Obituaries Feb. 1999, Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituaries or deaths are listed below: Bobby Bernell Boyett Edith Faye Bozeman Alma W. Brown Johnnie R. Cooper Ellie B. Crawford Claude W. Daniels Rayanna Morgan Hodge Abbie "Holly" Hollis Enlow Jackson Herbert D. Johnson Bobby Carroll Keene Ethelle B. Pierce John Monroe Pittman Pauline Josephine Riser Vermel F. Sanders Charles Washington "C.W." Scates William Claudie Sewell John Kirk Southern Pauline A. Williams Sullivan Doris B. VonAplel Jim Washington Roberta White ************************ The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.6, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Bobby Bernell Boyett, 54 BROOKSHIRE, Texas - Bobby Bernell Boyett, an electrical engineer, formerly of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. -------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.27, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Edith Faye Bozeman, 59 WINNSBORO - Edith Faye Bozeman, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.20, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Alma W. Brown, 78 BASKIN - Alma W. Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ---------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.11, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Johnnie R. Cooper, Sr., 82 WINNSBORO - Johnnie R. Cooper, a bus driver, died Sunday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Gesthsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 7-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ---------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.11, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Ellie B. Crawford, 85 WINNSBORO - Ellie B. Crawford, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.14, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Claude W. Daniels, 64 WINNSBORO - Claude W. Daniels, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. ---------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.28, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Rayanna Morgan Hodge, infant WINNSBORO - Rayanna Morgan Hodge, the infant daughter of Hugh and Sandy Hodge, died Saturday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, near Gilbert. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ------------------------------------------ The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.26, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Abbie "Holly" Hollis, 78 Abbie "Holly" Hollis of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at Apostolic Tabernacle Church near Winnsboro. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is until time of service today at the church. ---------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.14, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Enlow Jackson, 82 WINNSBORO - Enlow Jackson, a retired farmer, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Bayou Macon Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery, Chase, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.20, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Herbert D. Johnson, 87 WINNSBORO - Herbert D. Johnson, a mechanic, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 1999 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 1999 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Funeral services for Herbert D. Johnson, 87, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Joe Solomon and Johnny Guice officiating. Interment followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery with V.F.W. Post 3155 conducting a flag presentation. Mr. Johnson died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at Franklin Medical Center after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was considered by all who knew him as a "Jack of All Trades." He could build or fix almost anything. He built the first car that he ever owned, before he learned to drive. He was the first shop foreman at Babin Ford in Jonesville and later worked for White Ford in Winnsboro. He was employed with Winnsboro Elevator and Wisner Elevator. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his wife, Auline Johnson and a brother, Ralph Johnson Jr. Survivors include his daughter, Marcele J. Kincaid, Winnsboro; sister, Tommie Smith and husband, Hamp of Shreveport; two granddaughters, Debbie K. McCoy and husband, Rodney of Winnsboro; Lea Ann Kincaid and fiance' Kent Graves of Baton Rouge; two great-grandchildren, Trey Price and wife Beth; Heather Jemerson and husband, Shea; two great-great-grandchildren, Hannah Jemerson and Jacob Jemerson. Pallbearers were Russell Etheridge, Kent Graves John Johnson, Ralph Johnson III, Johnny Lawrence, and Trey Price. ---------------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.24, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Bobby Carroll Keene, 59 Bobby Carroll Keene of Monroe, a retired maintenance director, died Monday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel on Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 1999 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bobby Carroll Keene Funeral services for Bobby Carroll Keene, 59, of Monroe will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with the Rev. Pat Guice officiating. Interment will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Mr. Keene died on February 22, 1999 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Monroe and was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Keene was a retired maintenance director of Burlington Motor Carriers and prior to that was with Red Ball Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Babara Keene, Monroe; three children, Karen Keene and Kurt Keene, both of Monroe; Karol Guiterrez, Farmerville; brother, Gary Keene, Monroe; and four grandchildren, Daniel and David Wright; Mallory and Jordan Keene. Pallbearers will be Scott Thomas, Scotty Gwin, Delton Dearman, John McClendon, Earl Bennett, and Billy Ragus. Memorials may be made to the La. Baptist Children's Home. ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 1999 Submitted by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ethelle B. Pierce Funeral services for Ethelle B. Pierce, 81, of Winnsboro were held Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Charles Davis and the Rev. Raymond Beard officiating. Interment followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Pierce died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 at Franklin Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy C. Pierce; two brothers, C. J. Buchan and Elvin Buchan; a sister, Rosa Mae Parker; and two sons-in-law, Walt Davis and Pete Robertson. Survivors include her 11 children, Julia McAlister and husband, Kenneth, Coolidge, Texas; Martha Stevens and husband, Carey, Crowville; Betty Peters and husband, Kenneth, Jerry C. Pierce and wife, Martha, all of Winnsboro; Shirley Ann Davis, Haughton; Joy Pekar and husband, August, Katy, Texas; Pauline Robertson, Stonewall; Barbara Bland and husband, Donny, Missouri City, Texas; Ruby Lupo and husband Tommy, Haughton; Patsy Hammons and husband, Larry; Evelyn Holloway and husband, "Little", all of Delhi; one brother, Ezra Buchan and wife, Lucille, Crowville; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. ******************************************* The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.22, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 John Monroe Pittman, 78 WINNSBORO - John Monroe Pittman, a retired Tennessee Gas employee, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 1999 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John Monroe Pittman Funeral services for John Monroe Pittman, 78, of Winnsboro were held Monday at New Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Robbie Robinson and the Rev. Eugene Kappeler officiating. Interment followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Pittman died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Pittman. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Gene Kappeler, Monroe; brother, Clarence Pittman, Dallas, Texas; grandson, Brad and Tammy Thomisee, West Monroe; step- grandchildren, Carl and Michele Kappeler; Phil and Jean Kappeler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Zion Baptist Church or to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1301 Oliver Road, Monroe, La. 71201. ******************************************* The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.26, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Pauline Josephine Riser, 84 WINNSBORO - Pauline Josephine Riser, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. ****************************************** Vermel F. Sanders, 73 WISNER - Vermel F. Sanders, a retired nurses' aide, died Monday. A Memorial Service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Inturnment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jigger. ***************************************** The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.1, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Charles Washington "C.W." Scates, 77 WISNER - Charles Washington "C.W." Scates, a retired farmer, died Sunday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. *********************************************** The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.10, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 William Claudie Sewell, 58 GILBERT - William Claudie Sewell, Gilbert chief of police, died Tuesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. today at the Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ********************************************* The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.14, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 John Kirk Southern, 11 WINNSBORO - John Kirk Southern, a student, died Friday. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville, under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ****************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 1999 Submitted April 2006 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pauline A. Williams Sullivan Graveside services for Pauline A. Williams Sullivan, 77, of Ellisville, Miss., formerly of Winnsboro were held at 10 a.m. Jan. 27, 1999, at Ogden Cemetery with the Rev. Leon Ward officiating. Interment was under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Sullivan died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999 at her residence. She was born in Sumrall, Miss., on Jan. 31, 1921. At the age of 20, she moved to Winnsboro and worked as a LPN at Rogers Clinic and Hospital and worked there until the clinic closed in 1988. She moved to Ellisville in 1990 and was a member of Lowery Baptist Church. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her husbands, Bryant R. Williams Sr. and Willie Sullivan; grandson, James Allen Williams, and her parents, Allen and Idell Knight Aultman. Survivors include one son, Bryant R. Williams Jr. and wife, Linda of Ellisville; two grandchildren, Jon Williams and Amy Williams; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Michelle Williams and Joshua Kaleb Williams; one brother, Herman Aultman, Ellisville. Memorials may be made to James Williams Nursing Scholarship at 6837 Hwy. 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Grandsons served as pallbearers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.5, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Doris B. VonAplel, 74 HOUSTON, Tex. - Doris B. VonAplel formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Winnsboro. Burial is at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.8, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Jim Washington, 78 RAYVILLE - Jim Washington, a farmer, died Thursday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery. -------------------------------------------- The News-Star Monroe, Louisiana, Feb.8, 1999 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson June 1, 2007 Roberta White, 69 WINNSBORO - Roberta White, a retired store clerk, died Wednesday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro. ---------------------------------------------------------------------