Mansel Theodore Coats
Mansel Theodore Coats, 95, son of Asa Clayton and Sibbie Ann Maris Coats, was born Aug. 23, 1902, at the old Coats farm in Union community. He died Jan. 21, 1998, at Houston House. Mr. Coats' grandfather homesteaded the farm and Mansel lived there his entire life.He married Nancy Edna Ward Jan., 4, 1930. They had recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. The Coats' had two daughters. Mr. Coats was a genealogist and knew and remembered the old families of Texas County. He was often visited by people asking him about their family history. Mansel and Edna sang in a quartet at many funerals in Texas County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Jesse, Bennie and Eldon. Surviving are his wife, Edna, of the home; two daughters, Versa Marie James and Marilyn June Ice of Houston; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandson. Services were Jan. 24 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery.
Houston Herald Newspaper, Contributed by Maguerette Powell
Amos Emmerson
, son of William and Mary Ann Emmerson was born December 3, 1857 in White County and entered into that rest which remaineth to the people of God July 6, 1923 at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 3 days. He was the 5th of a family of six children, four of whom still survive viz: Elder Allen Emmerson of Opportunity Wash., Mrs. Martha Hart of Broughton, Mrs Maggie Burris of Carmi and Mrs. Dica Walden of Hamilton county IL.In this home the blessings of home ties, the companionship of brothers and sisters and the preciousness of a mothers love was not known very long for the mother for the mother was taken when the subject of this sketch was very young then a little later the father was also called away so most of his early life was spent in the homes of others. In early manhood he came to Hamilton County and lived in the home of his brother Allen. March 6,1883 he was united in marriage to Janette Holland, this union being blessed with five sons and two daughters of which family five are still living viz: Aaron of McLeansboro, Onie of Cozard, Nebr., Arval of Hamilton County, Mrs. Lou Dica Ritch of McLeansboro and Gilbert. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. One daughter Mrs. Iva Adams and one son Cecil completed their earthly journey before he did.
February 4, 1912 his wife was called to that immortal home. At about 20 years of age he professed his faith in Christ being the first convert in the present building of Thackeray Baptist Church. He soon united with this church and was baptized by his brother Elder Allen Emmerson. On changing his location in the community he transferred his membership to Smiths Chapel Baptist Church then later to New Hope where he remained a faithful member until he was called home. Throughout much of his life he suffered affliction but we are persuaded that over yonder he has already found that it has worked for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
Funeral services conducted at New Hope Church Sunday July 8th by Rev.John Maulding after which the remains were laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery
Contributed by Matt Underwood. (Mary Ann was the 2nd wife of William Emerson who was first married to Louisa Caledonia Hart daughter of John & Caledonia Hart)
Juliette (Buckalew) Forbes
, passed away in Saratoga , CA, surrounded by her family December 21, 1997."Beloved wife of the late James Mallory Forbes. Loving mother of Edwin B. Forbes of Saratoga (sic) and the late James Mallory Forbes, Jr. Beloved mother-in-law of Douglass Wingo Forbes. Devoted sister of M. Roby Buckalew, Jr. of Merritt Island, Florida, M. Walker Buckalew of Delaware, Frances Henry of Georgia, and J. Edwin Buckalew of Arkansas. Caring grandmother of Katherine Anne Forbes and James Mallory Forbes, II.
"A native of LaFayette, Alabama. Age 88. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 27, at 2:00P.M. at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. Rideout's Valley Chapel (205-879-3401) is directing."
Lineage: Juliette (Buckalew) Forbes/ Marian Roby Buckalew/Julia (Hart)Buckalew/ John Hart/ Jesse Hart/ James & Elizabeth (Jernigan) Hart
Louis F. Graves
, A rosary was said for Louis F. “Swampy” Graves, Jr. at 6:30 p.m. Sunday June 3 in the Nashville Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m. Monday June 4 in St. Martin’s Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Rehkemper as celebrant. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park with Marine Corps military honors and arrangements by Nashville Funeral Home.Mr. Graves was born April 7, 1914 in Texarkana, son of Louis F. Graves Sr. and Agnes Fant Graves. He died June 1, 2001, in a Texarkana hospital . He was 87. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart and other military decorations. He also served with the Marine Corps Reserve during the Korean War. Mr. Graves was sports editor and city editor of the TEXARKANA GAZETTE before purchasing the NASHVILLE NEWS in 1950-. He retired in 1979.
Lea Marie James
, 39 daughter of Ted James and Versa Coats James, was born June 5, 1963, at Springfield. She died April 28, 2003, at Mineral Hospital at Farmington. She had been disabled for many years but loved socializing with those who came to visit. She enjoyed singing, watching videos, working puzzles and collecting stuffed animals. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Mansel Coats and Reuben James. Surviving are her mother of Cabool and father of Bucyrus, her sisters, Maris Herndon of Columbia and Nancy Moger of Carl Junction; grandmothers Nancy Edna Coats of Cabool and Norma Spencer of Houston; and special caregivers, Cody and Marilyn Ice of Houston. Services were April 10 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery.
