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Mrs. W.F. Baker Buried at Soper Today; Died Saturday Night
The Hugo Daily News November 2, 1942 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Funeral services for Mrs. W.F. Baker were held in the Baptist church in Soper this afternoon at three o'clock with the Jone's Funeral home in Antlers in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Baker died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Peek in Ada at ten o'clock Saturday night following an illness of several days.
She and her husband had resided in the Soper community for about forty years and were among the most highly respected citizens in this section. Mrs. Baker was a devout member of the Baptist church there and was active in church and civic work.
In addition to her husband she is survived by six sons and two daughters. The sons are J.C. Baker and Glenn Baker, Clovis N.M., Bailey and Ellis Baker, Hugo, Willard Baker, Honolula [sic] and Bob Baker, Portersville, Cal. The daughters are Mrs. Tom Peek, Ada and Marie Baker Brown, San Diego, Cal.
The News joins the many friends of the family in extending condolence.
Death of Bud Hart
The Soper Democrat March 16, 1916 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Eastman H. Hart, Jr., familiarly known as "Bud", died at the home of his father, who lives about a mile east of town, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Death was due to typhoid fever. Burial will be had this afternoon at the Crowder cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Roberson. He was 25 years old and leaves a wife and three small children to mourn his loss. He was a good citizen and will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Oma Bean Dead.
The Soper Democrat March 16, 1916 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Oma Bean, who went to west Texas a few months
ago in hopes of benefitting [sic] his health, died at San Angelo, Texas, on
March 7th and was buried there on March 8th. Cause of death was tuberculosis.
Mr. Bean was 48 years old and was raised near Greenville,
Texas. He came here about three years ago and bought a farm south of town. He
was a good neighbor and citizen and had a host of friends who regret to learn of
his death.
Mrs. Bean arrived yesterday from San Angelo and will wind up
the estate, after which she will visit her sister at Hominy, Okla.
Death of Mrs. Dan Oakes
The Soper Democrat March 30, 1916 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Mary Oakes, wife of Dan Oakes, died at the family home at Atlas, 4 miles north of Soper, last night about 11 o'clock. Funeral services will be held at the home by Rev. A.A. Puckett at 4 o'clock, followed by interment in Sugar Creek cemetery.
Mrs. Oakes was 34 years old and was a daughter of Judge R.C. Freeney of Caddo. Besides her husband and a host of relatives and friends she leaves four children to mourn her loss, viz: Jack, Mary Margarete, Ila and Joe Bailey.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeny arrived last night. The children were away at school and arrived today in time for the funeral.
About ten days ago Mrs. Oakes was burned while building a fire in the bathroom heater, and at the time was not thought to be serious. A day or two ago she became worse and specialists were called in and did all they could to save her but to no avail. She lingered until last night when death relieved her suffering.
Mrs. Oakes was a good neighbor and mother and her sad death came as a shock to her many friends.
Death of Thomas L. Sherrer
The Soper Democrat May 25, 1916 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Thomas L. Sherrer died at the family home at Nelson, Monday, May 22, and was buried at Sugar Creek cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. F.S. Sparkman officiating. Death was due to congestion of the bowels, he having been sick only two days.
Mr. Sherrer was born Aug. 31, 1858, near Burlin, Ashley Co. Ark., and was married to Miss Martha Jane Bennett, of Garett's Bluff, Texas, in 1884, and moved to the Chickasaw nation 25 years ago, and to what is now Choctaw county 15 years ago. he was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, having joined at Garrett's Bluff thirty years ago, and has been a loyal christian ever since. He was a successful farmer and stockman and was one of the most substantial citizens of the county. He leaves a wife and two children, viz: R.L. Sherrer and Miss Leila Mae Sherrer, of Nelson. He was a good husband, father and neighbor and will be missed by a host of relatives and friends.
The Democrat extends condolence to the bereaved ones.
Death of G.P. Bolt, Jr.
The Soper Democrat November 15, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Little G.P. Bolt, Jr., aged 2 years and 10 months, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Bold, Monday night.
The little fellow took sick Saturday and all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done in the effort to save his life but to no avail. He was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Soper cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved parents in their great loss.
Death of Mrs. Dunbar
The Soper Democrat November 15, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Malissa Dunbar died at the home of her son, J.C. Parker, who lives south of Jasper, last Thursday. Funeral services were conducted at the home and burial was had in the Soper cemetery Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Dunbar was about 63 years old and death was due to congestion of the bowels. Her home was at Tacoma Wash., and she was spending the winter here. Besides Mr. J.C. Parker she leaves another son, Tom Parker, of Batson, Texas, and a daughter, Mrs. H.T. Fairchilds of Forney, and two sons in the state of Washington.
The family has the sympathy of all in the loss of their mother.
Death of Mrs. W.A. Cook
The Soper Democrat June 28, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Yesterday at 12:30 p.m., at their home one mile south of Soper, occured [sic] the death of Mrs. W.A. Cook. She had only been sick five days, and the cause of her death was given as blood poisoning. Burial was had this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the city cemetery, services conducted by Elder J.C. Foster, of Paris.
Mrs. Canarie Cook was born Oct. 31st, 1889, at Ennis, Texas, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Vandergriff of Soper. Besides a husband and one son, she leaves to sisters, Mrs. Ed McQueen, Soper, and Mrs. Ben Cook, of Cade, and one brother, Jim Vandergriff, of Soper, and many friends to mourn her death.
Mrs. Cook was a member of the Christian church, was truly a good woman and numbered her friends by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
Death of Miss Grace Pennington
The Soper Democrat April 26, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Yesterday morning at 8 o'clock Miss Minnie Grace Pennington, daughter of Jno. Pennington, died as a result of blood poisoning. Last Saturday morning she picked a pimple on her chin with a pin and the place became infected and caused death. Burial was had in the city cemetery this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, services conducted at the grave by Rev. A.A. Puckett.
Miss Grace Pennington was 17 years and four days old, and was a bright young lady, liked by all who knew her. Her many friends are grieved over her untimely death.
Death of J.H. Starnes
The Soper Democrat April 5, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
J.H. Starnes, a prominent farmer of the Roebuck community, died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, and was buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Soper cemetery, Rev. M.A. Pillars conducting the service. He had been sick only a short time, death being due to pneumonia.
Mr. Starnes was about 65 years old, and had lived in this section many years. He was truly a good man and has gone to reap the reward of the faithful. The many friends of the family deeply sympathize with them in their sad hour.
Death of Mrs. McCleary
The Soper Democrat March 22, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Mrs. Rosa McCleary, wife of R.C. McCleary, died at the family home in Soper last Thursday night at 11:00 o'clock. The cause of her death was given as tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Alexander, of Hugo. Burial was had in the Soper cemetery.
Mrs. McCleary was 34 years, two months and 20 days old. She had been sick for quite awhile and bore her suffering with fortitude. She was a good woman and was loved by all who knew her. Besides some brothers and sisters she leaves a husband and two children and numerous friends to mourn her death.
Death of A.J. Roberson
The Soper Democrat March 8, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Andrew J. Roberson died at his home in Soper, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock and was buried in the city cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rev. Funston, of Paris, Texas, conducting the funeral services at the grave. Mr. Roberson was a member of the Christian church for many years and will be missed by his many friends. Besides a wife he leaves six sons and a daughter to mourn his death. Blood poisoning was given as the cause of his death.
Death of Mrs. Baldwin
The Soper Democrat February 8, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Allen were called to Ft. Towson, Monday by a message conveying the sad intelligence that Mr. Allen's mother, Mrs. M.J. Baldwin, had died Sunday night at 9:30. The cause of death was given as paralysis of the heart. Burial was had in the Ft. Towson cemetery Monday afternoon. Mrs. Baldwin was about 53 years old. Several years ago she suffered an attack of paralysis, but apparently recovered from same. Sunday night while preparing to retire she suffered another stroke, from which she quickly expired.
The many friends of the family deeply sympathize with Mr. Allen in the loss of his dear mother.
Death of J.D. Parks
The Soper Democrat January 25, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Jefferson D. Parks died at St. Louis, Mo., on Jan 20th and the body was shipped to Soper for burial, arriving here Monday afternoon at 4:40. Burial took place in the city cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Woodmen of the World, of which he was a member and carried $1000.00 insurance.
Mr. Parks lived a short distance west of Soper for a number of years until last November when he moved to St. Louis, hoping the change of climate would benefit his health. Friday Jan. 12th he had some teeth pulled and infection resulted, causing his death.
Besides a wife Mr. Parks leaves four children and many friends to mourn his death.
Death of Miss Hattie Pullen
The Soper Democrat January 25, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Miss Hattie Pullen died at a sanitarium in Paris last night about midnight. The remains will be brought to Soper this afternoon and interment will be had in the city cemetery tomorrow afternoon, conducted by the Eastern Star, which order the deceased is a member.
Miss Pullen was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Pullen, of this city, being just past nineteen years of age. A week or two ago she suffered an attack of tonsilitis [sic], which was followed by complications. A few days ago her condition grew so serious that she was taken to a sanitarium at Paris for treatment, but to no avail.
Miss Pullen was just blooming into womanhood and it is indeed a hard blow to the family and her many friends that she was taken away so young. She was a student of the Soper High School and was a bright and lovable young lady. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
At press time the hour of the funeral had not been set.
The Democrat extends condolence to the bereaved family and friends.
Funeral of Miss Pullen
The Soper Democrat February 1, 1917 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Miss Hattie Pullen, who died at a sanitarium in Paris last Wednesday night, was buried at the Soper cemetery Friday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Foster, of Paris, at the Christian church at 2 o'clock. At the grave the services were conducted by the Eastern Star in a most impressive manner.
Miss Pullen was 19 years old last December 22d, and by her pure and beautiful life was loved by all who new [sic] her.
Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mrs. Ben Arnold, of Boswell, Will Pullen, of Forman, Ark., Emmit Pullen and M.C. Mhoon, of Boswell.
Death of Ben Cisco
The Soper Democrat November 30, 1916 - transcribed by Ron Henson
Ben H. Cisco, who was carried to Hugo a couple of weeks ago and underwent an operation for appendicitis, died there Sunday night and was brought to Soper Monday afternoon, and burial took place at the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. He lived at Forney and was a well known farmer. He was 33 years of age and leaves several brothers and sisters to mourn his death.
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