Obituary: March 2008, Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituaries are listed below: Floyd Arceneaux Sr. Mary Bingham Erva Flo Sturdivant Bradshaw Era V. Caldwell Janet Thompson Norwood Cavallaro Walter 'Buddy' Denmon Eli Ellis Jr. Ruby T. Evans Leonard Foy Sr. Estelle Kierbow Glass Doris 'Dottie' Gorman Rebecca Graves Timothy Roy Hicks Gerald 'V.J.' Jones Robert L. Leslie Michael Lynn Mathews Sr. Roy Webb McIntyre Doris Brown Wilson Mewborn Peggy Jean Anders Miller Melvin David 'Mel' Morse LaNeisha Neal Irene Parker Barbara Perry James Jerrell Peters Michael A. 'Mike' Pizzalato Velma Reese Charles O. Rountree, Sr Tristen Alexander Skipper Bettye Morgan Talbert Mamie L. Thomas George D. 'Doug' Thornton Jr. Louetta Walker T.J. Washington Sr. Irene Smith Wiggins Louise Walters Wright Leon Butler Wyles Sr. *********************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Floyd Arceneaux Sr. Funeral services for Floyd Arceneaux Sr., 81, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, March 22, 2008 with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment followed at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Arceneaux was born April 24, 1926 in Herbert, La., and passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a farmer, and a member of the Chase Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurine (Johnson) Arceneaux; father, James Elic Arceneaux; mother, Gencie Armendia (Wilson) Arceneaux; daughter, Armendia Gail (Arceneaux) O'Neal; two great-grandchildren: Shania Cheyenne Allen and Hannah Eve O'Neal; sister, Ellen Newman; and three brothers: A. A. Arceneaux, A. D. Arceneaux, and Durham Arceneaux. Survivors include: two daughters: Peggy Freeman, Winnsboro; and Carrie Sue Navarro, Cimarron, Kansas; son, Floyd Arceneaux Jr., Crowville; brother, James E. Arceneaux of St. Joseph; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jody O'Neal, Phillip Freeman, Quincy Freeman, Jeff Arceneaux, Lavelle Lenard, and Isaac Carrington. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Bingham Funeral services for Mary Bingham, 86, of Wisner were held Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner, with the Rev. Amos Heckard officiating. Burial followed in Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Bingham died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include two sons: Ernest Bingham Jr. and Eugene Bingham; two brothers: S.H. Jones and William Jones; three sisters: Lucy Jones, Ethel Jones and Rosie Jones; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Phil Brass, Darrell Doyle, James Bingham, Joseph Browhaw, Richard Bingham, Jessie Collins and Albert Browhaw Jr. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA Marrch 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Erva Flo Sturdivant Bradshaw Funeral services for Erva Flo Sturdivant Bradshaw, 74, of Baker were held Thursday at Galilee Baptist Church in Central with the Rev. Ron Lowery officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary. Mrs. Bradshaw died on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge. She was born in Winnsboro, and a former resident of Archibald and resident of Baker. She was an elementary teacher at Rayville Elementary and Riverfield Academy. She is survived by husband of 54 years, Early Ray Bradshaw of Baker; three daughters, Linda Love and husband, Eddie Love of McComb, Miss.; Teresa Waldrop and husband, Ricky Waldrop of Zachary; Lisa Young and husband, Doug Young of Central; one sister, Carolyn Nicholson of Enterprise, Ala; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Willie and Martha Dean Sturdivant; brother, Ralph Sturdivant; two sisters Eva Finch and Shelby Dean Killen. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Era V. Caldwell Funeral services for Era V. Caldwell, 89, formerly of Crowville were held Tuesday at Bethany Full Gospel Church, Crowville, with Brother Ron Charrier officiating. Interment followed in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Mrs. Caldwell passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008. Mrs. Caldwell was a prayer warrior for God. Everything she did, evolved around prayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. "Buck" Caldwell ; son, James E. Caldwell; granddaughter, Cindy Caldwell. Survivors include sons, Dalton "Bunk' Caldwell, Laurel, Miss., and Bobby Caldwell of Monroe; daughter, Millie Thomas of Sterlington; sister, Nola Busby of Winnsboro; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Rhodney Cook, Greg Caldwell, Dal Caldwell, Scotty Caldwell, Craig Caldwell, Ran Caldwell, and David Caldwell. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Janet Thompson Norwood Cavallaro Janet Cavallaro, formerly Janet Thompson Norwood of Winnsboro, passed away on March 13, 2008 in Lafayette, LA. Mrs. Cavallaro was born Oct. 4, 1939 in Westlake, La. She spent more than 20 years as a nurse until she became disabled in 2002. She began her career in nursing while working at Franklin Parish Hospital for several years. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Cavallaro of Carencro, La.; daughter-in-law, Gemelia Welch of Sterlington, LA; two sons, Jimmy Welch of Jena, LA, Tommy Miller of Monroe; and one daughter, Laura Lynn Miller of Carencro, La. She had six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Green and Myrtle Thompson; one son, James Daniel Welch Jr.; one granddaughter, Brittanie Welch. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Walter 'Buddy' Denmon Graveside service for Walter "Buddy" Denmon, 67, of Winnsboro were held at Oakley Cemetery on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 with Bro. Rod Gordon and Bro. Daniel Minechew officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Denmon was born Nov. 14, 1940 in Gilbert, and passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a farmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Denmon; mother, Goldie Marie (Wren) Denmon; three brothers: Lloyd Franklin Jack Denmon, William Jessie Denmon, and James Ado Denmon. Survivors include four children: Lora Lynn Poland of Winnsboro; Autumn Meredith of Little Rock, Ark.; Louis Denmon of Ferriday; Shelby Gene Denmon of Urania; six brothers: Roy Denmon, Johnny Denmon, Frank Denmon, George Denmon, all of Gilbert; Bobby Denmon and Richard Green Denmon both of Columbia; four sisters: Mary Ann Denmon of Columbia; Patsy Lee of Baskin; Faye Polk of Wisner; Jessie Belle Martin of Winnsboro; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Shelby McKenzie, Jimmy Lynn Denmon, Steven Parker, Olen Cupit, Cecil Swazey, Ricky Denmon, Douglas Denmon, Bobby Glyn, and Ivy Joe Lee. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Eli Ellis Jr. Funeral services for Eli Ellis Jr., 53, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Philadelphia Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Eli, a farmer, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Survivors include his mother, Easter Ellis, Winnsboro; sisters: Mary Ellis, Winnsboro; Vera Ellis and Ida Bell Ellis, both of Monroe; Pearl Mae Ellis, Alexandria; brothers: Otis D. Ellis and Joseph Ellis, both of Winnsboro; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Floyd Atkins, Charles Doyle, Jimmie Doyle, George Doyle, Otis E. Ellis, and David Lee Johnson. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ruby T. Evans Funeral services for Ruby T. Evans, 92, of Gilbert, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, March 2, 2008 with Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Interment followed at Coax Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Evans was born Oct. 6, 1915 and passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. She was a resident of Gilbert, a house mother with the Baptist Children's Home, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gilbert. She was preceded in death by: her husband-Nick Evans; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tibbs; three sisters and one brother. Survivors include: son, James and his wife Jo Ann Evans of Gilbert; granddaughter, Angela Darlene Evans Goodman and her husband Donald Wayne of Chase; granddaughter, Amanda Kay Evans of Baskin; grandson, Michael Ray Evans and his wife Jane of Winnsboro; seven great-grandchildren: Ashley and Brandon Goodman, Victoria and Allen Michael Evans and Alexis, Halea and Trey Fife. Pallbearers were Brandon Goodman, Michael Evans, Donald Wayne Goodman, David Tibbs, Ty Britt and Robby Fife. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Leonard Foy Sr. Funeral services for Leonard Foy Sr., 76, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman E. Harris officiating. Burial will be at State Cemetery in Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Foy, a warehouse worker, died Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe. The wake will be Friday, March 28, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the church. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Estelle Kierbow Glass Funeral services for Estelle Kierbow Glass, 90, of Mangham, were held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Friendship Baptist Church near Baskin, with Rev. Prentis Gandy and Rev. David Shirley officating. Burial followed in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Glass was born in Yell County, Ark., on March 29, 1917 and died in Monroe on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church near Baskin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pervis Glass, grandson: Bo Mack McMahon and two brothers: Jewel and Ernest Kierbow. She is survived by 10 children: William Glass of Mangham, Ernestine Glass of Archibald, Jesse Glass of Baskin, Betty Royals of Georgia, Ida Bradshaw of Rayville, Jimmy Glass of Gilliam, La., Sammy Glass, Odell Glass, John David Glass, and Ruby Glass, all of Mangham; one sister, Ruby Fraiser of Boynton Beach, Florida; 23 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Davis, Kevin Glass, Chris Glass, James Hines, Richard McMahon, and John Graham. Honorary pallbearers will be Byron Glass, Jayme Lee Graham amd Daniel Glass. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Doris 'Dottie' Gorman Funeral services for Doris "Dottie" Gorman, 77, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 with Rev. Keith Dowden, Rev. Carl Gulde, and Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Gorman was born July 8, 1930 in Delhi, and passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a longtime cashier with McLemore's Jitney Jungle, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Crowville. Mrs. Gorman will be remembered as a christian woman, who was loved by many people, especially her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Gorman, father, Joseph B. Stephens, mother, Eva (Campbell) Flint; sister, Shirley Cowart; and brother, Carl Stephens. Survivors include her daughter, DeAnna Parks and husband Jimmy of Baskin; son, Stan Gorman and wife Melody of Winnsboro; two sisters: Lela Cupit of McCall Creek, Miss. and Bess Hayden of Monroe; sister-in-law, Joyce Young of Winnsboro; brother-in-law, Macune Gorman of Oklahoma. She was also survived by a special niece, Beth Freeman; seven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dr. Tom Colvin, Ira Browning, Tony Amos, Todd Ulmer, Mike Walker, and Gene Freeman. Honorary Pallbearer was Jason Parks. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rebecca Graves Services for Rebecca Graves, age 93, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, March 1, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial followed in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Graves was a retired store owner and passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband: R. W. Graves; parents: Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Scottl; sister: Sarah Dobyns; and brothers: Lankston Scott and Stafford Scott. Survivors include: nieces and nephews: Marilyn Dobyns Finley and husband, Mike of Baton Rouge; Robert Glynn Bounds of Baton Rouge; Mary Ann Hatfield and husband Charles, Albuquerque, NM; great nieces: Rebecca Bounds Kirby of Herndon, VA. and Sandra Scott of Baton Rouge; great-great niece: Pat Verbois of Baton Rouge. Pallbearers were Winton Lofton, Mike Kramer, Blake Kramer, Tommy Womble, Lloyd Posey, and Mike Ellerbe. Honorary Pallbearer was Robert Gwin. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Timothy Roy Hicks Graveside services for Timothy Roy Hicks, 49, of Ft. Smith, Ark., formerly of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert, with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Hicks was born to the union of his parents LeRoy and Lillian Jemkins Hicks on Feb. 17, 1959 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Ft. Smith. He is preceded in death by his mother: Lillian and Gidd Temple; grandparents: Silas and Mildred Jemkins. Mr. Hicks is survived by two sons: William Cole Hicks and wife Kristy of Bastrop, and Kevin White of Winnsboro; his father: LeRoy Hicks of Trinity, Texas; one sister: Dena Kaye McMurray and husband Bo of Winnsboro; brother: Mark Allen Hicks and wife Margie of Ft. Smith; four grandchildren: Kyerra Hicks, Kerinna Parker, Landon Sanders and Dalton Hicks and other relatives and friends. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gerald 'V.J.' Jones Funeral services for Gerald "V.J." Jones, 69, of Gilbert, were held at Jigger Apostolic Church on Friday, March 7, 2008 with Bro. Hurby Hitt and Rev. Larry Reed officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Jones was born July 4, 1938 in Stratford, Calif., and passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at LSUMC-Shreveport. He was a resident of Gilbert, an iron worker and farmer, and a member of the Jigger Apostolic Church. He served in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvis David Jones; and brother, David Jones. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Ann Jones of Gilbert; two sons: Donnie Jones Jr. of Gilbert, and Rusty Jones and wife Colinda of Winnsboro; two daughters: Tessie James and husband Tim of Jayess, Miss., and Rene' McMurray and husband Kevin of Gilbert; his mother, Ruth Jones Fletcher, Wisner; three brothers: Ike Jones of Jigger; Edward Jones of West Monroe; Milton Jones of Milton, Ga.; two sisters: Pauline Roberts of Wisner; and Jeanette Haynes of Springhill, La. He was also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Darold Parker, Cam Hitt, Sammy Nobles, Danny Roberts, Louis Jones, Mike Jones, Jamie Jones, and Todd Roberts. Honorary pallbearers were Ray McDonald and Danny Williams. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert L. Leslie Funeral services for Robert L. Leslie, 70, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on (today) Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Albright, Rev. Howard Childs, and Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Leslie was born Aug. 3, 1937 and passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a self employed carpenter, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro. He served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Pierce Leslie; father-Carlie Wright; mother-Maude Wright. Survivors include two sons: Christopher Lee Leslie and Carey Lynn Leslie both of Crowville; uncle, Bill Lanston and wife Evelyn of Kilborne; Cameron Rushing of Crowville, who he considered a grandson; three dogs-Daisey, Scooter, and Taco. Pallbearers will be Elders of First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Michael Lynn Mathews Sr. Funeral services for Michael Lynn Mathews Sr., 39, of Crowville, were held at Wayside Pentecostal Church on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at with Rev. Tommy Cotten and Rev. Norris Poole officiating. Interment followed at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Mathews was born July 21, 1968 in Monroe, and passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a resident of Crowville, a farmer, and a member of the Wayside Pentecostal Church. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Blanche Mathews, and maternal grandparents Virgil and Lucy Dunn. Survivors include: wife of 16 years Kathy Mathews; two sons Michael Mathews Jr., Joshua Mathews; and one daughter Leanne Toney all of Crowville; parents: Nell and Larry Mathews of Crowville; two brothers: David Mathews and wife Rita of Crowville, and Gary Mathews and wife Candy of Delhi; grandfather, John D. Mathews of Crowville. He was also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers were Joe Erwin, Gary Mathews, David Mathews, Robbie Bordelon, Joshua Mathews, Michael Mathews, Jr., Eddie Banks, and Roger Banks. Honorary Pallbearers were Lloyd Dunn and Ronnie Dunn. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roy Webb McIntyre Funeral services for Roy Webb McIntyre, 89, of Delhi were held Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. McIntyre was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church for over 70 years. He was a longtime farmer and rancher and was a member of the Louisiana Cattleman's Assoc. and the Franklin Parish Cattleman's Assoc. He was a member of the Soil Conservation Board of Supervisors, a member of the board of directors for the Northeast LA Power Cooperative for over 40 years and was a 32nd degree Mason having over 50 years of service. He was a former member of the Franklin Parish Police Jury and was a member of the Board of Stewards for the Delhi United Methodist Church. Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his parents, L. M. McIntyre and Minnie Kersh McIntyre; a grandson, Chris Winters; two brothers, M. C. and Kersh McIntyre and a sister, Audrey Honeycutt. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years Virginia Pettit McIntyre of Delhi; four children, Ginger Sturdivant and husband David of Delhi, Dottie Winters and husband Carey of West Monroe, Roy Pettit McIntyre and Deborah Herford both of Delhi; eight grandchildren, Ken Sturdivant, Caroline Croad, Scott Winters, Stuart McIntyre, Rachael Herford, Michelle Herford, Beth Herford and Lauren Herford; two brothers, Marion McIntyre of Delhi and Rudolph McIntyre Sr. of Winnsboro and eight great grandchildren. Any planned memorials may be made to the National Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Doris Brown Wilson Mewborn Services for Doris Brown Wilson Mewborn, age 76, of Columbia were held Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 from the First Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment followed in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddeville. Mrs. Mewborn was born on May 12, 1931 in Rayville to the union of James Thomas and Frances Smith Brown and died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands: Sam D. Wilson and Allen Mewborn. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: David and Cindy Wilson of Hebert; her daughter and son-in-law: Anita and David Phillips; her grandchildren: Shawn Phillips, Sammy Phillips, Brad Wilson, Leeann Wilson Dunn and Lyndsay Phillips; and her great-grandchildren: Shawn Phillips and Katie Phillips. Pallbearers were Brad Wilson, Shawn Phillips, Sammy Phillips, Brandon Dunn, James Talbert and Kim Wilson. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Peggy Jean Anders Miller Services for Peggy Jean Anders Miller, age 64, of Port Arthur, Texas will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Miller was born on Dec. 27, 1943 and passed away at Christus St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas on Sunday, March 9, 2008. She was the daughter of Sonny and Earlene Anders of Liddieville, Louisiana, which preceded her in death. She graduated from Odessa High School in Odessa, Texas and moved back to North Louisiana, married and had two children. In 1973, she and her family traveled and lived in the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. Mrs. Miller was a talented artist, homemaker and had a passion for her flower garden. She moved to Port Arthur, Texas in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina damaged her home in Kenner, Louisiana. She spent her last days surrounded by those that loved her, sharing her love and blessings for each of us. It was a testament to her strength and faith and a beautiful gift, as she was in life, to our family. Survivors include her son: Michael Wayne Miller of Baskin; daughter: Elizabeth Miller Schroeder and husband Wayne of Port Arthur, Texas; brothers: Jerry Anders and wife Carolyn of Denham Springs, Louisiana; William Anders and wife, Linda of Liddieville; grandson: Zachary Michael Miller of Baskin; granddaughter: Sarah Elizabeth Miller of Port Arthur, Texas; nieces: Melissa M. Swope of Austin, Texas; Diana Doucet and husband, Daniel of Houston, Texas; nephews: John Miller and wife, Laura of Tomball, Texas; Gerald Anders of Denham Springs, Louisiana; Jay Anders and wife, Shaunda of Amarillo, Texas; Wes Anders and wife, Sandy of Wellington, Texas; Jeff Anders of Denham Springs; sister-in-Law: Betty Miller of Tomball, Texas; brother-in-Law: Robert Miller. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Louisiana. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Melvin David 'Mel' Morse Funeral service for Melvin David "Mel" Morse, 45, of Pearl, Miss., formerly of St. Joseph were held Sunday, March 2, 2008 in First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph with Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Interment followed in Wesley Chapel Cemetery near St. Joseph under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born March 5, 1962 and passed from this life Thursday, February 28, 2008. Mr. Morse was a member of First United Methodist Church, a graduate of Tensas Academy and was formerly employed with Goldman Equipment, NAPA and CarQuest. He had been a resident of Pearl for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife Beth Kirkpatrick Morse of Pearl; five children: Heather Lord and husband Gene of Newellton; Adam McMahon and wife Annie of St. Joseph; Allen D. Morse and wife Jessica; Melanie Morse, and Christina Weathersby and husband Billy all of Pearl; four grandchildren: Kade McMahon, Kathyrn McMahon, Landon Weathersby, and Emma Lord. Mel also leaves behind his parents Allen and Claudine Morse of St. Joseph; four siblings: Lane Morse and wife Janice of Church Point; Ruth Powell and husband Mike of Alto; Paul Morse of St. Joseph; and Phillip Morse and wife Jude of Coppell, Texas. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd LaNeisha Neal Funeral services for LaNeisha Neal, 29, of Buna, Texas were held Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Newlight Baptist Church with Rev. E. Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Miss Neal, a restaurant clerk, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Herman Memorial Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was survived by her husband, Chris Johnson, Buna, Texas; son, Christopher Johnson Jr.; daughter, Keandronique James, both of Buna; father, Henry W. Williams, Wisner; mother, Sandra Neal, Buna; sisters: LaShunda Williams and Yolanda Plater; brothers: Telly Neal and Jake Neal Jr.; maternal grandparents Jake and Delphia Neal; paternal grandmother, Theodisa Boatner, all of Wisner. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Irene Parker Funeral services for Irene Parker, 74, of Vidalia will be held at Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou today (Wednesday), March 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Gary Howington and the Rev. George Guy officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Parker was born June 1, 1933 in Gilbert, to Ruth and Homer Hodges. She passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at Natchez Community Hospital. She was a resident of Vidalia, a homemaker and worked in retail sales. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou in Ferriday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Eugene "J.E." Parker; parents: Ruth and Homer Hodges; son, Michael Henry Parker. Survivors include her son, Gene Parker and wife Rasty of Denham Springs; sisters, Lillian Hayes and husband Curt of Meadville, Miss.; Shirley Looper of Stuttgart, Ark.; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Curtley Hayes Jr., Jonathan Landrum, George Hayes, Donnie Wilson, Jody Perrault, and Rev. Guy Looper. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Homer Looper and Chauncey Fonville. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Barbara Perry A memorial service for Barbara Perry, 69, of Marrero, were held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home. Burial followed at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, La. Mrs. Perry was a native of New Orleans. She passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Perry, and first husband, Sheldon Falgout; and her parents Octave and Eve Barbetta; and two step-children Ronnie Perry and Danette Adams. Survivors include a daughters, Kelly Falgout Richter and Sheree Falgout; step-children: Chris, Mona, Donnie and Gayland Perry; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters Evelyn and Ethel. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Jerrell Peters Funeral services for James Jerrell Peters, 69, of Winnsboro, will be held at Newton Baptist Church on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Charles Best officiating. Interment will follow at Newton Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Peters was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Epps, La., and passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his residence in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, formerly of Council Bluff, Iowa. He was retired from the United Sates Air Force and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Anne (Book) Peters; father, James Leon Peters; mother, Louise (Hosea) Peters; mother of his children, Janice Eileen Peters; son, James Lee Peters; two brothers, Charles Peters and Shelby Peters; nephew, Ricky Peters. Survivors include two sons: Joel Peters, and Jerry Peters and wife Beverly, all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Jodi Lynn Basch and husband Randy of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister in law, Stella Peters of Winnsboro; brother, Kenneth Peters and wife Pat of West Monroe; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family request that any memorials be made to the charity of choice. The family will receive friends at Newton Baptist Church from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Michael A. 'Mike' Pizzalato Funeral services for Michael A. "Mike" Pizzalato, 60, of West Monroe are incomplete, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Pizzalato, a sporting goods store owner, died Friday, March 21, 2008. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Velma Reese Funeral services for Velma Reese, 73, of Epps were held Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Epps. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs. Reese, a housewife, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include her sons: Willie Smith, Lonnie Reese, Rickie Reese, Louis B. Reese Jr.; daughters: Darlene Whittington, Betty Williams, Levern Spencer, Shirley Robinson; sisters: Marion Hutton, Margie Chisley, Lorriene Weaks, Mildred Crockham; brothers: S.L. Williams, John Hutton, Sam Williams Jr., Sammie Williams, Charles Williams, Lloyd Williams, James Williams, Johnny Williams; 27 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sammie Williams, Charles Williams, Lloyd Williams, James Williams, John Hutton, Johnny Williams. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Charles O. Rountree, Sr. Charles Osborn Rountree, Sr., had a safe and peaceful passage February 21, 2008, at home in Fort Myers, FL surrounded by his loving family. This honorable man was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, father-in-law, nephew, friend and World War II pilot. Charles's childhood dream of becoming a pilot was inspired by his hometown hero, General Claire Chennault. Chennault who at the time was a Captain with the US Army Air Corps, upon coming home to Gilbert, Louisiana for short leaves, would land his plane in a field outside this rural town. Unknown to Charles, also raised in Gilbert, at this young age, his hero, Claire Chennault, would be a part of a life altering decision. Charles made many differences in the world, most proudly, by serving his country from 1941 to 1945. As a China National Air Corporation (CNAC) pilot flying 620 plus missions over "the Hump," as the Himalayas were known, Charles and his fellow pilots flew every day from Dinjan, India to Kunming, China since Japan had captured all land routes to China. They delivered much needed supplies, clothing, fuel, and soldiers to the Chinese and to the Flying Tigers headed by General Claire Chennault. The best route, from Dinjan to Kunming, about 500 miles long, crossed a series of mountain ranges up to 16,000 feet high which harbored some of the worst weather in the world pushing pilots and aircraft to extremes. The motto of the CNAC was "Send me men to match my weather." From 1952 to 1967 Charles, wife Genna and their three children lived in Indonesia. There, Charles was a corporate pilot for the Standard Oil Company flying DC-3's carrying company personnel, their families, and cargo to various oil fields, Djakarta, Bali, Singapore and Hong Kong. The children of the refinery employees, needing to fly to various small towns, remember being welcomed onto the plane and invited into his cockpit to sit in the co-pilot's seat to hold the steering wheel and "help fly the plane!" Charles and Genna retired to balmy Fort Myers in 1967 where they enjoyed fishing, watching sunsets on their back porch and traveling. Their traveling adventures took them from Nova Scotia to Manzanillo, Mexico and all exciting places in between. Most enjoyment was spent sharing time with their children and friends. This daring flier, gentle person and family man also was a phenomenal storyteller, writer of life's happenings and champion to those in need. He was a graduate of LSU and a member of Alpha Tau Omega. Charles was a member of the Gilbert Methodist Church as were his parents Harry and Bertha Rountree. Fifty years after the end of World War II, Charles received his medals for flying these hazardous missions over the Hump. A special act of Congress recognized his contributions to the war effort and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars. He is survived by his soul mate and love of his life, wife, Virginia "Genna" Ann Birge Rountree, of 65 years (who met Charles at a Cadet Recognition Dance at the Grayson Hotel in Sherman, Texas), originally from Sherman, Texas; his son, Charles O. Rountree, Jr. and his wife Connie and their children, Catherine and Charles (Cotter) Rountree III; daughter, Anne Schroeder, her husband Ed Schroeder and their son Jeffrey; daughter, Nancy Staub and her husband Charles Staub. Also, within this loving family is granddaughter, Ayme Pappas, her husband Jay Pappas and their children, Teeya and Jaylee; grandson, Chris Rountree, his wife Mary and their children, Haley, Holland and Christopher Jr.; nephew, Harry B. Rountree, nieces, Linda, Betsy and Bertha; and cousin, Elsa Malcolm. Additionally, Charles is survived by sister-in-law, Florence Mosher and her children Lisa, Fred, Mike, and Kim. A private ceremony will be held at one of his favorite spots, the Caloosahatchee River, with family, friends and all species having feathers and fins that choose to join us. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may go to St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57326. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tristen Alexander Skipper Graveside services for infant Tristen Alexander Skipper were held at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 with Bro. Dewayne Butler officating. Services were under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Tristen Skipper passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center Monroe. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother: Opal Skipper; and maternal great-grandmother: Shelva Lilly. Survivors include his parents: Joshua Skipper and Olivia Skipper of Newellton; brother: Landon Joshua Skipper of Newellton; paternal grandfather: Bobby Skipper of Newellton; maternal grandmother: Linda Skipper of Newellton; maternal grandfather: Kenneth Summitt of Bloomington, Ind.; one aunt; and five uncles. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bettye Morgan Talbert Funeral services for Bettye Morgan Talbert, age 77, of Denham Springs, formerly of Wisner, were held Monday, March 3, 2008 from the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Mrs. Talbert was born Nov. 18, 1930 to Arleigh and Sarah Caldwell Morgan in Natchez, Miss., and she passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at her residence. She loved to travel, loved kids, and loved to work in the garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: James S. Talbert; two brothers: Richard and Tommy Morgan. She is survived by two daughters: Sandy Talbert Teal and husband John of Baton Rouge; Darlene Talbert Perez and husband Guy of Denham Springs; six brothers: Robert Morgan and wife Evelyn of Baton Rouge; Edward Morgan and wife Doris of Baker, LA; Glen Morgan and wife Nelda of Monroe; Jerry Morgan and wife Marlyn Ann of Walker, LA; Phillip Morgan and wife Nihla of Dutchtown, LA; Bruce Morgan of Jackson, Miss.; one sister: Peggy McManus and husband Lonnie of Winnsboro; five grandchildren: Beth Erkelens and husband Randall, and their children Brett and Will of Aurora, Colo.; Brad Teal and wife Ashly, and step-daughter Ashlyn Allen of Baton Rouge; Brooke Teal of Baton Rouge; Kellye Stepp of Baton Rouge; Hunter Perez of Denham Springs; Megan Todd of Walker; and her beloved dog, George. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mamie L. Thomas Funeral services for Mamie L. Thomas, 89, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Thomas, a homemaker, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at her home. Survivors include sons: John D. Blackson and Sherman Johnson, both of Winnsboro; daughters: Vera Bullard, Kingland, Ga.; and Dorothy England, Winnsboro; 17 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. Grandson will serve as pallbearers. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George D. 'Doug' Thornton Jr. Funeral services for George D. "Doug" Thornton Jr., 81, of Monterey, formerly of Newellton, will be held at Christian Fellowship Church today (Wednesday), March 19, 2008, with Rev. George Ferrington, Rev. Gene Brown, and Rev. Bill Bearden officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Thornton was born April 26, 1926 in Texon, Texas, and passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served our country faithfully during World War II as a Merchant Marine. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Winnsboro and the American Quarter Horses Assc. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris "Chick" Thornton; father, George Dudley Thornton, Sr.; mother, Gladys Delores (Denny) Pachta; and brother, Keith Leroy Thornton. Survivors include: five children: Dutch Thornton and wife Jill of Monterey; Butch Thornton of Newellton; Debbie Thibodeaux of Winnsboro; Vickie Reynolds and husband Hambone of Monterey; Squirrel Thornton and wife Liz of Winnsboro; two brothers: Richard Tabor of Hattiesburg, Miss. and Henry Dale Pachta of Amarillo, Texas; aunt, Jeanne Vasconcelles of Brentwood, Calif. He was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bo Thornton, Floyd Thornton, Dutch Thornton, Seth Thornton, Josh Thornton, and Robert Pearson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike "Yank" Ray, Mark Day, Danny Hendry, David Merritt, Darrell "Flip" Wilson, Derrick Barlow and Sonny Etheridge. The family will receive friends at Christian Fellowship Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 5, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd LouEtta Walker Funeral services for LouEtta Walker, 97, of Ida, La., were held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at Cox Funeral Chapel in Delhi with Rev. Clyde Piercy and Rev. W. H. "Buck" Curry Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Walker was a longtime resident of the Dunn community until she was 95 years old. When her health declined, she then lived with her daughter in Minden, La., for two and a half years and she spent the last few months in Ida with another daughter where she passed on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Charles Walker; her parents, Ucreightous Antley and Cynthia Katherine Butler Antley; a son, Alton "Red" Walker; a son-in-law, Fred Smith; a daughter, Geniece Walker; a grandson, Clifford Hays; two brothers, William and Archie Antley; and three sisters, Rosa Martin, Evie Upton and Annie Lee Smith. She is survived by two sons, Wilford Walker and wife Helen of Delhi; and Travis Walker and wife Rogenia of Crowville; five daughters, Floriece Smith of Fort Necessity; Maxine Hays and husband Charles of Ida, La.; Patsy Evans and husband Wayne of Delhi; Linda Caldwell and husband, Roger of Arcadia, La.; and Kay Hamm and husband J. E. of Minden, La.; a daughter-in-law, Johnnie Walker of Winnsboro; a sister, Lois McGuire of Longview, Texas; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 19, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd T.J. Washington Sr. Funeral services for T.J. Washington Sr., 60, of Wisner were held Saturday at New Light Baptist Church in Wisner with the Rev. Evelyn Dean officiating. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Washington died Wednesday at his residence in Wisner. He is survived by his wife, Jannie L. Henderson, Wisner; one son, T.J. Washington Jr., Wisner; one daughter, Beatrice Byrd, Monroe; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a host of other family and friends. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 26, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Irene Smith Wiggins Funeral services for Irene Smith Wiggins, 85, of Winnsboro, were held at Beouf River Baptist Church on Thursday, March 20, 2008 with Rev. Bobby Brown and Dr. Max Lee officiating. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Wiggins was born July 9, 1922 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Liddieville, a caregiver, and a member of the Boeuf River Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Fletcher Wiggins Sr.; grandson, Gregory Patten; granddaughter, Andrea Yocum; great-grandson, Michael James Kanehl; mother, Lillie Modena (Ingram) Smith; father, Thomas Leonard Smith; brothers: A.E. Smith, Sr., James Paul Smith, Luther Porter, Mac David Porter, Otiis Porter, Joseph Porter; sisters: Meddie Smith Davis and Juanita Smith Lovell. Survivors include seven daughters: Shirley Yocum and husband Russell of Olympia, Wash.; Jo Juanna Haley and husband Bill of Denver, Colo.; Betty Duplichan and husband Spark of Kinder, La.; Sheila Wallace and husband Danny of Winnsboro; Sherri Gowan and husband George of Winnsboro; DeDreah Hebert and husband Larry of Winnsboro; Angela Goode and husband Arte of Sicily Island; three sons: Robert Wiggins Jr. and wife Cecil; Michael Wiggins; and John Wiggins, all of Winnsboro; sister, Jeanette Smith Neal of Winnsboro; brother, Thomas L. Smith Jr. and wife Mabel of Pineville. She was also survived by 33 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons: Bobby Yocum, Craig Duplichan, Larry Williamson, Jr., Jeremy Mullican, John L. Wiggins, Jr., Tanner Wiggins, Zach Yell, and Dylan Wiggins. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Louise Walters Wright Funeral services for Louise Walters Wright, 92, of Crowville, were held Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the Crowville United Methodist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with Rev. Chris Thomas and Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment followed at Crowvillle Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was born on Jan. 8, 1916 in Winnsboro to Percy and Asha Donnell Walters and she passed from this life on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. She was a member of the Crowville United Methodist Church. She loved quilting, crocheting, flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Marshall Wright Sr.; daughter: Bobbie Jean Vickers; two brothers: Joe Walters, Sr. and Percy Eugene Walters, Jr.; two sisters: Grace Walters and Mary Lois Walters. She is survived by one son: John Wright, Jr. and his wife Carolyn of Sterlington; one daughter: Carol Doherty of Monroe; one brother: Elbert Walters of Fort Woth, Texas; one sister: Ruby Bradley of Delhi; five grandchildren: Drew Vickers, Vicki Calhoun, Terri Coleman, Kelley Doherty, and Erin Doherty; two great-grandchildren: Damion Calhoun and his daughter Hailey, and Spencer Vickers. Pallbearers will be nephews. ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 12, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Leon Butler Wyles Sr. Funeral services for Leon Butler Wyles Sr., 83, of Ferriday were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Comer Funeral Home Chapel in Ferriday, with Rev. Hershel Clanton and Donald Money officiating. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. Mr. Wyles died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was born Oct. 3, 1924 in Extension, La., to the union of his parents Alvie and Amanda H. Wyles. Mr. Wyles had been a resident of Ferriday for 57 years and worked in construction for T.L. James for 25 years. He later owned and operated convenient stores in Ferriday and Clayton. He was a member of Church of Christ. Mr. Wyles loved to run his beagles, which he also breeded. Mr. Wyles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Genevieve J. Wyles; his son, Glen Allen Wyles; daughter, Delores Wyles; two brothers B.D. Wyles and Herman Lee Wyles Sr. Survivors include two sons: Leon B. Wyles Jr. and wife, Loretta, Vidalia; David C. Wyles and wife Aline, Denham Springs; four daughters: Janice McManus and husband, Jerry, Mandeville; Gwen Ensminger and husband Morgan;, McNeil, Ark.; Mae Blaney and husband Kenny, Clayton; Ann Ostrom and husband Randy, Baton Rouge; one sister, Mary Belle Gardner, Freeport, Texas; 22 grandchildren: Debra F. Blackwell, Jerry Lynn "Jay" McManus; Lyn Ensminger, Shannon Anderson, Robin Hemba, Jeffrey Ensminger, Nicki Vines, Honey Douglas, Hester Rainey, Jessica Blanchard, Trey Wyles, Bubba Wyles, Stephen Wyles, Rachel Sullivan, Jessica Hornsby, Virginia "Jenny" Wyles, Olivia Wyles, Glen Donald Wyles, Lee Allen Wyles, Greg Ostrom, Brennan Ostrom, and Michael Ostrom. Pallbearers were grandsons: Trey Wyles, Bubba Wyles, Stephen Wyles, Jay McManus, Lyn Ensminger, Jeff Ensminger, Lee Allen Wyles and Gregory Ostrom. -------------------------------------------