Colorado County, Texas Obituaries

McKinnon, Bill

NEGRO HELD UNDER $2,500 BOND ON MURDER CHARGE

The charge against Bud Creamer, negro held for an assault on Bill McKinnon, has been changed from assault to murder--since the death of the old negro last week, and he is being held under $2,500 bond.

McKinnon was found in his room struck in the head with an axe one night about three weeks ago. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, March 17, 1922

McKinnon, John

Mr. John McKinnon died of pneumonia at his resident in Colorado county, on Saturday last, 24th inst. The deceased was born near Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1802, from whence he emigrated to Holly Springs, Miss., and came to Texas in 1856 and purchased property, to which he removed his family in 1861, where he resided until his death. He attained a good old age, and his death is deeply deplored. At his own request, his remains were buried at Columbus [Odd Fellows Rest], on Sunday last, many of his neighbors and friends participating in the sad rites. Peace to his memory.

Colorado Citizen, March 29, 1877, page 3
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

McKinnon, Randall

The death of Randall McKinnon, colored, known simply as Randall, the Weimar pauper, died in this city last Saturday, after a sickness of about two months, though confined to his bed constantly for only a few days before his death. From exposure and dissipation he had contracted some lung trouble, and that was what killed him. A few whites here attended to him during his sickness and did all that could be done for him, including medical attention. He was buried last Sunday in the colored people’s pauper graveyard, a collection have been taken up to defray funeral expenses. A large number of colored people and some whites attended the funeral. He had been regularly engaged for years in sweeping out stores and offices and bringing water for them every morning, and was strictly honest. Though prone to habitual drunkenness, he died sober.

Weimar Mercury, March 9, 1895

McKissick, Alice (Parks)

Alice Parks McKissick

Alice Parks McKissick, 100, of Columbus, passed away Nov. 8 at Columbus Community Hospital.

She was born in Pasadena, March 20, 1909 to James Devere and Frances Lenora (Thurman) Parks and married Fred Mckissick, Feb. 20, 1932. She was a homemaker as well as a clerk for Houston Power and Light and secretary for Bandera Electric Coop. She was a longtime member of the Methodist church, United Methodist Women, Garden Club of Medina, Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Columbus Christian Women and formerly a Pink Lady at Shiner Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Carrie Phillips, Flora Irene Stewart and Gladys Reber.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and John Saul of Columbus and Jo and Leroy Keese of Brady; brother, J. D. Parks Jr. of Pasadena; grandchildren, J. R. Saul, Fredda Saul Turner, Paul Saul, Darrell Keese and Nancy Keese; and great-grandchildren, Audrey, Alicia, Marty, Devin, Kamry and Luke.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at First United Methodist Church in Columbus with Pastor J. Paul Bruhn officiating. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.

Pallbearers scheduled are: J. R. Saul, Paul Saul, Darrell Keese, Devin Keese, Marty Abell, D. C. Turner, James D. Parks III and Hugh McKissick.

Colorado County Citizen, November 10, 2009
Contributed by Judy Talkington

McLain, Olinda (Renz)

Olinda Renz McLain

Olinda Renz McLain passed away August 26 after a series of small strokes and congestive heart failure.

She was born to Charles and Hertha (Caletka) Renz on a farm near Eagle Lake in Colorado County on October 27, 1923.

She and her siblings rode horses to attend the one room Willow school. During summer they helped with chores on the farm.

After Olinda graduated from Eagle Lake High School with honors, she was asked by the school board to teach at Mentz Elementary School.

She taught for several years to raise money to attend Southwest Texas State College.

Later, worked in the Accounting Department at Western Natural Gas Corp.

She married John Wesley “Red” McLain in Houston on September 19, 1953 and was a longtime member of Park Place United Methodist Church.

She liked to cook, garden, read and travel.

After the children were born she stayed at home and devoted her life to her family.

She put others before herself and was always available to help any member of her family and friends who loved her dearly.

When her mother broke her hip and later had cancer, Olinda took care of her until her death.

She also devoted herself to her husband after his cancer diagnosis.

She will be remembered fondly for her generosity, honesty and integrity.

Preceded in death by her husband, John, of 46 years and her parents; survivors are children, Natalie Lynne McLain and Russell Branch McLain; sister, Elleen Ann Chapman and husband, Mike; brother, Nolan Lee Renz and wife, Carolyn, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Friday, August 28 from 5-8 p.m. at SouthPark Funeral Home.

A service of remembrance was held Saturday, August 29 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of SouthPark Funeral Home.

Interment followed at SouthPark Cemetery.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.southparkfunerals.com.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 3rd, 2009

McLean, H. W.

WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS

H. W. McLern, who has been living in this place a number of years, died on Mrs. R. E. Holloway’s place after a short illness. He was 60 years of age, came to this country from South Carolina, and formerly made his home with D. G. Smith. His body was taken charge of by the Odd Fellows of Weimar Lodge, No. 201, of which he was a zealous member, and was given a decent interment in the Odd Fellows’ Rest. [From the 1880 Colorado County Census Index: McLean, H. W. (white, male, 57, farm laborer, South Carolina) 50, 58, 12]

Colorado Citizen, December 22, 1887

McLeary, Amanda Elizabeth (Pugh)

It is with deep regret that The Mercury records the death of Mrs. A. E. McLeary, the wife of Dr. W.T. McLeary, which occurred at their residence in this town about 5 o'clock last Wednesday evening, the 11th inst. She had been in delicate health for years though she had generally been able to be up and about the house till a few weeks ago. For six or seven weeks previous to her death shewas confined entirely to her bed. All that attentive friends and medical skill could do was done for her. Kind friendssat by her bedside, day and night, for weeks and ministered to her comfort, and soothed her sufferings in every way possible. She was conscious of the near approach of death,and so far from having any dread of dying she said repeatedly in substance that she would welcome death as a relief to her bodily suffering. She was firm in herconvictions of the blessed promises of the bible, and no fears of the hereafter disturbed her mind. The only pain in death was to leave forever her family and friends. She had been a member of the Presbyterian church from childhood, and died as she had lived, a true Christian. A husband and six children, and many friends mourn her loss. The family moved from Tennessee to this county years ago, and are well-known and highly esteemed throughout this section of country, being a leading family. The Mercury with a host of other friends, feels the deepest sympathy for the bereaved ones, and would gladly mitigate their sorrow if such a thing were possible.

Mrs. McLeary will be sadly missed, not only by her family, but by her many friends in this community. Relentless death has left a household desolate and a community in sorrow. All that was mortal of the one departed was buried in the Odd Fellows' graveyard at this place last Thursday evening.

The funeral services were held in thePresbyterian church, and conducted by Rev. J. G. Cunningham, a Presbyterian minister of Luling, who made an appropriateand feeling address. After a touching prayer by Rev. O. T.Simpson, a long procession of sorrowing friends followed the remains of the deceased to their last resting place, where they were appropriately buried by the Knights of Honor ofwhich order she was a worthy member.

Weimar Mercury, June 14, 1890
Picture courtesy SallyWeeks

OBITUARY
GONE TO REST
M'LEARY

MRS. AMANDA ELIZABETH McLEARY, wife ofDr. W. T. McLeary, departed this life June 11, 1890, at herhome in Weimar, Tex., aged 52 years and 2 days. She was bornin Hardeman county, Tennessee, on the 9th day of June, 1838,and was the daughter of James T. and Eliza B. Pugh. She joined the Methodist church at the age of 14, but on her marriage (Oct. 3d, 1854) she united with the Presbyterian church, of which her husband was a member. she came to Texas with her husband in January, 1866, since which time they have been residents of Colorado county. She was the devoted mother of nine children, three of whom have been spared this sad bereavement, having passed over the river. Six remain with the distressed husband to mourn her loss, to whom may the God of all confort sanctify this affliction, that they may be reunited in that better land "where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest."....

Weimar Mercury, September 21,1890

McLeary, Ellen Douglas

Funeral Services Held Here Tuesday ForMiss McLeary

Funeral services for Miss Ellen DouglasMcLeary, who died suddenly at 11 o'clock Monday morning, February 4, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home the following afternoon with Rev. Wm. Brown officiating. Interment was made in Weimar Masonic Cemetery.

Miss McLeary had been in poor health for the past year, but gave no indication of being seriously ill. During the morning Monday she told her sisters she was going to lie down for a short rest; a few minutes later she succumbed to a heart stroke.

The room in the nearly 100-year-old home in which she died was the same one in which she had been born. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. T. McLeary, one of the pioneer couples of this area. Miss McLeary lived here during her girlhood, later moving away with family. She and her sisters, Misses Maud and Enid, returned to the old place in 1934 and have lived here sincethat time. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Houston.

Her only immediate survivors are her two sisters here and Mrs. Truman McMahan of Columbus.

Pallbearers at the funeral were F. R. Carroll, Henry Brasher, Charles Ammann, Charles Allen, Benno Rose, and Robert Koenig.

Weimar Mercury, February 8,1952

McLeary, Enid

Miss Enid McLeary Buried HereMonday

Graveside services for Miss Enid McLeary,88, who died Saturday, Nov. 14, at Golden Age Home inLockhart, were held at Masonic Cemetery here Mondayafternoon.

Rev. John Robinson, local Methodist pastor, officiated.

Miss McLeary was born March 2, 1882, near Weimar, a daughter of Dr. Wm. T. and Amanda Pugh McLeary.She spent most of her life in Weimar and Houston and had lived at Lockhart four years.

She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Truman McMahan of Columbus, and other relatives.

Weimar Mercury, November 19,1870

McLeary, Kindred

K. McLEARY, 47, CARNEGIE TECH PROFESSORDIES

Kindred McLeary, 47-year-old painter andprofessor of architecture at Carnegie Institute ofTechnology in Pittsburgh, Pa., was laid to rest yesterday at4 p.m. in the Weimar cemetery near where he grewup.

Simple graveside services, conducted byRev. Leo Ross of Columbus, were held for the muralist whoseworks decorate many churches, post offices and other publicbuildings in the East.

The only son of Mrs. Sam B. McLeary ofColumbus died Sunday about 4 p.m. a few minutes after hefell from the roof of his mountain cabin near Confluence,Pa., on which he and a friend were working.

Mr. McLeary, who spent his summers inColumbus with his mother and sister, Mrs. Truman McMahan,had taught architecture in Carnegie Tech since 1928.Previously he had taught at the University of Texas fromwhere he graduated.

During the early 1940's Mr. McLeary wascommissioned by the war department to do a huge mural forone of the newest war department buildings in Washington, D.C. It is probably one of his greatest murals.

Mr. McLeary had studied in the Weimarschools, Allen academy, the University of Texas and inEurope.

He was a son of the late Dr. Sam B.McLeary. He is survived by his mother, sister, 2 nieces, anephew, 3 aunts and an uncle.

Colorado County Citizen, June 2,1949

McLeary, Mary Elma "Mamie" (Kindred)

Mrs. S. B. McLeary is Laid to Rest; Oakland Native

Death took Mrs. Sam B. McLeary, 76,mother of citizen Co-Publisher Elizabeth McMahan, lastSunday morning at the home she had occupied in Columbus since 1918.

She had been indisposed for several daysand became seriously ill last Friday night.

Simple funeral rites were held at the graveside in the Weimar cemetery Monday at 2 p. m. with Rev. Leo Ross of the Methodist church here officiating. Columbus Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. McLeary was born in Oakland. Herhusband, Dr. Sam B. McLeary died in 1941. Their daughter,Mrs. Marjorie Grey, died in 1836 and a son, Kindred McLeary,died in May, 1949.

Surviving are Mrs. McMahan; a brother,Wayman Kindred of Columbus; 3 grandchildren, Mrs. GarlandWeeks, David Grey with the army in Japan and ElizabethGrey.

Colorado County Citizen, December 1,1949

McLeary, Mary Sterrett (Hogg) Weller

IN MEMORIAM

Departed this life in Columbus, Friday last at 8, a.m. at the residence of Mrs. M. Gillmore, Mrs. S. M. McLeary, aged eighty-one years and nine months. Mrs. McLeary was a native of Cynthians, Ky., but was a resident of Tennessee prior to her removal with her family to this State. She lived in this section more than thirty years, a large portion of that time being spent immediately in this place, and was consequently well known and much beloved. Possessing naturally a fine physique, superlative energy and activity, with the kindest of hearts, her greatest pleasure was in sacrificing herself for others, and her life was one long labor of love. For sixty years she had been an exemplary member of the Methodist Church, and her unwavering faith sustained her through the dark valley of the shadow of death. During her last few years she suffered intensely from asthma, and gradually failed until the summons of the death angel was not entirely unexpected. One child alone, Mrs. Gillmore, of this city, survives her, though several grand children, great grand children, and one great-great-grand child are bereaved of the care and tenderness she was wont to bestow. Her life was like the ripened wheat that tells of
“toil and care,
The patient waiting, the trusting prayer,
The garnered good of the year.”
or the lucious grape which through raging storms and fierce heats has gathered and stored the finest and purest essences--through all symbols we search for her goodness in vain, but the Lord of the harvests has assigned to her her fitting reward.

Saturday morning, at half past nine, obsequies were performed at Mrs. Gillmore’s residence over her mortal remains, the Rev. S. C. Littlepage, Pastor in charge of the Columbus Methodist Church, officiating, after which a long cortege of sorrowing friends and relatives followed the beloved form to the Odd Fellows’ Rest where it was sacredly committed by the same Rev. gentleman to its long home.

The CITIZEN mourns with the afflicted relatives in their bitter loss. The willing hand is motionless, the sympathetic ear deafened, the kindly eye closed, the approving tongue silenced, the loving heart stilled, but the precious spirit which animated them has ascended to the realms of the blessed and there enjoys the exercise of those faculties in an enhanced degree.
“A little while the earthen pitcher taking
To way side brooks from far-off fountains fed;
Now the parched lip its thirst forever shaking,
Beside the fullness of the Fountain Head”

Colorado Citizen, January 27, 1887

McLeary, Maud

Maud McLeary, 88, Buried here Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Miss Maud McLeary,88, who died Saturday evening in the home near Weimar whereshe was born, were held Sunday afternoon at Hubbard FuneralHome, with burial in the Masonic Cemetery. Rev. W. W.Wooley, Baptist pastor, officiated.

Miss McLeary, daughter of the late Dr.and Mrs. W. T. McLeary, pioneer settlers of the area northof Weimar, was born on the McLeary farm on Aug 30, 1868. Sheand her family moved away from here during her girlhood, butin 1934, she and her two sisters, Misses Douglas and Enid,returned to make the nearly 100-year-old place their homeagain. Miss Douglas died in 1952.

Unusually spry for her advanced age, MissMcLeary had been ill only a few days when she died in hersleep Saturday evening.

Surviving in addition to Miss Enid is aniece, Mrs. Truman (Elizabeth McLeary) McMahan ofColumbus.

Pallbearers for the funeral were GradyShaver, Clayton Lester, Foxhall Parker, Fritz Tell and Chas.Allen of here and Truman McMahan of Columbus.

Weimar Mercury, July 26,1957

McLeary, Samuel Bismark

Funeral Services Held Friday for Dr. S.B. McLeary

Funeral services for Dr. S. B. McLeary, 74, well known Colorado County physician, were held Fridaymorning at ten o'clock at the family residence here, Rev.Frank D. Charlton officiating. Burial followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Weimar, Columbus Funeral Homedirecting.

Dr. McLeary was born in Columbus, the sonof Dr. and Mrs. William T. McLeary. He attended BinghamSchool in North Carolina, the University of Texas, where hewas a member Sigma Chi fraternity, and received his medicaldegree from Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia,Pa.

Survivors include his widow, a daughter,Miss Elizabeth McLeary of Columbus; a son, Kindred McLearyof Pittsburgh; three sisters, Misses Maude, Douglas and EnidMcLeary of Weimar.

In the passing of Dr. McLeary the lastlink in a chain of family doctors was broken. Dr. Samuel D.McLeary practiced in Wildwood and Osage vicinities from1856, Dr. Will T. McLeary practiced in Columbus from 1866and in Weimar from 1867 to 1903. Others were Dr. H. S. Clarkof Lavaca County his son, Dr. I E. Clark of Schulenburg (hiswife, Ella Wolters, survives), Dr. C. O. Weller of Austinand his two sons, Drs. Clarence and Burford Weller ofAustin, Dr. Jesse McLeary Burford of Independence, Texas, and Dr. David McLeary, brother of Dr. W. T. McLeary ofSalisbury, Tenn.

Pallbearers were L. S. Lawrence, W. L.Nesbitt, Ned Burford, A. I. Chapman, L. Waldvogel and TannerWalker.

Honorary pallbearers were the friends ofthe family.

Colorado County Citizen, April 10,1941, page 1
Picture courtesy SallyWeeks

McLeary, Sarah Ann (Weller)

WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS

Mrs. Sarah McLeary, mother of Hon. J. H. McLeary, of San Antonio, Mrs. Judge Fleming of Cisco, and Mrs. Capt. T. J. Hutchinson, of Comanche, died in this city at the residence of Dr. W. T. McLeary, at 8:30 o’clock last Wednesday evening, 28th of May, of paralysis. Mrs. McLeary was well and favorably known in this section of the county, having resided here many years. She was a devoted Christian, an exemplary member of the Methodist Church for thirty-two years, and died with all bright Zionward. Her son was with her when she breathed her last, and did all in his power to soothe his dying mother’s last moments. She was buried in the family [McLeary] graveyard at the old homestead, near Osage, Rev. J. A. Duncan performing the funeral obsequies.

Someone, we presume, will write a suitable obituary of this good lady.

Colorado Citizen, June 5, 1884

McLeary, William Trigg Hodge

Obituary

Departed from this life on the morning of the 17th instant, a man of exceptional strength and influence and worth that will be universally missed from the community, which he served faithfully and long. WilliamTrigg Hodge McLeary was born in Madison county, Tennessee,on the 3rd of August, 1828. He acquired a most excellent education at the schools of that time and place, most prominent of which was Mountain academy at Mount Carmel, under the tutelage of Rev. James Holmes, D. D. a school noted for the efficiency of its products. The influences and associations exerted by this Institution (sic) so early in his youth and under the guidance of so profound a man of God determined his career and directed his life into a channel of Christlike usefulness. He chose the profession of medicine as his life work and was graduated from the Jefferson Medical college in Philadelphia in 1853. Never was a head and a heart devoted to more continuous, efficient and loving service. Possessed with a trained and superior intelligence, a keen intuition, sympathetic heart, a steady and unfaltering nerve, and an unfailing confidence in his God and himself, he battled with the grim destroyer for forty-nine years with a most superior success. On his deathbed he was reminded by word and letter of a life saved here and there, some instances extending many years back. He was a most affectionate and indulgent father, and it broke his heart when he would feel that his family wished for anything which he could not procure. He extended his generous ministrations with a charitable and unstinted love toward all humanity. He regarded the rich and the poor alike. He was too magnanimous and brave and manly to cherish in his heart any wrong and misjudgments passed on him. He was not little in anything. His large Scotch Irish heart knew no fear. Honest and truthfulness prompted his every action, "the elements so mixed in him that nature could stand up and say to all the world this was a man." He was for over fifty years a most zealous and prominent member of the Old School Presbyterian church, and for many years a ruling elder in the church. He took an especial interest in the Sunday school work, imparting the lessons of the Bible with an interest and an enthusiasm that bespoke the intent of his life. He was devoted to Masonry, and spent much of his time and money in promoting its interests. He was also a prominent worker in the Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor lodges. He was married to Miss Amanda Elizabeth Pugh in 1854, served throughout the war as surgeon with the rank of major in the Twenty-first Tennessee Volunteer cavalry, came to Texas in 1866, and locating in Columbus he was associated with Dr. Joe Brown of that place. In 1867 he purchased from his father the place known as the McLeary homestead near Osage, living there and practicing medicine for a radius of forty miles till 1880, when he removed to Weimar. He gave freely of his money to schools, churches and in any otherway to benefit and elevate the community to which he belonged. His activitie (sic) continued till advanced age and declining health forbid his further service. His friends were legion, his enemies an unappreciative and ungrateful few. The chief pursuit and end of his life was to glorify and honor God, and when at any time he failed in this he bowed in submission to His corrections and reproofs. A close intimacy with him revealed a constant stream of sweet sentiment and kindly consideration emanating from the inner recesses of his nature, rendering an association with himpeculiarly genial and companionable. Shortly before his death he was required to undergo a prolonged and painful surgical operation, and as he mounted the operating table he repeated the simple, trustful line, "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord, my soul to take," showing an implicit and childlike faith in the Great Most High.

"If one had watched a prisoner many a year,
Standing behind a barred window pain,
Fettered, with heavy handcuffs and with chain,
And gazing on the blue sky far and clear
And suddenly some morning he should hear
The man had in the night contrived to gain his freedom and was safe,
Would this bring pain?
Ah, would it not to dullest heart appear good tidings?
Yesterday I looked on one
Who lay as if asleep in perfect peace,
His long imprisonment for life was done.
Eternity's great freedom his release had brought,
Yet they who loved him called him dead
And wept, refusing to be comforted." His Son.

Weimar Mercury, May 23. 1903
Picture courtesy SallyWeeks

McLennon, Lora

Mrs. McLennan Dies Suddenly ln Houston

Mrs. Lora McLennan of Columbus passed away Monday, March 10 in the Medical Arts Center after being admitted on Saturday, March 8th. Services were held Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. from the Columbus Funeral Home. Interment was in the Odd Fellow Rest. Mrs. McLennan is survived by a son, Mike McLennan and his wife of Houston and other relatives. The deceased is well known throughout the area having served as the Southwestern Life Insurance Company Agent for many years.

Eagle Lake Headlight, March 15, 1969
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

McLeod, John D.

Columbus Cullings

Young John D. McLeod, son of Mr. T. W. McLeod of Alleyton, died at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, of jaundice and was buried at 4 o’clock the next evening. He was a promising youth of 18 years of age, and his untimely death was a sad blow to his distressed parents. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, July 27, 1889, page 3

McLeod, Lillian Alice

LILLIAN ALICE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. McLeod, died at their residence in Colorado county, Wednesday, 25th ult, of congestion, aged 4 years and six months. The youngest of the family, and a favorite, her loss is a deep affliction to the fond parents; but their loss is her gain, as she has passed away from life on earth to an eternal life in Heaven. We tender our condolence to the bereaved relatives. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, September 2, 1880

McLeod, ThomasWard

Thos. W. McLeod Dies atGonzales

Thos. W. McLeod, an old-time citizen of Colorado county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Remschel, in Gonzales, Jan. 20, and his remains were brought to Alleyton, his former home for many years, for burial. Mr. McLeod was a brother of the late Matt McLeod of Borden, and was well known to many citizens of this section. His death was caused from paralysis. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Remschel of Gonzales and Mrs. G. W. Greathouse of Fort Worth. Mr. McLeod was born at Austin in 1845, and his father was county judge of Bexar county for a number of years. He was an old-time printer, and at one time assisted in the mechanical department of the Columbus Citizen, under the late Colonel Ben M. Baker. He also was a Confederate war veteran. Many friends will regret to learn of his death.

Weimar Mercury, February 8,1922

McLine, Betty Jean (Pettus)

Betty Jean Pettus McLine

Betty Jean Pettus McLine was born on May 11, 1936 to proud parents, Idessa Dancy and Elvoid Leroy Pettus.

She joined White Cloud Baptist Church at an early age and graduated from E.H. Henry High School.
Betty passed away Monday, May 28 after a short illness.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Norris Pettus; granddaughter, Jesica Pettus both of Houston; brother, Frank Pettus of Eagle Lake; a very special friend, Ms. Robbel and Family; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dedicated friends.

A home going celebration was held Saturday, June 2 at 2 p.m. from White Cloud Baptist Church with Pastor Obie Rhodes, officiating. Interment followed in Rising Star Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Final arrangements were entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Sam Dancy, Shun Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Robert Davis, Odrick Thomas and David Henderson.

Honorary pallbearers were Willie Dancy, Oliver Thomas, Guy Thomas, Norman Henderson, Freddie Thomas and Gerry W. Henderson.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, June 7th, 2007
Submitted by John Konesheck

Memorial services for Mrs. Truman "Liza"McMahan, 86, of Columbus were held July 27 at HennekeFuneral Home in Columbus with the Rev. Scott Herren, pastor,The First Methodist Church, officiating.

She was born August 8,1906, in Weimar,Texas, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sam McLeary. The familylater moved to Columbus where her father continued hismedical practice.

She was united in marriage to TrumanMcMahan in 1946 and became co-owners and publishers of theColorado County Citizen until being sold to Jim Belcher in1969. She also owned the Style Shop and a beauty shop in the'40s, a restaurant, the Hodgepodge and an antiqueshop.

She helped organize the Magnolia HomesTour and Live Oak Art Club, (in) which she was active aslong as her health permitted. She also helped organize theColumbus Humane Society and continued her interest inhelping save forgotten dogs and cats in Colorado County, Atone time she cared for 125 dogs on a small farm in the OsageCommunity and found homes for numerous other dogs andcats.

McMahan was preceded in death by herparents; a brother, Kindred McLeary, who was anarchitectural professor at Carnegie Tech, a painter and amuralist; and a sister, Marjorie.

Survivors include her husband; twonieces, Sally Weeks of Columbus and Betty Atkins of Orlando,Fla.

Banner Press, 29 July 1993
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht Contact Rox Ann Johnson. Photo courtesy Sally Weeks

McMahan, Joseph Rufus Sr.

Funeral Services for J. R. McMahan Sr.Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Joseph Rufus McMahanSr., 50, who died at his home here Monday night, were heldat the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. D. Charlton, pastorof First Methodist Church, officiating.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. MyrtleMcMahan; two daughters, Mrs. S. H. Kirkham of Columbus andMrs. M. H. Remschel of Gonzales; four sisters, Mrs. MinnieJacks, Mrs. S. Hale, Mrs. E. Lagow of Dallas and Mrs. A. L.Tapp of Terrell; one brother, W. McMahan of Los Angeles,California.

Mr. McMahan was born June 23, 1888 inTerrell, Texas. He had lived in Colorado County 25 years,and he was a member of Columbus school board thirteenyears.

He was a member of Caledonia Lodge No 68A. F. and A. M., Columbus 29 years and a member of ArabiaTemple of Houston.

Pallbearers were W. G. Clayton, H. G.Hope, E. G. Miller, R. R. Hadden, E. H. Rabel and G.Stansbury.

Out-of-town attendants at the funeralwere Mr. and Mrs. Wealley Ragin, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ragin andMiss Ruby Ragin, Mrs. M. A. Dowdle of Houston; Mr. and Mrs.Russell Remschel, Mrs. J. F. Remschel and daughter Corrinne,Mrs. Robert Boothe, Mrs. R. A. Remschel and M. H. Remschelof Gonzales; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Richardson ofManvel.

Colorado County Citizen, August 11,1938
Transcribed by DennisBoatright

McMahan, Myrtle (Garrett)

Myrtle G. McMahan

Graveside funeral services for Myrtle Garett[sic] McMahan, 92, were held Friday afternoon at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Rev. Bill Huth officiated.

She was born in Cookville, Texas on Oct. 26, 1889, the daughter of Charles William and Isabel Armstrong Garrett.

McMahan was a lifetime resident of Columbus and belonged to the First Methodist Church, the U.D.C. and Eastern Star, past Worthy Matron.

She is survived by two daughters, Inez Remschel of Gonzales and Helen McDow of Columbus; two grandsons, Joe M. Remschel of. Gonzales and Ross McDow of Katy; two sisters, Allie Riddle of Frisco, Texas, and Montie Keeney of Mt, Pleasant; a granddaughter, Helen R. Kirby of Georgia; and six great grandchildren.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Allen Reyer, Thomas Glithero, Tip Clark, Gus Obenhaus, Al Radke, and Nat Goodwin. Honorary pallbearers were H. P. Meyer, C. I. Shult, James Wooten and Dr. W. B. Hahn.

Colorado County Citizen, November 26, 1981, page 2

McMahan, Truman R."Mac"

Truman R. "Mac" McMahan
April 16, 1915 -- January 12, 2002

Graveside services for Truman R. "Mac"McMahan, 86, of Columbus were held Jan. 15 atOsageCemetery in the Osage communitywith the Rev. Lynn Wilson officiating.

He was born April 16, 1915, in NorthZulch, the son of Henry L. and Rosa DenmanMcMahan.

McMahan was affiliated with Church ofChrist and a member of Woodmen of the World.

Survivors include two nephews, MarvinHines of Nolanville and Doyle Hines of Gonzales; and niece,Elaine Sonntag of Sheridan.

Banner Press Newspaper, January 17,2002, page 19
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMicken, S. W.

Columbus, July 30.--The funeral of Mr. S. W. McMicken of Eagle Lake was conducted by Rev. C. M. Thompson from the residence of Mr. T. J. Oakes this afternoon to the city cemetery.

Weimar Mercury, August 8, 1903, page

McMicken, Susan M. (Holt)

Mrs. McMickins[sic], an estimable lady and consort of Mr. S. W. McMickins of Glidden,died very suddenly last Monday night,and was interred at Columbus in the city cemetery. She was, before marriage, a Miss Holt of Alleyton.

Weimar Mercury, October 4, 1890, page 2

McMillan, Baby

The little baby of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McMillan of Glidden died last Friday, after a brief illness, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Osage the following day. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family on the loss of their beloved babe.

Weimar Mercury, 31 Jan 1903
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McMillan, Baby Girl

The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ArthurMcMillan died at Osage Sunday, and buried the following day.Our sympathy is extended.
[Buried OsageCemetery]

Weimar Mercury, 19 November 1904
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McMillan, Carol Jo (Wheeler)

McMillan

She was born Dec. 27, 1939, the daughter of Alfred A. "Buck" and Alice LaVerne (Ordner) Wheeler. She attended Columbus High School and graduated from Wharton High School.

On Sept. 16, 1977 she married Richard A. McMillan. During her life she worked as a secretary for Halliburton and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 6113 in Columbus.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Gloria Berger of Corpus Christi, and Jody and Carol Berger of Belton; stepdaughter, Debra Saul of Whitney; stepson, Ricky McMillan Jr. of Oklahoma; sisters, Bee Felder of Wharton and Betty Clark of Houston; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Jeffrey Marsh officiating. Private family burial will follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, TX 78934.

Colorado County Citizen, August 30, 2006
Courtesy The Citizen

McMillan, Eliza Ann (Morgan)

Mrs. Jas. McMillan, an old resident of this section, died at the family residence near Osage lastFriday evening at 7 o'clock, aged 67 years. She was a noble, Christian lady, raised a large family of children, and was beloved by all who knew her for her many kindly traits and Christian graces. She leaves an aged husband, and a number of sons and daughters. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Osage last Sunday afternoon. Rev. T. E. Muse of Weimar performing the burial service. Our sincere sympathy is extended the afflicted family.

Weimar Mercury, 25 June 1898
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McMillan, Evelyn Marie

A little baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ross McMillan last Sunday. Mother is reported doing well, but the little babe, we are sorry to state, is not doing so well. Many friends join in the hope that the life of this precious little one may be spared.

Weimar Mercury, January 6, 1922, page 1

BELOVED LITTLE BABE JOINS ANGEL BAND

The little baby daughter of Mr. Ross McMillan and wife, born about two weeks ago, died Wednesday morning, and the little form was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Very little hope was held out from the first that the baby would live, but many hoped and prayed that its life might be spared. In the loss of their little darling Mr. and Mrs. McMillan have the sincere sympathy of all.

Weimar Mercury, January 20, 1922, page 4

Her Visit Ended
Infant Babe Departs on Her Journey To The Other World

Mrs. F. Nollkaemper returned from Weimar Saturday where for the past three weeks she had been with the family of Ross McMillan, and at the bedside of the little grandchild, Evelyn Marie McMillan. It has seemed that the joy the first born brings into the home was to have been short lived here. Baby Evelyn Marie made her debut into this world and into the hearts of the young parents and grandparents as a New Year’s gift, the cup of happiness appeared to have been filled to the brim, but only for a short while.

On Wednesday morning of last week the visit of the infant boss of the home came to an end. The angelic band hovering near simply stepped in and took the spirit and carried it up to Him who hath said: “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”

Little Evelyn Marie’s precious body was placed into a tiny couch bed and bedded to rest at the Weimar cemetery where many friends and relatives gathered to sympathize with the sorrowing parents, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Arnspiger, pastor of the Baptist church officiated and consoled the bereaved by his kind words. Beautiful flowers bedecked the little mound. We regret the loss and offer our sympathy to the young parents and relatives.

The following attended the funeral ceremonies: Fritz Vogt and Miss Louise Schroeder of La Grange; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosenaur of Flatonia; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Balzer, Swiss Alp.

La Grange Journal, January 26, 1922
Submitted by Rob Brown

In Memory

(In the last issue of the SchulenburgSticker, Guiford McMillan pays the following beautifultribute to his little niece, who died in this city a fewdays ago.--Ed.)

Two little loving hands, two rosy cheeksand two loving eyes that will never see feel or know thesorrows of this earthly world have been laid to rest forevermore.

Little Evelyn Marie McMillan was born Jan. 1, 1922, andafter just seventeen days as the only child of Ross McMillanand wife, passed quietly out into that Great Unknown, andwas laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery at Weimar Tuesdayafternoon, Jan. 17, 1922.

We all loved her, yes, perhaps too well, but there wasAnother who loved her more, for soon that precious soulreturned unto the One who gave it.

It is hard indeed, and only those who have withstood thegreat ordeal of giving up their first-born can really know.But we must not look upon her as lost or very far away, butbow in humble submission to God who has seen fit to movethis precious one to that mysterious realm to take herchamber in the silent halls of death where suffering, sorrowand parting will be no more.

To brother and sister in their sad hour, may God in Hisinfinite wisdom comfort them as He alone can. GUIFORD McMILLAN

Weimar Mercury, January 27, 1922
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McMillan, Florence Lizabeth (Whitfield)

Services Today In Weimar For Mrs. McMillan

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert McMillan, Sr., 75,Weimar, were set for 4:30 this afternoon at a Weimar funeral home.

Mrs. McMillan who died yesterday was born at Osage in this county and lived her entire life in the Weimar section. Before her marriage she was Miss Florence Lizzie Whitfield.

Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Ross and Robert Jr. of Weimar and Guilford of Schulenburg, and one daughter, Mrs. A.K. DeForr[sic] of Houston.

Her son, Guilford McMillan, is one of the publishers of the Schulenburg Sticker, and is well known in Columbus, having been connected with The Citizen several years ago.

Colorado County Citizen, March 2, 1944
From files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson
Photo courtesy of Harold Thomas Matthews

McMillan, Gretchen (Nollkamper)

Heart Attack Is Fatal To Mrs. McMillan

A heart attack at 1 a.m. Monday, April 23, was fatal to Mrs. Gretchen McMillan, just as it seemed she was about to overcome several months’ grave illness from complications that followed a diabetic condition.

Mrs. McMillan, who was 67, had undergone two amputations in recent months, and after the second one seemed to be on the way to regaining her health. About a week ago she was transferred from Youens Hospital here to the Hallettsville Rest Home, where she had continued to improve.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Hubbard Funeral Home here, with her pastor, Rev. George Fuchs of Weimar United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Born Oct. 24, 1894, in the Swiss Alp community of Fayette County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frit[sic] Nollkamper. She was married to Ross G. McMillan in December, 1917, at her parents’ home, and they setled[sic] at Weimar, where she had lived ever since. Mr. McMillan died Sept. 1, 1953. They were managing Weimar Courts at the time, and Mrs. McMillan continued as manager until her health no longer permitted it.

Surviving her are one son, Howard Gray McMillan of San Antonio; and two grandchildren, twins, Kay and Gay McMillan of San Antonio; and one sister, Mr. Earl Greenschield of La Grange.

Pallbearers were Charlie Allen, F. F. Brasher, W. H. Hollien, G. W. Shaver, H. H. Seifert and George Vogt.

Weimar Mercury, April 26, 1962, page 1

McMillan, Hardy Jefferson

Heart Attack Is Fatal to HardyMcMillan

A heart attack while he was at workSaturday at 4:30 p. m. became fatal a half-hour later forHardy Jefferson McMillan, 53. He died at hishome.

Funeral services were held Mondayafternoon, Aug. 29, at Hubbard Funeral home, with burial in Osage Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Young,pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated. Mr. McMillan was member of the church and of the Men's BibleClass.

Born Jan. 5, 1907, at Osage, he was theson of Will and Clara McMillan. He had lived in this vicinity all his life and for the past 25 years had been aservice station operator, most recently at Jurecka Bros. Station. He married Miss Leona Addicks here Nov. 5,1935.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona McMillan of Weimar; one son Wilben Lee McMillan of Galveston; his father, Will McMillan of Weimar; and one brother, Victor McMillan of Houston. His mother preceded himin death in 1955.

Pallbearers were Bennie Addicks, Fred Addicks, Oscar Addicks, Lawrence Addicks, Roy Addicks, and Ray Jurecka.

Weimar Mercury, 2 September 1960
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, Harvey Whitfield

Died, at Osage, October 23, of brain fever, Harvey Whitfield, second son of Robert and Florence McMillan, aged three years, five months and six days. He was an unusually bright little boy. "Death loves a shining mark." "Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
[Buried Osage Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, 26 October 1895
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, James Jr.

JAMES McMILLAN, 79, LIFE-LONG RESIDENT OF THIS CITY, EXPIRES

Funeral services for James McMillan, 79, a life-long resident of Weimar and Weimar area and former widely-known Colorado County cattleman, whose death occurred here Monday were held Tuesday afternoon from the family residence, with the Rev. J. O. Palmer, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. C. L. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, conducting the services.

Pall bearers were Henry Brasher, Jr., G. W. Shaver, E. Lauterstein, Geo. Herder, Jr., Emil Fahrenthold and Ross G. McMillan. Honorary pall bearers appointed by the family included all his friends.

The deceased was a native of Colorado County and was born in 1860. Later in life, he became actively associated with cattle raising and marketing and engaged in this work on a large scale in addition to farming. He had been in failing health, however, for the past decade. His widow is the former Miss Mollie York.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Meredith of Weimar; sisters, Mrs. W. A. Trousdale of Houston and Mrs. Rufus Reynolds of Weimar; and a grandson, Leonard E. Meredith of Weimar.

Other relatives, present for the services here Tuesday, include: Mr. and Mrs. Horace Trousdale and Lamar Trousdale of Houston, Mrs. J. F. Davis of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Urbin McMillan and children of El Campo, Jesse Miller of Elgin, Frank and John York of Wharton, Mrs. Minnie Clapp and son of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller of Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Trousdale of Houston. Many other out-of-town friends of the family were present.

Interment was in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery.

Weimar Mercury, December 29, 1939

McMillan, James Sr.

Weimar Items

Special Correspondence,
Weimar, April 21, 1909

Mr. James McMillan Sr., aged 90 years,who died at El Campo Tuesday at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Will Trousdale, after an illness of sometime, of general debility and old age, was brought to Weimaron the early westbound train last Wednesday morning. Mr. McMillan was one of the earliest member of Weimar Lodge No.423, A. F. & A. M. and a much beloved member. The remains were conveyed to the residence of his son, James McMillan, and were taken charge of by the lodge, of which he had been an honored member for over 25 years. The remains were interred in the family lot at Osage,[OsageCemetery] under the auspices of Weimar Lodge, No. 423, followed to their last resting place by many sorrowing relatives and friends. The Citizen extends condolence to the relatives over the death of so good a man, kind and indulgent father and affectionate husband. Bro. McMillan has been a Mason for over 40years.

Colorado Citizen, 23 Apr 1909

The news of the death of Mr. JamesMcMillan, Sr., which occurred near El Campo Monday night was received here with unfeigned regret. The remains were brought here Tuesday night, being met at the depot by a delegation from Weimar lodge No. 423, A. F. & A. M., of which lodge the deceased had long been a member, and from there escorted to the residence of his son, Mr. Jas. McMillan, Jr. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Osage cemetery, and was conducted under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. The deceased had been in ill health for a long time, influenced in a great measure by his advanced age and general feebleness, hence the end was not unexpected. The deceased was for a long timea resident of this section, but of late years had residedwith a daughter, Mrs. Trousdale, near El Campo. He was a man of whom no ill could be spoken, being honest, straight, upright of character, charitable, and an exemplary Mason andChristian gentleman. The sincere and heartfelt sympathy ofall our people goes out to the bereaved ones in the sad loss sustained.

Weimar Mercury, 23 April 1909
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, James Robert “Bob”

FINAL RITES FOR ‘BOB’ McMILLAN, 92, THURSDAY

Funeral services for J. R. “Bob” McMillan, who would have reached his 92nd birthday in January, have been set for Thursday morning, Nov. 24, at 10 o’clock from Hubbard Funeral Home. Interment will be in the city Cemetery.

Because of the absence of the Methodist minister here, R. W. M. brown of the First Baptist Church will officiate.

Death came to Mr. McMillan at about 3 o’clock Wednesday morning, ending an illness of about six weeks. During the past year or two his health has grown steadily worse.

Born near Eagle Lake January 11, 1858, he was the son of two of the earliest settlers in that area. After his boyhood there, he moved to Osage, where he married Miss Florence Whitfield in 1886 and began farming. The McMillan retired from farming about 35 years ago, bringing their family to Weimar to live. Mrs. McMillan died in March, 1944.

Four of the six children born to the McMillan survive, the other two a boy and a girl having died as children. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Defoor of Houston, three sons, Ross and Robert of here and Guilford of Schulenburg, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Weimar Mercury, November 25, 1949

McMillan, Leona (Addicks)

Funeral Services For Mrs. McMillan, 60,Held Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona McMillan,60, were held Friday, Sept. 20, at Hubbard Funeral Home,with burial in the OsageCemetery. Rev. Charles Youngofficiated.

Mrs. McMillan, widow of the late HardyMcMillan, died Sept. 18 in John Sealy Hospital atGalveston.

Born near Weimar, she was a daughter ofAlbert and Bertha Addicks. She was married to Mr. McMillanhere Nov. 5, 1935, and he died [sic]

Born June 24, 1903, near Weimar, she wasa daughter of Albert and Bertha Addicks. She was married toMr. McMillan here Nov. 5, 1935, and he died in August of1960. A brother, Robert Addicks, died in February of thatyear.

Survivors include one son, Wilben, and agranddaughter, Sylvia Ann, of Weimar; one sister, Mrs. DoniePagel of Yoakum; three brothers, Oscar and Bennie Addicks ofhere and Fred Addicks of Eagle Lake.

Weimar Mercury, 26 September 1963
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.
Photo courtesy of Harold Thomas Matthews

McMillan, Lettie [Letitia] (Kenan)

Death of Mrs. Wm. McMillan

Mrs. Lettie McMillan, wife of Wm. McMillan of this city, died at the family residence Thursdayafternoon after a long illness and the remains were interred at the Osage cemetery the following afternoon, Rev. G. T. Gibbons officiating. Mrs. McMillan was a sweet, good woman, a kind friend and neighbor, the best of wives and mothers, and her death is sincerely deplored. She leaves a husband and several children, all grown and married, to whom our heartfelt sympathy is extended.

Weimar Mercury, 21 June 1912
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, Maria Clara (Harrell)

Final Rites for Mrs. C. McMillan, 69,Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara McMillan,69, who died last Thursday afternoon at 4:30 in HermannHospital, Houston, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home here Saturday, May 28, with burial in the Osage Cemetery.

Ill for about seven months, she had spentnine days in Weimar Hospital and was transferred to Hermann the day before her death.

Born Nov. 28, 1885, in Lavaca County, shewas the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrell. She was married to Wm. McMillan in this county in 1904, and theysettled near Weimar, moving to town two years ago. She was amember of the Baptist Church.

Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons, Victor of Houston and Hardy of Weimar; twograndchildren; a brother, Willie Harrell, and a sister, Mrs.Bessie Jones, both of Houston.

Pallbearers were Bennie Addicks, Lawrence Addicks, Wilben McMillan, Fred Elstner, H. C. Bunce and Frank Horak.

Weimar Mercury, 3 June 1955
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McMillan, Martha Ann "Alice" (Rivenburg)

After a brief illness, and surrounded byloving friends and relatives, the spirit of Mrs. Alice McMillan (nee Rivenburg) passed unto its Creator, lastFriday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. McMillan was the wife of Mr. Dick McMillan, a lady known and esteemed by all for her many excellent traits, and whose death is deeply and sincerely regretted. She leaves a heartbroken husband and little babe [Charles Cook McMillan], to whom the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of all our people is extended. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery hereSaturday afternoon.

Weimar Mercury, July 21, 1900
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, Mollie (York)

Final Rites for Mrs. McMillan, 87, HeldHere Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie (York)McMillan, 87, last member of one of the pioneer families ofthis area, were held Saturday afternoon at Hubbard FuneralHome.

Rev. Kyle Nagel, Methodist pastor,officiated. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. McMillan was born Nov. 30, 1868, at Osage, northeast of here, which at the time was an active little community. Her parents were Alvin[Calvin] andMartha Jane York. The Yorks were among the early Weimar settlers. Mollie York attended school here and in 1900 was married to James McMillan, who died in 1939. She joined the Osage Methodist church at an early age, and at the time ofher death had the longest continuous membership in the Methodist congregation here.

Mrs. McMillan had been in poor health for several years, but had been critically ill a very short time when she died Thursday, Feb. 2, at her home here.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. RayReinhardt, one grandson, L. E. Meredith, and number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers at the funeral were JohnHolt, Tye Holman, Bill Hopper, Chas. Ammann, J. W. Trousdaleof Dayton and E. L. Reinhardt of Luling.

The Weimar Mercury, Friday, February10, 1956
Transcription by DennisBoatright

McMillan, Mrs. W. J.

Oakland Remarks

Mrs. W. J. McMillan, daughter of our neighbor across the creek, Mr. M. H. Williams, died at his residence,several miles west of here Saturday evening She was interred at the Navidad cemetery on Sunday afternoon, rev. Zach Payne officiating.

Weimar Mercury, June 17, 1893, page 3

McMillan, Mrs. William

WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS

Mrs. Wm. McMillin, sister of R. Phares, of this place, died near Schulenburg Tuesday morning last.

Colorado Citizen, April 7, 1887

McMillan, Nelda

The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BobMcMillan of the Osage community died on day last week, andthe little form was laid to rest in the cemeteryat Osage. Our sincere sympathygoes out to the bereaved parents.

Weimar Mercury, 18 October 1902
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, Ollie Bradford

The little child [Ollie Bradford]of Mr. & Mrs. Tom McMillan of the Osage community diedSaturday night, aged about 1-1/2 years and was buried Sundayafternoon in the Osagecemetery. Out sympathy isextended the bereaved parents in their loss.

22 October 1892 Weimar Mercury
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillian, R. L.

R. L. McMillian Dies; Services Held Saturday

R. L. McMillian, retired president and general superintendent of Thorstenberg Materials Co., diedat Parkview Manor in Weimar Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4:40p.m.

McMillian was born in Lufkin in 1907, theson of P. W. and Mittie Lavender McMillian. He graduatedfrom Texas A. & M. in 1927 and had resided in Columbussince 1945.

He served as a member of the Columbus school board for 10 years and, also, served on the hospital board. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church andwas active in civic work.

Funeral services were held at Columbus Funeral Home Saturday at 10 a.m., Rev. James H. Wattofficiating. Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. at MissionCemetery in San Antonio.

Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. R. L.McMillian; one daughter, Mrs. Kay Anderson, and one granddaughter, Laura Anderson.

Lt. And Mrs. Overton Anderson and daughter are stationed in the Philippine Islands.

Colorado County Citizen, September 17,1970
Transcribed by DennisBoatright

McMillan, Richard A.

McMillan

Richard A. McMillan, 59, of Columbus, passed away April 23 at Columbus Community Hospital.

He was born in Aspermont, May 19, 1945, to Jack and Audrey (Chancellor) McMillan and married Carol Wheeler, Sept. 16, 1977. He was a member of the American Legion Post of Weimar and a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and son, Larry McMillan.

He is survived by his wife; father, Jack McMillan of Hobbs, N.M.; daughter, Debra Saul of Whitney; son, Richard McMillan Jr. of Oklahoma; stepsons, Mark Berger of Corpus Christi and Jody Berger of Belton; brothers, Larry McMillan of Park Hill, Okla. And Jack Dennis McMillan of King George, Va.; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A private family service is scheduled in Oklahoma at a later date.

Colorado County Citizen, April 20, 2005
Courtesy of The Citizen

McMillan, Robert Sidney

Robert McMillan, 57, Stroke Victim, Buried Saturday

Funeral services for Robert S. McMillan, 57-year-old post office clerk, were held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 17, at Hubbard Funeral Home, with burial in the Masonic Cemetery.

He died Friday morning in Youens Hospital, where he had been under care since suffering a paralytic stroke 2 weeks earlier.

Rev. Charles Young, pastor of First Baptist Church, led the services. Mr. McMillan was a member of that church and had been active in the Men’s Bible Class for many years. Members of the Bible Class were named as pallbearers.

Born in Weimar March 2, 1905, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McMillan, he had worked at various jobs in Houston as a young man but had returned to make Weimar his permanent home after his marriage 28 years ago to Miss Tennie Beth Moore. They were married February 6, 1934, in Galveston. Mr. McMillan was employed at Herder Truck Lines for a few years, then began work in the post office in February of 1942.

Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Miss Elizabeth McMillan, a freshman student at the University of Texas; a brother, Guilford McMillan of Schulenburg; and a sister, Mrs. Floyd Strong of Houston.

Weimar Mercury, November 22, 1962, page 1

McMillan, Ross Gray

Heart Stroke Fatal to Ross McMillan, 63; Rites Wednesday

Ross G. McMillan, 63, a popular businessman here the past 34 years, died at 6:50 Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, in Youens Hospital, a few minutes after suffering a heart stroke.

He had been in the hospital since the previous Thursday evening, when a milder attack had occurred, and until Tuesday morning had appeared to be steadily improving.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Hubbard Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Parshall, pastor of First Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Weimar Masonic Cemetery.

A native of Osage and lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. McMillan was born Sept. 11, 1889, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMillan Sr. He married Miss Gretchen Nollkemper in December, 1917, in the Nollkemper home at Swiss Alp, and they settled at Weimar. From 1919 until 1929 he and Walter Black operated the McMillan & Black Garage; after that partnership dissolved, the garage became known as McMillan & Kristek, Adolph Kristek being the new partner. That business was dissolved in 1950, when Mr. McMillan became manager of Weimar Courts, owned by his brother, Guilford McMillan of Schulenburg.

Mr. McMillan was a member of First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge here.

Survivors in addition to his wife are a son, Howard Gray McMillan of Bay City; two brothers, Guilford of Schulenburg and Robert, Weimar; and a sister Mrs. Floyd Strong of San Marcos.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Henry Brasher, Walter Black, Ben Holt, John Heger, Grady Shaver, S. J. Burttschell, Walter Williams and B. B. Braun, Sr.

Weimar Mercury, September 4, 1953
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson

Ross McMillan, 61, Dies At Weimar

Funeral services for Ross McMillan, 61, veteran business man of Weimar, who Tuesday morning expired following a heart attack several days prior to that time, were held from the Hubbard Funeral chapel in Weimar at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Mr. McMillan had been identified with Weimar for virtually all of his lifetime and had engaged in the garage and motor company business for several decades.

His wife, by whom he is survived, is a La Grange native, the former Miss Gretchen Nollkamper. Other survivors are a son, Howard Grey; two brothers, Gilford of Schulenburg and Robert of Weimar.

He was a brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenshield of this city.

Interment was in the Masonic cemetery at Weimar.

The Fayette County Record, September 4, 1953
Submitted by Rox Ann Johnson

McMillan, Shelly

Shelly McMillan, a well known negro man of this city, was killed by a freight train a short distance east of the city, almost opposite the gate at the Fireman’s park, some time Wednesday night. The body was cold and stiff when found, with the upper portion of his skull ground off by the wheels. Death must have been instantaneous. Shelly left the home of his brother-in-law, Wm. Green, last night with the intention of going to see a friend in another part of the city, but he failed to do so. The supposition is that he boarded a passing freight train for a short ride down the road, and in passing over the cars fell with the above result. Judge W. A. VanAlstyne held the inquest and his findings were in accordance with the foregoing facts. [Place of interment unknown]

Later.--Since the foregoing was put in type, certain circumstances have led Judge Van Alstyne to reopen the inquest proceedings. There is a possibility that McMillan may have been murdered and his head placed upon the tract, and the matter is under investigation.

Weimar Mercury, My 11, 1907, page 5

Judge W. A. VanAlstyne closed the inquest proceedings a few days ago in the case of Shelly McMillan, the negro man found dead near the railroad tract east of town. Many witnesses were examined by the justice before he rendered a decision in the case, but the most of the testimony adduced proved immaterial. His decision was that the negro came to his death by foul play,but whether or not he was murdered by someone on the train or murdered and his body place so that the train would destroy the evidence of the crime, he was unable to decide. The probability is that the true facts regarding Shelly’s death will never be known. That he was murdered, however, there is but little question.

Weimar Mercury, May 18, 1907, page 4

McMillan, Vera Idella (Woodson)

Vera McMillan Funeral Held Here April 13

Funeral services for Vera Idella McMillan, 92, were held Friday, April 13, from Mt. Arie Baptist Church here, with burial in Paradise II Cemetery. Elder R, Davis officiated. Rev. Ronald Steward presented The Proclamation of Hope.

Mrs. McMillan died Monday, April 9, at 7:25 p.m. in Monument Hill Nursing Center at La Grange.

Born Sept. 2, 1897 in Lavaca County, she was a daughter. of Calvin and Sylvia Woodson. She was married to Arthur McMillan on Nov. 24, 1915. He preceded her in death in 1974.

Mrs. McMillan joined the Methodist Church at a very early age and later became a member of the Church of Christ.

Four of her nine children preceded her in death. Surviving are four daughters, Verlena McMillan, Ruth Steward, and Lettie D. McMillan, all of Weimar, and Elizabeth Shields of Giddings; one son, Will McMillan of Weimar; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lula Woodson of Kerrville, Alice Mae Terry of East Louis, Ill. and Ceolo Johnson of San Antonio; and one brother, Edward Woodson 'of Waco.

Serving as pallbearers were Milton Adams, Sammie Joe Adams, Grady Woodson Jr., Chester Williams, Glenn Wicks and Melvin Ray Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Elijah Baldwin, George Braziel, Stafford Stanley, Theodore Hewitt and Jessie Williams.

Weimar Mercury, April 19, 1990, page 8

McMillan, Verliner

Verliner McMillan FuneralServices Held Sept 27

Verliner McMillan, 80, of Weimar, diedSaturday, Sept 20, at Parkview Manor in Weimar

Funeral Services will be held SaturdaySept. 27, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Arie Baptist Church in Weimarwith Rev. Joseph Dixon, Sr. officiating.

Interment will follow at the ParadiseGardens Cemetery inWeimar.

Miss McMillan was born Oct. 30, 1922 inColorado County to Arthur and Vera WoodsonMcMillan.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Harvey Steward of Weimar, and a host of nieces and naphews.

She was preceded in death by her parents,four brothers, and four sisters.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home.

The Weimar Mercury, September 25,2003
Transcribed by John Konesheck

McMillan, Wells

Wells McMillan Services Held December 28

Services for Wells McMillan, age 78, of Weimar were held on Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Weimar Church of God In Christ, with Elder Jack Landrum officiating. Burial followed in the Paradise Cemetery. McMillan died on Dec. 24.

He was born on April 12, 1918 to Arthur and Vera (Woodson) McMillan in Colorado County.

McMillan attended Dry branch School. At an early age he attended the Church of God In Christ and was affiliated with this church until the time of his death. He was a construction worker.

He met and married Albertha Newton, who preceded him in death, and to this union two children were born. Later in life he married Gloria Smith Johnson who also preceded him in death.

Survivors include two daughters, Alma Beatrice Freelon of Houston; one son, Wells Leroy McMillan and wife Barbara of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, LaRuth and husband Harvey Steward, Lettie McMillan, Verliner McMillan all of Weimar; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Smith of Weimar and Laura McMillan of Schulenburg.

Wells is also survived by his extended family, one daughter, Barbara Jean Kirby of Weimar; one son, John L. Johnson of Houston; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers were Robert Kirby, Carlos McMillan, Eric Freelon, Sammie Adams, Arnold McMillan and Dennis Johnson.

Weimar Mercury, January 2, 1997
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

McMillan, Wilben L. "Max"

Wilben L. "Max" McMillan

Services for Wilben L. "Max" McMillan, 57, of Mission, formerly of Weimar, were held April 12 at Skinner Funeral Home in Pharr.

His body was cremated and his ashes will be buried in his family plot in Osage Cemetery in Weimar at a later date.

McMillan died at Mission Nursing Home in Mission.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

McMillan had been a resident of the valley for the last 10 years and a member of the Pharr Eagles Lodge.

He has no surviving relatives.

Skinner Funeral Home, Pharr, directors.(956) 787-2244

Banner Press, 21 April 1994
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, William James

Mr. Will McMillan, a renter on the farm of Mr. McGehee, near this city, died last Saturday night of paralysis after a brief illness. Peace to his memory.
[Buried Osage Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, 16 August 1902
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, William Jefferson

W. J. McMillan, 78, Buried at Osage

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 2,for William Jefferson McMillan, who died Saturday at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hardy McMillan.

A native of Lavaca County, he would have been 79 on January 13. He had been in poor health for several years.

Survivors are a son, Victor McMillan, and a grandson, Wilben McMillan. His other son, Hardy, died last August.

Mr. McMillan was buried beside his wife in the old Osage Cemetery.

Weimar Mercury, 6 January 1961
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillan, Williamson M.

DEATH OF OLD-TIME CITIZEN OF THIS SECTION

Mr. Wm. McMillan, an old-time and respected citizen of this section, died Thursday morning of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Y. Matthews, Sr., a few miles southwest of this city. The funeral took place Friday at the Osage Cemetery, Revs. J. C. Wilson and C. E. Dearman, local pastors, officiating in the presence of a large number of sympathizing relatives and friends. A grandson, Rev. John Campbell, also spoke a few words at the grave.

Mr. McMillan was about 74 years of age at the time of his death. Ill health had been his portion for a number of years, and a few years ago he was stricken with blindness, but he bore his infirmities uncomplainingly and passed peacefully into the great beyond. Mr. McMillan was by occupation a farmer, and was highly thought of by all who knew him. He was an upright, peaceable, good citizen, and his death is sincerely regretted.

Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. John Y. Matthews, Sr., of this vicinity and Mrs. Gus Oncken of San Antonio, one son, Henry McMillan, of near Fort Worth,three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Trousdale of El Campo, Mrs. Rufus Reynolds of this city, and Mrs. Arch Brown of McCullough county, also two brothers, Jas. McMillan of this city and R.L. McMillan of McCullough county. To the sorrowing ones our heartfelt sympathy is extended.

Weimar Mercury, 8 February 1924
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McMillian, Archie T. "Mac"

Archie T. (Mac) McMillian, 84, of Shiner passed away Jan. 21 at the Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio.

He was born in Clinton, Mo., Jan. 17,1918 to Henry Thurman and Kathryn (Kincaid) McMillian and married Maxine A. Scrimpsher on July 16, 1995. He was a plant operator for Shell Oil. He was a residence of Sheridan for 45 years.

He is survived by his wife; son, Robert McMillian of Sheridan; step-sons and wives, Bobby and Rhonda Scrimpsher and Kelly and Carol Scrimpsher all of San Antonio; step-daughters and husbands, Kathy and Perry Martin of San Antonio and Gerry and Al Parker of Long Beach, Miss.;brother, Thurman McMillian of Clinton, Mo.;

Grandchildren Clinton McMillian and April Mauldin; and step-grandchildren Derek and Shane Scrimpsher,Trace and Summer Dixon, Victor Sunquist and Kristie Scrimpsher.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 24at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Father Charles Sonnier officiating. Interment followed in Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.

Colorado County Citizen, January 30,2002
Courtesy of the Citizen

McMillian, Clinton T.

McMillian

Clinton T. McMillian, 27, of Sheridan, passed away Aug. 3 from an auto accident near Rock Island.

He was born May 16, 1980, in Austin to Robert Thurman and Christina Williams McMillian, of Sheridan. He worked as a hunting guide for Top Flight for Hunting Club and as an air condition and refrigeration technician for Arrow Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan and the Mustang Creek Duck Club.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patricia Williams, Irene McMillian and A.T. McMillian and uncle, Rick Raske.

He is survived by his parents; grandfather, W.B. "Bill" Williams and wife Liz, of San Marcos; sister, April Mauldin and husband Woody, of Ashland, Ore.; aunt, Kellie Raske, of Seguin; cousin, Jennifer Raske, of Seguin; and niece, Christina Irene maudlin, of Ashland, Ore.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Pastor Jim Dunn officiating.

Interment will follow at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan.

Colorado County Citizen, August 8, 2007,
Courtesy of The Citizen

McMillian, Irene (Richardson)

Irene Richardson McMillian

Irene McMillian, 75, of Sheridan, died February 16, 1995, at Trinity Medical Center in Brenham.

She was born February 8,1920, in Clinton, Mo., the daughter of Raymond Green and Pearl Etta Rosebaugh Richardson.

McMillian was united in marriage with A.T. McMillian on March 22,1941.

She had been a resident of this area for 47 years, a homemaker and mother.

McMillian was a member of the Sheridan Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, A.T. McMillian of Shiner; a son, Robert McMillian of Sheridan; two brothers. Jack of Sheridan and Dub Richardson of Clinton, Mo.; and two grandchildren, April of Austin and Clinton McMillian of Sheridan.

Graveside services were held February 18 at Cheetham Cemetery near Sheridan with the Rev. Brent Pittman officiating. Henneke Funeral Home Inc., Columbus, directors.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, February 23, 1995
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

McMillian, Lettie D.

Lettie McMillian Funeral Services Planned Sept. 21.

Lettie D. McMillian , 75, of Weimar, died Sept. 14 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Arie Baptist Church in Weimar with Rev. Danny Henderson officiating.

Interment will follow at Paradise Gardens Cemetery in Weimar.

Mrs. McMillian was born April 14, 1927 in Colorado County to Arthur McMillian and Vera (Woodson) McMillian. She was affiliated with the Weimar Church of God in Christ.

Mrs. McMillian is survived by one sister, Verliner McMillian and one brother in-law., Harvey Steward, both of Weimar.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Horace Tooke; four brothers and three sisters.

The Weimar Mercury, September 19, 2002
Transcribed by Jennie Muggli

McMillian, Sherman Jr.

S. McMilIian Funeral Held Here April 3

Funeral service for Sherman McMillian Jr., 85, of Weimar were held Tuesday, April 3, from Tommy Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, La Grange, with burial in Paradise Cemetery at Weimar, Rev. Jones officiated.

McMillian, a retired farmer, died March 30 in Fayette Memorial hospital, La Grange.

Born March 1, 1905, in Colorado County, he was a son of Sherman, Sr. and Betty (Henderson) McMillian. He was an Army veteran, and a member of the Church of Christ.

His wife preceded him in death. Survivors are a son, Russell McMillian, a daughter, Beverly Flowers, and, a step-son, John Lee Rainey, all of Weimar, a brother, Ernest McMillian of Houston, and a sister, Louise Garrison of Weimar.

Weimar Mercury, April 12, 1990, page 6

McNair, Hazel

Eagle Lake Items

Last Thursday the body of little “Hazel,” the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McNair, was brought from Yoakum to this place and buried the next day in the Masonic cemetery in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends. Mr. and Mrs. McNair were formerly citizens of this place, and have the sympathies of the community.

Colorado Citizen, May 3, 1890

McNatt, Eli

Sheridan News.

Aug. 27.--
Early last Thursday morning, Eli McNatt was taken violently ill with some affection of the throat and grew rapidly worse and a physician was summoned, but despite the skill of the doctor and the care of his attendants he died at three o’clock the next evening. His son from Shiner was summoned and he thinking his father was better, left on the noon train Friday and had not reached home before his father’s death. Mr. McNatt had lived at this place for five years and was liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife to whom he was married four years ago, and an adopted daughter to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place [Cheetham Cemetery] on Saturday evening, Rev. Meyers conducting the service. Peace to his ashes.

Weimar Mercury, August 30, 1912, page 1

McNatt, Mary Ann

Tuesday morning Mrs. E. J. McNatt died at the residence of Mr. John Stulting in this town. She was a sister of Mrs. Stulting and had been on a visit to her from a few days from her home in the country. Her death was sudden and painless, though not unexpected. Consumption was the disease that caused her death. She was buried Wednesday in the Odd Fellows’ graveyard, Rev. V. R. Stapp, officiating. THE MERCURY sympathizes with the bereaved husband and other relatives.

Weimar Mercury, September 6, 1890

McNatt, Nola Malvina

Columbus Citizen: With much regret the Citizen records the death of Nola Malvina McNatt last Saturday at the family residence in this city. She was a native of Columbus, a bright and beautiful little girl, the idol of her parents, a sunbeam in the home. She was 6 years 4 months and 4 days of age. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, April 11, 1903, page 1

McNeal, Isaac D.

Died, at the residence of J. J. Harrison, after an illness of fourteen days, Isaac D. McNeal, in the 18th year of his age. [Place of interment unknown] [Listed in 1880 census as McNeil, nephew of Robt. H. Harrison]

Colorado Citizen, September 15, 1881, page 3

McNeeley, Nora Delany

Little NORA DELANY McNEELEY died at the residence of Mr. J. A. Guynn, near Eagle Lake, Colorado county, on Sunday last, of congestion. She had lived for some time in Columbus, was about twelve years old, and a general favorite with all. Born in Columbus December 16th 1867. We extend sincere sympathy to her afflicted mother. A bright, pretty intelligent little girl, a few short days ago so full of life and happiness, we can hardly realize that she has gone forever from among us. But,”Death loves a shining mark,” and little Nora certainly was one of the best for the dread monarch to select in our midst.

“Can this be death? there’s bloom upon her cheeks;
But now I see it is no living hue,
But a strange hectic--like the unnatural red
Which Autumn plants upon the perish’d leaf.
It is the same. Oh! God, that I should dread
To look upon the same.”
Galveston and Austin papers please copy.
[Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, August 22, 1878
December 28, 1868 photo contributed by Ellen Harris Hoff

McNeely, Fannie

Sister Fannie McNeely, the oldest member of St. Paul M. E. Church, departed this life April 5, in full triumph of faith. When the M. E. Church was organized in Oakland, Tex., nearly 30 years ago, she was the first one that joined, and up to April 5, 1900, she was a faithful and discreet member of the same. She leaves a daughter, a husband, grand children and many friends to mourn. The funeral was largely attended. [Place of interment unknown.]

J. H. Swann, P. C.

Southwestern Christian Advocate, April 19, 1900, p. 13
Submitted by Bill Stein

McNeer, Edith

Rites Held here Friday, Jan. 3

Citizens of the community learned with sadness of the death of Miss Edith McNeer in the Brookshire Arms home in Brookshire at 5:00 a.m. Friday January 3rd. She had been a resident of the Eagle Lake community and surrounding areas, since 1950.

Funeral services were held from the chapel of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4th, with the Rev. Thomas Kirby, Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Lissie, officiating at the services.

A quartet from the Lissie Church, composed of Dexter, Harry, Everett, and Mark Anderson sang, “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” words for which were written by a distant grandfather, William Williams in 1774. Mrs. Johnnie Schmidt accompanied the quartet at the organ.

She was placed to final rest in the Lakeside Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were nephews and nephews in-law; J.H. Clipson, Sr., John W. Clipson, R.L. Clipson, Sr., Charles Boggess, B.D. Anderson, and Harland Bell.

The deceased was born Dec. 9, 1862 in Topeka, Kansas; the daughter of Valentine and Lou Violet McNeer. Upon receiving her teacher’s certificate from Butler College in Indiana, she taught school there for thirteen years. During World War I she served in government offices in Washington, D. C., and later as proof reader for the Commercial News of Danville, Indiana, Illinois. She made her home in Eagle Lake and surrounding areas since her retirement in 1950. She was a member of the Congregationalist Church at Danville, Ill.

She was a sister of the late Mrs. Pearl Clipson of the Eagle Lake-Lissie area. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Ethel Boggess of Greenville, Ill., five nephews and four nieces. Living here are: J.H., John W. and Richard L. Clipson, Charles Boggess, Mrs. B.D. Anderson and Mrs. Harland Bell, and Mrs, Barbara Morgan of Wharton; and also a large number of great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Sympathy is extended to the family of this loved one.

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 9, 1969
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

McNeill, Angus

Mr. Angus McNeill, who died at Eagle Lake, in this county on the 20th inst., was one of the oldest citizens, having immigrated to Texas in 1835 with the celebrated Col. James Bowie. He was a man with some eccentricities, with a rich fund of general information, and many interesting reminiscences of early days in Texas. He had few faults, and those of injury to himself, and had a large number of friends and acquaintance in the county. He died in his eight-sixth year. [He was 76 years old when he died.] [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, June 29, 1882
Submitted by Ernest Mae Seaholm

McNeill, Annie

Miss Annie McNeil, daughter of Prof. J.H. McNeil, of Osage, died in that village the 29th of July,after lingering and suffering with that fearful disease,consumption, for some time. Miss Annie was a great favorite in the community in which she lived. Her remains were followed to the grave by many sorrowing friends and laid to rest in the Osage burying ground to await the sound of the trumpet in the morn of the resurrection. For the bereaved we deeply sympathize.

Colorado Citizen, 5 August 1886
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McNeill, Henry Cameron

Died at the Knotts’ House, Columbus, of congestion of the lungs, Col. Harry McNeill, of Eagle Lake, Colorado County. The deceased was a graduate of West Point and colonel of Tom Green’s Brigade of Texas Rangers. He was extensively known in our state and has many friends who will mourn for his loss.

His sister Mrs. T. Scott Anderson, died of pneumonia, superinduced by sitting up with her brother, on Sunday last. She was one of the most accomplished ladies of this section. The father, Mr. Angus McNeill, has the sympathies of the community generally at his irreparable loss.

(No mention made of loss to H. C. McNeill’s wife, Maggie Murray McNeill, and she was still alive. And McNeill was not in Texas Rangers; it was the 5th Texas Calvary.) (:Place of interment is unknown.)

Colorado Citizen, Nov. 30, 1876---almost same wording in Galveston News Dec. 2, 1876
Submitted by Ernest Mae Seaholm

McNeill, James A.

A gloom was cast over our little city on hearing of the death of Prof. J. A. McNeal[sic],which occurred at Osage last Saturday morning of cancer of the forehead. This fearful malady had eaten into his brain and his sufferings beggar description. His remains were interred in the Osage cemetery Sunday morning, a large number of friends being present.

Weimar Mercury, 27 December 1888
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

Weimar Local Matters

Prof. J. A. McNeil of Osage, after lingering and suffering for many months with cancer of the head, died at his home the 22d inst. The Professor stood high in this section as a teacher and Christian gentleman. He has been patiently awaiting the summons for quite a while realizing that he was doomed to live but a short time. We sympathise with the bereaved. Rest in peace.

Colorado Citizen, 27 December 1888
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson.

McNutt, Clara Mae (Campbell)

McNutt

Clara Mae McNutt, 86, of Columbus, passed away Nov. 27 at Heartland Health Care Center in Austin. She was born in Humble, March 23, 1921 to Albert L. and Nettie Lee (Jones) Campbell and married Walter B. McNutt, June 28, 1943. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Columbus, Eastern Star, United Methodist Women, Birthday Club, Columbus Garden Club and the Columbus Music Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Gary McNutt; brothers, Bill Campbell and Leo Campbell; sister, Hazel Fischer; and granddaughter, Kimberly Claire Wyatt.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Scott Wyatt of Lake Way; sons and daughters-in-law, Al and Lisa McNutt of Columbus and Tim and Janice McNutt of Austin; daughter-in-law, Leanne McNutt of Bryan; sister, Arlene Rose of Texas City; brother, Delton Campbell of Pearland; grandchildren, Tammy Wyatt Mott and husband Ron, John Wyatt and wife Rebecca, Jeff McNutt, Jill McNutt Steelman and husband Mark, Lindsay McNutt, Katie McNutt, Sara McNutt and Emily McNutt; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha, Logan and Luke.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 30 at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Paul Bruhn and the Rev. Dick West officiating. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Greg Campbell, Richard Campbell, Mark Campbell, Neal Campbell, Henry Potter and Joe Potter.

Honorary pallbearers were Tom Stallman, Billy Hartley, Harry Henkhaus, Doug Potter, Dr. Kirk Anderson, Chris Stein, Harlow Dolch, L.D. Schilling and Gary Braun.

Colorado County Citizen, December 5, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

McPhearson, C. R.

C. R. McPhearson Dead

C. R. McPhearson, while on his way to the show on the night of the 26th, fell dead on the side walk on Main street just west of the old livery stable building, the cause being heart failure, as he was in perfect health up to the moment of his death. He fell to the ground, regained his feet, and after walking a few steps, fell the second time. He attempted to get up several times after having fallen the second time. He was seen by several when he fell but when they reached him he was dead. He was a man of about fifty years. None of his relatives have been located so notification of his death could be sent them. When his relations were last heard from they were somewhere in the Indian Territory. At the time of his death he was carrying an accident policy in favor of his two children, whose whereabouts can not be learned. He was engineer at the Eagle Lake Manufacturing Co’s. electric light plant. Mr. McPheason[sic] was also here at the time of the erection of the plant and assisted in putting up the machinery. [Place of interment unknown]

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 8, 1904, page 7

McRee, Kate Rebecca (Ernst)

PROMINENT RESIDENT MRS. MCREEDIES

One of the community's most beloved citizens, Mrs. W. E. (Kate) McRee, closed her eyes to apeaceful rest in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital at 9:20a.m. last Sunday, April 25th after five weeks of illness.

Mrs. McRee was one of the community's longest residents, dating her residence here back to around 1906. She was engaged in the insurance business here for over fifty of those years.

She was born Kate Rebecca Ernst, the daughter of Ed and Ida Ernst in Coldspring, Texas on December 1890. The family moved to Columbus area in 1903 and came here in 1906. On April 18, 1909 she was united in marriage with Walter Everett McRee in Eagle Lake. Mr. McRee took over operation of the Eagle Lake Insurance Agency, which was founded at the turn of the century by W. A. Thatcher, in 1910. In 1923 Mrs. McRee assumed management of the agency when Mr. McRee joined a local bank. He later served as postmaster here from 1936 to 1955. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1957.

Mrs. McRee continued to operate the insurance agency, affiliated with Hartford Insurance Co, and others until 1967 when she sold the agency to Edwin Gay. Mrs. Kate continued her daily visit to the agency and was invaluable in assistance to Mr. Gay and his staff. The agency was sold last year to the Robert Griffiths who consolidated it with the Strickland Insurance Agency and Mrs. McRee continued to assist in their office until time of her illness.

She took an active role in the community social, church and political life. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and was a teacher in the Sunday School for a number of years. In the early 1900's she taught for a few years in the Eagle Lake schools giving instruction in shorthand. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eagle Lake Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and served in that position and in other offices of the Order for a number of years.

Mrs. McRee demonstrated great interest in politics on all levels and was a delegate to the DemocraticParty and served as presiding judge in many elections.

Last rites were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 26th from the chapel of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home with the Rev. Melburn Sibley, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. George Welsch, rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Mrs. Laurina Matthews rendered favorite hymns at the organ.

Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were, David Wintermann, Robert S. Martin, Robert Griffiths, Martin Roberts, Joe Luna, Raymond Waddell, Jim Clipson Sr., Garner C. Duncan. The family named as honorary pallbearers: Al Witte, Ed Hanly, J. D. Seymour, Sam K. Seymour, Jr., Dr. J. R. Laughlin and Dr. J. C. Laughlin.

Surviving are her daughter Kathryn of this city, her son Dr. Walter Everett McRee Jr., Port Arthur; and five grandchildren, Walter Everett III, Peter Paul, Susan, Patricia Kate and Julia Ann McRee; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and by her only sister, Mrs. A. R. (Ida Mae) Autrey who died in 1967.

Mrs. McRee was one who shared her life with so many and her love and kindness to all who came to know her won for her the highest esteem. She shall be missed dearly by her loved ones and friends.

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 29,1976
Submitted by Dorothy Cox

McRoberts, Polly Ann (Poenitzsch)

Polly Ann McRoberts

July 30, 1944 - September 10, 1993

Services for Polly Ann McRoberts, 49, of Katy were held Sept. 13 at Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy with the Rev. Mel Newman officiating.

Burial followed at the Poenitzsch family cemetery in the Shaws Bend community, near Columbus.

McRoberts died Sept. 10 at a Houston hospital.

She was born on July 30, 1944, in Columbus, Texas, the daughter of Lloyd and Lillie Poenitzsch.

McRoberts graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1965, where she received her masters degree in 1971.

She taught school for 2 years in East Bernard, then began teaching at Katy High School in 1967,where she received the Katy High School Extra Mile Award for1991-92.

McRoberts was a member of Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy, member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma and a member of the Texas State Teacher's Association.

She was united in marriage to Mike McRoberts on Aug. 2, 1974, at the First United Methodist Church in Katy.

Survivors include her husband; a son,Ashby McRoberts of Katy; grandmother, Emma Stancik of Columbus; three brothers, Harvey, Robert and Jeff Poenitzsch, all of Shaws Bend; four sisters Jo Ann Vaclavik of Pattison, Sandra O'Leary of Columbus, Pamela Evans of Deer Park and Debra Bankston of Spring; and numerous aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers were Jim Exley, Bill Haskett,Kenneth Poenitzsch, David Stancik, Ward Stanberry and Ray Lesoon.

Honorary pallbearers were Kip Green,Jerry Melcher, Ray Miller and Brad Slepicka.

The family requests that those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Memorial Lutheran church.

Schmidt Funeral Home, Katy,directors.

The Banner Press Newspaper, September16, 1993
Submitted by Joyce Stancik

McTear, Annie Lou (Christal)

Annie Lou McTear.

In the midst of the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 18, at 10:50 a.m., the angels of obedience swayed through the home of 1427 Hunters Park Drive and entered her room. In the twilight of a second, He slipped an invitation under her pillow, the golden encryption immediately illuminated the holiness revealing, its contents: "Annie Lou McTear, the magistrate of Grace and Mercy has requested your presence in the New Jerusalem you will enter into the realms of unimaginable joy and perpetual care."

Irene and Ira Christal were blessed on Christmas Day 1920 with a beautiful baby girl. They named her Annie Lou Christal. She was one of eight children. Born in Eagle Lake, Annie laid her foundation at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. B.F. Langham. She love her church and the Lord until her demise.

She resided in Eagle Lake for the majority of her life, graduating from E. H. Henry High School.

During the later '30s (May 28, 1939), Annie Lou united in holy matrimony with Charlie McTear. To, this union two sons were born.

She was a devoted employee for many years for the Shuart and Wintermann families.

"Pig" as she was affectionately known by many, was devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was loved by all.

She was very friendly and outspoken and her spirit and memories will forever remain in the heart of all whose lives she touched.

Her heavenly entrance will be greeted by her parents; her husband; and her son, Charlie "Tute", and her seven siblings.

The family of Annie Lou celebrates the harvest of her labor and enjoyed the time God gave her.

She leaves to forever cherish her memories her son, Herman McTear (Carol); a devoted granddaughter, Yolanda Turner, Deanna McTear and Carlin McTear; great-grandchildren, Dane McTear, Charles Turner, Kiara McTear, Avery McTear, Quintin Pop, Kristin Hemphill, Kolbe McTear, Dominick McTear and one great-great grandson; Dane McTear, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends to mourn her passing and celebrate her life.

Celebration services were held Saturday, December 22 at 11a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with Rev. Thomas Kuykendall officiating.

The Earthly remains await the Glorious Resurrection while being entombed in the Eagle Lake Cemetery North. Arrangements entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home, in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Moses Woodard, Ray Brown, Rev. Melvin R. Carter, Alex Woolridge, Byron N. Rowe and Lonnie R. Flowers.

Honorary, pallbearers were Gregory Hemphill, Herman McTear, Charles (C.J.) Turner, Quentin Pope, Carliti A. McTear, Avery M. McTear, Dane S. McTear, Kolbe McTear, and Albert Christal, Jr.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 27, 2007, page 4

McTear, Elmo Jr.

McTear

Elmo "Gucci Man" McTear Jr., 60, of Eagle Lake, passed away May 5 at his residence.

McTear was a native and lifelong resident of Colorado County, born in Eagle Lake on Feb. 17, 1944 to Elmo and Edna (Mann) McTear Sr. He was a member of Union Baptist Church No. 2 now the merged Providence Baptist Church of Eagle Lake where he served as grounds superintendent. He attended E.H. Henry High School and led careers with the Howard Wiese and Gayle Gertson Farming operations; WKM (machinist) Fort Bend County; Reed Tools (machinist), Fort Bend and Harris Counties; and later owned and operated Gucci Man Corner, a clothing store in Wharton. He married Josie Lee Binkley in 1962 at the Colorado County Courthouse.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife; six children, Gary Keith McTear Sr. and wife, Bobbie of Eagle Lake, Sharon Laverne Stewart and husband, Steve of Missouri City, Curt Wayne McTear and wife, Nickhole of Eagle Lake, Jeanette Lee Scott of Richmond, Annette Marie McTear of Missouri City and Davana Ann McTear of Eagle Lake; four sisters, Myrna Lois Israel of Austin, Joyce Maze of Houston, Eula Jean McGrew of Eagle Lake and Debra Woolridge and husband, Alex of Eagle Lake; one brother, Ernest Lemons Sr. of Eagle Lake; granddaughters, Taesha McTear, Deborah McTear, Rachelle Shorter McTear, Sharika Stewart, Kurslyn McTear and Jeanesha Scott; and grandsons, Gary Keith McTear Jr., Jameel Scott and Jerrell Scott.

Funeral services were conducted May 8, at Providence Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Coby Shorter Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment followed at Community Cemetery North in Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were Freddie Binkley, Willie Cleveland, Jessie Binkley, Ernest Fields Sr., Robert Lee Binkley, Peyton King, Thomas Binkley and Lonzo McGrew.

Honorary pallbearers were Gary McTear Sr., Steve Stewart, Gary McTear Jr., Alex Woolridge, Curt McTear, Victor Davis, Ernest Lemons Sr., Oliver Johnson and Malcom Thomas.

Colorado County Citizen, May 12, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen

McVea, Lola O.

Former Colored Teacher Of County Dies, Houston

Lola O. McVea, colored school teacher of this county for a number of years, died in Houston on March 11th. She was born in this city in 1894 and graduated from Prairie View College with B. S. degree in 1930.

To the many relatives in this community The Citizen extends sympathy.

Colorado County Obituaries

"Mc"

McAfee, Willie Lee

Willie McAfee Funeral Services Held Jan. 14

Weimar Mercury, January 19, 2006

McAnally, George Erwin

George McAnally, Oil Co. Official, Services Are Held

Colorado County Citizen, November 3, 1966

McBride, Jenette "Nettie"

MRS. A. C. McBRIDE DIED AT BERNARDO

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 14, 1918

McBride, Sidney William Henry

Weimar Mercury, December 22, 1894

McBroom, Herbert R.

Herbert R. McBroom January 3, 1931 - January 29, 2004

The Eagle Lake Headlight, February 5, 2004Transcribed by JohnKonesheck

McBroom, Stephen Calven

Colorado Citizen, December 9, 1875, page 3

McCage, Jewel (Tumlinson)

Colorado County Citizen, March 2,1994Translated by Dennis Boatright

McCane, Elizabeth Isabella (Archer)

Weimar Mercury, October 26, 1895

Delayed Glidden Leaflets.

Weimar Mercury, November 2, 1895

McCane, George Henry

Pioneer Citizen of Columbus Answers Call

Colorado Citizen, December 4, 1924

McCane, Lonnie

Lonnie McCane, Columbus Rancher, TakenBy Death

Rocky Hill Native

Son in Airforce

McCarry, unknown

Weimar Mercury, January 28, 1899, page 1

McCarty, Armistead Thompson Mason

OBITUARY

Colorado Citizen, July 6, 1893

McCarty, James William

Weimar Mercury, Jun 13, 1903

McCarty, Letitia Madeleine (Oldham)

DEATH OF MRS. McCARTY.

Weimar Mercury, June 16, 1922, page 2

McCarty, Madeleine Delia

Madeleine McCarty

Colorado County Citizen, May 17, 1984, page 2

McCarty, Stephen Oldham

Eagle Lake Planter Dies in San Antonio

Colorado County Citizen, September 5, 1940 Transcribed by Judy Talkington

McCauley, James Henry “Mack”

McCauley

Colorado County Citizen, January 14, 1988, page 2

McCausland, Mary Alice (Schellhammer)

McCausland

Colorado County Citizen, January 16, 2008 Courtesy The Citizen

McCausland, Raymond Wells

McCausland

Colorado County Citizen, October 10, 2007 Courtesy The Citizen

McClanahan, Abel Claire

Last Rites Held Monday For A. C. McClanahan, 86

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 16, 1959 Transcribed by Judy Talkington

McClanahan, Josephine Louise (Causey)

Funeral Services Held Tues. For Mrs. McClanahan

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 6, 1956 Transcribed by Judy Talkington

McCormick, Alexis

Final Rites for Alexis McCormick, 69, Held Monday

Weimar Mercury, June 17, 1955, page 1

McCormick, Ann Virginia (Millan)

Colorado Citizen, October 4, 1877, page 3

DIED

Colorado Citizen, October 11, 1877, page 2 Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

McCormick, Audrey B. (Smith)

McCormick

Colorado County Citizen, November 15, 1995, page 16

McCormick, Donie

PIONEER LADY RESIDENT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH

Weimar Mercury, November 11, 1938, page 1

McCormick, Eddie (Hill) Ratcliff

Funeral Services Mrs. McCormick,85, Wednesday

Weimar Mercury, November 5, 1964Transcribed by JudyTalkington

McCormick, Ella Brown

Death of Miss Ella McCormick

Herbert R. McBroom
January 3, 1931 - January 29, 2004

The Eagle Lake Headlight, February 5, 2004
Transcribed by JohnKonesheck

Colorado County Citizen, March 2,1994
Translated by Dennis Boatright

Colorado County Citizen, September 5, 1940
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Colorado County Citizen, January 16, 2008
Courtesy The Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, October 10, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 16, 1959
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 6, 1956
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Colorado Citizen, October 11, 1877, page 2
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Weimar Mercury, November 5, 1964
Transcribed by JudyTalkington

Schulenburg Sticker, 9 Nov 1905
Contributed by Matt Cross

Weimar Mercury, April 13, 1945
Transcribed byJudy Talkington

Colorado Citizen, December 22,1926
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Colorado Citizen, May 8, 1879, page 3
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Colorado County Citizen, Thursday,November 11, 1982
Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Eagle Lake Headlight; January 26, 1945
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

POSTMASTER McCORMICK DEAD.
After Long, Brave Battle Succumbs Wednesday—Funeral Arrangements.

The Weimar Mercury, April 14, 1944
Transcribed by DennisBoatright

Eagle Lake Headlight, November 2,1918
Transcription by Dennis Boatright