Rainwater Obituaries and Profiles II

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Obituary of James Rainwater, 1813-1894, Washington

Rainwater - In this city, January 9, 1894, James Rainwater, aged 84 years.
James Rainwater was the father of J. K. and Jacob Rainwater and Mrs. Abner Neal, of this city. Mr. Rainwater has been in ill health for a number of years and for the past year and a half has been confined to his bed almost continuously.

From a Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of James Rainwater, Jr., d. 1904, Missouri

James Rainwater, Jr., son of well-to-do parents, was shot and mortally wounded at Carthage, MO., Sunday, by a woman, Pearl Sykes, who said he did not return her love. The shooting took place at the railway station. Rainwater was about to take the train for Kansas City, expecting to live there. Kansas City Star, Nov. 9. Mr Rainwater was in Dayton this fall visiting his relatives here.

Reprint in the Jasper County Democrat from 9 Nov 1904 issue of the Kansas City Star. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of John Kifer Rainwater, ca 1834-1920, Washington

John K. Rainwater Has Been Prominent Citizen of This County Since 1865
John K. Rainwater, one of Columbia's earliest settlers, passed away Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Robinson. He was 86 years of age and almost his entire last year was spent in illness.

John Rainwater was born in Tennessee January 3rd 1834, and in early life moved to Arkansas. From there he came to this country in 1865, and ran a sawmill in partnership with the Robinett for whom the mountain is named. At one time Mr. Rainwater had a large farm in Asotin county, and was also a wheat farmer there. He was identified with the Chronicle for a while with his son-in-law, O. C. White. He was very successful in all his business ventures and was able to retire some years ago.

After Mr. Rainwater had lived in this country for a number of years, and had amassed considerable money, he made a trip to his old home in Arkansas, and was so enthusiastic in his praise of Washington that he induced a number of friends to come out here, among whom were the Hanger, Honeycutt and Gillis families.

The funeral was held from the Robinson home Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock with Rev. W. C. Gilmore of the Congregational Church officiating, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Masonic Order, of which Mr. Rainwater had been a member for over 50 years.

The deceased is survived by six children, who are: Arthur Rainwater of Casper, Wyoming; Mrs. Lilah Muncy of Spokane; Mrs. O. C. White of Olympia, WA; Mrs. Wm. Robinson of Dayton; Mrs. Frank DeSerlay of Seattle; and Mrs. Frank Green of Pasadena, CA.

From the 25 Aug 1920 issue of unknown Dayton, Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of Mary E. Sparks Rainwater, 1829-1889, Washingon

Died in her home in Dayton, Washington, 30 Dec 1889, Mrs. Mary E. Rainwater, wife of J. K. Rainwater.
Sister Rainwater was born in Tennessee, Nov 25, 1829. Her parents moved to Arkansas when she was a girl. She was married to J. K. Rainwater Nov 27, 1853, came across the plains in 1864, lived in Willamette, Oregon until 1868, then came to this city where they have lived up to this time. There were born them seven children, all grown and married, except the youngest daughter who is still at home, and all are now living except Mrs. C. R. Dorr, who died not quite one year ago. The children are: Mrs. Delila Muncey, wife of Geo. A. Muncey, of this city; Mrs. Susan J. White, wife of Hon. O. C. White of Olympia; Mrs. Sarah A. Greene, wife of Lieut. Greene of Prescott, Arizona; Mrs. L. Ellen Robinson, wife of Wm. Robinson of this city; Mr. A. I. Rainwater of Garfield Co.; Mrs. Mary E. Dorr, wife of C. R. Dorr of this city; and Miss Nannie E. Rainwater, who still remains at home.

Sister Rainwater was converted and joined the M. E. Church in her girlhood days. She was for more than 40 years an exemplary christian. She and her husband are the only ones now known who were among those when the church organized in Dayton 21 years ago. During all these years, she has been a faithful and earnest christian worker; her pastor found her a true and tried helper. Only a few days previous to her death she was quite active in securing a carpet for the parsonage, giving of her own means as well as of her time. She was a faithful member of the Eastern Star of this city which did not lessen her interest in church work. Her funeral was preached by the writer 1 Jan 1890 in the M. E. Church to a large audience. The Star of which she was a member first paying their tribute of respect, the sermon following. Thus closes a long and useful life. Age 60 years, one month and 25 days. God bless the sorrowing ones. Their loss her eternal gain.
W. T. Ford, Pastor, M. E. Church, Dayton, Wash.

From the 4 Jan 1890 issue of unknown Dayton, Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of Presley Rainwater, ca 1866-1946, Washington

Press Rainwater, 80, died at his home at 1200 South Third Street, Monday evening at 7:20.
Funeral services will be held from the Rogg & Watson chapel, Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Earle C. Miller of the Christian church officiating and burial will be made in the family plot in the Dayton cemetery.

Born in Albany, Oregon, February 4, 1866, he came here 71 years ago and followed farming until his retirement. He was married to Alice M. Weedon December 24 1888. There was only one child born to this union, Fred Rainwater, born October 14, 1893 and was drowned near Star on July 8, 1904.

His wife, Mrs. Alice May Rainwater, died May 7, 1936. Surviving are Alvin Burdick of Spokane, who was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Rainwater as their own son; five half-brothers and four half-sisters who are: Leonard R. Rainwater, Spokane; Robert Rainwater, who lives in the east; Mrs. Jessie Thompson, Spokane; Lloyd, Harry and Harold Rainwater and Mrs. George Balding, Dayton; Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Rainwater*, Auburn, Wash.; and Miss Ada Rainwater, Bremerton.

From the 19 Sept 1946 issue of unknown Dayton, Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater. *Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Rainwater should read Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Stone. View a copy of the original

Obituary of James Wood Rainwater, 1866-1930, Arkansas

W. Rainwater, Widely Known Arkansas, Dies
Funeral for Retured Banker, Merchant to be Held Sunday
Wood Rainwater, aged 64, widely known throughout Arkansas and the nation as a banker, merchant and writer, died at a local hospital at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. He was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage on December 16. Ten days later he was removed to the hospital where he remained until his death.

Funeral services will be held at the home, 1709 North Spruce Street, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the charge of Rev. Hay Watson Smith and the Rev. John Van Lear. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in charge of P. H. Ruebel & Co.

Mr. Rainwater retired from active business in 1928 after 40 years as a banker and merchant at Morrilton, coming to Little Rock to live. He went to Morrilton in 1897 as a bookkeeper for the firm of Doyle & Henley. Three years later he went into business for himself, becoming a member of the firm of Earle & Rainwater. Still later, this general mercantile business became Rainwater Bros., Mr. Rainwater being associated in it with a brother, Mr. Knight Rainwater, now dead.

When the Rainwater Bank was formed, Mr. Rainwater became president, continuing in this post for 15 years, or until his retirement.

About five years ago, he and the late Charles Frauenthal and R. E. Earle formed the Merchants Plant Food Company of North Little Rock, a firm dealing in Fertilizer. Mr. Rainwater was elected president and retained this post even after his retirement from his other business.

In addition to these activities, Mr. Rainwater was a leader in many other business enterprises. He aided in the formation of a ginning company, a cotton compress and other concerns at Morrilton.

Mr. Rainwater became widely known, however, probably more through his writings than through his business enterprises. His articles, published in newspapers and magazines and reprinted throughout the country, gained wide attention. He steadfastly refused to accept payment for these humorous, philosophical articles, although several attractive offers to write professionally were made him. His writings and his spoken wit gained him the title of "Will Rogers of Arkansas".

Mr. Rainwater was a native of Oakland, Miss. He graduated from the Mississippi Male and Female College at Sardis and attended Goodman's Business College at Nashville, Tenn. before going to Morrilton.

Surviving him are his widow and two daughters, Miss Margaret Rainwater of Little Rock and Mrs. Ralph Farris of Fort Smith; his mother, Mrs. J. A. Rainwater, and a brother, Loid Rainwater of Little Rock, former state bank commissioner.

From unnamed Arkansas newspaper, dated 25 Feb 1930. An extensive list of active and honorary pallbearers (paragraph 3) was omitted. Contributed by William Rainwater. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Alice May Weedon Rainwater, 1870-1936, Washington

Mrs. Alice Rainwater, wife of Press Rainwater, died very suddenly at her home this Thursday evening. She had felt better during the day, and her death followed a stroke of paralysis suffered in the late afternoon. Funeral services were held from the Hubbard-Rogg Chapel Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Frank Van Doron of the First Christian church in charge and interment was made at the family plot in the Dayton cemetery.

Alice May Weedon was born in California May 8, 1870, and came here early in life. Following her marriage to Press Rainwater, this was her home continouosly until her death. She was the mother of one son, who died in childhood. She leaves her husband, Press Rainwater, a foster son, Alvin Rainwater, two sisters, Mrs. George Jennings of Glacier, Montana, and Mrs. Amanda Boyd of Puyallup, and one brother, J. W. Weedon of Tacoma.

She was a member of the First Christian church, Royal Neighbors, Rebekhas and Relief Corps.

From a Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Rainwater Dorr, 1866-1889, Washington

Mary Elizabeth, sixth child and fifth daughter of John K. and Mary E. Rainwater, was born in Benton County, Oregon, January 12, 1866, and was the first of seven children to meet death. The family removed to this place in 1869 where they have since resided and where Lizzie, as she was called by loved ones, attended school, grew to womanhood, was wooed and won, being united in marriage to Charles R. Dorr on the 22nd day of October, 1884. She was taken sick on the second of this month and from the first had a presentiment that she would not recover. Worn with watching and nursing her little son through a severe attack of typho-malaria, she was unable to withstand the rapid inroads of a complication of diseases, and with a perfect smile of trust, sank peacefully to rest at half past one o' clock Monday afternoon.

The funeral was held at the opera house on Wednesday under the direction of Rainbow Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, of which she was a worthy member, and the first to cross the dark river. Elder D. G. Strong preached the sermon, which by its strong, advanced thought, brought comfort and consolation to the mourners. Besides her husband and two little children, Harry and Anita, Lizzie leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to sorrow over her sudden and early departure. She possessed a most amiable disposition, was ever a dutiful daughter, an affectionate sister, a faithful wife, and a tender, loving mother.

From a Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Susan Rainwater White, 1856-1947, Washington

Susan Jane Rainwater White passed away early Christmas morning at the home of her daughter in Hollywood, California. Mrs. White, widow of Oliver C. White, was the second of John K. Rainwater's seven children. Her youngest sister, Nancy DeScrisy of Des Moines, Washington, is the only remaining member of the family.

The Rainwaters came to Washington when Susan was a girl in her middle teens. When she was 19 she was married to Mr. White, who was the school teacher at that time. She went to school to him for one year, but as he said, he went to her for nearly 64 years.

The Whites spent the greater part of their lives in Olympia, after leaving Dayton in 1880. They moved to southern California 30 years ago. Mr. White died eight years ago at the age of 92, and Mrs. White would have been 91 in January.

She is survived by a son, Col. Will R. White and her daughter, Mary White Arbury, with whom she made her home. There are also nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild to mourn her loss. Mrs. White was active in club work and was active in the home until her recent illness.

From a Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Leah Rainwater Forch, 1903-1985, Washington

Leah Forch, 82, of 507 3rd St., died Tuesday, September 24th at the Hooker Annex.
The memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 27th in the Hubbard-Rogg Chapel. The Rev. Lyle Arnold officiated. Private interment followed at the family plot in the Dayton City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Historical Depot Society or the Columbia County Ambulance Fund through the funeral home.

Mrs. Forch was born on March 29, 1903 on Robinette Mountain near Dayton to Jacob and Nellie Pintler Rainwater. She grew up and attended schools in the Dayton area. She graduated from Cheney Normal School, receiving a life diploma in teaching in 1927. She returned to Dayton where she taught school on Jasper and Eckler Mountains.

She married George Balding on Nov. 30, 1928. He died in 1958. She married Adam Forch on April 30, 1966. He died in 1968.

Mrs. Forch was active in the United Methodist Church and had recently attended the United Brethren Church at the time of her death. She was a member of the Elizabeth Forrest Day Club, the Dayton Garden Club and the Order of Eastern Star, and she sang in two community productions of the Messiah. She enjoyed world wide travel. Mrs. Forch was noted for her quilting and embroidering ability.

She is survived by a sister, Jesse Thompson of Moses Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Dayle Rainwater of Dayton and Harry B. Rainwater of Walla Walla. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.

From a Columbia Co., WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of Agnes Rainwater Stone, 1896-1980, Washington

Agnes M. Stone died Thursday, August 28 in Seattle. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 2, (at) First Christian Church, with burial in Sumner City Cemetery.

Stone was born on September 18, 1896 on Robinette Mountain in Columbia County, one of ten children of Jacob & Nellie Rainwater who were Washington Territory Pioneers.

She was reared and educated in the Dayton area and attended Cheney Normal School, now Eastern Washington College where she received her teaching certificate enabling her to teach in local and county schools.

She married Walter S. Stone, an employee of Northern Pacific Railroad, in 1920. Their home was in Pasco and in Auburn.

Preceeding her in death were her husband and one son, Samuel Lyman. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Walford (Patricia) McBride of Riviera, Arizona and Mrs. Leah Kirchof, Yakima; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Mrs. Jessie Bollinger Thompson, Moses Lake, Mrs. Leah Forch, Dayton, and a brother, Robert L. Rainwater of Indianapolis, Indiana. Other local survivors are nieces Luella Gwinn, Trace Kotch, Frances Spoonmore, and a nephew, Dayle Rainwater.

Mrs. Stone has been a resident of the Masonic Home of Washington at Zenith for the past twenty years.

From a unidentified WA newspaper. Contributed by Ray Rainwater.
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Obituary of Charlie Franklin Rainwater, 1866-1952, Texas

Charlie Franklin Rainwater was born July 31, 1866, in Washington County, Ark,; died at his home in Bomarton, Texas, April 16, 1952. He came to Texas with his mother when just a young boy, his daddy having died a short time before. The family first came to Bell County and settled close to Temple.

There he met and married Mrs. Nannie Wright on May 5, 1885. She preceded him in death April 30, 1947. To this union were born 10 children, one son having died in 1929.

The surviving children are: Mrs. Mattie Burch, Temple; Floyd Rainwater, Bomarton; Mrs. Ina Brown, Waco; Roy Rainwater, Austin; Mrs. Dallas Pierce, Bomarton; Mrs. Dollie Thornton, Goree; Claude Rainwater, Wink; Mrs. Lona Latham, Bomarton; Mrs. Oma Cassel, Spade.

He was also the stepfather of two daughters, one having died several years ago. The other stepdaughter is Mrs. Sallie Robinson, Moody, Texas. One brother and four sisters survive him. They are Hose Rainwater, Grove; Mrs. Ida Arthur, Harlington; Mrs. Ann Kissleburg, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Allie Miller, Elm Mott; Mrs. Jim Henshaw, Haskell.

Mr. Rainwater was the eldest of several children. After the death of his father, he helped his mother to rear his brothers and sisters. He was united with the Methodist Church in 1911.

Pallbearers were M. T. Vincent, Guy Reagan, Carl Snyder, Charlie Snyder, Henry Stewart, Dewey Spears.

Funeral arrangements were in the charge of Harrison Funeral Home.

Mr. Rainwater was the grandfather of 36 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. He had a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. All of his children were present for the funeral except one daughter. None of the brothers or sisters were present on account of health. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended the funeral.

Mr. Rainwater was a thoroughly good man and was an asset to his community. His unfailing good humor and cheerfulness was always an uplift to any company he was with. His memory will long live in the hearts of those who were privileged to know him.

Contributed by Marcia Schutza. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Paul Edward Rainwater, Sr., 1885-1945, Texas

Paul Edward Rainwater, 60, retired electrical contractor and former resident of Dallas, died early Tuesday at his home at Grapevine, Tarrant County, where he moved ten years ago.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Paul Edward Rainwater Jr.; three sisters, Miss Hattie Rainwater, Atlanta, Ga; Miss Josephine Rainwater, Paris, and Mrs. W. H. Ponder, Nashville, Tenn., and two brothers, Charles Veazey Rainwater, Pensacola, Fla. and Highland, N. C., and E. M. Rainwater, Atlanta, Ga.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Grapevine Baptist Church with the Rev. P. E. Hand, Dallas and the Rev. J. S. Abernathy, Grapevine, officiating. Burial will be at Grapevine Cemetery*.

From 5 Sept 1945 issues of the Dallas Morning News and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. *For reasons that are not at all clear, Paul E. Rainwater's grave was moved from Grapevine Cm. to Five Mile Cm. in Dallas sometime prior to 1970.
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Obituary of Elijah Douglas Rainwater, 1853-1930, Texas

Rainwater, Eligah Douglas died at his residence, 510 Rockwood, at 7:10 Friday.
A resident of Dallas for forty years. Survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. B. J. Carrigan of Dallas; two brothers, W. R. Rainwater, Lucian, Miss., and George Rainwater of Louisiana; three sisters, Mrs. I. A. Thomas, Brookhaven, Miss.; Mrs. Belle Smith, Wesson, Miss.; Mrs. Mary Smith, Moss Point, Miss. Funeral services at the residence of Mrs. B. J. Carrigan, 525 Rockwood, 4 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. E. M. Clardy officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Lamar & Smith.

From the Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar 1930, pg 19. View a copy of the original

Obituary of Aaron J. Rainwater, 1847-1892, Texas

RAINWATER — The funeral of Mr. A. J. Rainwater of Norman, Ok. who died at 12:40 p.m. last Thursday will take place from the residence of his brother, D. T. Rainwater, 306 Wood Street, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Trinity* Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances of the family are invited to attend.

Atlanta, Ga. and Anderson S.C. papers please copy.

From the Dallas Morning News, 13 Aug 1892, page 5. *Trinity is the older name for in Greenwood Cemetery, Dallas, TX. View a copy of the original

Other Old Obituaries, untranscribed, in PNG or PDF format

Ada Rainwater, 1882-1907, Washoe Co., NV
Ada Rainwater, 1905-1976, Columbia Co., WA
Bera Etta Stringfellow Rainwater, 1892-1988 Tallapoosa Co., AL
Bertha Rainwater, 1949, Dallas Co., TX
Cleo Rainwater, 1956, Dallas Co., TX
Dalton L. Rainwater, 1892-1949, Dallas Co., TX
Ernest W. Rainwater, 1900-1957, Dallas Co., TX
Ethel Helen Rainwater, 1905-1958, Dallas Co., TX
Frank D. Rainwater, 1876-1955, Dallas Co., TX
Fred Rainwater, 1893-1904, Columbia Co., WA
George A. Rainwater, 1971, Dallas, TX
Harvey A. Rainwater, 1929, Mexia, Limestone Co., TX
Harold M. Rainwater, 1895-1976, Columbia Co., WA
Harriett Goddard Rainwater, 1842-1938, Hamilton Co., TX
Hollis Chandler Rainwater, 1898-1977, Dallas, TX
Hosea Milton Rainwater, 1870-1953, Bell Co., TX
Kathryn Newell Rainwater, 1895-1960, Columbia Co., WA
Leonard C. Rainwater, 1885-1961, Spokane Co., WA
Lloyd N. Rainwater Sr., 1891-1972, Columbia Co., WA
Luther Lee Rainwater, 1899-1957, Mineral Wells, TX
Mary Katherine Rainwater, 1969, Dallas, TX
Presley Rainwater, 1866-1946, Columbia Co., WA
Retha Casey Rainwater, 1955, Dallas Co., TX
Robert L. Rainwater, 1887-1982, Indianapolis, IN

Etta Rainwater Dale, 1879-1936, Columbia Co., WA
Delilah Rainwater Finkle, 1868-1921, Columbia Co., WA
Alice Rainwater Green, ca 1860-1945, Columbia Co., WA
Martha Susan Rainwater Neal, 1843-1932, Columbia Co., WA
Ellen Rainwater Robinson, ca 1860-1942, WA
Mattie Rainwater Burch Siler, ca 1889-1972, Bell Co., TX
Frances Rainwater Spoonemore, Jul 1950, Columbia Co., WA
Dollie Rainwater Thornton, 1901-1954, Goree, Knox Co., TX

Contemporary (1990+) Obituaries in PDF or PNG format

Annette Cannon Rainwater, 2 Apr 2000, Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, GA
Avis Rainwater, 30 Aug 1997, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
Bobbie Jean Rainwater, 1937-2003, Jackson, GA
Bessie Melissa Rainwater, 20 Feb 1999, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
Brown Veazey Rainwater, March 1999, Pensacola News Journal, Pensacola, FL
Carrie Leta Rainwater, 12 Nov 2000, Miscellaneous Lea Co., NM
Cecil Rainwater, Jr., 31 May 2005, The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Clarabell Young Rainwater, 31 Oct 1999, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
Dorothy F. Rainwater, May 1999, Fostoria.org, Forstoria, OH
Dorothy Rainwater, 3 June 2007, Central Kentucky News Journal, Campbellsville, KY
Fae Bailey Rainwater, 1994, Columbia Co., WA
Forrest A. Rainwater, 16 Aug 1999 Temple Daily Telegram, Temple, Bell Co., TX
Frances W(and) Rainwater, 9 Nov 1995, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Fort Worth, TX
Harvey L. Rainwater, 13 Jul 1998, Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX
Inez Ward Rainwater, 30 Sep 2003, SE Missourian.com, Cape Girardeau, MO
Jack Pershing Rainwater, 22 Dec 2002, Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX
James Clay Rainwater, 14 Nov 2001, Central Kentucky News-Journal, Campbellton, KY
James Rainwater (of Valdosta, GA), 15 Dec 2004, Enid News, Enid, OK
James Kirk Rainwater, 10 Sep 2004, The Messenger, Hartsville, SC
Jetahn Floyd Rainwater, 8 Nov 1998, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
John Silas Rainwater, Jr., 25 Mar 2003, McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, Okmulgee, OK
Joyce Rainwater, 10 Jul 2001, Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX
June Marie Cross Rainwater, 24 Aug 2001, Austin American Statesman, Austin, TX
Kenneth M. Rainwater, 10 Mar 2005, Lake Hamilton Voice, Lake Hamilton, AR
Leonard Rainwater, 24 Jun 2007, death notices from the Austin American Statesman and San Angelo Standard Times
Marian R. Rainwater, 6 Apr 2005, The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, TN
Marjorie Rainwater, 21 Jul 1998, The Standard-Times Online, San Angelo, TX
Mary Frances Rainwater, 29 June 2007, Selma Times Journal, Selma, AL
Mattie Lee Rainwater, 16 Apr 2001, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
Maudie Hand Rainwater, 1917-2004, Alexander City, AL
Myrtis Cox Rainwater, 9 Nov 1999, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
Ralph D. Rainwater, , 20 Feb 2004, The Citizen, Fayette Co., GA
Raymond Carl Rainwater, 13 May 1997, The Standard-Times Online, San Angelo, TX
Richard Morris Rainwater, 26 Aug 1999, Athens Banner-Herald, Athens, GA
Ruby C. Rainwater, 17 Jul 2001, Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX
Sheryl Denise Rainwater, 3 Jan 2004, Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX
Thomas Leslie Rainwater, 16 Mar 2005, Farley, Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek, MI
Velma Louise Rainwater, 11 May 2002, Amarillo Globe News Online
W. H. "Red" Rainwater, 5 Sep 1997, Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, TX
William A. "Bill" Rainwater, 20 Nov 2004, Lampasas Dispatch Record, Lampasas, TX
William Albert Rainwater, 26 Jan 2004, Snyder Daily News, Snyder, TX
William David Rainwaters, 14 Aug 2001, Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID
William David Rainwaters, 14 Aug 2001, Daily News Online, Bowling Green, KY
Zella Tarter Rainwater, 28 Mar 2002, Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

Ida Mae Rainwater Bulgin, 19 Jul 1999, Digital Missourian, Columbia, MO
OraNell Rainwater DeFrance, 12 Feb 2002, Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID
Belvadine Rainwater Gregory, 17 Jan 2001, Daily News Online, Bowling Green, KY
Dixie Rainwater Gregory, 1910-2000, prob. Midland Telegraph-Reporter, Texas
Alla May Rainwater Hale, 20 May 2001, Danville Advocate Messenger, Danville, KY
Mary Christine Rainwater Hildreth, 30 Jun 2007, Collinsville Herald, Collinsville, TN
Mary Ruth Rainwater Horner, 23 Jan 2003, Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville, AR
Myrtis Rainwater Keel, 1921-2005, Alexander City, AL
Ruby Rainwaters Keeton, 22 Aug 1999, Daily News online edition, Bowling Green, KY
Lucy Deane Rainwater Sutton, 16 Oct 2001, Austin American Statesman, Austin, TX