Obituaries: April 2007 Franklin Parish, Louisiana Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obits are listed below: Lizzie 'Bonnie' Allbritton Iva L. Anding Edna Lanier Archibald Varetta Ann Beach Joann Boughton Robert Lee Boyd Jimmy R. Brass Robert Bernard Byargeon Irene Fortenberry Carraway Shirley Denise Chapman Pete Cornelius Coleman Jr. Johnny Davis Melanie Davis Joseph H. Donald Jr. Cornelia "Connie" Phillips Franklin Nellie Hatton Donald Johnson William "Virgil" Jones, Jr. Nell Dailey McLemore Nelma Crain Perkins J. D. Rollins Ernest Vincent Simons Sr. Mary E. Smith Cynthia 'Cindy' Temple Charles Tolliver Patrick Ward Retha Mahoney Wesberry Edna Louise Foy White Chancy Lee Williams ************************************ ************************************ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lizzie 'Bonnie' Allbritton Funeral services for Lizzie “Bonnie” Allbritton, 72 of Wisner were held Monday, April 2, 2007 at the Wisner Assembly of God with Rev. Roland Kratzer and Rev. Webb Goldman officiating. Interment followed at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. She was born to Leon and Emma King McDaniel on November 13, 1934 in Wisner and passed from this life Friday, March 30, 2007 at her home in Wisner. Mrs. Allbritton was a member of Wisner Assembly of God Church and was a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Archie Allbritton; and brother George McDaniel. Mrs. Allbritton leaves behind two daughters Tammy Parker and husband Michael, and Emma Jean Allbritton all of Wisner; one son James Allbriton and wife Penny of Sanger, TX; one brother Ed McDaniel and wife Claudine of Jigger; and six grandchildren: Chris Parker, Justin Parker, Maranda Parker, Monte Mokszycki, Tayler Allbritton, and Clayton Allbritton. Pallbearers were Clayton Allbritton, Tayler Allbritton, Curtis Campbell, Monte Mokszycki, Benny Parker, Jr. and Mike Watson. Honorary pallbearers were Frankie Allbritton, Roy Allbritton, Jerry Ezell, Ted McDaniel, Chris Parker, and Justin Parker. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Charles Reed and Hospice Care Resources of Winnsboro. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Quachita Citizen April 19, 2007 Submitted Sept. 2007 by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo Iva L. Anding Mrs. Iva L. Anding, 80, formerly of Monroe, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Winnsboro. Her funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment was in Monroe Memorial Park. Visitation was held immediately before the service. Survivors include her son, James Anding and his wife, Patricia, of Plano, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Sally McEacharn Stephens; her beloved husband, Casey Anding Sr.; her son Casey Anding Jr.; and her brothers and sisters. Online condolences: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. *************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Edna Lanier Archibald Funeral services for Edna Lanier Archibald, 80, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, March 30, 2007 at with Rev. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Edna Archibald was born August 14, 1926 in Wisner, La., and passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired Quality Assurance Inspector for Sustan garment factory, and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Lanier; and mother, Adelaide (Burns) Lanier. Survivors include her three daughters: Barbara Cruse and Janice Greenwald both of Winnsboro, Sandra Heydel of Memphis, Tenn,; son Terry Caston of Houston, Texas; brother, William Lanier of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; sister, Winnie Fleming of Oak Grove, La.; half sister, Carolyn Smith of Baton Rouge; half brother, Jimmy Hutson of Tallulah; six grandchildren: Allen Caston, Houston, Texas; Angie Blackmon, Amsterdam, Holland; Stephanie Heydel, Memphis, Tenn.; Lindsi Southern, Crowville; Jennifer Smith, Baskin; and Michael Cruse, Winnsboro; and three great-grandchildren: Matthew Caston, Hailey Southern and Maddelyn Cruse. Pallbearers were Wade Williams, Steve Fleming, Eddie Lanier, Michael Cruse, Ronnie Southern, and Matt Smith. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Varetta Ann Beach Funeral services for Varetta Ann Beach, 57, of Devill, were held Friday at the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, with Bro. Tim Merritt officiating. Interment followed in Myrtle Cemetery, Winnsboro. Mrs. Beach was born Feb. 3, 1950 and passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Grady L. Nichols Sr.; grandparents I.L. and Katherine Nichols; Howard and Ann Winborne. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Beach; sons: Charles E. Martin, Jr., Deville; William A. Martin, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; daughters: Cynthia D. Johnese, Deville; Rachel A. Beach, Natchez, Miss.; mother, Juanita Winborne Nichols, Aberdeen, Miss.; brothers: Grady L. Nichols Jr., Oceanside, Calif.; Gregory L. Nichols, Tallulah; Gary L. Nichols, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; sister, Marilyn S. Hallmark, Baton Rouge; Jessica R. Bowen, Aberdeen, Miss.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joann Boughton Funeral services for Joann Boughton, 66, of Mangham were held at Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, with the Rev. Dr. Max Lee officiating assisted by Rev. Dennis Sims and the Rev. Dr. Harry Boyd. Internment followed at the Duncan/Ford Field Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Her nephews served as pallbearers. She went to be with her heavenly Father, Tuesday, April 17, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Loyd Barton, and her brother Jerry Barton. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, John Boughton; daughter, Carla Hedgepeth; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother Edna Barton, one sister Jean Young, two brothers, David Barton and Ronnie Barton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Boughton was an active member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and lifelong resident of Mangham. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She displayed the gifts of service and hospitality throughout her life. Her hobbies included gardening and quilting. She never met a stranger and her love for people was evident her whole life. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, Ellerbe Road Baptist Church of Shreveport or Samaritans Purse. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert Lee Boyd Funeral services for Robert Lee Boyd, 61, of Newellton were held Saturday at Mr. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Adian Lundy officiating. Burial follwed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Boyd died Friday, March 23, 2007 at his residence in Newellton. Survivors include his wife, Edwyna Boyd, Rockford, Illinois; son, Robert L. Boyd III, Rockford; daughter, Mia Tikka Boyd, Rockford; mother, Bertha Gibson, Newellton; sisters; Mary Gibson and Rita Gibson Alston, both of Rockford; Cheryl Gibson, Bangor, Maine; Dianne Gibson, Newellton; Ary Gibson, Colton, Calif.; brothers; Chester Gibson and Curtis Gibson, both of Newellton; Charles Gibson, Monroe; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were Charles Gibson, Chester Gibson, Curtis Gibson Jr., Michael White, Tobias Bryant, Roosevelt Armstrong Sr., Farrington Johnson, and Harold Alston. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jimmy R. Brass Funeral services for Jimmy R. Brass, 49, of Wisner were held Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Brass, a construction worker, died Sunday, April 15, 2007 at his residence in Wisner, following a lengthy illness. Survivors include his parents, Samuel and Bulah Brass of Wisner; sisters: Lucille Grant, Houston, Texas; Maggie Polk, Waller, Texas; Bertha Brass, Wisner; Louise Taylor, Dallas, Texas; brothers, Samuel Brass Jr. and Willie Brass both of Wisner; Roger Brass, Dallas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert Bernard Byargeon Graveside services for Robert Bernard Byargeon, 67, of Winnsboro, were held at Providence Memorial Cemetery on Friday, March 30, 2007 with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. The services were under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Byargeon was born September 16, 1939 in Vicksburg, Miss., and passed away Tuesday March 27, 2007. He attended Winnsboro High School and La. Tech in Ruston, La. For many years, he owned and operated Byargeon's Dry Cleaners before co-founding and operating the Superior Tire & Battery Store in Winnsboro, La., from which he retired. He served in the Dept. of the Army Reserve Forces. As a younger businessman, he was also a member of the Civitan Club, Lions Club, Jaycees, and Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid member of Ducks Unlimited serving in all offices and capacities. He had also been very active in skeet shooting where he had won several trophies; plus deer and duck hunting. He was preceded in death by his father B.A. Byargeon. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Betty Beall Byargeon of Winnsboro, La., one son Kevin Bernard Byargeon of Big Pine Key, Florida; one daughter Kayla Byargeon Johnson; one granddaughter Emily Victoria Johnson; and mother Eddie B. Byargeon all of Winnsboro; two brothers Andrew Alan Byargeon and wife Melanie of West Monroe, La.; David Edmund Byargeon of Monroe, La.; one niece Lori Byargeon of New York City; two nephews Alan Byargeon and David Craig Byargeon both of West Monroe; one brother-in-law and faithful friend, Kenneth Roy Beall and wife Francis of Monroe, La.; plus a number of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the professional services, kindness, and love shown to Robert during his many illnesses. A heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Narendra Kutnikar of Monroe, LA, for his diligent care and dedication to over-seeing and coordinating Robert's total health program; to Dr. Claude Minor his most recent surgeon who kept us anchored these last few weeks; to all four Renal Associate partners of Monroe, La.; to each and all of the Winnsboro Dialysis Center staff in Winnsboro, La.; the Amedisys Home Health Staff in Monroe, especially Cheri Bonner; and all other physicians, nurses, and technicians who worked so hard and thoroughly with Robert during his illnesses. To all of these plus the many, many friends and relatives who helped us so many times and in so many wonderful ways, we extend a big "thank you." We could not have done it without you! ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Irene Fortenberry Carraway Funeral services for Irene Fortenberry Carraway, 86, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. She was born to the union of Tom and Jennie Polk Fortenberry on March 19, 1921 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Carraway was a member of the Wisner First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who lived life to the fullest. She loved yard work and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: L.C. Carraway; daughter: Catherine Joiner; son: Cale Carraway. She is survived by two children: Glenda Ashley and husband Bill of Winnsboro; Danny Carraway and wife Sheri of Winnsboro; two brothers: J.W. Fortenberry, Tommy D. Fortenberry; one sister: Lucille Ellerbe; one daughter-in-law: Annette Carraway; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Wyatt Milton, Bobby Fortenberry, and Tommy Ellerbe. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Shirley Denise Chapman Funeral services for Shirley Denise Chapman, 51, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, April 15, 2007 with Rev. Corey Bruce and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Chapman was born Oct. 20, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, and passed away Friday, April 13, 2007 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Lockridge; husband, Larry Hooks; sister, Brenda Lockridge. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Curtis Chapman of Winnsboro; mother, Jessie (Mills) Lockridge of Royse City, Texas; three daughters, Bonnie Holt of Bette, Texas; Cindie Mack of Hot Springs, Ark.; and Misty Parker of Dallas, Texas; son, Daniel Parker of Dallas, Texas; sister, Carol Johnson of Caddo, Texas; two brothers, Mike Lockridge of Royse City, Texas; and Bill Lloyd Lockridge of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were Allan Martin, Keith Martin, Gene Freeman, Greg Chapman, Todd Guimbellot, and Jeff Collins. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pete Cornelius Coleman Jr. Funeral services for Pete Cornelius Coleman Jr., 50, of Monroe were held Friday, April 20, 2007 at New Light Baptist Church in Monroe with the Rev. John Allen III officiating. Burial followed at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Mr. Coleman was born Nov. 6, 1957 to Pete and the late Lesteree Coleman. He graduated from Richwood High School in 1976, and was employed by Riverwood International and BFI Waste Management. Survivors include his father, Pete Coleman Sr.; seven daughters, LaSondra Powell, Ebony Nelson, Monique Crawford, ChaKetra Ritzell, Candice Parker, LaToya Alexander, all of Monroe; and Patrice Coleman of Detroit, Mich.; three sons, D'Angelo Mack, Andre' Alexander, Monroe; and Andre' Mack of Norfork, Va.; three brothers, Curtis Coleman, Bennie Coleman of Monroe; Herman Coleman, West Monroe; five sisters: Norma Jean Lewis, Houston; Diane Jacobs, West Monroe; Belinda Coleman, Dallas, Texas; Debra Coleman and Teddie Henderson of Monroe; 12 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were Andre' Coleman, Darryl Coleman, Darius Coleman, Wilford Dunn, Gary Slacks, Michael Slacks, Harold Wayne Johnson, and Don Coleman. Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Coleman, Bennie Coleman, Herman Roy Coleman, D'Angelo Mack, Andre' Mack and Andre' Alexander, and nephews. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Johnny Davis Funeral services for Johnny Davis, 76, of Winnsboro will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Virgil Harris, the Rev. Billy Martin and the Rev. Curtis Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Davis was born May 8, 1930 in Mound, La., and passed away Monday, April 16, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired livestock dealer, and a member of the Apostolic Faith Chapel. His love for the livestock will be in our hearts forever; a life-long cattle and horse buyer, especially the skin and bones type. He was a true worn-out cowboy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn "Kitty" (McKenzie) Davis; his father, Mitchell Davis, mother, Odessa (McKaskle) Davis; two sisters, Dorothy King and Kathryn Ann Reynold; and infant sister, Polly Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Wanda Barton and husband, Danny of Gilbert; son, Bo Davis of Winnsboro; granddaughter, Pebbles Guimbellot and husband, William of Gilbert; step-son, Larry Spruill of Monroe; four sisters: Pansy Ellerbe, Wisner; Betty Thornhill, Winnsboro; Sally Boutwell, Manifest; Judy Hales, Gallop, NM; five brothers: Tom Davis, Waverly; Hollis Davis and Butch Davis, both of Winnsboro; Quinton Davis, Taylorsville, Miss.; Jack Davis, Epps; and close family friend, Kathy Ezell, Gilbert; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Melanie Davis Graveside services for Melanie Davis, 42, of Newellton were held Sunday at Panola Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Davis was a nurse. Survviors include her husband: Leroy Davis, Newellton; sons: Cedric McWilliams, Houston, Texas; Brandon K. McWilliams, Baton Rouge; daughter, Tomika S. Davis, Monroe; mother: Claudia Simpson, and step-father, Bishop James Simpson, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters: Alice McWilliams, Natchez, Miss.; Ola Cage, Baton Rouge; Shelly Smith, Barbara Lundy, Christina McWilliams and Marilyn Guice, all of St. Joseph; brothers: Edward McWilliams and Clyde McWilliams, both of St. Joseph; Kenneth R. McWilliams, Newellton; Charles McWilliams, Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted November 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joseph H. Donald Jr. Funeral services for Joseph H. Donald Jr, 99, a longtime resident of New Mexico, were held Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park. Services were under the direction of French Mortuary, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Donald passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force in Albuquerque. He is survived by a daughter, JoAnne Bitner of Bosque Farms; step-daughters: Pearl Kilcrease and Janis Fryer of Winnsboro; step-son, Guy Merchant of Wichita Falls, Texas; brother, Maurice Donald, Searcy, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Donald and second wife, Ola Donald. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Cornelia "Connie" Phillips Franklin Funeral services for Cornelia "Connie" Phillips Franklin, 84, of Delhi, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, April 16, 2007 with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Interment followed at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Franklin was born April 13, 1922 in Delhi, La., and passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at St. Francis North Monroe Hospital. She was a resident of Charlyn Rehab and Nursing Center, a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Delhi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Franklin, father, Theo Phillips, and mother, Ella Williams Phillips. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Varnado of Oviedo, Fla.; son, Theo Arnold of Winnsboro, La.; sister, Lillian Hall of Delhi, La.; and three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Roger Chapman, Marvin Chapman, Greg Chapman, Gene Freeman, Allen Martin, and Ricky Nichols. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nellie Hatton Funeral services for Nellie Hatton, 84, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Micheal Couch and Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Hatton was born Feb. 6, 1923 in Summit, Miss., and passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired nurse and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Williams, mother, Lena (Brown) Williams; two sisters, Bobbie Sue Williams and Mary Wright; three brothers: Floyd "Bud" Williams, Fred Williams, and Johnny Williams; granddaughter, Pamela Nelson; and husband J.J. Hatton. Survivors include: daughter, Linda (Hatton) Nelson of Kilgore, Texas; two sons: Jessie Joseph Hatton and wife Linda of Winnsboro, La. and Terry Hatton and wife Kim of Winnsboro, La.; sister, Hattie Dickens of Natchez, Miss.; six grandchildren: Joseph Chad Hatton and wife Sandi of Winnsboro, La., Kimberly Woods and husband Ritchie of West Monroe, La., William Hatton and wife Angel of Crowville, La., Jeremy Hatton and fiancee Courtney Wallace of Crowville, La., Michelle Guimbellot and husband Terry of Winnsboro, La., Laticia Hatton of Winnsboro, La., and 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be William Hatton, Jeremy Hatton, Chad Hatton, Joe Michael Hatton, Ritchie Woods, and Terry Guimbellot. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Hatton, Bonner Wooldridge, and Darrell Eubanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Donald Johnson Funeral services for Donald Johnson, 48, of Wisner were held Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at New Zion Cemetery in Peck, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson, a construction worker, died Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner, following a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Erma Johnson, Monroe; sisters: Gloria Johnson, Mary Perkins and Karen Brass, all of Wisner; Ida Scott, Winnsboro; Irma Gallard, Donnie Woods, Michelle Johnson, Betty Williams, Billie Sue Green, all of Houston, Texas; Emma Davis, Monroe; Nichole Williams, Baton Rouge; Betty Johnson, Cleveland, Miss.; brothers: Ralph Johnson and Percy Green, both of Cleveland, Miss.; Frank Williams and Danny Johnson, both of Baton Rouge; Sylvester Williams and Garner Brass, both of Houston. Pallbearers were Chris Johnson, Terrance Johnson, Dannie Johnson, Charlie Johnson Jr., Roy Perkins, Frankie Johnson, Sylvester Williams and Carl E. Stewart. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted April 18, 2007 by Glenda Warner Boyd William "Virgil" Jones, Jr. Funeral services for William "Virgil" Jones Jr., 79, of Baskin were held Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence and Rev. Buford Brady officiating. Interment followed at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Baskin under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. He was born to the union of his parents William and Eva Wall Jones on July 11, 1927 in Chatham and passed from this life Saturday, April 14, 2007 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. Mr. Jones was a retired pastor who preached at various churches for over 50 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of IBEW #446. He was also a member of the Campers On Mission and he was a ham radio operator. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife: Frances Gentry Jones of Baskin; one son: Mike Jones and his wife Vickie of Suisun, California; one daughter: Deborah Carter and her husband Doug of Davenport, Florida; four grandsons: Shawn Chumney, Shannon Chumney, Ryan Jones, and Jarrod Jones; one great-great granddaughter: Emiley Chumney of Haines City, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews. --------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted November 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nell Dailey McLemore Funeral service for Mrs. Nell Dailey McLemore, 86, of Winnsboro, will be held at 11 a.m.today (Wednesday), April 11, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Bill Moon and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Old Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mrs. McLemore passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. She was born to Alfred Nuttall Dailey and Nina Turner Dailey on October 25, 1920. After graduating from Fort Necessity High she attended Louisiana Tech University. She married her husband of forty-six years, Mr. James Walter McLemore, Jr. on February 17, 1940. Survivors include her children, James Walter McLemore III and wife Marguerete Davis McLemore; and David Glenn McLemore and wife Deborah Cooper McLemore; grandchildren, James Mark McLemore and wife Julie Swayze McLemore; Tricia McLemore Bruno and husband Jay; Lynelle McLemore Kennedy and husband Matthew; Melissa Whitney McLemore, and Michelle Leigh McLemore; and great grandchildren, James Swayze McLemore, Harris Fleming McLemore, James David Bruno, and Davis McLemore Bruno. Mrs. McLemore was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter McLemore, Jr., parents, Alfred Nuttall Dailey and Nina Turner Dailey, and two sisters, Carrie Lee Dailey White and Lorraine Dailey. Mrs. McLemore's devotion to her family, community, and her church was evident throughout her life. She shared her husband's business interest for many years as they worked together in the McLemore Family grocery business and farm store. She was his bookkeeper and confidant, sharing his love of business and community involvement. Mrs. McLemore contined to be vitally involved and encouraged her family to do the same. The Dixie Youth Baseball Program in Winnsboro was a priority and their support was always an ongoing interest. She was also involved with the United Methodist Women and the Winnsboro Garden Club. Not only did Mrs. McLemore give of her time to her community, she was a loving, supportive, involved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her happiest stories were about the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always expressing her pride in their achievements and activities. Mrs. McLemore was honored as one of the longest living breast cancer survivors in North Louisiana being diagnosed in 1969. She was actively involved in the Relay for Life Committee for the American Cancer Society. A longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro, she served as communion steward, and was honored with two special recognition pins from the United Methodist Women. Mrs. McLemore gave not only of her talents, but even more of her time. She was a loyal and devoted member, serving in various capacities in the life of her church and as well as attending each service. It was because of her that several members were able to attend because she was always on call to give friends a ride to Sunday services. She also received the Winnsboro-Franklin Parish Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award, was a Grand Marshall of the Winnsboro Christmas Parade in 2003, was present at every civic event, and was very active in community affairs. Perhaps Mrs. McLemore's greatest legacy to Franklin Parish was her extensive collection of Scrapbooks. Her love of her community and her family were evident in the time she devoted to documenting the history of not only her family but her community as well. This collection covers local businesses, banks, churches, individuals, as well as her family. Within the pages she worked so diligently to create is the history of her parish and the people's lives she so deeply respected and loved. Pallbearers will be Wilby Campbell, Jack Dailey, Dr. George Gowen, Paul Gravelle, Greg Kincaid, Burke McDuff, Dr. Mike Tucker and Bill Walker. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, La. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1502 West Street Winnsboro, LA, 71295, St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, or to the Shriner's Hospital for Children 3100 Samford Ave. Shreveport, LA, 71193. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 18, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pete Mercer Pete Mercer, age 60, went home to rest high on that mountain on Saturday, April 14, 2007. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 18, 2007 in New Light Baptist Church beginning at 5 p.m. and again Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Christian Life Church in Monroe, La. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in Christian Life Church with Rev. Danny Chance, Rev. Stan Wyant, and Rev. Gary Garris officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, La., under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of Mangham, Pete was born on June 24, 1946, to Audie Lee Weems Mercer and the late Willie Marshall "Cooter" Mercer. Pete enjoyed a lifelong career in road construction. He was a tireless hands-on worker, an avid deer hunter, a "semi-professional" weekly domino player, and a great athlete at any sport of choice. Softball was his passion. He played from the time he was a child until the time of his death. He is also known for his "grape" throwing talent, which landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was a devoted spouse, loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Pete loved God, family and friends. He was an active member and deacon of New Light Baptist Church in Mangham. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Marshall, "Cooter" Mercer, and two brothers Harvey Mercer and Sidney Mercer and two brothers-in-law, Wayne Poindexter and Jerry Barton. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne of Mangham; mother Audie Weems Mercer; daughter Sonya Mercer Tripp, and husband Bennett of Calhoun; son, Jeff Mercer of Mangham; daughter Melissa Hunt and husband, Rob of Dallas, Texas; son, John Earl Lawrence of Mangham; daughter Bobbye Jo Futch and husband, Dale of Mangham; grandchildren include Devin Tryon and Lacey Tripp, Bailey and Lynsey Mercer, Emma and Thomas Hunt, Savanah, Cheyenne, John and Abigayle Lawrence, and Dale Boyd and Zaidee Futch. Brothers and sisters include Rose Jones and husband, Billy Ray "Dude"; Ruth Jeansonne and husband, Cilton; Stanley Mercer; Dot Faircloth and husband, Dee; Jewell Barton; Kenny Mercer and wife, Vicki; Judy Barton and husband, David, Trudy Wiggins and husband, Roy; Wanda Thames and husband, George; Tommy Mercer and Deborah Chapman and husband, Sam. He also has a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, team-mates, and friends that he leaves behind. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of New Light Baptist Church. Flowers can be sent to Gill Funeral Home in Winnsboro, or to Christian Life Church in Monroe. A fund has been set up at Richland State Bank in Pete's name to benefit Mangham community athletics or donations may also be made to the SPA Foundation for terminally ill children in memory of Pete. --------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nelma Crain Perkins Funeral services for Nelma Crain Perkins, 80, of Winnsboro, were held Friday, March 30, 2007 at First Baptist Church Winnsboro with Rev. Harry Boyd and Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Burial followed at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Perkins was born to the union of her parents Oscar and Cora Beavers Crain on August 20, 1926 in Sikes, LA and passed from this life on March 28, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Perkins was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She also served as a personal secretary to Representative Lance Womack. Mrs. Perkins is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Willie B. “Bill” Perkins; and son: William David Perkins. She is survived by four children and spouses: Cindy Mohler and husband James of Grayson, La; Belinda McLemore and husband Sidney of Newellton, La; Scott Perkins and wife Delores of Choudrant, La; Dena Hale and husband Michael of Newellton, La; one sister: Ruth Hudnall of Grayson, La; one sister-in-law: Loried Crain also of Grayson; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Michael McLemore, Ryan McLemore, Lee Hale, Hunter Hale, Stetson Perkins, Adam Pace and Collin Dunn. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Winnsboro or the American Cancer Society. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted November 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd J. D. Rollins Graveside services for J. D. Rollins, 79, of Buckner, Ark., were held Thursday at The Shiloh Cemetery north of Stamps, Ark., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Rollins died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at The Town and Country Rehab Center in Minden, La. He was born April 12, 1927 in Franklin Parish. He was a retired oilfield pumper with R. E. Williams Oil and Gas Company, and an Army veteran. Mr. Rollins was preceded in death by his wife, Lea Rollins, and brother, Ike Rollins. Survivors include a son, James Michael Rollins of Stamps, Ark.; daughter, Billie Joe Mooney of Buckner, Ark.; two brothers: Jesse Rollins and Marshall Rollins, both of Winnsboro; a sister, Dorothy Bacle, Winnsboro; one grandson, two granddaughters, and a number of nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ernest Vincent Simons Sr. Funeral services for Ernest Vincent Simons Sr., 79, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, March 31, 2007, with Rev. Raymond Beard officiating. Interment followed at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Simons was born April 15, 1927 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday March 27, 2007 at University Hospital in San Antonio. He raised his family in Dallas, was a retired carpenter and oil field worker, and was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilburn Simons, mother, Ola Simons, three brothers, one sister, and a step-son, Wayne McSwain. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Laird Simons of Bandera, Texas, two daughters, Linda Cathey of Snyder, Texas and Brenda Cole of Bandera, Texas; son, Ernest Vincent Simons, Jr. of El Paso, Texas; step daughter, Sheila Deluna of Dallas, Texas. He was also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ernest V. Simons Jr., Chea Cole, De Witt Robinson, Gary Robinson, Howard Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Ellis Robinson, and Donnie Campball. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary E. Smith Funeral services for Mary E. Smith, 74, of Newellton were held Saturday at Shackleford Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Guice officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Smith, a custodian, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Survivors include a son, William Edward Wesley, Dallas, Texas; daughters, Linda Gafford, Bendra Wesley and Sandra Wesley, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; Mary Louise Wesley, Newellton; Claudia Morris, Columbia; sister, Dorothy Bass, Newellton; brother, Earl Morris, Saginaw, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were John Puryear, Sebastian Bass, Ambrose Bass, Rapheal Puryear, Alex Puryear, Craig Jones and T.J. Butler. --------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro,LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Cynthia 'Cindy' Temple Graveside services for Cynthia "Cindy" Temple, 36, of Winnsboro, were held at Providence Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Carolyn Rison officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Temple was born Dec. 26, 1970 and passed away Monday, April 16, 2007. She was a resident of Winnsboro and a homemaker. Survivors include: fiance', Hardy Weeks of Winnsboro; two sons, Ronald Lee Weeks of Winnsboro; and Michael Llyn Mathews of Crowville; daughter, Malaya Ann Coats; mother, Barbara Temple, father, Cleat August Temple; step daughter, Ashley Weeks; step son, Hardy D. Weeks Jr.; four brothers: Clyde Temple, Jimmy Temple, Bobby Temple all of Winnsboro, La.; and Daniel Temple of Monroe; two sisters: Lashae Dupre and Amanda Temple both of Winnsboro; step sister, Tricia Temple of Monroe; nieces: Cassie Temple, Tiffany Thornton and Brittany Dupre; nephews: Lucas Dupre, Chavis Temple and John Youngblood Jr. Pallbearers were Bobby Joe Temple, Duncan Waller, Plase Cassels, Lucky Dupre, Jimmy Temple, Clyde Temple and Brian Cassels. ------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted November 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Charles Tolliver Funeral services for Charles Tolliver, 50, of Sicily Island were held Sunday at Locust Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Tolliver officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Tolliver, a carpet finisher, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at his home in Sicily Island. Survivors include his sons, Charles Tolliver, New Orleans; Charlie Tolliver, Flint, Mich.; sister, Ida Tolliver, Sicily Island; brothers: Ledell, Vincent and Rubin Tolliver, all of Sicily Island; Kaggie Tolliver, Denver, Colo.; Kenneth Tolliver, Houston, Texas; George Tolliver, St. Louis, Mo. Pallbearers were Charles Tolliver III, George Tolliver Jr., Ledell Tolliver, Johnny Tolliver, Vincent Tolliver, Markham Tolliver, Rubin Tolliver, and Eric Heckard. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 11, 2007 Submitted November 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Patrick Ward Funeral services for Mr. Patrick Ward, 45, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, April 6, 2007 with Rev. Wayne Stroud and Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Pat Ward was born June 16, 1961 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a carpenter, and a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. He was an avid sports fan and particularly drag racing. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Dale Ward. Survivors include his wife, Laurie Lea (Hall) Ward of Winnsboro; two sons: Chad Patrick Ward, Charles Dale Ward and Brooke Stephens, all of Winnsboro; grandson, Caiden Dale Ward; his mother, Dorothy Ward of Winnsboro; two sisters, Pam Smith and Loreta Bennett both of Winnsboro; four brothers; Leon Ward and Carl Edward Ward both of Winnsboro; Roger Dale Ward of Crowville; and Michael Ward of Corpus Christi, Texas. Pallbearers were Joe Ward, Jerry Cupp, Thomas Hall Jr., Red McClain, Stevie Reeves, Mitchell Jeselink, Robby Dean, and Billy Joe Cupp. Honorary Pallbearers were Dusty Ward, Michael Cruse, John Smith, Daniel Veuleman, Travis Carter, Aaron Lambert, Chris Lambert, Gabriel Herman, Rodney Cupp, Dakota McClain, Jason Free, Greg Smith, Johnny Herman Jr. , Cody Wilson, Puddin McCarthy, Adam Williamson, Justin and Jerry Smith, Eric Hale, Terril Crawford, Donovan Bennett, Jared Ward, Breland Ward, C.J. Ward, Hank and Monty Hall, and Greg Lambert. -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 25, 2007 Submitted May 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Retha Mahoney Wesberry Funeral services for Retha Mahoney Wesberry, 74, of Gilbert were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the Eureka Baptist Church of Gilbert, Louisiana with the Rev. Bobby Arnold and Rev. Tim Mahoney officiating. Internment followed at the Eureka Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Wesberry was born to the union of her parents John and Mary Tarver Mahoney on Feb. 15, 1933 in Franklin Parish and passed from this life on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at her residence in Gilbert. She was a member of Eureka Baptist Church were she served as the church pianist for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother T. J. Mahoney, sisters: Helen Coward and Velma Daniels; niece: Iris Sims and cousin Rose Kenney. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Russell "Big Daddy" Wesberry of Gilbert; five children: Mary Jo Bryant and husband Ronnie, Carol Ann Bohon and husband Charles, Larry Wesberry and friend Brenda Doggett, Darlene Pecanty and fiancé Cass Kaufman, Mark Wesberry and wife Shelley; grandchildren: Shane Knox and wife Stacy, Tasha Allbritton, Daniel Bryant and wife Kristern, Nicole Warbington and husband Toby, Will Pecanty and fiancé Amy Ezell, Allanna Wesberry, Mac Wesberry and Dawson Wesberry, great-grandchildren: Garrett Knox, Zack Knox, Kylie Knox, Laine Warbington, Destin Wyrick, Dillion Bryant, Aiden Warbington, Michael Warbington and Tanner Pecanty; two sisters: Leta Kendrick and Ruth Hewitt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Pallbearers were Keith Holloway, Gary Knox, Charlie Armstrong, Rick LeBeouf, Brian Linder, Jerry Mercer, Gary Mercer and Shawn Ezell. Honorary pallbearers were George Armstrong, Thomas Boone, Pete Barlow, Dave Winn, Jesse Armstrong, Larry Armstrong, Don Hill and Gene Kenney. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Edna Louise Foy White Funeral services for Edna Louise Foy White, 70, of Wisner, were held at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 with Rev. Bruce Lofton officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. White was born May 30, 1936 and passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Wisner, a homemaker, and a member of the Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Ernest Foy, mother, Emma Mae (Rushing) Foy, infant grandson, David Wayne White, Jr., two sisters, Vina Mae Kimball and Mary Helen Foy; four brothers, James William Foy, Alvie Lee Foy, Segrect Ray Foy, and Samuel Ernest Foy Jr. Survivors include her husband, John White of Wisner; five sons: Jesse White, David Wayne White Sr., Samuel White, all of Belle Chasse, La.; John White Jr. and Michael White both of Wisner; and two daughters: Brenda White and Peggy Willis, both of Belle Chasse, La.; two sisters, Elvie Jean Barlow of Wisner; and Effie Foy of Sicily Island. She was also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Grandchildren served as pallbearers. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 4, 2007 Submitted October 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Chancy Lee Williams Funeral services for Chancy Lee Williams, 100, of Wisner will be held Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Locust Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Williams, a construction worker, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. Survivors include two sons, Ronnie Ennis and Chancy Williams, Jr., both of Dallas, Texas; daughters: Olivia Albert, Nina Pleasant and Sheila Washington, all of Baton Rouge; sister, Mary Pinn, Springfield, Illinois; 35 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ambrose Norman, Frank Williams, Leonard Williams, Karye Brass, Jamarsa Brass, and Terrance Johnson. ------------------------------------------------------------------