Obituaries: Feb. 2009, Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The following obits are listed below: Roy Lee Addison Mary Barton George Mac Baskin Jr. Mary Jo Grimshaw Blake Betty Faye Brunson Chandra Vanessa Criff Pamela Davis L.E. England Sr. Dorsie Lee Ezell Clifford Wayne Gibson Mitchell Gilmore Verbia May Gray Bill Hendrix Jr. Agnes Hicks Dorothy "Dot" Horton Hudson Markeylise Jackson Rodrick Johnson Billy Ray Johnston Jr. Randle E. Lee Marjorie Godfrey McLemore Garvin O. 'Jack' Miller Nellie Mae Rushing Montgomery Jason Nealy Opal Dickerson Nelson Zenobia 'Garlic' Parker Mary Annette Robinson Sara Kathryn Sanders Patsy Sbisa Beatrice Slaughter Emily K. Smith Sandra Stevens Sonny N. Stephens William Swiney Tina Stephens Wall Robert Webster Noah B. Welch Beatrice M. White Edmonia Williams Tometta Winzer ********************************************** ********************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roy Lee Addison Funeral services for Roy Lee Addison, 52, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church in Gilbert. Burial followed in the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Addison died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. Survivors include brothers: Leon Fleming, Joseph Addison Jr. and Carneal Addison, all of Houston, Texas; Lenell Addison, Pontiac, Mich.; Phil G. Addison, Winnsboro; sisters: Bernastine Stacey, Pontiac, Mich.; Genese Kennie, Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Larry Martin, Micheal Smith, Kenny Thompson, Mathis Cook, DeMarcus McMahon, and Wiley Taylor. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Barton Funeral services for Mary Barton, 84, of Gilbert, were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Gilbert First Baptist Church under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Officiants were the Reverends Jerry Grant, Dale Goodman, Doyle Adams, Don Blackmon, and Virgil Harris. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery. Mrs. Barton was born Sept. 29, 1924 at Hattiesburg, Miss., and died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was a 1943 graduate of Baskin High School. She was a homemaker and served the community as a beautician for 45 years, as well as a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Gilbert. Her life has been spent serving her family, church, and friends. She will truly be missed by all. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Thomas Barton of Gilbert; three sons: Don Barton and wife Dannie Sue of Gilbert; Danny Joe Barton and wife Wanda of Gilbert; and Tommy Barton and wife Candy of Jena; three sisters: Mae Barney and Audie Lewis, both of Baskin; and Tyreau Bruce of Sulphur, La.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were grandsons: Leslie Michael McCoy, Brad Barton, Jason Barton, Travis Barton, Tuson Barton, and Jarrett Barton. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George Mac Baskin Jr. Services for George Mac Baskin Jr., age 79, of Baskin, were held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. John Albright officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery near Baskin, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Baskin was a retired farmer and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. He was a lifelong member and Elder of Union Presbyterian Church, lifelong farmer, a veteran of the Korean War Era, and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Baskin was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita "PeeWee" Baskin and sister, Dixie Baskin Jackson. Survivors include his son: George Robert Baskin and wife Cindy; daughters: Julie Anita Baskin, Jennifer McBroom and husband Andy; step-daughter: Debbie Hastings; loving companion: Libby Cummings; grandchildren: Ryan Baskin, Robert Baskin, Sarah Baskin, Laura Baskin, Ashli Price, and Isaac McBroom; step-grandchildren: Neal Hixon, Shane Hixon, Shannon Beavers, Nicole Anderson, Teresa Abrams, Wade Fleming, Jena Gray, Cody Fleming, Thomas Lee Fleming, Stormy Fleming, and Derrick Fleming; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Larry Jackson, Bruce Jackson, Tony Jackson, Brad Jackson, Don Smith, and Doug Tannehill. Honorary pallbearer was Delmus Sinclair. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Betty Faye Brunson Services for Mrs. Betty Faye Brunson, 76, of Mangham were held Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick McPhearson officiating. Interment followed in the Brunson Cemetery near Mangham. Mrs. Brunson was born March 17, 1932 in Ruston, La., and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. Mrs. Brunson worked 15 years for LaSeville Garment Factory. She lived most of her life in Richland Parish. She loved sewing, flowers, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by husband M. A. Brunson, Jr.; and brother A.H. Golden, Jr. She is survived by two daughters: Elaine Whittington and husband David of West Monroe; Linda Olivo and husband Donnie of Baskin; one step-daughter Francis Aberro and husband Eddie of Gretna, La.; brother, Robert Golden and wife Barbara of Gun Barrell City, Texas; sister, Verine Freeman of Ruston; grandchildren: Lori McClary, Clint Whittington, Marsha Olivo, Donna Olivo; great-grandchildren: Dylan Roberts, Madlyn Withers, Briley Whittington. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Chann, Billy Olivo, Todd Easterling, Joel Olivo, Bill Courtney, Dustin Williams. Honorary pallbearer was Donnie Olivo. On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Jo Grimshaw Blake Funeral services will be held for Mary Jo Grimshaw Blake on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. The service will be officiated by Rev. John Williamson from GracePointe Church of the Nazarene and assisted by Rev. H.L. Kendrick. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Mrs. Blake passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Promise Hospital in Bossier City, La., at the age of 67. She was born on July 27, 1941 in Winnsboro, to Columbus and Wilma Myers Grimshaw. Mary's greatest joy and love in life was being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Parker. Mrs. Blake is survived by her husband of 48 years, Benson Blake; two sisters, Betty Milby of Monroe, Lou Howell of Bossier City; two brothers, John Grimshaw of Bossier City, and James Grimshaw and wife Lois of Bossier City. She is also survived by "her kids", Chris, Josh, Seth, Samantha, Hannah and Little Leah who called her "GAM", for Great Aunt Mary. Pallbearers will be Chris Grimshaw, Josh Grimshaw, Seth Butcher, Pete Butcher, John Walker and Doug Efferson. Please share your memories with the family by visiting www.MeM.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Chandra Vanessa Criff Graveside services for Chandra Vanessa Criff, 42, of Houston, Texas were held Monday at Locust Hill Cemetery in Extension. Ms. Criff, formerly of Fort Necessity, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Herman Hospital in Houston. She is survived by her parents George and Ella Criff of Houston; brothers: Albert Tolliver, Wisner; Jonathan Levi, Orange, Texas; sisters: Shirley Hollis, Gilbert; Brenda Blakes, Monroe; Katherine Barlow, Baytown, Texas; Angela Criff, Demetria Criff and Christy Criff, all of Houston; and grandmother, Ella Mathis, Wisner. Cousins and friends served as pallbearers. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pamela Davis Funeral services for Pamela Davis, 47, of Downsville will be at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home today (Wednesday) Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Richard Shreve officiating. Interment will follow at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Davis a homemaker, formerly of Winnsboro, was born Feb. 19, 1961 in Winnsboro, and died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a member of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her father, Jake Killingsworth; daughter, Chasity Davis; and brother, Glenn Murry. Survivors include her husband, Lon Davis Sr., Downsville; mother, Betty (Johnson) Killingsworth, Downsville; two sons: Lon Davis Jr. and financee Kaci Edwards of Farmerville; Daniel Davis, Ruston; four brothers: Thomas Dale Murry and wife Charlotte, Downsville; Jimmy Murry and wife Kay of Sicily Island; Billy Murry and wife JJ of Downsville; James Killingsworth, Choudrant; one grandchild, Dalilah Davis, Farmerville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John Davis, Justin Killingsworth, Isam Davis, Steven Murry, Mike Williams, Larry Davis, Josh McLeod, and Steven Caskey. Honorary pallbearer will be Justin Whitaker. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd L.E. England Sr. Funeral services for L.E. England Sr., 77, of Clayton were held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at the Zion Baptist Church in Clayton with the Rev. T.A. Baker Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. England died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday. Survivors include his wife, Louise England, Clayton; three daughters: Shirley Walker, Maxie England and Debbie England, all of Monroe; two sons: Louis England Jr., Winnsboro; Randy England, Atlanta, Ga.; one sister: Geraldine White, Chicago; brothers: Louis England, Monroe; Phillip Spears, Clayton; Kenny Williams, Chicago; Bubbington Arthur, Lancaster, Calif.; step-brother, Rev. L. B. Oliver, Clayton; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandsons. Pallbearers were sons and grandsons. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dorsie Lee Ezell Graveside services for Dorsie Lee Ezell, age 78 of Winnsboro, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Ron Charrier officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Ezell was born on Feb. 12, 1930 and passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Ezell and son, Jimmy Ezell. Survivors include her daughter: Patricia Barton and husband, John of Lewisville, Ark.; sister: Evelene Allen of Winnsboro; three grandchildren: Paula LeMay of Lewisville, Ark.; Teresa Terry of Stamps, Ark.; Jamie Ezell of Alexandria; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: nephews and grandson-in-law. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Clifford Wayne Gibson Funeral services for Clifford Wayne Gibson, 23, of Monroe, formerly of Wisner, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Erwin and Bro. Dennis Clark officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 6, starting at 5 p.m. at Young's. He is survived by his mother, Sharon Gibson; one son, Carter Jones; his girlfriend, Judy Jones and her son, Lance Sanders; two brothers, Freddie Gibson and Arthur Travis Polston; grandparents: Charles and Betty Dixon; aunts and uncles: Charlie and Sheila Dixon; Freddie and Lou Dixon; Gary and Rosie Dixon; Martha and Benny Parker; Hosie and Sue Dixon. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mitchell Gilmore A memorial service for Mitchell Gilmore, 31, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, with Rev. Clyde Piercy officiating. Mr. Gilmore was born Dec. 11, 1977 in Delhi, and passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at his residence . He was a carpenter and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his parents: Danny and Janet (Hales) Russell of Winnsboro; brother, Leslie Gilmore of West Monroe; son, Bruce Lee Royals of Mangham; daughter, Jazmyne Gilmore of Winnsboro; girlfriend, Athena Herndon of Omaha, Neb.; two step-sons, Timothy Haynes and Tremaine Haynes of Omaha, Neb.; paternal grandparents: Clifton and Agnes Russell of Winnsboro; maternal grandparents, Aubrey Lee Hales of Mangham, and Francis Robinson of Rayville, cousins: Kirby, Sharron, and Brad Phillips of Mangham; niece and nephew: Kerri and Jonas Gilmore of West Monroe; four aunts and uncles and many other cousins. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Verbia May Gray Funeral services for Verbia May Gray, 65, of Crowville were held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Gray died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Robbindale Rehabilitation Center in Robbindale, Minn. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Head, Brooklyn Park Minn.; son, Vernon L. Gray, Winnsboro; father, O'Neal Anderson, Winnsboro; brother, Calab Anderson, Winnsboro; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Killian, Randy Glover, Montreal Bullock, Dytralius Jackson, Alvin Jackson, and Eric Wardlow. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bill Hendrix Jr. Funeral services for Bill Hendrix Jr., 55, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Greater One Christian Center in Delhi. Burial followed at Palastine Cemetery in Warden, La., under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Hendrix died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hendrix, Winnsboro; sons: Cornelius Hendrix, Phoenix, Ariz.; Bill Hendrix III and Jeremy Hendrix, both of Winnsboro; daughters: Natasha Murphy, Bossier City; Kimberly Brooks, West Monroe; brother, David Hendrix, Neosho, Mo.; sisters: Ruby Lee Hudson, Tendal, La.; Catherine Robinson, Ethel Hendon and Florence Washington, all of Tallulah; Pinky Knox, Bernice; Hazel Jackson and Martha Mitchell, both of West Monroe; Bobbie Hendrix, Monroe; and Mabalie Fletcher, Epps; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Emry Chesterfield Jr., Clyde Connist; Jimmie Gray, Derrick Hudson, Arthur Johnson, Derrick Knox, Freddie Lee, Bobby Lynch, Sammy Travis and Willie Wesby. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Agnes Hicks Funeral services for Agnes Hicks, 85, of Winnsboro will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at True Light Baptist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. Floyda Jan Hicks officiating. Burial will be in the Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the directions of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Hicks died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a retired school teacher, artist and vigilant community servant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Hicks. Survivors include her daughters: Lucy Hicks Anderson and Dr. Floyda Jan Hicks; granddaughter: Edra Clarice Anderson Esq.; grandsons: Tophas Anderson IV Esq.; Dr. Chauncey T. Jones; David N. Tolliver III; brothers: Alonzo Major and Jimmy Carlos Valentino. Pallbearers will be Tophas Anderson IV, Dr. Chauncey T. Jones, David V. Tolliver III, Saderrick White, Kevin Higgins, Monyea Malone, W.J. Foy, Sebastian Pickett and great-grandson Chase D. Jones. ---------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, February 24, 2009, 1:10 pm News Star World - February 24, 2009 DOROTHY "DOT" HORTON HUDSON Mulhearn funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Horton Hudson, age 89, will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, LA with the Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 PM in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Hudson is preceded in death by husband, Fred L. Hudson, her parents, George, Sr. and Effie Wall Horton, brothers, Walter R. Horton and G.W. "Dub" Horton and sister, Norma "Pat" Horton McHugh. She was a graduate of Northeast Jr. College and LA Tech. She was a retired secretary for LA Gas Services. She is survived by a brother, Robert A. Horton and wife, Chris of Monroe, LA, nieces, Jane Horton Folden and husband Kenneth, Jill Horton Maxwell and husband, Mike of Jonesboro, LA, Holly Horton Reems and husband, Billy of Humble, TX, and Mary Horton Reighney and husband, Tom of Jennings, LA and nephews,Wesley Horton and wife, Freda of Jonesboro, LA, Micheal A. Horton of Lexington, KY and Robert A. McHugh of Jonesboro, LA. Pallbearers will be Howard Anderson, Gene Emfinger, Lindsey Johnson, Kelly Martin, John Stapp, and J. W. Mercer Visitation will be 10:00 AM till service time at the church. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Markeylise Jackson Funeral services for Markeylise Jackson, 20, of Winnsboro, were held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at River of Life Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Jackson died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 in Rhymes, La. Survivors include his mother, Deloris Jackson, Winnsboro; father, Reginald Ridley, Wisner; brothers: LaQuinton Jackson, Henry Jackson, Gerrick Blanson, Reginald Thomas; sister: DeAngela Jackson, Breanna Jackson, and D'Erica Mikells. Pallbearers were Ray-Ray Addison, Quan Addison, LaQuinton Jackson, LaKendris Addison, Dewayne Jackson and Jake Doyle. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rodrick Johnson Funeral services for Rodrick Johnson, 31, of Winnsboro were held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at River of Life Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 in Rhymes. Survivors include his wife, DeWanda J. Johnson; sons: Rodrick Johnson Jr. and Joshua O'Keith Johnson; daughters: Jalen Jasmine and Jamertria James, all of Winnsboro; mother, Gloria Jackson; father, Johnny Johnson; brothers, Johnny Wilford and Denzel Johnson; sisters: April Johnson, LaCrystal Johnson, Tyronda Wilford, Lacy Davis. Pallbearers were Marcus Taylor, Johnny Wilford, Donald James, Hillary Scott, Douglas James and Maurice James. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Billy Ray Johnston Jr. Funeral services for Billy Ray Johnston Jr. 51, of Winnsboro, were held Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at Boeuf River Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Burial followed in the Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Johnson was born to the union of his parents Billy Ray Sr. and Bobbie Goodman Johnston on Dec. 24, 1957 in Delhi, and passed from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at his residence. He was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church and a member of union Local 798. He is preceded in death by his father: Billy Ray Johnston Sr. Mr. Johnston is survived by his mother: Bobbie Johnston of Liddieville; brother: Jeff Johnston and wife Jackie; nephew: Kenneth Johnston all of Winnsboro; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Ricky Brown, Steve Brown, Ricky Johnston, Thomas Smith, Michael Temple, and Mike Weems. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Randle E. Lee Funeral service for Randle E. Lee, 69, of Winnsboro were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Interment followed in Fort Necessity Cemetery with Rev. Buford Brady officiating. Mr. Lee was born to Harmon Henry and Callie Ophelia Barfield Lee on Jan. 21, 1940 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Sunday, February 8, 2008 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a retired engineer with Louisiana Highway Department. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: James and Lionell Lee; and a sister, Gertrude Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Clara Scriber Lee of Winnsboro; daughter Chris Southern and husband Phillip of Winnsboro; two grandchildren: Hannah and Drake Southern; two sisters: Agnes Johnson of Monroe, and Helen LaBorde of West Monroe; and several other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Phil Lowentritt, Perry Parker, Larry Temple, and Hollis Weatherly. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Duke, Rex Mahaffey, and Melvin Montgomery. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Marjorie Godfrey McLemore Funeral services for Marjorie Godfrey McLemore, 93, of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Rev. Cage McLemore and Rev. Heath Kahlbau will officiate. Interment will follow in Old Winnsboro Cemetery. Mrs. McLemore passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009. She was a native of Winnsboro, and a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. Mrs. McLemore spent her life in Christian Education at Whittier, Calif., and Temple Baptist Church Preschool in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul McLemore. Survivors include her nieces, Ellen Bowen, Gay Swindell, Dot Hoben, Ann Erskine, Kay Ellender, and Janice Kay; nephews, Charles King, Clifford King, Jarrell Godfrey, Tommy Godfrey, Jimmy Godfrey, and Billy Bennett; and numerous great and grand nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Swindell, Benjamin Bowen, David Swindell, Ryan Swindell, David Peterson, and Jay Godfrey. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church Preschool in Winnsboro, or to First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Garvin O. 'Jack' Miller Garvin O. "Jack" Miller, 93, was born August 19, 1915 to the union of Eppie & Lena Campbell Miller. He was called home January 26, 2009. Garvin was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Louise Westerburg Miller; an infant son, Garvin Miller, Jr., and 10 brothers and sisters. He was a long time resident of Winnsboro, however, lived the past three years at LaSalle Nursing Home in Jena. He was a veteran of WWII, an active member of VFW Post 3155, and a Deacon Emeritus of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Services were held at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. William Busby officiating. Burial was in the New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Jackie and her husband, Charles, of Haughton; one son, Bill and his wife, Gayle, of Jena; one sister, Ninnie Tullos of Winnsboro; two granddaughters, Wendy Ashley and her husband, Anthony, of Olla; and Candy Miller of Jena; three grandsons, Chuck Pierce of Huntsville, Alabama; Paul Pierce and his wife, Caroline, of Haughton; and Brad Miller of Pollock; six great grandchildren, Whitney Keene, Taylor Ashley, Ashton and Brittany Miller, Bethany and Tim Pierce; and a host of nieces and nephews including two nephews, Joey Westerburg and Tommy Lupo whom he considered his sons. Pallbearers were Deacons of Temple Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers were his friends at VFW Post 3155. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nellie Mae Rushing Montgomery Funeral service for Nellie Mae Rushing Montgomery, age 91, of Baskin, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Burial will be in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Montgomery was a homemaker and she died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Montgomery and son, Edward Montgomery. Survivors include her daughter: Jo Ann Montgomery Price of Ward III; sons: Robert Montgomery of Minden; and Lewis Montgomery of Rayville; three granddaughters and one great-grandson. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jason Nealy Funeral services for Jason Nealy, 34, of Winnsboro, were held at Turkey Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, with Rev. Kent Nugent, Rev. Raymond Beard, and Rev. Hurby Hitt officiating. Interment followed at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Nealy was born Sept. 24, 1974 in Monroe, and passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. He was a resident of Jigger, an iron worker, and a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Denon and Elsie Guillot; paternal grandparents: J.P. and Edith Nealy. Survivors include his father, Joseph Phillip Nealy and mother, DeJuana Daphane (Guillot) Nealy, son, Dusty Nealy, all of Winnsboro; son, Austin Nealy, daughter, Macy Nealy, both of Mangham; brother, Chris Nealy of Winnsboro; and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers were Justin Montgomery, Joey Oliver, Carl Thomas, Gary Thomas, Henry Nielsen, and Brad Herrington. Honorary pallbearers were Eric Guillot, Brandon May, Frank May, Jeremy Winborne, Gavin Winborne, Derek Guillot, Jared Guillot, Glen Smith, Stevie Lynn, Joe Nealy, and Matt Guillot. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, February 3, 2009, 3:47 am News Star World - February 03, 2009 OPAL DICKERSON NELSON Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Opal Dickerson Nelson, 88, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Busby and Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Opal Nelson was born February 19, 1920 in MS and passed away Sunday February 01, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital, West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a School Cafeteria Manager, and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in Death by: her husband J. P. Nelson, father Henry Dickerson, mother Lilly (Garvin) Dickerson, brother Herman Dickerson and sister Gertrude Lishman. Her survivors include: A son John Nelson, Jr. and wife Jannie of Centrville, MS; daughter Evelyn Ballard and husband Don of West Monroe, LA; 2 sisters Jewell Long of Hopkinsville, KY, Lilly (Tugar) Kline of Mangham, LA; 2 Grandchildren Don Ballard Jr. and Robert Ballard; 2 Great grand children Buck Ballard and Reva Ballard and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to express a special thanks to Home Care Resources, Dr. Marshal Sanson, Dr. Roger Smith, Cornerstone Hospital, Ann Busby Russell, Aunt Tugar Kline, and Sarah Sikes for the wonderful kindness and care of Mother. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 3, 2009. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Zenobia 'Garlic' Parker Funeral services for Zenobia "Garlic" Parker, 71, of Newellton were held Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Paradise M.B.C. in Newellton. Burial followed at Union Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Parker died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at his home in Newellton. Survivors include sons: Garry Smith, Lithonia, Ga.; Orlanda Smith and Jimmy Smith, both of Houston, Texas; Timothy Smith, Newellton; daughters: Patricia Whitehead, Mattie B. Shinnie and Andrea Young, all of Houston, Texas; Kimberly Smith, Newellton; brother, Henry Smith, Toledo, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Eric Jones, Kenneth James, Rico Jones, Donald Smith, Norris Jones, "Cooney" Brown, Karl Jones, Carl Wayne, and Paul Parker. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Annette Robinson Funeral services for Mary Annette Robinson, 64, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Bro. Bill Yeats officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Robinson was born Oct. 22, 1944 in Franklin Parish, and passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro and retired from Big Johns Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her father, Jessie Williamson; mother, Sarah (Wallace) Williamson; seven sisters: Inez Arnold, Francis Cobb, Marie Williamson, Georgia Johnson, Jessie Mae Johns, Norma Dean Holmes, and Juanita Marlett. Survivors include her two sons: Stoney Williamson and wife Theresa of Clarksville, Tenn; Steve Allen Robinson and wife Tina of Winnsboro; four daughters: Stacy Robinson of Winnsboro; Windy Yeats and husband Bill of West Monroe; Shonda Phillips and husband Michael of Start; Pam Moore and husband Danny Ray of Winnsboro; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Seth Yeats, Justin Williamson, Ben Beall, Jeremy Mercer, Cody Biggs, Slade Robinson, Spencer Yeats, Ethan Williamson, and Garrett Williamson. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Yeats, Danny Ray Moore, Michael Phillips, Jessie Johns, and Jason Biggs. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sara Kathryn Sanders Funeral services for Sara Kathryn Sanders, 69, of Sicily Island, were held at Pine Hill Baptist Church on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 with Rev. James Gass and Rev. Chase Weeks officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Sanders was born Feb. 22, 1939 in Sicily Island, and passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at her residence in Sicily Island. She was a school lunchroom cook and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim W. Smith; mother, Mary (Williamson) Smith; two brothers: Bill Smith and Buddy Smith; sister, Mary "Aunt Sissy" Rushing. Survivors include her husband, James Sanders of Sicily Island; sister, Jackie Ferrington and husband Melvin of Ferriday; son, Tom Sanders and wife Kristi; two daughters: Mary Vines and husband Lynn; and Alice Perry and husband Randy; five grandsons: Gary Vines and fiance Pamela, and children Gage and Gracie; James Vines and fiance Loren Davis; Tyler Sanders; Dakota Sanders; and Eric Sanders; three granddaughters: Randie Marie Perry and fiance Donnie "D.R." Raymond; Heather Perry; and Amy Sanders; great grandson, Donnie Ray; great-granddaughter, Baili Sanders; a special little friend, Pee Wee. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Mack Smith, Jerry Golman, Melvin Ferrington, and Bill Barnes. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Patsy Sbisa Mrs. Patsy Sbisa, 66, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. She was a loving mother and a friend to all who knew her. She will be cremated. Mrs. Sbisa is survived by two sons: Jamie Sbisa and wife Tracy, John Abshire all of Slidell; three brothers: James Bryant and wife Pat of Slidell, Jackson Bryant and wife Elizabeth of California, Tommy Bryant and wife Pearl of Walker; two sisters: Alice Wallace and husband Earl, Eva Fletcher and husband Jr., all of Winnsboro; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sbisa, and son, Tracey Curry. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Beatrice Slaughter Funeral services for Beatrice Slaughter, 88, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at with Rev. Cory Bruce and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Slaughter was born June 18, 1920 in Franklin Parish, and passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at St Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Loyd Nesbitt; mother, Ethel Lea (Cudd) Nesbitt; husband, Newt Slaughter, Sr.; three sons: Cecil Slaughter, Steve O. Slaughter, and Joe Danny Slaughter; two sisters: Earlene Nesbitt Terria and Edith Nealy. Survivors include son, Newt Slaughter, Jr. and wife Claudine of Winnsboro; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Slaughter of Winnsboro; sister, Odell Wiggins of Winnsboro; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family. Pallbearers were Wess Russell, Daniel Wolleson, James Wells, Ralph Coston, Kevin Fuller, and David Guimbellot. Honorary pallbearers were Daren Herrington, Johnny Ellerman, and Todd Guimbellot. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Emily K. Smith Funeral service for Emily K. Smith, 97, of Winnsboro, were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in First Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro with Rev. John Albright, Rev. Frank Black, and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating. Interment followed in Old Crowville Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Smith was born Jan. 7, 1912 in Gilbert and passed from this life Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in Charlyn Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a member of Bible Missionary Church in Winnsboro and was a retired telephone operator in Winnsboro. Mrs. Smith leaves behind two step sons: Billy Ray Smith and Maurice L. "Buddy" Smith, both of Winnsboro; and two cousins: Blanche Landrum of Madison, Miss. and Glenn Harris of Gilbert. Pallbearers were Frank Clay, John Guice, Aaron Scott, Guy Smith, Ronald Ray Smith and Sydney Smith. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 4, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sandra Stevens Sandra Stevens, born on Feb. 24, 1943 in Monroe, to Paul C. and Carrie Lee Coleman Peck, died on Jan. 31, 2009 in Gilbert. Her parents preceded her in death in 1985. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of Gretna United Methodist Church in Gretna, La., and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where she met her husband of 43 years, Yates Stevens. They were married on Oct. 15, 1965 and he survives her along with their children, Amanda Lee Stevens Suter, Samantha Rachael Stevens, Matthew Laird Stevens and Joshua Cole Stevens; son-in-law Brian Suter; grandchildren: Samantha Lee Suter, Caroline Elise Suter, and Zachary Brian Suter; brother, Paul C. Peck Jr. and wife, Lisa; nieces, Allison Lee Peck and Katherine Lauren Peck; aunt Gwen Peck Cole and husband Edward; and numerous cousins. Also surviving her are her mother-in-law, Margie Laird Stevens; brother-in-law George Stevens and sister-in-law, Camille Stevens Forrest and family. Funeral services for Mrs. Stevens will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at Rose-Neath Marshal Street Chapel in Shreveport. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Ave. Rev. Steve Caraway will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sonny N. Stephens A funeral service for Sonny N. Stephens, 76, of Winnsboro was held Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home with Reverends Scott Fletcher, Mark Powell and Jason Foster officiating. Graveside services will follow in Lone Cherry Church Cemetery in Richland Parish. Mr. Stephens was born January 11, 1933 in Richland Parish, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2009, while in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, after an extended illness. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Winnsboro and the World Congress of Baptist Men and was an ordained deacon. He loved his Sunday School class taught by Don Middleton. Sonny was one of the founders of Bread of Life Missions, Inc. Because of his love for missions, he participated in several missionary endeavors in the Northwest United States and Mexico; and he has been a lay speaker as well as serving as interim pastor. He had a great love for bluegrass and gospel bluegrass music. Being a banjo and mandolin player, he played with several bluegrass gospel bands. In 1963 he was the last person in Louisiana to earn a degree in law under the Grandfather Rule by passing the Bar studying at home without attending law school. In 1978 he was elected to a Fifth District Judgeship. Sonny earned the rank of Lieutenant in the Louisiana National Guard. During what could have been retirement years, Sonny taught school, coached girls basketball, and drove a school bus for Baskin Junior High School. Preceding Sonny in death were his parents Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Stephens and a daughter Sonni Lynn Ezell. His surviving family includes his wife of 55 years Z. Ruth Fletcher Stephens; son Judge James Mark Stephens and wife Faith of Baskin, Louisiana; son Matthew Fletcher Stephens and wife Cynthia of Calhoun, Louisiana; daughter Shonni Leah Oswald and husband Fred of Folson, Louisiana; brother Johnny Stephens and wife Betty of Lebanon, Tennessee; and sister Patsy Wilson and husband Tommy of Lebanon, Tennessee. His grandchildren are Stephen Ezell, Tyler Ezell, David Stephens, Hollyn Stephens, Dakota Stephens, Ru Oswald, Sonni Lynn Oswald, and Darby Stephens. His great grandchild is Dylan Ezell. Pallbearers will be Dewey Donnell, Sammy Holcomb, Don Middleton, Doug Moony, James Richardson, and Brian Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Fifth Judicial District Bar Association Members. The family wishes for friends who choose to give a memorial, purchase a book for Baskin Junior High Library in Sonny's name. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William Swiney Funeral services for William Swiney, 89, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Star Baptist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. Deacue Field Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Swiney died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Franklin Medical Center. Wake service will be Friday, 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters: Ollie M. Brown, Oakland, Calif.; Myrtle Durham, Winnsboro; three sons: Charles "C.W." Swiney, Winnsboro; Truman Swiney, Tracey, Calif.; and Rickey Swiney, San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters: Betty Doyle and Minnie McCoy, both of Shreveport. Pallbearers will be Tharon Whitaker, Barrett Brown, George Whitaker Jr., Tharon Whitaker II, and Roland Brown. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tina Stephens Wall Funeral services for Tina Stephens Wall, 52, of Wisner, were held at Apostolic Faith Chapel In Gilbert on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 with Rev. Virgil Harris, Rev. Curtis Harris, Rev. Billy Martin, and Rev. Gary Howington officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Wall was born May 27, 1956 in Wisner, and passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a resident of Wisner, a mail carrier for the US Postal Service, employee of USDA, and a member of the Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Tina was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved to work with her hands, in the garden, doing woodwork, fishing, sewing and quilting, and a host of other things. She taught quilting for many years and was a long time member of the Franklin Piecemakers Quilting Club. Tina loved to sing and was dedicated to God, her church, and family. Survivors include her husband, Gary Wall of Wisner; father, Webster K. Stephens of Wisner; mother, Betty Ruth Stephens of Wisner; sons: Eric Wall and wife Kelly of Wisner; Glen Wall and wife Sandee of Wisner; grandson, Aaron Wall of Wisner; granddaughter, Danielle Wall of Wisner; sister, Sheila Williamson of Winnsboro; brother, Donald Stephens and wife Glenda of Winnsboro; beloved pet, Coco; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jeremy Campbell, Terry Ferrington, Jaime Jones, Will Guimbellot, Elbert Wallace, and Wesley Lachney. Honorary Pallbearers were DeShay Easterling, Phillip Kenney, and Mike Jones. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert Webster Funeral services for Robert Webster, 89, of Sicily Island will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Sicily Island with the Rev. Donald Ray Smith officiating. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Webster died Wednesday at LSU Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Webster, Sicily Island; daughters: Sarah Reitzell, Monroe; Bradie Jean Webster, Lansing, Mich.; Maggie L. Tark, Jena; god daughter, Michelle Counsel, Sicily Island; sons: Wimphsl Drumgoole, Shreveport; Jimmy R. Webster, Monroe; Robert J. Webster; Bossier City; Obie D. Webster, Chatana, Tenn.; Donald Ray Smith, Beverly, Fla.; Shelly Wayne Smith, Sicily Island; Robert Webster Jr., Elijah Webster, both of Lakeland, Fla.; Ronnie M. Webster, Dave City, Fla.; John Webster, Zephry Hills, Fla.; one sister, Leola Webster, Vidalia; one step brother, Pery Johnson, Natchez, Miss.; 39 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Noah B. Welch Funeral services for Noah B. Welch, age 79, of Gilbert, were held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at River of Life Church of Winnsboro, with Bro. David Phillips officiating. Interment followed in South Central Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Welch was a trucker for 55 years, he loved his grandchild and great-grandchildren, and loved to raise hogs. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ruth M. Welch; daughter: Carolyn Sue Welch McCaul; great grandchild: Lester Kane Cardin, three brothers: O. J. Sikes, Billy Faye Welch, and Dennis Ray Welch. Survivors include his sons: Donnie Welch and wife, Elizabeth; Jessie Welch; son-in-law: Marvin McCaul; granddaughters: Carolyn Cardin and husband, John; Melanie McCaul; grandson: Marvin "BoBo" McCaul; great grandchildren: Josh Moses, Krystal Cardin, Madison Cardin, Noah Cardin, and Wes Cardin; brother: Truman Welch; sisters: Helen Morrison; Alice Temple and husband Nolan; sister-in-law: Faye Welch; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Marvin McCaul, Marvin "Bobo" McCaul, Eric Rutledge, Pete Welch, Travis Welch, and Michael Temple. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Beatrice M. White Funeral services for Beatrice M. White, 64, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. White died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her son, DeBrandon Mock, Winnsboro; daughters: Ursula Williams, Shennetta Jackson and Marie White, all of Monroe; and Jessica Smith, Baton Rouge; brother: Willie Williams, Fort Necessity; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 13 step- sisters and brothers. Pallbearers were Humphrey Jackson, Larry Walker, Arthur Jackson and Will McGhee. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 11, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Edmonia Williams Funeral services for Edmonia Williams, 81, of Winnsboro were held Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Williams, a retired school teacher, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Survivors include a sister, Mary M. McKenzie, El Cerrito, Calif.; and other in-laws, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Woodrow Bell, Gerald Jimerson, Jake Smith, Bruce Norwood, Ervin Norwood, and Jerry Jones. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 18, 2009 Submitted February 25, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tometta Winzer Funeral services for Tometta Winzer, 71, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Sims-Gethsemane Memorial Garden under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Winzer died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Winzer, Garland, Texas; two sons: William Charles Winzer, Mobile, Ala.; Donald Winzer, Winnsboro; four sisters: Rosie Jenkins and Josephine Williams, both of Winnsboro; Gloria Patterson, Homer, La.; Pearlie Fuller, Dallas, Texas; three brothers: Van Jenkins, Dallas; Curtis Jenkins and Bobby Jenkins, both of Winnsboro; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------