The Daily Democrat
Marlin, Texas
Wednesday, December 4, 1929

Criswell Resident Dies After Extended Illness

Funeral Services Held For Deceased With Burial in Criswell Cemetery

H. L. Stone, age 59, died Saturday at two o’clock. He had been in ill health for several years.
Born in Tennessee in 1870, Mr. Stone came to Texas with his father and other children of this family, his mother having died while he was very young, and resided in this state ever since. He was a member of the Methodist church.

Mr. Stone was married to Miss Sallie Pellam and to this union were born four children, three of whom survive. They are Mrs. Jessie Long of Buffalo, Mrs. Birdie May Tatum and Edell Stone of Criswell. The other son died a number of years ago. His father, four brothers and two sisters also survive.

The funeral was held at three o’clock Sunday afternoon with burial in Criswell cemetery. Rev. Capps conducted the services.