Anthony A. “Tony” Stinson, Washington Parish Louisiana 
Submitted by Eddie Bennett 
Date: September 7, 2006



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The Era-Leader – Franklinton, Washington Parish Louisiana
28 May 1997

Mr. Anthony Aaron “Tony” Stinson, 25, a resident of Franklinton died at 8 p.m.  
Saturday, May 24, in an offshore drilling accident near Morgan City, LA.  

He was a derrick hand for Pride Offshore in Houma.  

Mr. Stinson is survived by his mother and step-father, Doris and Richard  
Holmes of Franklinton; his father and step-mother, Ronald and Robin Stinson of  
Tylertown, MS; two brothers, Gary Thomas of Franklinton and Josh Stinson of  
Tylertown; a step-grandmother, Lucille Holmes of McComb; and a niece and  
nephew, Ashley Elizabeth and Robert Frazier Thomas.  

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Wilber and Emma Barber and Ruben  
Stinson.  

Visitation was held at the Crain Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.  
Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday.  

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, in the funeral home  
chapel with Rev. W.L. Tullos and Rev. Kenny Shepherd officiating.  

Burial followed in the Stateline United Pentecostal Church Cemetery near  
Tylertown.