Mrs. Alice Courtwright Houston, aged 66 years, wife of Samuel O. Houston and a native of Greene County, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at her home in Washington, Pa., following an illness of three weeks. Her condition did not become serious until Tuesday and Wednesday her decline became rapid, ending in her death that evening. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. A daughter of Jesse L., and Mary Ann Courtwright, Mrs Houston was born at Wind Ridge September 5, 1857, and spent the early years of her life there. She attended Waynesburg College and taught school for several years in Greene County. Her marriage to Samuel O. Houston was solemnized February 18, 1877, and all their married life was spent in Wind Ridge and Washington. Widely known, Mrs. Houston was a woman held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She was a faithful member of the First Christian church, of Washington, active in its various auxiliaries, and a teacher in the Sunday School. Mrs. Houston was long a loyal member of the W.C.T.U. Jesse L. Courtwright, father of Mrs. Houston, died while serving in the Civil war as a member of Company C, 85th Pennsylvania Regiment and was buried in the national cemetery at Hampton, Va. Her mother, two brothers, and sister were buried in the family lot at Wind Ridge. Mr. Houston survives with two children, Mrs. John P. Drake, of Washington, and Clarence E. Houston, at home. Funeral services will be held at the Houston home, 242 North Franklin Street, Washington, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. W. Love and Rev. E. A. Cole, pastors of the Christian churches of Washington. Interment will be in the Washington cemetery. "From the Democrat Messenger, Waynesburg, Pa., Aug. 3, 1923" Effa B. "Bea" Kinnan Houston, 106, I have obit. She m. Frank M. Houston and I have her 105 birthday article plus a 5 generation article w/picture Mr. and Mrs. George E. Houston of McCracken, who recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, entertained at dinner for their children and grandchildren. I have the article Grace Alena Houston, 69, of Jollick Manor, Washington, died at 2:20 AM Monday, May 14, 1990, in Washington Hospital, following a 10 - month illness. Born March 4, 1921, in Washington, she was a daughter of Austin L. and Ada Mae Poland Anderson. Mrs. Houston was a member of Avery United Methodist Church and had served as a committee woman in the 1st Ward of Washington. She had been an Avon and a Friendly Home Parties saleswoman. On Dec. 23, 1983, she married Charles Harry Houston, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Charles Harry Houston, Jr., of Freehold, New Jersey, and Ronald Houston, Sr. And Larry Houston, both of Washington, four daughters, Mrs. Ronald "Delores" Harton, Sr., Mrs. Richard "Barbara" McVeigh, Sr., Mrs. Ronald "Debra" Evans, Sr,. and Mrs. Michael "Joni" Krizay, all of Washington; a brother, Ralph Anderson, Sr. Of Washington; a sister, Gail Wilson of Washington; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Deceased are three grandsons; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; four brothers, Herbert Anderson, Alvin Anderson, Melvin Anderson and Everette Anderson; and a sister, Bess Allen. More: Friends of Grace Alena Houston of Jollick Manor, Washington, who died Monday, May 14, 1990, will be received Tuesday from 7-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 1 PM Thursday, May 17, with Pastor Floyd Marasco officiating. Interment in Forrest Lawn Gardens. PS Her picture is with my obit. Irene J. Puras Houston, 73, I have obit. She was wife of William R. Houston James Houston, of 439 Jefferson avenue, a member of the painting firm of Houston & Means, died suddenly at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, of heart failure, at the Washington hospital, aged 49 years. He had not been well of late and went to the hospital only the day before. The deceased was a son of the late Simon Houston, of Richhill township, Greene county, where he was born and raised. First he followed farming, later taking up the sewing machine business. When the Washington street car line was first opened about 14 years ago, he worked as a conductor, later going to Wheeling. For some years he has been employed by local painting contractors, until this spring when he and Shelby Means formed a partnership. Mr. Houston is survived by a widow and three children, Miss Stella, Charles and Miss Jessie. His brothers and sisters are J. M. Houston, of Moundsville; Mrs. A. M. Hayes, of Allison avenue; Mrs. J. F. Bristor, of North Franklin street; Mrs. John Allum, of West Alexander; and Mrs. R. M. Crossland, of Duncan avenue. The funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from his late home, services being conducted by Rev. E. A. Cole, of the First Christian church of which the deceased was a member. The interment will be made in Washington cemetery. Harry A, Houston, Sr,: I have the more section to the obit Attended First Lutheran Church, Washington. Laura Conner Houston, 85, of Washington, died at 10:30 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in her home. She had been in failing health. She was born August 31, 1921, in Washington, a daughter of John Weldon and Lenna Moore Conner. She was a homemaker. She attended First Lutheran Church, Washington. She enjoyed bingo and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On January 17, 1943, she married James L. Houston, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan Raye and husband Randall Wilson of Rogersville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Randall James Wilson, Deborah Lynne Begley and Joy Renee Wilson; four great-grandsons, Joshua Pabian, Jordan Pabian, Jayden Goins and Randy Wilson Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Her very dear friends were Fred and Kathy Huff. Deceased are a daughter, Lynne Carol Houston; six sisters, Elizabeth Poland, Helen Craig, Margaret Fonner, Mona Lou Brimer, Katherine Hamilton and Mary Barnes; and three brothers, Clyde, Eugene and John Conner Jr. More: Friends will be received from 7 to 9 PM Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, December 9, with the Rev. Kenneth N. Schott officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Mrs. Maria Cummins Houston died at the home of her son-in-law, A. M. Hays, New Brighton, Pa., Jan. 16, aged 71 years. Mrs. Houston had formerly resided in Richhill township, this county and was an esteemed lady. She was the widow of Simon Houston and a daughter of John Cummins, deceased. The following children survive: Milton Houston, of Fallston, Pa.; Isaac N., of Pleasant Valley, W. Va.; James, of Burdette, Greene County; Mrs. A. M. Hays, New Brighton, Pa.; Mrs. J. F. Bristor, Washington; Mrs. John Allum, West Alexander, and Mrs. R. M. Crossland, Washington. Mrs. Mary Eleanor Clark Houston, aged 83 years, widow of Henry A. Houston, I have obit Patty Houston, 88, of RD 3 Sugar Grove, Cameron, W.Va., died at 7:30 PM Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1979, at the Wise Rest Home in New Freeport. She had been seriously ill the past two months. She was born May 15, 1891 in Aleppo Township, the daughter of the late George E. and Florence McVay Houston. She was a graduate of California Normal School, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University, and a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a teacher in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, and served as a school director for Aleppo Township. She was also a member of the Cameron Presbyterian Church and attended Sugar Grove Union Church, a charter member of Aleppo Grange 2054, a member of Warrior Trail Association of Greene County, and the Greene County Historical Society. She is survived by one brother; Melvin S. Houston, of Holbrook, two sisters; Mrs. E. E. "Margaret" Miller, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. E. E. "Ruth" Robertson of Eighty-four, Pa. and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. more: Friends of Patty Houston, 88, of RD 3, Sugar Grove, Cameron, W. Va., who died Thursday, Nov. 29, 1979, will be received at the Robert L. Lantz Home in Rogersville from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM Saturday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:30 PM on Sunday, with the Rev. Robert P. Borland officiating. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove Cemetery. The Aleppo Grange will hold a memorial service Saturday at 7:30 PM in the funeral home. William Clarence Huston, 81, of Sabraton, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Ott, 337 University Avenue. He was born in Greene County, Pa. Oct. 31, 1878, a son of the late Frank and Margaret Skiles Huston. A retired carpenter, he was a member of the Sabra Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Ott of Morgantown and Mrs. Clara Young of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. Mary Rose of Mt. Morris; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Allamong - Williams Home for Funerals. Arrangements are incomplete. The Morgantown Post, Morgantown, W.Va., March 8, 1960 Samuel O. Houston Friends at Wind Ridge received word on Tuesday of the death of Samuel O. Houston, a former resident of that place, whose death occurred at his home at 242 North Franklin Street, Washington, Pa., after an illness of two years. Mr. Houston is survived by two children, Mrs. John P. Drake and Clarence E., at home. His wife, who was Alice J. Courtwright, died nine years ago. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon in charge of Rev. John W. Love, and Rev. E. A. Cole, of the Christian church, of which he was a member for 55 years. Interment was in the Washington cemetery. Waynesburg Republican, 1932. Laura N. Mallett, GRI _http://www.lauramallett.net/_ (http://www.lauramallett.net/) and _http://www.lauramallett.com/_ (http://www.lauramallett.com/) These sites are continually changing Updated for Aug. 2007 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour