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Obituaries for F Surnames
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8 No. 19
Thursday, February 25, 1915
John Flutsch departed this life very peacefully early Saturday
morning the 20th, being almost 83 years of age. He was one of the earliest
settlers around Ft. McKavett, and has been useful as a citizen filling
various local offices for many years Justice of the Peace, a position
he held at the time of his death.
The deceased was a sincere Christian and exemplified in his life conservation
and sterling honesty of character. His departure is sincerely sorrowed
by all who knew him.
He leaves a widow and three children. Two sons, Bob and Noris, and one
daughter, Mrs. Fritz Striegler.
The funeral took place at the Fort McKavett cemetery on Sunday conducted
by Rev. Richard Mercer. Many people were present to show their esteem
and affection at the last sad rites of the rugged and sterling character
who had wrought so well in life. He endeared himself to all
The Messenger extends sympathy to the surviving widow and other members
of the family.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 8, No. 44
August 19, 1915
Tillie Frazier, the eleven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier, of this city, died at the McCarvers sanitarium in Brownwood , Thursday afternoon at 3:30 , of Bright’s disease. The remains were taken to Llano for burial the following day. The little girl was sick but a short time and the nature of her disease, kidney trouble caused local physicians to advise the parents to take her to Temple for examination by a specialist. It was while they were on their way that she began to rapidly get worse and in Brownwood, Mr. Frazier took her to the hospital where the doctors did everything possible to save the young life, but in vain.
Tillie was a most lovable child and the pride of her parents. Her host of girl and boy friends join with the friends of the family in extending to the bereaved parents and her brothers and sisters their most sincere sympathy in their great loss. Besides the father and mother, there are eight brothers and sisters to mourn her untimely death.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. IX No. 41
Thursday, August 3, 1916
(page 1)
A wire was received just as we were going to press by Mrs. W. H. Schaefer from Dr. W. M. Fenley telling of the death of his wife at a hospital in Ft. Worth which occurred at 6 o'clock, Wednesday morning. The remains will be brought in today, (Thursday) and the time of the funeral is not yet set. Mrs. Fenley has a host of friends among the people of Menard and everybody sympathizes with the family in their loss. A full obituary of this worthy Christian woman will be published in our next issue. The cause of her death was pneumonia and complications.
The Menard Messenger
Vol X, No. 4
Thursday, November 16, 1916
(page 1)
Dr. Wm. Fenley Killed In Auto Accident Sunday-Menard Physician Crushed Under Overturned Car at Pecos City
Dr. Wm. Fenley died at the Pecos City hospital, Sunday evening from injuries received in an auto accident which occurred Sunday afternoon in that city. The doctor accompanied by L. E. Spring were driving into town with another car of Menard men following. When on a corner they met another car and in order to avoid a collision the doctor was forced into a gully at the side and in turning a tire blew out and turned the front wheel under breaking the axle and overturning the car.
Dr. Fenley was injured internally and lived but an hour after the accident. He died at the hospital where he was immediately taken. Mr. Spring suffered a badly sprained ankle but is thought otherwise not seriously injured.
Dr. Wm. Fenley was born in Uvalde, Texas, June 30, 1869, and came to Menard, twenty one years ago.
He was married to Miss Maggie Johnston here, February 2nd, 1897. His wife died August 2, 1916. Dr. Fenley leaves three daughters, viz: Willie aged 17, Evelyn aged 15 and Mildred aged 11. Besides these children there survives him his mother Mrs. J. T. Fenley of Tuscon, Arizona and ten brothers and sisters.
He was a member of the K. of P. Lodge and a 32nd degree Mason, and was actively affiliated with the Masonic work of this city. At the time of his death he was county health officer of this county, a position which he has often held during his many years as physician and surgeon of Menard. There is many a home here today which grieves with the family in their loss, remembering the happiness and sorrows which he has shared with them in days gone by.
A loving husband and father, he was wrapped up in a love for his wife and children and mourned his wife continually since her death two months ago. He was always active in the upbuilding of Menard and the civic life of our city will miss him greatly in the days to come.
The funeral services will be held from the Christian Church, today Thursday, at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Henderson, and under the auspices of the Masonic Order of Menard.
Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town are Mrs. J. T. Fenley, of Tucson, Arizona, the mother of the deceased; Mrs. Bettie Brown, sister, of Sierra Blanco; Ivy Fenley brother, of El Paso; Miss Mamie O'Conner, of Nashville, Tenn, a niece of Mrs. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Murr, of Ft. McKavett and Dr. and Mrs. McKnight of Carlsbad.
With this family all Menard mourns in their deep bereavement which has befallen them twice in so short a time.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. 10 No. 19
Thursday, March 8, 1917
DEATH OF MRS. J. W. FRANKLIN
Mrs. Mary E. Franklin died at her home in Menard, Saturday, March 3rd
and the funeral was held the following day, Rev. Boatman officiating.
Mrs. Franklin in company with her husband moved here from London last
December.
Mrs. Franklin was born December 9, 1852, in Lavaca County and was married
to J. W. Franklin at Burnett in 1871. They came to this section thirty-five
years ago and lived in this county for twenty-five years. Seven children
were born to them all of which are now alive. She was a faithful member
of the Presbyterian church ever since childhood and was a devout Christian
loved by all. Mr. Franklin and his family has the sympathy of everybody
in their great loss.
The Menard Messenger
Vol. XI No. 13
Thursday, February 14, 1918
(page 2)
Death of Mrs. Fulcher
Last Friday noon at her home in Christoval occurred the death of Mrs.
L. A. Fulcher at the age of 68. The funeral was held the following day.
Mrs. Fulcher for a number of years was a resident of Menard county and
leaves many friends here who will be very sorry indeed to hear of her
death. Her children who survive her are: Mrs. Lee Knight, Christoval;
Mrs. Alfred Freeman, Rudd; Miss Ada Fulcher, Concho county; Mrs. Clay
Tipton, of Menard; Carroll Fulcher and Nettie of Concho county.
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