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© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, Oct. 30, 1931 Emmaline "Emma, Amy" [Hoffner] Foster January 12, 1862 ~ October 22, 1931 In Memory of Mrs. M. O. Foster The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. On the 22 day of Oct. 1931, the last enemy with whom Gods children have to meet, Death, came into the home of the much beloved and honored m. O. Foster, and took away his loved companion, the faithful mother of their devoted sons and daughters. He did not come unexpected. On the 19th day of April 1926, Amy, our loved sister, while visiting her son, J. W. Foster, suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never entirely recovered. For a month, even consciousness was not perceptible but with the aid of a trained nurse, she regained cognizance and the power of speech, and slowly with the aid of her faithful husband and affectionate granddaughter who came from Oklahoma City to nurse her grandmother, she was able to move about a few steps at a time, and hopes were great that she would ultimately regain the strength and energy that were formerly hers. But these hopes were with reluctance, dispersed and with sweet meekness and humility she resigned herself to await the inevitable. Then a sweet smile radiated and settled on her features, the smile of benediction, and her spirit passed on with the angels to meet the God she had loved and the Savior she had owned as her redeemer and Lord. Oh Death, where is they sting? This faithful loving wife, this patient devoted mother, this sweet sister and friend, we will see no more here; but we thanks him who doeth all things well, on whose promises we rely, that there'll be a reunion over there and we'll meet Amy. Emma Hoffner affectionately called Amy, for whom we sorrow was born in Illinois, Jan. 12, 1862. When quite a little girl her parents moved to Dallas county, Texas, settling on White Rock Creek near where white rock reservoir now is, but later, to Grapevine Prarie, west of Farmers Branch. On Sept. 16, 1880, she was married to M. O. Foster, after the ceremony they established themselves in their newly acquired home in which the matrimonial bonds were solemnly adopted. Rev. Geo. Good, a Baptist minister, who afterwards baptized her officiating. To them were born 9 sons and five daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Burroughs of Oklahoma City, James M. who fell a victim to the scourge of influenza which swept our country in 1919. Thos. F. Albert, William A., Mrs. Sallie Nolan, Ross, John, Mrs. Carrie Holbrook, Lee and Mrs. Pearl Thomas, all of Alex and Phenie, Dawson and Alfred who died in infancy. There are also thirty-three grandchildren, twenty-eight of which are living, and six great grandchildren. In 1904, Lizzie, the oldest having married they moved with eleven children to Coal county, Oklahoma, where the death angel again made them an unwelcome visit and took the brightest ray of sunshine in their home, their youngest daughter, Phenie. In 1906 they moved to within a few miles of Alex, near or in which they have since resided. On Sept. 16, 1930, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren but children and grandchildren living present. At 5:30 o'clock on the afternoon of Oct. 22, 1931, the loved and honored, Mrs. M. O. Foster, aged 69 years, 5 months and 10 days departed this life for that land beyond the sunset's radiant glory. Her six sons and their wives and three daughters and their husbands were constantly with their mother in the last weeks of her suffering and the eldest daughter, Mrs. Lissie Burroughs came from Oklahoma City to be with her mother and endeavor to alleviate her sufferings in her last hours. Mrs. Ellen Brown, a daughter-in-law, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Wesley Williams and little son Wesley of Sulphur, Okla. and three granddaughters from Oklahoma City, Mrs. Dick Wagner and husband and little daughter, Mrs. John Shultz with her husband and little son and Miss Bertie Pollard were present at the funeral, also a nephew, E. S. Foster of Minco. Funeral services were held at the Missionary Baptist church conducted by Rev. C. A. Smith, a former pastor who spoke words of consolation and a timely warning to all who must some day meet the Just One whom they have accepted or rejected. It is appointed unto men to die once and after death the judgement. In the Morris cemetery they laid the dear form to rest beneath the sod and covered over with the beautiful floral offerings of loved ones and friends, whom the children and relatives will gratefully remember. Where she will await the time she will be raised in glory to meet him who shall come to gather up his jewels. Oh Grave! Where is thy victory? Her husband, ten children, twenty-eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Lovey Raspberry and a brother, Pete Burnett, both of Farmers Branch, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Crow Foster of Floydada, Texas, survive her. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma January 26, 1934 Martha Jane "Mattie" Holbrook Foster August 31, 1889 ~ December 25, 1933 The death angel came on the night of December 25 and called home Sister Tom Foster. She had been sick for some time. She bore her illness with great patience. To know her was to love her. She will be missed in our church. No more will she sing for us. We will miss her prayers and testimonies in services. Her heart was full of His love and her desire was to do His blessed will. The best that can be said of a true mother and a loving wife and neighbor can be said of Sister Foster. To the devoted husband we would say to look away from the sadness of separation and look to God who is able to comfort you. To the Children, to live as your mother did that your house may be in order when the death angel shall come, "Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble." She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Tom Foster, four children, Reford, Geneva and Kenneth Ray, all of Alex and Mrs. Frances Bryan of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. W. M. McCart. Interment in the Morris Cemetery. Mrs. W. R. Blakely |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, February 21, 1919 James Madison "Jim" Foster December 11, 1885 ~ February 28, 1919 J. M. Foster Dead James Madison Foster died at home in Alex, Tuesday afternoon February 18, 1919 at 5:30 o'clock following a short illness from influenza, aged 36 years, 2 months and 7 days. He was born at Farmers Branch, Texas and in 1902 was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Haley at Sowers, Texas. To this union five children were born, one having preceeded its father to the grave. In 1912 they moved to Oklahoma, where Mr. Foster had been engaged in farming, the greater part of the time, until last fall when he entered into a partnership with his father and purchased the W. G. Jahn grocery stock and moved his family to town. He was taken bad from the start and told his family and friends that he could not recover and while everything that his physician and loved ones could suggest was done, they were powerless to stay the hand of death and his spirit took its flight. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Foster, well known to almost every one in the community, and a member of a family of 15 children, 9 boys and 6 girls, of whom 3 brothers and 2 sisters have preceeded him. He was a member of the W.O.W. Lodge and the funeral services were conducted by that organization Wednesday afternoon. After a short service at the residence the body was taken to the home of his parents so that the mother, who is sick, could bid a last farewell to the remains of her son before they were consigned to mother earth in the Laflin [Morris] cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children, one little daughter dangerously ill with pneumonia, a father and mother, brothers and sisters who are bowed with grief at their loss. Just why a father in the prime of life must be snatched away from his loved ones, and at a time when he seems most needed is a problem that God and time along can reveal. The entire community unit in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. This obit shows J. M. Foster was buried in the "Laflin cemetery" but he was not. He's buried in the Alex Cemetery [which was the Morris Cemetery at the time of his death.] © Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma June 4, 1920 Decoration Observed Decoration Day was observed at the Morris cemetery, south of town, Sunday, by the W.O.W. lodge of Alex and others having loved ones resting there. The graves were cleaned and decorated and the monument to J. M. Foster was unveiled with appropriate ceremonies by the lodge. A large crowd was present and a very pleasant day was spent................." |
April 30, 1976 Minnie Ethel [Brown] Foster July 10, 1892 ~ April 30, 1976 Funeral service for Mrs. Minnie E. Foster, 83, Alex, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church, Alex. Mrs. Foster was born July 10, 1892, at Lexington. She died Friday at a local nursing home after being in failing health for the past ten years. She and Albert Walter Foster were married in 1908 at Bailey. They lived in Alex all of their lives and were farmers and stockmen. Mr. Foster preceded her in death in July, 1950. She was also preceded in death by three sons. Mrs. Foster was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Alex. Survivors include: one son, Aubrey Foster of West Plains, MO; two daughters, Elwanda Amyx of West Plains and Maxine Bowen of Karnes City, Texas; one sister, Gertie Burnett of O'Donald, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Alex Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. May 3, 1976 Mrs. Minnie E. Foster July 10, 1892 ~ April 30, 1976 Funeral service for Mrs. Minnie E. Foster, 83, of Alex was held in the Alex Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Ayres and Rev. Gene Smith, officiating. Singers were Mrs. Lillie King, Mrs. Bonnie Crockett, Mrs. Wirt Brand, Guy Hughes, Mrs. Raymond Burch, Mrs. Lonnie Vawter, Mrs. Ruby Starkey, Mrs. Olen Bowen, Jess Spencer, Jack Bryant, G. B. Hyatt, and Mrs. Gene Gage. Organist was Mrs. Bob Brand with Mrs. Clarence Rayburn as pianist. Pallbearers were Reford Foster, Kenneth Ray Foster, Geraldine Holbrook, Billy Jack Foster, James Owen Foster, Gailon Goyne, Doris Foster, Ralph Foster and Russell E. Foster. Honorary pallbearers were Morris Horn, Harry Bryan, Charles O'Rear, Jess Spencer, Jack Bryant, C. B. Bond, Charley White, G. B. Hyatt, Bobby Cover and Reford Gage. Interment was in the Alex Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
June 21, 1973 Lillie Mary [Adkins] Foster June 10, 1896 ~ June 21, 1973 Mrs. Lillie Mary Foster Funeral service for Mrs. Lillie Mary Foster, 70, Alex, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church, Alex, with Rev. Charles Hall, officiating. Mrs. Foster was born June 10, 1896 in Grady County near Rush Springs. She married John W. Foster at Alex on Feb. 15, 1914. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1969. Mr. Foster was in the grocery and hardware business in Alex for over 20 years. He was also a farmer and stockman. Mrs. Foster was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Alex. She was preceded in death by one son, Vernon Foster. She died Thursday night in Grady Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for the past week. Survivors include one son, James O. Foster of Chickasha; one brother, Cornelius Adkins of Mountain View; two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Interment will be in the Alex Cemetery under direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, February 28, 1919 Bessie E. Foster September 9, 1906 ~ February 22, 1919 A Little Daughter Gone - Bessie, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Foster passed away from pneumonia. She was very ill at the time of her father's death on Tuesday but seemed to get better until a few hours before her death. A short service was held Saturday afternoon and the little body laid to rest in the Laflin cemetery. Death is a grim old reaper and his presence brings grief and mourning and to this home he brought a heavy portion of sorrow. But we know that death comes to all sooner or later and we also know that there is an other and greater life beyond the grave and that the Lord had need of these else he would not have called them. Bessie will be missed in the home by her mother, her twin sister whose companion she was, her two brothers and her playmates, but the memory of her bright young life will bring joy to their hearts as they recall the days of her stay with them and their hearts will be drawn closer to that home where there is no parting and death. May the one who says cast they burdens upon me comfort the bereaved family. This is the second Foster child that the Alex Tribune has said was buried in the Laflin Creek Cemetery when the child is found to have a tombstone in the Alex [Morris] Cemetery. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma May 1914 Thomas Virgel Foster July 20, 1908 ~ March 15, 1914 Death of Infant Last Sunday, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Foster died at their home north of town and was buried Monday morning at Laflin [Morris] cemetery. The little one had been ailing for some time. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents. [Correction: This child was not buried in the Laflin cemetery , aka Laflin Creek Cemetery. He was buried in the Morris Cemetery, now known as the Alex Cemetery, at the time of his death.] |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, October 30, 1925 George Foster June 4, 1928 ~September 22, 1978 Death of Young Man The death angel entered the home of R. L. Foster, Saturday night and took away the darling son, George, who had been sick only a few days. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church in Alex, attended by a large concourse of people. The simple, but touching sermon was delivered by C. A. Smith, pastor of the church. George was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Foster, and was 15 years 6 months and 6 days old. He had spent most of his life near Alex, and made many friends who showed their love and sympathy during his illness and death. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers and four sisters, with other near relatives and friends to mourn his death. The remains were laid to rest in the Morris cemetery southeast of Alex. The pall bearers were: Troy Brashears, Bill Lansdowne, Delbert Lansdowne, Harvey Bucuanan, Edward Glover, Lloyd Stewart, and Clarence Steelman. "Broken hearted here we roam, Seeking for a better home, Where the circle shall united be for aye, In that city built above, We shall dwell in peace above. And our God shall wipe all tears away, God shall wipe all tears away, When we reach fair Heaven's shore, Without loved ones we shall stay, And rejoice forever more. A Friend." |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma April 3, 1914 Maldon C. Foster June 16, 1910 ~ March 14, 1914 Local and Personal - The four year old child of Albert Foster died Tuesday of measles and was buried at Laflin Creek Cemetery Thursday. This is the second child of the Foster family that has died within the last month, the entire family having been down with measles. This is the second Foster child that the Alex Tribune has said was buried in the Laflin Creek Cemetery when the child is found to have a tombstone in the Alex [Morris] Cemetery. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, March 22, 1935 Ben Oliver Foster Rowena [Chism] Foster October 10, 1912 ~ March 20, 1935 Foster Funeral Held Thursday Afternoon A double funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the missionary Baptist church for Mr. and Mrs. Ben O. Foster, who passed away earlier in the week as the result of a gas explosion in their home early Tuesday morning. Mr. Foster succumbed at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning and Mrs. Foster at one o'clock on Thursday morning following the tragic accident. Ben Oliver Foster was born October 10, 1912, at Stratford, Oklahoma, the son of Albert and Minnie [Brown] Foster. He came with his parents to this community when only a few weeks of age, and has resided here practically ever since. He attended school at Ireton, Chitwood, and Alex, and last year attended a barber school in Oklahoma City. He was married to Miss Rowena Chism September 22, 1934, Rev. Grady Ross reading the vows. The young couple established a home in Hobart where Mr. Foster opened a barber shop. They returned to Alex the first of this year and started a shop in the Foster building. Mr. Foster became converted and affiliated with the Missionary Baptist church about five years ago, maintaining his membership until his demise March 13, 1935. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Foster, two brothers, Clifford and Aubrey, two sisters, Elwanda and Maxine, and a host of relatives and friends. Joint funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Foster were held on March 14 at the Missionary Baptist church, Rev. C. E. Smith of Marlow, and Rev. C. A. Smith of Chickasha officiating. Burial was in the Morris Cemetery, southeast of town. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma August 27, 1942 Shirley Sue Foster August 21, 1942 ~ August 21, 1942 Funeral services were held at the Morris cemetery Monday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Oren Foster, who was born Sunday at a Chickasha hospital. The editor incorrectly identified the infant as a "son" when she was a "daughter".] |
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