Obituary of RICHARD ELIAS HODGES, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:  April 30, 1936

Headline:  Pioneer Dies Thursday at Shreveport
Sub-Headline:  Richard Elias Hodges, 76, Was Buried in Jena Last Thursday

The news of the death of Richard Elias Hodges, 76, which occurred at 7 
o'clock last Thursday evening in a Shreveport hospital, while not unexpected, 
came as a distinct shock to his many friends and relatives throughout LaSalle 
and Catahoula parishes where he had made his home for the past seventy years.

"Uncle Dick", as Mr. Hodges was affectionately known, had been in ill health 
for several months.  Medical skill and loving care were combined to save him, 
but to no avail and his death cast a veil of sorrow over the hearts of 
everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.  His funeral services were held 
at the Nolly Memorial Methodist Church in Jena at 3 o'clock Thursday 
afternoon.  Interment followed in the cemetery at the church with Kinner and 
Stevens local undertakers in charge.

The deceased was born in St. Helena Parish October 7th, 1859 and moved to 
this section while a small boy.  He became interested in the affairs of the 
parish in early manhood and was one of the leaders for parish division.  He 
was engaged in the mercantile business in Jena for approximately 17 years and 
served as postmaster at the local office for several years.  His wife 
preceded him to the grave four years ago.  

"Uncle Dick" is survived by one son, Richard B. Hodges, of Jena and one 
brother, L. A. Hodges, of Rosefield.