Williams, Allen Leo

Allen Leo Williams

Allen Leo Williams was the third child of nine children born to Tucker Williams and Annie J. Williams, on September 24, 1921 in El Campo.

Leo served as a Pvt. First Class in World War II in 1943 and later married Lydia Mae Smith. She preceded him in death in 2005. To this union three children were born, one son, Johnell Williams, and two daughters, Gail Henderson, and Debra Williams Murray (Marion).

Later he married Mildred Parker. No children were born to this union.

He worked faithfully as a farmer in the rice fields and shall be remembered most for his entrepreneurship, wine making and gardening.

His parents; five sisters, Shirley Williams, Dorothy Williams, Lorena Nicholes, Mrytle Wauls and Hatti Jones; two brothers, Joe Louis Williams and Kermit Williams; great-grandson, Christopher Henderson; and spouse, Mildred Parker, all preceded him in death.

Leo was a loving brother, father, uncle, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his five children (Baby Al and Jackie); one brother, Tucker Williams (Linda); seven grandchildren, Elton Jolivett (Valarie), Diedra Jolivette, Telicia Williams (Gerald), Nicole Smith (Torri), Patrick Henderson, Morna Henderson and Kenneth Williams; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at New Home Baptist Church in Garwood with Rev. Charles Williams, officiating. Interment followed at Williams Paradise in Garwood. Arrangements entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Gerald Williams, Patrick Henderson, Corey Williams, Elton Jolivett, Brian Williams and Torri Smith.

Honorary pallbearers were Johnnell Williams, Marion Murray, Brad Williams, Eric Jolivett, Don Williams and Gerald Williams, Jr.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, July 9th, 2009

Williams, Alma (Herder)

Final Rites for Mrs. Lee Williams Held Here Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Williams of Houston, who died there Monday morning after an illness of about four months were held Tuesday morning at Houston, with burial in Weimar Masonic Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

Maurice Mossen of Houston officiated in the rites. Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home directed

Mrs. Williams, the former Miss Alma Herder, was born here, the daughter of the late George Herder Sr. and Mary Hefner Herder. She and her husband left here about 35 years ago, living at Bay City and Eagle Lake before moving to Houston.

Surviving in addition to Mr. Williams are one sister, Mrs. Dwyer (Vida) Allen of Houston, three nephews and a niece, and other relatives.

Pallbearers at the services were George Allen of La Porte, George Herder III of San Antonio, Dan Herder of Weimar, Clyde Hanks and R. L. Williams of Houston, and Melvin Williams of Beaumont.

Weimar Mercury, November 20, 1953, page 1

Williams, Amanda Virginia (Reese)

Greatly Beloved Lady Is Claimed by Death

Relatives and friends throughout this section were deeply grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. J. P. Williams of Schulenburg, which occurred at the family home in that city late Wednesday evening of last week, after a lingering illness extending over many weeks.

The body was tenderly prepared for burial, and on Thursday afternoon was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery at this place, Revs. Hall and McKinney of this city officiating in a touching burial service.

Mrs. Williams' condition had been serious for a number of days preceding her death and, although her passing was not unexpected, nevertheless it was a sad and crushing blow to her bereaved husband, relatives, and many friends.  Mrs. Williams and her husband lived in Oakland for many years, afterward moving to Yoakum, and from that point a few years ago to Schulenburg.  Wherever she lived she possessed the friendship and esteem of all.  She was a lady of many estimable qualities--kind-hearted, neighborly, a devoted wife, ever mindful of the comforts of those about her, and one whose friendship was always sincere and unchangeable.  In her passing, people of this section realize they have lost one of their best friends and neighbors, and that her beloved and devoted husband has suffered an irreparable loss.

Mrs. Williams was born at Oakland, Texas, June 13, 1857, being a daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Fleming Saunders Reese.  She was united in marriage to Mr. J. Pink Williams on Nov. 17, 1875, and her death Wednesday ended a happy marriage companionship of fifty years with her beloved life companion.  She united with the Methodist Church at the age of 21, and ever afterward lived a consistent, Christian life.

She is survived by her heart-broken husband, J. P. Williams, one brother F. S. Reese of San Antonio, one sister, Mrs. S. B. Townsend of Beaumont and numerous relatives and friends.

The pall bearers at the funeral were Messrs. Will McKinnon, Drew Shell, M. A. Ponder, H. P. Schaefer, Helmuth Helmcamp and Ray F. Kusey.

Weimar Mercury, June 20, 1930
Submitted by Deborah Smith

Williams, Baby Boy

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams, Jr., were made happy over the arrival of a fine boy at their home Monday night, and "Dad” Williams is wearing a smile that won’t come off.

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 23, 1919, page 14?

Our sincerest sympathy is extended Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams, Jr. in the death of their little three weeks’ old baby boy, who died at their home in this city early Monday morning. [Place of interment unknown]

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 13, 1919, page 4

Mrs. Ada Williams and Mrs. Ruth Jenkins of Houston were visitors in the city this week, having been called here by the death of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams, Jr.

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 13, 1919, page 10

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our most heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation to each and every one of those who so kindly came to our assistance in our recent sorrow, the loss of our little son. Especially do we want to thank Mrs. Frazar for her untiring efforts during his brief life and Rev. Mr. McLaughlin for his words of comfort. A sweet rememberance of you all will be with us ever.--Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Williams, Jr.

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 13, 1919, page 6

Williams, Bennett

Eagle Lake Items

Last Tuesday, just forty days after having been bitten by a dog supposed to be rabid, little Bennett, the son of J. H. Williams, began to show symptoms of hydrophobia, and after two or three days of the most intense suffering, died with this fearful disease. This unfortunate circumstance should act as a warning, and cause the proper authorities to take the necessary steps to rid the community of all dogs even suspected of have been exposed to this fearful, fatal virus. [Interment in Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery]

Colorado Citizen, April 7, 1887

Williams, Charlie

Murder Charged In Knife Death At Garwood

A 35-year-old construction worker is dead and a 34-year-old laborer is in jail at Columbus held on a charge of murder with malice after a fight at Tommy Lee’s Tavern in Garwood Sunday[sic] evening, said to have been over $5.

Charlie Williams died about 11:30 p. m. Sunday[sic] in Laughlin Hospital at Eagle Lake of cuts with a pocket knife said to have severed his jugular vein. He also was cut about the face and arm. Horace McGrew is in jail at Columbus under $200 bond awaiting action of the grand jury on the murder charge filed Monday. The grand jury will be empaneled[sic] Sept. 8.

Lee, operator of the place, was brought to jail and Monday was fined $100 and costs by Justice of the Peace J. F. Beal of Garwood on a charge of permitting gambling in a public place. Evelyn Lee, 35 of San Antonio, said to be a relative of the tavern operator, is in jail charged with disturbing the peace and fighting an officer. She was arrested by Chief Deputy M. H. Buller at the jail.

The fight occurred about 8:30 p. m. Sunday. Officers questioned McGrew, wife of the dead man, Lee and another reported to have been in the game. [Place of interment unknown said to be Eagle Lake. Evidence points to the date as Saturday Aug. 9 rather than Sunday Aug 10]

Weimar Mercury, August 14, 1959, page 1

Williams, Clarence

Williams

Clarence Williams, 77. of Houston died Sunday, July 11.

Funeral services are set for Saturday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at Green Grove Baptist Church in Alleyton, with burial in the Alleyton Cemetery. The Rev. E. E. Thomas will officiate.

He was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Columbus, the son of Sam and Mary (Smith) Williams. He married Christine Bratcher. He was a member of Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Alleyton and served in the U. S. Army in the Korean War.

Survivors include one son, Howard Ted Williams and wife Paula of Houston, two daughters, Shirley J. Ward of Houston and Deloris Patrick of Charleston, S.C.; and two brothers, Herman D. Williams and Willie Lee Williams, both of Alleyton.

Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

Fayette County Record, July 16, 2004

Williams, Clarence Jr.

C. Williams Jr. Funeral Services Scheduled April 1

Clarence Williams Jr., 49, of Weimar died March 22 in Hallettsville. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. at Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Weimar with Rev. Jarvis W. Nelson officiating.

Interment will follow at Good Hope Memorial Cemetery in Weimar.

He was born Feb. 3, 1957 in Weimar to Clarence and Daisy (Wicks) Williams.

Clarence was a truck driver and was employed by Frank Marek Trucking Company. He was also a member of the Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Weimar.

He is survived by his mother, Daisy Williams of Weimar; fiancee, Jessica Williams of Weimar; sons, Aderian Williams of Houston, and Rodney Williams of Weimar; daughter, NaTasha Williams of Weimar; and one grandchild.

He is also survived by his brother Walter and wife Debra Williams of Weimar; and sisters Marilyn and husband Errol Jones of Weimar, and Debra Carter of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his father; one sister; and his grandparents,

Pallbearers will be Jessie Johnson, Ray Charles Johnson, Larry Thomas, L. J. Johnson Jr., Kenneth Moore and Charlie Wanjura Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gregory Conner, Henry Johnson, Melvin Scott, Frank Marek Trucking Company, Riding Clubs of Surrounding Areas, Charles Fitzgerald Sr., Glenn McMillian and Glenn Wicks.

Weimar Mercury, March 30, 2006

Correction:
The Clarence Williams Jr. obituary in last week’s issue should have stated he is survived by a son, Rodney Rice of Weimar, as well as a daughter, NaTasha Rice of Weimar.

Weimar Mercury, April 6, 2006

Williams, Clifford Wade

Clifford Wade Williams, 34, of Altair, passed away Aug. 12, near Altair from injuries received in an industrial accident.

He was born Feb. 29, 1968 in Malad City, Idaho to Olean Estella (Hawkins) and Calvin Grant Williams. He attended Marsh Valley High School in Arimo, Idaho, led a career as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was former resident of New Mexico and Victoria, before the family moved to Altair. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his son, Samuel Wade Williams of Soda Springs, Idaho; mother, Olean Estella Hawkins Williams of Altair; sisters, Vera Calean Sorrels of Pocatello, Idaho, Marie Annette Hower of Missoula, Mont., and Bernadine Estelle Williams of Altair; brothers, Ernest Kim Williams Belen of N.M., Morgan Neil Williams of Garwood, Joe Paige Williams of Pie Town, N.M.; close friend and companion, Teresa Elliott; 12 nieces; three nephews; two great-nieces, and four great-nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 17, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake, with branch president Del Vance officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were Audie Hubenak, H. L. Austin, Jesse Hester, Jaime Beard and brothers, Kim, Neil and Paige Williams. John Williams served as an alternate.

Colorado County Citizen, August 21, 2002
Courtesy of the Citizen

Williams, Dan

KILLING.—Last Tuesday Dan Williams was killed by John Brown —both parties colored—on Capt. Donovant’s plantation, near Eagle Lake. The difficulty occurred while the parties were working together in the field, when Dan chopped John on the __, and John struck Dan, on the head with a hoe, killing him. John was so seriously injured as to be unable to attend the examing[sic] trial. Officer Clark has him under arrest. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, June 9, 1881, page 3

Williams David W.

David Williams Funeral Held Here Jan. 24

Funeral services for David W. Williams, 73, of San Antonio were held Sunday, Jan. 24, from Oakland Baptist Church, with Rev. Perkins officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery.

Williams, a dairy worker, died Jan. 22 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio.

Born Sept. 6, 1914, in Lavaca County, he was a son of Ambrose W. Adams and Verline Hatcher. He married Tommie Newton in Lavaca County in 1940.

Surviving are. one daughter, Lillian Corothers of San Antonio; four grandchildren; five sisters, Bessie M. Williams of Oakland, Ester B. Haynes and Elizabeth Johnson of San Antonio, Fannie B. Cook of Weimar and Catherine Wards of Houston; and six brothers, Milton Adams of Weimar, Mose Adams of Glendale, Wisconsin; Joe H. and Sammie Joe Adams of Houston, A. D. Adams of Fort Worth and Marvin Byrd of San Antonio. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Weimar Mercury, January 28, 1988, page 12

Williams, Douglas

A negro man named Douglas Williams was killed by the fly wheel at Buske’s gin, in this city, last Saturday evening about 5:30 o’clock. Douglas, we understand, worked on Mr. John Walker’s farm, and came to town that day. After indulging pretty freely in whiskey and beer, he went to the Buske mill to get some meal to take home. As he entered, and while near the rapidly revolving wheel, he staggered against the wheel, and in a second was a dead man, the top of his head being knocked off and his neck broken. An inquest was held by Judge C. T. Hancock, but the evidence of the bystanders proved conclusively that it was the man’s own fault. Douglas was popular with both whites and blacks, being polite, pleasant and industrious, but he let liquor get the best of him, with the above result. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, November 25, 1893, page 2

Williams, Dwyatt Edward

Dwyatt Williams Funeral Services Held March 24

Dwyatt Edward Williams, 60, of Houston, died March 17. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 24 at Titus and Timothy Barnes Cathedral Chapel, Carl Barnes Funeral Home in Houston with Rev. Billy Jackson officiating.

Interment followed at the Paradise Cemetery in Weimar.

Dwyatt was born Aug. 26, 1946 in Huntsville to Bennie Eva and Arthur Williams.

He attended public schools in Houston, San Antonio and Bryan.

Mr. Williams acquired many skills in his lifetime, his latest being a master plumber. He enjoyed fishing and telling jokes. When he ran out of jokes on others, he'd tell something on himself.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mona Lisa Williams; daughters, Rochelle Sims, LaJuanda Sails and LaQuisha Logan; sons, Dwyatt Williams Jr., Arthur Williams and Dedric Williams; and 13 grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sister, Margrett Taylor; two nieces; one nephew; three uncles; four aunts; and cousins reared as sisters and brothers, Shirley Bacon, Sherron Gruyarloe, Rosalyn Williams, James Smither and Bennie Roy Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; Deborah Price; Johnnie Smither; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Larry Thomas, Duvon Jean, James Smither Jr., Willie McAffee, Jevonnah Price and Marcus Smither.

Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Hunter, John Tarver, James Smither Sr., Steve Perry and Milton Price Jr.

Weimar Mercury, April 5, 2007, page 2A

Williams, Eddie Mae (Scott)

WILLIAMS

Eddie Mae Scott Williams, 81, passed away Feb. 24.

She was born in Altair Sept. 8, 1921 to Sam Scott Sr. and Ida Davis Scott.

She was a member of Greater Rising Star Baptist Church and served there as president of senior mission, superintendent of the Sunday school and treasurer of the sunrise choir. She was secretary of the Edward's Pride Chapter 346 Order of Eastern Star Masonic Lodge and the 20th Century District Association.

Williams was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Cora and Lizzie; brother, Harry, Fred, Robert, Clinton, John Alley and Ollie Scott Sr.

She is survived by her son, Edward Scott and wife Sally; six grandchildren; eight great-granchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 1 at Greater Rising Star Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Truman Scott Sr. officiating. Interment followed at Williams Paradise Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Cleve Scott Sr., Norman Hender-son III, Jessie Scott, Jimmy Foster Jr., David W. Henderson and John Tillamn Jr.

Honorary pallbearers were Fred Scott Jr., Donald R. Scott, Horace Scott, Larry Scott, Truman Scott Jr., Rickey Scott, Wayne Scott, Gildell Champ, Clyde Champ, Pete Scott. Otis L. Scott and Mickey Scott.

Colorado County Citizen, March 13, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Williams, Edward Ray Jr.

Edward Ray Williams, Jr.

Edward Ray Williams, Jr., departed this life on Thursday, November 22.

He was born on September 16, 1948 to Iline and Edward Ray Williams, Sr. in Weimar.

Edward attended the public schools in Columbus at the Old Columbus Riverside.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and brother, Leslie Roy Williams, Sr.

Left to cherish his memories are a devoted wife, Eunice Williams; father, Edward Ray Williams, Sr.; three children, Sametah Williams, Terrylynn Williams and Anthony R. Williams; four step-children, Kevin, Cecil, Ronnie, and Annette; 11 grandchildren, Shay, Brian, Lil Kevin, Lil Ronnie, Ariel, Robin, Kenny, Kris, Daisha, Aryanna, and Raymond; six brother, Ernest Charles Williams (wife, Janell), Albert "Elmo" Williams, Stanley Scott, Michael Williams (wife, Antonette), Glenn Scott, and Ralph Williams, Sr. (wife, Patricia); two sisters, Anna Madison and Gail Scott; former wife, Michael Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Glidden with Rev. Richard Hamilton, officiating.

Burial followed in Shepherd Memorial in Glidden. Life celebration by Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Brian Henderson, Keylon Napper, Cecil Marshall, Kevin Henderson, Jeffery Rhodes, and Jerome Rhodes.

Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Williams, Sr., Michael Williams, James R. Rhodes, Stanley Scott, Ernest Williams and Albert Williams.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 6th, 2007
Submitted by John Konesheck

Williams, Elizabeth "Grandma"

Elizabeth "Grandma" Williams of Houston passed away Friday, April 18, 2003.

Born November 6, 1909 in Egypt, she was the daughter of Hubert and Sophronia Alridge.

She began her early education in her hometown and completed it in Houston.

Elizabeth married a wonderful man and father, named Sol Williams. Their consummation brought forth the life of 11 children.

She joined the church at an early age and was a member of Sandridge in Egypt.

Later, she became a member of the Providence Church until her health would no longer allow her to continue.

Elizabeth moved with her daughter to Houston and attended the Brookhollow Church until her death.

Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sol (1970); five children, Richard, Wiley, Dennis, Warren and Johnie; she leaves to mourn three sons and three daughters; her immediate family Tony Williams and wife, Jessie, Sol Lee Williams and wife, Clara, Rev. Harold Williams and wife, Elaine, Kay Hemphill, Brenda Williams and husband, Carl, and Diann Jackson; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, from Providence Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with Rev. Coby Shorter Jr., pastor, officiating.

Interment followed in Eagle Lake. Arrangements were entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus.

Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, May 1, 2003
Transcribed by John Konesheck

Williams, Ethel Lorene

In Memoriam

In sorrow I write the sad news of the death of our precious baby Ethel Lorene, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams, born May 5, 1906; died Jan. 7, 1912. [Internent in Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery]

Her stay with papa, mamma, little sisters and the baby brother was not long, but she had wound the tenderest love around their hearts, and death can not sever the cords.

The little sufferer was sick but a few days and her death was a sorrowful surprise.

Just two weeks to the night she died, "Old Santa Claus"came to this home and left many pretty play things, all left to remind us of our darling. She and baby (little brother) looked to Christmas and the coming of Santa as the happiest time in life--when old Santa would come and bring them lots of nice things. She was so proud of her little shoes he left and thought how pretty they would be to wear to Sunday school. We little thought that on that Sabbath day that "Aunt Garrett" (her Sunday school teacher) with other loving friends and relatives would be standing around her little dying bed.

"Santa Claus he brought them to me
With a lot of other things,
And I think he brought an Angel
With a pair of golden wings.

In sorrow of heart but in meekness, of resignation, the broken home, with its first vacant chair, is lighted with the glow of the invisible presence.

"Not now but in the coming years we'll read the meaning of our tears.”

Oh, how we do miss our dear little one. We find comfort, however, only in the fact that it was our Lord's will to take her to Himself. "Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

And that while she can not came back to us, we can go to her, where she is at the beautiful gate watching and waiting for mamma, papa, little sisters and "Baby." She was such a little mother to him. In. the blessed hope of that meeting, we can in submission say: "Precious
Lorene farewell. “

"Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee.
Since God was thy ransom, thy Guardian, thy Guide;
He gave thee, He took thee and He will restore thee,
And death has no sting!
Since the Savior has died.'

Williams, Henry

The news reached here Sunday morning that Henry Williams, brother of Jud Williams, and a former resident of this vicinity, had a difficulty with a negro named Arthur King at Frazer’s store, near Eagle Lake, the night previous, in which he (Williams) was killed. No particulars obtainable at present writing. King was arrested, and is now in jail at Columbus. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, October 1, 1892

Williams, Henry Rev.

WELL KNOWN COLORED CITIZEN DIED TUESDAY

Rev. Henry Williams, well known colored preacher and farmer of this city, died at the family home Tuesday night, after being in ill health for some time past. The remains were laid to rest in the colored people's burying ground west of town Thursday. He leaves a. wife and several children.

Henry Williams, known to the writer for many years, was a good man. He was quiet, peaceable, law abiding, industrious, and even though he was up in the seventies at time of his death, engaged in his daily avocations just as long as his strength held out.

Many friends, both white and colored, regret the demise of this truly good colored citizen.

Weimar Mercury, June 14, 1935, page 8

Williams, Herbert Lee

Herbert Lee Williams, colored,son of Albert Williams, a well known colored citizen of this city, died early Saturday morning of influenza. He was twenty-one years of age. The funeral was held Saturday evening with interment in the colored cemetery near the rice mill. Albert's friends, both white and colored, sympathize with him in his bereavement. [Since the exact cemetery in which he is buried could not be determined, Williams has been listed in the Unknown group. DA]

Eagle Lake Headlight, October 28, 1918

Williams, Herman Delano

WILLIAMS

Herman D. Williams, 75, of Alleyton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17 after a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 28, 1930 in Alleyton to Sam Williams and Mary Etta Smith. He married Ruby Woods June 23, 1957.

He served in the U.S. Army until 1961, then worked for Pioneer Industry for 48 years before retiring.

He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Alleyton.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby of Alleyton; five daughters, Erma Jean Clark of Louisville, Ky., Arlene Williams of Rosenberg, Thelma Williams of Katy, Mary Etta Williams of Columbus and Marsha Reed of Katy; three sons, Herman Williams Jr. of Radcliff, Ky., Cunningham Williams of Houston and Travis Williams of Rosenberg; 13 grandchildren; an aunt; a brother; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 20 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with the Rev. E. Thomas officiating. [Interment in the Alleyton Cemetery]

Pallbearers were Edward Fitzgerald Jr., Caaron Fitzgerald, Randal Fitz- gerald, Michael Fitzgerald, Gerald Fitzgerald, Dr. Lonnie Howard, Mitchell Davis, Willie Stovall and Anthony Stovall.

Colorado County Citizen, August 24, 2005
Courtesy of The Citizen

Williams, Infant

Weimar Local Matters

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jud Williams was buried a few days ago. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, July 5, 1888, page 3

Williams, Iola (Boulden)

Iola Boulden Williams

On December 20, 1925, Rev. Nathaniel and Viola Boulden were blessed with the precious gift of a beautiful baby girl whom them named lola.

She was the third born of five children, raised in Eldridge, TX where she also attended school. Iola was baptized at an early age by her father.

She was a faithful and dedicated member of Providence Baptist Church until her health failed. She served as President of the Senior Choir, member of the Usher Board and a member of the Mission Society. Her untiring deeds were evident of her dedication to the church, her pastor and the community.

Iola was united in Holy Matrimony to Light Williams, Jr. on August 14, 1945. To this union four children were born, Gerald Wayne, Kenneth Morris, Yvonne Sue and Adolen Faye.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons; three sisters, Josephine Monroe, Peggy Johnson and Lue Minnie Cotton; and one brother, Otis King.

Iola departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 2 with her children at her side.

She leaves to cherish her memory two loving and devoted daughters, Yvonne (Sue) Williams of Smithville and Adolen Moore and husband, Christopher Moore of Houston; a caring daughter-in-law, Alice Williams of Houston; seven grandchildren, Lisa Brown and Augena Monroe of Smithville; Bryon Brown, Bennie Brown, Jr., Kevin Williams, Deon Williams and Shalanda Williams (Chris Mackey) of Houston; nine great-grandchildren, one of whom she lovingly raised as her own, Shanique Williams; one sister-in-law, Marlene Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Coby Shorter, III officiating. Interment followed at Union Hill Cemetery in Matthews. Services entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home.

Casket bearers were Louis Barrow, Trahan Taylor, Otha Wilbur, Henry Brown, Alex Williams, Lonzo McGrew, Ricky Williams, and Jermal Wright.

Honorary casket bearers were Bryon Brown, Khalil McCathern, Bennie Brown, Jr., Deon Williams, Kevin Williams, Gregory (Lewis) King, and DeEverett Williams.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 17, 2008, page 4

Williams, J. Pink

“PINK" WILLIAMS, MIGHTY GOOD MAN, PASSES ON.

The Mercury did not learn until too late for last issue that its almost life-long friend, Mr. J. Pink Williams, of Schulenburg, had died the previous night, (Wednesday), suddenly and unexpectedly.

As we understand it, Mr. Williams had suffered a stroke of paralysis several days previous, but had about recovered and was thought to be getting along fine. Suddenly Wednesday night there came a turn for the worse and this good man, known and beloved throughout this section, quickly succumbed and passed on to join his loved ones on the other shore.

Funeral arrangements were made and the body committed to mother earth by the side of his beloved wife in the Weimar cemetery Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. Large crowds of relatives and friends of this good man were present from every section to pay the last sad tribute of respect to one who had lived among us so long and whose cheery presence, genial smile nd words of encouragement hd brightened many a heart and lent new life to those in despair.

That was Pink Williams’ style. He was one of the most cheerful, optimistic men the writer ever knew. No matter how despondent one might be, a few minutes spent in the presence of this truly good man always left you feeling revived and more cheerful. The writer of these lines knew Pink Williams from the time he moved Into the Weimar section up to the time of his unfortunate death, and never had a truer, better friend. Pink William was your friend in good times as well as bad times, and you don't find many men like that. If he was your friend, you knew it and he was true as steel. If he was not your friend, he went about his business without ever molesting you. We never heard him say aught against his fellow-man nor did we ever bear a word amiss spoken of him. He was a clean man, a good man in every sense of the term, true to his Creator and to his fellow-man, and in his passing we feel that one of our best friends and citizens has left us.

At time of death we understand he had attained the ripe age of 79 years. Mr. Williams lived in the Oakland section for many years, then moved to Yoakum, afterward to Schulenburg. where he resided up to the time of his death. He is survived by three sisters, Miss Mollie Williams and Mrs. C. L. Glass of Schulenburg, Mrs. Carrie Green of Karnes City, and three brothers, Bob Williams of Schulenburg, Bill Williams of Llano and C. O. Williams of Beeville, to whom our heartfelt sympathy is extended.

Weimar Mercury, February 17, 1933, page 1

Williams. Jerel

Williams

Jerel Williams, 44 of Houston died Wednesday, Oct 20 at her[sic] residence in Houston.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 30 at Mt. Arie Baptist Church in Weimar. Burial was in Paradise Gardens Cemetery in Weimar with the Rev. Danny Henderson officiating.

Born March 28, 1960 in Houston, he was the son of Harris Hill and Willie Mae (Hasty) Williams. He married Antonia Williams. He worked at UTEX in Weimar as a assembly line attendant. He was a member of Mt. Arie Baptist Church in Weimar.

Survivors include his wife, Antonia Wiliams of Tulsa, N.M.; special aunt, Rosie Lee Hasty of Weimar; two brothers, Harris Williams Jr. and David A. Williams, both of Houston; two sisters, Joyce M. Victor of Houston, and Delores Vinson of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Pearlie Mae, Josephine, and Jean Williams.

Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Fayette County Record, October 29, 2004, page 15, Sec. A

Williams, Jim

Glidden, Feb. 8.--Jim Williams, a negro boy,night dishwasher for Crescent News and Hotel company, while attempting to ride on a moving freight car was run over about 12 o'clock Sunday night and died from the injuries at 3:15 a.m. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury, February 13, 1904

Williams, John J.

John J. Williams

John J. Williams of Garwood, 86, slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Aug. 28, in Columbus.

John was born in Springfield, Mo. on June 29, 1920 to Curtis and Gertrude Gideon Williams.

After serving in the South Pacific during World War II, John was discharged from the Army and became a resident of Colorado County in 1946 where he was a cattle rancher and rice farmer.

John had a longtime involvement with Professional Rodeo furnishing stock, mainly bucking bulls to stock contractors. In the 1960s he was known as "Big John" — The Bull Man.

He was a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo where he was one of the original Calf Scramble Committee Volunteers in 1954. He also served as Co-Chairman, as well as Chairman of the Calf Scramble Committee. For his long service to the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo he was awarded and designated as a Life Time Director Emeritus.

John is a former Trail Boss and Director of the San Antonio Trail Ride; Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Former Director of the Texas Rural Communities Loan Association, Charter Member of the Garwood Lions Club and in 1972 was named an Honorary Texan by then Texas Governor Preston Smith.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Ann W. Olson; and sisters, Jean Wageman, Irene Wilkerson, Mary Williams, Martha Myers, Doris Williams, Alice Toliver; and brother, Jim Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlyne Frnka Williams of Garwood; sons, George Williams and wife, Barbara, of Garwood and Richard Williams and wife, Laura, of The Woodlands; son-in-law, Bill L. Olson of Houston; brothers, Edgar, Curtis, Fred and Jerry Williams; and a sister, Katherine Netzer, all of Springfield; grandchildren, Audrey Schneider of Katy, Anessa Freeman of Garwood, Billy Olson of Houston, as well as Tara, Chase and Kyle Williams of The Woodlands; and five great-granddaughters.

Pallbearers were John Schneider, David Freeman, Billy Olson, Chase Williams, David Williams, Ross Fling, Kenneth Brune and Steve Toliver.

Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Russell Thomas, Troy Krenek, Jim Shoulders, Larry Smidovec, Dale Hunt, Billy Ray Krenek, and Directors of Plow Realty Company.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, at Henneke Funeral Home with Father Joseph Vrana officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Nada. Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials honoring John can be made to the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 131, Garwood, TX 77442 or the charity of your choice.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. 

Eagle Lake Headlight, September 7th, 2006
Submitted by John Konesheck

Williams, Lenyce Onita

Williams, Lenyce Onita

Lenyce Onita Williams, 86, of Columbus passed away Aug. 28 at her granddaughter’s residence in Columbus.

She was born on June 29, 1923 to Henry Marcus and Lenyce Beatrice (Huling) Phillips in Lamesa. After marrying Gerald Lee Williams, she served as a homemaker. Upon moving to Columbus, where she lived for two years, she was a member of Frelsburg Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Lee Williams; parents, Henry Marcus Phillips and Lenyce Beatrice (Huling) Phillips; son, Corbett Lee Williams; and brother, H.M. Phillips Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Jannie Len Milner of Columbus; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services took place Aug. 28 at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Colorado County Citizen, September 2, 2009
Submitted by Judy Talkington

Williams, Leslie Roy

Deacon Leslie Roy Williams

Deacon Leslie Roy Williams, Sr. was born on November 24, 1949 to Mr. Edward and IIine Williams in Fort Bend County. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Olive Branch Baptist Church until his passing.

"Fat Daddy" is what he was affectionately called by his loved ones and friends. He enjoyed life by going to church, playing with his grandchildren, and eating a big bowl of beans and cornbread. The memories of him will live on in all the hearts he touched throughout his life.
Deacon "Les," was called home on November 21 to be with his Saviour. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, IIine Williams; and his brother, Edward Ray Williams, Jr.

He is survived by his father, Edward Ray Williams, Sr.; fiancé, Vera Jean Williams of Columbus; children, Latanza Smalls of El Paso, Leslie R. Williams, Jr. of Carls Bad, Mexico, Rodney Williams of Dallas, Lafrieda Stovall of Columbus, Gloria Jean Williams of Columbus, Roshett Williams of Houston, Cotoya Williams of Columbus, Lezlie Ann Williams of Columbus; and host of grandchildren, siblings, other relatives, and dear friends who will miss him.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Glidden with Rev. Richard Hamilton officiating. Interment followed at Shepherd Memorial Cemetery in Glidden. Another life celebration by Ben Davis Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Austin Glass and Mirror Employees.

Honorary pallbearers were Kesean Williams, Zion Simmons, Willie Stovall, Jr., Robert Stovall, Sr., Percy Waddle, Jr., Marvin Smalls, Paul Simmons, Chroy Scott, Sherman Carter, and Robert King.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. 

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 6th, 2007
Submitted by John Konesheck

Williams, Leta May

Little Leta May, the sweet three-year-[old] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Williams, died at the home in Houston last Friday, and her remains were committed to the dust in Odd Fellows' Rest at 11 o'clock last Saturday. She was a bright and lovable little girl, her winsome ways capturing all hearts, and her early demise was a sad blow to parents and friends.

"There's a sinless brow with a radiant crown,
And a cross laid down in the dust;
there's a smile where never a shade comes now
And tears no more from those dear eyes flow,
So sweet in their innocent trust."

Colorado Citizen, October 26, 1893
Contributed by Deborah Smith

Williams, Lydia T. (Krueger)

Williams

A rosary for Lydia T. Williams, 92, is set for 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 10, at Henneke Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. in the funeral home, and again on Tuesday at 8 a.m. until the time of funeral services.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus.

Memorials may be given to the Nesbitt Memorial Library, or the Alzheimer's Association, Houston & Southeast chapter, 2909 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77025.

Colorado County Citizen Online, July 10, 2006
Courtesy The Citizen

Lydia T. Williams

Funeral services for Lydia T. Williams, 92, of Columbus were held on Tuesday, July' 11 at 10 a.m. from Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Fr. Robert Guerra officiating. Interment followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Williams passed away Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Houma, La. She was born Oct. 4, 1913 in Frelsburg to Ben and Mary Neshyba Krueger. On Jan. 9, 1033 she was married to Willie Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and had previously been employed as a cashier at Winn's in Columbus.

Survivors include: sisters Regina Schertz of Columbus and Gladys Austin of San Antonio; grandchildren, Jamie Elfert and husband Mike, Phyllis Guidry and husband John, Allen Janow and wife Christine and Rayna Ward and husband Norman; six great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mary Neshyba Krueger; husband, Willie Williams, daughter, Joyce Marie Williams Janow; and brothers, Raymond Krueger and Daniel Krueger.

New Ulm Enterprise, July 13, 2006, page 1

Williams, Mabel (Wagley)

Colorado County Sheriff's office has received a preliminary report from a Houston pathologist indicating that there were no marks or other indications of foul play in the death of Mrs. Gus (Mabel) Williams, 59, of Glidden who was found partially floating in an abandoned gravel pit hole of water in Alleyton about 4 p.m. on Wednesday of last week.

Her car was found abandoned on Interstate 10 service road a few hundred yards from the gravel pit late Tuesday evening. Officers began a search and the body was located by a neighbor, Frank Haynes, partially floating in the water.

A check of Mrs. Williams' home by Sheriff J. O. Walker had revealed the house locked, but with fires burning and a record player going.

Survivors include two sons, Melvin Williams of Beaumont and Riley Williams of San Antonio. [Interment in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery]

A complete report on the autopsy is expected this week from the pathologist.

The Eagle Lake Headlight, January 21, 1965
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Williams, Maria (Nelson)

“Jeff” Williams, Colored, Faces Murder Charge

Charles (“Jeff”) Williams is in the Columbus jail awaiting trial on charges of murdering his wife, Maria Williams, who died Monday from gunshot wounds received Saturday night.

The Grand Jury, which met this week and finished its duties Wednesday, billed him with the murder charge. Date for his trial will be set tomorrow (Friday), District Clerk W. C. Papenberg said.

After the shooting occurred late Saturday night, “Jeff” summoned doctors, who took the woman to the Columbus hospital in an ambulance. Officers here were notified and made an investigation, along with Sheriff Harvey Lee, who came from Columbus after the arrival of the injured woman.

Many friends here, white as well as colored, were shocked and perplexed at the news that “Jeff” was in this sort of trouble. A delivery boy and clerk at G. W. Shaver’s store for many years, he is probably the best known and best liked colored man in Weimar. Patrons of the store often remarked about his politeness, dependability and intelligence.

The bullet entered the woman’s skull at the top and emerged at the neck. She was buried Wednesday. [Paradise Gardens] There were no witnesses to the shooting, which was believed to have been done through a window as the victim lay in bed.

Weimar Mercury, September 13, 1946, page 1

Williams, Mary

DIED.

In this place on the 5th inst, in her sixteenth year, Mrs. Mary Williams,consort of Thomas Williams, in child bed. How unscrutable are the ways of Providence. This young couple had every prospect and hopes of a long life in which to share the toils and enjoy the comforts afforded to them in this life; but in this, the brightest hour of their prospects,the Messenger came and called one of them hence.

Not one short year had passed since her bridal day, before her husband was called to the bed side of his dying wife, and there to see her breath her last. Her bridal dress had not been soiled or tinged, and served as her burial shroud.

The old die and the severty of our grief is made light by the consolation that the race was nearly run, and that their lives had been spent with a full share of this world's fleeting joys; and the young infant or the tender child may be snatched from the yearning affections by the hand of Death, but our sorrow it assuaged by the consciousue[sic] that the young bud had been called to blossom in Heaven ere it had been blighted by sin on earth. But it is when the parent or the companion is snatched away by Death in the bloom of life, that grief comes unaccompanied by any palliation. This affliction is the more severe to him who survives, that but a few months ago she left home and friends to accompany him to a strange land to share his toils and privations which are incident to all new beginners. From the time of her arrival amongst us to the day of her death, her deportment has been such as to gain the love and esteem of all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance; and when she was taken sick she had many kind friends to minister to her wants and watch her by day and by night. If the attention of skillful physicians, a devoted husband and attentive nurses could have saved her, our friend had not died. [Place of interment unknown]

The ways of Providence are past finding out by mortal man. Oh, may the good Lord, who tempers the wind to the shorn lamb, bind up the wounded heart of him who has thus early been left to mourn the loss of one whom he expected to be a comfort and solace to him in after years; and may he adopt the language of Job, "the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." She cannot come to me but I may go to her.

H. T. Chapman
Columbus, June 8, 1858

Colorado Citizen, June 12, 1858

Williams, Maud

There is a fair prospect that Will Williams, the negro who beat and shot his wife last week, will have his neck broken by a rope, after all. The woman was reported very low Thursday afternoon, and Judge C. T. Hancock and Constable Henry J. Insall went out there and secured from her a statement as to the difficulty. She says her husband gave her a severe beating with a club across the stomach the evening before he shot her. She was en vienic at the time. A few hours afterward he shot her. In her condition, it is believed the beating would have proved fatal. At any rate, the combined beating and shooting caused her death, she dying at 4 o’clock yesterday morning. Williams had an examining trial before Judge C. T. Hancock last Saturday and was allowed bond in the sum of $1000, which he failed to give. He will now have to answer the charge of murder. [Place of interment unknown]

Weimar Mercury. September 4, 1897, page 8

Williams, Mildred G. (Parker)

March 11, 1943 - October 28, 2003

Tuesday, October 28, 2003, Mildred G. "Moma Mildred" Parker Williams was called to her eternal rest with our Mighty God at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.

On march 11, 1943, Zell T. and Lillie Lee Parker were blessed with a beautiful girl. She was named Mildred Glenn.

She grew up and attended school in the Eagle Lake Community, confessing Christ at an early age at Greater Rising Star Baptist Church. Later in her Christian life, she moved her membership to White Cloud Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Obie Rhodes and remained until her death.

She served on the Nursing Board, Pastor's Aid Committee and Church Choir of White Cloud Baptist Church.

She was united in holy matrimony to Allen Leo Williams.

Preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Norma Jean; and two brothers, Johnny and Calvin Sr. ; she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Allen Leo Williams of Garwood; three daughters, Veronica (Rev. Dave) Curry and Shelba Parker (Kenneth Colson Sr.) of Eagle Lake and Jacklyn (Howard) Rogers of Houston; two brothers, Royal L. Parker Sr. of Houston and Clyde (Lena) Parker of San Antonio; one sister-in-law, Katherine Parker of Eagle Lake; one aunt, Loreca Thomas of Eagle Lake; grandchildren, Draper (D'Andrea) Parker Sr. , LaToya Parker, Raeneisha Colson, Kenneth Colson Jr., and Lilionna Curry; great grandchildren, Eylandria, Mariah, LaRon, Ashley, Raven and Draper Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 1, from White Cloud Baptist Church in Eagle Lake with Dr. Obie Rhodes, pastor, officiating.

Interment followed in Rising Star Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Arrangements were entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Thomas J. Carter Sr., Malcolm Thomas, Norman Henderson Jr., Andre Black, James Parker Sr. and Sherman Curry.

Honorary pallbearers were Deacons and Trustees of White Cloud Baptist Church, Royal L. Sr., Clyde L. and Draper Parker Sr., Rev. Dave Curry, Kenneth Colson Sr. and Howard Rogers.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, November 6, 2003
Transcribed by John Konesheck

Williams, Mollie Elizabeth (Oakes)

IN MEMORY OF MRS. MOLLIE OAKES WILLIAMS

The hand of death has been laid heavily on one of Gliddens most respected families and one of our beloved citizens has been called up higher and there are tears and heartaches for the wife and mother departed.

Mrs. Mollie Oaks Williams died Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock of Influenza.

Mrs. Williams was born June 14, 1872 at the old homestead one [mile] west of Glidden and was the oldest daughter of Arthur and Pearlee Oakes, well known residents of Colorado county. Her father proceeded her to the grave fourteen years ago. When a girl she attended school at Columbus and has spent most of her life near the familiar scenes of her birth place.

On Oct. 28, 1891, she was happily married to Mr. S. R. Williams.

Mrs. Williams has been in feeble death[sic] for nearly a year, but had improved to such an extent that the family had hopes of her getting entirely well but the Spanish influenza was more than her strength could stand and her spirit took its flight to her eternal home.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the Methodist church and was a very popular woman and enjoyed a large circle of friends. Every one who knew her loved her quiet and unassuming manners which won many friends for her.

Besides a heartbroken husband and three children she leaves to mourn her sad death her mother, Mrs. Arthur Oakes of this place and sister, Mrs. Nola Johnson of San Antonio and two brothers, Tom and Arthur Oakes of this place. She was a woman whose traits of character bound friends and relatives to her in bonds of love and her demise is a source of great grief among them.

Her cherished remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Odd Fellows Rest Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.

Rev. C. P. Morgan, Methodist minister of Columbus officiating.

The entire community extends their sympathy to the bereaved husband and children, the grief stricken mother and all other members of the family.

Colorado Citizen, November 1, 1918

Williams, Newton Augustus "Gus"

OAK GROVE NEWS
By Mrs. C. Reichert

Once more the grim reaper has dipped into our section and carried away another of our beloved schoolmates and friends. This time it was Newton Augustus Williams, better known to all of his friends as Gus, but to his schoolmates and buddies as Newton.

Gus was born and raised here in Oak Grove, went to school here and got his education from Prof. J. W. Holt, and in later years he moved to Glidden, where he has been living ever since, although his heart was in the old home place, the last time it was our privilege to talk to him he made the remark, if he had his way he would have been back out here 40 years ago. Gus still loved his old stomping grounds, and was always happy to be out here. When the shock and sorrow of his unexpected demise was flashed around, it can better be imagined than described, for there were not too many of his friends knew that Gus was not feeling too well, but as we all know, Death comes at all hours and just when the family least expected it entered in and bore to that Heavenly home that precious form, leaving behind the lonely wife and two fine sons, who will miss him, but some day there will be a great reunion in that heavenly home where there will be no more parting. Thy will, oh God, not ours, be done. It is hard indeed to realize that one of your friends and schoolmates is gone forever. In his passing we drop a tear of sympathy, and would that we had the power to alleviate at least a portion of their suffering. May God be merciful to them. Gus was a good neighbor and friends, never letting an opportunity go by when he could help someone, always cheerful, and a word of encouragement to those who were less fortunate, and now that he is safe in his new home, he has made the journey, we bow our heads with the rest of the schoolmates and friends and ask God to bless his bereaved wife and sons. [Interment in Odd Fellows Rest]

The Weimar Mercury, December 11, 1959
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Williams, Newton Rhodes

Former Weimar Area Man Buried Sunday At Glidden

Newton Rhodes Williams, 81, died early Sunday morning at his home in Glidden and was buried Sunday afternoon in the Ijams Cemetery there. He was the father of Lee and Gus Williams, well known in this section.

Born April 5, 1860, in Euphalia, Alabama, Mr. Rhodes [sic] spent most of his life in the Oak Grove, Weimar and Glidden sections, finally settling at Glidden, where he spent his last 18 years.

Pallbearers for the funeral were George Herder III of Weimar, H. F. Jordem, P. W. Obenhaus, S. J. Sutherland, J. A. Waltersen and Jess Wegenhoft.

Surviving Mr. Williams are his widow. Mrs. Mabia Williams and two sons, Lee Williams of Houston and Gus Williams of Glidden.

Services were held from the Columbus Funeral Home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon and interment was made at 3:30 o'clock, the Rev. Reynolds, Baptist pastor of Columbus. officiating.

The Mercury extends sympathy to the bereaved survivors.

Weimar Mercury, November 21, 1941, page 1

Williams, Nobia (Walker)

Mrs. Williams Dies at Glidden

Funeral services were held Monday at Columbus Funeral home for Mrs. N. R. Williams who died of a heart attack at her home in Glidden Sunday morning.  Burial was in Pleasant Grove cemetery near Rocky Hill with the Rev. J. K. Ridgway of the Baptist church officiating.

Mrs. Williams was born Nobia Walker, a daughter of R. L. and Martha Ray Walker at the old Walker homeplace west of Glidden on July 4, 1967.  In 1884 she was married to Newton R. Williams who came to Texas from Alabama.  The couple lived on the Walker place for many years and their children were born there.  Later they moved to Glidden where Mr. Williams died on November 15, 1941.  During her earlier life Mrs. Williams help to rear a number of her nieces and nephews whose parents had died when the children were young.  Among them were Mrs. W. E. Obenhaus of Glidden, Mrs. Susie Wegenhoft of Rock Island, Charles Lowrey of Columbus and Walker Lowrey of Houston.

Mrs. Williams was the first president of Pleasant Grove cemetery association and was a member of the Baptist church at Glidden.

Surviving are two sons, R. Lee Williams of Houston and Gus Williams of Glidden and two grandsons, Pvt. Melvin Williams of the army and R. L. Williams of Glidden.  A daughter, Mattie, died at the age of 12.

Pallbearers were E. G. Miller, of Columbus, and Freelan Glithero, Harvey Hope, J. A. Watterson, J. K. Wallace and Jesse Wegenhoft of Glidden.

Colorado County Citizen, September 28, 1944, page 10
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Former Weimar Man’s Mother Dies At Glidden

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Nobie Williams, 67, with the Rev. J. K. Ridgway officiating. Interment was made in the Skull Creek Cemetery.

Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Walker and was born in Columbus, but had made Glidden her home for the past 21 years. She died at the home of her son, Gus Williams, in Glidden.

She was the mother of R. Lee Williams for many years a citizen of Weimar and an employee of the T. A. Hill Bank. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, R. L. Williams of Houston and Gus Williams of Glidden, and several grandchildren.

The Mercury extends condolence.

Weimar Mercury, September 29, 1944, page 1

Williams, Okla Mae

Negro Woman, 22, killed In Wreck On Oakland Road. .