Obituary: Franklin Parish, LA: Oct. 2003 Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ************************************************ The following obituaries or deaths are listed below: Marsha Allen Julia Anderson Mary L. Anderson Lula Bamburg Doris Benge James M. "Jim" Bennett Maggie Bell Brady Adelia Byrnes John T. Cooper Kelvin Alan Cummings Homer Evans William L. "Tog" Goodman Glen E. Hawsey Joseph"Joey" Hudson Lonnie Johnson Sr. Alice Jones Russell Majors Gertrude Mathis Lessie M. McCarthy Mable Thomas Stephens McKenzie Vivian L. Neal Lela E. Nielsen Mary Agnes Nobles Robert Perry Claire LeFay Sowell Sanders Alberta Shaw A. W. Shows Larry Dale Simms Carey C. Stevens Judy Sturdivant J. W. Thornton Floriece Turnage Corinth Sherrouse Turnbough Erma Thompson Voth Freida A. Wallace Alde Williams Jr. ********************************************* Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Marsha Allen Memorial services for Marsha Allen, 53, of Monroe were held Oct. 1, 2003, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Allen died Monday,Sept. 29, 2003, at North Monroe Hospital. She was a foster parent. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie A. Allen; two sons, Daniel Scott Allen, Charles David Allen all of Monroe; father, Melvin Graham; step-father, Ray Arnold; brother, Mike Arnold of Calhoun; sister, Penny Howard of Monroe; numerous family, friends, aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Trust Fund for Daniel and Charles at 105 Cleveland Circle, Monroe, La. 71203 +++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Julia Anderson Funeral services for Julia Anderson, 96, of Liddieville were held Sunday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Liddieville with the Rev. J.L. McDowell officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Anderson died Thursday, September 19, 2003 at her residence. She was a retired cook. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Lee Anderson of Winnsboro; son, Ike Anderson of Liddieville; sister Zaporia Fisher of San Rafeal, California; 19 grandchildren, 63 great-grand-children and 50 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Calvin Brown, Gary Brown, Pete White, Elston Henry, Charles Williams, and Michael Charles Norman +++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Mary L. Anderson Funeral services for Mary L. Anderson, 54, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Newellton, were held Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Newellton with the Rev. Benjamin Battle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Anderson died Monday, September 22, 2003 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston following a brief Illness. She was a Data Entry Technician. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Anderson Sr. of Houston; daughters, Felicia Anderson and Latoy Anderson; sons, Cephus Brown and Thomas Anderson Jr. all of Houston; mother, Helen Brown of Newellton; brothers, Charlie Brown III, Andy Brown, Terry Brown and Lasko Brown; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Brown Jr., Willie J. Brown, Stanley W. Brown, Sylvester C. Brown, Kaluh Doyle, Firk Chambers III,Willie Doyle and K.C. Doyle Jr. ******************************** Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Lula Bamburg Funeral services for Lula Bamburg, 85, of Newellton were held at Newellton United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Cecil Perry and the Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. . Mrs. Bamburg died Monday, October 20, 2003 at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a resident of Newellton, a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Courtney Bamburg; father, William W. Walker; mother, Laura Ann Walker; daughters, Evelyn Bamburg, Arley Mae Bamburg and Janice Bamburg. Survivors include sons, John D. Bamburg, James A. Bamburg, Louis J. Bamburg, Robert L.Bamburg, Steve E. Bamburg, all of Newellton; Charley Gray of Jonesboro; daughters, Marie Freeman of Natchitoches; Pat Carpenter of Gainsville; Gayle Thornton of Newellton; brothers, James Walker of Pitkin; Jeff Walker of Sulphur; sister Virgie Neal of Branson, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tony Coleman, Robert Bamburg, Wayne Ott, Steve Bamburg, Courtney Bamburg, Andy Mize and Derek Fuller. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Doris Benge Funeral services for Doris Benge, 65, of Winnsboro were held Thursday in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with the Rev.Jim Wright officiating. Burial followed in Lynn Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Benge was born January 15, 1938 in Columbus, Mississippi and passed from this life on October 6, 2003 in Monroe. She is preceded in death by her parents Wade and Pauline Crouse; sister, Chris Johnson and nephew, Curt Luecke. Survivors include her husband, John Benge of Winnsboro; daughter, Melissa Allen and husband Steve of Swartz; son, John Benge and wife Robin of Blanchard, La.; sisters, Leah Wright of Jacksonville, Florida and Wyn Luecke of Columbus, Mississippi; four grandchildren, Savannah Benge, Kelsey Benge, Tyler Allen and Ainasley Allen. Pallbearers were Lea Pasley, Tony Beaird, Willie Daniel, Lloyd Williams, Nathan Peacock and Ed Edwards. Memorials may be made to Northeast Regional Hospital, 206 McMillian Rd., Suite A, West Monroe, La. 71291 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley James M. "Jim" Bennett Funeral services for James M. "Jim" Bennett, 43 of Winnsboro were held at Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday with President David Lambert officiating with Dr. David Boyles and Dr. Gerald Broussard speaking. Interment followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr.Bennett pass away after a lengthy illness on Friday, October 10, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his father, Don R. Bennett and wife Loreta of Winnsboro; mother, Ruth T. Liner and husband Jerry of Simsboro; daughters, Nicole Wright and husband Austin of Chicago, Illinois; Myranda Bennett of Dallas, Texas; Christy Bennett of Fort Stewart, Georgia; Misty Bennett of Liddieville; sister, Sherry Gatlin and husband Robert of West Monroe; half-sister, Mary Bennett of Winnsboro; half-brother, Donovan J. Bennett of Monroe; step-sisters, Brenda Hotard and husband Sean of Ponchatoula, La.; Tammie Bennett of Winnsboro; step-brothers, Tony King of Monroe, Greg Liner and wife Melissa of Simsboro; Tim Liner and wife Theresa of West Monroe; Jeff Liner of Simsboro; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Pallbearers were Tom Brice, Hunter Abbott,Greg Liner, Tim Liner, John Holloway and Eddie Earl. Memorials may be made on behalf of James to the American Diabetes Association ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Maggie Bell Brady Funeral services for Maggie Bell Brady, 83, of Winnsboro were held Monday at Chase Pentecostal Church with the Rev. James McMurray and the Rev. Dan Hutto officiating. Burial followed in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Brady was born December 1, 1919 in Winnsboro and passed from this life on Friday,September 26, 2003 at Corner Stone Hospital in West Monroe. She was a member of Chase Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Brady is preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Brady; parents, Almon and Allie Thornhill; two infant sons, Albert Elton Brady Jr. and John Franklin Brady; and one daughter, Alley E. Carroll. Survivors include two sons, James Elton Brady and wife, Lillian of Eros; John David Brady and wife Jane of West Monroe; one daughter, Willow Dean Beatty and husband, Bobby Joe of Winnsboro; one sister, Emma Roberts of Winnsboro; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren Pallbearers were James Brady, Darrell Carroll, William Beatty, Johnny Brady, Mark Beatty and Joshua Brady. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Franklin Sun---Winnsboro, Louisiana October 22, 2003---Page 5A Volume 147--- No. 05 Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Adelia Byrnes Funeral services for Adelia Byrnes, 87, of Winnsboro, were held Friday at Wayside Pentecostal Church near Winnsboro with the Rev. James McMurray and the Rev. Roger Pete officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Byrnes was born September 26, 1916 in Jena and passed from this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center. She attended Chase Pentecostal Church. Survivors include five children; Roy Byrnes of Roanoke, Virginia; Rev. Jerry Byrnes of West Monroe; Earl K. Byrnes of Haughton; Dottie Fay Guimbellot of Lake Village, Arkansas; Ann Toney of Winnsboro; half brother, Calvin Johnson of Ruston; 17 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Glen Byrnes, Jerry Byrnes Jr., Ralph Wayne Jr., Kenneth Toney, Johnny Earl Byrnes and Earl Byrnes Jr. **************************** Submitted by: Shirley Ashley John T. Cooper Funeral services for John T. Cooper, 86, of Sicily Island were held at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Sicily Island on Saturday with the Rev. Dennis Hensley officiating. Burial followed at Old Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Cooper died Thursday, October 23, 2003 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a resident of Sicily Island, a retired partner in Cooper Brothers Welding in Morgan City, La., and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union # 198, and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He served in World War II with the Army Infantry Division. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary B. Cooper; parents, Samuel Calvin and Beulah Williamson Cooper; sisters Sammie Bertiel and Vondell Smith; daughter, Shirel Lynn McMahan. Survivors include sons, Al Cooper of Mangham; Clarence Cooper of Morgan City; daughter, Sammie K. Callendar of Sicily Island; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Valoree King; and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons served as pallbearers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Kelvin Alan Cummings Memorial services for Kelvin Alan Cummings, 42, of Mooreville, West Virginia was held Wednesday at Anderson Funeral Home in Beaufort. S.C., with the Rev. Ronnie Charrier of Crowville officiating. Interment followed in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Cummings died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003. He was a mechanic. He was the son of Ted and Opal Cummings. He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Rae Cummings and son, Brandon Kelvin Cummings, both of Rockhill, S.C.; daughter, Meegan Danielle Cummings of Doraville. Georgia; grandson, Dillon Brandon Balcazar; step-daughters, Katherine and Rosanna Arellano both of Doraville, Georgia; step-granddaughter, Karina Pineiro; sister, Eula Charrier of Crowville; brothers, Ted Cummings, Raymond Cummings and Frank Cummings all of Augusta, Georgia; brother, Roger Cummings of Darian, Georgia and finance` Debrah Brooks of Mooreville, West Virginia. **************************************** Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Homer Evans Funeral services for Homer Evans of Brookhaven, Mississippi, were held October 14, at Brookhaven Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery Rev. Willie Welch officiated. Mr. Evans died Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Meadville Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on September 20, 1919 to Hilary Evans and Loueretia Porter Evans. He was retired from Kellwood Company where he was the Senior Engineer and Vice President of several factories including Sustan Garments. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. He resided in Brookhaven all his life except for the 10 years he lived in Winnsboro with his family and managed the Sustan Garment Factory. He was a member of Winnsboro First Baptist Church, Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club. Preceding him in death was his parents and his son Clyde Neil Evans. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Inez McNeil Evans of Brookhaven; his children, Richard Evans and wife Eva of Clinton, Miss. Joey Evans and wife Bobbie of Austin, Texas; and Kathy Alpe and husband,Rock of Fayetteville,Arkansas; sister, Lucille Ashley of Ridgecrest, Louisiana; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were his five grandsons, Anthony Evans, Jeffrey Evans, Jody Evans, Bobby Cruz, Johnny Cruz and nephew Ricky Evans. (Editors notes: I was really saddened to have to submit this obituary. This was my boss from years ago and I have to say one of the best people I ever came to know.) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley The Franklin Sun---Winnsboro, Louisiana October 1, 2003----Page 5A Volume 147----No. 02 William L. "Tog" Goodman Funeral services for William L. "Tog" Goodman, 72, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Mark Powell officiating. Burial followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Goodman was born May 1, 1931 in Winnsboro and passed from this life on Thursday,Sept. 25, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith. He worked many years in the oil field. Mr. Goodman is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Pratt Goodman, parents; Richard and Bernice Goodman; brother, Lamar Goodman and one sister, Louise Goodman. Survivors include three sisters, Alexander Goodman and Elizabeth Parker, both of Winnsboro; Joyce Monday of Monroe; one brother, Gene Goodman of Dallas, Texas; seven nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dewayne Parks, Danny Copeland, Greg Parks, Murle Welch, Steve Monday and Ken Free. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Glen E. Hawsey Funeral services for Glen E. Hawsey, 59, of Winnsboro were held at Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Hawsey died Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center of Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a mechanic/truck driver and a member of Beouf River Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laudrick J. "Broad" Hawsey and Maudie Mae Hawsey and great granddaughter, Katelin Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Denise Hawsey of Winnsboro; brother, Jerry Hawsey and wife Pat of Winnsboro; daughters, Carla D. Trotter of Charlotte, Tenn.; DeWanna Story of Nashville, Tenn.; Dena Southerland of Winnsboro; Toni Souther- land of San Antonio, Texas; son, Jerry Glen Hawsey of Charlotte, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kristi Hinkle, William "Bubba" Galloway,Brandon Galloway, April Morse, Justin, Trotter, and Kasey Story; great-grandchildren, Ray "Pooter" Lewis, Brannon Galloway, Alexis Morse and Kristen Hinkle. Pallbearers were David Hogan Henderson, EddieSimon, BubbaGalloway, Tim Jones, Bobby Nielson, Paul Dale Turnage and Irby Trotter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Joseph"Joey" Hudson Funeral services for Joseph "Joey" Hudson, 46, of Downsville, were held at Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday with the Rev. Hershel Clanton and the Rev. Milton Williams officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Hudson died Sunday, September 28, 2003 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center of West Monroe. He was a resident of Downsville, a construction worker, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his children, Jennifer of Natchez, Mississippi; Frazier, Caroline and McKenzie all of Monroe; mother, Velma G. Humphries Zimmerebner and husband, Bill of Downsville; father, James H. Hudson and wife, Joyce of Henderson, La.; brothers, James C. Hudson of Monroe; Timothy L. Zimmerebner of El Dorado, Arkansas; Jay Hudson of Lafayette; Bryan Hudson of Youngsville, La.; R.J. Prejean of Henderson, La.;sisters, Janet Renee Hogg of Bastrop; Billie S. Zimmerebner of Branson, Missouri; Monica L.Zimmerebner of Austin, Texas; Lydia Hudson of Starks; and a special friend Jena Brubaker of Monroe. Pallbearers were Greg Humphries, Lane Humphries, BillyHogg, Ron Brubaker, George Zimmerebner, Nicholas Musick and Craig Humphries. Honorary pallbearers were Ernie Burns,Eric Burns and Tony Burns. ********************************************* Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Lonnie Johnson Sr. Funeral services for Lonnie Johnson Sr., 65, of Mangham were held Wednesday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Sugar Hill, with the Rev. Lionell Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Little Creek Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson died Friday, September 19, 2003 at LSU Medical Center in Monroe. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Clara R. Johnson of Mangham; daughters, Tammy Johnson and Dorothy Johnson both of Mangham; Amanda Johnson of Monroe; sons, Lonnie Johnson, Freddie Johnson Sr. and Jimmy Johnson all of Tampa, Florida; Roosevelt Johnson of Pensacola, Florida; and Michael Johnson of Winnsboro; brothers, M.J. Johnson of Archibald; Early Johnson of Winnsboro and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lonnie Johnson Jr., Freddie Johnson Sr., Michael Johnson, Cedric Johnson, Eric Johnson, Roosevelt Johnson, Jimmy Johnson and Freddie Johnson Jr. +++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Alice Jones Funeral services for Alice Jones, 66, of Wisner were held Saturday at Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Gilbert with Elder Wallace Bell officiating. Burial followed in the Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Jones died Monday, October 20, 2003 at North Monroe Hospital. Survivors include her husband, William Jones of Wisner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Russell Majors Funeral services for Russell Majors, 48, of Winnsboro were held Sunday at King Jesus Worship Center with the Rev. Michael Grant officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Majors died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following a brief illness. He was an electrician. Survivors include his wife, LaDill W. Majors of Winnsboro; two sons, Russell Majors II, Royce Smith of Houston, Texas; daughters, Jerelean Lajoy of Shreveport; Chasity Majors, Simbrey Majors and Selena Taylor all of Winnsboro; his mother, Gloria Elzy of Winnsboro; sister Jacinta Byas of Winnsboro; one brother, Anthony Keith Elzy of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Andy Hardin, Russell Lain, Joe Slaughter, Buck Shaw, Michael Wiggins and Charles Bethel. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Gertrude Mathis Funeral services for Gertrude Mathis, 81, of Winnsboro will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church inwinnsboro with the Rev. John Allen III officiating. Burial will follow in the Daughters of Zion Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Miss Mathis died Friday, September 26, 2003 at GlenwoodRegional Medical Center in West Monroe. Survivors include on sister, Juanita Carlos of Monroe. *************************** Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Lessie M. McCarthy Funeral services for Lessie M. McCarthy, 53, of Winnsboro were held Monday at Cuba Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman Harris officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Miss McCarthy died Friday,September 19, 2003 at LSU Medical Center in Monroe following a lenghty illness. She was a nurses aide. Survivores include her mother, Celetse McCarthy of Winnsboro; sisters Cindy Brass of Austin, Texas; Frances Ross, Sarah McCarthy and Ollie Ross all of Winnsboro; brother, Bennie McCarthy of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Kenneth D. Brass, Keith D. McCarthy, Shedrick Ross, Fredrick D. Brass, Kevin R. McCarthy and Tedrick P. Ross. ************************************ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Mable Thomas Stephens McKenzie Funeral services for Mable Thomas Stephens McKenzie, 94, of Columbia were held October 5, 2003 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with the Rev. Bobby Cruse officiating. Burial followed in Hewitt Cemetery near Mangham. Mrs. McKenzie was born in Franklin Parish on August 13, 1909 to the union of Will Alexander and Lottie Jones Thomas and died Saturday, October 4, 2003 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Banks Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rex Stephens and Lark McKenzie. Survivors include her daughter, Florence Stephens Hewitt of Mangham; sons, Robert Stephens and James Stephens both of Meridian; sister, Lucille Hutchins of Winnsboro; ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grand- children; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Breithaupt, Lloyd Rhinehart, Mike Owens and Terry Woods. ******************************* Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Vivian L. Neal Funeral services for Vivian L. Neal, 101, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at the chapel of Wilson Funeral Home. Interment followed at Heal Smith Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Mrs. Neal died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Powells Grove United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons and one daughter. Survivors include a daughter, Hazel E. Lambert of Winnsboro; 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. +++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Lela E. Nielsen Funeral services for Lela E. Nielsen, 87, of Winnsboro were held at Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday with the Rev. Hurby Hitt officiating Interment followed at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Nielson died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center of West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Christian Nielsen Sr.; parents, James Monroe and Jessie Trahan Cobb; grandson, Jesse Weldon Trainer; and a great grandson, James Tyler Warbington. Survivors include a son, Thomas Christian Nielsen Jr. of Jigger; daughter, Regina M. Warbington of Swartz; daughter, Gladys Marie Newsom of Bossier City; son, James Robert Nielsen of Crowville; son, Jimmy Nielsen of Wichita, Kansas; daughter, Mary Lou Richardson of Taylor, Alabama; daughter, Geneva Johns of Clarksville, Texas; daughter, Janice Lynn Robinson of Winnsboro; brother, Gerald Cobb of Delhi; sisters, Lona Dear of Delhi and Dorothy Netherly of Monroe; 30 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tommy Warbington, Ray Warbington, Neal Nielsen, Thomas Johns, Timmy Nielsen and Henry Nielsen. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Nelson and Bobby Nielsen. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Mary Agnes Nobles Funeral services for Mary Agnes Nobles, 65, of Winnsboro were held at Lone Cherry Baptist Church of Mangham on Thursday, with the Rev. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment followed at the Lone Cherry Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Nobles died Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at St. Francis Medical Center of Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James Roy Nobles. Survivors include sons, Gary A. Nobles of Mangham; Mike Nobles of Start; daughters, Debbie Duchesne of Columbia; Dorothy Veuleman of Winnsboro; Christie LaBorde of Baskin; sister, Avis Beasley of West Monroe. Pallbearers were Rob Nobles, Jim Whitman, Gary Nobles, Tommy Mercer, Gary Gilley and Billy Taylor. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Robert Perry Funeral services for Robert Perry, 52, of Winnsboro were held October 18, at Union Valley Baptist Church in Baskin with the Rev.Joe L Spencer officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Perry died Monday,October 13, 2003, at Franklin Medical Center. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Luretha Perry of Winnsboro; son, Roger Herron of Winnsboro; daughter, Yolanda McDaniel of Winnsboro; parents, Jessie and Ruthie Perry of Winnsboro; sister, Sharon Ward of Winnsboro; brothers, Curtis Perry of Romeoville, Illinois; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger Herron Sr., Curtis Perry Jr., Leroy Scott Sr., Louis Perry, Donald Perry and Curtis Perry Jr.. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Claire LeFay Sowell Sanders Funeral services for Claire LeFay Sowell Sanders, 69, were held Sunday at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah, Kentucky, with the Rev. Homer Fletcher officiating. Mrs. Sanders, known as Fay, to her friends and family, died Thursday, September 25, 2003 at her home of heart failure as a complication of diabetes. She was a homemaker and graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Clara Sowell of Crowville. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Gene Sanders; her daughter, Lori Sanders Foley of Tampa, Florida; one granddaughter, one brother, Oswald "Buddy" Sowell of Choudrant. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Franklin Sun----Winnsboro, Louisiana October 08, 2003----Page 5A Volume 147----No. 03 Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Alberta Shaw Funeral services for Alberta Shaw, 94, of Winnsboro will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Cuba Baptist Church. Burial will follow at State Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Survivors include two daughters, Annie L. Jackson and Hattie Washington, both of Winnsboro; five sons, Elijah Shaw of Chicago, Illinois; Tom Shaw Jr. of Los Angeles, California; Alex Shaw, Eugene Shaw and Pierce Shaw all of Winnsboro; sister,Viola Perkins of Maywood, Illinois; brothers, Walter Wesley of Sicily Island; Jim Wesley of Monroe; 85 grandchildren, 105 great grandchildren and 53 great-great-grandchildren/ Pallbearers will be Peter White, Jessie Shaw, Pierce Shaw, Eugene Shaw, Chris Shaw, Eugene Shaw Jr. and John Washington. Wake services will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley A. W. Shows Funeral services for A. W. Shows, 75, of Swartz, were held at Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday with Bro. Allbritton officiating. Services were under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Shows died Friday, October 17, 2003 at his residence in Swartz. He was a diesel mechanic and a member of Bayou Oaks Baptist Church. He served in the Marines during World War II. Mr. Shows was preceded in death by his father, Albert Monroe Shows; mother, Mattie Mae Shows; son Arnold Wayne Shows; daughter, Deborah Shows Johnson; sister, Wanda Faye Fife and half sister, Billie Norman. Survivors include his wife, Mary Shows of Swartz; son, Albert Monroe Shows of Swartz; half brother, William Norman; three grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. +++++++++++++++++++++ Larry Dale Simms Funeral services for Larry Dale Sims, 61, of Wisner were held at Wisner Assembly of God on Sunday with the Rev. David Oliver, the Rev. Rollard Kratzer and the Rev. Lanny Head officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Sims died Friday, October 10, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe. He was a resident of Wisner, a heavy equipment operator and a member of Wisner Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Carol Kendrick Simms; mother, Ethel Clara Simms; father, Rastus Manley Simms; brothers, J.W. Simms, Harold Simms and Gary Simms; sister, Juanita Simms. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Kimbrough of Harrisonburg; sons, Robert Dale Simms and Mayo Shane Simms both of Wisner; brother, Glenn Simms of Walker; sister Eloise Hughes of Harrisonburg; special friend, Shirley Moore of Monroe; and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Butch Simms, Eugene Simms, John Rich, Jeremy Vandevelde, Mickey Ferrington and Brad Moore. ++++++++++++++ The Franklin Sun-----Winnsboro, Louisiana October 15, 2003---Page 5A Volume 147---No. 04 Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Carey C. Stevens Services Held for Former Jury President "A golden heart stopped beating and hard working hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us! He only takes the best." Services for Carey C. Stevens, age 74, of Crowville were held at 11 a.m, Monday, Oct.13, 2003 at Crockett Point Baptist Church near Crowville. Services were officiated by Jimmy Harper, Marion Collier and Joe Senn. Interment followed in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Stevens was born in Gilbert on February 14, 1929 and died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe after a short battle with cancer. He was a retired road construction operator/foreman. He has been a member of the Franklin Parish Police Jury for 10 1/2 years. He also served as the President of Workforce Investment Board SDA-83. He was a member of Crockette Point Baptist Church and a mason. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather; and everyone's biggest fan. Leaving to cherish his memory is his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Martha Pierce Stevens; his five children, Nita Pylant and husband Billy of Shreveport; Gloria Hough and husband Doyle of Delhi; Carey Glynn Stevens and wife Renee of Winnsboro; David Alton Stevens and wife Patricia of Wisner; James Roy "Peanut" Stevens and wife Tracy of Jackson, La; 12 grandchildren, who were the light of his life and truly will miss his love and adoration.Cory Hough and wife Nikki; Donna Eldridge and husband Andy; Jaime Pylant, Cole Stevens, James Allen Stevens, Leigh Ann Stevens, Steve Hough, Hope Stevens, Myles Stevens, Marcie Stevens, Jaci Stevens and Jadi Pylant; one great-granddaughter, Slye Hough. He is also survived by one brother, Alton Stevens and wife Tribby of Gilbert; one sister, Margie McIntyre of Baskin; one sister-in-law, Annie Stevens of Denham Springs and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his parents, James Terrell and Jessie Laura Stevens; three brothers,Roy Stevens, Grove Stevens and T.J. Stevens; two sisters, Eugenia Womack Cagle and Laura Crouchet. Pallbearers were Larry Casiday, Lynn Casiday, Mike West, Donnie Harper, Ricky Berkmeyer, Daryl Carson and John Tom Murray. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin Parish Police Jurors. Memorials may be made to Crockett Point Baptist Church Education Building Renovation, Crowville. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Judy Sturdivant Funeral services for Judy Sturdivant, 56, of Winnsboro were held Friday at New Zion Baptist Church with the Rev.'s Tommy Basco, Paul Perry and Stan Thrift officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Sturdivant was born November 10, 1946 in Winnsboro and passed from this life on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Sturdivant was preceded in death by parents Harold and Edgar Peoples, one brother, Ray Peoples. Survivors include her husband, A-Boy Sturdivant of Winnsboro; children, Keith Hodges, Pam Shipley and Crissy Sturdivant all of Winnsboro; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wesley Gwin, Bradley Gwin, Ricky Reeves, Brad Martin, Donnie Sturdivant and Butch Carter. Honorary pallbearers were Bubba Shipley, Clif Rawls, Sam Peoples, Lloyd Peoples and Jordan Hodges. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ J. W. Thornton Funeral services for J.W. Thornton, 81, of Winnsboro, were held Friday at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev.'s Wayne Stroud, Leon Ward and Terry Mims officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Thornton was born June 5, 1922 in Emerson, Arkansas and passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at his residence after a short illness. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, a member of VFW and American Legion, and served in World War II in the South Pacific. He was preceded in death by his wife,Ann Daughdrill Thornton; parents,W.W. and Ola Thornton; two brothere, Rogers Thornton and Luther Thornton. Survivors include children, H.W. Thornton and wife, Bea of Minden; Sandy Moore, James Kent Thornton and wife, Jackie; Rosette Kniff and husband, John; Marty Thornton and wife, Sandra all of Winnsboro; Angie Matkins and husband Ken of Monroe; brother, Troy Thornton and wife Pearl of Tyler, Texas; sister-in-law, Chris Thronton of Winnsboro; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Clarence Sikes, George Carraway, Harvey Stephensons, Bubba Smith, Ray Richmond and Charles Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were William Wade House, Rudolph McIntyre, Bill Robertson and Ray Coughran +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Floriece Turnage Funeral services for Floriece Turnage, 82, of Winnsboro were held Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Kolb officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Turnage died Friday, October 10, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Price Turnage; daughter, Betty Jane Temple and a brother, Troy McManus Survivors include a son Paul Dale Turnage of Winnsboro; sister, Lois Harper and a brother, Wayne McManus both of Vidalia; five grandchildren and five great-grand- children. Pallbearers were Ralph Jennings, Mark Ingram, John W. Powell, John Horn, Bobby Woods and Rocky Dale Williams. ******************************* Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Corinth Sherrouse Turnbough Graveside services for Mrs. Corinth Sherrouse Turnbough, a native of Gilbert, were held Friday, September 26, 2003 at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert. Mrs. Turnbough died Thursday, at the age of 85, at Christus St. Joseph Home in Monroe. The Rev. Bill Foster officiated the services under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Turnbough, taught elementary education in Ferriday until her retirement. She later moved from Ferriday to Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Turnbough. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Peggy Turnbough of Monroe; her daughter, Jne Richey of Dallas; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. +++++++++++++++++++++ Submitted by: Shirley Ashley Erma Thompson Voth Funeral services for Erma Thompson Voth, 81, of Winnsboro were held Friday at Archibald Church of Christ with Bro. David Shiers, Bro. Wilfred Burgess Sr. and Bro. Carl Huff officiating. Interment followed at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Voth passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2003. She was a member of the Archibald Church of Christ since 1944. She married October 8, 1938 to Roland Thompson Sr., who preceded her in death on February 10, 1985. They were married for 46 years. She had always been a homemaker and she owned and operated a bait stand for 25 years. Mrs. Voth was preceded in death by her son, Buddy Thompson; daughter, Debra Clay; sister, Odell Stephenson; great-grandsons, Trey Allen Counts and Gregory Tyler Counts. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Voth of Winnsboro; daughter, Kathy Burgess and husband, Cricker of Archibald; son, Roland Thompson Jr. and wife Mary Beth of Rayville; daughter-in-law, Clairese Thompson of Archibald; two sisters, Faye Hilburn and husband, Jack of West Monroe; Ruth Allen and husband Luther of Bastrop; brother, Alvin Hutson and wife Lucy of Archibald; step-daughter, Marcie Dees and husband, Ernest of Winnsboro; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one step-grand- child Pallbearers were Travis Stephenson, L.C. Shiers, Waymond Hales, Buddy Rhodes, Ken McKay and Chris McManus +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Freida A. Wallace Funeral services for Freida A. Wallace, 69, of Winnsboro were held at Taylor Bayou Baptist Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jeffery Robinson officiating. Interment followed at Baskin Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Wallace died Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Franklin Medical Center of Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Plummer. Survivors include her mother, Lena P.Plummer of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; daughters, Loretta Jessee of Panama City, Florida; Gala Daughdrill of McGee, Mississippi; Jennifer L. Newton of Winnsboro; sons, Dale Wooten of Jacksonville, Florida; Clarence Wooten of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; sisters, Crystal Sapp of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; Dorothy Briggs of Dallas, Texas; brother, Loyd Plummer of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. ++++++++++++++++++++++ The Franklin Sun--- Winnsboro, Louisiana October 29, 2003----Page 5A Volume 147--No. 06 Alde Williams Jr. Funeral services for Alde Williams, Jr., 51, of Stockton, California were held October 18, 2003 at Locust Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Amos Heckar officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Williams died Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his daughters, Angela Williams and Barbara Williams of Stockton; sons, Jerold Williams of Stockton; Alde Williams III of Los Angeles, California; Kevin Bryant of Houston, Texas; his mother, Neter Bryant and step-father, James Norman both of Extension; sisters, Beatrice White and Arnita Bryant both of Winnsboro; Faye Williams and Sandra Bryant both of Wisner; Jessie Bryant and Tammy Bryant both of Extension; Helen Bryant of Ferriday; Tina Bryant of Jonesville; brothers, Kenny Williams of Los Angeles; Mayfield Williams of Monroe; Willie Williams of Wisner; Gene Bryant, Stanley Bryant, Anthony Bryant all of Extension; Lester Bryant and John Bryant both of Winnsboro; and Hamp Bryant of Columbia; step-brothers, Rev. Johnny R. Heckard of Mansfield; James Bryant of Monroe; and 10 grandchildren