Obituary: Apr. 1947, Sabine Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituries or deaths are listed below: C.C. ALFORD MARY ARMSTRONG HENRY J. BRANTLEY WARREN BRITT LILLIE PEARL FARMER C.D. GILCREASE WILLIE H. MAINES CHARLES W. NELSON ELLA S. PERRY JOSIE B. VINES R.O. YOUNGBLOOD ******************************************* ******************************************** Obituaries: C. C. Alford, Sr., Sabine Parish A-416 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 18, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - C. C. Alford, Sr. 18 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for C. C. Alford, Sr., age 78 years, were held 2 p.m. Sunday from the First Baptist church of Many. Rev. J. C. Clement, pastor officiated. Interment was in Fort Jesup cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were his six sons, Floyd, Chris, Roy, Arthur, Willie and Truman. Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Mollie Smith Alford; six sons, Floyd, Chris, Roy and Willie of Many, Arthur of Bossier City and Major Truman Alford of the U. S. army stationed at Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Gandy, Many and Miss Bertie Alford; Alexandria; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dr. Oscar Alford, Vowell's Mill, and Lawrence Alford, Leesville; two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Parrott, Shreveport and Mrs. Maurelee Peterson, Many. Mr. Alford was instantly killed last Friday evening in an unavoidable automobile accident while attempting to cross the highway. He was born at Many Aug. 9, 1868, was marred to Miss Mollie Smith Nov. 11, 1891, having lived together 55 yeas and five months at the date of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Alford celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 11, 1941. Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a son Oscar and infant daughter, Mollie. He ancestors were pioneers of Sabine parish and he lived his entire life in Sabine. He became a member of Jerusalem Baptist church, near Many, later transferring his membership to Many First Baptist church. Mr. Alford was a very unassuming man, ye5t his judgment was always honored and respected by those who came in contact with him. Although his family was fully grown no member ever made an important decision without seeking his counsel and advice. He had a simple, yet firm faith, in God. On several occasions he stated that he had lived his allotted time and that he was ready and willing to go when his call came. He was a lover of nature and animals, cared very little for town life and publicity. His word was his bond. When he told you he would do something, that was final, it would be carried out. One of his sons made the statement, "I always found my daddy wrong in one way - he was always gong to do more than his part, give and take more than his share in all his dealings." "He though sensible on all matters, " a son also said, "although uneducated in schools, his advice was superior to any college man I ever came in contact with." Mr. Alford expressed on many occasions the faith and confidence he had in his family's judgment, their judgment, their ability to assume their respective places in society. Thus a mutual relationship of live, confidence and faith existed between Mr. Alford, his wife, daughters and sons. The love and esteem of his many friends was attested by the many floral offerings. _________________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Mary Armstrong, Sabine Parish A-652 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 18, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Mary Armstrong 18 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Armstrong, age 88 years, were held 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic church. Rev. Father J. A. Benoit officiated. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery under direction of Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were five grandsons and one grandson-in-law; Hubert, Harold, Lucian and Claude Andries, Pete Corbett, and H. E. Maines. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. T. L. Andrews and Mrs. Clara David; one son, Emmett Armstrong, all of Many; also 13 grandchildren. Mrs. Armstrong was one of Many's oldest citizens. She passed away at the family home Friday evening after a lengthy illness. _________________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Henry J. Brantley, Sabine Parish B-653 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 18, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Henry J. Brantley 18 Apr 1947 - Henry J. Brantley, age 51, was buried from Prospect Methodist church, Florien, 2 p.m. April 8 with the services conducted by Rev. J. C. Clement, pastor First Baptist church, Many. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Mr. Brantley died from effects of a limb falling from a tree and hitting him while in the woods. Surviving are: widow, Mrs. Herny J. Brantley, Hornbeck, mother, Mrs. M. J. McCorkle, Columbus, sons, Henry Brantley, Jr., of U. S. army, Fort Ord. Calif., daughters, Malva Brantley, Hornbeck, Mrs. J. T. Arnold, Orange, Texas, Mrs. Claud Maxey, Many, Miss Jewell Marie Brantley, Hornbeck; brothers, Isaac Brantley, Columbus and General McCorkle, sister, Mrs Izzie Mitchell, Gandy. ________________________________________________________________________________ bituaries: Warren Britt, Sabine Parish B-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Warren Britt 11 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for Warren Britt, age 35, were held at Beulah Baptist church last Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment was in Beulah cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Deceased is survived by, wife of Pendelton; sons, Douglas and Willian, Pendleton; daughters, May Bell and Molly, Pendleton; father, Dunk Britt, Old Sabinetown; brothers, Clyde and Racie of Old Sabinetown, and Gaylon and Jay; sisters, Miss Lecie Britt, Sabinetown; Mrs. Dessie Busby and Mrs. Averey Busby, both of Natchitoches, Mrs. Ziltha of California, Mrs. Pearl Phillips, Pendelton, Mrs. Katherine Melder, Many, and Mrs. Sally Britt, Sabinetown. _____________________________________________________________________________ Funeral Records: John L. Farmer, Sabine Parish, La. F-656 Source: Warren Meadows Funeral Home Records, Book 1949 Pg 87 Submitted by: Pat Berel berel@wnonline.net These are handwriten records, and were at times hard to read. Question marks were used where a field was not readable. Birth surnames were derived from the father's surname. If the father's name was not listed, the married surname was used in the Birth Surname field. Approximate Age is derived by subtracting year of birth from year of death when these are given. Many thanks to Warren Meadows Funeral Home for making these records available. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************************************************** ************************************************************ John L. Farmer Given Name . . . . . . John L. Birth Surname. . . . . Farmer Married Surname. . . . (Not Given) Birth Date . . . . . . 5/26/1866 Death Date . . . . . . 12/6/1949 Approximate Age. . . . 83 Residence. . . . . . . (Not Given) Place of Birth . . . . Bernice, La Place of Death . . . . Marthaville, La Spouse . . . . . . . . Rains, Lizzie Father . . . . . . . . (Not Given) Mother . . . . . . . . (Not Given) Cemetery . . . . . . . Marthaville Next of Kin. . . . . . (Not Given) Doctor . . . . . . . . (Not Given) ____________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: C. D. Gilcrease, Sabine Parish G-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 25, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - C. D. Gilcrease 25 Apr 1947 - C. D. Gilcrease, age 54 years, eight months, 21 days, shot himself fatally at his home in Zwolle early Friday morning, using a .22-calibre rifle. The small bullet entered the center of his forehead and is believed to have caused instant death. Mr. Gilcrease's wife was at home at the time, and reported hearing the shot, but thought the noise was made by the springing of a rat trap and did not investigate immediately. When she finally entered the bedroom about 8:15 a.m., her husband was dead, the rifle still held between his legs. Illness over a long period of years was believed to be responsible for the suicide. Mr. Gilcrease had not been able to work for years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gussie Bush Gilcrease; three daughters, Mill Velma Gilcrease, Mrs. Odeal Stephens of Lancaster, Texas; and Mrs. Velda McFarland of Zwolle; two sons, Hubern of Zwolle and Richard, who is in the United States Army. Funeral services were held at Zwolle Baptist church 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by a former pastor, Rev. Joe Flanagan, now of DeRidder. Massingill funeral home of Many had charge at the cemetery. _________________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Willie H. Maines, Sabine Parish M-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Willie H. Maines 11 Apr 1947 - Funeral services for Willie H. Maines, 75, were held April 4 at Spring Ridge Methodist church with Rev. Jeff Holiday officiating. Death came after a sort illness and on his 52nd wedding anniversary. Besides his widow, he is survived by seven sons and two daughters, J. E. Maines, Pleasant Hill, H. P. and T. M. Maines, Goldonna; H. W. Maines, Hattisburg, Miss.; M. M. Maines, Florien; Riely Mains and Mrs. D. L. Hennigan, Marthaville; Mrs. Hoyt Webb, Haughton; H. E. Maines, Baton Rouge; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandson. ________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Charles W. Nelson, Sabine Parish N-425 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Charles W. Nelson 11 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for Charles W. Nelson, age 89, who expired at his home following a long illness, were held at Old Pleasant Hill Baptist church 2 p.m. March 31 by Rev. C. W. Martin. Interment was directed by Massingill funeral home. Mr. Nelson was a life-long resident of Sabine Parish. Surviving are : sons, C. A. Nelson, Willie Nelson and Jim Nelson, all of Florien; daughters, Mrs .Nettie Brown, Negreet, Miss Emma Nelson, Florien and Mrs. Bertha Speights; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Hunter Byrd, Ponder Salter, Clarence Byrd, Edgar Savell, Cleve Vogel and Edwin Clifton. _____________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Ella S. Perry, Sabine Parish P-600 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 25, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Ella S. Perry 25 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Ella S. Perry, age 73, were held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Latter Day Saints chapel, Corleyville, Elder Willie T. Briggs of Port Arthur, Texas officiated. Interment was in Mt. Carmel cemetery. Mrs. Perry, formerly of Mt. Carmel community, as making her home in Port Arthur, Texas at the time of her death. Surviving are: two sons, A. M. Perry, Port Arthur, Texas and Thoas M. of Baton Rouge; six daughters, Mrs. Lillie McInnis, Mrs. W. H. Davis, both of Port Arhtur, Mrs. J. D. Fatheringham of Vidor, Texas, Mrs. W. M. Z. Gower, El Paso, Texas, Mrs. T. E. Foster, Madisonville, Mrs. C. T. Stewart, Seminole, Okla.; sister, Mrs. N. T. Castleberry, Gilmer, Texas; a brother, J. J. Barksdale, Winnfield; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Josie B. Vines, Sabine Parish V-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - Josie B. Vines 11 Apr 1947 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Josie B. Vines, age 66, who died at the home of her sister, Ms. Janie Rains, Coushatta, were held 2 p.m. Friday at Fenders cemetery, near Many, by Rev. J. C. Clement, pastor First Baptist church, Many. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives are mother, Mrs. Rhonda Smith, Belmont, and sister, Mrs. Rains, Coushatta. _______________________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: R. O. Youngblood, Sabine, DeSoto Parish Y-521 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1947 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - R. O. Youngblood 11 Apr 1947 - Funeral services for R. O. Youngblood, age 72, who died April 1, were held in Noble Methodist church 2 p.m. Wednesday of last week with interment in Highland cemetery, Mansfield. Rev. Joe Flanagan of DeRidder conducted the services assisted by Rev. B. D. Watson, pastor Zwolle Baptist church. Pallbearers were: R. L. Gay, Oliver Elliott, John R. Vines, O. B. Knott, J. H. Robinson, J. E. Mulloy, A. J. Julian, W. E. Baker, M. L. Odom. Mr. Youngblood conducted a successful mercantile business in Noble for many years and left a host of friends all over Sabine parish. He was active in civil and political affairs in the community. Many lovely floral offering attested the high esteem in which he was held. He is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Alice Roscoe Youngblood; one daughter, Mrs. Dewey Jones, Vivian; two sons, Alton G. and Forrest P, both of Noble; two granddaughters, Miss Janet Youngblood, Noble and Miss Margaret Youngblood, Shreveport; three grandsons, Payton Youngblood, Noble, Bobbie and Clavin Jones, Vivian; two brothers, D. W. Youngblood and Rev. D. A. Youngblood, both of Port Arhtur, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. A. C. Hart, Timpson, Texas, Mrs. David Holmes, Port Neches;, Texas and Mrs. Blanche Thompson, Haughton.