Obituary: Sept. 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: Landon Wylynn Sproles Abbitt Nathan Ashley Elbert Atkins Sr. William 'Cooter' Barfield Jesse Brawhaw B. Norman Brown, MD Josephine Wroten Browning JoAnne Busby Orlea Carloss Dennis Cecil Crain Douglas Ray Creel Lendon Ellis Verna Lee Gwin Lawrence E. Harrington William Johnson Walter Jones, Sr. Dora Belle McMurray Walter Ramsey Myers Sr. John Norwood Vera Tuberville Brownell Peoples Paul Elliott Peters Neil Pleasant Thelma Mae Cathey 'Penny' Remore James 'Buster' Robertson Marvin Smith Rosie Lea Smith Earl Sproles Adeline Thomas Joshua 'Bubba' Thompson Fred T. Valentine Shirley M. Walker Tina M. White Alton 'Sonny' Wilson *************************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Landon Wylynn Sproles Abbitt Funeral services for Landon Wylynn Sproles Abbitt, 29, of Gilbert will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Ms. Abbitt was born Aug. 28, 1979 in Delhi, and passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. She was a resident of Gilbert, a student preparing to be a surgical nurse, a loving mother and homemaker, and a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, T.J. "Buddy" and Margret Sproles; great-grandparents: J.T. and Myrtle Fortenberry, Mr. and Mrs. Kennison; cousins, Dub Reynolds and Shane Fortenberry, and uncle Charles E. Fortenberry. Survivors include her father, Bill Sproles, Winnsboro; mother, Connie Wylynn (Milton) Franks, Gilbert; step-father, Jimmy Ellerbe, Gilbert; two daughters: Desiree Wylynn Abbitt and Serenity Marie Abbitt, both of Gilbert; grandparents: Wyatt and Dixie Marie Milton, Winnsboro; sister, Cressie Desiree Meyer, Dallas, Texas; and a host of aunts, uncles, niece and cousins. Pallbearers will be Chad Hatton, Joe Michael Hatton, Shawn Fortenberry, Chris Fortenberry, Colby Joe Fortenberry, and Ethan Charles Bertolino. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Moore and Derrick Milton. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nathan Ashley Funeral services for Nathan Ashley, 86, of Sicily Island, were held at First Baptist Church of Sicily Island on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 with Rev. James Gass and Rev. Ken Hoots officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Ashley was born May 5, 1922 in Natchez, Miss., and passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was a resident of Sicily Island, a retired employee of Louisiana Dept. of Transportation, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Sicily Island. He faithfully served our country in the U.S. Army, rank of Staff Sgt. during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella (Ellerbe) Ashley; father, Lonnie Ashley; mother, Janie (Gober) Ashley; daughter, Gerdine Aarons three grandchildren: Raymond Easley, Jason Ashley, and Jody Ashley; four brothers and one sister. Survivors include his daughter, Ann McElwee and husband Robert of Hammond; son, Donald Ashley and wife Joy of Sicily Island; daughter, Adrisha Jenkins and husband Barry of Sicily Island; four sisters; seven grandchildren: Donna Ferrara and husband Bobby of Hammond; Kevin Ashley and wife Christy of Edmond, Okla.; Jill Lofton and husband Cole of West Monroe; Tonya Dean and husband Ronnie of Rocky Branch, La.; David Cannon and wife Alisha of Farmerville; Mark Cannon of Ark.; Edwin Cannon of Farmerville; and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Cole Lofton, Kevin Ashley, Bobby Ferrara, David Cannon, Willard Kassel, and Girault Bird. Mr. Ashley's family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Plantation Oaks Nursing Home for the care and kindness extended to their father for the past years. Also a special thanks to Riverland ICU nurses and staff along with Dr. Lee and Dr. Coney for their wonderful care given to their father. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elbert Atkins Sr. Funeral services for Elbert Atkins Sr., 65, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at True Gospel Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman Harris officiating. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Atkins, a painter, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at North Monroe Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ida Atkins, Port Arthur, Texas; son, Steven Atkins, Houston, Texas; daughters: Lisa Atkins, Port Arthur; Freda Wilson and Cassandra Credit, both of Houston; brothers, Floyd Atkins, Winnsboro; Walter Atkins, Houston; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Corey Atkins, Rashard Atkins, Mickey D. Credit, Dajuan Atkins, Jaret Atkins, James Lee Wilson III. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William 'Cooter' Barfield Services for Mr. William "Cooter" Barfield, age 89, of Winnsboro, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), Sept. 3, 2008 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Bro. Cory Bruce officiating. Interment will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Barfield was a member of Temple Baptist Church, loved working on anything mechanical and was a life-long automobile mechanic. Survivors include his daughter: Belvie Keene of Winnsboro; granddaughters: Donna Kaye Beavers and husband, Curt of Winnsboro, Angie Slaughter and husband, Ricky of Winnsboro, great-grandchildren: Andy, Michael, and Whitney Slaughter and Nikki Breedlove; step-grandchildren: Curtis and Christen Beavers and Ben Beavers. Pallbearers will be Andy Slaughter, Michael Slaughter, Curt Beavers, Clark Smith, Allen Butler, and Bootsie Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be W. A. Butler Sr., Clyde Robinson, and Robert Lee Gwin. Visitation will be from 12 Noon till time of service on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jesse Brawhaw Funeral services for Jesse Brawhaw, 77, of Wisner were held Monday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. Rayford Oliver officiating. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Brawhaw died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include a son, Jesse Brawhaw, Winnsboro; sister, Mary Williams, Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers: Amos Brawhaw, Monroe; Willie Brawhaw, Gilbert; Joseph Brawhaw, Wisner; Anthony Brawhaw, Dallas, Texas; Allen Brawhaw, Las Vegas; Hosea Brawhaw, Arlington, Texas. Brothers and nephews served as pallbearers. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd B. Norman Brown, MD Funeral services for B. Norman Brown MD, 63, of Winnsboro, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at New Zion Baptist Church near Winnsboro with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Services are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Dr. Brown was the only child of Davis Brown and Wilma Arlene Brown in Charitin, Iowa on July 25, 1945, and he passed from this life on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 in St. Francis Medical in Monroe. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the church choir. He served the Gideon International as State Membership Coordinator. In his local Winnsboro Gideon Camp he served as Past President and was the current Secretary. He attended the University of Iowa, graduatiing in 1967 Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Chemistry. Dr. Brown attended Stanford Medical School graduating in 1972 and completed his medical residence in San Diego, Calif. in 1978. He was a Major in the U.S. Army where he served as a flight surgeon. He moved to Las Vegas in 1980 and founded a private practice in general surgery where remained in practice until 1994. He was a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Brown held various offices in Hospital Leadership and was a member of the Clark County Medical Society. He is preceded in death by his parents. Dr. Brown is survived by his daughter: Cherin Aquilar and husband John of San Diego, Calif.; son: Peter Brown of Moorpark, Calif.; a special friend Jenni Mobley and her daughter Lindsay Crymes both of Winnsboro; two grandchildren: Nicholas and Jacob Aguilar. His family also consists of his brother's in Christ which make up the Gideon International and especially those in the Winnsboro Camp. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of New Zion Baptist Church and his fellow Gideon's. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Josephine Wroten Browning Funeral services for Josephine Wroten Browning, 85, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemtery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Browning was born Sept. 12, 1922 in Franklin County, Miss., and passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of the Lone Pine Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Wroten, mother, Audrey Wroten; sister, Francis Byrd; and brother, Donald Wroten. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, John Henry Browning Sr. of Winnsboro; and son, John Henry Browning Jr. of Winnsboro; and one granddaughter. Pallbearers were Christopher Browning, David Browning Jr., Ira Browning, William Browning, Jerry Jones, and Ronnie Jones. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd JoAnne Busby Funeral services for JoAnne Busby, 76, of Winnsboro, were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Ms. Busby was born April 17, 1932 in Crowville to Joe and Mellie Parker Martin and she passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. She was a member of Crowville First Baptist Church. She enjoyed looking for arrowheads and she loved her cats. She loved to work puzzlebooks. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sons: Gary Busby and his wife Tammy of Brandon, Miss.; Richard Busby and his wife Joyce of Tallulah; five grandchildren: Chasity, Cody, Cory, and Harley Busby, and Eric Greer. Pallbearers were Steve Humpheys, Steve Pylant, Benny Ray Red, Sammy Reynolds, and Forest Swartwout. Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Orlea Carloss Funeral services for Orlea Carloss, 80, of Wisner were held Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner with the Rev. Nolan Mock officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Carloss, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Survivors include her sons: Samuel Carloss III, Fayetteville, Miss.; Sylvester Carloss, Monroe; daughters: Annie M. Hines, Balch Springs, Texas; Eva Powell and Mary Ann Norman, both of Garland, Texas; Delois C. Lee, Baker, La.; Dorothy Carloss and Barbara Carloss, both of Houston; Janet Carloss, Beatrice Carloss and Patricia Carloss, all of Baton Rouge; sisters: Oneida M. Lewis, Monroe; Etta R. Harris and Jeanette Green, both of Clayton; brothers, Sylvester Hilliard, Waterproof; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Esodore Green, Walter Hilliard, Jerome Green, Ambrose Norman, Mack Lewis and Ray Lewis. ---------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dennis Cecil Crain Services for Dennis Cecil Crain, age 91, of Winnsboro, were held Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, with the Rev.'s Virgil Harris and George A. Boothe officiating. Interment followed in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Crain was born on April 19, 1917 and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2008. A graduate of Fort Necessity High School in 1934, he pursued a career in agriculture and raising and showing quarter horses. He was faithful in his love for Jesus serving as Sunday School Superintendent for over 25 years. He loved gospel music and was blessed with a wonderful voice which he used in his worship to the Lord. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, and a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Angela Crain; one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Katie Cooper Crain; four children: Dennis Crain and wife, Rita; Dora Smith and husband, D.D.; Dallas "Frog" Crain and wife, Syble; Dorothy Oliver, and special friend, Wade Russell; seven grandchildren: Joey, Denise, Donice, Howard Dee, Jeff, Katherine, and Stephen; nine great-grandchildren; one sister: Helen Crain Lewis and husband, Ernest of West Monroe. Pallbearers were Joey Oliver, Jeff Oliver, Howard Dee Smith, Stephen Smith, Thad Herron, Raymond Roberts, Tommy Lynn Crum, and Leo Boothe. Special thanks to all of Mr. Crain's caregivers. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Douglas Ray Creel Douglas Ray Creel, Placerville, Calif., March, 31, 1937-Aug. 24, 2008. Airman, husband, father and friend, passed away quietly and with dignity in his sleep. Born the second son of a Louisiana share cropper, he traveled the world in the service of his country and fellow man. He was a 37 year veteran of the United States Air Force, a decorated Air Commando, with 17 Air Medals for service in Viet Nam as a flight engineer on C-123 (Provider) aircraft. He continued his world travels on the C-118 (Liftmaster) in Wiesbaden Germany during the Mid-1960's, putting him in the company of diplomats, chancellors, and a future president of the United States, flying Special Air Missions (SMA). He was a member of SAM 33273 which flew around-the-world in 16 days; to this date he is the only member of his family known to have done that. He left active service in 1971, but soon joined the Air Force Reserve to pursue his greatest service as member of the 307th Red Horse Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. As the Superintendent of Airfields and Project Officer he traveled extensively throughout Central America and the Caribbean building schools, water wells, and hospitals as an ambassador of the United States improving the quality of life for those he served. In 1996 he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant but continued his service as a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars culminating as the State Commander for Nevada in 2002-2003. He was a hard working advocate of veteran's rights and benefits. He had only two loves in his lifetime. First was Jeannine (Butch), wife of 34 years and mother of his three children. Second was Beverly-Jo who stood beside him for 15 years and was at his side when he died. Doug was preceded in death by Jeannine in 1991, his brother Cecil in 1999, and his sister Katherine Bixler in 1976. He is survived by his wife Beverly-Jo; sons Anthony (Jo Ann) and Bruce; daughter Nora Cantrell (Randy Hewitt fiancee); five grandchildren, Jason, Scott, Brandon, Clay-Michael and Reece; sisters, Thelma Livingston, Victorine Smith, and Joyce Black; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. His memorial service and interment, with full military honors, will be held on September 6, 2008 at 1 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana. Donations in memory of Douglas Creel can be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Unmet Needs Program, c/o Gandy-Brown Post 4588, 1004 Jeter Street, Bossier City, LA 71110. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lendon Ellis Funeral services for Lendon Ellis, 77, of Jonesville, were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 at Monterey Christian Church in Monterey, with Rev. Ray Majors officiating, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial followed in the Wiley Cemetery in Monterey. Mr. Ellis was born to the union of his parents Ernest and Mary Mott Ellis on June 18, 1931 in Zavalla, Texas, and passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. He was veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son: Lucky Clarence Ellis; one grandson; four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by two sons: Edward Ellis of Port Barre, La; Danny Wright of Jonesville; two daughters: Jennifer Tassin of Forest Hill, La; Telida Rutledge of Jonesville; one brother: Alfoncy Ellis of Jonesville; three sisters: Adell Paul and Joan Jones both of Jonesville, and Katie Harris of Monterey; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers were Dallas Harris, Hank Wiley, Rusty Wiley, Buddy Dupuis, Steven Tassin, and Joshua Littleton. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Ellis, Henry Rutledge Jr., and David Rutledge. To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Verna Lee Gwin Funeral services for Verna Lee Gwin, 85, of Baskin were held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 at Coax Baptist Church near Baskin with Rev. Paul Perry and Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment followed at the Reagan Cemetery, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Gwinj was born Oct. 31, 1922 in Wisner, to the union of her parents: Henry and Etta Proctor Sproles, and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a member of Coax Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: William "Gus" Gwin; one son: Raymond Gwin; four sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two sons: Bobby Gwin and wife Gussie, and William Gwin and wife Dora all of Baskin; 10 grandchildren: Bobo Gwin of Baskin; Connie Gwin of Bainbridge, GA; Janet Jarrette and husband Joey of Baskin; Scott Gwin and wife Shannon of Baskin; Tammie Pounders and husband Mitchell of Baskin; Chad Blackmon and wife Leah of Monroe; Matt Gwin and wife Lisa of Monroe; Paul Gwin of Baskin; Dusty Gwin of Baskin; and Robbie Gwin of Crowville; 13 great-grandchildren: Brandy Ashton and husband Beau of Bainbridge, GA; Brian Turbeville and wife Katina of Winnsboro; Jordan, Jason and Jesalyn Jarrette all of Baskin; Randi Gwin of West Monroe; Ryan Dickey of Baskin; Patrick Pounders of Baskin; Zaylee Bryan of Baskin; Aidan Hollaway of Monroe; and Gus Gwin of Baskin; Sidney Rodgers of Baskin; two great-great-grandchildren: Allee and Aubree Ashton of Bainbridge, GA. Pallbearers were Bobo, Joey, Beau, Brian, Robbie, Matt. Honorary pallbearers were Scott, Patrick, Wesley Gus, Paul, Dustin, Mitchel, Wayne, Kyle, Ryan, Chad. To sign guest book, view video or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lawrence E. Harrington Funeral services for Lawrence E. Harrington, 70, of Crowville, were held Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at the Westside Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. Steve Hillman officiating. Burial followed at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mr. Harrington was born on Aug. 29, 1938 and passed from this earth to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008. He was a retired automobile mechanic, an Air Force Veteran and a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Delhi. He is preceded in death by his father, Claude Lee Harrington, and a sister, Carolyn Rush. Mr. Harrington is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nell B. Harrington of Crowville; one son, Mike "Spot" Weems of Crowville; three daughters, Tammy Stevens and husband Darrel of Morgan City; Melanie Lucas and husband Doug of Alexandria; and Loretta Mason of Natchez, Miss.; two granddaughters, Jodi Adams and husband Chris of West Monroe; and Mikala Weems of Winnsboro; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Hannah Adams; grandchildren, Chad, Sommer, Chris and Garret; his mother Betty Harrington of Clayton; two sisters, Catherine Fortunato and husband Joe of Natchez, Miss.; and Mary Howington and husband Gary of Pineville; and a special sister-in-law, Linda Antley of Crowville. Pallbearers were Bobby Blossom, Jordy Blossom, Jamie Brown, Steve Brown, Gary Wilson, Harold Comeaux and Joe Brown. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William Johnson Funeral services for William Johnson, 81, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at River of Life Church with the Rev. Herman E. Harris officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Mr. Johnson was born on Oct. 19, 1926 as the eldest of nine children to the union of Jim and Ella Johnson, in Winnsboro. He passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at his home. Mr. Johnson was a member of Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church. In 1945, he went into the armed services of the United States Army, where he served a tour of duty for more than two years. He was preceded in death by his parent; a daughter, Linda Johnson; son, Jimmie Johnson Sr.; two brothers, John and Cleveland Johnson; sister, Annie Johnson; and a grandson, Terrance Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Virgie Mae Johnson; seven daughters: LaVonne Johnson Williams, Loretta Johnson Whitting, Angela Johnson Haynes, DeWana Johnson Ferguson, Valerie Johnson, Lucy Johnson Scott, and Vanessa Johnson Robinson; three sons: Noah Wells, William Johnson and Benny Johnson; four sons-in-law: Calvin Williams II, Larry Whitting sr., Raymond Ferguson, and Marvin Robinson; three daughters-in-law: Patricia Wells, Rhonda Johnson, and Bobbie Johnson; 43 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; brothers: James Johnson, Ernie Johnson, Joseph Johnson; sisters: Ella Mae Johnson and Iola Grimble. Pallbearers were Michael Gibson II, Vincent Gibson, Leroy Scott Jr., Vondrick Johnson, Dann Mercer, Larry Whitting Jr., Darius Johnson, Kevin Wells, Willie Wells, Jimmie Johnson Jr., Jeremy Johnson, William Johnson Sr., Kenton Johnson, Marvin Robinson Jr., Noble Johnson, Johnathan Johnson, Noah Wells Jr., and Jamaal Wheatly. Honorary pallbearers were James Johnson, Ernie Johnson, Joseph Johnson, William Johnson, Noah Wells Sr. and Benny Johnson. ---------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Walter Jones, Sr. Funeral services for Walter Jones Sr., 76, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro, with the Rev. Ike Byrd officiating. Burial followed at State Place Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Jones died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Jones, Winnsboro; sons: David Crockett, Toledo, Ohio; Jessie Chambers, Walter Jones Jr. and James E. Jones, all of Monroe; Charles Chambers, Winnsboro; Michael W. Jones, Atlanta, Ga.; Jessie Chambers, Dallas, Texas; daughters: Juanita Frank and Dorothy J. Washington, both of Monroe; Eliza Hoard, Bossier City, La.; Catherine Hawkins, The Colony, Texas; step mother, Bessie Jones, Monroe; sisters: Lula Ward, Detroit, Mich.; Shirley Hooks, Las Vegas, Nev.; Marilyn Marshall, Dallas, Texas; and Judy Shelley, Winnsboro; brothers: Charlie Jones, Carey Jones, Jerry Jones, all of Winnsboro; Willie Jones, Las Vegas, Nev.; Erwin Jones of Idaho; 30 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Pallbearer were Charles Chambers, Jessie Chambers Sr., Jessie Chambers Jr., David Crockett, Michael Hawkins, Darryl Hoard, Michael Hoard Sr., James Jones, Michael W. Jones, and Walter Jones Jr. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dora Belle McMurray Funeral services for Dora Belle McMurray, 79, of Winnsboro, were held at Sardis Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 with Rev. Leon Ward and Rev. Wayne Stroud officiating. The graveside service followed at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Leon Ward, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. McMurray was born Feb. 4, 1929 in Baskin, and passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at her Winnsboro residence surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbern McMurray; father, Joseph A. Jackson; mother, Mae Olla (Brown) Jackson; two sons-in-law: Billy Dupuy and Ronnie Rhymes. Survivors include: three daughters, Mildred Dupuy of Winnsboro, Patsy Dupuy and husband Freddie of Winnsboro, Diana (Rhymes) Smith and husband Billy of Winnsboro, son, Eric McMurray and wife Susan of Winnsboro;two sisters: Lula Derrick and husband Charles of Winnsboro, Rosa Mahoney of Gilbert; seven grandchildren: Bethany Scott and husband Kelvin of Crowville, Jonathan Dupuy, Alan Dupuy and wife Dorothy, John Dupuy and wife Laura, Chris Rhymes, Zack Smith, and Alyssa McMurray; three great- grandchildren: Sean Scott, Cameran Scott, and Dakota Dupuy; special pet, Angel; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and church family. Pallbearers were Kelvin Scott, Sean Scott, Alan Dupuy, John Dupuy, Christopher Rhymes, and Zach Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Jessie Rawles, Charles Derick, Cameran Scott, Alyssa McMurray, and Dakota Dupuy. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Walter Ramsey Myers Sr. Funeral services for Walter Ramsey Myers Sr., 83, of Sicily Island were held at First Baptist Church of Sicily Island on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, with Bro. James Gass and Bro. Ken Hoots officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mr. Myers was born Oct. 14, 1924 in Eddiceton, Miss., and passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Department of Transportation for 32 years. Mr. Myers was a member of First Baptist Church of Sicily Island. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He came to Louisiana in 1945 but always considered Mississippi his home. He was in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1950 and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his father, John Myers Sr.; mother Retha Wallace Myers; son, Danny Myers; sister, Gertrude Cabarac; and brother, John Myers Jr. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Annie Louise Daniel Myers of Sicily Island; daughters: Cecilia Myers Hoffman, Ferriday; Johnnye Mae Myers Grubbs and husband Mitchell of West Monroe; daughter-in-law, Alberta Myers; son, Walter Myers Jr. and wife Jackie of Sicily Island; sister, Ruby Myers Davis, Natchez, Miss.; brother, Willie George Myers and wife Maureen of Grand Rapides, Mich.; grandchildren: Tish Budemer, Standley Myers, both of Sicily Island; Matthew Myers and wife Leanne of Clayton; Wendy LeRay, Sicily Island; Nancy Bicker and husband Jonathan of San Antonio, Texas; Mitch Grubbs and wife Christie, Bossier City; Chad Grubbs, West Monroe; great-grandchildren: Khai Dang of Walker, La.; Jacob and Anna Myers, Clayton; Breanna and Krystal LeRay, and Will Budemer, all of Sicily Island. Pallbearers were Chad Grubbs, Mitch Grubbs, Matthew Myers, Standley Myers, Dallas Batey Jr. and Roger Carter. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John Norwood Funeral services for John Norwood, 94, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro with the Rev. Deaque Fields officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Norwood, a retired farmer, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at Charlyn Rehab and Nursing Home in Winnsboro. Survivors include his wife Leeira Norwood, Winnsboro; sons: Leo Norwood, Mayfield, Illinois; Raymond Norwood, Detroit, Mich.; daughters: Ora Swinney and Evon Woods, both of Detroit; sister, Maggie Gordon, Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dwayne Phelps, Ervin Norwood, Bruce Norwood, Alfonso Norwood, Shun Norwood and Clyde Woods. --------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown ancestry_helper@yahoo.com September 10, 2008, 10:04 pm News Star World - September 10, 2008 VERA TUBERVILLE BROWNELL PEOPLES BROWNWOOD, TEXAS MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME WINNSBORO, LA. Funeral Services for Vera Tuberville Brownell Peoples, age 101, of Brownwood, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro Louisiana, will be held Wednesday September 10, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, LA, with Karl Huff officiating, interment to follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Peoples died September 7, 2008 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in New London, AR, to the late Carroll Christopher Tuberville and Willie Maude Austin Tuberville on August 10, 1907. In 1924 she married Herman Brownell of Columbia, LA, who preceded her in death in 1933. On October 12, 1935 she married Frank Roy Peoples of Winnsboro, LA. He preceded her in death in July of 1985. She was a long time member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ where she enjoyed furnishing lovely flower arrangements for the Sunday services. She moved to Brownwood, TX, in 1994. Survivors include her children; Thelma Dean Brownell Brown of Macon, GA; Charles Herman Brownell and wife Maureen of Scotia, CA, Betty Joyce Peoples of Mobile AL, Jenelle Peoples Beakley and husband Grover of Brownwood, Frank Henderson Peoples and wife Carolyn of Mobile, AL, and Charles Quitman Peoples of Winnesboro, LA; Her grandchildren, Barbara McGee and husband Ed of Donal, Oregon, Gary Brownell and wife Betsy of Scotia, CA, Sharon Tuberbille and husband Mike of Macon, GA, Debbie Brown of Macon, Brent Beakley and wife Karen of Odessa, TX, Simon O'Neal and husband David of Burleson, TX, Suzanne Jay and husband Richard of Mobile, AL, and Greg Peoples of Denver, CO, She had 10 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com ** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Vera Tuberville Brownell Peoples Funeral services for Vera Tuberville Brownell Peoples, age 101, of Brownwood, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, Louisiana, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, with Karl Huff officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Peoples died Sept. 7, 2008 at the Brownwood Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born in New London, Ark. to the late Carroll Christopher Tuberville and Willie Maude Austin Tuberville on Aug. 10, 1907. In 1924 she married Herman Brownell of Columbia, who preceded her in death in 1933. On Oct. 12, 1935 she married Frank Roy Peoples of Winnsboro. He preceded her in death in July of 1985. She was a long time member of the Winnsboro Church of Christ where she enjoyed furnishing lovely flower arrangements for the Sunday services. She moved to Brownwood, Tx in 1994. Survivors include her children: Thelma Dean Brownell Brown of Macon, Ga; Charles Herman Brownell and wife Maureen of Scotia, Calif.; Betty Joyce Peoples of Mobile Ala.; Jenelle Peoples Beakley and husband Grover of Brownwood; Frank Henderson Peoples and wife Carolyn of Mobile, Ala.; and Charles Quitman Peoples of Winnesboro; her grandchildren: Barbara McGee and husband Ed of Donal, Ore.; Gary Brownell and wife Betsy of Scotia, Calif.; Sharon Tuberbille and husband Mike of Macon, Ga.; Debbie Brown of Macon; Brent Beakley and wife Karen of Odessa, Texas; Simon O'Neal and husband David of Burleson, Texas; Suzanne Jay and husband Richard of Mobile, Ala.; and Greg Peoples of Denver, Colo. She had 10 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Condolences, memories, and tributes can be left for the family at www.mem.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Paul Elliott Peters Funeral services for Paul Elliott Peters, age 70, of Winnsboro, were held at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro on Monday. Burial followed at Harris Cemetery. Mr. Peters was born in Heathman, Miss. on Jan. 19, 1938. He died on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. He is preceded in death by his parents: Benjamin J. Peters and Faye Butler Peters. Survivors, sons: James R. "Rick" Peters of Tupelo, Miss.; Clifton Peters of Woodbridge, Va.; and Jerry Peters of Batesville, Miss.; brothers: Barney Peters and John Peters of Homer, La., Ward Peters of Nashville, Tenn., and Curtis Peters of Haughton, La.; sisters: Ida Berger of Homer, La., and Julia Peters of Minden, La., and eight grandchildren. Mr. Peters was a 1956 graduate of Tallulah High School and always considered Tallulah to be his hometown. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a BS degree in electrical engineering in 1961 and with a MS degree in electrical engineering in 1963. He was a registered professional engineer in both Louisiana and Texas. He worked ten years as a senior aero-systems engineer for General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Texas. He learned to fly airplanes at the age of sixteen. He earned the commercial pilots license, multi-engine rating, instrument rating, flight instructor rating, and aircraft and power plant mechanics license with inspection authorization. He flew crop dusters for four years at Tallulah and twenty-five years in the Winnsboro area. Pallbearers were Phil Lowentritt, Hurby Hitt, Jeff Hitt, Stacey Hitt, Larry Hitt, Bobby Woolridge, and Sam Free. On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Neil Pleasant Funeral services for Neil Pleasant, 45, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Burial followed at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Pleasant, a warehouse operator, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include his mother, Betty Pleasant, Winnsboro; sisters: Gloria Pleasant, Delta Berry, Olivia Coleman and Elaine Pleasant, all of Winnsboro; and LaShell Addison of Oltha, Kansas; brothers: Lonnie Pleasant, Delhi; Paul Pleasant, Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Christopher Hoard, Curtis Pleasant, Robert Berry, Eddie L. Pleasant, Greg Taylor, Chris Taylor, Victor Thomas and Darren Cotten. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thelma Mae Cathey 'Penny' Remore A memorial services for Thelma Mae Cathey "Penny" Remore, 84, of Bastrop were held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Remore, a retired employee of T.R.W., and a member of White Avenue Baptist Church, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at her home. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James 'Buster' Robertson Funeral services for James "Buster" Robertson, 72, of Wisner, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 with Rev. James Rider and Rev. Shannon Pullen officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro Mr. Robertson was born Aug. 31, 1936 in Harrisonburg, La., and passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner. He was a resident of Wisner, a truck driver, and a member of the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Robertson; father, Dock Robertson, mother, Dorothy McDonald Robertson; son, Ronald Gene Robertson Sr.; brothers: Vernon "Reese" Robertson and Larry Robertson; sisters: Ida Spillmon, Shirley Nugent and Dolly Osborne. Survivors include his sons: Bobby Robertson of Monroe; James and his wife Susan Robertson of Dodson; David and his wife Sharon Robertson of Monroe; Jerry and his wife Becky Robertson of Kinder, La.; Terry and his wife Maria Robertson of Ocean Springs, Miss.; brothers: Billy and his wife Betty Robertson of West Monroe; Roy and his wife Sharon Robertson of Clarks, La.; Carter and his wife Ruby Robertson of Wisner; sister: Catherine and her husband Jimmy Graves of Pearl, Miss.; sister-in-law, Iola; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and ahost of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Bud Teston, Eric Teston, Chris Robertson, Ronald Robertson, Michael Robertson, Hunter Robertson and Philip Robertson. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Marvin Smith Funeral services for Marvin Smith, 77, of Mer Rouge were held Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at Magnolia Baptist Church, with Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Mr. Smith was born on Jan. 2, 1931, and passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Clara Elizabeth Smith; wife of five years, Jackie Frost Smith; his brother, two sisters and his parents. Survivors include sons: Shelby D. Smith and wife, Dianne of Crossett, Ark., Larry G. Smith and wife, Joan of West Monroe, Richard Wayne Smith and wife, Teresa of Jonesboro, La., James M. Smith and wife, Judy of Eros, La.; sister, Pauline Fife and husband, James of Bastrop; brother, G. B. Smith Jr. and wife, Beverly of Fort Necessity; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rosie Lea Smith Funeral services for Rosie Lea Smith, 77, of Winnsboro were held Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 8, 1931, to Luscious T. and Ella McKenzie Hitt in Winnsboro. She passed from this life on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro following a sudden illness. She was a lifelong member of New Zion Baptist Church and for 25 years she proudly volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Franklin Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Drew Williams; husband William "Bill" Smith Jr.; daughter Gaydene Thornton; and granddaughter, Aimee Thornton. She is survived by her son Gerald Smith and wife Mary of Winnsboro; grandchildren Jeffery Thornton, Jessielyn Thornton, Jackie Thornton, Andy Smith, Landon Smith and Blake Lively; and two great-grandchildren Adam Thornton and Lexie Thornton. She is also survived by a brother Rev. Milton Williams and wife Adele of Wisner. Pallbearers were Jimmy Coughran, Tony Doherty, Gerald Jones, Nathan Jones, Walter Purvis, Buckshot Sims, Glenn Ray Smith, and Donnie Williams. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Earl Sproles Funeral services for Earl Sproles, 64, of Wisner, were held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church near Gilbert, with Rev. Thomas Peoples and Rev. Neil Raborn officiating. Burial followed at Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Sproles was born to the union of his parents Thomas and Margaret Kinnison Sproles on Sept. 17, 1943 in Wisner, and passed from this life on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was an Air Force veteran and is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Debbie. He is survived by one daughter: Kandy Wiggins and husband Tony of Calhoun; one son: Jeffery Sproles of Calhoun, and fiancée Nikki; three granddaughters: Samantha Wiggins, Summer Wiggins and Mandy Sproles; five sisters: Lois Lawrence and husband Edwin of Bogue Chitto, Miss.; Audrey Berry and husband Randolph of Baton Rouge; Mary Ortego and husband John of Corsicana, Texas; Pat Reynolds, of Gilbert; Boots Griffith and husband Jerry of Fort Necessity; three brothers: Henry Sproles and wife Susan of Gilbert; Lawrence Sproles of Austin, Texas; and Bill Sproles of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were John Moroni, Bob Moroni, Doug Roberson, Tom King, David Stevens and James Aymond. Honorary pallbearers were Jr. Parker and Glen Johnson. To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submittted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Adeline Thomas Funeral services for Adeline Thomas of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial followed at Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Thomas, a care provider, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Rose of Winnsboro; 34 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, 48 great-great- grandchildren, and five great-great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ron E. Bell, Antwan Coleman, Bernard Coleman, Cedrick Cotton, Jarell Gipson, John Lewis, Jerry Lynch, Bobby Rose, Charles Rose and Frantonio Rose. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joshua 'Bubba' Thompson Funeral services for Joshua "Bubba" Thompson, 23, of Winnsboro will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Thompson was born March 1, 1985 in Columbia, and passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a welder and construction worker, and a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Veuleman Sr.; step brother, Kelly Rushing; and father, Jeffrey Thompson. Survivors include his mother, Linda Gayle Veuleman; step father, Johnny Rushing; daughter, Caroline Grace Sykes of Texas; brother, Trenton Gage, sister, Brooke Rushing, grandmother, Shirley Veuleman, special cousin Christopher Veuleman, all of Winnsboro; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Christopher Veuleman, Kevin McClelland, Brandon McClelland, Coty Veuleman, Daniel Bryant and Jeff Winters. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Veuleman, Mitchell Buxton, Charles Veuleman Jr. and James Ray Wollerson. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday), Sept. 3, 2008. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 10, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Fred T. Valentine Funeral services for Fred T. Valentine, 75, of Newellton were held Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Newellton with the Rev. Brian Snowden officiating. Burial followed at Wyoming Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Valentine, a maintenance worker, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Valentine, Newellton; sons: Alvin Valentine, Baton Rouge; Freddie Valentine, Newellton; daughters: Patricia Jackson, Doris Valentine and Joyce Gipson, all of Houston, Texas, and Freda Valentine, Newellton; sister, Alma Sutherland, Baton Rouge; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Alvin Valentine, Freddie Valentine, Donald Valentine, Danny Valentine, Mitchell Valentine, and Nathaniel Gipson. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 17, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Shirley M. Walker Funeral services for Shirley M. Walker, 52, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. E.J. McFarland officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Walker died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include her husband, Ras Walker, Winnsboro; sons: Patrick Davis, Winnsboro; Ras Walker Jr., Chicago; daughters: Sharon Miles, Mia Davis, Consquella Overton, all of Winnsboro; Shannel Modica, Dallas, Texas; Contessia Cheffin, Columbia; sisters: Bertha Brown and Carrie Cooks, both of Dallas; Bessie Baker, Winnsboro; and 21 grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 24, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Neal Ward Sr. Funeral services for James Neal Ward Sr. 74, of Crowville, were held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Crowville First Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Keith Dowden officiating, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Internment followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Ward was born to the union of his parents Truley and Hazel Collier Ward on June 9, 1934 in Crowville, and passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a member of Crowville First Baptist Church. His wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of his life. After his family he had a love for his cats and dogs and let's not forget fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law: Gary Dallas. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lannie Moore Ward of Crowville; five children: Jannie Greer and husband Ralph of Crowville; Sue Ward and Keith Robinson of Crowville; Terry Peeler and husband Michael of Falkner, Miss.; James Neal "Jimmy" Ward Jr. of Crowville; and Lori Bennett and husband Kelly of Winnsboro; one brother: Charles E. Ward and wife Alice of Winnsboro; one sister: Patsy Neilsen of Crowville; one uncle: Harold Ward and wife Hazel of Crowville; one aunt: Bessie Gallman of Winnsboro; 12 grandchildren: Shanon Burge and husband Shane; Chris Greer and wife Amber; Nick Greer and wife Summer; Lydia deJong and husband Lee; Terrill Sturdivant; Kayla Pepper; Amy Bass and husband James; Shari Breithaupt and husband Jay; Malcolm Ward; Casey Johnson and husband Michael; Kelly Neal Hickingbottom; and Cary Hickingbottom; 14 great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends, Pallbearers were Gordon Raley, Rocky Dale Williams, Dalton Wright, Donnie Wright, Nolan Comeaux and Lynn Cassidy. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Wayne Wright, Wade Wright, Jr. Carson and L. T. McVay. To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 2, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tina M. White Funeral services for Tina M. White, 30, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro, with the Rev. Eddie McFarland officiating. Burial will follow at State Place Cemetery in Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Miss White died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center. Survivors include her mother, Harriett Cooper, Winnsboro; father, Andrew Wilhite, Dallas, Texas; step-father, Johnny Cooper, Winnsboro; sisters: ShaMia Addison and Donna Bel Allen, both of Winnsboro; LaDedra Griffin, Rayville; Beverly Jackson, Kansas City, Mo.; brothers: Aaron White, Andrew White, Paul Cooper and Gregory Cooper, all of Winnsboro, and Travis Cooper of Dallas, Texas; grandmothers: Rosie L. White and Ora Lee Cooper, both of Winnsboro; Rosie Lee Owens, Dallas, Texas; grandfather, Herbert Cooper, Winnsboro. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 3, 2008 Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Alton 'Sonny' Wilson Funeral services for Alton "Sonny" Wilson, 66, of Gilbert, were held at Eureka Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 with Rev. Bobby Arnold and Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment followed at Eureka Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Wilson was born Feb. 5, 1942 in Gilbert, and passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 at his residence in Gilbert. He was a member of the Eureka Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Prentiss Wilson; mother, Muriel (Johnson) Wilson; brother, Rayford Ralph Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Katie (Parker) Wilson of Gilbert; two daughters, Wanda Wilson Grant of Jonesville; and Dixie Wilson Veuleman of Winnsboro; two sisters, Sherry Wilson Lawson and Kathleen Marquez; four grandsons; two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jewel Armstrong Sr., Charlie Armstrong, Eldon Armstrong, Larry Armstrong, Larry Westberry, and W. H. Sanders. Honorary Pallbearers were Jessie Armstrong, Jeffery Armstrong, Jewel Armstrong Jr., and Joshua Thompson. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -----------------------------------------------------