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PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT SAREPTA

Mother of Local Resident Dies After Illness of One Month.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Campbell Houston, 76, widow of the late L.L. Houston, were held Saturday afternoon at Sarepta, Webster parish. Mrs. Houston, who is the mother of G.O. Houston, assistant superintendent of Caddo parish schools, died Friday afternoon at her home near Sarepta. Mrs. Houston was the mother of 16 children, 10 of who survive her.

Mrs. Houston's husband died four months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were pioneer residents of Webster parish. Mrs. Houston became ill a month ago and her death was expected.

Mrs. Houston was Miss Fannie Viola Campbell. She was born at Rocky Mount, Bossier parish, Sept. 1, 1854. She was married March 16, 1871.

Survivors are the following sons and daughters: Dr. W.M. Houston, El Dorado, Ark.; I.N., L., G.O. and V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport; Lee L. Houston, Sarepta; Mrs. J.F. Adkins, Cotton Valley, La.; Mrs. G.E. Hodges, Shreveport; Mrs. Porter Cochran, Sarepta; Mrs. S.B. Pugh, Sarepta. A brother, the Rev. T.M. Campbell, of Shongaloo, 43 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joel McCann at the Sarepta Baptist church where Mrs. Houston was a member.

Frances married Lazarus Lafayette Houston 16 Mar 1871, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lazarus (son of Samuel Theodore Houston and Esther Bogan Martin) was born 21 May 1847, Cuthbert, Randolph County, Georgia, USA; died 4 Mar 1931, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Dr. J.T. Houston, the eldest brother of Prof. G.O. Houston of this place, died at his home at Sarepta, La. on Thursday last, December 12. The deceased was 45 years of age, and leaves a family of six children. The doctor was well known in De Soto parish, having practiced his profession at Logansport for a number of years. On account of failing health, he moved back to his old home in Webster parish. The direct cause of his death was influenza. Peace to his ashes.

(Published in The Mansfield Enterprise on December 19, 1918)

John married Hattie Jane Hollis 16 May 1900, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Hattie was born 2 Jul 1875, Madison County, Texas, USA; died 16 Apr 1958, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Houston Wills Adkins, who died at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday in a Shreveport sanitarium, were held in the Baptist Church of Cotton Valley at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. S.E. Ellis, of Gladewater, Texas, and Dave Coyle, of Cotton Valley, officiating.

Interment was made in Sarepta, La.

Mrs. Adkins is survived by four sons, J.E. Wills of Cotton Valley, Houston Adkins of Henderson, Texas, John F. Adkins, Jr. of Cotton Valley, and Pennie Wills Adkins of Cotton Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Egan Hodges of Shreveport, Mrs. Porter Cochran of Sarepta, and Mrs. Ben Pugh of Sarepta; six brothers, Dr. W.M. Houston of El Dorado, Ark., G.O. Houston of Baton Rouge, I.N. Houston, Lonnie Houston, V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport, and Lee Houston of Sarepta; and four grandchildren, Audrey, Jean, Patricia and George Hunter Cloud, Billy Ray Service and Gwen Pee Adkins.

(Published in the Webster Review on April 16th, 1937)

Esther married Robert Lee Wills 31 Dec 1895, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Robert was born 30 Jun 1870, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Jun 1899, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Esther married John Franklin Adkins, Sr. 2 Sep 1903, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 3 Oct 1880, Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 8 Aug 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 9 Aug 1954, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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South Ark. Doctor Dies

El Dorado, Ark., June 1 (Special) - Dr. William M. Houston, 77, well-known South Arkansas doctor, died unexpectedly at his home here at 3 a.m. Monday following a heart attack suffered Saturday.

The veteran doctor had practiced medicine in Ouachita and Union counties for 52 years and had lived at El Dorado for the past 25 years. He was educated at Memphis Medical school, Memphis, Tenn., and had taken post graduate work at other schools. He was born at Sarepta, La., Feb. 17, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Houston. He was a member of the First Baptist church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Artie Braswell Houston of El Dorado; three daughters, Mrs. Grady McMath and Mrs. J.T. Brown, both of Strong, and Miss Lillie Ruth Houston of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, W.A. Houston of Little Rock and Van Houston of Canton Island, South Pacific; four brothers, I.N. Houston, V.E. Houston and L.L. Houston, all of Shreveport, and Lex Houston of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. G.E. Hodges of Shreveport and Mrs. Porter Cochran and Mrs. Ban Pugh, both of Sarepta, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Hall mortuary at 3 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Sam C. Reeves, pastor of the First Baptist church. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery by Hall mortuary.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 2, 1953)

William married Artie Eleanor Braswell 9 Dec 1902, Marysville, Union County, Arkansas, USA. Artie was born 21 Dec 1882, Madison County, Arkansas, USA; died 1 Nov 1970, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery - El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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I.N. Houston Succumbs to Illness Here

Funeral Services Scheduled Today

Isaac Newton Houston, 77, local business executive for many years, died at his home at 8888 Mansfield Rd. at 9:05 a.m. Sunday after a long illness.

He was president of the Central Wholesale Co., a building materials firm located at 2730 Linwood Ave. He was the senior deacon in the First Baptist Church, and was a past member of the Shreveport Rotary Club.

Mr. Houston was a native of Sarepta, but had resided in Shreveport since 1912, when he moved here from Good Pine. His first wife, Cora Dance, whom he married in 1904, died in 1935. the second Mrs. Houston, nee Clara Brock, whom he married in 1938, died in 1941.

Funeral services will be held at the Osborn Chapel at 10 a.m. Monday. Dr. James W. Middleton, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Harold Bennett. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gus Brandt, Herman W. Moore, Jack W. Martin, David A. Schoolfield, Mason L. Burrough, and Billy G. Irvan.

Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and directors of the First Baptist Church.

Mr. Houston is survived by one son, Earl L. Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Carl B. Maurer and Mrs. Johnnie Moore, all of Shreveport; Mrs. Ben Pugh, Sarepta, and Mrs. Porter Cochran, of Springhill; two brothers, V.E. Houston, Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; 11 grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 14, 1955)

Isaac married Cora Belle Dance 15 Jun 1904, Linden, Cass County, Texas, USA. Cora was born 7 Feb 1875, West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas, USA; died 26 Mar 1935, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Mar 1935, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married Clara Bell Brock 14 Aug 1938, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clara was born 16 Sep 1893, McLean, McLean County, Illinois, USA; died 13 Jan 1946, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Ada Lillian Bumgardner 2 Sep 1903, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ada (daughter of Jacob Alexander Bumgardner, Sr. and Alwilda Keturah Holley) was born 2 Sep 1884, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Feb 1920, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1920, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lonnie married Eunice Ethel Smith 14 Jul 1928, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Eunice was born 30 Apr 1906, York, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Jun 1994, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1994, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Hodges Rites Today In Springhill

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Springhill for Mrs. Ruth Hodges, 73, of Springhill and formerly of Shreveport, who was killed Sunday in a highway accident near Fayetteville, Ark., while returning from graduation exercises at the University of Arkansas.

Dr. James W. Middleton pastor of the First Baptist Church of Shreveport, where Mrs. Hodges had been a member for several years, will officiate at the services at the Central Baptist Church of Springhill. The Rev. Dean Elkins, pastor of the church, will assist. Burial is to be in Cotton Valley.

The accident occurred during a rainstorm. Mrs. Hodges had attended the graduation of a niece, Miss Thelma Houston of Sarepta, driver of the car in which she was riding. Miss Houston and two sisters, also from Sarepta, were injured slightly.

Mrs. Hodges was the widow of G. Egan Hodges, founder of the Hodges Storage Co. of Shreveport. A native of Sarepta, she moved here about 38 years ago, and last year moved to Springhill to live with a sister, Mrs. Gertie Cochran.

Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Grace Pugh, Sarepta; and two brothers, V.E. Houston, Shreveport and Lee Houston, Sarepta.

Pallbearers will be Earl, David and Lonnie Houston, Newell Pugh, Houston Adkins and Melbourne Cochran.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 5, 1956)

Ruth married George Egan Hodges 15 Feb 1906, Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA. George was born 4 Oct 1879, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Dec 1942, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Dec 1942, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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G.O. HOUSTON LAID TO REST AT MANSFIELD

Funeral Service Held in First Baptist Church in Shreveport

Last rites for Gilbert Orren Houston, 51, of Baton Rouge, who died in a local sanitarium early Sunday morning, were held at the First Baptist church at 1 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. M.E. Dodd, pastor, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Bennett of Mansfield, officiating.

After the services the body of the deceased educator, who was secretary of the Louisiana State Teachers association, was taken overland by the Osborn funeral home to Mansfiled for burial.

Mr. Houston suffered a heart attack at Baton Rouge on Christmas eve and was brought here for treatment. His condition gradually grew worse.

Long prominent in school activities in this section, Mr. Houston became assistant superintendent of education in Caddo Parish in 1926, after having distinguished himself as superintendent of education of DeSoto parish. He moved to Baton Rouge in 1931 when was chosen secretary of the Louisiana Teachers association.

Surviving the deceased are his widow; a daughter, Miss Frances Houston; four sisters, Mrs. G.E. Hodges of Shreveport, Mrs. John Adkins of Cotton Valley, Mrs. Porter Cochran of Springhill, and Mrs. S.B. Pugh of Sarepta, and five brothers, I.N. Houston, L. Houston and V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport, and Dr. W.M. Houston of El Dorado and L.L. Houston of Sarepta.

Active pallbearers were W.L. Colvin, Jeanerette; S.B. Emmons, Minden; H.W. Wright, Jonesville; Spencer Phillips, Pelican; L.W. Ferguson, Haynesville; W.B. Always, Donaldsonville; L.E. Frazar, Merryville, and E.W. Jones, Shreveport.

Honorary pallbearers were F.C. Rogers, Baton Rouge; Mrs. W.B. Eisley, Tallulah, and all parish superintendents, all officials of the state department of education and members of the Caddo parish school board.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 5, 1937)

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G.O. HOUSTON, 50, EDUCATOR, DIES SUNDAY

Services for Secretary of Teachers' Group to Be Held Today

G.O. Houston, 50, of Baton Rouge, La., died in a Shreveport sanitarium at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the First Baptist church. Dr. M.E. Dodd, pastor, assisted by the Reverend Bennett of the Mansfield Baptist church will officiate. Interment will be at Mansfield under the direction of the Osborn funeral home.

Pallbearers will be W.L. Colvin, Jeanerette; S.R. Emmons, Minden; H.W. Wright, Jonesville; Spencer Phillips, Pelican; L.W. Ferguson, Haynesville; W.B. Always, Donaldsonville; L.E. Frazar, Merryville, and E.W. Jones of Shreveport.

Honorary pallbearers will be P.C. Rogers of Baton Rouge, Mrs. W.B. Eisley of Tallulah, all parish school superintendents, all officials of the state department of education, and members of the Caddo parish school board.

Mr. Houston had for years been an outstanding figure in educational circles of the state. He was secretary of the Louisiana Teacher's association and had served as assistant superintendent of Caddo parish schools from 1926 to 1931. He was an instructor for a time at Louisiana State Normal. He served as superintendent of schools of DeSoto parish from 1912-1926. Mr. Houston had been a prominent figure in seeking legislation in the state for educational causes. In 1924 he served as president of the Louisiana State Teachers' association.

The deceased is survived by his widow; one daughter, Miss Frances Houston; four sisters, Mrs. G.E. Hodges of Shreveport, Mrs. John Adkins of Cotton Valley, Mrs. Porter Cochran of Springhill and Mrs. S.B. Pugh of Sarepta, and five brothers, I.N. Houston, L. Houston, V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport; Dr. W.M. Houston of El Dorado, Ark., and L.L. Houston of Sarepta.

Mr. Houston was a native of Webster parish having been born and reared at Sarepta.

The deceased was stricken with a heart attack and complications on Christmas eve in Baton Rouge. He was brought to a sanitarium here. He took a turn for the worst Saturday night and died Sunday afternoon.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 4, 1937)

Gilbert — Orie Irene Fincher. Orie was born 14 Sep 1889, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Dec 1975, Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Dec 1975, Highland Cemetery - Mansfield, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Vesta E. Houston, 81, of 651 W. 69th, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Willis-Knighton Hospital following a three-month illness.

Mr. Houston, a retired contractor, was a native of Sarepta and had lived here for 51 years. He coached a little league baseball team and was a scoutmaster for many years.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church, by the Rev. W.D. Martin, church pastor. Burial will be in Forest Park West Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow; three sons, Lester Houston of Shreveport, Ottis G. Houston of Brookhaven, Miss., and David L. Houston of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelker of Shreveport; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Pugh of Sarepta and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Springhill, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 15, 1970)

Vesta married Hattye Elizabeth Daughtry 28 Feb 1915, Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA. Hattye was born 19 Feb 1894, Grand Cane, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Mar 1979, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Mar 1979, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Mrs. Grace Houston Pugh, 92, of Sarepta, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday Feb. 4 at the New Sarepta Baptist Church, where she was a member. The Rev. Richard May will officiate. Burial will be in the Old Sarepta Cemetery. Plans are under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mrs. Pugh, a native and lifelong resident of the Sarepta area, died Wednesday Feb. 2, 1983, in Springhill. She was an active member and Sunday school teacher at New Sarepta Baptist Church, was active in the Southern Baptist Missionary Association, and taught school in the public schools at Logansport.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen B. Pugh, Sr. of Sarepta; three sons, Dr. N.O. Pugh, Sr. of Shreveport, Stephen B. Pugh, Jr. of Sarepta, and Orie Lee Pugh of Lake Wales, Fla.; a daughter, Margaret Ashbaugh of Blue Springs, Kan.; a sister, Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be David Lynn Pugh, Jack Pugh, Lester Crawford, Lester Fife, E.L. Edwards and Dr. Newell O. Pugh, Jr.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 4, 1983)

Grace — Stephen Bannerman Pugh, Sr.. Stephen was born 8 Jan 1888, Grand Cane, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Sep 1983, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 15 Sep 1983, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lee L. Houston Rites Held Sunday

Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p.m. for Lee L. Houston, 64, of Sarepta at the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. R. O. Bazer officiating.

Burial was in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Norton's Funeral Home of Springhill.

Mr. Houston died at his home in Sarepta on Saturday, Sept. 1.

He is survived by his widow, five daughters, Thelma Houston, Virginia Houston and Fannie Houston, all of Sarepta, Mrs. M.J. Fielder of Shreveport and Mrs. H.L. Ashworth of Greenwood, Miss, two sisters, Mrs. Porter Cochran of Springhill and Mrs. S.B. Pugh of Sarepta, and one brother, V.E. Houston of Shreveport, and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Minden Herald on September 6, 1956)

Lee married Nova Lena Mitchell 17 Mar 1918. Nova was born 30 May 1898, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Oct 1979, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 7 Oct 1979, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SPRINGHILL (Porterville), LA - Services for Gertrude Frances Cochran, 93, will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 1989 at the Central Baptist Church. Dr. Lynn Jones, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Dr. N.O. Pugh of Shreveport. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary in Springhill.

Mrs. Cochran, a native and lifelong resident of this area, passed away Friday, July 14, 1989 in Springhill after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Lazarus L. and Frances Viola Campbell Houston, a pioneer family of Webster Parish. She was the youngest and last survivor of sixteen children. Mrs. Cochran was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Porter Cochran of September 22, 1984.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Melbourne and Nettie Cochran; two daughters and sons-in-law, Maggie and John Wallace, Gertieann and Billy Twitty; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Curtis Nichols, Joe Curtis, Robert Bryan, Jerry Nash, Kenneth Treece and Ferrell Sivils.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 15, 1989)

Gertrude married Porter Cochran 11 Oct 1919, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Porter was born 16 Sep 1897, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Sep 1984, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Sep 1984, Springhill Cemetery - Springhill, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Agnes Lee Crawford, 77, of Sarepta will be held at 4 p.m. today at the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard May and Rev. Don Woodard officiating. Burial will be in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mrs. Crawford died Sunday night at Highland Memorial Hospital in Shreveport following a short illness.

She was a life-long resident of the Sarepta area and a member of New Sarepta Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, L.R. Crawford of Sarepta; two daughters, Mrs. Dolores Gibbs of Sarepta and Mrs. Lena Patterson of Minden; one son, Carl Crawford of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Evelyn Keane of Sarepta, three brothers, Hollis Houston, E.L. Houston, both of Sarepta, and Charles Houston of Amarillo; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Keane, John Keane, Rodger Mitchell, David Mitchell, Max Covnet and David Covnet.

(Published in The Minden Press Herald on August 21, 1979)

Agnes married Lester Rhone Crawford 30 Jul 1927, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lester was born 8 Nov 1904, Caro, Nacogdoches County, Texas, USA; died 12 Mar 1988, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Mar 1988, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LITTLE CHILD BURNED TO DEATH

Logansport, La., Jan. 6. - I.C., the little 9-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Houston, of this place, was so badly burned yesterday evening that she died last night.

The child was playing in the yard when she got too close to some trash that was being burned and her clothing caught on fire and before the flames could be extinguished she had been so severely burned that medical aid was of no benefit.

The little remains were interred in the city cemetery here this afternoon.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 7, 1912)

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SAREPTA, LA. - Services for Mr. John Hollis Houston, 82, of Sarepta, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11 at the New Sarepta Baptist Church. Dr. Richard May will officiate. Burial will be at Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary in Springhill.

Mr. Houston died Friday Jan. 9, 1987, in Springhill after a short illness. He was a retired bookkeeper and notary. Mr. Houston was a native of Logansport, La. and a lifelong resident of Sarepta.

He is survived by his wife, Lillie Franks Houston of Sarepta; two daughters, Hollis Jeanne Childs of Minden, La., Lillie Merle Evans of Sarepta; one brother, Charles C. Houston of Amarillo, Texas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces; four nephews.

Pallbearers: Bob Patterson, Joe Love, P.S. Phillips, C.G. Alford, B.H. Huckabay, Curtis Morgan, Harold Newsome and Richard Griffin.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 11, 1987)

John married Lillie May Franks 29 Dec 1925. Lillie was born 3 Dec 1903, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Jun 1988, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Jun 1988, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SAREPTA - Services for Mr. Edward L. "Ned" Houston, 74, of Sarepta, La. will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25, in the New Sarepta Baptist Church where he was a member. Dr. Richard May will officiate and the Rev. Scott Teautch will assist. Burial will be in the Old Sarepta Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mr. Houston, a lifelong resident of Sarepta, died Friday, March 23, 1984, in Shreveport. He was a retired employee of International Paper Co. with 30 years of service.

He is survived by two step-sons, R.J. Miller of Chickasaw, Ala. and Cecil Miller of Fair Hope, Ala.; two step-daughters, Willie Mae Whitehead of Baton Rouge and June Kendrick of Sarepta; two brothers, J. Hollis Houston of Sarepta and Charles C. Houston of Amarillo, Texas; eight step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 25, 1984)

Edward married Eudie Mae Elliott 9 Dec 1937, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eudie was born 6 Apr 1907, Hall Summit, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 May 1980, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Jun 1980, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SAREPTA, LA. - Services for Mrs. Evelyn Houston Keane, 70, of Sarepta, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday September 2, at New Sarepta Baptist Church. Rev. Richard May will officiate. burial will be in Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

She died Tuesday, September 1, 1981 at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, La. Mrs. Keane, a native and lifetime resident of Sarepta, was a retired Head Nurse for International Paper Co., after 25 years service. She was a member of New Sarepta Baptist Church.

Mrs. Keane is survived by one son, John Edward "Eddie" Keane, Sr. of El Dorado, Ark.; three brothers, Charles Houston of Amarillo, Tex., Hollis Houston and Ned Houston of Sarepta; one grandson, John Edward Keane, Jr.; a number of nieces & nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on September 2, 1981)

Evelyn married Arthur James Keane 1 May 1937, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Arthur was born 31 Oct 1908, Richland County, Washington, USA; died 14 Apr 1942, Pampanga Province, Central Luzon, Philippines; was buried , Manila American Cemetery and Memorial - Manila, Philippines. [Group Sheet]

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Houston, James T. Age 62 of Huntington Beach. Passed away March 11, 1977. He is survived by son, James T. Houston, II.; daughter-in-law, Helda Houston; 3 grandchildren, Sandi, Patti, and Jimmy, III.; brothers, Hollis J. E.L. and Charles C. Houston; sisters, Agnes Crawford and Evelyn Keane. Chapel services and interment Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. Directed by Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary and Cemetery.

(Published in The Independent of Long Beach, California on March 15, 1977)

James married Mary E. Beebe 5 Nov 1935, Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, USA. Mary was born 3 Jun 1917, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; died 9 Nov 1968, Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA; was buried 14 Nov 1968, Westminster Memorial Park - Westminster, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Charles married R.M. Bollier [Group Sheet]

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COTTON VALLEY, LA - Services for Mr. John E. Wills, 84, will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, at First Baptist Church of Cotton Valley. Officiating will be Rev. John Carkeet, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Cotton Valley. Burial: Cotton Valley Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Mr. Wills died at 1:15 pm, Wednesday, December 30, 1981, at his residence in Cotton Valley after a lengthy illness. He was a lifetime resident of Cotton Valley, a retired carpenter, a member of the First Baptist Church of Cotton valley, the American Legion and an Army Veteran of WWI.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Allie D. Wills, Cotton Valley; three sisters, Lillian Bigham and Isha Cloud, both of White Oak, TX; Ruth Service, Vivian, LA; one brother, Houston Adkins, White Oak, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Robert Denmon, Tom Denmon, Steve Denmon, Arthur Denmon, Leonard Service, George Cloud, John Adkins.

Honorary pallbearers: Deacons of First Baptist Church of Cotton Valley.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 1, 1982)

John married Allie Denmon 5 Oct 1925, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Allie was born 2 Jan 1904, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Apr 2000, Cullen, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 15 Apr 2000, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Lillian A. "Big Sister" Bigham, 98, of White Oak will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at Lakeview Mausoleum Chapel with the family receiving friends 3-4 p.m. at the mausoleum. Entombment will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bigham was born Aug. 28, 1904, in Cotton Valley, La. She retired to White Oak in 1972. She died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002. Mrs. Bigham was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in White Oak.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Isha Cloud and Ruth Service; four brothers, J.E. Wills, John Adkins, Penny Adkins and Houston Adkins; her husband, Guy W. Bigham Sr.; and a step-son, Guy W. Bigham Jr.

Survivors include her step-daughter, Nancy Callahan and her husband, Guy C., of Muncie, Ind., and her stepdaughter-in-law, Betty Bigham of Memphis, Tenn. She is also survived by her nieces, Audrey Knotts and her husband, David, of Gladewater; Pat Stokes and her husband, Robert, of Tyler; Frances Cleveland and her husband, David, of Mineral Wells; and Judy Edwards and her husband, Bruce, of Fort Worth. Survivors also include her nephews, George Cloud and his wife, Barbara, of White Oak and Bill Service and his wife, Beth, of Shreveport, La.; six step-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Donalita Adkins of Mineral Wells; 15 great-nieces and great-nephews; 33 great-great-nieces and nephews; eight great-great-great nieces and nephews; and special great-niece Dianne Hawthorne of White Oak.

Those unable to attend may sign an online memorial guest-book at www.raderfh.com in the obituary section.

(Published in The Longview News-Journal on October 23, 2002)

Lillian married James Curtis McClellan 17 May 1923, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. James was born 7 Aug 1904, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Jun 1955, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 18 Jun 1955, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lillian — Guy Winfred Bigham, Sr.. Guy was born 21 Aug 1901, Douglas, Smith County, Texas, USA; died 19 May 1994, White Oak, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 May 1994, Lakeview Memorial Gardens - Longview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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WHITE OAK, TEXAS - Funeral services for Mr. George H. Adkins, 84, of White Oak, was held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 15 at Crawford A. Crim Chapel. Interment was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the Direction of Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home.

Mr. Adkins died at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Hospital. He was born December 26, 1906 in Cotton Valley, La., was a former resident of Price and was a resident of White Oak since 1977. He was a Baptist and retired employee of Marathon Oil Company.

He is survived by one son, G.R. (Pinky) Adkins of White Oak; sisters, Mrs. Isha Cloud, White Oak, Mrs. Lillian Bigham, White Oak, and Mrs. Ruth Service, Shreveport; grandchildren, John Adkins of Houston, Sue Ann Pieri of Houston, and Doug Adkins of College Station.

Pallbearers were Donald Ray Perkins, Buddy Stinson, Bentley Hamrick, George Cloud, George Moody, Dan Seelbach, Charlie Owens, Ricky Hughes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on November 27, 1991)

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HENDERSON - Services for George H. Adkins, 84, of White Oak will be 10 a.m. Friday at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson.

Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today.

He died Wednesday in a Longview hospital.

Mr. Adkins was born Dec. 25, 1906, in Co Hon Valley, La., and had lived in White Oak since 1977.

He was a former resident of Price, a Baptist and a retired employee of Marathon Oil Company.

Survivors include son, G.R. "Pinky" of White Oak; sisters, Mrs. Isha Cloud and Lillin Bigham, both of White Oak, and Ruth Service of Shreveport, La.; grandchildren, John Adkins and Sue Ann Pieri, both of Houston, and Doug of College Station.

(Published in The Longview News-Journal on November 14, 1991)

George — Sudie Cleora Shuttlesworth. Sudie was born 28 Feb 1913, Omen, Smith County, Texas, USA; died 14 Apr 1986, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Apr 1986, Rusk County Memorial Gardens - Henderson, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GLADEWATER - Graveside services for Isha A. Cloud, 90, of Gladewater will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ellis Hayden officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gladewater. Mrs. Cloud died Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at a Gladewater nursing home.

She was born Oct. 28, 1908, in Cotton Valley, La. She was a Baptist and a retired fur saleslady.

Mrs. Cloud is survived by two daughters, Audrey Knotts of Gladewater and Patricia Stokes of Tyler; one son, George H. Cloud of Gladewater; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lillian Bigham of White Oak.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, June 23, at the funeral home.

(Published in The Longview News-Journal on June 23, 1999)

Isha married Sam Cloud 1924. Sam was born 7 Nov 1901, Forest Hill, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Feb 1960, Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Feb 1960, Lakeview Memorial Gardens - Longview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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VIVIAN, LA - Frances Ruth Adkins Service was born on November 5, 1911 to a pioneer Webster Parish family. She went to Heaven on Thursday, August 3, 1995 where she joined her beloved husband of 59 years, W.H. (Red) Service.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Vivian on Saturday, August 5, 1995 at 11 a.m. with interment at Forest Park in Shreveport. Officiating the service will be Dr. Jimmy Dobson, pastor of First Baptist with assistance by former pastors, under the direction of McGuire Funeral Home of Vivian.

Meme, as she was called by her grandchildren and many others who knew and loved her, is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Beth Service, granddaughter, Debbie and husband, Kent Gibson, grandson, Leonard and wife, Donna Service, all of Shreveport, and granddaughter, Brenda and husband, Bill Harrison of Monroe, LA, great grandchildren, Lana and Jill Gibson and Dorobeth and Katie Harrison. She is also survived by sisters, Lillian A. Bigham of White Oak, TX and Isha A. Cloud of Tyler, TX, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Service was active in her church and community wherever Standard Oil took her family to live. She was saved at First Baptist Church in Cotton Valley, had been a member at First Baptist in Norphlet, AR, Oil Field Baptist Church in Homer, LA, First Baptist Church in Rodessa, LA and was a member at First Baptist Church in Vivian since her husband retired in 1959. There she remained faithful in service and attendance until she became ill in May of this year. She and her husband were instrumental in early organization of the Vivian Red Bud Festival, She was an organizer and longtime president of the second oldest Exxon Annuitant Club, Vivian Chapter.

Her youthful zest for life betrayed her age. She will be missed by the many that she loved. A favorite proverb was "cast your crumbs on the water and they will come back as loaves." This was how she lived and will continue to serve as part of her legacy.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Wade, Waymon Moon, Mike Irvin, Van Hutchinson, Walter Kirkpatrick and Bill Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Rodgers, Gene Shelton, Deacons of First Baptist Church and the men of the Annuitant Club.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Vivian Building Fund.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on August 5, 1995)

Frances married Willie Harmon Service 28 Apr 1927, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Willie was born 28 Nov 1898, Edgewood, Van Zandt County, Texas, USA; died 28 Feb 1989, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Mar 1989, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Cotton Valley Native Dies in Texas Town

MINERAL WELLS, Tex. - John W. Adkins, 52, a native of Cotton Valley, La., who had lived in Mineral Wells eight years and in this area 17 years, was fatally stricken, apparently with a cerebral hemorrhage, at his home here early Monday.

Mr. Adkins became ill as he prepared to have coffee with a neighbor who had come to the house.

Funeral services will be held in Mineral Wells at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Carlock-Minnick Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Adkins had owned and operated Modern Cleaners here since July. He formerly operated a service station at Salesville near here and prior to that time, was a grocery merchant at Perin, Tex.

He was a Mason, a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Salesville Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow; two brothers, Pennie, of Mineral Wells, and G.H. of Carlyle, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Guy Bigham and Mrs. Isha Cloud, both of Dallas, and Mrs. W.H. Service, of Vivian, La.; and a half-brother, J.E. Wills of Cotton Valley.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on November 9, 1965)

John — Beulah Parker. Beulah was born 7 Jun 1918, Shongaloo, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Dec 2004, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 21 Dec 2004, Hurricane Cemetery - Hurricane, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Pennie Wills Adkins, 52, a former Cotton Valley resident, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells, Tex. Burial will be in Woodland Park at Mineral Wells.

Mr. Adkins, a native of Cotton Valley, moved to Mineral Wells in 1941. He died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells after a sudden illness.

He was the owner of Grantham-Adkins Insurance and Abstracting Agency in Mineral Wells.

He attended Cotton Valley High School and the former Northwestern State Teachers College at Natchitoches.

He was veteran of World War II and a member of the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, the Palo Pinto Sheriff's Posse, the Mineral Wells Citizens Advisory Committee, the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Lodge, the Dallas Consistory Mosiah Temple, and the Palo Pinto Shrine. He was chairman of Baylor University Development Committee and president of the United Fund in Mineral Wells.

Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Mrs. David Cleveland and Mrs. Bruce Edwards, both of Mineral Wells; two brothers, G.R. Adkins of Price, Texas, and J.E. Wills of Cotton Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Isha Cloud and Mrs. Guy Bigham, both of Dallas, and Mrs. Ruth Service, Vivian.

Bumgartner Funeral Home of Mineral Wells is directing arrangements.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on September 16, 1971)

Pennie married Donalita Faye Grantham 5 Mar 1942, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA. Donalita was born 10 Aug 1920, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA; died 6 Jul 2010, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Jul 2010, Woodland Park Cemetery - Mineral Wells, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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William Aubrey Houston, 60, a native of Union County, died in St. Vincent's Hospital, Little Rock, Tuesday at 4:45 a.m. He was a salesman of mortuary supplies.

Mr. Houston was born in Smackover Oct. 11, 1904. He was a Master Mason in the Western Star, and a graduate of Centenary College, Shreveport. He had lived in Little Rock for the last 25 years. He was the son of the late Dr. William M. Houston and Mrs. Houston of El Dorado.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Marie Matthews Houston; a daughter, Mrs. David Kesterson of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Mrs. Houston of El Dorado; a brother, Van Houston of Ft. Worth, TX.; and three sisters, Mrs. Grady McMath of Strong, Miss Lillie Ruth Houston of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. J.T. Brown of El Dorado.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Healey and Roth Funeral Home in Little Rock, with Dr. W.O. Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Young's. Dr. Don B. Harbuck will conduct the graveside rites.

(Published in the El Dorado Times on Tuesday, February 9th, 1965.)

William married Marie Matthews 20 Mar 1937, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA. Marie was born 9 Oct 1905, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA; died 13 May 1984, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery - El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Fannie Lou Houston McMath, 64, of Strong died Wednesday in a local nursing home after a long illness.

She was born in Griffin, Ark., a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.M. Houston.

She retired as a teacher from the Strong Public School System in 1970, and had been a resident of Strong for the past 37 years.

She was a member of the Henry G. Bunn Chapter of the UDC, of the First Baptist Church in Strong and a past president of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority of El Dorado.

Survivors include her husband, Grady McMath of Strong; two sons, Grady Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., and William H. of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother, Van Houston of Houston, Tex.; one sister, Miss Lillie Ruth Houston of Vienna, Va., and three grandsons.

Services are set for 3 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church at Strong with Rev. Sardis Bever officiating.

Burial will follow in Strong cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Remains will be taken to church one and one-half hours before the service.

Deacons of the First Baptist Church will serve as active pallbeareres.

(Published in the El Dorado Times on July 27, 1972)

Fannie married Henry Grady McMath, Sr. 25 Jun 1935, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA. Henry was born 5 Jun 1899, Hillsboro, Union County, Arkansas, USA; died 18 Apr 1978, Strong, Union County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 20 Apr 1978, Strong Cemetery - Strong, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Mary married John Thomas Brown 13 Sep 1942, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA. John was born 26 Nov 1916, Cotton Plant, Woodruff County, Arkansas, USA; died 13 Jan 1969, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 15 Jan 1969, Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery - El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Van — Irene Annette Horne. Irene was born 3 Jan 1922, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; died Nov 2015, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Cora G. Houston, six months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Houston, 1324 West Kirby place, who died Sunday night, will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence with the Rev. M.E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park cemetery under the direction of Roll Osborn and Sons.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 17, 1925)

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Maurer, Lucile H., 92, of Estes Park died Saturday; memorial services at 2 p.m. March 7 at Mountainview Bible Fellowship; arrangements by Allnutt Funeral Service.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 13, 1998)

Lucile married Carl Baumgartner Maurer 21 May 1936, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Carl was born 21 Aug 1906, Franklin, St.Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Mar 1975, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried 20 Mar 1975, Estes Valley Memorial Gardens - Estes Park, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Frances Houston Moore, age 99, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Graveside services will be held Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am at Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. Tom Harrison of Broadmoor Baptist Church, where Frances has been a member throughout her adulthood, will officiate.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents Cora Dance and Isaac Houston as well as her brother Earl Houston and sister Lucille Houston Maurer. Frances is survived by her husband of 73 years, Johnnie Edgar Moore (age 103), their five sons and their spouses; John Earl and Jon Dell Moore, Bobby and Fran Moore, Tommy and Mary Moore, Jerry and Hazel Moore, and T-Willie and June Moore as well as eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Broadmoor Baptist Church.

(Published in Shreveport Times on June 21, 2009)

Frances married Johnnie Edgar Moore 27 Jun 1936, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Johnnie was born 11 Feb 1906, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jun 2010, Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Jun 2010, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. Earl L. Houston, Sr. died at home suddenly on March 20, 1995. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Guffey, Jr., assisted by Newell O. Pugh.

He was born in Shreveport, LA on May 6, 1915 and was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Newton and Cora Dance Houston. He attended Byrd High School and Louisiana State University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He served in the 379th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as the pilot of a B-17.

An avid golfer, he was a charter member of the East Ridge County Club and Southern Trace County Club and presently a member of Shreveport County Club. He was a member of the Triple Triangle Sunday School and a deacon of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Reily and two sons, Earl L. Houston, Jr. and his wife, Susan Beauchamp Houston of Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I and Shelby N. Houston and his wife, Garen McGregor Houston of Shreveport; and a daughter, Susan H. Carranza and her husband, Elihu of Ocean Springs, MS; three grandchildren, Gennan M. Houston, Robin S. Houston and Joel Carranza; two sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Moore (Frances Houston Moore) of Shreveport, LA and Mrs. Carl Maurer (Lucile Houston Maurer) of Estes Park, CO.

Pallbearers will be Mason Jackson, Jr., Floyd L. Norton, Edward H. Railsback, John B. Greer, Jr., Charles B. Foster, General Gabe Disoway, Guido M. Pickett, W. Thomas Crowe, Hugh M. Stephens, Sidney G. Myers, William E. Fitzgerald, John D. Wheeless and E. Michael Harter, III.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Triple Triangle Sunday School Class, deacons of the First Baptist Church and employees of Allen Millworks.

The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church and the charity of their choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 22, 1995)

Earl married Virginia Bell Reily 8 Nov 1941, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Virginia was born 17 Nov 1920, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Mar 2024, Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Ada Verlie Fletcher, 63, of 827 Euclid St., Houston, Tex., a former Shreveport resident, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital.

Mrs. Fletcher was a native of Elliott, Ark. She was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of Postal Supervisors.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Sam H. Green Funeral Home chapel in Houston. The Rev. Odom Dyess will officiate. Burial will be here in Forest Park Cemetery, with graveside services at 10 a.m. Friday.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 6, 1970)

Ada married Powell Washington Fletcher 2 Jul 1926, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Powell was born 17 Mar 1906, Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Jun 1969, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Jun 1969, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside services for Mrs. Sybil Houston Goodgion, 74, of Shreveport, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 1982, at Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. N.O. Pugh, Minister of Senior Adults, of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wellman Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Wellman's Funeral Home from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday. Mrs. Goodgion died Saturday, October 16, 1982, at Schumpert Medical Center, of a sudden illness.

A resident of Shreveport most of her life, Mrs. Goodgion was a member of Highland Baptist Church and Highlanders Senior Choir.

Survivors include: a son, Ernest Randolph Goodgion of Willows, California; two daughters, Sybil Ruth Goodgion Clarke, of Shreveport and Nancy Elizabeth Goodgion Mook, of Metairie, La.; a brother, Lonnie G. Houston, of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Margaret Houston LeBlanc, of College Station, Texas; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers are: Harvey B. Ratcliffe, Walton M. Ray, Joe O. Theriot, and grandsons; Cadet H. Grant Clarke, Daniel H. Clarke and John Ernest Mook.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on October 18, 1982)

Sybil married Ernest Ruel Goodgion 21 Mar 1929, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ernest was born 19 Apr 1897, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 23 Mar 1978, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 25 Mar 1978, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BEAUMONT, TEXAS - Graveside services for Lonnie Gordon "Red" Houston, 81, will be held at Forest Park Cemetery on Monday, May 24, 1993 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home at 3631 Southern Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 1993. Mr. Houston was a native of Shreveport and had lived in Beaumont, Texas for the past 16 years.

Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Ruth Houston and is survived by one daughter, Wanda Claire Houston of San Francisco, CA and a sister, Margaret LeBlanc of College Station, Texas.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 22, 1993)

Lonnie married Winnie Ruth Stuckey 9 Feb 1938, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA. Winnie was born 4 Aug 1909, Oklahoma, USA; died 29 Jul 1992, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Jul 1992, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Francis Nevel Houston, 25, of 221 Leo street, sales manager for the Central Wholesale Company, Inc., died in a local hospital Monday at 6 p.m. after a brief illness.

Mr. Houston was born in Shreveport May 3, 1914; was a graduate of Byrd high school, and a member of the First Baptist church.

He is survived by his widow, the former Mattie Amanda Dickinson, of Doyline, whom he married May 2, 1936; an infant son, Francis Nevel, II; his father, Lonnie Houston, of the Caddo Roofing and Siding company; one brother, Lonnie Gordon Houston, of Montgomery, Ala.; and seven sisters, Mrs. P.W. Fletcher, Mrs. E.R. Goodgion, Margaret, Lucy, Elaine, Carolyn, and Esther Houston, all of Shreveport.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Osborn funeral home. Dr. M.E. Dodd, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park cemetery. The body will be at the home from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, R.O. Burns, Grover Colvin, John E. Dickinson, W.E. Dickinson and C.P. Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be William Cherry, Gus Brandt, Carl Maurer and Johnnie Moore.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on November 21, 1939)

Francis married Mattie Amanda Dickinson 2 May 1936, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Mattie was born 2 Oct 1914, Doyline, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Dec 1971, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Dec 1971, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret Elsie (Houston) LeBlanc, 94, went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones at home in College Station, Texas.

Margaret was born on August 14, 1918 in Shreveport, La., to Lonnie Houston and Ada Lillian Bumgardner, the youngest of 5 children. Her mother passed away when Margaret was only 14 months old. As a kid, Margaret spent a lot of time outdoors, playing shinny, or street hockey, and playing with paper dolls. She loved reading and being read to. Margaret graduated from C.E. Byrd High School of Shreveport in 1936 and was a homemaker. Shortly after, Margaret met her husband Howard J. LeBlanc in Shreveport and they married December 23, 1939. They had their only daughter, Cherie, in 1946. Howard was an air traffic controller, often moving around with his work. Margaret and Howard moved to Puerto Rico in 1958 and then to College Station, Texas in 1961. Her grandson, Brian, was born shortly after. Howard passed away in 1984, leaving her daughter to care for her. With the birth of her great-grandson in 1993, Margaret sought to take care of him while Cherie was at work, providing lots of love and care. Family meant the world to her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Lonnie Houston; mother, Ada Bumgardner Houston; brothers Francis Nevel Houston and Lonnie Gordon Houston; sisters Sybil Houston Goodgion, Verlie Houston Fletcher, and Viola Houston; and her husband of 45 years Howard John LeBlanc.

Survivors include one daughter, Cherie LeBlanc of College Station, Texas; one grandson, Brian LeBlanc of Queen Creek, Ariz.; one great-grandson, Cody LeBlanc of College Station; nieces, Patsy Beck of Denton, Texas, Sybil Clarke of Shreveport, La., and Nancy Mook of New Orleans, La.; one nephew, Nevel Houston Ehrhardt, and a host of wonderful friends and neighbors.

With heartfelt gratitude, the family expresses their deep appreciation to Dr. Adel Massoud and the College Station Medical Center staff, along with Brazos Valley Hospice.

Per her request, Margaret's body is to be donated to the Texas A&M Medical School. There will be no funeral service. Any donations may be made to Brazos Valley Hospice.

(Published in the Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 17, 2013)

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Margaret Elsie LeBlanc

Margaret Elsie LeBlanc, 94, of College Station, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Hillier Funeral Home has been entrusted with arranging donation of her body to Texas A&M University.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on February 16, 2013)

Margaret married Howard John LeBlanc 23 Dec 1939, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Howard (son of Clebert Joseph LeBlanc and Marie Clementine LeBleu) was born 16 Nov 1912, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Mar 1984, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Mar 1984, College Station Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - "Come!" The Heavenly Father embraced His beloved daughter, Lucy Ethel Houston Perkins, 71, as she went to be with Him and other family members awaiting her in His eternal Presence, Saturday morning, October 28, 2000.

Working with children was her greatest love. She loved all of them and invested 50 years in their welfare. Lucy could plumb the depths of their dilemmas, unlock their fragile minds and flood their souls with the light of knowledge and the love of God. She could challenge the brightest to incredible heights of learning and pull the poorer students from their places of low self-esteem and cause them to walk confidently. She was a master of the Montessori method of teaching and mothered the movement in Louisiana. She was founder and principal of the following schools: East Haven Baptist 1957-1960; Young World 1960-1963 (both in Houston, TX), Montessori School for Shreveport 1963-1978; New Life Montessori 1978-1983; LaFollo Reading Tutoring Program 1983-1987 and Christian Center School 1987-1996. Following many months of illness, Lucy walked into the church sanctuary Sunday morning, a week ago and exclaimed to the congregation, "It's wonderful to be with my family again." She and Otis, her partner in marriage for 53 years, prayed at the altar as she led what would be her final public prayer. Lucy spent most of her life championing peace between races and religions.

Special appreciation is extended to the entire staff of Willis-Knighton Medical Center for their care and personal attention.

Family members celebrating her life include, husband Otis; children, Dan and Pam; grandchildren, Jonathan and Kristina; great-granddaughter, Lillian; and sisters, Elaine Akins; Esther Beeman; and Carolyn Hermes along with numerous nieces and nephews whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, where services will be also held Wednesday morning at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Billy McCormack, pastor of University Worship Center, where Lucy was a faithful member for 19 years. Rev. Buford Cain of Leesville, long time friend will assist. She will be laid to rest at the Stonewall Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Keith Perkins, Dr. Ronnie Hermes, John D. Graham, III, Michael Perkins, Roger Wurtele and Jim Lacobee.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in Lucy's name, so that her legacy of teaching will continue.

Please send contributions to University Christian Prep, 4800 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256

(Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

Lucy married Otis Eugene Perkins 31 Aug 1947, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Otis was born 15 Mar 1925, Stonewall, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Jun 2003, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Jun 2003, Stonewall Cemetery - Stonewall, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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In memory of Elaine Akins. Our mother's home going.

Born Feb. 16, 1931, Elaine Akins died April 14, 2001.

Elaine retired to the High Desert area in Phelan eight years ago. Prior to that she lived in the West Covina area for 30 years.

She will be walking in heaven with her husband John Akins; father Lonnie Houston; mother Eunice Houston; and sister Lucy Perkins.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Argenio of Phelan; son Glenn Robinette of Newport, Tenn.; daughter-in-law Terry Robinette of Newport, Tenn.; grandchildren Daniel and Nicholas Argenio; and sisters Carolyn Hermes of Texas and Esther Beeman of Florida.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Chapel, 15081 Center St. in Victorville. The Rev. Paul Smith will be officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be sent to the Schleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922.

(Published in The Victorville Daily Press on April 20, 2001)

Gladys married John Edward Burke 18 Sep 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 28 Apr 1927, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Oct 1949, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Oct 1949, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married Daniel Olene Robinette Jul 1953. Daniel was born 4 Jan 1909, Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Jun 1965, Brea, Orange County, California, USA; was buried 30 Jun 1965, Springhill Cemetery - Ringgold, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married Charles Carmen Madott Sep 1966; divorced Sep 1975, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Charles was born 11 Aug 1905, York, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1992, Ontario, San Bernardino, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married John Harlen Akins 26 Aug 1983, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. John was born 16 May 1920, Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA; died 15 May 1986, La Puente, Los Angeles County, Texas, USA; was buried , Rose Hills Memorial Park - Whittier, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carolyn Houston Hermes, 83, of Shreveport, passed away on August 18, 2017. She was born in Longview, Texas and grew up in Shreveport. She and her husband, Wayne Joseph Hermes of Shreveport, were married in 1948 where they raised their family. She entered the Catholic Church in 1955 and together they were active parishioners at several Catholic churches in Shreveport (St. Theresa, Sacred Heart, and St. John's Cathedral) as well as in Monroe (La.), Houston, and Longview. At St. Matthew's in Longview they were daily communicants for more than twenty-five years, devoted supporters of parish adoration, and dedicated to various charitable activities in the parish.

As a young wife and mother, Mrs. Hermes devoted her energies to the numerous challenges of establishing a home and raising a large family. Always in charge of family finances, she mastered the art of stretching paychecks to provide for their children's private school education and many activities. Although she herself left high school early, all her sons graduated from Jesuit high schools in Shreveport and Houston, and her daughter from Saint Vincent Academy in Shreveport. All received college educations. Later, she attained her high school equivalency diploma and even began taking college classes. She directed the summer camp for Shreveport's Montessori school (owned by her sister, Lucy) and she taught early childhood classes in the Head Start program and at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Monroe, La. She later worked as a Mary Kay Cosmetics sales lady with her sister, Esther. She was also recognized for years of volunteer service at M. D. Anderson in Houston.

In her middle years, she took up various pursuits like dancing, painting, and family genealogy. She documented several generations of family lines for both the Hermes/Disiere and the Houston/Smith families, maintaining correspondence and occasional visits with relatives across the Southwest, and even in Switzerland. Above all, throughout her life, faith in God and family came first. She took great delight in family gatherings, especially at Christmastime when her children and grandchildren would return home for the annual family gathering. She was energized by the challenge of providing food, lodging, and activities for 40-50 family members each year.

After Wayne's retirement they traveled extensively, often by RV, including a memorable trip to Alaska. They also visited Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Especially important to them were the numerous trips around the country to visit their children and grandchildren, and to be part of their many first communions, confirmations, and graduation ceremonies. They moved back to Shreveport from Longview in 2015.

Mrs. Hermes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne, her parents, Lonnie Houston and Eunice Smith Houston, and five sisters, Lucy Perkins, Elaine Akins, Esther Beeman, and twins who died as infants. Four half-sisters and two half-brothers also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her eight children: Terry Hermes (Lisa) of Birmingham, Alabama; Wayne "Dubba" Hermes, Jr. (Sharon) of Durango, Colorado; Victoria Hermes Willis of Crosby, Texas; Dr. Ronald Hermes of Shreveport; Timothy Hermes (Niki) of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; Patrick Hermes of Arlington, Virginia; Reverend Richard Hermes, S.J., of Tampa, Florida; Lawrence Hermes (Lara) of Katy, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered by relatives and friends as a devoted wife and mother, whose indomitable spirit, optimistic outlook, and strong faith encouraged those around her.

Honoring Mrs. Hermes as pallbearers will be her grandsons Chris Willis, Justin Hermes, Jake Hermes, Dylan Hermes, Jack Hermes, Brendan Hermes, Zach Hermes, and Ryan Hermes. Three grandsons, Colin Hermes, Andrew Hermes, and her oldest grandson, Clinton Hermes (residing in Qatar), will be honorary pallbearers.

A visitation will be held Monday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Berchmans Cathedral on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Mrs. Hermes to the financial aid program at Jesuit High School, 4701 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.

(Published in The Shreveport Times from August 20 to August 22, 2017)

Carolyn married Wayne Joseph Hermes 28 May 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Wayne was born 9 Oct 1929, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Jan 2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Jan 2017, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Esther Lavenia Houston Beeman 9/9/1935 to 6/20/2013

Esther's life touched so many. She was a passionate, loving, strong and beautiful woman. She taught us so much about life, giving, compassion, empathy and love. We feel at peace knowing she is with her Lord and that she has many family, friends and Mary Kay looking after her. Mom dedicated her life to helping others feel good about themselves and spread their wings.

She practiced the "Go-Give Spirit" in every aspect of her life. On an interesting note, Esther and her mother passed on the same day 6/20/2013, Eunice Houston 6/20/1994.

Esther's wish was that in lieu of flowers, any donations please be sent to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. (800) 772-5862. Per her wishes we are having an online Memorial and we will post it once it has been setup. Thank you all for your prayers, love and support.

John 14:1-4 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going."

With love,
Frank, Michael, Paul, Lonnie, Kimberly and Tonya Beeman

(Published by Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL)

Esther married Frank Beeman 1 Jan 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 8 Dec 1932; died 5 Oct 2023, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HOUSTON INFANTS

Joint funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Houston, of 1860 DeSoto street. Burial was in Forest Park cemetery, under direction of Osborn funeral home. The twins died shortly after their birth early yesterday morning.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on October 8, 1941)

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RUSTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Houston Hamilton, 60, of Dubach, were at 2 p.m. today in the First Baptist Church of Dubach with the Rev. Dayton Doughty officiating.

Burial was in Hamilton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral home for Mrs. Hamilton, who died Tuesday at Lincoln General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Survivors include her husband, James Hamilton of Dubach; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Green of Baton Rouge and two grandchildren.

The family requests that any planned memorials be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home.

(Published in The Monroe News-Star on August 11, 1976)

Frances married James Parks Hamilton 27 Aug 1937, Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA. James was born 23 Sep 1913, Dubach, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Oct 1992, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Oct 1992, Hamilton Memorial Cemetery - Dubach, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT - Services for Mr. Lester E. Houston, 69, of Shreveport, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday August 9 at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel. Dr. N.O. Pugh, pastor of Senior Adults of First Baptist Church of Shreveport, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Charles E. Houston, pastor of Gateway Baptist Church of San Antonio, Texas. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. Houston died Thursday August 7, 1986, at Schumpert Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Colquitt, La. and had been a resident of Shreveport most of his life. Mr. Houston was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marceline G. Houston of Shreveport; three sons, Charles E. Houston of San Antonio, Texas, John R. Houston of Marshall, Texas and Gerald R. Houston of Ruston, La.; three step-children, Karen Carpenter of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Roger Slagle of Garland, Texas and Clay Slagle of Shreveport; one sister, Elizabeth H. Kelker of Shreveport; two brothers, Ottis Houston of Pontotoc, Miss. and David Houston of Baton Rouge, La.; and seven grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on August 8, 1986)

Lester married Joyce Melba Bailiff 22 Apr 1939, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Joyce was born 5 Dec 1919, Jamestown, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Oct 1969, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Oct 1969, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lester married Eula Marceline Gentry 4 May 1973, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Eula was born 19 Mar 1924, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 Apr 2002, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 25 Apr 2002, Centuries Memorial Park - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Ottis Houston, age 91, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at the VA Nursing Home in Oxford. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a retired engineer. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, where he was involved in the Bataan Death March. He was captured a few days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and was a prisoner of war for three years, seven months and eight days; he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was a member of The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Services were at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Bro. Johnathan Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery in Bay Springs.

Survivors include his two daughters, Linda Houpt (Alan), of Ecru, and Sandra Estes (Warren), of Bay Springs; a son, Johnny Stephens (Rachel), of Mendenhall; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vester E. Houston and Hattie Daughtry Houston; his wife, Lucy Mae Thornton; and a grandson, Scott Estes.

Visitation was from 5:30 until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 until 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Friendship Baptist Church, 85 Friendship Road, Pontotoc, MS 38863.

(Published in The Daily Leader Newspaper of Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi on August 5, 2011)

Ottis married Lucy Mae Thornton 13 Mar 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lucy was born 22 Oct 1923, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Feb 1988, Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA; was buried , Bay Springs Cemetery - Bay Springs, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Elizabeth Houston Kelker, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana, died Monday, April 6, 1998. Born in Sarepta, Louisiana, she was a homemaker and a member of Willow Point Baptist Church in Shreveport. She was a wonderful lady, loving mother, caring grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kim M. and Jerry Dalrymple of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Peggy Malmstrom of Roland, Arkansas; two brothers, Ottis Houston of Pontotoc, Mississippi, David Lee Houston and wife, Jean of Walker Louisiana; a sister-in-law, Marce Houston of Shreveport; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kelker; a brother, Lester Houston and a granddaughter, Rosalyn Dalrymple.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 1998 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, with Rev. Sonny Simpson and Dr. Jack Hazlewood officiating. Interment will be in Forest Park West.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Little Rock, Arkansas or to Willow Point Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel, 687-1256

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 8, 1998)

Fannie married Alfred Harold Malmstrom 1 Jul 1940, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Alfred was born 4 Jun 1918, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA; died 7 Aug 1998, Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Fannie — James Joseph Arthur Kelker. James was born 20 May 1906, Indiana, USA; died 7 Nov 1973, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 9 Nov 1973, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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WALKER, LA - Graveside services for David Lee Houston, 67, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at Springville Cemetery, Coushatta, La. with the eulogy performed by Pat Malstrom.

Mr. Houston died at 8:23 a.m. December 19, 1998 at his residence in Walker, La. He served in the Korean War in the U. S. Marines as a combat veteran. Mr. Houston was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church, a sheetmetal worker for Local 21 and he was known as LG001 on the Louisiana Gators "GB".

Survivors are his wife, Darmolene "Jean" Ingle Houston; two step-daughters, Jean Liles and Patricia Elkins; daughter-in-law, Faye Flannagan; foster son, Jimmy Mangham; four stepsons, Neal Flannagan, Fred Elkins, Lewis Weber and Bruce Leaym, Jr.; brother, Otis G. Houston; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vester Edgar Houston; mother, Hattye Elizabeth Daughtery Houston; step-son, Marshal Flannagan; granddaughter, Diana Flannagan; grandson, Benjamin Neal Flannagan, III; sister, Elizabeth Kelker and brother, Lester Houston.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Community Hospice of Louisiana, 5647 Superior Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Seale Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 22, 1998)

David married Mary Ester Harville 15 May 1955. Mary was born 23 Aug 1921, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Mar 1982, Walker, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Springville Cemetery - Coushatta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

David — Darmolene Ingle. Darmolene was born 21 Feb 1939, Pettigrew, Madison County, Arkansas, USA; died 12 Apr 2007, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 17 Apr 2007, Woodlawn Memorial Park - Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Shreveport, LA - Services celebrating the life of Dr. Newell Osteen Pugh Sr. will be held at First Baptist Church Sanctuary Shreveport, Louisiana at 11:00 am Saturday March 28, 2009. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Friday March 27, 2009 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A reception for family and friends will be held at the church prior to the service on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be Dr. Jon Stubblefield Pastor of Main Street Baptist Church of Hattiesburg, MS, assisted by Dr. Pugh's grandson Rev. Stephen Fife Associate Pastor of Asbury UMC, Lafayette, LA.

Dr. Pugh was born September 1, 1916 in DeSoto Parish, LA. He passed away at the age of 92 on March 25, 2009 at Grace Home Shreveport after a lengthy illness. He was a long time resident of Shreveport loved and admired by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Elizabeth Smith Pugh, his parents Stephen Sr. and
Grace Pugh, one brother Stephen Pugh Jr. and two sisters, Viola Pugh and Margaret Ashbaugh.

He is survived by his wife Jo Noble Pugh; his children, Dr. Newell Pugh Jr. and wife Marie of Indianapolis, IN; Dr. Viola Miller and husband Richard of Nashville, TN; Beth Fife and husband Lester of Ruston, LA; stepchildren Carol Noble and husband Ken Nirenberg of Austin, TX; Melanie Ewell, J.D. and husband Michael of Cabot, AR; Marilyn C. Noble, J.D. and husband Richard Arnold of New Orleans, LA; and Dr. Paul Noble Jr. and wife Lisa of Benton, AR; brother Orie Lee Pugh and wife Nancy of Barton, FL; 7 grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends.

Dr. Pugh attended Northwestern State University; University of Tennessee; and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity in 1982 from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA. He was ordained at First Baptist Church in 1950 and was pastor of Levy Street and Robinson Place Missions of the First Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. from 1946-1982. He was Minister to Senior Adults at First Baptist
Church and served as chaplain of Nurse Care and Guest Care South Park for 12 years. He was employed by Dixie Mill Supply Company from 1938-1951 as office manager and buyer and Norvell-Wilder Supply Company farom 1951-1978 as sales representative. Dr. Pugh served as a member of the Price Control Board for Machinery during WWII and received a letter of thanks from the President of the United States.

During his lengthy career, he had served on the executive board of Louisiana Baptist Association. He was a member of Shreveport Ministerial Alliance; Interfaith Committee for Human Dignity and Social Justice; advisory board for LSU Extension Department; advisory board Quality Care Association; Southern Home Care, and member of Southern Association of Applied Gerontology. Dr. Pugh was a 32nd degree Mason, Queensborough Lodge since 1943.

Active pallbearers include Jody Blackwell, Jimmy Brooks, William Sanders, Wayne Sanders, Chuck McInturf, and Richard Blue. Honorary pallbearers include Merwin McMahen, Bill Tebow, John Shaw, Art Magart, Wayne Blue, Johnny Blackwell, Jim Brooks, Harold Sanders, and Roger Robinson.

Memorials may take the form of donations to First Baptist Church or Grace Home, Shreveport.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street Chapel (318) 2222-0348.

(Published in the Shreveport Times on March 27, 2009)

Newell married Gladys Elizabeth Smith 23 Nov 1939, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Gladys was born 6 Aug 1911, York, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 26 Dec 1998, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1998, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Newell — Lilly Jo Cobb. Lilly was born 10 May 1927, St. Jo, Montague County, Texas, USA; died 24 Aug 2012, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA; was buried 1 Sep 2012, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Vernia Margaret Ashbaugh, 88, of Oak Grove, MO, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 205 SW 17th St., Blue Springs, MO (816-2292101). Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006 at the funeral home. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Vernia was the daughter of Stephen B. and Grace (Houston) Pugh. She was born December 13, 1917 in Grand Cane, LA. She was a member of Plaza Heights Baptist Church, SKOP, and Past Vice President of the local AARP. Had been very active at the Vesper Hall in Blue Springs, MO and The Select Set Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Allen T. Ashbaugh in 1976. A daughter Margaret Dianne Tuttle in 1993. Brother S.B. Pugh Jr. and a son in law Steven R. Tuttle.

Survivors include daughters, Allene Ashbaugh of Oak Grove, MO, Joan Goin and husband Bruce of Lawson, MO; brother, Newell O. Pugh, Shereveport, LA, Orie Lee Pugh, Bartow, FL; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. (Arr; Webb-Freer Funeral Home, 816-2292101).

(Published in the Kansas City Star on April 16, 2006)

Vernia married Glynn Henry Hamblen 31 Jul 1941, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Glynn was born 9 Jul 1916, Zephyr, Brown County, Texas, USA; died 4 May 1995, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA; was buried 8 May 1995, Evergreen Memorial Park - Sumter, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Vernia married Allen Theodore Ashbaugh, Sr. 25 Nov 1942, Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Allen was born 6 Jun 1906, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; died 15 Jan 1976, Blue Springs, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery - Kansas City, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mr. Stephen Bannerman Pugh Jr., 80, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug 25, 2001 in the chapel at Bailey Mortuary with the Rev. Charles Woolley officiating. Burial followed in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mr. Pugh died Wednesday, Aug. 22, in the Dubois Hospital of Shreveport following an illness.

He was a native of Grand Cane, La. and a resident of Shreveport. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and an employee of International Paper Company for 26 years as a boilerman. He raised cattle, horses, and loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of New Sarepta Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Ziegler Pugh in 1988.

Mr. Pugh is survived by a daughter, Denise Allen and her husband, James of Sarepta; a son, David Pugh and his wife, Mary of Bradley, Ark.; two brothers, Dr. N.O. Pugh of Shreveport and Jay Orielee Pugh of Lakeland, Fla.; a sister, Margaret Ashbaugh of Blue Springs, Mo. and four grandaughters, Lindsay Thompson and her husband, Jason, and Sylvia Allen, Jessica Allen and Samantha Allen.

Pallbeareres were Billy Edwards, W.H. Harper, John Stamper, Wiley Holley, Roland Colvin, and John Reeves.

(Published in the Springhill Press on August 30th, 2001)

Stephen — Edith Iris Ziegler. Edith was born 5 Sep 1927, Jonesville, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Apr 1988, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ORIE 'LEE' PUGH, 85

BARTOW - Orie 'Lee' Pugh, age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Rohr Nursing Home in Bartow.

Born August 22, 1930 in Sarepta, LA, Mr. Pugh was a resident of Bartow since 1986, moving from Lake Wales. He was a Science & Physical Education Teacher for many years. He was a baseball enthusiast and an avid Rays Fan. Lee was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord. He loved with all his heart his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Nancy K. Pugh, Bartow; five daughters: Grace Owen, Shari Mayfield and Nan Simon, all of Lakeland, Barbie Miller of Bartow & Cindy Sloan of Winter Haven, six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Family will receive friends Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Bartow First Assembly of God, 915 S. Broadway Ave. Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2590 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, 33880. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com

(Published in The Bartow, FL Ledger from March 30 to March 31, 2016)

Orie married Nancy Carole Burchfield 16 Jun 1960, Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, USA. Nancy was born 20 May 1938, Ethel, Attala County, MIssissippi, USA; died 22 Aug 2017, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

Orie married N. King [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Mae O'Glee, 82, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, in the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Dodd officiating. Burial followed in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Barley Mortuary of Springhill.

Mrs. O'Glee died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Glen Oaks Home in Shreveport.

Mrs. O'Glee was a former resident of Vivian and a member of the New Sarepta Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for the senior ladies class. She was a retired sixth grade school teacher from Vivian Elementary with 30 years of teaching. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry O'Glee, in 1988.

She is survived by three sisters, Mary Fielder and her husband, Leonard, of Shreveport, Virginia Pace and her husband, Ernest, of Vicksburg, Miss., and Carroll Youngblood and her husband, Ray, of Slidell, three step-sons, Donald O'Glee, David O'Glee, and James O'Glee, a step-daughter, Dorothy Barrow, a number of step-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Don O'Glee, David O'Glee, James O'Glee, Ryan O'Glee, Kyle O'Glee, and Dustin O'Glee.

(Published in the Springhill Press on September 20, 2001)

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Sarepta, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Mae O'Glee, age 82, will be held Saturday, September 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the New Sarepta Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Dodd officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.

Mrs. O'Glee died Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at Glen Oaks Home, Shreveport, LA.

Visitation will be Friday, Septmeber 14, 2001 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.

Mrs. O'Glee was a former resident of Vivian, LA. she was a member of the New Sarepta Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher for Sr. Ladies Class. She was a retired 6th grade school teacher from Vivian Elementary in Vivian, LA after 30 years.

She is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary & Leonard Fielder of Shreveport, LA, Virginia & Ernest Pace of Vicksburg, MS; Carroll & Ray Youngblood of Slidell, LA; Stepchildren: Donald O'Glee, Dorothy Barrow, David O'Glee & James O'Glee; a number of step-grandchildren; and a number of nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, George Henry O'Glee in 1988.

Pallbearers will be Don O'Glee, David O'Glee, James O'Glee, Ryan O'Glee, Kyle O'Glee and Dustin O'Glee.

Bailey Mortuary, Inc.
Springhill, LA (318) 539-3555

(Published in The Shreveport Times on September 14, 2001)

Thelma married George Henry O'Glee 22 Oct 1968, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. George was born 3 Nov 1905, Walker Creek Township, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA; died 22 Nov 1988, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Nov 1988, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mary Ruth Fielder, 89, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday April 19, 2014 at Trinity Heights Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Avenue. Reverend Randy Riley will officiate. A visitation will be held Friday April 18, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA.

Mary was born in Sarepta, LA to Lazarus Lee Houston and Nova Mitchell on March 16, 1925 and passed away in Shreveport on April 15, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Maynard Fielder. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Raymond Fielder of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Debbie Fetterhoff and her husband, Karl of Newport Beach, CA; sister, Carroll Youngblood of Houston, TX; grandson, Matthew Merrifield of Los Angeles, CA., and granddaughter, Amanda Merrifield of Newport Beach, CA.

Mary retired as a Registered Nurse. She was a dedicated member of Trinity Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Trinity Heights Baptist Church, 3820 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107.

Mary married Maynard Julian Fielder 1 May 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Maynard was born 7 Jul 1922, Center, Shelby County, Texas, USA; died 19 Oct 2000, Carthage, Panola County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Oct 2000, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Martha married Harvey Lee Ashworth, Jr. 2 Jun 1946, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Harvey was born 5 May 1925, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA; died 8 Nov 1997, Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA; was buried 11 Nov 1997, Marks Cemetery - Marks, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Virginia Lee Pace died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at River Region Medical Center. She was 72.

Mrs. Pace was a native of Sarepta, La., and had lived in Vicksburg since 1969. She taught and substituted in home economics for 25 years in the Vicksburg Public Schools. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Teachers Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lazarus Lee Houston and Nova Mitchell Houston and two sisters, Martha Ashworth and Thelma O'Glee.

She is survived by her husband, Ernest Pace of Vicksburg one son, Glenn Pace of Detroit two daughters, Linda Trammell of Ridgeland and LeaAnn Bethany of Clinton two sisters, Caroll Youngblood of Houston, Texas, and Mary Fielder of Shreveport, La. and two grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Glenwood Funeral Home with the Revs. Dwight Sibley and Macon Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Green Acres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 tonight at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Cary Trammell, Chuck Bethany, Terry Ashworth, Gil Ashworth, Seth Vinson and Randy DeSoto.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

(Published in The Vicksburg Post on December 9, 2005)

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Virginia Lee Pace, 72, died Tuesday, November 6, 2005 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

(Published in The Clarion-Ledger on December 9, 2005)

Virginia married Ernest Junior Pace 2 Sep 1956, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ernest was born 30 Nov 1928, Smackover, Union County, Arkansas, USA; died 24 Jul 2015, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA; was buried 27 Jul 2015, Green Acres Memorial Park - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Our beloved mother, Fannie Carroll Youngblood sadly passed away on December 19th 2023 surrounded by her closest family in the comfort of her home. Until the end, she maintained her kindness, grace, appreciation for family and friends, and most importantly, her strong faith in God and her savior Jesus Christ. She lived a life that was full of love, success, and memorable experiences.

She was born in 1940 in the small town of Sarepta, Louisiana to her father Lee Houston and mother Nova Mitchell and was one of five sisters that included Thelma, Mary, Martha, and Virginia. It was there, as a very young girl, working on the farm that she learned valuable life lessons of respect, discipline, responsibility, and hard work. This part of her life would shape who she would become. After high school she left to pursue higher education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches.

During her time in college, she enjoyed studying, fellowship with classmates, playing tennis, and also dancing on the University dance team now known as the Demon Dazzlers. During this time she pursued a degree in Education with a focus on children with special needs. One of the most memorable experiences at Northwestern would be meeting a young student named Ray Youngblood to whom she would marry in 1961.

After graduating from Northwestern State University in 1962, she became an Air Force officer's wife when her new husband became a 2nd, Lieutenant. During her years as an officer's wife, she would have two children Tanya and Russell and they would live in various cities as she continued to teach school while her husband pursued active military service in the United States Air Force.

In 1977, she and Ray became Amway Independent Business Owners, achieving the level of Diamond Direct Disributors. Through Carroll's many years of teaching and building a very successful worldwide business she touched tens of thousands of lives until the very end.

Carroll was many things to many people a friend, a mentor, a leader, and a prayer warrior. Whether she was speaking to one individual or 20 thousand people in a coliseum, you knew that she was speaking from the heart.

But the most important accomplishment of her life was her Christian Walk. Her Faith and Belief in God was solid and unyielding. Her constant desire was to please her Heavenly Father through generously and joyously giving to, loving, and serving other people.

Of all the titles Carroll had, the greatest titles in life were that of a Child of God, a wife, a mom, and Nana to her surviving four grandchildren Ethan, Bryan, Caroline, and Lauren.

Funeral Services Information is as follows:

December 28th - 1:30 pm visitation 2:00 funeral services

Second Baptist Church North Campus

22770 Highway 59 North,

Kingwood, TX 77339

Cemetery/Burial Services

Houston National Cemetery

December 29th - 10:00 am

10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Houston, TX 77038

(Published by Kingwood Funeral Home of Kingwood, TX)

Fannie married Winston Ray Youngblood 12 Aug 1961, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Winston was born 5 Jan 1935, Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 8 Jun 2012, Kingwood, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Jun 2012, Houston National Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mr. Melbourne Lewis Cochran, 84, were held Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 2:00 pm at Central Baptist Church in Springhill; Dr. Ron Harvey officiating. Burial followed in the Plain Dealing Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill, La.

Mr. Cochran was born October 20, 1918 in Springhill, La. to Porter and Gertrude Houston Cochran and went to be with his Lord on October 10, 2003 in Longview, Tx. He was a native and life long resident of Springhill, La. where he lived until recently moving to Longview, Tx. He attended Springhill schools, married Nettie Hazel Covington of Chalybeate Springs, La., July 19, 1941, he was drafted into the Army during WWII, was self-employed in several business ventures including Logging and the Dairy and Egg industries. Also, was a long time and devoted member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Central Baptist Church in Springhill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, J.L. Cochran and infant son, Stanley Lewis Cochran.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nettie Hazel Covington Cochran of Chalybeate Springs, La.; daughter, Candace Cochran Stahl and husband Lewis P. Stahl of Longview, Tx.; two grandchildren, Gavin Lewis Stahl and wife, Kristin, of Longview, Tx., Melissa Michonne Stahl Vela and her husband, Rick, of Waco, Tx.; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, and Emily Stahl and Greyson and Adeline Vela; sisters, Maggie Cochran Wallace and Gertie Ann Cochran Twitty, both of Springhill, La.

Pallbearers were the Deacons of Central Baptist Church.

(Published in the Springhill Press of Springhill, La on October 16, 2003)

Melbourne married Nettie Hazel Covington 19 Jul 1941, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Nettie was born 10 Mar 1921, Chalybeate Springs, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Mar 2011, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Apr 2011, Plain Dealing Cemetery - Plain Dealing, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Cochran Wallace, 85, of Sarepta, will be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Everett and the Rev. Johnny Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill.

Mrs. Wallace was born October 29, 1921 in Sarepta to Porter and Gertrude Houston Cochran and died on November 21 at her residence in Sarepta, following a lengthy illness.

She was a lifelong resident of this area, a faithful member of Central Baptist Church, a bookkeeper and a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her previous husband, Donald Coleman McDonald; and her brother, Melbourne Cochran.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years; two sons; one daughter; two granddaughters; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister; and one sister-in-law.

(Published on nwlanews.com on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)

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Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Cochran Wallace, 85, of Sarepta, was held at 10 a.m., today, November 24, 2006 at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Everett and the Rev. Johnny Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill.

Visitation was held from 5 until 8 p.m., Thursday, November 23.

Mrs. Wallace was born October 29, 1921, in Sarepta, to Porter and Gertrude Houston Cochran and died on November 21, at her residence in Sarepta, following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of this area, a faithful member of Central Baptist Church, a bookkeeper and a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her previous husband, Donald Coleman McDonald; and her brothers, Melbourne Cochran and James Lazarus Cochran.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Freeman Wallace of Sarepta; two sons, James Milton "Jimmy" McDonald of Sarepta and John Edward "Johnny" Wallace and wife Nancy Robertson of Downsville; a daughter, Mary McDonald Evans and husband James Ray of Monroe; two granddaughters, Jane Elspeth Wallace and Michelle Williams Moon and husband Cohn; a grandson, Ian Hartford Wallace; a great-grandson, Jacob Gardner, a sister, Gertieann Cochran Twitty of Springhill; sisters-in-law, Nettie Covington Cochran of Longview, Texas, Belva Torrence of Springhill and Elvira Wallace of Magnolia, Ark.

Pallbearers were Eric Simmons, Billy Sample, Buddy Simmons, Joe Curtis, John Horne and David Sawyer.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Burnham and Benny Jones.

(Published in The Minden Press Herald on November 24, 2006)

Maggie married Don Coleman McDonald 23 May 1940, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Don was born 12 Mar 1920, Fordyce, Dallas County, Arkansas, USA; died 14 Feb 1948, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Springhill Cemetery - Springhill, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Maggie married John Freeman Wallace 10 Aug 1950, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA. John was born 15 Jul 1920, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Feb 2010, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 12 Feb 2010, Springhill Cemetery - Springhill, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside services and interment for Mrs. Gertieann Cochran Twitty will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, LA.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Twitty will follow at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Springhill United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Twitty was born on September 3, 1929 to Porter and Gertrude Francis Houston Cochran in Springhill, LA and passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Bossier City, LA. She was a lifelong resident of this area and had lived in Shreveport since 2009. She was a member of the Springhill United Methodist Church. She and husband, Billy, owned and operated Porterville Feed and Farm Supply for many years. She was a member of the Springhill Art League, was active in the Springhill Rodeo Association and many other civic and community activities. After moving to Shreveport, Gertieann became a member of Brookwood Baptist Church.

Mrs. Twitty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Billy Lamar Twitty; her parents; sister, Maggie Cochran Wallace and brother, Melbourn Cochran.

She is survived by Mason Lavelle Ferguson, with whom she shared a sweet second marriage of eight years; children, Patricia Twitty Cochran, Ruth Ellen Voss and husband, Jerry, David Lee Twitty and wife, Gail; seven grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Alan Stanford, Brad Stanford, Mark Stanford, Phillip Stewart, Cole Stanford, Nicholas Stanford and Porter Stanford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation; St. Jude's Children Research Hospital or donor's choice.

Notifications of memorials may be sent to the family, via Patricia Twitty Cochran, 111 Andrew Place, Bossier City, LA 71111.

(Published by Bailey Funeral Home of Springhill, LA)

Gertie married Billy Lamar Twitty 17 May 1946, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Billy was born 22 Nov 1922, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Nov 2002, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 Nov 2002, Springhill Cemetery - Springhill, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gertie married Mason Lavelle Ferguson 28 Aug 2009, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Mason was born 11 May 1926, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA; died 19 Aug 2020, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Aug 2020, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores Gibbs, age 88, will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel, Springhill, LA, with Rev. Chad Mills and Rev. Marty Wright officiating. Interment will be held in Old Sarepta Cemetery, Sarepta, LA at a later time.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home.

Dolores Crawford Gibbs, lovingly known as Sugie, to her family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2017. Sugie was married to the love of her life, John Daniel Gibbs, Sr., for 45 years. Sugie had a heart of gold and spent her working life caring for others as an aide at Humana Hospital (Springhill Medical Center) in Springhill, LA. She served the Lord faithfully with her church family at New Sarepta Baptist Church in Sarepta, LA. Her faith was always strong, even after losing a son, daughter and a grandson, all at a young age. Sugie loved her family and especially enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She kept a drawer in her refrigerator filled with chocolates for her grands and the neighborhood kids, who she treated like her own. Sugie always welcomed everyone and could never have too much family. She loved to cook and many of the memories the family will cherish are from time spent with her in the kitchen and around the table.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna G. Robinson and husband, Dr. James Robinson of Bossier City; granddaughter, Angela Pine Mills and husband, Chad; granddaughter-in-law, Bridget Pine; great-grandchildren, Hayden Mills, Parker Mills, Haley Pine, Ryker Pine and Maddox Pine; step-grandchildren, Patrick Robinson and wife, Cherie; Sarah Williams and husband, John; Emily Claycomb and husband, Doug, Erin Foster and husband Gary; step-great grandchildren, Tim Robinson, Katie LeChuga and husband, Frankie, Rebecca Robinson, Caroline Williams, Drew Maienschein, Graham Claycomb and Baylee Foster; a special niece, Angela Newsom and husband, Wayne and son, Trey; a treasured friend, Debbie Clark Jones; and many other loving family members.

Mrs. Gibbs was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel Gibbs, Sr.; a son, John Daniel Gibbs, Jr.; a daughter, Angela Marie Gibbs; her parents, Lester and Agnes Crawford; sister, Lena Patterson; brother, Carl Crawford; and grandson, Jonathan Scott Pine.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the LA - C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), P.O. Box 41143, Baton Rouge, LA 70835; (www.la-cops.org)
Bailey Funeral Home
Springhill, LA
318-539-3555

(Published by Bailey Funeral Home of Springhill, LA)

Dolores married John Daniel Gibbs, Sr. 14 Mar 1946, Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 17 Oct 1919, Goldonna, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 22 May 1990, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 23 May 1990, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Vance Patterson, 70, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 in the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Dodds officiating. Burial followed in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mrs. Patterson died July 15 following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the New Sarepta Baptist Church. She was a retired manager of Carter Federal Credit Union after 32 years of service and very active in community and civic activities.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Newman "Bob" Patterson on May 15, 1997 and a great-granddaughter, Jordan Renee Hunter.

She is survived by a son, David Burroughs and his wife, Carolyn, of Haughton; three daughters, Joyce Patterson of Sarepta, Mae Hunter and her husband, Wayne, of Minden, and Deborah Harding and her husband, J.R., of Springhill; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores Gibbs of Sarepta; a brother, Carl Crawford and his wife, Margaret, of Amarillo, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Wayne Hunter, Richard Hunter, Chad Mills, Bill Carver, Mercer Dodge, Bobby Barnes, Scott Pine and Charles Boothe. Honorary pallbearers were Darrold McAllister, Jimmy Ambrose and deacons of the New Sarepta Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Sarepta Baptist Church Building Fund.

(Published in the Springhill Press on July 18th, 2002)

Lena married David Burris Burroughs, Sr. 30 Jan 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. David was born 10 Jan 1933, New London, Stanly County, North Carolina, USA; died 3 Jun 2007, Mooringsport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lena married Robert Newman Patterson 6 May 1971, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Robert was born 18 Feb 1931, Bloomburg, Cass County, Texas, USA; died 15 May 1997, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 May 1997, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carl Lester Crawford, 77, of Amarillo died on Monday, August 9, 2010. Services will be at held at 10:30 A.M. (CST) on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Coulter Rd. Baptist Church with Chris Robeson, officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. (MST) at the Tucumcari Cemetery in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Carl was born on January, 21, 1933, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Lester and Agnes Crawford. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Margaret Moon on June 10, 1954, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He was a long time resident of Quay County, where he and Margaret farmed in the Forrest community. He was a devoted Christian who was always active in the Baptist church. He was an Ordained Deacon and member of the Gideon's ministry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucumcari and Coulter Rd. Baptist Church of Amarillo.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Crawford of the home; a son, Jerry Crawford and wife, Cindy of Amarillo; two daughters, Deborah Gillespie and husband, Phil of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Brenda Davidson and husband, Kyle of Mansfield, Texas; a sister, Dolores Gibbs of Sarepta, Lousiana; six grandchildren, Kayla Bradley, Jon Stevens, Catherine Crawford, Josiah Crawford, Robert Davidson, and Chris Davidson; three great grandchildren, Aiden Stevens, Elizabeth Bradley, and Rosaleigh Bradley.

The family would like to give a special thanks to friends and family for their support during his illness.

(Published in The Clovis News-Journal and the Portales News-Tribune on August 10, 2010)



Crawford 50th Wedding Anniversary

Carl and Margaret Crawford of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday, June 5, at First Baptist Church in Tucumcari, N.M.

Hosts for the event were the children of the couple and their spouses, along with the grandchildren of the couple.

Crawford married the former Margaret Moon on June 10, 1954, at First Baptist Church in Tucumcari. The couple previously resided in Tucumcari and McAlister, N.M. They have lived in Amarillo for 25 years.

Crawford is retired from farming. Mrs. Crawford is retired from Amarillo Street Center. The couple belong to First Baptist Church in Tucumcari.

Children of the couple and their spouses are Jerry and Cindy Crawford of Acworth, Ga., Debbie and Phil Gillespie of Levelland and Brenda and Kyle Davidson of Arlington.

The couple have six grandchildren: Jon and Kayla Stevens, Chris and Robert Davidson and Catherine and Joshia Crawford.

(Published in the Amarillo Globe-News on June 6, 2004)

Carl married Margaret Ann Moon 10 Jun 1954, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, USA. Margaret was born 29 Aug 1935, Forrest, Quay County, New Mexico, USA; died 23 Feb 2018, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, USA; was buried 3 Mar 2018, Tucumcari Memorial Park - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Hollis Jeanne Mitchell Childs, age 81, were held at 10:00 am Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at the Mt. Paran Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Garner officiating. Burial followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.

Mrs. Childs, a lifelong resident of this area, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in Springhill, La. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Dixie Inn, was a homemaker and a healthcare sitter. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Rodger S. Mitchell, Sr., on June 6, 1976 and by Thurston Childs in April, 1996; her parents, John Hollis and Lillie Mae Franks Houston, granddaughter, Jimie Dale Mitchell and sister, Lillie Merle Evans.

She is survived by sons, Rodger S. Mitchell, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Shongaloo, LA; David H. Mitchell and wife, Kathleen, of Atlanta, TX; grandchildren, Rodger Mitchell III and wife, Lynette, Kimberly Vaughan and husband, Rusty, Carolyn Denise Mitchell, Kathy McGee and husband, Chris, Holli Shepard and husband, Keith, David Mitchell, Jr. and wife, Dusty; great-grandchildren, Austin, Connor, Bryant and Madison.

Serving as pallbearers were David Mitchell, Jr., Rodger Mitchell, III, Chris McGee, Keith Shepard, Rusty Vaughan and Paul Dean. Honorary pallbearers were Grover Arthur and John Talley.

(Published in the Springhill Press and News Journal on October 16, 2008)

Hollis married Rodger Sherman Mitchell, Sr. 12 Feb 1946, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Rodger was born 6 Aug 1915, Shongaloo, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 6 Jun 1976, Shongaloo, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Jun 1976, Pilgrims Rest Cemetery - Shongaloo, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Hollis married Bonnie Thurston Childs 27 Oct 1980, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Bonnie was born 1 Mar 1914, Grove, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Apr 1996, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 May 1996, Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mausoleum - Red Chute, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SPRINGHILL, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Merle Evans, age 78, will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the Bailey Mortuary Chapel with Bro. Mike Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.

Mrs. Evans was born January 13, 1929 in Sarepta, LA to John Hollis and Lillie May Franks Houston and passed away September 17, 2007 in Springhill, LA. She was a resident of Springhill and a member of New Sarepta Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Harkins and husband, Jimmy of Boerne, TX; grandson, Falon Derek Harkins of Alaska; sister, Hollis Jeane Childs of Shongaloo, LA and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents.

Bailey Mortuary, Inc.
Springhill, LA 318/539-3555

(Published in Shreveport Times on Sept. 19, 2007_

Lillie married Robert Earl Evans, Jr. 27 Dec 1949, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA. Robert was born 25 May 1929, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Oct 2011, Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Nov 2011, Wesley Chapel Cemetery - Ruston, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.E. married J.F. Ingle [Group Sheet]

James married H.E. Rommel [Group Sheet]

C.C. married M.J. Sexton [Group Sheet]

C.C. married B.A. Marlar [Group Sheet]

C.C. married C.M. Waldrop [Group Sheet]

C.C. married K.M. Orton [Group Sheet]

C.C. married V.R. Howard [Group Sheet]

J.H. — D.P. Campbell. [Group Sheet]

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HOUSTON - Funeral services for G.R. "Pinky" Adkins, 60, of Houston, formerly of Price, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, in the Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Biser officiating.

Burial will follow in Rusk County Memorial Gardens.

He died Monday at his residence.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m.

Born Aug. 26, 1936, in Price, he had lived in Houston for 30 years.

A member of the Methodist faith, he was an insurance salesman for America Capitol Insurance Co., was involved in international development for Macliff Industries, and most recently, supplied and contracted highway construction for M&C Consolidated.

Survivors include two sons, John S. Adkins of Houston, Douglas R. Adkins of Dallas; a daughter, Sue Ann Pieri of Houston; and three grandchildren.

(Published in The Kilgore News Herald on November 5, 1996)

Gwen married Joe Ann Westmoreland 26 Nov 1958, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; divorced 16 Mar 1979, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Joe was born 27 Sep 1934, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 24 Apr 2004, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gwen married C.E. Scoggins [Group Sheet]

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KILGORE - Services for Ricky Glenn Adkins, 33, Kilgore, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday in Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Kilgore with the Revs. Donald Nunn and Bruce Edwards officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Gardens near Henderson.

Mr. Adkins drowned Monday while fishing in a pond at the rear of his residence.

He was born April 14, 1954, in Henderson, and was a resident of Kilgore for three years. He was a registered nurse in intensive care in the Gladewater Municipal Hospital and was a member of New London United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his father, G.H. Adkins, White Oak; his grandmother, Mrs. Jewell Oldham, Henderson; a brother, G.R. "Pinky" Adkins, Houston; two nephews, John S. Adkins, Houston, and Douglas Adkins, College Station; a niece, Sue Ann Adkins, Houston.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

(Published in The Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 19, 1988)

Ricky married B.J. Mitchell [Group Sheet]

Ricky married L.V. Reister [Group Sheet]

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GLADEWATER - Services honoring the life of Audrey Jean Knotts (Sweetheart), age 88, will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 2 P.M.at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim Thompson officiating. Entombment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Longview, Texas. Mrs. Knotts passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Grace Home in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a long battle with Alzheimers.

Audrey was born on May 28, 1925, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, to Sam and Isha Cloud. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Peggy and Pat; and great-grandsons, Luke and Zack Hawthorne.

She is survived by husband, David, of 70 years; three children, Dianne Hawthorne of White Oak, TX; David A. Knotts and wife Linda of Shreveport, LA; Denny Knotts and wife Terry of Bossier City, LA; along with many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and brother, George Cloud of Gladewater, TX.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Scott Hawthorne, Brad Hawthorne, and Kyle Knotts; nephews, George Cloud and Mark Cloud; and great-grandson, Garret White.

The family expresses special thanks to granddaughter, Sara Knotts, Dr. Richard Sipes and staff of Grace Home in Shreveport.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Gladewater Former Students' Association, Grace Home, or to the organization of the donator's choice.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.

(Published in Shreveport Times from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2014)

Audrey — David Embry Knotts. David was born 28 Nov 1923, Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, USA; died 31 Dec 2014, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Jan 2015, Lakeview Memorial Gardens - Longview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Patricia (Patsy) Cloud Stokes of Tyler are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, at the Stewart Family Funeral Home chapel with Jay Lockhart and Dean Brookshire officiating.

Burial will follow at Cathedral of the Pines Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Mrs. Stokes passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, at East Texas Medical Center. She was born on Jan. 31, 1927, in Louisiana to Sam Cloud and Isha Adkins Cloud. She was married 59 years to her beloved husband, Robert Stokes. Mrs. Stokes was a member of West Erwin Church of Christ, Gladewater Former Students Association, and worked with the West Erwin Church of Christ Food Ministry. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed shopping, sewing, traveling and caring for her family.

Mrs. Stokes leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Robert Stokes of Tyler; her children, Jann Salyer and son-in-law Fred of Lake Cherokee, Ann Binford and son-in-law Weston of Austin, Isha Myrick and son-in-law Paul of Tyler.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer and Chacho Diaz of Longview, Jena and Nick Darragh of Longview, Jared and Tina Bogenschutz of Longview, Trey and Lalé Binford of Austin, Jason and Lauren Binford of Dallas, Amber, Justin and Tyler Binford of Austin, Kristi and Curtis Wiggins of Tyler, Angie and Brad Daughtry of Tyler, Robert and Kelly Myrick of Tyler, Paul Wesley and Elizabeth Myrick of Tyler, and Cindy Myrick of Fort Worth. Her great-grandchildren are Parker and Addison Daughtry, Statton and Maddox Wiggins, Easton and Avery Myrick, Dennis and Melissa Binford, Preston Binford, Daphne and Kooper Bogenschutz, Trevor, Alayna and Aidan Diaz, and Kayla Darragh.

She also leaves her sister, Audrey Knotts and husband David of White Oak, and her brother, George Cloud and wife, Barbara of Gladewater. Additionally, Mrs. Stokes is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Trey Binford, Jason Binford, Justin Binford, Tyler Binford, Robert Myrick, Paul Wesley Myrick and Jared Bogenschutz.

Her family would like to extend special thanks to her loving caretaker, Margaret Robinson, and to Dr. Wayne Propst for his attentive care through the years.

The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, 75703.

Memorials may be made to Christian Services of East Texas, 13359 State Highway 155 South, Tyler, 75703.

(Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on July 2, 2006)

Patricia married Robert Lewis Stokes 24 Nov 1946, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA. Robert was born 4 Aug 1927, Gladewater, Upshur County, Texas, USA; died 5 Oct 2014, Tyler, Smith County, Texas, USA; was buried 9 Oct 2014, Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery - Tyler, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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LONGVIEW - Funeral services are scheduled for George Hunter Cloud, 87, 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home. Interment, Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Rader Funeral Home. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Mr. Cloud was born October 31, 1929, in Cotton Valley, LA, and died January 6, 2017.

(Published by The Longview News-Journal)



Obituary:

George H. Cloud, Sr. (a.k.a. "Sonny" and "Papa") departed his earthly home on January 6, 2017. He was born in Cotton Valley, LA on October 31 (appropriately enough!), 1929, to Sam and Isha Cloud.

George was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Jean and Pat, and wife of 36 years, Mary Margaret Morrison Cloud. He is survived by his wife Barbara, son George, Jr. and wife Karen of Union Grove, son Mark and wife Tammy of White Oak, and daughter Connie Cloud-Silva and husband Ramon of Longview, stepson Noel Howlett and wife Linda of Lake Cherokee, stepson Casey Howlett and wife Tammy of Fort Worth, stepson Lee Howlett of Marshall, six grandchildren (Brett and wife Taylor, Hunter and wife Jaci, Kelli and husband Stephen Barton, Melissa and husband Kyle Lake, Sam and wife Amanda, and Mary-Alyse Silva), and seven great-grandchildren.

At a young age, George and his family moved to Northeast Texas at the time of the 1930's oil boom. He attended Gladewater schools where he was proud to be a part "of the best high school band in the country." After George and Mary married, they moved to White Oak where they started a grocery store business and raised their children. Later, he worked at Texas Eastman and Stroh's Canning Plant. George also showed off his carpentry skills in the construction of homes.

George dearly loved his family and friends. His door and his heart were always open to share old stories, laugh and tell jokes, play cards, and take folks fishing. He will be sorely missed. We are especially grateful for the attention and love shown by CareTeam Hospice, especially Cora Drake Hold, Carrie Henson, and Sherry Dickson. Also, thanks to his sitters Clara Cooper and Cassie White for the care they gave.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2017, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George H. Cloud Sr please visit our Sympathy Store.

(Published by Rader Funeral Home of Longview, TX)

George married Mary Margaret Morrison 18 Aug 1951. Mary was born 10 Jan 1933, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, USA; died 5 May 1988, White Oak, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 7 May 1988, Lakeview Memorial Gardens - Longview, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

George married Barbara Ann Holley 9 Feb 2001, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA. Barbara was born 13 Apr 1941, Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, USA; died 22 Dec 2023, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Dec 2023, Algoma Cemetery South and North - Marshall, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PEGGY JANE CLOUD

Funeral services were held at Sarepta, La., Sunday afternoon for Peggy Jane Cloud, seven-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cloud, Kilgore, Texas, who died Saturday night at a local sanitarium. Besides the parents, two sisters and a brother survive.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on August 17, 1931)

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SHREVEPORT, LA - A Celebration of Life for Billy Ray Service, 88, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Sims. Interment will be at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, LA.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Bill was born November 2, 1929, in El Dorado, AR to Frances Ruth Adkins Service and Willie Harmon Service and passed away August 7, 2018 at his residence in Shreveport. He was Baptist in faith. Billy worked and retired from Exxon after 40 years. He was a member of the Pelican Travelers Club and Exxon Annuitant Club, and was founder of the Exxon Extras Travel Club. He was a company man through and through. Bill was loaned by Exxon to Alyeska Pipeline Company for two years. He finished the seven northern pump stations and was there when the first oil traveled through the pipeline in 1977. Upon retirement he and Beth traveled to all fifty states, all but Hawaii by motor home. He never met a stranger and was loved and admired by many for his wise advice, mentorship, leadership and kindness.

His wife and family were his most treasured possessions and they will miss him more than words can express.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W. H. "Red" Service and Ruth Service. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 67 years, Beth Service of Shreveport, LA; son, Leonard Service of Shreveport, La; daughters, Debbie S. Gibson and husband Kent of Minden, La and Brenda S. Harrison and husband William of Monroe, La; grandchildren, McIlroy Service, Lana Gibson, Jillian Whitney, Dorobeth Windham and Katy Harrison; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Harper Grace Whitney and Lillybeth and John Chris Windham.

Honoring Bill as pallbearers will be Alan Herring, Jack Herring, Ward McClain, Kent Gibson, William Harrison and Chris Windham.

(Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

Billy married M.E. McIlroy [Group Sheet]

F.L. married D.G. Cleveland [Group Sheet]

J.C. married B.H. Edwards [Group Sheet]

L.M. — D.B. Kesterson. [Group Sheet]

L.M. married F.D. McDaniel [Group Sheet]

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Grady McMath Jr., 69, passed away Tuesday, May 27 at St. Joseph Regional Health Care. Funeral services will be held 11 a..m. Friday, May 30 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan with family receiving friends at 10 a.m. Graveside service will be held Saturday May 31 at 4 p.m. at Strong Cemetery in Strong, Ark.

He was born January 29, 1939 in El Dorado, Ark. to Grady Sr. and Fannie Lou McMath. Grady served as a deacon at Nassau Bay Baptist and Second Baptist Church in Houston. He and Sara moved to Bryan 2 years ago and were members of Central Baptist Church. He was a Research Engineer for Exxon Chemcials. Grady was a perfect gentleman, devoted husband and family man. He loved playing the piano especially his favorite hymn "The Lord's Prayer", which he played for his family only a week ago.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sara Adcox McMath of Bryan; sons and daughter-in-law, John Grady McMath of Houston, Mark W. Sr. and Shannon McMath of Bryan; grandchildren, Katie and Mark McMath Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, William H. and Kathy McMath of Memphis, Tenn.; nephew, Mitchell Redd; nieces, Rachel Easley and Cecily McMath, and Sara's family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Family Life Center building fund at Central Baptist Church in Bryan, TX.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 29, 2008)

Henry married S.F. Adcox [Group Sheet]

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WILLIAM "Bill" HOUSTON McMATH, passed away April 23, 2014.

He was predeceased by his parents, Fannie Lou McMath and Henry Grady McMath, Sr. of Strong, AR, and his brother, Henry Grady "Sonny" McMath, Jr. of Bryan, TX.

Bill's music career spanned several decades beginning at an early age in Strong, AR, learning to play piano and guitar. He earned Bachelor and Master degrees in music from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Bill moved to Memphis in 1969, where he worked at William B. Tanner Company as a staff music writer, arranger, singer and recording session guitarist. Bill worked with several country music recording artists while living in Nashville in the mid 70's. Beginning in the early 80's, he worked as a freelance music writer and arranger, as well as teaching private music lessons and teaching Music Appreciation at Shelby State Community College in Memphis, TN. As head of the Instrumental Music Department at Presbyterian Day School since 2001, Bill was known as "Mr. Mac" to all his students and colleagues. These years at PDS were the highlight of his career. Outside of music, Bill loved to follow the St. Louis Cardinals and Memphis Redbirds baseball. Family vacation trips to Destin, FL over the past 30 years were always memorable. Bill died from complications of pneumonia in the ICU at Baptist Memorial Hospital, where he was in the care of wonderful, compassionate groups of nurses and doctors.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy Wilkins McMath; daughters, Rachel Easley and Cecily McMath; son, Mitchell Redd; granddaughter, Emily; grandsons, Will and Drew.

There will be a visitation from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday April 27 in the Sanctuary of Christ United Methodist Church followed by the service from 3:30-4:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow on Monday, April 28 in Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Day School Music Department, The Memphis Chapter of the American Federation of Musicians or the donor's choice.

(Published in The Commercial Appeal on April 26, 2014)

William married M.A. Mitchell [Group Sheet]

William — K.M. Wilkins. [Group Sheet]

A.E. — J.R. Clingan. [Group Sheet]

A.E. — F.G. Gray. [Group Sheet]

A.E. married R.P. Borda [Group Sheet]

J.V. married L.L. Schilder [Group Sheet]

J.V. — A.P. Browne. [Group Sheet]

C.L. married L.J. Vanderford [Group Sheet]

C.L. — O.J. Dugas. [Group Sheet]

M.L. married G.S. Waldman [Group Sheet]

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ESTES PARK, CO. - Nancy M. Gustafson, 55, died at her home May 14th. Services were May 17, 1996 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Estes Park, Co. Burial was at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens under the direction of Allnutt Funeral Home, Estes Park.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 22, 1996)

Nancy married D.A. Gustafson [Group Sheet]

J.C. — J. Hunter. [Group Sheet]

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The life of John Earl Moore will be celebrated with a funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Rose Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Frank Gunn of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow the service at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana.

John Earl was devoted in his faith by reading his Bible and daily devotional every morning.

John Earl Moore was born September 26, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to John Edward and Frances Eloise Moore. John Earl went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 7, 2023 following a short illness, with the love of his life Jon Dell Moore at his side. For over forty years, John Earl was a construction sales representative for Associated Building Supply, Minden Lumber, and Howard Lumber. "Poppi", as John Earl was affectionally referred to by his family, was an avid fisherman and hunter. After catching the biggest Opelousas catfish right out his front door on Caddo Lake, Poppi would fry up the best supper around. In his later years, he became a softie to God's creatures (his beloved dog, Bella, slept snuggled against him each night). John Earl loved to be surrounded by his family and friends and regaled them with his jokes, pranks, and stories. He was also known for his elaborate holiday prayers that warmed our hearts and cooled our food.

Left to treasure John Earl's memory are Jon Dell, his loving wife of 65 years; brothers, Jerry Moore, Tinker Moore and wife Mary, and T-Willie Moore; children, Jeff Moore and wife Sandra, Tina Langston and husband David, and Misty Meendsen and husband Fred; grandchildren, Matthew Bryson and wife Chelsea, Chelsea Scott and husband Alex, Aaron Langston, Christina Causey and husband Jeremy, Peyton Moore and wife Georgie, Erik Meendsen and wife Georgia, and Alec Meendsen and wife Caitlin, along with six great-grandchildren Kylie Moore, Ava Scott, Langston and Lindyn Causey, Barrett Bryson, and Liam Moore.

Honoring John Earl as pallbearers will be Scott Bryan, Matthew Bryson, Jeremy Causey, Aaron Langston, Alec Meendsen, Erik Meendsen, and honorary pallbearer Peyton Moore.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

(Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

John — J.D. Bryan. [Group Sheet]

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Shreveport - Robert "Bobby" N. Moore, age 80, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Shreveport, LA. He was born June 4, 1940 in Shreveport to the late Johnnie E. and Frances Houston Moore, and was the second of five boys.

He graduated from Shreveport's C.E. Byrd High School in 1958 and later received his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Bobby was a talented fast pitch softball pitcher and an avid golfer. He refereed high school football games for 43 years, spending many years as the head referee. He enjoyed weekends playing golf or water skiing and camping at the lake with family, watching sporting events, and at times pulling a good prank. In later years, Bobby devoted himself to his children, grandchildren, and taking care of his wife, never missing a chance to be there when needed.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Fran Lorant-Moore; their two sons Mark Moore and wife, Kasia, and Scott Moore and daughter-in-law, Daphne Jill Moore. Bobby will forever be remembered as beloved "Pappy" to grandchildren, Cole, Zoe, and Robert "Wyatt" Moore, and loving brother to John Earl, Tommy "Tinker", Jerry, and Clyde "T-Willie" Moore; as well as uncle to many nieces and nephews.·

Bobby filled our lives with countless memories to cherish, was an endless source of laughs and affection, and gave us an example of servant leadership to strive for.

Condolences may be sent to 868 River Road, Shreveport, LA, 71105. Due to current COVID circumstances, a family memorial will be announced at a later time.

Those who so desire may make a memorial donation to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give.

(Published by Rose Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

Robert married F. Lorant [Group Sheet]

T.H. married S.E. Ellis [Group Sheet]

T.H. — M.A. Quaas. [Group Sheet]

J.L. married H.G. Stone [Group Sheet]

C.O. married G.J. Flowers [Group Sheet]

E.L. married S.L. Beauchamp [Group Sheet]

E.L. married R.J. Szekely [Group Sheet]

S.R. married E.W. Carranza, Jr. [Group Sheet]

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Shelby Newton Houston, born on January 30, 1952 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was loved by his family, which includes his wife of 47 years Garen, their daughters Gennan Houston Lenert and her husband Cody, Robin Houston Dixon and her husband Zeke and five grandboys Reily Gaines Lenert, Cody Judson Lenert, Jacob Bryce Dixon, Canon Shelby Dixon and Joshua Dudley Dixon. Shelby is also survived by his mother Virginia Reily Houston, his brother Earl Lafayette Houston Jr. (Jay), his sister Susan Houston Carranza and her husband Elihu and their families. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Willis Knighton Cancer Center,especially Dr. Maxwell McDonald, MD.

Shelby played both basketball and golf at Centenary College, as well as golf at LSU. He was an independent petroleum landman for 45 years. Along the way he met many wonderful people, and he cherished their friendships. Knowing Shelby, rather than expound on his accomplishments he would rather us point to Jesus Christ his Savior. His favorite verse was John 3:30 "He must become greater; I must become less".

Out of concern for all those he loved,under the current COVID circumstances, there will be a private family graveside service. Please make any donations to Ellerbe Baptist (Youth) or the charity of your choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times from June 25 to June 26, 2020)

Shelby married M.G. McGregor [Group Sheet]

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Betty Virginia Fletcher, 19, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Fletcher, long time Shreveport residents, died at 2:45 p.m. yesterday at Houston, Texas. She had been ill of pneumonia for a week.

Miss Fletcher moved to Houston about a year ago with her parents. She was reared in Shreveport and attended school here. Her father was employed by the Shreveport Railways company for many years.

Besides her parents, she is survived by one sister, Patsy Ann Fletcher, Houston; and the maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Houston and Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Fletcher, all of Shreveport.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Osborn funeral chapel in Shreveport and burial will be in Forest Park cemetery. The Rev. F.W. Harold, pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church, Houston, will conduct services.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 22, 1947)

P.A. married E.J. Beck [Group Sheet]

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A memorial service for Ernest Randall "Randy" Goodgion, of Willows, will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the Christian Church in Willows.

Memorial donations may be made to The Randy Goodgion Scholarship Fund, c/o Willows High School, 203 North Murdock St., Willows 95988

Arrangements under the direction of Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 455-7700.

(Published in The Reporter on Apr. 13, 2005)



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WILLOW, CA - Ernest Randall "Randy" Goodgion retired to the teachers' lounge in the sky on Sunday, April 10th, 2005.

Randy was born February 1, 1934 in Shreveport where he graduated from Byrd High School in 1952 and Centenary College in 1956. Randy possessed considerable humor and brio-always ready to brighten a friend's day with a joke or off-color story. As part of his family's dancing troop, Randy performed with his sisters, Sybil and Nancy Goodgion, for wounded soldiers during World War II at veteran hospitals all over Louisiana and Texas. The troop danced for the Clyde Fant for Mayor Campaign, the Centenary Choir and many area civic clubs. After serving his country in the US Army, Randy moved to Willows, California where he taught English and French for 40 years at Willows High School and Butte College where a scholarship was established in his honor in 1999.

He is survived by his sisters, Sybil Goodgion Clarke and Nancy Goodgion Mook, as well as his many nieces, nephews, and former students.

A graveside service will commence at 2:00 PM at Forest Park Cemetery on Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Officiating will be Rev. Steven Spurlock, pastor of Broadmoor United Methodist Church.

He will be remembered as a jolly, boisterous teacher, uncle, brother, and friend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Willows High School PTA.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 18, 2005)

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Sybil Goodgion Clarke, devoted wife, beloved mother, and spirited grandmother took her final bow on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

She was born to Sybil Houston Goodgion and Ernest Ruel Goodgion on July 30, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Sybil was, at her heart, a tap dancer; an artist whose surprising idiosyncrasies and broad improvisations astonished and delighted us all. Sybil danced to her own beat. She performed tap and ballet as part of her family dance troop in the 40s and 50s. She was a 1953 graduate of C.E. Byrd and attended Louisiana Tech. In the early 60s, she worked at Penrod Oil as a secretary where she was set up on a blind date with a young geologist, Dee Clarke. They would later marry and have four sons. She loved Dee through over 45 years of marriage, and nursed him through 25 years of Parkinson's Disease. Sybil was an active member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport Garden Club, her Sunday School Class, and the Shreveport Geological Society. In her spare time, she tutored kids at A.C. Steere Elementary in reading.

She always spoke her mind. She wore purple. She wore orange. She wore yellow. Sometimes all together, with rhinestones. She knew how to have fun. She loved God and her family. She never gave up on any of us. She prayed for everyone.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harris Gibson Clarke Jr. as well as both of her parents and her brother, Ernest Randolf Goodgion.

She is survived by her four sons and their families: Mr. and Mrs. Harris Grant Clarke of Seattle, WA; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Clarke of Dallas, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Will Clarke of Dallas, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Josh Clarke of Shreveport; her sister, Nancy Goodgion Mook of Greenville, NC. Her grandchildren: Breanna and Jeremy Balis of Salem, West Virginia; Ainsley Clarke, Caroline Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Andrew Witcher, and Jack Witcher of Dallas; Ben Clarke and Madeline Clarke of Seattle; Caleb Clarke, Morgan Clarke, and Katelyn Clarke of Shreveport. Her great grandchildren: Olivia Balis and Jacob Balis of Salem, West Virginia.

Viewing is Friday Dec. 13, from 6:00 until 7:00 PM in Wellman's Memorial Chapel at Forest Park Funeral Home.

Her service will be Sat. Dec. 14 at Broadmoor United Methodist at 11:00 AM and a graveside service will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 12, 2013)

Sybil married Harris Gibson Clarke, Jr. 29 Dec 1961, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Harris was born 14 Nov 1933, Warren County, Mississippi, USA; died 4 Jul 2009, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

N.E. married J.J. Mook [Group Sheet]

Wanda — .. Unknown [Group Sheet]

F.N. married L.S. McGlathery [Group Sheet]

C.A. married W. Crnkovic, Jr. (son of William Crnkovic, Sr. and Mildred Minnie Drgac) [Group Sheet]

C.A. — Private. [Group Sheet]

D.E. married G. Jones [Group Sheet]

S.K. married L. Argenio [Group Sheet]

S.K. — S.G. Rasmussen. [Group Sheet]

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Glenn L. Robinette - age 62 of Maynardville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Glenn is a Navy Veteran. He is survived by companion, Barbara Kershner; and sister, Susan Rasmussen. No services are planned. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Glenn Robinette. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net

(Published by Trinity Funeral Home of Maynardville, TN)

Glenn — T.L. Ireland. [Group Sheet]

T.M. — L.A. Martin. [Group Sheet]

W.J. — S.A. Gould. [Group Sheet]

V.L. married R.G. Willis [Group Sheet]

V.L. married E.A. Smith [Group Sheet]

R.C. married C.J. Bailey [Group Sheet]

R.C. — B.. [Group Sheet]

T.E. married M.G. Newsome [Group Sheet]

T.E. — N.J. Sellers. [Group Sheet]

P.W. married S.K. Yomazzo [Group Sheet]

L.G. married L.L. Lasater [Group Sheet]

M.S. married K.L. Owen [Group Sheet]

F.P. — A.G. Caldwell. [Group Sheet]

F.P. married R.A. Pristou [Group Sheet]

F.P. married T.C. Creath [Group Sheet]

N.J. married T.L. Green, Sr. [Group Sheet]

C.E. married W.M. Stephens [Group Sheet]

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The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Houston, 1761 Warrington place, died early yesterday in a local sanitarium.

Funeral services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. today at Forest Park cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath funeral home.

In addition to the parents, survivors include a brother, Charles Edgar Houston; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Houston, Shreveport, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. C. E. Bailiff of Jamestown.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 21, 1946)

J.R. — J.. [Group Sheet]

G.R. married S.A. Edie [Group Sheet]

L.S. — O.P. Hayes. [Group Sheet]

L.S. — A.J. Houpt. [Group Sheet]

P.G. married P.J. Monkhouse [Group Sheet]

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Kim, 70, was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Alfred and Elizabeth Malmstrom. She was a loving and supportive wife to Jerry, and they were married 49 years. She was preceded in death by Jerry and their daughter, Rosalyn. She is survived by their daughter, Rebecca Robinson, of Edmond; grandchildren, Mason and Hannah Robinson; brother, Pat and Peggy Malmstrom, of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Anna Rae and husband Jerry Bartholomew, of Austin, Texas; along with many loving nieces and nephews and their children.

(Published in The Daily Oklahoman on December 23, 2013)

Kimberly — Jerry Grey Dalrymple. Jerry was born 5 Jun 1938, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 15 May 2013, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Resurrection Memorial Cemetery - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

N.O. married M.L. Medica [Group Sheet]

V.G. — J.D. Willis. [Group Sheet]

V.G. — R.F. Miller, II. [Group Sheet]

G.E. married L.W. Fife [Group Sheet]

H.A. married J.G. Williams [Group Sheet]

H.A. married D.L. Burns [Group Sheet]

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DIANNE TUTTLE

Dianne Tuttle, 47, Memphis, Tenn., formerly of this area, died April 17, 1993, at a hospital in Memphis. Services were Monday; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis. Mrs. Tuttle was born in Kansas City and moved to Memphis in 1974. She was a telecommunications director for Federal Express. She was a member of the East Memphis Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Steve Tuttle II, Memphis; her mother, Margaret Ashbaugh, Blue Springs; and two sisters, Allene Burns, Blue Springs, and Joan Gion, Champaign, Ill.

(Published in the Kansas City Star on April 20, 1993)

Margaret married Robert Stephen Tuttle 10 Mar 1967, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. Robert was born 19 Aug 1945, Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada, USA; died 14 Feb 1990, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; was buried , Memorial Park Cemetery - Memphis, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.I. married B.L. Goin [Group Sheet]

D.L. — M.. [Group Sheet]

A.D. married J.R. Allen [Group Sheet]

G.L. — R.J. Preston. [Group Sheet]

G.L. — . Ely. [Group Sheet]

G.L. married D.W. Owen [Group Sheet]

S.J. married R.E. Mayfield, Jr. [Group Sheet]

N.R. — D.F. Simon. [Group Sheet]

D.R. married R.S. Merrifield [Group Sheet]

D.R. — K.F. Fetterhoff. [Group Sheet]

T.L. — E.J. Cunningham. [Group Sheet]

G.L. married J.A. Goodwin [Group Sheet]

G.L. — L.D. Jefcoat. [Group Sheet]

G.L. married C.R. Dirschka [Group Sheet]

L.C. — C.A. Trammell. [Group Sheet]

L.C. — E.C. Wells. [Group Sheet]

L.A. married H.C. Bethany, Jr. [Group Sheet]

T.R. married M.A. Inzone [Group Sheet]

R.B. — K.. [Group Sheet]

C.G. married L.P. Stahl [Group Sheet]

M.D. married R.H. Williams [Group Sheet]

M.D. — J.R. Evans. [Group Sheet]

J.E. — N.C. Robertson. [Group Sheet]

P.A. married D.B. Stanford [Group Sheet]

P.A. — R.D. Murell. [Group Sheet]

R.E. married R.B. Tabor, Jr. [Group Sheet]

R.E. married J.N. Voss [Group Sheet]

D.L. married K.A. Griffin [Group Sheet]

D.L. married B.G. Stafford [Group Sheet]