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Claude Duval Harless and Donnie Hodges Harless
Claude Harless is buried next to his son, Donnie, who lost his life in a tragic accident as a young boy. Their is a single gravestone (provided through "Woodmen of the Word" association) which marks both graves. There are no dates on the gravestone for either Claude or his son Donnie. Photo: June 2007.
Birth: Sep., 1879
New Hope
Madison County
Alabama, USADeath: Nov. 4, 1946
Jefferson County
Texas, USA
Claude was the son of John Wesley Harless (1846-1907) and Clemenza Melzina
(Moon) Harless. His parents are buried at Newlin Cemetery, Beauregard Parish,
LA. Claude first married Nola Mathews and their children were Alva, Alma and
Edwin (Edwin died in an accident as a youth). After Claude and Nola's divorce,
Claude married Donnie Hodges. Claude was born and grew up near New Hope,
Madison County, Alabama. As a young man he moved to Texas with his parents. He
later lived at DeRidder, La. (where he operated a taxi) and Vidor, Tx. Claude
and his wife Donnie are buried in Magnolia Cemetery near Ragley, La. Burial:
Magnolia Cemetery
Ragley
Beauregard Parish
Louisiana, USA
Record added: Nov 4 2006
By:
sam sproles
This rural cemetery which has been a burial ground for well over a hundred years is fenced, well maintained and is still being used for burials today. Adjacent to the cemetery is the Masonic Lodge and nearby is Magnolia Baptist Church. The cemetery is easily reached by paved road. Take Magnolia Church Rd. east 3.1 miles from its' intersection with US Hwy 171. The cemetery is on the north side of the Magnolia Church Rd. and is visible from the road. Photo: June 2007.
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