The GazetteJune 21, 1905 OBITUARY Mrs. Rachel Jane Poer (nee Baker) the subject of this short sketch, was born in Lancaster, S. C., May 26th, 1826, where she was married to W. B. H. Poer on June 9th, 1840. They moved to Farmerville, La., in 1847, where her husband died July 20th 1885. She was the … Continue reading Rachel Jane Poer
Mrs. Rachel Poer
The GazetteJune 14, 1905 MRS. POER DEAD Mrs. Rachel Poer, an old and respected resident of Farmerville, passed away in death last Sunday morning, the end coming quietly and without apparent pain. For some time she has been reduced to a condition of invalidage from the burden of years and ill health, but on the morning … Continue reading Mrs. Rachel Poer
John Frank Risinger
The GazetteFebruary 8, 1939 John Frank Risinger was born Jan. 26, 1873 and died Nov. 16, 1938 at his home on part of his father's old home place where he was born. On Dec. 16, 1894 he was married to Lilly Bullock. To this union was born fourteen children, three dead and eleven now living. … Continue reading John Frank Risinger
Ozell Reppond Bardin
Funeral Services For Mrs. Tom Bardin Held The GazetteFebruary 8, 1939 Marion, LouisianaFebruary 6, 1939 Mrs. Tommie Bardin, 25, of Crossett, Ark. was buried at Liberty cemetery near Linville, Tuesday, January 31, having died of appendicitis. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Daline, 7, and Tommie Jean, 4, her parents, Mr. and … Continue reading Ozell Reppond Bardin
Former Resident Here Succumbs
The GazetteFebruary 8, 1939 Funeral services for E. M. Decker, 62, were held Monday at Alto, Texas, following his death from a lengthy illness at a Jacksonville, Texas, hospital about noon Sunday. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Charles and Moore Decker, and a number of more distant relatives. Mr. Decker was … Continue reading Former Resident Here Succumbs
Funeral Services for Floyd Rea, Jr., Held
The GazetteFebruary 1, 1939 Marion, La. Jan. 30 Floyd Rea, Jr., 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rea of Beekman, died Thursday, and was buried at Concord Cemetery, two miles West of here Friday afternoon, with the Rev. G. C. Dennis, Pastor of the Marion Baptist Church, officiating at the funeral services. Besides his parents, … Continue reading Funeral Services for Floyd Rea, Jr., Held
Mrs. Hettie Mathews
The GazetteJanuary 25, 1939 Mrs. Hettie Mathews, well known citizen of this community, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Aylmer Nyegaard near Farmerville Saturday evening, January 21. Funeral services were held at the Liberty Baptist church Sunday, January 22, conducted by the Rev. Thurmon Spinks and the Rev. W. … Continue reading Mrs. Hettie Mathews
George Pierce Hinton
Venerable Citizen of Downsville Dies After Long Illness The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 Funeral services for George Pierce Hinton, 83, were held from the residence at Downsville Thursday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by the Rev. F. D. Bachman, former pastor of the Downsville Baptist church, assisted by the Rev. Roberson, pastor of the Alabama Presbyterian … Continue reading George Pierce Hinton
June Carmack Albritton Petterson
June 26, 1930 - September 24, 2019 Graveside Services for Mrs. June C. Albritton Petterson, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 27, 2019, at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Farmerville, LA with Rev. Bart Miller officiating. Mrs. June was born June 26, 1930 and passed away on September 24, 2019. She enjoyed shopping, playing … Continue reading June Carmack Albritton Petterson
Mrs. Annie Rabun
The GazetteJanuary 4, 1939 Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Rabun, 72, widow of the late P. Soule Rabun of Union Parish were held last Thursday at the Rabun family cemetery eight miles north of Farmerville near the old Rabun home in the Zion Hill community, and were conducted by the Rev. Smith of West Monroe … Continue reading Mrs. Annie Rabun
Cecil Lee Upshaw Jr.
22 Oct 1942 - 7 Feb 1995 C. L. Upshaw, 52, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, died Feb. 7, 1995 in an Atlanta hospital of a heart attack. The funeral and burial was held in Snellville, Ga. He was born near Spearsville, La. and moved to Bossier City, La. as a small boy. Known as Cecil in … Continue reading Cecil Lee Upshaw Jr.
Bro. Harvey Wilburn Hoffman, Jr.
July 07, 1934 - August 27, 2019 Rev. Harvey W. Hoffman, Jr., 85 years old, made his transition to heaven on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. A visitation and funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Farmerville on Friday, August 30, 2019 under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Visitation … Continue reading Bro. Harvey Wilburn Hoffman, Jr.
George “Pete” Taylor
December 20, 1936 - September 12, 2019 Funeral services for George “Pete” Taylor, 82, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Salem Baptist Church with Bro. Aleck Nyegaard officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Taylor went to … Continue reading George “Pete” Taylor
Wanda Eubanks
March 30, 1933 - September 8, 2019 Funeral services for Wanda Eubanks will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at First United Methodist Church Farmerville, LA. Rev. Hank Hamilton and Rev. Robbie Lawson will officiate. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery, Farmerville, LA. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 … Continue reading Wanda Eubanks
Michael Shane “Mickey” Finklea
Wednesday, August 11th, 1982 - Thursday, September 5th, 2019 A Celebration of Life Service for Michael “Mickey” Finklea, 36, of West Monroe, LA will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, 911 Warren Dr, West Monroe, with Rev. Jimmy Rawson officiating. The family will receive friends for … Continue reading Michael Shane “Mickey” Finklea
