Hopkins County, Texas | Obituaries - B

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Miss Vick Bagwell died Sept. 24, 1915, at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. C. Johnson, of Miller Grove. Burial made in the Miller Grove cemetery

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Civil War Veteran
Zac W. Bailey
(Resolutions of respect from the Matt Aschroft Camp No. 170, U.C. V., Sulphur Springs, Texas, April 5, 1908.)
Comrade Bailey passed away at his home in this city the 3rd day of April 1908, in the 64th year of his age.

He was born in Georgia and came to Texas in 1849. He entered the confederate army under Captain House, the 14th Texas Cavalry, Ector's Brigade in 1862. He was with Bragg in Kentucky, was with the army in the Georgia campaign and at Nashville under Hood. As a soldier he acted well his part, never faltering amid the hail of iron and lead. At the end of struggle he surrendered May 1865, at Meridian, Mississippi, returning home.

He leaves his wife and children. Committee: I. H. Harrison, R. M. Henderson, B. W. Foster.

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Oscar Baker - The body of John Baker's son was brought back from France, where he died of flu, and was buried at Cumby. He was the first of the Hopkins County service men to be brought back and buried on his native soil.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri., Aug 6, 1920

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Mrs. Aron Banister, of Weaver community, died Saturday after an illness of several weeks. She was 21 years old and is survived by her husband and one son, three years old. Funeral services and burial took place at Old Tarrant.
Sulphur Springs Echo, Fri., Oct. 18, 1935

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William Earl Banister, the son of Aaron Banister, died March 2, 1935. He leaves his father, mother, and brother. Bural service was conducted by Rev. McGuffin of Dike at the old Tarrant church house. Burial in Old Tarrrant cemetery.

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W. T. Barber, age 67, died at his home in Cumby, Ap. 25, 1935, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and one son, Gilbert Barber, of Cumby; one brother, Jim Barber, and one sister, and a number of relatives in Mississippi., Burial was made in the Cumby cemetery. Later reported - He was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Nov. 7, 1867. He was married to Miss Molly Roffe, Nov. 14, 1894

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Captain Joseph Barclay, (April 1, 1909)
With Masonic honors, the body of Capt Joseph Barclay was laid to rest this morning in the city cemetery. He died Tuesday night. The immediate cause of death was paralysis. Capt. Barclay was 73 years of age. He is survived by his widow and seven children, the children being Mrs J H Hatsfield and Mrs H E Higdon, Misses Mattie, Kate, Hazell and Beulah Barclay, and Sim Barclay, all of Sulphur Springs. Capt. Barclay was a resident of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County for over 50 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Sulphur Springs, a Royal Arch Mason and a member of the Confederate Veterans. The funeral services at the house were conducted by Rev. John A Stevens, pastor of the First Christian Church, while both Rev A A Duncan, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev Thomas F Gallaher, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated in the Masonic services at the grave, which were conducted by Sulphur Springs Lodge No. 221, AF and AM.

During the Civil War Capt Barclay was in command of Company L of the Whitfield Legion, in Gen. Ross' brigade, was a commander of scouts and one of Gen Ross' officers. The members of Matt Ashieroft Camp, United Confederate Veterans, of which Capt. Barclay was a member, attended the funeral.
The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Tx, April 2, 1909

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Mr. A. O. Barker, a prominent citizen of Cumby, passed to his eternal reward last Thursday. He was born in Hamilton County, Illinois, Oct. 1, 1859. He married in Illinois in 1890, and moved near Cumby in 1897, which has since been his home. He is he father of two sons, Chalon and Herbert, the latter having been postmaster at Cumby from July 1925, until March of this year. Mr. Barker conducted a produce business here for many years. His wife died in June of 1923. His funeral was held under the big tabernacle, conducted by Rev. W. N. Carter, minister of the Church of Christ of Terrell, assisted by Rev. P. G. Hightower and Rev. G. W. Jones of Cumby
Hopkins County Echo, June 22, 1934

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BARNARD, BETTIE, MRS. - The wife of J. F. (Frank) Barnard. She was the victim of measles, combined with lagrippe (sic) and heart failure. She was one of the old settlers of Hopkins county, her father, Mr. Fox, coming to Texas when she was very small. She was in her fifty-third year at the time of her death
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Feb. 28, 1908, Arbala column dated Feb. 26th

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Colored Boy Killed.
Sulphur Springs, Tex., Aug. 19.-- A colored boy, Dud Barnard, was killed this morning by a west bound Cotton Belt freight fifteen miles east of here. He was making his way to this point, where he lives, and while on top of the cars on the approach of a brakeman he undertook to move his way down the ladder and fell with the above results. The body was fearfully mutilated, the being cut off and the body almost severed in twain.
Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Texas, Thursday, August 20, 1896, Page 3

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Henry Baxley, pioneer citizen, died suddenly Monday afternoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. E. Baker, at Martin Springs He was more than 80 years old and had been confined to his room for several months following injuries sustained in a fall last summer. He is survived by his two brothers, Jim Baxley of this county, and Elijah Baxley of Henderson. Services and burial took place at Forest Academy.

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Mrs. Eunice L. Bays
Mrs. Eunice L. Bays, who passed away last Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of her son, Jim Bays, one mile west of town, was born in the Center Point community, five miles southwest of Brashear, June 5, 1857, being 73 years and 2 months old at the time of her death.

She was united in marriage to James H. Bays in 1873 and to this union six children were born, two of whom have proceeded her in death, her husband having passed away several years ago also.

The surviving children are Mrs. Ada Helm and H. B. Bays, Cumby, Texas; Mrs. O. L. Baxter and Jim Bays, Sulphur Springs; Twenty-three grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Bays had lived all her long and useful life in Hopkins County and had been a devoted member of the Presbyterian church for the past forty years.

She was laid to rest in the Sunny Point cemetery, last Sunday, Aug. 3, 1930, at 3:30 p.m. to wait the resurrection morn. Written by one who loved her. (No name given

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Loyd Bays
Funeral services for Loyd Bays, 77, of Sulphur Springs, were scheduled to be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, in Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Burns officiating. Burial will be in sunny Point Cemetery with Ronnie Strickland, Barry Strickland, Jeff Strickland, Bobby Wright, Herbie Willis, Lloyd Watkins and jimmy Smith Serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Bays died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, August 25, at the Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Hopkins County, the son of Herbert and Maude Vick Bays, Sr. He married Helen Moore on Sept. 6, 1979. in Hopkins County. She survives. Mr. Bays was a member of the Baptist church and was retired from Murray Gin Co.

Other survivors include one son, Bretton Jones of Dallas; two step-daughters Mary Strickland of Lone Oak and Louise Smith of Brashear; one brother, H.B. Bays Jr. of Dallas; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Sulphur Springs News Telegram, August 25, 1990)

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Fred Beasley, October 5, 1999 (no death date - Oct 1999)
Fred Beasley CUMBY Funeral services for Fred L. Beasley, 81, of Cumby are at 3 p.m. today in the Cumby United Methodist Church with Rev. William Harmon and Rev. Jacqueline Harmon officiating. Burial is in Cumby Cemetery.

Mr. Beasley died Sunday morning at Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. He was born April 26, 1918 in Cumby to Henry Lee and Ibrah Easley Beasley. On Feb. 18, 1950 he married Dorothy Lee Rayburn in Greenville. Mr. Beasley was a retired electrician with ESCO Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army during World War. He was a Methodist and a member of the VFW.

Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Brenda Walls of Cumby, Betty Agee of Greenville, Linda Collins of Greenville and Pamela Fouse of Sulphur Springs; four brothers, James Beasley of Campbell, Morris Beasley of Greenville, Bill Beasley of Emory and Duane Beasley of Flint; two sisters, Katherine Formby of Cumby and Ozell Ensley of Cumby and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Pallbearers are Eddie Rayburn, Jack Bornheim, David Hayworth, Ronnie Smith, Steven Smith, Mark Ensley and Danny Beasley. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Cumby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Zelma Beavers 1910
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Beavers, of the County Line community, lost their baby. Interment was made in the Miller Grove cemetery.

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BECK, J. R. - Born July 10, 1835, died at his home at Pleasant Grove July 4, 1915, after a month's illness. Burial occurred at Pleasant Grove cemetery, conducted by Rev. E. D. Gaddy. He was 80 years old and pioneer citizen of Hopkins county. He was married thrice. He leaves the following sons and daughters: Ed Beck, Sylvester; Jno. Beck, Oklahoma; Mrs. Bob Glover, Rush Springs, Okla.; Tom Beck, Pleasant Grove; Mrs. Henry Osborn, Antioch; and Leon Beck, New Mexico
Sulphur Springs Gazette

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Mrs. J.R. Beck - Died at her home near Pleasant Grove on Monday morning. The interment was made in the Pleasant Grove cemetery. It is a sad hour for her husband and children
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Dec. 4, 1908

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George Washington Bell - Our community heard the sad news Thursday of the death of our friend and neighbor George Bell, January 20, 1910. He was 34 years and 4 months old, being raised in Hopkins County. He died of pneumonia, being sick only five days. The funeral services were held at Harper's Chapel, conducted by Bro. H. G. York. He was buried in the Martin Springs cemetery, it being conducted by the W. O. W. He leaves a wife and four small children. He was born in Hopkins County, September 3, 1875. His wife, Mrs. Bell, was the daughter of Mr. Sid Harper, well known citizen of the county. He became a member of the Martin Springs Camp No. 1686, of the Woodman of The World, October 30, 1909.

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Mrs. May Bell died at her home near Harper's Chapel, March 31, 1911. She was the wife of Rev. George Bell who died some eighteen months ago, leaving in her care four little children dependent upon her for support. But God, for some reason, has seen it proper to take the mother to himself just at such at time when it seems that it will be so difficult for them to be without a mother's care. Mrs. Bell was the daughter of Mr. Sid Harper. She was raised in the community and worthy member of the M. E. Church at Harper's Chapel, at which place the funeral was held, being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Tittle, of Como, and H. G. York.

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BELL, W.W.
Born in Connecticut, June 2, 1826, and came to Texas in 1852. Was married September 20, 1866, to Miss Bettie McKnight, who survives to mourn his loss. Several children were born from this marriage, five of whom, two sons and three daughters, are yet alive. Bro. Bell passed more than thirty years of his life in Sulphur Springs, including the time spent as a soldier in the Confederate States service. He died in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jly. 14, 1897. Though a native of New England, when his adopted State called her Sons into the field as Soldiers in defense of her rights and those of her sister states of the South, this brother became a volunteer soldier.

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Baby Bennett - The many friends of Mr. & Mrs. Coy Bennett of Saltillo deeply sympathize with them on the loss of their infant son Thursday. Funeral services were held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. W. H. Burress. Burial in Stouts Creek cemetery.
Hopkins County Echo, Dec. 14, 1934

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BENNETT, JESSIE T. - Died at his home near Dike on Wednesday morning of pneumonia. Only some two weeks ago his wife preceded him to that bright shore. The funeral services were held and interment held at the Armstrong cemetery. (Now known as the Bennett Cemetery)
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Mar. 6, 1908
Later reported - His funeral was conducted at the family graveyard near his residence, conducted by Rev. S. H. Brooks. The deceased was Mr. S. H. Brooks' wife's oldest brother. He made a profession of religion and joined the Stout Creek Baptist church in the Fall of 1867, in the first meeting Rev. S. H. Brook ever conducted in Hopkins county. He and his wife were baptized together in Cherry Lake by Uncle Daniel Ramsey. He was married in the house that he died in the year of 1870 by Rev. S. H. Brooks. He married Melvina Armstrong. She died on the 18th of last month. The deceased was 65 years old. Was a brave Confederate Soldier.

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J. M. Bennett, age 80, pioneer citizen, died at his home in Birthright Sunday morning after a lingering illness. Surviving are one son, Charles Bennett, and one daughter, Mrs. Joe Beard. Funeral services and burial took place at Old Tarrant.
Sulphur Springs Echo, Fri., Nov. 8, 1935

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Joe C. Bennett, pioneer citizen of the eastern part of Hopkins County, died at his home near Saltillo March 15, 1931. Uncle Joe was 78 years of age. Services were held at the Saltillo Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Wiley Woodfin, pastor of the church. Burial in the Stouts Creek cemetery. Besides his wife and one brother, Mr. Jessie Bennett, Greenville, he leaves nine children as follows: Mrs. Homer Young, Colorado, Texas; Mrs. Jess Enloe, Colorado, Texas; Mrs. Sam Burks, Lobbock, Texas; Mrs. Quinton Edwards, Beaumont, Texas; Mrs. Meadow Smith, Waco, Texas; Roy Bennett, Colorado, Texas; Leon Bennett, Emory, Texas; Jodie and Coy Bennett, Saltillo.
Daily News-Telegram, March 1931

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BENNETT, BEN, MRS. - Died at her home in Cleburne Monday night. Her remains were shipped to Como for burial
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., Aug. 14, 1908

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Bennett, W.B.
Greenville, Tex., Nov. 28
W. B. Bennett died here today. He was born in Hopkins County in 1871 and came to Greenville from Commerce some months ago.
Dallas Morning News, Wed, 2 Dec 1903, page 12

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BENTON, CHARLES E.
Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - Aug. 21, 1924
Charles E. Benton died at his residence in this place. He was born in Westerville, Ga., Ap. 13, 1853. In 1884 he moved Texas, locating near Daingerfield in Morris county, where he resided until 1891, when he moved to a farm near this place, in which section he has since lived. Mr. Benton was married twice and was the father of 14 children, 10 boys and 4 girls. He is survived by his last wife, 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom were with him at his death. Funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. G. J. Rainey of Greenville, after which his body was conveyed to Greenville for burial.
Dallas Morning News, Aug. 22, 1924

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Benton, Helen Ruth, 94, of Arlington, formerly of Greenville, died, Saturday, September 18, 2004, at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 22nd at Cumby Cemetery with Rev. Paul Gould officiating.

Mrs. Benton was born March 17, 1910 in Quinlan to James Petty and Ladye Hart Nance. On January 5, 1928 she married Ben A. Benton in Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law James & Judi Benton of Granbury and Ben and Vicki Benton of Arlington; daughters and son-in-law Helen Hudson and Barbara & Phil Stephens both of Arlington; brother James P. Nance of Arlington; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on July 17, 1987; a son-in-law Bennett Hudson in 1996; a brother, Hart Nance and sister Irene Waddle.

Visitation is from noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Funeral services for Paul Edward Berryhill, age 51 of Bonham, were held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 7, 2005 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Mike Simpson officiated. Burial followed at Miller Grove Cemetery in Hopkins County, TX. Mr. Berryhill passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 4, 2005 at Northeast Medical Center in Bonham. Mr. Berryhill was born March 13, 1953 in Bonham, Texas, the son of Clyde Edward Berryhill and Grace Simmons Wright. He was a graduate of Bonham High School. He married Sandi Payne, Oct. 1, 2003 in Jamaica. Mr. Berryhill was a salesman for Industrial Tires and a member of the Bois D'Arc Cowboy Church. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by: Wife: Sandi Berryhill of Bonham Son: Preston Berryhill and wife, Fabby of Frisco Stepdaughters: Delani Armstrong of Caddo Mills, Traci Rettig of Greenville Mother & Stepfather: Grace and Howard Wright of Bonham Brother: Elliott Berryhill and wife, Brenda of The Colony Sister: Alice Barker of Bonham Grandchildren: Justin Armstrong of Caddo Mills, Corie Rettig of Greenville The family received friends at Wise Funeral Home.

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BEVILLE, NANNIE - Died May 2, 1932. She was before her marriage, Miss Nannie Howard, born in Corsicana, Texas, December 6, 1855, but most of her girl-hood days were spent in Sulphur Springs where she was married to W. A. Beville, November 20, 1878. They moved to Forest Academy community, where they lived until 1917, when they moved to Como where Mr. Beville died a year later. Mrs. Beville has made that her home since. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Forest Academy for more than fifty years. She was visiting at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Joe Bohannon, at the time of her death, which resulted from an attack of flu and pneumonia. Her funeral was held at Forest Academy, Rev. W. L. Tittle of Dallas (her favorite pastor) was in charge of services.

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W. A. Beville (JAN 1919), one of the leading citizens of Como, died Saturday after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases. The remains were buried at Forest Academy. He was 65 years old and is survived by his wife and four children, two sons and two daughters

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J. H. Bills, age 65, native of Hopkins County, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Horace Gamblin. His wife preceded him in death thirteen years ago. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Bill Waits and Clovis Bills, Sulphur Springs; R. T. Bills and Mrs. Horace Gamblin, Como; A. M. Bills and Mrs. L. T. Menshew, Dallas; and Mrs. L. Morgan, Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services and burial were held at Como, conducted by Rev. Bayne, and Rev. McClung.
Hopkins County Echo, Dec. 21, 1934

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Mrs. Columbus Bird (Girthie Martin - SEP 1936), former resident of Sulphur Springs, died at her home in Dallas Tuesday afternoon. The remains were brought here on the Cotton Belt and carried to Como where funeral services were held. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Pink Martin of Como. Mrs Bird is survived by her husband and son, Buford, of Dallas.

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J.T. "Tom" Bird (1929) was a pioneer citizen of the Miller Grove community. He was 75 years old and is survived by four sons and two daughters.

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BISHOP, THOMAS L. Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - Oct. 17, 1930
Thomas L. Bishop, 82, died at his residence a few miles southeast of Cumby. About 1868, he located near this place, where he had since resided. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church at Miller Grove, conducted by Rev. W. E. Graham of Greenville, after which the Masonic Lodge of Cumby, of which Mr. Bishop had been a member for more than forty years, had charge of the burial in the Miller Grove cemetery.
Dallas Morning News, Oct. 18, 1930

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Newton Blalock died at his home near Green Pond, May 28, 1913, at the age of 75 years. He was born in Carroll Co., Georgia, March 5, 1838. His father died when he was only six years old. In 1865, he came to Smith County, Texas. The following year he was married to Miss Matilda Bowen. He came to Hopkins County in 1869 and lived in the same community until his death. He served in the Confederate Army for four years under R. E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, being a member of the ninth Louisiana Regiment. He was in the first battle of Manassas Junction and Gettysburg together with other battles in Virginia; was a prisoner at Point Lookout for six months and guarded by negro soldiers who showed the prisoners no mercy. While in prison he made mud with his feet, of which he made bricks which he sold at one dollar per hundred to buy bread to preserve life. He came out of the prison with the first five hundred men who were paroled or exchanged. He was the first member of his family to depart this life. He leaves a wife and seven children, two daughters and five sons; all grown and married. Burial in Greenpond cemetery.

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J. B. Boggiano - Died last Tuesday night. While Mr. Boggiano was following a pursuit with which we are not in harmony - that of saloon keeper - yet, it is said he kept an orderly house, and we have known him to be a quiet orderly man, always deporting himself in a gentlemanly manner. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and was buried here today.
Obit dated Thursday, Jan. 18, 1883

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Jim Bolin - A telegram has been received here that Jim Bolin was killed by a train yesterday at Del Rio. The body will be shipped here for burial. His brother, Charley Bolin, has been notified and the burial will not take place till he can return from St. Louis, probably Sunday.
Cumby Rustler, Fri., Aug. 19, 1910
Later reported - Jim Bolin had lived in Cumby for several years.

NOTE: James "Jim" C. Bolin was killed by a train on August 16, 1910 near Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas. His Texas death certificate is blank in several key areas - birth date and parentage - as he was unknown in the area. It does, however, mention several things about his death.

"This man was a stranger and killed on train."

He was "about 40" and he was a "barber."

"He was found six miles east of Del Rio, Texas hanging by his belt on SP [Southern Pacific] bridge, Coroner found him and cause of death killed by a train.

No physician was used."

His body "was shipped to Cumby."

It's unclear if this was an accident, or if he committed suicide or was murdered.

According to the 1900 census, James Bolin was born in Virginia in March 1868. He was the first son of Robert Henry Bolin (1844-1887) and Catherine Dale Baumgardner (1845-1898). At one time he worked as a servant for the Baumgardner family in Collin County, Texas.

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Lindsey Nicole Bolton
(Posted by Editor on Monday, August 23rd, 2004 at 09:11 AM)
Funeral services for Lindsey Nicole Bolton, age 21, of Sulphur Springs, were held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Guy Mays and Rev. Hoyt Scogin officiating. Interment followed at Greenview Cemetery with Steve Mitchell, Curtis Buchanan, Wayne Bolton, Shane Bolton, Joe Bob Burgin, Billy Key and Keith Fender serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are all her dear friends. Visitation were held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2004 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

Lindsey passed away at 10:55 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2004 in a car accident. She was born in Sulphur Springs on July 4, 1983 to Yancey Hinman and Nancy Mitchell Bolton. Lindsey was a 2001 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School, a three year member of the Sulphur Springs High School Blue Blazes. She attended Paris Junior College and was employed by Chilis. Lindsey was a member of the New Sherley Baptist Church.

Survivors include: parents, Chad and Nancy Bolton of Sulphur Springs, Yancy Hinman of Greenville, Texas; two sisters, Lacy Bolton and Mandy Bearden of Sulphur Springs; grandparents, Rachel Mitchell of Sulphur Springs, Michael and Nancy Bolton of Sulphur Bluff, Billy and Betty Jackson of Brashear; great grandmother, Erlene Bolton of Clarksville; aunts and uncles, Curtis and Linda Buchanan, Steve and Sue Mitchell, Wayne and Michelle Bolton all of Sulphur Springs, and Shane and Kenlea Bolton of Dike, Texas; cousins, Stephanie Buchanan, Afton Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell, Tanner Bolton, Taylor Bolton.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Rayburn Mitchell and one uncle, Glenn Mitchell. Memorials may be made to New Sherley Baptist Church.

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Funeral services for Phil Anthony Boney, 52, of Emory, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, Sulphur Springs, with the Rev. Tim Potts officiating. Burial was in Greenview Cemetery with Michael Gowin and Deon McGowan serving as pallbearers. Military honors were conducted by Hopkins County Military Coalition. Mr. Boney died Friday, June 23, 2006, in Lubbock. He was born in Sulpnur Springs on Feb 3, 1954, the son of Arvel and Emmie Joy Potts Boney. He was a construction worker. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his parents, Arvel and Emmie Boney of Emory; a brother, Timothy L. Boney of McKinney; and a sister, Angela M. Gowin of EMory. He was preceded in death by one sister, Veronica Webster, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

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L. A. Boucher
Died in Dallas Tuesday from the effects of an operation ten days ago for locked bowels. The remains were shipped on the Cotton Belt and carried to his home on College street from which place funeral services were held. Services were conducted by Pastor R. G. Mood of the First Methodist Church. He was 37 years old and survived by his wife and one small daughter. The Masonic Fraternity buried the remains in the City Cemetery. His father and mother, and his brother, John Boucher, of Jefferson City, Missouri, and sister of Arlington, Texas, attended the funeral.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri., Oct. 1, 1920

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BOUNDS, ALLEYNE, MISS - Cumby was startled and grieved Tuesday when a message came by phone from Floyd, that she was dead from congestion. Her brother, Rev. Charley Bounds, from Wise county reached her just before death, as also her two nieces, Misses Cleo and Wanda Graig, who opportunely arrived from Salt Lake City. The body was brought here for burial and a more tender and touching manifestation of love for her and her parents, Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Bounds, could not have been shown. When the train arrived the casket was taken to the editor's home where Alleyne had recently been a welcome guest.
Cumby Rustler, Fri., Jly. 3, 1908

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Mrs.Sybil Rufe Boyd
Died Saturday morning at her home in Houston, Texas, following an operation for appendicitis about one week previous. The remains were brought to Sulphur Springs by a Tapp ambulance and carried to the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. R.. E. Medley, on Church Street. She was the former Miss Sybil Rufe Medley being born in Sulphur Springs, May 17, 1902. She was married to Mack Boyd of Sulphur Springs and Houston, who with two children, Billy and India Ann, survive. She is also survived by her parents, and the following brothers and sisters: L. G. Medley and Roy Medley, Longview; Miss Eldon Medley and Theron Medley, Sulphur Springs; and Mrs. John Flowers, Waxahachie. She was reared in Sulphur Springs; member of the First Baptist Church where funeral services were held, conducted by Rev. H. R. Long. Burial in the City Cemetery.
Hopkins County Echo, Oct. 26, 1934

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J. Bozeman, pioneer citizen of Hopkins County, died Thursday afternoon (1929) at Martin Springs after a lingering illness of several week. He was more than 72 years old and had lived most of his long life in Hopkins County. He is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters.

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H.C. (Herbert Coleman) Braden 1904-1985

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Nettie Braden, 1905-1996

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Paul P. Braden Paul 1881-1985

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Mrs. Elizabeth (Longino) Bradfield,
widow of Jno. W. Bradfield and sister of Commissioner, J. R. Longino, died Saturday after two weeks illness at the home of her brother, Dr. S.B. Longino, and the remains were buried in the City Cemetery. She was more than 75 years old having been born near Atlanta, Georgia, in 1845. Her husband died in 1890, since which time she has lived with her brother, Dr. Longino. For many years she was one of the most popular teachers in the schools of Sulphur Springs.
Hopkins County Echo, Oct. 3, 1919

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BRADFORD, ELIZABETH - Passed away after an illness of several months. She was one of our oldest and most respected women. She was buried at the Lindley cemetery
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Nov. 20, 1908, Birthright column dated Nov. 16th ( She was the wife of Henry H. Bradford - J. T.

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M. F. Bradshaw, father of Bob Bradshaw, and well-known citizen of Hopkins county, died suddenly at his home in Miller Grove. He had been suffering from his heart for six years, but was in usual health when he arose early in the morning and went to the barn to feed his stock.. Not returning for some time, Mrs. Bradshaw became uneasy about him and went to make an investigation. She found him dead in the corn crib, where apparently he had fallen and died without a struggle. Funeral services and burial took place at Shooks Chapel (Wrong, Gafford Chapel)
Daily News-Telegram, Jan. 7, 1924

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. Hannah Brady, age 88, mother of Claud Galloway of Sulphur Springs, died Saturday morning at her home near Liberty of pneumonia. Funeral services and burial took place at Liberty. She was born at Burnsville, Indiana, in 1847. Her maiden name was Hannah Leach, daughter of Ruben Leach. She married Thomas McGarry, a Federal soldier in 1864. He died in 1870, leaving her with three small children. She married Thomas Galloway in 1874. They, along with a number of relatives, moved to Denmask, White County, Arkansas, in 1878. Her smallest child was a month old when they started on the trip. It took a month to make the trip in covered wagons. Her husband, Thomas, died in 1883, leaving her with two more small children. She was then married to Tom Mitchell about 1885. He lived only two weeks. In 1895, she married N. E. Brady, a former chaplain in the Confederate Army, and a Methodist preacher. He died in 1899 (sic). She came to Hopkins county in 1898 (sic) with her youngest son, J. C. Galloway, settling one and half miles north of Liberty, and was living on this home place when she died August 3, 1935. She is survived by one son, J. C. Galloway, Sulphur Springs, and two daughters, Mrs. Dorsey Smith, Sulphur Springs, and Mrs. Geo. W. Brinkley, Boswell, Oklahoma.

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Gertrude Brand
Funeral services for Gertrude Brand, 80, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4,2004 at West Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Bryan Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow at Brashear Cemetery with Barry Smith, Randy Millsap, Stevie Tipps, Billy Bob Stewart and Jimmy Hale serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Duvall, Jack Smith, Rayburn Smith and Bart Millsap.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. til 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Brand died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Hopkins County Community Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1923, in the Ridgeway community of Hopkins County, to Albert Quitman and Goldie Wells Byrd Millsap. She married Monroe Brand on May 8, 1942, in Brashear. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2003. Mrs. Brand was a homemaker. She was employed by Hopkins County Memorial Hospital and Leisure Lodge Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Brashear Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Lynda Darrow and her husband, Brett, of Miller Grove; two grandsons, Brandon and Bradley Darrow of Miller Grove; one brother, Junior Millsap of Cumby; two sisters, Margaret Ragan of Miller Grove and Mary Smith of Brashear. Mrs. Brand was also preceded in death by her father on June 10, 1993; her mother on June 13, 2000; one brother, Weldon Millsap on Dec. 11, 2002, and one sister, Louise Millsap on July 30, 1926.

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Monroe Brand
Funeral services for Monroe Brand, 81, of Brashear will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19,2003 at Tapp Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. David Burns and Bryan Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow in Brashear Cemetery with Orlando Garcia, Jackie Brand, Jimmy Hale, Earl Duvall and Billy Bob Stewart serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be William Garner, Jack Smith, Raburn Smith, Sonny Stewart and J.W. "Bill" Garner.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Brand died on Monday, March 17, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 13, 1921, in Cumby, to Julius Lee and Mary Jane Sanders Brand. He married Gertrude Millsap on May 8, 1942, in Brashear. She survives. Mr. Brand was a longtime farmer. He was a wood worker with a church furniture maker, Ward Manufacturing of Greenville. He was a member of Brashear Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

Other survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Brett Darrow of Cumby, five brothers, L.J., Jackie, Paul, Richard and Mickey Brand; two half-sisters, Betty Jo Ishmael and Lenny Mae Braden; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Bradley Darrow. Mr. Brand was preceded in by his parents; three brothers; two half-brothers; four sisters; and two half-sisters.

* Johnny Darrow was a pallbearer. The funeral home forgot to list him.

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Mrs. Willie Mae Patterson Brand (died Jul 25, 1985)
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Patterson Brand, 65, of Brashear, are set for 10 a.m. Saturday in the Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Greenview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Loyd Chapin, Gene George, Jim Hefferich, Aubrey Hicks, Jack Smith and James Neal Strickland. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton Penny and Keith Burns.

The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Brand died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday in Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, following open heart surgery. She was born Aug. 25, 1919, in Emory, the daughter of Robert Steven and Cora Vergie Hines Coleman. She married Clifford P. Patterson Sept. 18, 1934, in Wood County. He preceded her in death in 1974. On Sept. 7, 1978, she married Woodrow Brand in Rockwall County, Texas. He survives. Mrs. Brand was a homemaker and a member of the County Lind Baptist Church.

Survivors include five sons, L.J. Patterson of Frisco, Richard Lee Patterson of Sulphur Springs, Ronald Dee Patterson of Mesquite, Robert James Patterson of Union Valley and Kenneth Dale Patterson of Mesquite; two daughters, Jimmie Lauverl Roden of New Orleans, La., and Oneta Joyce Stone of Euless; two stepdaughters, Louise Smith of Brashear and Mary Ann Strickland; two brothers, Bobby Coleman of Sulphur Springs and Clifford Coleman of Irving; a sister, Opal Penny of Dallas; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Brand was preceded in death by a son, Clifford Patterson, Jr. Sulphur Springs News Telegram, July 26, 1985

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Woodrow Brand (May 20, 1990)
Funeral services for Woodrow Brand, 71, of Brashear, are scheduled for 2p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Muffay-Orwosky Chapel, with the Rev. David Burns officiating. Burial will be in the Brashear Cemetery with Jim Helfferich, Rayburn Smith, Gene George, Bill Gamer, Junior Childress, and Aubrey Hicks serving as pallbearers.

The family was scheduled to receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Brand died at 5:20 a.m. Sun day, May 20, at Medical Center Hospital in Tyler. He was born Sept. 22, 1918, in Hopkins County, the son of Lee and Mary Marlor Brand. He married Mae Patterson in Hunt County; in 1978. She preceded him in death in 1985. He was a farmer and a member of the Brashear Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Louise Smith of Brashear and Mary Strickland of Lone Oak; five stepsons Robert Patterson of Royse. City, Richard Patterson of Sulphur Springs, Ronald Patterson of. Greenville, L.J. Patterson of Frisco and Kenneth Patterson of Mesquite; two step-daughters, Oneta Stone of Euless and Jimmie Rose of New Orleans, La.; two brothers, R.L. Brand of San Antonio and Monroe Brand of Brashear; one sister, Ruth Tipps of Greenville; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.

Contributed by June England Tuck

D. M. Branom
Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - Jan. 10, 1930
Funeral services for D. M, Branom, 67, who died Thursday morning at his home here, will be held Saturday afternoon at Cumby with burial here. He had lived in and near Commerce all his life and is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. Mary Young and Mrs. Jewell Woodall of Dallas, Leon and Patra of Commerce, Tecumseh of Detroit, Mich.; Buster of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Opal Peek of Paducah; four brothers, W. J. of Emblem, Abe of Cumby, Tecumseh of Pauls Valley, Okla., and Milton of Cumby, and three sisters, Mrs. Ingram of Greenville, Mrs. Smith of Oklahoma, and Miss Ruby Branom of Cumby.
Dallas Morning News, Jan. 11, 1930

Contributed by June England Tuck

Harvey Branom, pioneer citizen of Cumby, who observed his eightieth birthday Monday, died at the family home at Cumby, Wednesday night. Death followed an illness of some duration. A son of Captain Branom, famous Cumby pioneer. He was the grandfather of Mrs. C. L. Black and a brother to of Mrs. J. R. Ingram of Cumby. Funeral services will be held from the late residence of the deceased, conducted by Dr. W. R. Graham, pastor of Grace Methodist Church.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri. June 28, 1929

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BRANOM, J. H. (Harve)
Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - June 22, 1929
J. H. (Harve) Branom, died at his home six miles north of Cumby. Mr. Branom was only two days past his 80th birthday at his death. He was the son of Capt. Merit Branom, who moved here in the early days. Those that survive are his wife and nine children.
Dallas Morning News, June 23, 1929

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. Albert Branom died Monday night in Cumby after several days critical illness. She was about 65 years old and had spent most of her life in Cumby. She is survived by her husband and two children, Frank Weaver of Cumby and Mrs Gibb Gilchrist of Austin. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Long of Sulphur Springs and Mrs. C., A. Bridges of Glen Rose, and one brother, John Kennemur of Brashear. Funeral services and burial took place in Cumby.
Hopkins County Echo, Fri., April 26, 1929

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BRANOM, MRS. BELLE
Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas - Ap. 25, 1929
Mrs. Belle Branom, 68, wife of Albert Branom, died at the family residence, here. She is survived by her husband, a son, J. W. Weaver, cashier of the First State Bank of Cumby, and a daughter, Mrs. Gibb Gilchrist, whose husband is present State Highway Engineer and living at Austin. She also is survived by brother, John S. Kennemur of Brashear and two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Long of Sulphur Springs and Mrs. C. A. Bridges of Glen Rose.
Dallas Morning News, Ap. 26, 1929

Contributed by June England Tuck

Albert Branum, near 90 years of age, died at his home in Cumby. The funeral was held at that place with burial in the Cumby cemetery. His wife preceded him in death. Two children surviving are Mrs. C. W. Bolin and Curt Branum of Cumby. Step-children surviving are Frank Weaver of Cumby, and Mrs. Gibb Gilchrist of College Station.
Daily News-Telegram, Mon, May 2, 1938

Contributed by June England Tuck

Captian Merit Branum, born Feb. 18, 1825, d. Jan. 24, 1900, at his home near town. He fell from a wagon sometime in the forenoon, but his injuries were thought to be slight. Dr. McFarlin was called in and administered to him, but soon left the Captain cheerful and doing well. But in a few minutes he asked his son, Merit, to raise him up. He did so, but instead of relief the old man died at once in the arms of his son. Thus passed away, a hero of a thousand dangers and a pioneer of his race. Since 1839, he has been of and for Hopkins County and Texas. A Captain of the Texas Rangers, when to be a private in the ranks during the civil war was a mark of the strongest manhood. He looked after the welfare of the few settlements in this part of the state and made it possible for the whites to survive the fury of their Indian enemies. In peace and in war he has for these long years followed the path of duty as a lover of his country and his God.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Pierce Branum, son of Albert Branom, died suddenly Saturday. He lived with his grandfather, Captian Branom.
Black Jack Grove paper, Ap. 20, 1893

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BREWER, J. A.
Cumby, Hopkins Co., Texas. Mar. 28, 1923
Funeral services for J. A. Brewer, 76 years old, for many years a prominent banker and merchant of this place, were held at the family residence Wednesday morning. The Rev. H. M. Cowling, pastor of the Methodist Church of this place, conducted the services. Burial was in the Cumby Cemetery under the auspices of the local Masonic Lodge. Mr. Brewer died at his home here at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, following an illness of several weeks. He had lived in Hopkins County for 74 years and Cumby since 1878, and had long been prominent in business and financial circles. He was one of the organizers and first president of the First National Bank when it was established here in 1901. He continued with the institution when it was changed the State Bank and later became the Guaranty State Bank and was its president and one of the principal stockholders at his death. He was identified with various other business interests here and was one of the largest property owners in Hopkins County. He is survived by one son, W. E. Brewer, and two daughters, Mrs. S. D. Greaves and Mrs. C. M. Patton, all of Cumby. Mr. Brewer was born near Murfreesboro, in Pike County, Ark., Jan. 18, 1847. His parents moved to Hopkins County in 1848 and located on a farm a few miles south of this place. In 1848, his father, in company with other men, started to California overland to seek gold. They were attacked by Indians near El Paso and the father of Mr. Brewer was killed. Mr. Brewer and his mother then went to live with the father of his mother, who resided in the same community where Mr. Brewer grew to manhood. In 1878, he moved to this place, then known as Black Jack Grove, and had lived here ever since.
Dallas Morning News, Mar. 29, 1923

Contributed by June England Tuck

Deckman Bridges passed away Thursday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Bridges, on North Davis street, after an illness of several weeks. Services to be held in the home, with interment to follow in the cemetery at Cumby. He was born in Cumby 22 years ago the 4th of June, and lived there all his life until moving to Sulphur Springs about eight years ago. The first of May he went to Dallas to accept a position, and soon thereafter was stricken seriously ill. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Jack and Charles, and one sister, Louise.
Daily News-Telegram, Thurs. July 1, 1926
(Later reported - Mr. & Mrs. Gib Gilchrist of Dallas attended the funeral of their cousin, Deckman Bridges.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Harriet Bridges, high respected negress, widow of Jim Bridges and about 65 years old, was burned to death Monday morning when the four-room cottage in which she was living, together with her household goods, were destroyed by fire of unknown origin. The cottage belonged to Uncle Buck Thomas and was just back of his residence on Connally Street. She was at home alone, her son and daughter, who live with her, being away from Sulphur Springs visiting in Paris and Wichita Falls. The first that was known of the fire was when she was heard screaming for help as she ran out of the house. She awakened some of the colored folks living near her and she was seen out in the yard before she ran back into the building. The fire alarm was turned in and when the fire boys arrived they were told that the old negress was in the house in the back room. Marvin Myers, Jr. and Ben Dickerson made an effort to get her out of the house by breaking out the back window. Myers went in and dropped to the floor with hope of finding the woman who had already been overcome with smoke. After the fire was under control, Myers and Jennings went in and found the body had been burned beyond recognition, with one of the lower limbs burned off, all the hair on the head gone and all body badly burned. The body was carried to the next door and left until the undertaker came to take charge of same.
Daily News-Telegram, Mon. Dec. 7, 1925

Contributed by June England Tuck

Jefferson Kearney Brim
Jefferson Kearney Brim, age 59, one of Sulphur Springs' most widely known citizens, died at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital at 2:10 a. m. Thursday. The prominent attorney and outstanding civic leader had been in declining health for several years, but he took a turn for the worse only a few days ago and entered the hospital for treatment. He failed to respond to treatment.

Judge Brim was known and respected by friends and political acquaintances throughout Texas and the nation. He moved into state-wide political prominence when he served as State Chairman of the Democratic Party during the administration of Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson. Mr. Brim was active in all phases of school, church and civic life in Sulphur Springs. During the past few months he worked tirelessly in obtaining promise of the location of the Rockwell Manufacturing Company's plant here. He headed up the Sulphur Springs Industrial Foundation, Inc., which will construct and own the plant building.

Dairying in Hopkins County also was given a big boost by Mr. Brim during his life-time. One of the first registered herds in the county was developed by Mr. Brim after the former late Gov. Jim Ferguson gave him a heifer. Later, Mr. Brim imported registered bulls from Canada to improve his stock.

A hard worker, Mr. Brim started out as a soda fountain clerk in Sulphur Springs, soon took up the study of law and then entered the legal profession to carve an outstanding career. He was a past president of the Rotary Club and one of its most ardent boosters. He served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, and for many years was the driving force behind the annual March of Dimes campaign in Hopkins County. Mr. Brim served as a member of the school board and was instrumental in bringing Coach J. O. "Buddy" Brothers, now of Tulsa University, to Sulphur Springs. Brothers rewarded Brim and other sportsmen by producing a championship football team.

Mr. Brim, who served as chief inspector of the food and drug department in Texas in 1916-17, returned to Sulphur Springs in May, 1917 and organized Company M of the Sixth Texas Infantry. In three days 161 men and responded to his call and later this unit consolidated to form Co. B of the 4th Texas Infantry of Fort Worth. In January, 1918, Mr. Brim was transferred to the 305th Cavalry, which later was converted into the 45th Field Infantry. Mr. Brim entered the army as a private but was steadily promoted and was discharged with the rank of captain of field artillery on Dec. 28, 1918. At the time, he was acting commander of the second battalion of the 45th Field Artillley.

For several years, beginning in 1933, Mr. Brim served as a member of the board of regents of Texas State College for Women at Denton. He was a past post commander of Hopkins County Post No. 66 of the American Legion and was a charter member of the organization. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Knights of Pythius.

Jefferson Kearney Brim was born March 3, 1893, at Denton, (Texas,) the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude Money Brim. He came to Sulphur Springs as a youth in 1910. He was married to Miss Carrie James on June 16, 1912, and was admitted to the bar and began the practice of law in Sulphur Springs in 1916. He became associated with Claude Sheppard and later became a member of the Dial, Melson, Davidson and Brim law firm.

Immediate survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ben Dildy, Sulphur Springs, and Mrs. Robert Denhardt, Arbuckle, California, and a son, J. K. Brim, Jr., of Houston. Four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Burk, Mrs. Stella Barthol, and Mrs. Theta Parker, all of Denton, and Mrs. Mable Mullins, Brownfield; one brother, Edd Brim of Seattle, Washington, and six grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m., Friday, with the pastor, Rev. Joe Weldon Bailey, officiating. Interment will follow in the City Cemetery. Active pallbearers named include R. E. Pratt, Bill Tyler, Jimmie D. Spence, Carl Stirling, Howard Hicks, B. F. Ashcroft, Enos L. Ashcroft, Dr. Hodge Sellers, Weber Fouts, and Grover Sellers. Honorary pallbearers named include Jack Byrd, George Prim, W. W. Jones, Lawrence Bergin, Joe Tom Wood, Huel Bridges, William Cantreel of Greenville, Dr. Byrd Longino, J. Boggs, Cecil Ward, W. W. Jones, Jr., Ted Bagby, Herbert Arnold of Dallas, Gen. Ernest O. Thomas of Austin, Hon, Sam Rayburn of Bonham, Hon. Wright Patman of Texarkana, W. Z. Kitts, W. B. Kitts, A. G. (Pat) Mays of Paris, and Dr. Steve Longino. Dr. Joe Longino, Chester L. May of Dallas, Johnny Long, the Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs, Percy Tate, Gen. Miller Ainsworth of Luling, Eric Bagwell, Jerome Bagwell, W. A. Burford, W. J. Harris, member of the Hopkins County Bar Association, Abel Pate, J. Rod Johnson, Devoe Carter, Lewis Ardis, Leon Leggett, Wade Scott, Durmont Foster, Paul Faulk, Johnnie Biggerstaff and Henry McGrade. Tapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
Paper dated August 14, 1952

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. H. W. Brinker
Brinker, H. W., Mrs. - Died at her home in Sulphur Springs, April 1887. She was born in Shelby County, Alabama, November ___, 1850. She was left motherless in infancy, but in the providence of God found loving hearts to take her in. She found a happy home in the family of her uncle, J. E. Lewis, and his devoted Christian wife. She came with them to Texas and settled in Hopkins County in 1859. On November 24, 1872, she married H.W. Brinker. One with whom she had been associated from babyhood, rocked in the same cradle, with whom she had "trundled her hoops" and played "hide and seek" in the tender years of childhood's innocence. Their childish affection for each other increased with the passing years and was strengthened into true devotion which was consummated in that sacred union. She left two little girls, one large enough to cherish in memory her mother's words and smiles.
(1880 Hopkins County, Texas, census shows H. W. Brinker and his wife Mary with one daughter Mary W.

Contributed by June England Tuck

E. W. Brooks, pioneer of Hopkins County, died this morning at the Long Hospital where he had been critically ill for the past few days. He was near his 67th birthday, having been born in Upshur County in 1850. He moved to Hopkins County in1867, and later married Miss Addie Lindley, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. (Riley) Lindley, who still survives him. Early in life his father died and left young Brooks. At the time of his death he was the largest owner of cattle in Hopkins county, and for several years made a specialty of White Faced Herefords. He owns several thousands acres of farm and ranch land, and is one of the largest tax payers in the county. He has no children and no living brothers and sisters. A little more than a year ago, he moved from his ranch near Ridgeway to his home on Connally street. Funeral services to be held at his home with his pastor, Rev. J. E. Evans, conducting the service. Burial to take place in Oakland cemetery.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Arthur Brown
On Tuesday evening, July 16, 1912, the Death Angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Brown and claimed for its victim their loving son, Arthur. He had been confined to his bed for ten days. His remains were laid to rest in the Como cemetery, with services conducted by Rev. G. H. York.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,

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The week old infant of Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Brown died last Thursday and was buried at Como.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Apr. 19, 1912, Bethel column, dated Apr. 16th

Contributed by June England Tuck

Jim Browning, former well-known citizen of Hopkins county, died Friday at his home in Rockwall after a few days illness with lockjaw. The remains were taken back to Pickton and buried at Caney, near that town. He was about 35 years old being the son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Browning of Pickton. He leaves a wife and several children.
Daily News-Telegram, Mon., Sept. 14, 1925
Caney cemetery is located in Hopkins County

Contributed by June England Tuck

Jeff Brown, born Sept. 1, 1893, died Aug. 20, 1913, at the home of his parents, Mr.& Mrs. William Brown of Forest Academy. He had been a member of the Baptist Church in Como for about six years. He was 19 years, 11 mos., 20 days old. Jeff was sick only one week and suffered untold pains. Burial in Como cemetery.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,

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William Brown, known as Bill, died Saturday at his home in Forest Academy after a short illness with pneumonia. He was 81 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Franklin County, Illinois, on Jan. 17, 1849, and lived there until about 30 years old when he moved to Hopkins County where he continued to live till the time of his death. He was married to E. V. Gipson Dec. 31, 1875. To this union nine children were born, three girls and six boys. He is survived by his wife and six children as follows: Mrs. Frank Gamblin, Mrs. Fred Beville and Wesley Brown, Como; Mrs. C. E. Hogan, Sulphur Springs; Lester Brown, Dallas; and Will Brown, Mineola. Funeral services and burial took place at Como, conducted by Rev. W.D. Hollingsworth, assisted by the Masonic Order of which the deceased was a member.

Contributed by Nancy Adams

Naomi J. Bruce, 1918-1995

Contributed by June England Tuck

Mrs. Floyd Brumley, of Gafford Chapel, died last Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. D.W. Aven, south of Cumby, after a lingering illness with the great white plague [tuberculosis]. She was 27 years old and is survived by her husband.
Hopkins County Echo, June 27, 1919
Later reported - Mrs. Eulalia Brumley, nee Eulalia Aven, was called to her home in Heaven June 21, 1919, after several months of immense suffering. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Cumby for 12 years. Eulalia was born Oct. 26, 1891, and married Sept. 8, 1912. Her lifeless form now rests beneath the cold, cold clay of the Gafford Chapel cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. McPhail and Rev. Rogers.

Contributed by June England Tuck

Is this death notice of D. D. Bryant?? The little two weeks old boy of Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Bryant passed away Monday night. He was buried in the Connor cemetery.
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri. Sept. 3, 1909, Dike column dated Sept. 1st

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BRYARLY, EDGAR - Died on Tuesday morning. He was the son of S. W. Bryarly. For several months he had been suffering from consumption. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. T. Alexander at the family home with interment in the City cemetery
Sulphur Springs Gazette,, Fri., Mar. 6, 1908

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BRYMER, MYRTIS - The only son of Jim Brymer died Tues. of congestion and was buried here Wed
Sulphur Springs Gazette, Fri., June 12, 1908, Sulphur Bluff column

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John C. Buford, a pioneer citizen of Hopkins County, died September 10, 1920, at the family residence in the south part of town from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received some time ago. Interment will take place in the City cemetery. He was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, February 1842. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had lived in Sulphur Springs most of his life where he and his wife had raised a splendid family of sons as follows: W. A., Ham, and Joe Buford of this place; M. V. Buford , Terrell; and Brit Buford, Eufaula, Oklahoma. All his sons and wife survive him. During the civil war he at one time was a member of his father's company, W. R. Buford of Ochiltree Regt., Texas Volunteers.
Hopkins County Echo,

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