Obituary: Mar 1948, 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: FUGLAAR, T.H. MRS JENNINGS, JOHN FRANKLIN LATHAM, E.F MARTINEZ, MARTHA MAXEY, BLANCHE SARAH MCDONALD, LEE MESHELL, ARLENE MILLER, JAMES BUCK MILLER, TISHIE MORAN, THOMAS ALVIN SR. PALMER, ADDIE LEACH PREWITT, RONALD A. RAINS, HOUSTON SCAIFE, E.A MRS. TALLEY, LUCY VIDLER, MARGARET WILLIAMS, L.L. MRS. ******************************************* ******************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. T. H. Fuglaar, Sabine Parish F-246 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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. T. H. Fuglaar 12 Mar 1948 - Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Arthur attended the funeral of Mrs. Arthur's grandmother, Mrs. T. H. Fuglaar, who died in the Baptist hospital in Alexandria. She was interred in Mt. Oliver cemetery Saturday afternoon. The lovely floral offerings attested the respect and love in which she was held. The family carried away many of the flowers to the hospital, where they were distributed through the rooms. That they were sure would have been her request. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: John Franklin Jennings, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish J-552 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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 - John Franklin Jennings 12 Mar 1948 - Funeral rites for John Franklin Jennings, age 76, were conducted at Beulah Methodist church near Marthaville Sunday by Rev. Price. Interment was under direction Hixon Funeral home. Surviving relatives include: his widow, Mrs. Birdie Jennings, Marthaville; sons, Woodrow and Dan, Marthaville; daughters, Mesdames Mayole Parker, Mertie Belle Parker, Lou Ella Litton, Trudie Mageson, all of Marthaville; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Miss Ola Jennings, Mrs. Ella Bruce, Mrs. Clarice McBride, all of Marthaville; brothers, E. R., L. R., and A. E. Jennings, all of Marthaville and Cam Jennings of Texas. ************************************************************************************** Obituaries: E. F. Latham, Sabine Parish L-350 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 26, 1948 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 - E. F. Latham 26 Mar 1948 - E. F. Latham, age 74, passed away at the Seminole hospital after a long illness. Funeral rites were conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Singleton funeral home in Andrews, Texas. Surviving are his wife, Pear Raimond Latham, Andrews, Texas; six sons, C. E., Clyde, Woodrow and Travis Latham, all of Andrews, Texas, T. J. Latham, Natchez, Miss., three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Mulloy, Noble, Mrs. Clara Lynch, Noble, Mrs. Mattie Pearl Norwood, Levelland, Texas; two brothers, E. E. Latham, Jasper, Texas, A. N. Latham, Mansfield; two sisters, Mrs. Modiess Springer, Mansfield, Mrs. Pearl Boyd, Converse. Mr. Latham was among one of the oldest citizens of Converse. He was well known in Sabine and DeSoto parishes. He moved to Andrews, Texas Nov. 30, 1947. ******************************************************************************** Obituaries: Martha Martinez, Sabine Parish M-635 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 19, 1948 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 - Martha Martinez 19 Mar 1948 - Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Martinez, 72, who died at the home of her son in Zwolle, were conducted 10 a.m. last Friday from St. Joseph's Catholic church, Zwolle. Rev. Father Robert Friend, pastor, officiated. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: son, Melvin Martinez, Zwolle; daughters, Mrs. Ethel Wethey and Mrs. Annie Meshell, Zwolle, brother, John Ferguson, Zwolle, sisters, Mrs. Marcelina Sepulvado, Zwolle: 33 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren. **************************************************************************** Obituaries: Blanche Sarah Maxey, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 19, 1948 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 - Blanche Sarah Maxey 19 Mar 1948 - Mrs. Blanche Sarah Maxey, age 58, who died at the family home near Many was laid to rest at Pilgrim's Rest, near Many, at 4 p.m. Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. Pratt McCloud, assisted by Rev. Carpenter. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Mrs. Maxey is survived by her husband, Walter Maxey, Many, sons, Harold, Horace and Claude Maxey, all of Many; daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Guay and Mrs. Lois Neal, both of Many, and Mrs. Catherine Farmer, Shreveport; brother, Riley Campbell, Beaumont, Texas; sisters, Mrs. John Vines, Noble and Mrs. G. L. Nabours of Many. ********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Lee McDonald, Sabine Parish M-235 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 19, 1948 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 - Lee McDonald 19 Mar 1948 - Lee McDonald age 75 years passed away suddenly at his home at Converse Thursday, March 4. Mr. McDonald was a life-long citizen of Converse and an active member of San Patricio Baptist church. Funeral rites were at Union Springs Baptist church by Rev. Ernest Lilly, Rev. Jerry Schmucker, and Rev. H. T. Isgitt. Interment was in Union Springs cemetery under direction of Drewitt funeral home. Pallbearers were Don McDonald, J. T. McDonald, Travis Graham, Hughes Patrick, W. T. Boyd and Leon Coker. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rena McDonald; four sons, Rixey and Lannie McDonald, Converse, Edwin McDonald, Oxford, Rudolph McDonald, Converse; 12 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Mancy Smith, Lake Charles, Mrs. Lizzie Estes, Benson, Mrs. Ludie Daughtery, Converse, Mrs. Nena Elliott, Mansfield, and a host of nieces and nephews. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Adeline Meshell, Sabine Parish M-240 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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 - Adeline Meshell 12 Mar 1948 - Adeline Meshell, age five months, passed away at DeQuincy after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted at Zwolle Wednesday of last week. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home of Many. Little Adeline is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meshell. ******************************************************************************* Obituaries: James Buck Miller, Sabine Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 26, 1948 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 Buck Miller 26 Mar 1948 - Funeral rites were held for James Buck Miller, 91, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, from Antioch Baptist church by Rev. R. L. Green conducting the services. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were: grandsons. Surviving relatives include: sons, Dave, Roll and Mark Miller of Florien; daughters, Miss Mintie Miller of Many, Mrs. Emma Lowe, Mrs. Carrie Wright, Mrs. Sam Cook and Mrs. George Cook of Florien; brother, Jeff D. Miller, Florien; 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Tishie Miller, Sabine Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 5, 1948 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 - Tishie Miller 5 Mar 1948 - Mrs. Tishie Miller, age 72 years, passed away at her home at Florien after an extended illness. Funeral rites were conducted 10 a.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist church by Rev. V. K. Fletcher, assisted by Revs. Versie Miller, R. L. Green, and J. I. Funderburk. Interment was under direction of Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were Osburn Miller, Roy Evans, Kile Salter, James Salter, Heyward Williams, Hardy Bentley Evans. Surviving relatives include: sons Arthur Miller, Mount Morris, Mich., Pascal and Melvin Miller, Florien; daughters, Miss Zora Miller, Florien; Mrs. Roy Bailey, Pollock; brothers Clevie and Lonnie Busby of Hemphill, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Jack McDaniel of Many, Mrs Mattie Evans of Florien, Mrs. Maggie Miller, Florien, Mrs Ella Miller, Florien and three grandchildren. ********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Thomas Alvin Moran, Sr., Sabine Parish M-650 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 19, 1948 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 - Thomas Alvin Moran, Sr. 19 Mar 1948 - Thomas Alvin Moran, Sr., age 16(sic), died at Fraser sanitarium after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted 2:30 P.M. Sunday at Fort Jesup by Rev. W. N. Greer, pastor Calvary Baptist church, Many. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include; wife, Mrs. Thomas A. Moran, Sr., sons, H. N. Moran, Provencal, James Moran, Beaumont, Texas, Thoams A. Moran, Jr., Amos and O. J. Moran, all of Many; daughters, Miss Dora Moran, Many; Mrs. Willie Mae Harrison, Beaumont, Texas, Miss Esther Moran, Many, Mrs. Bobby Farrel, Many; brother, Jim Moran, Many; and three grandchildren. *********************************************************************************** Obituaries: Addie Leach Palmer, Sabine Parish P-456 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 26, 1948 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 - Addie Leach Palmer 26 Mar 1948 - Mrs. Addie Leach Palmer, age 80, passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 17, at Prothro clinic, Pleasant Hill. Funeral services were conducted 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Spring Ridge cemetery by Rev. W. M. Greer, pastor Calvary Baptist church, Many. Interment was under the direction Drewitt funeral home, Mansfield. Surviving relatives include: seven son, David Leach, Belmont, Luther Leach, Pleasant Hill, Willie Leach, Mansfield, Roy and Author Palmer, Zwolle, Jessie Palmer, Belmont, Ernest Palmer, Many; one daughter, Mrs A. O. Farrow, Many; two half-sisters and two half brothers of Toro; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ******************************************************************************* Obituaries: Ronald A. Prewitt, Sabine Parish P-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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 - Ronald A. Prewitt 12 Mar 1948 - The remains of Pfc. Ronald A. Prewitt, age 33, were laid to rest at Pisgah 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Charles S. Miers, pastor First Baptist church, Many. Military services at the grave was conducted by the national guard unit of Many. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Pfc. Prewitt was a member of the 169th infantry regiment, 43rd division. He was wounded on New Georgia island and passed away July 4, 1943, in a hospital at Guadalacanal. The hero is survived by is mother, Mrs. Eva L. Prewitt of Toro; brothers, Bernice, Irvin and Henry Lee Prewitt of Toro, and Wilmer Prewitt of Hornbeck; sisters, Mrs. R. H. Williams, Alexandria, Mrs. A. A. McGraw, Fairdale, Texas, Mrs. Andrew Miles, Toro, Mrs. Melvin Hale, Leesville; 10 nephews and nieces. ******************************************************************************* Obituaries: Houston Rains, Sabine Parish R-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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 - Houston Rains 12 Mar 1948 - Houston Rains, age 37, constable of ward four, passed on at Fraser sanitarium. Burial rites were conducted from Mr. Freedom Baptist church 2:30 p.m. Tuesday by Rev. W. M. Greer, pastor Calvary Baptist church, Many. Interment was in Jerusalem cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: his widow, Mrs. Houston Rains, Many; son, Johnny Lee Rains, Many; daughter, Caroline Jean Rains, Many; sisters, Mrs. J. E. Gaddis, Spring Ridge, Mrs. J. W. Canton, Houston, Texas. ************************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. E. A. Scaife, Sabine Parish S-100 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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. E. A. Scaife 12 Mar 1948 - Mrs. E. A. Scaife of Fisher passed away suddenly Sunday at the home of her daughter in Lake Charles. Last rites were conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday from Many Methodist church by Rev. Cleburne Quaid, pastor. interment was in Many cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were: M. R. Harrison, Bob Lowrey, J. E. Carmicheal, D. M. Norris, C. A. Quillen and J. R. Robinson. Mrs. Scaife is survived by her husband, E. A. Scaife, Fisher, daughter, Mrs. J. W. Dowling, Lake Charles, Mrs. B. G. Boyd, Many; sister, Mrs. F. N. Carte, Lake Charles, and two grandchildren. ******************************************************************************* Obituaries: Lucy Talley, Sabine Parish T-400 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 19, 1948 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 - Lucy Talley 19 Mar 1948 - Mrs. Lucy Talley, 62, died suddenly last Thursday at Port Neches, Texas. Funeral rites were conducted from Calvary Baptist church, Many, at 11 a.m. Saturday, by Rev. W. M. Greer, pastor, assisted by Rev. C. W. Miers. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were Elden Dees, Leroy Aldredge, W. R. Miller, A. J. Muse, Troy Britt and Truett Walden. Surviving relatives include: husband, D. E. Talley, Many; son, C. B. Talley, Leesville; daughter, Mrs. O. M. Lay, Robeline, three grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Jim Aldredge, Mrs. Jack Muse, Mrs. J. H. Simpson, all of Many, Mrs. T. M. Aldredge, Natchitoches, Mrs. J. W. Simpson, Eunice; brother, Eugene Dees, Many. ******************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Margaret Vidler, Sabine Parish V-346 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 26, 1948 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. Margaret Vidler 26 Mar 1948 - Funeral services were held for Mrs. Margaret Vidler, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. C. Miller, at Toro, Thursday, March 18, Friday afternoon at Pleasant Hill Church, ward two, with Revs. H. A. Martin and H. E. Chance officiating under the direction of Hixon funeral home. Surviving are: four son, Hamp and Fred Vidler of Shreveport, Floyd Vidler, Berkely, Calif., Bonie Vidler of Rockdale, Texas; four daughters, Mesdames W. C. Conly and Marvin Miller, Florien, Mrs. I. C. Miller of Toro, and Mrs. Marshall Ferguson, Hornbeck; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Martin, DeRidder, Mrs. Henry Chance, Shreveport, and Mrs. Stella Love of El Paso, Texas. Pallbearers were Loys Vidler, Herman Miller, James Norris, Earl Miller, Frankie McCollister and Douglas Skinner. ************************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. L. L. Williams, Sabine Parish W-452 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 12, 1948 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. L. L. Williams 12 Mar 1948 - Death claimed Mrs L. L. Williams, age 65, at her home in Florien following a short illness. Last rites were conducted from Prospect Methodist church near Florien 3 p.m. Wednesday of last week by Rev. C. W. Quaid, pastor Many Methodist church, assisted by Rev. V. K. Fletcher, pastor, Florien Baptist church. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were: Haywood Williams, Edward Williams, Herald Williams, Joe Rains, J. M. Abington and T. M. Phillips. Surviving relatives include: husband, L. L. Williams, Florien; brother, Curtis Alford, Haughton; sister, Mrs. Sid Hendricks, Many.