Obituaries: V. Cumilla McDade, 1958, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 18, 1958 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

V. C. McDade, Well Known Negro, Dies Of Heart Attack

Funeral services for V. Cumilla McDade, widely known Negro pulpwood hauler and
landowner from the Calvin Negro settlement, who died of a heart attack
December 13, were held at 2 p.m. December 17, at the Union Hill Baptist
Church, with the pastor, Rev. P. L. Harris, officiating.  Burial was in the
church cemetery.

The deceased was born October 21, 1889 in Winn Parish and was the oldest son
of the late Wiley McDade and Janie Ann Hobdy McDade.  He was a lifelong
resident of the Union Hill community.

Surviving are one daughter, Rodia Wheeler, six grandchildren; one sister,
Lorene Valentine; two brothers, Clarence and Ellis McDade, all of Winnfield;
and a host of relatives and friends.