Obituary: April 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: Dorothy E. Bacle Herschel Theo Barron Charles L. "Chuck" Carter Dorothy L. Chase Roy Cooke Jr. William Dickens Curtis Lee Doyle Theo Eldridge Jr. Roddie Junior Emfinger Virginia Ruth Pott Estes Bonnie Rose Finch Tommy Fletcher Cora C. Fuller Sadie Allene Spann Good Louise Griffin James C. Henry Pearl Eldridge Hughes George Robert Johnson Cornelius Jones Janell Rae King Harvey L. Laird Ela Landis Annabel Smith Lee Ralph B. Lofton Terri Lea Martin Clifton McGee Raymond J. McMurray Alice Mingo J. Gordon Mitchell Jr. John T. Pierce Michael Angelo Pizzalato Hazel Mae Polk George M. Pylant Libby Price Henry E. Robinson Luther Ward Scott Grace Russell Smith Lillian Sproles Smith William D. Washington Rosie Watson-Williams ************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dorothy E. Bacle Funeral services for Dorothy E. Bacle, 90, of Winnsboro were held Friday, April 18, 2008 from the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry and Rev. Hillary Dixon officiating. Interment followed at Harris Cemetery in Crowville. Mrs. Bacle was born March 15, 1918 to William and Ida Smith Dixon in Gilbert and she passed from this life on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. She was a member of the Lone Pine Baptist Church and she loved to quilt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Henry Thomas Bacle. She is survived by four children: Claudine Strickland of Gilbert; W.T. Bacle of Bossier City; Garry Bacle of Haughton; Linda Ezell of Haughton; two brothers: Rev. Hillary Dixon of Brookhaven, Miss.; Kenneth Emfinger of Olla; eight grandchildren; nine great-grand children; one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers were Kevin Bacle, Jerry Paylor, Caleb Strickland, Randy Bacle, Ronnie Strickland, and Seth Strickland. Honorary pallbearers were David Attaway and Randy Bacle. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Herschel Theo Barron Funeral services for Herschel Theo Barron, 83, of Ferriday, were held Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Comer Funeral Home in Ferriday. Burial followed at Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island under the direction of the funeral home. Mr. Barron died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Barron was born Jan. 11, 1925 in Franklin Parish to Zennie and Mattie Barron. He had been a resident of Ferriday for 54 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Barron was a retired surveyor for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Dustin Mason. Survivors include wife, Frances C. Barron, of Ferriday; son, Lonnie Barron and wife, Grace; daughter Gwen Comeaux and husband David of Cash Bayou; two sisters: Annie Dollar of West Monroe, and Laverne Mock of Baskin; grandchildren: Lacie Killian and husband, Allen; Brandy Iles and husband, David; Melanie Book and husband, B.J.; Karen Antala, Brandy King and husband, Dan Stephen; Stephen Wyles and wife, Ann; and Chris Temple and wife, Michelle; great-grandchildren: Cody and Tanner Mason, Kirsten Iles and Cayden Killian; and a host of relatives and friends. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Charles L. "Chuck" Carter Breaux Bridge, LA - Funeral services Charles L. Laverne "Chuck" Carter, 40, of Breaux Bridge formerly of Winnsboro, will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in Breaux Bridge. He passed from this life Sunday, March 30, 2008 in Breaux Bridge. Graveside rites will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Cemetery near Rayville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Carter died Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and L.S.U. Football. He enjoyed shooting pool with his friends, riding horses, cooking for his friends and family, playing with kids, and spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife of 17 years, Gloria. He is survived by his wife, Gloria E. Carter, of Breaux Bridge; one son, Daniel Seth Carter; two daughters, Lindsey Marie Carter and Hannah Arlie Renée Carter, all of Breaux Bridge; his mother, Dorothy M. Carter, of Epps, LA; two brothers, Donnie Moore, of Pioneer, LA, and Jerry Moore, of Batchlor, LA; three sisters, Gail McKee, of Wisner, LA, Tammy Carpenter, of Breaux Bridge, LA, and Mary Hughes, of San Antonio, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Carter; a brother, Joe Daniel Carter; and a sister, Linda Campbell. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Wednesday and continue at 7 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at Pellerin Funeral Home in Breaux Bridge. Pallbearers will be Shannon Theriot, Brian Theriot, John Theriot, Michael Castille, Damion Thibodeaux, and Robin Henrich. Honorary pallbearer will be Brandon Lee. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted Jan. 2009 by: Susan Mack Dorothy L. Chase Funeral services for Major Dorothy L. Chase (U. S. Army Retired), 87, of Chase, were held Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Gilbert, with Rev. Frances Guy and Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Burial followed in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Ms Chase was born to the union of her parents Knapp and Dora Townsend Chase on Sept. 6, 1920 in Chase, and passed from this life on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at her residence. Ms Chase was a life long member of Gilbert First United Methodist Church. She was a veteran of WWII and the Korean conflict. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister: Laurine Rountree. She is survived by two sisters: Pauline Wiggers and Neely Roach both of Chase; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Vernon Bankston, Dick Carter, Gene Gammill, Dale Huckaby, Nolan Leger Jr., Andrew Larriviere, Ronnie Larriviere and Thomas Larriviere. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roy Cooke Jr. Funeral services for Roy Cooke Jr., 71, of Bossier City, were held at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, La., on Monday, April 7, 2008 with Rev. Billy Pierce and Rev. Tommy Patton officiating. A second service was held at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 with Rev. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Cooke was born Feb. 2, 1937 in Fayetteville, NC and passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport. He was a resident of Bossier City, a retired salesman for Lorillard Tobacco Co., and a member of the Cypress Baptist Church, Benton. He served our country in the Air Force. Mr. Cooke loved to fish and was an avid deer hunter; he loved to make Muscadine jelly and peach preserves; above all he loved his family, church and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Stephen Cooke, mother, Lona (Pittman) Cooke; brother, William Floyd Cooke. Survivors include his wife, Louise (Martin) Cooke of Bossier City; daughter, Barbara (Cooke) Ezell and husband Wesley of Gilbert; granddaughters: Brittany Nicole Ezell, and Connie Childers and husband Bobby; grandson, Wesley Ezell Jr.; brother, Gary Stephen Cooke and wife Pamela; two sisters: Nona Carolyn Parish and husband Pete and Lona Diane Herring and husband Bobby; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for the service at Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert were Pete Parish, Ronnie Cook, Grady Stephens, Mike Stephens, Gary Thomas, and Joe Hair. Honorary Pallbearers serving at the service at Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, were neighbors and former co-workers of Lorillard Tobacco Co. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William Dickens Graveside services for William Dickens, age 63, of Winnsboro, were held Monday, April 28, 2008 at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, La. under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. There was no visitation. Mr. Dickens was born March 12, 1944 to Jess and Bessie Perkins Dickens in Pitkin, La., and he passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. He was an auto mechanic who loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Annette. Survivors include two daughters: Sonya Arrender of Baskin; Angie Rodriguez of Marshall, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were George Arrender, Seth Arrender, Scott Matthews, Zane Matthews, Purvis Rodrigues, and Shannon Rodrigues. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Curtis Lee Doyle Funeral services for Curtis Lee Doyle, 63, of Winnsboro were held Friday, April 4, 2008 at True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. John Allen officiating. Interment followed at Morning Star/Pleasant Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Doyle passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, at Franklin Medical Center. He was a deacon at Morning Star Baptist Church and a truck driver for McMurray Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Madessa Doyle, Winnsboro; six children: Brittenshetta Doyle, Marcherylla Doyle, Bridgett Johnson, Shandra Armstrong and Terrence Coleman, all of Winnsboro; and Tameka Carter of Dallas, Texas; step mother, Barbara Johnson, Leesville, La.; six sisters: Linda Singleton, Debra Garner, Barbara Foster, Mataline Johnson, all of Leesville; Donna Bigger of South Carolina; Shirley West of Huntsville, Ala.; three brothers: Michael Johnson and Tony Johnson, both of Leesville; Alvin Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Anthony Robinson, Terrance Coleman, Johnny Cooper Jr., Percy Green, Anthony Johnson, and Kenny Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Cooper, Jermorris Green, William Chapman and Broderick Green. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Theo Eldridge Jr. Funeral services for Theo Eldridge, Jr., 55, of Crowville were held Monday, April 28, 2008 at Crockett Point Baptist Church in Crowville with Jason Herrington, Rev. Joe Senn and Terry Lightsey officiating. Interment followed in Harris Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born Aug. 23, 1952 in Delhi and passed from this life Thursday, April 24, 2008 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Eldridge was a faithful member of Crockett Point Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Theo Eldridge, Sr., step-father James "Smitty" Smith, and mother Bobbie Caldwell Eldridge Smith. He leaves behind his wife Karon Russell Eldridge of Crowville; four children: Theo "Trey" Eldridge III of Novato, Calif., Honny Eldridge of Mangham, Andy Eldridge and wife Donna of Rayville, and Jason Herrington and wife Melissa of Ft. Worth, Texas; and four grandchildren: Matthew Eldridge, Ema Gloor, Kemper Lively, and Cooper Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge is also survived by a brother Rudy Eldridge and wife DeLane of Winnsboro; three sisters Diane "Flossie" Chapman and husband Gary of Crowville, Ginger Eldridge Brewer of Ridgeton, Miss., Lindy Steven and husband Sam of Crowville; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers were David Christman, John Flowers, Dennis Franklin, Barron Gill, Richard Och, and Danny Warner. Bryant Fortenberry served as honorary pallbearer. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roddie Junior Emfinger Funeral services for Roddie Junior Emfinger, 68, of Winnsboro were held at Magnolia Baptist Church Tuesday, April 1, 2008 with the Rev. Ron Ferrington and the Rev. Steve Roark officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Emfinger was born Nov. 10, 1939 in Winnsboro, and passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe. He was a meat market manager and carpenter of Winnsboro and a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Roddie Emfinger; and daughter, Connie Ann Emfinger. Survivors include his wife, Ellene Emfinger, Winnsboro; mother, Emma Barfield Emfinger, Winnsboro; sons, Kevin Emfinger, Olla; Faron Emfinger, Winnsboro; daughters: Pam Ezell, Tyeece Blount and Nikki Roark, all of Crowville; eight grandchildren; brothers: E.H. Emfinger and Charles Emfinger, both of Winnsboro; and sister, Bobby Reeves, Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Chuck Easterling, Doug Easterling, Greg Lee, Terry Shirley, Eddie Quimby and Toby Easterling. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Virginia Ruth Pott Estes Funeral services for Virginia Ruth Pott Estes, age 84, of Ruston, were held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston. Officiating was Dr. Wayne Evans with a graveside service to follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Estes was born in Rayville, La. on April 17, 1924 to the union of Fred and Augusta Pott. She passed away in Ruston, La. on April 27, 2008 after a brief illness. She was a long time member Grace United Methodist Church where she delighted in the Quilters and Friendship Club. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing and arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel H. Estes of Ruston. She is survived by sons Joel H. Estes, Jr., and Edmund Anderson Estes and wife Dorothy G. Estes, all of Lewisville, Texas. She is also survived by sisters: Alice M. "Dacky" Tucker of Winnsboro, and Helen "Jiggs" McDuff of Jackson, Miss. Planned memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to Grace United Methodist Church. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bonnie Rose Finch Bonnie Rose Finch, 62 of Watervliet, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 27 at her home. She was born on Nov. 11, 1945 to Brinsfield Jones and Maggie (Shaw) King. Bonnie loved spending time with her family and working at her church, His Place: Cathedral of Faith where she was considered the Mother of her church. Bonnie married Gale Finch on Dec. 27, 1997 at the Inn at Hawkshead in South Haven. Bonnie worked as an insurance billing clerk for Southwestern Medical Clinic in Berrien Center for the past eight years. Bonnie was a collector of ceramic chickens which she has nearly one hundred in her collection. She also was a collector of salt and pepper shakers at one time. Bonnie had been performing music since she was a little girl. Her music took her to recording two albums with her sisters and two of her daughters. She instilled that love of music in her children. She spent a lot of her life giving to others. She enjoyed helping wherever she was needed and never turned down a chance to lift someone up. She is leaving behind a legacy of her love and devotion to her family and to God. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Gale Finch of Watervliet; mother, Maggie King of Winnsboro; four daughters: Connie and Wayne Davis of Hartford, Theressa and Greg Ruppert of South Haven, Paula and Robert Bunn of Paw Paw, and Darlene and Dean Foy of Coloma; a son, Jared and Beth Knox of South Haven; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ernest and Bit Oliver of Winnsboro; Joe and Lynn Oliver of Jigger; three sisters: Lena Evans of Ft. Necessity, Joyce Kay and Peyton Parker and Sandy McMurray all of Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her stepdad, Leroy King of Wisner. Funeral services were held Monday His Place: Cathedral of Faith, with Pastor Wayne Davis officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Watervliet. Memorial contribution can be made to the church. Kindly share our thoughts and memories on the family's on line guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com. Services were under the direction of Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven at 637-0333. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tommy Fletcher Graveside services for Tommy Fletcher, 71 of Eros, LA, will be held Friday 2 p.m. at Amity Cemetery near Hebert with Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Fletcher was born Dec. 20, 1936 to Frank and Minnie Ashley Fletcher in Rayville, La., and he passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Louisiana Extended Care in West Monroe. He was a retired draftsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Cedar Crest Baptist Church and he loved to tell jokes. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Randall Fletcher. Survivors include his wife of 37 years: Irene Fletcher; four children: Mark Edward Fletcher of Savannah, Ga.; Ruby Fletcher Williams of Branson, Mo.; Cindy Fletcher Moyer and Tammy Renee Fletcher, both of West Monroe; two brothers: Don Fletcher and David Fletcher; one sister: Linda Salsbury; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jordan Fletcher, Mark Fletcher, Matt Fletcher, Sean Lambert, Corey Williams, and Gary Williams. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Cora C. Fuller Services for Mrs. Cora C. Fuller, age 71, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunflower Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Fuller was a homemaker and passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till time of service on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. ***** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Cora C. Fuller Services for Cora C. Fuller, age 71, of Winnsboro, were held Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Burial followed in Sunflower Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Fuller was an elementary teacher until she retired in 1985. She passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. She was born in Lake Charles, and lived there until 1988, moving to Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Edward Fuller, Jr.; parents: George Francis and Goldie Mae Cox; and brothers: Fitz, Marion, Mike, and Don Cox. Survivors include her daughter: Christy Madix and husband, Steve of Ruston; grandsons: David and John Madix; sisters: Pat Russell and husband, Bob of Minnesota; Marg Hatsfelt of Lake Charles; Jean Whittington and husband, Jim of Westlake, La.; brother: Jerry Cox of Lake Charles; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers were Billy Spence, Dallas Batey, Alvin Hatten, Joe Whitten, Jerry Bartelson, and Pat Weatherford. Honorary Pallbearers were Paul Thornhill and Tommy Tims. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sadie Allene Spann Good Funeral services for Sadie Allene Spann Good, 87, of Wisner, were held at First United Methodist Church of Wisner on Thursday, April 10, 2008 with Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment followed at Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Good was born Oct. 21, 1920 in Wisner, and passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. She was a resident of Wisner, a seamstress and a clerk at a grocery store. Mrs. Good was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wisner and belonged to the Rena Funderburk Missionary Society. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her father-James Allen Spann; mother-Sadie (Higgins) Spann; her husband-Charles A. Good; brother-Francis Marion Spann; and one nephew. Survivors include her sister, Merle Spann McKee of Wisner; five nephews; four nieces; and one great-niece; and one great-nephew. Pallbearers were George Carroll Jr., Nathan Oliver, Dan DeLaughter, Donnie DeLaughter, Carl Haring, and Ed McKee Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Eldon Brown, Bill Carroll, and C. L. McDonald. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Louise Griffin Funeral services for Louise Griffin, 68, of Ferriday were held March 3, 2008 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Ferriday with the Rev. Shep Bethley officiating. Burial followed in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Mrs. Griffin passed away Wednesday at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. Survivors include one son, Benarel Hicko, Ferriday; three brothers: John Hicks Jr., Natchez, Miss.; Scott Hicks, Toledo, Ohio; and Abner Gene Hicks, Sacramento, Calif. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James C. Henry Funeral services for Mr. James C. Henry, 64, of Saint Joseph, La., were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, April 28, 2008, with Rev. Dewayne Butler officiating. Interment followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Henry was born April 28, 1943 and passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at his home in Saint Joseph. He was a resident of Saint Joseph, a mechanic, and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Saint Joseph, La. He was preceded in death by: brother, Hollis Henry and sister, Mary. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Miller of Saint Joseph; three sons: Michael Henry of Coushatta, La., Keith Henry of Denham Springs, La., and James Henry, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Cindy Henry of Downsville, La.; six brothers: Tony Henry of Carthage, Texas, Charles Warren of Fort Polk, Miss., Jesse Warren of Archibald, La., Danny Goodwin of Dry Prong, La., Johnny Ray McClenden of Harrisonburg, La., Ray Lynn Pittman of Tylertown, Miss.; sister, Earline Moore of Wisner. He was also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Michael Henry, Jesse Warren, Shane Stockstill, Wesley Martin, Ken Kunkle, Glen McGlothin, and Wayne Crain. Honorary pallbearers were Kendrick Kunkle, Mike Miller, Steve Miller, Terry Mize Jr, Ronnie McDaniel, Harry T. Goldman Jr, Keith Henry, and Tom Moore. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pearl Eldridge Hughes Funeral services for Pearl Eldridge Hughes, 94, of Hendersonville, Tenn., formerly of Crowville, are incomplete, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Hughes died Monday, April 21, 2008. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George Robert Johnson Services for George Robert Johnson, of Winnsboro, were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, with Dr. Bill Robertson, Rev. James Mooney, and Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson was born in Winnsboro, on July 9, 1936. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and was an automobile dealer. He passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents: Malcolm and Lillie Johnson; son: Jeff "Deaux Boy" Johnson; brothers: Nevels and Royce Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 50 years: Shirley Peoples Johnson; daughter-in-law: Terry Ward Johnson; sister: Melba Johnson Jones; sisters-in-Law: Clovis Johnson, Carolyn Peoples Wright and husband, Johnny; step-granddaughter: Brandi Shurden and husband, Mitch and their children: Logan and Luke, who were the love of his life; numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Pallbearers were Winton Lofton, Lee Morris, Gerald Wolleson, Alton Thames, Michael Jones and Terry Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers were Temple Baptist Church's Thursday Mornings Men's Prayer Breakfast Group, Bro. William Busby, Clifton Davis, Willie Pitman, Buddy Tatum, Alvin Hatten, Bunny McMurray, John Boughton, Bro. Jason Foster, Travis White, Johnny Pace and J. A. "Pick" Pickering. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church or St. Jude's Research Center. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Cornelius Jones Funeral services for Cornelius Jones, 68, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner with the Rev. James Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Jones died March 31, 2008 at his home in Winnsboro. He is survived by two brothers: Kelly Jones and Jeff Jones, both of Winnsboro; and three sisters: Lucy Mae Jackson, Tulsa, Ohio; Luella Jones, Sagnaw, Mich.; and Magnolia Jones, Wisner. -------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Francis Jones Funeral services for Mary Frances Jones, 81, of Haines City FL, formerly of Baskin, were held Tuesday April 15, 2008 at the Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence and Rev. Buford Brady officiating. Interment followed at Friendship Cemetery in Baskin. She was born to Sam and Mae Miller Gentry on Feb. 2, 1927 and she passed from this life on Saturday, April 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Virgil Jones. She is survived by one son: Mike Jones and his wife Vickie of Susuin, CA; one daughter: Deborah Carter and her husband Doug of Davenport, FL; one brother: Buck Gentry of Monroe; four grandsons: Shawn Chumney, Shannon Chumney, Ryan Jones, and Jarrod Jones; one great-granddaughter: Emily Chumney; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Corey Carter, Jerry Gentry, Jarrod Jones, Ryan Jones, Ted Parker, and Brian Rogers. --------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Janell Rae King Funeral services for Janell Rae King, 33, of Wisner, will be held at South Central Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 3 p.m. with Rev. T. J. Boyd and Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. King was born April 2, 1975 in Delhi, and passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Wisner, a homemaker, and a member of the South Central Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother with a generous heart, who will be missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by: sister-Megan Renee' Rayborn, maternal great-grandparents: Cleve Smith and wife Pauline; and grandfather-in-law: "Nubbin" King. Survivors include: husband, Jack E. King, Jr. of Wisner; daughter, Jacee Renee' King of Wisner; three step sons: Brandon King and Kendall King both of Winnsboro; and Cody King of Waynesboro, Miss.; mother: Shirlene Martin of Wisner; maternal grandparents: Howard and Lou Mullican of Crowville. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Jessie Smith, Charlie Parker, Billy Parker, Joe Erwin, Tommy Sproles, Jack Dixon, and Stacey Boone. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Williams and Benny Parker. The family will receive friends at South Central Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Harvey L. Laird Mr. Harvey L. Laird, 74, retired from U.S. Air Force and retired from Temple Co., resident of Kirbyville, Texas, formerly of Chase, La., died Monday, April 21, 2008 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, April 25, 2008 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Interment with full military honors will follow at Chase Cemetery, Chase, La., under the direction of Young's Community **** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Harvey 'Shorty' L. Laird Harvey "Shorty" L. Laird, 74, of Kirbyville, Texas, died Monday, April 21, 2008 at his home due to cancer. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Stacey Givens and Rev. Keith Jeselink officiating. Burial followed in Chase Cemetery with full military honors. Shorty was born on June 6, 1933 in Chase, La., the son of Calvin Luther Laird and Beulah Terry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Beulah; two brothers, Calvin Joseph "C.J." and Luther Lee; five sisters, Azie Lee, Marie, Edna, Christine, and Donnis. Survivors include wife of 54 years, Mary Helen Vines, Kirbyville, Texas; two sons, Harvey Glenn of Kirbyville, Texas, Michael Lynn and wife Roxie of Rigby, Idaho; two granddaughters, Mary Jill and husband Michael Daniels and Jamie Lynn; one grandson, Jason Lee; one great granddaughter, Jordon "Sweetpea" Allysse Laird, all of Longmont, Colo.; one sister, Hazel Simons of Dallas, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Laird was retired from U.S.A.F. and Temple Timber Co. after 21 years of service in each. Shorty was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. The family is honored to have our United States Military present as pallbearers. Mary and family appreciate all the love and support they have received from family and friends during Shorty's illness. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ela Landis Funeral services for Ela Landis, 65, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. James Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Landis died Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She is survived by her husband, Willie Landis, Monroe; two sons: Micheal Rubin, Winnsboro; Titus Landis, Monroe; one daughter, Jenifer Rubin, Winnsboro; four brothers: Hayward Rubin Jr. and Lawrence Rubin, both of Dallas, Texas; Louis Rubin and Henry Bradley Rubin, both of Winnsboro; two sisters: Bessie Rubin, Winnsboro; Lucy Mae Brown, Washington, D.C.; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Micheal Rubin, Stonewall Hunter Jr., Louis Rubin, Willie McGee, Calvin Hunter, and Henry Bradley. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Annabel Smith Lee Funeral services for Annabel Smith Lee, 83, of Winnsboro were held at Magnolia Baptist Church Monday, March 31, 2008 with the Rev. Wayne Smith and the Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Lee was born Aug. 30, 1924 in Winnsboro, and passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home, West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lee; son, Robert E. Lee Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Persinger; parents: Tillman and Katie Smith; seven brothers: G.B. Smith, F.W. Smith, Bob Smith, O.G. Smith, O.C. Smith, John Wesley Smith and Randy Smith; four sisters: Mac Hampton, Maggie Rose Reeves, Marie Smith and Elsie Brown. Survivors include daughters: Judy Persinger, Brusly, La., and Karen Lee, Lafayette; brother, Dock Smith, Winnsboro; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Robby Persinger, Jeff Persinger, Greg Persinger, David Trichel, Johnny S. Clair and Andrew Persinger. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ralph B. Lofton Funeral services for Ralph B. Lofton, age 68, of Harrison, Ark., formerly of Winnsboro, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. He was the son of K.P. and Lydia McLaughlin Lofton, was born December 9, 1939 in Gilbert. He has lived in the Harrison area since 1966. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Cuban Crisis from 1961-1964. He attended the Church of the Nazarene. He was also a siding installer for Judy's Insulation. He loved to play cards with friends and watch his grandchildren play sports. He loved his grandchildren deeply. His parents and one brother, K.P. Lofton, Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Margie Conley Lofton; son, Ralph "Frankie" Lofton; daughters, Kim Elam, Kelly Lofton, and Kristi M. Xu; brother, W.P. Lofton; sisters, Doris Gough and Yvonne Burns; eight grandchildren. Pallbearers are Don Armstrong, Ronnie Jones, Bunny McMurray, Elvin Montgomery, Marlon Valentine, and Mitchell Valentine. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591 ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Terri Lea Martin Our mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend Terri Lea Martin of Gilbert, Louisiana went to be with our father on April 24, 2008. Terri, lived life to the fullest, always smiling, laughing, loving her family and friends. Services for Ms. Terri Lea Martin, age 51, of Gilbert, were held at Calvary Baptist Church, Saturday, April 26, 2008, with Rev. Jimmy Harper, Rev. Nolan LeBeaux, and Mr. Bud Arnold officiating. The interment service will follow in Turkey Creek Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Survivors include: parents: Samuel "Skeet" and Ernestine McDaniel of Gilbert; sister: Karen Breckenridge and husband, Doug of Monroe; children: Joni Fontenot and husband, Jody of Newark, Texas; Kelli Ezell and husband, Shawn of Gilbert; Brooke Martin of Bay Saint Louis, Miss.; grandchildren: Garrett, Star, and Zoe Fontenot, and Blake and Ryan Ezell; nephews: Matthew and Stephen Meredith of Monroe. Pallbearers were Matthew Meredith, Stephen Meredith, Jeff Meredith, DeWayne Martin, Ken Martin, and Josh Garcia. Honorary pallbearers were Shawn Ezell, Blake Ezell, Ryan Ezell, Jody Fontenot, and Garrett Fontenot ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Clifton McGee Funeral services for Clifton McGee, 81, of Delhi, will be held Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 12 noon at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mildred Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Warden, La., under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. McGee, a farmer, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Delhi Guest Home. Survivors include sisters: Emma M. Anderson, Delhi; Dorothy M. Thues, Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, James McGee, Delhi. ---------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Raymond J. McMurray Funeral services for Raymond J. McMurray, 63, of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Doyle Adams and Rev. Jerry Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. McMurray was born Dec. 8, 1944 in Winnsboro, and passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at his camp in Wisner. He was a resident of Monroe, a engineer specialist with the Louisiana Department of Transportation, and a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. McMurray was a veteran of the United States Navy and will be missed by many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Willie McMurray, mother, Viola (Barfield) McMurray, and brother, Dennis McMurray. Survivors include wife of 42 years, Georgia Cowart McMurray; daughter, Angela (McMurray) Bickham and husband Lance; and son, Raymond Brett McMurray and wife Amanda; three grandchildren: Tyler Lance Bickham, Tayler Amber Bickham, and Raymond Decatur McMurray, all of Monroe; three brothers: Delmus "Poochie" McMurray and wife Juanita of Baskin; Hubert "Bo" McMurray and wife Dena of Winnsboro; and Jerry McMurray of Winnsboro; two sisters: Marilyn Buxton and husband Marvin, and Edna Wiggins, all of Winnsboro; very special aunt, Inez Day and husband John of Winnsboro; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tyler Bickham, Jimmy Spencer, Fred Watson, Don Smith, Mike Patterson, and Terry Lightsey. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Day, Bubba Day, and Buster Williamson. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2008. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 9, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Alice Mingo Funeral services for Alice Mingo, 93, of Crowville will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church, with the Rev. M.L. McFarland officiating. The church is located on Hwy. 17 North, Crowville. Visitation will be at the church, Friday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd J. Gordon Mitchell Jr. Funeral services for J.Gordon Mitchell, Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. (today) April 30, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Gordon passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2008. J. Gordon Mitchell, Jr., son of Jera Warner and J. Gordon Mitchell, Sr., was born July 2, 1926, in Grayson, Louisiana; he was raised in Wisner, Louisiana, where he attended grammar school and later graduated from Wisner High School in 1943. Upon graduation, Gordon enrolled at Northeast Junior College. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the U. S. Army where he proudly served his country during World War II as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. His service was based in the Philippines and after the war he remained in Japan as part of the Occupation Army. Returning home in 1946, Gordon enrolled at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a B. A. in Economics in 1949. While attending Louisiana Tech and becoming active in the Baptist Student Union, he met the love of his life, Colleen Kennedy. They married in December 1951, and made their home in Baton Rouge while Gordon attended graduate school at Louisiana State University, and he began his banking career with Louisiana National Bank. Upon completion of his studies at the School of Banking of the South, Gordon returned to Wisner to become branch manager of The Franklin State Bank. While working at FSB, he was also a visiting lecturer of economics at both Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe, and the University of Southern Mississippi in Natchez. During these early years, Gordon and Colleen started their young family and centered their lives on the activities of the small community, particularly First Baptist Church. It was there that many lifelong friendships were formed that will always be treasured. In 1965, Gordon joined Ouachita National Bank as Vice President and remained there until his retirement in 1988. During those years in banking, he served in many capacities and was most instrumental in Marketing and Business Development of Ouachita Parish. Gordon's vision for community growth in the West Monroe area was partially realized with the opening of the ONB Glenwood Branch. As branch manager, he established the "Go West" theme, which played a small part in what West Monroe has become today. He can best be remembered as knowing something about almost everyone in the area. Gordon was active in many professional and civic organizations throughout his lifetime. In particular, he served as president of the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce and West Monroe Lion's Club. He was an active sponsor of the Dixie Youth Baseball Program serving as director and treasurer for many years. Being an avid reader, Gordon was a loyal patron of the Ouachita Parish Public Library. He was a lifelong Grand Mason, and he was a committed supporter of the American Red Cross, the Silver Waters Girl Scout Council, and the Louisiana Forestry Association. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church West Monroe, where he served as a deacon and was later named deacon emeritus. He founded and taught the first "couples" Sunday school class at FBC for many years, and was currently a member of the Rob Roberson Life Group. Upon retirement, Gordon was happiest spending time at his family farm in Grayson, LA. He especially looked forward to gatherings there amongst family and friends. His love for "The Farm" will provide a legacy for all to cherish. Gordon was also a loyal follower of the Lady Techster basketball program since its beginning and has remained a season ticket holder for over 25 years. Above all, Gordon (Pappy) adored spending time with his grandchildren and always made each of them feel special. He will forever be remembered for his wonderful laughter and his great sense of humor. Gordon was a wonderful Christian man and an example to all of the many lives that he touched. His love of life and commitment to family will be dearly missed. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife Colleen Kennedy Mitchell; and parents, Jera and J. Gordon Mitchell, Sr. He is survived by his children: son, Jay Mitchell and wife Sandra, West Monroe; daughter, Tina Smith and husband Jeff, West Monroe; son, Don Mitchell and wife Gina, Plano, Texas; beloved sister, Carolyn Malone, Seminole, Fla.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jimmie and Bill Fowler, Ruston, La.; and grandchildren: Anne Marie and Addison Smith, West Monroe; Meredith and James Mitchell, Plano, Texas, and Kasey Stansell, Monroe. He is also survived by special nieces and nephews: Carol Dimura, Sharon Spataro, Marilyn Dale, Eric Malone, and Jim Fowler. The family wishes to thank special caregiver Loretta Mattox for her love and care of their father, the Amedisys Home Health, Hospice Care of Louisiana, Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Coy Gammage, and Dr. Clyde Elliot. Serving as pallbearers will be Walter Lacey, Art Knop, Joe Daniel, Dolph Ferrington, Charles Bedgood, Charles Welch, Jim Jones, and Lloyd Ray. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Wisner Building Fund or the charity of your choice. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John T. Pierce Funeral services for John T. Pierce of Kingwood, Texas, are incomplete at this time. Mr. Pierce, a retired metal construction worker, died Monday, April 14, 2008. Services will be handled under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John T. Pierce Services for John T. Pierce, age 77, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Crowville, were held Thursday, April 17, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Pierce was born in Crowville, and was raised in Franklin Parish, moving to the Delhi area in the 1950's working as a farmer. He moved to the Houston area in the late 1950's and was employed building metalic steel buildings, retiring after 25 to 30 years. He was preceded in death by wives: Madge Parker Pierce, and Shirley Driggers Pierce; son: Mark Anthony Pierce, brothers: Andrew, Artislee, Sammy, H.P. and Lynn Pierce. Survivors include son: Paul Pierce and wife, Kaylen of New Caney, Texas; granddaughters: Christina Wheeler and husband, Wes of New Caney; Jennifer Dean and husband, Bo of Maui, Hawaii; Melissa Pierce of New Caney; Samantha Pierce and Tabitha Pierce, both of Kingwood, Texas; great-grandchildren: Callie Wheeler, Judson Dean, Cheyenne Wheeler, Cierra Wheeler and Brielle Dean; daughter-in-law: Laronda Pierce; sister: Violet Pierce Schuff of New Orleans; brother: Dock Miller Pierce of Crowville. Pallbearers were Wes Wheeler, Carl Parker, Wayne Parker, Kevin Parker, Coty Rawls, and Sammy Reynolds. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Michael Angelo Pizzalato A memorial service for Michael Angelo Pizzalato, 60, of West Monroe was held Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro with Brother J.P. Faubert of the West Monroe Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Mr. Pizzalato died Friday, March 21, 2008. He was born Jan. 16, 1948 in Baton Rouge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy SEAL and a jack-of-all-trades. He was an avid hunter and owner of Bowhunterz Pro-Shop in Lafayette. Mr. Pizzalato was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick; and his parents Angelo Patrick Pizzalato and Doris Fay Farmer. Survivors include his wife Kristina Hackworth Pizzalato, West Monroe; son, Michael Pizzalato Jr., Texarkana, Texas; daughter, Micah Nicole; sister, Paula Nunn, Baton Rouge; two grandchildren and one great-grandson; and numerous other relatives and friends. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Hazel Mae Polk Funeral services for Hazel Mae Polk, 77, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, April 18, 2008, with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Intermen followed at New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Polk was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, a former owner of Delta Queen Drive-In, and a member of the New Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband-Denson Ray Polk; father-Abner Alexander Hitt; mother-Clara Mae (McKenzie) Hitt; daughter-Sandra Gayle Long. Survivors include a daughter, Lori (Polk) Browning, Winnsboro; step-son, Don Michael Polk of Arlington, Texas; brother, Edward Earl Hitt, Bloomdale, NM.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joseph Polk, Michael Browning, Donald W. Shipley, Jerry Hill, Charles Hunter, and Michael Durr. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Libby Price Libby Price passed away in the loving arms of her husband and children in the early morning of April 7, 2008. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Price was born in Wisner, La., on Jan. 10, 1926 to Elnathan and Lena Kirkland. Libby and her sister Dottie grew up across the cotton field from her beloved Grandpa and Grandma Clark. While she was attending college in Jackson, Miss., she fell in love with a handsome army soldier, Reed Price, from Oregon. They were married Jan. 14, 1944. Pam, the first of their four children, was born while Reed was serving in the Pacific Theater. After the war, the family moved to the Oregon Coast. Here, she traded in the cotton fields for dairy pastures, where they were involved in dairy farming and cheese making. Their children Marsha and James were born in Tillamook, Ore. In 1960, they relocated to Billings, where their youngest son Rob was born. Libby's life was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed many skills, including cooking, ceramics, painting and she was a talented seamstress. One of her favorite pastimes was watching was watching birds at her birdfeeders. After retirement, Reed and Libby enjoyed living in Salem, Ore., and Yuma, Ariz. They loved traveling in their motor homes to visit friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years; daughters Pam and Tracy Willett, Marsha Price of Billings; son, James Price of Portland, Ore.; son Rob Price of Seattle; and her sister Dottie and Bob Ferrington of Ruston. A memorial service was held at Smith's West Chapel on Thursday, April 10, 2008. Cremation is planned and burial will be in Hebo, Ore., at a later date. --------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George M. Pylant Services for George M. Pylant, 87, of Crowvile, were held Monday, March 31, 2008 at Mulhearn Chapel with Dr. Keith Dowden officiating, Internment followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Pylant was a member of First Baptist Church Crowville, Woodmen of the World and retired famer and carpenter, he was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William Asberry Pylant and Zelma Ann Cox Pylant, along with five brothers. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Helen Pylant, two daughters Linda Martin and her husband Huey and Rita Pilgreen and her husband Jim; three sons George A. Pylant and his wife Liz, Michael Pylant and his wife Gayle and Jeff Pylant; two brothers Floyd Pylant and Cecil Pylant; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearer were Brandon Pylant, Chad Pylant, Jason Pylant, Donnie Harper, Eddie Ward, Jeffery Lena, Joey Lena and Jason Nix. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Henry E. Robinson Funeral services for Henry E. Robinson, 81, of Wisner will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Newlight Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Robinson, a carpenter, died Friday, March 28, 2008 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. Survivors include Cora Williams, Wisner; daughters: Monica Wilkerson, Pennsylvania; Trma Mock and Charlie Mock, both of Dallas, Texas; sister, Amanda Hughes, Shreveport; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2008 from 12-7 p.m. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Luther Ward Scott Funeral services for Luther Ward Scott, 88, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville with the Rev. Nolan Mock officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Scott died Thursday at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Visitation will be Friday from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Scott is survived by one son, Andrew Scott, Houston, Texas; one daughter, Nancy Marshall, Leggett, Texas; three brothers: Tommy Scott, New Orleans; Andrew Jackson, Pasadena, Calif.; Hubert Hicks, Marian, Ark.; nine sisters: Ella Pettis, Barbara Jean Brothers, Rosie Page, Lucille Jackson, Sophia Scott and Jo Ann Tabb, all of Monroe; Freddie White and Roberta Prescott, both of Monroe; and Ruth Swiney of Winnsboro. Pallbearers will be Ira Williams, Kenneth White, Richard Walker, Silas White, James White and Otha Caston. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 16, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Grace Russell Smith Services for Grace Russell Smith, 92, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Beouf River Baptist Church at Liddieville, with Rev. Jimmy Harper and Russell Kupferer officiating. Interment followed in Ogden Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. As the last surviving member of her family she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: George Russell, John Russell, her twin brother Roger Garrett "Bud" Russell; sisters: Ollie Riley, Clara Winters, Bonnie May Thomas, Martha Jane Russell, Lucy Faulk, Maggie Searcy, Beatrice Hawsey and Julie Fowler; along with two infants that died soon after birth. Also preceded in death by Major Collins, who was taken in as a young child by her parents. Mrs Smith, known as Big Mama to her family, was born in Liddieville, Oct. 26, 1915 to the late George Newt Russell and Clara Williams Russell. In her teens, she traveled to Monroe, to attend Russell Beauty School. She married Cecil Smith Dec. 24, 1938. In 1949 they returned to Liddieville with their family. She was well known as a great cook even though she never measured anything. She spoke "her mind". You never had to guess what Big Mama thinking. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Jerry Smith, Sylvia Kupferer and Linda Sue Allen, as well as five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Billie Massey, Stephen Smith, Russell Kupferer, John Kupferer, Hooper Nealy and George Faulk, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ogden Cemetery Fund. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 30, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lillian Sproles Smith Lillian Sproles Smith died at her home in Norwood on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the age of 81. Funeral services were held Friday, April 25, 2008 at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro with Brother Kevin Sartin officiating. Interment followed in Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Wisner. She is survived by three sons and four daughters-in-law: James "Jim" Smith and wife Cathy McCain Smith of Norwood, LA; Herbert Smith and wife Mary Thomas Smith of Pearl River, LA; Donnie Smith and wife Trina Pruitt Smith of Pearl River, LA; and daughter-in-law Margaret McCain Smith of Aledo, Texas; nine grandchildren: Donna S. Mitchell and husband Chris; Deanne S. Grimes and husband Rob; Bryon Smith and wife Tracey; Todd Smith and wife Leah; Tonia S. Duncan and husband Willie; Michael Smith; Jeremy Smith and wife Nycole; Adam Smith; and Tiffany Smith; 13 great-grandchildren: Heather and Haley Mitchell, Shelby and Raylee Grimes, Cheyene and Natalie Smith, Blaine and Brennen Smith, Nicholas Duncan, Michael Alan and Priscilla Smith, and Kaitlyn and Samantha Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. B. Smith; parents, Otha Sproles and Stella Smith Sproles; sons, H. Ray Smith and David Smith; siblings, James "Buddy" Sproles, J.Z. Sproles, Prentiss Sproles, Leslie Sproles, Edna S. Edwards, Ina S. Greer, and Ida S. Cain. Pallbearers were Todd Smith, Michael Smith, Jeremy Smith, R. Bryon Smith, Willie Duncan, Adam Smith, Chris Mitchell, and Rob Grimes. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 2, 2008 Submitted May 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William D. Washington Funeral services for William D. Washington, 50, of Monroe were held Saturday at St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. E. J. McFarland officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Washington, an orderly, died Friday, March 21, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include his sister, Peggy Taylor, Maywood, Illinois; brothers: Rev. Ronnie Washington, Montgomery, Ala.; James Pleasant, Winnsboro; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Gregory Pleasant, Michael Boley, Anthony Jackson, Jerry Cotton, Paul Merrells, and Henry Wayne Byrd. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 23, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rosie Watson-Williams Funeral services for Rosie Watson-Williams, 90, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 1 p.m. at River of Life Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. E.J. McFarland officiating. Burial will follow at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Williams died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. Wake service will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Willie Williams, Zachary; Leo Williams, Winnsboro; two daughters, Luemender McMahon and Marie Henderson, both of Winnsboro; one sister, Victoria Grant, Winnsboro; 46 grandchildren; 110 great-grandchildren; 85 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ricky Bell, Joe Henderson, Eddie McMahon, Kenneth Webb, Leo Williams Jr., Varando Bucker, and Charles Williams. ---------------------------------------------------