Military Obituaries: Various - Unclassified Source: Sabine Index, Many, Sabine Ph., La. Submitted by: Various ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Blackwell Willie Blankenship R. D. Brown James Busby Andrew Calhoun Thomas Clark Sgt. George, III Duke Dorothy Claire Eason William Edward Emanus Steve L. Emmons Laurence K. Etheredge L. G. Ezernack Monroe Ferguson George T. Gibson Paul R. Haynes Bearl Jett John D. Jones Leon Jordan J. O. Julian John H. Kelly Joe Lee Litton Raymond L. Livingston Joseph Main John McDonald William McGee Arthur A. McGee Jerry C. Middleton Dr. James Monroe Miller Aaron Miller Ernest E. Mitchell Henry A. Morgan Carl Murphy Sam J. Niswanger Mr. Ray Parker John Phelps Joseph Pilcher James Homer Ramsey Houston M. Randolph Thurman J., Sr. Rivers Thomas L. Robinson Dr. Archie Salter Kile Stafford Willie H. Tucker Mr. Bob Walker Joe Weeks Lee Jewell Westfall Robert Williams John --------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Willie Blackwell, Sabine Parish B-424 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 5, 1967 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 - Willie Blackwell 5 May 1967 - Willie Blackwell, 45, of Alexandria died Saturday, April 29, in the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, in the Bethsadia Baptist Church with the Rev. Willis Greer officiating. Interment was in the Fenders Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Blackwell of Alexandria; one son Phil Blackwell of Alexandria; three brothers, Jim and O. E. Blackwell of Many and Walter Blackwell of Deridder; four sisters, Mrs. Cordie Taylor and Mrs. Vivian Harden, both of Shreveport and Mrs. Audie McComic and Mrs. Pearl McComic, both of Zwolle. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: R. D. Blankenship, Sabine Parish B-452 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 2, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ R. D. Blankenship Roger Don Blankenship, 26, of Pleasant Hill, died in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Houston, Tex., Monday, Sept. 22, of injuries received in a traffic accident, July 19, in Beaumont, Tex. Services were at 3 p.m., at Springridge Baptist Church. The Rev. Fred Salter Jr. officiated. Burial was in Springridge Cemetery, with Drewett Funeral Home, Mansfield, in charge. Surviving are a daughter, Stacy Michelle Blankenship, Beaumont; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Blankenship, Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Samuel R. Blankenship, Beaumont, Marley Blankenship, Hillister, Tex., and Melton W. Blankenship, Alexandria; and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Sexton, Mrs. LaJuana Petre, and Mrs. Patricia DeSoto, all of Alexandria. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James Brown, Sabine Parish B-650 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 10, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ James Brown James R. Brown, 84, of Converse, died Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, in Shreveport, after a lengthy illness. Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Fellowship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ray Penfield officiating. Burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Drewett Funeral Home. He is survived by three sons, Donnie Brown of Shreveport, Jesse Ramie of Houston, and W. C. Ramie of Lake Charles; two daughters, Mrs. James Hudson of Sulphur, and Mrs. Richard LaVigne of Shreveport; two brothers, Bruce Brown, and O. F., Brown of Converse, and three grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Andrew Busby, Sabine Parish B-210 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 23, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Andrew Busby Andrew J. Busby, 68, of Shreveport, died at 5 a.m., in Veterans Administration Hospital on Friday, Jan. 17, following a brief illness. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Creasy of Zwolle. Services were directed by the Marshall Street chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with Rev. Leonard Dupree officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Bentley. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Thomas Calhoun, Sabine Parish C-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 27, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Thomas Calhoun Thomas Calhoun, 76, died Sunday, June 23, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in the Southern Funeral Home chapel of Jonesboro, with the Rev. Jimmie Miller officiating. Burial was in the Sweetwater Cemetery. Among his survivors is Mrs. Alice McNeely of Florien. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sgt. George Clark III, Sabine Parish C-462 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 16, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Sgt. George Clark Sgt. George W. Clark III, 36, and Margaret Ann Hall Clark, 30, of Omaha, Neb., died Saturday, June 11, after an automobile accident. Services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday, in the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Weyman Rodeheaver, and the Rev. Jerry Schmucker officiating. Burial was in Converse Cemetery, with military graveside services, under the direction of Drewett Funeral Home. Sgt. Clark is survived by three sons, Carlos Anthony Clark, Randall Gene Clark, and George Huelon Clark, all of Omaha, Neb.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clark Sr. of Natchitoches; a brother, Charles W. Clark of Converse, and a sister, Mrs. Frances Jean Rawls of Lafayette. Mrs. Clark is survived, in addition to her three sons, by her father, Wilford Earl Hall of Shreveport; a brother, Wayne Earl Hall of Houston, Tex., and two sisters, Mrs. Millie Coleman of Bossier City, and Mrs. Kathryn Lewis of Shreveport. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Dorothy Claire Duke, Sabine Parish D-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 17, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ********************************************************** Dorothy Claire Duke Mrs. Dorothy Claire Duke, 79, of Coushatta, died Friday, May 12, at LSU Medical Center, She was a member of First Baptist Church of Florien, a veteran, and a housewife. Services were held May 15, at 2 p.m., at Florien First Baptist Church, with interment at Florien Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Bill Hines. Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Duke Sr. of Coushatta; son, Robert E. Duke Jr. and wife Susan of Carrboro, N. C.; two sisters, Reba Craft, and Wilda Snell, both of Shreveport; three brothers, Glen Goss of Florien, B. W. Goss of Many, and Berry H. Goss of Florien; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Duke, and Jessie Duke, and a host of nieces and nephews. Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: William Edward Eason, Sabine Parish E-250 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 19, 1957 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 Edward Eason 19 Jul 1957 - Last rites for William Edward Eason, age 66, were held Friday at 10 o'clock at the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Howard F. Turner of Shreveport officiated, with Elder Sidney E. Nielsen of Shreveport assisting. Elder A. M. Wagley, Branch president of the local Branch gave the introduction of speakers. Pallbearers were Wallace DeLatin, Hoy Leach, Jr., Merline Miller, T. M. Phillips, J. J. Blake, Jr., J. A. Lucius, J. M. Abington and P. F. DeKeyser. Interment was in the Many cemetery under the direction of the Warren Funeral Home. Surviving are widow; Mrs. Ruby Eason; daughters, Mrs. William Hardy of New Orleans; three brothers, Frank and Lawrence, both of Many and John Eason of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Byrd, Freeport, Texas; and Mrs. Lester Davis, Monroe. Mr. Eason better known as "Bill" passed away at the Veterans hospital at New Orleans Thursday, July 11 after a long illness. He was a native of Sabine parish and resided here the most part of his life, having been the local manager of the Many Theatre for the past 15 years. He was a descendant of one of Sabine parish pioneer families. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Steve L. Emanus, Sabine Parish E-552 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 23, 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 - Steve L. Emanus 23 Apr 1948 - Steve L. Emanus, 59, passed away at the veterans hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services were at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Thursday of last week at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Father Robert Fried, pastor. Interment followed under direction of Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: wife, Mrs. Nellie Emanus, Zwolle; sons, Arthur of Goldonna, S. L. Jr., Calvin D. and Alvin, all of Zwolle; daughter Miss Beatrice Emanus, Zwolle; brothers J. C. Emanus, Mansfield, and P. R. Emanus, Zwolle. A son, Sgt. J. W. Emanus, was killed on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) in the invasion of France. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Laurence K. Emmons, Sabine Parish E-552 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 29, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Laurence K. Emmons Laurence K. Emmons, 74, of West Monroe died in Veterans Hospital in shreveport on Jan 23 at 11:55 p.m. after an extended illness. Surviving relatives include his wife Mrs. Sea Willow Emmons of West Monroe, a daughter, Mrs. Nell Zoeller of Fullerton, Calif., a step-daughter, Mrs. Delores Gewin of West Monroe, four sisters; Mrs. Bertha Powell and Mrs. ? George, Sr. of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Rosie Spinks of ?, and Mrs. Oddie Woods of Laurel, Miss., and ? grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on sunday, Jan ?, with the Rev. J. C. Salley officiating. Burial was under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many at Wallace Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Thomas and Jere Emmory, Thomas, and John Emmons, and Farreld Hinkle. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: L. G. Etheredge, Sabine Parish E-363 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 9, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ L. G. Etheredge Services for Sgt. Maj. L. George Etheredge, (U.S. Marine Corps, retired), of Shreveport, were held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Hutzler, pastor of Brookwood Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Centuries Memorial Park. A native of Pleasant Hill, St. Maj. Etheredge, 58, died Sunday, in Veterans Administration Hospital, following a sudden illness. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Monroe Ezernack, Sabine Parish E-265 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 4, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Monroe Ezernack Funeral services for Monroe Ezernack, 53, of Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Bossier City, were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle, with the Rev. Patrick Scully, pastor, officiating. burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Zwolle, under the direction of Boone funeral Home of Bossier City. Mr. Ezernack died Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1:10 p.m., in the nursing home, after a short illness. He was a native of Zwolle; a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, and a disabled veteran. Surviving are his widow, Myrtis Ezernack of Houston; father, George W. Ezernack of Zwolle; stepmother, Mrs. Matilda Ezernack of Zwolle; seven sons, Monroe Ezernack Jr. of Houston, Tex., Joseph Ezernack of Ft. Riley, Dans., Lee Ezernack, Steve Ezernack, Dennis Ezernack, and Kenny Ezernack, all of Bossier City, and Randy Ezernack of San Diego, Calif.; six daughters, Rhonda Ezernack, Faye Ezernack, and Kay Ezernack. Mrs. Martini Lopez, and Mrs. Betty Hamiter, all of Bossier City, and Mrs. Mary Lopez, Houston, Tex.; two brothers, Andrew Ezernack of Shreveport, and Abram Ezernack of Zwolle; five sisters, Mrs. Selena Vines of Converse, Mrs. Josie Ferguson of Mansfield, Mrs. Florence Sepulvado of Zwolle, Mrs. Bertle Hembree of Odessa, Tex., and Mrs. Gladys Layfield of Haughton; a stepsister, Mrs. Thelma Small of Many; and 21 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dalton Ezernack, Raymond Ezernack, Gerald Ezernack, Wayne Ebarb, John R. Huckaby, and Edwin Ezernack. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: George T. Ferguson, Sabine Parish F-622 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 28, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ George T. Ferguson George T. Ferguson, 48, of Houston, Tex., died on Monday, Feb. 18, in the Veterans Hospital. Ferguson was born and raised in Sabine Parish. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margory Ferguson; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Sue Carridine; three sons, Donald, Michael, and Marty Ferguson; his mother, Mrs. Viola Martin; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Wilson; two brothers, Harold, and Jesse Ferguson, and a granddaughter, all of Houston. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Chapel of the Chimes in Houston, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. J. B. Perkins officiated. Burial was in the Houston National Cemetery. Memorial graveside services were conducted under the auspices of the District Four Ceremonial Detail of the Veterans of Foreigh Wars. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Paul R. Gibson, Sabine Parish G-125 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 27, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Paul R. Gibson Funeral services for Paul Russell Gibson, 63, of Bossier City, were held at 10 a.m., in the Bossier City Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, on Friday, Nov. 21, with the Rev. Joseph Hasieber, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle. Mr. Gibson died Wednesday in Veterans Administration Hospital, after a long illness. A native of Everton, Mo., he had lived in Bossier City 15 years, and was a salesman for AMC Motors. He was a Catholic, and a member of the Veterans of Foreigh Wars. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mertie Gibson of Bossier City; a son, Ronald Wynne of Noble; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Champion of Zwolle; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Carl Austin, Jerry Champion, Steve Ebarb, Thomas Ebarb, Jr., H. J. LeBau, and Steve Knights. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Bearl Haynes, Sabine Parish H-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 14, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Bearl Haynes Services for Bearl Haynes, 66, of Bossier city, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City Chapel, with Chaplain Lowell Todd of Veterans Administration Hospital officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. A native of Noble, Mr. Haynes died at 6:35 a.m., Thursday, in Veterans Administration Hospital, following a lengthy illness. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John D. Jett, Sabine, Vernon Parish J-300 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 25, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ John D. Jett Funeral services for John D. Jett, 52, were held Wednesday, May 17, in the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with the Rev. Ken Goode officiating, assisted by the Rev. Bobby McCullough. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Vernon Funeral Home. Mr. Jett was a retired major in the U. S. Army, and was employed by the Civil Service at Ft. Polk. He died Tuesday, May 16. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Sgt. David Jett of Ft. Hood, and John Michael Jett of Hornbeck; two daughters, Mrs. Rickey Jones, and Miss Kathy Jett, both of Hornbeck; four brothers, H. B. Jett, and M. N. Jett, both of Lake Charles, F. C. Jett, and J. R. Jett, both of Hornbeck; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Conover, and Mrs. Ida Mae White, both of Hornbeck, and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Leon Jones, Sabine Parish J-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 10, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Leon Jones Bro. Leon Jones of Florien, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, at 6 o'clock at the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport. He was transfered to the Veterans Hospital after suffering a stroke early Saturday morning. Funeral rites will be held today at 2 o'clock at the Bright Star Baptist Church in Florien, with the Rev. Richard McNeal officiating. Intermment will be in the Yellow Pine Community Cemetery, with Jenkins Funeral Home in charge. He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, Mrs. Levada Jones; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Bell Norris, Florien; three brothers, Rev. D. A. Jones, Shreveport; Murphy Jones, Oakland, Calif,; and Marvin Jones of Beaumont. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: J. O. Jordan, Sabine Parish J-635 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 12, 1949 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 - J. O. Jordan 12 Aug 1949 - Funeral rites for J. O. Jordan, 52, who passed away at the veterans hospital in Alexandria were conducted from Mt. Carmel Baptist church 11 a.m. Wednesday of last week. Revs. Ott W. Coburn and Ritchie officiated. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home with Masonic rites at the graveside. Surviving relatives include, sister, Mrs. E. C. Box, DeRidder; brother, J. T. Jordan, Shreveport; two nieces and two nephews. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John H. Julian, Sabine Parish J-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 9, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ John H. Julian John Hugh Julian, 60, of Shreveport, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Veterans Administration Hospital, following a lengthy illness. A native of Zwolle, he had lived in Shreveport for several years, and was a retired captain in the U. S. Marine Corps. He was a former Noble resident, and a member of the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vier Julian of Shreveport; a son, David M. Julian of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, A. J. Julian of Noble; a sister, Mrs. Opal Jones of Shreveport, and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Joe Lee Kelly, Sabine Parish K-400 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 21, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Joe Lee Kelly Joe Lee Kelly, 50, of Port Arthur, Texas, died on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m., following a short illness. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jean Kelly, and three sons, Larry Kelly, Dwayne Kelly, and Gary Kelly, all of Port Arthur, Tex.; his father abd stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Kelly of Noble; a brother, Lester Kelly of Groves, Tex.; one sister, Audrey Lancios, and his mther, Mrs. Jeanette Flanagen, both of Port Arthur; and a host of nieces and nephews. Kelly, who had lived in Noble, was a native of Sabine Parish. He was a member of the Lakeview Methodist Church in Port Arthur, a Navy veteran, and a Mason. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the chapel of the Stanley Funeral Home. Masonic graveside services were conducted at the cemetery at Port Neches, Texas. His Masonic brothers served as pallbearers. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Raymond L. Litton, Sabine Parish L-350 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 13, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Raymond L. Litton Raymond Lee Litton, 45, of Shreveport, died Tuesday, June 6, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, following a long illness. Mr. Litton had resided in Shreveport for nine years, and was employed by the parish as a truck driver. He was a native of Mitchel, and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Michael R. Litton of Shreveport; two sisters, Mrs. Venessa Hawthorne, and Mrs. Odell Bentley, both of Shreveport; and one brother, Roy Litton of Shreveport. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Robert Richardson, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, and burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Joseph Livingston, Sabine Parish L-152 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 19, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Joseph Livingston Funeral services for Joseph J. Livingston, 72, of Pineville, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, in the First National Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. James C. Buckner, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery. Mr. Livingston died at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Pineville, after a long illness. He was a native of Many, and was a former Shreveport resident who had lived in Pineville for one year. Mr. Livingston was a retired carpenter. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Main, Sabine Parish M-500 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 4, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ John Main John Main Jr., 63, of Zwolle, died at 2 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, after a long illness. A native of Scotland, he was a resident of Zwolle four years. His body has been donated to Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. The family requests any memorial gifts be sent to American Lung Assn. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Main of Zwolle; one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Johnson of Roanoke, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Rita Boulware, Mrs. Stella Boulware, and Mrs. Jean Lambert of Danville, Va.; and two brothers, Mack Main, and Fred Main of Danville. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: William McDonald, Sabine Parish M-235 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 24, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ William McDonald William J. McDonald, 63, of Shreveport, died Monday, June 13, in Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., after a short illness. A native of Garrison, Tex., he had lived in Shreveport since 1939. Mr. McDonald was a retired automobile body repairman. The funeral was at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, in the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with Frank Andrew, pastor of Linwood Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, William Joe McDonald of Shreveport, and Charles Waller of Mississippi; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Doyline Thomas of Bastrop; three sisters, Mrs. Rether Morgan of Shreveport, Mrs. Ruby Siddel of Richwood, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Adams of Converse; three brothers, L. R. McDonald of Shreveport, O. D. McDonald of Garrison, Tex., and Emmett McDonald of Fort Worth, Tex.; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy McCoy, Tommy G. Turner, and Chuck Turner. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Arthur A. McGee, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 4, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Arthur A. McGee Services for Arthur A. McGee, 58, of Vivian, father of Ronald McGee of Shreveport, and Mrs. Sharon Kunzman, and Mrs. Melrie Lodestro, both of Bossier city, were held Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m., in First Pentecostal Church of Vivian, with the Rev. E. F. Cannon, the Rev. Lynn Varnado, and the Rev. Mike Hudspeth officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery in El Dorado, Ark. A Vivian resident for 20 years, Mr. McGee died Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport, following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Noble. Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Pauline McGee; three other sons, the Rev. Michael McGee of Pueblo, Colo., Earl McGee of Vivian, and Sgt. Gerald L. McGee of Hawaii; two other daughters, Becky McGee, and Paula McGee, both of Vivian; four brothers, Bennie McGee of Smackover, Ark., Vernie McGee of Norphlet, Ark., Johnny McGee, and Ezell McGee, both of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. Marie Nordmeyer of Norplet, Ark.; and 15 grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Jerry C. McGee, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 19, 1957 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 - Jerry C. McGee 19 Jul 1957 - Funeral services for Sgt. Jerry C. McGee, age 24, who was killed accidently in a car wreck near Clarence Saturday, July 13, was conducted at Prospect Methodist church at 10 a.m. Monday July 15 with full military services with Chaplain Henry Bartlett and Barksdale AF personnel in charge. Interment was in Prospect cemetery under the direction of Waren Funeral Home. Surviving relatives are mother, Mrs. Ellen McGee, of Florien, sisters, Mrs. Hettie Johnson of Florien and Miss Zettie McGee of New Orleans, brothers John McGee of Natchitoches and Truman McGee of Florien. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Dr. James Monroe Middleton, Sabine Parish M-343 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 9, 1944 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 - Dr. James Monroe Middleton 9 Jun 1944 - One of Many's best known citizens, Dr. James Monroe Middleton, was claimed by death at 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 5. Dr. Middleton was born Sept. 2, 1866 at Simpkinsville, Ala., and received his professional education at Southern university, Greensboro, Ala., and Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tenn. Since coming to Many in 1890 he has been one of the leading physicians of northwest Louisiana. Outside of his professional duties he served as a member of the first town council; director of the first telephone company; one of the organizers of Many's first drug store and first bank, acting as vice president; was chairman of the local school board for a number of years, and president of Sabine parish board of health. He was a devout member of the Methodist church and Sunday school, serving as superintendent for 22 years. He was the last charter member to pass away. He was a member of Masonic lodge NO. 411, Many. On. Jan. 14, 1891, Dr. Middleton was married to Miss Lethia Smith, daughter of Senator and Mrs. J. Fisher Smith, who died in 1911. To this union were born seven children. IN 1914, he was married to Miss Clive Buvens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Buvens and to this union were born four children. Just two months ago, one son, Ensign William Fore (Billy) Middleton, naval air corps, gave his life in the service of his country. Surviving are: his widow, Mrs. Olive B. Middleton, and the following children: Mrs. W. D. Truluck, Arcadia; James M. Middleton, Jr., Waco, Texas; J. Selby Middleton, Alexandria; Misses Marguerite, Ruth and Leella Middleton, Many; Miss Elizabeth Middleton, New Orleans, and Charles T. Middleton, Baton Rouge. Also five grandchildren: Marguerite and Emily Middleton, Waco, Texas; Cpl. Joel S. Middleton, Fort Sill, Okla.; Randolph and Ursula Marian Middleton, Alexandria. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. in Many Methodist church, Rev. R. T. Pynes officiating. (Long list of active and honorary pallbearers.) ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Aaron Miller, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 9, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Aaron Miller Funeral services were held for Aaron Miller, 53, of Robeline, April 8, in the Siloam Baptist Church, with the Rev. Willis Greer, and the Rev. Clarence Berly officiating. Interment was in Siloam Cemetery with Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many in charge. Miller died in the Veteran Hospital in Alexandria, April 6, after an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Aaron Miller of Robeline; a son, Mickey Miller of Robeline; three daughters, Miss Kathy Miller, and Miss Darline Miller, both of Robeline, and Mrs. Hilda Stevens of Leesville; a sister, Mrs. R. H. Webster of Shreveport; and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ernest E. Miller, Sabine Parish, La. M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 25, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Ernest E. Miller Funeral services for Ernest Earl Miller, 44, were held Feb. 22, at 2 p.m., in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Highland Memory Garden Cemetery. Mr. Miller died Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston. Survivors are his widow; a son Gregory Miller of Lake Charles; four brothers, Paul Miller of Lake Charles, Lee Miller and Ira Miller, both of San Antonio, Tex., and Ivy Miller of Florien; four sisters, Mrs. J. Brewster of Jennings, Mrs. Beadle Moore of Dallas, and Elta Miller, both of Florien. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Henry A. Mitchell, Sabine Parish M-324 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 1, 1949 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 - Henry A. Mitchell 1 Jul 1949 - Henry A. Mitchell, 53, passed away at the veterans hospital in Alexandria Saturday June 18. Rev. Johnnie Crockett conducted the funeral service at Shady Grove church at 3 p.m. June 19. Interment followed under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: the widow, Mrs. Isabel Mitchell, Many; sons, Harvey, Beaumont, Texas and Ray of Many; daughters, Mrs. Woodrof (sic) Hayes and Miss Dovie Mitchell, both of Many; mother Mrs. Delie Mitchell, Fort Jesup; brothers, Louis of Belmont, Wilford, Odie, Arvel and Artie, all of Fort Jesup; sisters, Mrs. Alice Davis and Mrs. Jennie V. Knippers of Hornbeck, Mrs. Mae Leggett and Mrs. Eddie Higgins, both of Robeline and Mrs. Leona Knippers of Mt. Carmel community and one grandchild. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Carl Morgan, Sabine Parish M-625 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 1, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Carl Morgan Carl S. Morgan, 39, of Elm Grove, died at 2;15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Willis-Knighton Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, in the Bossier City Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Officiating was the Rev. Martin Miller of Koran Baptist Church, and the Rev. W. D. Stogner, former pastor of Waller Baptist Church. Burial was in Haughton Cemetery. A Shreveport native, Mr. Morgan had lived in the Bossier area most of his life. He was a retired mechanic for Red River Motor Co., a deacon of the Koran Baptist Church, and a Navy veteran. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jeaneet Morgan of Elm Grove; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Morgan of Bossier City; one son, Karl Michael Morgan of Elm Grove; two daughters, Anita Kay Morgan, and Teresa Lynne Morgan, both of Elm Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Hicks, and Mrs. Mildred Yates, both of Bossier City, and Mrs. Josephine Jennings of Marthaville; two brothers, Hugh C. Morgan of Bossier City, and Dewey W. Morgan of Haughton. Pallbearers were Bill Fentress, Ben Crocker Jr., David Carroll, Herman Owens, Herbert Hill, Fred Wright, Buddy Kenner, and Robert Green. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sam J. Murphy, Sabine Parish M-610 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 7, 1951 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 - Sam J. Murphy 7 Dec 1951 - Funeral rites for Sam J. Murphy, 59, who passed away at the veterans hospital in Alexandria after several weeks illness Wednesday of last week, were conducted 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist church by Rev. B. W. Hudson, pastor, and Rev. E. E. Fields of Natchitoches. Interment was in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction Warren funeral home with Masonic rites at the graveside, Leesville lodge in charge. Pallbearers were Clifton Massingill, C. B. Byrd, Mack Weldon, N. L. Fisher, Georg Boyens and R. F. Shadoin, Jr. Surviving relatives include the widow, Mrs. Sam Murphy, Many; a number of nieces and a nephew. Mr. Murphy was president of The Vernon Bank of Leesville for 13 years, retired three years ago, and had resided in Many since ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Ray Niswanger, Sabine Parish N-252 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 19, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Ray Niswanger Graveside services for Mr. Ray Niswanger. 74, of Monroe were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Mr. Don Glover officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Niswanger died on April ll,2000 in Lubbock,Texas. He was a member of the Forsythe Church of Christ. Mr. Niswanger was a 4-H Club Leader and a business leader in Ouachita Parish. He was a Navy veteran and serve in Okinawa. Mr. Niswanger owned and operated Consolidated Truck Parts in Monroe and Consolidated Cattle Company in West Texas. He was a supporter of Ouachita Christian School and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marylin Niswanger of Monroe; daughter, Ray Lynn Smith and husband Jack of Oak Point, Texas; son, Joe Niswanger and wife Deborah of Many; grandchildren, Carey Ray Smith of lrving, Texas; Terry Lane Smith and wife Kristin of Piano, Texas; Susan Smith of Denver,' Col.; Rudy Niswanger, Jodee Niswanger and Fritz Niswanger, all of Monroe; mother, Agnes Karels; sister, Kathy Kelly; brother, Gene Karels and wife Millie, all of Waco, Texas. Memorials may be made to Forsythe Church of Christ or to Ouachita Christian School. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Parker, Sabine Parish P-626 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 4, 1949 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 Parker 4 Feb 1949 - Funeral services for John Parker were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Jesup Baptist church by Rev. H. O. Worthy, pastor, and Rev. H. T. Isgitt of Converse. Interment followed in Fort Jesup cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Mr. Parker had been confined to the veterans hospital in Little Rock, Ark. for several years. He died Monday and his body arrived in Many Tuesday. Near relatives surviving are: sisters, Mrs. Ed Zimp, Beaumont, Texas and Mrs. Bell Cabra, Leesville; brother, W. A. Parker, Haslem, Texas; a half-brother, J. H. Mims, Many, all of whom attended the funeral. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Joseph Phelps, Sabine Parish P-412 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 22, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Joseph Phelps Joseph Phelps, 81, of Keithville, died Saturday, April 17, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport, after a long illness. Services were held at 2 p.m., in the Prospect Methodist Church in Florien, Monday, with the Rev. Leslie Creel officiating. Rev. Creel was assisted by the Rev. Kenneth Baggs. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery. Survivors are five sons, Nolen Phelps of Houston, Tex., Hobert Phelps of Pasadena, Tex., Bill Phelps of DeRidder, Sgt. Joe Phelps of Ft. Polk, and Eugene Phelps of Elm Grove; four daughters, Mrs. R. O. Huffman of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. Coy Williams of Hornbeck, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Desoto, Tex., and Mrs. Donnie Webb of Keithville; two sisters, Mrs. Claude McComic, and Mrs. Ed Russell, both of Many; four brothers, Enoch Phelps of Pleasat Hill, John Phelps of Rodessa, Randall Phelps of Silsbee, Tex., and Jim Phelps of Fisher; 17 grandchldren; and five great grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James Homer Pilcher, Sabine Parish P-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 30, 1969 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 Homer Pilcher 30 Jan 1969 - Funeral services for James Homer Pilcher, 60, of DeRidder were held in the Toro Baptist Church, Monday, Jan. 20, with the Rev. Jerry Arthur officiating. Interment was in the Toro Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mr. Pilcher passed away Friday, Jan. 17 in the VA Hospital in Alexandria following an extended illness. He is survived by his widow, Iva Lee Pilcher of DeRidder; two sons, Leamon Pilcher of Lake Charles and Jack Pilcher of Vietnam; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Heine of Baker and Mrs. Kenneth R. Hickman of DeRidder; his mother, Mrs. Ada Pilcher of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gwin Corley, Lee Jordan, Johnny Corley, Dan Kennedy, Jackie Corley and Sherman Salter. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Houston M. Ramsey, Sabine Parish R-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 7, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Houston M. Ramsey Houston M. Ramsey, 71, of Shreveport. died in Veterans Administration Hospital in Shreveport April 29, after an extended illness. Surviving relatives include a number of cousins. Funeral services were held in Warren Meadows Funeral Chapel, May 1, with the Rev. Willis Dear officiating. Burial was in Bayou Scie Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Pallbearers were Ted Adair, Morris Adair, Cecil Tooke, S. L. Campbell, Paddie Brar, and Darrell Lahr. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Thurman J. Randolph, Sr., Sabine Parish La. R-534 Source: Shreveport Times, La., Jun 29, 1994 Submitted by: Thelma Shields **************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ******************************************************** THURMAN J. RANDOLPH, SR. Copied from The Shreveport Times Services for Thurman J. Randolph, Sr., 64, will be held at 10am., Saturday, July 2, 1994 at the First Assemby of God Church. Officiating will be Rev. Denny Duron, associate pastor of First Assemby of God, assisted by Rev. Rodney Duron, pastor of First Assembly of God. Burial will be in Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1pm until 8 pm on Friday at RoseNeaths's Southside Chapel. Mr. Randolph died Wednesday, June 29, 194 after a sudden accident. He was born in Many, La. and was a resident of Shreveport for 40 years. Mr. Randolph was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired mechanic for Arkla Gas Co. Thurman Randolph was a deacon of First Assembly of God Church for 41 years, assisting the church throught three building programs. He also taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was active in all phases of church life. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, a caring grandfather, a faithful son and brother an a devoted friend. He leaves a legacy of sterling Christian character, a man who fought a good fight, kept the faith and is now with the Lord. He is survived by his wife, Della Strahan Randolph; mother Lela Randolph; two sons, James Randolph, Jr. and wife JoAnna all of Shreveport. Doug W. Randolph and wife, Norma of Stonewall; two daughters, Karen RWhitaker and husband Chris of Shreveport, Kathy R. Meacham and husband Donnie of Flower Mound, Texas; twp sisters, Marie Singletary of Little Egypt, La. and Dorothy Hill of Vidalia, La.; three brothers, Andrew Randolph of Keatchie, La., Buford Randolph of Converse, La., and Emmett Randolph of Waskom, Tx.; eight grandchildren, Justin L. Meacham, Jeremy B. Whitaker, Josh C. Whitaker, Jarrod B. Randolph, Jeoffrey S. Meacham, Joan Caroline Randolph, Jeremy LeBlanc and Ronnie LeBlanc; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbrearers will be W.M. Dollar, Marzell Hayes, Bill Alley, Jim Johnston, Fred Lewis, Mansel Holmes, Gene Howard and Carter Anderson. The family suggest memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church Building Fund. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Thomas L. Rivers, Sabine Parish R-162 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 21, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Thomas L. Rivers Thomas L. Rivers, 39, of Bossier City, died in the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., on Thursday, March 14, at 6:20 p.m., following a short illness. Rivers is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rivers of Bossier City; two brothers, Frank Rivers, and Donald Rivers, both of Conway, Ark,; two sisters, Sister Mary Martinette of Ft. Worth, Tex., and Sister Mary Glenice of Kraemer, La. Rivers was a retired SSgt. of the United States Air Force. Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday, March 18, at 10 a.m., with the Very Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Friend officiating. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Pallbearers were from England Air Firce Base in Alexandria. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Dr. Archie Robinson, Sabine, DeSoto Parish R-152 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 11, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Dr. Archie Robinson Services were at 4 p.m., sunday, Sept. 7, at the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, for Dr. Archie Edward Robinson, 45, of 10B DeVille Place, a local radiologist. Dr. Robinson died Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8:30 a.m., at Schumpert Medical Center, from injuries received Aug. 31, in an automobile accident at State Hwy. 71, and State Hwy. 84 in Clarence. Dr. J. Frank Alexander, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiated. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. Robinson was a native of Minden, and a graduate of Louisiana State University, and the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. After serving with the U. S. Army, he completed his residency training at the Huey P. Long Charity Hospital at Pineville in 1959. Dr. Robinson practiced in Springhill from 1959 until 1969, and completed a residency training program in radiology at Confederate Memorial Medical Center in 1972, before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Radiology at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. He resigned from the department in 1973, and was engaged in private practice until his death. Dr. Robinson practiced at Pleasant Hill during 1973-74. During his high school years he attended Pelican High School where his father, the late A. E. Robinson was principal for several years. He was a member of the American Academy of General Practice, the Shreveport and Louisiana Medical Societies, the American Medical Association, the Radiological Socity of North America, First Presbyterian Church, and Gen. Richard Taylor Camp 1306 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Dr. Robinson was a past president of the 4th district Association of General Practitioners, and a fellow of the American Geriatric Society. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Robinson; two sons, Dean E. Robinson, both of Shreveport; a daughter, Leslie Anne Robinson of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs. A. E. Robinson of Shreveport; and two brothers, Dr. James R. Robinson of Shreveport, and Dr. William K. Robinson, with the U. S. Army in El Paso, Tex. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Kile Salter, Sabine Parish S-436 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 5, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Kile Salter Kile Salter, 55, of Florien, died, following an extended illness, on Thursday, July 29, at 6 a.m., in DeRidder. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Jo Salter of Florien; three sons, John W. Lewis of Shreveport, Jimmy Salter, and Dana Joe Salter, both of Florien; one daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Blackmon of Houston, Tex.; and four grandchildren. Mr. Salter was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Bossier City, La. Funeral services were held at the Antioch Baptist Church on Sat., July 31, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Don Nunley, and the Rev. B. E. Ray officiating. Burial was in the Florien Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dana Salter, Will Watts, Joe Anderson, John Lewis, Hastel Lowe, Pat McCormic, Larry Miller, Hoyt Curtis, and Billy Ochilteen. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J. Lane Sauls, Monroe Randolph, Dora Vaco, J. D. Salter, Roscue Kunce, Jay Baker, Travis Miller, and Allen Lewing Jr. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Willie H. Stafford, Sabine Parish S-316 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 30, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Willie H. Stafford Willie Hickman Stafford, 57, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Veterans Administration Hospital. Survivors include a brother, Dave Stafford of Marthaville. Services were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 23, in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. W. Koonce officiating. Burial followed in the Paul Cemetery in Lecompte, under the direction of Hixson Bros. in Alexandria. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Bob Tucker, Sabine Parish T-260 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 10, 1997 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Bob Tucker Mr. Bob Tucker, 60, of Many died Saturday, Nov. 22 in Many. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Bellaire Baptist Church. The Rev. R. F. Gates officiated with interment following at Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Tucker was born in Hosston and was a resident of Many. He was employed at Sabine State Bank. A veteran of the Navy, and was a member of Gideons International and the Many Rotary Club. He was also a member of Aimwell Baptist Church in Zwolle. Survivors include his widow, Juanita Tucker; one daughter, Cheryl Carriker and husband, Russell of Okia; one son, Micah Tucker and wife, Jacqueline of Bossier City; two sisters, Diane Terry of Texas and Joy Hall of Ark.; three grandchildren, Cory and Logan Tucker and David Carriker. Pallbearers were Hardy Hale, Robert Smith, Carter Mattis, Don Toppett, Bill Mackey, Gale Bagley, Alvin Bullock and Joe Mason. Donations may be made to Gideons International, 2825 Hoyte Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118. Boone Funeral Home Bossier City, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Joe Walker, Sabine Parish W-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 1, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Joe Walker Joe Walker, 74, died Wednesday, July 24, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, in the Church of Christ of Zwolle, with the Rev. Shelton Berryman officiating. Burial was in the Zwolle Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Luther Harvey of Fayetteville, Ark., 1 son, Lee Walker of DeQuincy; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Woods of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Lee Devels of Dallas, Tex. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Lee Jewell Weeks, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish W-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 5, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Lee Jewell Weeks Lee Jewell Weeks, 58, of Robeline, died in the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport, Feb. 23, after and extended illness. Survivors include his mother, Lettie Weeks of Robeline, three brothers, Leonard, and Lonnie Weeks, both of Robeline, and Charlie Weeks of Provencal; and sister Mrs. Mertie Kizer of Midland, Tex. Funeral services were held at Rocky Mount Methodist Church, Feb 25, with the Rev. Marvin Free, and the Rev. Foster Jennies officiating. Burial was in the Rocky Mount Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Robert Westfall, Sabine, Vernon Parish W-231 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 19, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Robert Westfall S. Sgt. Robert James Westfall, 32, of Leesville, died Feb. 5, in Germany. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, in Beauregard Funeral Home. Burial was in Florien Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Susan Westfall of Hornbeck; three sons, Bobbie Westfall, Johnny Leggett, and Robert Leggett, all of Hornbeck; two brothers, Louis Westfall of Copperas Cove, Tex., and Carl Westfall of Anacoco. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Williams, Sabine Parish W-452 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 1, 1940 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 Williams 1 Mar 1940 - Friends will regret the death of John Williams of San Augustine, Texas, formerly of Many, which occurred Saturday night at the veterans hospital in Alexandria. Mr. Williams was the brother-in-law of Bill Martin of this city. -------------------------------------------------------