Obituary: Jan. 1960, Sabine Parish, LA Submitted by: Submitters name listed witH obit Indexed by Gina Brown ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituaries are listed below: George Washington Allen William Hamilton Boyd Archie Wallace Cobbs T.A Dillard James Otha Elliott Maybelle Moore Flores Gussie Bush Gilcrease Martion Randolph Harrison Clarence Holiday Lee Willis C. Malmay J.W Moffett Mrs. Lon Morris Robert K. Nabours Etta Jane Norsworthy Mentie E. Potter Mrs. Horace Salter Patricia Bee Sepulvado Tefielo Sepulvado George Stewart Cora Strange Mattie Weathy ************************* Obituaries: George Washington Allen, Sabine Parish A-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - George Washington Allen 29 Jan 1960 - Last rites for George Washington Allen, age 88, who died Jan. 23 were conducted at Noble Pentecostal church at 11 a.m. Jan. 25 with Rev. Darrell Cardwell officiating. Burial was in Bayou Scie cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home with Masonic rites at graveside. Survivors are wife, Mrs. G. W. Allen of Noble; son, William R. Allen of Shreveport, four daughters, Mrs. Mahal Webb, Mrs. Orean Aaron, Mrs. Earline Webb, Mrs. Jack Anderson, all of Noble, 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: William Hamilton Boyd, Sabine Parish B-300 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 15, 1959 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - William Hamilton Boyd 15 Jan 1959 - Funeral services for William Hamilton Boyd, 62, were held last Friday at 2 p.m. in Converse Methodist Church with Rev. H. T. Isgitt officiating. Burial was in Union Springs cemetery under the direction of Drewett Funeral Home. Mr. Boyd, a foreman for the State Highway Department died Wednesday in a Converse clinic after a short illness. Survivors include his widow; a son, W. H. Boyd, Jr., of Artesia, N. M.; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Ford of Shreveport; a brother, L. D. Boyd of Converse, and three sisters, Mrs. S. M. Norwood of Converse, Mrs. T. A. Cassel of Noble and Mrs. Joe Ford of Griffin, Ind. ______________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Archie Wallace Cobbs, Sabine Parish C-120 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Archie Wallace Cobbs 22 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Archie Wallace Cobbs, age 67, who died Jan. 18, were conducted at Spring Ridge Baptist church Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Burial was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are brothers, A. A. Cobbs of Belmnt and J. J. Cobbs of Marthaville; sister, Mrs. Sallie Strahan of Belmont. _________________________________________________________ Obituaries: T. A. Dillard, Sabine Parish D-463 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 15, 1960 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net T. A. Dillard The close knit circle of the T. A. Dillard family was broken with the sudden passing of Mr. Dillard, about 7:30, Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 1959, at his home in Pleasant Hill. Mr. Dillard, a lifelong resident of Sabine Parish, was born near Many in 1879, the fifth child of J. J. Dillard and Rebecca Patton Dillard. In 1901, he married Emma Lou Weeks. From this union came four children, Maudie, Viola, Luther, and Hoyt. All his active years, he was a farmer and timber man. A large part of his early life was spent in the vicinity of historic Fort Jesup. In later years, he resided near and in Pleasant Hill. Although a hard worker, possessing much individualism and independence, his career was marked by no achievement that the standards of this world consider noteworthy. He never attained, nor apparently desired possessions or recognition, which are the measure of a successful man. However, he was in a very real sense, and without affectation, a true philosopher who knew the basic needs of men are few. That striving to fulfill desires beyond these lead usually to unhappiness and frustration. Since one of the basic needs is affection, in his quiet and unobtrusive way, he bestowed it on those about him. Not only the members of his immediate family, but his relatives and wide circle of friends felt this affection. Children had a special place in his heart, and they, in turn, responded to his love and attention. It was a familiar sight to see him rocking a child on his knee, or strolling about the yard with a wide-eyed youngster in his arms. Through his long life, he was blessed with remarkable health. To a large extent this can be attributed to the quiet equilibrium of his pattern of living. Seldom did he lose his temper, and then only under the utmost provocation. At no time did he forget his sense of dignity, or put aside his courteous manner. In reference to his imperturbable nature, the pastor remarked at the funeral that Mr. Dillard was one of the best men he had ever known. That he was a good and lovable man was made manifest by the wealth of flowers and expressions of sorrow at his passing. The following lines from the poet epitomize the quiet tenor of his life. "Serene I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea; I rave no more against time or fate, For lo! My own shall come to me." ______________________________________________________________ Obituaries: James Otha Elliott, Sabine Parish E-430 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 1, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - James Otha Elliott 1 Jan 1960 - Last rites for James Otha Elliott, age 54, who died Dec. 24 were conducted at 2 p.m. Dec. 26 at Noble Baptist church with Rev. C. C. Pierce officiating. Interment was in Noble cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were Maurice Thomas, George Glover, Leon Campbell, Archie Lee Anderson, Bud Greer and Johnny Mallory. Surviving relatives are wife, Mrs. J. O. Elliott; sons, James, Donald, Charley Ray an William Berry; daughter, Wanda Cloteal Elliott, all of Noble; brothers, Guy Elliott of Noble, S. A. Baumgardener of Troup, Texas, Dick Baumgardner of Shreveport; sister, Mrs. Alama Robinson of Noble, Mrs. Ethel McDonald of Rodessa, Mrs. Ruth Sistrunk of Mitchell. ________________________________________ Obituaries: Maybelle Moore Flores, Sabine Parish F-462 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Maybelle Moore Flores 29 Jan 1960 - Last rites for Mrs. Maybelle Moore Flores, age 77, who passed away Jan. 22 were conducted at Fellowship Baptist church at 2 p.m. Jan. 23 with Rev. Herman Walker officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are one brother, Benton Moore, Smackover, Ark., stepchildren, Mrs. Betty Cranford of Converse, Mrs. Marie Tabor of Wiggins, Miss., Mrs. Irma McCullor of Mansfield and J. B. Flores of Pleasant Hill and several nephews and neices. _______________________________________________________ Obituaries: Gussie Bush Gilcrease, Sabine Parish G-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Gussie Bush Gilcrease 29 Jan 1960 - Last rites for Mrs. Gussie Bush Gilcrease, age 71, who died Jan. 18 were conducted at Zwolle Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20 with Rev. M. L. Boland officiating. Survivors are sons Richard of Alexandria, Hubern of Pineville; daughters, Mrs. Velda McFarland of Pineville, Miss Velma Gilcrease of Zwolle, brothers A. B. Bush of Robeline, Isaac Bush of Many; sisters Mrs. Unia Lewing of Fisher, Mrs. Liza Lee of Leesville and six grandchildren. _____________________________________________________ Obituaries: Martion Randolph Harrison, Sabine Parish H-625 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Martion Randolph Harrison 22 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Marion Randolph Harrison, age 74, who died Jan. 16, were conducted at Fisher Baptist church at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 with Rev. Jack Comer officiating. Interment was in Bellwood Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark., with Warren Funeral home in charge. Pallbearers were M. C. Eason, Hoyt Lockwood, M. C. Goins, H. C. Rosenburger, R. V. Leone and R. M. Tannehill. Survivors are two sons, Harold W. of Little Rock, Ark., Francis Marion of New Delhi, India, one daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Reed of Culver City, Calif., brother Grady Harrison of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Aubrey Cobb of Strong, Ark., and Mrs. Fern Strother of Elaine, Ark., and stepmother, Mrs. J. R. Harrison of Strong, Ark., and six grandchildren. _______________________________________________________ Obituaries: Clarence Holiday Lee, Sabine Parish L-000 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 1, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Clarence Holiday Lee 1 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Clarence Holiday Lee, age 71, who died Dec. 30, were conducted at Zwolle Methodist church at 10 a.m. Dec. 31 with Rev. W. T. Hall officiating assisted by Rev. Frank Lankford of Stonewall. Interment was in Zwolle cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were W. W. Holmes, C. G. Bullard, E. K. Bennett, C. C. Sandel, E. L. Franklin and Orvil D. Miller. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Oliva Lee of Zwolle; son, E. L. Lee of Longview; daughters Mrs. C. G. Bullard, Mrs. W. Holmes of Zwolle; one sister, Mrs. D. S. Leach of Florien and three grandchildren. __________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Willis C. Malmay, Sabine Parish M-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck Willis C. Malmay Funeral services for Willis C. Malmay, age 42, who died Jan. 21, were conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, with Rev. Father R. C. Friend officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery, under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Charlie Sepulvado, Earl Malmay, Buddy LaRoux, T. J. Paddie, and Don Paddie. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Vick Malmay; brothers, Rufus of Vivian, James C., and J. C. of New Orleans, Herman, Robert, and Virgil, all of Shreveport, T. J. of Port Arthur; three sisters, Angeline Ebarb, Mrs. C. D. Ely, and Miss Helen Malmay, all of Shreveport. ________________________________________________________________ Obituaries: J. W. Moffett, Sabine Parish M-130 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 8, 1960 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net J. W. Moffett Funeral services for J. W. Moffett, 79, were held Sunday, Jan. 3, in the Spring Ridge Methodist Church, with the Rev. W. Prothro, and the Rev. H. S. Laidlaw officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, under the direction of Drewett Funeral Home. Mr. Moffett died Saturday, Jan. 2, at his home in Pleasant Hill, after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Marlene Youngblood, and Mrs. Vera Tennison of Houston, Tex.; a son, Doyle Moffett of Shreveport; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, and Mrs. Betty Meadows of Shreveport, Mrs. Annie Glass of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Carrie Bell of Robeline; five brothers, S. W., O. W., and Tom Moffett of Pleasant Hill, L. B. Moffett of Many, and Larry Moffett of Lewisville, Ark.; and a granddaughter. ____________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Mrs. Lon Morris, Sabine Parish M-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Mrs. Lon Morris 29 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Mrs. Lon Morris, age 62, who died Jan. 26 were conducted at Oak Hill Baptist church at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 with Rev. Earll Warren officiating, assisted by Rev. J. P. King. Interment was in Fort Jesup cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were Robert Speight, Coleman Sibley, J. C. Morris, Charley Cook, Fisher Kelly, Archie Alford and Coleman Hippler. Survivors are husband, Lon Morris, son, James P. Morris of Dothan, Ala.; daughters, Mrs. W. M. Boydstun of Natchitoches, Mrs. J. P. Rains of Many, sister, Mrs. Wallace DeLatin of Many, three grandchildren. ________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Robert K. Nabours, Sabine Parish N-162 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 15, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Robert K. Nabours 15 Jan 1960 - News of the death of Dr. Robert K. Nabours in Manhattan, Kan., was received by his sister, Mrs. Belle Nabours Lout and Mrs. Ona Nabours Floyd of Shreveport. Date of his death was Jan. 6. Other immediate survivors, besides his wife and four children are Mrs. Flourcenmoore of Lake Charles and Laurence M. Nabours of Alexandria. Dr. Nabours was an internationally known scientist. He was a native of Sabine parish, but had made him home in Manhattan, Kan. for many years. ________________________________________________ Obituaries: Etta Jane Norsworthy, Sabine Parish N-626 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Etta Jane Norsworthy 29 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Jane Norsworthy age 64 who died Jan. 20 were conducted at Middle Creek Baptist church at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 with Rev. Earl Marr officiating, assisted by Rev. E. B. Appling of Haynesville. Interment was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were Charles Wright, Belton Wright, Otha Canady, J. E. Rhodes, Jr., Bob Robinson and David Young. Survivors are husband J. F. Norsworthy; sons William Edward of Nederland; daughters, Mrs. Edna Canady, and Mrs. Ruby Lee Wright both of Maplewood; brothers, Joe Webb of Haynesville and Natchitoches; Monroe of Church Point, Edward, Carroll and Billy Dean, all of Houston; sisters, Mrs. S. Rhodes and Mrs. George Rhodes, both of Natchitoches, Mrs. Bill Baier of Jennings, Mrs. Charles Royal and Mrs. Troy Gray both of Houston, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ____________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Mentie E. Potter, Sabine Parish P-360 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Mentie E. Potter 29 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Mrs. Mentie E. Potter, age 58, who passed away after a short illness Jan. 20, were conducted at Many Methodist church at 10 a.m. Jan. 22 with Rev. J. W. Matthews officiating. Interment was in Prospect cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were her nephews, George A. Davis, Herman Davis, Don Davis, Jerry Davis, Albert Clanan and Allen Clanan. Survivors were two sons, PFC Jerry D. Potter of Fort Riley, Kansas, and Wallace Potter of Florien, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Reardon, Berlin, N. H.; Mrs. Dorothy Franklin of Lake Charles, Mrs. Agnes DeKeyzer of Many and Mrs. Nellie Potter of Shreveport; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Clanan of Many, Mrs. Frank Mooney of DeRidder, Mrs. Princess Winn of Magnolia, Texas, five brothers, W. B. Davis of Minden, B. F. Davis of Florien, Suil Davis of Magnolia, Texas, L. C. Davis of Pasadena, Texas, Charlie Davis of DeRidder and 12 grandchildren. __________________________________________________ Obituaries: Mrs. Horace Salter, Sabine Parish S-436 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy D. Larche tammy@cp-tel.net Mrs. Horace Salter 29 Jan 1960 - Last rites for Mrs. Horace Salter, age 54, who died at Fraser sanitarium Jan 29, were conducted at Antioch Baptist church at 2 p.m. Jan 30 with Rev. Ralph Stephens and Rev. V. R. Miller officiating. Interment was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Pallbearers were Bernice Tabors, John Tarver, Willie Bell, M. G. Anthony, J. D. Salter and Hosa Ebarb. Survivors are husband Horace Salter of Many; daughters Mrs. Tim Liddy and Mrs. Rudolph Greer both of Many; sons H. S., Jr., of Shreveport and Will of Many; brothers Dewey, Fred and Milton Leach all of Shreveport, Gilmer of Houston; sisters, Mrs. L.B. Townsend of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. J. T. Donaldson of Houston and Mrs. Clyde Bolen of Beaumont and seven grandchildren. _________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Patricia Bee Sepulvado, Sabine Parish S-141 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 1, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Patricia Bee Sepulvado 1 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Bee Sepulvado, age 80, who died Dec. 26 wee conducted at 3 p.m. Dec. 27 at St. John's Catholic church with Rev. Father R. C. Friend officiating. Interment was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are husband, Phillip Sepulvado of Zwolle, sons, Emmett, Monroe, Wesley and B. A. Sepulvado, all of Zwolle; daughters, Mrs. Ludia Martinez and Mrs. Emmett Malmay, both of Zwolle; sister, Mrs. Frank Procell of Ebarb, 33 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. ____________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Tefielo Sepulvado, Sabine Parish S-141 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1960 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net Tefielo Sepulvado Funeral services for Tefielo Sepulvado, age 51, who died Jan. 23, were conducted at St. Ann Catholic Church at 9 a.m., Jan. 25, with Rev. Father William Peace officiating. Interment was in Ebarb Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Selma Sepulvado of Zwolle; seven sons, Joseph, T., James, Clyde, Clayton, Manual, and Albert Sepulvado, all of Zwolle; two daughters, Henrietta Watson of Crowley, Hazel Gore of Shreveport; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Sepulvado of Zwolle; one brother, Ben Sepulvado; five sisters, Mrs. Victoria Procell, Mrs. Trudy Malmay, Mrs. Bessie Hopkins, Mrs. Christine Meshell, Mrs. Judy Meshell, all of Zwolle; and 14 grandchildren. __________________________________________________________ Obituaries: George Stewart, Sabine Parish S-363 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - George Stewart 22 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for George Stewart were held Saturday at the First Methodist church in Zwolle with the pastor, Rev. Wm. T. Hall, Jr., officiating, assisted by Rev. Walker of Converse. Interment was in the Zwolle cemetery under the direction of the Drewitt Funeral home of Manfield. The 61-year-old Zwolle night watchman was killed instantly Thursday at about 4:30 a.m. when a freight train smashed into his apparently stalled pick up truck at a crossing in Zwolle. Survivors are his widow; a stepson, Tommy Phillips of Shelbyville, Texas; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carrie Belle Stevens of Detroit, Mich; four brothers, Allen Stewart of Oak Grove, Roy Stewart of Zwolle, Tom Stewart of Converse and Ollie Stewart of Pleasant Hill. ______________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Cora Strange, Sabine Parish S-365 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Cora Strange 22 Jan 1960 - Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Strange, age 72, who died Jan. 15 were conducted at Zwolle Pentecostal church at 2 p.m. Jan. 17 with Rev. Moreland officiating. Burial was in Zwolle cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are husband, O. B. Strange of Zwolle, one son, Mitchell A., of Zwolle; two brothers, Aubrey Powell of Florien, and Bert Powell of Chamar, N. M.; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Mae Paquinett of Kasquisko, Miss, Miss Molly Walker of Shreveport and five grandchildren. ___________________________________________________________ Obituaries: Mattie Weathy, Sabine Parish W-300 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1960 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net The Sabine Index - Mattie Weathy 22 Jan 1960 - Last rites for Mrs. Mattie Wethey, age 80, who expired Jan. 18, were conducted at St. Joseph Catholic church at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 with Rev. Father R. C. Friend officiating. Interment was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Surviving is daughter, Mrs. A. M. Maddox of Lake Charles, two sons, George of West Lake, and Henry of Zwolle; brother Fred Procell of Mansfield, 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. _______________________________________________________________