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Contributed by Pam Mathiasen. Image of obits. Died in Redlands September 10, 1931, Robert H. Anderson, resident of Redlands four years. Body is at the F. Arthur Cortner chapel. Announcement of funeral later. Anderson Funeral Anderson Service Monday
L. G. PhillipsContributed by Pam Mathiasen. Image of 1939 Newspaper article. Last Rites for L. G. Phillips 1856-1939, age 82, first merchant in O'Donnell and who died in his home here Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock, were held from the First Methodist Church today at 2 o'clock p.m. with Pastor J. H. Crawford officiating. Burial was made in the city cemetery under the direction of Clyde Brannon, Funeral Director of The Higginbotham Funeral Home, Lamesa. Survivors include Mr. Phillips' widow; sons, Lester of Oregon, W. B. of O'Donnell, Jay of Oakland, Calif., Will of San Antonio; daughters, Fannie of O'Donnell, Mrs. Beulah Spencer of San Francisco, Mrs. Cleo Carter of Oregon; sister, Mrs. Lizzie Collier of Goldthwaite and half-sister, Mrs. F. K. Poplewell of Lubbock. Forty grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren also survive. Pallbearers were R. C. Carroll, J. W. Gates, T. R. Tune, Harvey Line, Albert Koeninger, Roy Gipson, while serving as honorary bearers were Waldo McLaurin, Perry Howard, A. C. Hamilton, A. W. Early, Mr. Cook, Earl Curtis, O. D. Howard, Chas Wells, Ed Payne, Cliff Lambert, P. G. Galneau, J. S. Fritz, Mr. Murphy, J. E. Tredway and J. B. Miles. Flower bearers were grandchildren of Mr. Phillips. Born in July 1856, Mr. Phillips was over 63 years ago in Cook County, later moving to Lynn where he settled at Draw. He became the first merchant of O'Donnell in 1911, operating a general merchandise store, following the towns layout by C. H. Doak, who gave the lot to "the first merchant on the ground." Mr. Phillips remained in Business until ABT 1922. The first Sunday School superintendent of O'Donnell was another distinction which Mr. Phillips held. Materials which went into the erection of Mr. Phillips' store were hauled overland from Big Spring, and the pioneer merchant went through all the trials and vicissitudes common to the lot of pioneers who march into unsettled territory with heads up and hearts strong. Among his favorite stories concerned mail facilities of the early days. He was notified that a registered letter awaited him at Old, Lynn, about 22 miles from where he resided. Mr. Phillips made preparations for the journey but found upon his arrival that it was only an "ordinary letter" which had been sent him to make certain that it was delivered.
Sarah Buchanan PhillipsContributed by Pam Mathiasen. Image of 1947 Newspaper article. Sarah M. Buchanan was born in Tennessee January 27, 1859. Her family move from there while she was but a child, coming to Texas and locating in Cooke County, near Valley View. She was united in marriage to L. G. Phillips Nov. 9, 1876. They established their home in Cooke County living there for a number of years. Eleven children came to bless this union, four of whom are deceased. Those living are Wiley B. of O'Donnell; Mrs. Buelah Spencer, Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Cleo Carter and Lester of Salem Oregon, Jay of Oakland Calif; Mrs. Francis Fanny Marks of Los Angeles, Calif and Willie of San Antonio. This family were pioneer settlers of West Texas, coming to Lynn County in 1902 settling at Draw. In 1910 they moved to O'Donnell. Mr. Phillips established the first business in O'Donnell -- on 8th street one door west of Rex theater. He hauled the material for his building overland from Big Springs. They were prominent and active civic and religious life of this community. Sister Phillips has been a life long Christian, uniting with the Presbyterian Church in early childhood and later with the Methodist Church in which she lived to which she was faithful the rest of her life. She was a charter member of the O'Donnell Methodist Church which was organized in 1911 with 28 members. Her husband was the first superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He passed away in 1939. Since then she has lived in their home in O'Donnell until the time of her going April 10, 1947 at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 13 days. She is survived by the above named children, 30 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces. Her funeral services were conducted by the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at three o'clock by her pastor, Rev. Edward H. Crandall and Rev. C. C. Calhoun, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. She was laid to rest in the O'Donnell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Koeninget, B. L. Davis, Clint Wright, E. T. Wells, Charley Wells, and Ira Hodge. Honorary; J. M. Christopher, J. Y. Everett, Joe Kirkpatrick, W. E. Simmons, T. A. Wimberly and C. L. Davis. Our Sincere Sympathy is extended to the loved ones at this sad hour.
John Bone King - 1844-1935Contributed by John King. Confederate Veteran Dies At Home Of Daughter Near Slaton; Deceased was buried with Masonic honors, the Masonic lodge of Tahoka, of which he was a member, having charge, and the funeral discourse was delivered by Dr. Jack Lewis, Presbyterian minister, of Lubbock. Born in January, 1844, Grandpa King was 91 years old at the time of his death and probably the oldest person in Lynn County. Until recently, however, he had been active and nimble and apparently enjoying unusually good health for one of his advanced years. For forty years Mr. King had been a resident of Lynn and neighboring counties, and in recent years he was a familiar figure on the streets of Tahoka. A mere youth when the Civil War broke out, he did valiant service for the Confederacy in that terrific struggle, and was one of the few remaining Ex-Confederate veterans at the time of his death. While a mere lad he became a member of the Presbyterian Church and retained his membership therein until death removed him from the walks of men. For more than fifty years he had been a member of the Masonic fraternity and was a member of the lodge here at the time of his death. In December, 1932, his wife and companion for more than 62 years died, leaving him alone during the past three years. He leaves surviving him the following sons and daughters: J.H. and J.O. King of the Dixie community in this county, H.C. King of Uvalde, and W.P. King of Lindrith, New Mexico; Mrs. Neil Williams of this county near Slaton, Mrs. E.J. McDaniel of Lindrith, New Mexico, and Mrs. H.M. Simpson of Arkansas, most of whom were present at the funeral. Ripe in years and experience, a good man has gone to his reward.”
Antoinette M. King - 1850-1932Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, December 8, 1932 Funeral services were held at the Dixie Methodist Church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon followed by interment in the cemetery at Wilson. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the services and followed the remains to the cemetery. Born in Lawrence County, Alabama on June 6, 1850, Mrs. King, whose maiden name was Antoinette McCleary [sic], migrated to Texas with her parents in 1866 immediately after the close of the Civil War. On June 3, 1869, she was married to John B. King near Edom in Van Zandt county. Soon after the marriage the young couple settled in Henderson County, where they resided until 1881. After residing one year in Navarro County, they moved to Montague, where they spent the next 19 years. Then they came farther west, living eight or nine years in Howard County and then moving to Gaines County, where they made their home for twelve years. Most of the time since they have resided with their children. Two years ago they came to the home of their son, J. Harvey, in this county to reside. Eight children were born of this marriage, one dying in infancy. The other seven children are still living, as follows: William P. King of Lindrith, N.M.; Henry C. King of Uvalde, Texas; J. Harvey King and J. Oscar King of Dixie in this county; Mrs. Anna Simpson residing in Arkansas; Mrs. Emma McDaniel of Lindrith, N.M.; and Mrs. Christina Williams living six mile northwest of Tahoka. Deceased also leaves one surviving sister, Mrs. Kate Hollingsworth, who resides at Turnersville in Coryell County, and her aged husband John B. King, now almost 89 years of age. Also, there are thirty-one living grandchildren and thirty or so living great-grandchildren. Mrs. King had been a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church since childhood, and at the time of death she was a member of the church here. A kindly and affectionate mother and wife, she went about doing good, exemplifying her Christian profession by her Godly life. Host of friends here and elsewhere feel genuine sympathy for all the bereaved and especially for the aged husband left behind, who is himself one of God’s noblemen. NOTE: Antoinette’s maiden name was McCrary not McCleary
James Lemuel King - 1908-1977Contributed by John King. Lynn county News, July 4, 1977 J.L. King Rites Arranged Graveside rites will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in Amarillo Memorial Park under the direction of Singleton Funeral Home here. King died in Seminole Memorial Hospital at 10:30 p.m. Monday after a lengthy illness. The Lynn County native moved to Seminole 4 ½ years ago from Panhandle. The retired deputy sheriff for the Carson County Sheriff’s Department was a member of First United Methodist Church here and the Oddfellows Lodge in Panhandle. He married Eula A. Wrather Dec 10, 1965. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lanell Rafe of Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Mary Kay King of Amarillo; a son George J. of Waco; a sister, Mrs. Lee Taylor of Morton; two brothers, Rev. J. Paul King and Wilson King, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and four grandchildren. NOTE: James Lemuel King was born and raised in Lynn County. He was the second oldest son of James Oscar and Minnie Lee King.
James Oscar King - 1882-1964Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, September 6, 1964 J.O. King, 82, Dies Wednesday Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Wilson Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. W.O. Rucker, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in the Tahoka Cemetery under the direction of White Funeral Home. James Oscar King was born April 7, 1882, at Corsicana, Navarro county. He was reared in Montague county. He came to Lynn county in February 1904, to work for the Dixie Ranch north of Tahoka. There he met Minnie Lee Luttrell, also working at the ranch, and they were married on August 4, 1904, at the Luttrell home southeast of Tahoka. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary just a few weeks ago. They farmed in the Midway and Three Lakes communities before buying a farm near Dixie in 1914 where they lived until retiring in 1952 and moving to Wilson. Survivors include the wife; two daughters, Mrs. G.P. Bailey of Odessa and Mrs. Lee Taylor of Morton; four sons, Rev. John Paul King of Gary, Okla., James Lemuel of Panhandle, Wilson of Oklahoma City, and Lonnie of Plainview; two sisters, Mrs. J.B. Durham of Lubbock and Mrs. Emma McDaniel of Farmington, N.M.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chester Swope, Luke Coleman, James Savell, Charlie Lichey, Clarence Church and Robert Lamb
Henry Lonnie King - 1912-1972Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, May 25, 1972 Henry L. King’s Rites Arranged PLAINVIEW (Special) – Services for Henry Lonnie King, 59, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church of Plainview. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery under direction of Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. King died about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Memorial General Hospital in Las Cruces, N.M., while moving from Plainview to Arizona. A native of Tahoka, King had farmed north of Plainview since 1950. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; a son John L. King of San Antonio; a daughter, Mrs. Wade Mills of Calistoga, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Pen Bailey of Odessa and Mrs. Lee Taylor of Morton; three brothers, Lem King of Panhandle, Wilson King of Oklahoma City and Paul King of Maud, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
Minnie Lee Luttrell King - 1881-1968Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, September 5, 1968 Wilson Pioneer’s Funeral Today TAHOKA (Special) – Services for Mrs. Minnie King, 87, a resident of Wilson since 1901, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Wilson Methodist Church. The Rev. Roscoe Troftle, pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. by the Rev. W.O. Rucker of Pampa. Burial will be in Tahoka Cemetery directed by White Funeral Home. A native of Kansas, Mrs. King died Thursday night at Lavory’s Nursing Home in Tahoka. She had been a patient there about three years. Survivors include; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Taylor of Morton and Mrs. G.P. Bailey of Odessa; four sons, the Rev. John Paul King of Elmore City, Okla., James of Panhandle, Lonnie of Plainview and W.W. of Oklahoma City; four sisters, Mrs. Bob Traweek, Mrs. L.M. Nordyke, Mrs. Paul McDonald and Mrs. George Henry, all of Tahoka; two brothers, F.G. Luttrell of Portales, N.M., and W.T. Luttrell of Tahoka; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. NOTE: Mrs. King was actually a resident of Lynn county since 1901 and was a native of Missouri not Kansas.
Bettie Ann Pickerel Luttrell - 1858-1911Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, January 1911 Gone To Rest Mrs. J.W. Luttrell died at her home south of Tahoka Sunday morning, Jan. 8th at 2 o/clock. She had been puny for sometime with a severe cold. She grew worse Saturday and acute pneumonia set up which was the immediate cause of her death. She had been a sufferer of neuralgia, which seemed to aggravate her cold. Her death came as a dreadful shock to the family as she herself did not think her illness serious. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. Mrs. King of Yoakum county received the news of her mother’s death by telephone Sunday morning and came right home from Brownfield where they were visiting when the message came. Mrs. Traweek of near Fluvanna who could not be reached by wire, was notified Monday when a car from Post City brought the news. Mr. and Mrs. Traweek left their home after 11 o’clock and arrived at the Tahoka Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Mayfield of New Mexico was not notified in time for the funeral as she is in poor health and they were afraid the shock would be too much for her if the message arrived by wire. The other children were at home at the time of the mother’s death. Mrs. Luttrell was a native of Missouri and removed to Kansas about 15 years ago where they lived until 7 years ago when they moved to Lynn County. Mrs. Luttrell was a member of the Methodist church until a few years since when she united with the Christian church, of which she was a consistent member. She was a devoted mother and a good, dutiful wife, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her vacant chair will cast a shadow of sorrow in the stricken home. We join the many friends in sympathy for the bereaved ones Provided by Faye Nordyke Kennedy
John Wesley Luttrell - 1856-1938Contributed by John King. Lynn County News, July 1938 One by one the older settlers of Lynn County are passing away. John Wesley Luttrell, one of the few citizens still holding the land originally filed upon in Lynn County, and a prominent citizen here for many years, died last Saturday morning just as the day began to break. He had passed his eighty-second birthday January 24. He had been ill about three years of paralysis and complications. Funeral services were held at the Luttrell homestead Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. J.W. Braswell, Lamesa, pastor of the Redwine Baptist church, and an old time friend, conducted the services. Burial followed in Tahoka cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Mr. Luttrell was born Jan. 24, 1856, at Louisville, Kentucky. At the age of 23, he married Miss Betty Ann Pickrell, who died and was buried here in 1907. For a time he lived in Kansas, moving from there to Bronte, Coke County, and from that place to Lynn County. Mr. Luttrell filed on three sections of land about 12 miles southeast of Tahoka in November in November 1901, Tahoka not yet having been established, however. He helped organize the county, and for many years took an active part in its affairs. At his death he still owned two sections of this land he had held nearly 37 years. He was a member of the Christian Church. The deceased is survived by three sons and five daughters, the sons being Wesley T. And Robert R. Luttrell of Portales, New Mexico; the daughters, Mrs. Minnie King, Mrs. Lula Traweek, Mrs. Hanna Nordyke, Mrs. Ruth McDonald, and Mrs. Daisy Henry, all of Tahoka. All of the children, and a son-in-law, A.D. Mayfield of Grady, New Mexico whose wife died eleven years ago, were present at the funeral. Though realizing this highly respected man had lived longer than the average human, numberless friends and acquaintances are grieving because of his passing, and join The News in expressing sympathy to his surviving relatives Provided by Faye Nordyke Kennedy |
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