Obits: The Daily Leader, Nov & Dec 1929, Lincoln Parish, LA Submitted by: Debra Walker Dame Doyline, LA Wadebdame@aol.com ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Note: Original microfilm copies of all Ruston Daily Leader obituaries are in the possession of Kelly Priestly, troubles@bayou.com Source: The Daily Leader, Ruston, LA Obituaries, 01 Nov 1929--31 Dec 1929 Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1929 "Mrs. R. H. McClendon Dies Today At Noon; Burial At Lisbon" As we go to press the news of Mrs. R. H. McClendon's death reaches us by telephone. Mrs. McClendon died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. W. Vaughan today at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made tomorrow in the cemetery at Lisbon, the old home town community of Mrs. McClendon. The hour for burial will be 3 o'clock. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1929 "R. T. McElduff Dies At Home Of Daughters In East Ruston Friday" R. T. McElduff of this city, died last Friday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ivy Atkins on South Farmerville street, after a lingering illness. The funeral and burial took place at Mineral Springs church, twelve miles east of Ruston, the former home community of Mr. McElduff. Mr. McElduff was seventy-eight years old. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. H. Colvin, Mrs. J. W. Simmons, Mrs. T. D. Colvin, Mrs. Ivy Atkins and son, J. E. McElduff. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1929 "Funeral Services For Local Woman At Lisbon Today" "Mother of Mrs. Robert W. Vaughan Succumbs To Old Age Here Yesterday" Funeral services for Mrs. R. T. McClendon, 76 years old and mother of Mrs. R. W. Vaughan of this city, will be conducted by Dr. W. W. Drake at the Methodist church at Lisbon this afternoon at 3 o'clock followed by interment in the Lisbon cemetery. Mrs. McClendon, who was born in Claiborne parish near Lisbon, early in life was married to R. T. McClendon and lived her entire life in the Lisbon community until the death of Mr. McClendon about five years ago after which she came to Ruston and has since made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Vaughan. She was a devout member of the Methodist church and was a Christian inspiration to those who knew her. To her and Mr. McClendon were born three children, all daughters; besides Mrs. Vaughan they are Mrs. W. S. Rudasill of Sherman, Texas, and Mrs. G. A. Kennedy of Rayne, Louisiana, all of whom survive their mother. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Although Mrs. McClendon has suffered for about three years with a nervous pressure for which doctors were unable to give her relief, she was never entirely confined to her bed and was ever up and active until since her return from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Kennedy, less than two weeks ago since which time she had been constantly sinking until the end came yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. The McClure hearse will take the body to Lisbon, leaving here at 1:30 p.m. and accompanied by a large number of friends and relatives who will pay their last tribute of respect to this departed woman. (Submitter's note: Mrs. R. T. McClendon's marker at Lisbon Cemetery reads "Quintine Jane McLendon".) Friday, Nov. 8, 1929 "Aged Citizen Is Claimed By Death Here Last Night" "Pleasant W. Alley Dies At Age of 81 After Short Illness" (H. L. McKnight) The passing of a beautiful life, whether that of the very young or of the aged, brings it's own sweet sorrow and it's own poignant grief. And so it is that the myriads of friends of that elegant gentleman, that kindly friend, that devout Christian man, Pleasant W. Alley, stand with bowed heads and sorrowing hearts as they learn today of his passing which took place at the home of his son, C. C. Alley, Thursday night. Emerson said that the river Concord was well named, because it ran so evenly and smoothly that one was not quite sure which way the current flowed. A long- time friend of Pleasant Alley was heard to say early today, when told of his death: The name 'Pleasant' fitted and described this good man, exactly. Kindly, courteous, genteel in all that the term implies, Pleasant W. Alley walked among men for eighty-one years, and always as an example of the teachings of the Lowly Nazarene." Southern to the n'th degree, Pleasant W. Alley had the will but not the age, to serve his beloved Confederacy. Twice he slipped from the paternal roof to join the army of his native Southland, only to be sent home because of his boyish age. His father, four of his brothers and two brothers- in-law, were wearing the coveted gray; wore it in fact until all seven were numbered among the illustrious dead for whom the South still mourns. Pleasant W. Alley was born at Mechanicsburg, Mississippi, Sept. 8, 1849, and for thirty-seven years was one of the leading farmers and fruit growers of Yazoo County, Mississippi. Surviving Mr. Alley are the following children: Charles C. Alley, prominent business man of Ruston; T. L. Alley, Vicksburg, Miss.; Mrs. Thomas Henderson, Stonesville, Mississippi. Deceased was a life-long member of the Methodist church, and was always active in everything that pertained to the welfare of his church. He was also a member of the W. O. W. In addition to the three children who survive, are seven grand-children. His wife died Nov. 13 last year. For the past ten years, Mr. Alley had made his home with his son, C. C. Alley of Ruston. Among the out of town relatives here for the funeral are: Mrs. Della Blach Luter, Jackson, Mississippi; Harmon Alley, A. & M. College, Miss.; Mrs. Thomas Hendricks, Stonesville, Miss.; T. L. Alley, Vicksburg; W. H. Meban, Lake Providence; Maurine Harbin, Holly Bluff, Miss. Funeral services will be he at the home of his son, C. C. Alley, conducted by Dr. W. Winans Drake, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, assisted by Rev. S. E. McFadden, pastor of the Presbysterian church, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Active pallbearers will be: H. R. Gatlin, J. M. Armstrong, Morris C. Delarot, Geo. A. Null, Harry Broadwell, T. E. Raley, J. J. Kelley; honorary pallbearers, W. J. Lewis, A. M. Ponder, J. S. Summersill, Clayton Simonton, R. H. High, H.J. Hammett, Jim Riser, C. C. Davis, R. H. Feathersone. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1929 "In Commemoration" The grim reaper, Death, has again visited a home in our community and carried away one of its oldest and best loved citizens, Fed S. Hood. "Uncle" Fed, as he was affectionately known, was born in Chambers County, Alabama, November 9, 1844. When seven years old he came with his family to Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Here, he grew to manhood and resided until his death, October 14, 1929, having reached the ripe age of 85 years. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Confederate Army, where he faithfully served his country until the close and received his honorable discharge. In early manhood he was married to Miss Cornelia Brazil, to which union was born 4 children, all of whom together with his wife, survive him. His life was one of love for the out-of-doors, love of his family and friends. -------Contributed. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1929 "Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Dies" Baby Irma Jane Loyd was laid to her final sleeping in the cradle of Earth's arms in the Cooktown cemetery Tuesday morning, with the tender voice of Reverand J. R. Edwards murmuring a soothing message about "Little children who come unto Him."---a message intended to ease the aching hearts of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Loyd, and the little brothers who weep because the bonny baby could linger no longer to be a comfort and a playfellow in their home. The little Loyd baby's stay on earth was brief. Born Saturday, November 9th, it lingered until Monday evening, and Tuesday morning found a group of sympathetic friends at Cooktown covering the little grave of the wee human flower with such a generous blanket of earthly garden beauties as to make the spot where it lies readily noted and admired. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd want these friends who proved themselves so loyal to them in their sorrow, to know how much they appreciate all that has been done for them. This kindness is a balm that will help as no other, in bringing about a readjustment to their daily existence. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1929 "State's Oldest Editor, 90, Dies" Hammond, La., Nov. 12---Daniel Webster Streat, 90, died today at his home in Roseland, following a decline in health of several months. Mr. Streat was editor and owner of The Roseland Herald, the oldest continuous publication in Tangipahoa Parish. He was said to be the oldest active newspaperman and printer in the United States, a fact recently commented upon by several trade journals. Mr. Streat was a member of The Chicago Tribune staff for years, during the old hand-set type days. He also worked in the Bloomington, Ill. Pantagraph. More than 30 years ago he settled at Roseland and established The Herald. Mrs. Streat died about two years ago. Since then Mr. Streat appeared greatly depressed. He worked in his office up to last week. One son, J. Will Streat of Roseland, and several grandchildren survive. Funeral and burial will occur Wednesday. Saturday, Nov. 23, 1929 "Mrs. T. D. Meadows Dies Suddenly At Her Home Here" "Beloved Wife and Mother Passes After Months of Invalidism." News of the death of Mrs. T. D. Meadows, which came suddenly last night after almost a year's duration of invalidism, has brought sadness to many friends of this city. Mrs. Meadows early last night was feeling no worse than usual, and ate her supper with the family and after supper enjoyed a radio program, retiring at her ususal hour. At eleven o'clock death came all unexpected and as a great shock to her loved ones. The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon and burial will take place at Lisbon, the old home town of the Meadows family. Drs. Drake and Vaughan will officiate. Surviving is her husband, Prof. Meadows and the following children: Lamar Meadows, who is off the New Jersey coast on the Battleship New York; Marion Meadows, of Argentine, South America; Miss Eunice Meadows, who is teaching in the Tennessee Normal school at Memphis; Zollie Meadows and Miss May and Miss Atlanta Meadows of Ruston, and Mrs. Mayberry of Canada. LATER---A telegram received from Mrs. Mayberry in Canada has arrived since the above was written, stating that she will arrive in Ruston Sunday night. Pending her arrival it has been decided to postpone the funeral services for Mrs. Meadows until Monday morning, the hour for which has not been agreed upon. (Submitter's note: Mrs. T. D. Meadow's marker at Lisbon Cemetery reads "Lucy Ann Duke Meadows".) Monday, Nov. 25, 1929 "Son of J. J. Causey Dies After Short Illness on Sunday" "Burial Will Take Place At Wesley's Chapel This Afternoon." Henry Causey, aged 40, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Causey, died at his father's home here Sunday night. Death was due to an attack of pneumonia and malarial fever. Besides his father and mother, deceased leaves six brothers and five sisters. The brothers are: J. A. and Rhode Causey, Pine Bluff; J. M. Causey, Heath, Arkansas; R. W., Hartford and Lucie Causey, Ruston. His sisters are: Mrs. W. W. Turney, Quitman; Mrs. Frank Jones amd Mrs. Walter Johnson, El Dorado; Mrs. C. A. Nelson, Miss Lucille Causey, Ruston. Burial will be at Wesley's Chapel cemetery, old home of the Causey family, Monday afternoon. Henry Causey was widely known as a quiet, modest man. For many years he was employed with his father in operating the J. J. Causey restaurant, near the passenger station where he came to know and to be known by many of the operatives of the Rock Island and and the Illinois Central Roads. Monday, Nov. 25, 1929 "Aged Winnfield Man Drops Dead" Winnfield, La., Nov. 24---L. R. Caldwell, aged blacksmith, highly respected citizen, for many years a resident of Winnfield dropped dead about 9:30 Sunday, returning home from the post office with his morning papers. Mr. Caldwell had been ill for several months and local physicians attribute his death to heart failure. He is survived by several sons and daughters. Funeral services Monday with interment in Winnfield cemetery. Monday, Dec. 2, 1929 "W. L. Tomlinson Dies at Home in Texas on Friday" A message was received here Friday by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tomlinson of the Wesley's Chapel community, stating that their son, W. L. Tomlinson, aged 36, and a leading business man of Victoria, Texas, was dead at his home in that city. No information was given as to the cause or manner of his death. The parents and a brother of the deceased, left immediately for the Texas city. If is not known here at this time whether burial will be at Victoria, or Ruston, or at Franklin, Louisiana, former home of deceased's wife. Besides a widow, three children survive the father. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1929 (Mrs. Hugh Talley) Mrs. C. R. Lay was called to Haynesville this week by the illness and death of her mother, Mrs. Hugh Talley, who died at her home at Haynesville Thursday morning following an illness of a week from pneumonia. Funeral services were held Friday morning from the First Baptist church of Haynesville, and burial took place in the Haynesville cemetery. (Submitter's note: Mrs. Hugh Talley's marker at Haynesville Cemetery reads "Fannie McEachern Talley".) Monday, Dec. 9, 1929 "Mrs. Powell Has Passed Away" Early Sunday morning, the 8th, Mrs. Lofton Powell, 82 years of age, a pioneer citizen of the Simsboro community, died at the home of her son, Mr. Paul Powell. Funeral and burial services were held this morning with Rev. H. J. Boltz officiating, and interment took place in the Simsboro cemetery. Mrs. Powell is survived by two sons, Paul and William Powell, both of Simsboro, and several daughters, Mrs. Will Howell of Arcadia; Mrs. Sam Gullatt of Simsboro, and other children, addresses not known. Mr. Powell, husband of the deceased, was a Confederate Veteran and served faithfully throughout the War Between the States. (Submitter's note: Mrs. Lofton Powell's marker at Simsboro Cemetery reads "Martha J. Waldron Powell".) Monday, Dec. 9, 1929 "Anderson Wylie Is Dead" The sad news was received here this morning of the death of Anderson Wylie, and old and faithful colored man of this parish. His death occurred at Montgomery, Alabama, where he had gone for treatment by a specialist. Anderson Wylie was a humble and properous citizen and was highly respected by many friends, both of the white and colored races. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1929 "Confederate Veteran Is Paid Last Honors" Farmerville, La., Dec. 10---A crowd from Farmerville, Monroe, Ruston and other places paid final tribute to Philip W. Bearden, 88, when services were conducted at Sardis cemetery. Mr. Bearden, widely known as "Uncle Phil", was five years old when his parents settled in Union Parish in 1847. At 18 he entered the war between the states and served for the duration of the conflict. Thursday, Dec. 12, 1929 "Mrs. R. E. Whitted Buried At Wesley Chapel This Week" Mrs. R. E. Whitted, 23 years old, died at the Baptist hospital in Memphis, Friday and was buried at the old family burial ground, Wesley's Chapel, Monday afternoon. She is survived by the widower; a young daughter; her mother, Mrs. Jessie Grigsby; four brothers, Chester Grigsby, Leon Grigsby, Frank and Jack Grigsby, and a sister, Mrs. Lois West of the Wesley's Chapel community. (Submitter's note: Mrs. R. E. Whitted's marker at Wesley Chapel Cemetery reads "Jessie Grigsby Whitted".) Saturday, Dec. 14, 1929 "Mrs. A. M. Webb Passes" The dreadful news of the death of Mrs. A. M. Webb was received in Ruston this morning by relatives. Mrs. Webb died at the home of a relative in Farmerville. She was about 77 years of age. Funeral services were held today and burial took place at the Culbertson cemetery. Mrs. Webb was formerly a resident of this parish and has a large number of relatives and friends who will mourn her leaving. (Submitter's note: Mrs. A. M. Webb's marker at Culbertson Cemetery reads "Alice Dacus Webb".) Thursday, Dec. 19, 1929 "Death Claims W. C. Stanley; Burial Today" "Prominent Local Resident Had Suffered Illness of Several Weeks." William C. Stanley, aged sixty years, and for twenty-five years a member of Lewis & Company, Ltd., died at his home on West Texas avenue late Wednesday evening, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held this afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. H. N. Johnson, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Bolin, of the First Baptist church, speaking the words of the funeral address. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery, a large assembly of sorrowing friends and relatives being in attendance. Surviving Mr. Stanley is his beloved wife, Mrs. Belle Heard Stanley, and the following nephews: J. D. Galbreath, Frank, Robert, Jesse and Charles Fullerton, Derwood, Faunce and W. C. Stanley, Jr., of Junction City, Arkansas, and a neice, Mrs. Abbie Mae Ballew of Shreveport. Mr. Stanley was born near Junction City, Arkansas in which town he was for some years engaged in the mercantile business. It was in the early nineties that he came to Ruston and accepted a postion in the mercantile establishment of Mrs. M. C. Slaton & Son, prominent firm of that time in this city. Later, Mr. Stanley joined with the Lewis & Company, Ltd., of which he was a valued member up to his death. Mr. Stanley was a quiet, unassuming man and well liked by all who knew him. He was deeply religious and was a stewart in the Methodist church. He was a member of the Elks lodge and was charitable in thought and in his daily life. He was a fond husband and found great happiness in the lovely little home he recently built and where he and Mrs. Stanley delighted to spend their off hours together. Monday, Dec. 23, 1929 "Former Ruston Woman Dies In Alex. on Sunday" "Funeral Services Conducted at Pleasant Grove This Afternoon" Funeral services for Mrs. C. Walker, age 72, former Ruston resident who succombed at her home in Alexandria yesterday following a sudden heart attack, were conducted at the Pleasant Grove church, south of the city, at 3 o'clock this afternoon under the direction of the Rev. J. L. Walters, local baptist minister. Interment followed in the cemetery there, with burial arrangements in charge of the B. F. McClure Undertaking company. Surviving the deceased are: a daughter, Miss Glada B. Walker of Alexandria, former head of the Art department at Louisiana Tech, and two nieces, Mrs. Will McWilliams and Mrs. Margurite Cupp, both of El Dorado, Arkansas. Mrs. Walker had resided in Ruston practically a life time. She removed with her daughter to Lakeland, Florida three years ago where she lived until this fall when she came to Alexandria where Miss Walker assumed the directorship of Art studies in the public schools. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1929 "Former Ruston Student Found Dead On Road" "Glen Grafton of Bernice Is Discovered In Auto With Comrade" Glen Grafton, aged 21, son of Mrs. W. F. Grafton of Bernice, was found dead in his companion's stalled automobile four and one half miles north of Homer at 1:30 o'clock this morning, Sheriff J. F. Kinder of Claiborne Parish advised The Leader in a telephone conversation this morning. George Lindsay, 20, his comrade, son of a Bernice merchant, was discovered near collapse but had recovered rapidly under medical attention at a Homer hospital today, the sheriff said. Believed to have been the victims of poison liquor, Coroner E. B. Middleton of Homer has ordered an analysis of beverage found in the Buick sedan in which the boys were traveling, Sheriff Kinder reported. The fluid was sent to Shreveport this morning for analysis, officers stated. Regaining his senses at the hospital this morning, Lindsay told officers that he and Grafton had attended a dance near Homer last night and were returning home when his car swerved out of control and plunged into a ditch, Sheriff Kinder said. Neither the automobile nor its occupants were affected by the mishap. The youths were found several hours later by the sheriff. Grafton was dead and Lindsay was unconscious when found, information indicated. The body of the deceased was sent to a Haynesville mortuary for burial preparation and later removed to the home at Bernice. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Grafton was well known in this section, having attended Louisiana Tech here for a year. He had been a student at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, the past year. Grafton returned to Bernice several days ago to spend Christmas holidays with his family. Surviving in the immediate family are his mother; a sister, Miss Melba Grafton and a brother, George Grafton of Bernice. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1929 "Sheriff May Face Manslaughter Or Murder Charges" "Kinsmen Consulting Attorneys As To Wisdom of Taking Any Action" The filing of a charge of murder or manslaughter against Sheriff A. J. Thigpen of Lincoln Parish appeared likely today as an answer to the fatal shooting of Phillip Harris, 23, farmer and alleged bootlegger, at his home two miles north of here Tuesday afternoon. That Mrs. P. Harris, mother of the slain youth, who could not be reached for statement contemplates prosecution of the sheriff was indicated in an announcement made by relatives this morning. E. W. Myers, brother to Mrs. Harris, told a Press Representative, that the family was considering a course of action. It is possible that Judge W. C. Barnett of Shreveport, of Harris kinship, will be consulted, Myers said. Funeral services for the deceased transpired this morning at the home. Interment followed this afternoon in the Forrest Grove cemetery in Claiborne Parish. Young Harris was wounded when the Lincoln sheriff and two deputies visited his home in search of liquor. Resistence on the part of Mrs. Harris and the boy brought on gun play, officers stated. "I shot the youth as a last resort," Sheriff Thigpen declared, "at a moment when the lives of the officers were endangered." Authorities bore a search warrant, they said. Inverstigation of the altercation was conducted yesterday by District Attorney John Hammonds of Jonesboro and Coroner W. S. Rutledge of Ruston. Other than suggesting that the family take "action through the proper channels," the District Attorney would not commit himself to newspapermen. Sheriff Thigpen has announced his readiness to be examined on the case. He reiterated his stand taken Tuesday following the shooting and explained that it "was a regrettable incident, but developed into a threat on the lives of officers." Surviving young Harris are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Harris, of Vienna, La.; two brothers, Hugh of Vienna and Chris of Regan, Texas; and four sisters, Mrs. Spencer Love of Texas; Mrs. Don Sherrard of Ruston; Mrs. Ima Meadows amd Mrs. Eaters Barnett, both of Homer.