Obituaries: May 2008 Franklin Parish, Louisiana Submitted by: Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obits are listed below: Tyson Adcock Robert L. Barton Jr. Rachel Orell Blackwell Gary Box Michael 'Butch' Brent Beulah Brown Emma Jean Coronado Ruby D. Cowart Shirley Ann Creel Jerry L. Crum Jarrett 'West' Davis Sr. Bessie Lee Edwards Donald Wayne Ezell Gerald Ray Frederick Dean Holmes Ann C. Johns Dell D. Johns Phyllis Jones Harvey 'Shorty' L. Laird Margie Rue Gordy Lea Alberta Shaw Herby Smith Mickey Civilla Thornton Barbara Tiffee Vines Thelma Waller Jessie Lee Free Whitten Lonnie D. Wilford Billy Ray Woods Jeannette Kiper Yannie Marie Pia Zaldivar ************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tyson Adcock Funeral services for Tyson Adcock, 39, of Mangham, were held Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Mangham with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Interment followed at Hewitt Cemetery in Mangham. Mr. Adcock was born to John and Sandy Grove Adcock on Oct. 30, 1968 in Meridian, Miss., and he passed from this life on Thursday, May 8, 2008. He was a wonderful person who had a big heart. He was also a very inventive person. He was preceded in death by his son: Beau Franklin Parker; daughter: Italy Grace Adcock; brother: Johnnie Adcock; step-brother: Ricky Youmans; grandmother: Berniece Adcock; grandfather: Chandler Adcock. He is survived by his fiancé: Bobbie M. Parker of Mangham; mother: Sandy Felts of Alliance, Ohio; father: John Tyson Adcock of Vicksburg, Miss.; step-mother: Judy Adcock of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters: Julie Jones of Vicksburg, Miss.; Tonya Stephens of Alliance, Ohio; grandmother: Mae Vickers of Alliance, Ohio; three nephews: Lindsey Wright, Chase Youmans, and Dustin Youmans; two nieces: Jennifer and Amanda of Ohio. Pallbearers were Matt Brakefield, Glenn Brent, Stewart Lott, Jack Thompson, Shane Williamson, and Mike Youmans. Honorary Pallbearer was Lindsey Wright. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gary Box Gary Box, 58, a resident of Gilbert, employed by Ensco Agents Arya Offshore, died Monday, May 26, 2008 in Mumbai, India. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rachel Orell Blackwell Funeral services for Rachel Orell Blackwell, 83, of Runnelstown will be held today (Wednesday) at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Runnelstown with the Revs. Henry Freeman and Chris Layton officiating. Burial will follow in Runnelstown Cemetery. Mrs. Blackwell died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Hattiesburg Convalescent Center. She was a published poet, musician and songwriter and a member of First Baptist Church of Runnelstown. She was formerly of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey William Blackwell; a daughter, Mary Francis Blackwell; a sister and five brothers. Survivors include a son, Roger Blackwell, Runnelstown; daughter, Rebecca Bullock, Runnelstown; brother, Ray Richmond, Crowville; two sisters, Edna Kirby, Winnsboro, and Sally Everett, Riverbank, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert L. Barton Jr. Funeral services for Robert Lavee Barton Jr., 53, of Cotton Valley, La., were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, May 5, 2008 with Rev. Mark Akares and Rev. Michael Whitman officiating. Interment followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Barton was born July 11, 1954 in Newellton, and passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Minden Medical Center in Minden. He was a resident of Cotton Valley and a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in feath by his father, Robert Lavee Barton, Sr.; maternal grandparents: William and Lillie Del Rio; paternal grandparents: Mathew and Sarah Jane Barton. Survivors include his mother, Ada Bernice (Del Rio) Barton; five sisters: Patsy Jean Wallace, Tina Renee Page, and Terri Deanna Spivey, all of Columbia, Brenda K. Skipper of Olla; Sherri Diane Ferguson of Monroe. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Michael 'Butch' Brent Funeral services for Michael "Butch" Brent, 55, of Start, La., were held at River of Life Church on Monday, May 12, 2008 with Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Brent was born Dec. 1, 1952 in Winnsboro, and passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Helena, Arkansas. He was a resident of Start and a pipeline inspector. He served in the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Odell Brent; mother, Kathryn (Carter) Loflin; mother-in-law, Avis Armstrong; grandchild, Sylas Blackwell. Survivors include his wife, Cat (Armstrong) Brent of Start; son, David Brent of Winnsboro; daughter, Regina Blackwell and husband Michael of Winnsboro; father-in-law, Charlie Armstrong Jr. of Winnsboro; brother, Jerry Brent of Winnsboro; two sisters, Joyce Sisk of Belle Vista, Ark. and Carol McNeilley of Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, Jonah Blackwell and Emme Cate Blackwell of Winnsboro. Pallbearers will be Jim Davis, Danny Sledge, Randy Franks, Mike Ellerbe, Ricky Taylor, and Glen Justice. Honorary Pallbearer will be Horace Wilson. "Butch was my best friend and the most loving husband, dad, and friend anyone could ask for. Heaven just received one of the best. I was blessed to be his wife. 'I'll love you forever, baby.'" Cat. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Beulah Brown Graveside service for Beulah Brown, 88, of Winnsboro, LA was held at Ogden Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2008 with Rev. John Albright officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Brown was born June 16, 1919 in Mangham, and passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a caregiver, and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Brown; father, Estus Stephens; mother, Minnie Lee (Harris) Stephens; son, John E. Brown; grandson, Lance Tarver; brother-J. B. Stephens; sister, Evelyn Gripps. Survivors include her daughter, Dicy Cockerham, Crowville; granddaughter, great-grandson; sister, Bessie Stephens of Winnsboro; host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Delbert Cockerham, Troy Hendry, Elvin Montgomery, Wayne Winters, Jerry Winters, and James Williamson. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Emma Jean Coronado Funeral services for Emma Jean Coronado, 66, of Baskin were held Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence and Rev. John Albright officiating. Interment followed at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Coronado was born April 4, 1942 in Crowville to Johnny and Pearl Temple Kimbrough and she passed from this life on May 17, 2008. She was a member of the Baskin Baptist Church, and she enjoyed needle pointing. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Avis Mayo and Catherine Doctors; one brother: Travis "Buddy" Welch. Survivors include her husband: Tommy Coronado of Baskin; three children: Angie Kane of Ruston; Kendra Phillips of Monroe; Lori Cheek of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister: Clara Ann Driggers; two grandchildren: Michael and Rusty Phillips; many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Geraldine Brady, Kendall Case, Stanley Driggers, Nolan Hastings, Monty Hudson, Tony Jackson, and Tim Lord. Honorary pallbearer was Rip Rich of Monroe. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ruby D. Cowart Funeral services for Ruby D. Cowart, 78, of Natchez, were held Thursday at Laird Funeral Home Union Street Chapel with the Rev. Joel Haire officiating. Burial followed at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Mrs. Cowart died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Cowart was born Aug. 6, 1929 in Wisner, the daughter of J.A. and Lorene McCreary Dean. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 40 years. Mrs. Cowart was retired from the Natchez Public School System after 20 years of service. She also served as secretary for the Woodmen of World. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She thought the world of her great-grandchildren and loved spending time playing with them. Mrs. Cowart is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband of 60 years, Curtis Edward Cowart Sr.; her children: Carolyn Ann Allen and her husband, Greg Allen; Curtis Edward Cowart Jr. and his wife Deborah Kahl Cowart; Randy Cowart and his wife Lori Ann Cowart, all of Natchez; grandchildren: Elaine Cowart Burke and her husband Jamie; Adam Thornton and his wife Brandy; Leston Edward Cowart and his wife Misty; Curt Thornton, Kristin Thornton; great-grandchildren Spencer Burke, Ainsley Belle Burke, Abby Nicole Cowart, and Seth Cowart. Pallbearers were Leston Cowart, Adam Thornton, Curt Thornton, Jamie Burke, Greg Allen, Mike Cook and Shelby Carlisle. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Shirley Ann Creel Funeral services for Shirley Ann Creel, 50, of Meridian, Miss., were held Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Bethany Worship Center in Crowville with Rev. Ron Charrier officiating. Interment followed at Coax Cemetery in Winnsboro. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Creel was born Feb. 28, 1958 to Paul and Ollie Walker Canady in Winnsboro and she passed from this life on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Rush Hospital in Meridian. She was preceded in death by her son: Paul Bradley Cockrel; and her grandson: Paden Thomson. Survivors include her husband: C.W Creel of Meridian; four children: Scott Newton of Crowville; Krystal Miracle, John Cockran, David Cockran, of Vicksburg; mother: Jean Gray of Winnfield; father: Paul Canady of Winnsboro; brother: Sam Canady of Winnsboro; four sisters: Betty Blount; Sandra Renner; Amy McManus of Lake Charles; Paula Jenkins; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Brandon Blount, Todd Canady, Michel Dungan, Justin Hales, Scott Martin, and Craid Newton. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jerry L. Crum Funeral services for Jerry L. Crum, 64, of Ft. Necessity, were held Friday, May 23, 2008 in the chapel of Gill Funeral Home with Rev. Herbie Hitt officiating. Burial followed in the Fort Necessity Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Crum was born to the union of his parents James and Rose Carroll Crum on Oct. 7, 1943 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Clinton Crum and Jimmy Ray Crum. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Phyllis Crum of Fort Necessity; three sons: Terry Crum and wife Dawn, Shane Crum and wife Alicia, all of Fort Necessity, and Edge Crum and wife Kendra of West Monroe; two sisters: Cathy Gilley of Fort Necessity and Opal Provance of Lorman, Miss.; 11 grandchildren: Josh Crum, Kasey Crum, Adam Crum, Chelsea Harvey, Hailey Crum, Emily Crum, Dyllan Crum, Jessica Crum, Alicia Colteaux, Kourtney Colteaux, and Jonathan Colteaux; a special brother-in-law: Earl Atcheson of Fort Necessity. Pallbearers were Josh Crum, Tim Crum, Joe Hatten, Ryan McClanahan, Kris Moore and Yeager Wooldridge. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Barton, Donald Crum and Dexter Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jarrett 'West' Davis Sr. Funeral services for Jarrett "West" Davis Sr., 79, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Moses officiating. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Davis, a farmer, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Charlyn Rehab and Nursing Center in Winnsboro. He is survived by his sons: Jarrett Davis Jr., James Davis, Ralph Davis, Charlie Pate Jr., Anthony Martin and Richard Davis, all of Monroe; daughters: Jerrell Durio, Deborah Barnes, Jessie B. Tolliver, Linda Scott, Caroline Martin and LaToya Cheffin; sisters: Ida Head and Lucille Davis; brothers: Willie Davis Sr., Alfred Davis, Jesse Davis, Ben Davis, Charlie Davis, Joseph Davis, W.L. Davis and Eddie Davis; 45 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Christopher Barnes, Antonio Williams, Patrick Williams, Patrick Davis, Anthony Griffin, Joseph Williams, Terrance Dawson, James Davis Jr., Cedric Davis and Donnie Wyatt. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bessie Lee Edwards Funeral services for Bessie Lee Edwards, 87, of Gilbert were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, May 19, 2008 with the Rev. Virgil Harris officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Edwards was born Feb. 8, 1921 in Franklinton, La., and passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. She was a resident of Gilbert, a homemaker, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wallace Edwards; father, Major Barber; mother, Lillie (O'Brien) Barber. Survivors include a son, William "Buddy" Edwards, Wisner; three daughters, Bertha Beaube, Jigger; Odene Shirley and Carolyn Blakeslee, both of Winnfield; sister, Mary Anderson, Franklinton; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren;and six great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Brad Edwards, Jimmy Neathery, Cullin Barber, Allen Barber, Danny Barber, and J.J. Berry. Honorary pallbearer was Jimmy Berry. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Donald Wayne Ezell Funeral services for Donald Wayne Ezell, 70, of Gilbert will be held at Calvary Baptist Church today (Wednesday) May 21, 2008 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Ensminger and the Rev. Gerald Hood officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Ezell was born Sept. 21, 1937 in Gilbert, and passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Gilbert and a farmer. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher and a deacon. Don Ezell also served his country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, W.L. Ezell; daughter, Donna Ezell; and brother, Billy Ezell. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Mae (Russell) Ezell, Gilbert; mother, Maudie (Arnold) Ezell, Gilbert; two sons, Terry Wayne Ezell, Monroe, and Tracy Don Ezell, Gilbert; brother, Lee Ezell, Gilbert; four sisters: Gay Hall, Columbia; Nancy Burthorn, Summer Duck, Va.; Ann Hilbun and Flo Ferrington, both of Wisner; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Wayne Lowe, George Johnson, Carey Ellerbe, Keith Ferrington, Mark Ezell, and James Freeman. Honorary pallbearers will be R.V. Arnold, Randy Sewell, Bud Arnold, Joe Hair, Earl Thomas, Bobby Emfinger, Bob Walters, Chuck Foy, and Son Gillespie. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gerald Ray Frederick Funeral services for Gerald Ray Frederick, 75, of Grayson, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at with Eddie Erwin and Dennis Clark officiating. Interment followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Frederick was born June 18, 1932 in Arkansas and passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Grayson, a metal worker, a Mason, and a member of the Jigger Church of Christ. He served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one special Aunt, Elsie Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Lola (Maxwell) Frederick of Grayson, La.; two sons: Stanley Frederick and Dennis Frederick; two daughters: Sheila Sashankar and Sharon Podhrasky; three step daughters: Debbie Durham, Kim Lietman, and Denise Welch; step son, Butch Johnson; brother, Merl Frederick; a host of sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, family and friends. He was also survived by 18 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stacy Maxwell, Shannon Maxwell, Bob Temple, Byran Hart, Ricky Hart, Junior Munn, and Pete Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Welch, Wesley Wilcher, Leland Erwin, Asa Knox, W.H. Bruce, and Donnie Roy Guffery. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dean Holmes Funeral services for Dean Holmes, 68, of Gilbert, were held at the Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert on Saturday, May 3, 2008 with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Curtis Harris officiating. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Holmes was born Oct. 8, 1939 in Monroe, and passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner. She was a resident of Gilbert, a homemaker, and a member of the Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her mother-Sarah (Wallace) Williamson; father-Jessie Williamson; sisters: Inez Arnold, Marie Williamson, Juanita Marlet, Jessie May Johns, Georgie Johnston and Frances Cobb. Survivors include four daughters: Lorie Ezell of Gilbert; Penny Lemoine and husband John of Wisner; Tammy Murphy and husband Charles of Hebert, La.; Kathy Williamson of Gilbert, LA; sister, Annette Robinson of Winnsboro; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She was also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Deshay Roberts, Greg Stephens, Charles Lee Murphy, David Frith, Bradley Frost, and Tater Robinson. Honorary Pallbearers were Stevie Stephens, Maverick Lemoine, Stoney Williamson, Jimmy Berry, and Ernie Ezell. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ann C. Johns Funeral services for Ann C. Johns, 77, of Winnsboro, were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, May 10, 2008 with Father Dwight DeJesus officiating. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Johns was born Oct. 24, 1930 in Bude, Mississippi and passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Catholic Faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Causey; mother, Lena Mae (Martin) Causey; step father, Henry Hall Taylor; daughter, Kathy Rebecca Johns; brother, Freddie Lee Causey; sister, Nellie Eloise Cox. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, J.A. Johns of Winnsboro; two daughters, Cindy Johns of Baton Rouge, and Lori Lafferty of Winnsboro; nine grandchildren: Nathan and Warren Mixon; Jim Dawson and wife Jessica, Aimee Dawson, Ashley Dawson; Caleb Moinot and wife Stephanie; Missy, Jordan, Jennifer Lafferty; three great grandchildren: Brady and Abbey Dawson; Caleb James Moinot; aunt, Sarah "Bay" Erskin of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Patrick Davis, John Evans, Kerry Bergeron, Warren Mixon, Caleb Moinot, and Anthony Johns. Honorary Pallbearer was Kent Bennett. The family would like to express a special thank you to Mrs. Johns caregivers, Sue McNeese and Consuella Knox. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dell D. Johns Funeral services for Dell D. Johns, 84, of Gilbert, were held Friday, May 16, 2008 the Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church near Wisner, with Rev. Bruce Lofton and Rev. Virgil Harris officiating. Burial followed in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Johns was born to the union of her parents Charles and Ella Parker Calvit on Dec. 28, 1923 in Gilbert, and passed from this life on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a member of Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Robert Johns Jr.; son: Delmes Johns. She is survived by her son: Philip Johns of Gilbert; two brothers: J. W. Calvit of Gilbert, and Johnnie Kimball of Ferriday; one sister: Viola Elkins of Winnsboro; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Eldon Armstrong, John Armstrong, Kevin Currington, Danny Floyd, James Harris, and J. R. Smith. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Phyllis Jones Funeral services for Phyllis Jones, 42, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at True Gospel Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman E. Harris officiating. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Miss Jones, a computer analyst, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008, at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include her son, LaZerich Jones, Mesquite, Texas; her mother, Joann Credit Hoard, and step-father, Liz Hoard, both of Winnsboro; sisters: Pamela Jones Lighten and Angela Jones, both of Winnsboro; Regina Jones, Dallas, Texas; Kasey Jones, Chicago; brothers: Perry Jones Jr., Dallas; Kristopher Jones, Chicago. Pallbearers were James Credit, Chris Credit, Herbert Brooks, Quinton Robinson, Bryant Smith, Karon Smith, Dewayne White and Antonio Brock. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 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 May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Margie Rue Gordy Lea Funeral services for Margie Rue Gordy Lea, of Winnsboro, were held Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Chapel of Mulhearn's Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with the Revs. William Busby and Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment followed at the South Central Cemetery, near Wisner. Mrs. Lea passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008. She loved flowers, especially roses and morning glories. When able, Mrs. Lea enjoyed attending church, visiting historical places, and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Lea, son-in-law Rev. Thomas W. Rich; brothers Manley, Jess, Noel, and Charles Gordy; sisters Myrtle and Earnest Lea. Survivors include her daughter Amaryllis Rich of Winnsboro; and her grandson. Pallbearers were Dusty Ward, Stanley Lea, Billy Hayden, Bennie Williams, Robbie Dale Simms, Rayford McFarland, and Timothy Gordy. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Alberta Shaw Funeral services for Alberta Shaw, 61, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, May 12, 2008, at Cuba Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie McFarland officiating. Burial followed at State Place Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Miss Shaw, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center North. Survivors include a son, Jessie Shaw, El Paso, Texas; daughter, Annie L. Holland, Ft. Rucker, Ala.; sisters: Caroline Phillips, Salle Bell Washington and Hattie Spencer, all of Winnsboro; brothers: Percy Jackson, Elisha Jackson and Benjamin Jackson, all of Winnsboro; Phillip Z. Jackson, Dallas, Texas; Willie L. Jackson, Ridgecrest; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Washington, Micheal Washington, Chris Shaw, Pierce Shaw Jr., Marcus Washington, Jeffery Phillips, Jewel Phillips, Derrick Shaw, Curtis Shaw, and Jermaine Rollins. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Herby Smith Funeral services for Herby Smith, 91, of Mangham, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, May 16, 2008, with Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Hewitt Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Smith was born July 06, 1916 in Winnfield, LA and passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a resident of Mangham, a farmer, and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Mangham. He was preceded in death by his father-William Smith; his mother, Felicity (Dunn) Smith; son, Dougles Smith; seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Hazel (Evans) Smith of Mangham; daughters: Frances (Smith) Metcalf and Peggy (Smith) Wallace, both of Mangham; sons: Kenneth Smith of Mangham; and Jerry Smith of Buffalo, Mo; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers were Jeff Watson, Bubba Smith, Gary Glass, Ben Watson, Bryan Taylor and Brett Taylor. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 21, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mickey Civilla Thornton Services for Mrs. Mickey Civilla Thornton, age 68, of Winnsboro, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment followed in New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Thornton was a member of New Zion Baptist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and taught four-year-olds at Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Billy Thornton; granddaughter, Amie Lee Ann Thornton; daughter-in-law, Gaydene Thornton; and brothers, Jimmy and Tommy Wilson. Survivors include two sons: Donald Thornton and wife, Cindy of Winnsboro; Ronald Thornton and wife, Rhonda of Winnsboro; grandson: Jeffery Thornton; granddaughters: Jessalyn Thornton, Jakki Thornton, Savannah Thornton, Brittney Thornton, and MeLaina Thornton; great-grandchildren: Adam Thornton, Lexie Thornton, and Natalie Roberts. Pallbearers were Mike Williamson, Daniel Williamson, Ricky Williamson, Jerry Foster, Dave Foster, Keith Foster, and Tommy Williamson; sisters: Rachel Williamson, Lafayette, and Louise Foster, Vidalia; brother, Sherman Wilson, Gilbert. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon till 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 14, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Barbara Tiffee Vines A memorial service was held for Barbara Tiffee Vines, 67, of Brandon, Miss., at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Mrs. Vines passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Brandon Court Nursing Home in Brandon, Miss. Mrs. Vines is survived by her two daughters, Ginger McCrory of Pelahatchie, Miss. and Wendy Hough of Colorado; two sons, Dusty Vines of Brandon, Miss. and Smokey Vines of Colorado and one brother, Bob Tiffee of Jacksonville, Fla. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thelma Waller Funeral services for Thelma Waller, 90, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, May 1, 2008, with Rev. Frances Guy and Rev. Marshall Thomas officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Waller was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Benton, Ark. and passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, the owner and operator of a skating rink, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by: husband-Hiram Butler Waller; parents-Calvin and Letha Young; son-Ralph Waller; brother-J. C. Young; two sisters: Louise Magee and Ruth Pritchard. Survivors include: two daughters: Betty Montgomery and Judy Everett both of Monroe; and seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jessie Lee Free Whitten Funeral services for Jessie Lee Free Whitten, 92, of Natchez will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Laird Funeral Home in Natchez. Burial will be at Green Lawn Memorial Park in Natchez. Mrs. Whitten died Sunday, May 4, 2008 in Natchez. She was born in Bienville Parish in 1915 to Henry Joseph and Josie Mathews Free, a long-time resident of Natchez where she raised her three children with her husband Calvin Benton Whitten (1912-1993). Her extended family remembers her as a strong woman, always with a meal cooked after a day's work. She greatly enjoyed caring for her family, reading history, gardening, fishing, sewing, crocheting and traveling. Mrs. Whitten worked as a nurse assistant at Natchez Regional Medical Center form its beginning in 1960 until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Morgantown Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Joyce Whitten McManus, Natchez; Gerald Whitten, Houston, Texas; and Elaine Whitten Thomas, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; grandchildren: Terry Whitten, Stark, Fla.; Sharese Hartley, Jacksonville, Fla.; Lori Barlow, Brandon, Miss.; Mark McManus, Flowood, Miss.; Elizabeth Thomas, Madison, Miss.; and Sarabeth Gordon, New Orleans; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, seven brothers and one sister. Visitation will begin at 12:30 on Thursday at the funeral home. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lonnie D. Wilford Funeral services for Lonnie D. Wilford, 84, of Wisner were held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Holly Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Nolan Mock officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Wilford died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Survivors include seven daughters: Susie Mae Sowell, Baton Rouge; Dorothy Wilford, Jennett Wilford, Jolynn Blanson, all of Wisner; Marjorie Matthews, Winnsboro; Erma Major, Gilbert; Linda Cole, Statesville, NC; four sons: Lionel Plain, Wisner; Ricky Plain, Fayette, Miss.; Johnny Ray Plain, Monroe; Louis Edward Wilford, Statesville, NC; two step-sons: Charles Bennett, Davenport, Fla.; Jermone Bethley, Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Elouise Wilford, Wisner; one brother, Lenard Wilford, Oakland, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Billy Ray Woods Funeral services for Billy Ray Woods, 70, of Columbia, were held Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. John Burrows officiating. Interment followed at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Woods was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Winnsboro, and passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Haven Nursing Home Columbia. He was a resident of Columbia, a roofing contractor, and a member of the Spring of Life Full Gospel Church. He served in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Woods; sister, Glenda Woods; mother of his children, Daphnie Allbritton Woods. Survivors include his mother, Una (Shaw) Woods; two sons: Greg Woods and Kevin Woods, daughter, Tina Lenard, all of Monroe; two sisters: Patricia Fuller of Riverside, Calif.; and Barbara Barfield of Winnsboro; brother, Michael Woods, Winnsboro; three grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Rusty Barfield, Randy Barfield, Ronnie Barfield, Kerry Lenard, Brad Burtram, and Steve McMullen. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 28, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jeannette Kiper Yannie Jeannette Kiper Yannie, born May 8, 1917 in Winnsboro, and passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at the age of 91 years. She worked at a civil service career from 1946 to 1954 for the U.S. Air Force and was in Japan from 1948 to 1950 where she worked for the Investigation Department of the Air Force. From 1954 through 1964 she worked for General Electric. Then she worked for Aero Space Corp and retired in 1980. Mrs. Yannie was the first woman chief of security at Vandenberg AFB, California. Mrs. Yannie is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Elizabeth and Dr. Mario V. Hernandez, Mary Ann and Wade Land of Kenosha WI; grandchildren: George Hernandez, Joseph Hernandez, William Hernandez, Kevin Land, Lisa Lopez, Michele Long and Wade Land; and three great-grandchildren. The memorial service was held Friday, May 28, 2008 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 7, 2008 Submitted June 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Marie Pia Zaldivar Funeral services for Maria Pia Zaldivar, 70, of Minden, were held Monday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden with Father Rothel Price officiating. Graveside services were held at Wiggers Family Cemetery in Fort Necessity. Mrs. Zaldivar passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 in Minden. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Luisa Matta; and her parents, Antonio and Maria Luisa Serrano. She is survived by her husband, Jorge Zaldivar, Minden; sons: Jorge Antonio Zaldivar and wife Lori Ann of Minden; Andres Zaldivar and wife Carrie Ann of Dubberly; daughters: Maria Pia Cooper and husband, Michael of Marietta, Ga.; Maria Luisa (Mary) Avery and husband Danny Kay of Minden; and Alejandra Wiggers and husband Rusty of Fort Necessity; grandchildren: Nicholas Cody Avery, Spencer Heard, Christopher Michael Cooper, Alexander Cristian Avery, Taylor Ann Zaldivar, Russ Bonner Wiggers, Zachary Tyler Zaldivar, Colby Phillip Zaldivar, Jorge Evan Wiggers, and Jorge Connar Zaldivar. Pallbearers were Nicholas Cody Avery, Bruce Braton, Drew Lewis, Jimmy McBride, Pat Payton, Jason Rodgers, Greg Shepherd and Don Smith. Mrs. Zaldivar was always the faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, putting God and family above all else. She was a proud lover of animals and those in need of rescue. She helped so many by her caring example of kindness and charity, doing whatever was needed, no matter what. She will forever remain in our hearts and prayers. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Minden. Memorials may be made to The Minden Humane Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. -------------------------------------------------