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     Louise Margaret Davenport was born on May 15, 1890 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.^2,3 She was the daughter of Edwin F. Davenport and Louise Victoria Bolet.²

     Louise Margaret Davenport married William Joshua Slade, son of Hezikiah Polhill Slade and Isadora "Dora" Shute, on November 15, 1911 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.¹

     Dora Louise Slade was born on October 14, 1912 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Joshua Slade and Louise Margaret Davenport.¹ Unmarried, living with parents.¹ Dora died on November 20, 1976 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 64 never married, no children.² She was buried in Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois.³

     Melanie Lillian Slade was born on November 15, 1913 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.² She was the daughter of William Joshua Slade and Louise Margaret Davenport.³
     Melanie married George E. Fletcher, son of Jay Isaac Fletcher and Beldevera Jane Adams, on March 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.¹ Melanie died on August 11, 1950 at age 36.³ A MOTHER'S LOVE

Unnamed newborn infant male - the youngest of seven children born to George Edward "Red" Fletcher (Sr.) and lovely wife and mother Melanie Lillian “Mel” Slade. Melanie was pregnant and hospitalized for several weeks remaining in an unconscious condition in Cook County Hospital, Chicago. On 11 August 1950, Melanie Lillian (Slade) Fletcher died at the age of 36 years from brain hemorrhage - Secondary complications toxemia of pregnancy and chronic epilepsy. On August 11, 1950, the unconscious mother gave birth via emergency C-section to her seventh child - an unnamed infant boy who died within three hours after birth. The newborn infant was buried in his mother’s arms at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery in Hillside, Cook, Illinois. Gravesite Details: Newborn baby boy buried with his mother.

Source: Margo Belle (Fletcher) McBride, daughter of George and Melanie (Fletcher) Slade.⁴ She was buried in Glen Oak Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois.¹

     William Joshua Slade Jr. was born on December 15, 1914 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.² He was the son of William Joshua Slade and Louise Margaret Davenport.¹ William died on January 11, 1918 at age 3³ and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.³

     Maude Marie Slade was born on September 22, 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Joshua Slade and Louise Margaret Davenport.²
     Maude married Donald C. Ruby on April 17, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.¹ Maude died on January 3, 2004 in Cook County, Illinois, at age 86.³

     Helen Marion Burr was born on June 14, 1910 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.^1,2 She was known to family and friends as Marion.¹
     Helen married Harvey Eugene Slade, son of Lucius Arthur Slade and Martha Frances Moore, on June 4, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida.¹ Helen died on March 23, 1993 in Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia, at age 82.¹ She was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.¹

     Shellie Frances Slade was born on November 18, 1940 in Moultrie, Colquitt County, Georgia.^3,2 She was the daughter of Harvey Eugene Slade and Helen Marion Burr¹, but grew up in Talahassee, Florida. Shellie graduated from University of New Orleans (BA), having attended Stephens College, Florida State University (FSU), and University of Alabama. She subsequently graduated (RN) from the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Nursing and later Anesthesia School. For years she worked as a CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) at Lakeside Hospital. Prior to retiring, after Hurricane Katrina, she did locum tenens in anesthesia locally, as well as in Mississippi, Kentucky, and other locations.³ Shellie died on July 3, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 77³ and was buried in Florida.³ Her obituary read as follows:

      Shellie Francis Slade, age 77, died July 3, 2018, following a lengthy stay at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Marion Slade (Burr) of Tallahassee, Florida. Shellie was born November 18, 1940 in Moultrie, GA, but grew up in Tallahassee. She is survived by one brother, Gene (Nancy) Slade of Middleton, Tennessee, three nieces, Claire (Dr. John Brophy) of Memphis, Tennessee, Jennifer (Fernando Paniagua) of Dalton, Georgia and Jody (Shane Williams) of Peyton, Colorado, and several great nephews and cousins. In 1970, Shellie graduated from University of New Orleans (BA), having attended Stephens College, Florida State University (FSU), and University of Alabama. She subsequently graduated (RN) from the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Nursing and later Anesthesia School. For years she worked as a CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist) at Lakeside Hospital. Prior to retiring, after Hurricane Katrina, she did locum tenens in anesthesia locally, as well as in Mississippi, Kentucky, and other locations. She enjoyed life to the fullest - embracing music, traveling, bird watching (Crescent City Bird Club), Sierra Club, animals, flying airplanes, gardening, crocheting, photography, and her family and friends. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner. She was a rabid LSU and FSU fan. As per Shellie's wishes, she donated her body to research at LSU School of Medicine, later to be cremated, and buried in Florida. There will be no local memorial service. Interment will be held privately. Special thanks to the staff of East Jefferson General Hospital third floor, Drs. Dugan, Nuttli and Rada for their exceptional care and concern. Shellie's favorite charity was Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741. Donations in her memory may be made at www.bestfriends.org/donate
Published in The Times-Picayune from July 6 to July 8, 2018.³

     Clara Gertrude Johnston was born in September, 1878 in Georgia.²
     Clara married Lucius Arthur Slade, son of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden, on November 9, 1902 in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.^1,3 Clara died on August 3, 1904 at age 25.⁴ She was buried in Oakview Cemetery, Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.⁵

     Frank Arthur Yoakam M. D. was born on January 29, 1876 in Stanton, Montgomery County, Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of George Eugene Yoakam and Olive Louisa Mason.³
     Frank married first Margaret Peters in 1900 in Iowa.⁴
     He quit school early and begin railroading. While he was between runs as a brakeman he conceived the idea of becoming a physician, but handicapped by deficient education for entrance to medical college requirements. He studied long hours to remedy the deficiency and finally admitted by the Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois. Lack of funds and his interim marriage made it necessary for him to cover a period of years in attendance, during which he was accompanied and assisted by his wife. During this period he worked as a brakeman or ticket collector on the Illinois Central Railroad. He received his M.D. degree early in the 20th century.⁵ Frank Arthur Yoakam M. D. was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa, He was listed on his draft registration as a physician and surgeon.²
     Impaired health caused him to remove to new Mexico where he practiced at Los Cerrillos until he bought land at Hope New Mexico and moved there to practice. During the time, he became proficient in the Spanish language.
     About 1920, he removed to California, and began practice in Moorpark, Ventura County, CA continuing there until shortly before his death. Being an inveterate fisherman, this sport helped to relieve the tedium of professional work. In 1942, his wife, Grata, died of a heart attack. Two or three years later, he met and married again, a lady who proved to be understanding and helpful, making his last years happy.⁵
     Frank Arthur Yoakam M. D. married second Alice Caroline Slade, daughter of William Joshua Hatcher Slade and Mary M. Plowden, on March 12, 1944 in Moorpark, Ventura County, California.⁶
     Early in the second marriage he suffered a cerebral accident and the resulting paralysis made him bedfast for a considerable time, finally suffering another and fatal stroke in Jan. 1950. He was a Mason and a Shriner. Frank died on January 5, 1950 in Ventura County, California, at age 73 Note: California death record shows his mother's maiden name is Mason.¹ He was buried in Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, California.^3,7

     Maude Della Meeks was born on November 30, 1876 in Washington County, Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Harris Meeks and Ellen America Johnson.²
     Maude married Charles Joseph Slade, son of William F. Slade and Catherine Brantley, on June 2, 1906 in Johnson County, Georgia.^1,2

     Forran J. Slade was born on March 11, 1907 in Johnson County, Georgia.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Joseph Slade and Maude Della Meeks.
     Forran married Maude [?].⁴ Forran J. Slade and Maude [?] were divorced in 1942.⁵ Forran J. Slade was registered for World War 2 draft on October 16, 1942 while living in Miami, Dade County, Florida, next of kin: Maude Della Slade, mother.⁶ Forran died on May 12, 1943 in Georgia at age 36.⁷

     Samuel Slade was born in 1911 in Johnson County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Charles Joseph Slade and Maude Della Meeks.¹
     Samuel married Lucille [?].²

     Beulah Slade was born in 1914 in Johnson County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Joseph Slade and Maude Della Meeks.¹
     Beulah married Hamilton C. Starling on December 24, 1936 in Broward County, Florida.² They had a son, Carl H. Starling.

     Cleve T. Slade was born on March 18, 1916 in Johnson County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Mack R. Slade and Louella [?].¹ Cleve died on October 8, 1995 in Wrightsville, Johnson County, Georgia, at age 79 [last residence].²

     Zack C. Slade was born on July 13, 1918 in Johnson County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Mack R. Slade and Louella [?].¹ Zack died in March, 1966 at age 47.²

     Flora Belle Jackson was born on January 4, 1910 in Baconton, Mitchell County, Georgia.¹
     Flora married Thomas Howell Slade, son of William Samuel Slade and Matti Lou Howell, on January 3, 1935 in Baconton, Georgia.² Flora died on November 11, 1991 in Starke, Bradford County, Florida, at age 81.³