Online Source: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/winn/obits/current/feb2003.txt
Extracted from The Winn Parish Enterprise (Winnfield, LA)
W. H. “Bill” Machen
Services for W. H. “Bill” Machen, who passed away on February 7, 2003 were
held in the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA at 3 p.m. Sunday,
February 9, 2003 with Rev. Matthew Wohlfarth and Rev. Malcolm Self
officiating.
He was 90 years old and a 69 year resident of Jackson Parish. He worked 42
years at the Paper Mill in Hodge where he retired in 1972 as Superintendent of
Maintenance for the entire mill. He served as a deacon of the First Baptist
Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mae Machen of Jonesboro, LA; one son, Jimmy Machen
and wife Laura of Jonesboro, LA; two sisters, Sibyl Robinett of Nacogdoches,
TX and Juanita Brown of Brandenton, FL; five grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Wednesday, February 12, 2003