This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coots Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GhB.2ACE/943 Message Board Post: Looking for any descendants of George & Leatha Coots. George Coots 1870 - 1937; wife Leatha 1868-1949. Both passed away in Los Fresnos. Especially looking for information on Leatha's family. Thanks for any help.

Please remove this address from your mail. This is a business and you are clogging up my mail account. If you have a problem doing this please respond. I appreciate your help with this as I am not receiving my business emails..... Helen Watson Dynalloy Industries, Inc. Helen Watson, VP Dynalloy Industries, Inc. www.dynalloyinc.com Ph: 936.825.2532 Fx: 936.825.7848 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty" <bettyhol@flash.net> To: <TXCAMERO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:56 AM Subject: [TXCAMERO] Rev. Franklin_Rev. Roever news article with two photos (1958) >I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. >Most do not have a newspaper name, many are > undated. I am not related to many of these families. > > MINISTER WHO FOUNDED LOCAL CHURCH RETURNS TO CONDUCT REVIVAL HERE > The man who founded the Assembly of God Church in Brownsville has > returned to this city following missionary work in Guatemala, and will > conduct a revival here beginning today. > > He is the Rev. John Franklin, who founded the church on December 3, > 1933, with 17 charter members, and served as its first pastor. That was > the year when a hurricane had left Brownsville and the Valley sadly in > need of repair, and spiritual strength. The church was started when local > citizens were in the midst of rebuilding what the hurricane had torn away. > > MET IN HALL > At that time, meetings were held in what was known as Barreda Hall, on > Southeast Elizabeth St. Six of the charter members are in Brownsville and > will hear the Rev. Franklin speak during the revival. They are Mrs. A. L. > Shuckman, Mrs. J. F. Childress, Mrs. Nellie Jones, and Mrs. A. H. Roever > Jr., wife of the present pastor of the church, all of Brownsville; and Mr. > and Mrs. J. T. Watson, who live in Fort Worth and who have come here for > the revival. > > The church has grown constantly since its modest beginning almost 15 > years ago. It now has approximately 70 members, and the church property, > including the tabernacle and parsonage, occupy the corner of N. W. Second > and Levee Streets. The present church building was dedicated Nov. 25, > 1934, and was paid out of debt in 1941. Improvements have been made and > paid for since that time. > > SERVED IN GUATEMALA > Rev. Franklin conducted services for 39 consecutive weeks, and since > leaving the pastorate here has spent 11 years as a missionary in > Guatemala. His present revival in the church will continue through August > 22. > > Rev. A. H. Roever Jr., present pastor of the church, who announced Rev. > Franklin's arrival, began serving the Assembly of God church on May 22, > 1947. This is his first pastorate. At that time the Sunday School > attendance averaged 28 to 32. Today it averages around 90, and often > attendance is much higher. > > Rev. Franklin will speak at the 11 a. m service today and each night at 8 > p. m. until the close of the revival. > > > ==== TXCAMERO Mailing List ==== > ListMom is Kellie Crnkovich - markkell95@sbcglobal.net > FREE Solutions to Preserve, Organize, Share , and enjoy your photos > http://www.kelliec.myphotomaxusa.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. FLYNN R. WALKER Flynn R. Walker, 67, of Brownsville, died Friday in an auto accident on East 14th Street. A native of Devine, he had been a canal rider for the Brownville (sic) Irrigation and Drainage District for the past 23 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Portway Baptist Church of Brownsville. Survivors include his wife, Wynema B. Walker of Brownsville; two brothers, Pete Walker of Brownsville and Bernice Walker of San Benito; a sister, Hermie Ellis of Buchannan Lake, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Denson Deavers officiating with interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Pete Walker Jr., Mike Walker, Jack Walker, Richard Walker, Dale Bullard and Dan Comer.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. WALTER ARTHUR SCHULTZ Walter Arthur Schultz, 66, of Brownsville, died Wednesday at Ebony Lake Convelescent (sic) Center. A Brownsville native, he was a retired Customs Officer. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Schultz of Brownsville; a son, Walter A Schultz of League City; four daughters, Betty Lou Fulton and Tiffany Marie Schultz both of Brownsville, Gladys Jean Lodrigue and Carol Ann Chapman both of Houston; his mother, Nellie Schultz of Brownsville; three sisters, Bertha Dixon of Brownsville, Marie Marshall of Austin and Gloria Dompier of Markham, Ill.; a brother, Jack Gilbert Schultz of Texas City and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services are pending at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. The Brownsville Herald, Sunday, May 15, 1988 HANNA'S TOP STUDENTS ALSO ACTIVE IN WORK AT CHURCH By Brenda Alvarado Herald Staff Writer Homer Hanna High School valedictorian Robert Baker and salutatorian Jeffrey Johnston share one thing besides academic achievement and that is "inspiration." They are active in their church youth groups and both have strong feelings about the future. Baker, 18, has been accepted to the University of Houston. He plans to major in architecture and eventually work in the field of environmental design. Outside of school work, Baker is involved with the Youth Group at Central Christian Church and is a volunteer at Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He said his parents don't hassle him about homework, but they have always encouraged him and given him a lot of liberty. This, he explained, has in turn provided a good balance. "It's like two different worlds, two different lives, the weekdays at school and then the weekends. It (achieving) really all began when I was a freshman," he recalled. "I wasn't involved in sports then. I was only on the student council so I had a better opportunity to work on grades and get on the honor roll," he said. "Now, it's something in our family. There's never been anyone up there and there hasn't been a tradition of geniuses. So, it's like I'm the first in the family to go so far and it's been rewarding for me." Baker, the son of Mr. ad Mrs. Robert Baker of Brownsville, is on the Eagle varsity basketball team and vice president of the National Honor Society. His classmate Jeffrey Johnston is treasurer for the National Honor Society, a member of the junior varsity tennis team and a photographer/reporter for the school newspaper. Johnston, originally of Houston, has been accepted to Texas A&M University at College Station and . . . this article is incomplete.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. JOHN RENFROW John Lester Renfrow, 78, of 1415 N. Indiana Ave. died Tuesday at Valley Community Hospital. A native of Knob Noster, Mo., he had been a Brownsville resident since 1921. He was a farmer in the Brownsville-El Jardin area since 1921 and was a member of the first Baptist Church of Brownsville. He formerly served as a member of the board of directors of the Cameron County Water District No. 5. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Theoda (Billie) Renfrow of Brownsville; two sons, Roy W. Renfrow of Brownsville and Robert H. Renfrow of Friendswood; a daughter, Billie Merle Loop of La Marque; tow sisters, Mrs. Calestia R. Gobble of Brownsville and Mrs. Floretta R. Sylvester of Sequim, Wash., 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday at p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob G. Clements officiating with interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dean Cole, Charles Loop, Leonard Loop, Bill Crowe, Ralph Baker, James Schreiber and Bobby Mathers. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons and many close friends. Friends of the family are making memorial donations to the American Cancer Society and to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. The Brownsville Herald, Wednesday, May 25, 1988 DANIEL KILLION Daniel Thomas "Dan" Killion, 90, died Monday at Rio Grande Manor Nursing Home. Born in Calahan Co., Texas, he had been a resident of Brownsville since 1943. He was an active member of Central Christian Church where he served as an elder and deacon. Survivors include his wife, Rena M. Killion; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Nora Faye) Hockaday and Mrs. Robert (Eva Lea) Baker all of Brownsville; a brother, Jack Killion of Cottonwood, Ariz.; three sisters, Lea Kimbrough of Breckenridge, Texas, Peggy Eaves of Altus, Okla., and Ella Mae Davis of Ardmore, Okla., five grandchildren, including Sandra Merrill, Linda Hemphill, Lisa and Robby Baker all of Brownsville and Shirley Butler of Raymondville, a great-grandson of Brownsville, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. with Dr. Melvin Newland and the Rev. Wilbur Aten officiating with interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dick Baker, Ken Copenhaver, David Hughston, Dr. Lee Dale Jones, David Wamsley and Lloyd Johnston.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. EVAH HANE (sic) HOCKADAY Evah Jane Hockaday, 79, died in her residence Thursday afternoon. She was preceeded (sic) in death by her husband, Edwin T. Hockaday, in 1977. Born in Skiatook, Okla., of Cherokee descendants, Hockaday came to Brownsville with her family to start a citrus farm in the early 1920s. A long time resident of the El Jardin community, she was active in the El Jardin Parent-Teacher Association. Survivors include three sons, Don E. Hockaday, Gordon P. Hockaday, Edwin T. Hockaday, III, all of Brownsville; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Darling-Mouser Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. Reverend W.R. Aten will be officiating. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Margal Vicars, Bobby Hunter, Earl Hunter, Tommy Jeters, Richard Walker, Bud Rowan and Dr. Lee Dale Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Killion, John Paul Jones, Wallace Reed, Tommy Keller, Jerry Robertson and Marvin Fallin. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. WALTER E. WILLIAMS, JR. Walter E. Williams, Jr., 74, died monday (sic) at Valley Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the American Legion, Fifth Armored Division Association, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Order of Battlefield Commissions, Central Christian Church. He was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct, Bronze Service Star for the Normandy, Northern France and Germany campaigns. He also received the Silver Star. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Survivors include his wife, Marie L. Williams of Brownsville; daughter, Mary Sue Reames of Cleburne, Texas; brother, Dennis C. Williams of McAllen, and sister, Joanna Robbins of Gatesville, Texas. Full military graveside will be conducted by the Veterans Funeral Detail. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buena Vista Burial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Darling Mouser Funeral Home.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. L. E. GODFREY L.E. Godfrey, 70, of Brownsville, died Wednesday at Valley Regional Medical Center. Born in San Springs, Okla., he had been a Brownsville resident for 61 years. He was a canal rider for Water District No. 5 for 40 years and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Godfrey of Brownsville; two daughters, Louise O'Neal of Center Point, Texas and Ann Burns of Bownsville (sic); a brother, Lorenzo Godfrey of Tulsa, Okla., eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Buena Vista Burial Park with Gerald Elliott officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. CORA INES LOOP Cora Ines Loop, 85, of Brownsville, died Tuesday at Sand Lake Hospital in Orlando, Fla. A native of Wakita, Okla., she had been a Brownsville resident since 1926. She was a member of the Central Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George Herman Loop in April 1988 and a brother. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. J.B. (Elaine) Coulter of Brownsville and Mrs. Dale (Donna) Hill of Baton Rouge, La.; three sisters, Naomi Loop of Brownsville, Gladys Garver of Wellington, Kan., and Virgiline Pickett of Medford, Okla., 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home, 945 Palm Blvd. Funeral services are pending. Friends of the family are making memorial donations to the Central Christina Church Memo- (see OBITUARIES Page 7A) this obituary is incomplete.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. CECIL SHOWN Cecil T. Shown, 70, died Thursday at Brownsville Medical Center. A native of Hartford, Ky., he had been a Brownsville resident for 12 years. He was an electrical engineer for Allied Chemical for 25 years before retiring in 1968 and was on the board of directors of first Housing Authority in Plattsmouth, Neb. He was a member of Portway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Shown of Brownsville; three daughter (sic), Mrs. Sue Zieman of Jupiter, Fla., Mrs. Gerald Warwick of Des Moines, Iowa and Miss Anna Rhea Shown of Brownsville; four sons, Dennis R. Shown of Baton Rouge, Edward R. Shown of Richmond, Va., James L. Shown of Stapleton, Neb.; a brother, Kenneth Shown of Radcliff Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Dalton Ralph of Hartford, Ky. and Mrs. Byron Campbell of Evansville, Ind., 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There will be no local services. Services will be held at a later date in Hartford under the direction of Duke Funeral Home with interment at Carson Cemetery. Visitation were to be held today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. SANDRA RUTH HAGOOD Sandra Ruth "Sonnie" Hagood, 57, of Muskogee, Okla., died Monday, July 22, 1996, in Muskogee. She was born in Laurel, Del., and lived in Salisbury, Md., where she enjoyed the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and was avidly involved in the sport of competitive roller skating. She married Royce Hagood and for the last 18 years of their 22 years together in ministry, they pastored the congregation of Lighthouse Assembly of God in Port Isabel. She is survived by her husband, Royce Hagood of Muskogee; a daughter, Jackie Myers of Muskogee; a son, Chris Hagood of Mound, Minn.; her mother, Evelyn Groton of Salisbury; a brother, Richard of Salisbury and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at First Assembly of God in Brownsville with the Rev.. Chuck Myers and Rev. Jesse Sellers officiating,. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Cecil Moses, Joe Cavazos, Rudy Garza, Mike Hatley, Bob Harris and Vidal Mendoza. Honorary pallbearers will be the ministers of the Rio Grande Valley Assemblies of God.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. BERNICE WALKER Bernice Walker, 85, of San Benito, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998. He had been a resident of San Benito since 1924 where he owned and operated a land-leveling company. He retired in 1969 and was living at Valley Inn Country Club Spanish Meadows since 1993. Survivors include two sons, Richard Walker of St. Paul Minnesota and Jack Walker of Rancho Viejo; and five grandchildren. Delta Funeral Directors will be holding graveside services at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ed. Robertson officiating.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED - Mrs. Mary L. Roberson announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Mary Evelyn to Douglas E. King, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. King, 1547 Franklin, Brownsville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Roberson and the late Mr. J.B. Roberson. The wedding will be on May 1 in Calvary Baptist church. (Ebony Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. MRS. MILDRED FLETCHER Memorial services for Mrs. Mildred Reece Fletcher will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Portway Baptist Church with the Rev. A.H. Woodruff officiating. Mrs. Fletcher, 48, who resided at 3/4 mile Indiana Ave., died Thursday night in a San Antonio hospital. born in Snyder, Tex., Mrs. Fletcher had been a resident of Brownsville fro (sic) 20 years. She was a member of the Portway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Alvis Lee Fletcher; a daughter, Marsha Sue Nickerson; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Reece, all of Brownsville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Ellyson of Brownsville, Mrs. Tommie Kinsey of Virginia and Mrs.. Fay Potter of Japan; two brothers, O.G. Reece of Amarillo and George C. Reece of Virginia, several nieces and nephews. Darling-Mouser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. ALVIS LEE FLETCHER Alvis Lee Fletcher, 79, of Brownsville, died Monday at Audie Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio. Born in McKinney, Texas, he joined the Cavalry at Fort Brown in 1938 and later transferred to the U.S. Air Force where he was a photographer. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War and retired after 21 years of service. He returned to Brownsville and worked at the Port of Brownsville until 1967 and had served as a substitute teacher in the Brownsville School District. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia Barbosa; four sisters, Louise Ramsey, Myrtle Hickman, and Wanda Fletcher all of Oklahoma and Vera Woodward of Kansas; a brother, James Fletcher of California and two grandchildren, Heather and Shannon Barbosa both of Brownsville. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Chapel, 945 Palm Blvd. with Rabbi Harry Lawrence officiating. The body will be cremated. Friends of the family are making memorial donation to the American Cancer Society.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. BRIDE-ELECT HONORED - Miss Janet Stanley, bride-elect of Donald Mika, was honored at a shower given at 1035 Cypress Drive. The young couple will be married on May 29 at the First Methodist church. Left to right, are Mrs. W. M. Trickey, hostess; Mrs. Jack Stanley, mother of the bride-elect; Mrs. Fred Mika, mother of the prospective bridegroom, and Mrs. H. Keith Cummins, Jr., daughter of Mrs. Trickey and co-hostess for the shower. (Ebony Studio)

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. caption under photo: TO MARRY - Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Renfrow of Brownsville announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Billie Merle, to Dale Glen Loop, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Loop, also of Brownsville. (Ebony Studio) article: MISS RENFROW'S ENGAGEMENT TOLD AT TEA ON SATURDAY A tea in the Ben Gabbert home, 4414 Boca Chica, hosted by Mrs. Gabbert and her daughter, Miss Patsy Gabbert, announced the engagement of Miss Billie Merle Renfrow and Dale Glen Loop. Receiving were Mrs. Gabbert and Miss Gabbert, Miss Renfro, her mother, Mrs. John L. Renfrow, and grandmother, Mrs. W. A. Renfrow, and Mrs. C. D. Loop, mother of the prospective bridegroom. PINK AND SILVER Decorations were in pink and silver with members of the houseparty wearing corsages of pink carnations tied with silver ribbons. The table laid with white organdy over satin, was centered with an arrangement of pink gladioli and silvered leaves, flanked by pink candles in crystal holders. The white cake was trimmed with a spray of leaves and the couple's names and the wedding date, all in pink. The wedding will be on April 14, in the First Baptist church. HOUSE PARTY In the houseparty were Mrs. W. C. Hooper, Mrs. Wayne Gobble, Mrs. R. W. DuBose, Mrs. W. W. Basden, Mrs. G. H. Loop, Mrs. L. F. Shreve, Mrs. Irvin Loop, Mrs. J. B. Kee, Mrs. Kenneth Loop and Mrs. Charles Bolton, who assisted in serving coffee and cake. Punch was served by Misses Doris Loop, Mickey Baldauf, Miss Coylene Damron was at the guest book.

I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. THE TOP FIVE International Bank of Commerce recently recognized the academic achievements of the valedictorians for high school in Brownsville. The valedictorians are Robert Baker, from Hanna High School; Alma Cardenas, from Villa Maria; H Sin-Chih, from Port High School; Donald Williams, from Pace; and Jude Benavides from St. Joe Academy.