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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 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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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]

D.G. married R.E. Pine [Group Sheet]

D.G. married H.E. Timon [Group Sheet]

D.G. married J.R. Robinson [Group Sheet]

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SPRINGHILL - Funeral services for John Daniel Gibbs Jr. will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Guy Murphrey officiating, assisted by the Rev. L. B. Canterbury. Burial will be in the Old Sarepta Cemetery.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gibbs Sr.; a sister, Donna Gibbs of Sarepta; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Crawford of Sarepta and paternal grandmother, Mrs. W. F. Gibbs of Cullen.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 31, 1973)

D. married C.F. Williamson [Group Sheet]

J.G. married C.J. Burt [Group Sheet]

D.K. married R.D. Stevens [Group Sheet]

D.K. married P.D. Gillespie [Group Sheet]

B.S. married K.E. Davidson [Group Sheet]

R.S. married B.M. Taylor [Group Sheet]

D.H. — N.K. Whittington. [Group Sheet]

C.D. — J.L. Harkins. [Group Sheet]

J.E. — K.L. Taylor. [Group Sheet]

S. — M.J. Murphy. [Group Sheet]

S. — . Carpenter. [Group Sheet]

S. — G.R. Brannon. [Group Sheet]

P.M. — G.E. Burr, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

J.T. — K.M. Bornfleth. [Group Sheet]

S.E. married J.T. Blackburn [Group Sheet]

J.T. married J.D. Sanchez [Group Sheet]

A.V. — . Salas. [Group Sheet]