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© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, April 23, 1938, April 17, 1874 ~ April 21, 1938 Jim White Passes On James W. White, 64, pioneer resident of this community, passed on from his home here early Wednesday morning after a week's illness from a cerebral hemorrhage, the attack coming while he was at work. Mr. White was born April 17, 1874, at Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John White. He moved to Texas and was married to Miss Lona May Horne. To this were born six children, one daughter passing on in infancy. Mrs. White died in 1929. Mr. White came to this vicinity in 1906 and has lived here since with the exception of four years spent in Arkansas. He was married to Mrs. Annie Watts in 1932, who survives. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Missionary Baptist church, of which he was a member. Rev. Ivans conducted the services, after which Mr. White was laid to rest in the Morris cemetery, southeast of town. Left to mourn his loss are the widow, one son, Charles, four daughters, Mrs. A. B. Smith, Mrs. W. L. Mackey, and Misses Ouida and Debear White, all of Alex, two brothers, Lee and John Roy White of Tennessee, and two sisters, Mrs. E. Reed of Tennessee and Mrs. Laura Crabtree. |
© Alex Tribune Alex, Oklahoma Friday, October 11, 1929 1877 ~ October 1929 Obituary And Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. J. M. White A message came to one of our old, "Set thy house in order for thou must die," and we are oft made to ponder, is our house in order? Or should we be suddenly taken without a timely warning, how could we meet Him who walked the rock strewn paths of this life without sin, without grumbling? Just so was the passing of our dearly beloved member, for as Sister Jennie White was walking from the Chickasha fair grounds into town a speeding car struck her. She gave one involuntary cry and knew no more, and her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Smith, who was walking by her side was left stunned, not yet realizing that she must go the rest of life's pathway without a mother. Never came the grim monster of Death more unexpected. The awful news sent a shock through the church, aye through the town and community as of one body. There could be no service that night, except the service of love and condolence, as each one turned away from the closed doors of the church and wended their way in sorrow to the home of the bereaved family in the vain endeavor to offer comfort and consolation, and help to sustain in this the saddest hour of their lives. Though we enjoy her cheerful presence in our congregation no more, yet we know that her sweet influence will live on. Her life was spent in the service to her Lord. Her heart was full of His love and her desire was to do His will. The best that can be said of a true mother in Israel, of a loving wife, of a judicious and affectionate mother, can be truly said of Sister White. Her home was the accorded home of her pastor, Rev. A. O. Hinkle of Lockhart, Texas, who has held 5 revival services in the Baptist church here which was blessed in claiming her as a member, made the welcome home of Brother and Sister White his home while serving the church. To him we know this news will bring sadness. Her doors were ever open in loving hospitality to any who desired a pleasant hour, timely advice and help in the cares of this life. Her advice was that of wisdom and her hands were eager to help. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. M. B. Hubbard, with a touching prayer by Rev. Robertson, pastor of the M. E. church of Alex, and a new mount in Morris cemetery holds the loved form while her spirit awaits the coming of loved ones, where sadness and death are unknown. To the devoted husband: We would say to look away from the sadness of separation, but look beyond to where she is clothed with the brightness of those who have served the Lord faithfully; anticipate that happy reunion where sad parting come no more. To the children: Endeavor to live as did your mother, that though the summons be timely or your departure sudden, your house will be in order. Jennie Horne was born in McNare county, Tenn., August 8, 1877, Departed this life October 4, 1929, being 52 years, 1 month and 26 days old. At the age of 18 she was married to J. W. White, who with the son and four daughters, Misses Oneda and Debear White, Mrs. Almeda Mackey, Mrs. Violet Smith, all of Alex, and members of the Baptist church with their mother, are bereft of a wife's affection and council and a mother's love. One daughter, Lena May, preceded the mother in departure. She also leaves a grandmother, Mrs. Wright known here as Grandma Muery, four brothers, Wm. and George Horne of Alex and James and Jeff Horne of Rosser, Texas and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Talliaferro and Mrs. Nannie Wright of Rosser, Texas, and an innumerable host of relatives and friends who mourn her loss. We, the Missionary Baptist Church of Alex, assembled, realizing that..........."[here follows a lengthy number of resolutions from the church to the family]. [Article written by M. B. Hubbard, Pastor, and Mrs. R. A. Foster, Committee]. Following the article, there was a poem titled "In Memory of Sister White" written by Mrs. Sterling Huff, Alex, OK. |
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