Military Monday ~ James Ray Randall

James Ray Randall

Son of John Calvin Randall and Marie Frances Price

Born on September 11, 1918

Died on December 26, 1941

Buried in the Old Pine Hill Cemetery

Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana

Private First Class

42nd Material Squadron

United States Army Air Corps

World War II

Enlistment Date:  September 14, 1940

Died in the line of duty

Davis-Monthan Airfield

Tucson, Arizona

Sentimental Sunday ~ Lynn and Linda

Lynn and Linda Evans

Ernest Lynn Evans was born on January 29, 1938 to the marriage of Joseph Denman Evans and Jessie Wactor.  Linda Lou Krause was born on September 7, 1939 to the marriage of Albert Earl Krause, Sr. and Thelia Marie Huff.

On December 27, 1984, Lynn and Linda celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

Lynn passed from this life on April 6, 2006.  His passing left a huge void in the Evans and Krause families as well as the entire community of Sicily Island.  

The legacy Lynn Evans left behind is one of a hardworking man who loved his family, his church, his community and Tiger football.  His involvement in Sicily Island High School sports did not end when he graduated.  Many remember Friday night football games and the familiar sight of Lynn "running the chains" on the sidelines year after year.  

Linda, known by her family as "Girl", is the same as she's always been....a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She has served her community as a past member of the Catahoula Parish Police Jury.  Her lifetime membership and involvement in her local church as well as her continued support of high school athletics, carries on the legacy of her late husband.  

Both Lynn and Linda have shown the importance of family, church, community, and friendship.  Lessons we should all take to heart.  Legacies we respect and admire.  

They have led by example.  And we are all the better for it.

 

Sibling Saturday ~ The Roberts Siblings

Nine children were born to the marriage of Jeff Franklin Roberts and Emma Idell Stringer.    Pictured below are eight of the nine children gathered around their mother.  One son, Roy Lee Roberts, died at the age of thirteen.

Photograph is courtesy of Derene Seal

First Row:  Edith Idell (Walker)
Second Row (LtoR):  Howard Ray "Buddy", Emma Idell (mother), Lillian Lorene (Brooks)
Third Row (LtoR):  Dessie Marie (Arnold), Clara Frances (Buckels), Jefferson "J.W.", Emma Jean (Seal), Marvin Ernest

Sports Center Saturday ~ Tiger Football, 1972-73

Seniors - 1972-73 Sicily Island Tigers

Kneeling (LtoR):  Al Prunty, Tyrone Luines, George Ogden, Roosevelt Green, James "Shorty" Metcalf, Earl Henry; Standing (LtoR):  Robert Ford, John Edmonds, Stanley Nelson, Moe Kerry, Stonewall Jackson, John L. Lewis

Newspaper write-ups on the Tigers:

"Defense Key for Tigers"

The Tigers have rung up seven shut outs in as many outings this season and that performance has earned them the number 2 spot in the LSWA Class ratings.  The Islanders have outscored their opponents 186-0.  Through seven games the opposition has earned a combined 211 yards rushing and 202 yards passing for a total yardage of 413.  The opposition has had to struggle for that. 

"Tigers Win in Game of the Year"

The game of the year went according to form as Sicily Island's immovable defense proved the difference in a battle for the District 2-A South half playoff spot, giving the top-ranked Tigers a 14-6 win over the sixth-ranked Davidson Warriors from St. Joseph.  Davidson proved to be the team to penetrate the tough Tiger defense and posted the first points of the season against Sicily Island.

"Tigers Finish Football Season 12-1-0"

The Sicily Island Tigers, starting off the season with inexperience, rising to the number one rating in Class A football, had their long season ended in Baton Rouge when Southern Lab defeated the Catahoula team 12-6 in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.  "We were well pleased with the performances of the boys this season," Coach Raymond Peace said, "and this was one of the finest bunch of boys I have ever coached."

Coach Marvin Nolen, Co-Captain Stonewall Jackson, Coach Raymond Peace, Captain Stanley Nelson, Coach Albert Krause

Friday's Faces From the Past ~ Robert and Richard Price

Robert and Richard Price

Sons of

Richard Guy "R. G." Price and Virginia Dent