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Obituary of M. Roberts a Marathon resident and rancher
M. Roberts 76 native of Marathon and veteran rancher died Monday in Brewster County Memorial Hospital. He worked with Gage Ranches for over 55 years. Born near the old fort March 27, 18%, he married Bessie Sansom April 28, 1915. Survivors include his widow, two daughters, two sons, one brother, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial at a local cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. Out-of-town relatives noted. Governor Connally visited Marathon area. local family notices and visitors mentioned.
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M. Roberts
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Big Bend
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Gage Ranches
Roberts
Fort Davis
Ft. Pe
Old Fort
Bessie Lee Sansom
Bessie
Vada Todd
Orewe Green
Odie
Marhall
H. L
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el Paso
Thos
B. Henderson
Louie Granger
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Jack Shely
Biddy Martin Jr
Tom L. McKinney
Sam Mather
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Warren Henderson
Jack Catto
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David Combs
Walton Shoemake
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W. J. Shackelford
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Earl Clark
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Guy Crawford
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Atlanta, Ga
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