Obit: 1931 Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituaries or deaths are listed below: James B. Aswell Mr. Steve Bozeman J. W. Caraway Mrs. Rosh Dodson Archie Duckworth J. R. Flowers Senator T. B. Gilbert Betty Jane Hammons Davis Hasting C.D. Lee Mrs. Zilphia Martin Elizabeth J. Parker Mrs. Willie Sullivan Mrs. K. L. Young ******************************************** ******************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 1931 Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James B. Aswell Death Takes Veteran U.S. Legislator Heart Attack Fatal to Representative of 8th District James B. Aswell of Natchitoches a representative from the eighth district for more than sixteen years, died at his residence in Washington, D. C. early Tuesday morning of heart disease. Dr. Aswell's death was sudden, coming at 2:15 a.m. a few hours before he planned to leave for his home in Louisiana for the summer. As ranking minority member on the house agriculture committee, he took an active part in the formation of the legislation that created the farm board and last fall he was the leader in the fight against the administration to increase the drouth loan fund to $45,000,000. Dr. Aswell had served continously since he entered congress in 1913. He was elected to the 72nd congress, yet to be organized. Before entering politics he was one of the outstanding educators of the state. He was president of La Tech for four years, serving successively as Louisiana superintendent of education, chancellor of Mississippi university and president of Louisiana state normal. He played a large part in reorganization of the Louisiana public school system. Born in Jackson parish in 1869 he was educated at George Peabody college of teachers at Nashville, Tenn. and held degrees from the universities of Nashville and Arkansas, besides having done graduate work at the university of Chicago. Aswell figured prominently in the work that led to enactment of the farm relief legislation w hich created the farm board. He sponsored numerous legislation dealing with the agricultural extension service and experiment stations. At the drouth conference called by President Hoover last fall he advanced a plan to loan $60,000,000 to the drouth stricken farmers and when the administration, through Secretary Hyde sponsored a $25,000,000 loan, he bitterly assailed Hoover and Hyde. Ultimately the loan aggregated $45,000,000. Aswell was in good health until his death. He spent Monday in preparing for his departure for Louisiana. Besides Mrs. Aswell he is survived by his son, Jame B. Aswell, jr. a New York writer, and Mrs. James Edward Cantrell, a daughter, of Georgetown, Kentucky. Note: Burial was Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 12, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mr. Steve Bozeman Card Of Thanks We want to thank our many friends who came in time of our sorrow at the death of Mr. Steve Bozeman, whom God called from our midst on February 2nd at ten thirty P. M. at the age of 65 years and 6 months of age, with a serious attack of pneumonia. Mr. Bozeman leaves a wife, four children, twelve grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. We especially thank Dr. Robinson for the kind service he rendered as we feel that he did his best, and even if our Savior did call him we feel that His labor was not in vain. Our prayer is: May God bless each and every one of you. Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bozeman ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 29, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd J. W. Caraway One of the pioneer planters of this parish, Mr. John W. Caraway, died at his home near Extension, La., Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 1931, after an illness lasting several weeks. Services, conducted by Rev. Faulk, of Gilbert, were held in the home, and his body was laid to rest in the family graveyard near the home. The presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives testified to his faithfulness to those he loved. Mr. Caraway was sixty-seven years of age, was born in this parish. In 1893 he married Miss Laura Duncle, who with his sister, Mrs. Lou Hilliard, is his only survivor. To these and to other loved ones left behind may we say that as the grand old oak, falling, leaves a mound more lasting than was itself, so must the many words of good council and many pious deeds of a good man - all brought so vividly to mind, in the hour of grief, prove lasting and lead us, finally to the happy reunion with all the loved ones in heaven. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 22, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. Rosh Dodson Passed Away Sat. Mrs. Rosh Dodson, aged 79, a resident of Winnsboro for several years, died at her home near here on January 17. Mrs. Dodson was loved by all who knew her, and was ever the friend to needy ones. She leaves one daughter Mrs. Ema Walters of Winnsboro, to mourn her loss, besides a host of friends and relatives. A loved one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place made vacant in our hearts, That can never be filled. A niece. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 29, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Baskin Farmer Accidentally Shot Last Sunday Farmer Shot By Companion On Bird Hunt Archie Duckworth Killed By Baskin Postmaster's Gun One of the members of a hunting party of five was mortally wounded at Gillis lake near Baskin Sunday when the shotgun of a companion was accidentally discharged. The victim was Archie Duckworth, 35. He died at 8 p.m. Sunday night, about five hours after he was shot. Harry Mock, postmaster at Baskin, was climbing through a barbed wire fence when the trigger of his shotgun, which he was carrying in his hand, was pulled back by a strand of wire. The muzzle of the weapon was pointed up, and as the pun (sic gun) discharged the load of shot struck Duckworth in the face, tearing away the left side of his face and part of his skull bone. Duckworth slumped forward, bleeding profusely from his badly wounded face and head. When Mock reached his side, however, Duckworth was still breathing, and in the hope of saving his life, the Baskin postmaster, assisted by other members of the party, Robert Anderson, Jackson Anderson and a youth named McDaniels, carried him to the nearby farm home of Jack Anderson and summoned a Baskin physician. Reaching the scene a few minutes after he received the call, the physician administered first aid treatment to the wounded man, but announced that there was no hope for his recovery. Duckworth was then removed to the home of his brother, Floyd Duckworh, where he died early Sunday night. The victim of the hunting tragedy was employed as a share cropper on the plantation of Mock's father, near Baskin. He was unmarried. His parents are dead and his only surviving relative is his brother. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Baskin, and his remains were interred in the Coax cemetery Monday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. Rev. J.H. Keys conducted the funeral services. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 19, 1931 Submitted May 2007 by Glenda Warner Boyd J. R. Flowers Called By Death Last Sun. J. R. Flowers died at his home near Hollie Ridge, on February 15, 1931. He was born July 11, 1864 and came from Tensas to Franklin parish when a young man and on February 23, 1898 married Miss Alzelee Morse and lived in Lone Pine settlement until about ten years ago when he moved to Hollie Ridge. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Orlando and Charlie, of Holly Ridge; and Robert of Snyder, Texas; one brother, E. E. Flowers; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Sims and Mrs. Mattie Morse; five grandchildren. Many other relatives regret his passing. He was laid to rest Monday afternoon at Hirris (sic Harris) cemetery in presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, Rev. H. H. Powell conducting the services. Mr. Flowers was a member of Crowville W.O.W. Loved ones grieve not for he is only sleeping awaiting your coming. -------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 12, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sen. Gilbert Claimed by Death Early Today Died In Texas While Touring Western States Was One of Franklin's Most Honored Citizens Thomas B. Gilbert, Sr., a resident of Wisner, Franklin Parish, Louisiana died very suddenly at Eastland, Texas at 4:30 A.M. this morning. He was returning home in company with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lewis, also of Wisner, from a months' visit to California and other western states. Mr. Gilbert was the eldest son of the late T. B. Gilbert, sr (sic Sr)., who died several years ago, being born and raised in this parish where he has continuously lived since. He was 67 years of age. Mr. Gilbert at the time of his death was State Senator from the district comprised of the Parishes of Franklin, Richland and Catahoula, a position or office which he has held for about sixteen years, and an office to which he has only had opposition one time. He was also President of the Franklin State Bank & Trust Company, one of the strong banking institutions of north Louisiana. He was also President of T. B. Gilbert & Co.,Inc., one of the largest planting and mercantile businesses in north Louisiana, and also director and executive officer in several other enterprises in this state. His ability as a financier was recognized far and near, and he has on many occasions displayed his executive ability by piloting business concerns through periods of depression. He was known to be a man of great charitable deeds, and has helped many in needy circumstances through periods of trouble. He is survived by three sons, namely; Thomas B. Gilbert, jr. (sic Jr.), William E. Gilbert and Harry W. Gilbert, all of Wisner, Louisiana, and one daughter, Mrs. Sep Hetherwick of Shreveport, Louisiana. His wife preceded him to the grave, having died about twenty-five years ago. He is also survived by four sisters,namely; Miss Hattie Gilbert, Miss Louise Gilbert and Miss Jennie Gilbert of New Orleans, and Mrs. H. B. Womble, sr. (sic Sr.), of Gilbert, Louisiana. Many other relatives survive this good man, and many friends by the thousands will regret his passing. He was a charter member of Dan C. Gilbert Lodge of Masons located at Gilbert, La., and an ardent, supporter of all religious, civic, and political organizations intended for the betterment of conditions of country and state. At the time of going to press we are unable to give information relative to burial ceremonies, bit it is presumed that his body will be laid to rest in the family cemetery at Oakley in Franklin parish, but we are unable to give time of same. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 19, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sen. Gilbert Laid To Rest At Wisner LA Funeral Services Held At Wisner Sat. Several thousands citizens of Louisiana and Mississippi gathered at Wisner, La. on last Saturday to pay their last mark of respect to Senator T. B. Gilbert, prominent planter, banker and financier of Franklin Parish. Known throughout the entire State of Louisiana, and having a very wide circle of warm personal friends among people in all classes of life, the entire parish Sunday mourned the passing of Senator Gilbert. Funeral services were held at 3:30 o'clock from the residence of his son, H. W. Gilbert, at Wisner, with the simple but beautiful services being conducted by Rev. O. L. Tucker, of Rayville, former Methodist pastor at Wisner. More than two thousand people and between six and eight hundred automobiles assembled in Wisner, while the people of the countryside paid tribute to the memory of a true friend, whose loss will be keenly felt in this section. Business houses of Gilbert, Wisner, and Winnsboro closed their doors Saturday afternoon as a mark of respect to a man through whose efforts such of the progress and development of Franklin parish was made possible. Following the services at the house, a funeral cortege moved to Oakley cemetery, where beautiful Masonic services, conducted by the Dan Gilbert Lodge of Masons of Gilbert, La. were held. T. W. Parrish, Masonic grand lecturer of Louisiana, who was present paid a beautiful tribute to Senator Gilbert in a few brief remarks. Three large trucks, loaded with beautiful floral offerings, evidenced the high esteem in which Senator Gilbert was held, not only by the citizenship of Franklin parish, but by the people of North Louisiana. The funeral was one of the largest held in North Louisiana. Among the prominent personages attending were W. H. Thompson, assistant attorney general of Louisiana, Mayor Arnold Bernstein of Monroe, La. and Representative R. S. Wilds of Concordia parish. Along the line of the funeral possession a large number of negroes stood with bowed heads to give honor to the memory of a citizen whom they had known as a friend and benefactor. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 1, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Betty Jane Hammons Death Angel Visits Hammons Home The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hammons on December 27, 1930, and took their darling baby, Betty Jane, age 5 mos. and 13 days. The remains were laid to rest in the Winnsboro cemetery Monday, Dec. 29. We thank each and every one of our friends who assisted us in any way, and especially Rev. Charles Smith, pastor of the Free Methodist church, for the kind, touching, and consoling funeral service. May God's richest blessings attend them all. The Family. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 22, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Davis Hasting Aged Citizen Passes Away Here Saturday On last Saturday afternoon at 5:45, Davis Hasting passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Skinner, near Winnsboro. Mr. Hasting was 82 years old, he was from Gloster, Miss., and moved to Winnsboro in the year of 1882, and has made his home here ever since. He leaves to mourn his loss, five daughters and two sons. His remains were laid to rest in the Coax cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J. C. Dove, pastor of the Baptist church there, conducting the funeral services. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 5, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pioneer Citizen Of This Parish Passes Away C. D. Lee Called By Death Thursday Morning C.D. Lee, one of Franklin parish's oldest and highly respected citizens, passed away at his home near Winnsboro on Thursday morning, January 29, at 5 o'clock. Mr. Lee was born in the state of Georgia on March 8, 1856, and moved to Canton, Miss., where he was married to Miss Mary E. Richardson, and in the year of 1891 they moved near Gilbert, La., where they resided for 11 years before moving near Winnsboro, where he has made his home ever since. Mr. Lee leaves his wife and four children to morun (sic mourn) his loss, namely: Mrs. C. F. Alford, Mrs. C. F. Lambert of Port Lavaco, (sic Lavaca)Tex.; Mrs. J. A. Gwinn (sic Gwin) and S. E. Lee, of Winnsboro. He was buried in the Winnsboro cemetery at 5 o'clock p.m. Thursday amid a large concourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Booth, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Winnsboro, and Rev. Dana Terry, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 5, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. Zilphia Martin Mrs. Zilphia Martin, age 78, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 31, 1931 near Winnsboro. Mrs. Martin was born near Brookhaven, Miss., and moved to Grant Parish where she lived for several years and later moving to Franklin Parish near Winnsboro in 1909. She was a true and faithful member of the Baptist Church of which she united when a small child. Mrs. Martin leaves one son and two daughters to mourn her loss, namely: W. B. Martin of Winnsboro, Mrs. R. L. Adams of Winnsboro and Mrs. J. B. Womack of Kelly, LA. Her remains were laid to rest in the Ogden cemetery amid a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. J. H. Keys, pastor of the Baptist church at Baskin, La., conducting the funeral services. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 26, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elizabeth J. Parker Death Claimed Parker Child Last Friday Remains Laid To Rest In Crowville Cemetery Elizabeth J. Parker, three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Balfour Parker, passed away at their home near St. Joseph, Louisiana, on Friday of last week, after having been ill for only a few days, being a victim of the dreaded disease, diphtheria. Her untimely passing was a distinct shock to the many relatives and friends of this family in this and adjoining parishes, as she was known to many, and while very tender in years of age, yet she had won the love, respect and admiration of all whose good fortune it was to know her. Her passing leaves a vacant place in the home of her parents that cannot be filled, and a body and voice stilled by an untimely passing cannot be seen or heard, yet,her memory will live forever in the heart and mind of those whom she loved, and who loved her. Her remains were laid to rest in the Crowville Cemetery on Sunday morning, where scores of relatives and friends met to pay their last tribute of love and respect to her earthly remains. A beautiful and very impressive burial service was conducted at the Baptist Church at Crowville, and her little body was laid in its final resting place amid many beautiful flowers sent and carried by relatives and friends. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Balfour Parker, she is survived by one baby sister, and by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Parker of Crowville,and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Osborn of St.Joseph, Louisiana, besides scores of other relatives and friends in this and other sections of the country. To the parents, grandparents, little sister, and other relatives and friends of this darling little girl, we extend our most sincere sympathy in this hour of sadness. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 12, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. Willie Sullivan Called by Death At Opelousas On Wednesday, January 28th, Mrs. Helen Collins Sullivan, age 21, wife of Willie Sullivan, passed away at their home in Opelousas. Mrs. Sullivan had only been married one month and three days. She died of pneumonia. She leaves her husband, mother, father, one sister and three brothers to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery in Opelousas, on January 29th, at 5 p.m. amid a large concourse of relatives and friends. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 1, 1931 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Aged Pioneer Citizen Dies In Baton Rouge Mrs. K. L. Young One Of Sections Oldest Residents In the passing at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. K. L. Young at the home of her son, Dr. Edward Young, of Baton Rouge, Franklin parish lost one of its most beloved and probably the oldest living resident of the parish and section. Mrs. Young was born in the city of New Orleans in the year 1847 and 8 years later moved to the wilderness known as Winnsboro, with her father. It is said that she has made her home ever since. The deceased whose maiden name was Catherine Louise Bradley, attended college at the Sacred Heart Convent in Convent, La., one of the few schools of higher education in the state at that period, and was later married to Edward Young. When Mrs. Young moved to this section the civil war had not yet been fought. All mail was obtained by a long and devious trip to Delhi. The only known method of transportation was by river boat, on one of which her father was captain. All travel was effected by a long trip to Beouff (sic Boeuf) river and from there boats were used as the travel mode to the larger centers and other towns of the vicinity. Through these times of travail and hardship, Mrs. Young was ever the God-fearing lady that the whole parish learned then and in later years to love. Constant in her belief of right she has been a guiding spirit and an inspiration not alone to her family but as well to all with whom she might have come in contact. Retiring in disposition but even in her last years keenly observant and interesting, Mrs. Young was one with whom an acquaintanceship was indeed to be desired. The deceased, whose husband died some years ago, was the mother of three children, two of whom survive, Dr. E. B. Young, prominent physician of Baton Rouge, and Miss Kate Young of Winnsboro. One grandchild and two great-grandchildren also survive, as well as numerous other relations throughout the state. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge, which faith Mrs. Young has followed thru life, and burial was effected at the ancient Young cemetery at The Plains, La., on the same afternoon. In the passing of this beloved ciizen the parish loses a true pioneer in its development for good, one whose kindly influence has passed beyond the borders of her own immediate vicinity to spread their ways of sincere religiousness and straightforwardness to other sections, so that good, the real divine purpose of us all, might be the heritage left behind and travel on down the years to make a life well spent, and an eternal reward, a just compensation. Submitter's note: Headline states Mrs. K.L. Young while the obit lists the name as Catherine Louise. -------------------------------------------------