Martha married Nathan Holley abt. 1846. Nathan (son of Thomas L. Holley and Elizabeth Bryan) was born 1824, Alabama, USA; died 28 Nov 1876, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Mary Frances Hodges 20 Feb 1869, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Mary was born 8 Nov 1846, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Nettie Lounetta Matthews 14 Jan 1900, Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, USA. Nettie was born 14 Feb 1875, Sevier County, Arkansas, USA; died 15 Jan 1968, Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA; was buried , Forest Hill Cemetery - Garvin, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Kittie (Holly) Bumgardner, wife of Mr. J.A. Bumgardner, died at her home late last Saturday afternoon, and was laid to rest in Red River Cemetery, Sunday. She was forty-nine years of age, and leaves a husband and four children - Mrs. L. Houston of Catahoula parish, Aleck, Kittie and John. For a short time Mrs. Bumgardner lived in Benton where she made many friends. She had a gently and kindly disposition, and was a good Christian. Aside from the members of the bereaved family and other relatives, there are many friends in our parish who will deeply mourn her death.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on October 22, 1908)

Alwilda married Jacob Alexander Bumgardner, Sr. 7 Jun 1880, Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Jacob (son of Jacob Frederick Bumgardner and Martha Jane Thompson) was born 15 Dec 1847, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, USA; died 16 Mar 1925, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 17 Mar 1925, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Martha — John Wesley Smith. John was born 25 Apr 1832, Bibb County, Georgia, USA; died 28 Nov 1921, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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AGED WOMAN DIED HERE LAST SUNDAY

Last rites for Mrs. Lamantha C. Bumgardner, 71, of 600 Thompson Street, who died at her home last Sunday, were held at four o'clock Monday afternoon at the Linton church, near Benton, with Rev. W. L. Stagg, local Baptist pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Linton cemetery, under the direction of the Wellman funeral home.

Pallbearers were T. R. Miller, A. M. Teague, Lonnie Houston, J. E. Pilkinton, V. V. Whittington, A. L. Andreola, Tom Hickman and W. M. McCall.

Mrs. Bumgardner was married in 1885 to the late Lewis Roland Bumgardner, well known planter. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Martha Holley.

The deceased is survived by nine children, who are: Ernest R. Bumgardner of Homer, Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple of Benton, Robert L. Bumgardner of Benton, Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, Mrs. W. H. Boylston, L. G. Bumgardner and Harry Bumgardner, all of Bossier City. One sister, Mrs. Fannie Smith, of Cotton Valley, and a brother, M. H. Holley, of this place, also surive.

(Published in The Bossier City Planters Press on May 23, 1935)

Obituary:

FUNERAL FOR AGED BOSSIER WOMAN TODAY

Mrs. L. C. Bumgardner, Widow of Prominent Citizen, Dies Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lamantha C. Bumgardner, 71, of 600 Thompson street Bossier City, La., will be held at the Linton church near Benton, La., at 4 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. W. L. Stagg, jr., pastor of the Ardis Memorial church, officiating. Interment in the Linton Cemetery will be under the direction of the Wellman Funeral home.

Mrs. Bumgardner was the daughter of the late Natan and Martha Holley. in 1885 she was married to the late Lewis Roland Bumgardner, prominent planter.

Nine children survive. They are: Ernest R. Bumgardner, Homer, La.; Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, Benton, La.; Robt. L. Bumgardner, Benton, La.; Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, Bossier City, La.; Mrs. W. H. Boylston, Bossier City, La., and Harry Bumgardner, Bossier City, La.

Pallbearers will be: T. R. Miller, A. M. Teague, Lonnie Houston, J. E. Pilkinton, V. V. Whittington, A. L. Arendola, Tom Hickman, W. M. McCall.

The deceased is also survived by one brother M. H. Holley of Bossier City, La., and one sister Mrs. Fannie Smith of Cotton Valley, La.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 20, 1935)

Lamantha married Louis Roland Bumgardner 28 Mar 1885, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Louis (son of Jacob Frederick Bumgardner and Martha Jane Thompson) was born 18 Nov 1860, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, USA; died 15 Jun 1929, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Jun 1929, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. L. Houston died Saturday of last week at her home in Shreveport, death resulting from an attack of influenza. She leaves a widower and five young children. Mr. and Mrs. Houston formerly resided in the Linton community and at Benton. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. Alex Bumgardner, of Linton.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on March 4, 1920)

Obituary:

Mrs. Ada Houston, aged 35 years, wife of Lonnie Houston, died last night at the home of his brother, I.N. Houston, 927 Unadilla street, South Highlands. Funeral services will be conducted from the home 927 Unadilla street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in Forest Park cemetery.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 28, 1920)

Ada married Lonnie Houston 2 Sep 1903, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lonnie (son of Lazarus Lafayette Houston and Frances Viola Campbell) was born 13 Jul 1879, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Jun 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Jul 1954, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Bumgardner Burial Rites Slated Today

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Rose-Neath chapel for Jacob Alex Bumgardner, 63, of 719 Travis street, who died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at a local hospital after a long illness.

The Rev. H.G. Buchanan, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at the Red River cemetery at Linton.

Bumgardner, a retired shipping clerk, had been a resident of Shreveport for the past 35 years. He was born at Linton in Bossier parish. He was associated with the Hemenway-Johnson Furniture company and later with the Roby Furniture company. He retired three years ago due to ill health.

Bumgardner is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena Kendrick Bumgardner; four sons, J.K. of Baton Rouge; F.A., F.M. and J.E., all of Shreveport; four daughters, Mrs. T.T. Elkins, Natchitoches; Mrs. W.V. Sistrunk and Mrs. V.H. Brown, both of Shreveport; and Mrs. Louis Bass of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, John W. Bumgardner, Shreveport; one sister, Mrs. J.G. Warfield, Houston, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.

Active pallbearers will be R.L. Hudson, W.R. Birdwell, Harry Bumgardner, W.F. Dalrymple, Jr., Arthur Ray Teague, and Milton Davis.

Honorary pallbearers will be H.D. Tucker, Dr. John W. Cobb and employees of the Roby Furniture company.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 7, 1951)

Jacob married Lena Tabitha Kendrick 15 Aug 1914, Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lena was born 10 Jan 1894, Tullos, La Salle Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Feb 1978, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 4 Feb 1978, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lamantha married John Griffith Warfield Sep 1919, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. John was born 20 Jan 1870, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; died 23 Jul 1940, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 23 Jul 1940, Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery - Humble, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside services for John Watkins Bumgardner, 83, will be at 4 p.m. today at Ridgecrest Cemetery with Dr. R. Trevis Otey and the Rev. H.C. Zachry officiating. Griffin Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Bumgardner died Sunday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital after a long illness. Born and reared in Louisiana, he moved to Jackson 13 years ago. He was a postal inspector with more than 50 years of services in Louisiana and Kansas. He was a member of the Masons, a Shriner and a member of First Baptist Church. He served in World War I.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Johnnie Cockrill Bumgardner, and a stepson, Dr. Don Webb, both of Jackson.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.

(Published in The Jackson Sun on February 12, 1979)

John married Tommie Webb 16 Dec 1923, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Tommie was born 11 Jun 1900, Ackerman, Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA; died 8 Aug 1970, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA; was buried 10 Aug 1970, Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery - Ackerman, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Loyce Loftin 1 Mar 1937, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Loyce was born 8 Feb 1908, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Dec 1947, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Dec 1947, Springville Cemetery - Coushatta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Lorena Curley DeJean 19 Nov 1943, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lorena was born 1906, Port Barre, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Nov 1964, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 19 Nov 1964, Centuries Memorial Park - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Johnnie Ballew Cockrill 29 Nov 1965, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA. Johnnie was born 31 Aug 1897, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA; died 13 Jul 1980, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, USA; was buried 15 Jul 1980, Ridgecrest Cemetery - Jackson, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MINDEN - Mrs. Minnie Adell Roberson, 83, died Friday morning at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Cotton Valley and a member of the Cotton Valley First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Cotton Valley First Baptist Church. The Rev. U. H. Hunter and the Rev. Robert E. Carter will officiate. Burial will be in the Cotton Valley Cemetery under the direction of the Green-Kleinegger Funeral Home.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Emma Koy of Cotton Valley and one sister, Mrs. Nina Rigdon of Cotton Valley.

(Published in The Shreveport Journal on March 20, 1971)

Minnie — James Washington Baker. James was born 9 Jan 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA; died 5 Jun 1938, Cotton Valley, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Minnie — Hiram Benjamin Roberson, Jr.. Hiram was born 23 Jul 1883, Alabama, USA; died 12 May 1964, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 13 May 1964, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nina — Charlie Lee Franklin Rigdon. Charlie was born 11 Nov 1897, Castor, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Jul 1972, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Jul 1972, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Homer. Oct. 25 (Special)--Funeral services for Earnest Roland Bumgardner, 62, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Homer Baptist church with the Revs. D.E. Byrd, of Lisbon, and W.T. Holland, Haynesville, officiating. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery.

Bumgardner died at 9:20 last night at the Minden sanitarium after he had suffered a cerebral hemmorhage at 3 p.m. while he and his wife were attending a church services at the Ruple Baptist church, 10 miles north of Homer.

Bumgardner lived eight miles west of Homer. He was a school bus driver. He came to Claiborne parish 27 years ago and married Gussie Norman.

Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Bobbye Moreland; three grandchildren, Martha Elizabeth, John Robert, and James Wilson Moreland; two brothers, R.L. Bumgardner and Harry Bumgardner, both of Bossier Cit; three sisters, Mrs. W.L. Dalrymple, Benton; Mrs. W.R. Birdwell, Bossier City; and Mrs. Claudia Boylston, Bossier City; also a number of nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on October 26, 1948)

Ernest — Gustava Inez Norman. Gustava was born 21 May 1892, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 4 Jul 1977, Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 5 Jul 1977, Arlington Cemetery - Homer, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Hattie B. Dalrymple

Funeral services for Hattie Bumgardner Dalrymple, 88, of Benton will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City Chapel with the Rev. K. K. Corkern, pastor of Red River Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Lay Cemetery, Benton.

Mrs. Dalrymple died at 1:05 a.m. Friday at Bossier City General Hospital.

A lifetime resident of Bossier Parish, she was a former school teacher and a member of the Red River Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Wilburn F. Dalrymple; one son, N. A. Dalrymple of Benton; two daughters, Jean McKinney of Springhill and Mary Lynn Wise of Magnolia, Ark.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

Pallbears will be Hal Boylston, Jerry Dalrymple, Bobby Moreland, Charles R. Jeffery, Larry Wise, George McKinney, Billy Bumgardner and Marvin Bumgardner.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 8, 1978)

Hattie — Wilburn Franklin Dalrymple. Wilburn was born 3 Oct 1895, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 17 Jul 1978, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Jul 1978, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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N. A. BUMGARDNER DEAD, FUNERAL TO BE HELD MONDAY

N. A. Bumgardner, 32 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Bumgardner, died at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon at a local sanitarium following an attack of acute appendicitis. He was for many years an employe of the Shreveport postoffice and for the last four years had been assistant postmaster at Minden whence he was brought to a local sanitarium for treatment Saturday.

The funeral will be held on Monday. Until 11 o'clock Monday morning the body will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ratcliff in Bossier City, whence it will be taken by the Wellman Undertaking company to Linton, La., for burial at 1 o'clock, where services will be conducted by the Rev. J. M. Hickson and the Rev. W. L. Stevens at the old family plot in Linton cemetery. Pall bearers will be W. F. Goodwill, F. C. Beck, A. B. Moreland, A. S. Drew, DeWitt Pyburn and W. L. Pilkington.

Besides his parents, Mr. Bumgardner is survived by four brothers and three sisters, E. R. Bumgardner of Homer, Robert, Gordon and Marvin Bumgardner of Bossier City, Mrs. Wilburn Dalrymple of Midway, La., Mrs. Warrie Birdwell and Miss Claudia Bumgardnder of Bossier City.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on September 15, 1924)

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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Red River Baptist Church for Robert L. "Bob" Bumgardner, of 401 1/2 Barksdale Blvd. in Bossier City who died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Barksdale Hotel after a brief illness.

Mr. Bumgardner was a native of Linton and a lifelong resident of Bossier Parish. He was a former member of the Bossier Parish Police Jury and had retired as a bus driver for the Bossier Parish Schools.

The Rev. James L. Sermons, pastor of the Red River Baptist Church, will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Lay Cemetery under the direction of First National Funeral Home.

He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalrymple of Benton, Mrs. Gladys Birdwell of Bossier City and Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Houston, Tex., and one brother, Harry Bumgardner of Medade.

Pallbearers will be Norwood Dalrymple, Lyman McKinney, John R. Birdwell, Marvin Bumgardner, Russell Birdwell, Robert W. Moreland, Guy Wise and Dr. Hal Boylston. The pallbearers are all nephews of Mr. Bumgardner.

The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the services.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 26, 1971)

Robert — Marie Lay. Marie was born 2 Aug 1896, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Mar 1965, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Mar 1965, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Gladys B. Birdwell, 71, of 425 Monroe St. in Bossier City died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Manor Nursing Home after a long illness.

A lifelong resident of Bossier Parish, Mrs. Birdwell was a native of Benton. She was a member of the Airline Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, W. Russell Birdwell of Mission, Tex., and John R. Birdwell of Shreveport; two daughters Mrs. Carolyn Sholte of Bossier City and Mrs. Gwendolyn Jeffrey of Fairborn, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple of Benton and Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Houston, Tex., and one brother, Harry Bumgardner of McDade.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bossier City Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at the Lay Cemetery near Benton.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 28, 1971)

Lillian — Warrie Russell Birdwell. Warrie was born 11 Apr 1901, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Apr 1957, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1957, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Claudia Bumgardner Boylston, 75, of Houston, Tex., a former Bossier City resident, died Tuesday in Bossier City General Hospital after a sudden illness. She was a native of Linton.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Red River Baptist Church with the Rev. K. K. Corkin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lay Cemetery in Bossier Parish under the direction of the Bossier City Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Dr. William H. Boylston Jr. of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Wilbern Dalrymple of Benton; and two grandsons.

Pallbearers will be Norwood Dalrymple, John Roland Birdwell, Harry Marvin Bumgardner, Billy McCall Bumgardner, Robert Morland, Lyman McKinney and Phillip Hyatt.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 15, 1976)



Obituary:

LINTON NATIVE MRS. BOYLSTON SERVICES HELD

Mrs. Claudia Bumgardner Boylston, 75, of Houston, Texas, a former Bossier City resident, died, Tuesday, April 13, in Bossier City General Hospital, after a sudden illness. She was a native of Linton.

The funeral was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday in the Red River Baptist Church with the Rev. K. K. Corkin, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Lay Cemetery, under the direction of Bossier City Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Dr. William H. Boylston, Jr. of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Wilburn Dalrymple of Benton; and two grandsons.

Pallbearers were Norwood Dalrymple, John Roland Birdwell, Harry Marvin Bumgardner, Billy McCall Bumgardner, Robert Morland, Lyman McKinney and Phillip Hyatt.

(Published in The Bossier Banner-Progress on April 22, 1976)

Claudia — William Harrison Boylston, Sr.. William was born 24 Dec 1888, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 1 Feb 1945, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Feb 1945, Springville Cemetery - Coushatta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Former Bossier Officer Dies

Gordon Baumgardner, 38, Succumbs to Heart Attack Tuesday

Gordon Bumgardner, 38, former Bossier City police officer and currently a special officer for the state at the Louisiana ordnance plant at Doyline, died suddenly of heart attack at his home, 912 Hamilton road in Bossier City at 12:45 p. m. Tuesday.

Mr. Bumgardner, who resigned from the Bossier police force to accept his present job two months ago, complained of "not feeling well" Tuesday morning and did not go to work. At 12:30 p. m. he called a physician and said he "felt a little" bad and asked the doctor to come to his home later in the day.

The physician, however, left for Bumgardner's residence immediately and when he arrived 15 minutes later Bumgardner was dying. His wife, Mrs. Louise Bumgardner, an employee of the Bossier State bank, was at work at the time.

Funeral arrangements have not been made, but rites will be held sometime Wednesday under direction of the Wellman funeral home. Mr. Bumgardner was a member of the Baptist church.

He was born in ward 5, Bossier parish, near Linton. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bumgardner, early settlers in the parish.

Surviving, besides the widow are one son, Billie, age 10; three brothers, Harry of Bossier City, R. L. of Benton and Ernest of Homer; three sisters, Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Harmon, Mrs. W. F. Dalrumple of Benton and Mrs. W. R. Birdwell of Bossier City.

(Published in The Shreveport Journal on December 2, 1941)



Obituary:

Heart Attack Claims Victim in Bossier City

Shortly after noon Tuesday a heart attack resulted in the death of L. G. Bumgardner, well known resident of Bossier City; aged 38 years. At 12:30 he called a physician and said he "felt a little bad." The physician at once left for his home, and found him dying upon arrival.

Mr. Bumgardner was a native of Bossier Parish and was born in the Linton community. He was a member of a large and long prominent family in the parish--a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bumgardner.

The funeral service was held at three o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Bossier City Baptist Church, with Rev. Horton Smith officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport.

Those named to serve as active pallbearers included Messrs. Steve Norris, H. L. Fuller, B. M. Morgan, H. H. Hollingshead, W. H. Phillips, B. V. Fallon, A. C. Montgomery and J. K. Anderson.

Deceased is survived by a widow, Mrs. Louise (McCall) Bumgardner; one son, Billy Bumgardner; three brothers, Messrs. E. R., of Homer; R. L. and H. M. Bumgardner, of Bossier City; three sisters, Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Bossier City; Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Harmon, and Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, whose home is in the Midway community.

The editor and other members of the Banner's force extend condolence to the grieved ones here named.

(Published in The Bossier Banner-Progress on December 4, 1941)



Obituary:

BUMGARDNER FUNERAL HELD ON WEDNESDAY

Gordon Bumgardner, 38, lifelong resident of Bossier Parish, died of a heart attack at his home, 912 Hamilton Road, shortly after noon Tuesday. Mr. Bumgardner had lived a number of years in Bossier City and was a graduate of Bossier High School. He was a former member of the Bossier City police force, but at the time of death was a special officer for the state of Louisiana at the ordinance plant near Doyline, La.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, of which he was a member, with the pastor, Dr. R. Houston Smith, officiating. Burial was in the Forest Park Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Steve Norris, H. L. Fuller, B. H. Morgan, H. H. Hollinshead, W. H. Phillips, B. V. Fallon, A. C. Montgomery and J. K. Anderson.

Honorary pallbearers were G. C. Huckabay, members of Louisiana State Police, members of Bossier City police department, and Bossier City officials.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise McCall Bumgardner, a 10-year-old son, Billie, three brothers, Harry, Bossier City; R. L., Benton, and Ernest of Homer; three sisters, Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Harmon; Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, Benton, and Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, Bossier City.

(Published in The Bossier City Planters Press on December 4, 1941)

Linnie — Louise McCall. Louise was born 12 Mar 1905, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Nov 1980, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 Nov 1980, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Retired Bossier Merchant Dies; Rites Saturday

Harry M. Bumgardner Sr., 64, of Elm Grove, died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. in Bossier City General Hospital following a short illness.

A lifelong Bossier Parish resident, he was a retired Bossier City merchant and a member of First Baptist Church of Bossier City.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Bossier City chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home with Rev. Scotty Teague, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Bossier and Rev. K. K. Corkin, pastor of Red River Baptist Church of Benton, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Nelson Bumgardner; a son, H. M. Bumgardner Jr., of Arlington, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalrymple of Benton and Mrs. Claudia Boylston of Houston, Tex.; and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Norwood Dalrymple, John Roland Birdwell, Russell Birdwell, Dr. W. H. Boylston, Robert Dumas, Ashford Nelson, Brad Nelson and Larry Wise.

(Published in The Shreveport Journal on May 17, 1974)



Obituary:

H. M. BUMGARDNER

Funeral services for Harry M. Bumgardner Sr., 64, of Elm Grove, were to be held today at 2 p.m. in the Bossier City chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home with Rev. Scotty Teague, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Bossier City, and Rev. K. K. Corkin, pastor of Red River Baptist Church of Benton, officiating. Burial was to be in Forest Park.

A lifelong Bossier Parish resident, Mr. Bumgardner died Thursday at 6:40 p.m. in Bossier City General Hospital following a short illness.

(Published in The Shreveport Journal on May 18, 1974)

Harry married Elsie Lenora Nelson 23 Dec 1938, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Elsie was born 16 Dec 1911, Kingston, De Soto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Jul 1997, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Jul 1997, 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)

Death Notice:

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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JOHN KENDRICK BUMGARDNER died Thursday, March 1, 1979, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Jena. He was a veteran of World War II. Religious services were held at Hollabaugh-Spindle's Wooddale Memorial Chapel Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Stafford Rogers and the Rev. George Terrell. Burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Gass Bumgardner, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Miss Kathryn Lee Ann Smith and Miss Amy Bumgardner, both of Baton Rouge; two sons, John Larry Bumgardner, Baton Rouge, and James K. Bumgardner, New Orleans; four sisters, Mrs. Wilhelmina Elkins, Robeline, Mrs. Beth Sistrunk and Mrs. Ada Claire Brown, both of Shreveport, and Mrs. Mary Bass, Slidell; two brothers, Fred E. Bumgardner, Macon, Ga., and James E. Bumgardner, Shreveport.

Preceded in death by a brother, Francis M. Bumgardner, and his parents. He was a member of Brookstown Baptist Church and the Capital Masonic Lodge.

(Published in the St. Helena Echo of Greensburg, La. on March 7, 1979)

John married Effie Lee Cook 1934; divorced 1944. Effie was born 18 Mar 1899, Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 Feb 2002, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Feb 2002, Wallace Cemetery - Pelican, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John married Etta Kathryn Harris 7 Jan 1946, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; divorced 1965, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Etta was born 26 Aug 1915, Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Nov 1992, Gonzales, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 6 Nov 1992, Cotton Valley Cemetery - Cotton Valley, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John — E. Kimble. [Group Sheet]

John married Beulah Marie Gass 1972, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. Beulah was born 19 Mar 1913, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Mar 1999, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Mar 1999, Greenoaks Memorial Park - Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Elkins, Alwilda Bumgardner, 77, of Natchitoches died Sunday; services at 10 a.m. today at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Chapel; burial in Gilgal Cemetery, near Minden.

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



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NATCHITOCHES - Services for Alwilda Bumgardner Elkins will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis with the Revs. George Banister and Gary Allen officiating. Burial will be in Gilgal Cemetery, Minden.

Mrs. Elkins, 77, of Natchitoches died Sunday, March 3, 1996, in Natchitoches Parish Hospital.

She was a native of Benton and a graduate of Northwestern State University. She was a retired schoolteacher. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Natchitoches Chapter No. 13 Order of the Eastern Star and Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Mason "Gene" Elkins of Many and Thomas D. Elkins of Natchitoches; two sisters, Ada Brown of Shreveport and Mary Bass of Ringgold; one brother, Fred Bumgardner of Macon, Ga.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Friends may call from 8 a.m. until time of services today in the funeral home.

(Published in The Alexandria Town Talk on March 5, 1996)

Alwilda married Thomas Thurman Elkins 10 Jun 1934. Thomas was born 13 Mar 1916, Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 May 1994, Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 24 May 1994, Gilgal Cemetery - Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MACON - Fred Bumgardner, 85, died Saturday, June 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 10A.M. Tuesday at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. Dr. Otis Andrews and Dr. Neal Wall will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Bumgardner was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and had lived in Macon since 1967. He was retired from R.A.F.B. and was a member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Bumgardner also taught Sunday School for the Macon Fire Department at Stations #5 and 7 for thirty-five plus years, where he was highly respected and dearly loved by the firefighters. He was the widower of Bonnie Jean Bottoms Bumgardner.

Mr. Bumgardner is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Delores Bumgardner of Macon; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and William Stead of Merritt Island, FL; two grandchildren, Vance Bumgardner of Macon and Ashleigh Merriman of Orlando, FL; two sisters.

Visit www.mem.com to express tributes.

Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue, has carge of arrangements.

(Published in The Macon Telegraph on June 4, 2006)

Frederick — Bonnie Jean Bottoms. Bonnie was born 2 May 1927, Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, USA; died 15 Jan 1994, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, USA; was buried 18 Jan 1994, Macon Memorial Park - Macon, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Francis Marion Bumgardner, 52, of 2730 Randolph St., will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Mr. Bumgardner died at 12:30 a.m. Monday at his residence after a sudden illness.

Mr. Bumgardner was a retired carpenter and a lifelong resident of Shreveport. he was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church, Carpenters' Local and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dorothy Davis Bumgardner of Shreveport; his mother, Mrs. Lena Bumgardner of Shreveport; two daughters, Mrs. Armond S. Schlehuber of Columbus, Miss., and Carole Ann Bumgardner of Shreveport; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Elkins of Robeline, Mrs. Elizabeth Sistrunk and Mrs. Vollie Brown, both of Shreveport, and Mrs. Louis Bass of New Orleans; and three brothers, John K. Bumgardner of Baton Rouge, Fred A. Bumgardner of Maco, Ga., and James E. Bumgardner of Natchitoches.

Officiating for the services will be the Rev. Garland Dean, pastor of Morningside United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on November 5, 1974)

Francis married Dorothy Marie Davis 7 Apr 1945, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Dorothy was born 30 Mar 1925, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 May 2005, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 May 2005, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for James E. Bumgardner, 55, of 6701 Jefferson-Paige Road will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall Street Chapel with the Rev. Kemuel Corkern, pastor of Red River Baptist Church, officiating.

Masonic graveside rites will be held at Red River Cemetery near Benton.

Mr. Bumgardner died Friday morning at his home following a lengthy illness.

A resident of Shreveport most of his life, he was a body and fender mechanic and was a member of the Queensborough Baptist Church and a mason.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Bumgardner of Shreveport; two daughters, Joy Weiland and Janet Gates, both of Shreveport, and a step-daughter, Anita Fincher of Memphis, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Elkins of Natchitoches, Mary Bass of Slidell and Beth Sistrunk and Ada Brown, both of Shreveport; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Robert Edwards, Herschell Garderson, Glen Bass, Tom Elkins, Dickie Wallace and Frank Johnson.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 4, 1980)

James married Lila Joyce Holder 22 May 1944, Lake County, Florida, USA. Lila was born 11 Mar 1928, Winnsboro, Franklin County, Texas, USA; died 11 Mar 2006, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 13 Mar 2006, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Lutie Marjorie Wallace 24 Mar 1962, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lutie was born 13 Oct 1920, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Jun 1993, Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Salem Cemetery - Walker, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Alice Louise Simpson 15 Jun 1972, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Alice was born 1928, Caddo Gap, Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA; died 31 Dec 1986, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Jan 1987, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lena married Wilmer Virgil Sistrunk 7 Aug 1943, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Wilmer was born 11 Oct 1921, Mitchell, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jun 2008, Dubberly, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 10 Jun 2008, Forest Park Cemetery West - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.C. married V.H. Brown [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - A memorial service for Mary Bumgardner Bass will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 at the Church of Holy Cross, 875 Cotton St.

Mrs. Bass was born on March 4, 1934 in Jena, La and passed away on Saturday, June 7 at Grace Home in Shreveport. She was fun loving, devoted and compassionate.

She is survived by her sister, Ada; daughter, Pamela; grandchildren, Jamie, Blake, Jonathon, Jeremy and Janna; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Lila, Eathon and Harper and a host of family and friends.

Donations may be made to Grace Home Hospice Care.

(Published in the Shreveport Times on June 11, 2008)

Mary married Louis Edward Bass 26 Oct 1950, Miller County, Arkansas, USA. Louis was born 10 Aug 1930, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 8 Nov 2000, Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GEORGE WILLIAM WARFIELD, born May 4, 1916, passed away October 27, 2008. He is survived by: his children Georgia Early, Joe & Patricia Warfield, Martha Garrison, Mary & Henry Ostermann, Greg & Kathye Warfield; 18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; beloved nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Navy Veteran in the Pacific Theater. He is preceded in death by Marie Fuqua Warfield, his wife of 62 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 29th from 6-9 PM at SouthPark Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas. Funeral services will be private.

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on October 29, 2008)

George married Marie Fuqua 18 Apr 1942, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Marie was born 19 Nov 1919, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 28 Feb 2004, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Mar 2004, Holy Cross Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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FREDERICKSBURG - Mrs. Robert Jones nee Sybil Warfield, 69, died Tuesday at her residence.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Memorial Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Bob Deming officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, directed by Schaetter's Funeral Home.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Bob Jones of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Rosemary Rodd of Richmont, Va., Julie Barnes of Houston; one son, Robert Rodd of Houston; one brother, George Warfield of Houston; and two sisters, Nettie Edwards and Lena Peebles, both of Houston.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on November 20, 1986)

Sybil married Frank Robert Rodd 19 Oct 1940, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; divorced 4 Aug 1970, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Frank was born 14 Mar 1915, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 17 Jan 1987, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Sybil married Robert Dewey Jones 14 Sep 1977, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Robert was born 21 Jun 1925, Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA; died 23 Dec 2005, Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Jan 2006, Greenwood Cemetery - Fredericksburg, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Nettie married B. C. Edwards, Sr. 26 Mar 1938, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. B. was born 14 May 1905, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas, USA; died 17 Dec 1969, Trinity, Trinity County, Texas, USA; was buried 19 Dec 1969, Gann Cemetery - Lufkin, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lena married Melvin Christian Menning 9 Apr 1947, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Melvin was born 28 Mar 1916, Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, USA; died 10 Oct 2001, Kingwood, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Antioch Cemetery - Buna, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lena married John Lytton Peebles 2 Aug 1951, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 24 Sep 1902, Douglassville, Cass County, Texas, USA; died 16 Aug 1971, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 18 Aug 1971, Memorial Oaks Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Linda married Billy Ray Carlin 5 Jun 1970, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Billy was born 7 Jan 1947, Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Aug 2018, Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Aug 2018, Mount Zion Cemetery - Hall Summit, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Linda married L.E. Johnson [Group Sheet]

Linda — . Newby. [Group Sheet]

Linda — . Graham. [Group Sheet]

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RIGDON
Flour Bluff, Texas

Beloved father, uncle and friend John Henry Rigdon, of Flour Bluff, died Thursday, 10 June 2010. He was 74. John was the third of seven children, born 21 April 1936, in Cotton Valley Louisiana, to his parents, Charles and Nina Rigdon. John was a source of great humor and he enjoyed sharing stories with friends and family. He enjoyed all manner of recreation, including camping at the beach, boating and fishing, spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed music and partying. He was an accomplished cook.

John graduated from Cotton Valley High School, Louisiana and entered military service in the United States Air Force and retired from active duty after twenty years. John had a second career after moving to Corpus Christi Texas, working at Reynolds Metal Company where he retired after twenty years.

John is survived by his children Roberta Rigdon of Columbus Ohio and Danielle (Rodney) Berg, of Kailua Hawaii. Grandchildren Tristan, Timothy and Kayla. Sisters Martha (James) Keoun, Dena (Bill) Ambler and Mary Knochel. Nephews David Keoun, Donald Keoun, Timothy Gren, Philip Gren, Michael Kilpatrick, Mark Kilpatrick. Nieces Diane Lindell, Danyelle Meyer, Susan Kilpatrick.

John lived his life on his terms and he possessed a unique wisdom and personality. He delivered a wit and sarcasm that was very much his own.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

Arrangements Entrusted to: Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. 2003 W. Wheeler Ave. Aransas Pass, Texas 78336 1-800-428-2922

(Published in The Corpus Christi Caller-Times on June 16, 2010)

John married E. Daptapi [Group Sheet]

M.F. — J.D. Keoun. [Group Sheet]

O. — R.L. Gren. [Group Sheet]

O. — W.S. Ambler, III. [Group Sheet]

M. married R.F. Kilpatrick [Group Sheet]

M. — . Cravey. [Group Sheet]

M. — . Healey. [Group Sheet]

M. — . Tipton. [Group Sheet]

M. — L.V. Means. [Group Sheet]

M. — . Knochel. [Group Sheet]

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HOMER, LA. - Services for Mrs. Ernestine Bumgardner Moreland of Homer will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church of Homer, LA with Rev. John McClelland officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery. Mrs. Moreland passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Homer Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Homer.

Mrs. Moreland was born September 29, 1919, in Bossier City, LA, and lived her entire life in Homer, LA. Mrs. Moreland was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Homer and of a number of community and civic organizations.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Ernest Bumgardner.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Wilson Moreland; their five children: Martha Moreland Morris of Houston, TX; Dr. John R. Moreland of Pacific Palisades, CA.; James W. Moreland of Phoenix, AZ; Dr. Ernest C. Moreland of Atlanta, GA; and Dr. David J. Moreland of Ft. Worth, TX; fifteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will include four grandsons, Paul Roberts, Wes Moreland, Sam Moreland, and Robert Moreland; son-in-law Jim Morris; Preston Rogers; Ed Watson; and Mike Doughterty. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James Gladney, Dr. Pat Gladney, Dr. Donald Haynes, and Dolph McVicker.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of the wonderful caregivers who have been and continue to be so supportive. Memorial contributions may be made to Arlington Cemetery Association.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 14, 2000)

Ernestine married Robert Wilson Moreland 3 Dec 1939, Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA. Robert was born 2 Dec 1916, Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 Apr 2003, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA; was buried 12 Apr 2003, Arlington Cemetery - Homer, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SPRINGHILL, LA - Funeral services for Jean Dalrymple McKinney, age 87, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Springhill United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Parker officiating. Burial will be in the Rocky Mount Cemetery, Plain Dealing, under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA.

Mrs. McKinney, a lifelong resident of this area, passed from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2010 in Bossier City, LA. She was a faithful member of the Springhill United Methodist Church and a member of the Baxter Sunday School Class. She served as the Clerk of Court for Springhill City Court for approximately 20 years, retiring in 1987.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lyman G. McKinney on August 28, 2000; her parents, Wilburn F. and Hattie Bumgardner Dalrymple and sisters, Mary Lynn Wise and infant, Shirley Dalrymple.

Left to give thanks for her love and memory are her brother, N. A. "Buddy" Dalrymple; her son, George L. McKinney and wife, Sylvia, of Rocky Mount, LA; grandsons, Aaron McKinney and wife, Angie of Bossier City, LA; Christopher McKinney of Ft. Benning, GA and granddaughter, Claudia McKinney of Springhill, LA. Jean was also blessed with five great-grandchildren, Cassie, Cozy, Jaxon, Julian, Eli, Bryce and Brinly and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jean walked this earth quietly with God, accepting good times and bad with equal grace.

Serving as pallbearers will be Larry Wise, Billy Dalrymple, Christopher McKinney, Aaron McKinney, Pamell Jones and Sam Maggio.

The family wishes to extend thanks to the staff of Cypress Point Nursing and Rehabilitation and to Life Path Hospice for their loving care and consideration for Jean.

Memorials to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital are suggested in lieu of flowers.

The family will receive friends at Bailey Mortuary from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8.

Please sign our online guestbook at: www.baileymortuary.net

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 8, 2010)

Jean married Lyman Garfield McKinney 16 Jun 1944, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lyman was born 10 Sep 1916, Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Aug 2000, Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 30 Aug 2000, Rocky Mount Cemetery - Rocky Mount, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BENTON, LA - Norwood A. "Buddy" Dalrymple, 85, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2010. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Red River Baptist Church in Benton, LA at 11:00 am with Reverend James Hover officiating. Interment will follow in Lay cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 3, 2010 at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, LA from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Buddy was a lifelong resident of Benton, LA and a member of Red River Baptist Church. He bravely served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a lifelong cattle farmer and had a passion for gospel music, quartet singing and square dancing. Buddy retired from Sun Oil Company as a gas plant operator.

Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Hattie Dalrymple, wife Marvis Dalrymple, daughter, Hazel Leachman, and sisters Jean McKinney and Mary Lynn Wise. He is survived by his son-in-law Jack Leachman of Benton, LA, granddaughters: Gail Temple and husband Tony of Clyde, TX, Jackie Maggio and husband Sam of Benton, LA, Marcia Boulia and husband Doug of Durham, NC, Christie Mitchell and husband Jarrod of Benton, LA, seven great- grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and three nephews.

Pallbearers will be Larry Wise, George McKinney, Billy Dalrymple, Don Vaughn, Greg Coker, and Craig Coker. Honorary pallbearer will be Jerry Wise.

Memorials may be made to Red River Baptist Church or the Lay Cemetery Fund.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting
www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 3, 2010)

Norwood married Marvis Wise 1 Nov 1947, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA. Marvis was born 5 Sep 1921, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA; died 20 Mar 1992, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Mar 1992, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mary Lynn Dalrymple Wise, 72, was a resident of Shreveport, LA since 1991 and was a former resident of Waldo, AR, died Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Irving Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Shreveport, LA.

She was born October 15, 1930 in Benton, LA to the late Wilburn F. and Hattie B. Dalrymple. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Grover Guy Wise, Jr.; a sister, Shirley Dalrymple.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Wise and wife Betty and Jerry Wise, both of Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren, Janey Lynn Wise and Margaret Nell Wise, both of Shreveport, LA; one brother, N.A. "Buddy" Dalrymple of Benton, LA; one sister, Jean McKinney of Springhill, LA; two nieces, Hazel Leachman of Benton, LA; Betty Faye Lewis of Waldo, AR and one nephew, George McKinney of Springhill, LA; numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be Monday, February 17, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at Lewis Chapel. Bro. Jim Sayers will officiate assisted by Rev. Tom Edmonds. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery. Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Home Saturday, February 15, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Active pallbearers will be Sonny Draper, Victor Reynolds, Billy Dalrymple, George McKinney, Donny Hudgens and Bobby Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Hudgens, Dr. Danny Barnhill and Dr. Richard K. Barnett.

A special thanks to Dr. Danny Barnhill, Dr. Marianne Barnhill, Dr. Joyce Feagin, Dr. Calvin Alexander and Dr. Richard K. Barnett for the care they provided to Mary and the support they gave to the family.

Thanks to all the Health Care workers at Irving Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, especially Tina, Ruby, Chris, Staci, and Sandra.

Thanks to all the Nurses and CNAS of Professional Home Health; Affiliated Home Health and National Home Health, that assisted Mary over the past twelve years.

Thanks to all the Staff of Odyssey Health Care Hospice, especially Sandra Broome, Steve Slaughter and Tom Edmonds.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 16, 2003)

Mary married Grover Guy Wise, Jr. 25 Jun 1948, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA. Grover was born 31 Jan 1927, Walkerville, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA; died 11 Jan 1993, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Jan 1993, Frazier Cemetery - Magnolia, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Warrie married Norma Jean Barnes 15 Dec 1945, Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, USA. Norma was born 25 May 1925, Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA; died 23 Mar 1976, Fayette County, Texas, USA; was buried , Valley Memorial Gardens - McAllen, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - John Roland Birdwell was born January 22, 1924 and entered his heavenly home Sunday evening, April 29, 1990 at his home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Services will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 2, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. He was born in Bossier Parish, attended Bossier High School and was a member of the 1942 Undefeated Championship Football Team. During World War II he served in the United States Navy later graduating from Texas Tech, where he also played football. Following graduation he taught mathematics and coached at Plain Dealing High and subsequently went to work for Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation. He was Supervisor of the Measurement Department from which he retired with 37 years service. He served on the Executive Committee of the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement for many years and was Chairman of the General Committee of the Southwestern Gas Measurement Short Course in 1968.

Mr. Birdwell served his Lord as Good Samaritan and Friend of Man all the days of his life. Cheerful and energetic he raised a son and a daughter and after the death of their Mother, Martha Breecheen Birdwell, he gave lovingly to his present wife, Sylvia J. Birdwell and five step children. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell Birdwell, and also by one step-grandchild, Jena Mari Pearson.

Carrying on his unique Birdwell tradition will be one son, John Roland Birdwell, Jr., his wife Terry and their four children, Rebecca, Sheenna, Johnny and Tara Birdwell; daughter, Mary Rebecca Birdwell Durham and her husband Jimmy and their two children, Martha Helen and James Michael. Loving and grateful step-children, Jack H. Steele and his wife Danette and son Beau Jacques; Laura S. Smith and her husband Gary and their son, Joseph Lane and daughter Samara Ja'nel; TMC George R. Steele on submarine duty with the U.S. Navy; Dawn Mari' S. Pearson and her husband Ken and their two daughters Jeri Michelle and Cheryl Elise; and Angelia S. McGirr and her husband Jonathan and their daughter Meaghan Rose; one sister, Gwendolyn Jeffery and her husband Charles R. and a host of nieces and nephews.

Enriched by his life were many, many friends and classmates including his doctor, Richard K. Barnett who attended him for many years with great facility and friendship.

Honoring their friend as pallbearers are Joe Alexander, Buddy Dalrymple, Billy Davidson, John Ivan Falkner, Joe Maggio, and Jack Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are the 1942 Bossier High School Undefeated Championship Football Team and Dr. Richard K. Barnett.

(Published in The Shreveport Journal on May 2, 1990)

John married Martha Helen Brecheen 18 Jul 1947, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, USA. Martha was born 6 Dec 1927, Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, USA; died 25 Oct 1965, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Oct 1965, Centuries Memorial Park - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

John — S. Jackson. [Group Sheet]

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Carolyn Birdwell Middleton

SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Mrs. Carolyn Birdwell Middleton, 66, will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, May 6, 1994 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Pierce, pastor of Cypress Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose-Neath Cemetery.

Mrs. Middleton died Friday, April 29, 1994 at Schumpert Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Benton, La. and was a resident of Shreveport. Mrs. Middleton was a housewife and a Baptist.

Shew as preceded in death by her son, George Warrick Sholte.

She is survived by her husband, Major Charles Middleton, U.S.A.F. Retired, of Shreveport, La.; three sons, Dr. F. Glenn Sholte and wife Catherine of Shreveport, David A. Sholte of Shreveport and Robert L. Middleton of Shreveport; one step-daughter, Margaret Ortigo and husband, William of Kolin, La.; one grandson, Mark Glenn Sholte; two step-grandchildren, Rachel Ortigo and John Ortigo.

Pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Taylor, Terry Quarles, Richard Hunter, Mickey Capuano, Tommy Peters and William Ortigo.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel, 746-2543

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 5, 1994)

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Middleton, Carolyn Birdwell, 66, of Shreveport died April 29; services at 4 p.m. Friday at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel; burial in Rose-Neath Cemetery.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 4, 1994)

Carolyn married Frank Glenn Sholte 30 Jan 1947, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 1 Jun 1925, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, USA; died 19 Nov 1986, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Nov 1986, Mount Olive Cemetery - Big Spring, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Carolyn married Charles Middleton, Jr. 26 May 1979, Lynchburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. Charles was born 4 Nov 1923, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA; died 3 Aug 2015, Effie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Rose-Neath Cemetery - Bossier City, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Gwen B. Jeffery

SHREVEPORT, LA - Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Park, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA for Mrs. Gwen B. Jeffery, 66, of Shreveport on Monday December 18, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Leland Crawford of Morningside Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Jeffery entered into rest Saturday, December 16, 1995 at her residence. She was a native of Bossier City, LA and lived in the Shreveport-Bossier area most of her life. Mrs. Jeffery was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Jeffery and two sons, Rev. Thomas "Rusty" Jeffery and Curt R. Jeffery.

She is survived by two sons, Leland A. "Tino" Jeffery of Shreveport and Charles A. Jeffery of Los Angeles, CA; one daughter, Mrs. Carolla Rose Ault of Illinois and three grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 18, 1995)

Gladys — Charles Russell Jeffery. Charles was born 15 Jan 1926, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 May 1994, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 30 May 1994, Centuries Memorial Park - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

W.H. married B.L. Fruge [Group Sheet]

Billy married Gladys Virginia Ross 28 Aug 1955, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Gladys was born 12 Mar 1935, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 29 Oct 2018, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Houston National Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

H.M. married H.J. Parker [Group Sheet]