ERA Leader (1989) Obits, Washington Parish Louisiana
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1-4-1989
Knight, Ethel Crowe, age 86. She was a resident of Franklinton and died
December 31st at her residence. She was widow of the late Wilbur W.
Knight. Survivors are two daughters, a son, a brother, eight
grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and seven great, great
grandchildren. Interment was in Ellis Cemetery.

1-11-1989
Crain, Don Austin, age 54. A resident of Pine died January 4th at his
residence. Survivors are a son, two daughters, his father, John Austin
Crain, six brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren. Interment was
in the Pine First Baptist Church Cemetery.

1-18-1989
Smith, Elbert A., Sr., age 58. A resident of Route One, Franklinton died
January 10th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are his wife,
Elizabeth Smith, five sons, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters
and six grandchildren. Interment was in the Hayes Creek Baptist Church
Cemetery.

Sheridan, Lawrence Edward “Larry”, age 21. He was a native of Baton
Rouge and former resident of Franklinton. He died January 9th in 
Sebring, FL. Survivors are his mother and step father, Victoria and
Carlos Rabb, his father and stepmother, Milfred and Joyce Sheridan, two
sisters, his grandmothers, Mrs. Victor (Tillie) Angelo, Mrs. Jesse
(Rena) Moore and Mrs. Ernie Rabb, three stepbrothers, and two
stepsisters and several aunts and uncles. Interment was in the Sheridan
Cemetery at Oak Grove.

1-25-1989
Patterson, James Perry, age 46. He was a native of Mt. Hermon and 
resident of Austin, TX. He died January 20th at his residence in Austin. 
He was the son of the late George T. Patterson. Survivors are two sons,
his mother, Mildred Kemp Patterson, a brother, two sisters and several
aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery.

McElveen, Eunice Duncan, age 64. She was a resident of Route Two, Mt.
Hermon and died January 21st at her residence. Survivors are her 
husband, Wilmer McElveen, three sons, three daughters, stepmother, Mamie 
Duncan, a brother, seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Interment was in the Mt. Hermon United Pentecostal Church.

McDaniel, Vernie E., age 77. He was a resident of Route Three,
Franklinton and died January 17th at Riverside Medical Center. 
Survivors are his wife, Celia Reeves McDaniel, four sons, four brothers, 
two sisters and six grandchildren. Interment was in the Stoney Point 
Missionary Baptist Church.

Thomas, Ollie Fred, age 82. He was a native of Washington Parish and 
died January 18th at his residence in Clifton. He was the son of William 
Henry “Bud” and Lenora Blackwell Thomas. Survivors are his wife of 
sixty-one years, Clara Bickham Thomas, two daughters, five grandchildren 
and one great grandchild. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery.

2-1-1989
McDaniel, Vernie E., age 77. He was a resident of Route Three, 
Franklinton and died January 17th at Riverside Medical Center. 
Survivors are his wife, Celia Reeves McDaniel, four sons, four brothers,
two sisters and six grandchildren. Interment was in the Stoney Point
Missionary Baptist Church.

Jorgens, Roselean Spinks, age 79. A resident of the Canaan community 
died January 28th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are her 
daughter, two grandsons, two great grandchildren and a sister. Interment
was in the Canaan Baptist Church.

Talley, Hubert M., age 70. A resident of the Springhill community died
January 29th at Riverside Medical Center.  Survivors are four brothers,
a sister, a brother, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

McNeese, Archie N., age 77. He was a resident of Pine and died January 
23rd in Covington. Survivors are his wife, Alice B. McNeese, six 
daughters, three sons, four sisters, three brothers, thirty 
grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren and three great, great 
grandchildren. Interment was in the War Crain Cemetery at Pine.

Crowe, Elma, age 92. A resident of Franklinton died January 29th at 
Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are a sister. Interment was in 
Stevens Cemetery in Franklinton.

2-8-1989
Penton, Corbett W., age 46. He was a resident of Franklinton and died 
February 6th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are a son, his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Penton and a sister.

Bankston, Jewel, age 71. He was a resident of the Hayes Creek community
and died January 6th at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. Survivors
are his wife, Hattie Brumfield Bankston, a son, four daughters, three
sisters, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Interment
was in the Hayes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

McMahon, Inez Bently. She was a resident of Gulfport and former resident
of Franklinton. She died at the home of her daughter in Plano, TX on
January 31st. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J.
McMahon. Survivors are a daughter and several grandchildren.

Welch, J. L., age 64. She was a native of Franklinton and a resident of 
Madisonville. He died February 5th at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in
Gulfport, MS. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Murl Welch.
Survivors are two sons, four daughters, three brothers, sixteen 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment was in the Morris 
Cemetery.

2-15-1989
Penton, Corett W., age 46. He died Monday while on duty as Assistant
Chief of the Franklinton Police Department. Survivors are a son,
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Penton, a sister, a niece, two nephews and 
several aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment was in the Harmony Baptist
Church cemetery at Pine.

Bankston, Jewel, age 71. He was a resident of the Hayes Creek community 
and died January 6th at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. Survivors are
his wife, Hattie Brumfield Bankston, a son, four daughters, three
sisters, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Interment 
was in the Hayes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Thomas, Teresa Dykes, age 23. A resident of Rt. 2, Franklinton died 
February 7th at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton 
Rouge. Survivors are her husband, Tommy Thomas, a son, parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Kenneth Dykes, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Dykes and Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Miller and two brothers. Interment was in the Acy’s Creek
Cemetery.

Corkern, Hubert W., age 92. A native of Franklinton and life-long
resident of Bonner Creek died February 7th. Survivors are two sons, a 
daughter and a sister. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha 
Ezell Corkern and two sons, Arbie W. and Everett Corkern. Interment was 
in the Bonner Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Welch, J. L., age 64. She was a native of Franklinton and a resident of
Madisonville. He died February 5th at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in 
Gulfport, MS. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Murl Welch. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Tyrney Welch. Survivors are two
sons, four daughters, three brothers, sixteen grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Interment was in the Morris Cemetery.

Nelson, Myrtle Haskins, age 92. A native of Missouri and resident of 
Franklinton died February 2nd at Riverside Medical Center.  

2-22-1989
Jenkins, Mrs. Chris M., age 70. A resident of Rt. 2 Franklinton died
February 14th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are her husband, R.
L. Jenkins, two sons, a daughter, a sister and six grandchildren. 
Interment was in the Morris Cemetery.

Welch, McCauley, age 75. A resident of Rt. 1 Bush and former resident of 
Franklinton died February 14th at Riverside Medical Center. He was a 
veteran of World War II. Survivors are his wife, Audie Lee Welch, four 
sons, a daughter, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 
Interment was in the Morris Cemetery.

Dixon, Christine Fisher, age 67. A resident of Enon died February 18th 
at her residence. She was the widow of Woodrow W. Dixon. Survivors are 
four sons, a daughter, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Interment was in the Magee Cemetery at Enon.

Magee, Vi Wood, age 80. A resident of Route 9 Franklinton died February
16th at Heritage Manor. Survivors are one son, one daughter, a stepson,
two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Interment was in the Magee Cemetery.

Murray, Richard “Rick”, age 42. A native of Kenner and resident of Route 
1, Mt. Hermon, died February 19th at his residence. He was the owner of 
Rick’s Auto Parts. Survivors are his wife, Diane Landry Murray, a son, 
two daughters and two grandchildren.

3-1-1989
Breland, Olivia (Euna) Morris, age 99. She was a resident of Mt. Hermon 
and died February 26th at Riverside Medical Center. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, Ollie Esco Breland. Survivors are two daughters, a 
son, ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and three great, 
great grandchildren. Interment was in the Bankston Cemetery at Mt. 
Hermon.

McLain, Dorothy Jean Taylor, age 36. A resident of Route 1, Franklinton, 
died February 25th at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. 
Survivors are her husband, Alvin McLain, a stepson, her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Marion W. Taylor, a brother and five sisters. She was preceded in 
death by a brother, Everett Taylor. Interment was in the Star Hill 
Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Miller, Virginia Parsley, age 62. She was a resident of Route 1, Mt. 
Hermon and died February 26th at Highland Park Hospital in Covington. 
Survivors are her husband, Wilson Miller, a son, three daughters, a 
sister, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment was in the 
Miller Cemetery at Mt. Hermon.

3-8-1989
Bateman, Robert D., age 57. He was a native of Franklinton and resident 
of Baton Rouge, died March 2nd at Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital in 
Baton Rouge. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. 
Survivors are his wife, Iris Rushing Bateman, a daughter, a sister, two 
brothers and a grandson. Interment was in the Springhill-Magee Cemetery 
near Franklinton.

Passman, Zelma Penny Morgan, age 87. A resident of Route 3, Franklinton, 
died March 1st at Resthaven Nursing Home in Bogalusa. Survivors are 
three daughters, three step-children, eight grandchildren and seventeen 
great grandchildren. Interment was in the Sunlight Baptist Church 
Cemetery.

Kennedy, A. C., age 89. A life-long resident of the State Line 
community, died March 3rd at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are 
Ettie Hobgood Kennedy, three sons, three daughters, a brother, a 
sister, twenty-six grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and eight 
great, great grandchildren. Interment was in the Seal Cemetery.

Elliott, Whitney H., age 70. A resident of Route Two, Mt. Hermon, died 
March 6th at Riverside Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II. 
Survivors are his wife, Helen W. Elliott, a son, a daughter, two 
brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. 
Interment was in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

3-15-1989
Miller, Nellie Cutrer, age 71. She died March 6th at Heritage Manor 
Nursing Home in Franklinton. Survivors are one daughter, one son, one 
sister, five brothers, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Miller and two 
brothers, George and Fleet Cutrer. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon 
Cemetery.

Lebo, Retired Sgt. Major Lindsey W., age 63. A native of Franklinton 
and a resident of Columbus, Georgia, died February 19th at Veterans 
Administration Hospital in Decatur, GA. He was a veteran of World War
II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He is the son of the late Henry and 
Edna Lebo. Survivors are his wife, Margaret, a daughter, four sisters,
two brothers and a granddaughter. Graveside services were conducted in 
the Parkhill Cemetery.

3-22-1989
Riley, Sarah, age 87. A resident of Franklinton died March 15th at 
Ferncrest Manor Nursing Home in New Orleans. Survivors are a daughter,
a son, a sister, a brother, a grandson and two great grandsons. 
Interment was in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Hermon.

Toney, James Delbert, age 61. A resident of Wilmer died March 15th at 
Lallie Kamp Hospital in Independence. Survivors are his wife,
Elizabeth Hyde Toney, two sons, a daughter, three step-daughters, a 
brother, five sisters, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, eight 
step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Interment was in the 
Wilmer Baptist Church Cemetery.

Tate, Mark LaQuinn. The infant son of Sharon Tate and Marcus Ard, Jr.,
died March 12 in Franklinton. Other survivors are two sisters and his 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Tate. Interment was in the Hayes 
Creek Cemetery.

3-29-1989
Welch, Minnie Lea, age 84. A resident of Franklinton died March 20th 
at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are a daughter, four sisters,
two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment was in the 
Morris Cemetery.

Harris, Marilyn S., age 57. She died March 18th at her residence in 
St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a native of Jackson, TX and a former 
resident of Texarkana, TX. Survivors are her husband, James T. Harris,
Jr., a daughter, three sons, her mother, Mrs. Frank Springer, her 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Douglas Gilliam, a brother and a 
grandchild. She was the daughter-in-law of Mrs. James T. Harris.

Thomas, Pearl, age 52. A native of Thomas and resident of New Orleans 
died March 23rd. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill 
Thomas. Survivors are two daughters, two sisters, two brothers, five 
grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Interment was in the 
Thomas Cemetery.

4-5-1989
Burch, Loretha Barber, age 73. She was a resident of Route Two, Mt. 
Hermon and died March 31st at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are 
a daughter, five sons, a sister, twenty-three grandchildren and twenty 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, May 
Belle Keating. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery.

Stewart, Carrie Ernestine Williams, age 78. A native of the Oak Grove 
community and resident of Baker, died March 30th at Lane Memorial 
Hospital in Zachary. Survivors are two sons, three sisters, seven 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment was in the 
Jones Family Cemetery at Oak Grove.

Varnado, Floyd, age 88. A resident of Bogalusa died March 26th at 
Bogalusa Community Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Wilda 
Richardson Varnado. Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery.

4-12-1989
Fazekas, Charles, age 79. A native of Hammond, former resident of
Metairie and resident of Mt. Hermon, died April 5th at East Jefferson
General Hospital in Metairie. Survivors are his wife, Irene B.
Fazekas, a daughter, a son, a brother, two sisters, five grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Daniel and Mary Fazekas, and a brother, Alex Fazekas. Interment was in
the Greenlawn cemetery in Hammond.

Roberts, Curtis Delgadillo, age 62. A native of New Albany, MS, died 
March 18th at the Rankin General Hospital in Brandon, MS. Survivors are 
his wife, Betty Magee Roberts, two sons, a daughter, his mother,
Angelita Roberts, a sister and two grandchildren. His wife, Betty Magee
Roberts is the former Betty Magee of Mt. Hermon and daughter of Mrs. N.
C. (Gilda) Magee. Interment was in the Roberts Cemetery in Kentwood, 
LA.

4-19-1989
Jenkins, Maude Green, age 92. A native and resident of Enon, died April 
17th at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Survivors are four daughters, a 
son, a sister, fifteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and 
several great, great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Crowe, Ethel Shows West, age 72. A resident of Franklinton, former 
resident of Bogalusa and New Orleans, died April 15th at Riverside 
Medical Center. Survivors are her husband, Willie W. Crowe, a son, two 
daughters, a step-son, a step-daughter, nine grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Shows. 
Interment was in the Ponemah Cemetery.

Consterdine, Fred A. He was a resident of Franklinton and died April 
12th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are his wife, Aylene Magee 
Consterdine, a son, a brother and five grandchildren. Interment was in 
the Ellis Cemetery.

Stafford, Dorman, age 75. He was a resident of Route Three, Franklinton
and died April 13th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are his
wife, Alice Jenkins Stafford, a son, a sister, a brother, three 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Interment was in the Ellis 
Cemetery.

4-26-1989
Rexford, Alpha Burch, age 88. She was a native of Washington Parish and 
a resident of Baton Rouge, and died April 11th at her residence. She was 
the daughter of the late Eli and Florence Self Burch and was preceded in 
death by her husband, John A. Rexford. Interment was in the Pineville 
Cemetery. Survivors are a son, a sister and two grandchildren.

Jones, Steve T., age 83. A resident of the Oak Grove community, died 
April 21st at his residence. Interment was in the Tyson Cemetery. 
Survivors are his wife, Mamie Passman Jones, a son, three daughters, 
four brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren.

McDaniel, Onzie D., age 64. A resident of Route Nine, Franklinton, died
April 22nd at his residence. He was a veteran of World War II. 
Interment was in the Bickham Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mary 
Evelyn Magee McDaniel, a daughter, two sisters and three brothers.

Jenkins, Maude Green, age 92. A resident of Enon died April 17th at 
Heritage Manor in Franklinton. She was the widow of the late E. Fred 
Jenkins, and is survived by four daughters, a son, a sister, fifteen 
grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and several great, great 
grandchildren. Interment was in the Enon Cemetery.

Kerbow, Betty Schilling, age 56. She was a native and resident of Mt. 
Hermon, and died April 19th in San Antonio, Texas. Survivors are her 
husband, Guindal Kerbow, three sons, two nephews/foster sons, her 
mother, Mrs. Elma Schilling, three brothers, five grandchildren and 
several nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

5-3-1989
Seal, Monroe “Smiley”, age 50. A former resident of Franklinton and 
resident of Roseland, died April 23rd at Hood Memorial Hospital in 
Amite. Survivors are his wife, Leatrice Seal, two sons, two grandsons,
his mother, Mrs. Effie Seal, a brother, a sister, four uncles, an aunt 
and a number of other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Carey Seal and a nephew. Interment was in the Corkern Cemetery.

Jarrell, Wiley, age 87. A resident of the Pine community died April 30th 
in Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are two sons, four daughters, two 
brothers, a sister, thirty grandchildren and fifty-three great 
grandchildren. Interment was in the Old Gerald Cemetery.

5-10-1989
Dillon, Ara, age 86. A resident of Warnerton died May 3rd at Heritage 
Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Otto Dillon. Survivors are
three daughters, six brothers, six sisters, six grandchildren and ten
great grandchildren. Interment was in the Warner Cemetery at Warnerton.

Primes, Robin K., age 25. A resident of Pine died May 5th at Washington-
St. Tammany Hospital in Bogalusa. Survivors are his mother, Aline
Reviere Primes, two sisters, a brother, two nieces and a nephew. He was
preceded in death by his father, Tommy Primes and his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dave Primes and Will and Hester Reviere. Interment was in the 
Strahan Cemetery.

5-17-1989
Bankston, A. E. “Cat”, age 75. A resident of the Stoney Point community
died May 10th at his residence. Survivors are his wife, Vera Camille 
Stafford Bankston, a son, a daughter, three sisters, four grandchildren
and a great grandchild. Interment was in the Stoney Point Missionary
Baptist Church Cemetery.

Vangordon, William “Shorty”, age 83. A resident of Pine died May 13th at
Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are his wife, Amelia Smith 
Vangordon, a son, a daughter, eight grandchildren, seventeen great
grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Interment was in the Old
Knight Cemetery at Pine.

5-24-1989
Reid, Sue Hudson, age 63. A resident of the Thomas community died May
19th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are a son, a brother, two
grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Interment was in the Singley
Cemetery in Columbia, MS.

Butler, L. H. “Homer, age 96. A resident of Clifton died May 21st at Our
Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was a
veteran of World War I. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Foil 
Butler. Survivors are two daughters, four grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.

Sharp, Johnnie E., age 72. A resident of Enon died May 15th at Riverside
Medical Center. Survivors are his wife, Celia Bates Sharp, five sons, a 
daughter, two brothers, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and
two step-grandchildren. Interment was in the Enon Church Cemetery.

Brown, Lillian Hamberger, age 86. A native of New Orleans and a resident
of Franklinton died May 19th at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are
her husband, Odie E. Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment
was in Silver Springs Cemetery near Osyka, MS.

Flynt, Dr. W. E., age 65. A resident of Crain’s Creek community died May
20th at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. He was the son of
the late A. A. and Cynthia Crain Flynt. Survivors are a brother, a 
niece and nephew. Interment was in Crain’s Creek Missionary Baptist
Church Cemetery.

Bell, Brittany Denise. Daughter of Donnie Denise Bell, she died May 12th
at Washington-St. Tammany Regional Medical Center. Survivors are her 
mother, her father, Tonius Lamar Clark, grandparents, J. C. and Willie B. 
Bell and Fonzia and Anita Crain, aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment was 
in Moriah Cemetery in Franklinton.

Thomas, R. C. A resident of Bogalusa died May 8th at Bogalusa Community 
Medical Center. Survivors are Charlean Thomas, a daughter and three 
brothers. Interment was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Tylertown.

5-31-1989
Barber, Newton J., age 65. A resident of Sandy Hollow Road died Monday at
his residence. He was a veteran of WWII. Interment was in the Magee-
Springhill Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Mae Salita Barber, 
two daughters, two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

Lanman, Mrs. Paul (Betty Green). She was a former resident of Washington
Parish and died recently in Oklahoma. Survivors are two sons, three 
grandchildren and three sisters.  

Corkern, Becky Elizabeth, age 69.  A native of Franklinton and resident
of Holden died May 27th at Westpark Community Hospital in Hammond.
Interment was in the Enon Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are a 
daughter, four sons, a sister, five grandchildren, a great grandchild and
a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, six brothers and two sisters.

Butler, L. H. “Homer”, age 96. A resident of the Clifton community, died
May 21st at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.
He was the operator of the old Clifton Depot for many years and a 
veteran of WWI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Foil Butler. 
Interment was in the Ellis cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, one 
brother, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

6-7-1989
Paradise, Hardy G., age 46. A resident of Mockingbird Lane in Folsom was
killed last Thursday in an auto accident.

McBeth, Marie Taylor, age 81. She was a resident of Franklinton and
former resident of Crain’s Creek, died June 1st at Riverside Medical
Center. She was the widow of the late Sibley McBeth. Survivors are two
sons, a daughter, a brother, two sisters, twenty-three grandchildren and
several great grandchildren. Interment was in the Crain’s Creek
Missionary Baptist Church cemetery.

6-14-1989
Seal, Beverly Jayne Martin, age 30. A resident of the Pine community,
died June 10th in an automobile accident. Interment was in the Pine 
First Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. ____ 
DeLancey Martin Lowrey, her step-father, John Lowrey, four sisters, her 
grandmother, Alethea Crain Martin, three nieces and five nephews.

6-21-1989
Crowe, Janet Jenkins, age 54. She was a resident of Route Two, Amite and
died June 14th at Seventh Ward General Hospital in Hammond. Interment was 
in the Canaan Baptist Church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her
father, Erwin Hoy Jenkins, Sr. Survivors are her husband, Talmadge C.
Crowe, Sr., three sons, a daughter, her mother, Mrs. Theo Jenkins, two 
sisters, a brother, four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

Jordan, Sharon Hunt, age 26. She was a resident of the Enon community and 
died June 15th in an automobile accident south of Isabel. Interment was 
in the Tyson cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Monty Jordan, a son, 
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hunt, a brother, Bruce Hunt, 
grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Jenkins, Malachi Hunt and Alma Hunt, and 
also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ard, Vernie, age 73. He is a resident of the San Pedro community and died 
June 17th at his residence. Interment was in the San Pedro Missionary 
Baptist Church Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul A. Ard. 
Survivors are his wife, Ruby Graham Ard, three sons, three daughters, two 
sisters, thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

6-28-1989
Sheridan, Susan Irene Corkern, age 90. She was a resident of the Sheridan 
community and died June 20th at her residence. She was the widow of the 
late Dolphus Sheridan. Interment was in the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist 
Church. Survivors are three daughters, four grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren.

Dyson, Miss Ernestine E., age 73. A resident of Tylertown, died June 16th 
at Walthall County General Hospital. Interment was in the Roberts 
cemetery in Kentwood. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Alma 
Magee Dyson. Survivors are a sister, an aunt and numerous cousins.

Castleberry, Barbara Thomas, age 44. A resident of the Acey’s Creek 
community, died June 20th at the Slidell Memorial Hospital. Interment was 
in Acey’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are her 
husband, Burdette Castleberry, two sons, three brothers and a sister.

6-5-1989
Barnes, Marvin, age 83. A native and resident of Franklinton, died June 
24th at Riverside Medical Center. He was the owner and operator of the 
first black-owned dry cleaning establishment in Franklinton. He also 
operated a café and grocery store for a number of years. Interment was in 
the Sweet Home Church of Christ cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Eunice 
Dyson Barnes, four sons, four daughters, eighteen grandchildren, eight 
great grandchildren, three step-sons, a step-daughter, two sisters and a 
brother.

Stringfield, Victor T., age 86. A native of Franklinton and resident of 
Washington, D.C., died June 19th in Washington, D.C. He was the son of 
the late William S. and Laura Amelia Harvey Stringfield. Interment was in 
the Rock Creek cemetery in Washington. Survivors are two daughters, three 
grandchildren, a brother, a sister and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hobgood, O. D., age 71. A resident of the Pine community, died June 27th 
at his residence. Interment was in the Pace cemetery at Pine. He was 
preceded in death by a son, Duane Hobgood. Survivors are his wife, Azille 
Pace Hobgood, two sons, three daughters, a brother, a sister, fifteen 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

7-12-1989
Alford, Bob W., age 77. A native of Mt. Hermon and resident of 
Franklinton died July 10th at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in 
the Bogue Chitto Baptist Church cemetery in Mt. Hermon. Survivors are his 
wife, Verna Miller Alford, a daughter, a sister and three grandchildren.

Babington, Carl Thomas, age 64. He was the son of Myrtle Babington of 
Franklinton. He died July 4th in New Bern, South Carolina. Interment was 
in the Ellis cemetery. Born in New Orleans, he served in the Marine Corps 
during WWII. Survivors are his wife, Laura P Babington, two sons, a 
daughter, five grandchildren, his mother, two brothers and a sister.

Erwin, Eula Strahan, age 85. A resident of Springhill died July 4th at 
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Interment 
was in the Magee-Springhill cemetery. She is the widow of the late Robert 
F. Erwin. Survivors are two sons, a daughter, a sister, eighteen 
grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren.

LeBlanc, Rev. Father John Ovignac, O.S.B., age 81. He died July 7th. The 
Mass of Christian Burial was conducted July 10th at St. Joseph Abbey in 
St. Benedict, LA. He was a native of Belcambre, LA and is survived by 
three sisters, nieces and nephews.

Schilling, Otho A. “Buck”, age 64. A resident of Pine died July 9th at 
Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Pine Community cemetery. 
Survivors are his wife, Christine Thomas Schilling, a daughter, two sons,
three sisters and six grandchildren.

Simmons, Lettie, age 91. A resident of the Sunlight community died July 
6th at Riverside Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Alvah G.
Simmons. Interment was in the Fisher cemetery. Survivors are two sons, 
four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

7-19-1989
Creel, Hillery, age 54. He died July 13th in an automobile accident. He
was a resident of the Sheridan community.  Interment was in the Thomas 
cemetery at Thomas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Wilfred
(Sharon) Crain. Survivors are his wife, Betty Jo Manson Creel, a step-
son, two brothers, a sister, four grandchildren and a number of nieces 
and nephews.

McElveen, John Henry, age 42. He was a native of Franklinton and resident 
of Baton Rouge. He died July 13th at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton 
Rouge. Interment was in the Green Oaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. He 
was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Bankston McElveen. He was the 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Robert McElveen. Survivors are two 
daughter, three brothers and a sister.

Sumrall, Emmazell Reviere, age 71. She was a resident of Poplar Head and 
died July 11th at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton 
Rouge. Interment was in the Poplar Head Missionary Baptist Church 
cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Hillary S. Sumrall, a brother, three 
sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

White, Johnnie, age 74. He was a native of Mississippi and a resident of 
the Sunlight community. He died July 10th at Riverside Medical Center. 
Interment was in the Sunlight Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are his 
wife, Eunice Mann White, two daughters two sons, two sisters, eleven 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

McCain, George Ellis, age 56. A native of Franklinton and resident of 
Tampa, Florida died July 11th at the VA Medical Center in Tampa. 
Interment was in the Poplar Head Church cemetery. He was the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Houston McCain. Survivors are two sisters, a brother 
and five nephews.

7-26-1989
Miller, A. D., age 70. A resident of Franklinton died July 20th at 
Riverside Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II. Interment was
in the Ellis Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mildred Crowe Miller, a 
daughter, a brother, two sisters and six grandchildren.

8-2-1989
Jenkins, Viola Bennett, age 61. A resident of the Sunlight community died 
July 30th at her residence. Interment was in the Wallace cemetery. 
Survivors are two sons, a daughter, four brothers, five sisters, seven 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Bankston, Gracie Walker, age 64. A resident of the Warnerton community 
died July 27th at her residence. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon 
cemetery. Survivors are two sons, two daughters, three brothers, two 
sisters, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Crain, Miss Hazel Lavenia, age 62. A resident of Crain’s Creek community 
died July 28th in the L. O. Crosby Memorial Hospital in Picayune. 
Survivors are three brothers, four sisters and a number of nieces and 
nephews. Interment was in the War Crain cemetery.

Burkhalter, Annie Beatrice Durden, age 78. A native of Florida, a former 
resident of Franklinton, and a resident of Tylertown died July 30th. 
Interment was in the Ellis cemetery. She is the widow of the late Arnold 
Glen Burkhalter and is survived by a son, a daughter, a brother and five 
grandchildren.

Pigott, Lavergn E. (L. E.), age 86. A resident of the Lexie community 
near Tylertown died July 29th at Walthall County General Hospital. He was 
a native of Walthall County and is survived by his wife, Marie Pigott, 
two sons, a daughter, a brother, ten grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. Interment was in the Tylertown cemetery.

8-9-1989
Killingsworth, Lyle V., age 73. A resident of Franklinton died August 1st 
at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He was a native of 
Jefferson County, MS. Survivors are his wife, Virginia Conway 
Killingsworth, two daughters, a son, two sisters, ten grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. Interment was in the Ellis cemetery.

McElveen, Robert J., age 80. A native of Franklinton and former resident 
of New Orleans died at his Slidell residence on August 4th. Interment was 
in the Forest Lawn cemetery in Slidell. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Daniel J. and Alice Foil McElveen, a brother, D. L. McElveen and 
three sisters, Allison McElveen, Aline M. Crain and Maxine M. Sumrall. 
Survivors are his wife, Mildred Revere McElveen, a son, a brother, a 
sister and a granddaughter.

Davis, Nita Rushing, age 66. A resident of 13th Avenue, died August 2nd 
at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Union Baptist Church 
cemetery near Tylertown. Survivors are her husband, Robert L. Davis, a 
son, a daughter, four grandsons and one great grandchild.

8-16-1989
Cutrer, Ettie Carter, age 94. A resident of Franklinton died August 11th
at Riverside Medical Center. She was the widow of Joe Cutrer. Interment 
was in the Cutrer Family cemetery. Survivors are four sons, six 
daughters, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, 
great grandchildren.

Magee, Leroy, age 25. A resident of Route Three, Franklinton, died August
13th at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Stoney Point 
cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Sheila Adams Magee, a son, his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roy Magee, grandmother, Odessa Williams Magee, great 
grandmother, Bessie Spike, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Pete Adams, two brothers and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

8-23-1989
Hebert, Oris F., age 82. A native of Abbeville and long-time resident of 
Bogalusa died August 17th in the Bogalusa Community Medical Center. 
Interment was in the Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum in Bogalusa’s Ponemah 
Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Eunice C. Hebert and two brothers.

Wall, Earl Brewer, Sr., age 78. A native and resident of Osyka, MS, died 
August 16th at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Interment was in the 
Osyka Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Yvonne (Betty) Wall, three 
daughters, two sons, step-son, step-daughter, fourteen grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren.

Smith, John L., age 88. A resident of Route One, Franklinton died August 
16th at West Park Community Hospital in Hammond. Interment was in the Mt. 
Pisgah Baptist Church cemetery.  Survivors are two sons, five daughters, 
thirty-nine grandchildren, fifty-three great grandchildren and three 
great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie 
Rogers Smith, three sons, Lewis R., Roy Arthur and Roland B. Smith, and a 
daughter, Nellie Pearl Spears.

Varnado, Talmadge D., Sr., age 82. A resident of Gulfport and native of 
Franklinton, died August 15th in Biloxi. Interment was in the Floral 
Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors are his wife, Beatrice Varnado, a son, 
brother, three sisters, grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Magee, William Eugene (Bill), age 79. A native and lifelong resident of 
Franklinton, died August 15th at Southern Methodist Hospital in Memphis, 
TN. He was the former owner of the Franklinton Ice Company, Magee Milk 
Plant and Dairy and Dependable Cleaners. Survivors are his wife, Elsewood 
Smith Magee, two daughters, six sisters, a brother and six grandchildren. 
Interment was in the Ellis Cemetery.

8-30-1989
Boyd, Audelle Alford, age 79. A resident of Franklinton died August 25th 
at the Medical Center of Baton Rouge. Interment was in the Union Baptist 
Church cemetery in Tylertown. Survivors are three sons, three daughters, 
two sisters, a brother, twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great 
grandchildren.

Fendlason, Jay M., age 68. A resident of Chinquapin Road near Franklinton 
died August 25th at his home. Survivors are his wife, Juanita Manning 
Fendlason, two daughters and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by a daughter, Priscilla Booty. Interment was in the Ellis cemetery.

Kerbow, Rev. David Ardell (D. A.), age 80. A resident of Mt. Hermon died 
August 22nd at his home. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon United 
Pentecostal Church (Midway) cemetery. Survivors are four sons, a 
daughter, four sisters, nine grandchildren and eleven great 
grandchildren.

9-6-1989
Knight, Evie Branch, age 76. A resident of the Crain’s Creek community 
near Franklinton, died August 31st at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. 
Interment was in the Crain’s Creek Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. 
Survivors are two sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren.

Bennett, Hazel Nobles, age 71. A resident of Franklinton died August 31st 
at the home of her daughter. Interment was in the McNeese cemetery. 
Survivors are her husband, Monroe Bennett, three daughters, a brother,
a sister, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Magee, Johnnie Dennison, age 84. A resident of McComb, died August 29th 
at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was a former resident 
of Franklinton. Interment was in the Ellis cemetery. She was a retired 
owner and operator of Magee Florist. Survivors are a sister and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

Jenkins, Sam, age 68. A resident of Bogue Chitto Heights community, died 
September 2nd at his residence. Interment was in the Fisher cemetery. 
Survivors are his wife, Frances Stephens Jenkins, two sons, two 
daughters, five step-children, a brother, seven grandchildren, three 
great grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren.

Morgan, Florence Husser, age 88. A resident of Mandeville and former 
resident of Franklinton, died September 3rd at Forest Manor Nursing Home 
in Mandeville. She was the widow of the late Thomas Eugene Morgan. 
Interment was in the Sunlight Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are a 
daughter, two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren and eight 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melba Magee and a 
son, Darrell Morgan.

Serentine, Ann Drouant, age 81. A native of New Orleans and resident of 
Franklinton, died August 29th in the Chalmette General Hospital. 
Interment was in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by two children, 
Althea S. Lobato and Michael O. Serentine, Jr. Survivors are her husband,
Michael Oscar Serentine, a son, a granddaughter, ten other grandchildren 
and eleven great grandchildren.

9-13-1989
Hunt, Terri L., age 21. A resident of Bogalusa died September 9th
morning in an automobile accident.

Rester, Kevin H., age 26. A resident of Bogalusa died September 9th 
morning in an automobile accident.

Fowler, Mark Christopher, age 19. A resident of Austin, TX and former 
resident of Colorado died September 9th at his residence in Austin. 
Interment was in the Ellis cemetery. He was preceded in death by his 
maternal grandfather, James V. Corkern, Sr. Survivors are his parents, 
Jim and Babs Corkern Fowler, two brothers, a sister, his grandparents, 
Corrie Babington Corkern and Ed Fowler, his great grandparents, Myrtle 
Babington and Mrs. Roy Fowler and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

McDaniel, Herbert H., age 76. A resident of Stoney Point died September 
7th at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. Interment was in the 
Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are his wife, 
Willie Marie Bond McDaniel, three sons, four brothers, two sisters and 
eight grandchildren.

Jenkins, Lizzie, age 78. A resident of Bogue Chitto Heights died 
September 7th at Riverside Medical Center. She was the widow of Felder 
Jenkins. Interment was in the Morris cemetery. Survivors are two 
daughters, two sons, four sisters, two brothers, fifteen grandchildren 
and twenty-on great grandchildren.

Brown, Charlie Chatman, age 58. A resident of Jackson, MS and former 
resident of Franklinton, died September 3rd at University Hospital in 
Jackson. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon cemetery. Survivors are his
mother, Lizzie Morris, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters.

Payne, Autumn Caralynn. She is the infant daughter of Stacy and Cindy 
Creel Payne of Thomas. She died September 6th at Highland Park Hospital 
in Covington. Interment was in Thomas Cemetery at Thomas. Survivors 
include her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon 
O. Creel, great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kozzie Payne, Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Rester and Mrs. Velma McCain. She was preceded in death by great 
grandparents Dorothy Rester, Emile McCain and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Creel.

9-27-1989
Seale, Cullen A., age 73. A resident of Franklinton, died September 19th 
at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Morris cemetery. 
Survivors are his wife, Audrey Borne Seal, a son and four grandchildren.

Schilling, Omer Boyd, age 63. A resident of Pine, died September 20th at 
his residence. He was a veteran of World War II. Interment was in Nobles 
cemetery. Survivors are two sons, three daughters, two brothers a sister 
and five grandchildren.

Foil, Rosa Green, age 87. A native of Washington Parish and former 
resident of Enon, died September 17th at Dugan Nursing Home in West 
Point, MS. A memorial service was conducted at Enon Baptist Church. She 
was the widow of the late Odell Foil. Survivors are a son, four 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

10-4-1989
Seal, Myrtle Husser, age 81. A native of the Canaan community and 
resident of Zachary died September 25 at Forrest Manor Nursing Home in 
Covington. Interment was in the Canaan Baptist Church cemetery. She was 
the widow of Murray Seal and is survivors by a son, two daughters, a 
sister, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

10-11-1989
Blackwell, Arrilla Jones, age, 78. A resident of Bonner Creek died 
October 3rd at Riverside Medical Center. Interment will follow in Bonner 
Creek Baptist Church cemetery. She was the widow of the late Otto V. 
Blackwell and is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Crain, Wilford Roy “Pete”, age 37. A resident of Crain’s Creek, died 
October 4th. Interment was in the Thomas cemetery in Thomas. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Creel Crain. He is survived by a 
son, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Crain, two brothers, four sisters 
and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Slocum, Omie Lou Miller, age 69. A resident of Route Two, Mt. Hermon, 
died October 7th at Riverside Medical Center. She was the widow of the 
late T. C. Slocum. Interment was in the Statham Cemetery at Mt. Hermon. 
She was preceded in death by four children and two grandchildren. 
Survivors are seven sons, four daughters, a brother, five sisters, 
twenty-eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Williams, Miss Tallulah Marie “Jo”, age 76. A resident of Oak Grove 
community, died October 8th at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was 
in the Jones cemetery at Oak Grove. She is survived by two sisters and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Passman, Loran Miller, age 66. A resident of Bogalusa died October 4th 
at his residence. He was a veteran of World War II. Interment was in the 
Ponemah cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
David (Louella Perry) Passman, two brothers, Latimore and Leo, and a 
sister, Mamie Passman. Survivors are his wife, Edna Stafford Passman, 
three sisters and a brother.

Reese, Wilfred M., age 71. A resident of Franklinton, died October 8th 
at Riverside Medical Center. He was a veteran of World War II. Interment 
was in Morris cemetery. Survivors are a son, a sister and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

10-18-1989
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10-25-1989
Crain, John Austin, age 95. A resident of Pine, died October 9th at 
Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are four sons, three daughters, two 
sisters, twenty-six grandchildren, forty-three great grandchildren and 
three great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Elizabeth Gerald Crain and four sons, Cecil, Don, Harold and Johnnie 
Crain. Interment was in the Pine First Baptist Church cemetery.

Gentry, Allie Price, age 61. A resident of Denopolis, Alabama, died 
October 20th at Whitfield Memorial Hospital. Survivors are her husband, 
H. S. Gentry, two sons, a daughter and five grandchildren. A memorial 
service was conducted October 22nd in the First United Methodist Church 
in Denopolis.

Graves, Harris H., age 74. A native of Hays Creek and resident of 
Mandeville died October 16th at his residence. Interment was in the Hays 
Creek Southern Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Lucille 
Bankston Graves, two sons, a daughter, a brother, three sisters, ten 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Crain, Sedge, age 75. A resident of Pine, died October 18th at St. 
Tammany Hospital. Interment was in Hillview Memorial Gardens in 
Bogalusa. Survivors are his wife, Louise Kemp Slocum Crain, a daughter, 
a step-son, two brothers, four sisters, seven grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren.

11-1-1989
Magee, John H. A resident of Route Six, Franklinton, died October 23rd 
at Riverside Medical Center. He was the founder of Magee Feed and co-
found of S&M Fertilizer. Interment was in the Ellis cemetery. He was 
preceded in death by a son, John H. (Johnny) Magee, Jr., his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Magee, Sr. and two brothers, W. J. and Claude Magee. 
Survivors are his wife, Mildred Brock Magee, two daughters, a son, a 
brother, a sister, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three 
nieces and a nephew.

McDaniel, Kitty Sue Forbes, age 56. A native of Foxworth, MS and a 
resident of Kentwood died October 22nd at her residence. Interment was 
in the Woodland cemetery in Kentwood. Survivors are her husband, Edward 
P. McDaniel, two daughters, two sons, and her mother, Lexie Pierce, a 
brother, five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lea, Darwin Heinze “Sleepy”, age 63. A native of Stoney Point and 
resident of Silver Creek, MS, and a former resident of Bogalusa and 
Franklinton, died October 29th at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Survivors 
are his wife, Erlean Erwin Lea, two sons, four daughters, thirteen 
grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.

Simmons, Mary L. She was a native of Mt. Hermon and resident of Baton 
Rouge, died October 27th at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 
in Baton Rouge. Interment was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother. Survivors 
are a sister, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews.

Maples, Clifton Silas, age 84. A native of Mt. Hermon and resident of 
Clinton died October 27th at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary. 
Interment was in the Maples cemetery in Mt. Hermon. Survivors are his 
wife, Ada O’Brien Maples, a son, a daughter-in-law, three daughters, a 
sister-in-law, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

11-8-1989
Simmons, Arthur Barlow, Jr., age 74. A native of Baton Rouge and 
resident of Mt. Hermon died November 2nd at East Jefferson General 
Hospital in Metairie. He was a veteran of World War II. Interment was in 
the Shaw-McHugh Family cemetery in Zachary. Survivors are his wife,
Sylvia Smith Simmons, two sons, a daughter, two brothers, a sister and
eight grandchildren.

Jones, Celesteen “Tena” Grantham, age 69. A resident of Enon died 
October 30th at Bogalusa Medical Center. Interment was in the Enon 
Baptist Church cemetery. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Arthur and Ralph Grantham. Survivors are her husband, Glenn Jones, 
three sons, two daughters, three brothers, a sister and seven
grandchildren.

Sawyer, Bonnie Sue Barber, age 49.  A resident of Franklinton died 
October 30th at Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe. Interment was in the 
Faith Tabernacle Church cemetery. Survivors are three sons, four 
daughters, her mother, Mrs. Tincie (Novie) Barber, four brothers, five 
sisters, a half-sister and eight grandchildren.

11-15-1989
Thomas, Rev. Willie, age 79. A resident of Thomas died November 10th at
Riverside Medical Center. Entombment was in the Thomas Mausoleum at 
Thomas. Survivors are his wife, Bessie Williams Thomas, his step-mother,
Doretha Thomas, two brothers, four half-brothers, three sisters, three 
half-sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

Simmons, Mary L. A native of Mt. Hermon and resident of Baton Rouge died 
October 27th at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton 
Rouge. Interment was in the Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survivors are her 
sister, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hunt, Leo, age 72. A resident of Acey’s Creek community died November 
9th at Washington-St. Tammany Regional Medical Center.  Interment was in 
Acey’s Creek cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Nellie Luper Hunt, a 
daughter, four sons, two sisters, a brother, eleven grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie 
and Carrie Barber Hunt and a sister, Ruth Lee Thomas.

11-22-1989
Williams, Mary Alice Breland, age 83. A resident of State Line died 
November 16th at her residence. She was the widow of John Dennis
Williams. Interment was in the Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church 
cemetery. Survivors are a son, two sisters, a half-sister, two 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Cagle, J. O., age 82. A native of Poplarville and former resident of 
Franklinton and Columbia died November 13th at Methodist Hospital in 
Marion County. Survivors are his wife, Mamie Brock Cagle, three children 
and eight grandchildren.  

Creel, Michael A. “Mike”, age 38. A resident of Springhill died November 
14th in an automobile accident. Interment was in the Poplar Head 
Missionary Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Abigail 
Reynolds Creel, a son, a daughter, his parents, Henry and Mavis Creel, 
his grandmother, Mrs. Ollie Carpenter Creel, a brother, a sister and his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Huey and Genelle Reynolds.

Bond, Ruby Walker, age 85. A resident of Route Nine, Franklinton died 
November 17 at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in Ellis 
cemetery. She was the widow of O. E. Bond. Survivors are three 
daughters, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

11-29-1989
Frazier, Frances Upchurch, age 55. A resident of Franklinton died 
November 24th at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Ellis 
cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Percy Mac Frazier, two daughters, 
two sisters, a brother, two grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews.

Stafford, Georgia Knight Taylor, age 83. A resident of Enon died 
November 25 at Riverside Medical Center. Interment was in the Enon 
Baptist Church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
William H. Taylor and her second husband, Dr. Hollis A. Stafford, Sr. 
Survivors are three sisters, two step-sons and several nieces and 
nephews.

Trevino, Mary Inez Gay, age 67. A resident of Sheridan died November 
22nd at Highland Park Hospital in Covington. Interment was in the Nobles 
cemetery. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Loyd, Charlie and 
James Ray Gay. Survivors are her husband, George Trevino, two daughters,
two sisters, four brothers, six grandchildren and ten great 
grandchildren.

Wood, Margie Bell, age 94. A resident of Baton Rouge and former resident 
of Franklinton died November 23rd at Sterling Place in Baton Rouge.  
Interment was in the Ponemah cemetery. She was the widow of Oscar D.
“Dutch” Wood. Survivors are a son, a daughter, a brother, four 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Stokes, Dewis Wilson, age 62. A resident of Lawrence Creek died November 
24th at Bogalusa Community Medical Center. Interment was in the Faith 
Tabernacle Church cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Aubrey Stokes, a 
daughter, a foster son, a sister and a brother.

Kemp, Thomas Alvin, age 58. A resident of the State Line community died 
November 20th at Riverside Medical Center.  Interment was in Crain 
cemetery at State Line. Survivors are his wife, Louisa Ard Kemp, four 
sons, his mother, Bevie Gerald Kemp, two sisters, two brothers, six 
granddaughters and two grandsons.

12-6-1989
Thorp, Carl Maurice, age 77. A native of Post, Texas and resident of 
Franklinton died December 2nd at Riverside Medical Center. Survivors are 
his wife, Joanne Vodegel Robinson Thorp, a daughter, two stepchildren, a 
brother and two grandchildren.

Creel, Leila Mae, age 67. A resident of Resthaven Nursing Home in 
Bogalusa and formerly of Bush and Franklinton died December 1st. 
Interment was in the Poplar Head Church cemetery. Survivors are her 
husband, Harvey E. Creel, two sons, her mother, Sarah Davis Smith, nine 
grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

12-13-1989
Spencer, Arnold C., age 73. A native of Enon and resident of Houston, 
Texas died December 8th at the Diagnostic Hospital in Houston. He was a 
veteran of World War II. Interment was in the Spencer cemetery at Enon.
Survivors are his wife, Naiomi Spencer, two brothers and three sisters.

Bennett, Elrie Lenzie, age 57. A resident of Morgan City and formerly of 
Mt. Hermon died in Ochsner’s Foundation Hospital in New Orleans on 
December 3rd. Interment was in the Mt. Hermon Pentecostal Church 
cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Arminda Leon Bennett, ten children, 
three brothers and five sisters.

12-27-1989
Knight, William Arthur “W. A.”, age 87. A resident of Pine died December 
18th in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Bernice Larimore Knight, who died December 11th.

Jones, Mrs. L. E., age 78. A resident of Baton Rouge and former resident
of Franklinton and native of Liberty died December 13th at her 
residence. Interment was in the Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. 
She is the widow of Percer Jones, Sr. and is survived by two daughters, 
two sisters, two brothers, and eleven grandchildren.