Jackson County Obituaries

ValentineThomas Baliek

Mr. V. T. Baliek.
December 25th (1935) at 5:30 o’clock, Mr. V. T. Baliek, a well known and long time resident of the Edna section, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. U. G. Nickle, who resides a few miles north of Edna. He had been ill for some time with an incurable malady and his death was not unexpected.
The funeral service was held at St. Agnes’ Catholic Church at 4 P. M., December 26th, the pastor, Rev. John W. Smiers, conducting the service. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery.
Mr. Baliek was born in Austria Hungary, coming to America with his parents when he was only 6 years old. His parents, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Baliek, were perhaps the first Bohemian citizens ever to settle in the Edna section, they living for many years on what is now known as the R. L. Powers place, just north of Edna a mile or so.
The deceased was 82 years, 10 months and 11 days old. He had been a resident of Jackson County for about 50 years. His wife preceded him to the grave by 41 years.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lena Scott, Mrs. U. G. Nickle, and Mrs. T. T. Putnam of Edna, and one son, Frank of Thorndale; nineteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren
The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762045/m1/1/

Birth: Austria, Hungary to Franktisek and Mudeilne Nytra Baliek
Marriage: January 24, 1877 to Marie Matula in Lavaca County, Texas
Children: Lena, Maryan, Madeline, Francis Edith, Leonard Frank and Julia
Death: December 25, 1936, Jackson County, Texas
Funeral: December 26, 1936; St. Agnes Catholic Church, Edna, Jackson County, Texas
Buried: Edna Cemetery, Edna, Jackson County, Texas
Findagrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50559996/valentine-thomas-baliek

Military: None

Mr. Ben Brod
Thursday evening at eight o’clock the Death Angel came into our midst and beckoned to our friend and neighbor, Mr. Ben Brod. The summons was not unexpected, Mr. Brod having been ill for many weeks and we may have the consolation that he has passed beyond the vale of suffering which he has endured so patiently.
Mr. Brod was baptized into the lion of the State, being born in Lavaca County, Texas, August 15th, 1875. In February 1900,he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Breska. To this union six children were born, all of whom survive his passing.
Mr. Brod was baptized into the Catholic Church in infancy, and for 23 years had been a member of the Slavic Benevolent Order of America.
Last year Mr. Brod and his family made their home in Deutschburg and it was here that his summons came. His remains were laid to rest in the Deutchburg Cemetery with Rev. Connor of Palacios officiating. Pallbearers were Frank Trojocek, James Bures, Charlie Trojcak, Virgil Brocken, Paul Gerard and Ben Pearce.
He is survived by his wife and six children, two sons-Willie and Bennie Brod and four daughters-Ollie Brod, Mrs. Julie Spies and Mrs. Tillie Trojcak of Ganado and Mrs. Annie Foster of Rosenburg; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Jane Brod, and three brothers Messrs. Joe and Charlie Brod of Hallettsville and Mr. John Brod of Yoakum; and three sisters Mesdames Annie Herman and Paul Pilzer of Yoakum and Mrs. John Pilzer of Moulton.
With these loved ones, we, his friends, are also saddened by the absence of our neighbor from our midst. We cannot understand why the call came, but can only how our heads to the inevitable, and trust the Omnipotent power of the Almighty. Now we see through a glass-darkly, but some day we, too, shall meet our Maker face to face. And we hold the everlasting promise of our Savior who suffered the pangs of death for us, that “tho’ we walk through the valley of the shadow of death we need fear no evil for He is with us.” He has prepared and eternal home for us and it is there we shall meet our friend who has only gone before.

Card of Thanks
We take this method to thank those who helped during the illness and after the death of our dear husband and father, Ben Brod. Especially do we wish to than Mr. Ben Pearce, Mr. And Mrs. Virgil Brocker, Rev. Conner of Palacios, and all those who brought flowers. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mrs. Ben Brod and Children.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth763058/m1/6/

Mrs. Burns Dead.

Just before going to press this morning we learn of the death of Mrs. B. ? Burns, wife of a popular Edna druggist, who passed away suddenly last night about 2:00 o’clock. She called her husband about that hour and told him she was ill. Before a physician could reach her bedside she died.
Mrs. Burns had not been enjoying the best of health for some time, but her untimely death came as a ? shock to her host of friends and acquaintances. A few months ago she was in an auto wreck that severely injured her and since that time her health has been poor.
The remains were taken to San Antonio this morning in an ambulance where interment will be made.
The Herald joins Mr. Burns numerous other Jackson County friends in extending sympathy in this hour of bereavement.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth761925/m1/4/

Mrs. Cox Dead

Mrs. Mary Cox, a pioneer and highly esteemed Jackson County resident, died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Whitley of Navidad after a protracted illness. The remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground on the old Cox homestead several miles above the Navidad store. She was 86 years old.
A more suitable mention of her life will be given in our next issue.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth761925/m1/3/

Mrs. Mary Jane Cox.

As was briefly announced in these columns last week, Mrs. Mary Jane Cox, a pioneer Jackson County resident and a highly esteemed lady of the Navidad section, passes away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Whitley, Wednesday of last week after a brief illness. The remains were laid to rest in the burying ground at the old Cox homestead a few miles above the Navidad store. Dr. W.P. Dickey, pastor of the Edna Presbyterian Church, conducting the service. The pallbearers were six grandsons, A.T. Gloop, Nugent Whitley, R.J. James, Johnnie Cox, Ray James, and Guy Cox.
Mrs. Mary Jane Waggoner Cox was born December 15th, 1845 in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. She was first married to Mr. Ranklin Jamison, in 1866. He passed away a few years later. in 1877 she was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey H. Cox, a prominent Jackson County citizen. Mr. Cox died June 10, 1908.
Mrs. Cox was a devout Christian; a true wife and a fond doting mother. In addition to her own children and those of her late husband by another marriage, Mrs. Cox reared two other boys which was indicative of her generous and loving disposition. She was loved and admired by all who enjoyed her acquaintance and her passing has caused a pall of genuine sorrow to fall over her community.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.Will Whitley, of Navidad, with whom she has resided for many years, and one son, Mr. J. Jemison of Houston, two step-children, Mrs John James of Fortran and Mr. J.C. Cox of West Columbia, and two foster sons, Mr. Lee Jones of Houston and Mr. Luther Hudler of Beaumont and thirty-one grandchildren and thrity-six greatgrandchildren.
To the bereaved ones the Herald extends condolence.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth761906/m1/5/

Roy Dave Curlee Jr., of Edna passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the age of 83. He was born in Edna on Dec. 25, 1927 to the late Roy Dave, Sr. And Rosa Stone Curlee.

Roy is survived by his longtime companion, Doris Marthiljohni of Edna; sons, Roy Dave Curlee III and wife, Deborah of Victoria and Ronald Lane Curlee and wife, Nancy of Kerrville; daughter-in-law, Barbara Curlee of Edna; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Dennis Duane Curlee Sr.

A private family memorial and burial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221

Lundstrom, Chris. Jackson County Herald-Tribune (Edna, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 31, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 29, 2011, newspaper, June 29, 2011; Edna, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth771336/m1/5/: accessed February 18, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Jackson County Memorial Library.

Obituary for Archibald Skaggs Flournoy (Veteran)
(This is as close to an obituary that I could find). Archibald Skaggs Flournoy, the son of James III and Jane Skaggs was born in Adair County, Kentucky on the 31st of August of 1822. He moved to Lauderdale County, Mississippi before 1850 and worked as a mechanic for several years. There he met the Wilkerson family and moved to Guadalupe County, Texas about 1855. On the 14th of March 1857, he married Cynthia Elizabeth Wilkerson in Guadalupe County, Texas. She was the daughter of Allen Wilkerson and Sarah Coats. An Edna Herald article, dated the 20th of January of 1927 and entitled “Birthday Dinner for Grandma Flournoy” quotes their son, Robert E. Flournoy: “Father and Mother then, after their marriage, moved to Victoria County, and in the Fall of 1860 moved to the town of Brazoria. Father went into the retail store business and in March 1862 volunteered and joined Col. Bate’s regiment at the mouth of the Brazos and served until the close of the War in 1865. In 1866, he went to farming in that county. In 1875, he and family came to Jackson County, and after renting for four years, bought our present home in which we have lived for fifty years. Father died July 9th, 1897.” Archibald Skaggs Flournoy and Cynthia Elizabeth Wilkerson were the parents of four children: William James, Richard Austin, Celestia Elizabeth and Robert Edward Lee. Archibald Skaggs Flournoy was the second burial in the Flournoy Cemetery located off County Road 284 in Morales, Jackson County, Texas.

Source: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/170778769/person/432666138662/hints

Birth: August 31, 1822, in Adair County, Kentucky to James III and Jane Skaggs Flounory.
Married: March 14, 1857, to Cynthia Elizabeth Wilkerson in Guadalupe County, Texas.
Children: William James, Richard Austin, Celestia Elizabeth and Robert Edward Lee
Died: July 9, 1897.
Buried: at The Flournoy Cemetery, Morales, Jackson County, Texas. Findagrave.com id is 64193727
Link to Flournoy Cemtery: https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/3616/flourney-cemetery?
Link to A. S. Flournoy Memorial:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64193727/archibald-skaggs-flournoy

Military: As far as I can find either A.S. Flournoy was in the 13th Regiment, Texas Infantry, Bates Company or Waller’s Regiment, Texas Calvary. Either way is he stationed at the mouth of the Brazos for the duration of the war.

CONFEDERATE TEXAS TROOPS
13th Regiment, Texas Volunteers
13th Infantry Regiment was organized during the fall of 1861 and included Bates' Texas Infantry Battalion. The unit contained artillery, cavalry, and infantry companies and was reorganized several times. Attached to the Trans-Mississippi Department, it served in Texas guarding the coast between Galveston and Matagorda. In April, 1864, the regiment contained 18 officers and 334 men, and in April, 1865, there were 392 present for duty. It was included in the surrender in June. The field officers were Colonel Joseph Bates; Lieutenant Colonels Reuben R. Brown and Henry P. Cayce; and Majors Robert L. Foard, Stephen S. Perry, and Lee C. Rountree.

Source: https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battle-units-detail.htm?battleUnitCode=CTX0013R0V#:~:text=Overview:,Rountree.

Pioneer Citizen Passes.
In the death of Mr. R. E. (Bob) Flournoy Jackson County has lost another worthy pioneer citizen. His death occurred at his house in this city Saturday (February 8) morning at 12:20 (a.m) following an illness that confined him to his home for several years. The separation of loved ones is always sad, but Mr. Flournoy had been ill for many years and in death his pain racked body found relief and peace. For years there were no grounds for hope that he would ever again be restored to health.
The funeral service was conducted at the family home by Rev. I. E. Barrett, pastor of the Edna Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon, at 1:00 o’clock. The remains were then taken to the old family cemetery on the Flournoy place a few miles east of Morales where they were laid to rest among other members of the family who had preceded him to the grave.
Mr. Flournoy was born in Brazoria County, September 1, 1863, a son of Mr. A. S. Flournoy, early Texas settlers. He came to Jackson County with his parents in 1875 and settled above Morales on what is generally known as the Abe Gisele place. Later they bought the old King place a few miles from Morales on the east side of the Navidad River, there the subject of this sketch resided until a few years ago when he and family moved to Edna. Mr. Flournoy was justice of the peace of his precinct for perhaps 25 or 30 years. He was well read in law and was considered by many as “the lawyer of his section.” He took active interest in all public questions and frequently was a contributor to the newspapers on issues that he was concerned about. He had been a member of the Baptist Church since early manhood and so long as health remained he took an active part in church life in his community.
June 16th, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Daisy Cooper, a member of a well known Jackson County family.
Mr. Flournoy is survived by his wife and four daughters, the daughters being Mesdames P. K. (Sidney) Miller of Edna, Zelma Branham and Cecil Branham of Hebbronville, and Mildred Gainer of Edna; on sister, Mrs. A. J. Williams of Morales and one brother, Mr. R. A. Flournoy.
To the heartbroken loved ones the Herald extends condolence.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762913/m1/1/

Mr. Thos. W. Hobson

The Herald regrets to chronicle the death of our fellow townsman, Mr. T. W. Hobson, who passed away at his home in Edna at 1:30 A.M. March 11, (1932) following a protracted illness.
The funeral service was conducted at the family home Friday afternoon by his pastor, Dr. W. P. Dickey, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. C. H. Spence. Interment was made in the Edna Cemetery (now Memory Gardens), where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay to the departed their last tribute of love.
Thomas W. Hobson was born June 12th, 1873 in Fantue, Union County, South Carolina. He moved to Mississippi with his parents in 1876 and resided there until his family moved to Edna in 1898. Since that time he has resided in this county.
October 15th, 1902, he was united in marriage in this city (Edna) to Miss Delia Owens, who with seven children survive.
Mr. Hobson was respected and highly esteemed for his many worthy attributes of character. He was an industrious and capable man; a neighbor who was neighborly; an honest and honorable ma, and a Christian. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church since early childhood.
He is survived by his widow and the following seven children: Owen, Thomas, Harry, and August Lee, and Mrs. ? Oliver, and Ollie and Isabel. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Evie Malachi, and one brother, Mr. Frank Hobson, to mourn his passing. To these heartbroken ones the Herald extends its sympathy.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762309/m1/1/

Mrs. E. T. Joines Dead.
Mrs. E. T (Henrietta/Retta Tabitha Thurman) Joines, 82 of LaWard, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Wilke, 609 Byrne, at 4:15 p.m., Monday. Mrs. Joines had lived in La Ward for the past 41 years and was in Houston on a visit at the time of her death. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. M. L. Pearce (Lizzie), Mrs. A. J. Stayton (Mary E.) and Mrs. T. N. (Mabel Pearl) Dahlstrom all of LaWard, Mrs. R. I. Helton (Fannie) of Manor; Mrs. J. C. Morrow (Nellie Mae), Mrs. A. R. Wilke (Vera) and Mrs. L. L. Wingate (Rillie), all of Houston, A. C. (Alexander), W. T. (William), and G. R. (George) Joines all of Houston; one brother, W. L. Thurman of Lynnville, Tenn.; 46 grandchildren and 54 great grand children.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A. M., Tuesday in the drawing room of the Seuttegast-Kopf Funeral Home. Rev. J. M. Gordon will officiate. Following the service in Houston the body will be taken overhead to Palacios where services will be held at the cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The above brief mention of the death of Mrs. E. T. Joines, a pioneer and highly respected resident of the LaWard section, was taken from Tuesday’s Houston Chronicle. Next week we shall attempt to have a more suitable mention of the good woman’s long and useful life.
The Herald joins the many other Jackson County friends of the family in extending heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762088/m1/3/

Husband: Emmanuel Thomas Joines; Born August 19, 1848 Giles County, Tennessee; Died September 15, 1925 Francitas, Jackson County, Texas; He was buried in Palacios, Texas September 20, 1925. Mother Elizabeth Keltner, Father George Joines.

1920-Prect. 2, Butler Community, Jackson County, Texas

Louis J. “L.J.” Klekar, 68, of Ganado, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011. He was born April 28,1943 in El Campo, to the late Louis Frank and Viola Klekar. He was retired co-owner of Keller Lumber. He was a retired member of Ganado Volunteer Fire Department, and charter member and first president of Ganado EMS. He loved hunting, fishing, and helping others.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Kelkar; daughters, Yvette Smith and husband, Jeff of El Campo and Lesley Kelkar of Ganado; son, Ryan Kelkar of Ganado; and brothers, Donald Kelkar and wife, Helen of Ganado and Ronald Kelkar of Houston.

Visitation was held Sunday, June 26 at Ganado Funeral Home

A rosary was recited at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 27 followed by a funeral Mass at 2 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Michael Lyons officiating. Interment was at Assumption Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Assumption Catholic Church Building Fund, Ganado Volunteer Fire Department, or Crown Hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, 361-771-2120.

Mrs. Fred Mauritz

Jackson County relatives and friends were shocked and grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Fred Mauritz which occurred Tuesday afternoon at a Houston hospital.
She was formerly miss Carrin Foreman, and taught school at Ganado and was superintendent at Sugarland for a number of years before her marriage to Mr. Mauritz, one of Jackson County’s prominent and influential young business men. They were married something over two years ago.
The following brief mention of Mrs. Mautirz’ death was taken from Wedesday’s Houston post:
Mrs. Fred Mauritz, of 402 Colquitt, died at a local hospital at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. She moved here from Ganado, Texas six months ago, making Houston her temporary home. She is survived by her husband, Fred Mauritz, one daughter, Carrin Foreman Mauritz, both of Houston; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Foreman of Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Ried Rowe of Houston and Mrs. Alvis Ward of Dallas; five brothers, Percy and Hugh Graham Foreman, both of Houston; Zimmie L. Foreman of Livingston, Hill Foreman of Weslaco, and Keith Foreman of Austin. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the drawing room of the Suttegast-Kopf Company, 217 Milan, Rev. M.M. Wolf, assisted by Rev. J. Johnson, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park cemetary. Active pallbearers will be Boyer Enquist, John Johnes, J.Q. Boyer, Bennett Jenkins, Dick Leper, and Frank Schrelber.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth761925/m1/1/

Mr. Lit Miller Dead.
Relatives and friends were shocked Sunday when the sad intelligence came from San Antonio that Lit Miller, a prominent Jackson County stockman-farmer, was dead. Some knew his condition was serious, but many did not and his passing came as a surprise and shock. He had been afflicted some time with stomach trouble. A week or so before his death he went through a clinic at Victoria, and from there was advised to go to San Antonio. In each clinic his condition was pronounced serious. A surgical operation revealed that his condition was hopeless.
The remains were brought to his home at Navidad and the funeral service was conducted at the family home Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock. Interment was made in the Terrell Cemetery at Navidad besides the remains of his wife, who died in.
Adolph Louis (“Lit”) Miller was born and reared in Jackson County, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Miller, well known residents of the Arenosa section for many years. He was born October 12th, 1887. On November 23rd, 1910, he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie L. Terrell, a member of a pioneer and prominent Jackson County family. He had made his home at Navidad for many years where he was engaged in farming and stock raising. He possessed a pleasing personality and a friendly and jovial disposition and was a man of high principles and unquestioned integrity. He took a keen and active interest in the affairs of his community in particular and the county in general and could always be found taking a leading part in any movement for their betterment. These attributes made him one of Jackson County’s most popular citizens.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Naomi Craig of Houston and Miss Sybil Miller of Navidad; his mother, Mrs. Adolph Miller of Victoria, one sister, Mrs. J. M. Hunt of Victoria, and one brother, Chas. Miller, of Navidad besides many other relatives.
To these sorrowing ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762743/m1/1/

Born: October 12, 1887
Parents: Adolph Miller and Wife
Marriage: November 23, 1910 in Jackson County, Texas to Nellie Terrell
Children: Naomi (Craig) and Sybil Miller
Death:
Buried: July 7, 1936, Terrell Cemetery, Jackson County, Texas
Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/280164251/adolph-louis-miller

Ralph Alrdige Moody Obituary

Ralph Aldridge Moody, of Edna, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 100. He was born in Myrtle, Mississippi, on December 13, 1924, to the late Clinton and Ila Paton Moody. Ralph was a City Council Member, First Baptist Church Deacon, Assistant Superintendent for Mobil, Mobil Safety Coordinator, a Carpenter, World War Artillery Sergeant, A part of Battle of the Bulge and Korean War Sargent. He will be missed dearly. Ralph is survived by his niece, Glenda Thedford Williams of Baytown, Tx, along with many lifelong friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Moody, parents, Ila and Clint Moody, son, Mark A. Moody; two sisters, Florence Thedford and Evelyn Smith; two brothers, Dale Lamar Moody and Lee Clinton Moody, Jr. Pallbearers will be Pat Stuart, David Weber, Jim Lopez, Carlos Mesa, Justin Jalomo, and William Gerald. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Goad, James Wilkerson, JW Wier, Dennis Jurosky, Wesley Koop, Steve Riddle, Clyde Kazmir, and Johnny Henderson. Services for Ralph Aldridge Moody will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, in the First Baptist Church of Edna, with the Funeral Service to begin at 2:00 p.m., with the Burial following in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating. A special thank you to Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion, Dr. Mier, Pam, Melissa, Monta, Anna and Elsa, you were so compassionate, caring and loving. We will always remember you. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas Dornberg Center of Compassion, 1005 Mallette Dr., Victoria, Texas 77904

https://www.oaklawnfhednatx.com/obituary/ralph-moody

Born: December 13, 1924 in Myrtle or Etta, Union County, Mississippi
Parents: Clinton and Ila Patton Moody
Marriage: Yvonne Dolores Morphew on Nov. 18, 1949 in Edna Texas
Children: Mark Moody
Death: March 18, 2025 in Victoria County, Texas
Buried: March 24, 2025, Memory Gardens, Edna, Jackson County, Texas

Mrs. Emil Peterson
Mary Alice Slaughter was born in Jackson County April 18th, 1906, and died in John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, March 14th, 1936, after a brief illness.
In 1926 she was married to Emil Peterson. To them were born five children and to the care of this family all the mature years of her life were devoted.
Besides the husband and five small children, she leaves to mourn her death, her father, B. F. Slaughter, four brothers and three sisters. They are: Almond and Frank Slaughter of La Ward; Oscar of Long Point; Lee of Ganado; Mrs. Ella Hagen of Bloomington; Mrs. Emma Voss of Moulton and Mrs. Marie Robertson of Goose Creek.
Funeral services were held at the home in Carancahua, conducted by Rev. Conner, after which the remains were taken to the Oliva Cemetery and placed to rest.-Palacios Beacon.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762537/m1/2/

Born: April 18, 1906 in Jackson County, Texas
Parents: Benjamin F. and Jane Arilla Fitzhenry Slaughter
Married: before 1927 to Gustave Emil Peterson
Children: Ludwig, Kenneth L., Charlie Emil, Mary Ellen (Alvin Leon Bannert) and Leta Catherine (Wilburn Kelly)
Died: March 14, 1936 at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas.
Buried: Olivia Cemetery, Olivia, Calhoun County, Texas
Findagrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51608076/mary-alice-peterson

Mrs. Chas. S. Sample

Mrs. Rachel Ann Rose Sample, 72, wife of Charles S. Sample, died Friday night (March 20, 1932) at 7:30 o’clock at her home on Paris road after an extended illness of heart disease. Mrs. Sample was stricken last Nov. 1st.
Born in Wolfe county, a daughter of John R. And Nancy Nickell Rose, Mrs. Sample has made her home in Fayette county for 12 years. She was a member of the Epworth Methodist Church.
Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. S. H. Kash and Mrs. W. W. Quicksall, Lexington, and Mrs. J. F. Heinrich, Mt. Sterling; two sons, S. G. Sample of Edna, Tex., and D. S. Sample, Chicago; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral service will be held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the Sample residence. Rev. J. W. Gardiner, Methodist minister, will officiate, and burial will be in the family lot in Hillcrest cemetery. The family requests that no flowers be sent.-The Lexington (Kentucky) Leader, March 12th, 1932.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth762182/m1/6/

Below are two newspaper articles relating to the death of Frank Soska/Sofka. They contradict each other. So I did some research to see which is the correct version.

I am unsure when Frank Sofka immigrated to the US from Moravia but his wife and two children made the voyage in 1911. Unfortunately one of their children, Frauliska, died on the crossing over. They landed in Galveston on Sept. 28, 1911. The Passenger List indicates that there destination was Shiner, Texas to join her husband. The US Federal Census for 1930 puts Frank Sofka living in Prect. 6, Jackson County, Texas. This was near Bennview which is now called LaSalle. He had three daughters, Francis, Bohumila, and Agnes living with him at this time. His wife Marie Mary Sofka (1890-1919) is buried in Moulton in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with him. So the first article is the correct one. The only thing to note is that his surname was incorrect. It should be Sofka not Soska.

Farmer Drowns.
Frank Soska, a well known Bennview farmer, was drowned in the Arenosa Creek Sunday afternoon (March 27) when a motor boat capsized. Mr. Soska, it is said, could swim, but it is thought that the shock of the fall and his heavy clothing prevented him from saving himself. The boat was going at high speed and for that reason was overturned. The boat belonged to a neighbor and they were enjoying the afternoon trying out its speed.
The body was found about 30 minutes after the accident occurred and it was sent to Victoria where it was prepared for shipment to Moulton. The funeral was held at Moulton Tuesday.
Mr. Soska was 49 years old, and is survived by three daughters.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth763058/m1/1/

Bury Drowned Man
VICTORIA, Tex., Mar. 28. (UP)
Funeral Services were held today at Houston for Frank Soska, 49, Benview, Jackson County farmer, who was drowned yesterday when a motorboat capsized in Arenosa Creek.

Source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1301850/m1/2/

Research:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69653580/frank-j-sofka Memorial ID 69653580

Additional Notes: It is unclear where the girls went after the death of their father. One later pops in the 1940 US Census in San Antonio and another dies in New Mexico in 1989. I could find no record of the third daughter.

Another member of a pioneer Jackson County family has answered the last roll call and any hearts are sad.
Mrs. Charlie Emma Traylor, relic of the late Mr. Joshua Claiborne Traylor, passed away at her home in this city (Edna) Thursday of last week, March 10th, 1932. She suffered from heart trouble for several years and this malady caused death to come suddenly, while she was enjoying the family circle some hours before her regular time for retiring for the night. Death apparently came without pain. While the suddenness of death was a shock to her loved ones and friends, there was consolation in knowing that she was spared the suffering that is the lot of many.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon (March 12, 1932) at 3:30 o’clock, Rev. C. H. Spence conducted the service at the home.
The remains were laid to rest in the Edna Cemetery (now Memory Gardens) beside those of Mr. Traylor, who preceded her to the grave several years. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse.
Mrs. Traylor’s maiden name was Charlie Emma Keizer, a member of a pioneer and prominent Jackson County family. She was born in this county (Jackson) September 17th, 1859, and spent her entire life here. September 6th, 1875, she was united in marriage to Mr. Josiah Claiborne Traylor, also a member of a prominent and pioneer Jackson County family. He was also a native of this county and lived here all his life. Mrs. Traylor was identified with many of the civic movements of the town in its early history, and she was a member of the Presbyterian Church for many years.
She possessed a cheerful and friendly disposition, and was loved and admired by all who knew her. She was a devoted mother, and in the family circle where her real worth was known, she was an inspiration and object of true devotion.
She was the mother of twelve children, six boys and six daughters. She is survived by four sons and four daughters, namely, Messrs. Eugene Traylor of San Antonio; Champ Traylor of Los Angeles, Calif. Joe Bailey Traylor of San Antonio, and Bill Traylor of Refugio; and Mesdames A. C. Egg, S. W. Rogers and H. B. McDowell and Miss Beulah Traylor, all of Edna; and also one sister, Miss Ella Keizer of San Antonio, is left to mourn her passing.
The Herald joins the other friends of the family in extending sympathy.

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Mr. Whitehead Dead.
Friends of Mr. J. A. Whitehead, who resided above Edna, just south of Cordele, were shocked to learn of his death which occurred Sunday night (March 13, 1932). The remains were sent to his old home at Victoria for burial. The following mention of his life is taken from the Victoria Advocate of March 14th:
Funeral services were held at the Goldman Waters Chapel at four o’clock this afternoon for J. A. Whitehead, 76, a well known farmer of Jackson County and former resident of Victoria, who died at his home north of Edna Sunday night at 8:45. The services were under the auspices of the Victoria Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the decease was a member for fifty-one years, and had served as grandmaster. The pallbearers were S. Lozano, A. S. Wheeler, Kal J. Leffland, C. F. Schneider, J. M. Beckman, and Carl M. Holler. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows plot in the Evergreen Cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes.
Joseph A. Whitehead, the son of James and Sarah Sharpe Whitehead, was born at Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 11, 1865, and was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children, eight sons and three daughters, none of whom are left a male heir to perpetuate the family name. Mr. Whitehead was a kind and indulgent father and a ost worthy citizen, being noted for his public spirit and progressiveness. He was reared a Methodist and was an active worker in the church until recent years when his hearing failed.
In 1885, Mr. Whitehead was married to Miss Katherine Jordan of Cherokee, Iowa, who survives him, together with two daughters, Mrs. Jesse L. Kern of Edna and Mrs. A F. Mulhollan of this city (Victoria).

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