obW-1900 la rapides parish obituaries ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ===================================================================== WADE, SHANNON WELLS Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk April 16, 1999. Services for Shannon Wells Wade will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Revs. James Elder and Jim Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville. Mrs. Wade, 29, of Pineville died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Tioga. She was a native of Pineville and a homemaker. She was a graduate of Tioga High School. Survivors include her husband, Donald Wade of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Christina Marie Wade and Tiffany Nicole Wade, both of Pineville; her parents, Nelva Darsery Wells and Danny Wells, both of Pineville; and one sister, Sherry Bass of Clarksville, Tenn. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WAGONER, JERRY Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk July 15, 1999. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Fishville. Wagoner, 39, of Pineville died Saturday, July 10, 1999, as a result of a boating accident on Red River. He was a technician for Geotechnical Testing Lab, Inc., and was a member of Pineville Park Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher Wagoner of Pineville; one daughter, Brittany Wagoner of Pineville; his parents, George and Betty Wagoner of Fishville; two brothers, George Wesley Wagoner of Pollock and Larry Dean Wagoner of Tioga; and paternal grandmother, Myrtle Wagoner of Fishville. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WAINWRIGHT, NICHOLAS P. Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 1 October 1956 Contributed by HKouston Tracy, Jr. - TreSearch3@aol.com The body of a 70-year-old night watchman for the Louisiana Highway Department was found at 6:05 p.m. Sunday in his trailer home near Mansura [LA]. Officials ruled the death from natural cause. The man was identified as Nicholas P. Wainwright of Midway, La. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Midway Baptist church. Burial will be in the Jena cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, ANN Submitted by Floreda Varick JF3bMJB@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Wednesday, November 2, 1904 (page 4). Walker - At her home on Madison Street, Alexandria, La on Tuesday night, Nov. 1, 1904 at 12 o'clock, Mrs. Ann Walker, aged 76 years. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m., the procession leaving her late residence at that hour and proceeding to St. Francis Xavier church, and from thence to the Rapides cemetery, Pineville, for interment. Mrs. Walker leaves two sons, Alphonse and William and a daughter and other friends and relatives to mourn her loss. She was an old citizen of Alexandria. Note by Floreda Varick: This is my great grandmother. She was born in Germany and came to Alexandria probably in the 1840s. She was married to Gottlieb Walker. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, ALPHONSE Submitted by Floreda Varick JF3bMJB@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Saturday, January 17, 1920 page 3. Walker - At the family residence 1406 Elliott Street, Alexandria, La at 1:35 am on Saturday, January 17, 1920, Alphonse Walker, aged 62 years. His death resulted from pneumonia, with which he had been prostrated for one week. Deceased was born in Alexandria and had resided there all of his life. He was a well-known contractor and mechanic, being especially skilled in the construction of boats and all kinds of water craft. For many years he was engaged in the business of moving houses and the large majority of buildings which were moved in Alexandria during the past twenty-five or thirty years were moved by Mr. Walker. He was an adept in that time. He was possessed of a genuine and kindly disposition and had a large circle of friends who will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters, all of whom reside in Alexandria. They are: William G. Walker, Henry Alvin Walker, Grover C. Walker, Mrs. W. H. Helms, Mrs. J. J. Rodrigo, and Miss Mary L. Walker. He also leaves one sister, Miss Julia Walker, of this city, and one brother, William G. Walker,whose place of residence is not known, as the family has not heard from him in many years. His funeral will take place from the family residence at 3:30 pm this afternoon. Interment will be made in the Methodist cemetery in Pineville, under the direction of Mr. James Williams of the Kelly Undertaking Company. Note by Floreda Varick: Alphonse is grandfather. Henry Alvin resided in Alexandria and Pineville all his life and was known as Bob. Grover Cleveland was know as G.C., Mrs. W. H. Helms is Josephine, Mrs. J. J. Rodrigo is Heida, Miss Mary L. is May L. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, ARTIE A. Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Aug 1999. Burial in Hyatt Cemetery, Fields; Mrs. Walker, 96, of Montgomery died Wed., Aug. 18, 1999 in Alexandria; native of Fields. Survivors: son, Clarence L. Walker of Montgomery; daughters, Pauline Tims Wier of Conroe, Texas, Nevaline Addy of St. Mary's Ga., Ruth Wheat, Illene Walker, of Montgomery, Maxine Johnson of Coushatta; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, MRS. C. The Daily Leader, Ruston, Louisiana, 23 Dec 1929 Contributed by Debra Walker Dame; Wadebdame@aol.com 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 sucombed 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 whit 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, EDWARD SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Aug 1999. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 1; aged 70, of Marksville; died Thursday, 5 Aug 1999; native of Marksville. Survivors: wife, Evelyn G. Walker of Marksville; sons, Tommy Walker of Bunkie, Ellis Walker, Edward Walker Jr. and Jeffery Walker, of Marksville; daughter, Veronica Walker of Marksville; sisters, Shirley Scioneaux, Elaine McCann of Marksville, Ruby Nell Patten of Gonzales; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, JEFF SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 24 Sep 1999. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery; aged 71, of Sicily Island died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Wisner. Survivors: sons, Jeff Walker, Wayne Walker and David Walker, of Sicily Island, Marvin Walker of Carthage, Texas, Perry Walker of New Orleans; daughters, Paula Overstreet of Citronelle, Ala., Carla Walker of Ferriday; 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Luke Lee, James Lee, Mark Brandenburg, Danny Richardson, Joe Ellerby and Virgil Fussell. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, LYNNE LOFTON Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Aug 1999. Burial in Evergreen Memorial Park, Denham Springs; aged 26, of Denham Springs; died Wed., Aug. 4, 1999. Survivors: husband, John L. Walker, Jr. of Denham Springs; daughters, Kayla Lynne Walker , Hope Ruth Pittman, of Denham Springs; parents, Dewey and Karen Petrus Lofton of Walker; brothers, Barry Lofton of New Orleans and Russell Lofton of Baton Rouge; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Petrus of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Matt D. Lofton of Pineville, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Taylor of Golconda, Ill., Odell and Arlane Walker of Kessimmee, Fla. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, MARY E. Alexandria Town Talk, 4 Sep 1999. Burial in Transport Cemetery; aged 87, of Winnfield; died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in Winn Medical Center. Survivors: daughter, Betty Walker of Boston, Mass.; sons, Stewart A. Walker of New York, N.Y., and William T. Walker of Tallahassee, Fla.; and 2 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, MARY JANE BAUM Submitted by Floreda Varick JF3bMJB@aol.com Alexandria DailyTown Talk (date unknown) At the family residence at 4:30 o'clock PM Tuesday December 24, 1929, Mrs. M. A. Walker, aged 66 years. Funeral services were conducted in the mortuary parlor of Hixon Brothers, local undertakers, at 3 O'clock PM Christmas day by the Rev Dr W W Holmes, pastor of the First Mehtodist Church. Interment was made in the Methodist Cemetery in Pineville under the direction of Hixon Brothers. Pall bearers were: Messrs Charles A. Davis, Tex Caviness , Ross Mauney, G. F. Rains, and L. L Dufour. Deceased is survived by the following children: Bob Walker of Pineville, William Walker and Mrs. Lahiff of Alexandria, Mrs. John Rodrigues of Houston, Texas, Mrs. H. E. Duke of Lake Charles and one sister Mrs. H. E. Nugent of Jonesboro, La. by Floreda Varick: Mrs. M. A. is my grandmother. Her name was Mary Jane and she was called Molly. She was born in Catahoula Parish, the daughter of William E. L. BAUM and Louisa ACHORD BAUM and is the widow of Alphonse Lombard WALKER. Mrs. LAHIFFis Josephine, Mrs. RODRIGUES is Heida, Mrs. DUKE is May Lorraine Lorett, and Mrs. NUGENT is a half sister, Missouri SILLS who married Hugh NUGENT. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, NORMAND, JR. Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk May 11, 1999. Services for Normand "Sonny" Walker Jr. will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with the Rev. Dennis Fontenot officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Gardens, Pollock. Walker, 79, of Alexandria died Friday, May 7, 1999, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Pineville. He was a native of Alexandria and a member of Alexandria Masonic Lodge NO. 398 F &AM. He was a member of El Caruba Shrine Temple, Cenla Shrine Club, Shrine Oriental Band and Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Wallace Walker of Alexandria; two sons, Richard "Dicky" Walker of Humble, Texas, and Jim Walker of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Norma Lee Walker of Alexandria and Fran Walker Owens of Alexandria; one brother, David Lee Walker of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Geneveve Brister of Baton Rouge and Melba Faye Azevedo of Hilmar, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, PATRICIA Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Oct 1999. Burial in New Berry Cemetery in Millsap, Texas; aged 57, of Anacoco died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, in Alexandria; resident of Vernon Parish since 1981. Survivors: husband, Jim Walker of Anacoco; sons, J.J. Walker of Dallas, Texas, and Jeffrey Walker of Montgomery, Ala.; daughters, Angela Bolton of Montgomery, Ala., and Alma Hollandsworth of Anacoco; brother; Paul Collins of Dixon, Mo. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALKER, VICTORIA Submitted by Houston Tracy Jr TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, January 5, 1922. Mrs. Victoria Walker who was ninety-eight years old on last Christmas Day, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wyatt HOFFMAN on Lake View Avenue, Pineville, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1922 at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Walker was one of the oldest residents in Pineville, having come from her native country, Germany, when she was fifteen years old and has resided in Pineville ever since. She had four children, one of whom is living, with whom she had resided until her death. Being one of five generations that were living, she is survived by 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3:45 p.m., the procession leaving the family residence in Pineville and proceeding to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral in Alexandria. Interment was made in Rapides Cemetery in Pineville. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALL, BETTY J. Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 1 Oct 1999. Aged 78, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in Brookhaven. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALL, R. DUFFY Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Oct 1999. Aged 57, of Hurlock, Md., died Monday, Oct.25, 1999, at Different Drummer Farm in Hurlock; native of Winnfield, La. Survivors: wife, Sharon Borg Wall of Hurlock; daughter, Catherine Wall Montgomery of Santa Barbara, Calif.; son, Howard Wall; mother, Juanita F. Wall of Natchitoches, La.; brothers, Kip Wall of Baton Rouge, La., and Mack Wall of Natchitoches, La.; 3 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALLACE, ANN HATHORN Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 4 Oct 1999. Burial in Trinity Memorial Gardens; aged 62, of Pineville died Friday, October 1, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: husband, Roland G. Wallace of Pineville; sons, Marcus W. Wallace and Matthew G. Wallace, of Pineville; daughters, Melissa Ann Wallace of Lafayette and Deborah Ellis of Orlando, Fla.; brother, Buddy Hathorn of New Orleans; sister, Peggy Grubbs of Winnsboro; 2 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALLACE, CLARENCE JR. Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 1 Oct 1999. Burial in St. Matthew Cemetery; aged 71, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in Wilshire Manor Nursing Home; native of Alexandria. Survivors: daughters, Beverly Garmon of Alexandria and Lula Williams of Natchitoches; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALLER, ERIC R. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Oct 1999. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville; aged 81 of Pineville died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Sandifer Waller of Pineville; daughters, Kathleen Waller Hebert of West Monroe, Rebecca Waller Bordelon of Boyce and Merilyn Waller Taylor of Magnolia, Texas; sister, Dovie Tyler of Colfax; 5 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WALLS, HAZEL M. Alexandria Town Talk, 5 Sep 1999. Burial in the St. Genevieve's Catholic Church Cemetery; aged 80, of Marksville died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Brouillette; resident of Marksville. Survivors: sons, Warren Walls of Baker, Davis Walls of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Frances Dauzat of Alexandria; daughter, Nell Dean McCann of Baton Rouge; 2 sisters, Mildred Honeycutt of Center Point, Linster Gagnard of Baton Rouge; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WARD, CECIL Alexandria Town Talk, 1 Sep 1999. Burial in Rosemound Cemeterys; aged 80, of Alexandria, La., died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, in Alexandria, La. Survivors: daughter, Betty Kise of Alexandria, La.; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WARD, KATHY ANN JOHNSON Alexandria Town Talk, 12 Aug 1999. Burial in Hemphill Star Cemetery; aged 44, of Wilda Community; died Wed., Aug. 11, 1999, at home. Survivors: husband, Randy Ward of Wilda; sons, Zach Ward, Jeremiah Ward of Wilda; daughter, Randi Renae Ward of Wilda; father and stepmother, Alton Johnson and Mary J. Johnson, of Wilda; 1 grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WARE, CLYDE Alexandria Town Talk, 3 Aug 1999. Burial in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Beaver Creek; aged 55, of Pine Prairie; died Mon., Aug. 2, 1999, at home. Survivors: wife, Opal J. Ware of Pine Prairie; sons, Clyde Luther Ware and Lucas Shay Ware of Pine Prairie; daughter, Vadadaca Murray of Pine Prairie; brothers, Julius Ware of Oakdale, Andrew Ware Jr. of Nacogdoches, Texas, Calvin Ware of Pine Prairie; sisters, Vernmae O'Neal of Beaver, Allamae Odom of Elizabeth, Essiemae Seago of Baytown, Texas, Lolamae Levins of Hardin, Texas; 5 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WASHINGTON, AARON Alexandria Town Talk, 22 Oct 1999. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery; aged 52, of Innis died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in Pointe Coupee. Survivors: wife, Deborah Williams Washington of Innis; stepson, Jerome White of Calvis, Texas; brothers, Douglas Washington and Henry Washington, both of Innis, and Anthony Washington Sr. of Baton Rouge; sisters, Florine W. Long of Innis and Lovenia Shaw of Vaverda. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WASHINGTON, CEOLA Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Sep 1999. Burial in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery; aged 66, of Simmesport died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Simmesport and a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Survivors: sons, Kendell Washington, Reginald Washington, Bryant Washington, of Simmesport; daughters, Ordia McGee, Janie Spears, Linda Williams, Carolyn Washington and Katherine Washington, of Simmesport, and Debra Simmons of Mansura; five brothers; two sisters; 31 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WATSON, WILLIAM STEVEN Alexandria Town Talk, 14 Oct 1999. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island; aged 39, of Baton Rouge died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in his home; longtime resident of Sicily Island. Survivors: mother, Allie M. Watson of Vidalia; father, W.O. Watson of Sicily Island; brothers, Wayne Watson of Bethel Springs, Tenn., Greg Watson of Vidalia; sister, Belinda Watson of Vidalia. Pallbearers: Gary Grayson, Danny Grayson, David Morace, Mark Morace, Randy Morace and Randal Norton. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WEAVER, ELOUISE J. Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Aug 1999. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery; aged 56, of Alexandria; died Sat., Aug. 21, 1999. Survivors: son, Elliott Martin Jordan of Alexandria; daughter, Crystal Denis Pfister of Montgomery, Ala.; mother, Medeal Williams Jordan of Alexandria; brothers, Manuel Jordan, Clingman Jorday Jr., of Lecompte; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WEEGO, RUTH ALEXANDER Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Aug 1999. Memorial service in Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church, Alexandria; aged 87; died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, in Houston, Texas; resided in Alexandria over 20 years. Survivors: sons, G. Michael Weego, of Houston, Texas, Alexander Weego of Huwitt, Minn.; sister, Sidy Shockley of Columbia, S.C.; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WEEKS, ROGER D. Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Aug 1999. Services in DeRidder; aged 39, of Rosepine; died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, in Rosepine; native and resident of Rosepine. Survivors: wife, Gloria Sue Weeks of Rosepine; son, Troy Mac Weeks, of Rosepine; stepson, Kenny L. Beckwith of Pittsburgh, Pa.; mother, Louise Ellen Weeks of Rosepine; brothers, William Ray Weeks, Steven Lee Weeks, Terry Louis Weeks, of Rosepine; sisters, Gayln Sue Weeks, Brenda Lou McKee, Judy Ann Weeks and Carol Ellen Herbert, of Rosepine; maternal grandmother, Irene West; grandchild, 4 step-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELCH, ANTHONY DREW Alexandria Town Talk, 28 Sep 1999. Burial in the Gum Springs Baptist Church cemetery; aged 23, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in an automobile accident in Evans. Survivors: parents, Anthony and Christine Welch of Many; brother, Jim Welch of Many; sisters, Vanessa Welch and Jessica Welch, of Many, and Nicola Clary of Evans; paternal grandmother, Edna Welch of Anacoco. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELCH, WILLIAM, JR. Submitted by Houston Tracy Jr TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Tuesday, 13 August 1996, P. D-3, Column 5. William Welch Jr., age 87 of Pineville (La.), a native of Colfax (La.), died 10 Aug 1996 in Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas. Survivors: Wife, Cornie (sic) Welch of Pineville. 4 Sons: Stanley Welch of Montgomery (La.); Jerry Welch of Pineville; Johnny Welch of Shreveport (La.); Robert Welch of Arlington, Tx. 4 Daughters: Lorene Desadier of Natchitoches (La.); Corene Waters of Montgmoery; Mary Bullitt of Deville (La.); Nelda Hernandez of Shreveport (La.) 3 Brothers: Evan Welch, Stanley Welch & Lawrence Welch (residence not shown) 3 Sisters: Minnie Chelette of Mooringsport (La.); Odie (sic) Jones & Nancy Little, both of St. Maurice (La.) 32 Grandchildren, 33 Great- Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Services: Held at 3:30 pm. Tuesday in New Salem Baptist Church with burial in St. Maurice Cemetery, near St. Maurice in Winn Parish under direction of Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELLS, DAVID ANTHONY JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 18 Sep 1999. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. David Anthony Wells Sr. of Bunkie; burial will be in Christian Baptist Church Cemetery; The infant died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: parents; sister, Ashlynn Wade of Bunkie; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Wade III of Bunkie. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELLS, ESTELLE M. Alexandria Town Talk, 7 Sep 1999. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery; aged 85, of Maurice died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Lafayette; resident of Maurice and a former resident of Natchitoches Parish. Survivors: son, Barron W. Wells of Maurice; sisters, Patsy Madden of Shreveport and Mary Kelly of Natchitoches; brother, Herbert Garsee of Natchitoches; 2 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELLS, HATTIE MORGAN Submitted by Houston Tracy Jr TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Wednesday, 29 January 1997, P. D-2. Hattie Morgan Wells, age 103 of Alexandria, died 27 Jan 1997 in Regency House [a retirement and nursing home]. She was a member of the Baptist Temple Church and was active in the American Business Women's Association. Survivors: Son, Chester D. Wells, Sr. of Alexandria. Daughter, Mildred Wells Chambers of Alexandria. Services: Held on Tuesday at 2 pm. in the Chapel of John Kramer Funeral Home. Burial: In Alexandria Memorial Gardens, near Woodworth, La.. Pallbearers: Harold S. Chambers, Morgan Johnson, Kyle Randall, Taylor Randall, Chester D. Wells Jr., Robert Wells, Thomas O. [Overton]Wells [namesake of Louisiana's Civil War era Governor]. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WELLS, RICHARD DOUGLAS Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Sep 1999. Burial in Lone Star Cemetery; aged 60, of Pineville died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: sons, Timothy Boyd of Los Angeles, Calif., and Richard Wells Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; daughter, Debra Bush Williams of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Clarence Wells of Oklahoma City, Okla., Donald Wells of San Peublo, Calif., Calvin Wells and Raymond Wells, of Vallejo, Calif., and Alvin Wells of Rockleigh, Fla.; sisters, Barbara Watson of Vallejo, Calif., Jessie Nervis of Oakland, Calif., Joyce Nervis of Richmond, Calif., and Grace Lamothe of Pineville; 4 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WESTBROOK, JAMES G. SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 13 Sep 1999. Burial for Chief Master Sgt. James Westbrook Sr. will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville; aged 80, of Pineville; died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in his residence. Survivors: wife, Annie Dennis Westbrook of Pineville; son, James G. Westbrook Jr. of Clifton, Va.; daughter, Judith Ann Lawson of Guntersville, Ala.; sister, Leda Harris of Little Rock, Ark.; 4 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WESTFALL, EVA Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 1 Oct 1999. Aged 88, of Center, Texas, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1999, in Center, Texas. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHATLEY, BESSIE LOUISE Submitted by Gaytha Thompson Alexandria Town Talk, Mar 08, 1998. Services for Bessie Louise Whatley were at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Rush, Pineville, with Ira Hobbs, Clarence Mounce and Jack Mulkey officiating. Burial was in Newell Cemetery, Holloway. Mrs. Whatley, 66, of Pineville died Thursday, March 5, 1998, in Rapides General Hospital. She was a native of Holloway and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Richard C. Whatley of Pineville; four sons, Danny Whatley of Tioga, Richard "Bomber" Whatley of Deville, Phillip Whatley of Kolin and Steven Whatley of Holloway; one daughter, Helen R. Whatley of Haughton; one brother, Wilbert Newcomb of Deville; one sister, Gladys Mayeaux of Plaucheville; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers were Danny Whatley, Richard Whatley, Phillip Whatley, Steven Whatley, Allen Whatley and Jonathan Whatley. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHATLEY, JAMES B. Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 16 May 1978. Contributed by Jennapher Cameron Lawson Services for James B. Whatley, 73, of Trout were to be at 2 p.m. today [15 May 1978] in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens. Burial was to be in Belah Cemetery. HE died at 4:30 p.m. Moncay in LaSalle General Hospital. Survivors: brother, Fred Whatley of Dayton, Texas; sisters, Lessie Lees of Trout and Ruby W. Dukes of Tioga. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHIDDON, BURLEY Submitted by Gaytha Thompson The Alexandria Town Talk, May 24, 1998 Grabow - Services for Burley Whiddon will be at 2 p.m. today in Grabow United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Kenneth Gibson, Lyndon Longoria and George Lee Glass officiating. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery, Singer, under direction of Beauregard-Vernon, DeRidder. Whiddon, 81, of Grabow died Friday, May 22, 1998, in Dubuis Hospital, Lake Charles. He was a native of Merryville, a self-employed carpenter, and a member of Grabow United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucille DuBose Whiddon of Grabow; two sons, Jimmie Gail Whiddon of Merryville and Johnny Fred Whiddon of DeRidder; five daughters, Sybil Avery, Rita Luneau and Diane Nolen, all of DeRidder, Carolyn Rhodes of Merryville and Cassie James of Rosepine; three brothers, Cal "Buck" Whiddon and Leray Whiddon, both of Vero Beach, Fla., and Emmet Whiddon of Mabank, Texas; two sisters, Mabel Mattingly of Grapevine, Texas, and Betty Jo Alexander of Mabank, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITE, LINNIE K. Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Aug. 1999. Burial in White Ridge Cemetery; aged 92, of Jonesville; died Sat., Aug. 28, 1999, in Ferriday; life long resident of Catahoula Parish Survivors: son, Jack White of Jena; daughter, Daisy W. Davis of Winnsboro; sister, Daisy Holland of Bootheville; 16 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Glen Tiser, Ricky White, James Clifford Davis, Bruce Davis, Brian Davis, Barry White, Craig White, John White, John Wesley White Jr. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITE, MARY G. Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Oct 1999. Burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery; aged 80, of Leesville died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Leesville; native of Glenmora and had resided in Vernon Parish most of her life. Survivors: sons, Robert White of Leesville, James Earl White of Dallas, Texas, and Bobby White of Swansea, S.C.; daughter, Ellen Tilley of Leesville; sister, Viola Nichols of Glenmora; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITE, N. DEE Alexandria Town Talk, 24 Oct 1999. Burial in Drakes Fork Cemetery; aged 86, of Pitkin died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Cravens and a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish. Survivors: sons, Luvell White of Pineville and Lee L. White of Kinder; sister, Ancevelia Brown of Wye; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITE, WILLIE Alexandria Town Talk, 13 Sep 1999. Burial in Farenzie Cemetery in Colfax; aged 89, of Alexandria died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Grant Manor. Survivors: sons, Edward G. White, Ray T. White, of Colfax; daughters, Shirley W. Francis of Colfax and Mrs. Willie D. Aaron of Lake Charles; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITEHEAD, ALBERT Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Sep 1999. Burial in Garden of Memories; aged 100, of Alexandria died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999. Survivors: son, Cleotra Smith of Alexandria; 5 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITTINGTON, ELLEN L. Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Sep 1999. Burial in Vandenburg Cemetery; aged 31, of St. Landry died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999. Survivors: husband, Mark Whittington of St. Landry; son, Kyle Allen Quinn of St. Landry; mother and step-father, Eleanor and Harold Soileau of St. Landry; brother, Robert Wayne Moran of St. Landry; sister, Debra Guillory of Lecompte. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILEY, KELLY C. Alexandria Town Talk, 17 Aug 1999. Burial in Big Island Baptist Church Cemetery; aged 83, of Deville; died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999. Survivors: wife, Telean Wiley of Deville; son, Kelly C. Wiley Jr. of Minnesota; daughter, Billie Wages of Deville; sisters, Virginia Horton of Ball, Lillian Clifford of Ferriday, Daisy Staggs of Monroe and Delphia Carroll of Slaughter; brothers, Gene Wiley of Pineville, Donnie Wiley of Natchez, Miss., Gus Wiley of Cotile and Joey Wiley of Monroe; 5 granddaughters, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILKINSON, KELLY ANN Submitted by Gaytha Thompson The Alexandria Town Talk, May 24, 1998. Clayton - Services for Kelly Ann Silva Wilkinson will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Clayton Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Melton Rushing and Stacy Walker officiating. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under direction of Young's, Ferriday. Mrs. Wilkinson, 23, of Clayton died Friday, May 22, 1998, in Riverland Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Clayton Pentecostal Church. She was a native of Arcata, Calif. Survivors include her husband, John Paul Wilkinson of Clayton; one son, Dakota Keith Wilkinson of Clayton; her parents, Billy and Edith Tidwell of Clayton; one brother, Brian Keith Silva of Glendale, Calif.; one sister, Theresa Lynn Silva of Ferriday; maternal grandfather, Charles Duncan of Hetten Shaw, Calif.; paternal grandparents, Barbara and Jerry Silva of San Lorenzo, Calif.; and paternal grandmother, Rose Lee Tidwell of Ferriday. Pallbearers will be Paul McNight, James Ogle, Daryle Walker, Wesley Walker, Brian Welch, Russell Johnese and Mark Evans. ----------------------------------------------------------- WILLETT, ADDIE L. CAGLE Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Sep 1999. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery, Pollock; aged 104, of Pollock died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Grant Parish. Survivors: daughters, Martina Valentine and Marcell Arnold, of Dry Prong, and Colene Hagan of Tioga; sisters, Jessie Lacour of Ball, Juanita Cox of Birmingham, Ala.; 28 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, 26 great-great- grandchildren and 4 great-great-great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, ALDINE A. Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Oct 1999. Burial in Shilow Cemetery near Oak Grove; aged 61, of Willis, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in Conroe, Texas. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, BEAVIS ARCHIE Alexandria Town Talk, 3 Sep 1999. Burial in Burr Cemetery; aged 80, of Burr Ferry; died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Leesville; lifelong resident of Vernon Parish. Survivors: sisters, Ruby Craft and Willie Mae Kelley, of Leesville. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, BENJAMIN Submitted by Houston Tracy TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Saturday, August 7, 1993, P. D-3. Benjamin Williams, age 87, of Boyce (La.) died at 8:05 p.m.Monday, 2 Aug 1993 in Rapides General Hospital, Alexandria (La.). Survivors: Son, Herbert Williams of Boyce. Daughter, Bertha W. Henry of Alexandria. Brother, Julius Williams of Boyce. 8 Sisters: Mattie Powell, Lillie Williams & Camille Williams, all of Boyce; Virgie Joseph of Natchitoches (La.); Dorothy Brooks of Oveida, Fla.; Mary Collins of Los Angeles, Calif.; Polly Noldon (sic) of Buchanan, Mich.; and Essie Cyriaque of Alexandria. 20 grandchildren and 83 great-grandchildren. Services: Will be at noon today in St. Matthew's Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Green officiating. Burial: In Ashburn-Lilly Cemetery (location unknown), under direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, BOBBY G. Alexandria Town Talk, 28 Oct 1999. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery; aged 47, of Pineville died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in his residence. Survivors: wife, Simone Raila Williams of Pineville; daughter, Shan Marie Williams of Chicago, Ill.; son, Robert Joseph Williams of Pineville; mother, Goldie Williams of Pineville; father, Efton Williams of Pineville; brothers, Dennis Williams of Pineville, Rodger Williams of Alexandria and Mike Williams of Shreveport; sisters, Frances W. Gradney and Wanda W. Manning, both of Gonzales, and Tina W. Ross and Evelyn W. Bolton, both of Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, BRENDA JOHNSON Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Aug 1999. Burial in Garden of Memories; aged 42, of Virginia Beach, Va.; died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 in Virginia Beach; native of Alexandria. Survivors: husband, Michael Kimble of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Miracle Kimble of Virginia Beach, Va.;sons, Naponic williams, Joe Charles Williams Jr., Michael Kimble Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; 2 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, COMMODORE JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 17 Sep 1999. Burial in Farenzie Cemetery; aged 70, of Colfax died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in his home. Survivors: wife, Curley B. Williams of Colfax; sons, Harold B. Green, Bobby Charles Jones, Commodore D. Jenkins; daughters, Carolyn A. Williams and Jennifer Jenkins, of Colfax; brothers, Clarence H. Williams of San Antonio, Texas, Herschel Williams, of Ft. Worth, Texas, John L. Williams of the Philippines, and Robert Williams of Colfax; sister, Millie W. Napoleon of Colfax; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, EFFIE Submitted by Gaytha Thompson Alexandria Town Talk, March 16, 1998. Boyce Services for Effie Williams will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Triumph Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Franklin officiating. Burial will be in McNutt Hill Cemetery under direction of Winnfield, Alexandria. Mrs. Williams, 59, of Alexandria died Saturday, March 14, 1998, in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Survivors: Larry Wayne Williams, Billy Williams and Cedric Demone Williams, all of Alexandria one daughter, Debra Williams Conday of Alexandria; one brother, Frank Hunter of Alexandria; and nine grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, JEREMY BRENT Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Aug 1999. Burial in Nebo Cemetery, Nebo; aged 21, of Pensacola, Fla., died Saturday in Pensacola, Fla. Survivors: mother, Malania Williams of Pensacola, Fla.; father, Larry D. Williams of Savanna, Ga.; maternal grandmother, Johnnie Bess Cotheran of Jena; sister, Jessica Williams of Pensacola, Fla. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, JODIE A. Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Aug 1999. Burial in Pentecostal Lighthouse Church Cemetery; aged 70, of Rosepine; died Sunday, Aug. 10, 1999, in Lake Charles; native of Many. Survivors: wife, Eloise Williams, of Rosepine; daughters, Jo Ann Mallette, June Cannon, of Rosepine; brother, Junior Williams of Rosepine; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, JOSHUA Alexandria Town Talk, 17 Sep 1999. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery; aged 80, of Marksville died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in his home. Survivors: wife, Kathleen Williams of Marksville; sons, Truman Williams of Memphis, Tenn., Rev. Henry Williams and Steve Winns, of Houston, Texas, Donald Ray Winns and Jimmy Winns, of Marksville, Michael Winns of Mareno Valley, Calif.; daughters, Sylvia Gilcrest of Houston, Texas, Verge Augustine of Ruby and Evolia Evans of Marksville; brother, Eldridge Williams of Marksville; sister, Sable Craft of Alexandria; 30 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, LAWRENCE E. Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk May 10, 1999 Services for Lawrence E. Williams will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Triumph Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert R. Perry officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Winnfield Funeral Home, Alexandria. Williams, 43, of Alexandria died Friday, May 7, 1999, in his residence. Survivors include two brothers, Robert E. Ford of Alexandria and McKinley Williams of Alabama; four sisters, Mary Powell of Winnsboro, Brenda R. Nicholes of Warren Roberts, Ga., Beverly Jackson of Mansura and Margaret Williams of Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, MELISSA Alexandria Town Talk, 15 Oct 1999. Burial in St. Mark Cemetery, New Town Community; aged 108, of Natchitoches died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, in Natchitoches. Survivors: sons, Edgar Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., and Louis T. Williams of Marino, Calif.; daughters, Gracie Gay, Gladys Lynch and Etta Matthews, all of Natchitoches, Ethel Gay of Dallas, Texas, and Audrey Jones of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Margaret Washington of Flagstaff, Ariz.; 21 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, ORA LEE Submitted by Gaytha Thompson Alexandria Town Talk, Jan 02, 1998. Mrs. Williams, 74, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997. Burial: Garden of Memories. Survivors: Three sons, Freddie Williams, Gus Williams and Ronnie Williams, all of Alexandria; two daughters, Melvia Relford and Marilyn Clark, both of Little Rock, Ark. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, PAUL H. Alexandria Town Talk, 17 Aug 1999. Burial in Good Hope Cemetery; aged 46; died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, in Anacoco; native of Spanish Fort, Miss. Survivors: wife, Martha Sue Williams of Anacoco; son, Rusty Williams of Many; parents, John and Elizabeth Williams of Brandon, Miss.; brothers, John Williams Jr. of Richland, Miss., James Williams of Braxton, Miss., Thomas Williams of Florence, Miss., Edward Williams of Rolla, Mo., Charles Williams and Ray Willams, of Brandon, Miss.; sisters, Juanity Moore of Greenwood, Miss., Mary Forville of Richland, Miss., Nancy Dorris of Wichita Falls, Kan., Shirley Brown of Brownwood, Texas. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS RONALD WAYNE Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Oct 1999. Graveside services in Oak Grove Cemetery; aged 49, of Biloxi, Miss., died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1999, in Biloxi; native of Pineville. Survivors: daughter, Windy Sue Laborde of Alexandria; brothers, S.J. Williams of Tioga, Donald Ray of Bryan, Texas, R.G. Williams and Thomas J. Williams, both of Pineville; sister, Doris Mae Dunn of Lake Charles. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, RUTH R. Submitted by Gaytha Thompson Alexandria Town Talk, Mar 08, 1998. Services for Ruth R. Williams will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Hixson Bros. with Dr. Tom Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville. Mrs. Williams, 92, of Shreveport died Friday, March 6, 1998 at Live Oak Retirement Center in Shreveport. She was a native of Pineville. She worked for the United States Post Office in Pineville until she retired as assistant postmaster in 1961. She resided in Pineville until 1992, when she moved to Live Oak Retirement Center in Shreveport. Survivors include two sons, Edd R. Bomar of Shreveport and O.L. Williams Jr. of Pineville; one daughter, Joan Mercer of Willis, Texas; one sister, Hannah Sanches of Jonesville; three grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, TERESA Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Sep 1999. Aged 78, of Ferriday died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAMS, WILLIE JAMES Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Aug 1999. Burial in Garden of Memories; aged 24, of Pineville; died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999 in Pineville. Survivors: sons, Shaquille O. Coutee of Campti, Cortauis Brown, Deontreze Brown, of Winnfield; daughter, Bre'Anna Williams of Alexandria; parents, Betty Williams of Winnfield, Willie Brown of Monroe and Charles Hall of Los Angeles, Calif; brothers, Robert Brown, Levelle Brown of Monore; sister, Louella Brown of Monroe; grandmother, Viola Hall of Winnfield. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIS, DANIEL HUBBARD JR. Submitted by Randy Willis; randy@randywillis.org Alexandria Town Talk, 23 Jun 1900. Another Gallant Confederate Soldier and Prominent Citizen Passes Away At the residence of his son, D.O. Willis, near Leesville, La., on May 22, 1900, Daniel H. Willis of Forest Hill, La., aged 61 years, one month and 20 days. The subject of this sketch was born and raised in Rapides parish and was the eldest son of Rev. D.H. Willis, an eminent Baptist preacher, who spent his entire life, earnestly laboring for his "Master's Cause" among the people of Louisiana and dying in 1887 at the age of 72 years, greatly beloved and regrett by all who knew him. Young Daniel had just completed his 22nd year when the call to arms, resounded throughout the South. He at once enlisted in Capt. Raxdale's Co. E, 16th La. Regiment, Gibson's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. He participated in all the hard battles of that army and for bravery, soldierly bearing, discipline and devotion to duty, he was unexcelled in his entire Brigade. He was made Orderly Sargeant of his Company at an early period of the war. It has always been said by his surviving comrades that when any particularly dangerous service was required, such as scouting parties to ascertain the position and movements of the enemy, he was always selected for the place, and never hesitated to go, let the danger be what it may. He was for a long time connected with the famous Washington Artillery, and at the battle of Chicamauga so many horses of the battery to which he was attached were killed that they had to pull the guns off the field by hand to keep them from falling in the hands of the enemy. He was paroled at Meridian, Miss., in May, 1865, and brought home with him a copy of General Gibson's farewell adress to his soldiers and of him it can be truly said that through the remaining years of his life he followed the advice then given by his beloved commander. His love for the Southern cause, and for the men who wore the gray, was not dimmed by years, but he lived and died firmly convinced of the justice of the cause for which the South poured out so much of her best blood and treasure. After his return from the was in 1865 he was made Constable of Spring Hill ward, serving under Justice of Peaace, Wm. Randolph, which position he filled for several years to the entire satisfaction of the people. He was married January 10, 1867, to Miss Julia A. Graham, and from this union eleven children were born, eight of whom, four boys and four girls, with his Heart-broken widow, are left to mourn his loss. He was an affectionate and devoted husband, a loving and indulgent father, a staunch and true friend and neighbor. He was foremost in every movement which tended to build up and promote the interest of the people of his community. In his dealings and conversation he was at all times open, candid, frank and honest. Under no circumstances did he ever resort to deception or duplicity. In conversation with the writer not long before his death, he said he made it a rule of his life to be scrupulously honest in all things. During an intimate acquaintance, covering a period of twenty-five years, the writer never heard a vulgar or profane word pass his lips. He was a man of strong convictions and would support no question or measure which he believed to be wrong. In politics he was a staunce and uncompromising Democrat, and did noble and effective work in helping to redeem Rapides parish from Republican and negro dominatin in the dark days of the reconstruction period. He continued as active worker in the councils of his party to the end of his life. He had by industry and good management acquired a nice property and was in easy and independent circumstances, and was never better pleased than when he was able to do some old soldier, less fortunate than himself, a good turn. His hospitable and pleasant home was ever open to all, where he and his estimable wife dispensed their hospitality in true Southern style. His death ws a great shock to the entire community. He had been suffering from heart and kidney trouble for several weeks, but had so far recovered as to be able to travel around, and on advice of his physician he decided to visit his son, near Leesville. He stood the trip well and seemed to improve for some days after his arival when all of his troubles returned in an aggravated form and he succumbed in a few days. His wife and three oldest sons were at his bedside when the end came. Realizing that he must die he called his wife and sons to him and gave them some good and affectionate advice. He said he had no vain regrets, and was not afraid to die. He had always tried to do that which he believed to be right. His death was easy and painless. He went as a child sinks into a sweet an gentle sleep. Before death he expressed a wish that he might see his children who were at home, especially Randall L., his baby boy, whom he had named in honor of his beloved Brigadier General, Randall Lee Gibson. He also requested that his Confederate badge be pinned on his breast and buried with him. His remains were brought over the P.G. and Watkins roads and laid to rest in the family burying ground near Forest Hill, surrounded by a large crowd of sorowing relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. Mallett, who feelingly referred to the deceased services to his country, to his family and his friends. Thus the end of this true and noble live. But his memory will ever be cherished in the dearts of his friends and relatives. Asleep in Jesus, blessedsleep! From which none ever wake to weep. A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. Asleep in Jesus, peaceful rest! Whose waking is supremely blest. No fear, no woe shall dim that hour, That manifests the Saviour's power. Asleep in Jesus, oh for me! May such a blissful refuge be. Securely shall my ashes lie, Waiting the summons from on high. A Friend --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIS, SHARON LYNN Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Aug 1999. Burial in Beauregard Cemetery; aged 58, of Rosepine; died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999; native of Springhill, Ill; resident of Rapides Parish for many years. Survivors: daughters, Rhonda Harrison, Francis Farmer; son Harry Beasley. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILMORE, JAMES LESTER Submitted by Houston Tracy, Jr. TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, 16 May 1995, P. D-3, Column 5. James Lester Wilmore, a resident of Boyce, La. died 15 May 1995 at Rapides General Hospital. Survivors Sons: James W. of Shrevport, La.; Donald & John W. of Boyce; Harry of Carencro, La.; Daughter: Margaret A. Wilmore of Annapolis, Maryland. Brother: E.D. of Poland, La.; Sister: Evie Viola of Port Arthur, Texas. 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial to be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, JERRY H. Alexandria Town Talk, 18 Aug 1999. Burial in Vick Baptist Church Cemetery, Vick; aged 66, of Effie; died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, in Flatwoods; native of Effie. Survivors: wife, Melba Rae Ebey Wilson of Effie; sons, David Wilson of Effie,Aubrey Wilson of Long Island, N.Y.;mother, Elsie Wilson of Vick; brother, Winston Wilson of Vick; 4 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, MARY B. Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Sep 1999. Burial in National Cemetery, Pineville; aged 78, of Shreveport died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Shreveport; native of Ringgold. Survivors: sisters, Myrtis Mays of Shreveport, Essie Thues of Winnfield, Laura Davis of Phoenix, Ariz., Mamie Winslow of Minden. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, ROBERT SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Oct 1999. Burial in 2nd Edgefield Cemetery; aged 68, of Alexandria died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Bunkie. Survivors: sons, Dewayne Wilson and Melvin Wilson, both of Bunkie; daughters, Susan Wilson and Linda Faye Burks, both of Bunkie; brothers, Donald Wilson and David Wilson, both of Houston, Texas, Clyde Wilson and James Wilson, both of Alexandria; sisters, Ida Mae Green of Baton Rouge, Eula Walker and Barbra Guthry, both of San Bernadino, Calif.; 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, THOMAS GERALD Alexandria Town Talk, 19 Oct 1999. Burial in Dry Creek Cemetery; aged 61, of Reeves died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in Alexandria; resident of Reeves and a native of Dry Creek. Survivors: wife, Ollie Belle Reeves Wilson of Reeves; sons, Randy Lynn Wilson and Richard Dwayne Wilson, both of Oakdale; daughter, Delores Ann Wilson of Monroe; step-daughter, Donna L. Maust of Ecuador; sisters, Pauline Franks of Lake Charles, and Doris Hitefield and Donna Wilson, both of Dry Creek; 3 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, WILBERT SR. Alexandria Town Talk, 9 Sep 1999. Burial in Garden of Memories, Alexandria; aged 82, of Alexandria died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999. Survivors: sons, Woodrow Wilson Sr., Wilbert Wilson Jr., Jessie Wilson, Richard Wilson, of Alexandria; daughter, Geraldine Jackson of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Sam Wilson of Ferriday, Royger Wilson of Washington, D.C., Sylvester C. Wilson of South Bend, Ind.; sisters, Barbara Skipper of Monterey, Adel Coleman of Grayson, Bessie Lee Neal and Vetand Moran, of Clark, Merle Ancion of Jena, and Angele Smith, Katie Turner, of South Bend, Ind.; 26 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON, WILLIE, SR. Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk May 4, 1999. Services for Willie Wilson Sr. will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Gonzaque Purple-Shield with the Rev. Grady Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories. Wilson, 74, of Alexandria died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Henry Fay Wilson of Alexandria; four sons, Johnnie R. Wilson of San Antonio, Texas, Adolphia Wilson, Willie Wilson Jr. and Michael Wilson, all of Alexandria; four daughters, Sandra Fay Norris, Alice Bowers, Atlean Clay and Albertine Davis, all of Alexandria; and 23 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDHAM, ALMA GANEY Alexandria Town Talk, 15 Oct 1999. Burial in Belah Cemetery, Trout; aged 95, of Jena died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in Golden Age Nursing Home. Survivors: daughter, Avis Hower of Winnsboro; son, Murl Windham of Jena; sister, Lottie Williams of Pineville; 3 grandsons; 4 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Glenn Dale Ganey, Kenneth Ganey, Buck Jones, Bobby Joe Ganey, Dub Williams and John Taylor. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WINDHAM, BOBBIE L. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Sep 1999. Burial in Belah Cemetery, Trout; aged 79, of Trout died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: wife, Martene McIlwain Windham of Trout; sons, Ronald Windham, Kay Windham, of Trout, Leslie Windham of Natchitoches; sisters, Ethel King of Lake Charles, Georgia Whatley of Rogers, Etta Lena Chevallier of Negreet and Dottie Price of Trout; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Samuel Gulde, Buck Jones, Carl Peavy, Tommy Reeves, Donald Richardson and Harold Windham. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WINN, FRANCIS G. Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Town Talk, May 16, 1998 Services for Francis G. Winn will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in the chapel of Hixson Bros., Pineville, with the Revs. Grady Welch and Jerry Arthur officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Robeline. Winn, 70, of Pineville died Thursday, May 14, 1998. He was retired from Dresser Industries as credit manager. He was a Marine Corps veteran serving in World War II where his unit received the Naval Unit Citation and personally received the Naval Commendation award. He attended high school in Natchitoches, and he also attended Northwestern State University, LSU at Baton Rouge, and University of Houston. He was also formerly employed by Comet Rice Mills, Inc., Houston, Texas, and he led the Dixie Boys Baseball program of Pineville for seven years. Survivors include three sons, Bruce G. Winn of Haughton, Daniel G. Winn of Ball and Marshall W. Winn of Baton Rouge; one brother, John Winn of Merryville; one sister, Tessie Winn Vickers of Pineville; and five grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WISENBAKER, BILL R. Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Aug 1999. Burial in Roselawn Cemetery,Calhoun; aged 46, of West Monroe; died Fri., Aug. 27, 1999. Survivors: wife, Dee Rodgers Wisenbaker of West Monroe; sons, Benjamin R. Wisenbaker, Nathan Wisenbaker of West Monroe; parents, W. R. and Patti Mack Wisenbaker of Pineville; sisters, Melanie W. McMillin and Cheryl W. McBride of Natchitoches; brother, Jim Wisenbaker of Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WITHERS, EVIE MCCAUSLIN Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Sep 1999. Burial in Rocky Mount Cemetery;aged 83, of Shreveport died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in Shreveport; native of Robeline. Survivors: sons, Waymon Withers of Shreveport, Allen Withers of Plainfield, Ill; sister, Vernie Bynog of Natchitoches; daughters, Grace Pugh of Stonewall, Norma Withers of Pineville and Marie Ward of Shreveport; brothers, Roy McCauslin of Fisher and Bill McCauslin of Robeline; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: Steve Pugh, Jerry Pugh, Jeff Pugh, Terry Strahan, Wade Bynog and Billy McCauslin. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOMACK, LARRY J. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Oct 1999. Aged 45, of Houston died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, in Houston, Texas. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOOD, JAMES D. Alexandria Town Talk, 4 Sep 1999. Burial in Mitchell Cemetery, Anacoco; aged 84, of Leesville; died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999; lifelong resident of Vernon Parish. Survivors: wife, Elaine Wood of Leesville; and daughter, Brenda Davis of Leesville. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOOD, JOSEPH W. Alexandria Town Talk, 6 Aug 1999. Burial in Alexandria Memorial Gardens; aged 80, ofPineville; died Thursday, Aug. 5,l 1999; native of Lake Charles. Survivors: sister, Elaine Paige of Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOOD, NANCY Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk March 16, 1999. Glenmora - Services for Nancy "Naomi" Wood will be at 2 p.m. today in Harmony Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Johnson and Robert McLain officiating. Arrangements are under direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. Mrs. Wood, 87, of Glenmora died Monday, March 15, 1999, in her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Rapides Parish and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Rubye Brady and Elaine Baskett, both of Glenmora; two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODARD, CLARENCE LEE JR. Alexandria Town Talk, 29 Oct 1999. Burial in Canady Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth; aged 77, of Oakdale died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in Oakdale. Survivors: sons, Terrell Woodard and Clarence L. Woodard III, both of Crowley, Donald Woodard of Rayne and George Woodard of Oakdale; sisters, Joyce Gaines of Lake Charles and Judy Ann Tillis of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Henry Woodard, Lavell Woodard and Hayward Woodard, all of Lake Charles, Herman Woodard of Philippines and Nathaniel Woodard of Lake Charles; sisters, Clarissa Griffin of Lake Charles and Beatrice Thomas of Houston, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODING, WILLIAM H. Submitted by Debbie Bryant Alexandria Daily Town Talk April 18, 1999. Services for William Henry Wooding will be at 7 p.m. today in First Evergreen Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Allen officiating. Burial with dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday will be in Garden of Memories. Wooding, 63, of Alexandria died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in his residence. He was a native of Covington, Va., and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Wooding of Alexandria; one son, Larry Wooding Sr. of Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Becky Wooding and Karen Conway, both of Alexandria, Kathryn Renee Williams of Shreveport and DeShawn Wooding of Miloboro, Va.; his stepmother, Violet Wooding of Covington, Va.; two brothers, Norwood Wooding and Edward Wooding, both of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Carolyn W. Kelly of Washington, D.C., and Carol Ann Hill of Covington, Va.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODRUFF, PETE Alexandria Town Talk, 12 Aug 1999. Burial in Alexandria Memorial Gardens; aged 60, of Pineville; diedTuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Pineville. Survivors: son, David F. Woodruff of Turkey Creek; daughters, Marilyn Space of Campti, Sandra Woodruff of Devils Lake, N.D., Tiffany Woodruff of Tioga; sister, Earline Lacour of Pineville; 8 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODS, ALICE WIGGINS Alexandria Town Talk, 4 Aug 1999. Burial in National Cemetery, Pineville; aged 83, of Pineville; died Sat., July 31, 1999, in Alexandria; native of Pineville. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODS, BARBARA ANN Alexandria Town Talk, 27 Oct 1999. Burial in L.C. Weaver Cemetery, Campti; aged 57, of Campti died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999; native of Pineville. Survivors: husband, Archie F. Woods Jr. of Campti; son, James Michael Woods Sr. of Montgomery; daughter, Janey Ann Bullock of Pineville; father, Elmer Carruth of Alexandria; sister, Mary Jo Brunson of Dry Prong; 2 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODS, LYLE K. Alexandria Town Talk, 21 Aug 1999. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery in El Dorado, Ark.; aged 76, of Olla; died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, in Urania; native of Monroe. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Burris Woods of Olla; sons, Kenneth Wayne Woods of Urania, Glen Edward Woods of Olla; brother, Don Woods of Olla; 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers: John Greene, Ralph Ernest Gossard, Bobby Gossard, Raymond Lewellyan, Jack Reily, David Hamner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WOODSON, CLAYTON, SR. Submitted by Houston Tracy TreSearch3@aol.com Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Wednesday, June 6, 1993, P. A-3. Clayton Woodson Sr., age 69 of Alexandria died Friday, June 4, 1993 in his residence. He was a native of Alexandria, was a retired structural iron worker and a 50-year member of the Structural Iron Workers Local No. 3 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Survivors: Son, Clayton Marvin Woodson, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. 4 Daughters: Kathleen Saide of Port Neches, Texas; Deborah Broyles of Austin, Texas; Ruth Casey of Ft. Worth, Texas; and Barbara Knight of Pearland, Texas. 2 Sisters: Wanda Smith of Vidor, Texas and Nellwin (sic) Foster of Port Neches, Texas. 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Private Services for Woodson were held Saturday in the chapel of Hixson Brother's (Funeral Home), Alexandria. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WORLEY, CHARLES WESLEY Alexandria Town Talk, 25 Oct 1999. Graveside services in Georgetown Cemetery; aged 68, of Pineville died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in North Little Rock, Ark.; native of Georgetown. Survivors: son, Charles Arliss Worley of Pineville; daughters, Kathy Ann Worley Borland and Theresa Eyvonne Worley, both of Pineville; sister, Madelyn Worley Grimmett of Washington; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WRIGHT, LORETTA S. Alexandria Town Talk, 10 Oct 1999. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park; aged 52, of Pollock died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Alexandria. Survivors: husband, Clovis Wright of Pollock; sons, Machael Thompson of Glenmora and Brandon Wright of Alexandria; daughters, Marlene Murrel of Dry Prong and Deborah Wright of Pollock; parents, Vernon and Colleen Altenberger of Carnack, Ill.; brother, Vernon Wayne Altenberger of Kelly; sisters, Gay Bosecker of Dry Prong, Kathy Tapley of Hillsboro, Ill., and Teresa Terrell of Deville; 11 grandchildren. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WROBEL, JULIAN C. Submitted by Debbie Bryant The Alexandria Town Talk, May 21, 1998. Services for the Rev. Julian C. Wrobel will be at 11 a.m. today in St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald Nesti officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery under direction of Blanchard-St. Denis. Wrobel, 80, of Natchitoches died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in his residence. He was a native of Podkonce, Poland and resident of Natchitoches. He was a member of Knights of Columbus in Conway, Ark. He completed his university studies in Bydgoszca, Poland in 1937. He continued his studies in philosophy in Mortain, France which he completed in 1940. He completed his theological studies in 1944 in Orly, France, made his perpetual vows in Chevilly in 1942 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1944. His missionary works included St. Augustine in Isle Brevelle. During his ministry he served as pastor at Blessed Sacrament in Shreveport and retired in 1997 after serving as pastor for 10 years at St. Anthony Parish in Natchitoches. Survivors include one sister, Margosha Wrobel of Poland. ---------------------------------------------------------------------