Tulare County CA

Biographical Sketch of William Albert Crowell

William Albert Crowell, a seasoned undertaker and manager of James Crowe Co. in Redwood City, has gained significant recognition since his arrival three years ago. He took over the establishment, founded in 1868, bringing extensive experience from previous ventures, including a nine-year tenure in Sacramento. Appointed deputy to Coroner W. A. Brooke, Mr. Crowell also served as coroner in Placer County. A Massachusetts native, he has lived in California for thirty-five years and is active in Masonic and Knights of Pythias organizations. He has three children.

Biographical Sketch of George W. Clinton

George W. Clinton, born in 1837 in New York, exemplifies the spirit of pioneering in Malheur County. After his family migrated to Wisconsin and then traversed the perilous plains to California, Clinton settled in the Silver City area, eventually developing land near present-day Jordan Valley. His ventures in farming and ranching were marked by resilience, particularly during hardships like the 1863 Indian outbreak that cost him livestock. Today, he is recognized as a substantial landowner and cattleman, embodying the determination and accomplishments of early settlers.

Biography of Colonel S. M. Barrett

Colonel S. M. Barrett, born on March 3, 1865, in Nebraska City, has been a significant figure in northeastern Oklahoma as the commandant and president of the Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore since 1919. He is a veteran of the World War, where he served as a special agent for training drafted men. His leadership has fostered a growing interest in military training among youth. An accomplished author, Barrett writes sociological fiction based on historical events and maintains a deep commitment to the academy’s mission and the development of its students.

Douglas, Linda Colleen – Obituary

Linda Colleen Douglas, 46, of La Grande, Oregon, passed away on June 14. A memorial service will be held on June 23 at Loveland Funeral Chapel, with burial following at Grandview Cemetery. Born on June 9, 1960, in Porterville, California, she graduated high school in 1978 and married Dale Douglas in 1979. The family relocated to La Grande in 1990. Linda was employed as an answering service operator and enjoyed various crafts and spending time with family. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, one grandchild, and two siblings.

Peterson, Harry Leo – Obituary

Harry Leo Peterson, 73, of La Grande, Oregon, passed away on May 28 at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. Born on February 17, 1933, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, he attended school in Visalia, California, and later studied electronics in Los Angeles. Married to Mary Ford in 1957, he worked in television electronics and as a supervisor at USA Petroleum Corp. Peterson was active in the Church of Christ and enjoyed creating tricycles. He is survived by his wife, children, three sisters, and five grandchildren. No services will be held.

Sherman, Joyce A. – Obituary

Joyce Ann Sherman, aged 72, passed away at her home in La Grande, Oregon, on October 22. Services are scheduled for November 2 at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Born on June 25, 1937, in St. Louis, she was raised in Tulare, California, and married Harvey Sherman in 1956. Joyce was co-owner of Sherman Land and Cattle Co. and City Wide Transportation Co. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a brother, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Stout, Hosea H., Jr. – Obituary

Hosea H. Stout, Jr., aged 77, passed away in Lindsay on October 24, 2000. A graveside service is scheduled for October 27 at Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery. Born in Mansfield, MO, he graduated from Strathmore Union High School and worked as a foreman at Lindsay Olive Growers. A World War II veteran, he served in Patton’s 3rd Army. He is survived by his wife Nadine, a son, two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Lou.

Stout, Bertha Ethel Findley – Obituary

Graveside services for Bertha Ethel Findley Stout, 87, will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. in Oliver Cemetery, Lindsay. Mrs. Stout, a longtime resident and homemaker, passed away on May 17, 1982, in a local hospital. Originally from Mansfield, MO, she was an active member of Freewater Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Hosea, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are handled by Webb-Sanders Funeral Home.

Brazeal, Sarah E. Findley – Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Brazeal, age 70, will take place on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Webb Funeral Home, Lindsay. A former Porterville resident and member of the Porterville Freewill Baptist Church, she passed away on November 27, 1970. Sarah is survived by her husband, Fred; daughters Erma Ryan and LaVerne Hughes; nephew William D. Findley; brother Jason Findley; and six grandchildren. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery.

Brazeal, Fred B. – Obituary

Fred B. Brazeal, 77, of Lindsay, passed away on March 22, 1975, after a brief illness. Born in Missouri, he relocated to Lindsay 38 years prior and worked as a commercial sprayer and in agriculture until his retirement. A member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Porterville, he is survived by two daughters, two brothers, a nephew, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for March 25 at Webb Chapel, with burial at Olive Cemetery.

Babb, Susan Mary Findley – Obituary

Susan M. Babb, a longtime resident of Visalia, passed away on January 6, 1992, at the age of 97. Born and raised in Macomb, Missouri, she married Harrison Babb in 1912 and moved to California in 1929, eventually settling in Visalia in 1957. A homemaker, she is survived by two sons, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Hadley Funeral Chapel, followed by burial at Exeter District Cemetery.

Babb, Harrison McKinley – Obituary

Harrison McKinley Babb, 68, originally from Macomb, MO, passed away on April 19, 1959, in a Visalia hospital. A retired dairy rancher, he lived in Exeter and Tulare before settling in Visalia nine years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mary Susan, two sons, an adopted son, three daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at Hadley Funeral Chapel in Exeter, followed by burial at Exeter Cemetery.

Stout, Hosea Homer – Obituary

Hosie Homer Stout, 76, passed away in a Springville Hospital and will be remembered in a funeral service at Webb Funeral Chapel on Monday. Originally from Maryland, he had resided in the Lindsay-Strathmore area for 38 years, moving from Missouri. A retired employee of V. R. Smith Olive Co., he is survived by his wife, Bertha, son Hosea Stout, daughter Hazel Knudtson, and three grandchildren. He will be laid to rest in Olive Cemetery.