Deaths in the 1950s

Josephine Southwick Pearson

1885–1953 (age 68)

Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard

Josephine Southwick Pearson advocated tirelessly for women's civic participation and communal care.

Big Jeff Pfeffer

1882–1954 (age 72)

Saint Mary Cemetery

Big Jeff Pfeffer lived from 1882 to 1954.

Sol Butler

1895–1954 (age 59)

Maple Grove Cemetery

Sol Butler broke barriers on the track and inspired generations as an educator and mentor.

H. Rea Woodman

1870–1951 (age 81)

Maple Grove Cemetery

H. Rea Woodman lived from 1870 to 1951.

George White

1872–1953 (age 81)

Oak Grove Cemetery

George White's steady leadership and generosity strengthened the civic life of his hometown.

Oscar Micheaux

1884–1951 (age 67)

Great Bend Cemetery

Oscar Micheaux was a groundbreaking filmmaker and author who lived from 1884 to 1951.

Blair Niles

1880–1959 (age 79)

Lakeview Cemetery

Blair Niles brought global stories to American readers while championing social justice.

Guy W. Cox

1871–1955 (age 84)

Floral Park Cemetery

Guy W. Cox lived from 1871 to 1955.

Lorenzo D. Baker, Jr.

1863–1950 (age 87)

Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Lorenzo D. Baker, Jr. balanced enterprise with generous support for his community's institutions.

Albert C. Royder

1876–1958 (age 82)

Floral Park Cemetery

Albert C. Royder lived from 1876 to 1958.

Joseph Patrick Lynch

1872–1954 (age 82)

Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum

Bishop Joseph Patrick Lynch shepherded the faithful in Dallas with care and dedication.

Louis Coues Page

1869–1956 (age 87)

Proprietors Burying Ground

Louis Coues Page lived from 1869 to 1956.

Arthur F. Whittem

1879–1958 (age 79)

Proprietors Burying Ground

Arthur F. Whittem preserved community heritage while encouraging the next generation.

Thomas Elmer Braniff

1883–1954 (age 71)

Calvary Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum

Thomas Elmer Braniff lived from 1883 to 1954.

Louise H. Gregory

1880–1954 (age 74)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Louise H. Gregory was a warm presence in her community who comforted others with grace.

Mira B. Wilson

1893–1953 (age 60)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Mira B. Wilson lived from 1893 to 1953.

Florence Nightingale Nason

1857–1952 (age 95)

Spring Grove Cemetery

Florence Nightingale Nason was remembered for her compassionate spirit and calm strength.

Hugh S. Hersman

1872–1954 (age 82)

West Nottingham Cemetery

Paul W. Shafer

1893–1954 (age 61)

Memorial Park Cemetery

Paul W. Shafer was a dependable presence who uplifted his community with quiet devotion.

Arthur Talmage Abernethy

1872–1956 (age 84)

Abernathy Methodist Church Cemetery

Nicholas Thomas Nerich

1893–1957 (age 64)

Mount Saint Mary Cemetery

Nicholas Thomas Nerich was a thoughtful presence whose generosity comforted many.

Robert Zuppke

1879–1957 (age 78)

Roselawn Cemetery

Grace Gassette

1871–1955 (age 84)

Riverside Cemetery

Grace Gassette was remembered as a steadfast friend and hopeful spirit.

Joe Mitchell Chapple

1867–1950 (age 83)

Roselawn Cemetery

James Garfield McIlroy

1881–1956 (age 75)

Milford Center Cemetery

James Garfield McIlroy was remembered for sharing kindness and encouragement with his neighbors.

Marie Clarisse Therese Coudert

1865–1951 (age 86)

Mount Saint Mary Cemetery

Henry L. Stimson

1867–1950 (age 83)

Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church

Henry L. Stimson was a figure of steady resolve and compassionate leadership.

Franklin Lewis Dershem

1865–1950 (age 85)

Lewisburg Cemetery

George H. Ramer

1927–1951 (age 24)

Lewisburg Cemetery

George H. Ramer is remembered for his generous heart and vibrant spirit.

Ruby Ross Wood

1881–1950 (age 69)

Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church

Frederic René Coudert II

1871–1955 (age 84)

Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church

Frederic René Coudert II was remembered for his thoughtful presence within the church community.

George DeForest Lord

1891–1950 (age 59)

Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church

William Slocum Groesbeck Fowler

1877–1956 (age 79)

Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church

William Slocum Groesbeck Fowler was honored for his integrity and quiet generosity.

Henry Justin Allen

1868–1950 (age 82)

Maple Grove Cemetery

Richard Ely Bird

1878–1955 (age 77)

Maple Grove Cemetery

Richard Ely Bird was a steadfast neighbor who quietly supported those around him.

Lewis A. Pick

1890–1956 (age 66)

Pine Hill Cemetery

M. S. Harvey

1881–1958 (age 77)

Pine Hill Cemetery

M. S. Harvey was a gentle, reliable presence whose kindness was felt by many.

Adelyn Bushnell

1889–1953 (age 64)

Thomaston Village Cemetery

Florence Bayard Hilles

1865–1954 (age 89)

Old Swedes Churchyard

Florence Bayard Hilles lived with grace and made room for others in every season of life.

Helen Knipe Carpenter

1881–1959 (age 78)

Town Hill Cemetery

Nelia Gardner White

1894–1957 (age 63)

Town Hill Cemetery

Nelia Gardner White brought warmth and attention to every relationship she cultivated.

Emilie Benson Knipe

1870–1958 (age 88)

Town Hill Cemetery

Shirley Farr

1881–1955 (age 74)

Pine Hill Cemetery

Shirley Farr celebrated family and friendship with a warm and steady heart.

Cornelia McGhee Baxter

1881–1952 (age 71)

Hamilton Cemetery

Harriet Stanwood Blaine

1871–1958 (age 87)

Ledgelawn Cemetery

Harriet Stanwood Blaine gifted her community steady support and heartfelt care.

Joseph B. Ely

1881–1956 (age 75)

Pine Hill Cemetery

Willie Flattery

1904–1957 (age 53)

Wooster Cemetery

Willie Flattery inspired others with his optimism and lasting friendship.

Harold North Fowler

1859–1955 (age 96)

Pine Hill Cemetery

Albert Charles Muhse

1867–1953 (age 86)

Wooster Cemetery

Albert Charles Muhse lived with integrity and guided others with calm wisdom.

Edward Sullivan

1870–1955 (age 85)

Prospect Hill Cemetery