Military Obituaries: Various - World War II 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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Abington Mr. Ray Alizzi Alfonso Guiseppe Barker Ricahrd W. Barnes Ernest G. Barnes James R. Beavers L. E. Benoit Teurling J., Sr. Bilbray Ivy Lee Braud Mr. Davis J. Brown Ive L. Brown Jessie L. Campbell Clyde Monroe Carley Herman Chandler Roger Fletcher Corley Mr. Arthur L. Crnkovic Cpl. Joseph M. Crump George M. Curtis Edward H. Danner William J. Dans Thomas L., Sr. Davis Leonard A. Davis Roy Davis Roy Davis Travis J. Dowden Herbert Jean Dupree Orville Eason Hoyt C. Eason Pvt. Hoyt C. Ebarb Martin N., Jr. Edwards J. H., Jr. Ellzey Sgt. Ceyril M. Etheridge Nolan Ezernack Mr. Julius Earl Ford John Allen Forrest Addison Frank Fraser Richard Frazier Douglas Friday Elmor D. Gardner Robert M. Gibson Lt. John G. Goodman Ivy E. Graham James B. "Bud" Greer Marvin L., Sr. Hardcastle Jarvis Hebert Mr. Raymond Hippler Lonnie L. Holt Richard Huber Henry E. Jarrell George H. Jett Woodrow W. Jones M.Sgt. John R. LaFitte David Latham Mr. Floyd Leonard John Lewis James Richard Lowrey Sammy Malmay Mr. E. B. Malmay Rufus Maxey Clarence A., Sr. Mayfield Roy D. McCormic Hugh McDaniel Mr. Leo Deroy McGraw Noyce W. McNeely Henry McNeely Herman M. McPhearson Floyd Miller Bill W. Miller Charles Raymond Miller John Huey Moore Louis Muse Mr. James R. "Shorty" Nugent Clyde Orchid Carl Albert, Jr. Oxley Tom Parrie Pvt. Lawrence Peace Elton Peace Lee Peace Sgt. Lee Phillips Lonnie L. Pilcher Grover C. Pilcher Sgt. Hamp F. Pilcher James Ellis Polk Wilmer Powell Mr. Marvin E. Pruitt Chester Pruitt Mr. Johnny Ray Salter Cecil H. Salter Cecil H. Salter William C. (Poog) Sandel Rev. Elias Wesley, Sr. Schoth Mr. Harry Marshall Shanks Rev. Claude L. Sibley Houston V. Sibley Cpl. John H. Sims Cecil W. Slaydon Willie M. Smith Mr. Alexabder James "A. J." Speight Ellis Springer Mr. Joseph Leo Stephenson T. W. Stewart Q. L. Stringer Carl Bailey Tarpley Mr. Robert Howard Thibodeaux G. C. Torres Hosie Louis Torres John B. Torres Josephine Torres Willie Lee Walker Edward Pierce Weeks Leonard Wells Capt. Thelma Miller Williams Sidney J. Williamson Mr. Judge G. Winn Mr. Francis G. Wright Mr. Melton Wynne Clifford G. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Ray Abington, Sabine Parish A-152 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 28, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Ray Abington Mr. Ray L. Abington, 90, of Russellville, died January 11. He was retired following 30 years of federal service as property division storage chief at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. He also retired from 15 years of service with the Arkansas Legislature. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church, past commander of the American Legion, a 32nd-Degree Mason and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Etna Doss Abington; one son, William "Bill" Abington of Russellville; one daughter, Elizabeth Smith of Russellville; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by a nephew, Pete Abington of Many; and was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas C. Abington. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Shinn Funeral Home at Russellville. Burial was followed at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Alfonso Guiseppe Alizzi, Sabine Parish A-420 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 10, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Alfonso Guiseppe Alizzi Alfonso Guiseppe Alizzi, 79, died Wednesday, May 3 at Sabine Medical Center. He was born Sept. 21, 1920 in San Antonio, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Services were held Friday, May 5 at 2 p.m., at Warren Meadows Funeral Home with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Bro. C.J. Walea and Father Juan Garcia officiated. Survivors include his widow, June Alizzi of Many; three sons, John Alizzi and wife, Camille of Many, Joseph Alizzi of Many, and Steven Alizzi wife, Jamie of Laurel, Miss; three daughters, Miretta Alizzi of San Bernadino, Ca., Colleen Groce and husband, Phillip of Houston, Texas, and Sheila Manasco, husband, Stanley of Many; two brothers, Louis Alizzi and Rudy Alizzi both of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Alice Alvarez of San Antonio, Texas; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Warren Meadows Funeral Home Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ricahrd W. Barker, Sabine Parish B-626 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 10, 1959 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 - Ricahrd W. Barker 10 Apr 1959 - Funeral services for Richard Watson (Jack) Barker, age 37, who died at Merryville, March 29, were conducted at Pisgah Baptist church at 11 a.m. April 4 with Rev. Robert McCullough and Rev. W. H. Rose officiating. Interment was in Pisgah cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Mr. Barker was a veteran of World War II and served 2 1/2 years in the South Pacific with an engineers battalion as a PFC. He received the following decorations and citations. Asiatic Pacific campaign Medel with three bronze stars, Meritorius Unit Badge with 1 bronze cluster, Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star. Survivors are sisters, Mrs. J. L. Speir of Many, Mrs. J. W. Hale of Pasadena, Texas, Mrs. L. H. Lucius of Merryville; brother, Lee L. Barker of Conneaut, Ohio. At the time of his death he was employed in the logging industry at Merryville, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ernest G. Barnes, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish B-652 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 8, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Ernest G. Barnes Ernest G. Barnes of Natchitoches, died Wednesday, May 31. Mr. Barnes was a veteran of World War II, and was a retail merchant. Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Barnes of Shreveport, and James E. Barnes of Many; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Haire of Shreveport; six brothers, Roy Barnes of New Orleans, Walter Barnes of Slidel, Edmund M. Barnes of Pleasant Hill, Levassar Barnes, Gordon Barnes, and Jerry Barnes, all of Detroit, Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Shirley Neal, and Mrs. Pat Durr, both of Pleasant Hill; mother, Mrs. Vivian Barnes of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 3, in Blanchard Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Constable officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Blanchard's. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James R. Barnes, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish B-652 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 16, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ James R. Barnes James Roy Barnes, 61, of Blanchard, died at 1:15 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Veterans Administration Hospital, after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, in the Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Provencal Cemetery in Provencal, with graveside services at 4 p.m. Mr. Barnes had been a school teacher in the Natchitoches and Caddo School systems for 27 years, retiring in May. He was a native of Pleasant Hill, but has lived in Blanchard for 18 years. Mr. Barnes was a deacon in the Blanchard Baptist Church. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and a life member of the Caddo Teachers PTA. He earned his B.S. degree from Northwestern State University, and his M.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin College. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jackie Morris Barnes of Blanchard; two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Powell of Denver, Colo., and Bettye Ruth Barnes of Blanchard; two brothers, Jeff O. Barnes of Shreveport, and Robbie G. Barnes of Provencal; five sisters, Edna Mae Walker of Logansport, Mrs. Bertie B. Allen of Serepta, Mrs. Marjorie Moore of Grant, Mrs. Hazel Sutton of El Paso, Tex., and Mrs. Thelma McCann of Greenwood, Miss.; and one grandchild. Officiating for the services were the Rev. W. P. Meers, pastor of the Blanchard Baptist Church. He was assisted by the Rev. W. O. Harrell, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Plainview, Tex. Pallbearers were Kent Allen, John Allen, Leeman Bissell, Luke Bissell, R. D. Barnes, Ernest Barnes, Jim Dodd, and Alton Dodd. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: L. E. Beavers, Sabine Parish B-162 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 31, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ L. E. Beavers Lawrence Edward Beavers, 57, of Oil City, was killed Saturday night, Oct. 26, in a one car accident on Louisiana Hwy 538. A native of Sabine Parish, he had lived in Oil City for 20 years, and was an oil field worker. He was a veteran of World War II, and a Baptist. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Wellman Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Sid Fillingin, pastor of Ferry Lake Baptist Church in Oil City, officiated. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Buel D. Bevers of Oil City; two sons, Mike Beavers, and Joe Beavers, both of Oil City; a daughter, Mrs. Pam Tubbs of Oil City; a brother, L. C. Beavers of Many; seven sisters, Mrs. Lillie Duke, Mrs. Ruth Berg, and Mrs. Florence Pruitt, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Lonnie Harris of Elkins, Ark., Mrs. Mary Lou Young of Ruston, Mrs. Martha Stroud of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Joe Bresso of San diego, Calif., and one grandchild. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Teurling J. Benoit Sr., Sabine Parish B-530 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 22, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Teurling J. Benoit Sr. Teurling Joseph Benoit Sr., 57, of Shreveport, died at 8:33 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, in Willis-Knighton Hospital, after a long illness. Services were at 1 p.m., Monday, in the Wellman's Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. George C. Davis, pastor of South Park Church of God, officiating. Burial was in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. A native of Lafayette, Mr. Benoit had lived in Shreveport seven years. He was a retired truck driver, formerly employed by McLean Truck Line. Mr. Benoit was affiliated with South Park Church of God, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Irene Benoit of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs. Annie Dubois of Lafayette; a stepmother, Mrs. Dale Yarbough of Shinner, Tex.; one son, Teurling Joseph Benoit Jr. of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Susan Marie Prescott of Shreveport, and Mrs. Karen Rita Augustine of Lake Charles; two brothers, Lonnie Benoit of Nederland, Tex., and Jimmy Melton Benoit of Many; six sisters, Mrs. Kate Rogers of Lafayette, Mrs. Rose Marie Van Hoose of Nederland, Mrs. Betty Kilgore of Lamberton, Tex., Mrs. Theresa Ann Cooper of Lake Charles, Mrs. Sherry Lorance of Beaumont, Tex., and Mrs. Yvonne Summer of Austin, Tex.; and five grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ivy Lee Bilbray, Sabine Parish B-416 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 6, 1959 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 - Ivy Lee Bilbray 6 Mar 1959 - Funeral services Tuesday were held at 2 p.m. at the Osborn Funeral Home for Ivy Lee Bilbray, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday at 2 p.m. He was manager of the Caddo Finance Corp. and had lived in Shreveport for the last 19 years. A native of Many, he was a member of the Highland Baptist church, a Mason, and member of El Karubah Shrine. He was a veteran of World War II in the U. S. Navy, and held memberships in the Elks Club and American Legion. Mr. Bilbray is survived by his widow, of Shreveport, two daughters, Faye and Sarah Bilbray of Shreveport; his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Bilbray of Many; and two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Curtis of Shreveport, and L. Curtis of Shreveport, and Mrs. Ray Winn of New Orleans. The Rev. Gale Dunn, assistant pastor of Highland Baptist church, officiated. Burial was in Forest Park cemetery. Masonic services were held at the graveside. Pallbearers were Charlie Haygood, Fred Allen, Dr. W. C. Holman, Joe Armenio, Tony Maniscalco and Vernon Johnson. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Davis J. Braud, Sabine Parish B-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 23, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Davis J. Braud Mr. Davis J. Braud, 79, died Thursday, Dec. 17 at IHS in Many. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at Florien First Baptist Church with interment following at Ebenezer Cemetery. Graveside services were conducted by Chapter 21 of the Sabine Disabled American Veterans. The Rev. Huey Tarpley and the Rev. Bill Hines officiated. Survivors include his widow, Mavis Hopkins Braud of Florien; one son, Ronnie Braud and wife Carolyn of Lindale, Texas; one daughter, Linda Bison and husband Speedy of Florien; one sister, Anita Jefferson and husband Jeff of Metairie; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Braud was preceded in death by his parents, Dolphy Adam Braud and Sarah Frederic Braud; and three brothers, Louis, Anthony, and John Braud. Pallbearers were Dale Braud, Douglas Youngblood, Tony Braud, Glen Braud, Clark Benoit and George Johnson. Warren Meadow Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ive L. Brown, Sabine Parish B-650 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 25, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Ive L. Brown Ive L. Brown, 69, a native of Zwolle, died in Shreveport on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., following an extended illness. Brown is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hazel Parrott Brown; and one aunt Mrs. Beatrice Scherry of Oakhurst, Texas. Brown was a member of the American Legion, the Disabled Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the First United Methodist Church of Zwolle. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Zwolle First United Methodist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Austin Smith, and the Rev. Robert Ledden. Burial was in the Zwolle Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Pallbearers were J. O. Kimbrell, Carl Willis, Marvin Smith, K. C. Peterson, B. B. Jones, Clarence R. Neal, Guy Brown, and Homer Clifton. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: S/Sgt. Jessie L. Brown, Sabine Parish B-650 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 17, 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 - S/Sgt. Jessie L. Brown 17 Jun 1949 - S/Sgt. Jessie L. Brown, 33 expired at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D. C., Thursday of last week after a long illness. Rev. A. D. Ashby conducted funeral services at Spring Ridge Baptist church 10 a.m. Monday. Interment followed under direction Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were: Evert Haine, Randel Brown, Son Watley, Leo Williams, James Williams and Ansel Cole. Sgt. Brown is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Marthaville; brothers, J. P. Brown and Travis Brown of Marthaville, Sebe Brown and Tom Brown, Beaumont, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Mairy Maines, Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Lois Kornegay, Beaumont, Texas and Mrs. Wayne Dodson, Shreveport. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Clyde Monroe Campbell, Sabine Parish C-514 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 29, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Clyde Monroe Campbell Funeral services for Clyde Monroe Campbell, 74, of Pleasant Hill were held at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28. The Rev. Joe Thibeau, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill, officiated. Burial followed at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with military graveside rites rendered by Chapter 21, Disabled American Veterans. Pallbearers were Derek Spencer, Billy Jackson, Michael Strahan, John Bullard, T. J. Washburn, Billy Wayne Peacock and Junior Golden. Mr. Campbell, a retired oilfield worker, died in Pleasant Hill on Sunday, March 26 following a lengthy illness. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired after 13 years of service. Survivors include his sisters, Gladys Gallons and Sidney H. Jacobs, both of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Rebecca Campbell; brothers, Billy Ray Campbell and Eddie M. Campbell Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy Houston Smith and Doris Evelyn Conway. Rose-Neath Mansfield, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Herman Carley, Sabine Parish C-640 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 16, 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 - Herman Carley 16 Jan 1949 - Herman Carley, age 28, passed away at the veterans hospital at Alexandria following a brief illness. Funeral rites were held at Noble Baptist church 2:30 p.m. Jan. 6 by Rev. Joe Flanagan of Shreveport, assisted by Rev. S. M. Mulley of Zwolle. Interment was under direction of Massingill funeral home. Pallbearers were W. H. Pearce, Kenneth Brown, Merton Neal. A. L. Neal, Ovie Bullard and Floyd Pearce. Surviving relatives are: wife, Ms. Geraldine Carley, Natchitoches, parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carley, Noble; brothers, B. M. Carley, Odessa, Texas, J. F. Carley, Noble, Ray Carley, Odessa, Texas; sister, Mrs. Pauline Edwards. Deceased spent three years eight months in the army of which three years four months were overseas. He served in the Eight army air cops. At the time he became ill he was attending Northwestern State college, Natchitoches. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Roger Fletcher Chandler, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish C-534 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 24, 1959 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 - Roger Fletcher Chandler 24 Apr 1959 - Funeral services for Roger Fletcher Chandler, age 51, who died April 18 at the Natchitoches hospital were conducted at the First Baptist church in Robeline with Rev. C. A. Ricks, W. L. Birdwell and O. W. Prothro officiating. Interment was in Ft. Jesup cemetery under the direction of the First National Funeral home of Natchitoches. Survivors are his widow, two brothers, James Obie Chandler, of Florien, Lloyd W. Chandler, Jasper, Texas, 4 sisters, Mrs. S. H. Taylor, Mrs. J. H. Harper, Mrs. Ed Sherman, all of Shreveport and Mrs. C. A. Ricks of Boyce. Mr. Chandler was a veteran of World War II, and owner and operator of a sawmill in Hemphill, Texas. He was a member of the Woodman of the World of Robeline. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Arthur L. Corley, Sabine Parish C-640 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 11, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Arthur L. Corley Mr. Arthur L. Corley of Burgaw, N. C. died Saturday, Feb. 7 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Toro on Jan. 21, 1922, to the late Janie Moore Corley and David Corley. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 in Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 South College Road with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Merrill McKoy officiated. Mr. Corley was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps and the U. S. Air Force. He retired from Liggett-Meyers Tobacco Company. Survivors include his widow, Ruby Dillard Corley; two children, Barney Dillard Corley of Houston, Texas and Billie Corley Page and husband, Wayne of Burgaw, N. C.; special grandchildren, Thunder, Lightning and Fred; one brother, Sherman Corley of Groves, Texas; one sister, Eunice Fitts of Groves' Texas; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. Andrews Mortuary Wilmington, N. C. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Cpl. Joseph M. Crnkovic, Sabine Parish C-652 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 11, 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 - Cpl. Joseph M. Crnkovic 11 Aug 1944 - Cpl. Joseph M. Crnkovic of the United States marine corps was killed in action while on overseas duty. His family received a wire from the war department July 23, but his death occurred June 15 on Saipan, Marianna Island group. He also fought in the battle of Tawara and others. He received his basic training in San Diego, Calif., from where he left for overseas duty August 1942. When he left for his examination he didn't get 21 days off like others. After his training he left for overseas and never got a furlough. He is survived by his parents; six brothers, Pfc. Steve, Pfc. Johnny, Frank, Pete, Donald and Wilburn (Mickey) Crnkovic. Cpl Crnkovic graduated from Zwolle high school in 1940 and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Zwolle. Their hearts are sad for the one they loved so well. Cpl. Crnkovic has two brothers in the service: Pfc. Steve Crnkovic, stationed in Greenwood, Miss., who is home on pass to see his parents, Pfc. Johnny Crnkovic, stationed at Hattisburg, Miss, now home on leave. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: George M. Crump, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish C-651 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 24, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ George M. Crump Funeral services for George Milton Crump, 48, formerly of Natchitoches, were at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Blanchard Funeral Home chapel in Natchitoches, with the Rev. Harvey Davis of Grapevine, Tex. officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Briscoe. Burial was in the Beulah Cemetery near Marthaville. Mr. Crump died Saturday, in Reno, Nev. he was a native of Robeline, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, Charles G. Crump of Alexandria; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Nell Goodman of DeSoto, Tex., and Mrs. B. Eliser of Baltimore, Md.; and his mother, Mrs. Clara L. Crump of Natchitoches. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Edward H. Curtis, Sabine, DeSoto Parish C-632 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 10, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Edward H. Curtis Services for former Shreveport resident, Edward H. (Jack) Curtis, 56, of Lafayette, were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, at Drewett Funeral Home in Mansfield. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Mansfield. A native of Many, Mr. Curtis died Sunday, in Lafayette, after a long illness. He had been engaged in the abstract business in South Louisiana for a number of years. He attended Centenary College, and the Shriner's Institute in Kerrville, Tex., and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doris Rascoe Curtis of Lafayette; a son, Michael Edward Curtis of Baton Rouge; and his mother, Mrs. Bessie Curtis of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: William J. Danner, Sabine Parish D-560 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 1, 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 J. Danner 1 Feb 1957 - Funeral services for M-Sgt. William J. Danner, 49, who died at Chicago, Ill., with a heart attack Sunday, Jan. 20, was conducted at a Requiem High Mass, St. Joseph's Catholic church, Zwolle at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 with Rev. Father Robert Friend officiating. Interment was in church cemetery under the direction of Warren Funeral home. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Danner of Chicago, son, William, Jr. and daughter, Jacqueline Ruth, both of Chicago, brothers, Warren, Kenneth, Clifford, and Glen Danner, all of Wooster, Ohio, sister, Mrs. Ward Ray of Wooster, Ohio. Pallbearers were Guy Sistrunk, Mark Ezernack, Louis Myers, Quinton Brandon, Oliver Elliott and Capt. Julio Carattini. M-Sgt, Danner was stationed with 496 A.A.A. Bn, in Chicago. He was a veteran of 22 years service. He served in World War II and the Korean War. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Thomas L. Dans Sr., Sabine Parish D-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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Thomas L. Dans Sr. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, in Rose-Neath Funeral Home, for Thomas Lincoln Dans Sr., 60, who died Tuesday in El Reno, Okla., following a long illness. Officiating was the Rev. W. E. Spencer, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Zwolle. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery. Mr. Dans was a member of Hines Chapter 54, F&AM, DeRidder, Kelly Memorial Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreigh Wars, and the American Legion. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Thomas L. Dans Jr., and Dennis R. Dans, both of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Teer Jr., and Mrs. Irba Davis, both of Baton Rouge; one brother, Walter Dans of Jonesville; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Moses of Vivian, Mrs. Maudie Lewis of Mansfield, Mrs. Ivis Moses of Converse, and Mrs. Evie Clark of Natchitoches, and four grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Leonard A. Davis, Sabine Parish D-120 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 21, 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 - Leonard A. Davis 21 May 1948 - Military funeral services were conducted at Belmont Sunday afternoon for Sgt. Leonard A. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis of DeBerry, Texas. Sgt. Davis was killed on D-Day, June 6, during the battle of Normandy. He was a paratrooper. Surviving relatives include parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis, DeBerry, Texas; seven brothers, T. J. Davis, Carthage, Texas, M. E. Davis, Coushatta, Raymond W. Davis, Alabama, Bobby Davis, Montgomery, Eugene Davis, Logansport, Billy Ray and Orville, DeBerry, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. S. O. George, Shreveport, Mrs. Stanley Welch, Monroe. The remains were brought from overseas and laid to rest in the family ploy in Belmont cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Roy Davis, Sabine Parish D-120 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 17, 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 - Roy Davis 17 Sep 1948 - The remains of T/Sgt. Roy Davis whose next of kin is James M. Davis, Florien, were dispatched from Memphis general depot Tuesday, Lt. Col. Dan L. Miller, chief of the Memphis general depot's American Graves Registration, has informed the Index. Escorted by an individual military escort, they were to have been delivered to Massingill funeral home, Many. Estimated time of arrival at Florien was 4:14 p.m. Wednesday. T/Sgt. Davis, who served with the U. S. ground forces, was returned from Hamm cemetery, Luxembourg. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Roy Davis, Sabine Parish D-120 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 24, 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 - Roy Davis 24 Sep 1948 - Last rites for T/Sgt. Roy Davis, who was killed in Luxembourg, Germany were conducted Thursday of last week at Prospect Methodist church by Rev. Cleburne W. Quaid, pastor, at 10 a.m. with interment following in Prospect cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Rites at the grave were conducted by members of the American Legion. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis, Florien; brothers, Cecil, Merryville, A. G. Leesville, Clifton, Florien, Harvey, Bay, St. Louis, Miss., J. T. Leesville; sisters, Mrs. Ella Groves, Converse, Mrs. Trudie Hicks, Florien and Mrs. Pauline Durr, Florien. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Travis J. Davis, Sabine, DeSoto Parish D-120 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 24, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Travis J. Davis Travis J. Davis, 58, of Shreveport, died Thursday, Aug. 17, in his home, following a sudden illness. Funeral services were conducted Friday, at 1 p.m., in Rose-Neath Funeral Home, by the Rev. Roy Mouser, pastor of Mangum Memorial Methodist Church. Burial was in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Davis was a native of Pelican, and had resided in Shreveport for 40 years. He was employed by the U. S. Postal Department for 30 years, and was a member of American Legion Post No. 14, and Mangum Memorial Methodist Church. He was a Marine Corps World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow; two step-sons, Jon Crittenden, and Jack Crittenden, both of Shreveport; one daughter, Mrs. Harry Simpson of Shreveport; one step-daughter, Jeanie Critenden of Shreveport; four sisters, Mrs. W. G. Simmons of Converse, Mrs. O. V. Hufft of Bossier City, and Mrs. Troy Arnold, and Lurline Whitfield, both of Shreveport; and four brothers, Claude Davis, Ollie Davis, and W. I. Davis, all of Shreveport, and the Rev. T. F. Davis of Swartz. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Herbert Jean Dowden, Sabine Parish D-350 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 30, 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 - Herbert Jean Dowden 30 Jul 1948 - Reburial rites for Pfc. Herbert Jean Dowden , age 19, who lost his life in the Battle of the Bulge, will be at Toro Baptist church near Florien Saturday by Bro. Charles S. Miers, pastor First Baptist church, Many. Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars will be pallbearers. Interment will be under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Dowden; Hornbeck; brothers, Carl of Hornbeck, Fern of lake Charles, Roy of Northwestern State College, Natchitoches; Eugene of Hornbeck; sisters, Mrs. Lillian Cochran, Crowley, Mrs. Marnee Williams, Lake Charles, Miss Mary Earl Dowden, Hornbeck. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Orville Dupree, Sabine Parish D-160 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 4, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Orville Dupree Funeral services for Orville "Dick" Dupree were held at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, in the Chapel of the Osborn Funeral Home, with Dr. James Middleton, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Shreveport, and Rabbi David Lefkowitz Jr. of the B'nai Zion Temple officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Dupree, 59, of Shreveport, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at his farm near Coushatta, when a tractor he was driving overturned. A native of Martin, he was a Shreveport resident for 30 years, and a former member of the Caddo Parish School Board. Mr. Dupree was also a member of the Petroleum Club, and the American Legion, the retired president of the Holicer Gas Co., a former schoolteacher at Florien and Cotton Valley, and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marguerite Dover Dupree of Shreveport; one son, Richard Dupree of Houston, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Sanders B. Cox of Dallas, Tex.; five brothers, W. B. Dupree of Martin, Theron Dupree of West Monroe, Vernon Dupree of Baton Rouge, W. D. Dupree of Shreveport, and Dr. J. G. Dupree of Bunkie; seven sisters, Mrs. George Anderson of Norway, Mich., Mrs. Zelma Howell of Martin, Mrs. Roy Johnson of Bunkie, Mrs. Jim Winner of Houston, and Mrs. E. E. White, Mrs. Norma Bonnevier, and Mrs. Bertie Mae Keith, all of Shreveport, and one grandchild. Pallbearers were J. L. Teer, E. E. White, A. P. Taylor, J. D. Caruthers, S. Y. Friedman, and I. B. Dupree. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Hoyt C. Eason, Sabine Parish E-250 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 29, 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 - Hoyt C. Eason 29 Oct 1948 - The remains of Pvt. Hoyt C. Eason, 29, who was killed in Belgium Sept. 4, 1944, were finally interred at McComic cemetery Sunday. Rev. W. M. Greer, pastor Calvary Baptist church, conducted the service at the graveside at 11 a.m. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars were pallbearers. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Eason, brother, Frand Edward Eason; sisters, Mesdames Louis Maxey and Charlie Baldwin, all of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Pvt. Hoyt C. Eason, Sabine Parish E-250 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 29, 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 - Pvt. Hoyt C. Eason 29 Sep 1944 - Pvt. Hoyt C. Eason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Eason of Many, route one, was killed in action Sept. 4 somewhere in Belgium. Hoyt was 25 years of age, had been in service three years and eight months. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lena Baldwin and Mrs. Tabitha Maxey; one brother, Jack Eason, all of Many route one; also four nieces, six nephews and a host of friends. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Martin N. Ebarb Jr., Sabine Parish E-161 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 29, 1973 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Martin N. Ebarb Jr. Martin N. Ebarb, Jr., 54, of Buena Park, Calif., died at his home March 18, after a short illness. The rosary was recited Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m., at Renuker Klockgether Mortuary Park. A Requien Mass was said at St. Pious V. Catholic Church at Buena Park, March 21, at 10:30 a.m. Burial was in the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery at Orange, Calif. Survivors include his widow; one son, Rickey of Buena Park, Calif.; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ebarb of Zwolle; fifteen sisters, Mrs. June E. Lopez of Many, Mrs. Eunice Ebarb, Mrs. Theresa Malmay, and Mrs. Doris E. Leone, all of Zwolle, Mrs. Joyce E. Santos of Pineville, Mrs. Laverne E. Jones, and Doloris E. Springer, both of Midwest City, Okla., Mrs. Mildren Ann Heard of Shreveport, Sheila Thompson, and Marilyn Ebarb, both of Sacramento, Mrs. Brenda E. Hall of Shreveport, Cynthia Rose Ebarb, Marcha Ebarb, Shellia Ebarb, and Kemmerly Ebarb, all of Zwolle; eight brothers, David Ebarb, Herman T. Ebarb, and James B. Ebarb, all of Zwolle, Frank Ebarb of Kinder, Pat Ebarb of Sacramento, and Kenneth Ebarb, Mike Ebarb, and Gregory Ebarb, all of Zwolle. Mr. Ebarb was a native of Sabine Parish, having moved to California in 1945. He was a World War II Veteran. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: J. H. Edwards Jr., Sabine Parish E-363 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 11, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ J. H. Edwards Jr. Lt. Col. (Ret.) James H. Edwards Jr., 67, of Pleasant Hill, died at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Barksdale Air Firce Base Hospital, after a long illness. A native of Lebanon, Ore., Mr. Edwards had resided in Pleasant Hill for 12 years. He was retired from the U. S. Army. He was a veteran of World War II, taking part in the occupation of the Phillipines and Japan, and serving two tours of duty in occupied Germany. He was a past commander of the Oliff Fair Post No. 300 of the American Legion, and a member of the Retired Officers Association, and the First Methodist Church of Centralia, Ill. Private funeral services were held Sunday, April 7, at the Osborn Funeral Home. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Miriam LaFitte Edwards; a daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Hight of Pelican; three sons, James H. Edwards III of Shreveport, Bruce Edwards, and Glenn Edwards, both of Pleasant Hill; one stepson, Robert Newson of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Dozier of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Mrs. Eula Tucker of Delhi, New York; and six grandchildren. The family has requested that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sgt. Ceyril M. Ellzey, Sabine Parish E-420 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 28, 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 - Sgt. Ceyril M. Ellzey 28 Jul 1944 - Sgt. Ceyril M. Ellzey, paratrooper, was killed in France on June 19, according to information received from the war department by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Raye Ellzey of Natchitoches. Sgt. Ellzey was born Jan. 23, 1917 in Sabine parish. His family moved to Natchitoches in 1939. He attended the Louisiana State Normal college during 1937-39 and later the Louisiana State university where he majored in agriculture. He entered the armed services on March 11, 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Claiborne. Then he was transferred to the 101st Airborne division where he received special training as a paratrooper and was sent overseas in September, 1943. Sgt. Ellzey was married to the former Shirley Raye Martin, June 14, 1941. He is survived by his widow, a two year old daughter, Shyron Jean; his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Amburg Ellzey, also of Natchitoches; three sisters, Mrs. Opal Brown of Many, Mrs. Melba Callicoate of Atlanta, Texas and Miss Madge Ellzey of Natchitoches; two brothers, T/5 Orvis Ellzey in the U.S. army somewhere in France and Pvt. Ralph Ellzey, stationed in Denver, Colo. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Nolan Etheridge, Sabine Parish E-363 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 - Nolan Etheridge 23 Apr 1948 - Final burial rites for Pvt. Nolan Etheridge, 21, were conducted 3 p.m. last Saturday at Sharbeno Chapel near Zwolle by Rev. Will Graham. Interment followed under direction of Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: brothers, Napoleon and Vance Etheridge, both of Zwolle; sisters, Madames Vina Procell, Claudie Ezernack and Lora Martinez, all of Zwolle, and Mrs. Drucie Huffpair, New Orleans. Pvt. Etheridge was a member of the Third infantry regiment; he was wounded and died from action while serving in the U. S. army ground forces and died in a hospital in France. His remains were returned from Epinal cemetery, France. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Julius Earl Ezernack, Sabine Parish E-265 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 23, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Julius Earl Ezernack Mr. Julius Earl Ezernack, 85, died Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Arlington, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Zwolle with interment following at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Father Peters officiated. Mr. Ezernack served 29 years in the U. S. Air Force as a Sr. Master Sergeant and he was a Veteran of WWII, The Korean War, and Vietnam. Survivors include his widow, Frances Ezernack of Arlington, Texas; one son, David Ezernack of Arlington, Texas; three stepsons, Elton Haynes of Roanoke, Texas, Don Haynes of Arlington, Texas and James Haynes of Glen Rose, Texas; one step-daughter, Ellen Libhart of Arlington, Texas; five brothers, Nathan Ezernack of Natchitoches, Mark Ezernack of Zwolle, Thomas Ezernack of Shreveport, Marion Ezernack Of Lucedale, Miss. and John Ezernack of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jason and Krystal Ezernack of Arlington, Texas; and numerous other family members and friends. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Allen Ford, Sabine Parish F-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 12, 1973 Submitted by: Ruth Estess r.estess@worldnet.att.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ The Sabine Index - John Allen Ford July 12, 1973 John Allen Ford, 66, of Converse died Friday, July 6, in the Allen Sanitarium. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 8 at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of the Drewett Funeral Home with Rev. Weyman Rodeheaver officiating. Burial was in the Cassell Cemetery with his nephews serving as pallbearers. Mr. Ford was a veteran of World War II and a retired custodian of the Stonewall High School where he worked for 16 years. He was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award by the Student Council there in 1960. He is survived by his widow; three brothers Hoyt and Willie Ford of Hurley, N. M. and J. L. Ford of Logansport and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Coker and Nettie Ford of Hurley, N. M. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Addison Frank Forrest, Sabine Parish F-623 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 30, 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 - Addison Frank Forrest 30 Jul 1948 - Funeral service for Cpl. Addison Frank Forrest, age 19, was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday from First Baptist church by Rev. Charles S. Miers, pastor, assisted by Rev. C. W. Quaid, pastor of the Methodist church, and Rev. Willis Greer, pastor Calvary Baptist church. Interment was at Lafayette, Texas 4 p.m. Tuesday. Pallbearers were members of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Arrangements were under direction Massingill funeral home. Cpl. Forrest, a member of 141st Army Airway commission, was accidently killed at Clark Field, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on May 29, 1948. Surviving relatives include; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forrest, Many; grandmother, Mrs. L. B. McCasland, Pittsburg, Texas; a number of uncles and aunts. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Richard Fraser, Sabine Parish F-626 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 16, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Richard Fraser Funeral services for Richard A. Fraser Jr., 62, of Shreveport, were at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, in the Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Dr. J. Frank Alexander, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Forest Park Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Fraser died at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at his residence, after a brief illness. The Many native was a 20 year resident of Shreveport, and an attorney with the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Fraser, and Cooke. His memberships include the Rotary Club, the Petroleum Club, the Shreveport Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and First Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Patricia Johnson Fraser of Shreveport; three sons, Sam J. Fraser of Baton Rouge, Richard A. Fraser III of New Orleans, and William L. Fraser of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Mrs. Gabriel Miller of Los Angeles, Calif., and Elizabeth Fraser, and Patricia Fraser, both of Shreveport; two brothers, the Rev. William P. Fraser of Hammond, and L. E. Fraser of Marshall, Tex.; and one sister, Mrs. W. N. Creed of Many. Pallbearers were Mr. Fraser's nephews. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Douglas Frazier, Sabine Parish F-626 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 27, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Douglas Frazier Douglas Wayne Frazier, 55, of Shreveport, died at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, May 22, in Veterans Administration Hospital, after a long illness. A native of Pleasant Hill, Mr. Frazier was retired from the Air Force. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and American Legion Post 14. The funeral was at 2 p.m., Monday, May 24, at Southside Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with the Rev. W. D. Martin, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery. Mr. Frazier is survived by his widow, Mary Frazier; three sons, Michael Wayne Frazier, Gary Douglas Fazier, and Gregory Lee Frazier, all of Shreveport; two daughters, Brenda Nell Frazier, and Mrs. Danny Roop, both of Shreveport; one sister, Clara King of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Marvin Neal Frazier of Pleasant Hill; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were David King, Kenneth King, Marvin King, Jerry Parks, Donald Parks, and Gene Parks. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Elmor D. Friday, Sabine Parish F-630 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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Elmor D. Friday Funeral services for Elmor Dann Friday, 57, of Shreveport, were held on Wednesday, June 12, at 1 p.m., at the Osborn Fueral Home with the Rev. Michael Welmer, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Centuries Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Billy E. Horn, Howard J. Hart, Oliver Williams, E. B. Stone, B. J. Miller, and E. R., Baird. Mr. Friday died at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, in Schumpert Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. A native of Pleasant Hill, he was a resident of Shreveport for 20 years. Mr. Friday was an engineer for the Texas and Pacific Railway, a veteran of World Warr II, and a member of the American Legion. The family requests that memorials be made to the Cancer Research Center at Schumpert Hospital. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Robert M. Gardner, Sabine Parish G-635 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 8, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Robert M. Gardner Funeral services for Robert Morris Gardner, 50, of Shreveport, were held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, in the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, with the Rev. Billy Pierce, pastor of Ford Park Baptist Church, and the Rev. Benny McBride, associate pastor of Ford Park Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. Mr. Gardner died Monday, April 5, in Willis-Knighton Hospital, after a short illness. A native of Higgins, Okla., he had lived in Shreveport 23 years. He was a self-employed automobile body repairman, and an Air Force Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ada Gardner of Shreveport; a son, Edwin Lee Gardner of Stockton, Calif.; a stepson, Ted Morris of Bossier City; two daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Ann Eldsmoe, and Mrs. Lowana Sherry Galbreath, both of California; three sisters, Mrs. Pat Morgan of Zwolle, Mrs. Sue Lucot of Stockton, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Canote of Elk Grove, Calif.; and three grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Lt. John G. Gibson, Sabine Parish G-125 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 13, 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 - Lt. John G. Gibson 13 Jul 1951 - 13 Jul 1951 - Last rites for Lt. John G. Gibson, 34, who passed away at Fraser sanitarium after a few days illness Friday were conducted at Many Methodist church 5:30 p.m. Saturday by Rev. A. O. Youngblood, assisted by Rev. K. G. McDowell. Interment was in Many cemetery under direction Warren funeral home. Pallbearers were Johnny Mowad, Harold Andries, Wade Kennedy, Otis Jones, Truman Oxley and John H. German. Surviving relatives include: the widow, Mrs. Josephine B. Gibson, Many; mother, Mrs. S. A. Holt, Shreveport; father, Lonnie M. Gibson, Hornbeck, and sister, Miss Joy Gibson, Shreveport. Lt. Gibson was a veteran of World War II having served in the European theatre. He was officer in charge of the local national guard armory and active in military veterans organizations. Lt. Gibson came to Many soon after he was honorable discharged from the army in 1946, after five years of service. He played an active part in the building of the local V. F. W. home, being vice-commander when it was erected, He assisted in the organization of the local company of the national guard of which he was warrant officer. He was held in high esteem in both the national guard and the V. F. W. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Masonic lodge. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Ivy E. Goodman, Sabine Parish G-355 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 22, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Ivy E. Goodman Funeral services for Ivy E. Goodman, 61, of Shreveport, were held at 4 p.m., Sunday, July 18, at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. N. O. Pugh, pastor of the Levy Street Mission, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Goodman died at 11 p.m., July 16, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, after a short illness. A native of Many, he had been foreman for the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit. He had lived in Shreveport since 1960, was a Baptist, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include one brother, Loy Goodman of New Orleans, two half-brothers, Carl J. Lowrey of Shreveport, and Clarence Lowrey of Port Hueneme, Calif. Pallbearers were D. F. Williams, Norman C. Oliver, Guy LaCaze, William Flynn, Olg Marris, and James Lobardino, all of Shreveport. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James B. "Bud" Graham, Sabine Parish G-650 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 16, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ James B. "Bud" Graham Funeral services for James "Bud" Graham, were conducted Monday, March 6, at Pine Bluff, Ark. Mr. Graham, born November 21, 1895, at Pelican, died March 3, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock, where he had been a patient for the past year. He was raised and attended school at Belmont, the son of the late Ervin and Caldonia Graham. He was a veteran of World War I, serving with the 121st Field Artillery in France, and the World War II, serving in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the American Legion at Oak Grove. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mae Campbell Graham. Survivors include three sons, Ervin F. Graham of Pine Bluff, Ark., Arvis O. Graham of West Monroe, and T. E. Graham of Wilmington, N. C.; one daughter, Mrs. George (Jewel) Smith of Melvindale, Mich.; a brother, Claude Graham of Rayville; and a sister, Mrs. Paralee Keyes of Long Beach, Calif.; also 22 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Marvin L. Greer Sr., Sabine Parish G-660 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 25, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Marvin L. Greer Sr. A former Shreveporter, Marvin L. Greer Sr., 67, of Houston, died Monday, Sept. 22, in North Caddo Hospital, Vivian, after a short illness. Services were held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, in the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Fueral Home of Shreveport, with the Rev. Earl Roderick, pastor of Hosston Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Mr. Lebanon Cemetery, Gibsland. Greer was a self-employed merchant. He was born in Nacogdoches, Tex., and had lived in Hosston for 11 years. He was a veteran of World War II, and a prisoner of war in the European theater. He was a deacon of Hosston Baptist Church. He served as chief of police in Hosston. He was a member of Gideon International. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marvin L. Greer Sr. of Hosston; a son, Marvin L. Greer Jr. of West Monroe; a sister, Mrs. W. M. Moseley of Pleasant Hill; a brother, O. B. Greer of Shreveport; and one grandson. Pallbearers were to be Paul Greer, Freddy Greer, David Bryan, Rex Bryan, Robin Bryan, W. P. Bryan, Marvin Montgomery, and David Reeder. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Jarvis Hardcastle, Sabine Parish H-632 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 4, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Jarvis Hardcastle Jarvis Eugene Hardcastle, 49, of Bossier City, died early Saturday, July 30, at Barksdale Air Force Base, after a brief illness. He had been a resident of Bossier City for 10 years. Mr. Hardcastle was retired from the Air Force, and was a warehouse supervisor at Barksdale. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Viet Nam War, and was a native of Campti in Natchitoches Parish. He was a member of Broadmoor Masonic Lodge 432, F&AM, Scottish Rite, El Karubah Shrine, and was a 32nd-degree Mason. He also was a member of the Greeters Unit of the Shrine. Masonic graveside rites were held. Officiating in services was Chaplain Harold Elliott of Barksdale. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Constance L. Hardcastle of Bossier City; five sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hodnett of Anacoco, Mrs. Mary Walker of Leesville, Mrs. Betty Prewitt of Hornbeck, Mrs. Jo Ella Burger of Navarre, Ohio, and Mrs. Pat Nolen of Leesville; and brother, James Hardcastle of Conroe, Tex. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Raymond Hebert, Sabine Parish H-163 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. Raymond Hebert Mr. Raymond Hebert, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 15 at Sabine Medical Center in Many. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at St. John Catholic Church with interment following at Prospect Cemetery. Military graveside rites were performed by the Sabine Chapter #2l, Disabled American Veterans, which Mr. Hebert was a member. Survivors include his widow, Clothilde Sandel Hebert; two daughters, Victoria Chance of Hornbeck and Donna Jo Hughes of Dublin, Ga.; mother, Laura Bourque Hebert of Kaplan; five sisters, Emma Savoy of Kaplan, Grace Cormier of Abbeville, Leona Hebert of Porter, Texas, Alice Rigsby of Lake Charles and Ruby Richard of Lions Point; two brothers, Wilbur "Brod" Hebert of Lafayette and Roland Hebert Kaplan; four grandchildren, Ashley Raeshel Chance, Jennifer Hughes, Kenneth Stephen Hughes, Jr.,and Christopher Hughes; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Hebert was preceded in death by his father, Raphael Hebert; one brother, William Brod Hebert ; one sister, Louise Stelly; and one son, Donald Hebert. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the cancer research. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Lonnie L. Hippler, Sabine Parish H-146 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 19, 1948 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ The Sabine Index - Lonnie L. Hippler 19 Nov 1948 - The Index has been informed that the remains of Pct. Lonnie L. Hippler are due to arrive Wednesday of this week with reburial services to be held at Beulah Baptist church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Pvt. Hippler entered the service Sept. 16, 1943, received his basic training at Camp Walters, Texas, was shipped overseas April 24, 1944, where he saw combat duty in Italy. He gave his life for his country Sept. 17, 1944. Interment will be in Beulah cemetery under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hippler, Sr., Many; brothers, C. W. Hippler, Fisher, D. E., T. S. Jr., and Raymond Hippler, Many, E. E. Hippler, DeQuincy, J. C. Hippler, New Orleans and N. B. Hippler; sister, Mrs. D. M. Herndon, Longview, Texas. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Richard Holt, Sabine Parish H-430 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 11, 1973 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Richard Holt Richard C. Holt, 58, died at 7:55 a.m., Monday, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, after a short illness. He was a painting contractor, had lived in Shreveport 31 years, and was born at Florien. He was a veteran of World Warr II. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Jean Buzzanca of Shreveport; two brothers, L. D. Holt of Shreveport, and Bill L. Holt of Hornbeck; six sisters, Myrtie Allen of Anacoco, Mrs. Luther Hunt of Rosepine, Ruby Hillman of Alexandria, Mrs. Kenneth Taylor of Austin, Tex., and Mrs. Lum Sterling, and Mrs. Claude Strickland, both of Hornbeck; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, in Wellman's Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank Andrews, pastor of the Lynwood Assemblyy of God Church. Burial was at Forest Park Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Henry E. Huber, Sabine Parish H-160 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 12, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Henry E. Huber Henry Edward Huber, 59, of Calion, Arkansas, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, in a local hospital. He was a retired welder, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Norphlet United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, in the Norphlet United Pentecostal Church. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery, under the direction of the Young Funeral Home. Survivors are his widow; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Dora Ware of Calion, and Mrs. Kathleen Morris of Stone Mountain, Ga.; one stepson, W. C. McDonald Jr. of Norphlet; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Mae Jackson, and Mrs. Eula Lee Martin, both of Alexandria, La.; two half sisters, Miss Gloria Faye Huber of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Louise Wedgeworth of Many, La.; four brothers, Walter Huber of Shreveport, Jimmy Huber of Grand Rapids, Mich., Willard Huber of Alexandria, and Charlie Lee Huber of Many; one step-brother, Robert Raymond Huber of Alexandria; stepmother, Mrs. Bertha Huber of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: George H. Jarrell, Sabine Parish J-640 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 17, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ George H. Jarrell George H. Jarrell, 74, of Bastrop, died Tuesday, April 15, in a Bastrop hospital, following a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, in the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. L. H. McCollough officiating. Burial was in Belmont Cemetery near Many, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Mr. Jarrell was a Mason, a member of the El Karubah Shrine Temple, and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his widow; two brothers, R. G. Jarrell of Epps, and Dr. Faye M. Jarrell of Alexandria. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Woodrow W. Jett, Sabine, Vernon Parish J-300 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 1, 1968 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 - Woodrow W. Jett 1 Aug 1968 - Woodrow W. Jett, 55, of Florien, a well known Christian layman, a civic-minded leader and businessman, died of a heart attack while on a vacation Saturday, July 27, in Jackson, Miss. His plans were to attend church in Ft. Smith, Ark. Sunday, July 28, where the Rev. J. Harold Smith is pastor, then to visit relatives in Oklahoma and Texas, visiting the Hemisfair in San Antonio and the Astrodome in Houston before returning home Aug. 3. Survivors include is wife Mrs. Velma Jett of Florien; one son, Joah Jett of Florien; a brother, Charley Jett of Florien; step-daughters, Mrs. Clarine Anthony of Shreveport and Mrs. Jerry Holder of Florien; five sisters, Mrs. Verna Kelly of Hornbeck, Mrs. Ray McGraw of Lake Charles, Mrs. Bertie McInnis of Anacoco, Mrs. Eva Lee Reese of Austin, Tex., and Mrs. Mary Hayes of Lake Chalres; step-mother, Mrs. M. N. Jett of Hornbeck; and four stepchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 29, at the Florien Baptist Church with the Rev. Avon Cavanaugh officiating. Interment in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Pallbearers were W. R. Turner, Glen Lilly, Lamar Salter, Walter Powell, Oscar Lee and Newton Dalton. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of the Florien Baptist Church. Mr. Jett suffered his first heart attack several years ago. He was under doctor's care with limited activities and duties in his business for the past several years. He was born in Hornbeck, June 10 1913. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church of Florien and a World War II enlisted Navy veteran serving 27 months active duty in the Southwest Pacific. He was a former member of the Sabine Parish Housing Authority and a charter member of Florien Lion Club and was a sponser of a little league basketball team in the parish. Jett was best known as a Christian leader. Sheriff John O. Craft of Vernon Parish and former Sheriff T. M. Phillips of Sabine Parish can verify the many, many times he held religious services for the prisoners in jail. He sponsored several preacher's radio broadcasts, bought and gave many suits and clothes for those he thought were underpaid preachers in his life. Mr. Jett was a deep bible scholar and loved to talk about his experiences in life. He was a conservative and wrote many interesting articles for the Shreveport Journal and other religious papers. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: M.Sgt. John R. Jones, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish J-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 12, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ M.Sgt. John R. Jones Air Force M.Sgt. and Mrs. John R. Jones of Atwater, Calif., both former longtime residents of this area were killed Friday afternoon in an automobile accident in Atwater. A son, Gerald, 18, of Atwater, was injured in the crash, and is in fair condition at Castle Air Force Base Hospital near Atwater. Mrs. Jones, 42, the former Ellen Carnline, was born and reared in Robeline. Sgt. Jones, 44, was born in Monroe, but had lived in Shreveport since the age of three months. He was a graduate of Byrd High School, and was a veteran of World War II. He had completed three tours of duty in Vietnam. Both were Baptist. Mrs. Jones is survived by her mother, Mrs. Tom Carnline of Robeline; and her grandmother, Mrs. Julie Smith of Robeline. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: David LaFitte, Sabine Parish L-130 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 13, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ David LaFitte Funeral services for David LaFitte, 50, of Vivian were held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 10, in the McGuire's Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating for the services was the Rev. George Cowart, pastor of Pine Island Baptist Church. Burial was in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens. LaFitte died Saturday in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Shreveport, after a long illness. The Zwolle native was an oilfield worker. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shreveport, and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Roselier I. LaFitte of Vivian; his mother, Mrs. Addie LaFitte of Shreveport, five stepsons, Derriel W. Martin of Newport News, Va., James F. Martin, Ricky D. Martin, Kevin H. Martin, and Terry G. Martin, all of Oil City, and one brother, V. V. LaFitte of Shreveport. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Floyd Latham, Sabine Parish L-350 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 12, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Floyd Latham Mr. Floyd Latham, 84, of Converse died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 in Many. Mr. Latham was a veteran of WWII and worked in the oil field. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan 8, at Mansfield Chapel with interment following in Converse. The Rev. Jimmy Price, pastor of Noble Baptist Church, officiated and the Rev. Adrian Rairchild, pastor of First Baptist Church of Converse, assisted. Survivors include his widow, Ruth Latham of Converse; two daughters, Gayle Smith of Shreveport and Pauline Saxton of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Maybelle Blevins of Shreveport; one brother, R. D. Latham of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandchildren, Scott Saxton, Keith LeGier and Kevin LeGier; and two great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Jared. Pallbearers were Kevin LeGier, Keith LeGier, Scott Saxton, Bob Latham, Mitch Latham and Ernest Moore. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Leonard, Sabine Parish L-563 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 21, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ John Leonard Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, for John W. Leonard, 66, of Shreveport, who died Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Schumpert Medical Center, after a short illness. The Rev. Louie Rambin, pastor of Parkers Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in Fenders Cemetery in Many. Mr. Leonard was a native of Many, and a resident of Shreveport since 1943. He was a veteran of World War II, and a retired foreman for the Caddo Parish School Board. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Leland Vines, and Jimmy N. Leonard, both of Shreveport, and David R. Leonard of Bastrop; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Patterson, Mrs. Argerine Walther, and Mrs. Jean Dodd, all of Shreveport; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Gibbs of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Oleave Knippers of Anacoco, and Mrs. Naomi Cullumber of Lake Charles; a brother, J. T. Leonard of Shreveport; 16 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joey Walther, Robert Palmer, Robert Dodd Jr., Huey Patterson Jr., James Gibbs, and Mr. Waggonner. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James Richard Lewis, Sabine, DeSoto Parish L-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 10, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ James Richard Lewis James Richard Lewis, 66, of Logansport, died on Thursday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m., in Shreveport's Willis Knighton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 31, at 2 p.m., in the Hixson Chapel. Burial was in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Lewis was survived by his wife, Mrs. June Monroe Lewis. Lewis is a LSU Alumnus, 1932 graduate, veteran of the U. S. Navy, Lt. Commander, WWII, registered professional electrical engineer, general superintendent electrical engineer for naval facilities, former instructor of Shreveport Trade School, former executive for Louisiana Power and Light, Member of the Military Engineers, Philadelphia, Pa., and teaching fellow at LSU. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sammy Lowrey, Sabine Parish L-600 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 7, 1973 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Sammy Lowrey Funeral services for Sammy Lowrey of Baton Rouge, were held in the First United Pentecostal Church in Baton Rouge, May 24, with the Rev. C. G. Weeks, the Rev. Bill White, and the Rev. Curtis Young officiating. Burial was in Clarks. Lowrey, 62, was a native of Goldonna, and was an employee of the traffic division of the city and parish. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Baton Rouge, and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Avis Lowrey; two sons, Raymond Lowrey of DeQuincy, and Capt. Sammy Lynn Lowrey, Jr. of Ft. Knox, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Eason of Many, and Mrs. Minnie Maines of Goldonna; one brother, Aubrey Lowrey of Baton Rouge; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Lowrey, Joe L. Farrow, Everette Austin, C. O. Albritton, Charles Irby, and Jack Duke. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. E. B. Malmay, Sabine Parish M-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 24, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. E. B. Malmay Mr. E. B. Malmay, 75, of Zwolle died Wednesday May 17, 2000 in Many at the Sabine Medical Center. Mr. Malmay served in the United States Army and was also a WWII Veteran. During his service he earned several honors including the Asiatic Pacific Medal with one battle star, the Good Conduct Medal and medals for his marksmanship with the riffle. He also served on the Sabine Parish School Board and Board of Directors of Sabine State Bank, held memberships in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus, He is a lifetime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and past King of Tamale Fiesta. Also he was Grand Marshall of the Zwolle Christmas Parade. He enjoyed following the stock market. Mr. Malmay was also a retired logging contractor, real estate developer, co-founder of E.B.'s Tamale Co. in Zwolle, and owned and operated E.B.'s Liquor Store for 20 years. Services for Mr. E.B. Malmay were held Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment following at St. Joseph Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Emmit Malmay, son, Larry Joe Malmay, sister, Elaine Derrick, brother Jimmy Malmay. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Theresa Malmay of Zwolle; one daughter, Mrs. Ginger Box and husband, Bernie of Shreveport; mother, Mrs. Mary Malmay of Zwolle; two sisters, Mrs. Rita Domingue and husband Dallas of Groves, Texas and Mrs. LoreneSepulvado and husband Rupert of Shreveport; two brothers, Mr. Emmit Malmay Jr. and wife, Mary Ann, of Houston, Texas, Mr. Jerry Malmay and wife. Ginger, of Zwolle; four granddaughters, Mrs. Marsha Dingle of Houston, Texas, Bridget Malmay of Houston, Texas, Amber Malmay of Houston, Texas and Tracy Box of Shreveport; one grandson, Patrick Box of Shreveport; one great-grandson; Larry Dingle of Houston, Texas; one special nephew, Chris Ebarb and wife, Suzanne, of Zwolle; one special great nephew, Jordan Ebarb of Zwolle; one special great niece, Janna Ebarb of Zwolle, and a host of other nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mike Sepulvado, Danny Dominque, Jimmy Malmay, Stanley Santos, Tim Leone and Kenneth Ebarb. Honorary pallbearers were Patrick Box, Bruce Malmay, Gary Lee, Jim Ebarb, Frank Ebarb, David Ebarb, Pat Ebarb and Greg Ebarb. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Rufus Malmay, Sabine Parish M-450 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 21, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Rufus Malmay Services for Rufus Malmay, 62, of Vivian, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 18, at the McGuire Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, with Father John Kiley of St. Clements Catholic Church, officiating, and the Rev. Merlin Liverman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vivian, assisting. Burial was in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Vivian. The Noble native died Friday, July 15, in Veterans Administration Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was a 20-year resident of Vivian, a retired maintenance engineer, a veteran of World War II, and a member of St. Clements Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lettie H. Malmay; three sisters, Mrs. Angeline Ebarb of Bossier City, Mrs. Maggie Ely, and Helen Malmay, both of Shreveport; five brothers, James C. Malmay, Virgle F. Malmay, Robert W. Malmay, all of Shreveport, Joseph C. Malmay of New Orleans, and Thomas J. Malmay of Port Neches, Tex. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Clarence A. Maxey, Sr., Sabine, Vernon Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 24, 1970 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Clarence A. Maxey, Sr. Funeral services for Clarence A. Maxey, Sr., 52, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, in the Good Hope Baptist Church in Singer, with the Rev. Robert McCullough officiating. Burial was in the Good Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Maxey died Friday afternoon in the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a member of the Baptist Church of Hornbeck. Survivors include his widow; four sons, Clarence Maxey Jr., Jerry Maxey, Raymond Maxey. and LeRoy Maxey; two daughters, Miss Mary Lee Maxey, and Miss Joyce Marie Maxey, all of DeRidder; a sister, Mrs. Nora Lee Sherdeno of Hornbeck, and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Roy D. Mayfield, Sabine Parish M-143 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 14, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Roy D. Mayfield Services for Roy D. Mayfield, 57, of Shreveport, were held Sunday, August 10, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Wellman Funeral Home. Burial was in Centuries Memorial Park. A resident of Shreveport for most of his life, Mayfield died Friday, August 8, at 11:40 p.m., in Veterans Administration Hospital here, following a short illness. He was a salesman at Smith Furniture Co., a veteran of World War II, and a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thelma H. Mayfield; six sons, Roy M. Mayfield of New Orleans, Kenneth R. Mayfield, and Jimmy Lee Mayfield, Billy Mayfield, and Bobby Mayfield, all of Shreveport, and Philip H. Mayfield of San Diego, Calif.; three daughrers, Mrs. Glenda K. Castro, and Mrs. Delores Stephenson, both of San Diego, and Mrs. Billy Putch of Shreveport; three brothers, Raymond W. Mayfield of Zwolle, Welton H. Mayfield of Ferriday, and Carroll W. Mayfield of Princeton; four sisters, Mrs. Lurlene Carpenter of Shreveport, Mrs. Doris Bossier, and Mrs. Ora Lee Sayers, both of Logansport, and Mrs. Bonnie Grimsley of Beaumont, Tex., and seven grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Hugh McCormic, Sabine Parish M-265 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 18, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Hugh McCormic Funeral services for Hugh McCormick, 54, of Shreveport, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Wellman's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Forest Park West Cemetery. Mr. McCormick was dead on arrival at Doctor's Hospital, at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14. The Caddo Parish coroner's office said cause of death had not been determined. An autopsy was conducted. Mr. McCormick was a small appliance repairman, and was a native of Zwolle. He was a Mason, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating in services will be the Rev. William Smith of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Peggy McCormick; his mother, Mrs. H. E. O'Banion of Zwolle; his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Youngblood, also of Zwolle; four daughters, Peggy Sue Choate of Saline, Barbara Ann Tackett, and Janice Kay Culper, both of Shreveport, and Mary Glenda Driscole of Dallas, Tex.; two half-brothers, Scotty McCormick, and Jim Bob McCormick, both of Crossett, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. K. P. Rhoades of Dallas., Tex., and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Hasty, Lyle Nelson, Dave Nichols, Robert Courtney, Doug Council, and Carl Musgrove. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Leo Deroy McDaniel, Sabine Parish M-235 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 5, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Leo Deroy McDaniel Mr. Leo Deroy McDaniel, of Denham Springs, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 in Denham Springs. Mr. McDaniel was a native of Kentwood. He was a retired service station owner. He was a veteran of the Army and Marines and served in World War II. He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs with interment following at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Tony Blachard officiated. Survivors include five stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Pat and Johnny Phillips, Bobbie and Seamen Wyers, Peggy and Dennis Paige, Clara and Danny Schexnayder and Glenda and Raymond Gates; two stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Hillman and Charlene Simmons and Billy and Anita Simmons; 22 step-grandchildren; 42 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his wives, Agnes Wright McDaniel and Mildred Minton McDaniel; a step-daughter, sisters, and brothers. Seale Funeral Service, Inc. Denham Springs, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Noyce W. McGraw, Sabine, Vernon Parish M-260 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 7, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Noyce W. McGraw Funeral services for Noyce Weldon McGraw, 49, of Hornbeck, was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, in the Bible Church, with the Rev. Cecil Lawrence officiating, assisted by the Rev. E. Lord. Burial was in the Beech Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McGraw died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 2, in a Many hospital. He was employed in electronics, and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow; three daughters; Mrs. Mary Wind of Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Carter of Hornbeck, and Evelyn McGraw of Hornbeck, a step-daughter; Billie Brooks of Hornbeck, a step-son; Dean Brown of Hornbeck, a brother; W. S. McGraw of Hornbeck, two sisters; Mrs. Martha Chance of Port Arthur, Tex., and Mrs. Mary Lee of Austin, Tex., his parents; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGraw of Hornbeck, and ten grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Henry McNeely, Sabine Parish M-254 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 27, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Henry McNeely Henry Willard McNeely, 44, of Bossier city, was dead on arrival at Bossier City General Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 23. The Florien native had been a resident of Bossier City for eight months. He was a retired supervisor for Gulf Oil Co. Mr. McNeely was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home's Bossier City Chapel. Officiating for the service was the Rev. Tom Cole, acting pastor of First Baptist Church of Bossier City. Burial was in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nelda McNeely; a daughter, Beverly McNeely, and two sons, Craig McNeely, and Tracy McNeely, all of Vinton; four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Richardson, Mrs. Eual Sauls, and Mrs. Raymond Bond, all of Bossier City, Mrs. Jewell Chance of Hornbeck; and four brothers, Dr. John McNeely of Baytown, Tex., Lester McNeely of Chicago, Ill., and Floyd McNeely, and Leman McNeely, both of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Herman M. McNeely, Sabine Parish M-254 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 14, 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 - Herman M. McNeely 14 May 1948 - Funeral services for Herman M McNeely, S2c, 19, were held at Pisgah Baptist church Saturday, May 1, with Rev. J. B. Fortenberry officiating. The Leesville post Veterans Foreign Wars assisted in the ceremony. McNeely was the son of Mrs. Mattie McNeely, Toro community. He was killed off Newfoundland coast Feb. 18, 1942. Surviving are the mother; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Price, Security, Texas, Mrs. Lois Fisher and Mrs. Wanda Phelps, Lake Charles, and one brother, H. W. McNeely, U.S. Navy. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Floyd McPhearson, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish M-216 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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Floyd McPhearson Floyd S. McPhearson, 65, of Shreveport, died Monday, Nov. 21, in Confederate Memorial Medical Center, after a long illness. The Marthaville native was a 30 year resident of Shreveport, and a swimming pool attendant for Santa Anna Unified School District. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Marthaville Baptist Church, with the Rev. Raymond Kelley, pastor of Parkhurst Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Marthaville Cemetery, directed by Wellman's Funeral Home. Mr. McPhearson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Della L. McPhearson of Shreveport; two sons, Charles McPhearson of Riverside, Calif., and James McPhearson of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Toni Olesek of Santa Anna, Calif., and Mrs. Patsy Conder of Bakersfield, Calif., one brother, Charles McPhearson of Marthaville; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Coleman of Marthaville; 11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mr. McPhearson was a Baptist, and a veteran of World War II. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Bill W. Miller, Sabine, Vernon Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 4, 1972 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 - Bill W. Miller 4 May 1972 - Bill W. Miller, 65, of Leesville died Wednesday, April 12. He was a retired Barber and a Veteran of World War II. Funeral services were held Friday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Ray Foster and the Rev. T. L. Crowell officiating. Burial was in the Good Hope Cemetery. Survivors included his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Fern Mahan of Florien and Mrs. Lola Mae Westbrook of Natchitoches; and one brother Cecil Ray Miller of Lake Charles. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Charles Raymond Miller, Sabine Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 27, 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 - Charles Raymond Miller 27 Aug 1948 - Final burial of S/Sgt. Charles Raymond Miller, 24, was at Beulah 10 a.m. Tuesday. Last rites were conducted by Rev. Charles S. Miers, pastor First Baptist church, Many. Interment followed under direction of Massingill funeral home. Military honors at the grave were in charge of members of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Sgt. Miller was killed on the island of Luzon in the Philippines Jan. 13, 1945. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Miller, Many, Rt. 1; brothers, Force, James and Billy Ray of Many, Herbert of Jasper, Texas; sisters, Mrs. Ruby Anthony and Miss Gail Miller, both of Many; grandfather, William Murphey. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John Huey Miller, Sabine Parish M-460 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 16, 1973 Submitted by: Ruth Estess r.estess@worldnet.att.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ The Sabine Index - August 16, 1973 John Huey Miller John Huey Miller, 50, of Montgomery, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at his residence. He was a school bus driver, a World War II veteran, and a member of the Mars Hill Baptist Church. Among survivors is a sister, Mrs. Wilma Sparks of Robeline. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 11, in Mars Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Smiley and Rev. Gerald Paige officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Louis Moore, Sabine Parish M-600 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 26, 1977 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Louis Moore Louis Moore, 63, died Tuesday, May 17, in a Kilgore, Tex. Hospital. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Thursday, in Rader Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Reed officiating. Burial was in Kilgore Cemetery. Survivors include his widow; five step daughters, Mrs. Grady Rhodes, and Mrs. Bobbie Harris, both of Kilgore, Mrs. Joe Huff of Shreveport, La., Mrs. Wayne Norris of Laird Hill, and Mrs. Jimmy Lyles of Henderson; three sons, John Moore of Tatum, Jerry Moore of Longview, and Joe Moore of Kilgore; two brothers, Jessie Moore of Many, La., and Joe Moore of Bossier City, La.; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Moore was a native of Many, La., and had lived in Kilgore for 15 years. He was a veteran of World War II. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. James R. "Shorty" Muse, Sabine Parish M-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 7, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. James R. "Shorty" Muse Mr. James R. "Shorty" Muse, 74, of Many died Friday, Jan. 2 at Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport. Mr. Muse was retired from the La. Dept. of Highways and Boise Cascade. Shorty formerly served as an Auxilary Deputy with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Department and as a dispatcher for the City of Many Police Department. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Many Rescue Squad and the Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with interment following at Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Allen, the Rev, Lee Deason, the Rev. Kyle Clayton and Elder Fred Wagley officiated. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bonnie Muse of Many; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Lee Sprouse and Mrs. Eula Mae McDaniel, both of Many; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Seegers, Ernest Rodrigues, Stanley Rogers, Wayne Stewart, Owen Muse, Chad Martinez, Jarrett Rule and Jay Brumley. Honorary pallbearers were Charles "Fleabo" Muse, Louis Vasquez, Kyle Brooks and Eric Brooks. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Clyde Nugent, Sabine Parish N-253 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 23, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Clyde Nugent Funeral services for Clyde Elliott Nugent, 57, of Welsh, were held at the Hixon Funeral Home Chapel, in Welsh, Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. Ben E. Bass Jr., of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiated, assisted by Bishop Hanson Peterson of Lake Charles, and President Mach Haves Jr. of Many. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh. Nugent, a former resident of Many, was a retired self employed industrial mechanic. A man with a multitude of friends, Nugent had passed away at the Jennings American Legion Hospital, at 11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, following a lengthy illness. He had served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was stationed in France and England. Nugent was a member of Welsh Masonic Lodge 232, F&AM, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 3686 at Jennings, and the Woodmen of the World, Camp 176. He is survived by his wife, Maurice Hays Nugent of Welsh; three daughters, Mrs. Breman (Pat) Baker of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mrs. Jimmy (Jan) Freeland of Welsh, and Miss Debbie Nugent of Rexburg, Idaho; one brother, Earl Nugent of Walsenburg, Colorado; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Teall of Lake Charles, Mrs. Jim Verrett of Welsh, and Mrs. Lincoln Morow of Welsh, and five grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Carl Albert Orchid Jr., Sabine Parish O-623 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 26, 1976 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ********************************************************** Carl Albert Orchid Jr. Carl Albert Orchid Jr. died Tuesday, Aug. 17, in Beaumont, Tex., of a sudden illness, at the young age of 52. Funeral services were held at the Kelly-Hixon Funeral Chapel in Beaumont, Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Woytek officiating. Interment was in the Magnolia Cemetery, in Beaumont, under the direction of Kelly-Hixon Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Rhoda Gene of Beaumont; two sons, Randall Lynn of Galveston, and Reggie Lynn of Beaumont; one daughter, Stacy Lynn of Beaumont; mother, Mrs. Carl A. Orchid Sr. of Many; four sisters, Mrs. R. B. Blackshear, LaPorte, Tex., Mrs. Lambert Fontenot, Cypress, California, Mrs. R. B. Dodson, Covesville, Va., and Mrs. Sherman Campbell of Many; three brothers, W., A. Orchid of Lakewood, Calif., B. J. Orchid of Beaumont, and J. W. Orchid of Spring, Tex. Pallbearers were Bill Orchid, Sherman Campbell, Roger Sekaly, John Felton, Dr. Gerald Lang, and Don Brough. Mr. Orchid was born in Arkansas, Sept. 14, 1923, and graduated from Prescott, Ark. High School. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, member of No. 1165 Masonic Lodge, Veteran of World War II, early founder and promoter of the City Athletic program in Beaumont, a past member of the Southwest Texas Athletic Association, and was employed with Bethlehem Steel in Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Tom Oxley, Sabine Parish O-240 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 30, 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 - Tom Oxley 30 Jul 1948 - Remains of S/Sgt. Tom E. Oxley, 29, who lost his life in action with Co. E, Sixth Armored Infantry were laid to the final resting place at Oxley cemetery last Friday with graveyard services at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Robert Graham. Military service was in charge of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Massingill funeral home directing interment. Sgt. Oxley, killed in action in Italy in 1944, is survived by brothers, R. F. Oxley, Bronson, Texas, J. H. Oxley, Plainview, W. L. Oxley, Hornbeck, A. A. Oxley, Provencal; sisters, Mrs. Zilpha Rogers, Hornbeck, Mrs. Mary Springer, DeRidder. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Pvt. Lawrence Parrie, Sabine Parish P-600 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 - Pvt. Lawrence Parrie 4 Feb 1949 - Reburial services for Pvt. Lawrence Parrie, 31, who was killed Nov. 18, 1944, in the South Pacific, were held at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Zwolle, 8:30 a.m. Thursday of last week. Rev. Father Robert C. Friend officiated. Interment followed under direction Massingill funeral home, with military services at the grave in charge of members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in charge. Surviving relatives include: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parrie; brothers, Phillip, Leo and Tom; sisters, Julie and Margie Parrie, all of Zwolle. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Elton Peace, Sabine Parish P-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 29, 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 - Elton Peace 29 Oct 1948 - MM1c Elton Peace, age 28, who was killed in an airplane crash on a routine flight in the Philippines Sept. 1, 1945, was reburied with full military honors by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War at Pisgah cemetery, Toro, at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services were conducted from Pisgah Baptist church by Rev. Dan Jones, pastor Fisher Baptist church. Interment was under direction Massingill funeral home. Surviving relatives included parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Peace, Toro; sisters, Mrs. Harold Mead, Minneola, Texas, Mrs. Keith Tabberer, Grand Rapides, Mich., Mrs. L. T. Chapman, Fairlee, Vt., Mrs. D. K Harmon, Kaplan, Mrs. Inez Brooks, Oklahoma City, Okla., Miss Nellie Peace, Toro, brother, Thomas Peace. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Lee Peace, Sabine Parish P-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 2, 1943 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 Peace 2 Apr 1943 - Word has been received from the war department that S/Sgt, Lee Peace was lost in battle Feb. 14. Sgt. Peace has been in service 13 years, serving two years in foreign fields. He had not been home in almost two years. He was called then to his sister's bedside. He had been stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., prior to going overseas. He was married to Miss Louise Beaugardner of Kentucky three years ago. He has only one brother, S/Sgt. Jim Peace, who is in service in Florida. Staff Sergeant Peace's father has been dead only seven months. He died two days before Lee went overseas. It was impossible for Lee to home. Lee is survived by his wife and son; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Peace of Negreet; Mrs. Lumon Cook of Dess, Mrs. Buly Woodel of Negreet, Mrs. J. W. Williams, Mrs. Loree Meebeary of Negreet; one brother, S/Sgt. Jim Peace of Florida. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sgt. Lee Peace, Sabine Parish P-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 26, 1943 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 - Sgt. Lee Peace 26 Mar 1943 - News was received recently of the loss in action in Africa on Feb. 14 of Sgt. Lee Peace, son of Mrs. Pearl Peace and the late Bill Peace of Negreet. Sgt. Peace was one of two sons of Mrs. Peace, the other, Sgt. Jimmie Peace, is in training in Florida, Mrs. Lamon Cook of Florien, Mrs. Ruby Woodle of Negreet and Mrs. Mallory of Negreet are his sisters. Mrs. Peace has the sympathy of her friends at the loss of her son. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Lonnie L. Phillips, Sabine Parish P-412 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 3, 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 - Lonnie L. Phillips 3 May 1957 - Funeral rites for Lonnie L. Phillips, age 51 years will be held Saturday, May 4 at the First Baptist church at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. H. Rose, pastor officiating. Interment will be in the Many cemetery under the direction of the Warren funeral home. Lonnie passed away Tuesday morning in a Denver, Colo. hospital after a long illness. The body will arrive in Many Friday evening. He was a navy veteran of World War II. He was a former employee by the Sabine State Bank and Trust Co. of Many, also worked in banks in Shreveport and Bastrop. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Phillips of Denver, Co.; mother Mrs. W. M. Phillips and brother Sheriff T. M. Phillips of Many, two aunts, Mrs. W. R. Law of Marthaville and Mrs. O. E. Williams of Many, a nephew, Tom Fore Phillips of Baton Rouge. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Grover C. Pilcher, Sabine Parish P-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 16, 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 - Grover C. Pilcher 16 Jul 1948 - The remains of two Sabine parish brothers who gave their lives in the service of their country during World war II will be last to rest at their final funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 at the national cemetery at Pineville. They are: T/Sgt. James Ellis Pilcher, who enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps in November 1940, was sent to Chanute Field, Ill., to airplane mechanic school. After completing his course there he was sent to Wendover, Utah, where he attended a gunneral school, later being transferred to Tonopha, Nev., as an instructor. In July 1944 he asked for overseas duty and was sent to England. In November 1944 he was killed on his 13th mission. MOMM3C Grover C. Pilcher, who enlisted in the U. S. navy in June 1943. He participated in Normandy and Southern France. He died of natural cause on New Guinea April 27, 1945. The brothers are sons of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pilcher, Zwolle. Besides their parents they are survived by: three brothers, Charles E., Baton Rouge, Louis P., Lafayette and Tommy, Zwolle, and a sister, Mrs. Julian Rhodes, Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be conducted next Tuesday at First national funeral home, Alexandria, by Rev. S. M. Mulkey, pastor, Zwolle Baptist church. Military honors at the grave will be by the naval reserve. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sgt. Hamp F. Pilcher, Sabine Parish P-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 11, 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 - Sgt. Hamp F. Pilcher 11 Aug 1944 - Sgt. Hamp F. Pilcher, was inducted Feb. 16, 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Walters, Texas. He was sent to Fort Benning, Ga., where he received paratroop training, completed his training in North Carolina. From there he was shipped to North Africa, Italy, Ireland, England and finally to France where he was killed June 20. Sgt. Pilcher is survived by his wife, the former Miss Nan Blanton of Heflin, Ala.; two brothers, Cpl. Curtis Pilcher in France and Riley Pilcher of Many route one; parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pilcher, Many route one; three half-brothers, W. H. Pilcher of Menivettie, Tenn., R. H. Pilcher of Cotton Valley and J. P. Pilcher of Jakcson, Tenn; two half-sisters, Mrs. A. T. Gandy of Many route one and Mrs. W. F. Fontenot of Port Arthur, Texas. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: James Ellis Pilcher, Sabine Parish P-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 16, 1948 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ The Sabine Index - James Ellis Pilcher 16 Jul 1948 - The remains of two Sabine parish brothers who gave their lives in the service of their country during World war II will be last to rest at their final funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 at the national cemetery at Pineville. They are: T/Sgt. James Ellis Pilcher, who enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps in November 1940, was sent to Chanute Field, Ill., to airplane mechanic school. After completing his course there he was sent to Wendover, Utah, where he attended a gunneral school, later being transferred to Tonopha, Nev., as an instructor. In July 1944 he asked for overseas duty and was sent to England. In November 1944 he was killed on his 13th mission. MOMM3C Grover C. Pilcher, who enlisted in the U. S. navy in June 1943. He participated in Normandy and Southern France. He died of natural cause on New Guinea April 27, 1945. The brothers are sons of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pilcher, Zwolle. Besides their parents they are survived by: three brothers, Charles E., Baton Rouge, Louis P., Lafayette and Tommy, Zwolle, and a sister, Mrs. Julian Rhodes, Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be conducted next Tuesday at First national funeral home, Alexandria, by Rev. S. M. Mulkey, pastor, Zwolle Baptist church. Military honors at the grave will be by the naval reserve. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Wilmer Polk, Sabine, DeSoto Parish P-420 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 2, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Wilmer Polk Wilmer L. Polk, 49, of Shreveport, died at 6 a.m., Tuesday, at his residence, after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 Wednesday, in Osborn Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Jack Merritt, pastor of the Ingleside Baptist Church. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Polk was a native of Mansfield, and had resided in Shreveport for 26 years. He was an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Co., a member of the Ingleside Baptist Church, Fair Park Lodge, F. & AM, York Rite, El Karabah Shrine, and American Legion. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and a master Mason. Among his survivors include a sister, Mrs. Eugene Hinton of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Marvin E. Powell, Sabine Parish P-400 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 23, 2000 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Marvin E. Powell Mr. Marvin E. Powell, 78, of Pickering died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 in Alexandria. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at Cooper Baptist Church in Pickering with interment following at Toro Cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Hackler and E. J. Bradshaw officiated. Mr. Powell was a native of Sabine Parish. He was a former woodsman and retired from Beauregard Parish School System, where he worked at Merryville High School and drove a school bus. He was a deacon at Cooper Baptist Church , a WWII veteran and a former deacon at Temple Baptist Church in DeRidder. Survivors include his widow, Mary Powell of Pickering; five sons, Jerry Powell of DeRidder, Francis "Fizz" Powell of Merryville, Thomas "Tom" Powell of Buna, Texas, Benard "Ben"'Powell of Daphne, Ala. and James "Rex" Powell of Huntsville, Texas; three daughters, Wannelle Jaeger, Mary "Roxie" Briggs and Bridget Hule, all of Pickering; two sisters, Maudie Canteberry of Florien and Zelma Lay of Texas; 18 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Powell was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Ann Powell. Beauregard-Vernon Funeral Home Leesville, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Chester Pruitt, Sabine Parish P-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 25, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Chester Pruitt Funeral services for Chester Pruitt, 47, of Shreveport, were to be held Tuesday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the Marshall Street chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Stowell, of Emmanual Baptist Church, and Rev. Bob Gordon of ? Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Forest Park. Mr. Pruitt, a native of Many and a Shreveport resident for 30 years, died Sunday, April 21, in his home, following a long illness. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a ? assembly inspector, and a member of Caddo Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, James Patrick Pruitt of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. ? Devorkin of Santa ?, Calif., and Bonnie May Pruitt of Shreveport; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pruitt of Shreveport; a brother, Ray Pruitt of Shreveport; and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Johnny Ray Pruitt, Sabine Parish P-630 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 8, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Johnny Ray Pruitt Mr. Johnny Ray Pruitt, 68, of Tioga died Monday, March 30, 1998 in Rapides Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the chapel of Rush, in Pineville with the Rev. Richard Debusk officiated. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery, in Pineville. Mr. Pruitt was a native of Florien, a member of Faith Baptist Church and a retired physician's assist with the Veteran Affairs Medical Center with 40 year's service. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of DAV Chapter 7. He was also a member of the National American Retired Federal Employees and member of AARP. Survivors include his widow, Alice Rambo Pruitt of Tioga; two sons, Ronald Lee Pruitt, Sr. of Tioga and Alan Dale Pruitt, Sr. of Brandon, Miss.; five brothers, Samuel L. Pruitt of Vicksburg, Miss.; Titus N. Pruitt of Florien, Luke L. Pruitt of Jasper, Texas and James E. Pruitt and Mark A. Pruitt, both of Anacoco; one sister, Lois L. Manasco of Many; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Cecil H. Salter, Sabine Parish S-436 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 15, 1973 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Cecil H. Salter Cecil H. (Jack) Salter, 53, of Shreveport, died late Saturday, March 10, in his home, following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held March 12, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of Osborn Funeral Home, with Rev. Fred Patten, and Rev. Richard Burns, both of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Salter, a native of Negreet, had resided in Shreveport for 34 years. He was an employee of Nolen Motor Co., of Bossier City, a member of St. Mark's, and the Elks Club, and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cecily Salter, and Susan Salter, both of Shreveport, and his mother, Mrs. Cecil L. Salter of Many. Pallbearers were Ray Nolen, Austin Bryant, Jesse Brownlee, Victory Parish, Bennie Reeves, and N. C. Brownlee Jr. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Cecil H. Salter, Sabine Parish S-436 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 22, 1973 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Cecil H. Salter Cecil Hortes Salter, 53, son of Mrs. C. L. Salter, and the late Cecil Love Salter, died of a heart attack, Saturday, March 10th, about 9 p.m., on his way from his home in Shreveport to the hospital. He had called his mother, who lives in Many, about 6 p.m., to congratulate her on her 81st birthday. The funeral was held March 12, at 4 p.m., in the Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Fred Patton, and the Rev. Richard Burnes, both of St. Marks Episcopal Church officiated. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Salter was a native of Negreet. He finished in High School there, and entered the Army A. C. in 1942, and trained at Maskall Field, Kittering, England. He served in Europe, Africa, Sicily, and Italy. He was awarded 12 Battle Stars, and 2 Pres. Citations G. C. M. He was discharged in 1945. He was a resident of Shreveport for 34 years. After the war, he married Miss Erwina Antony of Belcher, and they have two daughters, Cecily, and Susan, all residents of Shreveport. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal church, a member of the Elks Club. He was a veteran of World War II, and at the time of his death, worked with Nolen Motor Company of Bossier City. Pallbearers were Ray Nolen, Austin Bryant, Jesse Brownlee, Voctory Parrish, Bennie Reeves, and N. C. Brownlee Jr. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: William C. (Poog) Salter, Sabine Parish S-436 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 24, 1943 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 C. (Poog) Salter 24 Sep 1943 - Pvt. William C. (Poog) Salter, above, age 26 years, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Salter of Florien. He was inducted into the army on May 18, 1943, and received his basic training at Camp Shelby, Miss. From there he was sent to Monterey, Calif., where he remained a short time before being sent overseas. It was later learned that he was in the South Pacific war zone. Poog was a graduate of Florien high school. He was known throughout the state as an outstanding basketball player. Win or lose, he always retained the smile that he always met his friends with. The message from the was department stated that he had been killed on July 19. It was only 19 days after the date of his last letter to his parents. At that writing Poog described busy days ahead. We hope some day to know more of the things that happened during this time. We feel doubly sure that he met whatever the task or danger might be with courage and grim determination to win. Poog was awarded the Purple Heart for military merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death on July 19, 1943. So somewhere beneath a simple cross on a battlefront island graveyard lies the body of another hero. There among his buddies who had shared his troubles and hardships and he theirs. Besides being a soldier, who gave his life that we might continue to live in freedom, he was a devoted Christian. He united with the Antioch Baptist church at an early age and was very active in all church functions. In private life Poog was a successful farmer. He operated a general farm for his father who has been in ill health for several years. Poog was always on the job to render aid without complaint. Besides his parents he leaves four brothers: P. R. Salter, Jasper, Texas; J. F. Salter, Tyler, Texas; Howard Salter, Florien; Sgt. Woodrow Salter of the army air force. With his family is a host of friends and relatives to mourn this hero's death. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Rev. Elias Wesley Sandel, Sr., Sabine Parish S-534 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 5, 1997 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Rev. Elias Wesley Sandel, Sr. The Rev. Elias Wesley Sandel, Sr., of Amite died Wednesday, Oct. 29 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond. He was born on Nov. 5, 1917 in Florien. Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Prospect United Methodist Church, Florien with the Rev. William R. Boyd and the Rev. John Koelemay officiating with interment following at Prospect Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by the Sabine Chapter #21 of the DAY. The Rev. Sandel was a Elder in the United Methodist Church and the Southern Methodist Church for 35 years, serving in Alabama as well as Louisiana. The Rev. Sandel received his early schooling at Florien. He graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. He received his master of education from Louisiana State University and did doctoral work in history and law at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He and his wife were co-authors of 11 history and geneological books. A veteran of World War II, he served with the US Army Air Corps for four years and was decorated with the Air Medal and Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and ten battle stars. He was a former commander of the VFW in Natchitoches, a Kiwanian, a Rotarian, a Mason and Shriner. Survivors include his widow, Mary Eleanor Williams Sandel of Amite; two sons. Dr. Elias Wesley Sandel, Jr. and wife, Lucie of Chicago, Ill. and Troy Edward Sandel of Amite: one daughter, Cynthia E. Sandel David and husband, Mark of Jacksonville, Fla.; one grandchild, Sara Victoria David; one brother, Johnson Monroe Sandel of Florien; and four sisters, Daisy Snelling of Blanchard, Ethel Haun of Haughton, Martha Flagg of Blanchard, and Laura Scott of Natchitoches. The Rev. Sandel was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Oliver Sandel, Jr. He was the son of Jesse Oliver, Sr. and Slice Peterosn Sandel of Florien. Pallbearers were the Rev. Sandel's nephews. Any planned memorial can be made to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Harry Marshall Schoth, Sabine Parish S-230 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 7, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Harry Marshall Schoth Mr. Harry Marshall Schoth, 78, of Many died Wednesday, Dec. 31. Mr. Schoth was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during WWII and was a farmer. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at Les Fontaine Funeral Home Chapel with interment following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Zwolle. Father Kenneth Williams officiated. Survivors include his widow, Helen Schoth of Many; five sons, Gary Gus Schoth and wife, Linda, Mark Schoth and wife, Kim, and Joseph A. Schoth and wife, Trish all of Many: Marshall Lynn Schoth and wife, Denise of Houston, Texas and Todd David Schoth of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Marsha Jan Malmay and the late Joseph Malmay and Margaret Amy Schoth, both of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Elizabeth Snyder of Calif, and Doris Chessler of Fla.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Les Fontaine Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Rev. Claude L. Shanks, Sabine Parish S-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 27, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Rev. Claude L. Shanks Rev. Claude L. Shanks, 56, of Fisher, died at Mountain Home, Ark., Wednesday, April 19, after a short illness. Surviving relatives are his wife, Mrs. Ethel M. Shanks of Fisher; three sons, Paul Shanks of Many, Earl Shanks of Hornbeck, and Darrell Shanks of Fisher; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Lewing and Mrs. Verna Lee Hammons, both of Many, and Mrs. Claudie Carver of Foreman, Ark.; his father, John Shanks of Hardin, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Helen Seamon of Hardin, Ill., and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m., at the Lewing Chapel Church, with the Rev. B. L. Dinks, and the Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Interment was in the Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. The Rev. Shanks was a World War II Veteran, and served overseas as a Corporal. While serving his country, he received seven medals. The Rev. and Mrs. Shanks were married in Jerseyville, Ill. in 1937, and moved to Sabine Parish where he first served as Pastor at the Congregational Methodist Church at Lewing Chapel, under the Rev. C. W. Adams, now deceased. One of their sons, James Brian, died in 1958. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Houston V. Sibley, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish, La. S-140 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 15, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Houston V. Sibley Houston V. Sibley, 62, died Wednesday, Apr. 7, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sibley, a resident of Natchitoches, was a retired merchant, and a veteran of World War II. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 8, in the Emanuel Baptist Church in Natchitoches, with the Rev. D. L. Callendar officiating. Burial was in the Zion Hill Cemetery near Negreet, under the direction of First National Funeral Home. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jeanete Sibley of Many, a brother, Lee Sibley of Negreet, and a sister, Mrs. Forie Miller of Negreet. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Cpl. John H. Sibley, Sabine Parish S-140 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 25, 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 - Cpl. John H. Sibley 25 Aug 1944 - Cpl. John H. Sibley, age 24, was killed in action July 28, according to a telegram received by his parents. He was in a medical detachment. Cpl. Sibley was inducted into the army Oct. 3, 1941, served one year in the States and was sent overseas September 19. He was stationed in England until he was shipped to France for the invasion. A letter from the war department stated: "There was no information available. Reports of this nature contain only the briefest details as they are prepared under battle conditions and means of transmission are limited. Cpl. Sibley is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sibley, one brother, Cpl. Doris W. Sibley, somewhere in France; two sisters, Misses Lucill and Imogene Sibley. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Cecil W. Sims, Sabine Parish S-520 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 8, 1946 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 - Cecil W. Sims 8 Mar 1946 - Funeral rites for Cecil W. Sims, age 25, were held 3 p.m. Tuesday from Many Methodist church, Rev. Sam Nader, pastor, officiated. Interment was in Fort Jesup cemetery, Massingill funeral home directing. Pallbearers were: M. C. Hall, J. L. McDonald, A. L. Dailey, L. N. Sliman, Lee Jordan, Charles Wright, Edward Wright, Joseph Grappe. Surviving are: widow, Mrs. Vivian Mims, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mims; sister, Mrs. Wilton Anthony, all of Many; two brothers, Martin Mims, Shreveport, and Malcolm Mimms of the U.S. Navy. Mims was drowned Saturday night in Lake Loring while attending a trot line., the boat hung up and capsized. Death was attributed to accidental drowning by Dr. J. K. Phares, coroner. He had served four years in the armed Forces, one year of which was overseas. IN the early part of the war in Germany he was seriously wounded. He was senior vice commander of Ray Miller post Veterans of Foreign Wars. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Willie M. Slaydon, Sabine, Vernon Parish S-435 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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Willie M. Slaydon Funeral services for Willie M. Slaydon, 50, of Leesville, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Full Gospel Church in Leesville, with the Rev. John Reece, and the Rev. John Littleton officiating. Burial was in Cooper Cemetery, Pickering, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Slaydon died about 2:20 a.m., Sunday, in an Alexandria hospital, after a short illness. He was a native of Carson, was a civil service employee, and was a World War II veteran. Other survivors include his widow, Mrs. Katherine Cluney Slaydon; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Slaydon of Leesville; four sons, Kenneth W. Slaydon, with the U. S. Army in Germany, and Bobby D. Slaydon, David P. Slaydon, and Daniel G. Slaydon, all of Leesville; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Mitchell, and Geraldine Slaydon, both of Leesville; another sister, Mrs. Connie Erwin of Hornbeck; two brothers, Bruce Slaydon of Anacoco, and Fred Slaydon of Leesville; and three grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Alexabder James "A. J." Smith, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish S-530 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 21, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Alexander James "A. J." Smith Mr. Alexander James "A. J." Smith, 84, of Robeline died Sunday, Jan. 18 at Columbia Highland Hospital in Shreveport. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis in Natchitoches. The Rev. Ed E. Holton, the Rev. George Albritton and the Rev. Don Davis will officiate. Mr. Smith was a native of Robeline. He was a retired brand inspector for the state of La., a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII and served nine years as a Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of Robeline Baptist Church and a member of Robeline Masonic Lodge with 50 years of service, and a lifetime member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was also a member and served on the board of the Los Adaes Foundation. Survivors include his widow, Audie Fife Smith of Robeline; one son, Sonny Weeks of Robeline; one daughter, Daphana McAllen of Waco, Texas; three sisters, Marie Smith Kelso, of Hitchcock, Texas, Jimmie Ethel Smith Vaught of Orlando, Fla., Carol Lynn Smith Sandifer of West Texas and Mary Elizabeth Smith Carr of Bryan, Texas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: S/Sgt. Ellis Speight, Sabine Parish S-123 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 21, 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 - S/Sgt. Ellis Speight 21 Apr 1944 - Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Speight were notified by telegram Saturday of the death of their son S/Sgt. Ellis Speight, who was killed in action on Lonegro island. S/Sgt. Speight is survived by his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Elgin Tate of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Walter Woodel of Negreet and Miss Elma Lee Speight of Zwolle high school faculty; two brothers, Fred Speight of Highland, Texas and Pfc. Joseph A. Speight somewhere in England. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Joseph Leo Springer, Sabine Parish S-165 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 1, 1997 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Joseph Leo Springer Mr. Joseph Leo Springer, 74. of Many died at his residence Friday, Sept. 26. Mr. Springer was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Flying Tigers. He was a local president of N. A. R. F. E. and a lifetime member of V. F. W. Mr. Springer was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. John's Catholic Church in Many with interment following at St. John Cemetery. Father William Carey officiated. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Sabine Chapter #21 of the DAV. Survivors include three sons, Michael Springer, Ronald Springer and wife. Merle and Kelly Springer all of Many; two daughters Betty Craig and husband, Jerry of Many and Karen Womack and husband, Henry of Converse; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Springer was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Rose Springer. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: T. W. Stephenson, Sabine, Vernon Parish S-315 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 1, 1972 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ T. W. Stephenson Thomas (Pete) W. Stephenson, 60, of Leesville, died enroute to Byrd's Memorial hospital Monday. He had suffered an apparent heart attack. He had been employed at the Little Fisherman on Anacoco Lake. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sons, Nelson Edd Stephenson, and Hugh Eugene Stephenson, both of Hornbeck; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Stephenson of Hornbeck; a brother, Hugh Stephenson of Leesville; a sister, Mrs. Steve Allen of Leesville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the chapel of Vernon's with Rev. Malcolm Jeane, and Rev. T. A. Gibson officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery at Hornbeck. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Q. L. Stewart, Sabine Parish S-363 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 25, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Q. L. Stewart Funeral services for Q. L. stewart, 47, a former assistant U. S. Attorney in Shreveport for 15 years, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19, in the Ford Park Baptist Church. Mr. Stewart of Shreveport, was dead on arrival at 3:50 a.m. Thursday, at Schumpert Memorial Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Florien, and had been a resident of Shreveport for the past 16 years. He was a member of the Western Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Stewart was past potentate of the El Karubah Temple, Scottish and York Rites. He was a graduate of Tulane Law School, was a member of the American Bar Association, and the Louisiana Bar Association. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Friday, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Mr. Carmel. Masonic graveside rites were held at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Officiating in the services were the Rev. Eugene Spruell, pastor of Western Hills Baptist Church in Shreveport, assisted by Dr. George Hearn of Louisiana Baptist College, and Dr. Harold McNabb of Bellaire Baptist Church in Bossier City. Survivors include his widow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Stewart Sr. of Florien; two sons, Ronnie Stewart of College Park, Md., and Bill Stewart with the U. S. Marine Corps of Quantico, Va.; a daughter, Janis Stewart, a student of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches; two sisters, Elouise Thaxton of Natchitoches, and Iris Weldon of Many; and four brothers, G. D. Stewart Jr. of Shreveport, Sammy Stewart and Lee R. Stewart, both of Florien, and Grover Stewart of Winnfield. Pallbearers were B. J. Whitaker, Gus Weaver, Judge Ben C. Dawkins Jr., Don Moseley, Ed Boagnie, Dosite Perkins, Jim Franklin, and Gordon Gipson Sr. The family requests that any memorial contribution be made to the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Carl Bailey Stringer, Sabine Parish, La. S-365 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 3, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Carl Bailey Stringer Carl Bailey Stringer, 51, of Duncan, Okla., who retired April 3, as a Master Sergeant in the Army after 27 years service, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 18. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 21, in the Velma Baptist Church of Duncan, with the Rev. Jack Robbins, pastor of the church, officiating, and the Rev. Bill White of Many assisting. Military rites were held at the graveside, which was in the Velma Cemetery. Surviving M-Sgt. Stringer are his wife of Duncan; two daughters, Linda Gayle, and Catherine Marie, both of Duncan; three sons, Lance Cpl. Dale Stringer of El Toro, Calif., Charles Stringer, and Richard Wayne Stringer of Duncan. Also surviving are two brothers, Quinton Stringer of Shreveport, and James Stringer of Many; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Stringer of Many. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Robert Howard Tarpley, Sabine Parish T-614 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Mar 18, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Robert Howard Tarpley Mr. Robert Howard Tarpley, 73, of Kilgore, Texas died Sunday, March 18 in a Longview hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 18 at 4 p.m. in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Many. Mr. Tarpley was born April 24, 1924 in Many to James and Delma Tarpley. He had been a resident of the Kilgore, Texas area for 37 years. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Kilgore, Texas, a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Sharon Shrine Temple in Tyler and Littlefield Masonic Lodge in Many. Mr. Tarpley was veteran of the U. S. Navy and served during World War II and Korea. He also retired from Brooks Well Services in 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Christina Dorsett of Kilgore, Texas; three sons, Rogar Lee Tarpley of Waxahachie, Steven Jay Tarpley of Kilgore, and Jerry Robert Tarpley of Gladewater; four brothers, Clyde Tarpley of Winnfield, Bobby Tarpley, of Many, Wayne Tarpley of Zwolle and Floyd Tarpley of Many; four sisters, Dorothy Landrum of Orange, Texas, Willa Mae Leone of Keithville, Margreet Lovelady of Zwolle and Rose Leroy of Longview, Texas; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Rader Funeral Homes Kilgore, TX ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: G. C. Thibodeaux, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish T-132 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 ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ G. C. Thibodeaux Garland Cleveland Thibodeaux, 51, of Provencal, died Tuesday, June 4, in the Ft. Polk Hospital. Retired from the Navy, Mr. Thibodeaux was employed at Northwestern State University as an air-condition and refrigeration superintendent. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam War. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 6, in the Provencal Baptist Church, with the Rev. Billy Burkett officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. H. Huckabee. Burial will be in the Provencal Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites, under the direction of the St. Denis Funeral Home. Survivors are his wife; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Thibodeaux of Provencal; one son, John Kelly Thibodeaux of Provencal; two sisters, Mrs. R. B. McDonald of Many, and Mrs. Wayne Massey of Porter, Tex.; two brothers, J. L. Thibodeaux, and R. E. Thibodeaux, both of Shreveport. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Hosie Louis Torres, Sabine Parish T-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 2, 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 2 Jul 1948 - Three Zwolle brothers who gave their lives in World War II were buried with special honors at Zwolle. They were: T/5 Willie Lee Torres, who was born Nov. 28, 1917 at Zwolle, and who died July 25, 1945 on Luzon island in New Guinea. He served 39 months, 25 which were overseas with the 161st AAA battalion in New Guinea, the Philippines and South Pacific. Pfc. John B. Torres, who was born Dec. 6, 1922 at Slagle. He volunteered for service in 1942. He was fatally wounded in Belgium on July 29, 1945 at Santa Maria, Azores islands, while being returned to the Unites States for hospitalization. He served 34 months, 14 of which were overseas with the 555th AAA battalion of the 104th Infantry division. Cpl. Hosie Louis Torris, who was born Jan. 25, 1925, at Leesville. He volunteered for services in 1943. He was killed in action on July 12, 1945 on Luzon island. He had served 28 months, 18 of which were overseas with the 20th Infantry division in New Guinea, the Philippines and the South Pacific. Mrs. Josephine Torres, mother of the three, the surviving brother, ex-Cpl Ernest R. Torres, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Torres Knight and Mrs. Ida May Torres LaRue, were present as a requiem high mass was sung at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic church in Zwolle for the brothers. The Torres family has numerous friends and many relatives in the Zwolle area. All Zwolle city and American Legion officials were present for the rites, which were conducted by Rev. Robert C. Friend, pastor of St. Joseph's church. Burial in St. Joseph's church cemetery was accompanied by full military honors. A firing squad from Barksdale air base was provided. Special ceremonies were performed by members of the Ebarb-Shaw Legion Post No. 314 of Zwolle under leadership of Dr. Lloyd H. Murdock, wartime army major and post commander. Mrs. Torres' fourth son, Ernest, was himself badly injured in a truck accident in England. One of the three, John, was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously for gallantry in action in Germany on April 8, 1945. Mrs. Torres, accompanied by her son and two daughters, accepted the honor for him at a special reviews held at Ft. Polk. The citation which accompanied the medal follows: "Voluntarily, and at great risk to his life, Private Torres left his covered position to rescue an injured man who was lying exposed to enemy fire. As he reached his fallen comrade, the enemy artillery fire increased in intensity. Using his body to shield the wounded man from the flying shrapnel, Private Torres dragged the man to a position of safety, undoubtedly saving his life. The courage, skill and intense devotion to duty and to his comrades displayed by Private Torres are in keeping with the finest traditions of the American soldier . . ." This is the first shipment of three brothers to one family in the state of Louisiana. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: John B. Torres, Sabine Parish T-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 2, 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 2 Jul 1948 - Three Zwolle brothers who gave their lives in World War II were buried with special honors at Zwolle. They were: T/5 Willie Lee Torres, who was born Nov. 28, 1917 at Zwolle, and who died July 25, 1945 on Luzon island in New Guinea. He served 39 months, 25 which were overseas with the 161st AAA battalion in New Guinea, the Philippines and South Pacific. Pfc. John B. Torres, who was born Dec. 6, 1922 at Slagle. He volunteered for service in 1942. He was fatally wounded in Belgium on July 29, 1945 at Santa Maria, Azores islands, while being returned to the Unites States for hospitalization. He served 34 months, 14 of which were overseas with the 555th AAA battalion of the 104th Infantry division. Cpl. Hosie Louis Torris, who was born Jan. 25, 1925, at Leesville. He volunteered for services in 1943. He was killed in action on July 12, 1945 on Luzon island. He had served 28 months, 18 of which were overseas with the 20th Infantry division in New Guinea, the Philippines and the South Pacific. Mrs. Josephine Torres, mother of the three, the surviving brother, ex-Cpl Ernest R. Torres, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Torres Knight and Mrs. Ida May Torres LaRue, were present as a requiem high mass was sung at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic church in Zwolle for the brothers. The Torres family has numerous friends and many relatives in the Zwolle area. All Zwolle city and American Legion officials were present for the rites, which were conducted by Rev. Robert C. Friend, pastor of St. Joseph's church. Burial in St. Joseph's church cemetery was accompanied by full military honors. A firing squad from Barksdale air base was provided. Special ceremonies were performed by members of the Ebarb-Shaw Legion Post No. 314 of Zwolle under leadership of Dr. Lloyd H. Murdock, wartime army major and post commander. Mrs. Torres' fourth son, Ernest, was himself badly injured in a truck accident in England. One of the three, John, was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously for gallantry in action in Germany on April 8, 1945. Mrs. Torres, accompanied by her son and two daughters, accepted the honor for him at a special reviews held at Ft. Polk. The citation which accompanied the medal follows: "Voluntarily, and at great risk to his life, Private Torres left his covered position to rescue an injured man who was lying exposed to enemy fire. As he reached his fallen comrade, the enemy artillery fire increased in intensity. Using his body to shield the wounded man from the flying shrapnel, Private Torres dragged the man to a position of safety, undoubtedly saving his life. The courage, skill and intense devotion to duty and to his comrades displayed by Private Torres are in keeping with the finest traditions of the American soldier . . ." This is the first shipment of three brothers to one family in the state of Louisiana. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Josephine Torres, Sabine Parish T-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 30, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Josephine Torres Mrs. Josephine Torres, 77, of Zwolle, died in a Many Hospital, following an extended illness, Saturday, Oct. 25. A lifelong resident of Zwolle, Mrs. Torres was a Four Star Mother, who lost three sons in World War II. She is survived by a son, Ernest Torres of Zwolle; two daughters, Mrs. Ida LaRoue of Zwolle, and Pearl English of Leesville; five sisters, Susan Remedies, and Eva Ezernack, both of Zwolle, Mrs. Maggie Quianos of Houston, Tex., Lucy Meshell of Benson, and Lillie Procell of Shreveport; two brothers, Fred Longoria, and Abram Longoria, both of Merryville; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of VFW Post No. 3106 of Leesville. She accepted the Bronze Star for bravery for her son, J. B. Torres, at Fort Polk, after his death. Funeral services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Monday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. Father Patrick Scully officiated. Burial was in the Old Zwolle Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons, Earnest Wayne Torres, Kenneth Torres, Sam Busher, Johnnie Busher, Willie Bill LaRoue, Sgt. Joe LaRoue, and Hosie Nonnie Torres. Pallbearers were members of the Leesville VFW Post. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Willie Lee Torres, Sabine Parish T-620 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 2, 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 2 Jul 1948 - Three Zwolle brothers who gave their lives in World War II were buried with special honors at Zwolle. They were: T/5 Willie Lee Torres, who was born Nov. 28, 1917 at Zwolle, and who died July 25, 1945 on Luzon island in New Guinea. He served 39 months, 25 which were overseas with the 161st AAA battalion in New Guinea, the Philippines and South Pacific. Pfc. John B. Torres, who was born Dec. 6, 1922 at Slagle. He volunteered for service in 1942. He was fatally wounded in Belgium on July 29, 1945 at Santa Maria, Azores islands, while being returned to the Unites States for hospitalization. He served 34 months, 14 of which were overseas with the 555th AAA battalion of the 104th Infantry division. Cpl. Hosie Louis Torris, who was born Jan. 25, 1925, at Leesville. He volunteered for services in 1943. He was killed in action on July 12, 1945 on Luzon island. He had served 28 months, 18 of which were overseas with the 20th Infantry division in New Guinea, the Philippines and the South Pacific. Mrs. Josephine Torres, mother of the three, the surviving brother, ex-Cpl Ernest R. Torres, and two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Torres Knight and Mrs. Ida May Torres LaRue, were present as a requiem high mass was sung at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic church in Zwolle for the brothers. The Torres family has numerous friends and many relatives in the Zwolle area. All Zwolle city and American Legion officials were present for the rites, which were conducted by Rev. Robert C. Friend, pastor of St. Joseph's church. Burial in St. Joseph's church cemetery was accompanied by full military honors. A firing squad from Barksdale air base was provided. Special ceremonies were performed by members of the Ebarb-Shaw Legion Post No. 314 of Zwolle under leadership of Dr. Lloyd H. Murdock, wartime army major and post commander. Mrs. Torres' fourth son, Ernest, was himself badly injured in a truck accident in England. One of the three, John, was awarded the Bronze Star posthumously for gallantry in action in Germany on April 8, 1945. Mrs. Torres, accompanied by her son and two daughters, accepted the honor for him at a special reviews held at Ft. Polk. The citation which accompanied the medal follows: "Voluntarily, and at great risk to his life, Private Torres left his covered position to rescue an injured man who was lying exposed to enemy fire. As he reached his fallen comrade, the enemy artillery fire increased in intensity. Using his body to shield the wounded man from the flying shrapnel, Private Torres dragged the man to a position of safety, undoubtedly saving his life. The courage, skill and intense devotion to duty and to his comrades displayed by Private Torres are in keeping with the finest traditions of the American soldier . . ." This is the first shipment of three brothers to one family in the state of Louisiana. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Edward Pierce Walker, Sabine Parish W-426 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 10, 1974 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Edward Pierce Walker Edward Pierce Walker, 67, of Shreveport, died on Friday, Jan. 4, at 7:15 p.m., following a short illness. Walker is survived by five brothers, Leon Walker, Kirbyville; Paul Walker, Many; J. C. Walker, Jasper, Tex.; and Hoy Walker, Belmont; Salter Walker, Belmont; three sisters, Mrs. Ninnie Brumley, Oak Grove; Mrs. Helen Salley, Belmont; Mrs. Bertie Barnhill, Shreveport; and a number of nieces and nephews. Walker, who is a veteran of World War II, was a member of the Queensborough Baptist Church. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m., in the Beulah Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. P. King, and the Rev. Kenneth Leach officiating. Burial was in the Beulah Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Walker's nephews. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Leonard Weeks, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish W-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 25, 1971 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Leonard Weeks Leonard Weeks, 54, of Robeline, died Saturday, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Alexandria, following a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the Rocky Mount Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wilmer Birdwell, and the Rev. Gary Simpson officiating. Burial was in the Rocky Mount Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. He is survived by two brothers, Lonnie Weeks of Robeline, and Charlie Weeks of Provencal. Pallbearers were C. W. Weeks, William E. Weeks, Billy Weeks, Truman Weeks, Jimmy Weeks, and Mike Marbut. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Capt. Thelma Miller Wells, Sabine Parish W-420 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 24, 1946 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 - Capt. Thelma Miller Wells 24 May 1946 - Funeral rites for Capt. Thelma Miller Wells, age 32, were held 10 a.m. Sunday form the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Fred L. Wagley, branch president conducting: Elder Hiram A. Knight officiating. Interment was in Many cemetery. Massingill funeral home in charge. Surviving are: husband, Major Wayne Wells, Redwood City, Calif.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Miller, Many; two brothers W. E. Miller, Shreveport, Devoy Miller, Greensboro, N. C.; three sisters, Misses Unice, Loyce and Second Lt. Iva Miller, Many. Pallbearers were Noah Miller, Grover Wagley, A. M. Wagley, J. M. Belisle, Laverne Daily and Harold Paul. Honorary pallbearers were: J. Wiley Miller, W. E. Miller, Dr. W. D. Lester, J. A. Tramel, J. W. Lucius, E. F. Salter and Jim C. Ritter, Sr. Capt. Miller passed away at the home of her husband's parents at Redwood City, Calif., Sunday, May 12, suddenly of a heart attack. She was a graduate of Many high school, class of 1930; graduate of Schumpert sanitarium school of nursing; member and secretary-treasurer of the Nurses Associating Alumni. She served seven years as army nurse, first at Barksdale Field, leaving the States July 11, 1942 for Hawaii, where she was stationed at the time of the Pearl Harbor disaster. After two years overseas duty, she returned to the States and received a promotion to captain. Since then she served many short assignments. being stationed at Fort Ord, Calif., from where she was on terminal leave. She would have received her discharge May 19. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Sidney J. Williams, Sabine Parish W-452 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 24, 1975 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Sidney J. Williams Sidney J. Williams, 62? died late Saturday, July 12, at his residence in Winthrop, Ark., following an extended illness. He was a native of Florien, but had lived the past 10 years in Winthrop, and was an employee of Brown and Root Construction Co. He was a veteran of World War II. Services wer at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in the First Baptist Church in Winthrop, burial was in the Camp Ground Cemetery, under the direction of the Wilkerson Funeral Home of DeQueen, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene Gish Williams of Winthrop; a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Naomi Wright of Jasper, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. John R. Stewart of Statesville, N. C.; three brothers, H. J. Williams of Shreveport, Carl L. Williams of Corpus Christi, Tex., and George H. Williams of Winthrop; and two grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Judge G. Williamson, Sabine Parish W-452 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. Judge G. Williamson Mr. Judge G. Williamson, 80, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, Nov. 25 at a Lake Charles hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at First Baptist Church in Lake Charles with interment following at Toro Cemetery in Toro. Dr. David Whitlock, the Rev. Gayln M. Alien, Dr. Leonard Sanderson and the Rev. Roy Dowden officiated. A native of St. Maurice and a resident of Lake Charles since 1948 Mr. Williamson was a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran. He served in WWII in Battery H. 204th. He was a member of Masonic Calcasieu Lodge #400, where he was a Past Master and a 32nd Degree Mason in Scottish Rites. He was also a Habibi Temple Shriner where he was Past Imperial Potentate Aide. A member of Lake Charles First Baptist Church since 1951, he served as an usher. He was also a member of Operators Union Local #407. Mr. Williamson retired in 1982 from Olin Chemical Plant as an operator after 34 years of service. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marnee Dowden Williamson, Lake Charles; three sons, Mr. Judge Roy Williamson and Mr. Ernest Earl Williamson, both of Lake Charles and Mr. Dennis Gerard Williamson of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Sandra) Price of Ocean Springs, Miss.; one brother, Mr. Lloyd E. "Cotton" Williamson of Lake Charles; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Wilcox of Biloxi, Miss. and Mrs. Lossie Creed of Dry Prong; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. J. E. Hixson & Sons Lake Charles. La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Francis G. Winn, Sabine Parish W-500 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., May 20, 1998 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Francis G. Winn Mr. Francis G. Winn, 70, of Pineville died Thursday, May 14, in Lexington House. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 17 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, in Pineville with the Rev. Grady Welch and the Rev. Jerry officiating. Graveside services with burial were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17 in Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Robeline. Mr. Winn retired from Dresser Industries as Credit Manager. He was a marine Corps Veteran serving in World War II where his unit received the Naval Unit Citation and personally received the Naval Commendation award. Mr. Winn attended high school in Natchitoches. He attended NSU, LSU at Baton Rouge and the University of Houston. Then he was employed by Comet Rice Mills, Inc., Houston and Dresser Industries. He also led the Dixie Boys Baseball program of Pineville for seven years. Survivors include three sons, Bruce G. Winn of Haughton, Daniel G. Winn of Ball and Marshall W. Winn of Baton Rouge; one brother, John Winn of Merryville; one sister, Tessie Winn Vickers of Pineville; and five grandchildren. Hixson Brothers, Inc. Alexandria, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Mr. Melton Wright, Sabine Parish W-623 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 29, 1999 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************************** ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ ************************************************************ Mr. Melton Wright Mr. Melton Wright, 84, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at his residence in Many. Mr. Wright married Omer Koonce Wright April 26, 1941 in Florien. He was a veteran of WWII Air Corp and was a member of First Baptist Church in Florien. Mr. Wright was a deacon of First Baptist Church, cofounder of Piggly Wiggly of Many, developer of Wright's Shopping Center, and a board member of Sabine State Bank of Many. Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Florien with interment following at Florien Cemetery on Hwy. 171 South. The Rev. Bobby Franklin will officiate. Survivors include his wife, Omer Wright of Many; two nephews, Thomas M. Wright of Houston, Texas and Vernice C. Wright of Baton Rouge; and five nieces,; Connie W. Ammons of Many, Imogene W. Bowden of Spring, Texas, Sandra G. Dees, of Lafayette, Rhonda G. Howard of Shreveport, and Dorothy W. Williams of Lake Conroe, Texas. Pallbearers will be Robert Ammons, Bob Cole, Jack Corley, Leslie Lites, Lee McCann, Ronnie Neel, Stan Russell and Bobby Williams. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of First Baptist Church in Florien, Board of Directors and officers of Sabine State Bank and Florien Masonic Lodge. Warren Meadows Many, La. ------------------------------------------------------- Obituaries: Clifford G. Wynne, Sabine Parish W-500 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 9, 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 - Clifford G. Wynne 9 Jul 1948 - Funeral services for Pvt. Clifford G. Wynne were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday from Noble Baptist church with Rev. Perry Wallace officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Noble cemetery Pvt. Wynne, son of C. G. and Mrs. Lettie Wynne of Noble, was killed in action on Biah island Sept. 25, 1944. -------------------------------------------------------