Extracted from The Caldwell Watchman-Progress (Columbia, LA)
Wednesday, August 15, 1984

Jessie Carmon Bratton

Funeral services were held Monday August 13 at [the] Chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home for Mr. Jessie Carmon Bratton, 71, of West Monroe, La.

Rev. John C. Dudley officiated with burial following in Old Bethel Cemetery.

Mr. Bratton died Saturday August 11 at Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, La. after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Rolen Bratton of West Monroe, La.; his brothers [sic sons], Mr. Ellis Bratton of Columbia, La., Mr. Eldon Bratton of Mineral Wells, Texas, Mr. Jimmy Bratton of Baton Rouge, La. and a foster brother, Mr. Huey P. Johnson of Grayson, La.; 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and nephews.