Obituary: Mar 1952, 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: FONTENOT, LULA GANDY, MAUDIE HOLLIDAY, THOMAS JEFFERSON JOHNSON, LAURA NAOMI KING, GEORGE W. KNOTT, WILLIAM MILTON LAMBERT, BETTY LOU LEARY, MABEL MOORE, KATE A. MURPHY, IDA MAE PACKER, SIMEON J. WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH ******************************************* ******************************************* Obituaries: Mrs. Lula Fontenot, Sabine Parish F-535 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 28, 1952 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. Lula Fontenot 28 Mar 1952 - Mrs. Lula Fontenot, 52, of Rt. 2, Port Arhtur, Texas, a resident of this area for 32 years, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at St. Mary's hospital, Port Arthur, Texas, after an illness of two years. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. March 17 in the Grammier-Oberle chapel. Rev. J. P. Fortenberry, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, read the rites. Burial was in the Green Lawn Memorial Park, Port Arthur, Texas. Mrs. Fontenot was a native of Many and a member of the Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Walton Fontenot, Port Acres, Texas; six sons, Jim Fontenot of Port Arthur, Texas, bobby, Kermit and Donald Joe Fontenot, all of Port Acres, Texas, Robert Clenard Thomas of Many, and Clifford Paul Thomas of Covington; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Margarete Bell of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. Gladys Walsh of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Louise Fontenot and Mrs. Manon Sparks, both of Port Acres, Texas; four brothers Hoyt, Curtis, Rollie Pilcher of Shreveport, and Billy Pilcher of Merryville, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Gandy of Many, Mrs. Vera Hippler of Deweyville, Texas, and Mrs. Vernon Anderson of Shreveport. ****************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Maudie Gandy, Sabine, Vernon Parish G-530 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 7, 1952 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. Maudie Gandy 7 Mar 1952 - Mrs. Maudie Gandy of Leesville passed away at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at a Leesville hospital. Funeral services were conducted at Bellwood Baptist church with Rev. Monroe Roberts officiating. Interment was in Old Bellwood cemetery under direction of National Funeral home of Natchitoches. Surviving relatives include: sons, Major Gandy of Leesville, Ottis Gandy of Vowell's Mill, Henry Gandy of Mississippi and Oscar Gandy of Alexandria; daughters, Mrs. Lillian White and Mrs. Alice Thompson, both of Leesville. Mrs. Gandy is a sister of Mrs. Doss Nash of Many. Pallbearers were Doss and Olcie Nash, Lonzo and J. C. Herrington, J. B. Stanley and Elden Lee. **************************************************************************** Obituaries: Rev. Thomas Jefferson Holliday, Sabine Parish H-430 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 21, 1952 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 - Rev. Thomas Jefferson Holliday 21 Mar 1952 - Funeral services for the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Holliday, 79, were held at Bayou Scie Methodist church at 10 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Henry Bowden of Shreveport read the rites, assisted by the Rev. A. D. St. Armant of Zwolle. Pallbearers were Paddy Barr, John Strong, R. L. Gay, Joe Rains, Fred Ingram and O. W. Barr. Rev. Holliday died Saturday in a Shreveport hospital. He was a life-long resident of Sabine parish, but had held pastorates in several Louisiana cities. Rev. Holliday was retired at the time of his death. Survivors include his widow; two brothers, R. E. Holliday, Jr., Winnsboro, Larry Holliday, Good Pine, a sister, Mrs. S. H. Porter, Shreveport. ************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Laura Naomi Johnson, Sabine Parish J-525 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 7, 1952 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. Laura Naomi Johnson 7 Mar 1952 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Laura Naomi Johnson, 75, who passed away at Sabine clinic, Zwolle, Tuesday, were conducted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zwolle Methodist church by Rev. A. D. St. Amant, pastor. Interment followed under direction Warren funeral home. Surviving relatives include: husband, Walter Johnson, Zwolle; brothers, Will Vestel of Little Rock, Ark. and Frank Vestal of Milburn, Okla. *************************************************************************** Obituaries: George W. King, Sabine Parish K-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 14, 1952 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 - George W. King 14 Mar 1952 - Funeral services for George W. King, 88, who expired at his home in Moro, Ark. 6:40 a.m. Tuesday of last week, were held at Moro Methodist church Thursday. Interment was in Many cemetery under direction Warren funeral home with graveside services conducted by Revs. L. B. Ritchie, S. Mothers and A. O. Youngblood. Pallbearers were Melvin Wright, D. D. Thedford, Steve Westbrook, O. B. Campbell, Houston Cheek and James P. Stewart. Surviving relatives include: the widow, Mrs. G. W. King, Moro, Ark., daughter, Mrs. H. L. Moore, Many; son, William J. King, Rockford, Ill., sister, Mrs. Mary Myers, St. Louis, Mo., five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ***************************************************************************** Obituaries: William Milton Knott, Sabine Parish K-530 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 7, 1952 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 Milton Knott 7 Mar 1952 - William Milton Knott, prominent Many banker and civic leader, died at his residence Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. following a brief illness. He died as he had lived, quietly, in the home he loved so well. His passing is a source of grief to a great number of friends in all walks of life. In 1909 Mr. Knott became cashier of Sabine State Bank and Trust Company and has served as president of that institution since 1916. During those years his interest were community-wide, and his services were required in many fields. He was prominent in civic and religious and fraternal affairs, being a member of the town council of Many for two terms, a colonel on the governors staff during three administrations, and a delegate to the National Democratic convention in 1948. He was instrument in securing the Sabine Parish Library and served as treasurer of Sabine Parish Library board from the time it was created in 1932 until his death. He worked continuously for the improvements of roads and other services. Mr. Knott was a life-long member of the Methodist church and was chairman of the building committee at the time the present Methodist church of Many was erected. He served on the board of stewards and was a trustee of the church at the time of his death. He was an active member of the Lions club and Masonic lodge. Mr. Knott was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Knott, who moved from Kentucky to Louisiana before the Civil War and settled on a plantation in Natchitoches parish. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Long of Winnfield, who is the sister of Governor Earl K. Long. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Methodist church with the Rev. K. G. McDowell officiating. Interment followed at the historic Fort Jesup cemetery, near the site of the Masonic institute, which Mr. Knott attended in his youth. Pallbearers were Robert Jackson, T. M. Phillips, Judge William H. Ponder, Judge Edwin Fraser, Horace Tompkins, Doyle Carter, F. E. Cole and O. E. Williams. **************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Betty Lou Lambert, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish L-516 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 7, 1952 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. Betty Lou Lambert 7 Mar 1952 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Betty Lou Lambert, 73, who passed away at her home at Shamrock Wednesday of last week following a brief illness, were held 3 p.m. Thursday at Shamrock Christian Adventist church by Rev. L. B. Almand. Interment followed under direction Warren funeral home. Surviving relatives include: sons, Sam Ben Pruitt, Robeline; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ********************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Mabel Leary, Sabine Parish L-600 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 14, 1952 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. Mabel Leary 14 Mar 1952 - Mrs. Mabel Leary, 77, was claimed by heart attack Monday while visiting her sister in Alexandria who is very ill in that city. Requiem High Mass was held 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic church by Father M. R. Gremillion. Interment followed in St. John's cemetery under direction Warren funeral home. Pallbearers were Mashall David, Carling Dinkler, Grover Cleveland Hubley, Warren LeMoine, Charles Hubley, C. H. Hubley, Jr., Jack Hubley and Harod Dean Dowden. Surviving relatives include daughters, Mrs. Joseph David, New Orleans, Mrs. Olin Howell, LaMesa, Calif.; sister Mrs. C. B. LeMoine, Alexandria; brothers, C. J. Hubley, Sr., Many, Henry Hubley, Shreveport, Laurence Hubley, Jacksonville, Texas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. At the time of her death Mrs. Leary's home was in California. She is the relict of the late C. W. Leary who resided in Many many years. ***************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Kate A. Moore, Sabine Parish M-600 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 21, 1952 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. Kate A. Moore 21 Mar 1952 - Last rites for Mrs. Kate A. Moore, 83, who passed away in Shady Grove community 5:30 p.m. Wednesday of last week, were conducted Friday at Pleasant Hill, Texas (sic) by Rev. Frank Chance. Interment was under direction Warren funeral home of Many. Surviving relatives include: brothers, James A. Anderson of Shreveport; sisters, Mrs. W. B. Moore and Mrs. Jennie Wilber, both of Shelbyville, Texas. **************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Ida Mae Murphy, Sabine Parish M-610 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 14, 1952 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. Ida Mae Murphy 14 Mar 1952 - Mrs. Ida Mae Murphy, 70, of Castor passed away last Thursday after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, R. E. Murphy, and three sons, J. B. Murphy, Shreveport, G. E. Murphy, Conroe, Texas, Tildon Murphy, Doyline; four brothers, L. H. Sebren, Beaumont, M. D. Sebren, Zwolle, H. S. Sebren, Mt. Zion, T. J. Lindsey, Pollock; three sisters, Mrs. E. N. Bullard, Mt. Zion, Mrs. Alice McFerrin, Shreveport, Mrs. J. W. Webb, Sr., Belmont; seven grandchildren, Alvin Murphy and Mrs. Leroy Bush, Shreveport, Harry and Janice Murphy, Doyline, Kenneth and Linda Murphy, Athens, George Earl Murphy Conroe, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Donald and Marilyn Bush of Shreveport, also a large number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted at Belmont Friday afternoon with Rev. Nelson and Rev. Byrd of Castor officiating, assisted by Rev. O. S. Roberts. Music was by Belmont choir and quartets let by W. G. Simmons, J. W. Webb, Jr, Joel Webb, Cubby McFerrin, all of Shreveport, C. G. Bullard, Stanley Sebren and Milton McFerrin of Zwolle. Mrs. Murphy was born at Belmont, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sebren. She united with Belmont Baptist church when a young girl and lived a consecrated Christina life. The large crown attending the service at her home and the many friends who attended the final service at Belmont and the many beautiful flowers were a tribute to one who had live a Christian life and was loved by everyone who knew her. Interment was in Belmont cemetery with Conger funeral home of Ringgold in charge. ************************************************************************************ Obituaries: Simeon J. Packer, Sabine Parish P-260 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 7, 1952 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 - Simeon J. Packer 7 Mar 1952 - Funeral rites for Simeon J. Packer, 79, who passed away in a Shreveport hospital Tuesday of last week after an extended illness, were conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zwolle Methodist church by Rev. A. D. St. Amant, pastor. Interment was under direction Warren funeral home. Mr. Packer was a veteran of the Spanish-American war and had been a resident of Zwolle for a number of years. Surviving relatives include; sons, W. H. Packer, Zwolle, Reuben Packer, Ballmges, Texas; daughter, Mrs. Harry Peterson, El Paso, Texas, and five grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Sabine Parish W-452 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 14, 1952 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. Elizabeth Williams 14 Mar 1952 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, 64, who passed away Sunday, were conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday by Fisher Baptist church by Revs. Glen Marr and Frank Chance. Interment was under direction Warren funeral home. Pallbearers were: C. A. Quillen, H. C. Rosenberger, J. B. Chambers, M. R. Harrison, R. M. Tannehill and E. J. House. Surviving relatives include: daughters, Mrs. Edith Ott, Fisher, Mrs. Neta McIvor, Kermit, Texas; brothers, Dr. J. W. Reames, Dallas, Texas, Elza Reames, Hawkins, Texas and three grandchildren.