Prospect Cemetery Obits

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Rains County Leader
Feb 14, 1908
Two Deaths
Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLeod have the sympathy of friends in the loss of their infant, which occurred Saturday night.
Also, in the death of their 14-year-old daughter, who died with pneumonia Sunday night. She was just in the bloom of young womanhood, and was a favorite in the neighborhood. Her remains were laid to rest in the Prospect graveyard Monday. The Leader offers its sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family.
LATER: Mrs. McLeod died of pneumonia Tuesday night, which makes 3 deaths in the family within 4 days. Her remains were interred in the Prospect graveyard Wednesday beside the newly made graves of her children.
May the light from the face of our Heavenly Father shine upon the pathway of the sadly bereaved husband, and may He be a Comforter in this time of need.

East section
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Rains County Leader
May 22, 1908
Dropped Dead
C.M. Currain, who lived about 2 miles west of Emory, died w hile on the road to town about 2 o'clock Monday eveing. He complained to his companion, Arthur Jones, that he was feeling badly and they stopped by the road to rest, when he fell over and expired in about two minutes. He had been taking treatment for his heart, but was in his usual health when he left home, and was coming to town a-foot for some medicine. He was a stepson of R.D. Hickman and son-in-law of W.H. Power. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. His remains were interred at the Prospect graveyard Tuesday evening. The Leader offers sympathy to the bereaved.

East Section
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Rains County Leader
June 26, 1908
J.W. Power Dead
Grandpa J.W. Power, who was stricken with paralysis Tuesday morning, the 16th inst., died about midnight the following Thursday, and his remains were tenderly ladi in their last resting place at the Prospect graveyard Friday evening. Grandpa Power was a leader in every movement for the betterment and upbuilding of mankind, and was a leader in the religious work in his neighborhood and his memory will live long in the minds of all who knew him. He leaves a wife and several grown children, who have the profound sympathy of their friends in the loss of companion and parent.  (NOTE:  Headstone says
he died 1910.......)

Rains County Leader
May 21, 1909
Mrs. Davis’ Remains Brought Home
The remains of Mrs. Jim Davis, who died last week in Queen City, Texas, was brought to Emory last Friday evening on the north bound local and carried out to Prospect and buried. Mr. Davis accompanied her remains.

The Rains County Leader
July 26, 1912
About 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning a shooting scrape occurred at the Uncle Henry Ivie farm on Lake Fork in which M.E. Simms lost his life and George Kerr was badly wounded. Both parties were cultivating land on Uncle Henry's farm and the trouble was brought on by their two boys having a fight the day before in the field. Kerr was shot three or four times with a small caliber pistol, one shot taking effect under the arm and ranging up toward the breast where the ball could not be located. It was at first thought that this wound would prove fatal but he seems to be rallying, there is a chance for his recovery. Simms was shot twice, once in the arm and again just over the heart, and a bad gash cut across his head and ear with a shot gun. He lived about 30 minutes after the shooting. When the news was telephoned to town quite a number of our citizens went out to the scene of the tragedy. Squire Amis being among the number, and after Simms body had been removed to his home on the old Teague place near the Center Point school house, an inquest was held. Mr. Simms' remains were buried at Prospect Wednesday morning, Rev. D.W. Garvin conducting the funeral service. The deceased leaves a wife and four children.

Unmarked Grave
 July 16, 1915
Mrs. Waldrop Dead
Mrs. Waldrop, who resided on the Orsborn farm about 6 miles southwest of Emory, died last Friday night and her remains were interred in the Prospect cemetery Saturday afternoon. She leaves a husband and several children and other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The Leader offers sympathy and condolence to the bereaved family.

December 17, 1915
Grandma Rose Dead
Grandma Rose died at the family home about three-fourths a mile northwest of town, Saturday night after a short illness. The family resided on the farm South of Mr. Hazelwood. Interment was had at the Prospect graveyard Sunday evening in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. Grandpa Rose was also very sick at the time of his wife’s death but reported some better now. The Leader offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
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November 26, 1920
Grandma Wafer Dead
Grandma Wafer, living two miles west of Emory, died about 10 o’clock yesterday morning and her remains will be buried in the Prospect cemetery today (Friday).

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February 9, 1923
Burney Gorman Dead
Mr. Burney Gorman, mention of whose illness made in this paper last week, did about 6 o'clock Monday morning. He had been at Terrell the past weeks with a bunch of teams working on the good roads. He was taken sick while there, but was brought to his father’s home here about twelve days before his death. Influenza which later developed into pneumonia was the cause of his death. He had been married but his wife died with the same malady about three years ago when the influenza was so bad in this county.
Mr. Gorman was in the prime of life being 31 years of age and his sudden taking away had been a great shock to his family. Out of a family of six children he was the first to be called upon to try the realities of the world to come. And especially had the blow been hard to the gray haired father and mother. His remains were buried in the Prospect cemetery about 4:30 o'clock Tuesday evening after the funeral services which were conducted in the church building there by Rev. J.I. Weatherby, pastor of the Methodist church here and a large crowd of his old neighbors in that vicinity attested to the esteem and respect in which he was held by them. He is survived by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Gorman, three brothers, Russell of Center Point community; Blake of the Henry's Chapel community, and a brother who is working for the Government in Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Montgomery of the Prospect community and another sister who lives in Arkansas. All were present except the brother in Washington and the sister in Arkansas, who could not be communicated with. Also his mother in law, two sisters in law and Mr. J.B. Looney of Troupe were to attend. The Leader joins with friends in extending sincere sympathy and condolences to the sadly bereaved family.

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February 16, 1923
Mrs. Gorman Dead
Mrs. M.L., wife of Rev. J.W. Gorman died last Sunday morning about 11 o'clock, after about a weeks illness with pneumonia having been confined to her bed since attending the funeral of her son; Mr. Burney Gorman, Tuesday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Gorman was born April 14th, 1856 and was married to Rev. J.W. Gorman, September 26th 1876. To this union six children were born, four boys and two girls, all of whom survive her, except the son who was buried last week. She joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in life and has led a consecrated Christian life, always taking an active part in all church work. Funeral services were conducted at the family home by Rev. J.I. Weatherby, pastor of the Methodist church here, Rev. Gorman being too ill to attend the funeral. Also another short service was conducted in Prospect church after which her remains were consigned to Mother Earth in the Prospect cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rev. J.W. Gorman, three sons, Author Gorman of Washington, D. C.; Russell Gorman of the Center Point community; Blake Gorman of the Henry's Chapel community, and two daughters, Mrs. Willie Coleman of Arkansas and Mrs. Montgomery of Waskum community. The Leader joins with friends in offering sincere sympathy to the sadly bereaved family.

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March 30, 1923
Mr. W.T. Cochran, a well-known farmer in the Waskum community, died about 8:30 o'clock Wednesday night, after a three weeks illness and his remains were buried in the Prospect cemetery about 4 o'clock Thursday evening. Mr. Cochran was nearly 72 years of age and had been a resident of Rains County for the past thirty years. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and the funeral services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of Emory. Mr. Cochran was one of originators of the Farmers Educational and Co Operative Union of America, being one of the original men who started this organization which was so popular in Texas a few years ago. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Charlie Cochran of Texarkana and Donald Cochran of the Waskum community, one daughter Mrs. A.S. Cochran of Point and one stepson B.B. Pitille of Point, all of whom were with him in his last illness. The Leader joins with friends in extending condolence to the bereaved family.

April 6, 1923
The death angel visited the home of Mr. W.T. Cochran Wednesday night about 8:30 o'clock and claimed for its victim Mr. W.T. Cochran. Mr. Cochran had long been a resident of Rains County and will be missed by relatives and friends. His remains were laid to rest in the Prospect cemetery Thursday afternoon. We deeply sympathize with the dear wife and children in the irreparable loss.

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February 12, 1926
In Memory of Mother
In loving memory of our dear mother. At eleven o’clock, February 6th, 1926, the death angel visited the home of A.T. Jaggers and wafted above on wings of love the soul of Mary Penina Jaggers, nee Toler. Mother was borned October 26th, 1864 in Hale county, Alabama, and was converted at the age of 16 joining the Baptist church shortly afterwards, and lived a consistent Christian life up to the end of her death. Her membership being with the Prospect church at the time of her death. She had been in bad health for some time, but took her bed on Thursday, January 286h, and lingered with patience until the end. All was done that loving hands could do, and loved ones prayed God to stay the hand of death and restore her health once more, but it was not his will, and the Lord said, “Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the kingdom prepared for you.” She leaves a husband and seven children, and fourteen grandchildren to mourn her loss. Two sons having gone on before. All of the children were present before the end came. She was a devoted wife, a tender and loving mother. To know her was to love her. Never more will we see the loved face again and hear the sweet voice which has been hushed in the cold embrace of death. We realize our loss is great, but our loss is her eternal gain. It is a wonderful thing a mother. Other folks can love you, but only your mother can understand. She works for you, looks after you, loves you, understands you, and then the only thing sad she ever does to you is to die and leave you. Her body was laid to rest Sunday evening, February 7, in Prospect cemetery to await the resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.M. Martin in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends.

Written by a daughter, Fannie Mae Jaggers

Rains County Leader
April 16, 1926
In Memory of Mrs. John E. Cochran
On Friday, April 2, at 8:45 p.m., the death angel entered our home and took from us our darling mother, Mrs. Amanda Cochran. Mother had been in bad health for several years, but in two long years she has suffered so much. She became worse February 9th and lived seven weeks and three days. In memory of the prayer she prayed so often the last seven weeks will always be with me. She suffered so much, but was patient and loving and kind till the last. And the sweet peaceful look on her face of parting seemed to tell us that she suffered no more and was basking in the Savior's love. Our dearest friend is gone from us. A voice we loved is stilled. A place that can never be filled. Mother was born near Springfield, Ala., April 5, 1881, but moved to Mississippi when she was only a child, she later came to Texas, where she was married twice, first to J.W. Grayson in 1887 and to this union was born three children, Mabel, Etta, and Willie. Her first husband having died in 1898, she married to Kno. E. Cochran in January 1, 1891 and moved to Rains Count the same year. To this union was born five children, two of whom are living. This husband was called to meet the loved ones gone before on May 15, 1919. Mother was converted and joined the church at the age of 28 and was ever devoted Christian. She was laid to rest at Prospect Cemetery about 5 p.m. April 3rd with Rev. C.M. Martin conducting the funeral services. She leaves five children, seven grandchildren, six brothers and two sisters to meet her in heaven where there will be no more parting and "hope shall brighten days to come and memory glide past." The children surviving Mrs. John Cochran are: Mrs. W.W. Pound, Route 3, Point, Texas; Mrs. Lewis Moody, Route 3, Emory, Texas; Mr. Will Grayson, Route 2 Emory, Texas; Arthur Cochran and Violet Cochran made their home with their mother.

Rains County Leader
April 9, 1926
Mrs. W.T. Cochran died last Friday about 8:30 after a long illness at the home of her son, Donald Cochran and her remains were buried in the Prospect cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4:30, Rev. C.M. Martin of this city conducting the funeral service in the presence of a large growd of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Cochran was nearly 65 years of age, having been born in Springfield, Alabama in 1861. Mrs. Cochra had been a resident of othe Prospect community the past 25 years, was a consecrated Christian, a good companion, mother and neighbor and she was held in highest esteem by her friends. She is survived by 2 sons, Donald Cochran of the Prospect community and Charlie Cochran of Texarkana and one daughter, Mrs. A.S. Cochran of Prospect community. The Leader joins in with friends in offering condolence to her bereaved family

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May 3, 1939
Babe Dies
The four months old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Loveday, died about 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and its remains were buried at Prospect Wednesday afternoon, Rev. C.M. Martin conducting the funeral service. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of friends.

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March 30, 1923
Smyrna Dots
The death angel came into our midst Saturday morning about 1 o'clock and claimed for his own Grandmother Burges. Grandma Burges had lived in our midst some fifteen or twenty years. She had lived to the ripe old age of 76 years. She leaves two sons and one daughter and quite a number of grandchildren, but the dear mother and grandmother will suffer no more pain in this old world of sorrow. So weep, not dear kindred. Just look and live in the sweet bye and bye our tears of sorrow will be turned to tears of joy. The remains were laid to rest in the Prospect cemetery, Rev. C.M. Martin conducting the funeral service in the presence of quite a few relatives and friends. The grieved ones have the sympathy and prayers of this writer.
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May 31, 1929
Good Woman Called to Her Reward
One of God’s noble women has been called to her eternal reward and kindred and friends are left to mourn her departure. Mrs. Mollie, wife of the late M.A. Vincent, died about 8:30 o’clock Monday morning, after an illness of about eight days, and her spirit has gone on to join the innumerable throng in the world beyond after the best medical skill and united efforts of relatives and friends had done all within their power to detain her. Aunt Mollie, as she was known to relatives, friends, and acquaintances, was a devout member of the Methodist Church, casting her lot with the lowly Nazarene when but a lass, and had continued steadfast throughout her long and useful life, which drew to a close just before she had reached the seventy-fourth milepost. She was gentle, kind, and true, and never knew when she had reached the limit in service to her family, friends and community. Aunt Mollie’s life was a noble and unselfish life, and truly an example to her fellowman. She is survived by one son and two daughters: M.M. Vincent of Emory; Mrs. B.R. Hall of Emory, and Mrs. Annie Hoskins of Loop, Texas, who were all at her bedside when the end came. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Emory Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Chester Harris, assisted by Rev. J.H. Watson of Ginger. Mrs. D.L. Nabors sang as a solo, “Death Is Only A Dream,” and the floral offering was magnificent. A large crowd was in attendance. Burial took place at Prospect, following the funeral service, about three miles west of Emory, where several hundred friends and acquaintances had gathered to pay their last respects. The Leader joins with the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved in the loss of Mother.
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Rains County Leader
Dec 16, 2003
Ronnie Smith
Graveside services for Ronnie Smith, 59, of Emory were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, at Prospect Cemetery with Bro. Bill Hamilton officiating.
Pallbearers were Chuck Strebeck, Andy Thornhill, Billy Mays, Bobby Essary, Charles Milliken, Don Spencer, and Cory Smith.
Mr. Smith was born in Lone Oak to Herman and Billie Jean Conrad Smith.
He married Betty Sue Haney on April 10, 1965, in Rockwall. He performed contract labor and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ronald Smith of Wills Point, Troy Smith of Chandler, and Rodney Smith of Emory; a brother, Randy Swindell of Sherman; a sister, Jean Ann Presswood of Grand Saline; nine grandchildren, Cory, Meagan, Ashley, Cody, Rodney, Jr., Mitchell, Tabitha, Lauren and Heather; and a great-grandchild, Kyle.

Ollie Lee Bond
1920 - 2001
Services for Ollie Lee Bond, 81, of Emory were held at Emory Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, with Rev. Randy Lowe officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Bond died August 29 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital in Sulphur Springs.
She was born in Linden on August 5, 1920, to Clemmie and Mary King Green. She was a homemaker and a member of Emory Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Harold Bond of Emory; daughter, Doris Evans of Balch Springs; brother, Dean Green of Arlington; two granddaughters, Kristi Foster of Greenville and Erika Denise Evans of Copeville.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Cricket Bobbit.
Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory was in charge of arrangements.

Rains County Leader
August 24, 2004
Irma Odessa Frandsen
1915 - 2004
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Irma Odessa Frandsen, 88, of Emory will be held at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004, with Rev. Wade Eadie officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Pallbearers are Boyce Hancock, Drew Lincoln, Dirk Nicholson, Dutch Hancock, Dirk Scott, Tyler Hancock, Michael Nicholson and Ryan Hancock. Mrs. Frandsen died at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004, at Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. She was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Lamar, Arkansas, to James Wylie Smith and Edith Smith. She married Carl Frandsen in San Mateo, California, on February 19, 1969. She was a retired executive housekeeper for Hilton Hotels. She was a member of the church of Christ and Shalom Temple 90 Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include her husband of Emory; sons, George Raymond Hancock of Point and David L. Hancock of Emory; daughters, Bonnie Hoffman of Indiana and Tina Frandsen of Fresno, California; brother, Joe Smith of Muskogee, Okla; sister, Irene Watkins of Oldocean; eight grandchildren, Boyce Hancock, Dutch Hancock, Duke Hancock, Dirk Scott, Glorena Nicholson, Danni Doty, Drew Lincoln and Douglas Lincoln; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and one daughter.

Rains County Leader
June 7, 2005Ernest
Gail Baker
1938-2005
Graveside services for Ernest Gail Baker, 67, of Point, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at Prospect Cemetery, and conducted by Rev. Ed Lee. Mr. Baker died suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Presbyterian Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Dallas on January 3, 1938. He married Francoise Texier on December 21, 1980, in Dallas. He was a builder and construction worker, and a member of Masonic Lodge at Whitewright. He is survived by his wife of Point; two daughters, Sharon Baker and Donna Baker both of Dallas.

Rains County Leader
June 14, 2005
Lon D. “Jack” Terrell
1921-2005
Graveside services for Lon D. “Jack” Terrell were held at Prospect Cemetery near Emory on Friday, June 10. Mr. Terrell passed away on June 6, 2005, in Houston with his wife Trudy and family at his side. He was born on February 27, 1921, in Mahoney (near Sulphur Springs) to Odessa Elizabeth Stone and Sam O. Terrell Sr. He served in the Army during World War II. As a young man he was employed as an electrical engineer for Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas and held the same position for the Canton ISD for more than 10 years. He was a 30-year resident of Canton where he and his wife operated an air conditioning and electrical service company. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. and was active in the Canton Kiwanis where he served as chaplain. He was one of the founders of the Canton Little League and volunteered as a coach and umpire. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Canton. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Newman Terrell; sons and their spouses, Paul, Richard and Sue, Patrick and Jennifer, and James and Windy Terrell; daughter, Susie Terrell Evans; grandchildren and spouses, Cassie and Joel Pullig, Jeremy and Katrina Terrell, Madelyn Terrell, Anthony, Emily and Nicholas Pryor, Sarah and Catherine Evans; great-grandchildren, Jacie, Caylie and Kelsie Pullig, Emma, Annabelle, and Clayton Lon Terrell; sisters, Neva Greer and Ann Lee; and brother, Bobby Terrell; nieces, Carolyn Terrell Conn and Betty Terrell. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Ronald; and brother, Sam Terrell Jr. To provide a permanent tribute to Lon, the family members ask that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Lon Terrell Memorial Fund for the Youth Sports Recreation Association, c/o First National Bank in Canton or to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

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