Extracted from The Caldwell Watchman (Columbia, LA)
Friday, May 8, 1942

DEATH CLAIMS PARISH WOMAN

MRS. AMANDA WEST

Funeral Services for Mrs. Amanda West, age 71 years, died at her home May 1, was held at Old Union Church May 2, at 3:00 P.M., with Rev. George Walls officiating.

Servivors [sic Survivors] are: One son, Buel West, one brother, S. W. Dunn of McAllen, Texas, two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Gimble, of Millet, Texas, Mrs. Alevia [sic Olivia] May.

Pallbearers were: C. L. Railey, M. T. Butler, J. T. Rogers, C. W. Chapman, Tom Chapman, and S. H. Meredith.

Following Services interment was made in Old Union Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.