Obituary: Jan. 1941, 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 are listed below: Clara Brown Broadway Miss Sally Dumas Mrs. Letha Hastings Beauregard M. Hower H.B. Landis Mrs. Mary Chavers Matthews Thomas E. O'Briant Albert A. Pickett Mrs. Hannah Robinson Martin Squyres Mrs. Sarah Sullivan Edward D. Walter E.D. Walter Robert Williams ******************************************* The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Clara Brown Broadway Mrs. Broadway Dies Thurs. At Mangham Mrs. Clara Brown Broadway died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.C. Duncan of Mangham. Mrs. Broadway was 82 years of age. Services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Ford cemetery. Officiating was Rev. P.M. Gattis of the Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Broadway is survived by two daughtrs, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Franklin Hixon, and one son George Broadway, all of Mangham: The Mulhearn Funeral Home was in charge. ****************** The Franklin Sun January 23, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Miss Sally Dumas The death of Miss Sally Dumas, age 92, took place Monday at her home near Wisner. Services for the deceased were conducted at the Pine Hill Methodist church Tuesday morning at 11:oo, with Rev. Boyett officiating. Interment followed in the Pine Hill cemetery. She is survived by four nephews, who are, H.W. Conn of Oak Grove, S.J. Conn of Ediston, Miss., E.P. Conn of Natchez, Miss., and Y.R. Conn of Archie. The services were under direction of the Winnsboro Funeral Home. ********************************************* The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Mrs. Letha Hastings Is Taken By Death At Winnsboro Home Mrs. Letha Hasting, 83, died Wednesday at her home in Winnsboro. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Hastings leaves the following children: Mrs. M.L. Skinner, Mrs. Prenia Hayden, Mrs. G.M. Fife and W.E. Hasting, all of Winnsboro, and Mrs. Davis Ward of New Orleans. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Hayden Friday at 10 a.m., Rev. Dana Terry officiating. The pallbearers were grandsons of Mrs. Hastings: Woodrow Meredith, Robert Burns, C.L. Shipley, Jr., Alvin Fife, Earl Stephens, and Buddie Skinner. ****************************** The Franklin Sun January 16, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Beauregard M. Hower Final Rites Held Friday Afternoon For B.M. Hower Beauregard M. Hower, 79, died at 11:07 a.m. Thursday at Gilbert. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Methodist church with Rev. Ira W. Flowers conducting. Interment followed on Oakley cemetery, near Gilbert. Pallbearers were Tom Carroll, Henry Womble, Dave Chase, Jim Carroll, P.B. Turner and C.H. Lee. Services were under the direction of the Winnsboro Funeral Home. A member of the Gilbert Methodist church for many years, Mr. Hower is survived by his widow, Mrs. B.M. Hower of Gilbert; two nephews, N.L. Hower, Winnsboro, and Xanthus Hower, Pennsylvania, and a niece, Mrs. R.L. Caldwell, Mt. Pleasant. Born at Gilbert, Mr. Hower was a member of the Masonic Lodge. ********************* The Franklin Sun January 16, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease DEATH OF MAYOR LANDIS EARLY TUESDAY IS UNEXPECTED SHOCK TO WINNSBORO Services For Deceased Leader Conducted At Home Wednesday At 2:30 The town of Winnsboro was plunged into mourning early this week with the sudden and untimely death of its 69 year old mayor, H.B. Landis, who died at his home here at 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. He would have reached his seventieth birthday on January 26. Mr. Landis had been suffering from recurrent attacks of flu, but his sickness was not thought to be serious by many of his friends. Two physicians and members of his family were present at his bedside early Tuesday as he passed away. Mayor Landis was elected in 1938 to head Winnsboro's town government, and his death occurred just a few months before one of his dearest dreams came true the establishment of a town park and swimming pool in Winnsboro. Services for the deceased civic leader were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Dana Terry, Baptist minister, in charge. The funeral procession left his home where the rites were conducted, and carried the body to the new Winnsboro cemetery for interment. Burial arrangements were made by the Winnsboro Funeral Home. Serving as active pallbearers were R.E. Holliday, Dave Anders, B.G. Coulter, George Cotton, Roy Taylor, and Edgar Lowry. Honorary pallbearers were all his associates and friends. Mayor Landis was one of the best known and most civic minded residents of North Louisiana, residing here continuosly since 1910., He first came to Louisiana from Pennsylvania as a school teacher, teaching at Cheneyville in 1898, and while there he also became cashier of the Cheneyville State Bank. After he removed to Winnsboro he became assistant cashier of the Winnsboro State bank, later entering the mercantile business and becoming a successful merchant. He retired from business life some years ago. Mr. Landis owned farming property in this parish and was vitally interested in the development of this section in an agricultural way. In 1938 he was one of the leading figures in the move to bring rural electrification into north Louisiana and he was made president of the newly organized northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative, Inc. Since the date of its organization this corporation has increased its service until it covers parts of six parishes. Last year Mayor Landis helped to organize the Farmers Cooperative Gin company and was serving as its first president at the time of his death. He was also president of the local Federal Land association. Up until a few months before his death, before his strength had been sapped by frequent sickness, he was a tireless worker in the interests of a cold storage plant for Winnsboro,and made several trips to nearby cities where such plants were already in operation. Mayor Landis was third vice-president of the Lions club and a member of some years standing. In the early fall of last year Mayor Landis gave his support to organizing a town forum for Winnsboro, an outgrowth of which was the Town-Building Institute held here in October. The town park and swimming pool had long been one of his most cherished hopes, and it was ironic that his death took place less than one week after actual work on the town park had begun. Through his vision and civic zeal, Winnsboro and Franklin parish residents will enjoy the pleasures of a swimming pool this summer. Another project which the mayor was interested in was the paving of the cutoff highway just south of town. By a fateful coincidence he died the very week that bids for the road's construction were let. Serving as mayor pro tem is George V. Cotton, who will continue to serve until his successor is appointed by Governor Jones. In the event Mr. Cotton is given the appointment for the remainder of the mayoralty term, a councilman will have to be appointed to fill Mr. Cotton's unexpired term of office. Mr. Landis' sudden death will be deeply felt in the hearts of the hundreds of friends he had made in this section of the state. His death is the second serious loss this parish has had within the space of a month. E.D. Walter, one of the town's oldest citizens and best known municipal leaders passed away on December 28. Mayor Landis was married in 1898 to Miss Effie Coppock, of Tippecanoe City, O. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Misses Elizabeth and Marguerite Landis and Mrs. Doris Miller, all of Winnsboro, also by three brothers, B.S. Landis, president of the Winnsboro State Bank; Paul Landis, Lima, O; and John Landis, Baltimore, Md.; also a sister, Mrs. Isaphine Stewart, Huntingdon, Pa. ******************************* The Franklin Sun Jan. 30, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Mrs. Matthews Ninety-two year old Mrs. Mary Chavers Matthews, daughter of a Mississippi river showboat actor, died at the home of a son at Chase, last Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the Chase Baptist church at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. C. S. Wroten, Crowville, and Rev. A.C. Trapp, Chase officiating. Interment followed in Chase cemetery. Services were under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were T.B. Stigall, W.W. Hill, Jr. , J.A. Lewis, Ed Cupit, Mack Goodman and R.N. Cannon. Mrs Matthews is survived by two sons, Jim and Doc Matthews, both of Chase; 16 grandchildren and some great-grandchildren. Eight of her children are deceased. Known to the people of this community as "Aunt Mary", Mrs. Matthews married Samuel Harmon Matthews at the age of 24. In the early 1900's she lived near Natchez, Miss., where she gave birth to ten children. Four died as infants. When celebrating her 90th birthday two years ago on May 21, Aunt Mary said: "I didn't like Louisiana when we first moved here. Winnsboro was then nothing but a bog of mud with board walks." Seven years ago her husband died. Her philosophy of life was to want only the simplest and be cheerful over that. ********************************************* The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Thomas E. O'Briant Services Held Sun. At Liddieville Thomas E. O'Briant, age 69, died at a local clinic last Friday night. Rev. Terry conducted services for the deceased Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with interment following in the Ogden cemetery. Mr. O'Briant is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tiny Wiggins, and Mrs. Jimmy Morris of Rayville and Mrs. Ollie Lindsay of Little Rock, Ark.; three sons, Robert, Thomas and Elmer O'Briant, all of Clayton; and a brother, Sam A. O'Briant of Millport, Ala. The funeral was in charge of the Winnsboro Funeral Home. ************************************************ The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Services Held For Albert A. Pickett Services at the Delhi Masonic cemetery were held January 2 for Albert A. Pickett, who died December 31 at his home near Delhi. He was 59 years of age at the time of his death, which came after a lingering illness. Officiating at the final rites was Rev. S.S. Holliday of the Delhi Methodist church. Mr. Pickett is survived by his wife; two sons, A.L. and S.E. Pickett, of Delhi; and four daughters, Mrs. Fuller of Transylvania, and Mrs. Ella Minter, Mrs. Lela Collins and Mrs. Earlene Ray, all of Waverly community. Burial arrangements were made by the Winnsboro Funeral Home. ********************************************* The Franklin Sun January 16, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Death Comes Last thursday To Mrs. Hannah Robinson Mrs. Hannah Robinson passed away last Thursday morning at the age of 75. She had lived in this parish since her early childhood. Mrs. Robinson was born in Tensas parish October 21, 1865, but her family soon after moved into this parish. She had been sick several months preceding her death. Services were conducted by Rev. Dana Terry and Rev. C.S. Wroten. Interment was made in the new Winnsboro cemetery. The Lowry Funeral Home was in charge of burial arrangements. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Winnsboro Baptist church. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Dunn came to America from England in 1860, and Mrs. Robinson had two sisters who were born in England. Mrs. Robinson had no children, and is survived only by neices and nephews. Her relatives in this parish are the A.A. Mathes family, the P.C. Mathes family, Mrs. Carl Shipp, Sr., and family and Misses Ruth and Kate Mathes. ************************************************************* The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Martin Squyres A brief illness ended the life January 1 of Martin Squyres, who died at a local clinic at the age of 76. Services were held the next day at his home near Sicily Island, with burial following in the Pine Hill Cemetery nearby. Rev. E. Boyett, conducted the services. The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, and five sons. The Winnsboro Funeral Home was in charge. **************** The Franklin Sun January 30, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Death Takes Mrs. Sarah Sullivan Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, age 65, wife of Ira L. Sullivan, of near Gilbert died at her home last Tuesday afternoon at 3:20. She had been suffering from an extended illness. Services under the dirction of the Winnsboro Funeral Home, were conducted the following day in the Central Church, with interment in the Central cemetery. Officiating at the rites were Rev. John R. Campbell. Pallbearers were Leslie McDaniel, P.M. Foster, P.B. Foreman, Wilson Evans and Odie Edwards. Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her husband, five daughters, one son, three brothers, a sister, and her mother. One daughter Miss Ruby Sullivan, and her son Rex Sullivan, live near Gilbert. ********************************* The Franklin Sun January 30, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Edward D. Walter Resolutions Of Respect The committe of the Winnsboro Town Forum beg to offer the following Resolutions of Respect to the memory of our distinguished President, Edward D. Walter. Resolved, that in the loss of our distinguished President, and worthy citizen, Edward D. Walter, the Town Forum has lost real leadership. Through his energy and enthusiasm the Town was encouraged to promote the organization of our Town Forum. Resolved, that his devotion to the interests of town betterment and his desire to make our Town a better place to live, and especially to give the children and younger generation a higher standard of living, will be a lasting memory to us all. Mr. Walter was always civic- minded and much of the Town's progress and development is due to his untiring energy. His passing is a distinct loss to us all. ************************************************************* The Franklin Sun January 30, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease E.D. Walter Resolutions Of The Quarterly Conference Whereas, due to the wise and inexorable laws of Almighty God our Father, Brother E.D. Walter has passed from us. Therefore be it resolved that we as official representatives of our church express our deep appreciation of Brother Walter for his interest in the church, his character, and his progressive citizenship. We feel that his death is a great loss to the community, as well as to the church. His name is inscribed on a plaque in the vestibule, as a trustee and as chairman of the building committee of the building in which we now meet. This shall be a constant reminder of his noble efforts. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be placed in the minutes of our conference, that a copy be sent to the New Orleans Christian Advocate, and a copy sent to the family. Yours in Christ, W.L. Doss, Jr., District Supt., Methodist Church. J.W. Givens Secretary **************************************** The Franklin Sun January 9, 1941 Submitted by: Karen Sue McNease Robert Williams of Liddieville Passes Away Tues. Morning Robert Williams, 59 died at his home ten miles west of Winnsboro, Tuesday morning. He was born at Boguechitto, Miss., but came to Franklin parish in 1912 where he lived the remainder of his life. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow; three sons, John Williams, Mississippi; Floyd Williams, Winnsboro, and Fred Williams, Rayville; three daughters, Mrs. Irving Wright of Liddieville, Miss Nellie Williams of Winnsboro, and Mrs. Hattie Dickson, Natchez, Miss., a brother, Marcus Williams, Natchez; and two sisters, Mrs. H.L. Hodges, Winnsboro, and Mrs. Ida Brown, Mississippi. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irving Wright of Liddievile, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Wheelus officiating. Burial followed in Ogden cemetery at Liddieville. Pallbearers were Ernest McIntyre, Avery Erskine, Henry Roland, A.J. Hausey, Andrew Johnston, and Rob McMurray. The Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro was in charge. ******************************