Obituary: Mar. 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: SAMUEL P. PETERS R.A. SANDS GROVER C. FARRIS LOUIS FRENCH EMMA C. MAXEY MARY M. MCCOLISTER LEE MESHELL ALVA LOUIS OLIFF ARTHUR J. RIVERS FANNIE LEWING BESSIE RIDGEDILL WILLIAM NATHAN WRIGHT WILLIAM TOM WRIGHT LULA JACOBS REUBEN PETERSON VIRGINIA SKINNER ******************************************* ******************************************** Obituaries: Samuel P. Peters, Sabine Parish P-362 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 2, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Samuel P. Peters Funeral services for Samuel P. Peters, 71, public accountant who died unexpectedly at his residence at 1162 Wilkinson St., Feb., 24, were held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at Osborn's Chapel. Officiating the services were Dr. D. L. Dykes, pastor of the First Methodist Church, and Dr. Scott Tatum, pastor of the Broadmoor Baptist Church. Burial was held in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Peters was prominent in Masonic and charitable affairs, and a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Joppa Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shreveport Consistory, and the El Karubah Shrine Temple. He was a life-long member of the First Methodist Church, and a member of the Board of Stewards of the church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Zilpah Peters; two sons, Sam P. Peters Jr., and Charles M. Peters, both of Shreveport; one brother, Montalbert Peters of San Antonio, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. L. L. Latham of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. R. A. Fraser of Many; and four grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Richard Fraser, Rev. William P. Fraser, Louis Fraser, Merideth Peters, Dr. W. M. Alums, and Charles H. Rose. Honorary pallbearers will be E. T. Fuller, Arthur Fuller, Jerry Smith, W. B. Williams, Gomer Williams, Dr. Leon Bain, Dr. M. D. Hargrove, W. C. Bundrick, and Ernest Chapman. ******************************************************************** Obituaries: R. A. Sands, Sabine Parish S-532 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 2, 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 - R. A. Sands 2 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for R. A. Sands, 67, who passed away at Zwolle, Friday, Feb. 24, was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 26, at Bayou Scie Methodist church with Rev. James Murphy officiating. Interment was in Bayou Scie cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez Sands of Zwolle; sons, Wayne, of San Diego, Calif., Harold and Kenneth, both of Shreveport, Jerry of Zwolle; Riely of New York City; daughters, Mrs. Richard Kamode of Bossier City; brother, Elery Sands of May Bank, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Mae Cole of Dallas; Mrs. G. C. Wetlock of Mansfield; Mrs. Lee Osborn of Texaco, N. M. ************************************************************************ Funeral Records: John Dixon Forshee, Sabine Parish, La. F-620 Source: Warren Meadows Funeral Home Records, Book 1983 Pg 66 Submitted by: Michael LeRoy leroy@cp-tel.net These are handwriten records, and were at times hard to read. Question marks were used where a field was not readable. Birth surnames were derived from the father's surname. If the father's name was not listed, the married surname was used in the Birth Surname field. Approximate Age is derived by subtracting year of birth from year of death when these are given. Mother's and Father's birthplace have been added to records after 1960. Many thanks to Warren Meadows Funeral Home for making these records available. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************************************************** ************************************************************ John Dixon Forshee Given Name . . . . . . John Dixon Birth Surname. . . . . Forshee Married Surname. . . . (Not Given) Birth Date . . . . . . 9/12/1913 Death Date . . . . . . 4/11/1983 Approximate Age. . . . 70 Residence. . . . . . . Grand Cane, La. Place of Birth . . . . Tn. Place of Death . . . . Shreveport, La. Spouse . . . . . . . . Widowed Father . . . . . . . . Unk Father's Birthplace. . Unk Mother . . . . . . . . Unk Mother's Birthplace. . Unk Cemetery . . . . . . . St. Joseph Next of Kin. . . . . . Gibson, Charles Doctor . . . . . . . . (Not Given) ********************************************************* Funeral Records: William Henry Franklin, Sabine Parish, La. F-652 Source: Warren Meadows Funeral Home Records, Book 1963 Pg 59 Submitted by: Pat Berel berel@wnonline.net These are handwriten records, and were at times hard to read. Question marks were used where a field was not readable. Birth surnames were derived from the father's surname. If the father's name was not listed, the married surname was used in the Birth Surname field. Approximate Age is derived by subtracting year of birth from year of death when these are given. Mother's and Father's birthplace have been added to records after 1960. Many thanks to Warren Meadows Funeral Home for making these records available. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************************************************** ************************************************************ William Henry Franklin Given Name . . . . . . William Henry Birth Surname. . . . . Franklin Married Surname. . . . (Not Given) Birth Date . . . . . . 11/26/1881 Death Date . . . . . . 5/25/1963 Approximate Age. . . . 82 Residence. . . . . . . Many, La Place of Birth . . . . Sabine Parish, La Place of Death . . . . Zwolle, La Spouse . . . . . . . . Widowed Father . . . . . . . . Franklin, Benjamin Father's Birthplace. . Ark Mother . . . . . . . . Cook, Karen Mother's Birthplace. . La Cemetery . . . . . . . Bethsadia Next of Kin. . . . . . (Not Given) Doctor . . . . . . . . Murdock *************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Emma C. Maxey, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 9, 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. Emma C. Maxey 9 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma C. Maxey, 76, who passed away at the Allen sanitarium, Converse, Sunday, March 4, was conducted at St. Joseph Catholic church, Zwolle at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 5 with Father Robert Friend officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are sons, Joe and Mertice of Zwolle, daughters, Mrs. Edna Leone of Zwolle, Mrs. Lucy Procell of Lake End, Mrs. Della Hernandez, of Bunkie, 22 grandchildren, 54, great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leonard and Ellis Ebarb, Wilbert Maxey, Wilson Martinez, Bud Vines and J. W. Lopez. ******************************************************************* Obituaries: Mrs. Mary McCollister, Sabine Parish M-242 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 9, 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. Mary McCollister 9 Mar 1956 - Last rites for Mrs. Mary McCollister, 84, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Jackson, Thursday, March 1, was conducted at Pleasant Hill Baptist church at 2 p.m. Saturday, March2 with Rev. W. M. Greer officiating, assisted by Rev. Wilton Anthony and Rev. Ed Shufflin. Interment was under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Surviving relatives are her sons, Jeff, Ben, and Arthur McCollister all of Many; John McCollister of Toro, and Isham McCollister of Hornbeck; daughters, Mrs. Grace Jackson, Mrs. Ethel Small, Mrs. Ida Sibley all of Many; Mrs. Ona Miller of Florien; Mrs. Vivie Small of Haughton; Mrs. Emma Laurence of Oakdale; brother, David Seevers of Nevada, sisters, Mrs. Mae Petty and Mrs. Grace Logan of Many, Mrs. Vallie Bryant of Monroe, and Mrs. Evie Palmer of Shreveport; 43 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bernard McCollister, Dean McCollister, Ivey D. Miller, Bob Small and Andrew Jackson. ****************************************************************** Obituaries: Lee Meshell, Sabine Parish M-240 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 16, 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 - Lee Meshell 16 Mar 1956 - Last rites for Lee Meshell, 69, who passed away at Zwolle, Thursday, March 8 was conducted at St. Joseph Catholic church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 with Rev. Father R. C. Friend officiating. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Meshell, daughters, Mrs. Emmett Remedies, Mrs. Fred Remedies, all of Zwolle, son, J. C. Procell, of Zwolle, brother, Felis Meshell, of Zwolle, sisters, Mrs. Annie Ebarb of Zwolle, Mrs. Mary Meshell of Dixie, Mrs. Josephine Malmay of Zwolle, 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ambrose Malmay, Charles Cordova, Johnny Meshell, Joe Louis Meshell, Claude Ray Remedies and Dean Harberts. ***************************************************************** Obituaries: Alva Louis Oliff, Sabine Parish O-410 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 16, 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 - Alva Louis Oliff 16 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for Alva Louis Oliff, 25, who was killed in an automobile accident at Terrell, Texas, Tuesday, March 13 was conducted at the Seventh Day Adventist church, Marthaville at 10 a.m. Thursday March 15 with Rev. Linholf of Shreveport officiating. Interment was in Pisgah cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hazel Olliff of Shreveport, daughter, Vicky Lynn of Shreveport, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oliff of Marthaville; sisters, Mrs. O. J. Farmer and Mrs. J. D. Lee both of Shreveport. ******************************************************************* Obituaries: Arthur J. Rivers, Sabine Parish R-162 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 16, 1956 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Arthur J. Rivers Funeral services for Arthur J. Rivers, 55, who passed away at Zwolle, March 12, were conducted at First Baptist Church, Zwolle, at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 13, with Rev. J. I. Funderburk officiating. Interment was under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Evelee Rivers, Zwolle; sisters, Mrs. L. B. Shoalmire of Converse, Mrs. C. J. Johnson of Natchitoches, Mrs. Harold Peacock of Robeline, Mrs. T. C. Harrington of Dallas, Mrs. LeVerne Leland, and Mrs. Lavelle Harvey, both of Raceland; brothers, Lee, and Tom Rivers of Many, Clifton J. Rivers of Center, Tex., Murdic, and Randall Rivers, both of Dallas, Tex. Pallbearers were Ed Jones, E. D. Tyler, Wiley Hawkins, C. G. Bullard, Jack Gauntt, and C. E. Ross. Honorary pallbearers were L. Lefkovits, Frank Oakerson, Dr. Hubert Provost, Jack Gruntt, Dr. Lloyd H. Murdock, Roy Sibley, Jack Napier, James Sasser, K. D. Morrison, O. L. Salter Sr., and M. L. Corley. Masonic rites were at graveside. ******************************************************************* Obituaries: Mrs. Fannie Lewing, Sabine Parish L-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 23, 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. Fannie Lewing 23 Mar 1956 - Last rites for Mrs. Fannie Lewing, 79, who passed away at a Shreveport hospital Monday, March 19 was conducted at United Pentecostal church at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 with Rev. L. T. McDonald and Rev. Roy Weidner officiating. Interment was in Centuries Park cemetery, Shreveport, under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are sons, Ed Lewing of Shreveport, daughters, Mrs. Tressie Driggers and Mrs. C. J. Lewis of Shreveport; brother, Grover Farris of Orlando, Fla., sisters, Mrs. L. H. Horten and D. W. Horten, both of Zwolle, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild. ********************************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Bessie Ridgedill, Sabine Parish R-323 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 23, 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. Bessie Ridgedill 23 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Ridgedill, 75, who passed away Wednesday, March 14 was conducted at Warren Funeral Home chapel at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 15 with Rev. John Koelemay officiating. Interment was in Fort Jesup cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. J. C. Greenwood of York, Ala., Aunt, Mrs. J. B. Williams of Many; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Robert Jackson, Dr. S. F. Fraser, S. M. Taylor, R. J. Petty, C. A. Hays, and C. D. Hancock. Honorary pallbearers, Stewarts of the Methodist church. (Ongoing tribute) ********************************************************************* Obituaries: William Nathan Wright, Sabine Parish W-623 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 23, 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 Nathan Wright 23 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for William Nathan Wright, 85, of Lamesa, Texas, who passed away Thursday, March 8 at a hospital in Raymondville, Texas was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 9 at Sebastian Baptist church with Rev. R. W. Taitte of Harlington, Texas officiating, assisted by Rev. W. N. Clark Pharr of Lemesa. Surviving are six sons, Howard, Dawson, and Grady Wright of Lemesa, Otis Wright of Leveland, Rev. Robert Wright of Sebastian and Rev. Wilburn Wright of Baxter, Tenn.; four daughters, Mrs. C. T. Ernest of Corpus Christi, Mrs. E. E. Ham of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Jack Fambrough of Hereford, Texas and Mrs. Raymond Franks, Harlington, 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. His brothers are: H. L. Wright of San Diego, J. J., W. C., W. M. and J. L. Wright, all of Many; sisters, Mrs. J. A. Addison of Many and Mrs. W. C. Ford of Shreveport. Mr. Wright was born in Alabama, moved to Louisiana and March 8, 1907 he and his family moved to Lameasa, Texas, where he made his home until his death. At the time of his illness he was at the home of his son, Rev. Arthur Wright at Sebastian, Texas. The body was forwarded by Duddleston Funeral Home to Lamesa, Texas, for burial at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11. ************************************************************* Obituaries: William Tom Wright, Sabine Parish W-623 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 23, 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 Tom Wright 23 Mar 1956 - Last rites for William Tom Wright, 80, who died at the Confederate Memorial hospital March 15, were held at 3 p.m. March 16 at the Converse Baptist church. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Jerry Schmucker of the Pinecroft Baptist Church in Shreveport and the Rev. Jack Bell of the Baptist church near DeRidder. Interment was in the Fellowship Baptist cemetery at Oak Grove, under the direction of Drewitt Funeral home of Mansfield. Active pallbearers were Sam Shoalmire, J. L. Shoalmire, Willie Wright, Doyle Wright, Benton Magness, Flemon O'Quinn nephews of the deceased. Mr. Wright was a native of Union Parish. Came to Sabine parish as a young boy. He was a member of the Converse Baptist church where he lived the past 10 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Effie Goldon Wright, one son, John A. Wright, Palestine, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. G. E. Pharris, Westlake; Mrs. Kirley Phelphs, Morgan City; Mrs. Howard Averitte, Mansfield; two step-sons, C. W. Williams, Sulphur; Bob Williams, Westlake; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Six sisters, Mrs. Joe Skinner, Mrs. E. N. Haley, Mrs. Frank Haley, Mrs. John Campbell all of Belmont, Mrs. Luther Harris, Westlake; Mrs. Bob Shoalmire, Converse and 51 nieces' and nephews. ****************************************************************** Obituaries: Lula Jacobs, Sabine Parish J-212 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 30, 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 - Lula Jacobs 30 Mar 1956 - Last rites for Lula Jacobs, 64, who died at Prothro clinic Thursday, March 22, was conducted at Pleasant Hill Baptist church at 2:30 p.m., March 23 with Rev. J. C. Salley, officiating. Interment was under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are brothers, Culley, John Willams, John Melvin Jacobs of Pleasant Hill; Benjaman Franklin Jacobs of Shreveport; sisters, Mrs. Annie Stutts of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Eula Ethridge of Shreveport and Mrs. Myrtis Cobb of Pleasant Hill. ******************************************************************** Obituaries: Reuben Peterson, Sabine Parish P-362 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 30, 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 - Reuben Peterson 30 Mar 1956 - Last rites for Reuben Peterson, 51, who passed away at the Fraser sanitarium, Saturday, March 24, after an extended illness was conducted at Warren Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25 with Rev. John Koelemay officiating. Interment was in Many cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joe McNeely, Bennie McNeely, Wallace DeLatin, Elden Dees, Herman Alford and Dewey Murphy. Survivors are wife, Mrs. Louise Peterson and daughter, Patsy Peterson, both of Many, mother, Mrs. A. R. Peterson, of Many, brother, Tom Peterson of Many. ********************************************************** Obituaries: Mrs. Virginia Skinner, Sabine Parish S-560 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 30, 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. Virginia Skinner 30 Mar 1956 - Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Skinner, 38, who died at Morgan City, Saturday, March 24, result from an automobile accident, was conducted at Belmont Baptist church at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 with Rev. Oliver Roberts officiating. Interment was in Belmont cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral Home. Survivors are sons, Ronald of Pineville; Larry of Belmont, Asa of Leesville; sister, Mrs. Jesse Marcel of Houma; brother, James I. Allen of Natchitoches. Pallbearers were Harvey Broyles, Dr. Joe Broyles, Bryan Allen, T. M. Phillips, W. T. Tabors and Ted Broyles. Honorary pallbearers were the Sabine parish sheriff department.