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Earl Wayne Clark

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Earl Wayne Clark was born on 13 May 1965 in Sabine County, Texas (son of Willie Earl Clark and Linda Kay Retherford); died on 26 Apr 2016 in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Earl Wayne Clark 50 passed away Tuesday evening April 26, 2016 in Big Springs, Texas. Earl Wayne was born in Hemphill, Texas to Willie Earl and Linda Kay Retherford Clark. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a loving brother. He will be missed by his family and friends.

    He is survived by his 3 brothers: Lynn Clark and wife Samantha of Hemphill, Vince Clark and wife Jamie of Milam, and Richard Clark and wife Lisa of Hemphill.

    He is preceded in death by his sister Debbie Clark Kennedy.

    Cremation under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

    Copied from www.starrfuneralhome.com

    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 4, 2016, Page 12


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Willie Earl Clark was born on 6 May 1943 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas (son of Edward Lewis Clark and Arzell Smith); died on 6 Jan 2011 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 9 Jan 2011 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The Sabine County Reporter
    January 12, 2011, Page 12
    Obituaries

    Willie Earl Clark

    Willie Earl Clark, 67, died in the Colonial Pines Nursing Home Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, in San Augustine after an illness.

    He was born in Hemphill to Edward and Arzell Smith Clark. He worked as a night watchmane for the Hemphill Independent School District.

    Clark is survived by sons, Lynn, Richard and Vince Clark, all of Hemphill, and Earl Wayne Clark of Abilene; daughters, Brenda Hargrove of Hemphill and Debbie Kennedy of Farmington, NM; brothers, Glen Dale Clark of Arkansas and Thomas Clark of Hemphill, and sister, Carolyn Clark of Port Arthur; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 9, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine.

    Services were under the direction of Starr Funeral Home. Online condolences may be posted at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2011)

    Willie married Linda Kay Retherford before 1959. Linda was born on 23 Sep 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; died on 24 Aug 2015 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 28 Aug 2015 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Linda Kay Retherford was born on 23 Sep 1945 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; died on 24 Aug 2015 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 28 Aug 2015 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Linda Kay Funk, 69, passed away August 24, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston, Texas. Linda was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Richard and Hazel Huffman Retherford. She has been a part of the Hemphill community most of her life, she was a stay at home maker and mother, she was a member of the East Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church. Linda will be dearly missed by all of her friends and family. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.

    She is survived by sons: Richard Clark and wife Lisa Jean of Hemphill, Earl Clark of Abilene, Texas, Lynn Clark and wife Samantha of Hemphill, and Vince Clark and wife Jamie of Milam, her brother Terry Retherford of Odessa, her sisters: Melba Rice of Milam, Joann Modisette of Liberty, Sharon Krajewski of Henderson, Texas, and Judy Rouse of Hot Springs, Arkansas, her numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Debi Clark.

    Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Thursday, August 27, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. Hemphill, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Friday, August 28, 2015, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Rosevine Cemetery.

    Copied from Starr Funeral Home website
    Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, September 2, 2015, Page 12

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Debbie Sue Clark was born on 1 Aug 1961 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 2012 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico; was buried on 7 Jul 2012 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. Living
    4. 1. Earl Wayne Clark was born on 13 May 1965 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Apr 2016 in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas.
    5. Living
    6. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Edward Lewis Clark was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas (son of William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. and Minnie Caroline Smith); died on 20 Feb 1984 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    The military marker on his gravesite is inscribed SSGT US Army World War II.

    Edward married Arzell Smith on 22 Nov 1939. Arzell (daughter of Wiley Augustus "Gus" Smith and Ola Lee Wright) was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Texas; died on 23 Nov 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Arzell Smith was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Texas (daughter of Wiley Augustus "Gus" Smith and Ola Lee Wright); died on 23 Nov 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    Children:
    1. Charles Edward Clark was born on 31 May 1941 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Jan 2004 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried on 29 Jan 2004 in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. 2. Willie Earl Clark was born on 6 May 1943 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Jan 2011 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried on 9 Jan 2011 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. Thomas Harold Clark was born on 26 Apr 1945 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Jul 2022 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
    4. Living
    5. Joe Lynn Clark was born on 26 Jul 1949 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 12 Jun 1968 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    6. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Joseph "Joe" Clark, Sr. was born on 8 May 1877 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas (son of William Barnett "Barnie" "Bill" Clark and Sarah Melissa Deas); died on 18 Dec 1929 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, Pr. 2
    Enumerated 27 Apr 1910
    SD 2 ED 132 Sheet 7B
    118-118
    Clark, Joe Head m W 22 M1 8 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
    Clark, Vicie Wf F W 25 M1 8 3/3 Tx La Tx Farm Laborer
    Clark, Nina Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Ray Son m W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, William Son m W 1 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    119-119
    Bonneau, Amanda (Widow, 68, b. Ala) and daughters
    120-120
    Clark, Ises head M W 43 m1 17 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
    Clark, Winnie Wf F W 38 m1 17 7/7 Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Joseph Son m W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    Clark, Jefferson Son M W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    Clark, Easuel Son m W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
    Clark, Myrtie Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Sudie Dtr F W 3 S Tx Tx Tx
    121-121
    Clark, William Head M W 65 m2 1 Tx SC Ky Farmer
    Clark, Elizabeth Wf F W 58 m1 1 0/0 La US US
    122-122
    Clark, Lee Head M W 25 Wd Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    Clark, Henry Brother M W 43 m1 13 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
    Clark, Laura Sister-in-law F W 37 m1 13 6/5 Ark Ala Ala
    Clark, Herman Nephew M W 12 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
    Clark, Leoman Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Ark Farm Laborer
    Clark, Jessie Nephew M W 8 S Tx Tx Ark
    Clark, Cora Niece F W 6 S Tx Tx Ark
    Clark, Vera Niece F W 4 S Tx Tx Ark
    123-123
    Clark, Andrew Head m W 71 Wd Tx SC Ky Farmer
    Williams, Maston Son--n-law M W 29 m1 10 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Odd Jobs
    Williams Sarah Dtr F W 28 m1 10 5/5 Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer Home Farm
    Williams, Ellen J Grdtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Williams, Elbert Grdson M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Williams, James A Grdson M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Williams Lee Grdson M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
    Williams, Ethel Grddtr F W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    1920 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
    Enumerated 9 Jan 1920
    SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 5B
    95-95
    Clark, W. Josephus Head M W 43 M Tx Tx Ala Farmer
    Clark, Minnie C Wf F W 33 M Tx La La
    Clark, Ras H Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Thomas W Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Arva/Anna B Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Basil M Son m W 4 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Midkiff, Mamie Septdtr F W 11 S Tx La Tx
    Midkiff, Bimine/Benena Stpdtr F W 9 S Tx La Tx

    William married Minnie Caroline Smith in 1919. Minnie (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith) was born on 15 Jan 1886 in Texas; died on 10 Apr 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Minnie Caroline Smith was born on 15 Jan 1886 in Texas (daughter of Rev. Edward Smith and Mary Jane Smith); died on 10 Apr 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
    Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
    ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
    89-91
    Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
    Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
    Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
    90-92
    Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
    Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
    92-94
    Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
    Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    93-95
    Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
    Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
    Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
    Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
    Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
    94-96
    Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
    Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
    Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
    95-97
    Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
    Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
    Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
    96-98
    Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
    Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
    Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
    97-99
    Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
    Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

    Notes:

    Married:
    They lived in the Fairmount Community of Sabine County.

    Children:
    1. 4. Edward Lewis Clark was born on 9 Aug 1920 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Feb 1984 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. William Joseph "W. J." Leon Clark, Jr. was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Dec 2000 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Cunningham Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas.
    3. George Truett Clark was born on 12 Aug 1924 in Fairmount Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 21 Apr 2001 in Orange County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
    4. Paul Dempsey Clark was born on 7 Dec 1926 in Clarktown Community, Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Jul 2007 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.

  3. 10.  Wiley Augustus "Gus" Smith was born on 4 Nov 1886 in North Carolina; died on 17 Mar 1957 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    His Find A Grave memorial page links him to his parents, Andrew A. Smith (1951-1932) and Margaret S. McKEE (1849-1929), and two siblings. More info on his sister, Annie Blaine Smith, the wife of Henry Clark BUTLER can be found in this gedcom.

    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
    Enumerated April 24, 1930
    ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 22A Stamped 44
    18-19
    Smith, Guss Head M W 42 M 26 NC NC NC Farmer
    Smith, Ola Wf F W 38 M 22 Tx Ga SC
    Smith, Troy Son M W 15 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Leroy Son M W 15 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Arzeld Dtr F W 10 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Evon Dtr F W 8 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Clinton Son M W 6 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Robert Earl Son M W 4 S Tx NC Tx
    Smith, Eva Gene Dtr F W 1 S Tx NC Tx

    Wiley married Ola Lee Wright. Ola (daughter of Lloyd Singleton Wright and Mary Jane Keller) was born on 12 Nov 1892 in Texas; died on 9 Jan 1965 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Ola Lee Wright was born on 12 Nov 1892 in Texas (daughter of Lloyd Singleton Wright and Mary Jane Keller); died on 9 Jan 1965 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Her Find A Grave memorial page links her to her parents, Lloyd Singleton WRIGHT (1856-1940) and Mary Jane KELLER (1857-1980), and to seven siblings.

    Children:
    1. Troy Augustus Smith was born on 11 Jul 1914 in Texas; died on 11 Aug 1982 in Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
    2. Infant Son Smith was born on 26 Jul 1916 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 26 Jun 1916 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. Leroy Smith was born on 7 Jul 1917 in Texas; died on 12 Mar 1982; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    4. 5. Arzell Smith was born on 20 Feb 1920 in Texas; died on 23 Nov 1986 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    5. Evon Smith was born in 4 Jan1922 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 9 Oct 2014 in Magnolia, Montgomery County, Texas; was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Gilmer, Upshur County, Texas.
    6. L. C. "Clint" Smith was born on 14 Mar 1924 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 29 Feb 1996 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 2 Mar 1996 in Rosevine Cemetery, Rosevine, Sabine County, Texas.
    7. Robert Earl "Rob" Smith was born on 11 Aug 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 6 Dec 2008 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried on 8 Dec 2008 in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas.
    8. Living
    9. Gussie Lee Smith was born on 18 Mar 1932 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Feb 1999 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.
    10. Lanrice "Lauree" Smith was born on 8 Nov 1935 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 30 Aug 2021 in Cypress, Harris County, Texas.