Obits - 1970, Winn Parish, LA
Submitter: Greggory E. Davies, unless otherwise noted.
Source: Winn Parish Enterprise News-American
Date: 20 Jun 2004
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List of names in file:
Abbie Jernigan
Theresa C. Tullos
Ardis Talton "Jack" Watts
Trudie Wilson
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December 24, 1970 Mother Of Mrs. J. W. McMurry Dies Dec. 18

Mrs. Abbie Jernigan, 89, of Woodville, Texas, died Friday, Decemer
18, 1970 in a Woodville hospital after a long illness. She was the
mother of Mrs. J. W. McMurry of Atlanta.

Last rites were conducted Saturday in Woodville with burial in the
Colmesneil Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews acted as pallbearers.

Besides Mrs. McMurry, survivors include two other daughters, two
son, 18 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

December 24, 1970 Miss Tullos, 72, Dies; Interment At Beech Creek

Miss Theresa C. Tullos, 72, of Winnfield, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday,
December 20, 1970 in Winnfield General Hospital.

She is survived by a brother, Russell Tullos of Winnfield, and three
sisters, Mrs. B. G. Pasco, Mrs. Aaron C. McMurray, and Mrs. J. L.
James, Sr., all of Winnfield.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of
Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Willie W. Broadway officiating.
Burial was in Beech Creek Cemetery.

December 24, 1970 A. T. "Jack" Watts Succumbs; Rites Held Thursday

Ardis Talton "Jack" Watts, 63, died Wednesday, December 16, in
Winnfield General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Watts. He was a
carpenter belong to the carpenter's Local 18131 before early
retirement due to ill health. Jack was a native of South Winnfield.

Survivors include a brother, John A. Watts of Haughton and a sister,
Jewel W. Buffington of Winnfield.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of
Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Gage of the Presbyterian Church,
assisted by Rev. Wicker of the South Winnfield Baptist Church
officiating.

Acting as pallbearers were Arnet Garriss, James Russell, Harper
Terrill, Henry Nugent, Henry Bates, Melton Hightower, Troy Smith,
and H. E. Crawford.

Interment was in the Winnfield Cemetery under direction of Southern
Funeral Home.

Among the out of town friends attending the funeral were Howard
Gardener and Edwin Simpson of Ruston, Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Johnson of
Memphis.

December 24, 1970 Miss Wilson, 90, Dies; Burial At Sanders Chapel

Miss Trudie Wilson, 90, of Calvin, died Monday, December 21, 1970.

She was a native of Winn Parish.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Southern Funeral
Home chapel with the Rev. Charles Thornton officiating. Burial was
in the Sanders Chapel Cemetery.

She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.