S-OBITUARIES, IOOF CEMETERY

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1963, at the First Methodist Church in Hamilton, with Rev. Wilson Canafax and Rev. Brad Helbert officiating.

SIMPSON, LILLIE JANE (BARNES) (HIGDON) 01/03/1991

From "The Hamilton Herald-News, of 01/03/1991

Lillie Jane Simpson, 101, of Hamilton, died Dec. 27, 1990, in Leisure Lodge following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 28, in Park Heights Church of Christ with George Tolbert officiating. Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Mrs. Simpson was born March 30, 1889, to the late A. L. and Amanda Pelt Barnes Simpson [sic] in Carlton. She lived most of her life in the Hamilton area. She was an L.V.N. and a member of the Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Simpson; three children, James Higdon, Estella Gosdin, and Mavis Higdon; two sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include a daughter Inez Koonsman of Abilene; four grandchildren, Betty Bogart, Derwood Koonsman and Kenneth Koonsman, all of Abilene, and Ron Gosdin of Waco; and five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Gene Bogart, Ron Gosdin, Bill McFarlin, Gene McFarlin, Talley Barnes, and Charles Barnes.

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Parents were Andrew L. Barnes and Amanda Missouri Pelt Barnes. Mrs. Simpson’s first husband was W. E. Higdon.

STILES, HILDA EMILY (CLARK)

IONE (GORDON) SMITH

Ione Gordon was born July 28, 1904, in Hamilton County, Texas and died February 21, 1975 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co., Texas. She was the daughter of Thomas Tolson Gordon, II and Nora Burney and paternal granddaughter of Robert Erwin Gordon, Sr. and Rosa Ann Gallagher. Her maternal grandparents were John McKensey Burney and Eleanor L. Cobb. She married Alonzo Lawrence Smith about 1927

STRIBLING, ANNA JANE

Miss Anna Stribling, 84, pioneer citizen of Hamilton County died at a local hospital at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, following two months illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Edwin and Martha Kirkland Stribling.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Leonard Lee and Elder Len Dalton officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Miss Stribling was born Oct. 27, 1875, in the Coryell Church community in Coryell County. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Osage Baptist Church. Fifty-two years ago she moved to the Blue Ridge community, where she resided until her death.

She united with the Blue Ridge Baptist Church when she moved to the community and remained a staunch member until her death. She attended Baylor College, and taught school in Central Texas for a number of years. She lived in the parental home where she was a loving and devoted daughter and sister, always sharing the joys and sorrows with those whom she came in contact.

Miss Anna, as she was called by her friends, is survived by a sister, Mrs. J. W. Crain; a brother, Jack Stribling, both of the Blue Ridge community; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Stribling of Lubbock. Ten nieces and nephews, 16 great and 14 great-great nieces and nephews. Also a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Jeff Perry, Jess Pruitt, Edwin Crain, Verne Crain, Oscar Lowrance, Obie Pearce, Joe Lynn Pearce, Gene Pruitt, James Harold Perry, Dud Anderson, Bobby Joe Anderson, and Tom Carter Stribling.

Among the out-of-town friends and relatives who attended the funeral of Miss Ann Stribling held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church last Friday, Sept. 4, were: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Anderson, Mrs. W. J. Stribling, Mr. and Mrs.. Bobby Anderson and Toby Joe, Idalou; Mrs.. Willie Herdeman, of Freer; Mrs. Odom Wright and Sharon, San Antonio; Mrs. John Miller [sic-Milner], Claud and Minnie Boyd, Mrs. Matt David [sic-Davis], Mrs. Sue Ellis, Gatesville; Mrs. Bertie Foster, Mrs. Montgomery, Oglesby.

Mrs. Dewey Rattan, Hillsboro; Mrs. Rudy Moncrief, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Boyd, Waco; Mr.. and Mrs.. Fred Boyd, McGregor; Mrs. Irene Davis, Miss Lula Stribling, Llano; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Weathers*, Abilene; Mr. and Mrs.. W. P. Boyd, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Gamblin Stribling and Chester, Sulfur Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt of Osage; Mrs. Tom L. Robinson, Gatesville.

Mrs. Ernest Green, Mrs. Earl Weathers, Stephenville; Hazel Drake, Comanche, Mrs. Al Clements, Childress; Tom Moore, and Mr. Kellum of Proctor; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Reese, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pruitt, Sidney; Bro. E. L. Clark, Richard Clark, Dallas; Bud Roe, Oglesby, Mrs. Berth Minines and Ethel of Waco; Mrs. Kirk Bennett, Mrs. Flynn, Llano; Bro. and Mrs. Leonard Lee, Bart and John of Fort Worth.

[*I lost my job in Abilene because I chose to attend the funeral of my great-aunt. This delayed our arrival at the funeral. A spot was saved for us to stand on the church porch near the front door for the funeral. The church windows were open (no air conditioning) and people gathered around each window. The walls of the auditorium were also lined with standing people.--Elreeta]

The family of Miss Anna Stribling wish to express its heartfelt thanks and appreciation for every act of love and kindness shown to her during her stay in the hospital. We are especially grateful to the skilled services of Drs. Cleveland, Kooken, Selman, Schadler, and Woodward and to the nurses and entire staff of Hamilton County General Hospital; for prayers and visits of our local ministers, and for friends who visited so faithfully with encouraging words and deeds of kindness. We offer our thanks for the lovely floral gifts presented after her passing, and the consideration shown to us, her family. For the food and to the ladies who so graciously helped with the preparation and serving of the meals; to Bro. Leonard Lee and Eld. Len Dalton for their words of comfort and consolation and to the Riley Funeral Home.

We thank God for friends who make our burden of sorrow easier to bear. May God's richest blessing be upon each of you is our prayer.

Mrs. J. W. Crain
Jack Stribling
Mrs. W. J. Stribling,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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FUNERAL NOTICE
*
Friends and acquaintances are notified
of the death of
Miss Anna Stribling
18750-1959
Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Sept.
4, 1959 at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church with Rev.
Leonard Lee and Elder Len Dalton officiating.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery
STRIBLING HOUSE

STRIBLING, EUGENE PERRY "PET"
From The Hamilton Herald-News 02/28/1958

"LAST RITES FOR PERRY STRIBLING HELD THURSDAY"

Funeral services for E. Perry Stribling were held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Leonard Lee and Rev. Sam Drake officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton.

Perry Stribling was born Oct. 24, 1889, in Coryell County. He died in a local rest home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following a long illness.

He came to Hamilton County in 1908 and settled in the Blue Ridge community, where he engaged in farming during his lifetime.

Deceased is survived by two children: Mrs. Mary Ruth Pruitt of Route 1, Hamilton, and Tom Carter Stribling of the home; one grandson, Dean Pruitt [sic-Gene]; two sisters, Miss Anna Stribling and Mrs. J. W. Crain of Hamilton, and one brother, Jack Stribling, also of Hamilton.

The pallbearers were Elzie Kemp, Charnie Raibourn, R. V. Green, Chas. Walker, Jeff Perry, and Oscar Lowrance.

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FUNERAL NOTICE
*
Friends and acquaintances are notified
of the death of
E. Perry Stribling
1889 - 1958
Funeral services will be held from the
Blue Ridge Baptist Church today, Thursday,
February 27, 1958 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev.
Leonard Lee and Rev. Sam Drake officiating.
Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Hamilton
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Eugene Perry "Pet" was born 25 Oct., 1889, in Coryell County, TX and died 26 Feb., 1958, Hamilton County, TX. He was a son of Thomas Edwin Stribling and Martha Mariah "Mattie" Kirkland Stribling.

STRIBLING, JOHN THADDEUS "JACK"

(1960 Picture)

JACK STRIBLING RITES

DEC. 16TH
From The Hamilton Herald-News 19 Dec., 1968

John Thomas [sic - Thaddeus] "Jack" Stribling, prominent Hamilton County farmer and rancher, passed away in the Hamilton County General Hospital on December 14th, following an illness of several days. Services were held in the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Monday, December 16, with Rev. Olin Baker and Rev. Larry Baker officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

John Thomas [sic - Thaddeus] Stribling was born in Oglesby, January 14, 1883, the son of Tom Edwin Stribling and Martha Kirkland Stribling. He moved to Hamilton County in 1907 and was a resident of the Blue Ridge community since that time. He was a member of Rock House Lodge No. 417, Eastern Star and Shriner, and had been a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church since 1915.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. J. W. Crain of the Blue Ridge community; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Stribling of Lubbock; five nieces and 4 nephews.

Pallbearers were J. H. Perry, Gene Pruitt, Oscar Lowrance, Tom Carter Stribling, Verne Crain, and Edwin Crain.

STRIBLING, LILLIAN E. "LILLIE" (DOOLEY)

Funeral Program

STRIBLING, LILLIE E.
1881 -- 1972

SERVICE:
10:00 A.M. Monday
January 3, 1972

W. W. Rix Chapel
Lubbock, Texas

OFFICIATING:
Rev. Merrial Abbott,
First Methodist Church
Idalou, Texas

INTERMENT:
2:00 P. M. Tuesday
January 4, 1972

Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton, Texas

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Lillian E. "Lillie" DOOLEY STRIBLING was born 25 Nov., 1881, and died 2 Jan., 1972. She was the daughter of James Thomas Dooley and Sarah Dunn Dooley. On 17 July, 1901, in Coryell County, TX, Lillie married William Joseph "Joe" Stribling. They moved to Hamilton County, TX, on 1 November, 1907. After Joe's death in 1940, Lillie moved to Idalou to be near her daughter, Polly Stribling Anderson. Lillie was buried in the Stribling Family Plot of the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton.

STRIBLING, MARTHA MARIAH "MATTIE" (KIRKLAND)

MRS. T. E. STRIBLING DIED ON MAR 13TH AT HOME BLUE RIDGE
From the Hamilton-Record of March 27, 1925

There was sincere sorrow in the hearts of many friends in this section of the state when it was learned on Thursday, March 12, that Mrs. T. E. Stribling had died early in the morning at the family home on Blue Ridge. She had not been thought to be seriously ill and the sad news of her passing came as a shock.

The Herald-Record has the privilege of giving a short sketch of the life of Mrs. Stribling which is the history of a life complete in the mission for which the Creator placed on earth this blessed woman.

Martha Kirkland, daughter of Dr. W. W. and Polly Ann Kellum Kirkland, was born September 20, 1850, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, was carried to Arkansas to reside at the age of nine years, and moved to Waco, Texas, in 1863. From Waco she came to Coryell County in 1874, and to Hamilton County in 1907. Martha Kirkland was married to T. E. Stribling February 3, 1875. To their union five sons and four daughters were born, of whom four sons and two daughters survive the loving mother, and are striving in every way possible to comfort their lonely, heartbroken father. The daughters are Miss Ann Stribling, Mrs. Amanda Crain; the sons, Jack, Neil, and Perry Stribling, of Hamilton and W. J. Stribling of Corsicana. Two sisters and one brother, Mrs. J. W. Boyd, of Gatesville, and Mrs. Felix Boyd of Oglesby and E. P. Kirkland, of Flomont, Texas, are left to mourn for the dear one whose presence was such a blessing to those bound to her by ties of kinship. All these beloved by her were present when death separated her from them for the balance of the time of their sojourn upon earth. She was converted at the age of sixteen, and united with the church in her community, ever living a consistent, helpful Christian life, which bore rich testimony to her faith and reliance on the Savior in Whose vineyard she was ever ready to labor. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church at the time of her death. The memory of this good woman will live as an influence for many, many years and will bless all who come under its beneficent power.

Funeral services were held at the Blue Ridge Baptist Church on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by her pastor, Rev. J. T. Gillespie, assisted by Rev. Gibson and Rev. Gilliam, former pastors. Following the funeral services, which were attended by more than fifty relatives and a great number of friends of other days, the cortage came into Hamilton and her body was laid to rest in the new I.O.O.F Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were W. J. and Neil Stribling, Verne and Edwin Crain, Henry and Dave Boyd, Neil S. Foster, and Tom L. Robinson.

The honorary pallbearers were William Lemmons; Joe H. Eidson; John Hibits; Dr. Hobdy; Cicero Graves, Oglesby; Herve Hibits, Dallas; Dr. A. J. Beard and N. E. Foster, Gatesville; Rev. J. P. Gilliam, Rev. R. H. Gibson, Carlton; and Rev. J. T. Gillespie, Seminary Hill, Fort Worth, Texas.

The loveliest of flowers covered the resting place of this good woman and spoke a language of love and respect that lips could form no words adequate to express.

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The marriage of Martha Mariah "Mattie" Kirkland and Thomas Edwin Stribling was recorded on page 53 of Coryell County, TX Marriage Record Book D. Both her tombstone and her death record document that her death occurred on March 12, 1925. Interment was on March 13 according to her death record.
KIRKLAND, DR. WILLIAM WILSON and FAMILY

STRIBLING, NEIL AUGUSTUS

Neil A. Stribling, Prominent Farmer Died Wednesday
From The Hamilton Herald Record, February, 1937

Neil A. Stribling, highly esteemed citizen and prominent farmer and stockman of Hamilton County, died at his home with his father, T. E. Stribling, on Blue Ridge, on Wednesday evening, February 23, at six o'clock. Mr. Stribling had been a sufferer for some two years, but was confined to his bed in his last illness for only about two weeks.

Funeral services for Mr. Stribling are announced for 3:30 o'clock today, Friday, to be conducted in Blue Ridge Baptist Church, where he held membership and was a devout and loyal supporter of all programs. Rev. Bradley Allison, of Fort Worth, assisted by Rev. John D. West will officiate in the memorial ceremonies. Burial will be made in the new I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton.

This man who has passed on was recognized for the true worth of his manhood wherever he was known, and the end of life coming at forty-two years seems a tragedy when the world needs good men as perhaps they have not before been needed as steadying influence of a great many "soldiers in the ditch" for society and the church. Neil A. Stribling was born six miles north of Oglesby in Coryell County, and lived there until the family moved to Hamilton County [TX] and settled, twenty-nine years ago in the Blue Ridge farm home, where he passed away. Mr. Stribling was never married, but loved home life, and his companionship always contributed pleasure to the assembled members of the family and to loved ones and his many friends, who knew and anticipated with happiness, his hospitality. He was progressive in his methods of farming and handling livestock and was successful.

Mr. Stribling began his Christian life in boyhood when he was converted while living in Coryell County, and united with the missionary Baptist Church (Coryell Baptist Church), living in that beautiful faith until the end of the way here, when his soul, "clothed upon with immortality," entered into the inheritance of life everlasting in the glories and limitless privileges of Heaven.

Survivors of Neil A. Stribling are his aged father, T. E. Stribling; three brothers, Jack, Perry, and Joe Stribling, and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Crain and Miss Anna Stribling, all of the Blue Ridge community. He is mourned by nieces and nephews and a number of other relatives and hosts of friends.

His suffering ended brings to mind the lines from "Calvary", "Rest, Rest to the weary; peace, peace to thy soul.

We extend our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for all thoughtful remembrances, acts of kindness and words of sympathy during the illness and after the death of our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Neil A. Stribling. We thank Drs. Chandler, Talley, and West for their services rendered. These kindnesses and words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings were a great source of comfort to us in our sadness. May God bless each of you and whenever troubles come your way, may you have as loyal friends as you have been to us.

T. E. Stribling and Family

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Neil Augustus Stribling, son of Thomas Edwin Stribling and Martha Mariah "Mattie" Kirkland Stribling, was born 12 August, 1888, Coryell County, TX, and he died 24 February, 1937, at Blue Ridge, Hamilton County, TX.

From the Hamilton Herald-Record of 14 July, 1939

THOMAS EDWIN STRIBLING,
BLUE RIDGE FARMER AND RANCHMAN, DIED AT HOME

Thomas Edwin Stribling, a man whose notable success as a ranchman and farmer of the Blue Ridge community, was excelled only by the power of his Christian influence, his loyalty to county, family, and friends in the making of an eminent citizen, died at his home on Thursday, July 6, at mid-day. Advanced age and the weakness of ill health suffered for a number of months rendered him physically unable to withstand the serious sickness which brought the end to a life nobly lived from childhood to the sunset.

At the Blue Ridge Baptist Church where Mr. Stribling had worshipped so many years as a member of the congregation, memorial ceremonies conducted in the grandeur of simplicity, were held on Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Ed Clark, his pastor, assisted by former pastors, Rev. Bradley Allison, of Fort Worth, Rev. R. H. Gibson, Carlton; Rev. W. A. Todd, Brownwood, and Rev. John D. West, Hamilton, were associated in officiating in the service of the last rites, laudatory to the great Christian leader whose days on earth were a preparation for the home promised when Christ said, "I go to prepare a place for you, that where I am there ye may be also." Songs that he loved were incorporated in the requiem music, and a composition especially favored by him, "Where We'll Never Grow Old," was given by Mrs. Alvie Ellis, of Osage, Texas. Mr. Stribling was a Mason in high standing, and many men of the Order were present to honor his memory.

Burial was made in the new I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton. Grandsons performed the sad duties of pallbearers, the personnel including R. V. Crain, J. E. Crain, Tom Carter Stribling, Joe Hal Stribling, Jesse Earl Pruitt, and Jeff Perry.

Granddaughters and great granddaughters of Mr. Stribling were flower carriers and decorated the altar and grave. They were Frances and Betty Jo Holmes, Mrs. H. M. Holmes, Luling, Texas; Mrs. W. D. Anderson, Corsicana; Miss Ruby Crain, Mrs. Obie Pearce, Mrs. Jesse Earl Pruitt, Mrs. Jeff Perry.

Mississippi was the native state of Thomas Edwin Stribling. He was born in Neshoba County, December 29, 1850; but came to Hopkins County, Texas in 1867 with his parents, T. J. Stribling and Mrs. Jane McDonald Stribling, both of whom are dead. The family traveled in an ox-wagon drawn by two yokes of animals from Mississippi to Texas, taking a month for the journey. In 1874 T. E. Stribling moved to Coryell County to make his home, and there met and loved Miss Martha M. Kirkland, daughter of Dr. W. W. Kirkland, to whom he was married on February 3, 1875, the late Rev. A. C. Graves performing the holy ceremony. On November 1, 1907, Mr. and Mrs. Stribling moved with their family to Hamilton County to the beautiful home on Blue Ridge, known as the Carter estate, where the couple resided until summoned and reunited in the Home Eternal. Mrs. Stribling preceded her husband in death in 1925, and a son, Neil A. Stribling passed away two years ago. Three children, two daughters and a son died in infancy. Fifty-nine years ago Thomas Edwin Stribling was "born into the Kingdom," being converted under the preaching of A. C. Graves, and by whom he was baptized. He was a pillar in the church body, and his charity, kind association with people, and his staunch adherence to noble principles attracted all who knew him to adopt the plan of life that he had made his guiding star throughout all the years of his Christian citizenship.

T. E. Stribling is survived by three sons and two daughters, W. J. Stribling, J. T. Stribling, E. P. Stribling, Mrs. Amanda Crain, Miss Anna Stribling, all of Blue Ridge; ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one brother, T. W. Stribling, Dallas, and one sister, Mrs. W. D. Nelson, of Commerce Texas; a half-brother, W. B. Stribling of Childress, Texas; and a half-sister, Mrs. Lorraine Frost, of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

A soldierly resignation characterized Mr. Stribling's attitude toward sorrow, physical pain or reverses of any nature, and he was cheerful in association with his family and friends, encouraging them ever onward and upward, and all those who loved him think of him as just having gone on to "to hold the light out at the window of heaven to guide the travelers on who are faithfully, diligently see king the straight and narrow way that leads to life eternal."

Relatives from a distance attending the funeral of Mr. Stribling included Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Stribling and Mrs. Alven Lacy, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Milner and son, Charley; Mrs. John Boyd, Hon. and Mrs. Tom L. Robinson and children, Tom L., Jr., Joe, Harriett, and Bookie; Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Knox Lovejoy, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Graves, Mrs. Daphne Lovejoy, Miss Mary Boyd, all of Gatesville; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Anderson and children, Bobby Joe and Mary Lou, of Corsicana; Mrs. H. M. Holmes and children, Frances, Bettie Jo and Anna Laura, Luling; Mrs. Ed Boyd and daughters, Marjorie, and Mrs. Dorothy Trice, and Mrs. Ruby Moncrief; Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Porter, Waco; Mrs. Jeannie Lee and daughter Eugenia Lee, McGregor; Mrs. Felix Boyd, Mrs. Simmons, Lois Simmons, Minnie and Claud Boyd, Wayne and Johnnie Boyd, John W. Boyd, Oglesby; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Boyd, Bartlett; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kirkland and son, Willie Kirkland; Mr. and Mrs. L. Kirkland and daughter, Laura Jean, Mt. Calm; Miss Eunice Gray, Llano; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ratton and son, Walter, Swenson, Texas. The personnel of friends present named Mrs. Tom Graves, Price Graves, Gatesville; Wade Graves, Oglesgy; Mr. and Mrs. David Carter, Evant; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Pruitt, Miss Grayce Pruitt and Sharon Pruitt, Carlton; Mrs. Nettie Graves, Mrs. Earl Weathers, Stephenville; Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Ellis, Osage; Mrs. W. A. Todd, of Brownwood; Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Allison and Bessie, Temple; Deck Lansford, Dallas.

Thomas Edwin Stribling was the oldest child of Capt. Thomas Joseph Thadius Stribling and Jane Smiley (McDonald) Stribling.

STRIBLING, WILLIAM JOSEPH "JOE"

From The Hamilton Herald-Record, Dec., 1940

STRIBLING, WILLIAM JOSEPH,
PROMINENT FARMER-CITIZEN SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK

An unsuspected heart aliment proved fatal on Monday, December 23, to William Joseph Stribling, who passed away at the family home on Blue Ridge at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. During the morning hours he was stricken suddenly ill, but improved under medical treatment, and was thought to be satisfactorily recovering, when a second attack ended life on Earth for one of Hamilton County's most substantial constructive citizens. As a farmer and ranchman Mr. Stribling contributed largely to economic valuations of the county's revenues and resources. He had been a devout Christian since early manhood, and for all the years that he had resided in the Blue Ridge community, this soldier of Christ had been an influential leader in the congregation of the Baptist church, serving in the responsible places of Sunday School teacher and as a deacon. It is given to few people to be missed and mourned as is Joe Stribling.

Christian memorial services were held for Mr. Stribling at Blue Ridge Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Ed. Clark, of Seminary Hill, Fort Worth, a former pastor of the congregation, officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. R. H. Gibson of Carlton, Rev. John D. West, and Eld. Len Dalton, of Hamilton, warm admirers and long time friends of the man whose memory they found consolation in honoring. A great company of friends and relatives were present to pay a last tribute of love and respect to the departed. Burial was made in the new I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hamilton. The mound was covered with beautiful flowers fashioned into artistic emblems.

Acting in the sad commission of pallbearers were the following nephews and friends of Mr. Stribling: Edwin Crain, Verne Crain, Tom Carter Stribling, Jeff Perry, Jesse Pruitt, Obie Pearce, W. W. O'Bannon, and Clyde Gardner. Serving as flower carriers and decorating the church and grave were these nieces and granddaughters of the beloved dead, Miss Ruby Crain, Mrs. Lura Perry, Mrs. Mary Ruth Pruitt, Miss Frances Holmes, Miss Betty Holmes, Miss Laverne [sic Laurene] Boyd, Miss Willie Mae Boyd, and Miss Johnie Boyd.

No life lived among us has left a finer impress than that of William Joseph Stribling, a native Texan, born to the late T. E. Stribling and Mrs. Martha Kirkland Stribling on February 18, 1881, near Oglesby in Coryell County. He grew to manhood in that section of the state, and on July 17, 1901 was happily married to Miss Lillie Dooley, in their home neighborhood. The birth of five children blessed their union. One was called to the Savior's fold in its infancy. Two daughters and two sons are grown into lovely womanhood and useful man's estate. They are Mrs. Willie Holmes, wife of Harley Holmes of Luling, Texas; Mrs. Jessie Anderson, wife of W. D. Anderson, of Lubbock, Thomas Edgar Stribling, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Joe Hal Stribling, an enlistee in the United States Navy, in training at San Diego, California. All were with their grief stricken mother to comfort her at the funeral of their adored parent except Thomas Edgar Stribling. His grandchildren are Frances Holmes, Betty Jo Holmes, Anna Laura Holmes, Bobbie Joe Anderson, Mary Lou Anderson, Patricia Ann Stribling, Thomas Edgar Stribling, Jr. A granddaughter, Doris Nell Holmes preceded him in home going by four and one-half years. Mr. Stribling is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. Miss Anna Stribling of the Stribling old home on Blue Ridge, Mrs. J. W. Crain, Jack and Perry Stribling, all well-known residents of the Blue Ridge community; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives grieve for one who to them was the embodiment of honor, affection, and pleasant companionship.

Mr. Stribling moved from Coryell County to the Blue Ridge section of Hamilton County in 1907, and engaged in farming and ranching. A few years later he moved with his family near Corsicana, only to move back to this county ten years ago.

Highly esteemed in a wide circle of relatives and friends, the following were present for the obsequies: Mrs. Felix Boyd, Miss Minnie Boyd, Claude Boyd, Howard Boyd, Mrs. Tom Boyd, Felix Neavit Boyd, all of Oglesby; Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Miss Johnie Boyd, Gatesville; Rev. and Mrs. Clint Yielding, Brownwood; Mr. and Ms. Tom L. Robinson, Tom L. Robinson, Jr., Joe Robinson, Harriet Robinson, Mrs. John Milner, Mrs. Knox Lovejoy, all of Gatesville; Miss Eunice Gray, Llano; Thad W. Stribling and Deck Lansford; Dallas; Mrs. T. A. Kirkland, Mrs. A. L. Kirkland, Miss Laura Gene Kirkland, of Mt. Calm, Texas; Mrs. Neil S. Foster, Waco; Dude Fisher and Mrs. Jessie Finley, Carlton; Dr. Arleigh Drake, Galveston; Bud Parks, Lubbock; Mrs. Ed Clark, Seminary Hill; Mrs. Hobart Waldrop, Fort Worth; Rev. and Mrs. Ewing Mobeetle; Rev. and Mrs. Curtis Dooley Chillicothe; S. M. Pruett, Miss Grayce Pruett, Sharon Pruett, of Carlton; Harley Holmes, Luling; W. D. Anderson, Lubbock; Mrs. T. E. Stribling, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

All those who are so deeply bereaved by the death of William Joseph Stribling are assured by many and varied expressions of sincere and understanding sympathy from friends everywhere that they are not "trodding the winepress of sorrow" alone.

Words fail us in the attempt to express our gratitude and thanks for the gracious response of many friends and neighbors to our great needs in the hours of our unspeakable distress and sorrow occasioned by the sudden passing of our loved one, William Joseph Stribling. We are especially grateful for the tributes of honor paid his memory in beautiful lowers, messages and words of condolence. May God richly reward you for the comfort and strength you have lent us in our darkest hours.

Mrs. W. J. Stribling,
Joe Hal Stribling
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Holmes
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stribling

STROBEL, ELIZA ANN (OLIVER) (MISENER) (ADEE)

Obituary for Mrs. Eliza Ann Strobel
(from the Hamilton Herald 1/31/1918) Shared by Janet Berleen

The sun arose Saturday morning, January 26, 1918, to find that the soul of Mrs. Eliza Ann Strobel had left the tenement of clay to meet the eternal morning of that land which needs neither light of sun or moon, for its radiance comes from the presence of God. Mrs. Strobel, who had been seriously ill, but had recovered sufficiently to be about the home again, bade her loved ones good night and fell serenely to sleep to awake no more on this rugged shore.

Eliza Ann Oliver, daughter of Stephen Oliver, was born June 19, 1834, in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father went to California in 1849 and was killed by the Indians. She moved from Ohio to Wisconsin where at the age of 16 she was married to Alexander Misener. To this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter. The eldest son and the daughter died in infancy. Richard Oliver Misener died in 1902 and was buried in Hamilton, Texas. E. R. Misener, only surviving member of the family, is a leading citizen of Hamilton and it was with him the dear old mother had made her home for the past several years. Deceased moved to Texas in 1882, settling near Pottsville where she lived for two years, after which she moved to the Strobel farm in Center Valley, this county, where she lived until Mr. Strobel's death. Several years after the death of her husband Mrs. Misener was married to Horace Adee in South Dakota. Mr. Adee died in 1890, and was buried at Pottsville, Texas. Her third marriage was to John Strobel, whose death occurred October 24, 1911, the body being laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery in this city.

Mrs. Strobel professed faith in Christ at the age of eleven years and joined the Missionary Baptist church. After moving near Pottsville she united with the Primitive Baptist church where her membership was at the time of her death. Besides her son, E. R. Misener of Hamilton, Mrs. Strobel is survived by two brothers and a sister, who are Washington Oliver of Wisconsin; E. R. Oliver, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Mary E. Boyce, South Dakota; a grandson, Richard Misener of Dallas; five granddaughters, Mrs. Nora Sellers, of Del Rio, Texas; Mrs. Bessie Massman, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. Edna Reece, Dallas; Mrs. Eleanor Gruskin, Dallas; Mrs. Mable Brunson, Waco; also two great granddaughters, Mary and Fay Hickman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and one great grandson, Edwin Sellers, Del Rio, Texas, and Mrs. Mamie Misener of Palacios, Texas, widow of the late Richard Oliver Misener.

Mrs. Strobel was a woman of unusual strength of character, and her brilliant intellect was undimmed to the last. While a young woman she was one of the workers in the famous Iowa Crusade movement, the result of which was the closing of many saloons in the city of Ottumwa where she lived. She was a devout Christian, always delighting in attending services at the house of the Lord. Up until her last illness Mrs. Strobel always attended the prayer meeting service in mid-week, the Sunday school and church services on Sundays. She was a loving mother who was tenderly devoted to the interests of her loved ones, and her friends she loved most loyally and was every ready to answer the call of the needy. Her life fulfilled every duty that comes to a true woman, and the memory of her will be as a rich heritage to the granddaughters.

Funeral services were held at the Misener home on South Bell Avenue Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Reverend Riley J. Fletcher, her well beloved pastor, paying loving tribute to her memory. Fitting her station beautifully were the words of scripture read by Rev. Fletcher: "For me to live is Christ; to die is gain." He closed with the quotation which expressed the sentiment of those who loved her best and who had been most closely associated with her in the church: "Thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty." Tenderly and lovingly because of her sacred memory the singers sang, "Asleep in Jesus," which all felt truly was her estate. Many beautiful floral tributes came from the absent grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Those who will miss her presence most have the loving and understanding sympathy of hosts of friends in their sorrow, but they are comforted by the knowledge of her gain.

Last Tuesday there passed away in Hamilton one of our most highly respected citizens, a man who has lived in this county for twenty-five years, and whose friends were many. John Strobel, aged 75, came to this country from Germany, where he was born March 3, 1836. He married at Pottsville in 1893, and besides his wife who survives him the only relatives he leaves are three sisters who reside in the old country. Fifteen years ago he joined the Baptist church, and his steadfast devotion to the faith has been a marked characteristic of his subsequent life. Though quiet and unassuming in his manners he was a man of deep conviction and unswerving loyalty to his conception of duty. He was the victim of an attack of paralysis several weeks ago, and though everything possible was done to restore him to health, he was unable to rally, and passed away Tuesday to that bourne whence no traveller e'er returns.

Funeral services were held Wednesday evening at the Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. Everitt, assisted by Dr. W. W. Fowler, and the remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Though far from kindred and native land he walked daily with his Lord, he fought a good fight, and left an example worth of emulation.