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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1967
Page
3
Comanche held its first Annual Crazy Day with merchants and shoppers enjoying bargains and a festive mood. Local figures like David Andrews and J C Preston were honored for Little League efforts while broader notes praised youth support and community involvement.
John Roy Smith Jr. 70 of Fort Worth died suddenly at home 3320 Gordon Ave. He and his wife celebrated their Golden Anniversary in Comanche on June 11. Survived by wife, one son J Roy Smith Fort Worth, two daughters Mrs Lester Crocker Sr Fort Worth and Mrs Wilkerson, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment Laureland. Memorial services held Aug 3 at Shannon's Chapel.
Amanda Lela Kerby of De Leon died July 28. Services were July 29 at Primitive Baptist Church De Leon with Elder Andy Hudson and Rev. Ralph Heickman officiating. Burial followed at De Leon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tommy Taylor Charles Taylor Fred Williams Ardean Kimmel Elmer Ray Joiner Wallace Cook. Born February 28 1872 in Gatesville to Tom F. Dossey and wife. Married Thomas Kerby December 20 1888 and had seven children. Survived by four sons Homer Prescott Ariz Seth Bremerton Wash Elmon De Leon Bain Kerby San Diego Calif. two daughters Eunice Fraser Sweetwater Alice Cross Anson. brother John Dossey Ranger. sisters Mrs Alice McCarver and Mrs Lila Barton Gatesville. 16 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
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