Obituaries: Wayne B. McManus, 1969, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: September 25, 1969 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

On Highway 84 West; Wayne B. McManus Killed In Car Crash

Wayne B. McManus, 26, of the Mars Hill Community at Route 1, Atlanta, was
killed about 6 a.m. Wednesday in a one-car crash about 4.3 miles west of
Winnfield on U. S. Hwy. 84, according to State Trooper Marlin Connor, who
investigated the accident.

Connor said the accident was caused when the right front wheel and tire came
off the 1961 Triumph, causing the driver to lose control.  He said the car was
traveling at about 65 miles per hour at the time.

The car left the highway on the right side, making several complete rolls, the
trooper said.

According to Connor, McManus, the only occupant, was thrown out and the
vehicle came down on his head, killing him.  The car was demolished, Connor
reported.

The victim was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alon McManus of the Mars Hill
community.  Funeral arrangements under the direction of Southern Funeral
Home in Winnfield are incomplete.

McManus, a graduate of Montgomery High School, had served a tour of duty in
the Armed Forces, which included a year in Vietnam.  He had been employed in
offshore oil work, but was seeking employment in Winnfield.

Surviving are his parents, a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Davis, and a brother, Gerald
McManus, both of New Orleans.