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Albert Simmon Bass
David C. Bell
Felix 'Blackie' Blackmon
James Earl Carpenter
Serinitee Nichole Cato
Lorene Cranford
Cleo Cupp
Richard C. 'Dick' Daggett
Patsy V. Gervais
Gladys Girlinghouse
Wanda Jean Lee Hamilton
David Lee Hardy
Lloyd P. Harvey
Marguerite  Clay Hayes
Melinda 'Lindy' Heyen Henry
Jean Humphreys
Jack H. Ingram
Mary Bell James
Annie Jordan
Donna Lynn Jordan
Will James 'Jimmy' Juneau
David Marc LeBleu
Clair Hoyt Lee
Shirlene Martin
Steve McDaniel
William H. McKenzie
Rita C. McMurry
Calvin Coolidge Neal
Donald Alton Nichols
Georgia Lee Brass Orsberry
Arlene Holloway Perot
Troy E. Rushing
Ida Estelle Sharp
C.D. 'David' Shivers
Mary Holloway Smith
Reginald 'Blimp' Spears
Corene Stribling
Gracie Darlene Taylor
Marie Rawls Temple
Bishop Tyree Turner
Daisy Underwood
Emma Irene Wiggins
Doyle Williams
Alfred 'Baby' Wilson Jr.
Joan Wilson
Lola Stephens Wyman

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Albert Simmon Bass
Funeral services for Albert Simmon Bass, 74, of Zion, Illinois,
formerly of Newellton, were held Saturday at Magnolia Baptist Church
in Newellton. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bass died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at his residence.
He is survived by daughters: Annette Jackson, Emma Bass, both of Newellton;
Tomazina Bass of Lake Providence; Debra Downs, Denise Downs, both of Zion;
step mother Adline Bass; brothers: Coleman Bass, Eugene Bass, Donnie Bass,
Richard Bass, Micheal Bass; sisters: Hazel Thompson, Denise Holcomb and
Shirley Watson of Newellton; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 22, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

David C. Bell
Services for David C. Bell, age 83, of Mangham, were held Sunday,
October 19, 2008 at Mangham United Methodist Church with Rev. Marshall
Sevier and Rev. Brian Mercer officiating. Interment followed in Gwin
Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Dee Bell,
two brothers, Mike and Bob Bell, two sisters, Katie Heady and Margie
McDonald. He was a retired farmer, an Army veteran of World War II, and a
member of the W. M. Baker Masonic Lodge in Mangham. He passed away October 16, 2008.
Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Wilson of Mangham; granddaughter: Ashley Odom
and husband, Bryan; grandson: David Scott Wilson and wife, Kylie; two great-grandchildren:
Belle Sweet and Maddie Claire Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to nephew Bubba Bell, Dr. Kenneth McDonald, Sonja Smith, staff at
Plantation Manor, special friends Connie Hales and Evelyn Harwell.
Pallbearers were Robert Louis Boughton, Joe Chapman, Roy Wiggins,
Dr. Bill Marioneaux, Robert Neal Harwell, and Buddy Jones.
Honorary pallbearers were George Lobrano, Leo Cheek, Kline Cheek,
Carl Childress, and Fred Douciere.
Online registry/condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Felix 'Blackie' Blackmon
Funeral services for Felix "Blackie" Blackmon, 74, of Haslet, Texas, formerly
of Monroe, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday,
Oct. 24, 2008 with Rev. David Philips officiating. Interment followed at Gwin Cemetery
under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Blackmon was born April 25, 1934 in Mangham, and passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
at James L. West Center in Ft Worth, Texas. He was owner of Rayville Glass and Mirror Co.,
a member of the Moose Lodge, and Davis Island on the Mississippi River Hunting Club.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Caruthers) Blackmon; father, Eubie Devotis
Blackmon; step mother, Laudie Long Blackmon; mother, Allie Myrl (Frye) Watts; step father,
Charlie Watts; three brothers: Ernest Reid Johnston, Al Blackmon, and Roy Blackmon.
Survivors include his daughter, Diana (Blackmon) Maston of Haslet, Texas; son, Philip
Devotis Blackmon of Haslet, Texas; three sisters, Anne Wood of Newport News, Va., Dora
Gwin of Baskin; Myrl Barmore of Mangham; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren;
and a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers were Travis Blackmon, Joey Thomas, Bobby Earl Parker, Paul Gwin, Matt Gwin,
Gary Hebert, and Mickey Jones.
Honorary pallbearers were Wade Russell and Willie Nobles.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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News Star World - October 31, 2008
JAMES EARL CARPENTER
Gill First National Funeral Home

Winnsboro, LA

Memorial services for , 84, will be held Saturday,
November 1, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro
under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. The
service will be officiated by Rev. Howard Childs and Rev. Johnny Hankins. Mr.
Carpenter, a native of Winnsboro, was born on November 8, 1923 and passed away
at his residence surrounded by his family on October 29, 2008 following a
lengthy illness. At his request, his body has been donated to LSU Health
Sciences Center, Shreveport.

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a thirty-two year career,
serving both as a letter carrier and a rural carrier. He served in the United
States Navy during World War II. After a tour of duty in Japan, he was awarded
the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, the American Theatre Ribbon, and the Victory Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ruby Anderson Carpenter,
and a brother, Joe Carpenter of Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife of
sixty-one years: Christine Ellerman Carpenter; a daughter and son-in-law: Kaye
and Gene Boquet; a grandson: Paul Anderson Boquet.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Thomas L.
Colvin and the staff of Hospice T.L.C. for their loving care and concern
during his illness.

Memorials may be made in the form of a donation to First United Methodist
Church, 1502 West St. Winnsboro, LA., or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Serinitee Nichole Cato
Funeral services for Serinitee Nichole Cato, infant daughter of Tiffany Cato
and Samuel Nielsen, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 with Rev. Hurby Hitt officiating. Interment followed
at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial
Funeral Home in Winnsboro
Serinitee was born May 11, 2008 in Natchez, Miss., and passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
at Winnsboro.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Thomas C. Nielsen; maternal great-uncle,
Kenneth Cato; maternal uncle, Kristopher Boone; paternal great-uncle, Fred White.
Survivors include her father, Samuel Christian Nielsen; mother, Tiffany Nichole Cato; maternal
grandmother, Cynthia Delaughter of Sicily Island; maternal grandfather, Johnny Cato of Springhill,
La.;
paternal grandmother, Georgia Hodge of Winnsboro; paternal grandfather, Sam Nielsen of Jigger;
maternal great-grandparents, Kathy and Bruce Bryant of Wisner; paternal great-grandmother,
Viola Nielsen of Jigger; maternal great-grandmother, Jennette Cato of Seripta, La.; aunts:
Jessica Broussard of Wisner, and Angie Hudson of Kelly, La; Uncles: Anthony Enterkin of Wisner,
Steven Enterkin of Fort Necessity,
and Eric Kinison of Winnsboro; great aunt: Stephanie Boone; and a host of family and friends.
Pallbearers were Samuel Nielsen, Anthony Enterkin, Eric Kinison, and Steven Enterkin.
Honorary Pallbearers were Johnny Cato, Jimmy Hodge, Sam Nielsen, and Dillian Rauls.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Lorene Cranford
Services for Lorene Cranford, age 92, of Wisner, LA were held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating.
Burial followed in South Central Cemetery near Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn
Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Cranford was a retired store clerk and a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church of
Wisner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. "Bush" Cranford; mother-in-law:
Rose Cranford: parents: Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brown; three sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include two brothers: Frank Brown and wife, Joy of Mobile, Ala.; Raymond Brown
and wife, Sarah of Alabaster, Ala.; a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Mark Batey, Ronald Beach, Nathan Oliver, Mike Beach, Carl Haring,
Ken Batey, Jeff Robinson, and Don Batey.
Honorary pallbearers were Ernest Kiper, Mike Caldwell, Darrell Beach and Carl Batey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Special thanks to the staff and employees of Mary Anna Nursing Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Cleo Cupp
Funeral services for Cleo Cupp, 90, of Baskin were held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 in the
Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Coax
Cemetery near Baskin with Rev. Paul Perry officiating.
Mr. Cupp was born to John Randolph and Mary Alice Carl Cupp on June 19, 1918 in Athens
Texas, and passed from this life Monday, Oct. 21, 2008 in St. Francis Medical Center
in Monroe.
Mr. Cupp, a retired farmer, was a veteran of the 9th Army Division where he served in
the 19 Tank Battalion. He loved music and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Lily Anderson, Laura Bell Nations,
and Edna McKenzie; and seven brothers Roy Cupp, Wilburn Cupp, Johnny Cupp, Melvin Cupp,
Loyd Cupp, Leonard Cupp and Chester Cupp.
Mr. Cupp leaves behind his wife of 62 years Lucille Jordon Cupp of Baskin; two daughters
Thelma Crook of Gilbert, and Peggy Purvis and husband Bob of Baskin; one son Donald Cupp
and wife Beverly of Mangham; one brother Floyd Cupp and wife Leona of Texas; grandchildren
Alan Cupp and wife Jennifer of Mangham, Christopher Cupp of Monroe, Angie Howard and husband
Timmy of Gilbert, Buster Crook and wife Jan of Calhoun, Jeffery Purvis and wife Lynda of
Baskin; great grandchildren Bryan Cupp, Lilly Cupp, Brittany Mathews, Amber Howard, Sami Crook ,
Alannah Crook, Matthew Purvis, and George Purvis; many nieces, nephews and a host of friends
Pallbearers were George Arender, Billy Joe Cupp, Scotty Cupp, Charlie Elkin, Cody Gallagher,
and Donald Holley.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Richard C. 'Dick' Daggett
Richard C. "Dick" Daggett, 87, of Wildsville, La., who was born on Jan. 12, 1921 in Medford, Mass.
and died on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at the First United Methodist
Church in Jonesville, La. at 10 .m. with Rev. Dave Carlton, Rev. Jimmie Pyles and Tom Barrett
officiating
and music being performed by organist Rena Pitts and soloist Buzz Scott. Interment will be at
Evangeline
Cemetery in Wildsville.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Jonesville,
where he
has been a member and served for many years, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Capt. Richard C. Daggett served in the China-Burma-India Theatre during World War II as a fighter
pilot. He
was then assigned to the Chinese-American Composite Wing. Mr. Daggett was a part of the famous Flying
Tigers
and his objective was to interrupt supply lines by strafing and bombing trains and boats along the
rivers.
During a routine strafing run, he encountered enemy fire and was forced to eject from his plane. He
found
himself wounded and far behind enemy lines. After 30 days of evading enemy forces, he was back in
Allied
Occupied China. Capt. Daggett received many awards including the Purple Heart and Air Medal. He
married Mrs.
Eula Routh Wurster Daggett during the war. After the war he and his family moved to Newton, Mass.,
where
he owned and operated Daggett Chocolate Company. He later returned his loving wife to her home of
Jonesville, La.,
where he worked as a farmer until he retired.
Mr. Daggett was preceded in death by his wife Eula Routh Daggett and his parents Mildred and Fred L.
Daggett.
He is survived by three children: Candy Ford of Wildsville, La.; Linda Barrett and husband Tom of
Vienna, Va.;
and Rod Daggett and wife Penny of Wildsville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Ella Ruth
Young Spinks,
John Davis Young Jr., Sarah Louise Young Spinks, Lindsay Elizabeth Barrett, Stephanie Routh Barrett,
Fred Rodney
Daggett Jr., Betsy Lee Daggett, and Ginny Calhoun Daggett; seven great-grandchildren: Garrett and
Gentry Spinks;
Caroline, Davis and Will Young; Clinton and Bennett Hanchey. Also surviving are cousins and many
friends. He will
be remembered as a great husband, dad and grandfather.
Pallbearers will be John Davis Young Jr., Fred Rodney Daggett Jr., Roy Spinks, Clint Hanchey, Kenneth
Dean Foster,
and Scott Stanford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Craddock, Ike Robertson, Shelby Trisler, Jack Bonner, John
Holloman,
J.W. Calhoun, Patrick Calhoun, Russell Purvis, David Purvis, Vernon Wilcox, Leonard Wilcox, David
Shively,
Pat McCaughey, Richard Shober, Oscar Craddock, Dr. William W. Turner, Carvel White, Roger Arnold, J.
Dodd Brooks
and Jerry Smith.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Patsy V. Gervais
Mrs. Patsy V. Gervais, 73, of Chase, Louisiana died Tuesday, October 7, 2008
at Franklin Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time
under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Patsy V. Gervais
A memorial service for Patsy V. Gervais, 73, of Chase, was held at Chase Baptist
Church on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 with Rev. Paul Jones officiating under the direction
of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Gervais was born May 29, 1935 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Chase, having raised
her family in southern California where she lived for 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogert Gervais; father, Sam Davis; mother, Pearl
(Lee) Davis; son, Jonathan Roger Gervais.
Survivors include sons: Allan D. Conatser and wife Shelia of Las Vegas, Nev; Justin D.
Gervais and wife Jane of Hawthorne, Calif.; four grandchildren: Patty Conatser,
Phillip Conatser, Allison Gervais, and Nathan Gervais; two brothers: Sam Davis Jr. and
Marion Davis; and one sister; Menda Lou (Davis).
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted October 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Gladys Girlinghouse
Services for Gladys Girlinghouse, age 97, of Winnsboro, were held Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating.
Burial followed in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of
Winnsboro.
Mrs. Girlinghouse was a homemaker and passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. She was preceded
in death by her husband: Quitman Girlinghouse; and sister: Irene Smith; brothers: Alexander Crick,
Alvin Crick, and Lourene Crick.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care Resources, LLC, P. O. Box 1035, Winnsboro,
LA 71295.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Wanda Jean Lee Hamilton
Funeral services for Wanda Jean Lee Hamilton, 53, of Florence, Miss., were held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
at the
chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with Brother Clyde Walker officiating.
Interment followed
at Harris cemetery in the Ward III community.
Mrs. Hamilton was born July 9, 1955 to Homer and Lucille McDaniel Lee in Beaumont, Texas, and she
passed from this
life on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe.
She loved working puzzlebooks and crocheting. She loved her grandchildren very much. She is preceded
in death by
her father; one sister: Emma Mae smith; one brother: David Lee.
She is survived by her husband Tommy Hamilton; nine children: Carey Lynn Currington, Mac Currington
Jr., Elizabeth
Ann Pierre, Rebecca Danielle Pierre, Jalena Pierre, Dale Patrick Motes Jr., Sandra Gore, Emma Jean
Cohran, and
Donnie Cox; her mother: Lucille McDaniel Lee; one sister: Rebecca Lee; two brothers: Ivy Ed Lee and
Homer Lee, Jr.;
numerous grandchildren.
Tommy and her children would like to send a special thanks to the Lee family from Baskin for taking
care of our

loved one while she was sick. She loved you all and we appreciate all of your help, love, and support.
View video tribute and send online condolences to www.gillfirstnational.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

David Lee Hardy
Funeral services for David Lee Hardy, 65, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro were held
Saturday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Lumpkin officiating.
Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Richardson-Sims
Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Hardy died Tuesday in Dallas, after a brief illness.
He is survived by son, Edric Dewayne Holmes of Winnsboro; sisters: Hattye Jackson, Baltimore,
MD; Ava Beckum, San Francisco, Calif.; Alberta Washington, Houston, Texas.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Lloyd P. Harvey
Funeral services for Lloyd P. Harvey, 50, of Winnsboro were held Saturday
at Truelight Baptist Church in Winnsboro.
Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of
Richardson Funeral Home.
Mr. Lloyd died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
Survivors include a brother, Stevie Harvey, Plainsview, Neb.; Cheryl Williams,
Belzoni, Miss.; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lee of Winnsboro.
Pallbearers were Danny Pleasant, Ricky Pleasant, Arthur White, Paul Lewis,
Curtis Pleasant, and LaDamion Pleasant.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Marguerite  Clay Hayes
Funeral services for Marguerite Clay Hayes, 73, of Ferriday were held Saturday
at Church of the Harvest in Ferriday.
Burial followed at Holly Grove Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Richardson
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hayes, an school educator, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 at St. Francis
Cabrina Hospital in Alexandria.
She is survived by a son, Glenn Hayes Jr., Ferriday; daughters: Debra Diane Gipson,
Baton Rouge; Pauline Hayes Hutchinson, Clarksville, Tenn.; three grandchildren and
one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Derrick Hawkins, Jerome Harris, Otis Hollis, Derrick Robinson,
Carlton Robinson, Dale Tyler and Leland Robinson.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Melinda 'Lindy' Heyen Henry
Funeral services for Melinda "Lindy" Heyen Henry, 62, of Athens, Texas were held
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Houston, Texas.
Ms. Henry was born April 4, 1946 in Hamburg, Iowa to the late Harold and Helen
Durfee Heyen, and passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in Athens. She was a resident
of Athens, and a former resident of Winnsboro, La. and Clear Lake, Texas.
Ms. Henry was a high school art teacher in Winnsboro, Athens, Clear Lake and
New Mexico. She received her Masters of fine Arts from Northwestern State University
in Louisiana.
She is survived by sons, Byron Henry of Tyler; Chris Henry of Baton Rouge; and
Blake Brown of Belton, Texas; step-daughters, Jo Ellen Chism of San Antonio; Wendy Crump
of Friendswood, Texas; six grandchildren; brother Richard Heyen of Baytown.
Memorials may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(ASPCA), www.aspca.org.
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The Franklin Sun    Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Jean Humphreys
Services for Jean Humphreys, age 81, of Delhi, were held Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 in the
chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Burial
followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Humphreys was a homemaker and passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her mother: Minnie Belle Green: her husband: Willard Humphreys;
and two children: Kenneth Humphreys and Frances Robbins.
Survivors include her daughters: Carolyn Odom, Sandra Fuller, and Pam Wyatt; sons: Jerry, Larry,
Donnie, and Gary Lynn Humphreys; brother: Bob Green; sister: Juanice Radau; and a host of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Willard Newman, Ron Rowaine, Rex Mahaffey Jr., Harold Comeaux, Chris Franklin,
and Josh Marshall.
Honorary pallbearers were Stacey Humphreys, Jodie Humphreys, and Rusty Humphreys.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA     October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Jack H. Ingram
Funeral services for Jack H. Ingram, 84, of Winnsboro will be held at Beouf River Baptist Church today
(Wednesday)
at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jimmy Harper and the Rev. Marion Collier officiating.
Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Ingram was born May 21, 1924 in Liddieville, and passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at Charlyn
Nursing Home in
Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired pipeline welder and member of Pipeliners Local
Union #798 of
Tulsa, Okla., a member of the Beouf River Baptist Church, and a member of New Hope Masonic Lodge #328
of Liddieville.
He served faithfully in the Navy during World War II.
Mr. Ingram was preceded in death by his father, Homer Ingram; mother, Bettie (Terrell) Ingram;
brother, Dale Ingram;
and sister, Clotiel Ingram.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Lee) Ingram, Winnsboro; son, Stanley Ingram, Winnsboro;
daughter, Patricia Jones,
Monroe; sister, Laverne Lewis, Natchez, Miss.; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a
host of nieces,
nephew and friends.
Pallbearers will be Mark Ingram, Matthew Ingram, Rubin Jones, Lee Jones, Millard Jones, and Robert
Johnston.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Mary Bell James
Funeral services for Mary Bell James, 51, of Monroe were held Oct. 18, 2008 at Liberty Christian
Center
in Monroe with the Rev. Johnny Drumgole officiating. Burial followed at J.S. Clark Cemetery in Monroe
under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ms. James died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at LSU-Conway in Monroe, following a brief illness.
Survivors include two sisters: Lee Ann Cooper, Monroe; Donna Wallace, Eureka, Calif.; three brothers:
Jessie James, Albuquerque, NM; Johnny James, Monroe; Seanon James, San Diego, Calif.
Pallbearers were Sam Cooper, Cortez Carter, Christopher Manning, Kenneth Blankenship, Rodrick Cardley,
and Artis Dewayne James.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Annie Jordan
Funeral services for Annie Jordan, 91 of Monroe, formerly of Foules will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m.
at the Zion Baptist Church in Foules with the Rev. T.A. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the
church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jordan died Tuesday at Golden Age Center in Monroe.
She is survived by one sister, Ida Evans of Monroe.
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News Star World - October 7, 2008
DONNA LYNN JORDAN

Brown-Holley Funeral Home

Rayville, LA

Memorial services for Donna Lynn Jordan, 52, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at
3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in
Rayville, LA.

Donna was born on September 30, 1956 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on
Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Mrs. Jordan was an LPN for 15 years at Franklin Parish Hospital in Winnsboro.

She was preceded in death by her father, Holmes Donald Brunson.

Survivors include her husband, John Jordan of Shreveport; children, Donna
Denise Parks and husband, Ryan of Winnsboro, Donald Lynn Dean and wife, Dani
of Winnsboro, and Elizabeth Danielle Mullican and husband, Wade of Baskin;
mother, Mary Holloway and husband, Carl of Archibald; grandchildren, Hannah
Crye, Blaine Mullican, Austin Mullican, Kaitlyn Tillman, Maddelyn Cruse, Carly
Dean, Lessie Parks, and Molly Parks; brothers, Dan Brunson and wife, Mary of
Mangham and Perry Brunson and wife, Debra of Mangham.

Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Wednesday, at Brown-Holley Funeral
Home

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Will James 'Jimmy' Juneau
Will James "Jimmy" Juneau of Wisner was born Nov. 23, 1940 and passed away Thursday,
Oct. 2, 2008 at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.
He was preceded in death his father, B.J. Juneau; mother, Annie Dupuy; sister, Ethel
Lablanc; and daughter, Karen Ferrier.
He was survived by his wife, Madelyn Sizemore; sisters, Sadie Purdy, Audrey Prospersi,
Irene Eskew, and Stella Juneau; brother, Curtley Hayes; sons: Benjamin James "Zeke" Juneau
and Robert Sizemore; daughters: Wanda Gupton, Pam Gossett, and Glenda Vanlangendonck;
11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 22, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

David Marc LeBleu
David Marc LeBleu, 66, well known businessman and community leader, died Tuesday,
Oct. 14, 2008. Born July 10, 1942, to Alton and Sallye LeBleu, he was a lifelong
resident of Jennings. A graduate of Jennings High School, Mr. LeBleu attended McNeese
State University and Northeast Louisiana State College. He was a sprinter on the track
team that won the Gulf Coast Conference for three consecutive years and was recently
honored as life-long supporter of The "L" Club. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana
State College of Pharmacy, and served as a pharmacist and First Lieutenant in the United
States Army from 1966 to 1968, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the retired President
of Hebert & LeBleu, Inc. Dodge-Chrysler automobile dealership. He served as a trustee and
church council member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, as well as a lector.
He was a member of the Tuesday Morning Men's Bible Study.
Mr. LeBleu served on the Board of Directors of Jeff Davis Bank and Trust, the Jennings
Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for several years, and was a member of the
Pachyderm Republican. He was an original member of Supper Club formed in 1972. Mr. LeBleu
was a patron of the arts and was instrumental in the development of A Block Off Broadway
Community Theatre (ABOB), having starred in over 30 productions locally as well as with
the Acadia Players in Crowley and the Lake Charles Little Theatre. He was known for his
gift of memory; he not only could recite the part for which he was auditioning, but also
knew the lines of all of the other cast members as well. He loved attending Broadway musicals
and plays in New York City. He was a contributor and member of Friends of the Zigler Museum
in Jennings.
"Bleu", as he was affectionately known, was a lifelong athlete. He loved to train, compete,
and coach others who had a like interest. Throughout his lifetime, he was a runner and a
member of the Sunday night basketball team. He enjoyed attending football games and hosting
his annual dove hunt. He was best known for his love of tennis and fast cars. He played
tennis regularly at home and in Lafayette USTA leagues. He coached the Notre Dame High School
girls' tennis team from 1992-1995, having won the State Championship. A graduate of Bondurant
School of Racing, he was co-owner of Hebert & LeBleu Racket Time Racing (Grand Prix race car)
where he traveled to Monaco, Montreal, Oxford England, and various other countries to attend races.
"Bleu" was a man of strong convictions who knew what he believed and was never hesitant to
express those beliefs. He was known for his honesty, generosity, loyalty to family and friends,
and zest for life.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 42 years, Joy Lewis LeBleu; one son,
Dalton Lewis LeBleu and wife Maria of Monroe; one daughter, Heather LeBleu Neyer and husband
John of Chicago, Illinois; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Joy and Francesca Camile LeBleu,
and Charlotte Marie Neyer; one grandson, David James Neyer; one aunt, Margaret LeBleu; and
cousins Sharon LeBleu Monlezun of Lake Charles and Sheila LeBleu Allen of Colorado.
A Memorial Service was held Sunday, Oct. 19, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church
with Monsignor James Gaddy officiating and Father Charles MacMillan concelebrating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Notre Dame High School of Crowley, Our Lady
Immaculate School in Jennings or Community Theatre in Jennings to be used for a thespian scholarship.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
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Clair Hoyt Lee
A memorial service for Clair Hoyt Lee, 81, of Winnsboro, was held at Apostolic Tabernacle,
Winnsboro on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 with Rev. Michael Couch and Bro. Sammy Noble officiating.
Mr. Lee was born Aug. 30, 1927 in Eskbank, Canada and passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at
Cornerstone Hospital West Monroe. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a draftsman, and a member
of the Apostolic Tabernacle.
He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Orum Lee; mother, Flo Mable (Schafer) Lee; daughter,
Terri Lee; brother, Milo Dwight Lee.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Hazel Mortlach (Goettler) Lee; two sons:
Shannon Patrick Lee of Cupertino, Calif.; and Dana Richard Lee of Oroville, Calif.;
two daughters: Vicki Diane Behnor of Bonnydune, Calif.; and Sandy Marie Hatton of Winnsboro;
and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was also survived by 14 grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Shirlene Martin
Funeral services for Shirlene Martin, 51, of Wisner, were held at South Central Baptist Church
on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 with Rev. T.J. Boyd and Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment
followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral
Home in Winnsboro.
Ms. Martin was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Delhi, and passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at Richardson
Medical Center in Rayville. She was a resident of Wisner, a beautician, and a member of the South
Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
She was preceded in death by her daughters: Megan Rayborn and Janell King.
Survivors include her mother, Louella (Smith) Mullican; father, Howard Mullican; three sisters:
Earline Williams and husband Dennis of Baskin;
Sandy Pesina of Columbia; and Angie Dunn of Tallulah; step sister, Penny Husser of Pensacola, Fla.;
one granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers were Brian Leonard, Josh Williams, Justin Williams, LaDon Poole, Logan Bailey,
and Paul Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hank Browder and Bennie Parker Jr.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Steve McDaniel
Graveside services for Steve McDaniel, 80, of Baskin, were held Tuesday at McDaniel Cemetery in Kelly,
under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. McDaniel was born June 15, 1928 to James and Mae Olivo McDaniel in Columbia, and he passed from
this life on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at his residence in Baskin.
He loved to watch wrestling and westerns and he loved his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by
his parents; wife: Alice McDaniel; son: Steve Allen McDaniel; daughter-in-law: Beverly "Peanut"
McDaniel.
He is survived by nine children: Lillian Hopkins, David James, Connie Graham, Walter McDaniel,
Mike McDaniel, Ann Williamson, Pat Glass McDaniel, Christopher McDaniel, and Steven McDaniel; sister:
Lucille Lee; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA     October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner  Boyd

William H. McKenzie
Funeral services for William H. McKenzie, 98 of Baskin, were held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at the
chapel of Gill first National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Victor Reagan and Rev. Melvin Reagan
officiating. Interment followed at Reagan Cemetery in Baskin.
Mr. McKenzie was born April 16, 1910 in Delhi to Luther and Rose White McKenzie and he passed from
this life on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at Charlyn Rehabilitation Center in Winnsboro. He loved to dance
and he loved working in his rose garden. He was preceded in death by his wife: Edna Cupp McKenzie;
one son: Eddie Mckenzie.
He is survived by four children: Harvey McKenzie and his wife Lynn of Columbia; Evelyn Collinson and
husband Ralph of Baskin; Voncille Reagan and her husband Bill of Baskin; Luther Mckenzie and his wife
Laverne of Swartz; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Thomas Arender, James Collinson, David McKenzie, Mike McKenzie, Ricky McKenzie,
and William McKenzie.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Rita C. McMurry
Services for Rita C. McMurry, age 84, of Winnsboro, were held Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 in the chapel
of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Interment followed in
Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. McMurry was born on Sept. 28, 1924, and passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. She was a
homemaker.
Survivors include her five children: Clinton McMurry of Monroe; Donna Alger of Grayson; Lawanda
Elliott of West Monroe; Glyn McMurry of Sicily Island; Jaunece Johnson of Delhi; 14 grandchildren
and 27 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Alger, Jim Alger, Dustin May, Brian McMurry, Dave Elliott, and Terry Sikes.
Online Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 22, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Calvin Coolidge Neal
Funeral services for Calvin Coolidge Neal, 62, of Los Angeles, Calif., were held Oct. 1, 2008 at
Augusta Baptist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. Herman Harris Sr. officiating.
Interment followed at Rest Haven Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.
Mr. Neal was born on June 9, 1946 to the union of the late Moses J. Neal Sr. and the late Nancy Haynes
Neal. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
Mr. Neal attended Franklin Parish Training School. After graduation, he attended Southern University
in Baton Rouge, until he was drafted in 1965 into the United State Air Force. He performed tours of
duty during the Vietnam War in both Germany and Thailand. He then relocated to Los Angeles, where
he was employed by Northward Airlines. He then became employed with KPMG as a shift supervisor
until his death.
Survivors include two brothers: Foster B. Neal, Winnsboro; Ponce D. Neal, Los Angeles; two sisters:
Barbara Neal Coleman, Shreveport; Madelyn Neal Coleman, Norfolk, Va.; three step-sisters: Pearline
Tate, Lucy Young and Bobbie Faye Young; a step-brother, Gary Young; and numerous other family and
friends.
Pallbearers were Christopher Coleman, Jeff Ivey, Craig Coleman, Johnny Cooper, Arthur Neal,
William Neal Jr., Henry L. Haynes and Percy Marzell.
Honorary pallbearers Foster B. Neal, Moses Jarvis Neal, Ponce D. Neal, Aaron Neal, Jesse Coleman,
Gary Young, Lanny Ernest, Armstead Haynes Jr.
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Donald Alton Nichols
Funeral services for Donald Alton Nichols, 68, of Jonesville, were held at Meyers Bend Penecostal
Church,
Harrisonburg on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 with Rev. Mike Allen and Rev. Bill Cotton officiating.
Interment
followed at Tiffany Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in
Winnsboro.
Mr. Nichols was born April 16, 1940 in Jonesville, and passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Rapides
General
Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a resident of Jonesville, a carpenter, and a member of the Meyers
Bend
Pentecostal Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura (Harris) Nichols; father, Millord F. Nichols; brothers:
Author
Nichols and Johnnie Nichols; sister, Emma Floyd.
Survivors include his wife, Cherris (Taylor) Nichols of Jonesville; son, Jamie Nichols and wife Ginni
of
Jonesville; daughter, Tammye Beard of Jonesville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a
host
of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Perry Slaughter, Danny Nugent, Dennis Nichols, Billy Floyd, Billy Harris, and Garry
Williams.
Honorary pallbearers were Zack Meyers and Huey Meyers.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Georgia Lee Brass Orsberry
Funeral services for Georgia Lee Brass Orsberry, 78, of Hawkins, Texas were held Sunday at
First Zion Baptist Church of Winnsboro with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial
followed at Sims-Gethsemane Garden Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Mrs. Orsberry died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 in Hawkins, following a lengthy illness.
Survivors include two daughters: Shirley M. Orsberry, San Francisco, Calif.; Daphane
Singleton, Ft. Worth, Texas; three sisters: Luminda Foy, Winnsboro; Alean Brass and Henry
Jean Harris, both of California; three brothers: John Brass, Russell Brass and Charles Brass,
all of Winnsboro; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Calvin Brass, Charlie Brass, Ken Brass, Kenneth Brass, John Martin,
Elzie Martin, Veron Foy, Micheal Brass, Andre Foy, Felton Foy, James Foy and Patrick Foy.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Arlene Holloway Perot
Funeral services for Arlene Holloway Perot, 78, of Delhi, will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday),
Oct. 1, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with Rev. Joe Senn officiating.
Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Perot passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mettie Pepper Holloway; sisters, Lola Mae Ezell,
and Louise Southern; and brother, Thomas (Hoot) Holloway, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Roger Perot; sisters, Florabell Donnell, Christine Allen, Velma Carter,
twin sister, Erlene Sanches and husband R. V., Joy Earl, and Sue Franklin and husband Dennis Ray;
brother,
J. W. Holloway and wife Margie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Richard Arnold, Gary Carter, Ralph Donnell, Tommy Earl, Chris Franklin, Tommy
Franklin,
Kevin Graham, Jody Savage, and Mike Walker.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Troy E. Rushing
Services honoring the life of Troy E. Rushing were held Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Rose-Neath Marshall
Street Chapel with Rev. Conrad Edwards officiating. Interment followed Stewart Walker Cemetery,
Walkerville, Ark.
Mr. Rushing was born Sept. 8, 1935 in Winnsboro, and passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Christus
Schumpert Highland Hospital. A graduate of LSU-Baton Rouge, he played basketball for the Tigers from
1953-1958. Troy retired after 30 years of service as a Senior Research Chemist for Pennzoil Products.
He was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Troy was a member of the Sons of The American
Revolution, Shreveport Writers Club and Centenary Writers Club. He has authored two books, "Hubcap
Biscuits
and Corncob Wars" and "Hominy Ridge". Troy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
His parents, Emmett and Reta McManus Rushing, preceded Troy in death.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara McMahen Rushing of Shreveport; son, Dr. Paul A.
Rushing
and his wife, Theresa of Shreveport; daughters, Dr. Donna Jane Rushing and her husband, Dr. Roan
Flenniken
of Shreveport, and Nancy Kaye Hayes and her husband, Kelly of Austin, Texas; sisters, Bernice
McKeithen
and her husband, Alton of Baskin, and Pauline Anthony of Monroe; brother-in-law, David McMahen and his
wife, Becky of Dover, Ark.; grandchildren he adored, Jennifer, Jordan and Robin Flenniken, Heather and
Lauren Hayes and Alan, Amanda, James and John Rushing; and nieces and nephews, Donnis Banks and her
husband, Larry, Kathleen McKeithen, Landel McKeithen and wife Robbie, and John, Jimmy, Larry, Danny,
David Anthony and their wives.
Honoring Troy, as pallbearers will be Dr. Charles McKenzie, David McMahen, Terry Day, Warren Harris,
Landel McKeithen, Jimmy Anthony and Steve Balfe.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bryant Fowler, John Sardisco, Francis Meyers and Dr. Sam Thomas.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Paul C. Davis and Dr. Mark A. Brown for the
professional and loving care shown to Troy.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692
or to Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Ida Estelle Sharp
Services for Ida Estelle Sharp, age 91 of Liddieville were held Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in the chapel
of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. George Bates and Rev. Kevin Bates officiating.
Interment followed in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Sharp was a florist for Mulhearn Flower Shop in Winnsboro and passed away on Saturday,
Oct. 25, 2008.
Survivors include her son: Lloyd E. Williams and wife Donna of Liddieville; daughter: Arlene
Cade of Liddieville; six grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Williams, Steve Weems, Ralph Weems, Mike Boyd, Kyle Williams, and Wayne Boyd.
Online Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

C.D. 'David' Shivers
Funeral services for C. D. "David" Shivers, 72, of Jonesville, were held Friday,
Sept. 26, 2008 at the chapel of Gill Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Perry officiating
under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Shivers was born to the union of his parents Lawrence and Constance Shivers on
Dec. 19, 1935 and passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at his residence in
Jonesville. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents;
son: Glenn David and daughter: Melissa Funk.
He is survived by his companion and care giver: Marie Wade of Jonesville; daughter:
Janice "Sissy" Holloway of Sicily Island; brother: Glynn Shivers and wife Jan of Jonesville;
sister: Dorothy Ulmer of Monroe; grandson: John Duncan and wife Anna of Sicily Island;
great-granddaughter: Laci Duncan; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.


The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

C.D. 'David' Shivers
Funeral services for C. D. "David" Shivers, 72, of Jonesville, were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
at the chapel of Gill Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Perry officiating under the direction of Gill
First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Shivers was born to the union of his parents Lawrence and Constance Shivers on Dec. 19, 1935
and passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at his residence in Jonesville. He was a veteran
of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Glenn David and daughter: Melissa.
He is survived by his companion and care giver: Marie Wade of Jonesville; daughter: Janice "Sissy"
Holloway of Sicily Island; brother: Glynn Shivers and wife Jan of Jonesville; sister: Dorothy Ulmer
of Monroe; grandson: John Duncan and wife Anna of Sicily Island; great granddaughter: Laci Duncan;
and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers were James Davis, Phillip Reeves, Tommy Joe McClure, Toby McClure, Paul McClure, Walter
Harold, Roger Wilson, and Paul Wright.
To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com,

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Mary Holloway Smith
Funeral services for Mary Holloway Smith, 61, of Vidalia were held at Young's Funeral Home in
Ferriday on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 with Bro. Arlie Riley officiating.
Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert.
Mrs. Smith was born May 2, 1947 in Winnsboro and passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at Natchez
Community Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Smith; father, Woodrow Holloway; mother,
Hazel Wallace Holloway; and brother, James "Woody" Holloway.
Survivors include two sisters: Beanie Blaney, Cash Bayou; Judy Holloway Reed, Vidalia; and a
host of other relatives.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Reginald 'Blimp' Spears
Funeral services for Reginald "Blimp" Spears, 33, of Winnsboro will be at Augusta Baptist Church
at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.
Burial will follow at State Place Cemetery in Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral
Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Spears, a maintenance employee, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at LSU Medical Center in
Shreveport.
Survivors include his wife, Quenetta Ross Spears, Winnsboro; two sons: Jaylon Spears and Branden
Spears,
both of Winnsboro; daughter, Karissa Hutto, Monroe; mother, Lillian Spears Campbell, Winnsboro;
brothers:
Donnie Spears, Monroe; Leroy Spears Jr., North Carolina; and Melvin Spears, Winnsboro; sisters,
Tammie Spears, Waco, Texas; Tina Spears, Monroe; grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Mack Robinson Sr.,
Winnsboro; grandmother, Clara Moffitt, Winnsboro; father- and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ross
Sr.,
Winnsboro; sister-in-law, Yvonne Quincy, Baton Rouge; brothers-in-law, Arthur Ross Jr., Monroe;
Orlando Ross Sr., Delhi; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Benny Spears, James Robinson Sr., Mack Robinson Jr., Marvin Robinson Sr.,
Frederick Robinson Sr. and Darren Robinson.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Corene Stribling
Funeral services for Corene Stribling, 86, of Gilbert were held Friday at Old Macedonia Baptist Church
in Gilbert with the Rev. King Dawson officiating.
Burial followed at Ward Bend Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mrs. Stribling, a homemaker, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center.
Survivors include sons: Rovanseek Stribling and Evert Stribling, both of Gilbert; Brady Stribling,
Monroe;
Micheal Stribling, St. Louis, Mo.; daughters: Evalean Moore and Naroudia Rhodea, both of St. Louis,
Mo.;
13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Gracie Darlene Taylor
Graveside services for Gracie Darlene Taylor, 74, of Winnsboro, were held Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at
Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Howard Childs officiating.
Ms. Taylor was born Jan. 14, 1934 to George and Coley Moreland Taylor and she passed from this life on
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center.
She loved her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: J.T. Taylor; three
sisters:
Dorothy Sims, Mattie Manning, and Ada Mae Taylor.
Survivors include two sons: Dale Taylor of Winnsboro; Jerry Taylor of Shreveport; one brother:
Luther Taylor of Calhoun.
Online condolences may be sent to www.gillfirstnational.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 1, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Marie Rawls Temple
Services for Marie Rawls Temple, age 86, of Ruston, were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in
the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Calvin Stapp
officiating. Interment followed in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral
Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Temple was a homemaker and member of Magnolia Baptist Church. She loved reading, cross
stitching and her grandchildren. She passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Joe Temple; parents: P.M. and Ethel Rawls; three
brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her daughter: Yvonne T. Crain and husband Melvin of Ruston; son: Billy Joe
Temple and wife Phyllis of Alto; four grandsons: Jeff Crain, Greg Crain, Rodney Temple and
Randy Temple; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister: Wannette Everett of
California; brother: Jesse Rawls of Winnsboro.
Pallbearers were Gerald Walters, Cleon Rawls, Mike Hughes, Stacey Savage, Jeff Crain, and
Randy Temple.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Bishop Tyree Turner
Funeral services for Bishop Tyree Turner, 73, of Natalbany, La., were held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
at Richardson Funeral Home in Hammond, La., with the Rev. Steven Hines officiating.
Interment followed at Holy Gardens Cemetery in Hammond, under the direction of Richardson Funeral
Home, Hammond.
Mr. Turner was born Nov. 11, 1934 to Harrison and Georgia Mae Turner in Chase, La. He passed away
of Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 in Hammond, La.
Mr. Turner was raised in Chase, then moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where he met and married Anne
Bell Hines, May 1959. The family moved to Joliet, Illinois where he worked for General Motors as
a pipefitter welder. After retirement, he moved to Natalbany until he passed away.
He was preceded in death his mother, Georgia Mae Turner; sisters: Alice Turner, Willie Kinsey,
Vertie C. Lloyd and Betty Turner; brothers; Leroy Edmond and Alonzo Turner.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Bell; children: Vanessa A. Turner, Oakland, Calif.; Emily Turner,
Dyer, Tenn.; Alice Justice, Madison, Wis.; Cathy White, Lana McDaniel, Bishop Turner Jr.,
Kevin Robinson, all of Joliet; Jennifer Robinson, Daniel Hines, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Millard
Hines,
Natalbany; Steven Hines, Shorewood, Illinois; his father, Harrison Turner JR.; sisters: Idella T.
Bullock-Jones, Winnsboro; Charlean Edmond, Hammond; brothers: Ernest Thomas, Natalbany; William
Edmond,
Aurora, Colo.; Johnny Turner, Antioch, Calif.; and James Turner, Mendenhall, Miss.; 30 grandchildren;
41 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Daisy Underwood
Funeral services for Daisy Underwood, 88, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial
Funeral
Home on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden
Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Underwood was born Aug.14, 1920 in Olla, La., and passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 at
Franklin
Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of the Boeuf
River Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Wiley E. Underwood; father, Charlie Norman; mother, Rosa L.
(McBroom) Norman; two sons, Jerry Underwood and Norman Underwood; great-grandson, Heath Temple;
two sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include her sister, Juanita Wright; four grandchildren: Adam Underwood, Nicole Cross,
Spencer Underwood, and Adrian Whitman; eight great-grandchildren: Lewis Temple, Hannah Donnell,
Marlo McDonald, Harley Whitman, Jordy Glass, Jess Glass, Grace Underwood and Chase Underwood.
Pallbearers were Jack Deblieux, David Deblieux, Ricky Johnston, John W. Powell, Ernie Norman,
and Jim Whitman.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 29, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Emma Irene Wiggins
Funeral services for Emma Irene Wiggins, 89, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's Community Memorial
Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment
will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial
Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Wiggins was born Feb. 2, 1919 in Winnfield, and passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 at Charlyn
Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker and loving mother, and a
member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Stafford Webb Wiggins; father, Jeff Watson Oliver; mother,
Mary Alice (Franks) Oliver; son, Jeff W. Wiggins; two brothers: Hendry Oliver and Earnest Oliver;
three sisters: Edna Neilson, Alma Milby, and Dovie Guimbellot; one grandson, Benjamin Wiggins.
Survivors include her son, Benny Wiggins and wife Susan of Mangham; three daughters: Jean Juneau
and husband Jim of Pollock, La.; Ann Wiggins of Monroe; Betty Ruth Jones and husband David of
Winnsboro;
daughter-in-law, Shelby Wiggins of Winnsboro; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren,
and one great-great-grandchild.
a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Jones, David Jones, Glenn Juneau, Joel Humphries, Eric Long, and
Dusty Smith.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 15, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Doyle Williams
Funeral services for Doyle Williams, 88, of Sicily Island, were held at New Hope Pentecostal Church,
Sicily Island on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 with Rev. Chris Hamilton, Rev. Doyle Stockman, and Rev.
Bill Cotton officiating. Interment followed at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's
Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Williams was born March 25, 1920 in Pollock, La., and passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at
LaSalle General Hospital in Jena. He was a resident of Sicily Island, a heavy equipment operator,
and a member of the New Hope Pentecostal Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (Thornhill) Williams; father, Pat Williams;
mother, Laura (Garrett) Williams; grandfather, Elias Williams, member of the Confederate
Cavalry for 3 1/2years in the Civil War; son, Mackey Williams; five brothers; five sisters,
three grandchildren.
Survivors include his son, John Williams of Sicily Island; daughter, Jean (Williams) Eubanks
of Harrisburg; sister, Yvonne Monroe of Pollock.
He was also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three great-great
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Eubanks, Wesley Eubanks, Christopher Sanford, Dustin Birley,
Hank Mason, and Jimmy Maeir.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Alfred 'Baby' Wilson Jr.
Funeral services were held recently for Alfred "Baby" Wilson Jr.
Mr. Wilson was born in Crowville on March 5, 1918 to the late Alfred and Daisy Hunt Wilson.
He passed away on Sept. 27, 2008, at Deerfield Nursing Home in Delhi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Mittie Gray Wilson.
Survivors include five daughters: Mary K. Wilson, Daisy Jones, Roberta Wilson and Christine
McDowell, all of Delhi; and Mary Mozeke of Castor, La.; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Blanche Wright of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a
host of other relatives and friends.
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The Frankin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 22, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Joan Wilson
Funeral services for Joan Wilson, 70, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday Oct. 18, 2008
at Gill Chapel with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne, Rev. Jeff Robinson and Rev. Richard Henderson
officiating. Burial followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National
Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Wilson was born to the union of her parents Ed and Pearly Matthews Weatherly on
Nov. 25, 1937 and passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. She was a member
of Taylor Bayou Baptist Church where she was the church pianist for many years and
currently served as the assistant pianist.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Ed. Weatherly Jr. and J. Q.
Weatherly; two sisters: Delaine McKeithen and Patsy Favors.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years J. W. "Bob" Wilson of Winnsboro; one son:
David Wilson of Nacogdoches, Texas; one brother: Hollis Weatherly of Dunn, La.;
three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Glen Linder, Allen Linder, Michael Wilson, Craig Newton, Jim Wright,
Lanny Williams and Lester Newton.
To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

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News Star World - October 7, 2008
LOLA STEPHENS WYMAN

Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA

Funeral services for Lola Stephens Wyman, 86, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 10:00
AM with Rev. John Albright officiating. Interment will follow at New Winnsboro
Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in
Winnsboro.

Lola Wyman was born August 25, 1922 in Mangham, LA and passed away Sunday
October 05, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a resident of
Winnsboro, a Cotton class grader, sitter for children, and a member of the
Mormon Church.

She was preceded in Death by: Father-Joe Gail Stephens, Mother-Myrtle Lee
(Johnson) Stephens, 2 brothers-Royal Everett Stephens and Joe Gail Stephens Jr.

Survivors include: Daughter-Nona Mock and husband Harry E. Jr. of Winnsboro,
LA, Daughter-Paula Reagan and husband Marion of Monroe, LA, 4 Grandchildren-
Stephanie Knight and husband Barkley of Birmingham, AL., Shane Mock and wife
Stephanie of Birmingham, AL., Paige Mock of Boston, MA., Everett Reagan and
wife Pam of Bossier City, LA., 6 Great grandchildren-Maggie Knight, Gabriel
Knight, Sydni Mock, Brady Mock, Brooke Reagan, and Austin Reagan.

The Pallbearers will be Barkley Knight, Shane Mock, Everett Reagan, Royce
Johnson, Denon Jones, and James Hays.

The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home
from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
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The Franklin Sun     Winnsboro, LA    October 8, 2008
Submitted November 2008 by: Glenda Warner Boyd

Lola Stephens Wyman
Funeral services for Lola Stephens Wyman, 86, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's
Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Rev. John
Albright officiating. Interment will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction
of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Wyman was born Aug. 25, 1922 in Mangham, and passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at
Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a cotton class grader,
sitter for children, and a member of the Mormon Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Gail Stephen, mother, Myrtle Lee (Johnson)
Stephens; two brothers: Royal Everett Stephens and Joe Gail Stephens Jr.
Survivors include her daughters: Nona Mock and husband Harry E. Jr. of Winnsboro, Paula Reagan
and husband Marion of Monroe; four grandchildren: Stephanie Knight and husband Barkley of Birmingham,
Ala.; Shane Mock and wife Stephanie of Birmingham, Ala.; Paige Mock of Boston, Mass.; Everett Reagan
and wife Pam of Bossier City; six great-grandchildren: Maggie Knight, Gabriel Knight, Sydni Mock,
Brady Mock, Brooke Reagan, and Austin Reagan
Pallbearers will be Barkley Knight, Shane Mock, Everett Reagan, Royce Johnson, Denon Jones, and James
Hays.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 7, 2008.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
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