Wendell R. Stringer, 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. Wendell Ray Stringer, 30, a resident of Franklinton, died at 3 p.m.  
Saturday, May 24 in an automobile accident near Warnerton.  

He was a welder with Trinity Marine in Madisonville and a member of the  
Hillcrest Baptist Church.  

He is survived by his wife Berry Burns Stringer of Franklinton; one son, 
Codie Austin Stringer of Bush; one daughter, Courtney Shantelle Stringer 
of Bush; his mother and step-father, Nelleen and Alonzo McKenzie of 
Franklinton; his  step father-and step-mother; Tony and Melanie Forbes 
of Franklinton; his  grandmother, Lillie Creel of Mt. Hermon; another 
step-mother, Juanita Stringer  of Angie; four sisters, Angela Hyatt, 
and Jennifer Phelps both of Franklinton,  Teresa Lee of Bogalusa and 
Paula Stringer of Angie.  

His father, Wilford “Butch” Stringer and grandparents, Woodrow and Elva  
Stringer, and Lena Forbes preceded him in death.  

Visitation was at the Crain Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday 
and after 8 a.m. Monday.  

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 26 in the funeral home 
chapel with Eld. Burdette Thomas and Rev. Larry Archote officiating.  

Burial followed in the Duncan Cemetery at Tylertown.