Athens Daily Review
Monday July 1, 1912

W. F. BRADLEY

W. F. BRADLEY who resided on North Prairieville St. in the
north part of the city, died at 10 o’clock this morning after an
illness of several weeks. He is about 67 years of age.
Mr. BRADLEY is the father of Mrs. N. T. BARBER of this city
and he resided in the County several years. The funeral
services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning
at 10 o’clock and interment in the City Cemetery will take
place immediately after the service at the residence.
He leaves a wife and several children all of whom are
grown. A son at Annetta Texas and a daughter at
Canton have been notified and are expected to be here.
The other children were with him in his last illness.

The Athens Review
Thursday March 31, 1921

PIONEER CITIZEN DEAD
To The Review. Chandler, Texas, Mar 30--- In November
1879 when my father moved to the little village of
New York, Henderson county, there was two families who
lived three miles southeast of there at the foot of a
mountain. Both owned good farms and were prominent
and prosperous. Uncle Johnnie GAUNTT, whose
wife’s maiden name was OWENS, and Uncle Jimmy
GAUNTT, whose wife’s maiden name was CHAMPION.
These two men were brothers. Later on Uncle Jimmy
lost his wife, but he lived to a good old age. Years later,
Uncle Jimmy died.

On last Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe
YOUNG, the last of these good old pioneer citizens,
Mrs. J. C. GAUNTT passed away and was buried at
New York Monday.

These were large and very prominent families and the
children of both families seemed like brothers and
sisters to me; always my friends, any and all times
and the old people were so social and kind. Bill and Bass
and Bob and General GAUNTT, all of Athens and Dee
GAUNTT and Mrs. Roxie PHILIPS MACKEY of LaRue
are all that are left of Jno. W.

GAUNTT’s family and those who survive Mrs. Jas. C.
GAUNTT and Mrs. Texia (Bob)BAKER and Charley
GAUNTT of Athens and LeRoy GAUNTT, Mrs. J. H.
DINGLER, Mrs. Adaline McCURLEY, Mrs. Joe YOUNG of
LaRue and Mrs. Sibbie VANDAVEER of
Smith county.
One by one they swiftly pass away. One by one we’ll
swell the number. When all are in, and the trumpet of
God shall sound, there will be such a reunion as has
never been upon the earth. Now we see thru a glass
darkly, then face to face. We will be known as we are known.
B. C. HALL

Athens Weekly Review
Thursday July 31, 1924
Aged Minister Dies Suddenly

Rev. A. H. CALLOWAY of LaRue, age 67, one of the best
known Methodist ministers in Henderson County, dropped
dead in the pulpit at Post Oak, 7 miles south of Malakoff
about nine o’clock Tuesday night. The body was taken in
charge by the CARROLL & LEHR undertakers here and
will be shipped tonight to the home of his daughter, Mrs.
CONAWAY, in Palestine to await the arrival of children and
other relatives. Burial will be in Elkhart Cemetery in
Anderson County.

Rev. CALLOWAY has served on the circuits in Henderson
County for a number of years and at the time of his death
was pastor at Sampson, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Beck’s
Chapel and Meredith Camp Ground. He was assisting
Rev. C. H. HALL in a meeting now in progress at Post Oak
and it is said by those present that he was preaching one
of his best gospel sermons when the end came. He had
just finished repeating his text, “As it is appointed unto
man once to die; after this the judgment,: when he fell
into the arms of Rev. HALL, dead.

Rev. CALLOWAY is survived by his wife and a number
of children, one son, Homer CALLOWAY, who is in the
furniture business at Crockett, arrived in the city this
morning. Mrs. CALLOWAY has been elected to teach
in the LaRue schools the coming term.

Bill PERRY
April 14, 1910 Athens Weekly
Murchison Dots (community news)
We are sorry to announce the death of one
of our beloved citizens, Mr. Bill PERRY. Mr.
PERRY was called to his eternal rest March
30th. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to
his friends and loved ones. We hate to give
him up but our loss is heaven’s gain. Grieve
not, dear friends, only think of him waiting
for you on the other shore.

Athens Weekly Review June 26, 1924
Pioneer Lady Passes Away Suddenly Tuesday Night
----
Aunt Jane JAMIESON, better know probably as "Aunt Jane"
MORTON, who celebrated her 83rd birthday on January 30th
passed away suddenly Tuesday night at 10:15 at the home
of Mr. And Mrs. John W. MILLER on West Larkin Street.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon with burial at
Red Hill, Rev. HARRIS, the Methodist pastor conduction
the ceremony. Aunt Jane is survived by only one direct
relative. a brother J. H. MORTON, of Murchison. He arrived
here shortly after she died.

She had been enjoying her usual health and the Grim Reaper
stole silently upon her at 10:15 and she passed to the other
shore without complaint. The remains were borne silently to
old Red Hill where she was want to attend the early camp
meetings of the Methodist church when that was the banner
Methodist point of the county.

Aunt Jane was born in Alabama and made the trip to Texas
in ox wagon which formed part of an ox wagon train.
When she celebrated her birthday on last January 30th there
was only one request she had to make; that was that the
Methodist pastor call and pray in her home. This request
was complied with. She was an earnest worker for the
master before infirmities of age crept on and there is no
doubting the fact that today she is walking the golden streets.

For the past few years, or since May 1922 she has been making
her home with Mr. and Mrs. John W. MILLER of this city. Aunt
Jane was among the early pioneers of this county and her
going is another break in the ranks of that fast diminishing
type of which the world is made sadder by their departing.

Athens Review 7-23-1979

SERVICES PENDING FOR Ruth BLETHEN

Services for Mrs. Ruth E. BLETHEN, 76, of Athens are
pending with CARROLL & LEHR Funeral Home.
Mrs. BLETHEN died Sat. morning in a Houston
hospital after a long illness.

A native of Malakoff, she had lived in Athens 42 years.
She was a retired clerk of the Henderson Co. Clerk's
office and was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern
Star, Chapter 177 in Athens.

She was one of the organizers of the Henderson
County Historical Society, and was a member of the
Rebekah Lodge No. 23. She was also a member of
the DAR and Women's Business Professional Club of Athens.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Stanley HOUNSEL of Athens,
Mrs. Helon MARTIN of Midland and Mrs. Jack MORRIS of
St. Augustine, FL; one uncle Lee BOYETTE of Malakoff;
several nieces, and one nephew.

The family request that memorials be made to the
American Cancer Society or choice of charity.

GRAVESIDE SERVICES FOR RUTH BLETHEN

Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth E. BLETHEN 76,
of Athens are set for 3 p.m. Sat. in the Younger
Cemetery near Purdon (Navarro Co. TX) with the
Rev. Richard PALMER officiating.

CARROLL & LEHR Funeral Home of Athens is in
charge of arrangements.

Mrs. BLETHEN died Saturday morning in a Houston
hospital following a long illness.

Athens Weekly Review July 17, 1947
Funeral Services For Mrs. DOSSER Held in Corsicana

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy M. DOSSER, 93, route 1,
Kerens, who died in a Corsicana hospital Saturday, were
held in that city Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The services were conducted by the Rev. E. F. BOHNFALK,
pastor of the First Methodist Church. Interment was in the
Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. DOSSER had resided in the Kerens community most
of her life. She was born on March 28, 1864.

Surviving are four sons, Albert H. DOSSER of Corsicana,
Charles A. DOSSER of Palestine, Louise E. DOSSER of
Athens, and Willie M. DOSSER of Dallas; one daughter,
Mrs. Luther CARROLL of Kerens; three sisters, Mrs. H. B.
HOOKER of Roane; Mrs. Herman GARLITZ of Moran, and
Mrs. A. L. ANDREWS of Corsicana; two brothers, W. H.
BROWN of Corsicana; and S. H. BROWN of Powell, and
twenty-five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Henry BROWN, Bill BROWN,
Roy BROWN, D. H. ANDREWS, M. W. ANDREWS, and
E. L. ANDREWS all nephews.

Athens Weekly Review May 26, 1955
Stanley WILLIAMS Dies Late Sunday

Funeral services were held in Waxahachie Wednesday
for Stanley WILLIAMS, son of Mrs. Frank WILLIAMS
(Beulah HAWKINS) of Athens, who died of a heart attack
Sunday evening.

Mr. WILLIAMS, brother of Homer WILLIAMS of Athens the
police chief, and his wife had been visiting his
mother and other relatives in Athens Sunday. Mr.
and Mrs. WILLIAMS were celebrating their 20th wedding
anniversary. His wife is the former Miss Louzelle PICKLE, Athens.
He suffered the heart attack and passed away after the
couple had returned to Waxahachie.
Interment was in Waxahachie City Cemetery.
*note:
he was also survived by his sisters Katie Mae WILLIAMS
CHELF, Minnie Lee (Mince) WILLIAMS SPEARS, and
brothers James Hawkins (Jim) WILLIAMS, and
John S. WILLIAMS, (my grandfather)

June 25, 1936 Athens Weekly Review

B. F. WILLIAMS Suffers Stroke While on Picnic

Just as we go to press with the Weekly Review we are
advised Mr. WILLIAMS died at 5:30 Wednesday evening.
Funeral arrangements not announced. B. F. WILLIAMS,
long time citizen of Henderson county and better known
to his friends as “Uncle Frank, suffered a stroke of paralysis
that affected his right side while at Flag lake on a family
picnic Thursday afternoon. Mr. WILLIAMS suddenly fell to
the ground and he remained unconscious for about two
hours. Temporary treatment was given him
by Dr. PULLEY of Trinidad and he was then removed to
Athens for treatment by Drs. HODGE and LAIN.

He spent the night in Athens at the home of his son-in-law
and was removed to his home at Walnut Creek Friday
morning. He regained consciousness during the night
and was able to talk a little Friday morning.
His son Homer WILLIAMS, was called here to be at his
bedside. His condition is considered serious.

“Uncle Frank” is in his seventies but has been very
active all his life. He was apparently well when he went to the picnic

He is a former commissioner of Precinct No. 1 and has
served for many years as a deputy tax assessor.

July 2, 1936 Athens Weekly
Former County Commissioner Dies on Friday B. F. WILLIAMS,
75 familiarly known to his many friends as “Uncle Frank” and a
former county commissioner, died at the family home West of
Athens in the Walnut
community at 7:00 o’clock Friday evening. Death came just a
week after he had suffered a stroke of paralysis while attending
a family picnic at Flag Lake.

Funeral services were held at the family home at Walnut at
2:30 Saturday afternoon and burial followed at the city cemetery here.
Pallbearers were: Judge John BALLOW, A. S. FORD, Henry
MEREDITH, Frazier HOLLAND, Alton CARROLL, Ira LEWIS,
John DERBERRY and Bradshaw WILLINGHAM.

Deceased was born in the State of Mississippi (Tippah Co.).
He came to Texas more than fifty years ago and had lived
in Henderson county since. Many years ago he served as county
commissioner of this precinct for two terms and of late years
had assisted in the assessing of taxes.

Besides his wife, the former Miss Beulah HAWKINS, he is
survived by four sons and two daughters. The sons are
Homer, Jim, John and Stanley WILLIAMS. The two daughters
are Mrs. (Kate) Walter "Shorty" A. CHELF and Mrs.
(Minnie Lee "Mince") Gene SPEARS. Mr. WILLIAMS was
very active for his age and right up to the time he was
stricken he had been engaged in assessing taxes. The
stroke that clamed his life struck him suddenly while on
a picnic and his condition gradually grew worse until
the end came. (My Great grandfather)

Sept. 1, 1955 Athens Weekly Review
Funeral Services Are Held Thursday For Mrs. WILLIAMS

Funeral services were held here Thursday afternoon for
Mrs. Beulah HAWKINS WILLIAMS, 84, who died Thursday
at 10:50 p.m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. (Kate)
Walter "Shorty" A. CHELF, after a lengthy illness.
Services were held from the CARROLL and LEHR
Memory Chapel at 2 o’clock with the
Rev. Lee RAMSOUR, pastor of the Athens First
Baptist Church, officiating, and burial
was in Athens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were C. C., W. B. and D. C. CHELF, Stanley
HOUNSEL, J. A. DIAL and E. J. SWINNEY.
Mrs. WILLIAMS was born at Kirbyville, TX the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nathaniel
HAWKINS, and moved to Athens as a young girl.
She had lived in this city for 70 years.
On December 5, 1886, she was married to B. F.
(Benjamin Franklin "Frank") WILLIAMS in Athens.
He died in 1936.

Mrs. WILLIAMS was a member of the Crescent
Heights Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Homer and
John WILLIAMS, both of Athens, two daughters,
Mrs. CHELF of Athens, and Mrs.(Minnie Lee)
E. M. SPEARS of Nederland; a sister Mrs. (Adah) G. W.
HICKMAN of Fort Worth, and 11 grandchildren
and 27 great-grandchildren. (My Greatgrandmother.)
All children of B. F. and Beulah:
Elizabeth Luella b 1886 d 1899
Thomas Matchett b 1888 d 1905
Hattie Clifford b 1891 d 1929
Joe b 1894 d 1894
William Arthur b 1895 d 1905
Homer Franklin b 1897 d 1975
Katie Mae b 1899 d 1971
Ruby Lee b 1901 d 1906
James Hawkins b 1903 d 1955
John Sanford b 1905 d 1976
Vallie b 1907 d 1908
Stanley Curtis b 1909 d 1955
Minnie Lee b 1910 d 1981
Henderson Co. TX

Athens High School "Athenian" 1921

IN MEMORY
Vera HENRY
On April 3, the Death Angel visited the HENRY home, and
suddenly took from their midst, and from ours. Vera HENRY.
Vera was a beautiful and pleasant young girl; a member of the
freshman class; and one whom we all regret very much to
have been taken so suddenly away. But God knows best
who He desires to call us to our reward. May the broken
hearted father and mother, and other dear relatives be
cheered by the thought that she is waiting for them in
another world, where sorrow and troubles are
unknown--in a beautiful mansion--waiting to have
you clasp her in your arms--once more united.
We regret very much that we were unable to secure
a picture of Vera for the Athenian; but even though her
picture does not grace this book, her memory is
cherished as being a member of our union--The Athens High School.

I found this in an Athens High School 1921 annual:

IN MEMORIAM
Nadine ARD
The presence of the Death Angel was again felt in the halls
of Athens High on May 19, this time taking from the ARD
home, and from the Freshman class Nadine ARD. Nadine
was a sweet and most pleasant young girl, having many
friends in the various classes. Our deepest sympathy goes
out to the bereaved father and mother, and to other dear
ones, and when in your grief you think of the many friends
which she had --and example of one's life--may it serve you
as a pleasant reminder of your daughter and loved one.
May consolation come to you by the thoughts that some
day you will once more be united in the great beyond
where the death angel comes not and where you will
forever be together.

The date of Nadine's death prevented us having an
individual picture engraved for the Athenian; but as we
glance back through the familiar faces of our school,
there we see the beautiful face of Nadine, and we
repeat in our hearts, "gone, but not forgotten."

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