Grangeville Cemetery

File prepared by Deandra Norred Pardue.
Copied by Audrey C. Blades, 1972.
This cemetery is taken from the book, St. Helena parish Cemeteries,1914-1987, Published by the St. Helena Historical Association, Inc., Rt. 1 Box 131; Amite, La. 70422 The LaGenWeb Archives would like to express their thanks to the Association for giving us permission to put these cemeteries online. The society retains the copyright to these works.

Updated October 21, 1987, by Emily Allen, Inez B. Tate, and Esther McCoy.
Updated July 25, 1998, by Margie King Johnson, Russell Keith Johnson, and Donald W. Johnson.

ALFORD

Alford, Emmett Odom
19 Apr 1882 - 1887
Son of A.J. (?) & M.S. Alford.
Day and month of death unreadable.

ALLEN

Allen, Robert Carlton
3 Jul 1913 - 11 Jul 1919
"Asleep in Jesus"

BANKSTON

Bankston, Alcestia Watson
11 May 1880 - 3 Jul 1976

Bankston, Boleyn Nettles
10 Nov 1884 - 6 Jul 1914
Son of J.L. & M.T. Bankston.
"In memory of our dear boy"
"He giveth his beloved to sleep"

Bankston, Claude W.
1880 - 1943

Bankston, Grace Morgan
31 Oct 1903 - 8 Jul 1989

Bankston, John Lee
1984 - 1941
"In loving remembrance of our dear mama and papa"
Dates retained as recorded.

Bankston, L.Y. (n)
22 Jan 1856 - 8 Aug 1930
Aged 75 years, 6 months, 26 days.

Bankston, Louie Gill
15 Jan 1915 - 19 Dec 1979

Bankston, Mamie (Mary) Nettles
1865 - 1931
"In loving remembrance of our dear mama and papa"

Bankston, Russell
21 Feb 1897 - 31 Dec 1942
Louisiana, Fireman 2nd Class, U.S. Navy.

Bankston, "Sis" Marie Eloise
24 Jul 1902 - 17 Feb 1974
"In loving memory of my precious mother"
"The nearest thing to the love of God is the love of a Christian mother's heart"

Bankston, Stella Pearl
8 Jul 1922 - unknown

Bankston, William Boleyn
20 Feb 1874 - 22 Apr 1942

BASS

Bass, Gene Lionel
28 Oct 1927 - 24 Aug 1984
"He gave his greatest gift - love"

BOOKER

Booker, John Viers
1 Sep 1881 - 5 Nov 1915

Booker, Mary Ellen
21 Nov 1847 - 15 Apr 1919

BRIDGES

Bridges, Juanita Bankston
1885 - 1965

CALENDAR / CALENDER

Calendar, Rebecca
1853 - 1929
"Grandma Beck"

Calender, Johnnie
1886 - 1902
"Uncle Johnnie"

CARPENTER

Carpenter, Katherine Theresa Warren
7 May 1900 - 17 Oct 1987

Carpenter, Leslie M., Sr.
3 Feb 1902 - 30 Dec 1979
"A devoted husband and father"

Carpenter, Leslie Monroe, Jr.
25 Apr 1922 - unknown
Major, U.S. Army.

CONNELL

Connell, Albert Arnold, Jr.
20 Apr 1968 - 12 Jul 1989
Triple marker.

Connell, Albert Arnold, Sr.
5 Jan 1943 - unknown
Triple marker.

Connell, Lillian J.
12 Jul 1943 - unknown
Triple marker.

CROWELL

Crowell, Katie M.
25 Jun 1932 - 19 Dec 1990

CUMMINGS / CUMMINS

Cummings, Archie Daniel
5 Aug 1912 - 25 Nov 1976

Cummings, Archie Ray
23 Nov 1938 - 20 Nov 1964

Cummings, Fannie Tycer
6 Dec 1894 - 15 Mar 1979

Cummings, George Edward
9 Nov 1888 - 11 Nov 1975
Also recorded as George Edward Cummins.
Rabenhorst Funeral Home marker.

Cummings, Walter
1948 - 1993
Funeral home marker.

DAVIS

Davis, Carl E.
11 Apr 1914 - 11 Jan 1987
Masonic emblem.

Davis, Charles Morris
15 Dec 1939 - 4 Nov 1997
Triple marker.

Davis, Flo Bass
4 Jun 1914 - unknown
Triple marker.

Davis, Jesse Walter
2 Jan 1862 - 18 May 1920
Marker partially underground;

EDDARDS

Eddards, Infant Son unknown - unknown
Son of W. & Mattie Eddards.

Eddards, Mattie B. 24 Feb 1881 - 5 Jul 1961

Eddards, W.O. 14 Feb 1880 - 7 Apr 1956

GARAHAN

Garahan, Annie M. 1858 - 1927

Garahan, Frank V. 21 Aug 1884 - 31 Jul 1962
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal"

Garahan, John B. 1 Aug 1886 - 23 Jan 1941
"A dutiful & loving son, a kind & sympathetic brother"

Garahan, Mary A. 7 Apr 1890 - 21 Sep 1975
"She died as she lived, trusting in God"

Garahan, Michael 1848 - 1894

GOAD

Goad, Ellis M. 23 Jan 1894 - 27 Jan 1977

GORMAN

Gorman, Harriet (?) L. 6 Aug 1854 - 8 May 1889
Wife of W.W. Warren.
"We are coming mother soon to join you,
Then we'll part nevermore"

HANKS

Hanks, Eunice Kirby 1910 - 1933
Wife of Clyde Hanks.

HARVIN

Harvin, Beverly 28 Mar 1966 - 2 Jun 1966

HORNSBY

Hornsby, Ernest 23 Mar 1900 - 1 Feb 1978

Hornsby, Frances Willimena 13 Jun 1925 - 26 Nov 1925
Infant daughter of W.E. & Rosa L. Hornsby.
"Safe in the arms of Jesus"
Footstone marked "Daughter."

Hornsby, Gladys Wiggins 13 Nov 1909 - 1 Sep 1991

Hornsby, Hillery Howard 14 Oct 1922 - 10 Jun 1968
"At Rest"

Hornsby, Rosa Lee 11 Apr 1882 - 18 Mar 1978

Hornsby, Stanley Eugene 1 Oct 1920 - 21 Apr 1993

Hornsby, Willie Edwin 23 Feb 1881 - 28 Feb 1960
Masonic emblem.
The 1998 update records his birth date as 21 Feb 1881.

HUFFMAN

Huffman, J.D. unknown - 14 Nov 1897
Aged 39 years.
"Remember as you pass by, As you are now so once was I,
As I am now soon you will be, Prepare for death and follow me"

HUEY

Huey, Mary Alice McCoy 3 Apr 1923 - unknown

HUGGINS

Huggins, Sarah Alice 4 Feb 1939 - 8 Feb 1989
Double marker. Married 21 Apr 1956.

Huggins, W.L. 10 Oct 1936 - unknown
Double marker. Married 21 Apr 1956.

JACKSON

Jackson, Beatrice H. 28 Feb 1923 - unknown
Double marker.

Jackson, Eddie "Dick" 26 Sep 1909 - unknown
Double marker.

Jackson, Walter Albert 28 Jun 1959 - 19 Jun 1973

JAMES

James, Robert Lee "Bobby" 11 Nov 1920 - 6 Nov 1981
"What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever"

JENKINS

Jenkins, Isaac A. 12 Nov 1894 - 16 Apr 1964
The 1987 update records his death date as 11 Apr 1964.

Jenkins, Lula Cloy 8 Jan 1894 - 25 Apr 1979
Death date supplied in the 1987 update.

JONES

Jones, Hazel Z. 17 Nov 1919 - 31 Aug 1997
Double marker.

Jones, Louis Alton 21 Nov 1917 - 18 Dec 1977
"A devoted husband and Father"
The 1998 update records the name as Louisa Alton Jones.
Double marker. Married 19 May 194

GRANGEVILLE CEMETERY
Ward 3, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

SECTION 3 — N THROUGH Z

ODDER

Odder, Mae Sumrall 6 Jun 1916 - 22 Nov 1995
Also recorded as Mae Sumrall Odder Owen.

Odder, Taft E. 5 Aug 1900 - 19 Dec 1971
"God is my refuge"

ODOM

Odom, Bessie Gaulden 8 Feb 1921 - 10 May 1982

Odom, Frank 21 Jan 1891 - 28 Jan 1983

Odom, Henrietta Gibson 1868 - 1954
"MOTHER."

Odom, Isaac L. 27 Oct 1853 - 14 May 1892
Masonic emblem.
"Gone but not forgotten"

Odom, Isaac, Sr. 24 Dec 1824 - 4 May 1910
Born in Darlington, South Carolina.
Died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
"His toils are past, his work is done, He fought the fight, the victory won"

Odom, Lelia 1892 - 1926
"DAUGHTER."

Odom, William Harry 1 Feb 1900 - 17 Jan 1974
"In loving memory"

Odom, William Harry, Sr. 1858 - 1932
"FATHER."

Odom, Womack W., Jr. 15 Feb 1891 - 10 Mar 1970

Odom, Zilpha E. 15 Mar 1828 - 12 Dec 1890
Wife of Isaac Odom.

OWEN

Owen, Mae Sumrall Odder 6 Jun 1916 - 22 Nov 1995
Listed in the 1998 update as Mae Sumrall Odder Owen.
Same individual as the entry under Odder.

PARISH

Parish, Bernice Sue 13 Jan 1935 - 6 Feb 1951
"Darling we miss thee"

Parish, Charles L. 18 Jul 1895 - 2 Mar 1955
"FATHER."
"The best dearest favorite of the sky, must taste that cup for man is born to die"

Parish, Florine May 16 May 1901 - 30 Sep 1952
"MOTHER."
"We trust our loss will be her gain, and that with Christ she is going to reign"

Parish, Sidney F. 1931 - 1949
"Darling we miss thee"

POWERS

Powers, Betty M. 1901 - 1988

Powers, Frank Peavey 1896 - 1947
"Though lost to sight, to memory dear"

Powers, Frank Peavey III 21 Apr 1953 - 15 Jun 1977
"He built a monument of love in the hearts of all who knew him"

Powers, Infant Son 14 Apr 1914 - unknown
Son of M.V. & A.H. Powers. Only one date recorded.

Powers, Infant Son 30 Jan 1919 - unknown
Son of M.V. & A.H. Powers. Only one date recorded.

PRICHARD / PITCHARD

Prichard, Lige Stanley 22 Jan 1927 - 20 Aug 1987
Funeral home marker.
The 1998 update records his name as Lige S. Pitchard.
PFC, U.S. Army, Korea.

RAIFORD

Raiford, Clara W. 6 Feb 1890 - Aug --, 1890
Daughter of F.P. & F. Raiford.
"GONE HOME."
Day of death unreadable.

SIMMONS

Simmons, Johnny Buck 27 Jun 1962 - 21 Feb 1981
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal"

STILLEY

Stilley, Edward B. 23 Jul 1908 - 8 Nov 1958
"He died as he lived, a Christian"

Stilley, Margaret G. 22 Jan 1875 - 2 Oct 1957
"What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever"

Stilley, Robert P. 16 Nov 1862 - 26 Dec 1943
"What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever"

STOCKWELL

Stockwell, Jewel Odom 5 May 1898 - 20 Dec 1991

STONE

Stone, Ann 1 Apr 1831 - 16 Jun 1907
Wife of W.W. Stone.

Stone, Eloise Forbes 13 Apr 1920 - unknown

Stone, Jesse James 1 Jan 1910 - 13 Nov 1969
"A devoted husband, a loving father and a friend to all"

Stone, Lula Belle 25 Aug 1923 - 19 Dec 1953
"Our Darling"

Stone, W.W. 26 May 1826 - 5 Nov 1907

SUMRALL

Sumrall, Sarah E. Warren 6 Nov 1885 - 20 Nov 1956
"At Rest"

Sumrall, William Orlando 8 Nov 1872 - 5 Jul 1935
"At Rest"

THOMPSON

Thompson, Clara M. Womack 13 Jan 1915 - 17 Sep 1991
Death date supplied in the 1998 update.
Double marker.

Thompson, Rev. W.B. 22 Apr 1913 - 19 Jun 1973
Double marker.

Thompson, Babies unknown - unknown
Two infants buried in one grave. No dates recorded.

TYNES

Tynes, Dr. Humbert A. 10 Feb 1879 - 26 Apr 1966

Tynes, Lillie Morgan 19 Dec 1891 - 28 May 1985

VENABLE

Venable, Melanie A. 7 Oct 1964 - 9 Jan 1965
Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Venable, Jr.
"In God's care"

Venable, Velma Evans 20 Aug 1923 - unknown

Venable, Woodrow E. 24 May 1919 - 8 Jun 1973

VINSON

Vinson, Erakin E. 29 Nov 1910 - 17 Nov 1991
Double marker.

Vinson, Martha Stevens 5 Dec 1913 - unknown
Double marker.

Children listed on the Vinson marker:
Marhta Ann, James E., Sarah Alice, Wanda Gene.

WADE

Wade, Edgar H. 1891 - 1967

Wade, Gertrude Garahan 1892 - 1966

Wade, Woodrow Wilson 1913 - 1973

WARREN

Warren, Bessie H. 5 Apr 1897 - 22 Sep 1966
"We will meet again"
Eastern Star emblem.

Warren, Castle E. 21 Dec 1896 - 12 Aug 1972

Warren, D.R., Sr. 26 Feb 1832 - 1 Nov 1898
Inscription unreadable.

Warren, Ernest Lee 7 Feb 1888 - unknown
Son of D.B. & (?) Warren.
Marker broken; a portion is underground.

Warren, Katherine H. 12 Jun 1866 - 13 Jun 1938
"MOTHER."

Warren, Mary Kelly unknown - 1906
Wife of William Walter Warren.

Warren, Maybelle 18 Nov 1892 - 10 Oct 1900

Warren, Rev. Daniel P. 15 Feb 1860 - 9 Feb 1928

Warren, S. Harry 25 Dec 1865 - 25 Jan 1962
Masonic emblem.

Warren, Sarah Lorena 19 Aug 1881 - 20 Jul 1887
Daughter of D.R. & Sarah Warren.
"Dear loving daughter thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But it is God that hath bereft us, He will our sorrow heal,
Yet again we hope to meet thee when the day of life is fled,
When in Heaven with joy to greet thee, Where no farewell tear is shed."

Warren, Sarah Manning 10 Jun 1842 - 23 Nov 1921
Wife of D.R. Warren, Sr.
"Rest mother, rest in peace, While we in sorrow 'oer thee weep"

Warren, Tedie Craft 9 Oct 1870 - 15 Oct 1959

WATSON

Watson, A.J. 21 Nov 1850 - 1 May 1938

Watson, A.J., Jr. 17 Mar 1909 - 23 Sep 1909
Son of A.J. & N. Watson.

Watson, Arthur Ovell 14 Sep 1883 - 19 Apr 1966
"Rest in peace"

Watson, Clarence B. 6 Aug 1887 - 3 May 1917

Watson, Cyrus D. 25 Jun 1877 - 19 Mar 1899

Watson, Hester A. Kinchen 15 Mar 1854 - 9 Apr 1901
Wife of A.J. Watson.

Watson, James P., Sr. 29 Jun 1910 - 18 Jul 1978
PFC, U.S. Army, WWII.

Watson, Maude Davis 7 Oct 1919 - 21 Mar 1995

Watson, Nancy Newsom 8 Aug 1873 - 26 Feb 1918
Wife of A.J. Watson.

Watson, Robert Dean 23 Sep 1950 - 28 May 1998
Aged 47 years. Funeral home marker.

WELLS

Wells, Charles C. 20 Aug 1913 - 6 Nov 1963

Wells, Jesse E. 8 Feb 1878 - 10 Jan 1936

Wells, John Wayne 3 Jun 1957 - 5 Jun 1957

Wells, Lorena B. 11 Nov 1887 - 10 May 1967

Wells, Wilford V. 19 Sep 1948 - 5 Sep 1990

WILLIAMS

Williams, Durwood Talmadge 22 Apr 1921 - 21 Jan 1974
"The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want"
The 1987 update records his name as Durward Talmage Williams and his death date as 31 Jan 1974.

Williams, Florence Hughes 18 Aug 1900 - 22 Feb 1971
"Sheltered and safe from sorrow"

Williams, Harvey Bernard 27 May 1924 - 4 Oct 1988
U.S. Navy, WWII and Korea.

Williams, Monroe C. 5 Dec 1902 - 7 Nov 1954

Williams, Silas Bernard 20 Aug 1897 - 4 Aug 1961
"None knew thee but to love thee"

WOMACK

Womack, Charlie Sitman 2 Sep 1881 - 12 Jun 1959
"We will meet again"

Womack, Kate Bankston 5 Aug 1890 - 24 Oct 1964
"We will meet again"

WOODARD

Woodard, Ethel Elaine 27 Jul 1912 - 27 Dec 1983
"Singing in Heaven's Choir"

Woodard, James "Buddy" 5 Jul 1911 - 24 Sep 1986
"Home at last"

ZAMMIT

Zammit, Cathleen Sumrall 31 Jan 1912 - 2 Apr 1967
"At Rest"

UNIDENTIFIED GRAVES AND CEMETERY NOTES

Two unidentified graves were recorded together.

Three additional graves were recorded without identification.

Two grave depressions were observed.

One concrete slab had no inscription or number.

One concrete vault bore the number 11226741, with no other inscription.

One narrow, child-sized slab had numerous markings. The name appeared to be "MEAD."

One footstone and base had no identification.

One marker bore the name "Wemple," with no additional information.