Obituary: Jan. 2000, Franklin Parish, LA Submitted by : Submitters name listed with obit ************************************************* Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following full obits are found below: Pearl Albritton Allen Roland Arndt Lessie L. Barfield Evelyn Pat Berry Ellis Aaron Bradley Sadie Hendry Brown Bettye Rousseau Calhoun George R. Canady Sr. JoAnn Womack Cooper James Davis Sr Jenny Bell Edwards Leonard "Nick" Hedrick Ruby J. Ignont Sarah Jackson Sam Kennedy Lee Aubrey Kincaid Shelby Ray Laborde Mary A. Luker Fannie Fitch Mayes John 'Pat' McIntyre Jr. Billy Ray Milby Patricia Wilds Myers Dorothy Phillips Betty J. Pounders Helen Sellers Sam Serio Eric Scott Smith H.C. 'Crayton' Smith Randolph Smith J.C. Talbert, Sr. *************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 21, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Pearl Albritton Allen, 75 Pearl Albritton Allen of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. ************************************* News-Star in Monroe Jan. 13, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Roland Arndt, 78 WINNSBORO - Roland Arndt, a retired Louisiana Highway Department employee, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. ******* The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 19, 2000 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roland Arndt Funeral services for Roland Arndt, 78, of Winnsboro were held Thursday at Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Charles Langford officiating. Interment followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Arndt died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at Golden Doors Nursing Home. Mr. Arndt was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, a retired navy officer and retired from the Louisiana Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Arndt and his son, Paul Arndt. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brooks Arndt, Winnsboro; daughter, Mary Ellen Riley, Livingston, Texas; two sisters, Lillian Merris and Frances Amison; six grandchildren, Michael Arndt, Paul Arndt, Warren Arndt, Jerry Riley Jr., Kathy Lee, and Robert Riley; four great-grandchildren, Zachary Riley, Savannah Riley, Alex Little, and Taryn Riley. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Lessie L. Barfield Funeral services for Lessie L. Barfield, 89, of Fort Necessity were held Saturday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church with Rev. Don Blackmon, Dr. Ralph Thomas and Dr. Milton Williams officiating. Burial followed in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Barfield was a member and Sunday School teacher for the past 30 years at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, frank Barfield, one daughter, Margery Nell Mason, and two sons, James and Cabert Barfield. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Sharbono of Blanchard, La.; son, Ross A. Barfield of Monroe; brother, Ross A. Thomas of Dallas, Texas; sister, Loutish Kallil of Corpus Christi, Texas; a special cousin, Agnes Ross Moore of Fort Necessity; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Grandsons served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, La. Baptist Children's Home or the Methodist children's Home in Ruston. *************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun---- Winnsboro, Louisiana Volume 143--- No. 26--- Page 5A January 26, 2000 Evelyn Pat Berry Funeral services for Evelyn Pat Berry, 69,of Palestine, Texas will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery under the direction Of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Berry died Sunday, January 23, 2000, at Cartmell Home for Aged in Palestine. She was a native and past resident of Franklin Parish. She had worked for Texas Instruments as a product technician and Wal-Mart in Winnsboro. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Berry is preceded in death by her parents William Burton Neathery and Sally Hudson Neathery. Survivors include her son, Jerry Berry of Tennessee Colony , Texas; daughter, Julie June Dubreuil of Houston, Texas; a brother, two sisters, three grandchildren, nieces and nephews. *************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun---- Winnsboro, Louisiana Volume 143--- No. 26--- Page 5A January 26, 2000 Ellis Aaron Bradley Funeral services for Ellis Aaron Bradley were held Friday in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with the Rev. Carl Gulde officiating. Interment followed in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Bradley died Wednesday in North Monroe Hospital. Mr. Bradley was a native of Franklin Parish, but had resided in Monroe for most of his life. He was an Air Force Veteran and a retired heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Bradley; brother, Ed Bradley and a son Thomas A. Bradley. Survivors include his son, Scott Bradley of Monroe; two daughters, Renea Price of West Monroe;Tammy Bradley of Shreveport; a sister Catherine Davis of Collinston, La.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lane Bradley, Bill Waller, Bo Davis, James Davis. Carl Parker and Jerry Nunnery. *************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 2, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Sadie Hendry Brown, 52 CROWVILLE - Sadie Hendry Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville. *************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun ---- Winnsbobo, Louisiana Volume 143-----No. 27 February 2, 2000 Page 5A Bettye Rousseau Calhoun Funeral services for Bettye Rousseau Calhoun, 87, of Gilbert were held Monday at United Methodist Church of Gilbert with the Rev. Charles Langford officiating. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.Mrs. Calhoun, a loving mother, grandmother and caring friend, went to be with the Lord, January 29, 2000. She was a resident of Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie Melvin Calhoun Jr.; and her parents Elbert and Annie Rousseau. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Lannie M. "Ted" Calhoun of Houston,Texas; John R. Calhoun and his wife Bettie of Baton Rouge; three grandsons, John Russell Calhoun, Lannie Michael Calhoun and Robert William Calhoun; one granddaughter, Jennifer Morris of Natchez, Mississippi; two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Morris and Seth Morris. Pallbearers were William Allen Butler, Joseph W. Boyd, Robert A. Russell, John Russell Calhoun, Lannie Michael Calhoun and Robert William Calhoun. *************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 12, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 George R. Canady Sr., 55 WINNSBORO - George Ray Canady Sr., a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. ************************************* News-Star in Monroe Jan. 1, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 JoAnn Womack Cooper, 65 WINNSBORO - JoAnn Womack Cooper, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial is at Hebert Cemetery, Hebert. ************************************************ News-Star in Monroe Jan. 12, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 James Davis Sr., 89 WISNER - James Davis Sr., a farmer, died Saturday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. *********************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Jenny Bell Edwards Funeral services for Jenny Bell Edwards, 73, of Winnsboro will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Community Memorial with the Rev. Ricky Adams officiating. Interment followed ar Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Edwards died Sunday, January 2, 2000 at Columbia North Monroe Hospital after and extended illness. She was a native and resident of Franklin Parish, a homemaker and a member of Victory Apostolic Church of Winnsboro. Survivors include her son, Thomas Edwards of Gilbert; sister, Carrie Currington of Wisner; brother, Robert " Pete" Campbell of Wisner; four grandchildren. six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Danny Hendry, Jeff Gregory, Billy Wayne Taylor, Brad Taylor, Zane Roberts, Vernon Currington, Tracy Hilbun and Richie Poland. ********************************************* Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 Leonard "Nick" Hedrick Funeral services for Leonard "Nick" Hedrick, 78 of Wisner were held Friday at South Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Graveside services followed at Midway Cemetery in Meadville, Mississippi, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro, Louisiana. Mr. Hedrick died Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at his residence. He was a native and resident of Franklin Parish, retired heavy equipment operator with International Paper Mill, Natchez, Mississippi, member of South Central Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Mary C.Hedrick of Wisner; children, Nadine Maxwell of Meadville, Mississippi; Brenda Grupa of Houston, Texas; step-children, Allan Trahan and Sue Sikes of Wisner; Linda McNease of Winnsboro; sister, Sally MaGehee of Santa Anna, Texas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Warnie Batey, Leon Flowers, Jr., Russell Ensminger, Tom Kerrigan, Lionel Fatzer and Dennis Berry. **************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 28, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Ruby J. Ignont, 43 WINNSBORO ­ Ruby J. Ignont, a homemaker, died Tuesday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Sunday at Prince of Peace Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery, Liddieville. ************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 8, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Sarah Jackson, 56 GILBERT - Sarah Jackson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial is at State Place Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 13, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Sam Kennedy, 99 WINNSBORO - Sam Kennedy, a retired maintenance man, died Sunday.Jan. 9. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Ward Bend Cemetery, Gilbert. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. ****************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 13, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Lee Aubrey Kincaid, 81 FORT NECESSITY - Lee Aubrey "Snow" Kincaid, a retired farmer, died Wednesday. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, Fort Necessity. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. ************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 16, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Shelby Ray Laborde, 57 CROWVILLE ­ Shelby Ray Laborde, a drilling contractor, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. ******************************************* Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Mary A. Luker Graveside services for Mary A. Luker, 84, will be Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Green Acres Memorial Park under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Luker died Monday, January 3, 2000 at Ridgecrest Living Center in West Monroe after an extended illness. She was a present resident of West Monroe, a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by a son, Jeff Duncan. Survivors include her children, Jeannie Whittington of West Monroe; Harold Duncan of Jackson, Mississippi; sisters, Maebell Robinson and Georgie Wilkerson both of California; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. ************************************************ News-Star in Monroe Jan. 16, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Fannie Fitch Mayes, 94 GILBERT ­ Fannie Fitch Mayes, a retired seamstress, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville. ********************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 14, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 John 'Pat' McIntyre Jr., 46 John 'Pat' McIntyre Jr. of West Monroe died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Memorial Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Union Cemetery, near Baskin. ******************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Billy Ray Milby Funeral services for Billy Ray Milby, 57, of Mangham were held Tuesday at the Chapel of Community Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment followed at Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Milby died Saturday, January 01, 2000. He was a native of Franklin Parish, resident of Richland Parish, an operator with Sunbelt Plastics, a member of the Methodist faith. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Gilley Milby of Mangham; mother Alma Milby of West Monroe; children, Darla Tippen and husband Steve of Calhoun; Jason Milby and wife Janice of West Monroe; sisters, Blondell Barnes of Monroe; Mary Hawthorne of Winnsboro; brother, J.L. Milby of West Monroe; grandchildren, Tyler Tippen and Meagan Milby; also survived by step-children, step- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Ricky Barnes, George Dispenza, Jeremy Dispenza, Larry Milby, Ronnie Rodriguez and Ardwayne Stapp. ****************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Patricia Wilds Myers Funeral services for Patricia Wilds Myers, 75, of St. Joseph were held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. John Cunningham and the Rev. Antony Aelavanthara officiating. Interment followed at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.Mrs. Myers died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center of Alexandria, Louisiana. She was born June 27, 1924 in Natchez, the daughter of Oliver Newton and Alice Robinson Wilds, Sr. Survivors oinclude daughters, Laura LaRue Myers Cooper of Dry Prong; Alice Robinson"Robin" Myers of St. Joseph; sons, Paul A. "Andy" Myers III of Gulf Breeze, Florida; MorrisNewton Myers of Temecula, California; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother, Newt Wilds of Natchez, Miss. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph catholic Church, St. Joseph, Louisiana. ********************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 15, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Dorothy Phillips, 58 BASKIN ­ Dorothy 'Meme' Phillips, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon today at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Winnsboro. ********************************************* News-Star in Monroe Jan. 9, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Betty J. Pounders, 67 WINNSBORO - Betty J. Pounders, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at New Zion Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Burial is at Coax Cemetery, near Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. **************************************** News-Star in Monroe Jan. 12, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Helen Sellers, 54 BILOXI - Helen Sellers, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Jan. 7. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at the True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is at Bend Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. *************************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A Sam Serio Funeral services for Sam Serio, 87, of New Orleans, formerly of Winnsboro, were held Monday at Lawn Lake Funeral Home Chapel in New Orleans, La. Interment followed at Lawn Lake Mausoleum in New Orleans. Mr. Serio died Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at his residence. He spent most of his life in Winnsboro as owner and operator of S & S Cafe. Survivors include three children, Carol Ann Ruf of Metairie; Delores Fontaine of San Francisco, California; and John Serio of Metairie'; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four sisters, Sarah Palmer of Holley, New York; Mary DiPaola of Rochester, New York; Rose Moyers of Bridge City, Texas; Conchetta Musmeci of Folsom, Louisiana; one brother, Sam Piro of Mandeville, La. ************************************* News-Star in Monroe Jan. 25, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Eric Scott Smith, 17 FERRIDAY - Eric Scott Smith, a student, died Saturday. Services will be 11 a.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. ************************************* News-Star in Monroe Jan. 16, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 H.C. 'Crayton' Smith, 101 WISNER ­ H.C. 'Crayton' Smith, a farmer, died Friday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro. **** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA January 19, 2000 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd H.C. 'Crayton' Smith Funeral services for H.C. "Crayton" Smith, 101, of Wisner were held Monday at Riser First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Thomas Peoples and the Rev. Milton officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Riser First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Smith died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 at his residence in Wisner. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Wisner, and a retired Franklin Parish farmer. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Vallie Smith. Survivors include his daughters, Lorraine Ballard, Shreveport, Elvena Frizziola, Durham, N.C., sons, Willard Smith and Shelton Smith, both of Shreveport, Douglas Smith and Billy Smith, both of Wisner, numerous grand- and great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Grandson served as pallbearers. ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------- News-Star in Monroe Jan. 28, 2000 Submitted by; DeWanna Lindo May 2007 Randolph Smith, 73 WINNSBORO - Randolph Smith, a retired grocery store owner, died Tuesday. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Victory Apostolic Church, near Winnsboro. Burial is at Providence Memorial Park, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. *********************************** Submitted by Shirley Ashley June 2002 The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana January 5, 2000-- Volume 143--No. 23--pg. 5A J.C. Talbert, Sr. Funeral services for J.C. Talbert, Sr. 70, of Columbia, were held Friday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. John Flemming officiating Interment followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Talbert died Wednesday, December 29, 1999, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was a resident of Caldwell Parish, a native of Franklin Parish, and a heavy equipment operator with Caldwell Parish. Mr. Talbert is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Emma Talbert, and a daughter, Carolyn Talbert. Survivors include his wife Pearl K. Talbert of Columbia; children, J.C.Talbert, Jr. of Winnsboro; Linda richardson of Jigger; Glenda Huacuja of Picayune, Mississippi; Edward Talbert and Dana Talbert both of Winnsboro; sisters, Evelyn McClanahan of Ruston; Minnie Lee Dilley of Winnsboro; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,and a host of step-children, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Marvin Netherland, James Talbert, James Jewell, Terry Wiggins, Jimbo Wiggins and Billy Wiggins. Honorary pallbearers were George Dilley, Calvin Humphries and Louis Massey ***********************************