Many thanks to Cathy Cudd for providing information about Josie Ludwig. Her birthdate is engraved on a double tombstone as 1885 with no death date. Ms. Cudd found that Mrs. Ludwig’s death date was reported on www.findagrave.com by a Mr. Gode. The death date that he reported is July 4, 1961.

Section 8C: Dorothea E. West, son of Felix and Lucy West (Jan. 8, 1912-Nov. 27, 1915, 3 yrs. 10mos. 19days) Laura Ethridge (June 9, 1850-Aug. 30 1937); Clara Mae Smith (May 8, 1910-Jan. 2, 1994); unknown; W.B. West (Aug.31, 1857-Mar. 9, 1942); Sarah West (Mar. 28, 1865-Mar. 7, 1943); Clyde E. West (1901-1928); Alfred C. Beckmann, Jr. (Mar. 8, 1910-Aug. 20, 2001); Mary C. Beckmann (Oct. 1, 1917-May 12, 1973); Bailey W. Beckmann (Mar. 31, 1914-Mar. 6, 2001); Dorothy Beckmann nee Ogonoskie (in section 8B May 1, 1912-Nov. 5, 1972).

Little Ruth, daughter of Morrell and Clara Ethridge (May 19, 1905-Nov. 21 1906); Zula Morrell Ethridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Ethridge (Jan. 3, 1917-Jan. 6, 1919); Infant daughter of J.M. and Dovie Ethridge (1921-1921); unknown; Emmet West (1899-1976); Thelma West (1906-1983); Infant West (shares a headstone with parents Emmet and Thelma West 1930-1930); Grace G. Beckmann (July 31, 1912-November 8, 1985).

Edgar L Heimer (sectin 8D May 8, 1907-Sept. 15, 2005); Erna L. Heimer (Mar. 2, 1910-May 5, 1991); Arthur “Babe” Watkins (memorial) (Oct. 25, 1876-Aug. 7, 1932); Juliet Allan Moore (June 24, 1903-July 10, 1974); Carlton Cage (1898-1972); Wilma Cage (1903-2002).

Section 7C: Elonzo Dee Sparks (Oct. 29, 1895-Dec. 4, 1917); William Arthur Sparks (Jan. 28, 1894-Dec. 3, 1917). These two men died one day apart and share the same tombstone. On the top of it is “BROTHERS”. The inscription reads: “They have the soldiers recompense. Theirs is a patriot’s grave. Where calm in death repose our nobles true and brave.” Do your thoughts go first to their noble military sacrifice or to the sacrifice of their parents?

Juliet Kellam Cage (Jan. 26, 1879-Oct. 16, 1966); Jessie Allan Cage (Dec. 26, 1881-May 13, 1953); Stephen Benjamin Cage (Nov. 19, 1877-June 8, 1918); Agnes A. Cage (May 17, 1856-Oct. 19, 1894); Thomas Cage (Mar. 2, 1849-Feb. 2, 1929); Fred Sparks (Nov. 1, 1885-Mar. 8, 1938); Mary Sparks (Mar. 14, 1886-Apr. 9, 1960); Samuel L. Donohoo, US Marine Corps (1917-1990).

Henry George Bendele (June 17, 1918- April 21, 1994); Bonnie Joyce Bendele, nee Schroeder (Sept. 25, 1921- Aug. 15,1994); Emil R. Heckel (May 3, 1920-Jan. 4, 1993); Russell Sherwood Sunderlin (June 20, 1915-Sept. 7, 1987); James Jackson Cage (1870-1934); Cora Price Cage (1876-1952); Warren J. Cage (1904-1985).

Della Frances Cage, daughter of J.J. and Della Cage (Nov. 27, 1888-Mar.7, 1889); Della A. Cage, wife of J.J. Cage (Oct. 28, 1867- Dec. 10, 1888); Infant son of P.P. and N.S. Cage (June 11, 1884); Children of J.J. and Cora Cage, Son (1898) and Daughter (1902); Infant daughter of J.P. and Laura Price (died Oct 12, 1885, age 9 days).

If you have stories or family connections that you would like to place in a public file, please send them to: Gail Moore McClellan, President, Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 640, Blanco, TX 78606 or gail_mcclellan@yahoo.com.