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It is with keen regret that your correspondent reports the death of a good neighbor, Mr. L. R. Bumgardner, who, following a lingering illness, passed away at his home here last Saturday.

Mr. Bumgardner was born in Talladega, Ala., November 18, 1860, and during 1869 was brought to Bossier Parish by his parents. He continued to reside in the parish up to the time of his death. He was a member of the board of directors of the Bank of Benton for a number of years and a member of the Bossier Parish School Board for more than ten years, and up to the time of his death. He was a devoted Christian gentleman, a member of the Baptist Church, ever ready to assist the needy, and a kindly and considerate husband, father and friend. He was married to Lamantha Carolina Holly on April 2, 1885, and to this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive him.

A short service, conducted by Rev. J. M. Hickson, a long-time friend, and Rev. R. L. Holmes, pastor of Ardis Memorial Baptist Church, was held at the family residence at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and the remains were then taken to Linton Baptist Church, near his old home, and the service completed at four p.m., with interment in Linton Cemetery.

Decedent is survived by the widow, one brother, Mr. W. R. Bumgardner, of Ida; four sons, Mr. Ernest Bumgardner, of Homer, and Messrs. Robert, Gordon and Harry Bumgardner, of Bossier City; three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, of Midway; Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Linton, and Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Grand Bayou, and six grandchildren, all of whom were at the beside when the end came.

Those named to serve as active pallbearers were Messrs. N. W. Sentell, A. M. Teague, J. E. Williams, Henry Matthews, V. V. Whittington and Jim Pilkinton. Those named as honorary pallbearers: Members of the Parish School Board and the board of directors of the Bank of Benton.

A large number of friends accompanied the remains to the old church, where still others gathered to pay their last respects to their departed friend and associate. The great number of beautiful flowers spoke of the esteem and lvoe of the friends in words that cannot be expressed. The members o the family are appreciative of the many kindnesses and messages shown and received.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on June 20, 1929)



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L. R. Bumgardner Called By Death

Lewis Roland Bumgardner, one of Bossier's most prominent men, a bank director and a former member of the Parish School Board passed quietly away at his home in Bossier City last Saturday morning at 8:05 o'clock.

Mr. Bumgardner was born in Talladega, Alabama, just a short while before the Civil War started. In 1869 his parents moved to Bossier Parish and he has resided in this parish since that time. On April 2, 1885 he was married to Lamantha Caroline Holly. He was a devoted christian, a member of the Baptist church and was already ready to lend assistance wherever needed, a good husband, beloved father and a true friend.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Lamantha Caroline Bumgardner, the deceased is survived by four sons, Robert, Gordan and Harry, of Bossier City, and Ernest of Homer, La.; three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Linton; Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Grand Bayou, La.; Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, of Midway, and six grandchildren, who were all at the bedside when the end came.

Funeral services were held at the family residence on Thompson Street at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. After the services here the remains were taken to the Linton Baptist Church for the completion of the services at 4 p.m. and the interment in the Linton Cemetery.

Rev. J. M. Hickson, a life long friend of the deceased, conducted the services, ably assited by the pastor of the Ardis Memorial Church of Bossier City, Rev. R. L. Holmes.

Active pallbearers were Roland Grounds, J. E. Williams, Henry Mathews, V. V. Whittington, A. H. Montgomery and Jim Pilkington.

Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Bossier Parish School Bard: Dr. C. H. Irion, N. W. Sentell, Dr. C. M. Tucker, G. B. Smith, C. Hudson and Jack P. Fullilove, and the directors of the Benton Bank.

(Published in The Bossier City Planters Press on June 22, 1929)

Louis married Lamantha Caroline Holley 28 Mar 1885, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lamantha (daughter of Nathan Holley and Martha E.) was born Oct 1863, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 May 1935, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 May 1935, Lay Cemetery - Benton, 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)



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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)



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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)



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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)



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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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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]

M.E. — . Roberts. [Group Sheet]

M.E. married J.N. Morris, Jr. [Group Sheet]

J.R. married S.J. Ollivier [Group Sheet]

J.W. married C.K. Johnson [Group Sheet]

J.W. — M.M. DeGuilio. [Group Sheet]

E.C. married J.I. Anthony [Group Sheet]

E.C. — K.L. Sirmans. [Group Sheet]

D.J. married A.M. Warren [Group Sheet]

G.L. — S.D. Newsom. [Group Sheet]

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BENTON, LA - Funeral services for Hazel Hamilton Dalrymple Leachman, 65, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Cypress Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Pierce, assisted by Rev. Tommy Patton. Interment will follow at Lay Cemetery near Benton, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 18, 2006 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City.

Mrs. Leachman passed away January 16, 2006 in Bossier City, LA. She was born in Princeton, LA. She retired as a Secretary from the State Welfare Department. Mrs. Leachman was a member of Cypress Baptist Church and of the Auditorium Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Bossier City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a past member of the Benton Garden Club.

Mrs. Leachman was preceded in death by her mother, Marvis Wise Dalrymple and father, Louis Hamilton.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, C. Jack Leachman of Benton, LA; daughters, Rita Gail Temple and husband, Tony of Abilene. TX, Jackie Sue Maggio and husband, Sam IV of Benton, LA, Marcia Lynn Boulia and husband, Douglas of Angier, NC, Christie Leigh Mitchell and husband, Jarrod of Benton, LA; grandchildren, Jennifer Michelle Temple, Deborah Ann Maxwell, Susanne Raye Temple, Joey Maggio, Amanda M. Coker, Ashley N. Coker and Kelly J. Mitchell and great granddaughter, Gabriel Renee Maxwell.

Pallbearers will be W.L. Creamer, Mel Harju, Wayne Craig, Wilton Corley, James Covington. George Winham, Larry Wise, and George McKinney.

The family would like to extend a thank you to her special caregiver Ida Prince.

Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the charity of donor's choice.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel, 746-2543

(Published in The Shreveport Times on January 18, 2006)

Daughter of Edmond Lewis Hamilton and Marvis Wise
Adopted daughter of Norwood Allen "Buddy" Dalrymple

Hazel married Clyde Jackson Leachman 21 Dec 1956, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Clyde was born 11 Jul 1935, Cahaba Heights, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA; died 30 May 2015, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Jun 2015, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

L.F. married B.J. Draper [Group Sheet]

M.D. married P.M. Hyatt [Group Sheet]

M.R. married L.J. Bodine [Group Sheet]

M.B. married J.K. Taylor [Group Sheet]

K.J. — . Barrett. [Group Sheet]

B.C. married S.L. Peters [Group Sheet]

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On April 17, 2022, John Roland Birdwell, Jr died peacefully in Dallas, Texas at the age of 72.

John was born April 1, 1950 in Abilene, Texas, son of the late John Roland and Martha Hellen Birdwell. He graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1968. John served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and later the United States Army and the United States Army Reserves.

John was a man with a great sense of humor and made every hard situation lighter. He often said his job was to tease his children.

John is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Birdwell, Sheenna Donoho (Edward) and Tara Birdwell; one son, John Birdwell, III (Leanne); one step-son, Christopher Marcotte; five grandchildren, Donavon Thomas, Danielle Locklin (William), Dustin Thomas, John Birdwell, IV and Aubree Donoho; one great granddaughter Raelynn Locklin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Angel Marcotte Birdwell and his sister, Rebecca Durham.

At John's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of John Birdwell to The Fund for Veterans' Assistance at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/grants/support-texas-veterans/ or at Companions for Heroes at https://www.companionsforheroes.org/donations.

(Published by All Texas Cremation of Dallas, TX)

John married T.A. Payne [Group Sheet]

John married Angel Marcotte 31 Oct 1999, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Angel was born 12 Mar 1961; died 7 Sep 2008; was cremated 3 Jun 2022, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mary Rebecca Birdwell Durham went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2002, at Willis Knighton North Hospital, Shreveport, following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 2801 Creswell Avenue, Shreveport. Officiating will be Reverend William W. Ascol, pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, assisted by Reverend R. F. Gates, Jr., associate pastor and Reverend Paul Haines. Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Cemetery, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport. Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Thursday, May 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at Heritage Baptist Church on Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Becky was born March 22, 1955, at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, the daughter of John Roland Birdwell and Martha Helen Birdwell. She graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 1973 and from Baylor University in 1977 with a degree in elementary education. She taught at Curtis Elementary School, Bossier City, for six years. She was a loving mother who devoted the past eleven years of her life to homeschooling her children. As a dear, loving wife she was her husband's best friend. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

Becky was a lifetime resident of Shreveport and a mernber of Heritage Baptist Church. Her life was characterized by her love for the Lord, the study of His Word and her service to Him in the children's ministries of the church, especially the nursery.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, James Michael Durham and her children, Martha Helen Durham and James Michael Durham, Jr. of Shreveport; her brother, John Roland Birdwell, Jr., Prescott, AZ; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lucile Zea Durham and James Malcolm Durham, Shreveport; one nephew, John Roland Birdwell, III, Seagoville, TX; and three nieces, Tara Birdwell and Rebecca Thomas, Seagoville, TX and Sheenna Birdwell, USAF, OK.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Burnham, Alvin Gore, Dr. Timothy Nicholls, Howard Prince, Scott Schober and Walter D. White.

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Timothy Nicholls and the emergency room staff of Willis Knighton North.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Becky's memory to Heritage Baptist Church, 2801 Creswell Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104.

Centuries Funeral Home
318-686-4334

(Published in The Shreveport Times on May 31, 2002)

Mary — J.M. Durham. [Group Sheet]

F.G. married C.M. Farace [Group Sheet]

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David Ashton Sholte

SHREVEPORT, LA - A Memorial Service for David Ashton Sholte will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Msgr. Earl V. Provenza of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Visitation will be just prior to the service, starting at 10 a.m.

David was born on October 16, 1955, in Big Spring, TX and passed away on December 4, 2017.

David graduated from Bossier High School in 1974. He was fiercely loyal, strong and defended his family and friends the same way he defended his teammates as an Offensive Tackle for the Bossier Bearkats. David was highly intelligent and analytical, which made getting his B.S. in Computer Science from Louisiana Tech, in 1978, a perfect fit for him.

His first job was for the City of Bossier as it's Manager of the Water Billing department. He left that job to become the Senior Systems Analyst for Kast Metals. In 1982 he started a consulting business, where he designed, implemented and ran a number of successful computer systems for various businesses. David was a very kind and generous person who would do anything within his abilities for his friends and family. David loved watching football. He especially loved watching his nephew Mark play for the Byrd Yellow Jackets, and Washington University in St Louis Bears. David was also a licensed private pilot and loved flying planes.

David is survived by his brother, Frank Glenn Sholte, Jr. MD; sister-in-law, Catherine (Kitty) Farace Sholte; brother, Robert L. Middleton and his wife, Mollyerin Middleton, and nephew, Mark Glenn Sholte. Predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Louise Birdwell Middleton; father, Frank Glenn Sholte; brother, George Warrick Sholte; nephews, Ashton Michael Middleton and Christopher Warrick Middleton.

In lieu of flowers, gifts honoring David's memory may be made to Louisiana Tech University Foundation, memo line: David Sholte - Computer Science Department, PO Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272, or at www.latechalumni.org; or charity of choice.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 318-746-2543

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 8, 2017)

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Thomas Jeffery

Services for the Rev. Thomas Russell Jeffery, 42, of Redding will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bonnyview Baptist Church in Redding.

The Rev. Keith Bradley will officiate.

Visitation will be from 3 until 5 p.m. today at Anderson's Chapel in Anderson.

Burial will be at Redding Memorial Park.

The Rev. Jeffery died Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995, of natural causes at Mercy Medical Center in Redding.

Born Sept. 27, 1952, in St. Paul, Minn., he moved to Shasta County in 1990 from Bothell, Wash.

He was a minister at First Southern Baptist Church in Anderson for five years, attended East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Seminar in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a member of and past president of the Anderson Kiwanis Club and a member of the Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance. He pastored in the Seattle area for five years.

Survivors include wife Patricia of Redding; daughter Joann of Redding; brothers Charles of Los Angeles and Tino of Shreveport, La.; sister Carrolla Rose of Chicago; and mother Gwendolyn of Shreveport.

(Published in The Redding Record Searchlight on September 17, 1995)

Thomas — P. Walsh. [Group Sheet]

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

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Curt R. Jeffery

SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 8801 Mansfield Rd., Shreveport. LA for Curt R. Jeffery, age 24 of Shreveport, Monday December 19, 1994 at 10 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Leland Crawford of Summer Grove Baptist Church. Interment will be at Centuries Memorial Park.

Visitation for Mr. Jeffery will be on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.

He entered into rest Friday. December 16, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Jeffery was a native of Fairborn, OH and lived in Shreveport for 23 years. He worked for P.C.A. computers as a Sales Associate while attending LSU in Shreveport where he was a senior.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Jeffery in May of this year.

Mr. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Mrs. Gwen B. Jeffery of Shreveport; a sister, Carolla Rose Ault of Kennett Square, PA.; three brothers, Rev. Thomas R. Jeffery of Redding. CA., Charles A. Jeffery of Los Angeles, CA., and LeLand A. "Tino" Jeffery of Shreveport. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be friends from P.C.A. computers and L.S.U. Shreveport.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 18, 1994)

B.M. married C.J. Bourland [Group Sheet]

T.M. married D.G. Burgess [Group Sheet]

B.J. married S.L. Bishop [Group Sheet]

B.N. married S.A. Young [Group Sheet]