I have many Obits from the early 1900's that I will add to this page as soon as I sift through them.

Mrs. M. J. Daugherty( Martha Jane Beatty)- April 1, 1900

Mrs. M. J. Daugherty, mother of Mr. Sherwood Walton and Mrs. G. A. Thomas, both of this city, died at her home, Mountain Springs, Texas, Sunday, April 1. Deceased was 71 years of age and had been in poor health for some time, suffering from paralysis, which caused her death. The remains were brought here for burial Monday afternoon. Mrs. Daugherty leaves four children, two sons and two daughters, besides a number of grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Thomas, 807 W. Bond St., Monday at 4:30 p.m., Rev. Kincaid of the Baptist Church officiating; interment in Oakwood Cemetery in Denison, Texas.

Edwin Dee Carter- August 10, 1901

Edwin Dee, infant son of Mr. & Mrs. E. D. Carter (nee Edith Murray), died at the residence of his grandfather, B. C. Murray, Saturday, August 10, at 5:30 p.m., aged 7 months and five days. Mrs. Carter came to Denison last March in hopes the change would be a benefit to her frail baby, intending to return to her home in Bernice, La. as soon as the little one should improve, but the hoped for improvement never came. The little one seemed better for awhile, but sickened on May 08 and never recovered. He made his brave struggle for life, but in vain. With all that loving hands and tender care could do for him he gradually grew weaker until the end came, which, although daily expected was at the last sudden, just as the going out of a candle extinguished by a puff or wind. Mr. Carter, who is a cotton buyer in Bernice, La. was notified at once, and arrived in time to attend the funeral, Monday evening, at 4:30, from the residence, Interment in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery. Beautiful flowers in profusion cover the little mound, and under these, Nature's smiles, he sweetly rests in peace.

Mrs. Cory (Murray) McMillin- Death March 8, 1903

The Shadow of the black-winged angel of death fell athwart the home of T. W. McMillin Sunday morning and the soul of his young wife was called to realms of the otherwhere. Mrs. Cory McMillin, aged 27 years, and daughter of Editor B. C. Murray, of the Sunday Gazetteer, some twelve months ago contracted lung trouble, and fearing the worst wou'd soon come, every care and precaution was taken to battle inroad of the terrible disease. She sought other claims without benefit, and last September Mr. McMillin accompanied his wife to Denison and they were installed in the home in which she had been born and reared, awaiting the inevitable. Monday afternoon, from her father's residence, the remains were following to Fairview Cemetery by a large concourse of friends despite the prevailing rain storms, and all that was earthly of a lady, loved by all who knew her in life, were consigned to her last sleep, the ceremony being in charge of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. She leaves behind her husband, one child, a son about 6 years of age. In addition to the relatives named, the grandmother of the deceased, Mrs. E. A. Murray, her aunt, Mrs. L. S. Owen (Owings??) and a sister, Miss Dulce Murray, reside at the family home. Two other sisters, Mrs. A. A. Thomas and Mrs. E. D. Carter, resides in this city, and a brother, E. B. Murray, is at present in Mexico. The family and relatives have the profound sympathy of the entire city.

John Greenfield Thomas- Death May 20, 1907

An eccentric, yet in many respects a remarkable man died in Sherman a few days ago. We referred to John Greenfield Thomas, who resided here for a number of years, and was well known to a number of our people. Mr. Thomas was born in Ireland, June 14, 1834, and came to this country at a very early age. He was a federal soldier in the Civil War on the Federal side. After the was he was attached to the police force of St. Louis and arose to the position of Chief. The writer had known Mr. Thomas for a great many years, and on many occasions found him a very interesting man to converse with. While he was eccentric, there was a loveable side to his nature, and if the world was as harmless as John G. Thomas, it would be a good place to live in. He had a wonderful memory and was always interested in passing events. The interment was in Fairview, and there were loving friends and relatives present to pay their last respects. The deceased has a millionaire half brother, who is at present a resident of Pittsburg, Pa.  He leaves a wife and several children.

James Sherwood Walton- 1913

James Sherwood Walton, age 66 years, died Wednesday night at 11:10 o'clock at the family home, 107 West Murray street, of a complication of diseases. Deceased was born near St. Louis, August 28, 1847, and moved to Denison in 1883. He leaves a wife and five children; Miss Edith Walton, Miss Myrtle Walton, Mrs. W. P. Lebrecht, I. S. Walton and Lewis Walton, all of Denison. Two sisters, Mrs. Thomas of Denison and Mrs. Burch of Dublin, survive him. The funeral services will be held from the residence, 107 West Murray street, at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Mrs. Georgia Anna (Walton) Thomas- Death Dec 11, 1917

Following an illness of several months duration, Mrs. Georgia Anna Thomas died at her home, 807 West Bond Street, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was 75 years of age and had been a resident of Denison since 1882, passing the last years of her life in widowhood, the husband (John Greenfield Thomas) having dies several years ago. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Baptist Church and was very much devoted to church and charity work. Of late she had been knitting for the Red Cross, even keeping up this work after she was compelled to take to her bed. She is survived by several children, as follows: Mrs. J. H. Fulks of Center Hill, Fl.; W. S. Thomas of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Geo. Harrison and Miss Edith Thomas of Durant; A. A. Thomas, J. G. Thomas and Miss Nellie Thomas of Denison, Texas and one sister, Mrs. L. McMurtry of Dublin, Texas, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rev. G. W. Sherman, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducted funeral services at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made at Fairview Cemetery.

To Probate Will

Sherman, Texas, Jan 8, 1918- Miss Nellie Thomas of Denison has made application in the county court to probate the will of her late mother Mrs. G. A. Thomas  The latter died Dec. 11, 1917, leaving an estate of the estimate value of $1,500. According to the terms of the will Miss Thomas is named independent executrix without bond. The home place at 807 W. Bond Street in Denison go to Miss Thomas and a 40 1-2 acre farm in Cooke county goes to a son, James Thomas.

Murray W. McMillin-

Funeral services were held this morning at St. Joseph's Church for Murray W. McMillin, 28, who died Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his home, 1031 W. Main Street. Deceased was born and reared in Denison. He is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Grace Dollins of Waco, Texas, and by three small children, Murray Jr. , 5, Troy Dudley, 3, and Helena, 2. Mr. McMillin was a grandson of the late B. C. Murray, who established the first daily newspaper in Denison. Arrangements were in charge of George Shields, funeral director.

Alfred O. (Owings) Thomas- Death Sept 17, 1933

Alfred Owings Thomas, 34 years old, a native of Denison, Texas, died Sunday morning at 10:40 o'clock at his home, 1027 West Main Street after two weeks illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home with Rev. B. J. Deeney, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Calvery Cemetery with Short-Murray, funeral directors, in charge. The American Legion will conduct a ceremony at the grave. Mr. Thomas was born in Denison, July 12, 1899, and was reared and educated here. He was married to Miss Clara Hummell at Filmore, Cal., on Feb. 8, 1927. Entering the Army during the World War, Mr. Thomas was sent to a camp at Austin and there was honorably discharged in 1918. He enlisted with the United States Marines in Feb of 1919 and served two years in China. Receiving ahis discharge from the Marines in 1923, Mr. Thomas returned to Denison. Soon after his return he went to Los Angeles, cal., and entered the railway express service, and later was employed by the Southern Pacific railroad. After spending two years in a veteran's hospital at Tuscon, Arizona, Mr. Thomas returned to Denison last May 3. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are his widow  Clara Marie Thomas; one daughter, Patsy Ruth Thomas, 5; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thomas, Denison; a brother, Bredette Thomas, Denison, and three sisters Mrs. Eva Bell and Mrs. Rae White, Denison, and Mrs. Florence Iles, Dallas. The body will remain at Short-Murray's chapel until Tuesday morning when it will be removed to the home.

Mrs. C. E. (Helen Evangeline Thomas) Bell-  Death Sept. 07, 1942

Following a year's illness, Helen Evangeline Thomas Bell, 45, died at 8:45 a.m. today in a Sherman hospital. Her home here was at 1031 West Main. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at noon today by Short-Murray Funeral Home. A native of Denison, Mrs. Bell was born July 17, 1897, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. A. (Alfred Alexander) Thomas, and was married Jan 06, 1922, to C. E. (Clarence Ezekiel) Bell, a mechanic. She was educated at St. Xavier's Academy and Draughon's Business College, and was formerly employed in the office of Judge Hassell and with the Katy Express office. Mrs. Bell was the granddaughter of the late B. C. (Bredette Corydon) Murray, pioneer newspaper man of Denison. Her father, the late A. A. (Alfred Alexander) Thomas, died March 11, 1940. Surviving are her husband, her mother, Helen West Murray Thomas; two sons, Thomas Bell and Alfred Bell, both of Denison; four daughters, Mrs. Muriel Kirkland, Dallas, Mrs. Phyllis Schroder, Wever, Iowa; Helen Rae Bell and Carolyn Bell, both of Denison, one brother, Bredette Thomas, Denison; and two sisters, Mrs. John Zubal, Los Angeles, and Mrs. J. B. Stapleton, Denison. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Short-Murray Chapel for Mrs. C. E. Bell, 45, who died Monday morning in a Sherman hospital following a year's illness. The Rev. J. C. Oglesby, pastor of Waples Memorial Methodist Church will officiate, and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers included W. K. Green, C. R. Hubbard, H. L. Randolph, J. E. Zelmer, George Tallant and Lacy Crump. 

Miss Edna Edith Thomas- Death October 22, 1946

Word has been received here of the death in Washington, D. C., Friday of Edna Edith Thomas, native of Denison and sister of Miss Nellie Thomas and James Thomas, both of 807 W. Bond St. Miss Thomas had been in Washington for two years. Miss Thomas was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Greenfield Thomas and was reared and educated here in Denison. She attended Harshaw and Draughon's  Business Colleges here, a Durant business school, and later a college in Chicago. She was employed here several years by the George Harrison Insurance Agency, and went to Washington a couple of years ago to accept a government job. She was a member of the Christian Science Church. In addition to the brother and sister here Miss Thomas is survived by another brother, Walter S. Thomas, Los Angeles, Cal., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held here in Denison, Texas, but arrangements are pending. Short-Murray, funeral directors, are in charge.

Nellie Anella Thomas- Death April 23, 1966

Miss Nellie A. Thomas died Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at home at 807 W. Bond St. after a long illness. Funeral services for Miss Thomas will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel. Conducting the services will be Mrs. John Ertel, Christian Science reader. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Miss Thomas has been a resident of Denison, Texas for 75 years. She was born in Forresburg, Va., the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Greenfield Thomas. She was a member of the Christian Science Church. Survivors include a foster daughter, Mildred Bradshaw of Denison. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday.

Muriel Ruth Bell Kirkland- Death April 21, 2001

GRAND PRAIRIE- Muriel Kirkland, 78, a piano teacher and homemaker, died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at her residence. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel. Burial: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Fairview Maple Grove Cemetery in Denison. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Muriel Kirkland was born September 21, 1922, in Denison, and had lived in Grand Prairie since 1953. She was a Methodist by faith, and a member of the Eastern Star, Grand Prairie Chapter No.219. She was a member of the Music Teacher's Association. Muriel was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Clarence Walter, in 1941. Survivors: Husband of 60 years, Marvin Kirkland; daughters and son-in-laws, Dianne and Billy Summerfield, Linda and Gary Joiner, and Patricia and Charles Cash; brother, Alfred Bell; sisters, Phyllis Schroder, Carolyn Cranford; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Grand Prairie (972) 263- 7200.

SOURCE: original obituaries

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