Greenleaf Cemetery held their Moonlight Talking Tombstone Tour on Saturday featuring the deep history of the cemetery and the community. The second annual tour featured locals acting as historical figures from Brown County. Participants in the tour were guided through the cemetery to each of the characters’ gravesites where the actors would perform a monologue as the character.
Actors for the tour included, Lynn Humeniuk as Irene Adams Trapp, Daniel Graham as Tevis Clyde Smith, Dennis Graham as Brooke Smith, Priscilla Monson as Mayesie Malone, William Reece as Spencer Perkins, Jennifer Williams as Laura Looney, Steven Wilson as Charley Webb, and Kelly Crenshaw as Greenleaf Fisk.
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Pictured at top – Lynn Humeniuk portrayed Dr. Irene Trapp who was an amazing educator who became president of Daniel Baker College and had a long career in the Brownwood school system as well.
Kelly Crenshaw portrayed Greenleaf Fisk, who fought in the Texas Revolution, and donated land for the city of Brownwood and Greenleaf Cemetery. He was an important figure in the city’s history for many years.
Brooke Smith was portrayed by Dennis Graham. A prominent banker and farmer, he was known as the “father of Brownwood.”
Priscilla Monson played Mayesie Malone, the county’s first home demonstration agent, who influenced the lives of thousands of girls and women throughout her long career.
Daniel Graham re-enacted the life of Tevis Clyde Smith, a local author and historian, who was also a close friend of Robert E. Howard.
Steven Wilson portrayed Deputy C.M. Webb, who was killed by John Wesley Hardin. Mr. Webb’s marker is believed to be the oldest in the cemetery.
Laura Looney was portrayed by Jennifer Williams, who has recently moved to his area. Mrs. Looney was the wife of J.R. Looney. She and her husband were prominent citizens of Brownwood who owned a mercantile store and helped the community in countless ways.
Spencer Perkins, a Confederate soldier from Louisiana, was portrayed by William Reece. Mr. Perkins was taken prisoner by Northern forces and managed to escape and return to his regiment. He demonstrated uncommon valor on the field of battle.