Obituaries: Gilbert Dunaway, 1937, Winn Parish, LA
Submitter: Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
Source: Winnfield News-American 
Date: December 3, 1937
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T & G Motorman Finds Negro Dead, Track Near Eros

Gilbert Dunaway, colored farmer living in the Cartwright Community was found
dead on the Tremont & Gulf railroad four miles north of Eros last Friday
night.  Motorman Pleas Warren of Winnfield made the discovery while
transporting the mail over the T. & G. from Winnfield to Tremont.

Coroner McDonald and Sheriff Neil Thomas were summoned from Jonesboro to hold
an inquest.  Upon examination it was found that Dunaway's neck was broken,
although there was no evidence of foul play.

The decision rendered after the inquest was that Dunaway, who had been
hunting, was walking down the track toward his home, died suddenly, and when
falling struck his head on a crosstie and thus broke his neck.  He had killed
five squirrels which were still attached to his belt.  His gun was lying
across his neck.  His dog was watching beside his body when found.