Marvin Carpenter, Kelly Carpenter, Velta Carpenter and Ellis Carpenter, all of Omaha and Melton Carpenter of Naples, Lindel Carpenter of Minneapolis, MN and Dale Carpenter of Mt. Pleasant. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Davis of Chat5tanooga, TN and Mrs. Alice Tuttas of Goldwaithe, TX; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Keen of Omaha, Mrs. Pauline Barfield of New Boston, and Mrs. Audrey Little of Scottsboro, AL; twenty-five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a longtime resident of Concord community.

  APRIL 14, 1941 - JUNE 7, 2011
Carpenter and brothers C. L., Hollis Mack, Billy R., Jay Royce, and sister Janette. Paternal grandparents are John E. and Josie Walker Carpenter; maternal grandparents William H. and Nora Joe Wayne Carpenter, 70, died June 7, 2011. Mr. Carpenter is the son of Carl and Lura Talley Stevens Talley. (Row 35 NE)

  September 26, 1912 - June 8, 1974
A 61-year-old Daingerfield man was shot and killed Saturday in a Naples cafe. Morris County Deputy Ralph Smith said Thomas Weldon Peurfoy, 26, of Naples was charged with shooting J. C. Carpenter after a heated argument in a cafe northeast of Naples on Hwy 67. Charles Knowles, Prec. 4 Justice of the Peace, pronounced Carpenter dead at the scene. Peurfoy was arrested by Naples police Dick Lawlings and Smith. Peurfoy was charged with murder and released on $4,000 bond. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carl Carpenter; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanette McBee of Pittsburg and Miss Sandra Carpenter of Daingerfield; six sons, Mack Carpenter of Pittsburg, Jay Carpenter of Omaha, Wayne Carpenter of Dennison and C. L. Carpenter, Billy Carpenter and Lloyd Carpenter, all of Daingerfield; his mother, Mrs. John C. Carpenter of Omaha; two brothers, Odie Carpenter and J. D. Carpenter, both of Texarkana; and three sisters, Mrs. Taft Collins of Omaha, Mrs. Bertha Collins of Daingerfield and Mrs. Pearl Rockwell of Houston; and 11 grandchildren. (NE Row 35)

  June 3, 1886 - January 7, 1988
Mrs. Josie Carpenter, 101, of Omaha, died Thursday, January 7, 1988 at her son's home in Texarkana, AR of natural causes. Services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was at the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Carpenter was born June 3, 1886 in Alabama. She and her late husband, John C. Carpenter, moved to Texas early in their married life and made their home in the Concord community near Omaha. The couple reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters. She lived most of the rest of her life in or near Omaha. She saw a lot of East Texas history in the making. When Texas celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1986, Mrs. Carpenter was celebrating her 100th birthday. Preceding her in death were her husband and five children: Paul Carpenter, Carl Carpenter, J. D Carpenter, Ann Moor and Lille Collins. Survivors include one son Ode Carpenter of Texarkana and two daughters, Pearl Rothwell of Longview and Bertha Collins of Daingerfield. 35 grandchildren; and numerous great-children; and great-great grandchildren. FHM. (Row 35 NE)

  March 25, 1949 - October 9, 2007
Lloyd Allen Carpenter, 58, of Pittsburg, TX, died October 9 in Hughes Springs, TX. Mr. Carpenter was cremated and graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2007 at the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX. Burial was between his parents, John Carl & Lura Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was born March 25, 1949 in Pittsburg. He is survived by a sister Jeanette McBee. (Row 35 NE)

  April 2, 1913 -- October 30, 1984
Lura D. Carpenter, 71, of Daingerfield, Texas, died Tuesday in a local hospital of natural causes. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Oglesby officiating Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris Co., Texas. Mrs. Carpenter was born April 2, 1913, in Bowie County, Texas. Survivors include her mother, Nora Lee Talley of Phoenix, Arizona; six sons, C. L. Carpenter and Bill Carpenter, both of Daingerfield, Jay Carpenter of Omaha, Lloyd Carpenter of Lone Star, Texas, Mack Carpenter of Pittsburg, Texas, and Wayne Carpenter of Mesa, Arizona; two daughters, Janette McBee of Pittsburg and Sandy Gibson of Daingerfield; one sister, Willie Mae Keith of Phoenix, Arizona; four brothers, Oscar Talley of Phoenix, J. W. Talley of San Diego, California, Gene Talley of Ajo, Arizona, Jack Talley of Daingerfield; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (NE Row 35)

  Nov 14, 1940 - September 22, 2018|
Tribah Jack Carpenter, 77, of Cookville, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. She was born on November 14, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Thad & Jewel (Goodwin) Reynolds. She was retired as a ward clerk at the hospital and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cookville. She is survived by her son, Kelvin Carpenter; son & daughter-in-law, Paul & Gina Carpenter; son, Roland Carpenter; son & daughter-in-law, Marlin & Melinda Carpenter; daughter & son-in-law, Trina & Mark Frere; Godson, Craig Carpenter; grandchildren, Ashlie Smith, Tara Carpenter, Jace Carpenter, Holly Carpenter, Alex Frere, Kelsey Carpenter, Savannah Carpenter, A.J. Carpenter, Tucker Carpenter; great grandchildren, Kyler Miller, Kynzie Miller, Jax Carpenter, Kam Smith, Tru Carpenter, Alyvia Smith, Corbynne Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, V.C. Carpenter; daughter-in-law, Lisa Carpenter; sister, Linda Carol Hale; brothers, Pat, Thad, Jr., W.C., Bill, Ray & Roy Ned Reynolds. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday in the Bates Cooper Sloan Chapel. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery. (SoSec A, Row 1)

  July 2, 1931 - July 10, 2011
Velta Clyde "Red" Carpenter, 80, of Omaha, Texas, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in a local hospital. Mr. Carpenter was born July 2, 1931 in Morris County, Texas. He was employed with Red River Army Depot. Survivors include his wife Tribah Carpenter of Omaha, four sons, Kelvin Carpenter and Roland Carpenter of Mount Pleasant, TX, Paul Carpenter of Canton, TX, and Marlin Carpenter of Monument, CO; one daughter Trina Carpenter of Nobi, MI; 2 brothers, James Carpenter of Naples, TX and Lynn Carpenter of Minneapolis; one sister, Pauline Barfield of Texarkana; nine grandchildren, five great- grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX. (SoSec N Row 2, Lot 8)

  April 27, 1934 - Sept 3, 2006
Violet M. Cone Carpenter, wife of Charles L. Carpenter, passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Violet was born 27 April 1934 and passed away 3rd September 2006. She was cremated and brought from Minneapolis to be interred beside her husband Charles, March 16, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Craig Carpenter and Colin Carpenter, both of Minneapolis. Violet is a veteran of the United States Navy where she met her husband. She was preceded in death by her parents Irvin and Evelyn Cone. (SoSec N, Row 2, Lot 20)

  January 2, 1919 - January 17, 1942
Sergt. Willie Paul Carpenter, 22, was killed Saturday, January 17, at Victorville, California when the car in which he was riding with three companions, struck a pole and rolled over three times. The body, accompanied by Sergt. Lawrence Karl, will arrive in Omaha over the Cotton Belt at 11:22 a.m. today (Thursday), and will be taken to the home of his parents in the Bradfield Chapel community near Daingerfield. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Concord church south of Omaha. Paul was a son of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Carpenter of Daingerfield, who were residents of Omaha for a number of years. He attended the Omaha schools and was a member of the graduating class of 1939. Soon after graduating he entered the Air Corps service of the U. S. Army. Paul was a popular member of his class and an outstanding basketball player. Survivors, besides his parents, are three brothers, Carl of Daingerfield, Odie of Barksdale Field, LA, and J. D. of Omaha; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Collins of Omaha, Mrs. Bertha Collins of Daingerfield, Mrs. Annie Moore of California and Mrs. Pearl Rothwell of Longview and several nieces and nephews. (Row 35 NE)

The Omaha Breeze   January 29, 1942:
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon from the Concord church for Paul Carpenter, Sergeant in the U. S. Army, who was killed in an automobile accident in California. Rev. C. E. Parish, pastor of the Omaha Baptist church and Rev. Ben Anderson, Methodist pastor at Omaha officiated. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were some of the deceased's former schoolmates, William Smith, Wesley David Moore, Fred Coley, Frank Ramage, Andrew Hawkins and Jim Fred Russell. Carpenter volunteered for army services soon after graduating from the Omaha High School in the spring of 1939. Survivors are his parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. C. carpenter of Daingerfield; three brothers, Carl of Daingerfield, Odie of Barksdale Field, LA, J. D. of Omaha, and four sisters, Mrs. Taft Collins of Omaha, Mrs. Ruel Rothwell of Hawkins, Mrs. Wallace Collins of Visalia, California; a grandmother, Mrs. V. F. Walker of Cookville, ten nephews and nine nieces.

  July 2, 1882 - April 28, 1969
C. O. Carson, 86-year old Omaha resident died Monday morning in the Naples hospital following a long illness. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and longtime resident of Omaha. He is survived by his widow Ola Mae Stevens Carson; five daughters; Mrs. Velma Smith and Mrs. Sibyl DeVore, both of Omaha, Mrs. Arless Shelton of Hughes Springs, Mrs. Claudine Lancaster of Gilmer and Mrs. Mary Giroir of Lone Star; two brothers, Ernest Carson of Rome, GA and Jim Carson of Section, AL; one sister, Mrs. Alice Fricks of Section, AL; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. M. G. McNeil and the Rev. A. J. Findley officiating with burial in the Concord cemetery. Pallbearers were B. L. Richards, Bobby Richards, Anthony Richards, Carson Lancaster, Lawrence Lancaster, Donny Lancaster, James Smith and Bill DeVore. (Row 14 NW)

  January 15, 1885 - February 22, 1978
The Naples Monitor March 2, 1978
Mrs. Ola Mae Stevens Carson, 93, of Omaha, died Wednesday afternoon of last week. Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Carson were held Friday at 2 p.m. Friday at the Concord Baptist church with Rev. Carroll Jones and Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial followed in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Carson was a lifetime resident of Omaha and a member of the Concord Baptist church. She was the daughter of T.A. and Willie Stevens. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sybil Glover of Omaha, Mrs. Arlis Riley and Mrs. Claudine Oney, both of Marshall; a brother, Charlie Stevens of Mount Pleasant; five sisters, Mrs. Cleora Stevens of Daingerfield, Mrs. Lettie Galloway and Mrs. Mamie Lilly, both of Omaha, Mrs. Lelula Parham of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. Nora Talley of Phoenix, Ariz; 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. (Row 14 NW)

  August 19, 1929 -- December 15, 2009
Services for Claudia Wilma Cason, 80, of Omaha, were Friday, December 18, 2009, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Revs. Nolan Richey and Tim Anderson officiating. Interment was in Springhill Cemetery in Naples. Mrs. Cason died December 15, 2009, in Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Cason was born August 19, 1929, in Daingerfield. She was a homemaker and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Toby Cason in 2004; and one son, William Anthony Cason. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Debbie Cason of Omaha, Joe Mike and Sandy Cason of Omaha, and Bobby and Becky Cason of Las Vegas; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Betty and Don Smith, Amanda Vaughn and Dean and Ronald Knight of Daingerfield; 11 grandchildren, Jada Weaver, Kelly McCollum, Echo Johnson, Toby Joe Cason, Mandi Schmuck, Jarred Poundstone, Cristi McCurdy, Alicia Cason, Grant Cason, Hayley Carmody and Jeff Carmody; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. (NW Row 15)

  December 18, 1880 - November 6, 1918
"Mrs. B. J. Cason Dead"
Last Wednesday morning early Mrs. Mattie Robinson Cason died quite suddenly of pneumonia following Spanish influenza. She was born in Alabama 38 years ago, coming to Texas with her parents, Joseph Robinson and wife in 1886. She was the youngest girl of eight children, four girls and four boys; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Currey, having preceded her, and two sisters and the brothers with her aged father survive her. She leaves a husband, three daughters, one daughter having died last February, and two sons, with numerous relatives to mourn her departure, and they share the condolence of many friends through out the country. Her body was interred by the side of her departed daughter in Concord cemetery, late in the afternoon after funeral services by her pastor Rev. Mr. Finley, and her friends expressed much sorrow and devotion by their presence and floral offerings. (Row 26NE)

  July 4, 1900 - March 4, 1923
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, March 8, 1923
"Mrs. Robert Cason Dead
Last Sunday morning about 4 o'clock Mrs. Robert Cason, aged 22 years, died at her home a mile and a half southwest of town. She had been sick of influenza for over three weeks and it seems could not improve in health, gradually weakening away until she sank in death from smothering or heart failure, though having every attention and all treatment that a faithful husband, a loving mother, kind neighbors and an attentive physician could render. She was Miss Opal Davis prior to her marriage four months ago to Robert Cason. Her parents, William Davis and wife live near old Snow Hill, and her mother came and stayed with her until she too was taken sick and went home where she was laid up and not able to be up when the end came to her daughter. The body was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in Concord cemetery after funeral services conducted by Rev. A. J. Findley in the presence of a very large crowd of people, many of whom had come from the neighborhood of her childhood, witnessing the high esteem of former neighbors, friends and relatives that all seemed deeply grief stricken, many of whom brought flowers, and besides the families and relatives, a number of people from Omaha attended the funeral with flowers and other tokens of love and respect. None of us feel hardly capable of expressing our sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved families, and especially for the young husband so badly bereft, we can only commend him for reconciliation to the All-wise power that had so recently given her to him-He who doeth all things well.

  July 22, 1904 - March 19, 1992
Ora Cason, 87, of Omaha died Thursday, March 19, 1992 at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, 1992 at the First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Cason was born July 22, 1904, and was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cason, a daughter Patsy Davlin and a grandson Anthony Cason. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Toby and Claudia Cason of Omaha, one daughter and son in law Nona Jo and Lou Clark of Gilmer; one son-in-law Luther Davlin of Texarkana; four grandsons Wayne Cason, Joe Mike Cason and Lloyd Davlin all of Omaha and Bobby Cason of Cleveland; two granddaughters, Darla Ragland of Naples and Leanne Williams of Mesquite; 12 great-grandchildren and a number or nieces and nephews. She was the second wife of Robert Cason. (Row 26, NE)

  March 21, 1873 - June 9, 1936
The Omaha Breeze   June 18, 1936
Funeral services were conducted at the Concord church Wednesday afternoon, June 10th, by Rev. K. K. Rushing, pastor of the Omaha Methodist church, for Van B. Cason, 63 years of age, whose sudden death Tuesday morning was caused by paralysis, at his home in Corsicana. Mr. Cason was born in Georgia and came to Texas when 20 years of age and lived in and near Omaha for a number of years. He went to Corsicana about 20 years ago and was in the grocery business there until his death. Woodmen Of the World. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Gordon Wylie; one son, Willie and twenty grand children, all of Corsicana; three brothers, B. J. of Omaha; J. R. of Chickasha, Okla, and Boyd of Georgia. Interment was made in the Concord cemetery following a W. O. W. service at the grave. Among the out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral of Van. B. Cason were Mmes. V. B. and W. C. Cason and W. L. Shipp, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wylie and children, Mr. And Mrs. Willie Cason and children, Mr. And Mrs. Bill Paschal, Mr. And Mrs. Jack Skinner and Mr. Byrns all of Corsicana; Mrs. W. B. Ellis, Mrs. O. G. Thedford and children of Chandler; Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Currey, Daingerfield. (Row 27 NE)

  March 30, 1878 - March 15, 1918
The Omaha Breeze
W. C. (Will) Cason, who was partly brought up near Omaha but who has been living in Hunt county the past three years, died of pneumonia at his home near Greenville Friday night, the 15th, after two or three weeks suffering. His remains, accompanied by his wife and three children, J. B. Jackson, a neighbor, with her brother D. H. Ellis, who had gone out to assist her, arrived here Saturday evening and was held in state in the home of J. M. Currey until Sunday afternoon when taken to Concord and interred by Omaha Woodman Camp after funeral service by Rev.'s A. A. Bradbury and Leo Hopkins. The Breeze is profoundly sorrowful, and the entire acquaintance of the family goes out in weeping for the bereaved wife, with the daughter and two little boys. (Row 27NE) J. R. Cason of Chickasha, OK spent Sunday with Omaha relatives and attended the burial of his brother, W. C. Cason, returning to his home Sunday night. V. B. Cason and wife of Corsicana came up Saturday to attend the funeral of W. C. Cason. He returned Sunday night while Mrs. Cason will remain a few days.

"Card of Thanks"
On behalf of myself and dear children I want to thank the people in Omaha for their kindness, help and flowers, and the people at Jocobia where we were living, for their kindness, especially Mr. Sherman Jackson who was so helpful to us, and Dr. Cheatman for his special interest and help in our recent affliction, sorrow and bereavement. May they all receive the just recompense of a Righteous Father, is our prayer." Mrs. Juttie Cason. (Row 27 NE)

  February 19, 1842 - August 17, 1921
The Omaha Breeze
G. M. Chaddick Dead
G. M. Chaddick, one of the oldest men, and among the oldest citizens of this part of the county, died very suddenly yesterday morning after suffering helplessness from affliction a great portion of the last four years. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock today conducted by Elder Ed Duncan, a Christian preacher, assisted by Rev. C. W. Smith and Rev. W. M. Bass, after which the Masonic fraternity will go with the body to Concord for interment. The Breeze reports this as announcement and late news item, but promises more detailed mention in the future. Wife Mollie. (Row 8 NW)

The Omaha Breeze   September 8, 1921
Brother G. M. Chaddick was born in Alabama February 19, 1842, and came to Texas while a young man and remained here until his demise. He was married twice, first to Miss Martha Jane Coffey. To this union eight children were born - four boys and four girls; and in 1891 he was married to Mrs. Margaret Vaught; to which union two children; two girls - Nora and Josie, were born.
  When the call came in 1861 for volunteers he was one among the first to go, and fought through the Confederate War; was wounded seven times, but nearly all were slight wounds. One of his old mess mates, Mr. Drew Moulton, whom he loved kindly, came to see him just after he was buried. After the war was over, he came home and went to work to build the devastated South, which he did manfully.
  He was a member of the Christian church for years, and was a true member and faithful to the end. Also a time-honored member of the Masonic order; a member of the Omaha, Texas Lodge for fifty or fifty-five years; the oldest or one of the oldest members of the Lodge. He was a Mason in the strictest sense of the term. To know Brother Chaddick was to love him. He was a true friend, and a first class citizen. His sickness nearly four years with Bright's disease and paralysis, of which he suffered a great deal, but with his doctor and his splendid and faithful wife and children, though he suffered nearly four years, too much cannot be said. His wife was at his side night and day during all his sickness. Dr. Moore did all he could. Also George, Jr. and Josie, who were here. The end came on the 17th day of August 1921 it was so gentle; he went Home to the God who gave him to us these years for which we are thankful. What is death? Death is only the great adventure; it is only life's great change. Longfellow said: "It is transition. There is no death." It is going from one room to another; it is going from a poor home into a good home; it is going from a cold world into God's eternal spring time. It is a change. Let us not weep as those who have no hope. It's true that we have lost a good husband, father, friend, Mason, neighbor and Christian brother. He has just gone into another room. "Is sleep a thing to dread?" Yet sleeping you are dead, Til you awake and rise, Here or beyond the skies." The waking time is coming. One of his many Friends and a Brother.

The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, September 22, 1921
"Resolution of Respect"
To the Members of David Elliott Lodge No 864 A. F. & A. M.
Once more the mandate of the Eternal Mystery has been read to this assembled Lodge. In it's inexplicable wisdom it has chosen our comrade and Brother, G. M. Chaddick, calling him to surrender all earthly ties and labors, pains and pleasures of life, to take hold of and keep the joys of endless harmony and peace.
  Brother G. M. Chaddick, upon who this summons came, had passed the three score years of life, and had dipped into the knowledge of the truth that makes man free. He had discovered the peace that was the gift of Christ his elder brother and was waiting calmly to cast aside the flesh for stainless spirituality. In this dispensation our Lodge was loser. He was one who felt the dignity and grandeur of the ideal, God-created man, and always looked for the best in humanity. He absorbed the best of doctrine, and looked beyond creed to Him who said, "my doctrine is not of man." Though a member of an orthodox church, he did not let his faith be imprisoned by rock-ribbed theology, but turned his spirit loose to reveal in the greatest good our Father has created. He enjoyed life, but knew it had an ending; he glimpsed the Life Eternal and spread his arms in thought to clasp it to himself. An humble desire imbued his spirit. He had learned to love his brother man; he injured no one in thought or deed; he spoke the truth and lived the life that approximated the Christian character. The call found him a true and tried example for our guidance and emulation. In that land where we believe he has gone, it is said there are no tears. It is not our province to weep for him, but rather to smile and rejoice that he is free from all ills and suffering, and has placed his feet upon the delightful Land where there shall be no more sorrow, and where all tears shall be wiped away.
  Therefore be it resolved, that in the loss of our Comrade and Brother, G. M. Chaddick, we shall hold in memory as one who did his duty to his fellowmen; that he was an affectionate husband and father; that he was a staunch believe in Free Masonry, and that we deplore his absence from our order.
  Be it further resolved that our charter be draped for thirty days; a copy of these resolutions be given the Omaha Breeze for publication, and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Respectfully Signed, J. C. Robinson, C. H. Wright, Committee and C. W. Smith.

  May 8, 1875 - February 6, 1937
Mrs. Joe W. Christian, 61 years of age, passed away at the family home in the Concord community Saturday evening. Deceased had been sick for a number of years, which affliction had caused her to become blind several months ago, but through it all she had been a patient sufferer. She became a member of the Baptist church in early life and was a consistent, devoted Christian until the time of her going. Survivors are her husband, J. W. Christian; four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Jones, Omaha; Mrs. Rufus Fields, Texarkana; Mrs. Loyd Bush of Texarkana, Mrs. Charles Federwich, Dallas; three sons W. H. Christian, Oklahoma City, Okla; John Christian, Long Beach, California; Fred Christian, Omaha; five grandchildren; two brothers G. L. Boozer, Section Ala; J. J. Boozer, Omaha, two sisters Mrs. G. H. Riddle, Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. J. D. Wellborn, Strawn. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Concord church by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Finley. Interment was made in the Concord cemetery. The Breeze joins the many other friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. (Row 24 SE)

  February 22, 1914 - March 16, 2007
Services for Evelyn Smith Christian, 93, of Kilgore, were Monday, March 19, 2007 at two o'clock in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore, TX with the Rev. Buddy Duggins. Mrs. Christian passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 in Kilgore. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha, TX. Mrs. Christian was born February 22, 1914 in Omaha, TX. She was one of five children born to the late Hiram and Tennie Smith. She and her brothers and sisters were raised on their parents' farm in Morris County, TX. She was married to the late Fred E. Christian, and they had one son Rod Christian. She was a housemother for the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mrs. Christian was a governess in Houston, TX and was later a manicurist in Kilgore. Three grandsons, Brad Christian of El Paso, Stephen and Timothy Christian of Denton, a brother Edwin D. Smith of Montgomery, TX, two sisters, Teri Bessellieu of Dallas and Gloria Thacker of Wichita Falls survive her. Her husband and son preceded her death. (Row 17A SE)

  February 4, 1905 - January 11, 1994
Daughter of Robert Lee & Florence Lenora Cabaniss Talley; Mrs. Clyde Clayton 88, of Omaha, died Tuesday, January 11, 1994. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13 at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Clayton was born February 4, 2905 in Omaha. She was a Baptist and a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe T. Clayton a grandchild Nathan Allen Jackson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Orville Surratt of Daingerfield; three sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Reita Clayton of Omaha, J. T. and Erma Clayton of Omaha, and Jeff and Sue Clayton of Omaha; three sisters, Bobbie Lee Vickers of Omaha, Monte Simpson of Naples and Ann Gilstrap of Omaha; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. L. Waits, Gary Simpson, Arthur Guy Wommack, Steve Russell, Smoky Williams and V. C. Carpenter. (Row 36 NE)

  September 19, 1930 - December 16, 2017
Erma Gean Clayton, age 87, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Erma Gean was born September 19, 1930 in Avinger, Texas to Marion Ball and Ladonia Hooton Ball Erma Gean was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. She retired from First National Bank of Hughes Springs in Omaha where she was head teller. Erma Gean devoted her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her grandchildren. Erma Gean was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Clayton in 2008; and her parents. Surviving family members include one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Reynolds of Cookville; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Donna Clayton of Omaha; one brother and sister-in-law, Ernest Wayne "Buzzy" and Mable Ball of Lone Star; four grandchildren, Adam Reynolds and wife Kayla, Marci Wilson and husband Cody, Shelby Clayton, and Rachel Clayton; three great-grandchildren, Maggie Wilson, Daniel Wilson, and Beau Reynolds; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the funeral home.

  March 19, 2004 - February 06, 2018
Jaycie Larae Clayton, age 13, of Naples, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Jaycie was born March 19, 2004 in Linden, Texas to Jason Lynn Clayton and Wendi Larae Dillard Clayton. Jaycie was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas. She enjoyed riding four-wheelers, water-skiing, skateboarding, and horseback riding. She was active and fearless. Jaycie loved her dogs. Jaycie was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Donald Cooper and Charles Clayton, Jr. Survivors include her parents, Jason and Wendi Clayton of Naples; grandmothers, Dianne Cooper of Naples and Mary Clayton of Linden, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 12, 20108 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. (SS V Row 1, Lot 21)

  April 12, 1935 - July 7, 2012
Services for Mr. Jeff C. Clayton, 77, of Omaha, were July 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Omaha, with the Rev. Keith Lauter and the Rev. Neal Thornburg officiating. Mr. Clayton was born April 12, 1935, in Omaha, to Joe Thompson and Clyde Talley Clayton. He died July 7, 2012 in Omaha. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, served two years in the United States Army stationed in Munich, Germany, worked ten years at Magnum Pipe Services in Pittsburg, and ten years at Shaw's Ace Hardware in Naples. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior as a boy and lived a life full of love for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, J. T. Clayton; brother-in-law, Orval Surratt; two nephews, Robert Clayton and Robbie Surratt and a great-nephew, Nathan Jackson. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sue Clayton of Omaha; son John Clayton of Allen; sister Louise Surratt; brother and sister-in-law Frank and Reita Clayton; sister-in-law Erma Gean Clayton of Omaha; several nieces and nephews; a number of great-nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Burial was in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Donnie Surratt, Randy Clayton, Patrick Clayton, Cramer Johnson, Jason Kirk, Jimmy Williams. Honorary Pallbearers were J. L. Waits, Jimmy Waits, Larry Kirk, Coy Moreland, Tony Williams, Jimmy Williams, Gary Simpson, Ronnie Narramore, and the Pewitt Class of 1953. (SE Row 38)

  October 9, 1896 -- March 18, 1961
Joe Thompson Clayton, 64, of Omaha, Texas, died Saturday night at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. A. J. Finley officiating, assisted by the Rev. Wilma Biddy. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Home of Naples. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Orval Surratt of Omaha; three sons, J. T. Clayton, Frank and Jeff Clayton, all of Omaha; a brother Dan Clayton of Omaha; a sister, Ms. Ruth Haney of Borger, Texas; a half-brother Martin Clayton of Paris; two half-sisters, Mrs. Irene Coker of Tyler and Mrs. Bertha Evans of Paris and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tucker Thigpen, Curtis McCollum, Cecil Keene, Doc James, Velta Carpenter, Guy Davis, Dee Tigert, David Giles. The body will remain at the family residence in Omaha until funeral time. (Row 36 NE)

  June 4, 1926 - January 3, 2008
Services for Mr. Joseph Thompson Clayton, 81, of Omaha, were January 5, 2008, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Clayton was born June, 4, 1926, in Omaha. He died Thursday, January 3, 2008, in Mt. Pleasant. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at Lone Star Steel, a U. S. Army veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Erma Clayton; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Donna Clayton, all of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and H. Mike Reynolds of Cookville; two brothers and sisters- in-law, Frank and Reita Clayton and Jeff and Sue Clayton, all of Omaha; a sister, Louise Surratt of Omaha; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, E. W. and Mable Ball of Lone Star; four grandchildren, Adam Reynolds of Cookville, Marci Wilson and husband Cody, and Shelby and Rachel Clayton, all of Omaha; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Clyde Clayton. Burial was in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (Row 36 NE)

  September 09, 1936 - May 06, 2017
Reita Joyce Willtrout Clayton, age 80, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Reita was born September 9, 1936, in Jenkins, Texas to James Bennett Willtrout and Gladys McDuffie Willtrout. Reita was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. She graduated Daingerfield High School in 1955. She retired from Paul Pewitt CISD where she was a bus driver and worked in many other areas. She was a member of the Morris County Retired School Employees Association. Reita enjoyed pictures, reading, and sewing. She was very active in the community for many years and loved people. She was sometimes referred to as the "Information Bureau." Many years ago, she was the church secretary at Concord MBC and she was the chairperson for Omaha's United Fund. Reita was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Frank Clayton, in 2013; her parents; one son, Robert Clayton, one brother, DJ Willtrout; four sisters, Irma Black, Penny Savage, Lena Esposito, and Jean Witherspoon; and one grandson, Nathan Jackson. Surviving family members include two daughters and sons-in-law, Frankie and Jerry Jarrell of Powderly, Texas and Nancy and Jerry Fulmer of Roy, Utah; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Clayton of College Station, Texas; Eight grandchildren, Ryan Jarrell of Greenville, Chuck Clayton and wife Kelsie of College Station, Brianne Leggett and husband Matt of Seguin, Stacie Sauer and husband Dave of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Bennett Jarrell of Paris, Texas, Patrick Clayton and wife Holly of League City, Clayton Jackson and wife Auri of South Ogden, Utah, and Robert Jackson and wife Sarah of North Ogden, Utah; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Sauer and Addalynn Clayton; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pewitt Education Foundation or to the Concord Cemetery Association.

  October 22, 1939 - January 23, 2013
Services for Robert Franklin "Frank" Clayton, 82 of Omaha, were Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Concord Missionary Baptist Church of Omaha, with Charlie Halderman and the Rev. Ray Richey officiating. Mr. Clayton was born October 22, 1930, in the Concord community to Joe Thompson and Clyde Talley Clayton. He died January 23, 2013 at his home in Omaha, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Frank graduated from Omaha High School in 1948. While there, he enjoyed being a member of the FFA and playing basketball for Coach Vincent. He grew up in Omaha and enjoyed life as a country boy. He had many jobs during his life, but spent 33 years at the Lone Star Steel, retiring from there in 1986. Following retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and entertaining grandchildren. Frank was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Robert Hugh Clayton; great-grandson Nathan Allen Jackson, and two brothers J. T. Clayton and Jeff Clayton; one brother-in-law Orval Surratt; and one nephew, Robbie Lee Surratt. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Reita Willtrout Clayton of Omaha; daughters Frankie Jarrell and husband Jerry of Powderly, Texas, and Nancy Fulmer and husband, Jerry, of Roy, Utah; daughter-in-law Debbie Clayton of College Station, Texas; eight grandchildren, Ryan Jarrell of Greenville, Texas, Chuck Clayton and wife, Kelsie of Bryan, Texas, Brianne Leggett and husband, Matt of San Antonio, Texas, Stacie Sauer and husband, Dave of Cottonwood Heights, Utah; one sister, Louise Surratt of Omaha; sisters-in-law, Erma Gean Clayton and Sue Clayton of Omaha and Lena Esposito of Ontario, California; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and friends. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home of Naples. Pallbearers were John Clayton, Adam Reynolds, Cody Wilson, Danny Ellington, Mike Reynolds, Cramer Johnson, Bill Swafford, Billy John Martin. Honorary Pallbearers were Donnie Surratt, Willard Johnson, Stanley Witt, Ricky Richards, Anthony Richards, and the men of our Concord family. (SE Row 37)

  February 23, 1898 - July 15, 1989
Ruby Talley Clayton, 91, of Omaha, died Saturday, July 15, at her home. Services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Michael Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Clayton was born February 23, 1898 and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Eva Allen and Reba Allen, both of Texarkana and Marilyn Zermeno of Los Angeles, CA; and five sisters, Mary Gibson, Clyde Clayton, Ann Gilstrap and Bobbie Lee Vickers, all of Omaha and Montie Simpson of Naples. (Row 34 SE)

  May 7, 1910 - August 11, 1988
Bertha Mae Collins, 78, of Daingerfield, died Thursday August 11 in a Shreveport hospital. Funeral services were Saturday August 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Daingerfield with the Rev. Norman Crisp officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Collins was born May 7, 1910 in the Concord community. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the Daingerfield school system. Survivors include three sons James Collins of Daingerfield, Harold Collins of Longview, and Wiley Collins Sr. of Arlington; six daughters, Dorothy Hicks of Naples, Beatrice Woods of Arlington, Joyce Messerly of Irving, June Sullivan of Denver CO, Kay Stansell of Shreveport, and Gay Fliner of Royce City; one brother Odie Carpenter of Texarkana; a sister Pearl Rothwell of Longview; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. (Mrs. Collins was married to Wallace W. Collins, b. 26 April 1907, d. 9 November 1963.) (Row 28 SE)

  Dec 19, 1960
Cayce B. Cook, 47 year old Omaha resident, died here last Thursday. A native of Alabama, Mr. Cook had been an engineer in the merchant marines and had lived at Omaha for some time. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Cook of Omaha; a daughter, Sherry Cook of Omaha; his mother Mrs. Mary Cook of Daingerfield; a brother J. D. Cook of Lake Charles, LA; five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Steelman, Miss Arvella Cook, Mrs. Lois Jones, and Mrs. Hill Collins; and a step- sister, Mrs. Mary Stoeffer. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. A. J. Finley officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery.

  April 24, 1916 - April 29, 2012
Clauddean Stevens Cook was born April 24, 1916 in Morris County, Texas to Charlie and Hettie (Morris) Stevens. She died on April 29, 2012 at her home of 66 years in Mt. Pleasant. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Albert L. Cook of 59 years, her brother Morris and an infant great-grandson Robin Cook. Graveside services were 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris County. The family received friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2nd at the Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cypress Basin Hospice. Clauddean's brother Morris and his wife Oma were witnesses when they were married by a JP in Mt. Pleasant on April 18, 1936. They remained married for 59 years until Abb's death in 1995. Clauddean is survived by son Steve Cook and his wife Margaret, grandchildren Stephen Cook and his wife Mercedes, Karen Cook and Susie Cook, all of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Bede Cook and numerous nieces ad nephews and their families. (Row 3 SW)

  March 2, 1943 - May 31, 2013
Services for Mr. Rodney Cook, 70, of Omaha, were Tuesday, June 4, 2013 2:00 p.m. at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Pleasant, TX with Bro. Kris Groda, Bro. Lee Moses and Bro. David McCain officiating. Mr. Cook was born March 2, 1943 in Pittsburg, TX. He died in Dimmitt County, Texas Friday, May 31, 2013 in a car accident. He was a member of the North Jefferson Church of Christ at Mt. Pleasant and owner of the Rodney Cook Pilot Car Service. In his earlier years, he served as an assistant manager of Brogoitti'a Piggly Wiggly grocery in Mt. Pleasant, a laborer in the coke oven department at Lone Star Steel; owner of Cook's grocery and station at Omaha; owner of Piggly Wiggly grocery at Naples; assistant manager at Wal-Mart in Mt. Pleasant; and retired as a manager of Western Sizzlin' restaurant in Mt. Pleasant in 2011. Preceding him in death were his parents, Floy Rust Cook and Robert Cook; a nephew, David Cook; and a great nephew, Chad Derrick. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joan Vaughn Cook of Omaha; a daughter, Amy Cook of Austin; a son, Brandon Cook of Omaha; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Linda Cook of Mt. Pleasant; sister-in-law, Kathleen Vaughn Critz of Dallas; three aunts, Bedie Cook, Mary Blanche Jordan and Marie Rust, all of Mt. Pleasant; two nieces, Teresa and Mike Coke of Cookville, and Janet and Danny Wharton of Daingerfield; two great-nieces and two great- nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Frankie Sargent, Tim Dale, Hal Roper, Wayne Charlton, Bobby Dale and Jody Sparks. Honorary pallbearers were William Embree, A. D. Banks, Danny Pat Crooks, Gary Fields, Danny Davis and James Newman. (Row 30 NE)

  June 14, 1920 - July 21, 1994
Willie Mae Cook, 74, of Omaha died Thursday, July 21 in Lubbock. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nolan Richey and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Cook was born June 14, 1920 in Jenkins, TX. She was a longtime resident of Omaha and was preceded in death by her husband Cayce. Survivors include two daughters Jean Stouffer of Garland and Sherry Cook Parisi of Lubbock; one son W. D. Miller of Daingerfield; her mother Ruth Summers of Greenville; two brothers Maurice Lilley and Bill Lilley of Daingerfield and three grandsons. ( Willie Mae married Cayce Berns Cook on May 28, 1958. He was born November 27, 1913 and died December 8, 1960.) (Row 33 SE)

  November 25, 1958 - May 27, 2018
Dianne Cooper, age 59, of Naples, Texas, passed away, Sunday, May 27, 2018, in Plano, Texas. Dianne was born November 25, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Harry Laing and Helen Osmon Laing. Dianne was employed at MAPA Products in Naples. She was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. Dianne enjoyed spending time working in her yard, fishing, and hunting.
  Dianne was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Cooper; her parents; and one granddaughter, Jaycie Clayton. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Bridgett and Carl Attaway of DeKalb, Texas and Wendi and Jason Clayton of Naples, Texas; two stepsons and step daughters-in-law, Chris and Brandice Cooper of Pittsburg, Texas and Bryan and Brooke Austin of Duncan, Oklahoma; two stepdaughters and step sons-in-law, Brandi and Michael Hall of Houston, Texas and Melinda Roop and Brian Kriss of Duncan, Oklahoma; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia Laing of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Gayle and Terry Peacock of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Judy and James Osborne of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Hope and Scott Ponder of Omaha, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the funeral home. (SoSec V, Row 2, Lot 28)

  August 01, 1961 - December 14, 2015
Donald Clinton Cooper, 54, of Naples, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at Concord Baptist Church in Omaha with Bro. Nolen Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant. Pallbearers will be Bryan Alston, Johnathan Seastrunk, Michael Cooper, Chris Cooper, Anthony Cooper and Michael Hall. Mr. Cooper was born on Aug. 1, 1961 in Mount Pleasant to Dianne Brewer and Harold Cooper. He was the owner and operator of Cooper Dozer Service. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Cooper of Naples; a son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Melinda Alston of Duncan, Okla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Brandice Cooper of Pittsburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Bridgett and Carl Attaway of Naples; a daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Michael Hall of Spring; a daughter and son-in-law, Wendi and Jason Clayton of Naples; his father and step-mother, Harold Cooper and Linda of Lone Star; his mother, Dianne Brewer of Mount Pleasant; a brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Kellye Cooper of Mount Pleasant; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Tammy Cooper of Plano; a sister, Crystal Cooper; 13 grandchildren, Hadley and Camberly Alston; Madi and Farrah Cooper; Cassey and B.J. Attaway; Beverly, Jonathan and Dalton Seastrunk; Jonathan, Allissa and Michayle Hall; and Jacie Clayton; one great-grandchild, Kayden Legg; a step-brother, Robbie Hilton and wife Shelly of San Angelo; a step-brother, Ronald Hilton and wife Sherrie of Hooks; and a step-sister, Cassie Tucker and husband Cody of Texarkana. He was preceded in death by his step-sister, Tereasa Hill. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. SoSec V, Row 2, Lot 26

  February 23, 1844 - December 7, 1931
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, December 10, 1931
"Aunt Sarah Cox Passes Away"
Aunt Sarah Cox, aged 87 years died Monday night, December 7th, at the home of her son Billie Stevens in the Concord community. She had been a member of the Concord church for 48 years and was the mother of seven children, 4 of whom survive her, besides her children she is survived by 41 grand children, 85 great grand children, and 6 great-great grand children to mourn her going away. Funeral services were held at the Concord church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock by her pastor Elder J. S. Caldwell, in the presence of many relatives and friends, her body was laid away in the cemetery there immediately after the funeral. Husband #2 Jeff Cox; children Jim, Lizzy, Jeff L., Johnny and Georgie (Row 13 NW)

  April 1, 1925 - May 31, 2016
Meredith Kathleen "Katie" Critz, of Dallas, Texas, passesd away peacefully in Mount Pleasant, Texas, on May 31, 2016. Katie is survived by her daughter, Debi Bulin of Whitesburg, Georgia; sister, Joan Cook of Omaha, Texas; niece, Amy Cook of Austin, Texas; nephew, Brandon Cook of Omaha, Texas. Katie was born on April 1,1925 in Morris County, Texas to Obie and Woodie Mae Vaughn. She graduated from Omaha High School in 1942. Katie received her nursing degree from Baylor School of Nursing and became an LVN in the mid-sixties. She spent most of her nursing career at the Samuel Clinic in Dallas. Katie was an officer and life member in the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA) as well as a volunteer at the Dallas Veterans Hospital where she logged over 15,000 hours and was honored numerous times for her service. Katie took Christ into her life at a young age an was a faithful Christian all her life. Her church home for the last 50 years was the Meadow View Church of Christ in Mesquite, Texas. Katie was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Charles Wendell; a husband of 15 years, John L. Shaddix; a husband of 24 years, Robert S. Critz, and a brother-in-law, Rodney Cook. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service at 2:30 PM, burial will be at the Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the Concord Cemetery Fund, 304 Roberson Road, Omaha, Texas 75571. (Row 11A NW)

  March 30, 1915 - December 1, 1999
Services for Mr. Robert S. Critz, 84, were December 3, 1999 at Sparkman Crane Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Critz was born March 30, 1915 in Addaton, MS and died December 1, 1999 after a lengthy illness. He served in the U. S. Army in World War II and was a member of Disabled Veterans 175 and American Legion 511. He was a member of the Meadow View Church of Christ and was a volunteer at the Veteran's Administration Hospital for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Vaughn Price Critz; a stepdaughter, Debi Bulin, a brother Alvin Curtis Critz; three sisters, Edna Pope, Olean Yates and Bess Josey; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jerry Linker officiated. Graveside and interment services were at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. (Row 11A NW)

  September 13, 1940- September 10, 2013
Carmeletta Dailey, 72, of Mount Pleasant, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at her home. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha with Rev. Bill Whitaker officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home in Naples. Mrs. Dailey was born September 13, 1940 in Ada, OK to Olen and Ellie Mae Eatherly. She was a homemaker and member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. She is survived by one son, Wayne Dailey of Sulphur Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joseph Thompson of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marlene Sontana and Olene and Hardy McNeeley, all of Pineville, LA; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Sharon Eatherly of P:ineville, LA., and Jerrell and Leota Eatherly of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Darrell Dailey, in 2008, and two brothers, Charles Eatherly and Jimmy Eatherly. (SoSec A, Row 2, Lot 8)

  September 3, 1937 - March 20, 2008
Graveside services for Mr. Darrell Dexter Dailey, 70, of Winfield, were Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Prentice Burks officiating. Mr. Dailey was born September 3, 1937, in Parkersburg, WV. He died Thursday, March 20, 2008, in Mt. Vernon. He was the manager/operator of NeTex Auto Sales in Mt. Vernon and a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Carmeletta Dailey; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell Wayne and Kim Dailey of Dike; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joseph Thompson of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Dailey of Mt. Pleasant and Forest and Barbara Dailey Jr. of Hawaii; three sisters and brothers-in- law, Myrle and Bill Cosner and Jo Ann and Ray Cain, all of Parkersburg, WV, and Irene and Ray Clarence Williams of Macon, GA; one sister-in-law, Pauline Dailey of Winfield; four grandchildren, Travis Thompson, Derek Dailey, Jackson Dailey and Jovanna Harris; two great-grandchildren, Cason Harris and Avery Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Denzil Dailey Sr. and Bessie Atkinson Dailey; two sisters, Virginia Dailey and Betsy DeLancey; and one brother, Paul Edward Dailey. (SoSec A, Row 2, Lot 10)

  July 30, 1881 - October 10, 1966
The Naples Monitor   October 13, 1966
"Mrs. Betsy Davis, Omaha resident dies here Monday"
Mrs. Betsy Davis, 85 year old longtime resident of Omaha, died Monday night at the nursing home here. She is survived by two sons, Roscoe Davis of DeKalb, and Alonzo Davis of Dallas; five daughters, Mrs. David Herrod, Mrs. Bob Laney, Mrs. Ed Laney, Mrs. Parker Love, all of Omaha, and Mrs. Vera Simpson of Dallas; 34 grand children and 47 great grandchildren. She was the wife of Buford and daughter of Bill Cannon. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Omaha with the Rev. W. A. Beckham officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 28 SE)

  May 17, 1843 - January 29, 1931
J. B. Davis, "Uncle John" as he was familiarly called by his man friends, died at his home in Omaha last Thursday, January 29, of old age, and he had been confined to his bed for several days. His body was taken to Concord Friday morning and interred in the cemetery there by the side of his wife who preceded him in death several, with the funeral services conducted by Elder J. S. Caldwell in the presence of many relatives and friends who mourn his going away. The Masonic order had charge of the burial. "Uncle John" was born at Langston, Ala, May 17, 1843 and was 87 years, 8 months and 12 days old. He came to Texas in 1859, and had lived in and near Omaha ever since. He served 4 years in the Southern Army during the Civil War and was taken a prisoner during that time. After the war he was a stage coach driver, and was also with the Robertson Circus during his early days. He has not been actively engaged for the past few years, but during his life he lived on a farm near Omaha, and later moved to town, and was Vice President of the State Bank of Omaha. He had also been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 45 years.

  July 9, 1886 - June 26, 1942
The Omaha Breeze   July 2, 1942
J. Erb Davis died at 4:00 o'clock p.m. Friday June 26, at his family home in the Concord community. His death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage, and although he had been in failing health for several months his death was quite a shock to his family and friends. Funeral services were held at 4:00 Saturday afternoon at the Concord Baptist church with the pastor, Rev. Eugene McClung of Mt. Pleasant, and Rev. Ben Anderson, pastor of the Omaha Methodist church, officiating. A special song was sung by Rev. C. E. Parish, pastor of the Omaha Baptist church. Interment was made in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were W. S. Harvey, Cluron Wright, Luther Morris, H. N. Wright, J. D. Gray and Perry Wallace. J. E. Davis, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dixie Davis, was born July 9, 1886, in the Concord community, and with the exception of only a few years, lived his entire life in the community in which he was born. On September 13, 1903 he was married to Miss Ida Galloupe, and to this union was born seven children; the oldest son preceded his father in death. He was a member of the Baptist church at Concord, and was actively interested in the affairs of the church. At the time of his death he was serving his second term as Commissioner and Justice of the Peace of the Omaha Precinct and was a candidate for the office of County Judge of Morris county. Survivors are his widow, two sons, J. E. Jr., of Omaha, Odia, in the U. S. war service in the Hawaiian Islands; four daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Acker and Mrs. Viva Mae Johnson of Omaha; Mrs. Lucille Galloway of Sherman and Mrs. Verna Lawhon of Vivian, La, eleven grandchildren; two brothers, W. O. Davis of Gilmer and Leon Davis of Dallas; four sisters Mrs. O. M. Talley, Mrs. Curtis McCollum and Mrs. Aline Fletcher of Omaha, and Mrs. Myrtis Dorough of Fort Worth, and many other relatives. (Row 3 SW)

  July 2, 1914 - June 2, 1992
James O. "Hopper Davis, 77, of Omaha, died Tuesday, June 2, 1992, at the Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Services were Friday, June 5, at Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glen Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born July 2, 1914, in Omaha. He was retired from Lone Star Steel, a Baptist, a member of the David Elliott Masonic Lodge and a Corporal in the U. S. Army - Veteran of World War II. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, J. E. "Chuck" and Joyce Davis of Mount Pleasant; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Irvy Galloway of Omaha and Verna and Raymond Lawton of Baytown; nine nieces and seven nephews. (NE Row 2)

  July 5, 1906 - August 24, 1995
Obie Davis, 89 of Omaha, died Tuesday, August 22, 1995. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 24 at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Davis was born July 5, 1906, at Omaha. He was a retired Exxon dealer, a veteran of World War II, a Mason for over 50 years, and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a former resident of Chapel Hill, N. C. but had made his home at Omaha for the past 13 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mickie Moore Davis. Survivors include one sister, Lura Walker of Omaha; two sisters-in-law, Lorene Davis and Maxine Davis, both of Omaha; two nieces Kay Hawkins of Huntsville, and Sarah Jane Moreland of Omaha; a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Clayton, J. T. Clayton, Frank Clayton, Rudolph Jones, J. L. Waits and Toby Culver. (Row 1 NW)

The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, April 18, 1929
"Obie Davis Fights at Louisburg To-Night"
Louisburg, N. C., April 4, 1829 Obie Davis, University of North Carolina fighter, meets Joe Serio, Baltimore, in the feature event of fight show scheduled in the Planters Warehouse here tomorrow night. The two men met here a fortnight ago with Davis getting the decision. Sario wanted a return bout and it was arranged. Obie sent his people this press clipping and wrote: "I'm feeling proud I won my fight down in Louisburg again. This makes the second time I've whipped the welter weight champion from Baltimore."

  August 9, 1905 - August 1, 1942
The Omaha Breeze August 6, 1942
Leon Davis passed away at his family home in Dallas about 9:00 o'clock Saturday morning, August 1. His sudden death was the result of a heart attack. The body was brought to the Concord church Sunday afternoon where funeral services were conducted at 4:00 o'clock by Rev T. P. Lee, Baptist minister of Marietta. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Active pall bearers were Earven Vaught, Jimmie Burks, Roy Hukell, Ben Gentle, Clyde Collier and Howard Tuley, all of Dallas. Honorary pall bearers were Floyd Story, Bob Walker, Dan Walker, Bentley Wright, Merle Beasley and Allen Boozer, boy hood neighbors of the deceased. Mr. Davis, a son of the late Dixie Davis, and Mrs. Vina Davis, was born August 9, 1905, in the Concord community. On January 11, 1925, he was married to Miss Gladys Perrigin of the Lone Star community; two daughters were born to this union. He had lived in Dallas the past six years. He had been a faithful member of the Baptist church since 1928 and was very helpful in the song services of his church. Survivors are his widow, two daughters, Nelda and Fredda of Dallas; mother Mrs. Vina Davis of Omaha, four sisters, Mrs. Curtis McCollum, Mrs. Oliver Talley and Mrs. Charlie Fletcher of Omaha, and Mrs. Roy Dorrough of Fort Worth, one brother, W. O. Davis of Gilmer and a host of other relatives and friends. (Row 10 NW)

  December 12, 1884 - July 14, 1970
The Naples Monitor   July 23, 1970
Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Davis, 85-year old, of Omaha, who died Tuesday, July 14, in the hospital at Naples, were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Omaha Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Hosea, the Rev. Earl Crawford and the Rev. Jim Lewis officiating. Preceded in death was her husband W. M. (Matt) Davis. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was a long-time resident of Omaha and a member of the Omaha Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lura Walker of Omaha; three sons, Guy Davis and Carl Davis, both of Omaha, and Obie Davis of Chapel Hill, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Davis of Omaha, Mrs. Tom Smith and Mrs. Grady Hunt, both of Mt. Pleasant; and three grand children and three great grandchildren. Pall bearers were her nephews, Odie Davis and Carl Talley of Omaha, J. E. Davis and Clifton Smith of Mt. Pleasant, Olen Smith of Daingerfield, Vernon Hunt of Tyler, Guy Hunt of Dallas and W. C. Morgan and Billy Morgan of Ft. Worth. (Row 1 NW)

  ? - August 20, 1930
Omaha Breeze   August 28, 1930:
"Aged Lady Passes Away"
Mrs. Sarah Davis, aged about 80 years, died of old age at the family home in Titus county, Sunday, August 20 and was buried at Concord Monday with funeral services by Rev. W. J. Brient. She was the widow of T. J. Davis who died not so many months ago. (Row 29 NE)

  July 29, 1852 - Dec 10, 1929
Thomas J. Davis, aged 77, years who lived in Titus county a few miles west of Concord, died at his home of advanced age and broken health last Friday, and his body was buried at Concord Saturday morning with funeral services by Rev. W. J. Brient, Methodist pastor of our city. He was born in Old Virginia in 1852; had lived in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama where he was married to Miss Sareldia Cunningham in 1880; came to Texas 36 years ago and settled where he died. He had been a member of the Methodist Protestant church 35 years, and leaves a wife, two sons and two daughters to morn his going away, with numerous friends with whom the Breeze joins in condolence. (Row 29 NE)

  December 17, 1905 - December 13, 2000
Graveside services for Mr. Thomas Roscoe Davis, 94, of Ore City were Friday, December 15, 2000 at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Wells officiating. Mr. Davis was born December 17, 1905 in Mt. Vernon. He died Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at Upshur Manor Nursing Home in Gilmer. He was a retired Woodsman and a former resident of Omaha. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law Elouise and Don Copeland of Palestine, Mary and Carl Powell of Ore City, Loretta and Don Tyler of Seabrook; six sons Tommie and Minnie Davis of Ore City, Willie and Gloria Davis of Victoria, Carl Davis of DeKalb, Jerry and Lavada Davis of Diana, Charlie and Juld Davis of Crandall and Billy and Stephanie Davis of Ore City; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; nine great-great- grandchildren and adopted by love Virgie and Charles Thedford. He was preceded in death by his wife Verna, daughter Juanita Johnson and son Jackie. (Row 28 SE)

  June 28, 1911 - July 22, 1995
Verna Eloise Davis, 84, of Ore City, died Saturday, July 22, in Gilmer, TX. Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 1995 at the Concord Cemetery near Omaha, with the Rev. Floyd Manes officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. Davis, a former resident of Omaha, was born June 28, 1911 at Atoka, OK. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Roscoe Davis of Ore City; four daughters, Juanita Johnson and Mary Powell of Ore City, Elouise Copeland of Palestine, and Loretta Tyler of Thailand; six sons, Tommy Davis and Billy Davis of Ore City, Willie Davis of Victoria, Carl Davis of DeKalb, Jerry Davis of Diana, and Charles Davis of Crandall; a sister Ruth Riddle of Nacogdoches; a brother, Pat Manes of Santa Fe; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. (Row 28 SE)

  June 10, 1878 - October 11, 1929
Friday night, as he was closing his filling station to start home, he was suddenly overcome and fell helpless and unconscious, but was hurriedly taken to the home of his brother in law, A. G. Brown, where he lived only a short while, as medical aid could nothing that would rally him. W. M., or Mat Davis, as he was generally known, was 51 years of age, and with his family was making his home at the old family homestead near Concord where he was brought up, though running his business in town going back and forth. He was one among a large family of Davis', a son of C. C. Davis who had been dead several years, and his immediate family, his wife Ola, three sons, one daughter, with his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces; leaves many to directly mourn his going away. Besides, he had many close friends who mourn with the family of bereaved ones. Mr. Davis had been suffering several years with high blood pressure and complications that skilled physicians could not over come; though he was up and going at work until the very last. His body was embalmed and held in state at the Brown home awaiting the arrival of a son from North Carolina, and all other relatives assembled, when it was taken to Concord Monday afternoon for interment following funeral services by his pastor, Elder J. S. Caldwell, Rev. W. M. Bass and Rev. J. W. Finley. (Row 1 NW)

  March 5, 1982 - August 29, 2009
Dillon Cody Dean, 27, lost his life in a house fire in Daingerfield, TX August 29, 2010. A call was received by the Sheriff's Department Sunday morning approximately 12:15 a.m. that there was a fire at 282 County Road 2100. A single wide mobile home was on fire, and Mr. Dean was inside. It was fully engulfed with smoke when the Daingerfield Fire Department arrived. Mr. Dean is survived by his mother Ann Stevens Chatham of Daingerfield and his father Roger Dean of Shreveport, LA.; his maternal Grandparents Thomas Ray & Elizabeth Jean Morgan Stevens; paternal Grandmother Christine Mosely of Minden, LA; two daughters Ashtyn Paige Dean and Jaden K'lynn Dean. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather Dale Dean and Great-grandparents Audie James and Annie Cleora Stevens (Stevens); great-great grandparents William Milton & Lucinda Katherine Cabaniss Stevens. There was a memorial service at Nail Haggard Funeral Home and burial was in the Concord Cemetery Saturday, September 30, 2010. (SoSec 3, Row 1, Lot 13)

  January 20, 1917 - July 28, 2015
Graveside services were August 15, 2015 for Janie Dickerson, daughter of Hattie and Curtis McCollum. Mrs. Dickerson passed away in Springdale, AR July 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe L. whom she married June 6, 1936. She is survived by a niece Mary Jo Dickerson Elliott of Springdale, AR and a nephew Gary Dickerson of Omaha. (Row 36 NE)

  May 16, 1913 - Mar 24, 1983
Joe L. Dickerson, 69, of Omaha, died Friday in a Pittsburg hospital. Graveside services were at 3 pm, Sunday, at the Concord Cemetery near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Dickerson was born May 16, 1913. He was a Methodist, a retired engineer, and had lived in Omaha for the past ten years. His wife, Jane Simmons Dickerson, of Omaha, survives him. They were married June 6, 1936. (Row 36 NE)

  December 1, 1928 - November 18, 2012
Ada Louise Doss, 83, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, November 18, 2012. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. Interment will follow under the direction of Bates-Cooper- Sloan Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, TX. Mrs. Doss was born December 1, 1928 in Morris County to Dave Erskin Brown and Ella Mae Slayton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James Doss of Mount Pleasant, daughter, Vicky Nichols of Mount Pleasant, sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Gene Hall of Cookville; nephew, Bill Hall of Cookville and two nieces, Beverly and Michael Jones of Sandy, Utah and Michelle and Doug Brown of Mount Pleasant. She is preceded in death by her parents. (Row 10 NW)

  August 15, 1948 - Nov 25, 2011
Dorothy Nell Dozier, 63, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The funeral was at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mayfield Road Baptist Church, 1701 E. Mayfield Road, Arlington, Texas. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in Concord Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington. Nell was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Naples, Texas, to J. L. and Faye Vickers. She was a longtime Arlington resident and member of Mayfield Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Garry Dozier; son, David Dozier and wife, Lee Anne; daughter, Michelle Dozier; mother, Faye Galloway Vickers of Omaha, Texas; brother, Doyle Vickers of Sioux City, Iowa; sister, Wanda Hawkins of Omaha, Texas; grandsons, Tyler and Xander Dozier; and a host of family and friends. (Row 19 NE)

  May 14, 1919 - November 8, 2003
Graveside services for Mrs. Mae Ford Easley, 84 of Cookville, were Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Gib Johnson officiating. Mrs. Easley was born May 14, 1919 in Omaha. She died Saturday, November 8, 2003 in Cookville. She was a homemaker, retired waitress, attended the First Baptist Church in Cookville and was a former resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Sue Carter; one grandson, James Carter, all of El Segundo, California; one brother and sister-in-law, Jackie Easley of Omaha and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walker Lewis Carter and Woody Easley. (Row 8 NW)

  April 13, 1922 - November 2, 1986
Ella Mae Eatherly, 64, of Omaha, died Sunday, Nov 2, in a Texarkana hospital. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Hanner Funeral Home chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Don Couch officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha, under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Eatherly was born April 13, 1922, and was a member of the life Tabernacle Church of Naples. Survivors include her husband, Olen L. Eatherly of Omaha; three sons, Charles B. Eatherly of Oakland, CA; Jerrell Eatherly of Mt. Pleasant, and Curtiss Ray Eatherly of Naples; three daughters, Carmeletta Dailey of Omaha and Marlene Fontana and Olene McNeeley, both of Pineville, LA; seven brothers, Virgle Sutterfield of Mesquite, TX; Burley Sutterfield and Odis Sutterfield, both of Boswell, OK; Joe Doyle Sutterfield of Muskogee, OK; Leo Sutterfield of Naples, Ray Don Sutterfield of Oklahoma City, OK; and Bert Sutterfield of Durant, OK; two sisters, Alice Douglas of Oakland, CA; and Pearlie Edmonson of Bakersfield, CA; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Eatherly, and one sister, Dorothy Glover. Row 32 NE

  March 13 1946 - February 6, 2017
  Leota Faye Eatherly, age 70, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 in Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Concord Cemetery with Rev. Justin Wilson Officiating. Leota was born on March 13, 1946 in Durant Oklahoma to Leo and Christine Williams Sutterfield, she married Jerrell E. Eatherly on October 13, 1973 in Houston TX., and was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Jerrell Eatherly of Mt. Pleasant, a son, Kenny Hall of Virginia, and three granddaughters; April Raney of Mt. Pleasant TX., Linda Kay Raney of Mt. Pleasant TX., and Chyenne Hall of Whitewright TX., and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Christine Sutterfield, and her daughter Gina Griffin. (South Section A, Lot 12)

  October 30, 1918 - December 13, 1996
Olen L. Eatherly, 78, of Alexandria, LA, died Friday, December 13, 1996. Graveside services were at 3 pm, Sunday, December 15, at the Concord Cemetery at Omaha, with the Rev. Howard Turner officiating. Services were under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. Eatherly was born October 30, 1918. He was a veteran of World War II, a truck driver and a former resident of Omaha. Survivors include two sons, Jerrell Eatherly of Mt. Pleasant, and Curtiss Ray Eatherly of Alexandria, LA; three daughters, Carmeletta Dailey of Winfield, and Marlene Fontana and Phyllis Olene McNeely, both of Pineville, LA; one brother, Obie Eatherly of Salem, OR; one sister, Dovie Nunnely of Ada, OK; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. (Row 32 NE)

  April 4, 1944 - October 21, 2009
Linda Sue Edwards, a retired teacher of 36 years and beloved mother of two passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was a resident of Cookville, Texas where she was a lifelong, active member of the First Baptist Church of Cookville, Sue "Nana" was born in Pittsburg, Texas April 4, 1944 to O. R. and Connie Ferguson. She was preceded in death by her mother Connie and only brother Jimmy. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Billy R. Edwards of Cookville, Texas and two sons Jason Edwards of Rockwall, Texas and Justin and Melissa Edwards of Cookville, Texas. Her pride and joy were her two beautiful granddaughters Makenzi Edwards and Ellie Kate Edwards. Also surviving is her father, O. R. Ferguson of Mt. Pleasant. Pallbearers were Rodney Black, Randy Edwards, Jimmy Jay Fox, Eddie Hanna, Bob Hedges, Ray Rocha; Honorary Pallbearers were Gene Hall, John McCollum and Leo Schakel. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. (S Sec Row 17)

  November 5, 1912 - August 21, 2008
Services for Connie Hope Ferguson, 95, were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, Texas under the direction of Bates, Cooper, Sloan Funeral Home. Bro. Dwaine Higgins officiated. Mrs. Ferguson died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, Mount Pleasant, Texas. Burial was at the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson was born Tuesday, November 5, 1912 in Omaha, Texas. She is survived by her husband Ottie R. Ferguson of Mount Pleasant, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Sue and Billy Edwards of Cookville, Texas; grandsons Jason and Justin Edwards, James, Adam and Ryan Ferguson; great grand children McKinzi Edwards and Ellie Kate Edwards. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her parents John Calvin and Maude Barrier Smith; son Jimmy Ferguson; sister Coy Reeves and Dot Hargrove; brothers John Smith and Roy Smith. (S Sec Row 17)

  April 12, 1945 - August 5, 2006
Graveside services for Jimmy Ferguson, age 61, were held Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 10:00 am with Bro. Dwaine Higgins presiding. Mr. Ferguson was born April 12, 1945 in Pittsburg, TX. He was an employee of Lone Star. He was a resident of Cookville, TX and a member of Dellwood Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, TX. Pallbearers were Gene Hall, Leo Schakel, Tracy Finnigan, John McCollum, Jason Edwards and Justin Edwards. Mr. Ferguson is survived by his parents O. R. Ferguson and Connie (Smith) Ferguson of Mt. Pleasant, TX; sons James, Adam and Ryan Ferguson of Phoenix, AZ and a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Billy Edwards of Cookville, TX. (So Sec 1, Row 1, Lot 13)

  February 26, 1912 -- November 19, 2009
O. R. Ferguson, 97, of Cookville, died Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Mount Pleasant, TX. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22, at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel with Bro. Dwight Higgins officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Bates Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jason Edwards, Justin Edwards, Ryan Ferguson, Adam Ferguson, James Ferguson, Bob Hedges and Ray Rocha. Mr. Ferguson was born on February 26, 1912 in Pittsburg, TX. He was a farmer/rancher and a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Cookville for 50 years. He is survived by his son-in-law, Billy Edwards of Cookville; grandchildren Jason Edward of Heath, Justin Edwards and spouse Melissa of Cookville, James Adam and Ryan Ferguson of Arizona and two great-granddaughters Makenzi Edwards of Pittsburg and Ellie Kate Edwards of Cookville; a sister Ima Lee Austin of Houston and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Connie Hope "Meemaw" Ferguson; a son Jimmy Ferguson, a daughter Sue Edwards and two sisters Gladys Gilbreath and Ira Morris. (SoSec 1, Row 1, Lot 9)

  March 22, 1910 - April 30, 1976
Jim Fields 66, a longtime resident of Omaha, died Friday morning at a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Carroll Jones officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma Sharp Fields; three daughters, Mrs. Jean Nelson, Mrs. Evelyn Smegner and Mrs. Sue Harvey; three granddaughters and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Barto and Mary Magdalene Watkins Fields. Mr. Fields was a member of the Rocky Branch Baptist Church. (Row 32 NE)

  March 24, 1941 - August 14, 1965
The Naples Monitor Thursday, August 19, 1965 "Wreck kills Omaha native"
J. W. Fields, a native of Omaha, who had lived in Dallas for the past few years, was killed in a car wreck in Dallas last Saturday when his car struck an underpass support. The 24 year old man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fields of Omaha. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Sue Harvey of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Jean Nelson of Cedar Hill, and Mrs. Evelyn Smegner of Duncanville; his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Sharp of Omaha; and a number of nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Wendell Boozer, William Pope, Gary Wilson, John Tigert, James Collins, Alvin Brewton, Buddy Thigpen and Lindle Waits, with Julius Walker and Kenneth Thigpen as honorary pallbearers. (Row 32 NE)

  July 28, 1897 - March 19, 1981
John Patrick Fields Sr., 83, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday at his home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith, the Rev. Doyle Rust, and the Rev. David Gilmer officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Fields was born July 28, 1897 in Georgia, was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and was retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Fields of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, J. P. Fields Jr., of Hughes Springs, and Eddie Fields of Claremont, NH; six daughters, Edith St. Clair and Betty Palistrant, both of Dallas, Geneva Mims of Euless, TX, Christine McNutt of Mt. Pleasant, Lois Lambert of Daingerfield, and Mary Lee Aultman of Porterville, CA; three sisters, Minnie Russell of Glenrose, TX, Fern Estes of Omaha, and Bonnie McMillan of DeKalb; one brother, Earnest Fields of Omaha; 23 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. (NE Row 29)

  May 20, 1918 - October 4, 1918
The Omaha Breeze Friday, the 4th , the little 6 month old baby boy of Rufus Fields and wife passed to its reward, and its little body was laid to rest in Concord cemetery in the afternoon. We all feel deeply sorrowful for the heart broken young mother and father, ad the many relatives. (Row 23NE)

  June 12, 1898 - July 4, 1987
Mrs. Pearl Fields died Saturday, July 4, at her home in Mt. Pleasant. Services were at 2:30 pm, Sunday, July 5, at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by a son, Leon Fields. Survivors include six daughters, Marylee Aoutman of CA, Emma McKellar of Daingerfield, Christine McNutt of Mt. Pleasant, Geneva Mims of Euless, Edith St. Clair of Dallas and Betty Palistrant of Dallas; two sons, Johnny Fields of Hughes Springs and Eddy Fields of Claremont, NH; 23 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. (Row 29 NE)

  September 9, 1911 - March 29, 2002
Services for Mrs. Velma Sharp Fields, 90, of Naples were Monday, April 1, 2002 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. James Hinkle and Rev. Tommy Rider officiating. Mrs. Fields was born September 9, 1911 in Cookville, Texas. She died Friday, March 29, 2002 in Naples. She was a member of the Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of the Naples area. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Robert Harvey of Naples; Jean and Vinus Nelson of Cedar Hill, Evelyn and A. J. Smegner of Ducanville; five grandchildren, Tonda Thomas, Steve Smegner, Susan Gaskill, David Nelson and Deborah Wilkins; 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Fields, and a son J. W. Fields and parents W. A. Mary Caldonia Collins Sharp. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Joyner, John Tigert, Jesse Wright, Odis Cline, Thad Betts and William Pope. (Row 32 NE)

  August 31, 1924 - August 29, 2005
Wilma (Harvey) Ward Fields, born August 31, 1924 in Horatio, Arkansas to William S. (Boss) and Pearlene Harvey; died August 29, 2005 at home in Hughes Springs, TX. She had Lou Gehrig's disease. Mrs. Fields was buried Wednesday August 31, 2005. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. She worked several years at Town East in Dallas; also for the nursery for the First Baptist Church in Wiley, TX. She is survived by her husband, Johnny P. (Huck) Fields of Hughes Springs; a sister Jean Smith of Mt. Pleasant; a brother and sister-in-law William (Bill) Harvey and Etta Dell Harvey of Greenville. Two nephews and spouses, Tim & Jan Smith of Burleson & Billy & Lois Harvey of Biloxi, Mississippi; two stepsons & wives Gary & Diana Fields of Mt. Pleasant & Pat & Sarah Fields of White Oak. Brothers in-law and sisters-in-law Lois and Oliver McKeller of Pharr, TX; Geneva and Dub Mims of Euless, Edith and Lon St Clair of Garland, Betty and Bob Palistrant of Dallas, Eddie and Mary Lou Fields of Piermont, New Hampshire. She was also survived by four step-grandchildren and several step-nieces and nephews. Wilma was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Ward, an infant son, Lindle Ray Ward, a daughter, Carol Ward Lake, and her parents, William S. (Boss) and Pearlene Harvey. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and later the Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church. (Row 34 NE)

  October 19, 1953 - July 13, 2016
James Michael "Mike" Fisher, age 62, of Texarkana, Texas, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Dallas, Texas VA Hospital. Mr. Fisher was born October 19, 1953 in Hanford, California. He was a retired construction superintendent for Jet Concrete and was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Regina Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Donna Fry Fisher of Texarkana, Texas; three sons, Keith Fisher of Winnsboro, Texas, Robert Fisher of Texarkana, Texas, Ryan Fisher of Greenville, Texas; two brothers, David Fisher of Elgin, Texas, Gerald Fisher of Macon, Georgia; three sisters, Debbie Richart of Wimberley, Texas, Luann Wilson of Alpena, Michigan, Christie Severson of Buda, Texas; mother-in-law, Mollie Walker of Texarkana, Texas; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel with Mark Fry and Matt Fry officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. ( Row )

  October 23, 1887 - July 24, 1919
Mrs. Jim Ford who died last Thursday the 24th. Was buried at Concord Friday the 25th , though we failed to learn the particulars The Omaha Breeze July 30, 1919 (Row 25 NE)

  April 8, 1928 - March 24, 1998
Jesse Bervil Fountain, 69, of Omaha, died Tuesday, March 24, 1998 in Omaha. Graveside services were Wednesday, March 25 at the Concord Cemetery at Omaha under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. A memorial service was conducted at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at San Augustine on Saturday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Thompson officiating. Mr. Fountain was born April 8, 1928 in San Augustine County. He was retired from the United States Postal Service in Nacogdoches. He graduated from Camp Worth High School and the Nacogdoches College of Business. He served two years in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church of Omaha; served as a deacon at Nacogdoches Missionary Baptist Church and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of San Augustine. Preceding Mr. Fountain in death were his parents, Jim and Clyde Fountain; brothers J. D. Fountain, Lloyd Fountain, Welby Fountain, Terry Fountain and Ronnie Fountain; and a sister Rita Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Doris Cupit Fountain of Omaha, a son and daughter-in-law, Steven B. Fountain and Gail of Mesquite, a daughter and son- in-law, Patricia Fountain Richey and Nolan of Omaha; grandchildren Jeremy B. Fountain and Stephanie Fountain of Mesquite, and Ryan Richey, Jake Richey and Luke Richey of Omaha; a brother Jerry Fountain; and sisters Faye Oliver, Billie Fountain, Jeannie Narlo, Polly Rutherford, Hazel Havard and Diana Wallace. (Row 36 NE)

  November 12, 1977 - Feb 24, 2009
Services for Marshall Edward Franklin, 31, of Mount Vernon, TX were February 27, 2009, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Franklin was born November 12, 1977, in Amarillo. He died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Dallas. He was a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Eddie and Mary Franklin of Mount Vernon; a sister Melissa Coffey of Texarkana; a niece, Khara Coffey of Naples; and numerous aunts and uncles. Burial was in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home. (So Sec 4, Row 2, Lot 26)

  October 13, 1847 - May 19, 1918
Mrs. James A. Fuquay, aged 70 years, died of pneumonia at the family home three miles west of Omaha Sunday morning and her remains were interred in Concord cemetery Monday. The Breeze condoles with the aged and bereaved husband and all who will keenly miss her. Grgrdf of Lera Oweens; son Thomas Fuquay (Row 29 NE)

  April 30, 1892 -June 4, 1924
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, June 12, 1924
T. M. Fuquay, aged 32 years, died in a hospital at Little Rock, Ark., last Thursday following an operation for appendicitis which had been troubling him for quite a while. He has been in the express service working out of El Dorado, Ark., some time and when a rupture occurred he must submit to the worst. Tom has lived among the people; worked here some time a few years back as telephone manager, and had many friends in and around Omaha. His brother, Monroe of Bloomburg and Acie of Naples, and his father of Paris, all arrived Friday, the body reaching here Friday night and was interred Saturday in Concord cemetery by the side of his mother who had preceded him a few years. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. S. Caldwell. The Breeze goes out in sorrow for the bereaved ones, and his friends will miss his occasional visit. (Row 29 NE)

  Oct 12, 1930 - Oct 14, 2009
Dorothy Jean Gaddis, 79, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Dallas. Services were held October 17 at Bates-Cooper- Sloan Chapel with Bro. Dale Webster officiating. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery underneath direction of Bates- Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Mrs. Gaddis was born October 12, 1930 in Omaha, TX., the daughter of Marvin McCollum and Dovie McCollum. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law Gary and Candis Gaddis of Palmer, and Michael Gaddis of Duncanville, a daughter and son-in-law Dianna and Ronald Biggs of Tyler; four grand-children Amy Hill, Amber Gaddis, Amber Lee Hunt and Morgan Hunt; three great-grandchildren and a brother M. D. McCollum of Mount Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her husband Marshall H. "Sonny" Gaddis; her parents; a brother, Albert "Mac" McCollum; and sister Melba Webster. (Row 39 NE)

  May 13, 1925 - December 6, 2006
Services for Marshall H. "Sonny" Gaddis, 81, of Duncanville, TX were Friday, 2:00 p.m., December 9, 2006 at Bates- Cooper-Sloan Funeral Chapel in Mount Pleasant, TX, with the Rev. Dale Webster officiating. Interment was at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX. Pallbearers were Scott Lane, Bob Perkins, J. W. Brown, E. L. Speedy Thrift, M. D. McCollum, Tony McCollum; honorary pallbearer was Jimmy McCollum. Mr. Gaddis was born May 13, 1925 and was a Baptist. He was the former owner of DMG Construction Co, was a Charter Member of the Mt. Pleasant VFW Post 3986 and Duncanville VFW and was a U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Jean (McCollum) Gaddis of Duncanville, TX; son & daughter-in- law Gary & Candi Gaddis of Palmer, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Dianna & Ronald Biggs of Tyler, TX, grandchildren Amy Hill, Amber Gaddis, Amber Lee Hunt, Morgan Hunt, and great -grand children, Noah Hill and Morgan Davis; brother-in-laws, M. D. McCollum and Dale Webster. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lola (Tucker) Gaddis, father, Montsey Hunter Gaddis, sister, Ollie Woodard, sister-in-law, Melba Webster and brother-in-law, Albert "Mac" McCollum. (Row 39 NE)

  December 1858 - December 27, 1939
The body of J. W. Galloupe, former resident of the /Snow Hill community, who passed away quite suddenly at his home in Prescott, Ark on Sunday, December 27 arrived on Thursday and was (unable to read) Davis and Mr. Davis Concord community. Funeral services were conducted from the Concord church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. A. J. Findley. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were his grandsons, Olen Smith, Carl Davis, Cecil and Guy Hunt, Clifton Smith, Odia and J. E. Davis, Jr. and Irvie Galloway. Deceased was born in Keokuk, Iowa in December 1858. He is survived by his wife, ten daughters, one son, twenty eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. (Row 33 NE)

  July 27, 1885 - March 5, 1980
Charlie Galloway, 94, of Omaha, died Wednesday of last week in the David Granberry Memorial Hospital at Naples after an extended illness. Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. T. P. Lee, the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. He married Lettie E. (Stevens) Galloway November 28, 1909; Mr. Galloway was born July 27, 1885 in Alabama, the son of Thomas M. K. and Nancy M. Patterson Galloway, Mr. Galloway moved to Morris County where he was a retired farmer and cattleman, was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lettie E. Galloway (b. May 17, 1892) of Omaha; three daughters, Mrs. Vida Wolfenberger, Mrs. Mildred Kindsfather and Mrs. Faye Vickers, all of Omaha; a son, Thomas Galloway of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; great-grand children and great-great grandchildren. (Row 37 NE)

  June 28, 1932 - December 9, 1998
Col. (Ret.) James Randall Galloway, 66, of Omaha, died Tuesday, December 9, 1998 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, at Concord Baptist Church under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. The Rev. Nolan Richey officiated. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stan Reed, Ken Watson, Billy Hanks, Glen Gray, Jerry Caddy and Johnny Boozer. Col. Galloway was born June 28, 1932 in Omaha, the son of Thomas I. and Lucille Galloway. He was a member of the Omaha High School Class of 1950 and a member of the Concord Baptist Church. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, where he was the recipient of the Combat Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Service Medal, along with many others. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Joe and Amy Galloway of Spokane, Washington; Scott and Robin Galloway of Colorado Springs, CO; parents Thomas I. and Lucille Galloway of Brady; brother Frank Galloway of Gilmer; sister Joan McCord of Brady and grandchildren Jeff, Ben and Jenna Galloway. (Row 38 NE)

  January 7, 1837 - November 19, 1922
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, November 23, 1922
Elder K. M. C., Galloway was more than 86 years old when he died at the home of his son, C. D. Galloway last Saturday night. In his young days he taught school in Alabama, and has been a minister in the Primitive Baptist church a number of years, going about as best he could in his palsied condition, seeking to do good. His remains were interred in Concord cemetery Monday after funeral services, conducted by a member of his congregation at Maud, where he has been preaching several years. He leaves to mourn his taking away several children living in this section and in Oklahoma, and the hearts of the people go out in deep sorrow for al the bereaved ones in their loss of one dear to them. (Row 18 SE)

  May 17, 1892 - April 17, 1988
Lettie Galloway, 95, of Omaha, died Sunday, April 17, at David Granberry Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Michael Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Galloway was born May 17, 1892 in Morris County to William M. and Lucinda Cabaniss Stevens. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and was married to Charles D. Galloway on November 28, 1909. Survivors include one son, Thomas I. Galloway of Omaha; three daughters Vida L. Wolfenberger and Mildred Nona Kindsfather both of Omaha, Faye Vickers of Daingerfield; two sisters Cleora Stevens of Daingerfield and Lula Parham of Mt. Pleasant, TX; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren. (Row 37 NE)

  December 7, 1911 - April 14, 2001
Lucille Davis Galloway, 89, of Omaha, Texas, died Saturday April 14, 2001 in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Galloway was born December 7, 1911 in Omaha. She was a homemaker and a member of Concord Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Irvie Galloway and one son, Colonel Randall Galloway. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Norma Galloway of Gilmer, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Joan and Windell McCord of Brady, Texas; one brother Chuck Davis of Austin; one sister Scoot Lawhon of Baytown, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery under direction of Alexander Funeral Home. (Row 37 NE)

  January 20, 1911 - March 14, 2001
Services for Mr. Thomas Irvie Galloway, 90, of Omaha were Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Glen Griffith officiating. Mr. Galloway was born January 20, 1911 in Omaha. He died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 in Longview. He was a retired electronics technician, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lucille Galloway of Omaha; son and daughter-in-law Frank and Norma Galloway of Gilmer; daughter and son-in-law Carolyn Joan and Windell McCord of Brady; sisters, Vida Wolfenburger and Faye Vickers, both of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Col. James R. Galloway. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (Row 37 NE)

  January 10, 1893 - December 2, 1963
The Omaha Breeze   January 7, 1926
Ben B. Garrett is a candidate for sheriff of Morris County subject to the Democratic primary July 24, and his announcement appears in the Breeze this week. He is a native born son of the county and has been identified with the people here all his life, except a short time he lived in the west. He was brought up on the farm near where he now lives and though his association with the people generally has given him a goodly acquaintance, and servicing as deputy sheriff the past year or two has given him an official experience which will enable him to better take hold of the work the office should he be elected. His name is before the people, and he will appreciate them considering his claims and qualifications before casting their votes in the primary and give him a support that he be safely nominated, and elected this fall. His wife is Sallie Elizabeth Johnson, children George & Fannie.

Daingerfield Newspaper:
FORMER SHERIFF OF MORRIS COUNTY SUCCUMBS IN BRADY:
Daingerfield - Ben B. Garrett, 70, former sheriff of Morris County for 14 years, died Monday in a hospital in Brady, Texas following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Richard Irvin. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery. In addition to serving as sheriff, Garrett also served as U. S. Marshal and special agent for the Cotton Belt Railway. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Garrett, Daingerfield; a son George Garrett of Brandy, Texas; a daughter Miss Fannie Garrett, Daingerfield; one brother Bryant Garrett, Mount Pleasant; four sisters, Mrs. Ole Tigert of Shreveport, Mrs. Angie Beasley of El Paso, Mrs. Dollie Lunsford and Mrs. Timmie Smith of Dallas; surviving are three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Vernon Garrett, Billy Garrett, Charles Wommack, Arthur Garrett, -- Dycus and Gene Dycus. (Row 17 SE)

  October 16, 1917 - December 26 1979
Brady M. Garrett, 62, of Omaha, died Wednesday, Dec 26, at the Elmwood Nursing Home at Omaha. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 28, at the Hanner Funeral Home chapel in Naples with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. He was a retired plumber, a member of the Baptist Church and had lived in Omaha for the past four years. Survivors include six sons, Brady J. Garrett of Kilgore, George Garrett of Tucson, Freddie L. Garrett, J. P. Garrett and Kenneth Garrett, all of Longview and James N. Garre5t of Henderson; two daughters, Brenda Joyce Fisher of Shelby, N.C. and Valerie K. Lopez of Longview; his father, Emanuel Garrett of Naples; seven sisters, Pauline Cline and Julia Cline, both of Omaha, Opel May of San Manuel, CA, Nadean Gerran of Winnsboro, Errmadean Derrick of San Manuel, Lois Horner of Baton Rouge, LA and Ruby Grigsby of Hitchcock, TX; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

  June 19, 1895 - October 12, 1992
Emmanuel Garrett, 96, of Omaha, died Monday, October 12, 1992 at Redbud Retreat Nursing Home in Naples. Services were Wednesday, October 14, at Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with Tom Hawk and Harold Amerson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Garrett was born on June 19, 1895, in Omaha, to Pinkerton and Julia Armstrong Garrett. He was a retired farmer and member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include seven daughters Pauline Cline and Julia Cline, both of Omaha, Opal May and Erma Dean Derrick, both of San Manuel, Arizona, Nadine Gerron of Mt. Pleasant, Lois Horner of Chillicothe, Texas and Ruby Grigsby of Hitchcock; 26 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 31 great- great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Pearl Garrett, who died in 1962. (Row 22 SE)

  October 27, 1887 - December 9, 1967
The Naples Monitor   December 14, 1967
"Mrs. Lillie Garrett of Omaha dies here Saturday"
Mrs. Lillie Dais Garrett, 70-year old Omaha resident, died at the hospital here early Saturday afternoon. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Foster of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Williams and Mrs. Leona May, both of Mt. Pleasant; and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Jamie Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery.

  January 13, 1862 - November 13, 1923
The Omaha Breeze Thursday, November 15, 1923 P. H. Garrett Dead:
P. H. Garrett, 61 years old, and who has been suffering with bad stomach trouble quite a while at his home near Concord, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son, W. C. Garrett in town where he had been about a week hoping to get able to go to Dallas for special treatment. He leaves a sorrowing widow; four sons and two daughters; and many close relatives to mourn his death. He was a native Texan, born in Cook county, but had lived and brought up his family in the neighborhood where his family have their home. His remains were interred in Concord cemetery yesterday afternoon with funeral services conducted by Rev. A. J. Findley surrounded by many weeping relatives and sorrowing neighbors and friends. The Breeze goes out in sorrow for all the bereaved ones. Woodman of the World (Row 10 SWC)

  January 27, 1899 - December 27, 1967
The Naples Monitor
"Robert Garrett of Omaha dies last Wednesday"
Robert Dewey Garrett, 68-year old Omaha man died Wednesday afternoon, December 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Foster of Omaha. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Omaha. In addition to his daughter, he is survived by two brothers, Delbert Garrett of Maud, and Emanuel Garrett of Omaha; a sister Mrs. Lela Rivers of Omaha; and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Concord Baptist Church with Mr. Jamie Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home.

  October 19, 1934 - April 19, 2020
Frances Ruth Cooper Gass, age 84, was born October 19, 1934 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William Lonzo Cooper and Ruby Jewel Lackey Cooper. Frances passed away April 19, 2020 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Preceded her in death were her parents William Lonzo and Ruby Jewel Cooper; son Richard Vernell Gass and her maternal grandparents William Martin Lackey and Nancy Ann Edwards Lackey; her paternal grandparents Jessie Cooper and Lillie Mae Rhine Cooper. Frances is survived by sisters Mildred Calahan and Pat Wall; granddaughter Heather Gass of Sherman, Texas. Row 27 SEC

  March 7, 1944 - December 4, 1988
Charles Richard Gattis, 44, of Omaha, died Sunday December 4, 1988 in Dallas. Memorial services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Mike Thompson and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Mr. Gattis was born March 7, 1944. He was a retired U. S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (ASC U.S. Navy Vietnam), and worked at DeBoer Trucking Company. He had lived in Omaha for two years. Survivors include his wife, Sue Gattis of Omaha; four sons Timothy Gattis and Adam Gattis both of Omaha, Tommy Glen Gattis of Jacksonville, FL and Richard Lee Gattis of Huntsville; his mother and stepfather, Flora and Cecil Hunt of New Caney; four brothers Lee Gattis of Troup, Bill Gattis of Poughkeepsie, AR, Wayne Gattis Jacksonville and Ray Gattis of Houston and four sisters, Brenda Armstrong of New Caney, Hazel Croft of Palestine, Mary Snow of New Caney and Sandra Sanford of Houston. (Buried at sea; marker at Concord Cemetery) (Row 38 NE)

  20 months - March 19, 1940
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Findley at the Concord church, Monday afternoon for the 20 month old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ike Geasling of the Concord community, who died Sunday evening. Death was attributed to pneumonia.

  November 23, 1942 - November 24, 1942

  July 14, 1917 - January 31, 2005
Services for Mrs. Mary Ann Gibson, 87, of New Iberia, Louisiana, were Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Horn officiating. Graveside services were Friday, February 4, 2005, at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Gibson was born July 14, 1917 in Jeanerette, Louisiana. She died Monday, January 31, 2005 in New Iberia. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Harold James and Betty Hymel of New Iberia and Daniel Joseph Hymel of Napoleonville, Louisiana; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Teresa Lancon of Lafayette, and Rita Pepper and Rena and Sam Delaney of Jeanerette; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by her husband Vivian L. Gibson, November 21, 2001. (NE Row 22)

  March 28, 1895 - October 16, 1993
Bess Tuck of Naples; four grandchildren and Mary Ever Gibson, 88, of Omaha died Saturday, October 16, 1993 at a Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Concord Baptist Church at Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home. Mrs. Gibson was born March 28, 1895 in Morris County. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons Vivian Gibson of Ft. Worth and George Gibson of Wiley; four sisters Mrs. B. C. Vickers, Mrs. Clyde Clayton, Mrs. Ann Gilstrap and Mrs. Maurice Simpson of Naples; one sister-in-law Mrs. six great-grandchildren. (SE Row 22)

  May 24, 1920 - November 21, 2001
Graveside services for Mr. Vivian L. Gibson, 81, of North Richland Hills were Sunday, November 25, 2001 at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Gibson was born May 24, 1920 in Omaha. He died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 in Ft. Worth. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Bell Helicopter, a member of the Smithfield Baptist Church and a longtime resident of North Richland Hills. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne Gibson of North Richland Hills; two step-sons, Harold Hymel and Daniel Hymel, both of New Iberia, Louisiana; one brother, George Gibson of Wylie; one aunt, Ann Gilstrap of Omaha and a number of cousins. (NE Row 22)

  August 11, 1926 - April 1, 2005
Mary Alice Ward Gill, 78, of Mount Pleasant, TX died April 1, 2005 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born August 11, 1925 in Titus County, TX. Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005 at Concord Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Don White. Mrs. Gill was retired from Texas Instruments, Quality Control. Survivors include one son Paul Andrews of New Boston, TX; two daughters Becky Hendricks of Garland, TX; Ouida Marie Weems of Dallas; one brother, R. L. Brownlee of Mount Pleasant, TX; one brother and sister-in-law, Vic and Grace Ward of Yuma, AZ; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Roland Smith of Tucson, AZ and Ouida and Steve Wallace of Mt. Pleasant, TX; 3 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos & Alice Ward and one son, Russell Andrews. (Row 33)

  May 6, 1930 - July 13, 2016
Bessye Jo Wallace Gilmore, 86, passed away in Mt. Pleasant on July 13, 2016. She was born on May 6, 1930 in Cookville, Texas to James "Jim" and Mary Wallace Martin. She was a homemaker, loved to sew, play scrabble, card games and crafts. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Roy & Janis Gilmore; daughter & son-in-law, Cindy & Allan McConn; grandchild & spouse, Tammy & Keith Litchfield, grandchild, Amy Griggers, grandchild & spouse, Ricky & Jennifer Boatright, grandchild, Bobby Boatright; great grandchild & spouse, Jessica & Justin Harper, great grandchild & spouse, Travis & Jaycie Boatright, great grandchild, Jaycie Boatright, great grandchild, Randy Baker, great grandchild, Brooklyn Jones, great grandchild, Emily Litchfield; great great grandchildren, Dillon, Landry, Hannah, Braylee, Tucker & Harper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Gilmer; daughter, Nancy Parks, brother, James "Buck" Martin, sister, Claudene Pool, sister, Patsy Bickley and brother, Cecil Martin.
  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 15, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday July 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Concord Cemetery. (SoSec Row H Lot 9)

  April 01, 1929 - August 10, 2015
Ottis Lee Gilmore, 86, of Simms, Texas passed away on August 10, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on April 1, 1929 to R. J. & Ada (Hunter) Gilmore in Daingerfield, Texas. Mr. Gilmore was survived by his loving wife Bess Gilmore; son, Roy Gilmore and is wife Janis; daughter, Cindy McConn and her husband Allen; grandchildren and spouses, Tammy & Keith Litchfield, Ricky & Jennifer Boatright, Bobby Boatright, Amy Griggers; great grandchildren, Jessica, Randy, Emily, Travis, Jaci, Brooklyn, Dillon, Landry, Tucker, Hannah & Baylee. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nancy Parks and brothers, Preacher, Morris & Tommy Gene Gilmore. Visitation will be held on Wednesday August 12, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday August 13, 2015 at the Concord Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Pallbearers will be Monie Adcock, Allan McIntire, Doyle Stewart, Matt May, David Mears and Keith Litchfield. Bro. Steve Minter will be officiating. (SSec Row H Lot 11)

  March 26, 1948 - December 8, 2019
Roy Lee Gilmore, 72, of New Boston, Texas passed away on December 8, 2019 in New Boston, after a long illness. He was born on March 26, 1948 to Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Gilmore in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School, University of Texas at Arlington, and North Texas State University. He achieved an Associate in Applied Science in Mid-Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Roy was employed as Operations Manager for R-Tech Industries and Paragon Industries, as well as Line Installer for General Telephone Electronics Company. After moving to Simms, Texas in September of 1989, he was a salesperson for Walmart in New Boston, Texas. Roy served as Navigation Communication Technician in the United States Air Force from November 1, 1971 until being Honorably Discharged on June 19, 1975. He was also a faithful member of the American Legion Post 488 in New Boston. He married Janis Cluxton on September 1, 1989 in Simms, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Nancy Gilmore Parks. Roy is survived by his loving wife; and one sister, Cindy McConn and spouse Allan, of Valley View, Texas; one niece, Tammy Litchfield and spouse Keith; two nephews, Richard Boatright and spouse Jennifer, and Bobby Boatright; step-daughter, Janie Gail Cruse; 7 step-grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; along with numerous cousins and friends.
  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, with burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Morris County, Texas. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vickie Pynes and Brian Hevrin with Dierksen Hospice for the excellent care provided to Roy and his wife Janis.

  June 10, 1911 - April 21, 2004
Annie Mae Talley Gilstrap, 92, of Omaha died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in Omaha. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 at Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Glen Griffith and Bro. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home in Naples. Mrs. Gilstrap was born June 10, 1911 in Omaha, the daughter of Robert L. and Florence Talley. She was a longtime resident of Omaha and was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gilstrap; her parents; eight sisters and one brother. Memorials may be made to the Concord Cemetery Association. (Row 10 SW)

  April 28, 1900 - November 16, 1967
The Naples Monitor   November 30, 1967
"Wayne Gilstrap, Omaha grocer, dies Thursday"
Wayne Gilstrap, 67-year old Omaha merchant, died at his home there Thursday. He was a lifelong resident of Omaha and had owned and operated a grocery store there for many years. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Willie Gilstrap of Omaha; one brother Alvin Gilstrap of Omaha; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Stewart Bell and the Rev. Bill Beckham officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery.

  December 1, 1962 - Mar 31, 2005
Autrey L. "Goob" Goodwin, Jr., 42, of Omaha, Texas died Thursday, March 31, 2005 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was a logging employee and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia Goodwin of Idabel, OK; one son, Matthew Goodwin of Idabel; his mother Bobbie Nell Goodwin of Omaha; two brothers, George A. Goodwin of Omaha and Roger Goodwin of Atlanta, GA; one grandson Geraldo Goodwin of Idabel; and a number of other relatives. Memorial services were at 1:00 p.m. at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. (Row 30A SE)

  January 29, 1972 - June 20, 2002
Graveside services for Mrs. Crystal Georgette Goodwin, 30, of Daingerfield were conducted Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Concord Cemetery with the Reverend Nolan Richey officiating. Burial is under the direction of Nail- Haggard Funeral Home, Daingerfield. Mrs. Goodwin was born January 29, 1972 in Marietta, Georgia. She died Thursday, June 20, 2002 in a Houston hospital. She was a Baptist and a nail technician for Tra's Hair Company in Daingerfield. Survivors include her husband, George Goodwin, one son, Scout Goodwin, both of Omaha, father Jorge Alpizar of Ocala, Florida; and one brother, Dale Bramlett of Marietta, Georgia. (Row 30A SE)

  July 24, 1967 - October 21, 2019
George Allen Goodwin, age 52, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home. George was orn July 24, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Autrey Lee Goodwin and Bobbie Nell Laney Goodwin. George was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. George loved spending time with his family and cooking for them. He enjoyed entertaining others. George was preceded in death by his first wife, Crystal Goodwin; his father, Autrey "Tuffy" Goodwin; one son, Scout Goodwin; and one brother, Autrey "Goob" Goodwin. Survivors include George's wife, Heather Goodwin of Omaha; his mother, Bobbie Goodwin of Omaha; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brittani and Tyler Stroschein of Hallsville, Texas and Schyllar and Coyt Cameron of Omaha; one brother and sister-in-law, Roger "Doe" and Joan Goodwin of Shreveport, Louisiana; one sister and brother-in-law, Lexey and Chris Sparks of Mt. Vernon, Texas; special aunt and uncle, Ouida and Kenneth Patton of Omaha; special nephew, Forrest Goodwin of St. Charles, Missouri; four grandchildren; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  June 19, 1995 - July 24, 2017
Scout Bobby Goodwin, age 22, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 in Buda, Texas. Scout was born June 19, 1995 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to George Allen Goodwin and Crystal Bramlett Goodwin. Scout was a specialist in the Army National Guard. He joined the National Guard his junior year of high school. Upon graduating from Paul Pewitt High School, Scout returned to the National Guard full-time, and was currently serving. He was a member at South Union Baptist Church in Daingerfield. As a young man, Scout enjoyed fishing and hunting. As he grew up, he taught himself to play guitar and became a very talented guitarist. He and some of his friends started the band, "Waking Up Asleep." Scout also enjoyed playing video games. (Row 30A SE)
  Scout was preceded in death by his mother, Crystal Goodwin. Surviving family members include his father and step-mother, George and Heather Goodwin of Omaha; grandmother, Bobbie Goodwin of Omaha; two sisters, Brittani Stroschein and husband Tyler of Hallsville, Texas, and Schyllar Smith and husband Dustin of Texarkana, Texas; one uncle and aunt, Roger "Doe" and Joan Goodwin of Buda, Texas; nephews and nieces, Hunter, Olivia, and Emma; special friends, Donna and Lydia Godwin of Omaha and Tra Young of Daingerfield; and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Harrison Funeral Chapel in Naples, Texas with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  July 04, 1925 - December 20, 2018
Eddie Levern Gray, age 93, of Austin, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Austin, Texas. Eddie was born July 4, 1925 in Omaha, Texas to Arthur L. Gray and Rosa Lee Belyeu Gray. Eddie was member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. He was a United States Navy veteran, where he served in World War II. Eddie retired from Lone Star Steel, where he was a heavy equipment superintendent. He loved to spend time fishing and hunting. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Dorene Gray; his parents, Arthur L. Gray and Rosa Lee Belyeu Gray; and one brother, Waymond Gray. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Ramona Gray of Austin, Texas and Eddie Jr. and Linda Gray of Tyler, Texas; one cousin, Maudine Ellington of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; five grandchildren; numerous great- grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2018 at Harrison Funeral Home with Bro. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas. (Row 39 NE)

  September 19, 1948 - December 13, 2012
Herbert Warren Green, 64, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. A private service will be held. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers are Reid McPherson, Jacob Green, Danny McCollum, Jody Orren, Tyler Bryson and Danny Clark. Mr. Green was born September 19, 1948 in Clarksville to Jacob Warren Green and Helen Rushing. He was employed at Honeywell as a computer tech for 30 years and was a veteran of the Unites States Air Force, serving his country 7 years during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Green of Mount Pleasant; sons, Wesley Green of Midland and Christopher Green of Rockwall; daughter, Emily Green of Denton; grandchildren, Taylor and Austin Green of Rockwall; brothers, Gary Wilson of Irving, Frank Green of Omaha, Darrell Green of Omaha, and Sonny Wilson of Portland, Ore.; and sister, Lois Boozer of Quitman. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas Wilson and Jakey Green, all of Quitman. (S Sec 3 Lot ?)

  1872 - October 8, 1925
Tuesday afternoon at his home on White Oak where he has been living alone for some time Frank Greer, aged 53 years, died very suddenly of indigestion, though he had been in failing health for more than a year. He had no relatives in this country, except an uncle and cousin, George and Charley Moore of Titus County; his only sister, his father and mother having died several years ago, and he was buried by his friends and neighbors at Concord yesterday. It is sad to report the death of any one, and the Breeze can only express sorrow with those who weep over the loss of loved ones.

  June 30, 1960 - October 9, 2013
Funeral services for Curtis Russell Guest, 53, of Cason was held at 11:00 a. Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Bethel Baptist Church in Pittsburg with Pastor Curtis Guest, Pastor Chris Jones and Rev Doyle Rust officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery in Omaha, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home of Daingerfield. Mr. Guest was born June 30, 1960 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Charles and Wanda Guest and died Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked for Priefert as an electrician technician. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Lori Baker Guest; son Charles Patrick Guest and wife Lisa Jenette Williams Guest; son, Curtis Albert Guest and wife Chelsea Janelle Ely Guest; daughter, Laura Beth Leigh Guest; grandchildren, Ethan Alexander Guest, Melody Grace Guest, Harmony Elizabeth Guest, Curtis Allen Guest, John Aiden Miller and Paul Richard Eddy. (Row 39 NE)

"Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune"
Mount Pleasant first responders were called to Priefert Manufacturing Wednesday afternoon for an employee medical emergency. Rocky Christenberry, Priefert V-P of Manufacturing, said Thursday, "Curtis Guest was found unresponsive by co-workers yesterday afternoon." Guest was an electrician and has worked for Priefert Mfg for 12 years. "It s with heavy heart and great sadness that I make this announcement," said Christenberry. "Please pray for his family during this time of mourning." (Row 39)

  August 31, 1891 - December 7, 1922
The Omaha Breeze December 14, 1922 J. B. Guffey Dead
J. B. Guffey, who was badly hurt in a railroad accident early in September while working for the Cotton Belt railroad, died of his injuries in the hospital at Texarkana December 7. His remains were shipped here the day he died and were buried at Concord, the 8th, after funeral services by Rev. Albert Spence in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. He was 38 years old and leaves, besides his wife and three or four small children, a father and mother and many other relatives to miss him and mourn his taking away, and the Breeze goes out in deepest sorrow for all of them. His father and mother, H. C. Guffey and wife, who live near Cooper, were here for the funeral. May their sorrows be softened by the thought that they may see him in the Hereafter. (Row 23 NE)

  November 12, 1913 - November 19, 1914
The Omaha Breeze   Wednesday, December 1, 1915
"In Memory of Little Christine"
On the morning of the 19th the Death Angel came to the home of Mr. Jacob Guffey and wife and took from them their only child, a babe little more than one year old. It seems so hard to give her up but God knows best and we must bow in submission to his holy will. T'will be so lonely without her; her little rattling tongue and joyous laughter has been hushed on this earth, but God has taken her to a brighter and happier Home where all is joy, peace and happiness. Not now, but some day we will understand why He takes our loved ones. Dear mother and father, your babe is waiting for you in the mansions where parting never comes. May God bless and comfort your bleeding hearts is the prayer of a - True Friend. (Row 23 NE)

  December 2, 1941 - 10 October 1990
Dwaine Hampton, 48, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, October 10, 1990 at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 12 at Bates-Cooper-Weems Funeral Home Chapel with Rodney Richey and Nolan Richey (first cousins of Dwaine) officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mr. Hampton was born December 2, 1941 in Lufkin and was affiliated with the Baptist denomination. He was employed by Titus County Memorial Hospital in maintenance. Survivors include his wife Glenda Hampton of Mt. Pleasant; a son and daughter-in-law Randy and Lisa Hampton of Mt. Pleasant; a daughter Sharla Hampton of Mt. Pleasant; his parents Alvin and Floriene Richey Hampton of Omaha, his father and mother-in-law Johnie and Jeffie Mosier of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters in law Cathy Chestnut and Martha Jane Hahn both of Mt. Pleasant and numerous nieces and nephews. (Dwaine was married to Glenda on October 11, 1963; she was born September 20, 1943.) (NE Row 32)

  July 21, 1912 - February 19, 2002
Services for Mrs. Floriene Richey Hampton, 89, of Omaha were Thursday, 10:00 a.m., February 21, 2002 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey, Rev. Rodney Richey, Rev. Ray Richey and Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Mrs. Hampton was born July 21, 1912 in Omaha. She died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 in Mt. Pleasant. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church, worked many years in the Dallas school system and was a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one daughter-in-law Glenda Hampton; two grandchildren, Randy and Sharla; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin and a son, Dwayne. Serving as pallbearers were great-nephews, Lance Richey, Shaun Richey, Stephen Richey, Shane Richey, John Richey, Timothy Gattis, Adam Gattis, Ryan Richey, Jake Richey and Luke Richey. Internment was at Concord Cemetery. (Row 36 NE)

  May 12, 1944 - December 03, 2020
On December 3, 2020 the heavens received a new voice to their choir. Lola Jean Vaught Hampton was born in Pittsburg, Texas on May 12, 1944. Her parents were Cecil Merle Vaught and Lola Beatrice Richards Vaught. She grew up in Omaha, Texas and spent many hours with her friend Sandy Rivers Weeks. She was also known by Jeanne. She graduated from Paul Pewitt High School in 1962. She was a quiet person with many life-long friends.
  Jean worked as a bookkeeper for Clarence W. Stevens most of her life. She worked as church secretary for the Naples First United Methodist Church and was the bookkeeper for the First United Methodist Church at Omaha. Jean was baptized at the age of twelve (12) years at the First United Methodist Church in Omaha, Texas. She remained a faithful member to her church all of her life.
  On November 15, 1969 she married Auvis Wayne Hampton. In 1971 Jean and Auvis built a house on the farm she grew up on. She graduated to her eternal home in this house. Jean is survived by her husband of 51 years and 18 days. They are the parents of two (2) sons. Steven Lance Hampton and wife Amy and granddaughters Emily and Audrey of Omaha, Texas. Spencer Landon Hampton and wife Sherry Dryden and grandchildren Dustin, Heather and Austin Dryden of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. She is also survived by many cousins that loved her dearly and thought she was the rock of the family. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Beatrice Vaught, and a twin brother Cecil Merle Vaught died at birth. Also, a granddaughter Kara Sass. A graveside service will be held at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas on December 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at Harrison Funeral Home Sunday December 6, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Omaha at P.O. Box 686, Omaha, Texas 75571 or Omaha Cares, P.O. Box 932, Omaha, Texas 75571, or any charity of your choice.

  November 4, 1934 - June 29, 2013
Juanita Sargent Hare, 78, of Dallas, passed away June 29, 2013 in Dallas. She was born November 4, 1934 in Mount Pleasant, TX to Zillman Taylor Sargent and Helen Catherine Bohannon Sargent. Mrs. Hare is survived by one son Thomas Eugene Hare and wife Wendy, a daughter, Josette Nicole Hare and step son Nathan Hayes. A private memorial and burial was held July 8, 2013 at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX. Lynch Funeral Service of Greenville was in charge of arrangements. (Row 17A NE)

  July 17, 1919 - October 16. 1998
Martha E. (Lizzie) Harper, 79 of Mt. Pleasant died Friday, October 16, 1998 in a local medical center. Mrs. Harper was born July 17, 1919 in Cookville, Texas. She was a former teacher, bookkeeper and member of Highland Park Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Harper. Survivors include her son, Sidney Harper of Mt .Pleasant; one sister Bertha Mae Isbell of Mt. Pleasant; one grandson, Timothy Harper of Mt. Pleasant; one great- grandchild, Jesse Leigh Harper of Mt. Pleasant; one brother-in-law, Bill R. Harper of Dallas; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Justiss and Ozella Willmon of Mt. Pleasant; and a number of other relatives. Services will be at 10:00 am Monday at Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home with Joe Howard officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. (Row 9 NW)

  ? - Mar 28, 1957
W. S. (Boss) Harvey, 59 years old, died about 1 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Cookville. Mr. Harvey had been in ill health for some time. He was the son of Mrs. E. G. Harvey of Naples. Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. J. B. Osborn, Mrs. S. A. Jolly and Mrs. Frank Smith, all of Naples; and Mrs. Morris Bricker of Rankin, TX; three brothers, Tom, Garnett and Talmage Harvey, all of Naples; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Ward of Wylie, TX and Mrs. James D. Smith of Ft. Worth; one son, William Harvey of Greenville; and three grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cookville Baptist Church with the Rev. George Griffin the Rev. Morris Hill and the Rev. Cecil McEntyre officiating. Burial was in the Concord cemetery under the director of the Hanner Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Morris Harbor, Dan Bonham, Ottie Ferguson, Gene Harper, Vernon McCollum and Leonard Mathews.

  May 2, 1936 - April 2, 2020
Almon (Al) Loyd Havenstrite, 83, born on May 2, 1936 in Lovell, OK, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 2, 2020 in Cookville, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Almon Havenstrite, his mother, Nettie Myrtle Holliday, brother, Kenneth Keith Havenstrite, and sister, Donna Mae Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sue Embree Havenstrite of Cookville, TX; sister, Edra Janell Mullendore; children: two sons, Chester Leon (Clara) Havenstrite, Keith Austin (Tanya) Havenstrite, two daughters, Darla Sue (Jeff) Hollansworth, and Nancy Ann (Kevin) Davis; grandchildren: Matt (Mel) and Josh Mullins, Courtney (Adam) Klausing, Emily (Bryce) Imhoff, Jacob Davis, Sarah Davis, and Ally and Arin Havenstrite; great grandchild, Harper Mullins, and one great grandchild due in May, Nora Jane Klausing. In addition he was loved by many nieces and nephews.
  Al received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University in 1959, and was commissioned a Reserve Officer grade of second lieutenant in the United Sates Army. He received his Master of Arts from Sam Houston State and graduated with a 4.0 GPA in 1969. In 1965, Al went to work as a federal probation officer and advanced to Chief U. S. Probation Officer for the Northern District of Texas in 1980. He received many awards in recognition of his dedication and spirit of cooperation with other agencies, and for his encouragement to others during his career. He was awarded the Liberty Bell Award by the Dallas Bar Association in 1979, the Richard F. Doyle Award by the Federal Probation Officers Association in 1987, the Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Award in 1990 by the Criminal Justice Center of Sam Houston State University, and an award by the United States Marshals Service. The Federal Bureau of Prisons presented him with an Honorary Warden plaque for 27 years of high performance and dedicated service. Other awards were presented by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, the FBI Dallas Association, and the West Pointers Parents Club of North Central Texas.
  Many students and friends have benefitted from Al's teaching and writings. There is one principle in life he taught so well, that is "Happiness is a CHOICE". He not only taught it; he lived it in words and deeds. Al wrote monthly letters to his grandchildren, "Things Grandpapa Used to Say," fondly known as "T-GUTS." In one of his letters he wrote, "Happiness is a choice-we can be glad under any circumstance if we reflect on God's role in that circumstance." He went on to say, "Make the best use of today-use today for His glory" and "be a good steward--the life He gives us is too precious to waste." He lived each of these principles by example, every day, until his very last breath. Al often spoke about his childhood. He was considered poor financially, but he believed he was rich because of his Christian parents who valued education and taught a strong work ethic. He instilled this legacy in all his children and grandchildren. He Loved the Lord with all his heart, and he loved his family and others unconditionally as well!
  A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Clinton Davis, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, TX. A celebration will be held to remember and honor Al at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Northeast Texas Community College Work Scholarship or the charity of your choice.

  January 6, 1895 - June 10, 1982
Mary Alice Haywood was the daughter of Oscar J. & Laura Jane Clayton Rivers. She married Shirley J. Haywood who was born January 9, 1891 and died January 28, 1978. She was survived by a daughter, Edward Mavis Haywood Smith and a granddaughter Shirley, as well as a grandson, Winston Haywood, Jr. She was preceded in death by granddaughters Judy Haywood and Alice Roberta Haywood. Mary Alice's siblings were Anys Leon Rivers, Conley C. Rivers, Frank Rivers, Ivy Rivers and Ida Bam Rivers. (Row 15 NE)

  August 6, 1928/ - November 20, 1968
The Naples Monitor   December 5, 1968
Mrs. Hildred Hicks, 40-year old former resident of Omaha, died in a Dallas hospital at 5 p.m. Friday. She had lived in the Omaha area most of her life but had been a resident of Mesquite for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband John W. Hicks of Mesquite; four sons Ronnie, Robin, Tabby and John Roger, all of Mesquite; three daughters, Ramona, LeAnn and Tina, all of Mesquite; her parents Mr. and Mrs. James W. Carpenter of Omaha; seven brothers Marvin, Kelly Velta and Ellis Carpenter, all of Omaha, Melton of Naples, Dale of Mt. Pleasant, and Lindel of Minneapolis, MN; and two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Keene of Omaha and Mrs. Pauline Barfield of New Boston. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. M. G. McNeil and the Rev. A. J. Findley officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 31 SE)

  Sep 19, 1924 - Nov 29 2006
John Henry Hicks age, 82, died November 29, 2006 in Morris County. He was born in Winfield, Titus County, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Hildred Carpenter Hicks and children Robin Dale Hicks 1954-2003 and Tab Lynn Hicks 1956-1989. He is buried in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris, Texas.

  August 16, 1954 - April 4, 2003
Services for Mr. Robin Dale Hicks, 48 of Port Aransas, were Monday, April 7, 2003, at Daniel's Chapel Church with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Mr. Hicks was born August 16, 1954 at New Boston. He died Friday, April 4, 2003 at Aransas Pass. He was a retired carpenter and painter. Survivors include his wife, Diane Hicks of Port Aransas; two sons Asa Hicks of Dallas and Kelly Hicks of Port Aransas; one daughter Abby Hicks of Port Aransas; his parents John Henry and Mary Hicks of Naples; four brothers and sisters-in-law Ronnie and Jane Hicks of Naples, John Roger and Cathy Hicks of Omaha, Gary Don Ragsdale of Naples and Skipper Booth of Granberry; five sisters and brothers-in-law Ramona and Charlie Martin, Lea Ann and Henry Fondren of Omaha, Tina and Pat Savage of Leary, Judy Tolleson of Omaha and Jeanette Leyhe of Mesquite; and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred Carpenter Hicks and a brother Tab Hicks. Pallbearers included Chris Browning, John Fondren, Johnathan Daniels, Lonnie Hicks, Dane Carpenter and Lance Carpenter. Interment was at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. (Row 31 SE)

  1956 - September 17, 1989
Tab Hicks, 33, of Kilgore, died Sunday, September 17, 1989 at his home. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 20 at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mr. Hicks was employed with R & B Business Machines and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Kellie Hicks, of Kilgore; four sons Donovan, Ian, Brendon and Cason, all of Kilgore; his father and stepmother Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks of Naples; three brothers, Ronnie and Robin of Naples and Roger of Omaha; two stepbrothers, Harvey Booth of Terrell, and Gary Ragsdale of Balch Springs; three sisters, Ramona Hendrick and LeeAnn Fondren, both of Corpus Christi and Tina Daniels of Venus, TX; and three stepsisters Judy Tollison of Quinlan, Jeanette Leyhe of Mesquite and Janet Hicks of Naples. (Row 31 SE)

  June 22, 1938 - April 29, 2016
Samuel Leo Hinton, 77, of Pittsburg, passed away on April 29, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 22, 1938 to Macon G. & Goldie (Hatfield) Hinton in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg, TX. Mr. Hinton served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the local IBEW. He was retired from Texas Utilities Mining Company where he served as an operator for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Hinton of Pittsburg, TX along with a large family; Children and spouses; Tammy & Kent Foster of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Debbie & Holly Tasa of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Brenda & Jose Luna of Longview, TX, Jimmy Lee & Juana Smith of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Bobby D Hinton of Longview, TX, Robbie & Gaylon Jones of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Randy M Hinton of Mt. Pleasant, TX, Andy J Hinton of Vermont, Jason Rex & Tammie Jo Hinton of Center, TX. Grandchildren & spouses; Amber & Cody McNeal, Brittany & Ashley Gentry, Stephanie & Cory Edmonson, John Macon Hinton, Devin Hinton, Joshua & Sarah Hinton, David & Wendy Escalante, Pedro & Janet Escalante, Carlos & Brenda Escalante, Zack & Mary Foster, Lupe & Oliver Ramos, Jesse Jones, Kendall Jones, Ashley Michelle Brents, Margo & Tori Ross, Harley & Laken Hinton; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Brother & sister-in-law; Johnny & Jackie Hinton of Mt. Pleasant, TX. One sister; Shirley Allen of Mt. Pleasant, TX, and one sister-in-law; Shirley Hinton of Pittsburg, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and; a daughter, Tammy Hinton Ross; brother & sister-in-law, Billy & Judith Hinton; a brother, M.G. Hinton, brother & sister-in-law, Carl W. & Nancy Hinton; brother-in-law & spouse, Gary & Nelda Baker; brother-in-law, Herman Allen & father-in-law, Rex Baker The pallbearers will be his grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be Bart Pickett, Dwayne McClung, Gerald "Pop" House. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel. Interment will Follow in the Concord Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Relocation Fund, in Pittsburg, TX. (Row 40 NE)

  June 24, 1922 - Sep 10, 1953
Mary Jane Watson Hoffman passed away age 31, Sep 10, 1953, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. She is the daughter of William Daniel Watson and Ida Bam Rivers Watson; the wife of Meredith F. Hoffman and mother of Hoffman. Mary Jane is buried in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Morris, Texas.

  October 13, 1956 - February 4, 1995
Richard Lee Holland, 38, of Omaha, died Saturday, February 4, 1995. Services were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Anita Stedman of Bossier City, LA; his father Cecil L. Holland, Jr. of Bossier City; three sisters Deborah Harris of Longview, Michelle Murriel of Midland and Billie Jo Hebert of Blanchard, LA; one brother, Douglas Hajek of Shreveport, LA; one stepbrother, Vaughn Steadman of Shreveport, his maternal grandmother, Vida Wolfenburger of Omaha; his paternal grandmother, Mae Jordan of Bossier City, and his paternal step-grandmother Melba Holland of Shreveport, LA. (Row 33 NE)

 
J. L. (Lynn) Honea, 80-year old Houston resident, died Friday night. He was a former resident of the Naples area and a member of the Dovenshire Bapatist Church of Houston. Survivors include his wife, Mertie Honea of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Lynn Ball of Hitchcock, and Mrs. Edith Hall of LaMarque; a son, Harold Honea of Texas City; two sisters, Mrs. Lilla Williams, Hughes Springs and Mrs. Sudie Driggers, Longview; a brother F. A. Honea of Longview; and eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives in this area. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery.

  August 27, 1986 - October 12, 2003
Aaron Michel Hord, 17 of Scroggins, Texas, died Sunday, October 12, 2003 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Services were held at 10 am Wednesday, October 15 at Bates-Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Kessler officiated. Interment was in Concord Cemetery in Omaha under the direction of Bates-Cooper Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bryan Fulce, Justin Clark, Daniel Haupt, Christian Bearden, Tommy Hellinghausen, Kolt Landers, Dusty Jones and Kory Talley. Mr. Hord was born August 27, 1986 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Kembra Moerbe of Scroggins and the late Shane Hord. He is survived by his mother, Kembra Moerbe of Scroggins; grandmother, Zelda Kendrick of Mansfield; grandfather, Edward B. Hord, Jr; two brothers Jeffery Hord and Eric Moerbe both of Scroggins; aunts and spouses Karren and Lonny Coffey and Twanaha and Bob Rea; uncles and spouse Bud and Sheila Kendrick; Eddie Hord; and Jonathan Hord; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; grandfather Marvin Kendrick; grandmother Carolyn Hord; and great-grandmother Wanda Shurtleff. (Row 32 NE)

  August 20, 1929 - September 15, 2001
Services for Mr. Durwood (Woody) Hoskins, 72, of Rocky Branch were Monday, September 17, 2001 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Hoskins was born August 20, 1929 in Port Arthur. He died Saturday, September 15, 2001 in Mt. Pleasant. He was a retired contracts administrator for H&R Manufacturing Co. from Textron, a member of Concord Baptist Church. He had served in the US Navy in central intelligence and had made his home in Naples for the past 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Tigert Hoskins of Rocky Branch; three stepsons, Donald L. Blackburn of Valencia, CA, Michael David Blackburn of Palmdale, CA and Jeffrey Wayne Blackburn of St. Louis, MO; three brothers Art Ray Hoskins and Franklin Hoskins, both of Oakdale, LA and Leighton Hoskins of Lake Jackson; one sister, Betty Vaughn of Corsicana; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard (Dick) Hoskins and stepdaughter, Kathy Lynn Blackburn. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (SoSec G Lot 12)

  May 16, 1933 - December 07, 2016
Services for Mrs. Mary Jane Tigert Hoskins, 83, of Rocky Branch, will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel in Naples with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mary Jane was born May 16, 1933 in Omaha, Texas to Joe and Thelma Carruth Tigert. She passed from this life on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant. She retired after many years of employment in the telephone industry in Texas and California. Mary Jane was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas. Preceding her in death was her husband, Durwood (Woody) Hoskins in 2001, a daughter, Kathy Lynn Blackburn, her parents, and siblings: Wilma Jo Vissering, Nell Bisang, and Bobby Tigert. Survivors include three sons Donald L. Blackburn and Michael David Blackburn of California, and Jeffrey Wayne Blackburn of Missouri; one brother, Jerry Tigert of Rocky Branch; two sisters, Frankie Berry of Naples and Kathryn Hicks of El Paso. Mary Jane's grandchildren are: Candice Blackburn, Michael Blackburn, II, Leslie Blackburn, Katie Blackburn, Natalie Atkins, and Phillip Blackburn. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Allen Berry, Joey Berry, Glenn Tigert, Lee Tigert, and Steve Vissering. Mary Jane enjoyed many good times with her friends and was dearly loved by those who knew her. She will be greatly missed. (SoSec G Lot )

  November 3, 1922 - August 13, 2004
Services for Mr. Wesley (Mike) Howell, 81, of Omaha were Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Curtis Hall officiating. Mr. Howell was born November 3, 1922 in Daingerfield. He died Saturday, August 13, 2004, at his home in Omaha. He was a retired employee of Mobil Oil Company, a veteran of World War II, a member of Concord Baptist Church and longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Irene Howell, of Omaha, two daughters and son-in-law, Bernadine and Alan Billard of Houston and Geraldine Howell of Buffalo, NY; one stepson, Michael Rawls of Longview; two grandchildren, Ashley Billard and Bernadette Cummings of Houston; two great- grandchildren; three brothers, Roy Howell of Camarillo, CA, James Howell and Richard Howell, both of Hughes Springs, TX; one sister, Pauline Clark of Atlanta, TX; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Molly Anderson Howell. Pallbearers were Frank Caldwell, Scott Swanson, Otis Cline, Clyde Howell, Steve Howell and Jay Clark. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (Row 29 NE)

  May 8, 1910 - October 15, 2010
Bertha May Isbell of Omaha died Friday, October 15, 2010, in Mount Pleasant. She was 100 years, five months, and six days old at her passing. Visitation was Saturday, October 16, at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home. Her memorial service was at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 17, at First Assembly of God in Mount Pleasant, with Pastor Don White officiating. Graveside service followed at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, under the direction of the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home. Pallbearers include her former students - Waylon Moore, Jimmy Schrborough, and William White; nephews Buster Wright and Sidney Harper; and great-nephew Kelly Struen. Honorary pallbearers are nephew Richard Wright and former student Donnie Newman. She was born on May 8, 1910 to Fred Pierson Isbell and Terry Etta Ford Isbell. She was the fifth of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Greenville College with a Bachelor's degree in education and taught school in Winfield and Farmers Academy until her retirement at 70 years of age. She was a member of First Assembly of God, and regularly attended service until September of this year. (Row 9 NW)

  October 21, 1957- June 3, 2018
Henry Allen Jackson beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle age 60 passed away on June 3, 2018 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on October 21, 1957 in Brownsville, Texas to Therman Allen Jackson and Grace Lea Jackson. He served in the Navy until being honorably discharged and was an active member of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Henry was a Mason, a York Rite, a Scottish Rite and a Shriner. Henry was very intelligent and recently finished his Masters Degree from Stevens Henager College in 2017 making the Dean's List with a 3.69-3.9 GPA. While his health had been declining over the last few years; he was still making efforts to better himself. Henry was known by many as "Larger Than Life" because of his outgoing personality and his enjoyment of many different social gatherings. Henry loved working in the steel industry and held many positions around the United States. Most recently General Manager of the Rolling Mill at Tamco Steel in California, he also spent time at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in OH, LSS in Lone Star Texas, NUCOR Steel in South Carolina, Jewett Texas and Plymouth Utah. Henry is survived by his daughter Stacie Sauer, his two sons Clayton Jackson and Robert Jackson and his two grandsons Benjamin Sauer and Boaz Jackson as well as his sister Kathy McCarthy, and nieces Kaytlin Underhill and Kelcey Footer . He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and infant son Nathan Jackson. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, July 14, 2018, 5:00 p.m. at the Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas. Donations may be made to: American Diabetes Association (Row 40)

  June 20, 1947 - November 21, 2003
James Jackson, 56 of Omaha, Texas, died Friday, November 21, 2003 in the Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jackson was born June 20, 1947 in Shreveport, LA. He was retired from the City of Garland, TX and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Vickers Jackson of Omaha; two sons Lehman Edge of Rowlett, TX, and Wayne Edge of Garland; three daughters Lisa Sampson of Garland, Kerri Weaver of Sachse, TX and Brandi Schwartz of The Colony, TX; one brother Leonard Jackson of Kemp, TX and 10 grandchildren. Services were at 3:00 pm Sunday, November 23, at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Pallbearers were Wayne Rumsey, Robert Harvey, Frank Caldwell, Jesse Wright, Craig Schluter and Harley Schluter. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (Row 19 NE)

  January 6, 1988 - March 5, 1988
Nathan Allen Jackson, infant son of Henry and Nancy Clayton Jackson of Hughes Springs, died Saturday, March 5 at Titus Co. Memorial Hospital. Services were at 3:00 pm Monday, March 7 at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Dale Reed and the Rev. Michael Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Nathan was born Jan 6, 1988 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Other survivors include one sister Stacie Jackson of Hughes Springs; his maternal grandparents Frank and Reita Clayton of Omaha; his paternal grandfather T. A. Jackson of DeKalb; his paternal great-grandmother Mrs. Catherine Anderson of Anadarko, OK; his maternal great-grandmother Mrs. Clyde Clayton of Omaha and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. (Row 40 NE)

  ? - February 18, 1915
The Omaha Breeze February 24, 1915 MRS SAM JACKSON DEAD:
This good woman, aged about 46 years, died at her home near Concord, of uric poisoning last Thursday the 18th , having been sick only a few days. She was born and raised in Mississippi where she joined the Baptist church in early life, keeping in the faith to the last. Her body was laid to rest in Concord cemetery on Friday morning after funeral services by Rev. C. W. Smith. The Breeze goes out in utmost sympathy and condolence for the bereft husband and family and all the surrounding relatives.

  November 1, 1895 - March 28, 1959
Alsa N. Johnson, died March 28, 1959, the husband of Kate F. Johnson, brother of Tina Honea; children Maurice and Dorothy; retired from the Texarkana Fire Department. (Row 15A SW)

  June 03, 1929 - April 24, 2019
Ana Mae Cooper Johnson passed away on April 24, 2019 in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was born on June 3, 1929 to William L. Cooper and Ruby Jewel Lackey Cooper in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Pantego, Texas. Ana is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jackson; grandchildren, David Jackson, Nancy Brown and Dawn Odom; 8 great grandchildren; 3 great great-grandchildren; her sisters, Frances R. Gass, Mildred Calahan, and Pat Wall and husband Richard; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Johnson; and her son, Gary Johnson. A funeral will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, Texas with burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Morris County, Texas. (Row 36 SE)

  January 15, 1929 - March 9, 2003
Graveside services for Mr. Bobby Johnson, Sr., 74, of Omaha, were Monday, March 10, 2003, at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Lanny Peek officiating. Mr. Johnson was born January 15, 1929 in Tyler. He died Sunday, March 9, 2003 in Titus Regional Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel, was a Scottish Rite Mason, a Shriner, a veteran of the U. S. Navy, a member of the David Elliott Lodge in Omaha, had worked for TSL. Steel Company and was a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Johnson of Omaha; two sons, Bobby Johnson of Omaha and Mike Johnson of Naples; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Neal Hill of Gilmer; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. (So Sec 2, Lot 15)

  January 2, 1952 - February 13, 2019
Gary Wayne Johnson, 67, of Watauga, passed into the glory of Jesus at home peacefully on February 13, 2019. Gary was born to Jack and Ann Johnson on January 2, 1952, in Wichita Falls, TX. At an early age he moved with family to Irving, TX where he completed his education. He joined the Army in 1967. Following an Honorable Discharge from the military Gary attended Barber College and has cut hair for 49 years. He was married in 1974 and to this union Andrea Dawn was born. She eventually became a barber also and worked by his side for 18 years. Gary married Karen Hunnicutt in Upscale Barbershop, Watauga, in 2012.
  He is survived by wife Karen, of their home; Mother, Ann Johnson, Irving; Daughter, Dawn Odom & Husband Mark, Watauga; Grandchildren, Cody, Trevor, Natalie, Emily, Jessica, Kenzi; six Great-Grandchildren; and sister, Pam Johnson, Irving. He is also survived by his bonus children; Dawn, Diane, Jim, Mark and Cheryl; nine Grandchildren and one Great- Grandchild. Gary was passionate about the building fund set up at his church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the building fund at First Baptist Church of Watauga in his honor. There will be a military service at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. (SE Row 36)

  September 2, 1922 - June 23, 2004
Jack Carroll Johnson, 81, of Irving died Wednesday, June 23, 2004. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born September 2, 1922 in Wichita Falls, the son of Grover and May Johnson. He was retired from the Dallas Times Herald and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ana Johnson of Irving; a son, Gary Johnson of Irving; a daughter, Pamela Johnson of Irving; two granddaughters, Dawn Bloss of Wautaga and Nancy Brown of Hartshorne, OK; a grandson, David Jackson of Clayton, OK; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Grover Johnson, Jr., Earl Johnson, Frank Johnson; sister, Elizabeth Cossey. (Row 36 SE)

  September 26, 1897 - October 11, 1986
Kate F. Johnson, 89, of Ft. Worth, died Saturday, Oct 11, of natural causes. Services were at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 14, at Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel in Ft. Worth with Don Sasser officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Johnson was born Sep 26, 1897, in Alabama. She was a former resident of Texarkana, widow of Alsa N. Johnson, who died Mar 28, 1959, a member of Arlington Heights Methodist Church, and a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy L. McWilliams of Arlington; one son, John Johnson of Ft. Worth; three grand-children and five great- grandchildren. (Row 15A SW near fence)

  May 26, 1934 - May 4, 2008
Graveside services for Mrs. Peggy Johnson, 73, of Omaha, were May 7, 2008 at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home with the Rev. Victor Elrod officiating. Mrs. Johnson was born May 26, 1934, in Cookville. She died May 4, 2008 in an Omaha nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband Bobby H. Johnson, Sr.; parents, Leslie Bruon Talley and Myrtle Mae Deaton and grandson Bobby Ace Hill. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Harold Johnson, Jr. of Omaha and Michael Lynn Johnson of Naples; a daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Neal Hill of Gilmer; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (S Sec 2 Lot 17)

  1908 - April 20, 1982
Viva Mae Johnson, 73, of Daingerfield, died April 20, 1982, at Hospital in the Pines near Daingerfield. Funeral services were Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m., at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. T. P. Lee and the Rev. Ed Young officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Morris County and a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons Mike Allen, Marty Collins, Edwin Collins, Jim Collins, Mike Johnson, Doug Coleman, Donnie Doss and Scott Johnson. Survivors include two sons, Earnest Ladell Johnson of Houston, and Danny Ray Johnson of Lawton, OK; four daughters, Mary Ida Allen of Daingerfield, Viva Ann Stokes of Aurora, CO, Linda Joyce Collins of Beaumont, and Marsha Christine Attaway of DeSoto, TX; two brothers, James Odie Davis of Omaha and James E. Davis II, of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Lucille Galloway of Omaha and Verna C. Lawhon of Baytown; 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (Row 34 NE)

  July 4, 1860 - December 22, 1922
Walter Johnson who was making his home with his niece, Mrs. T. J. Barrier at Commerce, was knocked down by an auto delivery truck December 22 and so badly hurt that he died that night. He was also an uncle of Mrs. J. D. May and also has a son living west of town, besides other relatives this section to all of whom the Breeze extends condolence. The remains were shipped to Cookville and buried at Concord the 23rd. He was the husband of Ellen Johnson. (Row 30 SE)

  October 28, 1911 - January 13, 1972
The Naples Monitor   January 20, 1972
Willard A. Johnson of Carthage, TX, a former resident of Naples, died Thursday in a Carthage hospital following a long illness. Services were held at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel in Naples on Saturday with the Rev. Earl Hosea officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Roger Mowell of Longview, a son, Johnny Johnson of Los Angeles and five grandchildren. (Row 17A SE)

  June 20, 1913 - June 9, 2002
Arless "Nannie" Jones, 88, of Hughes Springs, died Sunday, June 9, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Jones was born June 20, 1913 in Omaha, Texas. She was a homemaker and a Missionary Baptist. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jamie Hoffman and Gerald Taylor of Hughes Springs; one stepson, Weldon "Bud" Shelton of Hughes Springs; three grandchildren Mickey Lynn Keasler of Hallsville, TX, Marty Lee Keasler of Hughes Springs and Misty Lenette Taylor of Longview, TX; one granddaughter-in-law Cynthia Keasler of Hughes Springs; two great-grandchildren, Michael Bryant Keasler of Hughes Springs and Kaen Lynn Keasler of Hallsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were at 2:00 pm, June 11, 2002 at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steven Hill officiating. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (Arless married (1) James Rucker Hoffman (2) Roy Shelton (3) Herman Jones.) (Row 35 SEC)

  July 14, 1906 - September 17, 1982
LOIS JONES, 76, of Omaha, died Friday in a Naples hospital after a lengthy illness. Services were at 3 pm Sunday at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born July 14, 1906, in Alabama. She was a retired employee of Red River Army Depot, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter, Myra Tucker of Richardson; two sons, Tob Jones of Mt. Pleasant and Ray Jones of Daingerfield; two sisters, Arvella Cook of Omaha and Myrtle Collins of Blum; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (She was the wife of Henry Melton who was born April 25,1904 and died March 14, 1942.) (Row 31 SE)

  December 24, 1932 - October 26, 2013
Elbert "Strawberry" Jones, 80, of Omaha, TX passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Mount Pleasant, TX. He was born December 24, 1932 in Talco, TX, the son of Birtie and Martha (Byram) Jones. "Strawberry" is a veteran of the United States Army and a retired truck driver. He is survived by his children, Dwayne and Jan Jones of Texarkana, Ricky and Mistie Moore of Omaha, Steve and Sharron Moon of Balch Springs, Virginia Rae and Donnie Joe Smith of Texarkana, Cheryl and Billie Stacks of Tyler, Ginger and Randy Dennis of Cookville, and Fayrene Sneed of Daingerfield; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ella Faye Sutherland Jones; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29 at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel. Interment will follow at the Concord Cemetery in Omaha. The family received friends Monday evening at the funeral home. (Row 29 NE)

  May 18, 1925 - April 13, 1997
Ella Faye Sutherland Jones, 71 of Omaha, TX died Sunday, April 13, 1997 at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Services were at 11 am Tuesday, April 15, at Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Pleasant with Bro. Jamie Duncan and Bro. John David Wright officiating. Internment followed in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born Monday, May 18, 1925 in Cookville, TX. She was a member of the Church of Christ had worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for 31 years. Survivors included her husband Elbert Jones of Omaha; three sons, Robert S. Moon of Balch Springs, Richard W. Moon of Omaha, and Elbert Dwayne Jones of Texarkana; four daughters Cheryl L. Stacks of Tyler, Ginger Dennis and Fayrene Sneed both of Omaha and Virginia Rae Smith of Texarkana; 12 grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Dicy Jones Sutherland; daughter, Barbara Colleen Moon and son, Benjamin Michael Moon. (Row 29 NE)

  April 25, 1904 - March 14, 1942
H. Milton Jones, 38 died at his family home in Omaha t 5:30 o'clock Saturday morning March 14, from the effects of a heart ailment with which he had been afflicted for a long time and pneumonia. Born and reared in Kaufman, Mr. Jones has been a resident of Omaha for a number of years. He was married to Miss Lois Cook of the Concord community September 8, 1928. To this union was born three children. He was a member of the Baptist church at Concord. Survivors are his widow, one daughter, Myra Jo, two sons, William Talver and Windell Ray; five brothers, Jesse and Silas Jones of Kaufman, Mickey Jones of Van, Joe Jones of Washington, D. C. and Casey Jones in the U. S. Army; four sisters Mrs. Charlie Whitworth of Kaufman, Mrs. J. W. Bonin of roaring Springs, Mrs. Allie Mae Green of Overton and Mrs. Albert Arnold of Orange. Funeral rites were conducted at the Concord church at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning, with the pastor of the church, and Rev. C. E. Parish, pastor of the Baptist church at Omaha, officiating. Burial was made in the concord cemetery. Pall bearers were T. A. Thigpen, W. E. Swing, Q. Parrish, Herschel Harris, Homer Walker and R. W. Rivers. (Row 31 SE)

  February 8, 1952 - September 29, 2012
Funeral services for Howard C. Jones, age 60, of Daingerfield, were Wednesday October 3, 2012 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas, with interment to follow in Concord Cemetery. Howard was born February 8, 1952, in Woodville, Texas, to Howard Curtis and Arenca Deverne Robbins Jones. He was raised in a very large family and from an early age took on responsibilities for helping take care of them. He learned to meet every challenge with hard work and dedication. He learned to accomplish any task that was set before him. Howard retired from Lone Star Steel after many years and then went on to work in the insurance industry. He was very successful because he never met a stranger and was always caring and compassionate. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Melvin Jones and Larry Jones; and his uncles, Jr. and Husky. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his spouse, Wendy Parker, daughters, Kristi Jones Jester and her husband Emanuel, and Kacey Jones Downing and her husband, Patrick; grandchildren Emily Morgan Seifried and Luke Patrick Downing; life long friend, Mike Jones and his wife Judy; and many siblings cousins, family and friends. (SoSec V, Row 1, Lot 19)

  April 12, 1921 - April 12, 2003
Services for Mr. Cecil M. Keene, 82, of Omaha were Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Keene was born April 12, 1921 in Fedscreek, KY. He died Saturday, April 12, 2003 in Omaha. He was a retired farmer and rancher, a veteran World War II, a member of Concord Baptist Church and a long time resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Carpenter Keene of Omaha; one son Terry Keene of Omaha; one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Richard Dale of Naples; two brothers Jack Fuller and Ben Fuller both of Fedscreek, KY; one sister Nickie Pugh of Fedscreek, KY; three grandchildren Misty Perry of Omaha, Britton Keene of Wood River, IL and Trace Keene of NC; and one great-grandchild. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. (SoSec N, Row 2, Lot 6)

  February 27, 1925 -- March 12, 2010
Services for Mrs. Maxine Keene, 85, of Omaha, were March 15, 2010, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mrs. Keene was born February 27, 1925, in Omaha. She died March 12, 2010, in Omaha. She was a retired accountant from Red River Army Depot, and a member of Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Keene in 2003; parents, James and Blanche Carpenter; five brothers, Bobby Carpenter, Marvin Carpenter, Kelly Carpenter, Buddy Carpenter, and John Carpenter; and one sister, Hildred Hicks. Survivors include one son, Terris Keene of Omaha; a daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Richard Dale of Omaha; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, James Milton and Mary Carpenter of Naples, V. C. and Tribah Carpenter of Cookville, and Lynn Carpenter of Minnesota; one sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Hugh Barfield of Omaha; three grandchildren, Misty Perry, Britt Keene and Trace Keene; and three great-grandchildren, Remington Perry, Addison Perry and Avery Perry. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (SoSec N, Row 2, Lot 8)

  - October 7, 1936
The funeral of O. Sheppard Kennedy, 62, who died at a hospital in Fort Worth on Wednesday afternoon, October 7th, was held at the Concord church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the direction of Rev. Geo. W. Henderson of Cookville. Burial was in the Concord cemetery. Mr. Kennedy formerly lived in Omaha but for a number of years prior to his death had been living in Fort Worth. He is survived by his wife and one son, two sisters and one brother.

  July 7, 1879 - September 16, 1959
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, January 16, 1936
G. E. Kimmel of the Concord community received very painful injuries Sunday evening as a result of falling from the barn loft while getting down feed for his stock. He was taken to a Texarkana Hospital Monday, and an examination showed that he had received a broken collar bone, one broken rib and a small cut in one lung. At last report he was doing as well as could be expected, and will possibly have to remain in the hospital for about a week.

The Monitor   Sep 17, 1959
George E. Kimbell, 80 year old Omaha man, died about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday at the hospital here. He had been taken to the hospital earlier in the afternoon by the Hanner Funeral Home ambulance. An inquest was held following his death and Justice of the Peace Joe Martin ruled suicide from arsenic poisoning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Kimbell of Omaha; one daughter, Mrs. Sybil Beasley of Omaha; one son John Kimbell of Omaha; one sister Mrs. Ella Harrott of Henderson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating assisted by the Rev. Aldous Smith.

  August 27, 1900 - May 27, 1988
Mrs. Jennie Talley Kimmel, age 87, of Omaha, Texas, died Friday, May 27, 1988, in Houston. Funeral service was held at 2 pm, Sunday at the Concord Baptist Church in Omaha, with Rev. John Dowden officiating and interment in the Concord Cemetery. She is survived by one son, J. D. Kimmel of Houston, two daughters: Mrs. Ruth Nordmeyer, and Mrs. Bobbie Ann Larkins, both of Houston; six sisters: Mrs. Mary Gibson, Mrs. Ruby Clayton, Mrs. Clyde Clayton, Mrs. Bobbie Lee Vickers and Mrs. Annie Mae Gilstrap, all of Omaha, and Mrs. Montie Evelyn Simpson of Naples; six grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Omaha and a former resident of Houston. (Row 6 SW)

  November 11, 1902 - February 1, 1974
The Naples Monitor   February 1974
Leroy Kimmel, 71, a former resident of Omaha, died Thursday of last week in Houston where he was living. Services were Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Von Dawson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jennie Kimmel of Houston, whom he married December 4, 1921; a son J. D. Kimmel of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. M. D. Mordmeyer of Houston and Miss Bobbie Ann Kimmel of Houston; a sister, Mrs. J. D. Gildon of Long Beach, CA; and four granddaughters. He was a retired inspector for the City of Houston and a member of the Methodist Church. (Row 6 SW)

  September 11, 1884 - January 29, 1941
Mrs. George E. Kimmel died at her family home in the Concord community at 2 o'clock Wednesday night of last week from the effects of pneumonia. Lillie Mae, daughter of the late John M. and Mary Coffey, pioneer settlers of the Concord community, was born September 11, 1884. She was married to George E. Kimmel in 1902 and they established their family home in the same community in which she was reared. To this union was born three children. Surviving to mourn the death of their loved one is her husband; one son, John Kimmel, two daughters, Mrs. Merl Beasley and Mrs. Willie Boozer, all of the Concord community; three brothers, W. E. Coffey of Quanah, R. N. Coffey of Dallas, and H. B. Coffey of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ledbetter and Mrs. Virgil Leeves of Dallas and five grandchildren. Funeral rites were conducted from the Concord church by Rev. A. J. Findley at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery beneath a mound of beautiful flowers. Pall bearers were R. W. Rivers, D. Belyeu, Jim Talley, A. F. Morris, H. C. McCollum and Dewey Garrett. (Row 4 SW)

  February 28, 1920 - March 23, 1989
Funeral services for Jake Kindsfather, Sr. 69, of Omaha, were at 2 pm March 26 at the Concord Baptist Church of Omaha with the Rev. Mike Thompson and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Mr. Kindsfather died Thursday, March 23, 1989. He was born February 28, 1920 in Tyler and was a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant with 22 years of service, and was the first enlisted man to be awarded the Missile Badge. He had lived in Florida for 25 years where he had a career in investments and mutual funds. He moved to Omaha in 1979. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyler and a Mason. Survivors include his wife Mildred D. Kindsfather of Omaha; one son Jake Kindsfather, Jr. of Social Circle, GA; two daughters Janice Kay Stekelenbur of Pine Mountain, GA; and Delura Ann Kindsfather of Dayton, TN. and four grandchildren. (Row 37 NE)

  October 3, 1920- April 13, 1999
Services for Mildred Galloway Kindsfather, 78, of Omaha were held Saturday, April 17 at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Nolan Richey and Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. She was born October 3, 1920, was a member of Concord Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son and daughter- in-law, Jake and Barbara Kindsfather of Social Circle, GA; two daughters, Jan Stekelenburg of Pine Mountain, GA; and Ann Kindsfather of Dayton, TN; one brother, Thomas Irvie Galloway of Brady; two sisters, Faye Vickers and Vida Wolfenburger of Omaha; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Interment was held at Concord Cemetery. (Row 37 NE)

  February 11, 1928 - October 18, 2006
Funeral services for Edna Mae Finley Koonce, 78, of San Antonio were held at 1:00 pm Monday, October 23 at the Pinecrest Baptist Church in Linden. Interment followed in the Concord Cemetery in Omaha. Mrs. Koonce was born February 11, 1928 in Huntsville, AL to William and Mary Finley and passed away on October 18 in San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Frank C. Koonce, Jr., and two sons, Michael Koonce and Terry Koonce. Mrs. Koonce is survived by three sons, James Koonce and wife Kathy of Olympia, WA., Richard Koonce and wife C. J. of San Antonio and Kenneth Koonce and companion Rene Pearson of Fouke, AR; two daughters, Debra Stanley and husband Danny of Dallas and Janie Brock and husband Jerry of Linden; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. (SoSec A, Row 1, Lot 9)

  August 21, 1925 - January 13, 1995
Frank C. Koonce, 69 of Linden, formerly of Naples, died Friday January 13 in Shreveport, LA. Services were at 2:00 pm Monday, January 16 at Center Grove Baptist Church in Linden, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Phil Starrett officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Koonce was born August 21, 1925 in Huntsville, AL. He was a retired medical technician, a member of Center Grove Baptist Church, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael. Survivors include his wife, Edna Koonce of Linden; four sons, James Koonce of Olympia, WA, Richard Koonce of Baton Rough, LA, Terry Koonce of Bloomburg, TX and Kenneth Koonce of Texarkana, TX; one daughter Debbie Little of Mesquite; one brother Billy Joe Koonce of Huntsville, AL; one sister Louise Honey of Fayetteville, TN; 13 grandchildren; two step grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (SoSec A, Row 1, Lot 11)

  September 26, 1958 - March 24, 2003
Services for Mr. Terry Koonce, 44 of Atlanta, will be conducted Friday, March 28, 2003 at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dupree officiating. Mr. Koonce was born September 26, 1958 in Dallas. He died Monday, March 24, 2003 in Atlanta. He was employed with International Paper Company, was a member of Calvary Tabernacle in Queen City and was an Army veteran. Survivors include three sons, Jeremy Koonce and Christopher Koonce of Texarkana and Daniel Koonce of Atlanta; one daughter, Heather Koonce of Texarkana; his mother, Edna Koonce of Linden; three brothers, James Koonce of Tacoma, WA, Eugene Koonce of San Antonio and Kenneth Koonce of Texarkana; one sister Debbie Koonce of Cheyenne, WY; and a number of other relatives. Interment was at Concord Cemetery, Omaha, Texas. (SoSec A, Row 1, Lot 13)

  May 27, 1915 - July 2, 1997
Clara Willmon Lackey, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997, at Titus Regional Medical Center. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 4, 1997 at Bates-Cooper-Robison Chapel with Bro. Frank Stringham and Bro. Glen Knox as officiating ministers. Interment followed in Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Lackey was born Thursday, May 27, 1915 in Delta County, TX, daughter of W. P. and Rhoda Leona (Tatum) Willmon. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and C. L. Morgan of Mt. Pleasant; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda and Kip Wright of Sulphur Springs; great grandson William Morgan Wright; two sisters-in-law, Ozella Willmon of Mt. Pleasant and Audrey Tillett of Garland, brother-in-law, Willie Lackey of Dallas; several nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Lackey in 1980. (Row 34 SE)

  1857 - September 21, 1928
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, September 27, 1928
"Mrs. W. D. Lackey Dead"
Mrs. Dollie Lackey, wife of W. D. Lackey, died of paralysis at the family home about a mile west of town last Friday night and her body was laid away in Concord cemetery Saturday afternoon after funeral services conducted by her pastor Elder A. J. Findley in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends, with many beautiful flowers expressing the esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. She was nearly 71 years of age; was a sister of J. M., G. H. and W. E. Riddle, and leaves G. H. and W. E., with one sister; an aged husband and seven children to mourn her going away, and the Breeze goes out in sorrow for all the bereaved ones.

"Card of Thanks"
In this one of the saddest hours of our lives, when we cast our thoughts to the missing wife and mother in our home we must of course pause to think of the loving friends of Omaha and Concord community that so tenderly administered to every want, and to her physicians that tried in every way possible to ward off the grim reaper of death. To everyone that brought a flower to plant on her last resting place to show in a way the good woman she was. May God bless each of you is our prayer. W. D. Lackey and children.
  In the midst of life, the death angel comes and calls. His own, and by His touch our loved ones leaving sadness in our hearts we send up a cry, "is there no balm and giliad; is there no physicians there?" Mother was born in DeKalb County, Alabama, December 15, 1857; died September 21, 1928. She was married to W. D. Lackey June 27, 1875. To this union was born twelve children; five preceded her and seven are living. Mother obtained a hope in Christ at the age thirteen and joined the Baptist church where she lived a faithful, consistent member until her death. Her body was laid to rest in Concord cemetery to "await the great resurrection morning when she will come forth clothed in the robe of righteousness together with all the redeemed of the Lord." We believe as soon as the last breath leaves these old bodies, the spirit returns to the God who gave, but the body must "await the resurrection morn to come forth a spiritual body." "How peaceful the sleeping; How happy the awakening, for death is only a dream." She was a true Baptist to every sense of the word, and it was her delight to attend her meetings on meeting days. So, brothers and sisters, let us strive to meet her in the Glory World that has no ending, and "weep not as those that have no hope."
  Everything was done for mother that loving hands and two doctors could do, but to no avail. The Lord called "child come home," and the death angel bore dear mother home on His snowy wings. Oh! We miss her so much. In our home and in our church is a vacant seat that cannot be filled. It seems hard to say: "Thy will be done," but we know that whatever God doeth is just, and we can only beg him for grace to become reconciled as best we can. While we were grieved to give her up, our hearts are made sadder to know how sad and lonely dear father has been left. May God bless him and fill the vacant spot she left with His sweet presence and help him to become reconciled; and give to we children grace to follow in the path of the noble life she lived. Since she is with us no more, may we, as long as we live, profit by the example she set before us. Lord help us to be prepared to meet dear mother on the sweet fields of Eden! Written by her sorrowing children. (Row 7 SW)

  March 12, 1886 - April 18, 1933
Mrs. Dave Lackey, aged 47 years, died in the Cantrell Hospital at Greenville, Tuesday morning, April 18, about 11 o'clock. Mrs. Lackey was operated on last Friday and was thought up until Monday to be improving. Before her marriage she was Miss Kittie Boozer, born in Alabama on March 12, 1886, and came to Texas with her parents, Christopher C. and Harriet Blackwell Boozer, in 1902. She was married to Dave Lackey in 1904 and to this union two children were born, one son and one daughter, Clyde Lackey and Mrs. Dan (Lovie) Lackey Walker both of Omaha. Besides her husband, children and grandchildren she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Harriet Boozer, three brothers and one sister, Henry Boozer of Omaha, Mark Boozer of Soudan, Joe Boozer of Manitau, OK; and Mrs. Lettie Harvey of near Cookville, TX, besides many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Lackey was a member of the Concord Baptist Church having joined that church in 1906 and had been a faithful member ever since. Her body was brought to her home in Omaha Tuesday afternoon and the funeral service was held at Concord Church Wednesday afternoon by her pastor Eld. J. S. Caldwell, assisted by Eld. Finley, in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends, after which her remains were interred in the Concord cemetery. Active pallbearers were Julius Henderson, T. A. Welch, Clifton Wright, G. W. Heard, T. A. Thigpen and Earl Pate. (Row 23 SE)

  Feb 17, 1886 - Oct 26, 1983
Lee Boozer Lackey, 97, of Omaha, died Wednesday at the David Granbury Memorial Hospital. Services were at 2:30 pm, Friday, at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Lackey was born Feb. 17, 1886, at Omaha. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Hubbard Boozer of Daingerfield and Leonard Boozer of Mobile, AL; two daughters, Viola Mayton of Perris, CA, and Christene Adams of Omaha; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. (Row 30 SE)

  1886 - July 26, 1919
Saturday Mrs. W. B. Lackey, formerly Miss Taylor, a daughter of John Taylor, and who has been very low of tuberculosis, died Friday and was buried Saturday with funeral services by Rev. M. Moore of Texarkana. The Breeze goes out in deepest sorrow for the bereaved ones who mourn the loss of their loved ones. Husband of Wiley B. Lackey (Row 18 NE)

  May 24, 1915-September 18, 1921
The Omaha Breeze   September 22, 1921
"Sorry to learn that Mr. Rube Lackey lost his six-year old daughter on the 18th. Her little body was buried at Concord on the 19th.

  September 16, 1884 - December 15, 1940
The Omaha Breeze   December 19, 1940
"Dave Lackey Passes Away Early Sunday Morning"
Funeral services were held from the concord Baptist church at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon for Wm. David Lackey, who passed away early Sunday morning, December 15, 1940 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dan Walker and Mr. Walker. His death was attributed to Brights disease. Rev. A. J. Findley, pastor of the Concord Church at the time the deceased became a member of it, had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. C. E. parish, pastor of the Omaha Baptist church, and Rev. Ben Anderson, pastor of the local Methodist church. Burial was made in the family plat in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were H. G. Wallace, W. M. Belyeu, Royce Thigpen, J. H. McCollum, W. E. Swint, Vernon Lawhon, T. A. Thigpen and David Giles. Mr. Lackey was born in Jackson County, AL September 16, 1884. He came with his parents, the late Mr. And Mrs. W. D. Lackey, to Texas when about eight years of age and had lived in Omaha and the concord community practically all his life. In 1904 he was married to Miss Kittie Boozer, who preceded him in death several years ago. To this union was born -children. For many years he was a progressive farmer, but at the time of his death he was in the grocery business at Omaha. He was married to Mrs. Lee Boozer a few years ago. Surviving are his daughter and son, Mrs. Dan Walker and Clyde Lackey, and three grandchildren David, Nancy and Kathryn Walker, all of Omaha; two brothers Jim C. Lackey of Greenville and Jesse Lackey of Deming, New Mexico; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Finney of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Leona Boozer of Aubrey. (Row 23 SE)

  February 27, 1922 - April 17, 2017
Willie Ray Lackey, 95, of Keller, Texas; passed away at his residence on April 17, 2017. He was born on February 27, 1922 to William Martin & Nancy Ann (Edwards) Lackey in Walters, Oklahoma. He was retired as a sheet metal worker and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Nelda & Garry Allen of Roanoke, TX; daughter, Betty Louise Lackey of Edom, TX; grandson & spouse, Keith & Jennifer Allen; grandson & spouse, Kevin & Ashley Allen; grandson, Kyle Allen; great grandchildren, Jacey Allen, Jackson Allen, Gavin Carter, Wyatt Howard, Andrew Allen, Olivia Allen & Josephine Allen. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mattie Lou (Johnson) Lackey; brother, Ben Lackey; sisters, Ruby Cooper, Sybil Phillips, Audrey Lackey & his parents. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Chapel with the service to follow at 3:00 PM. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery. (Row 24 SE)

  May 21, 1933 - April 5, 2007
Alexander "Ike" Laing, 73, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, TX passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007 in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Alexander was born in Cookville, TX, May 21, 1933, was in the US Army, was employed by Lone Star Steel Co. 30 plus years and was self-employed as a dirt contractor. Services were at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home Mt. Pleasant Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 2:00 pm and were conducted by Rev. Nolan Richey and Kerry Adamck. Interment was in Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX. He was a Baptist. Mr. Alexander married Margaret Smith on August 6, 1955. Pallbearers were Eddie Westmoreland, Roger Dale Westmoreland, Bradley Dennis, Tony Larrison, E. B. Wommack, Paul Beggs, W. L. Wilhite, and David Johnson; honorary pallbearers were William Pope, Dalva Allen, Floyd Hopper, and Jerry Derrick. Survivors are his wife Margaret Smith Laing, son and daughter-in-law, William F. Butch and Sharon Laing of Houston, TX, daughter and son- in-law, Nona and Brad Branch of Cookville, TX, daughter-in-law, Carol Chamberlain of Orange, TX; special niece, Ronda Oden of Pahrump, NV; grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah Laing of Houston, Tracy Branch of Cookville, Zachary Kennedy of Cookville, Carla and Sean Sears of Sulphur Springs, Jeremy and Joshua Abshier of Orange; sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Lester Poag of Mt. Pleasant; and sister-in-law, Eva Walker. Mr. Laing was preceded in death by his mother and father, Norma Davis and William "Bill" Laing; a son, Jeffery Alexander Laing; brothers, Harry Laing and William D. Laing. (Row 34 NE)

  November 22, 1926 - July 17, 1988
William David Laing, 61, of Route 2, Box 107 in Cookville, died Sunday, July 17, 1988 at the Physicians Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Funeral services for Mr. Laing were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Bates-Cooper-Weems Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, with burial services at the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. His parents were William and Norma Davis Laing. Officiating were Jamie Duncan and Johnny Mack Brown. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Neeley Laing of Cookville; his mother, Mrs. Norma Laing of Mt. Pleasant; two step-sons, David Riddle of Jacksonville, FL and Jess Riddle of Portland, OR; a stepdaughter, Nonie Bailey of Winnsboro, LA; two step-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Beth Hoag of Mt. Pleasant and a brother, Alexander Laing of Mt. Pleasant, TX. (Row 7 SW)

  December 17, 1941 - July 1, 1980
The Monitor   July 10, 1980
Mrs. Doris Laney, 38, of Omaha, died Tuesday evening at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital at Naples. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday of last week at the First Baptist Church of Omaha with the Rev. Don Couch and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Surviros include her husband James Laney of Omaha, daughter Sandy McNeil of Omaha; a granddaughter, Darby McNeil of Omaha; and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Odis Blalock. She was preceded in death by her son James Michael (Mike) (Row 30 SE)

  June 6, 1962 - October 11, 1979
James Michael L (Mike) Laney, 16, died Thursday night of last week from injuries received in a car-motorcycle accident in Naples. Funeral services were Saturday at p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Omaha with the Rev. Don Couch officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. He was a member of the Naples Assembly of God Church and a member of the Paul H. Pewitt High School junior class. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Laney of Omaha; a sister Sandy McNeil of Mt. Pleasant; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Odis Blalock of Mt. Pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Laney of Omaha; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Serving as pallbearers were ? Hogan, David Clark, Gary ?, Bubba Kingston, Keith ?, and Ruel Morton. (Row 30 SE)

  1908 - August 21, 1986
Neomi Laney, 77 of Omaha, died Thursday, Aug 21, at David Granberry Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 24, at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Roger Laney of Omaha; four daughters, Geneva Echols of Evergreen, TX and Mildred Hicks, Quida Patton and Bobbie Goodwin, all of Omaha; two brothers, Roscoe Davis and Lonza Davis, both of Ore City; three sisters Myrtle Harrod and Willie May Laney, both of Omaha, and Vera Simpson of Linden; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. (Row 30A SE)

  March 8, 1907 - September 14, 1992
Robert (Bob) Laney, 85, of Omaha, died Monday, September 14, 1992, at Elmwood Nursing Home. Services were on Wednesday, September 16, at Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Laney was born March 8, 1907, in Linden, Texas. He was a retired sawmill foreman and member of the Cookville Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert Laney and James Laney, both of Cookville; one daughter, Louise Wells of Omaha; two sisters, Vera Young of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Ruth Bailey of Ft. Worth; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. (Row 30A SE)

  December 25, 1929 - March 20, 2021
Robert Emmett Laney, Jr., 91, of Cookville, TX, passed away on March 20, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on December 25, 1929 in Morris County, TX to Robert "Bob" & Willie Mae Laney. Robert worked hard all of his life in the saw mill industry & enjoyed raising cattle. Although he wasn't able to participate in a traditional church, Robert expressed his great love for the Lord by witnessing to others every chance he got. The things Robert cherished most in life were spending time with his family, singing & playing music. Even in his final days, Robert was joyful & at peace as he anticipated the day he would finally get to meet his Heavenly Father.
  He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Virginia Laney; daughter & son-in-law, Renee & Larry Sparks; grandchildren, Sierra & Grant Sparks; nieces, Sandy McNeil & Linda Portwood; numerous cousins & other relatives & friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Robby Laney; daughter, Teresa Laney; parents, Robert "Bob" & Willie Mae Laney; brother, James Laney & sister, Louise Wells. The family would like to give a special thank you to Chambers Hospice. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Concord Cemetery. SS 2, Row 2, Lot 15 or 18

  July 16, 1962 - Dec. 1, 1994
Robert Walker (Robby) Laney, 32, of Ft. Worth, TX, formerly of Cookville, died Thursday, December 1 at his home. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Laney was born July 16, 1962 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was an accountant for Medical Air Supply and was a Baptist. Survivors include his parents, Virginia and Robert Laney of Cookville, one sister and brother-in-law, Ginger and Larry Sparks of Ft. Worth; and his maternal grandmother, Lena Blagg of Cookville. (SoSec 2, Row 2, Lot 14)

  June 1, 1911 - July 9, 1989
Mrs. Bob Laney, 78, of Omaha, died Sunday, July 9, in a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday July 11 at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Amerson, the Rev. Don Couch and the Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. Laney was born June 1, 1911 near Gilmer. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob Laney of Omaha; two sons, Robert Laney and James Laney, both of Cookville; one daughter Louise Wells of Omaha; one sister Myrtle Harrod of Omaha; two brothers, Alonzo Davis of Omaha and Roscoe Davis of Ore City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (Willie Mae Davis and Robert E. Laney were married February 5, 1928.) (Row 30A SE)

  June 02, 1944 - June 04, 2019
Juanita Jane "Toni" Leflett, age 75, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home. Toni was born June 2, 1944 in Bremerton, Washington to Harold Chester Perry and Mabel Elaine Manion Perry. Toni was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. She was a retired Certified Medical Aide. Toni enjoyed all kinds of crafts, shopping, gardening, bowling, and cooking. She loved spending time with her family.
  Toni was preceded in death by her husband, Claude "Buster" Leflett; her parents; and four brothers, Butch Perry, Bob Perry, Timmy Perry, and Johnny Perry. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sally and Carl E. Cain of Naples, Texas, Mary Leflett of Many, Louisiana, Jeanie and Rusty Carpenter of Omaha, and Brandy and Michael Garcia of Omaha; one son and daughter-in-law, Scooter and Nancy Leflett of Omaha; three sisters, Frankie McCall of Morganton, North Carolina, Vicki Grant of Wasilla, Alaska, and LeAnne DeShon of Boise, Idaho; twelve grandchildren, Jonathan Silcox, Ashley Joyner, Cody Leflett, Kandice Haynes, Tiffany Brock, Cristen Capers, Megan Swain, Joclyn Capers, Ariel Luthe, Hunter Garcia, Mason Garcia, and Luke Garcia; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. . The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Glenn Griffith and Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha.

  October 12, 1924 - September 30, 1996
Jessie (Bounce) Love, 71, of Omaha, died Monday, September 30, 1996, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. Funeral services were at 10 am, Wednesday, October 2, at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Bill Harty officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery at Omaha. Mr. Love was born October 12, 1924, at Cuthand, TX. He was a truck driver for Brown's Plant Farms, a veteran of World War II, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include two brothers, E. L. (Kit) Love of Mt. Pleasant, and Howard Love of Houston; and a number of other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers were ...

  December 21, 1903 - May 11, 1977
The Naples Monitor   May 19, 1977
Mrs. Ruby Love, 73, of Omaha, died Wednesday of last week at her home. Services were at 10:20 a.m., Friday at the Hanner Funeral Home chapel in Naples with the Rev. Carroll Jones officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service. Her parents Buford and Betsy Cannon Davis preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Parker Love of Omaha; three sons, Jesse Love of Omaha, Elday Love of Talco, and Howard Love of Cleveland, TX; four sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Laney, Mrs. Naomi Laney and Mrs. Myrtle Harrod, all of Omaha, and Mrs. Vera Simpson of Dallas; of New Diana; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Love was a lifetime resident of the Omaha area and a Methodist. (Row 28 SE)

  July 4, 1844 - March 25, 1926
J. E. Manes, aged 82, an old Confederate soldier, died last Thursday morning at the home of his son, Will Manes, four miles north of town. He came to this country from Arkansas a few years since, and has been in delicate health on account of age, and when stricken with influenza a few days before he died he gave way rapidly. His body was interred at Concord Friday. The Breeze goes out to sorrow for the bereaved ones. Pvt., Co. E23 AR Inf Confederacy. (Row 27 SES)

  January 25, 1877 - August 21, 1941
Funeral services were held by Rev. Eugene McClung of Mt. Pleasant, at the Concord church Friday afternoon for W. E. Manes who died Thursday at his home in the Concord community, from the effects of cancer, with which he had been afflicted some time. Burial was made in the Concord cemetery. Pall bearers were Miram Davis of Gilmer, Charlie Jones of Cookville, Merl Belyeu, A. J. Roberts, Frank Smith and Horace Dixon. Deceased was born January 25, 1877 in Lee County, Ark. He was married December 5, 1900 to Miss Mary Elizabeth Hamilton of Rich Mountain, Ark. To this union was born nine children. Survivors are his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Roscoe Davis of Omaha, Mrs. D. B. Riddle of Hughes Springs, Pauline Manes of Omaha, one son, Paul Manes of Omaha, one sister, Mrs. J. A. Helms of Van Buren, Ark.; two brothers C. M. Manes of Gilmer, Grover Manes of Omaha and nine grandchildren. The Omaha Breeze August 28, 1941. (Row 27 SES)

  March 29, 1892 - April 6, 1936
Funeral services for Miss Kittie Martin, 44, who died Monday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Martin, near Cookville, were held in the Concord church Tuesday afternoon with Rev. G. R Henderson of Cookville, conducting the services. Burial was in the Concord cemetery. She is survived by her mother, four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Dale and Mrs. George Moore, Cookville; Mrs. Joe Taylor, Omaha and Mrs. M. S. Smelser, Tahoka; one brother, Jim Martin of Cookville. (Row 26 NE)

  November 11, 1921 - June 29, 2015
Services for Lora Montine Boozer Martin, under the direction of Rader Funeral Home will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Rader's Funeral Home, Longview, Texas. Interment will be at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas the same day at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive visitors Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
  Montine Martin, a resident of Longview, Texas since 1950, died at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Henderson, Texas on Monday, June 29, 2015. She had a smile for everyone and always and sincerely made you feel like you were her "favorite" until her death at 93 years old. Thankfully, she always knew her family and miraculously even knew her age until the last few days of her life when she announced that she had lived long enough and was ready to make that journey Home. Just hours later she began that journey with a "roar", making sure we understood her intentions of what eventually turned into a peaceful trip to Beulah Land.
  Born Lora Montine Boozer, November 11, 1921, in Omaha, Texas, her parents were Troy Boozer and Myrtice Vickers Boozer, both born and raised in Omaha. Montine was the second of four children, her older sister, Josephine Boozer Richey and younger brothers, J. B. and Vanoy Boozer. She was an excellent student and especially gifted in math. Montine was always very particular, detailed and obsessive to the point that her mother and sister thought she was "too slow" in the house and the kitchen, so she always had to work in the field. Farming alongside her siblings and her parents picking cotton and bringing in whatever crops and gardens necessary for their livelihood, there was never a question in her mind that her days of picking cotton were over just as soon as she graduated from high school.
  After graduation, she stayed close to home working in Mt. Pleasant, Texas for a short time before joining friends in Dallas. There, she worked for Sears and Roebuck, but soon got a better job at Skillern's Drug Store at the Adolphus Hotel. Working her way up to manager of the drug store, she made enough money to buy the piano that she always wanted; she shopped and found several possibilities. Somehow she talked the piano companies into travelling 130 miles to Omaha with these pianos so her dad could help decide which one to buy; he also had promised her a pig to help with the down payment. She did purchase a piano which is still being played by family members to this day. She always told great stories of her time at the drug store and the famous people she met who were staying at the hotel. This was pre-war time, and even though she and her future husband, Wilburn Martin grew up together, they never dated during their school days; they did sing together at church and all-day singings at the area churches. Now they were both working in Dallas and ended up at a lot of the all-night singings during the Stamps-Baxter days; this was their idea of dating.
  December 15, 1943, they married in Dallas and left for a 6-week honeymoon in New York City before Wilburn shipped out with the Merchant Marines. After the war, Montine, Wilburn and daughter, Ouida moved to Commerce, Texas so Wilburn could finish his music degree from East Texas State Teacher's College. Then in 1947, the family moved to Daingerfield, Texas when Wilburn got a job to organize the first band for that school. Montine wanted to work and luckily was hired because of her high school math skills by a division of the Navy, located inside the Lone Star Steel plant. Her title, "computer" was exactly that; she computed the numbers from the engineers as they performed tests in the wind tunnel. Then in 1950, the Martin family moved to Judson where Wilburn took the job as band director. Roger was born in August shortly after the move, and soon Montine was back at work. Lone Star was close enough that she could keep her job with the Navy, and at some point through the years the company became Convair and then finally an aerospace division of General Dynamics. She carpooled back and forth to Lone Star every day for many years. She was always proud to know that her accurate "computing" played a part in the first successful landing on the moon.
  After 21 years, sadly for her, the plant closed, and not wanting to leave Longview for offers in other GD facilities, Montine very quickly established a huge Amway business. Then in 1978, the Longview Mall opened and she went to work for Dillard's. She was top saleslady many times in the better dress-ware department; she loved that job and obviously was very good at it working there until the age 72. By that time, both Montine and Wilburn were retired and enjoyed being grandparents, active members of Winterfield United Methodist Church and the Chancel Choir, playing "42" regularly with all their retired friends and attending the gospel singings in the area. They continued a very active life until just a couple of years before his death, August 1, 2011. Montine would be the first to tell you that she had an amazing and very happy life.
  Montine was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister and two brothers. She is survived by a daughter, Ouida and husband, John Henson of Joinerville, Texas; son, Roger Martin and wife, Gwen of Longview, Texas; grandsons, Kevin Henson and wife, Christy of Hereford, Texas and Derek Martin of Dallas, Texas; great granddaughters, Emily and Melissa Henson of Hereford; sisters-in-law, Horton Boozer of Daingerfield, Texas and Helen Boozer of Naples, Texas. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kevin Henson and Derek Martin, great nephews Ryan Richey, Lance Richey, Steven Richey, Shaun Richey and wonderful friend of the family, Sam Satterwhite . Honorary Pallbearers will be the Winmore Sunday School Class of Winterfield United Methodist Church. The family especially appreciates the love and constant care given by so many these last six years at Eastman Estates Assisted Living facility, now Brookdale Longview, more recently, the staff at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Henderson and the last two and a half years that Heart to Heart Hospice has been in charge of her medical care. There can never be enough words to thank her hospice family properly; Charmaine Thomas, aide extraordinaire in every way, Robin Dawson, RN who has always been so diligent with her care and never failed to keep the family informed, Janet Gilleland, Social Worker and Keith Lybrand, Chaplain who have both spent countless hours with Montine, keeping her company, being her friend and so carefully documenting every phase of her condition - she loved all of you. Thank you. Nancy White was Montine's hairdresser for many years, and the few times that Nancy had to be gone, good friend, Mark Elmore took care of her hair. Now at this time of celebration they were here once again to do what Montine asked them to do a long time ago; thank you for making her hair beautiful one more time. Much love to both of you. The family requests that memorials honoring Montine be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, Concord Cemetery fund in Omaha, Texas, the Winterfield United Methodist Church Choir fund or the charity of your choice. (Row 37 NW)

  February 3, 1920 - August 2, 2011
Services for Wilburn Melvin Martin will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011, in the sanctuary of Winterfield United Methodist Church in Longview, with the Rev. Jay Barnes officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday August 3, 2011, at Rader Funeral Home. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas, the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. Martin was born February 3, 1920, to Arthur Malvin and Annie Elizabeth Rushing Martin in Ladonia, Texas, and the family moved two weeks later by train to Omaha, Texas. He graduated from Omaha High School in 1938, received his B.S. degree with a double Music Major in 1948 from East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, Texas, and his Masters of Music Education degree in applied instrumental and vocal music in 1953 from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. He married Lora Montine Boozer on December 15, 1943. A World War II veteran, Mr. Martin served in the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps from 1942 to 1946. Wilburn organized Daingerfield, Texas' first public school band in 1947 and continued to teach there until moving to the Judson Independent School District in 1950. He taught high school and junior high band, and choir and elementary classroom music in the Judson and Longview Independent School Districts until his retirement in 1990. Martin directed church choirs from the late 1930s until the late 1970s, also participating in many vocal presentations including singing the bass solos in Handel's "Messiah." After retirement, Martin returned to his childhood roots, singing Sacred Harp and Southern Gospel music as three generations of his family did before him. Other than music, Martin's hobbies were fishing, hunting and guiding historical tours throughout all of Northeast Texas, especially on and around Caddo Lake where he hunted and fished since 1935. He was a member of the Winterfield United Methodist Church, the Chancel Choir and the Winmore Sunday school Class. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Montine Boozer Martin; a sister, Ernestine Martin Munson of Austin, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Ouida Martin Henson and John Henson of Joinerville, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Gwen Martin of Longview; a grandson and his wife, Kevin and Christy Henson of Hereford, Texas; a grandson, Derek Martin of Longview, Texas; twin great-granddaughters, Emily and Melissa Henson of Hereford, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be nephews, the Rev. Nolan Richey, Tommy Richey, Donald Richey, Larry Richey, Chris Munson and Keith Munson; and grandsons, Kevin Henson and Derek Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ellis Crawford, Jerry Wallace, Sam Satterwhite, Mike Earley, Weldon McFarland, Dr. Joe Baucum, Dr. Swinford C. Wilson, Troyce Dennis, James Ross, Bob Riley and members of the Winmore Sunday School Class. The family requests memorials be made to the Winterfield United Methodist Church choir fund, the church building fund, or the Concord Cemetery Fund. (Row 37 NW)

  October 25, 1901 - Aug 13, 1977
Mrs. Willie Mary Martin, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday in a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Services were at 2 pm, Monday at the Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Richard L. Diggs officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and one son. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Pool of Simms, Mrs. Ottis Gilmore of Euless and Mrs. James B. Bickley of Dallas; a son, James Robert Martin of Hobbs, NM; two brothers, Robert Wallace and Harold Wallace, both of Omaha; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (Row 34 SE)

  May 31, 1876 - June 1, 1957
The Monitor   June 6, 1957
Charley C. Matheny, 81 year old resident of Omaha, died Saturday at the local hospital. Mr. Matheny was born in Alabama. He passed his 81st birthday the day before his death. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hanner Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Wommack officiating. Burial was at the Concord cemetery. He was married to Leila B. Hulgan Matheney and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. W. M. Stevens of Omaha, Mrs. R. L. Phelps of Beaumont and Mrs. Odie Clark of Greenville; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His grandsons served as pallbearers. (Row 27 SEC)

 
The Omaha Breeze   July 20, 1922
Mrs. Mathis Dead
Mrs. Arthur Mathis, aged about 26 years, and who had been afflicted two or three years, died at the home of her parents, J. G. Burkhead and wife, west of Omaha Saturday afternoon. Her body was interred at Concord Sunday afternoon after funeral services by Rev. H. I. Robinson amid the weeping of relatives and friends. She leaves a sorrowing husband, two small children, a father and mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn her taking away, and the Breeze, with many other friends, are in deep sorrow for them in their sad bereavement.

  July 4, 1879 - October 3, 1925
This good lady died at the family home near Concord Saturday morning, the 3rd, quite suddenly of tonsillitis and blood poisoning following extraction of some bad teeth. Her maiden name was Miss Lela Hulgan; was born in DeKalb County, AL, July 4, 1879, making her a little more than 46 years of age. She was married to C. C. Mathney at Guntersville, AL, and was the mother of eight children, five of whom survive her. She had been a member of the Methodist Church since she was 13 years of age, and her funeral was preached by Rev. Leo Hopkins, Sunday evening at Concord, near where she had lived the past seven years, and her body laid to rest by many friends all of whom join the Breeze in deepest sorrow for the bereaved husband and sorrowing children these days of mourning. (Row 27, SEC)

  June 7, 1911- February 11, 1995
Dovie McCollum, 83, of Omaha, died February 11. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday February 13, 1995 at the Concord Baptist Church of Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home of Naples. Mrs. McCollum was a lifetime resident of Omaha and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin McCollum. Survivors include two sons, M. D. McCollum of Mt. Pleasant and Mac McCollum of Commerce; two daughters, Dorothy Jean Gaddis of Duncanville and Melba Webster of Lubbock; and a sister Mrs. Ovie Boozer of Omaha; 12 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. (Row 39 NE)

  June 9, 1884 - July 01, 1975
Services for George W. McCollum 91, of Omaha who died Tuesday of last week in the Naples hospital, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Omaha. The Rev. Clifford Longino officiated. Burial was in the Concord cemetery near Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents Jim & Alice Sedes McCollum. Survivors include his wife, Willie McCollum of Omaha; a son, Clyde McCollum of Sanger, CA; a daughter, Syble Collins of Las Vegas NV; three brothers, Earl McCollum and Marvin McCollum; both of Omaha, and Jim McCollum of Houston; two sisters, Ruby Smith of Tulsa, OK, and Julie Brewton of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. A longtime resident of Omaha Mr. McCollum was a Baptist and a retired farmer.

  December 19, 1889 - May 21, 1975
Curtis McCollum, 85, of Omaha, died Wednesday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital at Naples. Services were on Thursday of last week at 3 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie McCollum of Omaha; three sisters Mrs. Ida Settles of Omaha, Mrs. Ethel McWilliams and Mrs. Gladys Patrick, both of Memphis, TX; a brother Cecil McCollum of Colorado Springs, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Concord Baptist church, Woodman of the World, a retired farmer and a lifetime resident of the Omaha area. (1st wife was Ida Lee Davis; s/o William & Roseanna THOMAS McCollum) (NE Row 37)

  October 12, 1896 - March 28, 1987
Hattie McCollum, 90, of Omaha, died Saturday, March 28, at Elmwood Nursing Home of natural causes. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith, the Rev. Mike Thompson and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. McCollum was born Oct 12, 1896, the wife of Harrison Curtis McCollum. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Omaha. Survivors include two sons, John A. Simmons of Denton and Bill Simmons of Omaha; one daughter, Jane Dickerson of Omaha; two sisters, Ruby Cooper and Lucille Coleman, both of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and a number of great and great-great- grandchildren. (Row 36 NE)

  1863 - June 17, 1931
The Omaha Breeze
J. S. McCollum, Sr, aged almost 69 years, died at the Texarkana Hospital in Texarkana, Wednesday night, June 17; he was carried to Texarkana the week before his death where he underwent an operation. Mr. McCollum moved to near Omaha about 35 years ago from Alabama and had lived in and near Omaha ever since. He was a member of the Methodist church here, and was a most likeable man. His body was buried at the Concord Cemetery, Thursday afternoon in the presence of many relatives and friends, after funeral services conducted by Rev. R. E. Baird, assisted by Rev. A. B. Moses and Elder J. S. Caldwell. Mr. McCollum is survived by his wife, four brothers, two sisters, and eight children, George, Jim, Earl and Marvin of Omaha, Willis of Dallas, Mrs. D. W. Ponder and Mrs. J. S. Brewton of Omaha, and Mrs. J. T. Smith of Tulsa, OK. (Row 17 NE)

  January 14, 1914 - February 3, 1931
J. T. McCollum, 17 year old son of Mr. And Mrs. G. W. McCollum, died Tuesday afternoon February 3, at the home of J. S. Brewton near Omaha. J. T. was a student of the Omaha High School, and took sick about a week ago while at school, and started home but was too sick to get there and stopped at the home of Mr. Brewton, where he remained until death claimed him. He was buried at Concord cemetery Wednesday afternoon with funeral services conducted by Rev. R. E. Beaird, assisted by Rev. A. B. Moses and Elder J. S. Caldwell in the presence of an overflow crowd of relatives, school mates and friends. Prof. T. M. Jones sang a very appropriate solo. The active pall bearers were eight of his school boy- friends as follows: Guy Davis, Carl Davis, Howard Boozer, Claud Huckeba, Clayton Boozer, Thomas May, J. T. Russell and J. D. Parrish. This young man had many friends, as was shown by the beautiful offering and by the large c crowd who attended the funeral, all of whom extend condolence to his bereaved ones. (Row 17 NE)

  December 16, 1933 - June 27, 2016
M. D. "Little Mac" McCollum, 82, passed away on June 27, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1933 in Morris County to Marvin & Dovie (Belyeu) McCollum.
  He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church, the Odd Fellow Lodge, past Board Member of the Rodeo Association, and was retired from American Petrofina. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McCollum of Pittsburg, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Jeri & Dale King of Mt. Pleasant, TX, daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Jimmy Franklin of Mt. Pleasant, TX; son & daughter-in-law, Tony & Shelley McCollum of Quitman; numerous grandchildren & numerous great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Albert McCollum and sisters, Dorothy Gaddis and Melba Webster. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 10:30 at the Concord Cemetery. Bro. Nolan Richey will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Adair, Dustin Adair, Cody Henry, Corey McCollum, Robert Franklin, Adam Aguirre, Brandon Gamm & Chris Inman. Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Briscoe & Wesley Foster. (Row 40 NE)

  September 9, 1907 - November 11, 1982
Marvin D. McCollum, 75, of Omaha, died Thursday of last week in a Mt. Pleasant hospital following a brief illness. Services were at 3 pm Friday at the Concord Baptist Church, near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith, the Rev. Dale Webster and Jamie Duncan officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Home of Naples. Mr. McCollum was born September 9, 1907. He was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company, member of the Concord Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Dovie McCollum of Omaha; two sons, Albert Mack McCollum and M. D. McCollum, both of Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Dorothy Gaddis of Duncanville and Melba Webster of Kansas City; one brother, Earl McCollum of Omaha; one sister, Ruby Smith of Paris; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (NE Row 39)

  December 2, 1889 - October 20, 1977
The Naples Monitor   October 27, 1977
Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Omaha for Willie McCollum, 87, of Omaha, who died Thursday night of last week. The Rev. Clifford Longino officiated at the funeral services and burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Survivors include a daughter, Syble Collins of Las Vegas, Nev; a son Clyde McCollum of Sanger, CA; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Wright of Ft. Smith, Ark; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mrs. McCollum was a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha and was a lifetime resident of Omaha. (Row 17 NE)

  March 30, 1957 - February 16, 2020
Allan Dean McConn, 62, of Valley View, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Allen was born on March 30, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Richard Ivan and Eleanor McKinstry. Allan was a graduate of Granbury High School. On February 14, 1990, he married Cindy Dean Gilmore in Granbury, Texas. Allan worked at FEMA for several years prior to changing jobs where he would become a Senior Alarm Technician with Johnson Control Technology for the next 30 years. He and Cindy attended the Church of Christ in Sanger and he was a member of the Teamster Union. Allan is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Frances Penny McConn. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife, Cindy of Valley View; two sons, Richard Lee Boatright of Watauga and Robert Joseph Boatright of Gainesville; one brother, Philip McConn of Archer City; two grandchildren, Travis Lee Boatright of Hurst and Jayci LeAnn Boatright of Boston, MA; and three great-grandchildren, Tucker Boatright and Hannah Boatright both of Hurst, and Harper Erickson of Boston. A visitation will be held from 7 pm to 9 pm on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Coker Funeral Home, 403 Pecan Street, Sanger, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Concord Baptist Cemetery, 266 CR 3306 in Omaha, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Coker Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.cokerfuneralhome.com. (SS H, Row 1, Lot 21)

  June 5, 1929 - February 17, 1998
William Gerald McCook died Tuesday, February 17, 1998 in Anderson, SC. Graveside services were held Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. Mr. McCook was born June 5, 1929 in Midland, the son of Alonzo Harmon McCook and Lucille Boozer McCook. Survivors include his wife Marie McCook; daughters Barbara Smith, Lynne McCook, Cindy Marie McCook; son Dale McCook; brother, Frank McCook; sisters Lou Morton, Glenda Allen; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren. (Row 30 SE)

  June 10, 1939 - April 5, 2011
Services will be conducted for Mrs. Carolyn Joan Galloway McCord, 72, of Omaha, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church on April 16, at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. McCord was born June 10, 1939, near Omaha, to Thomas Irvie and Mary Lucile Davis Galloway. She died April 5, 2011, at her daughter's home after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Windell McCord; one son Kenny Connelly; a brother Randall Galloway, her parents and grandparents who were pioneers in the community of Omaha. She spent most of her time in Omaha where she was a majorette and played saxophone and drums in her high school band. She enjoyed many crafts including painting and cross-stitching. A true Southern Belle, she captured the heart of a young man serving in the Air Force Jerry Connelly. They married and raised a son and three daughters throughout the U. S. and abroad. The oldest son, Kenny, died at the age of six months. She was the anchor of the family and taught them good Christian values. Community conscious, she volunteered at church, school and in the community. After a divorce she moved back to Texas where she fell in love with and married Windell McCord, a hospital administrator. Together they made a home for her youngest daughters and his son. Windell loved the outdoors and during their retirement they frequently went camping in their RV with the dog, Cricket and good friends, Carolyn and Ernie Perisi. Survivors include her brother Frank Galloway and wife, Norma; children Julie Connelly, Mike Connelly and wife Wendy, Sherri Fletcher and husband Darrell, Shanna Toomey and husband Patrick, Steve McCord and wife Trish, and Eric McCord and wife Christi; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and her aunt Faye Vickers. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (Row 38 NE)

  January 11, 1939 - November 11, 2010
Services, with full military honors, for Windell Mars McCord, 71, of Omaha, will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2010 at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Mr. McCord died November 11, 2010, at a Longview hospital. Born January 11, 1939 in Daingerfield, he was a retired master sergeant from the U. S. Air Force, a retired hospital administrator and a Baptist. He was formerly the chairman of the board for Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, charter member and president of the Hospital Home Health Association and served on the board of directors of the Texas Hospital Association for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents: Willie E. McCord and Irene Mars McCord; one daughter, Veronica Sherrill McCord; and two sisters, Merle Shaw and Virginia Smith. Survivors include his wife, Joan Galloway McCord; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steve and Trisha McCord of Henrietta, TX, and Eric McCord of Tyler; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Mike and Wendy Connelly of Salt Lake City, Utah; three stepdaughters and two stepsons-in-law, Shana and Patrick Toomey of Fredericksburg, TX, Sherri and Darrell Fletcher of Richardson, and Julie Connelly of Bountiful, Utah; one brother, Sammy McCord of Pasadena, TX; and one sister, Marilee Shaw of Lone Star; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Burial was in Concord Cemetery. (Row 38 NE)

  August 16, 2001 - August 18, 2001
Date of delivery August 16, 2001; mother Kathryn Ruth Carr; father Lee Dobson McFearin. Buried Concord Cemetery August 18, 2001. (Row 20 NE)

  October 25, 1908 - March 6, 1997
Thurman C. McFearin, Sr. 88, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday March 6, 1997 at Titus Regional Medical Center. A grave- side service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Concord Cemetery in Omaha. The Rev. Dr. Clint Davis will officiate. Bates-Cooper-Robison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. McFearin was born Sunday, October 25, 1908 in the Gladewater Community of Titus Co., Texas. He was a retired truck operator for Southwestern Electric Power Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Tula Mae Vaught McFearin of Mt. Pleasant; two sons and daughters-in-law; Thurman C. Jr. and Sandra Dobson McFearin of Plano; Dan Willis and Anita Harrison McFearin of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Ann McFearin Calvit of DeKalb; six grandchildren, Charles M. Calvit, Cathy and Walter Windle, Lee and Kathryn McFearin, Anne McFearin, Christopher McFearin, Cathryn McFearin; one great-grandchild Carey Elizabeth Windle; two sisters, Daisy McFearin Groner of Memphis, TN and Jewell McFearin Peel of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ches and Iva Lea Newman McFearin; sister Bertha McFearin Beaty; son-in-law Charles Harrison Calvit; grandparents, Frank and Amanda Childers Newman and Louis Dolphus and Martha Franklin McFearin. (Row 39 SE)

  September 3, 1911 - Jan. 28, 2008
Services for Tula Mae McFearin, 96, were Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Clint Davis officiating. Mrs. McFearin was born September 3, 1911 and passed Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Mt. Pleasant Health Care facility. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery, Omaha, TX under the direction of Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. She had been a resident of Mt. Pleasant for 79 years. Mrs. McFearin was a sales clerk for J. C. Penney Company and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her husband T. C. McFearin, Sr. whom she married July 6, 1979; parents James Wylie Vaught and Emma (Gilbreath) Vaught; sisters Juanita (Vaught) Beasley, Lucille (Vaught) Palmore, Syble (Vaught) Furr, Valarie (Vaught) Rutland and brother Cecil M. Vaught. Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law Thurman C. & Sandra McFearin, Jr. of Plano, TX and Dan & Anita McFearin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; one daughter Ann McFearin Calvit of DeKalb, TX.; grandchildren & spouses Cathy & Walter Windle of DeKalb; Charles Calvit; Lee & Kathryn McFearin of Plano; Anne & Robert Gullick of Plano; Chris & Kathryn McFearin of Albuquerque; Cathryn & Nathan Baird of Eugene, OR; great-grandchildren Carey Elizabeth Windle; Sara Sandra, David Dobson, Andrew Anthony, and Kyel Morgan McFearin. (Row 39 SE)

  February 14, 1920 - September 19, 1974
Funeral services were Sunday for Mrs. Mary Edna McGee, 54, former Omaha resident. Services were at the Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield and burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha. Mrs. McGee died Friday of last week in a Lone Star lake, apparently of drowning. Survivors include her husband, Edwin McGee of Gilmer; one son, Evert Girior of Daingerfield; two daughters, Vicki Sanders of Washington, D. C., and Jo Whitten of Dallas; her mother, Mrs. Ola Carson of Omaha; her sisters, Mrs. Roy Shelton of Hughes Springs, Mrs. Sybil Glover of Omaha, and Mrs. Claudine Lancaster of Gilmer. (Row 15 NE)

  December 9, 1903 - April 7, 1941
Burial rites were held at Concord Tuesday afternoon for J. T. McKinney, 37, who died quite suddenly at 1:45 Monday at his home in Jefferson. Funeral services were held from a Jefferson funeral chapel at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday with Rev. Morris, Baptist minister, and Rev. Smith, Presbyterian minister, officiating. Mr. McKinney was a native of Cass County. In 1923 he was married to Miss Viola Boozer, daughter of Mrs. Lee Lackey of Omaha. Survivors are his widow one daughter, Doris Jean, and one son Meredith, and numerous other relatives. (Row 30A SE)

  May 15, 1929 - July 8, 1958
The Monitor   July 17, 1958
Funeral services were held last Thursday at the First Baptist Church at Omaha for Marcus Meredith McKinney, 29 of Houston, who was killed accidentally Tuesday at Houston. The Rev. Clifford Longino officiated. Burial was at the Concord Cemetery with the Hanner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Sharon Lee, Carolyn Sue and Mary Alice McKinney, all of Houston; his mother, Mrs. Viola Boozer Mayton; his father, Jake T. McKinney; step-father Cecil Mayton; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Ashby, Miss Jerri Lynn Mayton and Miss Ruth Mayton, all of Garden Grove, CA; and his grandmother, Mrs. Lee Lackey of Omaha. Pallbearers were Raymond McKinney, James McKinney, Booker McKinney, Elmer McKinney, Dillard McKinney and Louis Boozer, Jr. (Row 30A SE)

  October 25, 1890 - February 4, 1918
On Thursday afternoon the body of Miss Addie Ruby Miller, 27-year-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. W. Miller, was buried in Concord cemetery after funeral services by Rev. A. E. Bradbury, she having died in the family home at Houston on Monday. She had many relatives and friends here who mourn her taking away, and the Breeze is in deepest sympathy for all the bereaved ones. (Row 13 SW)

 
The Monitor   March 27, 1958
John David Mills, 77 year old Omaha man, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at his home. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating, assisted by the Rev. Aldous Smith. Burial was in the Concord cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John Pilgrim, Wayne Gilstrap, John Whhittington, Orvel Surratt, Jess Waldrum and Merle Belyeu. Mr. Mills is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margie Mills; four daughters, Mrs. Tom Welborn and Mrs. Pete Taylor, both of Omaha, Mrs. Travis Wyatt of Mesquite, and Mrs. Louis Brown of Throckmorton; one sister, Mrs. Mary Brandon of Baytown; and six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

  August 25, 1886 - July 31, 1983
Margie Mills, 96 of Omaha, died Sunday at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital at Naples after an extended illness. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Mills was born August 25, 1886, in Kentucky and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Johnnie Wyatt of Garland, and Mary Wellborn of Omaha, a brother, Andy Bufford of Hughes Springs, seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and six great, great-grandchildren. (Row 33 SE)

  April 26, 1952 - December 22, 2017
Henry Parker Moles, age 65, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017, at his home. Henry was born April 26, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to R.P. Moles and Nona Caroline Riddle Moles. Henry was a member at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. He was a United States Navy veteran. Henry was a truck driver. He was a Mason, a member of the Order of Odd Fellows and the American Legion. Henry enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, and shooting. Henry was preceded in death by his father, R.P. Moles; and one brother, Jeff Moles. Surviving family members include his wife, Sharon Wright Moles of Omaha; his mother, Nona Moles of Omaha; two daughters, Brandi and BréAnn; numerous grandchildren, nieces, and other relatives. Henry's body will lie in state at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Concord Cemetery, in Omaha, with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. (SS B, Row 2, Lot 12)

  April 07, 1924 - May 24, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Amelia Montgomery, age 94, of Omaha, Texas will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2018 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas with Rev. Nolan Richey, Tim Anderson, and Glenn Griffith officiating.
  Helen was born April 7, 1924 in Washington, D.C. to Florence Cosmore Rollins Tucker and Christopher C. Tucker. She passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Helen was a retired telephone operator. She did volunteer work at David Granberry Hospital in Naples, and she was a member of the Texas Association of Hospital Auxiliaries. She was also a caregiver for many ladies. She was a member in good standing at Concord Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed dancing at the Senior Citizens Dance in Daingerfield and other local centers. She also loved to play bingo with senior citizens in Mt. Pleasant and Naples.
  Preceding her in death was he husband, Robert Clinton Montgomery in 1979; her parents; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William L. Weisbacker and wife Jennifer; one daughter and son-in- law, Sandra L. Van Horn and husband Charles "Cliff" Van Horn; three grandchildren, Shawn Avery Weisbacker, Kenneth Van Horn and wife Cathy, and Danny Van Horn and wife Stephanie; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, and Natalie Van Horn. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Choice Care Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. (SS I, Row 1, Lot 11)

  July 21, 1851 - March 1, 1937
Funeral services were held at the Concord church Monday afternoon for Elder G. W. Moore who died at the home of his son, Charlie Moore, at 3 o'clock Monday morning with Rev. A. J. Findley, pastor, conducting the service. Deceased was born in Alabama on July 21, 1851, coming to Texas 54 years ago and has lived all these years about 6 miles southwest of Omaha. He had been a member of the Concord church for many years. Interment was made in the Concord Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife Birtha. Row 25SE

  July 7, 1886 - June 2, 1969
Arthur Morris, a retired farmer, of Omaha, died Monday in the Naples hospital. He was 82 years old and a long time resident of the Omaha community. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Omaha. Survivors include his widow; four step-daughters Mrs. Virginia Brown of Ft. Worth, Mrs. June Friend of Fairfield, IL, Mrs. Dixie Bradshaw of Decatur, IL and Mrs. Jeanine Harris of Baytown, two brothers, Luther Morris and Loven Morris both of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Hettie Stevens and Mrs. Pearl Fields both of Mt. Pleasant; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Concord church and burial was in the Concord Cemetery. The Rev. M. G. McNeal officiated at the services. He was previously married to Emma Rose Clayton Morris, deceased. (Row 15 NE)

  February 27, 1904- March 24, 1964
"The Naples Monitor March 26, 1964 "Funeral services held Wednesday for Burrell Morris"
Burrell Morris, of Omaha, a lifelong resident of Morris County, died at the hospital here Tuesday after a long illness. He is survived by his wife; one son, Billy Morris of Lone Star; four brothers, Luther Morris, L. A Morris and A. F. Morris, all of Omaha, and O. M. Morris of Cookville; four sisters, Mrs. M. L. Green of Dallas, Mrs. J. B. Poole of Plano, Mrs. J. P. Fields of Tyler, and Mrs. C. S. Stevens of Mt. Pleasant; three grand children and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Concord Baptist Church will the Rev. A. J. Finley and the Rev. James Wommack officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of the Hanner Funeral Home.

  July 27, 1933 - June 3, 2017
D. C. Morris of Texarkana, Texas passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his residence. He was 83. D. C. was born July 27, 1933 in the Springhill Community near De Kalb, Texas to Harris Valentine and Maggie Lou Hutchinson Morris. He was a retired Rural Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, a former employee of Red River Army Depot and the Ford Motor Company. He loved Fishing, Gardening, was an avid Baseball Fan and was a member of the First Baptist Church in De Kalb. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doy Ed Morris and a sister, Mary Lou Morris. He is survived by his wife, Mary Clea Morris of Texarkana, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Donna Morris of Texarkana, AR and Jeff and Vernetta Morris of Cave City, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lane and Robert Harkin of Snook, TX and Lorna and Robert Tyson of Texarkana, TX; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Sue Morris of Maypearl, TX; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marie Shelton of Midlothian, TX, Dollie and Frankie Greeson of Venus, TX, Linda Allen of Mansfield, TX, and Jan and Joe Mrozek of Grand Prairie, TX; a sister-in-law: Maxine Morris of Milford, TX; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is the son-in-law of the late Robert & Effie Parker Wallace. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Concord Cemetery in Omaha, Texas with Rev. Brett Morris officiating. Pallbearers were Jason Morris, Josh Stone, Jared Tyson, Bo Morris, Jake Tyson, and Tyler Jackson. Services are under the direction of Bates Family.

  September 7, 1906 - May 24, 1994
Demmie L. (Parker) Morris, 87, of Omaha, died Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Omaha. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Nolan Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Born in Habersham County Georgia, Mrs. Morris was the daughter of Jonah and Lela Collins Parker and a member of the Concord Baptist Church, a member of the Omaha Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a lifetime resident of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband Luther Morris (b. 9 April 1902, d. 11 April 1984), and a son Jack who died in March of this year. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Nancy Hampton Morris of Omaha; one daughter-in-law Betty Ann Johnson Morris of Omaha, one brother and sister-in-law Emery and Johnnie Mae Smith Parker, two sisters Bessie Parker Callaway, and Effie Parker Wallace, both of Omaha; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; preceded in death were brothers Gus Parker, Oscar Parker, sister Mary Alene Parker Boozer. (Row 22A SE)

 
The Omaha Breeze   Thursday, November 23, 1922
"A Sad Death"
Last Monday Mrs. F. M. Morris died at the family home five or six miles west of town, and her remains were interred Tuesday in the Concord cemetery, failed to learn who held the funeral services. She was not an old lady, but left a large family of children; two of which were twins only a day or two old; besides a heartbroken husband and many relatives to mourn her sad taking away, and the Breeze, with many other friends, goes out in sadness and sorrow for all the bereaved ones.

  December 10, 1904 - March 29, 1983
Irene Morris, 78 of Omaha, died Tuesday of last week in a Texarkana hospital. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at Concord Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith and the Rev. Rodney Richey officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Morris was born December 10, 1904. She was a retired employee of Red River Army Depot, a member of the Concord Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Omaha. Survivors include one son, Billy Morris of New Boston; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Ovie (Belyeu) Boozer of Omaha; two sisters, Fronie Boozer of Omaha and Maggie Lee Branch of Longview; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Row 2 SW)

  October 29, 1935 -- August 17, 1998
Services for Jerry Morris, 62, of Omaha were conducted Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Naples. The Rev. Nolan Richey officiated. Interment was at Concord Cemetery. Mr. Morris died Monday, August 17, 1998 at his home in the Concord community. He was born October 29, 1935 in Omaha. Mr. Morris was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Naples and a lifetime resident of Morris County. Survivors include two sons, Milton Morris of Dallas and Michael Morris of Omaha; a daughter, Mona Wiley of Naples; and two grandchildren, Jake Wiley and Randi Wiley of Naples. Pallbearers included Richard Wright, Buddy Boozer, Jerry Pope, Jackie Morris, Frank Caldwell and J. T. Clayton. Interment was in Concord Cemetery. The Rev. Nolan Richey officiated. (Row 22A SE)

  April 24, 1896 - November 28, 1988
Loven Andrew Morris, 92, of Omaha, died Monday, November 28 at David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Mr. Morris was born in Jackson County, AL. Services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, at Hanner Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sallie Sarah Galloway Morris of Horatio, AR; two sons, R. D. Morris of Jefferson, Harold Eugene Morris of Dallas, one daughter, Emma Jean Jaeger of Horatio, AR; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. (NOTE: Wife, Sallie Galloway Morris, died Nov 7, 1991 in Horatio AR and is buried in Clear Creek Cemetery there.) (Row 19 SE)

  April 9, 1902 - April 11, 1984
Luther Morris 82, of Omaha, died Wednesday of last week at the David Granberry Memorial Hospital in Naples. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday at Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service of Naples. Mr. Morris was born April 9, 1902, and was a retired employee of Lone Star Steel Company. He was a long time Omaha resident and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Demmie Parker Morris (b. 7 September 1906, d. 24 May 1994), of Omaha; two sons, Jack Morris of Omaha and Jerry Morris of Naples; brothers, Loven A. Morris of Omaha, Arthur Morris, sisters Mrs. Pearl Fields of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Hettie Stevens; five grandchildren Jackie Ray and Dee Ann Morris; Milton, Michael and Mona; and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were W. L. (Doc) James, Richard Wright, Thomas Thigpen, Glen Wright, Douglas James and Homer Munkres. (Row 22A SE)

  July 9, 1919 - June 9, 2001
Graveside services for R. D. Morris, 81, of Jefferson, Texas were Monday, June 11, 2001 at Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Clarence Clevenger officiating. Mr. Morris was born July 9, 1919 in Omaha to Loven and Sallie Galloway Morris. He died Saturday, June 9, 2001. He was retired from A&A Coating, a Baptist, and an Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Morris of Jefferson; one son Ken Morris of Ore City; one daughter, Kathryn Deaton of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister Emma Jean Jaegar of Horatio, Arkansas; one brother Harold Morris of Hughes Springs; one daughter- in-law Kay Tyler of Longview; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. (Row 20 SE)

  November 27, 1921 - September 12, 2015
Services for Rachel Thornton Morris, 93, of Jefferson, will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Concord Cemetery with Rev. Jim Reiter officiating. Services are under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 6 until 8 Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Morris was born November 27, 1921 in Converse, Louisiana and passed away September 12, 2015 in Jefferson, Texas. She was a long time resident of Lake O' the Pines. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. D. Morris; and son, Edward E. Tyler. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Morris; daughter-in-law, Glenda K. Tyler; grandchildren, Timothy and Pam Buchanan, OC and Tracy Phillips, Kristy Taylor, Jimmy and Misty Gray, Spence and Amanda Roberts, and Joey Morris; great-grandchildren, TJ and Jamie Buchanan, Ben and Amber Buchanan, Daina Perry, Daimen Perry, Aaron Aslem, Eli Aslem, Kayla Tyler, McKena Taylor, Colby Taylor, Jacob Taylor, and Gracie Gray; and ten great great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: American Legion Riders Post 488, 1950 Hwy 82 W, New Boston, TX 75570 or Magnolia Manor Activity Fund, c/o Mary Spearmon, 510 E Bonham St, Jefferson, TX 75668. (Row 20 SE)

  July 30, 1892 - June 8, 1968
The Naples Monitor
"Joe Munkres, Omaha resident, dies Saturday"
Joe Munkres, 75-year old Omaha resident, died at his home there at 1 p.m. Saturday. He had lived in the Omaha area for the past 11 years and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a retired oil company employee. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Ralph Munkres of Whittier, CA; Doyle Munkres of Dallas, Ernest Munkres of Amarillo and Homer Munkres of Omaha; three daughters, Mrs. Debbie Sargent of Houston, Mrs. Joy Macies of Whittier, and Mrs. Neva Heddlund of Macon, GA; two brothers Shelly Munkres of Lawton, OK, and Ernest Munkres of Morenci, AZ; two sisters Mrs. Effie Roberts of Morenci, and Mrs. Eva Barton of Apache, OK; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at 5the Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Swilling and the Rev. Bill Beckham officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Home. (Row 39 NE)

  September 2, 1898 - November 18, 1974
Mrs. Sfrona Munkres, 76, of Omaha, died last Monday afternoon in the David Granberry Hospital in Naples. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday of last week at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha with the Rev. Clifford Longino and the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Munkres was a Baptist and a longtime resident of Omaha. She is the daughter of George W. and Rose Newton Hood. Survivors include four sons Homer Munkres of Omaha, Ralph Munkres of Brey, CA, Doyle Munkres of Fairfield, TX and Ernest Munkres of Amarillo; three daughters Mrs. Debbie Sargent of Houston, Mrs. Joy Macias of Edwards, CA and Mrs. Neva Hedlund of Eatonton, GA; two brothers Al Hood of Wolf Point, MT and Golden Hood of Truth or Consequences, NM; a sister Mrs. Gladys Stevenson of Truth or Consequences, NM, and 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. (Row 39 NE)

  Nov 20, 1913 - January 31, 1993
Lonnie Nance, 79 of Omaha, died Sunday, January 31, 19903 in a Pittsburg nursing home and was buried February 3 in the Concord Cemetery, with the Rev. Andy Andrews and the Rev. Clifford Longino officiating. Mr. Nance was born November 20, 1913 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was a Baptist and was retired from Lone Star Steel Company. Survivors include his wife Mary Nance, of Omaha; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bob Nance of Dallas, Brad and Dana Nance of Edgewood, Texas; one daugher, Sandra Roberts of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; five sisters, Ida Studer of Ft. Worth, Nadine Thomas of San Antonio and Faye Raymond, Gladine Basham and Winkie Fisher, all of Cooper; and three grandchildren. (Row 32 NE)

  August 19, 1919 - June 18, 1996
Mary Ceil Turner Nance, 76, of Omaha, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in a Texarkana hospital. Funeral services were at 3 pm, Thursday, June 20, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha, with the Rev. Neal Thornburgh officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery near Omaha under the direction of the Alexander Funeral Service of Naples. Mrs. Nance was born August 19, 1919, in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Omaha where she taught an adult Sunday school class. Mrs. Nance was an avid quilter having won numerous awards for quilts entered in area and regional shows. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo Edward "Lonnie" Nance, in 1993. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Edward Nance of Plano, and Bradley Allen and Dana Nance of Edgewood; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Michael Roberts of Chapel Hill, NC; three brothers, Clovis Turner of Moody, TX, Leon Turner of Sherman, and Finis Turner of Houston; one sister, Ruth Bacon of Cooper; special friends, Leslie Minor and O I Fink; two grandchildren, Robert Scott and FaRee Nance of Chapel Hill, NC, and Shonna Kay Nance of Russellville, AR; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Serving as pallbearers were Mayborn Gray, Billy Hawkins, Bentley Wright, Bill Atkinson, Keith Higgins and Charles Wommack. Honorary pallbearers were Clois Hicks and Lester Beasley. (Row 32 NE)

  May 22, 1935 - February 5, 2013
Services for Eva Nell Nevill, 77, of Naples, were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel in Naples, with the Rev. Dominic Crescimanno and the Rev Mark Rinehart officiating. Mrs. Nevill was born May 22 1935, in Claremore, OK., and died February 5, 2013, in Naples. She was a homemaker and a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bryans Mill, Texas. She also attended the Northeast Texas Bikers Church at Mt. Pleasant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Ex-Prisoners of War Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. "Bud" Nevill in 1993; her parents, O. G. and Flora Shelton; and one sister, Ethel Coulter. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Smith of Omaha, and Sherry Suiter of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; seven grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren, numerous other relatives. Visitation was 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013, at Harrison Funeral Home. Interment was in Concord Cemetery in Omaha, under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home of Naples. (Row 35NE)

  August 26, 1922 - January 10, 1993
W. W. "Bud" Nevill, 70 of Omaha, died Sunday, January 10, 1993 at Titus County Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Services were held Wednesday, January 13 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Glenn Griffith officiating. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mr. Nevill was born August 26, 1922, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was retired from the US Navy and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Four-states chapter of former POWs and Disabled American Veterans. He was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and was a prisoner of the Japanese for three years and seven months. He was a holder of the Bronze Star and numerous service medals. He was a member of the Rocky Point Congregational Methodist Church and was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Eva Nell Shelton Nevill of Omaha, two daughters, Sue Nell Hicks of Conroe, Texas and Sherry Denice Sulter of Omaha; two sons, Bill Nevill of Kansas City, Kansas; one sister Sue Center of Winslow, Arkansas; two grandsons living at home and eight other grandchildren. (Row 35 NE)

  December 17, 1950 - July 15, 2015
Maria Olimpia Olvera-Rubio, age 64, of Omaha, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Olvera was born December 17, 1950 in El Vicario, Guanajuato, Mexico to Julian Rubio and Guadalupe Rubio-Vasquez. Maria was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, sewing and going to garage sales. She was a giver, and was consistent with her love. She loved her grandchildren. She attended First Baptist Church in Omaha, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother. Maria is survived by her husband of 46 years, Pedro Olvera of Omaha, her father, Julian Rubio of Mexico; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Carmen and Shannon Derrick of Omaha, Elisa and Scott Henninger of Omaha, Rosio and Matt Newton of Longview, Jodie and Joshua Crowder of Pittsburg, Sandra and Darren Bateman of Kemmerer, Wyoming; and Vicki Olvera of Houston; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Salvador and Irma Rubio of Rockford, Illinois, and Presiliano and Daria Rubio of Mineola, Texas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maria and Marcos Ontiveros of Mexico, and Emilia and Pedro Sanchez of Mexico; eight grandchildren, Dalton Derrick, Heath Derrick, Aiden Henninger, Olympia "Pia" Newton, Connor Bateman, Ryker Bateman, Braylynn Crowder, and Jakylynn Crowder; y mucho primos y primas especiales. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at First Baptist Church Omaha with Rev. Keith Lauter and Phillip Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery in Omaha. (SS B, Row 1, Lot 7)

  Jan 5, 1917 - Oct 1, 1988
Claudene Lancaster Olney, 71, of Gilmer, died Saturday October 1 at Medical Center Hospital in Tyler following a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday October 3 at the Concord Baptist Church near Omaha. Burial was in the Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Olney was a nurse by profession and a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons Don Lancaster of Dallas, Carson Lancaster of Ben Wheeler and Lawrence Lancaster of Tyler; one daughter Claudia Dodd of Gilmer; two sisters Sibyl Glover of Omaha and Arliss Riley of Hughes Springs and 11 grandchildren. (NE Row 15)