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Mantorville, Minnesota, Thursday, September 18, 1941. Gold Star Mother Passes to Reward. Funeral Saturday. Mrs. Cora Alma BURD, who resided in and near Mantorville for last 34 years passed away Thursday morning at the Colonial Hospital at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 11 days. Cora Alma Thurman, daughter of Milton and Mary Thurman was born January 31, 1874, at Maquon. She was married December 3, 1890, to Leonard BURD at Atwood Kansas. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters Mrs. Lee (Pearl) Myers of West Concord and Mrs. Alfred (Evae) Raddatz of Pine Island, and two sons, Floyd of West Concord and Gilbert of Eyota, 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. E. V. Stevenson of Waupun, Wisconsin and a host of friends. Her husband preceded her in death in 1940 and her son Vern was killed in the 1st World War. She was a gold star mother in the American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and active member of the Congregational ladies aid and Priscillas and was always cheerful in all her obligations and was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 from the house and a 2:00 from the Mantorville Congregation Church with Rev. John Peters officiating Saturday, Sept. 13th. She was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Dodge Co., MI, where the Rebekahs had charge of the services. |
| David Edward Andrew Thurman - David E., 64. Resident of Turley, passed away Wednesday, 8 May 1974. Survived by: his wife, Viola, 3 daughters, 8 sons, one sister, 27 grandchildren. Service Friday 4 PM. Floral Haven Chapel. Interment Floral Haven, Ninde Northland." NOTE: It was not discovered until after his death that he was actually a year older than he had always believed. He was in the 1910 census, taken Apr 1910 as 1 & 3/12's age, making him born in 1909 instead of 1910 as his Memoriam card and headstone reflects. | |
| Albert Mosbey Tucker age 78 of Pocahontas passed away at his home on Sunday Sept. 5, 1965. He was born in Louisville, Ky. on April 22, 1887 a son of the late Albert Childs Tucker and Naomia Emma Dowdy Tucker. He is survived by his wife Gracie Ethel Pratt Tucker, 1 son Vernon Tucker; 4 daughters Opal Camp, Agnes Wyatt, Lucille Wells and Louise Hebert.15 grandchildren. 2 sisters, Ruby Tucker Jones and Amby Tucker Riney, also survive. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Joeseph, Elisha, and William Tucker and 6 sisters Frances Tucker Smith, Nancy Tucker Duncan, Annie May Tucker Smith, Ardella Tucker Thurman, Myrtle Tucker Denison and Minnie Tucker Hill. Funeral services were conducted at 1pm Friday at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Shiloh Cemetery near Pocahontas. | |
| Leota Elizabeth "Lote" Julian age 79 passed away April 9, 1965 in Doniphan, Mo. She was born July 1, 1885 in Clay Co. Arkansas a daughter of the late John James Shivley and Sybina Jane Blackburn Shivley. Survivors include 2 sons John G. Julian of Supply and Max Julian of Kennett, Mo. 2 daughters Flossie Ainley of Doniphan and Ruby Cozart of Maynard, Ark. 5 grandchhildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband John Wesley Julian and a son Homer Lee Julian. Funeral services were conducted a 1pm on April 11 at Mt. Plesant Baptist Church at Pitman with burial folling in Ingram Cemetery near Maynard. | |
| Republican Register Galesburg, IL. Saturday, July 8, 1905. Heart Failure Caused Death. A Prominent Maquon Man Dropped Dead Friday Afternoon. J.M. (John Milton) Thurman, an old and respected citizen of Maquon, dropped dead in his yard Friday afternoon at 2 O'clock as announced in the Republican-Reguster July 7. He had been complaining for some time of his heart and had just come from the doctor's where he had gotten some medicine. A neighbor noticed him fall, but when they reached him he was dead. Milton Thurman was born in Knox County, ILL. near Uniontown, in 1843, and lived here all his life, with the exception of about ten years spent in Nebraska. He served his country during the Civil War, enlisting in Company G. 83rd Illinois Infantry. In 1865 he was married to Mary Taylor. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive him as well as his wife. They are Cora Bird (BURD), Flora Stevenson, and George of Maquon, and William of Crawford NE. Mr. Thurman was a member in good standing of the G. A. R. Odd Fellows, and K. of F. lodges. Maquon and Vicinity will miss this old friend and comrade greatly, as he was always the first to administer sympathy and help where it was needed. The coroner was present this evening and impaneled the following jury to inquire into his death. Dr. J. U. Long, Emery McWilliams, Adam Kinser, Milt Housh, Selos Stokes and Issac Epley. They returned a verdict of heart failure. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 O'clock, if the son William arrives from Montana, in the Methodist Church. | |
| Melvin Franklin Thurman was born August 25, 1928 to Nicholas Head Thurman and Laura Halbert Pitts Daves Thurman on the Thurman homestead near Midway, Oklahoma. Melvin attended school at Midway and graduated from Reydon High School, Reydon, Oklahoma in 1946. He graduated from Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Oklahoma in 1950. He was in the Aggie Club and the Roughneck Club while there. He married Virgie Aliene Tidrick on January 21, 1951. He entered into the US Army in 1951 also. He was trained in Anti-Aircraft Artillery in preparation for serving his country in Korea. Melvin was honorably discharged in 1953. Melvin and Virgie moved to Garden City, Kansas where they worked on a ranch. In 1955 they moved to Reydon, Oklahoma to take over the family farm. Melvin continued to farm until his death on February 13, 1998. He was looked to for guidance by many young farmers of the community. He was known for being very knowlegeable on many different subjects. He is survived and missed by his wife Virgie of the home; 2 daughters, Melvena and her husband John Heisch of Oklahoma City and Charlotte and her husband Johnny Nance of Enid; 1 son Harold and his wife Marika of Topeka, KS; 6 grandchildren: Derek, Amanda, Camille and Vanessa of Topeka, Kansas; Laura Marie and John of Enid, Oklahoma. 1 brother, Merle B. Thurman of Aztec, NM and his wife Jean; his mother in law, Marie Tidrick of Reydon, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents and his sister Laura Belle Smith. | |
| Lillian Levita (Goodman) Tucker age 18 died at her home near Pocahontas on April 10,1937. She was born Jan.6,1919 in Harness Arkansas a daughter of Mrs Laura Richardson Goodman and the late Levi Goodman. She is survived by her husband Vernon Tucker and a infant son Lee Raye "Leroy" Tucker. Also surviving are her grandparents Wesley W. and Ruthie Ann Branscum Goodman of Harness. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday April 11 at 11am at the Shiloh Baptist Church near Pocahontas with burial following in the Shiloh cemetery. | |
| Laurel Vernon Tucker age 86 died on Friday April 10,1998 at Randolph County Medical Center in Pocahontas Arkansas. He was born June 26, 1911 in Peach Orchard , Arkansas a son of the late Albert M. Tucker and Gracie E. Pratt Tucker. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Goodman Tucker and 2 sons Albert George and Earl Howard Tucker. Survivors include 2 sons Lee R. "Leroy" Tucker and James L. Tucker both of Pocahontas, 6 grandchildren, 2 sister Agnes Tucker Wyatt of Memphis, Tn. and Louise Tucker Hebert of Loranger, La. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30pm on Sunday April 12 in the McNabb Funeral Home Chapel in Pocahontas with Bro. Carl Massey officiating . Burial followed in the Shiloh Cemetery near Pocahontas. | |
| Fall in Cemetery Is Fatal for Commerce Man, Commerce, TX Oct 14, 1922 The funeral of W. C. (William Chrisman) Thurman, Confederate veteran, whose death occurred Wednesday at the home of his son, W. W. (Walter Wilford) Thurman of this city, following a fall at the cemetery Tuesday afternoon, causing hemorrhage of the kidneys, was held Thursday afternoon. The Rev. J. A. Roper, Pastor of the Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Shiloh. Mr. Thurman, had accompanied his son J. A. (James Alfred "Bud") Thurman, to the cemetery and sat on the ground watching him work on the family plot. Starting to arise he caught hold of a tombstone, which toppled over, causing him to lose his balance. He was 78 years old and had made his home here with his son since his wife died in 1908. He was a member of the Third Missouri Cavalry, which saw service under both General Marmaduke and Shelby. While in the service he married Miss Odie Raley of Arkansas. They came to Texas in 1875. They have ten children, four girls, two of whom survive him and six boys, five of whom are living. All were present at the funeral except, Robert, a son, who lives at Knapp, Texas. | |
| E. R. Campbell Dies - Member of Pioneer Family Passes Away at Anthony. Everett Ray Campbell, 43, a native of Kingman Co, (Kansas) died at the home of his sister, Mrs, Cora Gerdes at Anthony August 23 after an illness of three weeks. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Campbell, pioneers in the south part of the county. Mr. Campbell was married April 22, 1914 at Anthony to Elizabeth Slaven who with three daughters survive. They are Viola Thurman of Colcord, Oklahoma, Velta Bennett of Arkansas and Clara Stennefer of Oregon. He has three sisters, Mrs. Tara Weatherford of Elkhart, Mrs. Cora Gerdes of Anthony and Mrs. Lillie Gerdes of Amorita, OK, and three brothers, Luther of Rago, Guy of Spivey and Clyde of Kingman. | |
| The Tulsa Tribune, January 9, 1967
Thurman - Brett, 1 month, Survived by parents, Capt. and Mrs. Donald W. Thurman; brother, Donald Jr; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thurman; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Atchley, Pryor, Oklahoma. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Moor's Eastlawn Chapel. Interment Floral Haven, Thurman, Brett, one-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thurman, Robins Air Force Base, GA., died Saturday night, Moore. The Tulsa Tribune May 2, 1967 Thurman, Roy W. (Silas), 82, of 6208 S. Trenton Ave., retired warehouse foreman for Hodges Moving & Storage co., died Monday, Hendrick at Jenks. LIFELONG TULSA AREA RESIDENT IS DEAD AT 82. Roy W. (Silas) Thurman, 82, part Creek Indian and lifelong Tulsa area resident, died in a Claremore hospital Monday night after a long illness. He lived at 6208 S. Trenton Ave. Mr. Thurman, born in what is now a part of Southeast Tulsa, was a son of William Thurman, early day trader and farmer in the area. He was a warehouse foreman for Hodges Moving & Storage Co. for 27 years, retiring 17 years ago, and was a charter member of the Central Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his widow, Fern D; two sons, Donald, of 1030 E. 52nd st N. and Paul L. of Arlington,VA; a daughter Mrs. Joan Case of Alderwood Manor, Wash. and eight grandchildren. The Hendricks Funeral Home of Jenks willl announce arrangements. | |
| Sanford D. 'Sandy' Thurman was born April 8, 1903 in Commerce, Texas to Kate (Fenter) and Luther M Thurman and passed away April 21, 1999 in the Sayre Memorial Hospital at the age of 96 years,and 13 days. Sandy married Effie Mae Morris on November 29, 1924 in Cooper, Texas. They lived in Cooper for two years befire moving to Arkansas for one year. They moved to Beckham County, North of Sayre, in 1928 to make their home. Sandy was a member of the Sayre Church of Christ where he served as an elder for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 son, Morris, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Betty Thurman, Sayre, 3 sisters, Artie Fuchs, Elk City, Faye Moree, Bakersfield, CA, Ruth Otta, Denton, TX; 1 brother, Clem Thurman, Ft Worth, TX, I daughter-in-law, Claribel Thurman, Edmond, OK; 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. | |
| Effie Thurman, age 77, passed away Wednesday, December 30, in Sayre, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at Rose Chapel Funeral Home in Sayre, Oklahoma. Thursday, December 31. Interment was made in Sayre-Doxey Cemetery in Sayre. Mrs. Thurman was born September 12, 1904, in Ben Franklin, (TX) a daughter of Lee and Mattie Carrell Morris. She married Sanford Thurman November 29, 1924, in Cooper, (TX). They moved to Sayre in 1928. Survivors include her husband, S.D. Thurman of Sayre, Oklahoma: two sons, Harold Thurman of Duncan, Oklahoma and Morris Thurman of Edmond, Oklahoma: one sister, Ruby Durham of Tyler: and six grandchildren and seven Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Lee Roy Morris. Those attending the funeral included her cousins, Mary Show of Commerce (TX) and Rosie Lee Crouch of Cooper (TX); her sister, Ruby Durham, Tyler (TX); and a niece, Evelyn Leggette, Tyler(TX). | |
| In Memoriam: Joseph B. Thurman Joseph B. Thurman was born October 4, 1907 to Maggie B. and Bennett Thurman at Reydon, Oklahoma. He departed this life the 12th day of April 1953 at the age of 45 years, 6 months, and 8 days at a hospital in Kansas City, Missouri after a brief illness. He was united in marriage to Velva Parks october 24, 1934. He was a 32 degree Mason of the Reydon Masonic Lodge No. 528. He was a firm believer in God and man. He has lived his entire life in this community. During this time he has acquired a large number of friends. He valued the friendship of his friends and neighbors very highly. He loved doing for others and there was no end to the things he would do to help his fellowmen. It is said of Joe that those who knew him best loved him most. A trait highly admired in Joe by his friends and neighbors was his thoughtfulness and loving devotion to his aged mother. Preceding him in death were his father, Bennett Thurman, one brother, Jack Barbee Thurman; one sister, Lucy Belle Thurman. Those who mourn his passing are his mother, Maggie B. Thurman, one brother, N.H. Thurman, two nephews, Merle and Melvin Thurman, one niece, Laura Belle Smith of Seaside, California, one great nephew, Paul Alan and one great niece, Melvena Kay and a host of other relatives and friends. Joe professed his faith in Christ a few months ago. The funeral services were held at the Reydon School Auditorium Tuesday, April 14, 1953 at 2:30pm with the Rev. Horace Woodard assisted by the Rev. Carl Simonton, with interment in the Union Chapel cemetery. Masonic services at graveside with the Moore Funeral Home in charge. | |
| Laura Belle Smith Rites Held Laura Belle Smith was born December 16, 1931 in Texaco, NM to Nicholas Head and Laura Daves Thurman, and passed from this life, Dec. 2, 1981 in the Newman Memorial Hospital, Shattuck, Oklahoma. She moved to Midway as an infant with her parents. Her schooling began at Midway and she graduated from Reydon High School. In July 1950, she married Albert Smith in Canadian, Texaco. Mrs. Smith was employed by the Reydon School system as a school bus driver. She was a member of the Durham Church of Christ. Mr. Thurman preceded his daughter in death. Survivors include her husband, Albert Smith of the home, 1 daughter, Janice Smith, Ft. Worth, Texas, 1 son, Nickey Smith, Durham, Ok, her mother, Mrs. Laura Thurman, 2 brothers, Merle Thurman, Aztec, NM and Melvin Thurman, Reydon, OK, | |
| Thurman Rites are Saturday at Reydon Services for Mrs. Maggie Belle Thurman of Reydon, who died Thursday in an Elk City Hospital following a lengthy illness, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Reydon Community Building with the Rev. Lynn Heard officiating. Mrs. Thurman came with her family to western Oklahoma in 1906 and homesteaded five miles northwest of Reydon where she has lived since. Born June 14, 1872 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, she had been a member of the Reydon Baptist Church since a young girl. She was married in Hodgenville to Bennett "Benjamin" Thurman. Survivors are one son, Nick H. Thurman of Reydon, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Price and Mrs. Lula Demar of Louisville, Kentucky, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, one daughter, and two sons preceded her in death. Interment will be in the Union Chapel cemetery with the Moore funeral home in charge. | |
| Bennett Joseph "Benjamin" Thurman was born April 17, 1855 at Hodgenville, Kentucky. He departed this life October 28, 1929 at his home near Hamburg, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 6 months, 11 days. He was the son of Bennet and Lucy Barbee Thurman. Mr. Thurman taught school 8 years and was County supt. for 4 years. At the age of 21, he moved to Neosho, MO where he practiced law for 11 years and continued practicing for about 20 years in all. He returned to Kentucky and gave loving care to the declining years of his mother, his father having died in 1883. On Feb. 27, 1896, Mr. Thurman was married at Hodgenville, Kentucky to Maggie Price. To this union was born 4 children: Nicholas, Jack, Lucy Belle and Joseph B. Lucy Belle age 2 years and Jack B. age 6 months preceded their father in death. He is survived by his wife, two sons Nick and Joe, two grandsons of whom he was inordinately proud, one niece and one nephew. Mr. Thurman was baptized into the faith of the Baptist Church at Neosho, MO at the age of 25 years. A week ago he had a hemorrhage on the brain that caused partial paralysis which was soon followed by another stroke that closed his life in this world. He was a loving husband and father and such a neighbor that all who have known him in the 25 years that he has lived here (Oklahoma) will feel they have lost a real friend. Services were conducted at Union Chapel Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, October 29, 1929. | |
| From the ROANOKE TIMES, Roanoke Virginia, 15 August 1999. J. Lewis Thurman 82, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 13, 1999. Mr. Thurman was born in Roanoke and was the son of the late Arnette Parker Thurman and his wife Flora Gibson Thurman. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a member of the Southwest Virginia Sportsmen Association and a former member of the Roanoke Valley Optimist Club. Mr. Thurman served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp. in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, Mr. Thurman became a banker and later retired as the Vice President of Colonial American National Bank and President of Liberty Bank in Bedford. Mr. Thurman was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Biggs Thurman, and a brother, Arnette Parker Thurman, Jr. Survivors include his beloved wife Fanny Boon; one daughter, Carol Fralin Robey; three grandchildren and their spouses, William H. Fralin, Jr. and his wife Karen B. Fralin, Katherine Fralin Walker and her husband, Edward B. Walker, and Robert Parker Fralin; three great-grandchildren, Will, Clayton and Laney Fralin; three stepchildren and their spouses; John Edward Boon and his wife Shirley Boon, Rachel Handy and her husband Tom Handy, of Richmond; Jim Boon and his wife Ann Boon, of St. Louis, Mo. A chapel service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, August 16, 1999 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Noel Taylor Officiating. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, at Oakey's South Chapel. | |
| Safrona A. Robbins was born Aug 6, 1840, died March 16, 1910 aged 69 years, 7 months and 10 days. Married to Congrave Thurman in 1861 to this union were born 9 children, 3 dying in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. W. T. Murphy died August 15, 1906. Five children survived are Ira and Hiram of Roosevelt, Oklahoma, Mrs. C.M. Hester, of Shoshoni, Wyoming, Mrs. B. L. Murphy and Oliver of Gentry. These two were at her bedside during her sickness and death. Her husband died April 20, 1883. She was converted at an early age under the preaching of Geo Bowman and united with the Church of God and was a faithful member until death. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jas Leonard of Stanberry, at the Jennings Cemetery March 17, in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. | |
| Eva Christine Thurman Davis Born 11/12/30 Shallowater, Texas Married Silas LeRoy Davis 11/8/73 Andrews County (recorded Ector County, Texas) Died 10/21/99 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Buried 10/29/99 Fort Sam Houston National Cemetary, Section 22, Grave 3, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Eva Christine was born on November 12, 1930 in Shallowater, Texas. She graduated from Levelland High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. She lived many years in Odessa, Texas. She married Silas Leroy Davis on November 8, 1973 in Andrews, Texas. She and LeRoy travelled over much of the U.S. until his death in 1978. In May of 1998 she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She died October 21, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas following the failure of her second chemotherapy agent. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Thurman and Dorothy May Franklin Thurman of Levelland, Texas; and four sisters, Letha Thurman Wright, Lucy O'Rilla Thurman, Glen Thurman O'Donnell, Julia May Thurman. She is survived by two brothers, Hollis Eugene Thurman and Robert Louis Thurman; three sisters, Mary Pearl Thurman Mabe, Tabitha Lee Thurman Cox, and Pauline Thurman Newcomb; two children Donalda Elaine Mulrooney and Christopher Bryant Davis; and one grandchild, John Michael Spears. | |
| Oscar Samuel Thurman, 89, formerly of Desloge died Dec. 2 at Fleur de Lis Nursing home. He was born Oct. 29, 1896 at Graniteville, son of the late Henry & Isabelle Strickland Thurman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Elvetta Thurman. He is survived by two sons, Jewell Thurman & Ronald Thurman both of Bonne Terre; one daughter, Jacqueline Komar of Ironton; six grandchildren & four great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Bert Boyer Funeral Home in Leadwood. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bert Boyer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lon Briges officiating. Burial will be in Doe Run Cemetery. | |
| Nina Elzetta Thurman, 81, of Desloge, died Jan. 19 at Farmington Community Hospital. She was born July 22, 1903 in Doe run to the late Cicero Garfield and Cora Isabelle Donation Mathews. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Thurman, of Desloge, two sons: Jewell ?Thurman of Doe Run and Ronald Thurman of Farmington; one daughter, Jacqueline (Mrs.. John) Komar, of Ironton; one brother, Ted Mathews, of the state of Georgia; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call today at the Bert Boyer Funeral Home. Service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Boyer Chapel with Rev. Howard Miller officiating. Burial will be in Doe Run Cemetery. If desire, memorial may be made to the American Cancer society. | |
| Charles Ray Thurman of Leadwood was born in Graniteville June 18, 1901 and died at his residence Thursday, December 22, 1966, at the age of 65 years. His wife, Gertrude Thurman; three daughters, Norma Ruth (Mrs. Virgil) Morris of Wentzville; Roberta (Mrs. Charles) Mathess of Columbus, GA; Joyce (Mrs. Herbert) Griffin of Van Nuys, California survive him. One brother, Oscar Thurman of Desloge; one sister, Mrs. Mae Crocker of Middlebrook, ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Rev. Milton McBride, assisted by Rev. John Rider, conducted funeral services Sunday afternoon, December 25, 1966, at 2 O 'clock at Leadwood Baptist Church. Interment was in Leadwood Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Bert Boyer Funeral Service. | |
| Edward Thurman, son of Mrs. B.R. Thurman and a brother of both Harry Thurman and Mrs. Leo Bourchard, died suddenly in St. Louis last Sunday morning. He was found dead in his cell at the St. Louis work house where he had been committed on a charge of drunkenness. Mr. Thurman had been committed to the City Hospital on Wednesday and was reported in a serious condition. Why his mother or other relatives were not notified is not known, but they were not informed of his serious condition nor of his death until they heard the news of his death over the radio. He was released from the City Hospital Saturday and was fined and taken to the workhouse. Sunday morning he was discovered dead in his cell at the workhouse. The cause of death is unknown. His sudden death was a great shock to his mother and family. Edward Francis Thurman, son of Mrs. Jennie Thurman and the late B.R. Thurman, was born in Bonne Terre December 6, 1914 and died in St. Louis February 22, 1948, at the age of 33 years, 2 months, and 16 days. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Jennie Thurman; three sisters, Bernice (Mrs. M.M.) Drake of Webster Groves; Lucretia (Mrs. Bradford) Delano of Glendale; Louise (Mrs. Leo) Bouchard of Bonne Terre; two brothers, Harry and Virgil Thurman, both of Bonne Terre; two nieces, three nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 1948, by Rev. Monk Bryan, pastor of Centenary Methodist Church, at the Benham Undertaking Parlors at two o'clock. Interment was made in St. Francois Memorial Park. | |
| Ervin F. Thurman. Died when he fell off the front porch when it was covered in ice. Leg kicked and broken by a horse when he was a child so it never set up correctly. He lost his balance and fell. Ervin F. Thurman of 9855 Luma Avenue, Lemay, MO was born July 3, 1891 at Graniteville, MO to the late Henry and Isabelle Strickland Thurman and died at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Sunday, February 10, 1952 at the age of 60 years, 7 months, 7 days. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Mayberry Thurman and following children: Mrs. Zona Young, Ovel Thurman, and Mrs. Permelia Unbintino of St. Louis, and Ervin W. Thurman of Camp Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi. He also leaves five grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister, Oscar Thurman and Charles Thurman of Desloge, and Mrs. (Iva) May Crocker of Middlebrook, Missouri. A short funeral service was held at the Southern Funeral Home of South Grand, St. Louis, Monday evening. The body lay in state at the C.Z. Boyer Funeral Home in Desloge until Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. when services were held at the Church of God in Leadwood, conducted by Rev. Aaron Hahn, assisted by the pastor, Rev. John Beckler. Interment was in Leadwood Cemetery. | |
| Fred D. "Denny" Thurman of Farmington was born to Fred P. "Teddy" and Marie Thurman on January 6, 1949 in Bonne Terre and died April 30, 1999 at his residence at the age of 50 years. He was a Union Electric employee for 26 years, last working as maintenance supervisor at the Rush Island Ameren UE plant. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Farmington First Free Will Baptist Church and Show Me Vettes Corvette Club of Farmington. His first wife, Rebecca Maxson Thurman, preceded him in death. His wife, Terri (Bauer) Thurman of Farmington; his parents of Farmington; daughters: Kara Thurman of Marshall and Kelli (Mrs. Alex) Freitas of St. Peters; a son, Kevin (& Karri) Thurman of Farmington; and stepchildren: Chad Boyer of DeSoto and Shannon Boyer of Orlando, Florida survive him. A brother, Bob (& Donna) Thurman of Farmington; and five grandchildren: Rile, Evan, and Sophi Thurman of Farmington and Alison and Hannah Freitas of St. Peters also survive. Rev. David Bates conducted funeral services Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel. Burial was in Three Rivers Cemetery of rural Farmington with arrangements under the direction of Taylor Funeral Service of Farmington. Memorials may be made to Jefferson Memorial Hosptial Cancer Care Center. | |
| Nancy (Rickard) Thurman (Mrs. George A. "Major" Thurman). Mrs. G.A. Thurman, nee Nancy Rickard, passed away at her home in Farmington, Route Four, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 22, 1938, at the age of 81 years, 9 months. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Rickard. On January 22, 1885 she was united in marriage to G.A. Thurman and to this union six children were born, 1 dying in infancy and their only daughter, Alma (Mrs. Garvey) Hughes, passed away 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband and four sons: Lawrence, Willard, and Lou Thurman of Farmington, and Mell Thurman of Bloomsdale; one brother, John Rickard, of Farmington; twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. She was converted at an early age and united with the Little Vine Church where she remained a member until her death. She possessed a quiet disposition, always committing herself to her family, she was a devoted wife and mother. Rev. E.C. Abernathy, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Flat River, assisted by F.Q. Crockett, conducted funeral services Friday, June 24, 1938, at the First Baptist Church in Farmington. Burial was in Parkview Cemetery by Boyer Services. | |
| George A. "Major" Thurman was born in Ste. Genevieve County, MO on June 7, 1856 and passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 1946, at the home of his son, Lawrence Thurman, 419 W. Liberty Street, Farmington, at the advanced age of 90 years, 5 months, and 13 days. He was a son of the late Richard and Lavina Pinkston Thurman, pioneers of Ste. Genevieve County. He was united in marriage to Nancy Rickard, who preceded him in death. A son, Lon Thurman and a daughter, Alma (Mrs. Hardy) Hughes of Cantwell are also deceased. He leaves to mourn his passing three sons, Lawrence, Willard, and Mell Thurman, all of Farmington, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon, November 24, 1946, at the Farmington Baptist Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. Ray Stone. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery. Boyer Service. | |
| George D. Thurman of Desloge died May 23, 19__ at his residence. He was born February 18, 1891 at Silver Springs, MO, the son of Henry E. Thurman and Emma Miller. The survivors are his wife, Sarah (Jackson) Thurman; four daughters, Lora Vureen (Mrs. James O.) Crane of Florissant; Norma Maxine (Mrs. Robert H.) Ebersole of Grosse Pointe, MI; June May (Mrs. Jerry S.) Estes of Springfield, MO; Joan Joy (Mrs. Farris W.) Zuspan of Brentwood; six grandchildren; four brothers, Elbert C. of Denver, CO; Lewis of Bonne Terre; Fenton B. of Festus; three sisters, Laura (Mrs. Harry) Hoskings of Bonne Terre; Mrs. Elsie Hammack of Flat River; Adelphia (Mrs. Ray) Arenz of Bonne Terre. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ Flat River by Evangelist Fred Killbrew of Senah, Missouri. Burial will be at the St. Francois Memorial Park under the direction of the Murphy Sparks Funeral Home of Flat River. Remains will be taken to the Church at 1 p.m. to lie in state until service time. | |
| Henry E. Thurman of Bonne Terre passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 1950, at 1:00 a.m. having reached the advanced age of 89 years, 2 months, 19 days. He suffered a fractured right hip in a fall on Tuesday morning, October 3, 1950, and the injury hastened his death. A son of the late Joshua and Eleanor League Thurman, he was born in the Hazel Run community on July 22, 1861 and spent his early childhood there. He was united in marriage to Emma Augusta Miller on April 17, 1883, in Silver Springs. They were the parents of ten children: George and Lewis Thurman, Laura (Mrs. Harry) Hoskings, and Adelphia (Mrs. Ray) Arenz,Bonne Terre; Fenton Thurman, Festus; Rose (Mrs. P.W.) Keay, Elvins; Elsie (Mrs. L.V.) Hammack, Flat River; Elbert Thurman, Detroit, MI; Frank Thurman, Loveland, CO; and a son, Pearl Emmanuel, who passed away in October, 1908. Mrs. Thurman preceded her husband in death on May 30, 1944. Besides the nine children he leaves a brother and sister, Marion Thurman, Desloge and Mrs. Cora Reese, St. Louis, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. | |
| James A. Thurman, 87, died in a hospital in St. Louis Friday, June 3, 19__, of infirmities. He was a father of Mrs. George Bangert of Bonne Terre. Mr. Thurman is survived by sixteen children, namely, Mrs. George Bangert, Bonne Terre; Mrs. Dorothy Roach, St. Louis; Walter Thurman, Detroit, MI; Mrs. Elmer Moon, St. Louis; Mrs. Lydia Cobb, Chicago, IL; Mrs. Sarah Metcalf, St. Louis; Mrs. Artie Womack, DeSoto; Mrs. Viola Hall, Mrs. Ruby Johnson, and Mrs. Ava Kemp, all of St. Louis; Arnold Thurman, VA; Mrs. Evelyn Parker, Mrs. Gladys Hitchenboch, Mrs. Gertrude Redeaut, Mrs. Edna Roach, and James Thurman, Jr., all of St. Louis. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 6, 19__, from the Mount Olive Church with interment in the Mount Olive Cemetery. Those going to St. Louis for the services Monday were: Mrs. and Mrs. George Bangert and son, Edwin; Mr. & Mrs. Luther Poston; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hatcher and children of Bonne Terre; John Bangert of Farmington; and Mrs. Paul Yount of Leadwood. | |
| John Thurman was born on December 29, 1867 in Ste. Genevieve County, MO and passed away suddenly Saturday evening, November 18, 1950, at 9:00 in the Bonne Terre Hospital. He was nearly 83 years of age. He was the son of the late Andrew and Frances Thurman of Ste. Genevieve County; they preceded him in death in 1890 and 1918 respectively. His grammar and high school education was received at the Thurman School in Ste. Genevieve County, and he later attended Carelton College at Farmington. Succeeding his college days, he taught school for thirteen years and at the same time operated a farm near Ste. Genevieve. In 1900 he was employed by the lead company and moved to Desloge where he continued his employment with the company as a carpenter for about 33 years. He was married to Miss Anna Reeder on May 18, 1893 at the bride's home in Little Vine, Missouri. The Rev. N.C. Fleming officiated at the wedding. To this happy union were added seven children, five of whom survive, Miss Ethel Thurman of Maplewood, MO; Leland S. Thurman of Festus; Mrs. Opal Snyder of St. Louis; Mrs. Geneva Faber of Desloge, and Miss Audrey Thurman of Desloge. The two children preceding him in death, both in November, 1942, were Walter Thurman and Mrs. Augusta Pritchett. A grandson whom Mr. and Mrs. Thurman reared, Leland Thurman, Jr., resides in Los Angeles, California. Surviving also are a sister, Mrs. Cora Mackley of Route Two, Farmington; ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a large number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives remain to mourn his passing. | |
| John Allen Thurman, son of the late William B. and Alice Burch Thurman, died at the Ravenwood Home in Chicago, IL, Saturday, January 6, 1951. He was 68 years and 11 months old. Mr. Thurman was born and reared in the vicinity of Doe Run where he grew to young manhood. When a young man he went to Chicago and joined the police force and at the time of his death was a retired policeman. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Matilda Thurman; four children, who are Gertrude (Mrs. Marvin) Shade, Dorothy (Mrs. Wm.) Johnson, John, Jr., and Theodore, all of Chicago; also six grandchildren; three brothers, Dewey, of Farmington; William P. of Route one Farmington; and James of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. George Byrd of Flat River; Mrs. Hazel Shelley of Herculaneum; and Mrs. Effie Pirtle of St. Mary's. Three brothers preceded him in death and were, Michael, Clarence, and Samuel. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Chicago with burial there. | |
| Mary E. (Thompson) Thurman (Mrs. Martin R. Thurman) Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thurman (nee Thompson) of Pine Lawn, died in St. Louis Friday, April 2, 19__. She had undergone an appendectomy and failed to recover. The daughter of Hartford Thompson, she was born and reared in Bonne Terre. Surviving are her husband and children: Marvin, Sterling, Carol Ann, Wayne, Mrs. Mary Veidt, Mrs. Goldie Chapman, Mrs. Charloette Shuster; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Holloway and Miss Eva Thompson; two brothers, Roy and Hartford Thompson, her father, and other relatives. Mrs. Thurman was the sister-in-law of Mrs. Della Thurman of this city and was also related to L.L. Richardson of St. Louis who writes the folklore column for this newspaper. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 5, 19__ from the Glen Echo Baptist Church in St. Louis. Interment was made in the Memorial Park Cemetery. | |
| Nancy Estella (Taylor) Thurman was born in Marion, Illinois February 26, 1881 to the late John William and Agnes Donnelly Taylor and passed away at her home in Esther Friday, October 21, 1955 at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 25 days. She was married to Charles Thurman who preceded her in death in 1946. A son, Thomas E. Thurman of E. St. Louis, Illinois; and three daughters: Mrs. Sarah LaRue of Fort Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Julia Watson of Esther; and Mrs. Jessie White of St. Louis survive her. Six grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and many other relatives and friends also survive. Rev. Fred Hartman conducted funeral services Sunday afternoon at the Esther Nazarene Church. Burial was in Little Vine Cemetery with arrangements under the directions of Sparks Service, Bonne Terre. | |
| Walter Harold Thurman of Farmington passed away at the Veteran's Hospital, Jefferson Barracks, MO on Monday November 30, 1942 at 4:06 p.m. Mr. Thurman was stricken with diabetes in 1935 and in 1939 by Amyotroplic laterial sclerosis, a rare form of paralysis. He was treated for this disease at the Charles Godwin Jennings and the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Then for the past two years he has been a patient at the Veteran's Hospital. Everything known to medical science was done to check the progress of the disease but to no avail. With him at the time of his death were his wife, father, brother, and sister. The body was brought to Desloge to the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Thurman and funeral services were held Wednesday, December 2, 1942, at the First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Virgil P. Glaso, pastor of the First Christian Church of Farmington. Burial was in Parkview with Ionic Lodge 154 of Desloge in Charge. Boyer Service. Walter Harold Thurman, son of John and Anna Reeder Thurman was born in Ste. Genevieve County, MO on September 10, 1896 and died on November 30, 1942, aged 46 years, 2 months, 20 days. He attended the Desloge Public Schools and also Valparaiso University. When the U.S. entered WWI, he left the University to enlist in the Army, serving 17 months in the Detachment Medical Department. He was a member of Ionic Lodge 154 of Desloge, the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, St. Louis, and of Moslem Temple, Detroit, Michigan. On August 25, 1928 he was married to Miss Georgia Bailey, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J.M. Bailey of Farmington. To this union was born one son, Walter Harold, Jr., who with his wife survive. He is also survived by his parents; one brother, Leland of Festus; four sisters, Ethel of Maplewood; Opal (Mrs. Henry) Schneider of St. Louis; Geneva (Mrs. George) Faber and Audrey of Desloge; also seven nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. | |
| Willard Thurman, of 7 Bailey St., Farmington, died at Medicalodge March 17, 1975, being 82 years of age. He was born in Ste. Genevieve County January 12, 1893, a son of George A. and Nancy (Rickard) Thurman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, in 1969 and also his parents. Surviving are three daughters, Doris (Mrs. Robert) Pettus of Farmington, Arleta (Mrs. James) Adams of Route 1, Farmington, and Patricia (Mrs. James) Lucas of Sullivan; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Joseph Mell Thurman of Farmington. Services were Wednesday, Mar 19, 1975, at the Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Merlin Wagener officiating. Interment was in Parkview Cemetery under the direction of the Miller Funeral Home of Farmington. | |
| William Aaron Thurman of Bonne Terre, Route Two, passed away at his home December 27, 1964 at the age of 87 years, 8 months, and 14 days. He was born April 13, 1877 in Reynolds County, MO and was a son of the late Harve and Mary (McKenzie) Thurman. In 1959 Mr. Thurman was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Alice. He leaves three children: Mrs. Walter (Irene) Judlin of Bonne Terre, Route Two; Pauline Lupo of Glendora, California; and Paul Thurman of Bonne Terre, Route One; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is lying in state at Sparks Funeral Home in Bonne Terre where chapel services will be conducted by the Rev. Clifford Wigger on Thursday, December 31, 1964 at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery at Bismarck under the direction of Sparks Funeral Home, Bonne Terre. | |
| Stella Mae (Clark) Thurman , daughter of: Curtis Clark and ? Corley, b. March 18, 1908, pl. Rattan, Oklahoma d. February 22, 2000, pl. Atoka, Oklahoma, bur. Rattan, Oklahoma, Pushmataha Co. OK, Feb. 24, 2000. She was preceeded in death by husband: John Willis Thurman, (son of Ellsworth & Hattie Thurman) and the following children: Melvin Leroy Thurman; Edith Marie (Thurman) Pounds; James Edgar Thurman; Myrtle Merinda (Thurman) Hunter/Nunley; James Arlen Thurman; and Norene (Thurman) Pounds. She is survived by four children: Bessie Mae (Thurman) Miller; Donald Wayne Thurman; Lorene (Thurman) Hagemire; Clinton Wayne Thurman and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. | |
| VANCEBURG, Feb. 17 - Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Thurman, 83, who died Saturday at 11:45 p.m. at her home near Charters after an extended illness, were held today at 2 p.m. at Glen Springs Christian church with Rev. Riley Crump officiating. Burial was in Jones cemetery under the direction of J. Stanley Kimble.Surviving are these children: Otto Thurman of Charters, Hargis Thurman, Mrs. Samuel Pollitt, Mrs. John Rigdon and Mrs. John Kinney of Glen Springs, and Mrs. Jennings Fite of Ribolt. (Amanda was the sister of Louisa Pollitt Pruitt. Date of Death would have been Feb. 15, 1941). | |
| Esther Irene [Thurman, Adams], Wenzel Wenzel, Esther Irene 76, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, May 19. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold. She is survived by her daughter, & three sons; sisters; Viretta,& Evelyn, brother, Herbert. 11 grandchildren. Mrs. Wenzel worked in Surgical at Wakeman Hospital & was retired. Esther was the daughter of Lawrence & Noami Ford Moore & was born in Randolph County, Indiana. Her first husband Elvis K. Thurman preceded her in death in 1951. They are both buried in Beavertown Cemetery. She is greatly missed. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Tobias Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. | |
| Elvis Kenneth Thurman Son of C. H. & Leota Hattie Thorman] Elvis K. Thurman 33, of 5 Bradford St., who died Saturday at Miami Valley hospital, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Westbrock funeral home, 1712 Wayne Ave. Burial will be in Beavertown Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A lifelong resident of Dayton, Mr. Thurman is survived by his wife, Esther; a daughter, Phyllis; three sons, Charles, William & Lawrence; three sisters, Mrs. Homer Hubbard, Mrs. Robert Smith & Mrs. James Routzohn, & two brothers Clarence & Thomas all of Dayton. Mr. Thurman, a graduate of Parker Vocational High School, was a welding engineer. | |
| Mrs. C. H. Thorman services for Mrs. Leota H. Thorman, 61, wife of Charles H. Thorman, 354 Wyoming St. Dayton, Ohio who died at her home Tuesday, were conducted at the Four Square Gospel Church. Dayton, Friday afternoon, with the burial at Beavertown Cemetery. A native of Adams County,she had lived in Dayton forty-five years. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, E. K., Phoenix, Ariz. & Thomas A. & Clarence E. Dayton: three daughters, Mrs. Robert Smith & Mrs James Routzong, Dayton, & Mrs. James Routzong, Dayton, & Mrs. Homer Hubbard, Los Angeles, Calif.; her parents, Mr. & Mrs. William Johnson, Xenia; three brothers & a sister Russell, Harley & Floyd Johnson & Mrs. Margaret Leach, all of Xenia. | |
| Charles A. Thorman 68, of 354 Wyoming St., retired general distributor for the Giant Tire Rubber Co., died at 1:50 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth hospital after a six year illness. He was a native of Adams Co. Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Cora; three daughters, Mrs. Jean Smith & Mrs. Alice Routzohn of Dayton & Mrs. Juanita Hubbard of Newcastle, Ind; three sons, Elvis, Thomas, & Clarence of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Mayer of Dayton; two brothers, Samuel of Dayton; & Edward of Xenis, & 15 grandchildren. Charles first wife Hattie Leota Ribolt Johnson preceded him in death in 1944. Funeral services will be conducted a 2 p.m. Monday at the Westbrock funeral home, 1712 Wayne Ave. & at 2:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Christian Union by Rev. Russell Knisley. Burial will be in Beavercreek cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. | |
| Biography-Obit Post Dispatch 11-9-16. William Thomas Thurman Dead. William T. Thurman was born and reared in Galesburg, Ill., and died in Dardanelle Saturday, Nov. 4th, 1916, aged 74 years. He was a Federal soldier, being in the 86th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. He leaves one son, Ellsworth, who lives in this County, and one daughter, Mrs. Marinda May Pain (Payne), of Oklahoma. In his early years, before the death of his wife, which occurred 21 years ago, he was a member of the Methodist Church, but later in years, through the urging of his son-in-law, Mr. Pain, he became a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He was buried at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Brearley Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Eli Myers. The P-D. extends condolence to the surviving relatives. | |
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ANOTHER CIVIL WAR VETERAN PASSES ON
Taps sounded this week for another of the St. Francois County veterans of the Civil War when William Berry Thurman of Doe Run, passed away at 11:00 o'clock Tuesday morning,
June 2, 1936, at the Bonne Terre Hospital where he had gone nine days before for treatment for the infirmities of age. He was aged 87 years, 7 months and 9 days.
Funeral services were conducted at the old Pendleton Church at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. A. H. Vaugh. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Doe Run.
The deceased was born in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri on October 23, 1845, son of William and Elizabeth Thurman. When but 16 years of age, he enlisted in the Union Army.
He was united in marriage on April 4, 1876, to Miss Alice Bureh. To this union, 11 children were born. One daughter, Martha, died in infancy; a son, Sammy died on Sept. 16, 1922 and
another son, Michael on June 7, 1928. The surviving children are James T. of Chicago,IL; William P. of Farmington, Route One; John A. of Chicago, IL; Cora (Mrs. George Byrd of
Rivermines); Effie (Mrs. N.C. Pirtle of near Ste. Genevieve); Clarence A., of Flat River; George Dewey of Farmington; and Hazel (Mrs. Thos. F. Shelley of Herculaneum). He his also
survived by 33 grandchildren one of whom, Chester Thurman, of Detroit, was reared in the Thurman home; also, by 15 great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends. The faithful
companion and mother passed away on August 7, 1930.
Mr. Thurman was the last survivor in St. Francois County of the Battle of Pilot Knob and, we believe, is survived by only one other Union veteran in the county--Wm. Lee, of
Farmington. He was a member of the G.A.R. for many years until the Post here was disbanded because there were too few veterans left to hold meetings.
Mr. Thurman worked in the mines at Bonne Terre in an early day. He also worked at Pilot Knob until mining there was discontinued. For many years he owned and operated a farm in
the Burch settlement southwest of Farmington. About 18 years ago, he bought property in Doe Run where he continued to reside until his death.
For the past few years, since the death of his wife, his granddaughter, Mrs. Joe Faulkner, had kept house for him and had given him evey possible care and attention.
He was well known throughout the county, a man of strong convictions and fearless in his advocacy of what he believed to be right. For many years he had been a loyal member of the
United Baptist Church.
All his surviving children and most of his grandchildren were able to be present at the funeral service.
Source: Farmington News, Missouri, Friday June 5, 1936 | |
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Edward Moroni Thurman, 83, pioneer of Grover, Wyoming, died recently of pneumonia. First superintendant of the Grover ward Sunday school, acting bishop for a short time, for 23 years a bishop's counselor, and a member for 12 years of the Star Valley stake high council, Mr. Thurman had many other claims to distinction as a civic leader. He donated the west half of the Grover townsite to the community. He was one of the first school teachers at Grover and for one year in order to have a post office established at Grover, he carried the mail free of charge from Afton. Born at Beaston, Nottinghamshire, England, Dec. 15, 1848, the son of Edward and Mary Ann Gibson Thurman and at an early age he came to America with his only sister, who was just five years old, and his mother, who was a convert to the "Mormon" faith. The family lived in the St. Louis [area] for eight years and then came to Salt Lake with a wagon-train. April 24, 1870, he married Lovina S. Griffith, who survives him, in the Endowment House at Salt Lake City. On Oct. 10, 1876 he married Fernina Stewart of Richmond, Utah. Forty-four years ago, Mr. Thurman moved to Star Valley, Wyoming, where he lived continously except for a short period at Mountain Home, Idaho. He was the father of 18 sons and daughters, 14 of whom survive, as follows; Charles A. of Blackfoot, Idaho; Ed. C. and Bishop Ray S. of Grover; Andrew G. of Alton; and O. Marion of Grangerville, Idaho; Mrs. Mary Hepworth of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mrs. Lettie Thompson of Hamet, Idaho; Mrs. Melissa Pead and Mrs. Katie O'Keefe of Grover; Mrs. Hattie Alleman of Crow Creek; Mrs. Matilda Currier of Cokeville, Wyo.; Mrs. Bertha Beutler of Afton and Mrs. Nellie Dewey of Emmet, Idaho. His widow, Mrs. Lovina S. Thurman also survives. Funeral services were held in the Grover ward chapel.
Source: The Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - Thursday, January 7, 1932, page 5 | |
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James R. "J.R." Thurman, Jr., 61, of Cadet, was born January 27, 1939 in Washington County, a son of the late James R. Sr. and Florence Mae (Davis) Thurman and died Monday, November 13, 2000 at his home. He was a truck driver. He was a member of St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines. He was married to the former Ramona Bennett at Waterloo, Illinois, September 27, 1959. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Thurman, of Cadet; two sons, James R. Thurman III and wife Donna, Lonedell, Mo. and Mitchell Thurman, his wife Mary, Cadet; a daughter, Ginger McLeod, Lonedell; five sisters, Betty Price and Doris DeClue, Potosi; Juanita Daugherty, Cadet; Ina Fitzgerald, Irondale and Debra Cordy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild, other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Monty Thurman. Private funeral services were Tuesday, November 14, 2000 with burial in Daugherty Cemetery, with Father Ted Pieper officiating. Mahn Funeral Home, DeSoto were in charge of arrangements. Memorials suggested to American Leukemia Society.
Source: Washington Co., Missouri Obituary notice. | |
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MRS MONROE KERLAGON FUNERAL LAST SATURDAY Mrs. Florence E. (Thurman) Kerlagon of St. Louis, formerly of this area passed away at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis Jan. 15, 1969 at the age of 89 years. Florence Emma Thurman, daughter of the late Greenville and Emily Rickard Thurman, was born August 5, 1879 in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. Her mother passed awy when she was only a few days old and she was reared by her maternal grandparents, Jacob and Sarah Jane Rickard. On May 14, 1901, she was united in marriage to James Monroe Kerlagon and to this union eight children were born, three of whom died in infancy. One son, Elmer M. Kerlagon, passed away June 22,1968. The surviving children are: Lee J. Kerlagon, Mrs. Mary Steger, and Mrs. Alma Jones of St. Louis and Mrs. Mae Reed of Edgemont, Illinois. Four grandchildren survive, Margaret Ann Reed, Ronald and Ralph Jones, and Jane Lee Kerlagon. Mrs. Kerlagon is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Victoria Reeder of Festus. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, one half-sister, Mrs. Caroline Freeman, and four half-brothers, Eli, Joseph, Frank, and Eugene Thurman. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Kerlagon resided on Route One, Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co. and were engaged in farming. They retired in 1951 and moved to Farmington where they lived until Mr. Kerlagon's death. Shortly thereafter, Mrs. Kerlagon moved to St. Louis to be near her chilren. For her advanced age she enjoyed fairly good health and maintained her own home until last fall when she began residing with her oldest daughter. She remained mentally alert and had an active interest in life until she entered the hospital in December. In her early youth Mrs. Kerlagon joined the Little Vine Baptist Church and for many years was a member of the Three Rivers Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to the Fairview Baptist Church. After moving to Farmington, she became a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. The body was in state at the Cozean Funeral Home in Farmington and funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 18, 1969, at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. Loren Jolly officiating. Interment was in Parkview Cemetery. Source: RootsWeb St. Francois Co., MO Obituary. | |
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Mrs. MARY ELIZABETH (CLAYWELL) THURMAN, was born in Ste. Genevieve CO., MO., Sept 14th 1855, and died at her home in Bonne Terre, Feb. 25th, 1920 at 3:30 a.m., age 62 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was married to MINNIE WILLARD BUFORD THURMAN on Sept. 19th., 1875, who preceded her in death on Feb. 13th 1920. To this union was born twelve children. Three died in infancy: NOAH W.B.; ERVIN Milton; and LAWRENCE D. She is survived by nine children, seven sons: WILLIS Arthur.; DENNIS E.; JESSIE Luther; OSCAR Manning; LESLEY Wiet; MARTIN Riley and WILLIAM Afton Alfred., and two daughters: Mrs. Francis Elizabeth RICHARDSON of DeSoto., MO., and Mrs. Leona Golda Mae DOWNARD of Bonne Terre. Her mother is ELIZABETH (SMITH ) CLAYWELL of near Farmington who still survives. There are living three sisters, Mrs. James LUNSFORD, of Farmington, Mrs. RICHARD TURLEY, of Desloge, and MRS. MARTIN KARSTON, of St. Louis, and one brother MORGAN CLAYWELL of Desloge. There are sixteen grandchildren and two great granchildren. MRS. THURMAN was converted and confessed faith in Christ at the age of 17 years and was connected with the Baptist Church at Primrose in June 1905. She remained steadfast in the faith until her Home going. Her request to family was "Meet me in Heaven". Besides her family she leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her departure. The funeral was conducted Thursday Feb. 26th at 2 p.m. by Rev. J.W. Bays, pastor of the Bonne Terre Baptist Church, after which the body was laid to rest in the Bonne Terre cemetery beside her husband who preceeded her 12 days ago. Source: Ms Carol Comfort | |
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Mr. JOHN P. THURMAN Friday, August 10, 1951, at 1:15 am in his 61st year, at St. Francis Hospital in Miami, Fla. Residence 4639 Dearing Dr. Beloved husband of Lena G. Thurman (nee Cansler). Devoted father of Mrs. Margaret Bess Brinson; Ernest W. Thurman, Miami, Fla. and John S. Thurman, Frankfort, Ky. Brother of Mrs. Minnie Hays and T. J. Thurman, Tulsa, Okla. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Uncle of Mrs. Opal Beck; other neices and a nephew. Funeral Tuesday August 14, 1951, from the George L. Manning Funeral Home. 518-520 N. 26th St., between Bank and Portland Ave., at 2 pm. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Source: Mr. Mark Thurman | |
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General Maxwell Thurman: Maxwell Thurman, 64, had been diagnosed with leukemia in 1990.
Dubbed "Mad Max" and "Maxatollah" by colleagues for his aggressive style, Maxwell Thurman delayed his retirement at the request of the Bush administration so he could spearhead the effort to oust Gen. Manuel Noriega's regime. Gen. John Shalikashvili, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Thurman "a remarkable soldier" who loved the Army. "He was a visionary who carved out a path for the Army of today and, by doing so, showed us courage, talent, intelligence and strength of character," Shalikashvili said. Maxwell Thurman was named commander of the U.S. Southern Command, based at Quarry Heights, Panama, in September 1989. Responsible for U.S. forces in South and Central America, Thurman pledged at the time to confront "tyranny in all its insidious forms." He was widely credited with persuading the Pentagon leadership and the Bush administration to use military force against Noriega's regime. Thurman retired in February 1991 after a 37-year career. He had learned he had an aggressive form of leukemia in July 1990. The general made his reputation as an aggressive, take-charge commander -- a man known, in the words of one officer, for "driving his staff crazy because he was a bachelor and the guy never went home." Born Feb. 18, 1931, in High Point, N.C., he was a graduate of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where he enrolled in ROTC and got his officer's commission. Thurman held a variety of staff and command positions in Europe and the United States, and served in Vietnam, first as a corps intelligence adviser and later as commander of the 2nd Battalion, 35th Field Artillery, during the Tet offensive. That 1968 battle was considered a public disaster for the United States but a tactical victory in the field for U.S. forces. He held numerous key Army posts, including vice chief of staff and commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Va., before taking the top spot at Southern Command. Maxwell Thurman headed the Army's Recruiting Command at Fort Sheridan, Ill., where he worked to develop the service's "Be all that you can be" campaign. It was during these years, in the mid-1980s that Thurman is credited with vastly improving the quality of the average soldier. Under Thurman's guidance, according to an Army release, "the modern professional Army we now possess came into existence." Maxwell Thurman is survived by his brother, retired Army Lt. Gen. John R. Thurman III of Alexandria, Va. He is to be buried Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery. Source: Oklahoman Newspaper Publication Date: December 02, 1995 | |
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Martha A. [Thurman] Hodgen MRS. HODGEN DEAD: Mrs. Martha A. Hodgen, age 76, died on Sunday morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. & Mrs. H. S. McClure, in this city. The cause of death was general debility. On Monday the remains were taken to Pine City where the funeral was held from the Christian church at that place. Mrs. Hodgen was a pioneer resident of Whitman county, having resided in this section since 1873. Her maiden name was Martha Thurman. In 1853 she accompanied by an uncle and his family, crossed the western plains by ox team. They settled in the Williamette valley and in the latter part of that year she was married to Jacob A. Hodgen who died about four years ago. To their union were born seven children, six of whom survive. The deceased was a consistent member of the Christian church and was much beloved by all who knew her. Among those from out of the city who were present at the time of her final illness were J. N. Hodgen and family, of Bellgrove, Idaho, F.M. Hamilton and family, J.W. Hodgen and C.E. Rust of Diamond, and Hugh Hodgen, of Kansas City. Source: P.J. Hansen "Clipping didn't have a date or newspaper it was cut from!" | |
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Alpha Seimears-Thurman SEVERY - Alpha May Seimears-Thurman, 92, formerly of Severy, died Aug. 19, 2001, at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Severy Baptist Church. The Rev. Tony Pameticky, Allen Seimears and George Seimears will officiate. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. A memorial has been established with the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard. Seimears-Thurman was born Dec. 13, 1908, in Rudy, Ark., to Gertrude Emily (Morrison) and James VanZandt. When she was a child, the family moved to Kansas where she attended school in Beaumont. On Feb. 1, 1932, she married George Walter Wesley "Babe" Seimears in Eureka. They made their home in the Fiat community southeast of Severy, and she was a homemaker. Her husband died Sept. 26, 1964. On Oct. 15, 1972, she married Asa Bryant "Bill" Thurman. They made their home in Elk Falls before moving to Aline, Okla., where they remained for 20 years. Thurman died March 28, 1983. Seimears-Thurman was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Christian Church of Aline, Okla. Survivors include her sons, George Seimears, Lone Jack, Mo., Allen Seimears, LaCygne, Leon Seimears, Howard, Charles Seimears, Derby, and Steven Seimears, Sedan; her daughters, Maisie Rodenbaughn, Blue Springs, Mo., Ella Huffman, Denver, Mo., Frances Barrier and Gertrude Jessogne, both of El Dorado, June Lakin, Kaw City, Okla., and Cora Sue Thornton, Kincaid; her stepsons, Bob Thurman, Garfield, Ark., and John Thurman, Rock Hills, S.C.; her stepdaughters, Karen Gray, Garfield, Ark., and Kay Howell, Howard; a sister, Marie Colyer, Amarillo, Texas; 30 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild. Source: Phil Iseminger citing Miles Funeral Service Obituary listings. | |
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Viola Fern (Campbell) Thurman Thompson Funeral Services for Viola Fern (Campbell) Thurman Thompson, age 84 of Turley, Oklahoma, will be held on 3 Oct 2001 at 10 AM in First Baptist Church of Turley. Viola was born 1 Dec 1916 in Wakita, Grant Co., Oklahoma, and passed away 1 Oct 2001 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Everett Raymond Campbell (3 Feb 1890 - 23 Aug 1943) and Elizabeth Catherine Slaven (22 Feb 1895 - 3 May 1966). One of three daughters, she traveled in covered wagons from the Oklahoma/Kansas border to the frontiers of Northeast Arkansas where she met and married David Edward Andrew Thurman on 11 Sep 1932 in Cache Co., Arkansas. Here they started a family that resulted in 12 children, (8 sons and 4 daughters). David and the oldest three sons, Ollie Ray, Edward Andrew, and Carl Winston, the oldest daughter Trella Fern and Viola's sisters Violet May and Velta Belle Ingram have preceded her in death. All children have reached maturity except Trella Fern, who died at age 1 in 1940. After David's death in 1974, she married Walter Thompson in 1984, who is bereft over her departure, but acknowledges and rejoices that she is in God's hands and awaits in a richly deserved better place. Viola was a 49-year member of the First Baptist Church of Turley, formerly the Golden Hills Baptist Church, and has been a stalwart member of her north side community since moving to her current address in 1952. Survivors include a sister Clara Ellen of California, half brother, Ira Coombes of Stillwell, Oklahoma and a half sister, Nellie McGhee of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Five sons, Ronald, Loren, Doyle, Arnold, Bennie and three Son in-laws, Craig Malin, Gary Dorman and Ronnie Weathers all of whom were her pallbearers. 3 daughters, Phyllis Malin, Twylah Dorman and Zelda Weathers and 7 Daughter-in-laws, Esther Burdess, Louise Lundy, Hazel, Louise, Carol, Linda, Lorraine, Betty and Donna Thurman. A step-son Kenneth Thompson of Turley, two step-daughters, Glendena Boman and Mary Barnes both of Tulsa. There are 47 Grandchildren, 80 GGrandchildren, and 1 GGGrandchild with more on the way. Services were officiated by the Reverend Johnny Faught and held at the First Baptist Church of Turley with the Johnson Funeral Home of Sperry Oklahoma in charge and interment next to David at the Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Source: Loren A. Thurman 6 Oct 2001. | |
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William Richard Thurmond The Crittenden Press, Marion, Ky, issue dated 25 Jan 1882: Rev. W. R. Thurmond was born Simpson Co., Ky Aug. 18, 1837. He moved to Crittenden Co. Nov. 14, 1854, where he spent the remainder of his life. In 1856 he married the oldest daughter of Hon. Otho Nunn. They lived together until Aug. 1878 when the partner of his joys and sorrows was taken by the messenger of death from him and his children. He departed this life Nov. 30, 1881 from an attack of pneumonia fever. He left 8 children out of 9 to mourn his loss, one of them having gone before to welcome her father on the shining shore. He professed religion in 1863 under the preaching of Rev. J. J. Ruddle and joined the Methodist Church South. He was licensed to preach about 1869 and continued to exercise his gift as a preacher until his death. Glen's notes: This is William Richard Thurmond, son of James Phillip Thurmond and grandson of Bennett Thurmond. The 4 Jan 1882 issue of the Press stated that his funeral was preached on the 4th Sabbath but does not mention a burial location. I believe he is buried in the Repton Cem (which was known as the Thurmond Cem at the time). Source: Glen 11 Dec 2001. | |
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Sarah Frances Thurmond The Crittenden Press, Marion, Ky, issue dated 3 Aug 1923: AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY Mrs. Sallie Moore of Mattoon Section, Succumbs After Short Illness: Mrs. Sallie Moore, a well known and much respected woman of this county, died at the home of her son-in-law, W. R. Howerton, near Mattoon, on Friday, July 27 following a hemorrhage, aged 76 years. Mrs. Moore had been in bad health for some time, but was not considered seriously ill until a short time before the end came. Funeral services were held at the Repton Baptist church Saturday conducted by Rev. T. C. Carter, following which the remains were laid to rest at Repton cemetery. The pall-bearers were her six grandsons: Nobel Nunn, Winfred Nunn, Onslow Nunn, Dean Nunn, Seldon Howerton and Lyle Moore. Mrs. Moore was the widow of the late Josephus Moore and a daughter of the late James P. Thurmond. She is survived by three children: Mr. Frank Moore, Mrs. Arthur Nunn and Mrs. W. R. Howerton, all of this county. Surviving also are two brothers, E. E. Thurmond, and Ben Thurmond, both of Buena Park, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. J. T. Rushing, of Louisville. Glen's notes: This is Sarah Frances Thurmond, daughter of James Phillip Thurmond and granddaughter of Bennett Thurmond. Source: Glen 11 Dec 2001. | |
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Samuel Otha Thurmond The Crittenden Press, Marion, Ky, issue dated 20 Jul 1905: It has pleased God in his goodness and mercy to remove from the sinfulness of this world another of our loved ones to that Beautiful City, and we have but to say "one the less on earth but one more in heaven." Last winter Mr. Sam Thurman's health faded him and he decided to go to California in hope's of regaining his health. On the 6th of march he and family left for Pemonia. How wonderful is the wave of Providence! While there he became very low and seemed to fight back against death. When conscience, he asked to be taken back to his own home so that friends and relatives could visit his grave. His loving Father gave him the desire of his heart. He recuperated, came back, stood the trip finely, seemed cheerful and hopeful the day he arrived at Repton, which was the 9th of June. In about two weeks, the 24th, death claimed him as its own. He seemed so glad to get among old friends again and when he was again slowly sinking he said to his wife, "Carrie, I am glad I have got you and the children back among your people. I care not to die but I hate to leave you and the children." Funeral service was conducted by Rev. N. J. Fox, at Repton church, where he was married to Miss Carrie Fritts, Dec. 14, 1894. At 3 o'clock Sunday, June 25th, his remains were interred at Repton graveyard. It being "Children's Day", a very large assembly awaited the funeral procession. It was his fortune to have as many people to pay the last tribute of respect as is ever witnessed in the county. He leaves a wife and five little children, two sisters, two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But our loss is his gain. His sisters, Mesdames Mag Nations, and Leila McColums, were with him in his last hours. His brother John was also at his funeral but his brother Will, who lives in Louisiana, arrived too late. Dear wife, this is the sorest affliction you have ever had to undergo, but remember God hath said in His blessed Word, "I will be a husband unto the widow and a father to the orphan." May you take comfort and courage, your undertaking to fill a father's and mother's place is great, but your heavenly Father is also great - trust Him. To all the bereaved ones we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and may we all so live that we too can say, "I care not to die". Belle Fritts. Glen's notes: This is Samuel Otha Thurmond, son of William Richard Thurmond and grandson of James Phillip Thurmond and great-grandson of Bennett Thurmond. Even though the obit spells his name "Thurman" his descendants use the Thurmond spelling. The Pemonia location in CA is actually Pomona, which is adjacent to where Samuel's uncle, Ervin E Thurmond, had relocated. Source:Glen 12 Dec 01. | |
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Beulah Agnes Murley Thurman Burkesville, Kentucky --- Beulah Agnes Murley Thurman, 84, of Burkesville, died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Johnson Murley, a retired employee of Sutton's and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include three daughters: Hazel Day, Jewell Bryant, and Gayle Medlin, all of Burkesville; nine sons: Jimmy, Bobby, Wayne, Ronnie, Charles, Timmy Thurman all of Burkesville, Donnie Thurman of Glasgow,Tommy Thurman of Summer Shade, and Starr Thurman of LaGrange, Kentucky;one sister: Lella Mae Banks of Louisville; one brother -in-law Edward Thurman and his wife Dorothy of Edmonton, Kentucky and Edna Murley Bryant of Burkesville; 38 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and seven great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul Thurman, one son Paul Thurman, Jr.; one daughter; Barbara Sue Thurman; four brothers; Robert, Charlie, Raymond, and Arthur Murley and one sister; Eula Mae Murley. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Ballou Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with burial in the Dutch Creek Cemetery. Ballou Funeral Home, in Burkesville is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Source:Sheryl (Thurman) Flowers 8 Mar 2003. | |
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Josephine Elmira (Thurman) Pettiford The New Castle Indiana Courier dated October 27,1923. Josephine Elmira Thurman Pettiford, colored, the wife of William Wilbur Pettiford October 27,1923 in New Castle, Indiana. Mrs Pettiford was the daughter of Winslow and Mary Hill Thurman of North Carolina. The cause of death is listed on the death certificate as infection and angina. Mrs Pettiford was survived by her husband and children William E. Pettiford ,James Pettiford, Howard Arthur Pettiford and Anna Francis Pettiford. The funeral was held on October 28th at 2:00pm at Bethel AME church with burial in South Mound Cemetery. Source:Ms. Norma Johnson - 21 Mar 03. | |
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James Andrew (Bud) Thurman The original was written by James A. Thurman without punctuation. It is reproduced here with punctuation for ease of reading but the spelling is just like the original. Circa 1936 HABITUARY OF JAMES ANDREW THURMAN: I was borne in Taney County, Musourie in the year of 1871, one the 5 day of Aprile. My father and Mother leved ther til 1874, moving from there to Lead Hill, Ark. Leaving there in the spring of 1876 for Texas, stopping in the Indian Teritory 18 miles northwest from Ft. Smith, Ark, leaving ther and going one south over in the Chactaw nation for a short while; then moving to old Plesent Grove, now knowen as Houland, 9 miles south of Paris, Texas; stopping ther til late in the fall of 1876. Then my father baught a farme 7 miles northwest of Cooper, Texas and moved one it. It was all in the dog wood brush. We lived in a tent the first year. My father made the first 3 cropps on the grass as the dear and wild hoggs was so thick tha would eat up the corne in rosenears. The woods wer full of wild turkeys. We had no schools, no roads. In about 3 years there was some more people moved in the neighbor hood and tha had a 3 month school in to or 3 years. Old brother Clem, the father of Clem Lumber Company came in that country and helt a Baptis meating and later organised a Church at old Blue Prairie, which is still surviving. In 1884, my father put up the first Gin in that part of Delta County, Texas. In 1886 he solde his gin and baught a nother farm jouning and moved on it. I went away to attend a mishen school at Muldrow, Cherokee Nation, wher i finished my schooling in 1890. I worked for wages at for Mr. Jem Carter at Pecan Gap, Texas in 1891. I maried to Miss Jennie L Stepherson from Durand, Missippie one 9 day of July, 1892. We lived at Rattan, Delta County, Texas 4 years, then moving to Commerce, Texas in January 1897, lived one mile west of the square of Commerce one the Booker Place which i bad bought from Jim Jerning, lived ther 5 years. In 1901 i moved to the Century neighbor hood. In 1912, i moved to Commerce, living one Lee St. 1923 moved to 1809 Monreo St., have been living hear 12 years. The first work i did in Commerce was blacksmithing; from that i taken up the Carpentes Traid, farmed 3 years, worked for W. L. Mayo 2 years as repair man then i went back to my old trade, paper hanging and painting. One the first day of September I excepted a job with the East Texas State College as nite watchman, 1918 and helt same til September, 1935. Sence then i have been repairing the houses on my farmes. After this weak i will bee a man of Leasure. Bud Thurman continued to live in Commerce, TX after his retirement until his death in 1952. After his wife Jennie, died in 1941, he married his live in housekeeper, Miss Beulah at the insistance of his grown children. Source:Joe Reid Scott - 24 Mar 04. | |
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George W. Thurman DARLINTON RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1891. DEATH: Died at his home near Carmack schoolhouse, Sunday, September 13th, G. W. Thurman, age 59 years. Funeral services were held Monday at the Union Church, conducted by Rev. J. B. Seat, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Hall Cemetery. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss. He rests in peace. Source: Bob Thurman - 30 Nov 04. | |
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Mary J. (Ouderkirk) Thurman Grandma Thurman Dead Mary J. Ouderkirk was born in Maquon, Knox Co.,IL Oct. 5 1836, and died June 2, 1912 at 9a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Percy of Blue Rapids Kansas. She was married to Geo. W. Thurman at Maquon, IL, Mar. 4, 1855. To this union were born eight children, all of whom are living but Harriett Alice, who died in infancy. Those living are Francis M. and Josiah, of Redding, IA; Mrs. Eldora Grooms, of Dalis OR, Mrs. Ida Percy of Blue Rapids, Kansas Elmer and William of Home City Kansas and Mrs. Nettie Stafford of Albany, Missouri. Her husband died 21 years ago and since his death she had made her home with her children She was a kind and loving mother and will be missed by her many neighbors and friends. The body arrived at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stafford, June 5th and on June 6th after prayer services, was laid to rest in Hall Cemetery Source: Bob Thurman - 30 Nov 04. | |
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Elmer Thurman Elmer Thurman, son of George and Mary Thurman, was born July 18, 1870 at Maquon, Ill., and passed away February 5, 1941, at his home northeast of Allendale, Mo., at the age of 76 years, six months and 18 days. In February 1890, he was married to Ida David, and to this union one 1 daughter was born. He was united in marriage to Beulah Thompson, December 27, 1905, and they were the parents of five children Joe, Of Sweet Home, Ore., George, of Hatfield, Mo., Helen, of Imogene, Harold, at home, and Gertrude, who preceded him in death April 9, 1911. Mr. Thurman spent most of his life in Missouri and Iowa. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbors. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, four children, 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, February 8, from the Rhoades Funeral Home. Burial was made in the Ringgold cemetery. (Note: Calculated dates of 76y 6m 18d are in error) Source: Bob Thurman - 30 Nov 04. | |
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Arthie Beulah Thurman Arthie Beulah Thurman, daughter of Henry and Josephine Thompson, was born June 30, 1886, and passed away June 8,1963, in her home in Hatfield, Mo., at the age of 76 years, 11months and eight days. On December 27, 1905, she was united in marriage with Elmer Thurman, and of this union were born five children. Mrs. Thurman was a loving mother and a friend to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Joe; a daughter, Gertrude; her parents; three sisters and two brothers. Left to mourn her death are two sons, George, of Eagleville, Mo., and Harold, of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Helen Brown, of Emerson; two sisters, Lela Theurer, of Philomath, Ore., and Bertha McCabe, of Guthrie Center; two brothers, Harry Thompson, of Redfield, Calif., and Joe Thompson, of Guthrie Center; fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held: June 13, from the Rhoades Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Orville C. Rinehart, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Billie Kelley and Mrs. Robert Fisher sang, accompanied at the organ by Margaret Pence. Interment was in the Ringgold Cemetery. Ringgold Co., IA Source: Bob Thurman - 30 Nov 04. | |
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Christina M. (Thurman) Pound Christina M. Pound, 72, a resident of Rattan, born May 10, 1934 to Henry A. & Ruby (Westrope) Thurman in Cloudy, Oklahoma. Mrs. Pound married Samuel "Sam" on June 22, 1951. She enjoyed painting and quilting. Christina loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved babies and miraculously had a new grandchild about every two years. Mrs. Pound worked for 27 years at the headstart. She lived for God and her family. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael McCoy; her parents, Henry & Ruby Thurman; one brother & two sisters; one nephew, Shawn Cooper. Christina is survived by her husband, Sam Pound of the home; one son, Leon Pound & wife, Annette, of Rattan; three daughters, Carolyn Voight & husband, Randy, of McAlester; Nena McCoy & husband, Carroll Wayne Courtwright, of Rattan; three brothers, Elmer Thurman & wife, Ubon; Nick Thurman & wife, Marie; Jerry Thurman & wife, Cheryl; 20 Grandchildren; 15 Great-Grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral Service: 4:00 p.m. saturday, June 10, 2006; First Baptist Church, Rattan, Oklahoma Officiating: Rev. Shawn Robertson Interment: Rattan Cemetery; Rattan, Oklahoma Source: Barbara (Thurman) McDaniel 13 Jun 06. |
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