Obit: 1933 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: Ernest Allen Mrs. R. M. Baskin, Jr. W. L. Browder Ellen Faye Bryan H. Allen Buie Arthur Carter Morris Chapman Mrs. C. C. Diamond Lester Ellerman R. L. Fletcher Joyce Marie Girod Walter Eugene Grimshaw Patricia Hanna J. T. Hansbrough C. E. Hendry J. R. Howington Nannie B. Hurt InaJemerson Edward James Kiper Mrs. W. M. Lanier Mrs. S. H. Lee Bernard Moritz Hattie Nielsen Elmer Parker John Robert Patten W. E. Rapp W. M. Renfrow George W. Roan Grady Ryan Willie Tony ****************************************************** ****************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 12, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ernest Allen Laid to Rest Funeral services for Ernest Allen of Crowville were held in Crowville yesterday and his remains were laid to rest in the new Masonic Cemetery. The services were conducted in the charge of Mulhearn's Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Allen passed away at 5:30 a.m. January 10th, at the home of his brother, V.B. Allen, in Monroe, death coming as a result of a seige of pneumonia. He was born in Natchez, Miss. 38 years ago. In 1916 Mr. Allen married Miss Eva Hooter of Franklin Parish. Three childen were born to the union. He is survived by his widow and two children, Neville and Thelma Mae, one of his children preceded him in death last December 14th. He is also survived by four sisters and one brother. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 16, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Young Mother Passes Sunday Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. R. M. Baskin, Jr., wife of a member of one of the oldest and best known families in Franklin Parish. Interment was made in Harmony Cemetery, near Baskin, with Reverend Walton, Presbyterian pastor, of Rayville, officiating. Mrs. Baskin died Sunday of pneumonia and leaves beside her husband a child one week old. Her husband R. M. Baskin, Jr. is employed in South America, from which continent his wife was a native. Communication with Mr. Baskin was difficult to establish, as his work is inland and communication facilities are poor. Mrs. Baskin was brought to the United States by her husband several month ago. She planned to return and join her husband in her native country after the birth of her child. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 2, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd W. L. Browder W. L. Browder, 76, died at the residence of his daughter Thursday, January 26th, after an illness of four months. The body was taken to Pleasant Hill in Jackson parish, where he had resided for 50 years and where interment was made. Mr. Browder had been for years a member of the Baptist church at Pleasant Hill, serving for a time as deacon. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dennis Fordham. Surviving are five sons, five daughters and 32 grandchildren. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 23, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ellen Faye Bryan In Memoriam In loving memory of little Ellen Faye Bryan, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bryan, age 2 years, 1 month and 10 days. When God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove from this earth this little child He had need of another Angel in Heaven so He took this little one. To its father and mother we would say, you have made a most magnificient sacrifice and your trust should now be in Him, for He alone can heal this wound. To the four boys, one of which was her turn, let us say that while Faye's place in the family circle is vacant, her memory will live always and especially to little Raye let us help him so that in due time and under God's will he can again see and know her. To the entire family, let us say that tho' your hearts are saddened by this loss, remember, Christ has said 'She is not dead, but sleepeth.' A Friend. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 16, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd H. Allen Buie Passes Away Unexpectantly From: Richland Beacon News H. Allen Buie, aged 58 years, died suddenly at his home in Rayville, Wednesday night (Mar. 8) at about 11:30 o'clock, the result of heart failure. Mr. Buie was taken with something like acute indigestion in the afternoon, but walked up town after supper and about 9 o'clock grew so seriously ill that he was just able to walk back home. His death occurred within two or three hours after reaching home. Funeral services were held at the residence at 4 p.m. Thursday, Revs. D. C. Barr and J. T. Harris of the Methodist Church, and Rev. H. L Walton of the Presbyterian Church, conducting the solemn and sacred service. The interment was in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. The following were active pallbearers: F. C. Cumpton, Howard Bennett, Joe D. Calhoun, George Brown, C. B. Griffis, W. T. Jones, W. G. McKinley and Sam Fragain. The survivors are his widow, who was Miss Annie Scott before her marriage; one daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Buie; and one son, Allen Buie, Jr., all of Rayville. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Henry Frith, of Bunkie; and a brother, John W. Buie, of Alexandria, and a number of nephews and nieces and other relatives of his large and influential family. Mr. Buie was born in Winnsboro on November 24, 1874, and was reared to young manhood in that town. He later resided in Harrisonburg, St. Joseph, Cheneyville and other towns before coming to Rayville, where he has resided ever since, with the exception of a brief residence in Vicksburg, Miss. Since residing here he has been engaged in various business enterprises, but of recent years devoted his time exclusively to farming until a few months ago when he also engaged in the gasoline and oil business. Allen Buie, as he was familiarly known to a wide circle of devoted friends, was one of the best known citizens of the parish, and has occupied a prominent place in the civic and business life of Rayville and Richland parish ever since he came here. His death, which came shockingly sudden, and which seems so prematue, occuring in the very midst of vigorous manhood, is yet a part of the inscrutable design the perfectness of which may not be questioned. He was possessed of an affable nature and bore in his bosom a sympathetic heart which prompted him to side with the weak and helpless, and with willing hands gave alms as long as he was endowed with the substance to give. With a loyal heart, he discharged all trust. In the death of Allen Buie we, together with a legion of others who knew and admired him, have sustained the loss of a friend whose fellowship it was a pleasure to enjoy; and his bereaved family has suffered the loss of a devoted husband and father, who was tender and true. To these loved ones over whom sorrow has hung a sable mantle, our heartfelt condolence is respectfully tendered, and we join the prayer that the Master may bring speedy relief for their burdened hearts. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 2, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Arthur Carter Is Laid to Rest Here Yesterday Funeral services for Arthur Carter were held at his home at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Reverend Dann Terry, officiating, and the remains of this widely known and loved man were laid in their eternal resting place in the new Winnsboro cemetery. Mr. Carter passed away Tuesday night in the St. Francis Sanitarium in Monroe, a victim of double pneumonia. Until a few weeks ago he was regularly on his job in Kiper's store. Getting caught in the epidemic of flu which has raged in the parish Mr. Carter soon took pneumonia. He apparently was on the road to recovery, but a relapse rendered his condition serious, and he was taken to the Sanitarium in Monroe where he died. Mr. Carter is survived by his widow and seven children, and by a legion of friends who have known and respected him for a lifetime. News of his passing came as a distinct shock to the entire community. May he rest in peace. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 13, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Memoriam Morris Chapman Called by Death On Monday, March 3, 1933, the death angel visited the happy home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chapman and claimed for its own the only child, Morris. Morris was 11 years 5 months old at the time of her death. Morris had been ill for several weeks and was thought to be improving slowly, but Saturday morning she had to be rushed to the Natchez Sanitarium, where she died Monday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. Morris was loved by all who knew her. She had a winning personality, a smile for everyone. There will be a vacant desk in her school room, a vacant place in her home and a vacant spot among her friends. Her death threw a gloom of sadness over the entire community. Morris was laid to rest in the Holly Grove Cemetery by the side of a brother who has gone on before. Bro. White, Pastor of Wisner Methodist Church, had charge of funeral service. Weep not for Morris, dear loved ones and friends. All was done for her that earthly hands could do, but God in his infinite Mercy saw fit to lift her out of her suffering. We know that she isn't dead, she is only sleeping in the Lord where sorrow never comes. We must all live so that when the Lord calls us we can go to meet Morris on the Golden Shore. A Cousin who loved her. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 19, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. C. C. Diamond Passed Away Thursday Morning As the Franklin Sun goes to press this (Thursday) morning, we are informed of the death of Mrs. C. C. Diamond, occuring this morning at 2 o'clock at the home of her son L. A. Osborn of the Como community. Mrs. Diamond was the widow of the late W. B. Diamond, who died several years ago. She had been ill health for several months and is survived by one son, L. A. Osborn and quite a number of other relatives. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 19, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lester Ellerman Youth Passes Away Suddenly Lester Ellerman, 16, died suddenly at his home Saturday evening a victim of pnemonia. Rev. T. J. Ratcliff, pastor of the Oak Grove Baptist Church conducted the funeral services Sunday afternoon and the young man was laid in his last resting place in the Oak Grove cemetery at 3 o'clock. Lester's death was wholly unexpected. He had apparently been in normal health and had gone about his daily life without complaining of feeling bad in any way, until Friday when he was forced to return home from school. He contracted a sudden case of pneumonia Friday and passed away at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. He is survived by his father and mother, five sisters and four brothers. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 5, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd R. L. Fletcher R. L. Fletcher, Sr. died at his home Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, 1932. Mr. Fletcher had been in ill health for several years. He was confirmed to his bed December 7th with rheumatism and a week later pneumonia developed, causing his death. Mr. Fletcher was born in Bradley County, Arkansas, on June 8, 1871. At the age of 29 years he left his birthstate and came to Louisiana. For the past 29 years years he has been a resident of Franklin Parish. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Misses Zaidee Lee Fletcher of Winnsboro and Ruth Fletcher of Delhi; four sons, J. Earl, George E., Robert Lee, Jr., and Jimmie Fletcher of Winnsboro; one brother, Mr. John Fletcher of Monroe, and one grandchild, James Marvin Fletcher. Funeral services were conducted at the Coax Church Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the Reverend Keys officiating. Interment was made in the Coax Cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 6, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joyce Marie Girod Baby Drowns In Ouachita Columbia, LA. April 7th-- Joyce Marie, 16-months-old baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Girod, of Jonesville, was drowned Sunday morning about 11 o'clock in the Ouachita river near Sandy Bayou when the car in which she was riding with her parents and sister plunged into the river. The Girod family was coming from Jonesville to spend the day with relatives of Mrs. Girod in ward 7 of this parish. The had crossed the river in the ferry. While the car was on the flat, Mr. Girod had put it in reverse gear, not having a emergency brake. When he started the motor, the car run off the back of the flat. Mr. Girod was fortunate in getting from the river, his wife and oldest daughter, Irma Aline, but it was necessary to use drags to discover the body of the baby, after staying in the water about 45 minutes. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 9, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Walter Eugene Grimshaw Dies Here Suddenly Walter Eugene Grimshaw, Jr., 36, passed away suddenly at his home at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, February 14th, death coming from complications following an injury received last November. Mr. Grimshaw is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Grimshaw, Sr. He had been an employee of the Stodghill Lumber Company for the past nine years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church, Reverends Dana Terry and L. W. Cain officiating. Burial was made in the new Winnsboro cemetery with the local Woodmen of World lodge in charge. The pallbearers were: Monroe Johnson, Stafford Scott, Pat Cuny, J. B. Evans, Nick Meyer and J. B. Smith. Mr. Grimshaw is survived by his widow and three sons, his father, mother and two brothers, as well as an uncountable legion of friends who mourn his sudden departure from their midst. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 30, 1933 Submitted January 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Patricia Hanna Hanna Baby Passes Away One week after their infant daughter, Patricia had first seen the light of day, the Angel of Death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hanna and took the infant child to its Heavenly Reward. It spent just eight days in this world. The baby was laid in its last resting place Saturday. The entire community extends to Mr. and Mrs. Hanna heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow. May the grief-stricken parents find comfort in the words of our Lord, "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of them is the Kingdom of heaven. --------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: Richard B. Tucker, tuckarb701 @aol.com Date: December 15, 2005 Source: Franklin Sun, February 16, 1933 J. T. Hansbrough Passes Tuesday Joseph Gaulthey Hansbrough, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Dee Duncan, at Bastrop. Mr. Hansbrough was a native of Tensas Parish; and was very well known among the older residents of Franklin Parish. His remains were taken to Tensas Parish Wednesday for burial on Mount Bayou Plantation. He was visiting his daughter in Bastrop when stricken with paralysis, passing away after an illness of three days duration. Mr. Hansbrough is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dee Duncan of Bastrop and Miss Roberta Hansbrough of St. Joseph, and one son, Dennis of St. Joseph; also two brothers, Robert and Frank, of St. Joseph. Submitters Note: J. T. Hansbrough was married to Minnie Tucker (March 10, 1898 Franklin Parish), she is the mother of the children listed. They were divorced before 1920 ?. Mount Bayou Plantation was owned by the Lynch Familys Tensas Parish and they are two cemeteries, Lynch # 1 and Lynch # 2, not sure which one J.T. is buried in. Minnie Tucker is my great aunt her brother Dennis Tucker was my grandfather. Richard B. Tucker -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 16, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Memoriam C. E. Hendry On the afternoon of Jan. 23, 1933, the soul of C. E. Hendry was taken to its Heavenly Reward. He had suffered from influenza, which developed into pneumonia. Cicero, as he was popularly known, was born on May 21, 1881 and has lived here all his life. He had been married about nineteen years, and leaves his widow and six children to mourn his loss. Also one brother, Willie, four sisters, one aunt, and one uncle, W. A. Tucker, all of Winnsboro; David D. Hendry, an uncle, of Fort Necessity, and Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hendry, an uncle and aunt of Monroe. He attended Baptist church at Sardis. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Polk, and his earthly remains are resting in the family graveyard at the Holloway place. May he rest in peace. His aunt. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 2,1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Memoriam J. R. Howington Funeral services for J. R. Howington, 7?, prominent planter of the Oso community, who passed away on January 15, 1933, was widely known in this section, were held at 10:30 o'clock on Monday, January 16, at the home on the Howington farm with the Rev. E. J. Perry officiating. He was the owner of large farming interests in the community having moved there from Franklin Parish in 1924. Mr. Howington is survived by his wife, one son C. R. Howington, three daughters, Mrs. Clara Cherry, and Mrs. W. R. Phillips of Winnsboro; and Mrs. Blanche Garner of Baskin; one step daughter, Miss Jessie Lou Johnson of Corpus Christi, Tex., two sisters, seventeen grand children and four great grand children. Active pallbearers were: A. E. Lambert, J. E. Fox, Roy Barlow, Wiley Lambert, Floyd Kelly and Wesley Sanders. Honorary pallbearers were: Gussie Frebig, R. E. Lewis, John Lambert, L. Loessin, W. W. Sanders, C. R. Lehman, J. M. Fox, August Wity, F. H. Haegemeyer, Wesso Hormon, Walter Lambert, O. L. Moody, J. C. Whitmire, Frank Hormon, Jack Sloma, Dr. C. O. Watson, Louis Harris, E. L. Coleman of Corpus Christi, Leonard Smith, H. Parks and S. E. Matlock of Ganado, Tex. J. W. McLemore, C. M. Wiltshire, E. O. Cobb, Dr. E. S. Little, J. C. Nielsen, W. T. Bell, Chris Johns and P. M. Knox of Winnsboro. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery under the direction of David T. Pell. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 23, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. Nannie B. Hurt Passes Mrs. Nannie B. Hurt, passed away at the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Etheridge today (Thursday, February 23) at 1:30 p.m. after an illness of several months duration. Mrs. Hurt leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, one daughter, father, mother and three sisters and one brother. Interment will be made in the new Winnsboro Cemetery, Friday afternoon. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 16, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Memoriam On the night of January 27, 1933 the Reaper of death came into the home of Mr. George Jemerson and bore away the precious wife and mother. She was 56 years of age, and had lived a ronsistant Christian life having united with the Baptist church in her girlhood. Miss Ida (as she was fondly known to her friends) had a sweet lovable disposition, never forgetting to thank those who did her a favor, always speaking a kind word to those about her, scattering sunshine in her path. We wonder why one so good should have to suffer so much, we cannot understand now, but lets look beyond this vale of tears and realize that our loss is heavens gain and the world is a better place for her having lived in it. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, six children, several grandchildren, and five brothers, and a host of relatives and friends. May the Lord comfort each one and fill the vacancy in their hearts according to His own good will and purpose. A beautiful funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dana Terry. Mrs. J. A. Johnston. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 16, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Daddy Edward James Kiper Died February 21, 1924 You went away dear daddy and you did not say good bye; the hearts that loved you dearly only heard a parting sign; and we miss you daddy dear. Oh, how we miss your loving smile, for you were so kind and true, never semed worried or blue. But while life remains, dear daddy, we will ever miss your vacant chair and smiling face. Sadly missed by Wife, son, daughters and grandchildren. Submitter's note: Edward James Kiper was born November 14, 1867, died February 21, 1924, buried Old Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, LA. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 16, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. W. M. Lanier Taken By Death Saturday Night Mrs. Annie Lott Lanier, wife of W. M. Lanier, retired planter and stock raiser of Winnsboro, died at the home of her son, Mr. J. G. Lanier at Extension, on March 11th at 8 p.m., after an illness lasting over a period of several months. Mrs. Lanier, a daughter of Mrs. Tannye Lot Johnson of Chase, was born in Marion County, Mississippi and moved to this state with her mother when a small child, after the death of her father in Mississippi. Mrs. Lot settled in Rapides parish, later moved to Catahoula where the deceased was married to Mr. W. M. Lanier of Alabama. Mrs. Lanier united herself with the Baptist church at old Jeruselum (sic Jerusalem) in Catahoula parish after her marriage. She is survived by her mother, husband, one daughter, and four sons, all of whom were at her bedside when death came; also thirteen grandchildren two great grand children and several half sisters and brothers. Funeral services were in charge of Lowry Funeral Home, and conducted at the home, with Rev. D. C. Barr of Oak Ridge officiating. Intement being made Sunday at 3 p.m. in the family cemetery near Harrisonburg. Submitter's note: Spelling of maiden name is typed Lott and Lot in the obit. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 6, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. S. H. Lee Dies Sunday Mrs. S. H. Lee, 67, died early Sunday morning after an illness of only a week. She was born near Gilbert and lived in Franklin parish all her life. Her husband came from Mississippi and they were married 52 years ago. She was known to all her friends as "Aunt Josie". She was loved and respected by the entire community and was an active member in the First Baptist church of Gilbert from her youth. Surviving are her husband, six children, W. H. Lee and C. H. Lee of Gilbert, J. D. Lee of Monroe, R. E. Lee of Columbia, Mrs. L. L. Gregg of McAllen, Texas, and Mrs. Ben Johnson of Winnsboro. Six children preceded her to the grave. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church in Gilbert Sunday afternoon with interment at Oakley cemetery near that place. Rev. R. L. Cook, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. H. A. Rickey of the Methodist church in charge. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 12, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bernard Moritz Funeral Service On Monday For Bernard Moritz Bernard Moritz is no more. The smiling face that has been seen in Winnsboro evey week for the past thirty years was gazed upon for the last time as it reposed peacefully in its coffin in the Presbyterian church in Natchez, Miss. Monday afternoon. Bernard Moritz passed to his Heavenly Reward Saturday, January 7th. On Monday previous he had started as usual on his weekly tour of this section of Louisiana in the capacity of saleman for the Geisenberger & Friedler Company of Natchez, but was forced to return home with ? (cannot read) He weakened gradually passing away after six days of fever. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon inthe Presbyterian church in Natchez and interment was made in the city cemetery there. A mountain of beautiful flowers dampened by the tears of sorrowing friends was mute evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by everyone. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Active - C. P. Roberts, L. W. Delaney, Chas. Whitam, Sam Geisenberger, Jr., Wm. Kendall and Jno.Druetta, Jr. Honorary--Dr. P. Beekman, Dr. Durham, Ed Schiele, Claude Lancaster, Albert Massey, Langston Yancey, M.P. Ryan, J.R.C. Tate, Wm. Benton, Joseph Cole, A.A. Bush, J.W. McLemore, Joseph Friedler, D. Floyd and Dr. H. M. Smith. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 30, 1933 Submitted January 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd In Memoriam In Loving memory of our dear Mother, Mrs. Hattie Nielsen. Died March 28, 1932. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 12, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elmer Parker Passes Away Elmer Parker, 28, of Crowville succumbed to pneumonia this morning at 2:10 o'clock. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 10 A.M. in Crowville and interment will be made in the Crowville cemetery. Mr. Parker leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, a baby daughter, his mother, three sisters and one brother. He had been ill but a short time. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 9, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John Robert Patten In Memoriam Wisner- John Robert Patten, 50, died in a Shreveport hospital Tuesday night after a continued illness caused from flu and subsequent complications. Born in Livingston Parish, La. Mr. Patten came to Wisner in 1916, and engaged in farming and working at the carpenter's trade up until the time he became ill. He was a good citizen and his death is mourned by a host of friends. He was member of the Baptist church here. Surviving him are his wife and six children, H. C. Patten, Lillie Mae, Agnes, Charles, Mrs. U.C. Carroll of Wisner and Mrs. H. C. Richardson of Harrisonburg, four brothers, Will and Estes Patten of Tylertown, Miss., Tom Patten of Columbia, Miss., Calvin Patten, living in Alabama, four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Bass and Mrs. Flavia Magee of Tylertown, Miss., Mrs. Celia Byrd of Norfield, Miss., and Miss Sarah Patten of Hattiesburg, Miss. Interment was made in Central cemetery near Wednesday afternoon with Rev. R. L. Cook, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Submitter's note: The above article appeared on a page dated March 2, but was part of the newpaper dated March 9, 1933. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 2, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd W. E. Rapp Dies Suddenly Today W. E. Rapp, 59, prominent Franklin Parish planter, died suddenly this morning after an illness of several weeks duration. Mr. Rapp had been confined to his bed for some time but his death was unexpected. News of Mr. Rapp's death came as a severe shock to his many friends. His passing takes from Franklin parish a man who has been highly instrumental in building the parish up to its present position of prominence in Louisiana. Mr. Rapp was a bachelor. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bob Lynch of New Light; Mrs. H. H. Womble of Winnsboro; and Mrs. D. W. Ward, who resided with him. Funeral arrangements had not been completed when the Sun went to press. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 9, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd W. M. Renfrow In Memoriam A large number of friends and accquaintances assembled Wednesday evening February 22nd, at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. M. Renfrow at Jena La., where the funeral of Mrs. Renfrow's husband W. M. Renfrow was held. Floral tributes were numerous and reflective of the high esteem in which Mr. Renfrow was held. The death of Mr. Renfrow comes as a shock to his many friends in Central Louisiana. Mr. Renfrow was sticken at his home about 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening, death coming almost instantly from a heart attack. Mr. Renfrow had been in ill health for several months and had been under the care of physicians in New Orleans. It is understod he suffered an attack of the heart at his store but later felt better and went home, only to have a later attack which proved fatal. Mr. Refrow was born in LaSalle Parish Nov. 22, 1874. In 1898 he was married to Miss Loddie Wainwright from which union a number of children were born. At one time Mr. Renfrow engaged in the restaurant business, later he became an automobile dealer. Some years ago, he founded the clothing business of Renfrow & Son, with two stores in Jena and one in Winnsboro, being active in this business at the time of his death. Mr. Renfrow was a member of the Woodman Lodge and a man who embraced his religion in his own home quietly with his wife. He helped all widows and orphans and was always kind to the poor. Mr. Renfrow was 58 years old at the time he was taken from this life. He is survived by his wife, four sons, W. G. Renfrow, H. D. Renfrow, Clyde Renfrow and W. D. Renfrow, one brother, H. A. Renfrow and one sister, Ida Renfrow. Submitter's note: The above article appeared on a page dated March 2, but was part of the newspaper dated March 9, 1933. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 19, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd W. J. Roan In Memoriam On the morning of December 24th the Soul of W. J. Roan was taken to its Heavenly Reward. He had suffered several heart attacks during the past few months. Willie, as he was popularly known, was born on Sept. 21, 1881, in Claiborne County, Mississippi, moved to Texas when a small child. After living there till a young man, he returned to Mississippi, and later moved to Louisiana. He was married to Miss Cora McClure in 1911. He has lived in Baskin since his marriage. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church. Funeral Services were conducted on Christmas Day by Rev. Greer of Patterson,Miss., and his earthly remains are resting in the Crowville Cemetery. May he rest in peace. One who loved him. ****** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 23, 1933 Submitted January 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George W. Roan In Memoriam On March the 1st Geo. W. Roan died at the home of his son near Wisner. Mr. Roan was born December 1, 1854, in Claiborne County, Miss. He married Miss Mollie Hundley in 1880, eight children were born to this union, 5 boys and 3 girls. Three oldest boys are dead. Mr. Roan moved to Texas in 1883 lived nad reared most of his family near Palestine, Teyas (sic Texas) in Anderson County. He moved to Franklin parish in 1906, lived in Wards 4 and 5 ever since coming to Louisiana, until just after Christmas in 1932, he being in bad health was moved to the home of his son Frank, where he died after much suffering of heart trouble. Mr. Roan had been a member of the church ever since a very young man, first joining the Baptist church in Mississippi. After hoving (sic moving) to Texas, there being no Baptist church he joined the Methodist church, but after moving to Louisiana he reunited with the Baptist church at Lamar where he was still a member when he died. Thank God he is where there is no more heart trouble or suffering, but his loved ones and friends miss him so. Mr. Roan was buried in Crowville cemetery, with Bro. Franklin conducting the services. May he rest in peace. One Who Loved Him. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 5, 1933 Submitted February 2009 by: Glenda Warner boyd In Memoriam Grady Ryan On Sunday afternoon, November 27, 1932, the Death Angel saw fit to call from our midst one of our beloved members, Grady Ryan. He has been a faithful member of the B.Y.P.U. for several months, and the union grieves at the departure of this one who has worked so faithfully. We thank God that He saw fit to let Grady work a while in our midst, for it has been a blessing to each one of the members to work with a Christian like him. We know that he has gone to rest in the Sweet Beyond and at his going a vacancy has been left in our B.Y.P.U. which can never be filled, but some day we will go to meet him in our home Beyond the River. Grady, thou art gone But not forgotten. To Mr.and Mrs. Ryan and family we extend our heartfelt sympathies, and may you find peace in the thought that your loved one is at rest with his Saviour. Senior B.Y.P.U. of the Frist Baptist Church, of Glibert, Louisiana. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 16, 1933 Submitted May 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Willie Tony Laid In Rest Willie Tony, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Tony of Baskin was laid in his last resting place last Thursday. Willie passed away Wednesday at the Winnsboro Sanitarium from complications following an operation for appendicitis. -------------------------------------------------------