Extracted from The Caldwell Watchman-Progress (Columbia, LA)
Wednesday, July 22, 1981

Cory Lance Laird

Funeral services for Cory Lance Laird, 2 years 7 months old, of Kelly, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, in the Chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Don Wright officiating.

Burial followed in Welcome Home Cemetery.

Cory Laird passed away Monday, July 20th, at his residence after accidentally drowning.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Laird of Kelly; one brother, Colby Laird of Kelly, La.; one sister, Miss Kendra Laird of Kelly; paternal grandfather, Mr. Verdie Laird of Kelly; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nina Laird of Kelly; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lee of Columbia; and paternal great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Ebber Laird of Kelly.

Pallbearers were H. D. Howard, Ray Bratton, W. H. Whittington, and Richard Laird.