Rosa Ann Wright Clark, 88, of Hemphill, Texas left her earthly home on June 15th, 2022 to be welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rosa was born on November 8th, 1933 in Rosevine, Texas to Mack Macaulley Wright and Mary Lee Chambers Wright. She married her husband of 61 years, William Terrell Clark, on February 24th, 1953. Rosa and W. T. moved to Port Arthur, Texas while raising their children, but returned home to Sabine County after retirement.
Rosa enjoyed planting vegetables in her garden and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a devout Christian and always went to church on Sundays. She was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell Clark; her daughter, Shirley Diann Clark; her parents, sisters and brothers.
She is survived by one brother, Billy Ray Wright; her sons, William Ricky Clark of Hemphill, Ronald Clark and wife, Kathy, also of Hemphill and Michael Clark and wife, Marilyn, of LaBelle, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright and Bro. Gene Lee officiating.
Burial will follow services in Fairmount Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Condolences and memories may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter June 22, 2022, page 7
On the 1910 census, she was shown as Rosa Sharvano/Sharbeno, and as widowed, and the mother of three living children, 11 month old Lethia Sharvano/Sharbeno, and 7 and 4 year old girls, Florence and Era Drawhorn.
In 1920, she is living in Sabine County, with her sister and brother in law, Ettie and Robert Moore. All three daughters are still living with her, alon with Ettie's two young daughters.
Douglas Wright shows he died in Rusk County, Will Johnson instead has his place of death as Onion Creek, Travis County, Texas. In correspondence between Tommy Wright and Melba Gene McLemore, it was noted that "Samuel" Jackson Wright died as a young man due to palpation of the heart.
James P. Lee stated that "Miss Bill Baber" was a techer in Wiergate. "Newton County Nuggets (Nortex Press, Austin, Texas, 1986).
Obituary per her FindAGrave memorial page:
Verlyn "Maw-Maw" Wright Baber, 91, of Beaumont, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. She was born on May 15, 1925, in Bronson, Texas, to Luther and Julia Wright. She worked for Southwestern Bell as a phone operator for many years, and was a faithful member of North End Baptist Church.
If you missed a holiday or birthday, you always received a heart felt card in the mail. Maw Maw always put her family first. She was the quintosential mother and grandmother and she will never be replaced.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sarah Stafford; step-son, Billy Baber and his wife, Judy; grandchildren, Grace Baber, Anna Baber Childs and her husband, Patrick; Ellen Baber, David Baber and his fianc?e, Pam Causey; Sherri Baber Sherwin and her husband, Jon; great-grandchildren, Taylor Grace Hughes, Stafford Wayne Baber, Matthew Sherwin, and Nathan Sherwin; sister, Helen Minnis; several nieces and nephews; and many dear close friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virgie; brother, Winfred; her loving husband of sixty-five years, Bill Baber, Jr.; son, Kenneth Wayne Baber; and her adopted son, Larry Stafford.
Services for Mrs. Baber are pending under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
Virginia Mary (Wright) Vavra was born to Norman Warren and Ruth (West) Wright on the family farm three miles west of Ohiowa, Nebraska on March 26, 1927. She was the fifth of seven children. She died October 11, 2012 at Autumn House in Lincoln, NE at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
Virginia attended grade school at Goldenrod District #42, and graduated from Ohiowa High School in 1944. She then attended summer school at Kearney College earning her Normal Training Teaching Certificate. She then taught at two country schools, Dudley and Harmony.
Virginia met Milton Vavra at a dance in Ohiowa. They were married September 2, 1947 at the Methodist Church in Ohiowa. Milt and Gin began their 54 year marriage on a Saline County farm that was originally home to Milton's parents.
They were parents of two children, Kay Janelle and Daniel James. Virginia was devoted to her children. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great- grandchildren to whom she was generous, contributing towards their education.
She tended a large garden, canning and freezing produce each year. She loved to bake and was known for her rolls and braided egg bread. She enjoyed sewing and had the goal of making a quilt for each grandchild. She was always on call to drive a tractor or truck, or run to the implement store for parts. When Dan returned home to farm, Milton and Virginia built a new home a few miles away and continued to farm.
She and Milton especially enjoyed dancing and attended many polka and modern dances. They also liked to travel in later years, enjoying several trips with Becwar Tours, as well as many Army reunion trips that took them to several states.
Virginia was an active member of the community. She was a member of the Milligan Juniors Extension Club and The Milligan Legion Auxiliary Post 240. She also volunteered her time with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile.
Virginia was also an active member of the Milligan United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, and served as Sunday School Superintendent. She was also a faithful member of the United Methodist Women.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, husband Milton in 2001: infant sister Faye, sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Keith Ozenbaugh of Ohiowa, brother and sister-in-law Norman and Beverly Wright of Geneva, and brother-in-law Leslie Vavra of Exeter.
She is survived by daughter Kay and husband Don Rempe, of Lincoln, NE; son Dan and wife Jo Ann (Christiancy) Vavra of Friend, NE. Three sisters and their husbands, Elnora and Ed Schulz of Oxnard, CA; Delight and Archie Chapman of Geneva NE, and Gloria and Hal Mullison of Flat Rock, NC. Sister-in-law Evelyn Vavra of Geneva, NE. Seven grand-children; Paul (Renee)Rempe of Glenview, IL, Mike (Angie) Rempe of North Richland Hills, TX, Kris (Jason) Rohde of Omaha, NE, Meghan (Bobby) Lee of Kilua,HI, Andrew Rempe of Lincoln, NE, Kelly (Brett) Burenheide of Firth, NE, and Corey (Natasha)Vavra of Lincoln, NE. Thirteen great-grandchildren; Olivia, Anna, and Emma Rempe; Makenzie, Alec, and Grace Rempe; Gaven and Harrison Rohde; Liliana Lee; Carter, Dawson, and Easton Burenheide; and Brogan Vavra. Many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted from the Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. A signing of the book will take place on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Milligan.
Interment will be in the Bohemian National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Lincoln at a later date.
(From Farmer & Son Funeral Home website, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)
ASSUMED to be his birth record:
Date of Birth: 28 Apr 1932 Gender: Male Birth County: Sabine Father's Name: Leon Anvern Wright Mother's Name: Minnie Pauline Butler Roll Number: 1932_0008
1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, J.P. 7
Enumerated 9 and 10 of February 1920
SD 326 ED 179 Sheet 14B
257-263
Wright, Willie Hd M W 36 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Wright, Ophela Wf F W 35 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Arsia Dtr F W 11 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, John Son M W 9 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Hermon Son M W 7 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Centhia Dtr F W 5 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Obed Son M W 3 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Gladis Dtr F W 1 3/12 Tx Tx Tx
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 2
Enumerated April 15, 1930
ED 202-4 SD 9 Sheet 3A Stamped 48
50-57
Wright, Isaac W Hd M W 46 M@22 Tx Ms Tx
Wright, Ophela S Wf F W 45 M@21 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Arsie M Dtr F W 22 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, John W Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Herman A Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Cynthia E Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Obed S Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Gladys D F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Ruby I D F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Lilly M Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, David J Son M W ?/12 Tx Tx Tx
Melba Gene McLemore writes that she was informed by Betty Beadle that there is a monument with three sides at Honey Creek Cemetery near Hico, and this is where William Keaton Wright and both wives are buried.
1880 Federal Census
Wm. Wright Self M M W 29 Tn Farmer Al Tn
Margaret Wright W M F W 26 Tx Keeping House --- ---
Wm. Wright Son S M W 7 Tx At Home Tn Tx
Gailey Wright Son S M W 5 Tx Tn Tx
Norville Wright Son S M W 2 Tx Tn Tx
James Wright Brother S M W 26 Tx Farmer Al Tn
Hamilton, TX
FHL 1255308 NA Film T9-1308 Page 352A
Will Johnson shows that he died in either Missouri or Illinois. The family appears to have migrated from Lincoln County, Tennessee to Cape Girardeau County, Missouri and finally to Williamson County, Illinois.
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Lincoln County, Tennessee" by Betty Via has him listed as William B. Wright, a member by 1840; granted letter, August , 1850.
1850 Census
Tennessee, Lincoln County, District 9
Enumerated 11 Sept 1850
Wm P Wright 34 M Shoemaker Ky
Mary 36 F Tenn
Sophia 9 F Tenn
James 7 M Tenn
Lucinda 4 F Tenn
Joel 3 M Tenn
John 6/12 M Tenn
1860
Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Whitewater Twp, P.O. Jackson
Enumerated 18 Aug 1860
Page No. 2545
Wm P Wright 44 Shoemaker Ky
Elizabeth Wright 41 Va
Sophia Wright 19 Tn
James S. Wright 17 Laborer Tn
Lucinda Wright 15 Tn
Joel Wright 12 Tn
Benj Wright 10 Tn
Elizabeth Wright 7 Tn
Finette Wright 4 Tn
Atalanta Wright 3 Tn
George W. Wright 1 Tn
1870 Census
Illinois, Williamson County, Twp 9 Range 2. P.O. Marion
Wm Wright 54 Ky M W Shoemaker
Elizabeth Wright 49 Va F W Keeping House
Benjamin Wright 20 Tn M W At Home
Isabell Wright 18 Tn F W At Home
Finetta Wright 15 Tn F W At Home
Atlanty Wright 12 Tn F W At Home
George Wright 10 Tn M W At Home
Swan Julia 40 F W Pauper?
Swan Mary 10 F W Pauper?
Swan, James 3 M W Pauper?
Swan J??? 3 M W Pauper?
Texas, Hamilton County, JP 3
Enumerated 4 Jun 1900 by Ed W Rutledge
SD 4 ED 84 Sheet 3A Stamped 80
34-34
Wright, William Hd W M Apr 1873 27 M 8 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Wright, Eliza J Wf W F Oct 1874 25 N 8 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Maggie W Dtr W F Jun 1894 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Millie E Dtr W F Aug 1896 3 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, William R Son W M May 1899 1 S Tx Tx Tx
1910 Census
Texas, Hamilton County, Justice Precint 8
Enumerated 9 May 1910
SD 11 ED 73 Sheet 19A
248-246
Wright, William Hd M1 W 36 m 17 Tx Tn Tx Liveryman
Wright, Eliza Wf F W 34 m1 17 6/6 Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Maggie Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Millie Dtr F W 12 s Tx Tx Tx
Wright, William Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Minnie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Mattie Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Winfred E. Wright, Sr. age 79, of Port Neches, Texas died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Winfred was born October 31, 1934 in Bronson,Texas to Luther Wright and Julia Parmer Wright.
He was a resident of this area for 54 years and a retired Jefferson Chemical Lab Technician. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Port Neches and was also a Mason.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2pm at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Judge Brad Burnett officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park.
Winfred was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Wright, sister, Virgie Cox and son? in-law, Riley Burnett.
Surviving relatives include his daughters, Belinda Foulk and husband Bill, Betsy Burnett, son, Winfred E. "Rusty" Wright, Jr. and wife Sylvia all of Port Neches, Texas, sister, Helen Minnis of Rosevine, Texas, Verlyn Baber of Beaumont, Texas, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 3, 1962, reported that Paul Wurtsmith had graduated from Grosse Point High School and was set to attend Ferris Institute in Big Rapids.
His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows him as the son of Henry Wyatt and Alice Fitzgerald. He was buried at Shilo Cemetery in San Augustine. The informant was Mrs. Helen Wyatt, a second wife perhaps?
1850 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish
12 September 1850
286-288
John McCormack 24 M Farmer Louisiana
Elizabeth McCormack 22 F Texas
Thos McCormack 3 M Louisiana
Russell McCormack 19 M None Louisiana
287-289
Drucilla Sheffield 49 F Ga
Harriett Carter 18 F Tex
Edmond Carter 17 F (sic) None Tex
Lucinda Carter 16 F Tex
John Sheffield 11 M La
Amanda Sheffield 10 F La
Rachel Sheffield 8 F La
Wiley Sheffield 6 M La
288-290
Elijah Goff 28 M Farmer La
Nancy Goff 29 F Miss
Elisa Goff 6 F La
Mary Goff 4 F La
Catherine Goff 2 F La
Martha Goff 1 F La
289-291
David Carter 21 M Farmer Tex
Sarah Carter 14 F Miss
290-292
William Carter 30 M Miss
Polly Carter 31 M Miss
Wyatt Carter 8 M La
Geo W Carter 5 M La
??? Carter 3 F La
John Carter 1 M La
A copy of his actual Texas Death Certificate can be viewed online at www.FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. It shows that his full name was A. R. "Pete" Wych, and that he was born on December 7, 1898 in Shelby County, Texas to Sam Wych (a native of Alabama) and Mary Dorsey (a native of Shelby County). He died on March 21, 1941 in Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas, and under cause of death the attending physician wrote "Don't Know." His occupation was listed as Log Hauling, and he was buried on March 22, 1941 in Antioch Cemetery in San Augustine County.
(Research):1930 Census
Texas, Shelby County, J.P. 3
Enumerated 4 April 1930
ED 210-9 SD 12 Sheet 2B
32-32
Wych, Pete Hd 29 W M M@18 Tx Ala Ala Farmer
Wych, Irene Wf 29 W F M@12 Tx Tx Tx
Wych, Hazel Dtr 7 W F S Tx Tx Tx
Wych, Aron Son 3 1/12 W M S Tx Tx Tx
Wych, Billie J Dtr 5/12 W F S Tx Tx Tx
The Sabine County Reporter
February 1, 1995, Page 10
Aron Samuel Wych
A Mass of Christian burial for Aron Samuel Wych, 67, of Lumberton was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1995, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton. Interment was at Hooks Cemetery in Kountze. Arrangements were handled by Broussard's Mortuary, Beaumont.
He died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at a Beaumont hospital.
Wych was a native of Patroon and had lived in Lumberton 26 years. He was a contractor.
Survivors: wife, Amrmelia Wych of Lumberton; daughters, Janice Morris, Greta Wych, and Joan Garza, all of Lumberton, Connie Thompson of Spring, and Mary K. Lovell of Beaumont; a son, Aron Richard Wych of Lumberton; sisters, Hazel Bellestri of San Augustine and Billie Monceaux of Beaumont; a brother, Herbert T. "Pit" Wych of Hemphill; and 12 grandchildren.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2009)
The Sabine County Reporter
January 28, 2009, Page 11
February 4, 2009, Page 11 (with photo)
Herbert Terry "Pit" Wych
Herbert Terry "Pit" Wych, 76, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 in the Hospice of the Pines, Lufkin. Wych was born on Dec. 24, 1932, in Shelby County. He has lived most of his life in Hemphill coming from San Augustine. He worked as a connector for the Iron Workers Union Local 125 in Beaumont and worked all over the U.S. and other countries suspending bridges and large building and commercial construction primarily working on the installation of the "red iron," the first steel to go up in a structure.
Wych was in the U.S. Army at the conclusion of the Korean Conflict. His love of life, second only to his family, was rodeoing, especially "bull dogging." He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hemphill, the Gideons, and Masonic Lodge.
Wych is survived by his wife, Carolyn Minton Wych of Hemphill; son, Mark Wych and wife Amy of Huntington; daughter, Terre McLemore and husband Randy of Nacogdoches; sister, Billie Monceaux and husband Brad of Beaumont; and sister-in-law, Armella Wych of Lumberton. Also four grandchildren; Hillary and Sara McLemore and Natalie and Ruth Wych.
Visitation was from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. in Hemphill.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), Jan. 28, in the First Baptist Church in Hemphill with burial following in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Geneva.
Services under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.
A nearly identical obituary was in the January 29, 2009 issue of the San Augustine Tribune.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2009)
Birth and Death dates from his Pennsylvania, US, Veterans Burial Card. He served in the US Army from April 23, 1942 to September 22, 1945 in HQ Det 3592nd SCU as a private. His US Veteran Compensation file shows his location of birth as Wyano, PA, and that at time of his entry into the service, he lived in Lucerne Mines, Indiana County, PA. He was discharged from the service at the Darnell General Hospital in Danville, KY.
On his Social Security Application, he listed his parents as Tony Yarkowski and Josephine Studolick.
The daughter of Abraham YATES and Katherine HUNTER.
At the time of the 1860 Federal Census, she was listed in the Southern District of Perry County, Mississippi, as all alone in her household, age 47, born in North Carolina, with $1,000 in real property and $2,600 in personal property
Melba McLemore instead shows that he died in Loma Linda, California. The California Death Index shows his county of death as in San Bernandino.On the SSDI, his last address of record was Altus, Oklahoma.
1930 Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Baucum, Altus City, Ward Two Block 13-16-13
ED 33-3 SD 8 Sheet 3A Stamped 29
621-52-68
McMahan, Boyd Head O 10,000 M W 37 M 27 Tx Tn Tn Cotton Buyer Own Office
McMaham, Francis M Wf F W 33 M 23 Ok Tx Tx
McMaham, John Boyd Son M W 11/12 S Ok Tx Ok
---53-69
Yates, Lonnie Head O 3000 M W 29 M 26 Ok Ga Ala Attorney Law
Yates, Irence Wf F W 22 M 19 Ok Tx Tx
Sharon Nemeth transcribed the following from the 1900 censu
s:
Matano (Mike?) Yeck, born Sept. 1846 Bohemia, immigrated 1874, Farmer
Frances Yeck, born July 1846 Bohemia, immigrated 1874
Emil Yeck (son), born July 1882 Nebraska
Tony Yeck (daughter), born April 1884 Nebraska
Agnes Yeck (daughter), born April 1886 Nebraska
Frank Yeck (son), born Feb. 1888 Nebraska
There is also a Joe Yeck family in the 1900 Census, Saline County, Atlanta precinct:
Joe Yeck, born March 1876 Nebraska, both parents born in Bohemia
Judy Yeck, born Feb. 1876 Nebraska, both parents born in Bohemia
Joe Yeck (son), born May 1899 Nebraska
The Census data says go with the marriage license info. "Tony" in the Census data would be "Tonie" on the license &, I agree, is probably a nickname for Antonie.
The Census data shows that Frances Yeck was the mother of 9 children, all of them living, so I think it would be a good bet that the older Joe Yeck is one of Matano and Frances's sons.
Alabama, Limestone County, ED 2, Post office Athens
Enumerated 30 June 1860
Stamped 351
354-354
Rebecca Lentz 28 F $600 $300 Tenn
Josephine Lentz 10 F Ala
William H Lentz 8 M Ala
Susan E. Lentz 5 F Ala
Letty I S 4 F Ala
John York 69 M $125 $1200 NC
1870 Census
Alabama, Limestone, Twp 2 Range 6, Post Office Athens
Page 32
HH 266-266
McLemore, Richard 35 M Farmer $300 $300 Ala
McLemore, Rebecca 37 F Keeping House Tn
McLemore, Sarah 15 F At Home Ala (not shown in 1860, stepda
ughter?)
McLemore, Susan 12 F At Home Ala (not shown in 1860, stepdaughter?)
McLemore, Alonzo 5 M At Home Ala
McLemore, Matthew 2 M At Home Ala
McLemore, John 12 M Farm Labor Ala
William YOST was said to have been the son of George and Betty Yost of Holland. Judy Jones, however, notes that even though this is found in the Payne book; she suspects this may not be accurate. She was, as of July 2009, working on verifying whether or not this was correct. William Yost was the grandfather of her great-grandfather George Thomas Yost. Her Yost's (George, Katherine and children) were in Jessamine Co, KY for a time. They apparently originated from Maryland. It appears that William T. Yost and wife Matilda Payne came from KY to MO with Payne's. Later, several more Yost brothers came into Missouri.
Kathleen Wilham's notes indicate that the Yost family were "Moravians, United Brethern."
In a family history prepared by granddaughter, Katherine Allen Tirado, she was referred to as Caroline Young Kirksey Maund. It was also shown she was born in 1802, which is contradicted by census data.
On the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015, his parents are listed as Oscar E. Young and Charley Burris.
She married second William M. Speights, and is listed with him on the 1850 Sabine County, Texas census, with her three Carroway children and infant son John H. H. Speights.
Said to be the daughter of Wiley YOUNG and Judy CRANE. She married first, on 2 Jan 1868, William H. TYRE in Lafayette County, MS. The family can be found in Newton County, Mississsippi at the time of the 1860 census.
(Research):Her maiden name is ASSUMED to be Young, based on the following California Death Records for two of her children. Neither her death records, nor those of her other children, could be located.
POWELL ELIZABETH G 06/19/1919 YOUNG DONOVAN F CALIFORNIA LOS
ANGELES(19) 06/26/1986 265-12-0464 67
DONOVAN DAVID K 10/27/1917 YOUNG M CALIFORNIA VENTURA
04/05/1963 45 yr
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, October 2, 1953
Pages One and Twelve
Harry Young Dies Friday in Cass City
Harry Young, 78, veteran retired businessman in Cass City, died Friday evening in his home after falling in his home several weeks ago.
Mr. Young was well known in Cass City business circles. He was a partner in Young and Maier Meat Market for many years before selling his interest in Feb. 1, 1941.
Before coming to Cass City, Mr. Young worked as a young man in Detroit. He was born Nov. 7, 1874 in Tillsonburg, Ont., and came to Michigan 60 years ago.
Mr. Young was a life member of the Masons.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young. He married Miss Merle Gale at Flint, Feb. 19, 1920.
Surviving, besides his widow, are one brother, Eli, of St. Louis, Mo., and a grandniece, Miss Muriel Addison who lives in the Young home.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Douglas Funeral Home, Rev. S. R. Wurtz officiating.
Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)
Note: Muriel Addison was also buried in Elkland Cemetery, with her date of birth shown as 6 Feb 1905 and date of death as 29 June 1997. Her obituary, printed on page 12 of the July 2, 1997 issue of the Cass City Chronicle, notes she was born in Swaffam, England to Alfred and Maude Addison. She never married. She lived half of her life in England and half in Cass City. She was a member of the Anglican Church of Holy Trinity Parish in Blackpool, later joining the Salem U.M.C., where she served as a Sunday School Teacher.
John R. Young emailed, in March 2014, that she was a twin sister of Mary Elizabeth Young McLENDON, the wife of John Oscar McLENDON. Her Texas Death Certificate shows that she was a retired school teacher, and a daughter of John YOUNG and Eula DWIRE. The informant was Donald McLendon, her nephew.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 1, 2004, Page 12
Martha Ann Sepulvado, 69, of Hemphill died at 7:26 a. m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
She was born March 1, 1935 in Athens, Alabama as a daughter of the late Mary (Henderson) and Houston Young and had lived in Sabine County for the past 44 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and worked as a social worker for the Department of Human Services.
Survivors: sons, Ray Sepulvado of Hemphill, Gary Sepulvado of San Augustine, Dennis Sepulvado of Milam, and David Sepulvado of Hemphill; daughters, Jo Ann Bragg of Hemphill and Janice Sepulvado of Hudson; step-mother, Lillian Young of Athens; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Hemphill City Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Starr Funeral Home Inc. of Hemphill.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2009)
The last record of Mary Macklemore is a deed dated February 8, 1736/7, in which she conveyed to son ATKINS (then about age 13) a feather bed and furniture, two pewter dishes and three plates, one iron pot, one young horse, nine heads of cattle, one-half of the total stock of "hoggs", and "one survey of land above the Pigeon Roost." To her son YOUNG she gave a negro girl named "Feeby", a feather bed and furniture, one iron pot, three pewter dishes, three plates, eight heads of cattle, the other half of the hog stock, and a "survey of land below William GILLUM" and the next colt or filly to come from her mare. This deed was admitted to record at the February Court, 1738/9 (Bertie Deed Book 4, p. 413). (James L. McLemore, III, p 43).
Solomon Young - b. 2-9-1798 in Ruther County, NC. d. 2-13-1878.
Married Meliny A. (unknown). She died 7-4-1857.
No children
Both Solomon Young and Meliny A. (unknown) Young are buried in the same row in Knob Creek Methodist Church Cemetery as Samuel Young & Elizabeth Kuykendall Young and his brother John Young, Sr. & Mary Seitz Young.
Terry Young - a family reseacher provides this information: In 1829, three heirs of Samuel Young sold his land to Solomon Young, born 1798, was most likely a son of Samuel Young, and Elizabeth Kuykendall Young. Solomon accummulated one of the largest groups of slaves in Cleveland County, NC. He died in 1878 without any children.
Her Texas Death Certificate, which can be seeen online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows she was Agnes Inez Elliott at the time of her death, a housewife, born to Owen W. Youngblood and Belva Arnold.
Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, lists him as a son of James W. Youngblood and Lucretia Thompson. His residence at the time of his death was San Augustine County, Texas.
Find A Grave memorial page notes he died in an auto accident.
The son of Benjamin and Susanna Collins Youngblood. Henry Youngblood and family moved to Desota Parish, LA in 1837. Eight of their sons fought in the Civil War, two of them giving their lives. (White and Toole, p 81).
There are numerous Youngblood families in the 1850 Newton County, Texas census. There connection to this family, if any, is not currently known.
The Sabine County Reporter
December 3, 1997, Page 10
Ida Gooch
Ida Gooch, 95, of Rt. 4, Hemphill, died at 9:57 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997, at Hemphill Care Center.
She was born March 29, 1902, in Sabinetown as a daughter of the late Jane (Gomer) and Van B. Youngblood and had been a lifelong resident of Sabine County. A homemaker, Mrs. Gooch was a member of the First Baptist Church and its Martha Sunday School Class.
Survivors: five children, Marcelle Moore, Pauline Neal, R. F. Gooch, and J. E. Gooch, all of Hemphill, and Edelle Jackson of Beaumont; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. L. Gooch and a son, C. P. Gooch.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm. Tuesday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Bobby C. Dagnel, Bro. Clarence Howell, and Bro. Bob Arthur officiating. Interment followed at Harper Chapel Cemetery in Sabine County.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2011)
He was a Texas pioneer of which we are proud. He was a Texas Ranger, and participated in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. He was never known to curse, drink or use tobacco. (White and Toole, p 57). Virgie Speights writes he fought in three wars, Civil, Indian and Mexican--and did nto receive a scratch. His relatives were not so fortunate, however. His father was killed in the Civil War; two brothers died in service, one lost an arm and another a leg. (Speights, p. 36). She also indicates he was the oldest of 13 children.
Jane Teel Youngblood of Emerald Bay, formerly of Henderson, entered into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on August 20, 2012, after a brief illness. She was born January 6, 1934 in the Edna Gladney Home in Tarrant County and was lovingly chosen to be the daughter of Frank and Bennie Youngblood in San Augustine. Raised up in faith at First Baptist Church, in both San Augustine and Jasper, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. After graduation from Jasper ISD, and Baylor University, she taught in Texas public schools in Port Arthur, Spring Branch, Henderson, and Allen. Jane was a caring and devoted teacher who consistently stressed the importance of family involvement with her students, and received an outstanding teacher recognition by Henderson ISD. She enjoyed retirement at Emerald Bay community,often saying her happiest days were there with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob; daughter, Mary Catherine Stephenson and husband Dr. Scott Stephenson of Dallas; son, Robert Allen Youngblood II and wife Melissa Youngblood; and brother, Frank Dowling and wife Jackie of Austin. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Benjamin, James, and John Stephenson, and Brandon and Jessica Youngblood. Jane and Bob celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on July 16, 2012.Graveside services were conducted in Bethel Cemetery in Rusk County on Thursday, August 23, 2012 as well as memorial service at Emerald Bay Community Church with Dr. Jay Riley officiating at both services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Emerald Bay Community Church at 160 La Salle Road Bullard, TX 75757, and or the Bethel Cemetery Association at 4467 CR 314 S., Henderson, TX 75654.
Lost a leg in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Ark., but after the war he settled in Hemphill, and became the first Mayor of Hemphill after the town was incorporated in 1860. (White and Toole, p 81).
MRS. MARGARET ANNA YOUNGBLOOD RAGAN DECEMBER 26, 1963
Mrs. Margaret Anna "Maggie" Youngblood Ragan will be 92 years old February 9, 1964, but a fresh complexion, twinkling eyes and amazing energy belie those years. Born in 1872 at the family home just past the bend in the north edge of Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas on the Milam road, she is the daughter of the master James and Margaret Smith Youngblood, members of pioneer families in Sabine County. The Youngblood's came from Mississippi by the way of Louisana.
Mr. Youngblood, oldest of 13 children, fought in 3 wars---Civil, Indian and Mexican--and did not receive a scratch. His relatives were not so fortunate, however. His father was killed in the Civil war (it is believed that he died in 1862); two brothers died in service, one lost an arm and another a leg. Mrs. Youngblood's grandfather, Robert H. "Bob " Smith was a man of means when he came to Texas. In the 1830's, persons desiring to become a citizen of Texas were required to have a sponsor who was already a citizen. Sam Houston, himself sponsored Mr. Smith, who lived on the Yellow pine Hi way where Roy Payne now lives. Bob Smith bought thousands of acres in many surveys in Sabine and other counties.
On January 3, 1897, Margaret Anna was married to John A. Ragen, who was born where Woods Garage now is. He is the son of Dr. Jubal Harper and Martha Ann Broadway Ragan, pioneers from Virginia. Before they were married, they never went anywhere together. During the week, he would send her a note by a Negro boy telling her he would be coming to see her on Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents. Her sister and family did not get to the wedding because the oxen which were to pull the wagon got out of the pasture and could not be found in time.
In 1900 they loaded up all their belongings in a covered wagon and drove a pair of mules to Greer County, Oklahoma to visit her father, sister and brother who had moved up there. It took them three weeks to get there, staying in wagon yards at night, and cooking in a "cook house" when they were in towns. Most of the time, however, they tied up by the side of the road, if you could call it a road, and did Thier cooking on campfires and slept in the wagon. They baked biscuits and cornbread everyday, using a "Dutch Oven" with 3 legs and a scooped out lid to put the coals on. She says it baked real good.
After a week or two of visiting, they set out on the return trip, but stopped for a year at the Halsell Ranch where they both worked. While there they took a train to Wichita Falls to see Ringland Bros. Circus and came home that night after the show. It was the only train ride that Mrs, Ragan ever took.
They finally returned to Hemphill because they did not like the severe weather, sand storms, wind and cold, and because they could not find a house to buy except a "dug out" This was a house built into the side of a hill with a portion of the hill used as walls so as to conserve building material which was quite scarce on the prairie in those days. Back in Hemphill, they bought a log house on 63 acres of land three miles south of town, which they farmed until 1928, when they traded with Bob Crowell and moved to Hemphill. Mr. Ragan died in 1958, and since then Mrs. Ragan has made her home with her only child, Miss. Willie Ragan of Houston. They spend time as possible at their home here.
Mrs Ragan recalls an incident of their Oklahoma trip. While they were spending time in a Fort Worth Wagon Yard, with a rain coat hung over the front of the wagon sheet. She had laid out a pair of trousers on the spring seat for Mr. Ragan to put on in the morning, and during the night she saw them rise up and go back down. The next morning they were gone, but when Mr. Ragan went to feed his mules, there the pants hung. Since there was no money in the pocket, the robber evidently didn't care to keep them.
James Youngblood is listed along with a brother and sister as living in Greer County Oklahoma and were the purpose of the above trip in 1900. However James Youngblood is listed on the 1910 Census of Sabine Co. TX. Therefore sometime between 1900 and 1910 he had returned to Hemphill.
C. Royall Oct 18, 1969.
Source: ARFAULKN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARFAULKN] Wagon Trip to OK. Nancy&Charles Royall [cnroyall@wcc.net]
He lost an arm at the Battle of Antietam. They moved to Hemphill after the war, and served Sabine County as Clerk or County Judge until his death. (White and Toole, p 81).
Michael Youngblood was the son of Henry Youngblood and his wife, Sarah Miller (Harvey) Youngblood. Michael was born in Marion County, Mississippi on 26 March 1823. The family later moved to Caddo Parish, Louisiana. In DeSoto Parish, Louisiana on 16 October 1851 he married Anna Maria Bonneau daughter of Col. William Henry Bonneau and his wife, Anna Maria Swinton. Their children were Mary Adeline (Youngblood) Whitehead and Vanderhorst Bonneau Youngblood. After the death of Anna Maria Bonneau, Michael married her sister, Sarah Adeline Bonneau on 22 April 1878. Michael died 26 April 1898 in Hemphill, TX.
Michael enlisted in the Confederate Army on 1 April 1862 at Milam, Texas. He served as a private in Company I of the 1st. Texas Infantry known as Hood's Brigade. On 17 September 1862 during the battle at Sharpsburg, Maryland he suffered wounds to the left hand and arm which resulted in the amputation of his left arm near the shoulder. He was never physically able to return to duty, and he was finally retired on 1 December 1864 at Shreveport, Louisiana.
Michael held public office in Sabine County many years. He served as County Clerk as well as District Clerk.
1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1, Sub Distr 84
Enumerated 28 Jun 1880
Page 14B SD 1 ED 84
123-130
Youngblood, M. W M 57 County Clerk Miss Ga Ga
Youngblood, Sarah A W F 44 Wf Ala SC SC
His Texas Death Certificate, which can be seeen online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was born in Hemphill, Texas to O. W. Youngblood and Matilda Norwood. At the time of his death, he lived in the Proctor St. Rest Home in Port Arthur. He was widowed, and shown as the owner of Youngbloods Tire and Storage.
Ruby Low Smith, 84, of Hemphill died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill. Mrs. Smith was born Feb. 7, 1918, in the Sabinetown community as a daughter of the late Willie (Gooch) and Harry YOUNGBLOOD. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Sabine County. Survivors; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Dean SCHOBER of Dallas; a granddaughter, Dena SCHOBER of Dallas; a grandson Brian SCHOBER of Dallas, a brother, Frankie YOUNGBLOOD of Hemphill; three nieces and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard LOW in 1974, and Aubrey SMITH in 2001. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. T.A. Lane and Bro. J.R. "Bob" Gwin officiating. Interment followed at Harper's Chapel Cemetery in Sabine County.
Know all men by these presents, That I Sarah Youngblood of the aforesaid State and County in consideration of the love and affection I have for my daughter Sarah J. Speights wife of Joshua H Speights of the same place have given granted bargained sold and released and by these presents do give grant and bargain sell and release unto her my said Daughter Sarah J. Speights all that certain lot or parcel of land lying in the State and County aforesaid in the Town of Hemphill and known and designated on the plot or map of said Town as lot number one (1) in Block number thirty five (35) comprising the entire North half of said Block number thirty five. Together with all and singular the rights members hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining, to have and to hold all and singular the said premises unto the said Sarah J. Speights her heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs & executors and administrators! to warrant and forever defend all and singular the premises aforesaid unto the Sarah J Speights her heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand and scrawl for seal this the 28th day of August A. D. 1872
Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of Sarah Youngblood (Seal)
V. B. Youngblood, 71, of Route 4, Hemphill, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1996, at Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches.
Born July 21, 1924, as a son of the late Harry and Willie (Gooch) Youngblood, he was a lifelong resident of Sabine County. Youngblood a retired truck driver in the oilfield industry, was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors: wife, LaMerle Compton Youngblood of Hemphill; sons, Revelle Youngblood and wife Donna of Pasedena and Wayne Marshall of Tampa, Florida; duaghters, Vickie Beth Nichols of Temple and Alecia Butler and husband Mike of Pasadena; five grandchildren; a brother, Frankie Youngblood of Hemphill; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Aubrey Smith of Hemphill, an aunt, Ida Gooch of Hemphill; 15 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Starr Funeral Home Inc. in Hemphill with Bro. Richard Bass and Bro. Vance R. Purtell officiating. Interment followed at Harper's Chapel Cemetery near Hemphill.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2011)
Name: William Henry Or Harry Youngblood
Death Date: 04 Dec 1961
Death Place: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: white
Death Age: 77 years
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 30 May 1884
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: V.B. Youngblood
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Ella Pratt
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Place of Residence: Hemphill, Sabine, Texas
Cemetery: Harpers Chapel
Burial Place: Sabine Co., Texas
Burial Date: 05 Dec 1961
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2116859
Digital Film Number: 4166720
Image Number: 2583
Reference Number: 73690
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
1920 Census
Texas, Sabine, JP 1, ED 168
Enumerated 10 and 11 February 1920 by Wm. A King
SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 32B
#638-660
Youngblood, William H Head M W 29 M Tx La Tx Farmer
Youngblood, Willie V Wife F W 27 M Tx Tx Tx
Youngblood, Rubie L Dtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Neighbors included Edward Youngblood, Larkin Morris, Gilbert Hogan, J. Harper and Van Youngblood.
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine, Precinct 1, ED 3
Enumerated April 8, 1930 by Elbert G. Hart
ED 202-3 SD 19 Sheet 17B
Youngblood, William H Hd M W 45 M @ 26 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Youngblood, Willie V Wife F W 38 M @ 18 Tx Tx Tx
Youngblood, Ruby L Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Neighbors included Tom Lowe, O. Dupree, Joe Harper
His occupation, according to the 1930 census, was butcher. Kay Rybak shows him as a son of Michael JEDNIK and Mary BARTUNEK. Kay also supplied his obituary, as follows:
ZEDNIK-Fred M. Zednik, age 68, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Irausek) dear father of Mary Jane WILEY, grandfather of Michael, Karen and Pam, late residence, 164 Edgination Lane, Wheeling, W. Va. (Past Pres. and present secretary at Kiwants in Wheeling) (Branch) manager of Sherwin-Williams for over 35 years). Funeral Saturday 11 am at St. Michael's Church, Wheeling, W. Va. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Friends may call at Altmeyer Funeral Home.
The Sabine County Reporter
March 15, 1995, Page 10
Helen Zager Smith, 75, of Jasper died Friday, March 10, 1995, at a Beaumont Hospital.
She was a native and former resident of Sabine County. Mrs. Smith was also a former resident of Flagstaff, Arizona, and had lived in Jasper several years, where she was a member of Bishop Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and retired from the Mathews-Miller Department Store. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Smith.
Survivors: two sisters, Clarice Key of Pineland and Sue Erzen of Jasper; and a brother, Tony Zager of Buna.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home--Jasper Chapel with Bro. Robert Cheek officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Park Cemetery in Jasper.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2009)
1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated April 15, 1930
ED 202-5 SD 19 Sheet 3B
60-60
Zager, John Hd M W 46 M@26 Austria Austria Austria/German 1
903 Na Operator Saw Mill
Zager, Minnie Wf F W 36 M@16 Tx Austria (sic) Texas
Zager, Henry Son M W 18 S Tx Austria Tx Farm Laborer
Zager, Pearl Dtr F W 17 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Toney Son M W 14 S Tx Austria Tx Farm Laborer
Zager, Clarice Dtr F W 12 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Helen Dtr F W 10 S Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Vernada Dtr F W 8 X Tx Austria Tx
Zager, Joe Brother M W 41 S Austria Austria Austria/German 1908 Na Log Cutter Saw Mill
Amanda Gehrke Zahn Martin, born January 29, 1922, passed into the presence of Our Lord on January 3, 2021. Loving wife of and predeceased in life by Emile E. Martin III, (Judge, Ret.), and by her son David Edward Martin, she is survived by her daughter Johnette Leontine Martin, and sons Edward Zahn Martin (Cynthia), Jay Emile Martin, Robert Dale Martin (Mary), and Gregory Frank Martin. Amanda is also survived by her grandchildren Jean Paul Martin, Jonathan Martin (Sandy), Jeremy Martin, Emily Martin, Elizabeth Martin, and Justen Martin (Brenna).
Amanda was the second daughter of Leontine Josephine Morlas and George Edward Zahn, granddaughter of Amanda Henriette Amalia Gehrke and Bernhardt John Zahn, Sr. and Lucine Roquevert and John Dominic Morlas. She was predeceased by her beloved sisters Johanette Zahn Kleinpeter, Lucine Zahn Johnson, and Bennie Jay Zahn. She and her sisters spent their childhoods with the friendships of many cousins in the uptown area.
A resident of New Orleans prior to her marriage, she attended Robert Mills Lusher Elementary School, Eleanor McMain High School through 1939, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge 1943. She accepted a teaching position in Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, and there met her future husband, Emile, home on leave during WWII from the Navy. They were married June 21, 1945 and celebrated their 68th anniversary together in 2013.
Amanda was a gift to her family and friends, neighbors, and acquaintances and she gave of herself to others as the truly loving give. She devoted her life to the happiness of her beloved husband and children. Her personal pleasures were traveling, entertaining, reading, playing bridge with friends, and spending holidays with her sisters and their families. As a grandmother, she devoted an abundance of time, attention, and love to her grandchildren.
We are deeply grateful for the care and attention given to Amanda by Marie Williams, whose loving companionship made Amanda's last years comfortable and fulfilled. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (394-0314) on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm, with visitation at the church to commence at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
As she deeply cherished her son with special needs, Amanda was untiring in her love and support of David's school. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
Bennie Jay Zahn born July 20, 1927 left us on the morning of February 11 of 2016. She was the fourth daughter of Leontine Morlas and Edward G. Zahn, named for her uncle Bernhardt (Benny) Zahn, Jr., and granddaughter of Amanda Gehrke and Bernhardt J. Zahn, Sr. and Lucine Roquevert and John Dominic Morlas. She is survived by her sister Amanda Zahn Martin (the late Emile Edgar III) and her brother-in-law James "Red" Johnson. She was predeceased by sisters Lucine Zahn Johnson and Johanette "Nettie" (Zahn) and Leon R. Kleinpeter, Jr. She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews, Constance K. Meyers (Frank), Lillian Lucine Kleinpeter, Eugenia K. Silva (Glenn), Cynthia K. Lysinger (Mark), Leon R. Kleinpeter, III (Donna), Terry Marie K. Shaffer (Jack), Edward Z. Martin (Cynthia), Johnette Leontine Martin, Jay Emile Martin, Robert D. Martin (Mary), Gregory F. Martin, David E. Martin, Pamela J. Klagholz (John), Bruce D. Johnson, Ted W. Johnson, Elizabeth J. Huycke (Arthur), 22 great nieces and nephews, 11 great great nieces and nephews, and many loving cousins.
A lifelong resident of New Orleans, she attended Robert Mills Lusher Elementary School, Eleanor McMain High School, Louisiana State University and St. Mary's Dominican College, graduating with a BA in 1949. She was Department Manager in the Maintenance Division of Orleans Parish School Board and retired in 1984 with 34 years of service. Bennie's interests included travel, reading, craft projects and sewing, and, dearest to her, researching and writing of ancestral roots and family history. She left us instilled with precious memories of family togetherness and traditions, and with the Grace of God will share eternal life with her beloved family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lake Lawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Wed. February 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation from 12:00 p.m. with interment to follow in Metairie Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa St., New Orleans, La. 70130.
Lucine Morlas Zahn Johnson was born in New Orleans on February 19, 1925. She left us on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 3:13 PM at Touro Infirmary after a lengthy illness. She was one of four daughters born to her parents, Leontine Morlas and Edward George Zahn.
She attended Lusher Elementary School, graduated from Eleanor McMain High School and Louisiana State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught in Westlake, Louisiana, Holy Name of Jesus School, and Orleans Parish Public Schools. She was an active member of First Trinity Evangelical United Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Edward Johnson; her children, Pamela Jean Klagholz (John Anthony), Bruce and Ted Johnson, and Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Huycke (Arthur Edward); three grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth Klagholz, John Rudolph Klagholz and Anna Lucine Huycke; two sisters, Amanda Gehrke Zahn Martin (Emile E.) and Bennie Jay Zahn. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by one sister, Johanette Amanda "Nettie" Zahn Kleinpeter (Leon Richard).
Lucine will be remembered for her devotion to her family and generous and charitable acts to others in need. She had a special interest in birds and all animals.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation and Funeral Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a service in the chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.
Obituary was written by her sister, Bennie Zahn. Copied from the Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries website.
Brent Alan Zakovec, age 41, of Morse Bluff passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha surrounded by his family.
Brent was born on June 23, 1981 in Fremont, Nebraska to Francis and Holly 'Dahl' Zakovec. He was raised in Morse Bluff and Dodge. Brent graduated from North Bend Central High School in 2000. As a teenager and into his 20's he worked for Bluff Gravel Company until he began his true passion of farming full time. He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Morse Bluff. Brent had 24 years of Fire Service with Morse Bluff Fire Department and served as Chief for 15 years. In conjunction he also served on Cedar Bluffs Fire Department.
Brent married his high school sweetheart, Brook Ladenburger, on August 20, 2005 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend. They built a life together on their farm south of Morse Bluff where they were blessed with 4 beautiful children.
When Brent wasn't dedicating his time to farming or the fire service, he also enjoyed creating almost anything out of steel. From yard ornaments to building useful tools or fixing things on the farm, if it could be fixed or built with a welder, he could do it. Brent was known to be the life of the party or center of attention, putting smiles on everyone's face. He also had a passion for hunting and rodeoing. He created many new friends and hunting partners on his hunting trips, but probably none as special as being able to take his daughter, Ashtynn, on her first successful deer hunt this last year.
Brent was dedicated to his community and would drop everything at a moment's notice to help anyone.
Survivors left to cherish his memory:
Wife- Brook of Morse Bluff
Children- Ashtynn (13), Kinsley (9), Grayden (6), Barrett (5) Zakovec all of Morse Bluff
Mother- Holly (Dave) Henrickson of Dodge
Father- Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff
Brother- Ryan (Brienna) Zakovec of Morse Bluff
Step-sister- Kellie (Jeff) Nelson of Fremont
Step-brother- Mike Albert of Gretna
Brother-in-law- Mark (Sheri) Ladenburger of Fremont
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law- Charlene and Gary Ladenburger of North Bend
Niece and Nephew- Haley and Dustin Zakovec of Morse Bluff
And an unbelievable amount of friends
The Funeral Mass will be 10am, Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in North Bend. Burial will follow in Killian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 4pm to 7pm at St. Charles Catholic Church in North Bend. Rosary Services will be held at 7pm also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department or to the family.
Petr Zakovec instead shows his date of birth as 28 Oct 1840.
According to the ship manifest of the S.S. Bremen, Frank M. Soukup traveled to America with his half-brother John Zakovec, John's wife Josefa, and their two daughters. The North German Lloyd steamship arrived at the Port of New York on May 1, 1869.
Czechs in Nebraska - Saunders County
Morse Bluff and Bohemian Precincts. (Data furnished by Frank Kaplan, Morse Bluff).
1871--The Following Came: John Zakovec, Koryta, Plzen, came to Braidwood in 1870. Died Nov. 2, 1922.
1880 Census Nebraska, Saunders County, Douglas, ED 182 64-64
Jockawitch (sic), John W M 40 Farmer Naturalized Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Josephine W F 36 Wife Keeps House Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Mary W F 16 Dtr Works at home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Ann W F 12 Dtr Works at Home Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
" , Frank W M 10 Son Works at Home Plsen Bohemia Bohemia
" , Josie W F 8 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
" , Christina W F 1 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
" , Suzy W F 1/12 Dtr Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia
1900 Census
Nebraska, Saunders County, Morse Bluff, ED 128
Zakovec, John Hd W M July 1842 58 M 38 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia 1870 Farmer
Zakovec, Josie Wife W F July 1842 58 N 38 1/1 Bohemia Bohemia 1870 Bohemia
Zakovec, John Son W M July 1876 24 S Nebraska Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farm Laborer
According to Caroline Mastney, she also married Dale (Robert?) Buchta on 17 Oct 1981, and they were the parents of Adam Richard Buchta, who was born and died on February 12, 1987.
Janice E. Leffers, 63 years, of Schuyler, Nebraska passed away February 5, 2017 at Fremont Health Medical Center. Janice was born February 13, 1953 in Fremont to Richard and Bernice (Tenopir) Zakovec.
Janice was raised in Morse Bluff and graduated North Bend High School in 1971. She then moved North West of Schuyler, NE. Janice attended Platte College in Columbus, NE for 2 years earning her L.P.N. She worked at several nursing homes in Schuyler, Wahoo, Columbus and Birchwood Manor at North Bend. She was later involved in home health care. Janice married Robert Leffers in December of 2000 in Schuyler, NE.
Janice was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Schuyler, Nebraska.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Leffers of Fremont; her mother, Bernice Conkling of North Bend; brother, Francis (JoAnn) Zakovec of Morse Bluff; several nieces and nephews.
Janice was preceded in death by her father; step-father; son, Adam Buchta, and uncle, Wilfred Tenopir.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Pastor Bill Mattfeld will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4-8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in North Bend. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska.
Not listed at home at the time of the 1880 census.
SSDI: JOHN ZAKOVEC 07 Jul 1876 Mar 1973 68648 (Morse Bluff, Saunders, NE) (none specified) 506-62-9609 Nebraska
However, on the actual Form SS-5, his date of birth is listed as 7-7-75, in Morse Bluff, Nebraska. No occupation was listed, as he was age 88 and presumably long retired.
Listed as Matthew on the death certificate of his daughter, Anna, but as John on the death certificate of his son John. Assumed Matthew is correct, as the information on Anna's certificate was more precise in other areas. Petr Zakovec, a researcher from the Czech Republic, also shows him as Matej/Matthew, and further notes that he was a Blacksmith.
Name B. Thomas Zeagler
Event Date 1935
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender Male
Race (Original) white
Age (Formatted) 76 years 5 months 25 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date 08 Nov 1858
Birthplace Jasper Co, Tx
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name Lavisa Martin
Father's Name John Zeagler
Father's Birthplace Jasper Co, Tx
Mother's Name Jane Caik
Mother's Birthplace: San Augustine Co, Tx
Occupation Farmer, Life
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place Sabine Co, Tx
Burial Date 1935
Informant's Name (Original) E O Zeagler
GS Film number 2116471
Digital Folder Number 4166557
Image Number 558
Reference ID 25524
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JFPK-MH5 : accessed 21 Aug 2013), B. Thomas Zeagler, 1935.
She married (first) Charles K. HULLETT, and as of 1970 they were living in Vidor.
Obituary
Laverne Hanks, 72 of Warren, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Harbor House in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:00pm at Village Mills United Methodist Church in Wildwood with burial in Village Mills Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Reverend Randy Carrion.
Laverne was born April 19, 1941 to Robert & Maudie Clark Zeagler in Sabine County, Texas. She was a former resident of Orange and lived in Wildwood/Warren area since 1986. Laverne graduated from Pineland High School where she excelled in Basketball, Softball, Volleyball and sports in general. Making all state both her junior and senior years. Laverne was an avid golfer, hunter and gardener. The only thing that exceeded her love for the outdoors was the love of family.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jerry Hanks of Warren; sons, Charles Kenneth Hulett, Jr. & wife Lisa of Warren, Roger Wayne Hulett & wife Tina of Port Arthur, Terry Paul Hulett & wife Diane of League City, Ricky Hanks of Brookeland, and Bobby Hanks & wife Roxanne of Vidor; daughter, Lisa Lynn Sanders & husband Mike of Vidor; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center or Shriners Children's Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
(Above copied from the Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home website)
A nearly identical obituary was also published in
The Sabine County Reporter
October 16, 2013, page 15