Obituaries: Ray Hugh Lasyone, 1945, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 11, 1945 Winn Parish Enterprise

Ray Hugh Lasyone Killed In Car Accident Monday

Ray Hugh Lasyone, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lasyone, of Tullos,
former resident of Winnfield, Harvey Lee Cockerham, 11 year old son of Mrs.
Eulah Cockerham, Tullos, and Jesse G. Evans, 20, taxi driver, were killed
instantly Monday at 7 p.m. in a freight train auto collision at Rochelle.  Mr.
Evans suffered a fractured skull; the Cockerham lad received a broken neck,
and the little Lasyone boy had his head crushed.

Lee Ford, Negro, 34, of Tullos, also in the car, suffered fractured chest
bones and was carried to charity hospital.

According to reports there were no obstructions to prevent seeing the
approaching train, the headlights were burning and the whistle had been
sounded for the road crossing.  The fireman advised that the car was driven
onto the railroad track and no attempt was made to stop.  It was presumed that
the driver of the car apparently did not see the approaching train.

Funeral services for the Lasyone child were held Thursday at the Iatt Church
near Verda, with the Rev. C. Arrington in charge.