Obituary: Jan 1956, 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: CHANCE, MINTA MRS. CRNKOVIC, B.L GRICE, SEBRON IRA KNIPPERS, NELLIE MAE KNOUSE, PAULINE K. LATHAM, WILLIAM BLAIR MCPHEARSON, H.E MIZE, WHITFORD R. SANCHEZ, MARY KATHLENE SMALL, JAMES ALTON STEWART, ANDY MRS. TIDWELL, E.J TYNES, BELL ******************************************* ******************************************** CHANCE, MINTA MRS. Obituaries: Mrs. Minta Chance, Sabine Parish C-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 27, 1956 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 - Mrs. Minta Chance 27 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for Mrs. Minta Chance, 79, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Smith in Huttig, Ark. Friday, Jan. 20, was conducted at Union Baptist church Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Henry Chance officiating. Interment was in Toro cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Surviving relatives are sons, Cleveland, Truitt and Dan Chance of Florien; daughter, Mrs. J. W. Smith of Huttig, Ark., sisters, Mrs. H. E. Chance of Florien and Mrs. Bell Hodnett of DeRidder, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. _______________________________________________________________ CRNKOVIC, B.L Obituaries: B. L. Crnkovic, Sabine Parish C-652 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 13, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** B. L. Crnkovic Funeral services for B. L. Crnkovic, 78, who passed away Friday, Jan. 6, were conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, with Rev. Father Robert C. Friend officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are sons, Anton of Birmingham. Ala., Angel of Oak Grove, Alfred of Hemphill, Joseph of Zwolle, C. D. of Springhill, William of Caldwell, Tex., Rudolph of Oak Grove; daughters, Mrs. Jacob Osbolt, Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Willis Ebarb of Zwolle; brothers, Ed of Zwolle, Adolph of St. Lewis, Mo.; 28 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. ********************************************************************** GRICE, SEBRON IRA Obituaries: Sebron Ira Grice, Sabine, DeSoto Parish G-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 6, 1956 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ************************************************ Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The Sabine Index - Sebron Ira Grice 6 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for Sebron Ira Grice, 66, who passed away at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, was conducted at Pelican Baptist church, Pelican, Wednesday, Dec. 28 with Rev. J. O. Harris, Rev. J. N. Myers and Rev. Floyd Harris officiating. Interment was in Century Park Cemetery, Shreveport with Hixon Bros. Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sebron I. Grice, sons, S. L. Grice of Shreveport; A. O. Grice of Converse, M/Sgt O. V. Grice of Tampa, Fla., J. O. Grice, New Iberia, and S/Sgt. W. C. Grice of England AFB, Alexandria; daughters, Mrs. B. J. Murphey, Jr., of Shreveport; S/Sgt Anges Grice Barksdale Field, Shreveport; Mrs. James McDonald, Glenmora; Miss Eloise Grice, Alexandria; brother, William Randall Grice, Mansfield; sisters, Mrs. W. H. Bush, Newton, Texas and Mrs. John Hopkins, Laurel, Miss., fifteen grandchildren. Pallbearers were W. H. Wendt, W. M. Steele, W. H. Reynolds, R. B. Peek, R. O. Patton, M. K. Pearce, N. Lytle and A. R. Palmer. Mr. Grice was a retired Interstate Oil Company engineer with 33 years service at Oxford, La. ************************************************************** KNIPPERS, NELLIE MAE Obituaries: Nellie Mae Knippers, Sabine Parish K-516 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 25, 1956 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 - Nellie Mae Knippers 25 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for Nellie Mae Knippers, 52, who died at her home Monday, Jan. 21, was conducted at Mt. Carmel Baptist church at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 with Rev. J. H. Ricks officiating, assisted by Rev. W. E. Leach. Interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Mary Knippers, of Many, brothers, Buddy and Homer Knippers, both of Many; sisters, Mrs. R. M. Flanagan of Houston, Texas, Mrs. B. F. Rials and Mrs. Frank Edwards, both of Many. *********************************************************************** KNOUSE, PAULINE K. Obituaries: Mrs. Pauline K. Knouse, Sabine Parish K-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 13, 1956 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 - Mrs. Pauline K. Knouse 13 Jan 1956 - Last rites for Mrs. Pauline K. Knouse, 66, who passed away Friday, Jan. 6 at Zwolle was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the First Baptist church Zwolle, with Elder E. H. Lehnhoff of Shreveport officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Surviving relatives are sons, Frank and Hermon J. Knouse, both of Zwolle; daughters, Mrs. S. D. Bradley of Victoria, Texas; Mrs. H. H. Henson of Urania, brother, Anthony E. Kezerle of Zwolle; sisters, Mrs. Sophie Ozbolt of Wisconsin, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. **************************************************************************** LATHAM, WILLIAM BLAIR Obituaries: William Blair Latham, Sabine Parish L-350 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 13, 1956 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 - William Blair Latham 13 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for William Blair Latham, who passed away at Anchorage, Alaska, Dec. 29, were held Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Baptist church in Converse, with the pastor, the Rev. Ben Worley, officiating assisted by the Rev. James Lawton, pastor of the First Methodist church. Graveside services were held by Floyd Jordan American Legion Post of Many. Mr. Latham had been employed by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Anchorage for the past 10 years. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. J. W. Latham of Converse, and four sisters, Mrs. S. L. Asby of Newton, Texas, Mrs. Helen Miles of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. L. G. Edwards of Noble and Mrs. J. T. Cates of Converse. Interment was in the Oak Grove cemetery under the direction of the Drewitt Funeral home of Mansfield. **************************************************************** MCPHEARSON, H.E Obituaries: H. E. McPhearson, Sabine Parish M-216 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 27, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** H. E. McPhearson Funeral services for H. E. McPhearson, 73, were held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Converse. The Rev. Cecil Salley of Pleasant Hill officiated, assisted by the Rev. Milton Prothro of Haughton, and the Rev. Billy Burkett of Hanna. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Drewett Funeral Home. Mr. McPhearson, a retired Sabine Parish farmer, died at 11:06 a.m., Sunday, in a Pleasant Hill clinic, following a short illness. Born in Converse, Mr. McPhearson had lived there until about two years ago, when he moved to Pleasant Hill. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Sophronia McPhearson of Pleasant Hill; two daughters, Mrs. T. E. Bossier of Converse, and Mrs. Iris O'Brien of Bakersfield, Calif.; three sons, R. W. of Long Beach, Calif., F. C. of Mansfield, and Terry of Hall Summit; a sister, Mrs. Tom Strickland of Converse; three step daughters, Mrs. W. W. Mawby of Shreveport, Mrs. H. S. McClanahan of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. W. W. Bailes of Crane, Tex.; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Burkett, Oliver Barrett, H. F. McClanahan, T. E. Bossier Jr., R. W. McPhearson Jr., and Alton Collins. ************************************************************************* MIZE, WHITFORD R. Obituaries: Whitford R. Mize, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 6, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Rev. Whitford R. Mize The Rev. Whitford R. Mize, 48, pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, died in Fraser Sanitarium Dec. 10, after an illness of three months. He came to this field May 19, 1955, and served successfully for four months, when he suffered a heart attack. Rev. Mize came to Mt. Carmel from Mt. Olive Association. He was a successful pastor in all fields he served during his fifteen years in the ministry. Other churches he pastored were; Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie; Riverview, Alexandria; Walker 1st, Walker; and Pisgah, Forest Hill. Bro. Mize was active in associational work in each association he pastored. He was a member of Marksville Lodge No. 269 F&AM, Marksville. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Letha Mize, Mt. Carmel; one daughter, Mrs. Gretta Henderson, Walker; a brother, Lawrence Mize, Dry Prong; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Avery, Dry Prong; and father, W. B. Mize, Verda; a host of friends, not only at Mt. Carmel, but all through the state. The funeral was held at Old Hebron Baptist Church, Big Creek Association, Monday, Dec. 12, at 2:30 p.m. It was in this church that he was converted as a young boy, later answered the call to the ministry, and then preached his first sermon. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home was in charge. Bro. L. J. Skiles brought the message with Brothers Glen Marr, T. T. Edwards, Herman Wilkinson, Guy Allen, and James W. Logon assisted. Pallbearers were pastors of Sabine Association, namely, Rev. L. D. Crawford, O. T. Bolton, E. Martin, V. R. Miller, Kenneth Jones, and J. W. Owens. ****************************************************************** SANCHEZ, MARY KATHLENE Obituaries: Mary Kathelene Sanchez, Sabine Parish S-522 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 20, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Mary Kathelene Sanchez Last rites for Mary Kathelene Sanchez, 5, who died at Zwolle Saturday, Jan. 14, were conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 16, with Rev. Father Robert C. Friend officiating. Interment was in Zwolle Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elie Sanchez of Zwolle; brothers, Paul, and Luther Elie; sisters, Helen Marie, and Joyce Virginia Sanchez; grandmother, Mrs. Susie Castel, all of Zwolle; pallbearers, Clyde, and Lee Rivers, J. W. Longora, and Joseph Parrie. ********************************************************************** SMALL, JAMES ALTON Obituaries: James Alton Small, Sabine Parish S-540 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 6, 1956 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 - James Alton Small 6 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for James Alton Small, 42, who was killed instantly about 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, when the automobile in which he was driving crashed into a tree near Kinder, was conducted at the chapel at Warren Funeral Home, Monday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. with Rev. W. M. Greer and Rev. V. L. Prewitt officiating. Interment was in Jerusalem cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are mother, Mrs. George Small of Beaumont, Texas; sister, Mrs. Kathleen, brothers Benaugh of Many; Leslie of Ruston; and Huey of Leesville. Pallbearers were Buck Small, Jack Small, Carson Small, Andrew Small, Clyde Small and Arthur McCollister. Mr. Small was a veteran of World War II. He was employed as an oil field worker in South Louisiana. ********************************************************************* STEWART, ANDY MRS. Obituaries: Mrs. Andy Stewart, Sabine Parish S-363 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 27, 1956 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 - Mrs. Andy Stewart 27 Jan 1956 - Last rites for Mrs. Andy Stewart, 68, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, was conducted at Friendship church of the Nazarene at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 with Rev. Clarence Patton of Marksville and Rev. C. S. Hillerman officiating. Burial was under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are husband, Andy Stewart, Robeline; sons, Younger, Eldred, and Redic all of Robeline; Rev. James Mackey of Albany, Okla,; daughters, Mrs. Howard Arthur of Florien, Mrs. J. S. Matthews of Robeline, Mrs. Curtis Knippers, Mrs. Redic Carnline, Mrs. Johnny Carnline, Jr., Mrs. Clayton Faust, Mrs. I. B. Malone and Mrs. Oscar Lambert all of Many; sister, Mrs. C. C. Knippers of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., 34 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were, six grandsons, Billy G. Matthews, Glen Knippers, Earl Arthur, Raymond Stewart, G. A. Stewart and Jimmy Carnline. *********************************************************************** TIDWELL, E.J Obituaries: E. J. Tidwell, Sabine Parish T-340 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 27, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** E. J. Tidwell E. J. Tidwell, 85, of Haughton, La., died in a Shreveport hospital at 2:45 p.m., Jan. 17, after a long illness. Mr. Tidwell was born in Union Parish, La., and spent most of his life in the state, having lived at Haughton for 36 years. He was an ordained minister of the gospel, and was affiliated with the Pease Chapel Church of Christ, which he established after moving to Haughton. Besides his church work, he was a retired sawmill man and farmer, a great lover of sports, especially of fishing and hunting. Funeral services were conducted in the Pease Chapel Church building by Bro. J. R. Mayner of Rodessa, at 2:30, Jan. 18, 1956. A large family, and a host of friends mourn his passing. Survivors are Mrs. E. A. Tidwell, wife, of 112 Hamilton St., Shreveport, La.; sons, M. E. Tidwell of Haughton, Route 1, H. K. Tidwell of Chandelier, Tex., B. J. Tidwell of Many, T. J. Tidwell of Newellton; daughters, Mrs. P. E. Beard of Haughton, Rt. 1, Mrs. G. B. Parmer of 112 Hamilton St. Shreveport, Mrs. J. E. Welch of Bossier City; 63 grandchildren; 89 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren living, and was preceded in death by two sons. ************************************************************************* TYNES, BELL Obituaries: Mrs. Bell Tynes, Sabine Parish T-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 20, 1956 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 - Mrs. Bell Tynes 20 Jan 1956 - Funeral services for Mrs. Bell Tynes, 79, who passed away at her home near Many, Sunday, Jan. 15 was conducted at the Church of Latter Day Saints at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 with Elder Mack Hayes, Jr., officiating. Interment was under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Surviving relatives are daughters, Mrs. Mae Mitchell of Hornbeck, and Mrs. Myrtle Manasco of Many, brother, Joe Browning of Florien, sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Webb of Alexandria and Mrs. Ophelia Mitchell of Longville, 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Harvey Mitchell, Fisher and Raymond Isgitt, and Huel Manasco. **********************************************************************