Obituaries: Mayo Merchant, 1957, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 13, 1957 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Negro Drowns When Car Plunges Into Backwater

Backwaters along Highway Six, between Clarence and Grand Ecore claimed the
life of Mayo Merchant, 48 year old Winnfield Negro last Friday between 10-11
p.m., when his car hit a bump in the road, according to reports, and turned
over into the deep waters.

Merchant was driving a 2-door Chevrolet, and it was said that he was pinned
under the driving wheel in the accident.  One other occupant of the car,
Bonnie Rhodes, Winnfield Negro, was reported to have said he broke the glass
out.  The water was between six and seven feet deep along the highway.

Merchant was an employee of Hall and Holland Contractors at the time of his
drowning, and previously had been employed by Olin Mathieson Corporation.

He is survived by his wife, Cleo Merchant, and one daughter of the L & A
Quarters.