HACKNEY, GRACE

Grace Hackney - Obituary #1

Obituary taken from the Newcastle News-Journal Number 26 of Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming, Friday, March 10, 1905

At Rest

Last Sunday morning Miss Grace Hackney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hackney passed away after an illness of several months. The bright and winsome young lady who was 17 years of age, has suffered greatly during the time she has been ill from Brights disease and dropsy, but bore her sufferings with brave and enduring patience until death relieved her. The deceased was highly esteemed by her friends and associates and all unite in sympathizing with the bereaved ones in their heavy sorrow. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Episcopal church, Rev. P.B. Peabody officiating. School was dismissed so that the schoolmates of the departed one might pay their last respects to her memory. The singing at the funeral, which was largely attended, was by a choir of school girls, and school boys served as pall bearers. In common with the many friends, the News-Journal extends its sympathy to the bereaved family.

Grace Hackney - Obituary #2 Source Unknown

Called Home

On last Saturday night Miss Gracie L. Hackney died at her home in this city, after a long illness following scarlet fever. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hackney and was in her eighteenth year. The funeral services were at the Episcopal church on Monday afternoon, March 6th, conducted by the pastor, Rev. P.B. Peabody, and the remains interred in Greenwood cemetery. Public school was dismissed for the afternoon so that the young friends of the deceased might attend the services and show their love and respect for their school mate. By Miss Gracie’s death a bright young life has been called up higher and a vacant chair is left in the home. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

HACKNEY, HERSCHEL - Obituary #1

Obituary taken from the News Letter-Journal p.4 C1 dated Thursday, May 3, 1928:

OBITUARY

Herschel Elvin Hackney was born in Comstock, Nebraska, December 17, 1893 and died April 25, 1928 at the Hackney ranch 18 miles southwest of Upton, Wyoming, after an illness of one week with acute pneumonia.

He was married April 10, 1923 to Edna May Harney at Hot Springs, South Dakota. To this union were born one son, William L. and two daughters, Betty Irene and Ruth Wyoma Hackney.

Mr. Hackney’s occupation was that of a ranchman. He was a graduate of the Newcastle high school, and spent one year as student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie. He was a World War veteran, having served overseas 14 months.

He is survived by his wife and three children, his father, Ralph B. Hackney, one brother, Oran O. Hackney, and one sister, Mrs. Ora H. Ratcliff of Sheridan, Wyoming, all of whom were present at the funeral, which was held in Newcastle, Friday afternoon, April 27 at 2 o’clock, at the First Methodist Episcopal church, conducted by Rev. E. R. Houck. The deceased mother preceded him in death only nine months ago.

A great crowd of friends and neighbors were present at the funeral, many being compelled to stand for lack of seating capacity. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful..

Six members of the American Legion served as pallbearers, and nine members of Troop A 58 Machine Gun Squadran acted as escort and firing squad.

The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery. After the ritual service of the church, by the minister, at the grave, the military salute of three volleys was fired by the attending squad. And “taps” was trumpeted by a comrade in the near distance, but out of sight. It was a most impressive service from beginning to end.

The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community. ---Rev. E. R. Houck

HACKNEY, HERSCHEL - Obituary #2

Taken from the Weston County Gazette of April 26, 1928

Hersele Hackney Dead

Hersele Hackney is very low at his home on Bay Creek with pneumonia. He had been down at the Arthur Davis ranch caring for his brother-in-law, Charles Harney, who had the pneumonia, and went home and came down himself.

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LATER--We received the sad news yesterday afternoon of the sudden death of Hersele Hackney, who had been sick only a few days. We have not learned when the funeral will take place.

HACKNEY, HERSCHEL - Obituary #3

Taken from the Weston County Gazette of May 3, 1928

Herschel Hackney Passes On

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Herschel Hackney was born December 1, 1893, near Comstock, Nebraska, and departed this life April 25, at the ranch home on Hay Creek after an illness of only a few days.

He came to Wyoming in 1901, and had made this state his home until his death.

On the 10th day of April, 1923, he was united in marriage to Edna Harney, and to this union was born three children who, with their mother, survive him.

Herschel was a young man well-liked and energetic and had great hopes of the future for himself and family.

His mother departed this life last April. His father, R.B. Hackney, one brother, Oren, of this vicinity, and one sister, Mrs. Ora Ratcliff of Cleanborn, Mont., together with the wife and children and a host of friends mourn his departure.

Funeral services were held at Newcastle Friday, and interment made in the cemetery there.

HACKNEY, MARY BROWN (21 Sep 1831-3 Jun 1908)

Taken from the News Letter Journal of June 12, 1908

Mary Brown Hackney

Mary Brown Hackney, whose death was noted last week, was born in Ontario, Canada, Sept. 21, 1831. She died at her home 32 miles west of Newcastle, June 3rd, 1908, at the age of almost 77 years. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church in this city Thursday afternoon June 4th, conducted by Rev. W.T. Dumm, and the body laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.

Mary Brown was married to Ralph Hackney May 7, 1854. The couple remained in Ontario until 1869, when they located in Nebraska, near Omaha. They came to Wyoming in 1891, and settled on the ranch which remained their home until death removed them to another sphere. The husband died in July 1906. Mrs. Hackney had been in very poor health for the past four years, and during the last two months her decline was very rapid. She was the youngest of a large family, all of whom lived to old age. For thirty years she had been a member of the re-organized church of Latter Day Saints--the Iowa, not the Utah branch of the church. She was a woman of sturdy character and noble impulses, and lived a life high in precept and consistent in practice. She is survived by two sons, R.B. and W.L. Hackney, both of whom are well known and held in high esteem throughout this part of the country, and who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the loss of their aged mother.

HACKNEY, ORA - Obituary #1

A TRIBUTE published in the pages of THE RAPID CITY DAILY JOURNAL RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

Mar 7, 1977

Memorial Obituary

Entered Into Eternal Rest - Saturday, March 5, 1977

Ora H. Ratcliff

NEWCASTLE, Wyo. -- Mrs. Ora H. Ratcliff, 87, longtime Newcastle resident, died Saturday in a Newcastle hospital after a brief illness. Services will be a 2 p.m. Tuesday in Christ Church Episcopal in Newcastle with the Rev. Colin Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under direction of McColley Funeral Home. Mrs. Ratcliff was born July 20, 1889, in Custer County, Neb., to Ralph and Mary Hackney. She graduated from high school in Newcastle, attend the University of Wyoming for three years and business college in Lincoln, Neb., for one year. She married Orris Ratcliff Sept. 14, 1918, at Sheridan, Wyo., and they mad their home in Newcastle since. Mrs. Ratcliff was preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are four sons, William, Mapleton, Minn., Claude, San Francisco; Jack, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Orris, Newcastle, and one nephew, Ralph Hackney, Newcastle. A memorial has been established.

HACKNEY, ORA - Obituary #2

Taken from the News Letter Journal of March 10, 1977

Ora H. Ratcliff

Funeral services for Ora Ratcliff, age 87, were held Tuesday, March 8, at 2:00p.m. in the Christ Church Episcopal. The Rev. Colin Campbell officiated and burial was in the Greenwod Cemetery of Newcastle. Music was furnished by Mrs. Stanley Freeman. Casket bearers were J.S. Berdahl, Jim Hockett, Francis Bruch, Gene Diedtrich, Wilbur Lease and Leonard Hays.

Mrs. Ratcliff died Saturday, March 5, in the Weston County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born July 20, 1889 in Custer County, Nebr. to Ralph and Mary Hackney. She moved with her parents to Newcastle in April, 1901. She was a graduate of the Newcastle High School. She also attended the Lincoln Business College in Lincoln, Nebr. and the University of Wyoming in Laramie. On Sept.14, 1918 she married Orris K. Ratcliff in Sheridan. The couple made their home in Newcastle. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Ratcliff is survived by four sons, William W. Ratcliff of Mapleton, Minn., Claude E. Ratcliff of San Francisco, Calif.,Jack K. Ratcliff of Salt Lake City, Utah and Orris K. Ratcliff, Jr. of Newcastle. She is also survived by one nephew, Ralph W. Hackney of Newcastle.

She was preceded in death by her husband. A memorial has been established by the family. Persons wishing to contribute may do so at the McColley Funeral Home of Newcastle.

HACKNEY, ORAN - Obituary #1

Newsletter Journal of May 11, 1944 p.1 c.2

Oran Hackney Dies In Pendleton, Oregon

Funeral services were conducted in Pendleton, Oregon, on Monday, May 8, for Oran Orville Hackney, 52, who passed away in that city on May 4 following a brief illness. Practically all of his life was spent in Newcastle and vicinity. He grew to manhood here and graduated from the Newcastle High School in 1911. Later he was engaged in the ranching business on Hay creek. In 1930 he was married to Miss Mable Cullers. The following year they moved to Pendleton, Ore., where they lived until the time of his death. To this union four children were born, all of whom are still living. Survivors included his widow, Mrs. Mable Hackney, Oran Franklin, age 12, Orville Eugene, age 10, Alta Alice, age 4, and Norma Louise, age 2, two children by a former marriage, Mrs. Nina French of Texas and Ralph William who is now serving with the armed forces in England, a sister, Mrs. Ora H. Ratcliff of this city, two nieces and five nephews.

HACKNEY, ORAN - Obituary #2

Source Unknown

Funeral of Oran Hackney

The funeral of Oran Hackney, 52, contractor's helper and former Hamley employe, was held yesterday in the Folsom chapel with the Rev. Eric Robathan, Episcopal minister, officiating. Mr. Hackney is survived by his widow, formerly Mable Culler, to whom he was married in Casper, Wyo., June 14, 1930; two sons and two daughters, Franklin, Eugene, Alta and Norma Hackney of Pendleton, and a son and daughter by a former marriage, Ralph Hackney, in overseas service, and Mrs. Nina French, living in Texas, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Cullers, of Hilgard, parents of Mrs. Hackney, were here for the funeral as were other relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cullers and Mrs. Ralph Cullers of Portland, and Mrs. Don Raum and Eddie Raum of Auburn, Wash.

HACKNEY, RALPH B.(Benjamin)

Taken from the NewsLetter Journal of Febr. 5, 1931 Page Seven:

OBITUARY

Ralph B. Hackney was born in Canada, January 1st, 1861, died at Newcastle, Wyoming, January 24, 1931, at the age of 70 years and 23 days. At the age of five he came with his parents to the United States and settled near Omaha, Nebr., later moving west to Ord, Nebr., and in 1874 made his first trip to the Black Hills with a freight outfit from Omaha, returning with the outfit the same year. He first came to Wyoming in 1886 and settled near Douglas, where he remained only a year, returning to Nebraska. In 1890 he returned to Wyoming, built the first shack at Gillette where he opened and operated a coal mine for several years and in 1900 he and a brother, William, settled on what are today known as the Hackney ranches on Hay creek, this county. His life was lived on the frontier and he took part in many of the historic events in the stirring times of frontier days, and was a member of the possee of citizens from Newcastle that took part in the last Indian battle of this country, in 1903, in which Sheriff Miller and a deputy were slain and a number of Indians killed. He was elected to the office of sheriff of Weston county for three successive terms, 1912-1918, during which period some of the most troublesome times in the history of the state were experienced, and he served his people well. In 1884, deceased was united in marriage to Miss Mary Stites, and to this union five children were born, only two of which survive, Mrs. Ora Ratcliffe, of this city and Ora(n) Hackney of Sheridan.”

HACKNEY, RALPH (Burdell)

Handwritten obituary found among personal belongings of Ora O'Neill Hackney-Ratcliff)

Baby Ralph

Little Baby Ralph Burdell Hackney was born Aug.22nd 1900 A.D. and died Feb.16th 1902 A.D.

Aged 1 year, 5 months, and 25 days

Asleep in Jesus blessed sleep

HACKNEY, RALPH

Taken from the Newcastle News-Journal

27 Jul 1906 Friday

Front Page C5

“Called to His Rest.”

Last Saturday evening Ralph Hackney, aged 75 years and one month, died at the ranch of his sons some forty miles west of Newcastle. Mr. Hackney, while not at all strong, had been in his usual health and had helped prepare the supper when he was taken with an attack of sneezing which lasted for some time. This was followed by severe pains in his stomach and in a very short time he breathed his last. Mr. Hackney was born in Ontario, Canada, but came to the United States many years ago moving to Omaha in ‘69 and coming to Wyoming some five years ago. Since coming here, Mr. Hackney and his aged wife have lived on the ranch, very rarely visiting any town, but he had the confidence and esteem of those with whom he became acquainted. He was the father of six children only two of whom, Ralph and William, both of this county, survive him. He also leaves an aged wife who is very feeble, to mourn the losss of her life companion. Two brothers and four sisters also survive him. The body was brought to Newcastle for burial, the funeral being conducted from the Methodist church Monday morning. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones in this the hours of their deep sorrow.

HACKNEY, SARAH

Sarah Hackney

Obituary Taken from The West End Advocate of Valley, Nebraska Thursday, February 8, 1917

Tributes Paid the late Mrs. W.M. Brown

Arch Brown is home again from his trip to Conmstock, Nebraska, where he went to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. W. M. Brown. The deceased is well know to all the old timers here. She and her husband settled upon and homesteaded the old Milton farm about 3 miles south of Valley. They maintained their residence on this place until 1884 when they moved to a farm in Custer county. There they resided continuously until last March when the deceased, then a widow, moved to near Comstock, in Blaine county. Aunt Sarah Brown in the days long past is well remembered for her many great efforts and personal sacrifices in behalf of her friends and neighbors. Rain or shine, bright or stormy, early or late, it mattered not, Aunt Sarah cheerfully responded to every call to help and minister to the sick and those in distress. That this was an indellible characteristic all through life is further evidenced by the following which is reprinted from the Comstock News of Feb. 1, 1917:

OBITUARY

Sarah Hackney was born in Canada, Oct. 3, 1837, and died at the home of her son, Jim Brown, near Frank, Blaine county, Nebr., Jan. 25, 1917, aged 79 years, 3 months and 20 days. In 1855, at the age of 18 years, she was united in marriage with W. M. Brown. To this union ten children were born, five of whom, together with her husband, preceded her to the other stage of life, and five are left, besides many grand-children, great grand-children and friends to mourn the loss of a loving mother and kind friend. In 1870 she moved with her husband and family to Douglas county, Nebraska, and remained there until the year 1884, when they came to Custer county where she resided most of the time until her death. She united with the Latter Day Saints church in 1875 and has ever since lived a faithful and consistent Christian life. The remains were brought to Comstock Wednesday, Jan. 24, and funeral services held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the L.D.S. church, attended by a large number of relatives and sympathizing friends and interment was made in the Wescott cemetery. On account of the inability of those having the funeral in charge to locate Elder Prettyman or Elder Self, there was no regular funeral sermon. H. Huffman made a prayer, read the Scripture and made a few remarks appropriate for the occasion. Very appropriate music was beautifully rendered by a quartet composed of Miss Gertrude Myers, Mrs. W. Stark and Messrs. John Rockhold and Vencil Krikac, Jr. The pall bearers were Bob Wilson, Henry Eggers, Volney Wilson, Bert Petet, George Sharks and Ben Petet. The surviving children are Wm. Brown of Comstock, Jim and John Brown of Frank, and Arch Brown of Waterloo, Nebr., and Ralph Brown of Ogden, Utah, all of whom, with the exception of Ralph, were present at the funeral, and besides these, (I..) and Bryan Pa..er of Frank, Nebr. grandsons, Wm. Brown, of we....Nebr., a niece. Deceased was an old settler of this county and had endured the hardships incidental to the early settlement bravely and well, doing more than her share to make the lives of her surrounding neighbors more endurable and their burdens lighter, all of this is set forth in the following tribute to her memory, written by a friend and published by request:

A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. SARAH HACKNEY-BROWN

“Her soul was like a star, and dwelt apart. To speak the praises of the brave and thoughtful dead is a labor of gratitude and love. Therefore, it may not ill become us to stop for a moment in this turmoil and struggle to pay a small tribute of respect to the memory of a dear departed friend, Mrs. Sarah Hackney Brown, who, in obedience to the scyth of time has passed to silent and pathetic dust. But, although she has fallen asleep,and, although now held in the silent embrace of death, the memory of her past rises up before us and we see her again as in this life. We see her again as a ministering angel bending over some couch, watching with anxious calm the struggle between life and death. We see her again in the dead of night braving the storm and tempest of a Nebraska winter, in order to be present where she may give comfort and ..uccor to some one in distress. ....times, in all places, and under all circumstances, the same unflinching, unyielding, untiring friend to the suffering. We see her again, as in former days, bearing up patiently and serenely under all the trials and privations incidental to the life of the pioneer, always cheerful and full of hope.

“Like some tall cliff that lifts its mighty form above the vale and midway leaves the storm. Though rolling clouds around its base are spread,

Eternal sunshine settles on its head.”

Had this brave and tender woman been born among the wealthy, had she been a member of the privileged class, and been permitted to drink deeply of the fountain of learning, rich with the spoils of time, her na......doubtless have been...the foremost of the...... ...hand she gave alms and in many ways exemplified the life and character of the meek and lowly Nazarene. If to be calm and patient in the presence of death is heroism, Sarah Brown was heroic. If to live for others more than self is benevolence, Sarah Brown was benevolent. If to do unto others as you would have others do unto you is Christianity, Sarah Brown was a Christian. At the age of nearly 80 years, bowed by the burdens of a long and useful life she has laid her weary head upon the bosom of our universal mother. She sleeps in her windowless palace of rest under the starry dome and when gentle spring, with fingers cold, returns to deck her hallwed mould, is shall dress as handsome a sod as fancy’s feet ever trod. ---- A FRIEND

I would like a line in memory of Aunt Sarah Brown, of some of the good deeds I can call to mind since I have know her. I have lived near her 34 years, and no better, kinder, no more charitable woman I ever knew. She was always ready to go at any hours, night or day, to care for the sick, and the poor and needy shared with her; no one was ever turned away hungry, nor one in the cold and the storms, I have known her to go out when it was so cold and stormy it seemed to the me no one would venture out. I remember so well how she and J.L. Petet took care of two little boys of Mr. Perry Henderson’s, who were so sick and died of diptheria, and for eighteen nights they never undressed, staying by these people until the little ones were laid to rest. I never knew her to refuse to do a good deed, she was always so cheerful and kind to all who knew her. She was a good Christian woman, always looking on the bright side of everything. She was a member of the W.R.C. for a number of years, always ready to do her part when it was possible for her to meet with them and always loved and upheld the order. There are so many that know of her good deeds I will not say one-half that I would like to. We know that the angels were waiting to meet her on the other shore, where there will be no sickness, nor sorrow or death.

MRS. M.L. PETET

HACKNEY, MRS. WILL

Taken from the News Letter Journal of June 9, 1927

MRS. WILL HACKNEY DIES

(By Upton Correspondent)

Ralph Hackney received word Saturday, June 4th, from Hamilton, Montana, that Mrs. Will Hackney had died that morning. Mr. Hackney left in the evening to attend the funeral and straighten up business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hackney were for many years one of Weston county's successful stock men living on Hay creek. Will Hackney passed away at his home in Hamilton, Montana, several months ago. With the death of the mother, Saturday, three children, two boys nearly grown and one little girl 12 years old, are left. Funeral services were held Monday and burial was made in the home cemetery.

Mr. Hackney stated before he left he thought he would bring the little girl home with him.

HACKNEY, WILL

Taken from the News Letter Journal of Oct.21,1926 Upton

Word was received Saturday night that Will Hackney, brother of Ralph Hackney, had died. The deceased was a prosperous rancher on Hay creek for several years and moved to Hamilton, Mont., several years ago where the family since resided. Mr. Hackney was unable to attend the funeral owing to the ill health of his wife.

HOUSTON, EDNA

Taken from the News Letter Journal of Apr. 17, 1986 p.19"Area Deaths"

Edna Houston

Funeral services for former Newcastle resident Edna Houston, age 83, will be held Saturday, Apr. 19, at 11 a.m. at the McColley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Olenyik of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under direction of the McColley Funeral Home.

Mrs. Houston died Monday, Apr. 14, at Roosevelt Lake, AZ following a lengthy illness.

She was born Mar. 1, 1903 at Montrose, CO.

Surviving her are two sons, Raymond Popham of Bell Fourche and Dale Popham of Scapoose, OR; three daughters, Marie O’Donnell of Glendale, CA, Betty Hobbs of Oak Harbor, WA and Ruth Denham of Durango, CO; one brother, Donald Harney; four sisters, Minnie Popham of Velva, ND, Ellen Draper of Rock Springs, Gladys Jones of Newcastle, and Ruby Meitner of Lead. She is also survived by six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands Herschel Hackney and Ralph Houston.