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     Willie Cecil Gray was born on February 2, 1908 in Cleveland County, Arkansas.² She was the daughter of William Gray and Susie Ward.^3,4
     Willie married Gordon Keith Slade, son of Gideon Edgar Slade and Martha Matilda Brown, in 1928.¹ Willie Cecil Gray was died on May 23, 1987 in New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.⁵ Willie died on February 25, 1988 in New Braunfels, Texas, at age 80^2,6 and was buried in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, New Braunfels, Guadalupe County, Texas.^7,8 Her obituary published in the El Dorado News-Times, Saturday, February 27, 1988 read:
     Billie Slade, 80, of News Braunfels, Texas, and a former resident of El Dorado, died Thursday, Feb. 25, in a New Braunfels nursing home. She was born Feb. 2, 1908, in Cleveland County, the daughter of Will Gray and Susie Ward Gray. She was the wife of the late Gordon Slade. She was a member of New Braunfels First Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Merle Wendell of New Braunfels, Mrs. Ardeth Marks of Hot springs, and Mrs. Marjorie Graham of New Braunfels; three sons, Gordon Slade of houston, Dale Slade of New Braunfels and Gary Slade of Boyertown, Pa; a sister, Violet Goodwin of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Guadelope Valley Memorial Park at New Braunfels with Dr. Gordon Graham officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home of New Braunfels. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.²

     Carl H. McFadin was born on October 30, 1877 in Union Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Hampton McFadin and Elizabeth Matilda Slade.¹ Carl died on September 18, 1883 at age 5.² He was buried in Springhill Cemetery, Oakland, Union Parish, Louisiana.²

     Thomas M. McFadin was born on September 30, 1816 in Warren County, Kentucky.¹
     Thomas married Jane Anderson. Thomas died on August 9, 1859 at age 42.¹ He was buried in Springhill Cemetery, Oakland, Union Parish, Louisiana.²

     Josephine Slade was born on April 7, 1923 in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Joe Smith Slade and Ira Rogers.¹ Josephine died on September 23, 1933 at age 10.²

     Mildred Slade was born in 1929 in El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Joe Smith Slade and Ira Rogers.¹
     Mildred married Richard Vernon.² Mildred died on May 19, 2022 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, Mildred Slade Vernon, 96, of Benton, went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2022. She was born June 6, 1925, in El Dorado, to the late Joe Smith Slade and Era Rogers Slade. Mildred was a devout Christian and lifelong member of First Baptist Church, El Dorado, until retiring to Hot Springs. Mildred was an honor graduate from the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville in 1947. She taught Sunday school and was a gifted pianist playing for the children's choirs at church. Mildred was a tenacious bridge player and was a member of many bridge clubs throughout her life. She was also an avid Razorback fan attending many games in the 60s. Mildred loved to cook and care for her family. She was especially involved in her girls' school work and their use of the King's English. Preceding Mildred in death were her husband of 59 years, Richard Vernon; as well as her sister, Josephine Slade. She leaves behind two daughters, Carla (Jim) Robertson and Marsha (Jim) Clevenger; one grandson, Mark (Melissa) Robertson; and her two treasured great-grandchildren, Evan and McKenzie Robertson. She also leaves behind her constant companion and beloved dog, Snuggles. A graveside service will be held at Morning Star Cemetery, Hot Springs, at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 23.³

     Irene Rowe was born on June 23, 1907 in Texas.^2,3
     Irene married Warner Brown Slade, son of Gideon Edgar Slade and Martha Matilda Brown.¹ Irene died on March 10, 1980 at age 72.² She was buried in Arlington Cemetery, El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas.²