Obituaries: June 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: Vera Lee Arender Virty B. Atkins Martha Borne Wallace Perry Bradley Willie Brooks Donald Ray Calloway Linda Moore Campbell Eddie Cooks Ralph Doyle Cooper James Mathis Doyle Jean Dulin Laura Dupree John D. Everett Louise Hilbun Francis Clotiel Leonard James W. Little E.T. 'Mac' McClung Kim Denise Norman Beau Franklin Parker Tony Ray Poe Flora Jean Seals Maebell 'Mel' Johns Stephens Archie Neal Talbert Virginia Evans Williams Woodrow Williams Eula Lee 'Sam' Donnell Wooldridge *********************************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 27, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Vera Lee Arender Funeral services for Vera Lee Arender, 73, of Baskin, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, June 24, 2007 with Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Interment followed at Baskin Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Arender was born Oct. 19, 1933 in Tallulah, and passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at her home in Baskin. She was a resident of Baskin, a homemaker, and a member of the Nazarene faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Lem Davis Arender, mother, Alta Payne (Taylor) Brown; two brothers, Henry Arender and Houston Arender. Survivors include two daughters: Geraldine Fife of Baskin, Jewel Arender of Winnsboro; and brother, A.D. Arender of Exeter, N.H.; and five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Paul Rogers, Bill Hales, Jason Ashley, Bobby Fife, Ryan Kimball, and Robby Smith. Honorary Pallbearers were Ronnie Fussell and Bo Fife. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 27, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Virty B. Atkins Funeral services for Virty B. Atkins, 94, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman Harris officiating. Burial followed in Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Atkins, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 1, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Survivors include her sons: Floyd Atkins Jr. and Elvin Atkins, both of Winnsboro; and Walter Atkins of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Janet Atkins, Dayuan Atkins, Kenneth Atkins, Corey Atkins, Rashaud Atkins and James Wilson III. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Martha Borne Graveside service for Martha Borne, 70, of Wisner, formerly of New Orleans were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Masonic Cemetery #1 in New Orleans with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was born to Gloyd and Aurelia Martine Borne on April 21, 1937 and passed from this life Sunday, June 3, 2007 in Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner. She is survived by a sister Linda Borne of Wisner; and a cousin, Vernon T. Baldwin of Winnsboro. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Plantation Oaks and Hospice Care Resources for their kind and gracious care of Ms. Borne. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Wallace Perry Bradley Funeral services for Wallace Perry Bradley, 54, of Winnsboro, were held Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in the Chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Goodman and the Rev. John Cleveland officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Bradley was born to the union of his parents Wallace and Gladys Kirkland Bradley on April 15, 1953 in Monroe, and passed from this life Friday, June 15, 2007. He was a retired U. S. Air Force veteran. He worked for Waste Management for many years and was nearing his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bradley was survived by his wife of 11 years: Wanda Gail Bradley of Winnsboro; two step children: Edward Avants and Sharon Avants both of Rayville; three sisters: Anita Vanek of Gladstone, Ore., Linda Hall of Shreveport, La., and Rhonda Merriweather; mother-in-law: Jean Green of Mangham; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were Ricky Bartin, James Calton, Glen Chesney, Charles Fortenberry, James Marvin, Sidney McGee and Joe Powell. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Willie Brooks Funeral services for Willie Brooks, 75, of Newellton were held Saturday at Stonewall Baptist Church. Burial followed at Moss Grove in Newellton under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Brooks, a sawmill operator, died Sunday, June 3, 2007. Survivors include sons: Darnell Woodard, Newellton; Alan W. Brooks, Pittsburg, Calif.; daughters: Frankie Robinson, Pittsburg, Calif.; Darla Bailey, Newellton; sisters; Helen Brooks Bankhead, Houston, Texas; Lillie Mae Beard, Markham, Illinois; brothers: Edward Brooks, Columbus Brooks, David Brooks, James Bryant, all of Newellton; Wilbert Brooks, Detroit, Mich.; Barnett Brooks, Gary, Ind.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were Kenneth Wesley, Clifford Walker, David Smith, Alonzo Davis, Sylveser Davis, Clyde Keller and Leonard Bailey. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Donald Ray Calloway Funeral services for Donald Ray Calloway, 58, of Saint Joseph, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 with the Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment followed at Faith Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Calloway was born Nov. 20, 1948 in Delhi, and passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a resident of St. Joseph, an independent farm accountant, and a member of the First Baptist Church, Delhi. Mr. Calloway had received his Masters Degree from ULM. He loved playing golf. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean (Matthews) Calloway. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Calloway, father, James Calloway, daughter, Cynthia Calloway, and grandchildren: Dakota Manning, Dorian Calloway, Jared Calloway, all of St. Joseph. Pallbearers were Chris Sharp, David, Lee, Jeff Lee, Lawrence Perritt, Bill Arceneaux, and Jim Sanderson. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Linda Moore Campbell Funeral services for Linda Moore Campbell, 48, of Wisner, were held at South Central Baptist Church on Thursday, June 7, 2007 with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. Mike Devillier officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Campbell was born Nov. 22, 1958 in Delhi, and passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Wisner, a retired bus driver, and a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church. She loved her husband, adored her children, and was very proud of her grandchildren. She loved interacting with people; especially her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, neighborhood kids, and the children on the school bus. She was preceded in death by her step father, Eugene Carter; and brother, Joe Daniel Carter. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Curtis Campbell, Sr. of Wisner; two sons: Jeremy Campbell of Monroe and Curtis "Duke" Campbell, Jr. of Wisner; mother, Dorothy Faye (McHand) Carter of Wisner; three sisters: Gail McKee and husband Ed of Wisner; Tammy Carpenter and husband Richard of Breaux Bridge, La.; and Mary Hughes and husband Micah of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers: Donnie Moore and wife Phyllis of Pioneer, La., Jerry Moore of New Roads, La., and Chuck Carter and wife Gloria of Breaux Bridge, La.; three aunts: Diane Redding, Doris Linefelt, and Mary Trichel; three grandchildren: Jordy Blake Campbell, Zoey Leigh Effie Campbell, Colby Eugene Campbell. She was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Doug Easterling, Terry Haring, Kevin Parker, Aaron Ellerbe, Bubba Dale Ellerbe, and Glen Wall. Honorary pallbearers were Little Mac Harris and Carl Haring. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Eddie Cooks Funeral services for Eddie Cooks, 68, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Cooks, a clerk, died Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Johnson, Winnsboro; sons: Eddie L. Pleasant, Eddie L. Anderson, Eddie Johnson, Charles Anderson, Johnny Johnson and Cleo Johnson, all of Winnsboro; Donell Johnson, Bunkie, La.; daughters: Shirley Johnson, Carolyn Rogers, Christina Jones, Paula Norman, Ora Lee Rogers, Velinda Pleasant, all of Winnsboro; Sherry Handy, Monroe; Joyce Franklin, Latonia Pleasant, Deaora Cook, all of Houston; sisters; Evelyn Cook, Los Angeles, Calif.; Claire Johnson, Winnsboro; brothers: Leon Cooks, Winnsboro; Marlow McGhee, Houston; 62 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were Derrick Anderson, Alford Johnson, Walter, Johnson, Johnny R. Johnson, Timothy Johnson, Kenneth Norman, Eddie Hammonds, Randy Miles, Reginal Pleasant, Donnie Brooks. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 5,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Ralph Doyle Cooper Funeral service for Ralph Doyle Cooper, 43, of Crowville were held Monday, June 4, 2007 at Crowville Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Dowden and Rev. Carl Gulde officiating. Interment followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born to Charna C. and Jo Ann Womack Cooper on Dec. 13, 1963 and passed from this life Friday, June 1, 2007 in Delhi Hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Cooper was a faithful member of Crowville Baptist Church where he served as youth leader and where he taught discipleship training. He was employed with Tifton Aluminum in Delhi for the past seven years. He was a loving husband and father and was always willing to help anyone that he felt was in need. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife: Sherry Shell Cooper; daughter Brandy Cooper; two sons Hunter Cooper and Zachary Cooper all of Crowville; brother and sister-in-law Randy and Debbie Wygal and their sons Scott and Chris Wygal all of Baskin; sister and brother-in-law Charna and Robert Martin and their daughters Rachel and Sara Martin of Winnsboro; and two great nephews Kaden Wygal and Coop Martin. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Jim and Peggy Shell of Winnsboro, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mike and Rhonda Shell and their children Matthew, Morgan, Macey and Alec Michael Shell all of Monroe, great-grandmother Jessie Mae Shell of West Monroe; aunt Lillie Bush of Calhoun; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Brandon Broussard, Carey Armstrong, Monty Drake, Gene Freeman, Josh LeGross, and Barry Don Parker, Ron Tanis, and Mike Walker. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Crowville Baptist Church. Any planned memorial may be made to Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana - 4600 Central Avenue - Monroe, LA 71201 --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Mathis Doyle Funeral services for James Mathis Doyle, 63, of Wisner were held Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Amos Heckard officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Doyle, a farmer died at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include sons: James E. Doyle and Darrell Doyle, both of Wisner; Keith Jones, Houston; Reggie Ridley, Wisner; daughter, Gwenda Atkins, Monroe; sister, Christina McGee, Houston; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ron Ridley, Cleaven Heckard, Johnny Mathis, Aaron Mathis, Jim Criff Jr. and Kendrick Mathis. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 5,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Jean Dulin Jean Dulin, 71, of LaGrange, Georgia, went to be with our Lord Jesus on May 8, 2007, after a long illness. She was born on October 10, 1935 in Delhi, La. She is the daughter of the late John Edward and Vera Mae Foster Lowe of Wisner. Mrs. Dulin was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a wonderful friend of all who knew her. Her sense of humor brightened the world of all who were around here. She enjoyed listening to music, loved pretty flowers and playing with her pets. The love and light of her life, however, was her granddaughter, Ana. Mrs. Dulin was a member of the "God's Open Door" church of Praise. She worked as a licensed practical nurse. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Benny Clay Dulin of LaGrange, Ga.; one daughter, Elaine Ward; LaGrange, Ga.; one brother and sister-in-law, James Edward and Patricia Lowe of Lake Charles, La.; a sister and brother-in-law, PattyAnn and Edwin "Frog' Boothe of Wisner; one granddaughter, Ana Nichol Ward, LaGrange, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held May 12, 2007 in the Hunter-Allen-My hand Chapel, with the Rev. Alfred C. Weldon officiating. Interment was at Restlawn Memory Gardens. In celebration of her life, those desiring to make a contribution to her memory may do so by donating to: The Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., fl. 17 Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633 ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Laura Dupree Mrs. Laura Dupree known to most as either "Ma" or "Aunt Snookie", passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. She was the beloved mother of three children, grandmother of twelve, great-grandmother of twenty-five, great-great grandmother of five. She was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church. She is best known for her years of dedicated service to the Franklin Parish School Board where she was a school bus drvier for over 20 years. She is reunited in death with her beloved husband, CL Dupree, her father, Peter Ferguson, her mother, Theresa Ferguson, sisters: Marguerite Tackel, Lucy Dupree, Ethel Beaube, Mildred Germany, Nell Erwin, Audrey Mae Ferguson, and Emma Ferguson; brothers: P.R. Ferguson and Bill Ferguson. She leaves behind her three children: Ethel Mae Robbins of Jigger; George Dupree of West Monroe; and Margaret Aymond of Wisner; and long-time son-in-law, James Aymond of Wisner, as well as all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service were held Thursday with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Services were under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Jimmy Aymond, Greg Dupree, Jerry Robbins, Charles Aymond, Jo Jo Aymond, Danny Robbins, and CL Robbins. Honorary pallbearers were her great-grandsons: Michael Dupree, Wesley Aymond, David Aymond, and Jonathan Thompson. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo John D. Everett Funeral services for John D. Everett, 80, of Carson City, Nev. were held at Fitzhenry's Funeral Home in Carson City on June 12. A Graveside service will be at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville, Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 10 a.m., under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Everett was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Moorehead, Miss., and passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at his residence in Carson City. He was retired from the Underwater Ordinance-Mine Division with the Department of Defense. He received many honors including Citizens on Patrol for Buhl, Idaho. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work, woodwork, and loved spending time with his grand- and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Dee Everett; mother, Margie Mary (Hood) Everett; sisters: Ivy Marie Richardson and Anell Combs. Survivors include his wife, Natividad (Gabato) Everett of Carson City, Nev.; son, John Duane Everett, Waskom, Texas; daughters: Linda Gillespie, Carson City, Nev. and Don Gillespie, Winnemucca, Nev.; Lois Tomlinson and husband, T.C. of Buhl, Idaho; Glenda Gamble and husband Butch, Carson City, Nev.; Judy Ann Brutnick and husband, Donald of Pueblo, Colo.; brother, Joe Lawrence Everett and wife, Wanda of Columbia, Illinois; sister, Janell Baskins and husband Olen of Hughson, Calif.; 13 nieces and 14 nephews; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Louise Hilbun Funeral services for Louise Hilbun, 84, of Baskin will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at First Church of Nazarene. Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Hilbun, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home, Winnsboro. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Louise Shipley Hilbun Funeral services for Louise Shipley Hilbun, 84, of Baskin were held at Winnsboro First Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday with the Rev. Marion Spence and the Rev. Dee Boyt officiating. Interment followed at Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Hilbun was born Oct. 17, 1922 in Winnsboro and passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a native of Winnsboro and a resident of Baskin, a homemaker and a member of the Winnsboro First Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon F. Hilbun; father, Oscar Shipley; mother, Alma (Tarver) Shipley; daughter, Nancy Hilbun; granddaughter, Bridgette Reese; grandson, Flem Cook; two stepsons, George "Son" Hilbun, Michael "Mick" Hilbun; two brothers, C.L. Shipley and Earl Shipley; three sisters: Elsie Barton, Mary Belle Pippins and Merle Howard. Survivors include six children: Mary Cecile Ragazzino and husband Joe of Tampa, Fla.; Elmer B. Hilbun and wife, Dorinda of Dandridge, Tenn.; Helen L. Cook and husband, Arnold of Ragley, La.; Joanna Reese and husband Frank of Baskin; Gerrie Osborne and husband, David of Oakland, Fla.; Debbie Hilbun of Walker; step-son, David "Pee Wee" Hilbun and wife, Peggy of Denham Springs; step-daughter, Edith Hilbun of Ethel, La.; and brother, J.R. Shipley, Winnsboro; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Pallbearers were Joe Cook, David Osborne Jr., Frank Reese, Marshall Reese, T-Bo Reeves, and Chris Edney. Honorary pallbearers were Major Gordon L. Hilbun USMC, Joey Ragazzino, Marina Thomas, Julie Edney, Jennifer Terrasi, Theresa Hilbun, Donna Cook and Nancy Hilbun. Memorials may be made on her behalf to Winnsboro First Church of the Nazarene. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 5, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Francis Clotiel Leonard Funeral services for Francis Clotiel Leonard, 75, of Sicily Island, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, May 31, 2007 with Rev. George Bates and Rev. Charles R. Nugent officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Leonard was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Gilbert, and passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Sicily Island, a homemaker, and a member of the New Hope Pentecostal Church in Sicily Island. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Byron Chaudion, mother, Mary Rebecca (Day) Chaudion, six sisters, three brothers, two grandchildren, Byron Dale Whatley and Nathan Jerome Whatley. Survivors include her husband, Henry Lee Leonard of Sicily Island; son, Douglas Leonard of Sicily Island; two daughters, Sandra Jackson of Sicily Island; Diaine Herrington of Winnsboro; brother, Cecil Chaudion of Cheneyville, La.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Josh Chaudoin, Daniel Schrock, Earl Chaudion, Tinker Roberts, John McCarthy, and Daryl Chaudoin. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James W. Little Funeral services for James W. Little, 72, of Baskin, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, June 15, 2007 with Rev. Buford Brady and Rev. Billy Verhoef officiating. Interment followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Little was born June 19, 1934 in Baskin, and passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Charlyn Nursing Home in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Baskin, a retired security guard, and a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Little served our country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, George Johnston Little, mother, Elizabeth (Waters) Little; and brother. George E. Little. Survivors include two daughters: Debbie Speed of Winnfield, La. and Cathy Laffitte of Dodson, La.; son, James Everett Little of Winnfield; two brothers: Huey Little of Baskin, and Jerry Little of Archibald; three sisters: Wilma Olivo of Baskin, Dorothy Jinks of Winnsboro, and Ada Courtney of Archibald; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Billy Olivo, Kenny Olivo, Donnie Olivo, Johnny Jinks, Billy Joe Chun, and Dennis Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Hank Browder and Luther Earl Fife. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo E.T. 'Mac' McClung E. T. "Mac" McClung, 82, died June 6, 2007 at Willis-Knighton Hospital in Shreveport. Born Everette T. McClung in Buchanan, Georgia, he served with distinction on a destroyer in the North Atlantic during World War II. After the war, he attended Louisiana College where he received a Bachelor's degree in Music and married the former Paula Heughan. He began his career as an educator, teaching music at Fort Necessity, Baskin, and Winnsboro. He later received a Master of Music and 30 hours plus in music. He was elected State Vocal Chairman of LMEA and also took a boys choir to sing at the National ACDA Convention in West Virginia. During his 20 years of teaching, his students, choirs and performance ensembles were frequently recognized in state and national competitions. He also served as Music Director at the First Baptist Church Winnsboro, where he is remembered for his excellence in church music. Mac and Paula have been active members of the choirs in Highland and First Baptist Churches since 1979. Mac was a successful entrepreneur, operating a business that made draperies and installed carpeting. An avid gardener, he was known for his prized roses and orchids that he frequently arranged for many occasions. Although he never really retired, he and his wife moved to Shreveport where he built the home they were to live in until their recent move to the LSUS area. His range of interests and skills amazed all who knew him. Mac McClung has had a far-reaching impact on the musical and personal lives of hundreds of students. His exacting standards with music and words were combined with a strong connection to students that were both professional and personal, tough, and tender. His high expectations truly called students forward to a higher level of performance on and off the stage. No one can really know the depth of the debt of thanks that are his due to the range of his influence on students, family and friends. Mac is survived by his wife, Paula, and daughters, Amy Daffern and Deborah Guillory and husband, Denver, along with five grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. On a larger scale, he is remembered by hundreds of students whose lives he touched during his many years of school and church service. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 9th at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street and again Sunday at 2 p.m. in the parlor of the First Baptist Church of Shreveport. A Celebration of his life was held Sunday in Shreveport. Interment was conducted on Monday, June 11th in Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue. Memorials can be made toward the Mac McClung Choral Scholarship through the Foundation at University of Louisiana at Monroe. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Kim Denise Norman Funeral services for Kim Denise Norman, 38, of Baton Rouge will be Friday, June 15, 2007 at 12 noon, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe with the Rev. Carolyn Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery in Extension, La., under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Mrs. Norman, a LPN died Thursday, June 7, 2007, at her home in Baton Rouge following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Faye Edwards; sister, Tess Renee Edwards. Survivors include her husband, Cornelius Norman; son, Delano Edwards; daughter, Poppieha Edwards; father, Clyde Laville Green; brother, Bobby Edwards. Pallbearers were Leodis Norman, Carl Phenix, LaShea Phenix, Chris Phenix, Ambrose Norman and Vernon Norman. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Beau Franklin Parker Graveside services for Beau Franklin Parker, infant son of Bobbie Parker of Mangham, were held Saturday, June 16, 2007 in the Hewett Cemetery near Mangham with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Little Beau was placed in the arms of Jesus June 3, 2007. He is preceded in death by a sister, Italy Grace Parker; and two great grandfathers: J. S. Reppond and Charles Franklin Savell. Beau is survived by his mother Bobbie M. Parker of Mangham; grandparents: Robert and Paula Bittle of Mangham, and Bobby and Joyce Parker of Winnsboro; great grandmothers: Pauline Savell of Baskin, and Mary Cupit of Newellton; a host of other relatives, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearer was his grandfather Robert Bittle. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 27, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tony Ray Poe Graveside services for Tony Ray Poe, 50, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Greater Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Mangham. Services were under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Poe, a carpenter, died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at LSUMC- Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy S. Poe, Winnsboro; sons: Donny Shaw, Johnny Shaw and Quincy Shaw, all of Winnsboro; daughters: Marilyn Jackson, Antonia Poe, Tracie Poe, all of Dallas, Texas; Shannon Pete and Shaunte Young, both of Winnsboro; Jabreda Brown, Rayville; sisters: Johnnie Barbers, San Francisco, Calif.; Georgia Gistarb and Rosie Spellman, both of Houston, Texas; Earthia McClease and Laura James, both of Winnsboro; brothers: Jessie Poe, Mangham; Kevin Poe, Oakland, Calif.; Darrell Poe, Jonesboro; Edgar Poe, Winnsboro; and 20 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donnie Brooks, Calvin Young, Ricky Shaw, Darrell Gary, Robert Ignont, Quincy Shaw, Micheal Poe and Gregory Gray. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Flora Jean Seals Funeral services for Flora Jean Seals, 70, of Wisner were held Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church with the Rev. Rayford Oliver officiating. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Seals, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Survivors include her husband, V.O. Seals, Homer; sons: Johnny R. Powell, Oakland, Calif.; Tyrone Seals, Homer, La.; daughter, Jackie Lynch, Winnsboro; sisters: Margaret, Alice, Martha, Laura and Hattie; brother, Emmanuel Jr.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers were Terrance Lynch, Lary E. Powell, Michigan Hill, Edward Powell, Donald Dunbar Jr., Walter Williams Jr. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 5,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Maebell "Mel" Johns Stephens Funeral services for Maebell "Mel" Johns Stephens, 57, of Wisner, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, with Rev. Kevin Bates and Rev. Glen Massey officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Stephens was born July 14, 1949 in Wisner, and passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. Mel was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and family. She was lovingly referred to as "Mae Mae" by her precious grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall Edward "Jack" Johns, mother, Jessie Mae (Williamson) Johns; father-in-law, Charlie Stephens, and nephew, Michael Johns. Survivors include her husband, Charlie W. "Steve" Stephens of Wisner; son, Gregory Page Stephens and wife Carmen of Wisner; two daughters, Jennifer Stephens Lovelace and husband Hogin; and Stephani Stephens both of Wisner; two brothers, Jesse Edward Johns and wife Lisa of Winnsboro; and Jerry Lee Johns and wife Arlene of Ferriday;two sisters, Jackie Johns Huff and husband Bud of Jonesville, and Patsy Johns Bailey of Winnsboro; mother-in-law, Nita Faye Glascock Stephens of Gilbert; five grandchildren: Alli Williams, Drake Stephens, Drew Stephens, Cody Parker, and Brianna Ashley. She was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews that she loved very much. Pallbearers were Mark Carney, Tom Williams, Bubba Ezell, Deshea Roberts, Josh Johns, Matt Stephens, and Brian Mabry --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Archie Neal Talbert Archie Neal Talbert, 64, of Patterson, La., died Wednesday, June 13, 2007. Arrangements were under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Mr. Talbert is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Harsley, Patterson; sister: Margarett Elaine Ballard, Baskin; five sons and three daughters. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 5,2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Virginia Evans Williams Funeral service for Virginia Evans Williams, 86, of Carthage, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro were held Saturday June 2, 2007, at Victory Apostolic Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Interment followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. She was born March 10, 1921 in Sicily Island and passed from his life Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Carthage Texas. Mrs. Williams was a deeply devoted member of Victory Apostolic Church in Winnsboro for many years and retired as owner and operator of Country Kitchen Restaurant, in which she took pride in serving her customers for many years. She had a passion for horses, and was a loving mother and a doting grandmother. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Devon P. McNease and Durham Williams; three sons Willie Von McNease, Kenneth McNease, and J.C. McNease; parents James Garland Evans and Margaret "Maggie" Estelle Rogers; six brothers and one sister. Mrs. Williams is survived by nine children: James Reece McNease and wife Mary of Lake Charles; George McNease and wife Virginia of Tallulah; Donald McNease and wife Bonnie of Farmersville, Texas; Harry McNease and fiancé Dana of Shreveport; Darrell Williams and wife Shelisa of Carthage, Texas; Wanda Abshire and husband Dan of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Patricia Scott and husband Don of Tyler, Texas; Sally Sturdivant and husband Donnie of Crowville; Shirley Ford and husband Johnny of Crowville; She is also survived by a brother Eugene Evans; sister Minnie Lee McNease; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mark Ford, Tony Grivit, Frank James, Doyle Wiggins, Tony Wiggins, and Wayne Wiggins. Keith Ford served as honorary pallbearers. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 20, 2007 Submitted August 2007 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Woodrow Williams Funeral services for Woodrow Williams, 63, of Gilbert were held Thursday at New Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Deaque Fields officiating. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Williams, a farmer, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Meadowview Health and Rehab Center in Minden. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Williams, Gilbert; sons, Jerry Rose, Jonesville; David Rose, Woodrow Rose, and Eric Rose, all of Alexandria; Brian Rose, Monroe; and Billy Rose, Dallas; daughters: Phyllis Williams, Mangham; Shilra Williams Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters: Bettye Wilson, Monroe; Mary Ellis, Dallas; Diane Beckwith, Baton Rouge; brothers: Elijah Williams and Bobby Ray Williams, both of Monroe; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Rose, Billy Ray Rose, Woodrow Rose, Jerry Rose, Brian Rose and Eric Rose. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 12, 2007 Submitted June 2007 by: DeWanna Lindo Mrs. Eula Lee 'Sam' Donnell Wooldridge Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Lee "Sam" Donnell Wooldridge, 95, of Winnsboro, La. will be held at 10 o'clock, Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, with Dr. Max Lee and Dr. Harry Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at the Matthews Cemetery in Extension, La. under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Wooldridge, who was retired from the welfare office in Winnsboro, was born of the union of David Solomon Donnell and Alice Huff Donnell in Pelahatchie, Miss. on Oct. 8, 1911 and died Sunday, June 10, 2007 in Winnsboro. She was a member of First Baptist Church and will always be remembered for her caring ways and her fried apple tarts. She is preceded in death by her husband, John C. Wooldridge, sister-in-law, Florence Wooldridge and all of her brothers: Jim, Ernest, John Curtis and Charlie Donnell, and sisters: Annie Mae Franklin, Ruth Adams, Gussie Bonner and Bertha Leleaux. She is survived by her son, John David Wooldridge and wife, Judy of Monroe; grandson Michael and great-grandson Lucas of Baton Rouge; and sister-in-law, Florabelle Donnell. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be K. P. Bonner, David Randall, Benton Moore, Jimbo Colvin, J. C. Martin, and Peyton Bonner. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity or to First Baptist Church of Winnsboro in her memory. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. -----------------------------------------------------------------------