“William Jess Ware, 52, died Friday in the Haynesville Hospital, after a few days illness with pneumonia. Mr. Ware was well known over Claiborne Parish, having been born and reared here. He resided on his farm just north of Haynesville, La. He was the Son of Thomas Perry and Sarah F. Modisette Ware. Surviving is his widow, Cora Thomas Ware, one little 6 years old son who is now suffering from pneumonia and is very ill, brothers, J. H. Ware, Lon Ware, Crate Ware, S. A. Ware, Lacy Ware, Nrs. P. Hardaway, Mrs. R. E. Crump and Mrs. A. J. Smith.”

Source:  FindAGrave

Margaret  Record added: Mar 15, 2004