This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2597.1 Message Board Post: Hi I know you sent me an email one time but I lost it. I am John Gutheries great grdaughter. Pearl was my grandmother. You said you had pictures and I do too but I don't think I have any of John I do of Addie but not very many. I have a couple that might be of him but you might know better than me. Please get in touch with me again. Thanks Jo Ann Do you know who his parents were or any other info

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hubbard, Bussert, McMurtry, Cunningham, Jones Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2610 Message Board Post: Funeral services for John W. Hubbard were conducted at the Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Saturday, Feb. 15, 1947. Mr. Hubbard died February 13, 1947 at the Sayre hospital following a critical illness of two weeks. John Riley Hubbard, son of John H. and Ann Hubbard, was born in Lawrence County, Indian, August 1, 1872. He was united in marriage to Ethel Bussert at Oswego, Kansas, October 13, 1897. To this union 12 children were born, nine of whom survive. They are Carrie Hubbard, Cheyenne, Mrs. Bill McMurtry, Strong City, Mrs. Gordon Cunningham, Cheyenne, Mrs. Chester Jones, Loving, New Mexico, Claude Hubbard, Glen Hubbard, Frank Hubbard, all of Cheyenne, Earnest Hubbard, Toponas, Colorado and Everett of Strong City. His wife, Mrs. Ethel Hubbard, Sayre, and one brother Buffalo, Missouri, survive. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard came to Roger Mills County in 1904 and resided near Roll from that time until a few months ago when they moved to Sayre. (Cheyenne Star, Feb. 20, 1947)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hillman, Dickason Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2609 Message Board Post: Fred E. Hillman and Martha J. Dickason were married September 13, 1905 and unto them were born 9 children, Mary Isabelle, the third child, was born October 9, 1911, she being the first to answer to the the call of the Master. Some five weeks ago she was attacked with typhoid fever which made her grow weaker and weaker every day until March 8, 1928 the Death Angel came and carried her to the Great Beyond. By her many noble traits and loving disposition she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. She leaves a host of friends in this vicinity to mourn her loss, a father, mother, six sisters and two brothers. The funeral services were held at the Silent Home cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Satuday afternoon at 5 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. Gowens, by reading the 14th chapter of Revelations. (Cheyenne Star, March 15, 1928)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill, Albin Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2608 Message Board Post: Maggie Cecily Albin was born in Jackson County, Kan., on July 24, 1896, later coming to Oklahoma with her parents. Departed this life into "Eternity" on Jly 14, 1928 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 31 years, 11 months, 20 days. In 1913 "Cecily" as she was familiary known among her friends, which were many, was converted and united with the Methodist Church South, at Sweetwater, Okla. and lived a consecrated Christian life. On July 10, 1927 she was united in marriage to Mr. Luther E. Hill of Ponca city, Oklahoma where they since made their home. To this union one daughter was born on May 27 named Bessie Mildre. "Cecily" was a loving daughter, kind and affectionate wife and mother. Her body was brought back to the home of her parents, where the funeral services were held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. C. Perry McArthur after which the remains were conveyed to and laid to rest at the Mulberry Cemetery, Sweetwater, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Many beautiful floral offerings were brought which completely covered her last resting place. Many beautiful floral offerings were brought which completely covered her last resting place. Besides her husband infant daughter, father, mother, sister and other relatives she leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. (Cheyenne Star July 19, 1928)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill, Almonrode, Taylor, Cofer, Poter, Smith, Wicher, Keener, Schaffner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2607 Message Board Post: Charlees E. Hill, one of Strong City's oldest and most respected citizens calmly passed away at the musick hospital, elk City, January 2, 1927. Mr. Hill had been suffering for months from a complication of troubles but he bore his afflictions with patience and fortitude. Mr. Hill was born in Louisville, Ky, Aug, 27, 1850. He died January 2, 1927, aged 77 years, 5 months and 5 days. He was married to Miss Hermie Almonrode at Henrietta, Texas July 5, 1885. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy. Four still survive, Mrs. Mable Taylor, Elk City; Mrs. Nellie Cofer, Strong City; Mrs. Naomi Poter, Clinton; Roy, the youngest who lived with his parents at Strong City. They had an adopted son, William D. Hill, who was William D. Smith. He lost his life while in service in France. Besides these Mr. Hill leaves to brothers, Jim and George, three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Wicher of McClure Switch; Mrs. Mollie Keener; Mrs. Alma Schaffner, who lives in Texas and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Hill became a Christian early in life, uniting first with the Methodist Church South, later joining the Baptist Church, where he lived and died a loyal member. He lived much with his Bible and died a triumphant Christian, anchored to the 'Rock of Ages.' In his going his companion who walked with him in the hold bonds of wedlock for forty odd years loses a faithful husband; his children, a tender and loving father; his brothers and sisters, another chord that binds them to the old family circle; and Strong City, one of her most loyal, hnorable and faithful citizens. Long live the memory of him! Burial Strong City Cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star Jan 6, 1927)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hensley, Richardson, Walker, Lutz, Boswell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2606 Message Board Post: Thomas Jefferson Hensley, the son of Rev. George W. and Mary Richerson Hensley was born March 21, 1866 in Douglas County, Ill., and dparted this life March 4, 1949 at 3:20 p.m. at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage on September 5, 1898 to Sarah Lane Walker at Darlington, Mo. To this union were born two daughters and four sons. He was preceded in death by his wife and two sons, one having died in infancy and Voyle at the agoe of 16. He was converted at an early age and became a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. But later in life he joined the Nazarene Church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Nazarene Church at Roll, Okla. He came to Oklahoma Territory in 1900 from Darlington, Mo. In 1901 he filed on his farm in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, where he spent the remainder of his life. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughers, Nannie Lutz of Mound Valley, Kansas, Rosetta Boswell of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, and two sons, Guy Hensley of Durhaam, Okla.; Landon Hensley of Crawford, Okla.; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; 3 brothers, John and George Hensley of Grant City, Mo., and Jim Hensley of Nebraska and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a faithful and loving father and grandfather, and a good neighbor. Burial Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Headdy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2605 Message Board Post: Last Tuesday morning April 12, 1917 about 1 o'clock, William Headdy, who resides about five miles east of Berlin, son and daughter received burns that resulted in their death, when the Headdy residence caught fire and was destroyed together with all its contents. The origin of the fire is unknown. the Headdy fmaily awakened only aftger the house had burned to the point of collapsing. In the confusion for a while the absence of one of the childre was not noticed. When it was found that one of the children was till in the burning structure, Mr. Headdy, disregarding the fact that almost certain death would be the result went through the flames to the bed where his small son way lying nearly suffocated by the smoke and bore him outside. However, both he and son were burned so badly that death soon followed. The little girl died Tuesday night. The fourth of the Headdy family who were victims of the fire died Sunday evening. The child was 10 years old. It was thought for some tiem that eh child would recover but life lingered only for a short while and departed on the evening of April 22, 1917. The remains were laid quietly away in the Berlin Cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma by the side of the others of the family who had gone before. The Star extends its utmost sympathy to the bereaved mother.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hawkins, Hill, Keller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2604 Message Board Post: Robert H. Hawkins, age 66 years, was born Feburary 26, 1866. He was married to Luna Hill in 1890. To this union 6 children were born. They are Merton of Chickasha, Mittie of Edmond; Frank of Denver, Colo.; Sadie Lee of Oklahoma City; Pauline of Oklahoma City; and Bobbie Ruth of California. His wife died in 1919. He married May Ellen Keller in 1921. He died at his home in Clinton on December 11, 1932. He was buried in the Fairview cemetery, Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma on Monday following. Rev. Chunn of Cheyenne officiated at the services.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harmon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2603 Message Board Post: Grandma Harmon passed away at the home of her son, Harry Harmon near Rankin, last saturday, January 27, 1928. Mrs. Harmon was born May 8, 1847 was eighty-one years of age. She was of a bright and cheerful disposition and loved by all. She leaves to mourn her, eight children, some fifty grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with Bro. Taylor, Christian preacher of Sweetwater in charge.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Handy, Tiday, Blurton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2602 Message Board Post: Mrs. Mary Handy departed this life September 28, 1918, near Crawford, Oklahoma. She was born March 24, 1851, near Niagaria, N.Y., moved with her parents to Des Moines, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood, and married Harvy P. Handy. Mr. and Mrs. Handy came to Oklahoma about 20 years ago, when the country was new, and they helped to make western Oklahoma what it is today. there was born to this family 5 children, namely, Sadie Tiday of Weatherford, Okla., Frank Handy, of Joplin, Mo., and Minnie L. Blurton of Crawford and two that died in infancy. Mrs. Handy was converted when 18 years of age and lived a consistant Christian life to the end. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church of Crawford, by Rev. J.F. Curtis, and the remains laid to rest in the Fairview cemetery, near Durham, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Good bye, Sister Handy, we miss you here but we would not have you return, for we know that you have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (Cheyenne Star October 10, 1918)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hanawalt, Reynolds, Warren,Thompson, Boigegrain Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2601 Message Board Post: William Henderson Hanawalt was born in Henry County, Illinois, June 1, 1865, passed away October 7, 1925 at his home near Crawford, Oklahoma. He moved with his parents to Indiana when 6 months old and remained there for 45 years; came to Oklahoma in 1900 where he has been a resident ever since. He was married December 31, 1880 to Addie reynolds near Monticello, Indiana. To this union were born seven children who are: Clyde of Springfield, Mo.; Minnie who passed away at the age of 2 years; Mrs. J.M. Warren of Crawford, Oklahoma, Mrs. J.H. Thompson of amarillo, Texas, Curtis of Cimarron, Colorado; Harry who passed away May 27, 1919 at the age of 23 years; Ralph who lived with his parents near Crawford. He also leaves three little grand-daughters, Carmen Mae, Sue and Beth and one grandson Curtis who preceded him to that Home beyond in 1918, at the age of 7 months. He leaves one nephew in Oklahoma, R.e. Bogegrain of Midway, Okla., one sister of Monticello, Indian and a brother of Denver, Colorado, together with his compaion to mourn his departure. Burial Silent Home Cemetery, Roll, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (cheyenne Star, October 15, 1925)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hallberg, Olson, Babser, Jencks Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2600 Message Board Post: Mrs. Carolyn J. Hallberg was born November 26, 1843 in Malmo Sweden. She came to America at 26 years of age and was married at the age of 29 years to John Hallberg. To this union 6 children were born, two having preceded her to a bettwe world; also her husband passed on 13 years ago. She leaves three daughters and one son: J.A. Hallberg of Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Mary Olson of rankin, Ill.; Mrs. Emily Babser of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Huld Jencks of Cheyene with whom she was living. She leaves 20 grandchildren, 5 great grand children and a host of friends. She united with the Lutheran church at an early age. She died July 17, 1927 at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 21 days. Burial Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star July 27, 1927)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haigood Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2599 Message Board Post: Little Flora lorene Haigood, born June 7, 1916 age 1 year 7 months and 19 days old little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Haigood, living a short dsitance south of Cheyenne died on Saturday morning January 26, 1918, after only 25 or 30 hours of illness. God saw fit to call her from this world of sorrow and suffering to a home that is brighter, wherein her spirit was wafted from earth to heaven above. She leaves her parents and three little brothers to mourn her loss though we can look up through our tears and have the blessed assurance of meeting her in a better world than this. Burial Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star Jan 31, 1918)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haight, Dixon, Bowman, Brewer Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2598 Message Board Post: Mr. Thomas Seaton Haight was born July 26, 1872 in Putnam County, Mo., and dpearted this life September 18, 1947, at the age of 75 years, one month and 23 days. He passed away suddenly after suffering a severe heart attack at 6:00 o'clock a.m. Thursday morning. Mr. Haigh taught school in Roger Mills County for several years, later serving as County Superintendent of Schools for eight years, and for the past nine years he has served as County Treasurer. He was married to Agnes Dixon in September, 1894 and to this union were born four children, Ruby and Vera who preceded him in death and two sons, Ernie and Ted who are living in Cheyenne. He has one brother living, Jim Haigh of Coyle, Oklahoma, who was present at the funeral, two sisters Mrs. Nim Bowman of Cheyenne, and Mrs. Aimie Brwer of Mesa, Arizona, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, was very loyla and upright in dealing with the public and was counted as one of the outstanding citizens of Roger Mills County. His friends were counted by those who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by W.H. Farris of Elk City and the present pastor of the Church of Christ at Cheyenne, Friday, September 19, 1947 at the Baptist church in Cheyenne. He was laid to rest beside his wife, who departed this life June 3, 1944, interment being made in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma with the Tunnard Funeral Home in charge. (Cheyenne Star, September 25, 1947)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5YB.2ACE/2342.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Maybe E. E. Hastey was Ervin Hastey. ??? Thank you very much for your help with this one.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guthrie, Thornton, Tadlock, Gillispie Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2597 Message Board Post: Mr. John B. Guthrie, well known citizen of Strong City died suddenly from heart failure last Sunday afternoon January 8, 1925. His death came as a great shock to his friends and relatives. Mr. John B. Guthrie was born in the northern part of Georgia on February 9, 1857. When he was just a lad he joined the Methodist church, South and was faithful to his church and to Him that knoweth all things, until the day of his death. He married Miss Sallie Thornton in 1879 and was blessed by sons, Oscar, Henry, Aaron, John Custis, Frank and William all of these precede him but the last two. His second marriage was to Mrs. Addie Tadlock of Purdon, Texas, October 28, 1902. To this union were born three children, Grace, Pearl and Forrest. Besides these there survie three brothers, William, Robert and dean, one sister, Mrs. Mary Gillispie, all in Oklahoma. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Strong City Tuesday by Bro.Grimes of Cheyenne. The remains were then taken to Dempsey cemetery, Dempsey, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma where they were laid to rest.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gunn, Tunnard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2596 Message Board Post: The funeral services of Mrs. Gunn were held last Satuday afternnon in the Methodist church of Cheyenne with Rev. C.C. Wilson, pastor, delivering the sermon from the text, "My joke it is easy, my burden it is light." favorit scripture of the decased. "Home of the Soul" favorite son was sung by Mrs. Chalfant, Mrs. Brann, Mrs. Falconer and Miss Guess. Those present from a distance were a son from Ponca City and a grandson, Raymond Tunnard and wife of Oklahoma City. The remains were laid to rest in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma beneath a floral covered mound, the flowers bestowed in esteem of the life of the deceased. The many friends of the Tunnards in Cheyenne join in extending condolence to them in their bereavement. (Headstone reads Born 1840 Died 1927)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Guernsey, Hondrick, Caffey, Anderson, Innes, Walker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2595 Message Board Post: Mr. Elmer James Guernsey was born in Warsaw, Illinois, Hancock County, on September 29, 1863, and passed away in the home at Strong City, at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 1946, at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 2 days. He moved with his parents to Garden Grove, Iowa, when a small boy. Later the family moved to LaCrosse, Kansas, where he grew to manhood. It was here he married Lena Hondrick on November 19, 1891. To this union six children were born. Mr. Guernsey participated in the opening of the Cherokee Strip and remained there until 1900, when they moved to their present home in the old Custer Bend community, near Cheyenne, Oklahoma, (now adjacent to Strong City.) On December 4, 1909, death called Mrs. Guernsey to her heavenly home, thus leaving Mr. Guernsey to be both father and mother to the children a task which he did well, as the lives of the children testify. Mr. Guernsey accepted Christ many years ago and he with his wife became a charter member of t! he Custer Bend Baptist Church; this church has since become known as the Strong City Baptist church. His membership was in this church at the time of his death. He is survived by his six children and one sister, four daughters, Mrs. Lee Caffey of Mangum, Oklahoma, Mrs Orran Anderson of Enid, Oklahoma, Mrs.G.E. Innes of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Miss Pauline Guernsey of the home. Two sons, Lowell Guernsey of Strong City, Oklahoma, Curt Guernsey of Oklahoma City, Oklahoam, one sister, Mrs. W.H. Walker of Dighton, Kansas, nine grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Burial Strong City cemetery, Strong City, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. (Cheyenne Star, Jan., 9, 1946)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Green, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2594 Message Board Post: Burial was made in the Berlin cemetery, Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma Monday afternoon of Homer Willie Green, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Green, and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Anderson of Cheyenne and of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Green of Needmore vicinity. The boy had been sick for some time and the parents had started to Colorado in the hopes of regaining his health, but when they were in Guymon he passed away on last Friday night, August 14, 1931. He was born January 23, 1929. (Cheyenne Star Aug 20, 1931)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/2593 Message Board Post: One of the saddest accidnets that ever ocured in this county occurred near Rankin last Thursday when Mr. Arthur Gray backed a truck over his small son killing him almost instantly. On last Thursday morning about 9 o'clock, January 15, 1925, while the father, Arthur Gray, was moving his truck during the loading of it with broom corn, he had two bales on, and ran over his little son, A.L. Gray, Jr., aged 3 years 7 months and 14 days. Before starting the truck Mr. Gray told his two boys to stand to one side and he saw them standing side by side before starting the truck, and soon the older boy, who is about six years old, cried, that little A.L. is killed. The father found his little boy ling under the truck, the solid tired rubber wheel had passed over the boy's chest, and picking up the little boyd carried it to the house. Dr. Cary, of Rankin, was sent for and when he arrived he found he had died soon after the body was crushed. Little A.L.'s funeral was the following day at 2 p.m J.M. Vines preaching the sermon in Rankin Methodist church and burial in Rankin (White Rose) cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. Arthur Gray and family have lived in the Rankin community over six years, coming here from Strong City. They first lived four miles west of Rankin and last few years lived on the John A. Vincent farm in Texas, about ten miles northwest of Rankin. A.L. Jr., was born in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, June 1, 1921. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his father and mother, one brother and four sisters. The entire community mourns and sympaties with this bereaved family. (Cheyenne Star, Jan 22, 1925)