Hello Janis You can obtain a copy of the death certificate of Francis Samuel Snow since you know the exact date of death. Just write to the below address and enclose $5 for handling. Be sure to state the exact date of death and Parish (Rapides) in which he died. You can also send an email to Rapides Library to request a copy of obituaries but you must give them the exact date of death. llbw85@hotmail.com If they find them they will mail them to you. State of Louisiana Secretary of State Division of Archives Records Management, and History 3851 EssenLane P O Box 94125 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9125