CLASS OF 1952

Betty Sue Atkinson

Vernon Carter is interred in the Gardens of Memory , Row 1, Section 2 in the Garden of Faith.

 His monument reads Vernon W. Carter born 6 June 1934 died 5 March 1963 Louisiana SSgt

US AIR Force "What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever."

Barbara Jo Davis Brunson is interred in the Gardens of Memory,

section 2 of the Lord's Supper, row 9. She died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 

She was born March 6, 1934 June 8, 2001. Buried near  are H. Bruce Davis

(20 Jan. 1909 - 19 May 1983) and Kat F. Davis (8 Dec. 1911 - 25 Jan. 1977.

Cecil Eugene "Gene Corbitt III on Earth 1969 - In Heaven 1988

 Chelcy Marilyn Blagg Simpson
Graveside services for Mrs. Chelcy Marilyn Blagg Simpson, 69, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Tulip Cemetery in Athens with the Rev. Bill Ichter officiating.
Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. today, Sept. 12, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Simpson, a native of Claiborne Parish and a resident of Minden, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Minden. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Simpson.
She is survived by her two stepsons, Dan Simpson and wife Micki of Grand Prairie, Texas, Don Simpson and wife Loretta of Grand Prairie; two daughters, Linda Simpson of Minden, and Lisa Simpson Bingham and husband Rick of Haughton; one brother, Marion Blagg of Minden; five grandchildren, Beau Brown, Daniel Bingham, Tommy Bingham, Don Simpson and Ashley Simpson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

MARIANNE COLVIN CANERDAY  passed away peacefully at 6 p.m. on December 9, 2003.

 She had been sick for several months. She was predeceased by her husband . She was survived by her sons

Kenneth and Carl Canerday of Tampa, Fl and her daughter Keitha of Auburn, Al. She lived in Tampa, FL at the

time of her death. She was also pre-deceased by her parents: Leonard C. Colvin (1908-1962) and Lenora Hartsfield

 (1912 -    ) and a sister Nora Jane who are interred in the Minden City Cemetery in Section H.Submitted by the former

Sandra Hartsfield Gilliland, (cousin of Marianne). Marianne was a niece of Rev. L.K. Hartsfield who pastored Parkway

Baptist Church during the fifties.

Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Fred Ellington
Graveside services for Mr. Fred Edwin Ellington, 68, were held Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Ichter officiating. Services were under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Mr. Ellington, a native and resident of Shreveport, passed away Sunday, June 30, in Shreveport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thad and Margie Ellington.
He is survived by his sister, Betty McGowan and husband Kenneth of Minden; aunt, Mrs. Clyde Ellington; nephews, Mickey McGowan, Rickey McGowan, Kenny McGowan and Jeff McGowan; and cousins, Clyde D. Ellington and Nancy Ellington.
 

George Frye born 03/06/1934 and died 12/31/1994

Ruby Nell Gruner

Bobby Wayne Goodwin, Class of 1952

He played football in 1950-50; basketball in 1950--52;
basketball in 51; and was a class officer in 1952.and
was in the health club in 1951/2. He was voted most
valuable basketball player in 1952.He was also one
of the original members of the Dirty Six. 

David L. Hadwin
Posted on June 10, 2003 SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for David L. Hadwin, 71, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Don McCormick of Minden, LA. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. in Ebenezer Cemetery, Castor, LA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at the funeral home. Mr. Hadwin was born October 15, 1931 to Charles R. and Amy Lee Hadwin in Minden, LA. He passed away Monday, June 9, 2003 in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Hadwin was employed with the Shreveport Times as the Purchasing and Operations Manager and retired after more than 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles W. Hadwin; and sister, Charline Foster. Mr. Hadwin is survived by his daughter, Dina Hadwin QuitiQuit and husband, Tim of Tempe, AZ; and sister, Mary Sanders and husband, Glenn of Shreveport, LA. Pallbearers will be Steve Sanders, Tim QuitiQuit, Kenneth Sanders, Gary Day, Sam Wallace and Roger Earhart. Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Home Obituaries Jo Ann Corbin Holt

Jo Ann Holt
Written by Press-Herald Staff   
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Funeral services for Ms. Jo Ann Holt, 73, of Minden, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Crider, the Rev. Wayne Dubose and the Rev. Bill Ichter officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Minden.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today, September 18.

Ms. Holt was born in Minden and died Sept. 16, 2007 in Shreveport.

She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Corbin; a sister, Dorothy Jean Dempsey; a brother-in-law, Ed Dempsey; and a niece and nephew, Pam and Kevin Dempsey.

She is survived by her mother, Opal Corbin of Minden; two sons, Gary P. Holt and wife Tina and Mark A. Holt and wife Kristie, all of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three daughters, Donna Wise of Tuscaloosa, Karen Potter and husband Dale of Pittsburg, Pa., and Lisa Campbell and husband Gregg of Tuscaloosa; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

Bess Hunter 03/27/1934  Minden City Cemetery. Bess died from a bad heart on September 9, 1993, a year after she had a triple by pass on her heart.

Minden Press-Herald, Wednesday, September 8, 1993   Bess Hunter Death be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so." Bess Hunter, in the presence of her children, died Sunday afternoon, September 5. Her wishes, which are being honored, were that she depart this life quietly.  Therefore, she will not lie in state, nor will there be any interment services.  There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Minden to celebrate her life. Bess wanted to be remembered with laughter, joy and love, and if that weren't possible, she'd rather not be remembered at all. She has left behind her son, Larry Hunter, and her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Micky Malham.  Her grandchildren, Adrienne, Selese, Laura, Zachary and Kenneth, will all miss her hugs and kisses, her loving heart and her endless supply of bubble gum. Bess will also be greatly missed by her loving sister, Nan Castle, and her three brothers. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Larry and Gladys Hunter Scholarship Fund.                                         (--As submitted by the family.)

Tommy June Lary was born in 1932 and died in 2008. 

MINDEN, LA- Funeral services for Tommy June Lary will be Monday August 18, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, and visitation will be Sunday August 17, 2008 from 3-5 p.m. Tommy, age 75, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, after battling heart disease for over 47 years, leaving behind his two daughters and grandchildren.

Tommy was a Communications/ Radio Operator in the Air Force while stationed in Germany. He returned to Minden and met and married Sandra Barnette in 1957. Tommy owned a finance company, sold cars and was a foreman at Madden Contracting. He also won numerous trips and awards while selling Metropolitan Life Insurance. After retirement he started the men's Lunch Bunch in Minden. As President, he secured many top political and community speakers.

Tommy and Sandra always enjoyed having people down to their camp on Lake Bistineau, inviting all their friends into their family. He was a hard worker, a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by his family and many friends.

Tommy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Sandra Barnette Lary, his parents Jack and Theressa Lary, his brothers Gene Lary and Jack Lary, and his grandparents.

Tommy is survived by his two daughters, Andrea Lynne Lary and Hollie Lary Fritz. Her husband Paul Fritz, grandchildren Macy Rachelle Fritz and Blake Paul Fritz. Niece Tracy Lary Woods, nephews Dennis Lary, Gene Alan Lary, and Kevin Lary.

Andrea and Hollie are most grateful to the help that Torchie Walker and James Madden gave to Daddy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Children's Ministries at First United Methodist Church in Minden.

Submitted by Linda Moorehead and Billy Hathorn

Kinsey Martin
Funeral services for Mr. Kinsey Dale Martin Sr., 71, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eddie Rushing officiating and the Rev. Don Hugley assisting. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.

Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. today, May 14, at the funeral home.

Mr. Martin, a native of Dickinson, Texas, and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, May 11, in Shreveport. He was employed with the Wildlife and Fisheries Department for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Langheld Martin; parents, Richard and Lena Martin; two brothers, Harley Martin and Hayward D. Martin Jr.; and two sisters, Arlene Martin Grigsby and Lorene Martin Dickinson.

He is survived by his wife Nellie Lunsford Hinton Martin of Minden; four daughters, Pam Gruner and Sondra Rowton of Minden, Renee Donaldson of New Iberia, Diana Byrd of Blanchard; one son, Kinsey Dale Martin Jr. of Paris, Texas; one stepson, Durwood Lamar Hinton of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Richard Grigsby, Lemuel Grigsby, Todd McCormick, Randy Grigsby, Jim Martin and Rodney Grigsby. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Sandidge, Cliff Yount and Charles Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Pine Grove United Methodist Church.

Wayne McWhorter

Janice Melton

George Moore 8/2002; died of Alzheimers
Memorial services for George Berton Moore, 69, will be held in Independence,
Kansas. He was raised in Minden and after serving 10 years in the Air Force,
he settled in Selina, Kansas, with his wife, Dorothy Johnson Moore. He was
preceded in death by his wife; mother and father, Tom and Hazel Moore; brother,
Thomas Moore Jr; sisters, Ethel Moore Roberts, and Gloria Moore Curry. He is
survived by his sisters, Betty Lary, Helena Roberts, Lucy Quaid, Peggy Burge
and husband, one brother, Fred W. Moore and wife Barbara; and 17 nieces and
nephews.
 

GLOVER W. SANDERS DIED JANUARY 29, 2009

Glover W. Sanders...photo submitted by R. Ivy, class of 1952

My first cousin, Glover W. Sanders, Jr. Class of 1952 passed away sometime
last night. He married Sandra McConnell, Class of 1953. They both graduated
from Minden High School.

Glover was a member of the Tide Talk Staff, Band, All State Band, Boys State,
Class Officer, Latin Club, Student Council, Class Officer and Health Club.

He and Sandra lived in Rolling Hills, CA. His funeral will be Wednesday in Ca.

Submitted by Stanley B. Sanders, Class of 1968

Glover and Mary Frances's mother worked at the Joy Theater for Mrs.
Ruth Cheshire for many years.

I was saddened to learn of Glover Sander's death, I was in MHS Band
with him. He entertained all of us on the bus coming from football
games with his sermons from the Gospel of Mother Goose. I can see
him even now pacing along the aisle of the bus waving his arms in the
air educating us on the sins of the like of Tom, Tom the Piper's son and
his departure from proper God-fearing behavior with the theft of the pig.
The world will be a less fun place without him. He was a wonderful man.

Submitted by Nan Hunter Castle, Class of 1953

Can someone tell me if the Glover Sanders who died had another relative with the
same first and last name? I heard that name many times when I was a child.

Sam Richardson, Class of 1960

Sam,
 
That would have been his father who had the general store behind David Drug Store.  The drug store was on the corner of East ST. and what is now MLK. He was my daddy's oldest brother.

They lived on the corner of Fort St. & Hardy. Across from Dr. West.  He always had a big garden in his back yard.
 
 I am the guy with the beard with the white truck tractor that you visited with at the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Louisville, MS. on a Friday night. You and your wife were going up to NE MS. to visit someone.

Stanley B. Sanders, Class of 1968

Glover Winfry Sanders
1934-2009
Photo Submitted by Rowland Ivy (1952) and Maurice Whitlow (1948)
August 30, 1934 - January 29, 2009
Glover W. Sanders passed away peacefully early Thursday morning. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. Born in Minden, Louisiana, Glover graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in engineering. He was a successful business man who spent much of his career with Union Carbide. After retirement from Union Carbide, he continued his professional career as partner of RE/MAX Palos Verdes/Execs, Peninsula Escrow, Progressive Title, and Peninsula Mortgage. Glover has lived on the Palos Verdes Peninsula since 1966 and he was an active member of St. John Fisher Church and the Norris Theater. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Rolling Hills Country Club. Glover is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of fifty years, Sandra; his sister, Mary Frances; two sons, John (and wife Julie), James (and wife Stefanie); daughter, Diane; and seven wonderful grandchildren, Skyler (and wife Melissa), Danielle, Jocelyn, Adam, Annika Rose, Jesse and Sadie Grace. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 4pm, with Vigil services following at 7pm at the mortuary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10am at St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memorial Park.

Submitted by Rowland Ivy, Class of 1952

Jimmy Dale Souter, born 08/28/1933 died 09/1986 San Antonio, Texas

Minden Press-Herald, Thursday, September 25, 1986   Jimmy D. Souter Services for Jimmy Dale Souter, who died September 17 at the Baptist Hospital in San Antonio after a lengthy illness, were held September 19. Rev. Ross Daris officiated the services at the Chapel of Porter Loring with burial following in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. A native of Arkansas in 1933, Mr. Souter was a former resident of Minden, and a graduate of Minden High School.  He served in the Air Force and was a civil service employee until his death.  A graduate of St. Mary's College with a degree in personnel management, Mr. Souter served as chief of the data processing branch, was an award winner of the Human Resource Lab at Brooks AFB, named manager of the year in 1976 and outstanding professional civilian of the year in 1986. He was president of the Churchill Band Parents Club in 1978-79 and again in 1984-85. Survivors include his wife, Mary Souter of San Antonio; two daughters, Laura of San Antonio, and Beth of Austin; a sister, Dorothy Sanders of Minden, and a brother, Horace Souter.

The above information was submitted by Rowland Ivy, Nan Hunter Castle,  Ann Mays Harlan, and LeVerne Langheld Kidd