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     Ella Mae Burge was born on May 12, 1903 in Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Burge and Alpha [?].^2,3
     Ella married Buford Whitmore Slade, son of George Willis Slade and Missouri E. Slade.² Ella died on August 15, 1974 at age 71.^1,4 She was buried in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     George Dale Slade was born on August 30, 1921 in Lamar County, Mississippi.² He was the son of Buford Whitmore Slade and Ella Mae Burge.¹
     George married Bernice Marion Hutton.³ George died on May 22, 2002 in Clinton, East Feliciana, Louisiana, at age 80.² He was buried in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     Robert M. Slade went by Bobby. He was born on October 9, 1927 in Lamar County, Mississippi.^1,2 He was the son of Buford Whitmore Slade and Ella Mae Burge.¹
     Robert married Lou Ellen Hernandez.³ She was the daughter of Linden P. Hernandez Sr., and Nellie Marie Rivet Hernandez.⁴ Robert died on April 22, 1986 at age 58.³ He was buried in Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.³ His obituary read as follows:

      Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - April 24, 1986
SLADE, BOBBY M.
Died 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1986, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Lumberton, Miss., and resident of Baton Rouge. He was retired, and a member of Boilermakers Local 582 and Seafarer International Union. Religious services were held at Welsh Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by wife, Lou Ellen H. Slade, Baton Rouge; two sons, Arthur R. Slade, Prairieville, and Robert B. Slade, Baton Rouge; a daughter-in-law, Diane H. Slade, Prairieville; and a brother, George Dale Slade, Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cancer Society of Greater Baton Rouge.

Edition: THE BATON ROUGE MORNING ADVOCATE.³

     Michael Slade was born on October 13, 1935 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Emanuel McCoy Slade and Ivanosia Partie.¹ Michael died on September 30, 2007 in Harrison County, Mississippi, at age 71.¹

     Bernice Marion Hutton was born circa 1924.²
     Bernice married George Dale Slade, son of Buford Whitmore Slade and Ella Mae Burge.¹ Bernice died on April 7, 2012 in Clinton, Louisiana.³ She was buried in Greenoaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.³ Her obituary read as follows:

      Bernice Marian H. Slade
I have run my course, I have finished my race! To be ever with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Bernice Slade died on Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Clinton. She was 88 years old and a resident of Clinton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at The Rock Church, Zachary from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the church from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Rocky Bezet. Interment will be in Greenoaks Cemetery, Baton Rouge. She is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Terry Slade & wife Darlene, and Jack (Christy) Slade & wife Linda, all of Clinton; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Slade, and 2 sons, Dale Slade, Jr. and Lynn Allen Slade. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.chareltfuneralhome.com. Published in The Advocate [Baton Rouge, LA] on April 10, 2012.³

     George Dale Slade Jr. was known as Dale. He was born on October 13, 1943 in Louisiana.² He was the son of George Dale Slade and Bernice Marion Hutton.¹ George died on December 22, 1971 at age 28.²

     Lynn Allen Slade was born circa 1947.¹ He was the son of George Dale Slade and Bernice Marion Hutton.¹ Lynn died on February 21, 2012 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Lynn Allen Slade, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the age of 65. Survived by his mother, Marion Slade; daughters, Brooklyn White, Kasey Hughes and Erin Worsham; son, Spencer Smith; brothers, Terry and Jack Slade; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, G.D. Slade Sr; and brother, Dale Slade Jr. Wake at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until memorial service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Perrone.
Published in The Advocate on February 24, 2012.¹

     Lottie E. Weatherford was born on August 17, 1905 in Mississippi.¹
     Lottie married James Everett Slade, son of Charles S. Slade and Winona Sexton, circa 1924.¹ Lottie died on August 27, 1943 in Forrest County, Mississippi, at age 38.

     Charles Frederick Slade was known as Frederick.² He was New Tag circa 1929 in Forrest County, Mississippi.² He was born on January 5, 1930 in Mississippi.¹ He was the son of James Everett Slade and Lottie E. Weatherford.²
     Charles married Tinie Eloise Callahan.³ She was the daughter of John and Laura Callahan.³ Charles died on December 27, 2000 in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, at age 70.¹ He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi.⁴ His obituary read as follows:

      Sun Herald, The (Biloxi, MS) - December 29, 2000
Deceased Name: Charles F. Slade
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Bayou View Baptist Church in Gulfport.

GULFPORT --- Charles F. "Shotgun" Slade, 70, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000, in Gulfport.

Mr. Slade had battled congestive heart failure with courage and determination for seven years. He was a member of Bayou View Baptist Church where he was active in the BVD's (senior adults) and the Men's Sunday School Class. He had volunteered at the Seamen's Center before his failing health. He had a love for wood and delighted in giving his creations to visitors.

Mr. Slade enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of eighteen, and served for ten years including duty in China, Pearl Harbor and aboard the U.S.S. Waller and the U.S.S. John Hood of the Atlantic Fleet. Mr. Slade was retired from the MS Power Company Plant Jack Watson.

Mr. Slade is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Tinie Callahan Slade of Gulfport; two sons, Charles F. "Ricky" Slade, Jr., and wife, Charlotte of Gulfport and David W. Slade and wife, Sandra of Sylvania, GA; two sisters, Alidee Kitchens of Hattiesburg and Elora Broome and husband, Varnel of Sumrall, MS; beloved sisters-in-law, Pauline Wedgeworth and husband, Bobby of Gulfport and Wilma Vickers of Jackson; three granddaughters, Angela Grimstead and husband, Rick, Christie Slade and Bridgett Slade, all of Gulfport; two grandsons, Chad Slade and C.E. Slade, both of Gulfport; two great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He also left behind a faithful companion rat terrier, "Bouncer."

The funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bayou View Baptist Church in Gulfport where friends may visit an hour before service time. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Hattiesburg.

The family prefers memorials to the Building Fund of Bayou View Baptist Church, 4709 Chamberlain Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

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Edition: TSH
Page: A7
Copyright (c) 2000 The Sun Herald.⁵

     Elora Slade was born on April 4, 1934 in Forrest County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of James Everett Slade and Lottie E. Weatherford.¹
     Elora married J. Varnel Broome.¹ Elora Slade resided in Sumrall, Mississippi, in 2000; with husband Varnel Broome.¹

     Dolly Anderson was born in 1911 in Mississippi.¹
     Dolly married Benjamin Dewey Slade, son of Joseph Edgar Slade and Lena Elizabeth Lee.¹ Dolly died in 1987.¹ She was buried in Corinth Cemetery, Lumberton, Lamar County, Mississippi.²

     Laverne Slade was born on May 10, 1931 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Dewey Slade and Dolly Anderson.¹
     Laverne married Samuel L. Freeman.¹ Laverne died on September 19, 1955 at age 24.¹ She was buried in Corinth Cemetery, Lumberton, Lamar County, Mississippi.¹

     ¹ Clarence Edward Slade was born on January 27, 1929 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Dewey Slade and Dolly Anderson.¹ Clarence died on January 4, 1980 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, at age 50.^1,2 He was buried in Corinth Cemetery, Lumberton, Lamar County, Mississippi.¹