Obituary: Dec. 1944, 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: John Henry Lacarze J.M. Stringer W.L. Prewitt Ellouise Remedes Raymond Russell Earl Stoker Miller John L. Watkins Elizabeth Ramsey Dr. R.B. Stille ******************************************* ******************************************** Obituaries: John Henry LaCarze, Sabine Parish L-262 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 1, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - John Henry LaCarze 1 Dec 1944 - Funeral services for John Henry LaCarze, age 60, who died at his home in Fisher, were conducted by Bro. Green at Fisher Baptist church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Interment was at Woodworth 2:30 p.m. direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were: Emmet Manasco, S. N. Owens, Ovid Owens, John Chambers, W. F. McCanis, R. S. Salter. Surviving are: wife, three daughters, Mrs. Robert Quick, Mrs. Sam House, both of Fisher and Mrs. Q. E. Cornwell of Eunice, son, Joseph William, of U. S. Army in South Pacific; six sisters and two brothers. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: J. M. Stringer, Sabine Parish S-365 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 1, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - J. M. Stringer 1 Dec 1944 - Last rites for J. M. Stringer, age 79 years, were held last Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. from the Baptist church at old Pleasant Hill. Rev. G. J. Jones of Hornbeck officiated, Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: wife, and six children, Mrs. L. W. Gentry, Mrs. Alice Stuckey, Miss Gene Stringer, all of Tallulah, Mrs. E. L. Scarbrough, Natchitoches, two sons, Myers and Jason Stringer of Beaumont, Texas. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: W. L. Prewitt, Sabine Parish P-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 8, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - W. L. Prewitt 8 Dec 1944 - Funeral rites for W. L. Prewitt, age 71 years, were held Monday at 2 p.m. from Pisgah church at Toro. Rev. W. T. Love officiated. Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: wife; four daughters, Mrs. Irene Williams of Minden, Mrs. Ruth McGraw of Fairdale, Texas, Mrs. Winnie Miles and Mrs. Vestal Hale of Toro; four sons, Bernice, Irwin and Lee, all of Toro, and Wilmer of the U.S. Navy Seabees; two sisters, Mrs. Peraly Palmer of Anacoco and Mrs. Ollie Tibbitt of Robeline; one brother, Rev. J. B. Prewitt of Anacoco and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Rev. Houston Tibbits, K. D. Tibbits, Bill Prewitt, Vessie Prewitt, Corrall Prewitt and Hollis Prewitt. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Ellouise Remedes, Sabine Parish R-532 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 8, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Ellouise Remedes 8 Dec 1944 - Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Zwolle, at 5 o'clock for baby Ellouise Remedes, five-months-old, who died Nov. 28 at Allen sanitarium, Converse. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Bertha Mae Remedes. Her father, Pvt. Johnny J. Remedes died in combat July 26, 1944. Mrs. Remedes wishes him to be resting in heaven with their daughter, Ellouise, who was really loved by her mother and relatives. The grandparents of little Ellouise are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Remedes and Mrs. Ella Leone, all of Zwolle. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Raymond Russell, Sabine Parish R-240 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 11, 1944 Submitted by: Don Russell don_g_russell@hotmail.com S-Sgt Raymond Russell (Photo) Zwolle, Dec. 11 (Special) S-Sgt. Raymond Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Russell of Zwolle, was killed in action in Germany, Nov. 23. The War Department has advised his parents. Sergeant Russell arrived in England Oct. 23, and participated in battles in France and Holland, before entering Germany. He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Bloomer Russell of Zwolle, Hoyt Russell, stationed in the South Pacific area, Wilbert Russell of Natchitoches, Herald, and Tilman Russell, both of Homer; three sisters, Miss Beulah Russell, and Mrs. John Strange(1), both of Zwolle, and Mrs. Marvin Carter of Belmont. -------------------------- (1) Should be Strong (2) Buried Plot E, Row 10, Grave 12, American Cemetery, Misstrichet, Netherlands. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Earl Stoker Miller, Sabine Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 15, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Earl Stoker Miller 15 Dec 1944 - Last rites for Earl Stoker Miller, age 28 years, were held 4 p.m. Monday at Ebenezer Baptist church. Rev. W. G. Bailey officiated, Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: wife; Mrs. E. S. Miller; mother Mrs. Etta V. Miller, Florien; brother, Clayton J. Miller, Florien. Pallbearers were: Howard Salter, Ernest Bush, Ralph Bush, Charlie Cook, Williard Taylor, Wallace Arrington. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: John L. Watkins, Sabine Parish W-325 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 15, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - John L. Watkins 15 Dec 1944 - Funeral rites for John L. Watkins, age 77 years, were held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Recknor, Rev. L. F. Gill of Mansfield officiated. Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: daughter, Mrs. J. E. Driggers, Benson, son, R. K. Watkins, Yoakum, Texas; brother, Dutch Watkins, San Augustine, Texas, two nieces, Mrs. Pauline Lewing and Mrs. Morris Anthony of Many. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey, Sabine Parish R-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 22, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey 22 Dec 1944 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey, age 76 years, were held Sunday from the Methodist church at Bayou Scie at 3 p.m. Rev. D. L. Dykes of Zwolle officiated, Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: husband, Charles Ramsey, Zwolle; sons, Houston Ramsey, Alice, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. T. J. Holladay, Pleasant Hill and Mrs. J. T. Ramsey, Ida. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Dr. R. B. Stille, Sabine Parish S-340 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 29, 1944 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Dr. R. B. Stille 29 Dec 1944 - Funeral rites for Dr. R. B. Stille, age 39, who died suddenly 9 o'clock Tuesday morning of a heart attack at the family home, were held 3 p.m. Wednesday from the First Baptist church. Rev. C. W. Williams officiated, assisted by Rev. Murl Platt. Massingill funeral home in charge. Interment was in Many cemetery. Surviving are: mother, Mrs. J. D. Stille, and sister, Miss Anna Stille. Active pallbearers were: Ted Pate, J. B. Vandegaer, Van Vines, J. J. Blake, Robert Jackson, and Harvey Skinner. (List of honorary pallbearers.)