Obituaries: March 2009, Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following obituaries are listed below: Rochelle Anderson Odis Loyd Arnold Pocahontas Vines Austin William Leslie 'Bill' Austin Laura Aymond Nettie Faye Bass Melvin Duain 'Red' Byrd George Campbell Nicholas R. Curry Mary Katherine Caldwell Hill Irmmer H. Johnson James L. Jones Ruth Marie Routon King John Audrey Martin Patsy Chisholm Martinez Cecil Mason Mrs. Auba Mae McCain Alice Ruth Muckelrath Estelle L. Pepper Tony J. Plater Jesse J. Scott Jr. Robert T. Swayzer Sr. Joshua Cole Taylor Elder Louis Washington Katherine Williams ******************************************** ******************************************** The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rochelle Anderson A memorial service for Rochelle Anderson, 39, of Winnsboro was held Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Anderson died Feb. 9, 2009 at Temple Texas Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Charles Anderson Sr., Winnsboro; three sons: Monlina Crain, Chicago; Charles Anderson Jr. and Jermiah Anderson, both of Tallulah; daughters: Matesha Anderson, LaQuita Anderson, Jasmine Anderson and Darvella Anderson, all of Tallulah; mother-in-law Elizabeth Johnson; and a host of other relatives. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Odis Loyd Arnold Funeral service Odis Loyd Arnold, 74, of Bryan, Texas, was held March 19, 2009 in the chapel of Trevino-Smith Funeral Home in Bryan, Texas. Interment followed at Steep Hollow Cemetery. Mr. Arnold passed away Monday, March 16, 2009. He was born in Crowville to John Larenza and Mary Arvegena Arnold. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Joy Arnold; three sons, one daughter; sisters, Lovie D. Allesandro and Ola Williams, Crowville; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pocahontas Vines Austin Graveside service for Pocahontas Vines Austin, 80, of Winnsboro, were held Sunday, March 15, 2008 in Coax Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was the only child of John Edgar and Mary Bess Davis Vines, born Jan. 12, 1929 in Winnsboro. She passed from this life Friday, March 13, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Austin, a 1947 graduate of Winnsboro High school and a member of that year's state championship basketball team, worked as a nurse's aide for many years at what was formerly King's Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Lois McMurray Vines; son William John Austin, Jr.; granddaughter Amanda Hawsey, and great granddaughter Julie Reese. She leaves behind seven children: Tricia Austin of Winnsboro; Susan and Danny Wall of Winnsboro; Brenda Humphreys of Ft. Worth, Texas; Kelly Austin and Connie Slaughter of Kosse, Texas; Gary and Rita Austin of Crovwille; Don Austin and Carol Dearing of Baskin; and Rob Austin of Winnsboro. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William Leslie 'Bill' Austin Mr. William Leslie "Bill" Austin, 83 of Mangham, LA passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville, LA. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia King Austin of Mangham; his seven children and their spouses; Michael Austin and wife Patricia of Baton Rouge; daughter Judy Austin Jumonville and her husband Gabe of Baton Rouge; Gail Austin Lyon and her husband Dr. Robert Lyon of Bastrop; Brenda Austin Torsrud and her husband Jeff of Rayville; Shirley Austin McDonald and her husband Randall of West Monroe; Ron Austin and his wife Marsha of Atlanta, Ga.; Renee' Austin Crawford and her husband Scott of Rayville; 10 grandchildren: Rebecca Reed, Rachel Austin, Matthew Lyon, Jason Lyon, Corey Austin, Janna Austin, Amelia Hutson, Annamaria Hutson, Austin Crawford and Avery Crawford; and eight great-grandchildren: Luke Reed, Jake Reed, Amanda Goodson, Austin Goodson, Cooper Lyon, A.J. Brewer, Chandler Brewer and Dakota Brewer. He is also survived by his brothers Malcolm Austin and Harold Austin, sisters: Louise DeVille, Elaine Bernard and Pat Mercer. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Eula Austin; brother: Tim Austin; sisters: Lettie Aswell, Eugenia Harris, and Mary Haynes. Visitation was held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 12 noon till time of service at 2 p.m., conducted by Dr. Ernest Winburn. Burial followed in Lone Cherry Baptist Church Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were grandsons: Corey Austin, Matthew Lyon, Jason Lyon, Jason Reed, Austin Crawford and nephews: Robert Dye, Andy Dye, and Randy Dye. He loved gardening, cooking for his family, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed being a ham radio operator and is known by friends as K5QBE. The family wishes to thank Dr. Robert Lyon, the staff of Morehouse General Hospital, Dr. Robert Ewing, Dr. Julius Makanjoula, and the staff of Louisiana Health Care Extended Care of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Laura Aymond Laura Aymond, 38 of Wisner, left this world to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, March 12, 2009, after battling a lengthy illness. Laura is best known for her kind and generous nature and her love for family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Victoria, 7, of Wisner; parents: James and Margaret Aymond of Wisner; three brothers: Jimmy Aymond and wife Linda of Sikes, LA; Charles Aymond and wife Lisa of Wisner, LA; and Bruce "JoJo" Aymond and wife Christy of Wisner, LA; one sister, Nikki Aymond of Monroe, LA; nephews: Wesley Aymond of West Monroe; David Aymond of Winnsboro, LA; Michael Donald of Wisner, LA; nieces: Jesse Owens of Jonesboro, LA; Christy Nelson of Monroe, LA; Danielle Ferguson of LA; Lindsay Aymond of LA; and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. with interment immediately following at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Aymond, Jo Jo Aymond, Wesley Aymond, David Aymond, Greg Dupree, Jerry Robbins, Danny Robbins and C. L. Robbins. Honorary Pallbearers were Charles Aymond, Logan Tice, and Garrett Tice. "Laura, you were indeed a beloved daughter, sister, and mother and will be greatly missed. Even though you are no longer with us, you will live on forever in our hearts. We will all be together again one day soon. Until then, be in peace, Sissy. We love you." ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nettie Faye Bass Funeral services for Nettie Faye Bass, 51, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Cuba Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Bass died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Travis Thompson, Winnsboro; daughter, Cherrie Blackson, Winnsboro; brothers: Roy Lee Washington, Robert Washington II, Johnny Washington, Ronald Washington, Henry Washington, Charles Washington, Tim C. Washington, Patrick Washington, Deondre Washington, and Robert Washington III; sisters: Florence Brown, Angela Coleman, Sandra Walker, Latonya Dupree, Tonya Washington, Roshanda Washington and Kim Washington; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Micheal Smith, Jamar Cotton, Robert Berry, Lavell Pleasant, Arnatha Scott, and Gary Coleman Jr. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Melvin Duain 'Red' Byrd Funeral services for Melvin Duain "Red" Byrd, 69, of Bronson, Texas, formerly of Gilbert, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, with Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Newton Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Byrd was born May 16, 1939 in Delhi, and passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at his residence in Bronson. He was a heavy equipment operator working for many companies including Thornhill's Sweet Potato Farm in Wisner. He loved to fish, to dance, and enjoyed life and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Reynolds) Byrd; father, Issac C. Byrd; mother, Ruby Jewel (Bryant) Byrd. Survivors include his son, Keith Byrd and wife Kelley of Groves, Texas; granddaughter, Debra Hooper of Virginia Beach, Va. Pallbearers were Billy Eley, Alvie Vick, Bud McFarland, Jeff Eley, Aaron Posey and Terry Sikes. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd George Campbell Funeral services for George Campbell, 68, of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Campbell died Wednesday, Feb., 25, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include two sons: Robert Campbell and George Campbell III; daughters: Patricia Anderson, Marilyn Lou Ignot, Betty Campbell, Linda Brown, Georgia Campbell, Teresa Nelson, and Rosie Campbell; 43 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Shaw, George Heckard, Robert Scott Jr., Leroy Campbell, Paul Myles, Fred Campbell, Phil Anderson, and Dwight Hayes. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nicholas R. Curry Funeral services for Nicholas R. Curry, 5, of Ferriday were held Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Rose Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Freddie Shele officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wildsville, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Nicholas died Sunday at St. Francis North in Monroe. He is survived by his father, Howard Curry, Ferriday; mother, Rhonda Milligan, Ferriday; brothers: Byron Milligan and Howard Curry Jr., Krystal Curry and Kallie Bowie, all of Ferriday; and a host of other relatives. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Katherine Caldwell Hill Funeral services for Mary Katherine Caldwell Hill, 67, of Vidalia were held Monday, March 16, 2009, 2 p.m. at Clayton Pentecostal Church with Rev. Melton Rushing and Rev. Cecil Grantham officiating. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. She was born September 28, 1941, to Lloyd A. and Mary Katherine Caldwell. She passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Ferriday. Mrs. Hill had been a resident of Concordia Parish since 1973 and was a member of Clayton Pentecostal Church in Clayton. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers: Ira, Aubrey, Jerry Ray and Robert Caldwell; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Otis Hill of Vidalia; seven sons: Robert Otis Hill and wife, Liz, of Blevins, Ark., Steve D. Hill and wife, Priscilla, of Clayton, Ronnie Hill and wife, Margaret, of Wildsville, Freddie Hill and wife, Donna, of Foules, Thomas O. Hill Jr. and wife, Ann, of Pineville, Randy Hill and wife, Donna, of Natchez, and Darlind Hill and wife, Davida, of Winnsboro; three brothers: Charlie Caldwell of Brookhaven, Miss., Roger Caldwell of Arcadia, and Lloyd Caldwell, Jr. of Wisner; three sisters: Lula Mae King, Shirley Walker, both of Wisner, and Audrey Fay Christopher of Vidor, Texas; 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy King, Daniel Christopher, Byron Caldwell, Lloyd Caldwell, L. J. King and Robert Pugh. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Walker, Jay Christopher, Aubrey Caldwell, Jr., Glen Dale King and Billy Caldwell. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Irmmer H. Johnson Funeral services for Irmmer H . Johnson, 63, of Violet, La., were held Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Survivors include daughters: Regina Johnson, Violet; Trenia Johnson Davis, Rockville, Maryland; brothers: Mack A. Harris, Hosea Harris Jr. and Nebraska Harris, all of Winnsboro; and two grandchildren. Family members and friends served as pallbearers. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James L. Jones Funeral services for James L. Jones, 75, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Robertson and Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Burial followed in Turkey Creek Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Jones was born to the union of his parents Louis and Ona Mae Jolly Jones on Feb. 20, 1934 in Franklin County, Miss., and passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2009 at his residence in Winnsboro. Mr. Jones was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro where in past years he taught the 10-year-old's Sunday School Class. He was a veteran who was proud of his service to his country. He coached with the Dixie Youth Softball and Baseball teams. He owned and operated the Mobile Oil Station in Winnsboro. He retired from Red Ball Motor Freight and he was a avid gardener. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Edwin E. Jones, and one sister: Edna Lucille Jones; and his in-laws: Napoleon and LaVada Guillot. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Betty Guillot Jones, of Winnsboro; son: Michael D. Jones and wife Kathy of Jigger; two daughters: LeiAnn Jones of St. Louis, Mo. and Janet Jones Moore and husband James of Fort Necessity; grandchildren: Heath Work and wife Daisy, Benjamin Work, Linzie Jones, Anthony Work, Jennifer Jones, Chad Berly, Jessi Moore, Jake Moore, Camille Berly, Jay Berly, and Kevin Berly; great grandson: Hadrian Work; sister-in-law: Shirley Jones; brothers-in-law: Harvey, Vernon, Karl, Buford Guillot and their wives; special friends: Rene Johnson, Gertruide Roberson and Donna Hitt; and his faithful friend Charlie. Pallbearers were Heath Work, Benjamin Work, Glenn Acklen, Randy Shirley, James Moore and Tim Young. Honorary pallbearers were Jake Moore, Linzie Moore, Jennifer Jones, Camille Berly, Hadrian Work and Jessi Moore. To view video tribute or sign guest book and send condolence please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 11, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ruth Marie Routon King Funeral services for Ruth Marie Routon King, 71, of Ferriday were held at Westside Baptist Church, Monday, March 9, 2009, with Bro. Raymond Ames and Bro. Larry Whittington officiating. Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. King was born Nov. 9, 1937 in Jonesville, and passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at Rapides General Medical Center in Alexandria. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John Audrey Martin Funeral services for John Audrey Martin, 75, of Bastrop, were held at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert on Thursday, March 19, 2009, with Rev. Virgil Harris, Rev. Kevin Sanders, and Rev. Tommy King officiating. Interment followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Martin was born May 13, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, and passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at his residence in Bastrop. He was a retired dragline operator and a member of the Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. He was devoted to his family and found all his enjoyment in them. He was preceded in death by his father, Zack Martin; mother, Ina Arverzener (Burden) Martin; son, Zack Michael Martin; brother, Harold Martin; sisters: Avis Acker, Ethel Brown, Carolyn Dulaney, Ginger Gilbeaux. Survivors include his wife, Daisy (Stinson) Martin of Bastrop; sons: Johnny Martin and wife Nancy of Epps; Billy Martin and wife Kathy of Gilbert; daughter, Traci Floyd and husband Chris of Jones, La.; sister, Vera Williams of Rayville; grandchildren: Megan and Martin Cook; John Wesley Martin and wife Anna; Zack Martin; Kayla and Evan McMurray; great-grandchildren: Samantha, Rachel, and John Ethan. Pallbearers were Gene Brown, David Williams, J. D. Williams, Kenneth Martin, John Thomas Eubanks, and John Wesley Martin. Honorary pallbearers were C.O. Acker and Richard Bud Acker. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Patsy Chisholm Martinez Patsy Chisholm Martinez, 69, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on Feb. 16, 2009, after a short illness. Mrs. Martinez lived in Wisner from the age of three, until she graduated from Wisner High School in 1957. After graduation she moved to Baton Rouge, where she spent the rest of her life, except for the last few months when she moved to Montgomery. Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by her father, Howard N. Chisholm Sr.; mother, Bell Bowman Chisholm; brothers: Gearld Lewis Chisholm and Howard Nolan Chisholm Jr.; and sister, Marjorie Catherine Allbritton. Survivors include her husband, Joe Martinez; daughter, Pamela Martinez; son, Stacy Smith, all of Montgomery, Texas; three grandsons, whom she loved very much; four sisters and two brothers; 16 nieces and nephews; and a number of great-nieces and nephews. A memorial was held at her son's church in Montgomery on Thursday, Feb. 19. A memorial service for friends and family in Wisner, will be held at a later date. ----------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown , March 11, 2009, 2:40 am News Star World - March 11, 2009 CECIL B. MASON Fort Necessity, LA Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Cecil Mason with the Reverends Lillard Bevill, Rex Barker, and Howard Childs officiating will be on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 AM at Mulhearn's Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Burial is in the historic Boeuf Prairie United Methodist Church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Cecil Mason was a lifelong resident of Fort Necessity, LA; he died peacefully at his home on Monday, March 9 with his family and friends around him. Cecil was a humble man and a man of few words; when he spoke, everyone listened, for he had something to say. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping with his special friend Ricky Smith. In 1945, Cecil, eighteen years old, answered Uncle Sam's call by joining the Army Air Corps. After basic training, he was deployed to London, England where he contracted rheumatic fever and was quarantined for 9 months. His slow gait, which was a result of his heart condition, earned him the nickname of "Speedy" from his co-workers at the post office. In later years, the heart damage from the illness caused him to have to retire from the United States Postal Service after seventeen years of service. When he had to retire on a medical disability, he did not go home to rest; he immediately planned his garden which he shared with everyone in the community. He left fresh vegetables, watermelons and fresh peaches on the doorsteps of many people. His watermelon and peaches were the best in the community, and he took great pride in his produce. Preceding Cecil in death were his parents Heloise Volentine Mason and Robert B. Mason; two brothers John Stewart and Malcolm; a sister, Mildred Mason Goins. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Jo Berry Mason; a daughter, Nona and her husband Daniel Mendez; one grandson Chris, who is a senior at Texas A&M; one brother, Kenneth Mason of Fort Necessity, LA; four nephews Ronnie and Gary Goins, Kenneth A. Mason and Malcolm Mike Mason and one niece, Mariann Hitt. Pallbearers are Jimbo Colvin, Ken A. Mason, Mike Bryan, Ricky Smith, Eddie Ray Bryan, and Jimmy Henderson. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Buie, Charles Winters, Joe Tarver, Faydette Moore, and Ray Bryan. The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Joyce and staff, Dr. Ronald Koepke and staff, Family Life Home Health, and TLC Hospice. ---------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, March 22, 2009, 2:42 am News Star World - March 22, 2009 AUBA MAE MCCAIN MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME, WINNSBORO, LA Mrs. Auba Mae McCain, 92 of Winnsboro, LA, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2009 in the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will be in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Jake" McCain and son, Herbert D. McCain. She is survived by a daughter: Betty Ross and husband, James of Alabaster, Alabama, 2 grandchildren: Laura A. McIntyre and James Timothy Ross, 3 great grandchildren, Meagan Ainsley McIntyre, Sierra Gracel McIntyre, and Marina Salvetti.a sister, Edna Hatten of Winnsboro, LA, and a brother, Lester Maynor of Winnsboro, LA. Pallbearers are David Fortenberry, Michael Fortenberry, Gary Johns, Thomas Littleton, Glenn Good, and Tommy Womble. Honorary pallbearers are J. W. Fortenberry, James Price, Jerry McCain, and William Doyle Hassell. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Alice Ruth Muckelrath A graveside service for Alice Ruth Muckelrath, 89, of New Orleans was held Friday, Feb. 27 at New Winnsboro Cemetery with Father Dwight Jesus officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Muckelrath was born to the union of her parents Henry and Dora Allman Combs on June 28, 1919 in Gulfport, Miss., and passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at Hickory Manor Nursing Home in Bastrop. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband: Thelman Muckelrath. She is survived by her cousin Sue Thompson of Columbus, Ga., and by a host of nieces and nephews of the Muckelrath, Sisk, and Carter families. To sign the guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Estelle L. Pepper Funeral services for Estelle L. Pepper, 86, of El Dorado were held Friday, March 20, 2009 at Young's Chapel in El Dorado. Burial followed at Olive Branch Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Mrs. Pepper passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born Jan. 3, 1923 in Baskin to Eugene Arnold Lawrence and Mary "Mae" Elizabeth Miller Lawrence. She married Elton Pepper in Nov. of 1954. She enjoyed gardening and cooking and was a member of the Union County Quilt Guild and Olive Branch Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; two brothers: Eugene Lawrence and Travis Lawrence; two sisters: Joyce Lawrence and Iva Mae McBroom. Survivors include a daughter, Eileen Pepper; son Lawrence Pepper and wife Vicki; granddaughter, Laura Ellen Pepper; grandson, Colby L. Pepper, all of El Dorado; and numerous other family and friends. Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Cemetery Fund, c/o Kevin Hux, 412 Mt. Moriah Rd., Junction City, AR or the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730 An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 18, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tony J. Plater Funeral services for Tony J. Plater, 54, of Wisner were held Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Mathis Cemetery in Extension under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Plater died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at LSU/E.A. Conway Medical Center in Monroe. He is survived by two sons: Artrea and Chad Plater of Wisner; brothers: Archie, George and Gene Plater of Houston, Texas; Odell and Harry Plater of Winnsboro; Larry and Roosevelt Plater of Wisner; sisters: Beulah Plater and Elizabeth Heckard of Wisner; Maggie Deanor, Monroe; Edna E. Hudson, Houston, Texas; Mae West Nelson, Chicago; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were George A. Plater, Derrick Heckard, Cleven Heckard, Neal Heckard, Johnny N. Heckard and Johnnie L. Mathis. -------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown , March 22, 2009, 2:46 am News Star World - March 22, 2009 JESSE J. SCOTT JR Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA A Graveside service for Jesse J. Scott Jr., 87, of Crowville, LA will be held at Harris Cemetery on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Scott was born February 12, 1922 in Crowville, LA and passed away Saturday March 21, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a Draftsman, a Bee Keeper for Scott Bee Co. and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served as Secretary/ Treasurer of the Lone Pine Baptist Church for 20 years. He enjoyed playing Tennis into his eighties. He Served in the U.S. Navy as a Lt. and Gunman of a B-24 Bomber. He was preceded in Death by: Father Jesse Jabe Scott ,Mother-Clara (Hosea) Scott, 2 brothers George Author Scott and Adrian Scott Survivors include: Wife-Elouise (Caldwell) Scott of Winnsboro, LA; Daughter- Dale (Scott) Glasscock and husband Ray of West Monroe, LA; Sister Edythe Russell and wife Julian of Winnsboro, LA; Sister in law Margerie Dozier of West Monroe, LA; 2 grandsonsJody Glasscock of West Monroe, LA and Jeff Glasscock of Crowville, LA; 2 Great grand children-Sarah and Jacob Glasscock. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday, March 22, 2009. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 11, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert T. Swayzer Sr. Funeral services for Robert T. Swayzer, Sr. were held Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church with Rev. H.E. Harris, Sr. officiating. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Mr. Swayzer died February 26, at his home following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin Parish, a member of the 1962 class of Franklin Parish Training School, and a graduate of Tyler Barber College, Tyler, Texas. He also served in the U.S. military. He was a member of Winnsboro Second Baptist Church for over 60 years. He served as a deacon, departmental superintendent of the Sunday school and a member of the Trustee Board. He was a member of Scott A. Lewis Masonic Lodge #176 and American Legion Post #559. Prior to retirement, he worked at Winnsboro Wholesale Grocery Company, Franklin Parish Council on Aging and as owner/operator of Swayzer's Grocery Store. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eva Lee Norris Swayzer, a son Robert T. Swayzer, Jr., and a great grandson, Robert Christopher. Two brothers, Lynn Swayzer and Luther Swayzer also preceded him in death. He is survived by five daughters, Sandra (Louis) Watkins of Auburn, Wash., Theresa (Jimmie) Thomas of Winnsboro, La., Diane (Walter) Smith of Baton Rouge, La., Cynthia Swayzer of Winnsboro, La. and Sharon (Carl) Gilmore of Sicily Island, La., and one son, Glenn Swayzer of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Clara Swayzer; nine grandchildren: Shalaun, Robert III, Kanika, Myya, Tahir, Auria, John Robert, Larry, and Tayler; four great grandchildren: Xavier, Jaden, Christien, and Chase; three special family members: Zettie Dorsey, Jimmie Thomas, and Anita McCohn; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 25, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joshua Cole Taylor Funeral services for Joshua Cole Taylor, 18, of Jigger will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12 noon at Chase Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Jonathan Crist and Rev. Hurby Hitt officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) March 25, from 11 a.m. until service time at Chase Pentecostal Church. Josh was born Feb. 15, 1991 in Monroe, and passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a resident of Jigger, a painter, and a member of Jigger Apostolic Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, "Buck" Givens. Survivors include his father James Taylor and wife Brandy of Jigger; mother, Karen (Givens) Chapman and husband Charlton, of Mangham; maternal grandmother, Virginia Givens of Mangham; paternal grandparents, Sonny and Catherine Taylor of Tennessee; paternal great-grandmother, Juanita Taylor of Wisner; step brother, Eric Benson, Jigger; step sister, Sierra Chapman, Mangham; his beloved Aunt Carolyn Hutto, Jigger; his cousin who was like a brother and friend, Lance Hutto, Jigger. Pallbearers will be Rocky Birely, Josh Nichols, Chris Guthrie, Terril Crawford, Shawn Mackie and Zachery Morehead. Honorary pallbearers will be Lance Hutto and Chuck Ward. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elder Louis Washington Funeral services for Elder Louis Washington, 77, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church. Burial followed at Cuba Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Washington died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at Plantation Manor Rehab. Center. Survivors include his wife, Annie Bell Washington, Winnsboro; sons: Gregory Washington, Dallas, Texas; Ricky Washington, Winnsboro; daughters: Betty Hughes, Lilven Blaylock and Valerie Washington, all of Dallas, Texas; Beverly Washington, Carrolton, Texas; Jannest Doucette, Mesquite, Texas; Stephanie Clemons, Grand Prairie, Texas; Cheryl Carlton, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Nina Benjamin, Indianapolis, Ind.; Bertha Swearington, Houston, Texas; Sharon Grant, Lewisville, Texas; sisters: Margie Lynch and Jean Hamilton, Buffalo, NY; Josie Mae Lee, Las Vegas, Nev.; 44 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Marvica Wiley, Larry Wiley, Anthony Webb, LaKennien Thomas, Terrance Webb, Adrian Doucette, Chris Kirk, and Dameian Webb. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA March 4, 2009 Submitted April 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Katherine Williams A memorial service for Katherine Williams, 82, of New Orleans was held Friday at Liberty Christian Center, Southeast, Winnsboro. Burial follow at Williams Cemetery in New Hebron. Ms. Williams, a seamstress, was formerly of Winnsboro. ----------------------------------------------------