Obituaries: Berrian "Buddy" Bailey, 1957, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 27, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

B. B. Bailey, 87, Pioneer Resident, Buried Sunday

Berrian "Buddy" Bailey, 87, Winn Parish pioneer resident, retired farmer, and
former postmaster, died Saturday at 4:15 a.m. in a local hospital.  He had
been ill for a long time.

Born six miles from Winnfield, he lived in Winnfield most of his life and
spent his later years in St. Maurice where he served as postmaster.

Funeral services were held Sunday at Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev. E.
B. Barton officiating.  His grandsons served as pallbearers.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Berrian Bailey of St. Maurice; one son, Chris
Bailey of St. Maurice; four daughters, Mrs. Ranal Brady, Sr., Atlanta;  Mrs.
Ernest Audibert, New Orleans; Mrs. Lloyd Elwood of Port Allen, La.; Mrs. John
Howard, Denver, Colo,; one sister, Mrs. Maud Long of Winnfield; one brother,
B. W. Bailey of Winnfield, and several grandchildren.