The Era-Leader Obituaries, 26 Jan 2000, Washington Parish Louisiana Submitted by Cathy Warren Date: August 30, 2006 ** ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ** The Era-Leader, 26 Jan 2000 Betty Ingram Betty Ingram, age 64, and a resident of the Acy’s Creek Community, died at 4:45 p.m. on January 17 at Riverside Medical Center. Mrs. Ingram is survived by her husband, Herman Ingram of Franklinton. Also survived by ten children, Patrice Dykes, Janice Marie Jenkins, Ruby Bickham, Bo Gatlin, Stephen Ingram, Alvin Ingram, Alford Ingram, and Thomas Ingram, all of Franklinton; David Gatlin of Loranger and Mary Parsley of Bossier City. Also survived by three brothers, James Davis, Donald Davis and Gilbert Davis, all of Amite; three sisters, Vivian McIntrye of Lee Road, Linda Jenkins of Bush, Angela King of Independence; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Ingram, 2 grandsons, Stephen Brumfield and Ronnie Sellers; parents, James Robert Davis and Ruby Thompson Goss and a sister, Bobbie Fortenberry. Visitation was at Crain Funeral Home from 6 PM until 10 PM Tuesday after 9 AM Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday in the chapel with Elder George Stephens officiating. Pallbearers were Eric Ingram, Tony Bowman, Dale McIntyre, Scott Davis, Floyd Bennett, Joey Gatlin, Matt Gatlin and Charlie Jenkins. Burial was in Acy’s Creek Church Cemetery. Pamela Jean Johnson James Pamela Jean Johnson James, age 49, died on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at Riverside Medical Clinic. She was a resident of 1905 Mason Street in Franklinton, LA. She is survived by her husband, Bobby E. James Sr., of Franklinton, her father, Morris Charles Johnson Sr., of Columbia, LA, and a daughter, Kaela N. James of Franklinton. Also survived by 3 step-daughters, Beverly James, Cherly James, and Angela James of New Orleans, LA; a step-son, Bobby E. James Jr. of New Orleans; three sisters, Patricia Bradly of Lake Charles, LA, Barbara Canada of Columbia, LA, and Juanita Johnson of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Billy R. Johnson of Columbia and Morris Charles Johnson Jr., also of Columbia. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Maudie Knight Clancy Maudie Knight Clancy, age 66, and a resident of Franklinton, died at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at Dixon Medical Center in Covington. She was a retired district supervisor with Farmer’s Home Administration where she worked for 30 years. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, the Franklinton Garden Club and Quilter’s Club. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Derry H. “Buddy” and Andria M. Clancy Jr., David M. and Nicole S. Clancy, all of Eureka Springs, AR. Also survived by three grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Clancy, Conogher Sargent Clancy and Hannah Grace Clancy, all of Eureka Springs. She is also survived by one brother, Wayne Knight of Franklinton and two sisters, Olean Corkern and Christine Thomas, all of Franklinton. Maudie Clancy was preceded in death by her parents, Otto Purcell and Ina Renfro Knight; two brothers, Otto Knight and L.C. Knight and a sister, Melba Hutsell. Visitation was at Crain Funeral Home on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Friday until services in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 in the afternoon. Dr. Gene Richards, Dr. John Robson and the Reverend Rick Wood officiated at the funeral service. Pallbearers were Reid Corkern, Russell Knight, W.J. “Rusty” Knight, K.P. “Dusty” Knight, Dennis Thomas and Ronald Thomas. She was buried in Ellis Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations made to the Washington Parish Fair Playground, P.O. Drawer A, Franklinton, La, 70438. Joseph L. “Joe” Gaines Joseph L. “Joe” Gaines, age 64, and a resident of Franklinton, died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2000, at his residence. He was a self-employed truck driver and owner of Gaines Trucking for 32 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Odeal Barber Gaines of Franklinton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Shelia Gaines of Frankinton and Ronnie Gaines and Cindy Seals of Folsom and his mother, Sallie Gaines of Frankinton. Also survived by three grandchildren, Amy and Jimmy Dale Brooks, Tracy and Kevin Gaines, all of Franklinton and an adopted grandchild, Cassondra Rowell of Franklinton. Also, a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Georgia Gaines of Amite and a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Melton Gaines. Visitation was at Crain Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. Saturday. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Cox officiating. Pallbearers were Greg Barber, Hollis Barber, David Barber, Darryl Barber, Larry Gaines and Bennie Gaines. Burial followed in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery.