Obituaries: May 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 submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ********************************************** The following obituaries are listed below: Betty Blunt Alice Welch Crafts Calvin Leroy Fletcher Alvin Copeland Harper Mary L. Jenkins Clarence S. Johnson Jr. Lettie L. Killian Mary Marcele "Ady" Kincaid Jack Edward King Luther Divine Knox, Sr. Emeral Jessie Lilly Patrick "Pat" M. Loflin Shirley Faye Hodges Looper Tommy L. Luckett Laron Marion McIntyre Angela McMillon Rev. Nolan Mock Edward L. Moore Eton Ingram Morris Gracie Mae Nobles Thomas D. Rider Bently K. (BK) Roberts Jimmy Lee Smith Lillian Carol Smith Myrtice J. Taylor Gertie B. Wattley Elnora Willis ******************************************** ************************************************ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 20, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Betty Blunt Funeral services for Betty Blunt, 70, of Monroe were held Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Winnsboro, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs. Blunt died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at her home in Monroe. She is survived by her sons: James Blunt, Walter Cosey and Steven Blunt; daughters: Laura Spencer, Phyllis Rollins, Yolanda Edwards, Millie Blunt, Cristine Blunt, Cynthia Blunt; sisters: Millie Spears and Florine Lynch; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonathan Smith, Anthony Martin, Wesley Neal, Everett Richardson, Anthony Glover and James D. Spears. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 6, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Alice Welch Crafts Funeral services for Alice Welch Crafts, 67, of Winnsboro, were held Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Rev. Eric Day officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Crafts was born to the union of her parents: Grady and Velvia Basham Welch Sr. on April 16, 1942 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Willis Knighten Hospital in Bossier City. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro. Mrs. Crafts is survived by her husband Raymond Crafts of Winnsboro; sons: Raymond Crafts, Jr. and Rick Crafts, both of North Adams, Mass; Paul Crafts and Robert Crafts and wife Carrie all of Lake City, Fla.; Marshall Rigdon, Marlan Crafts, and Mixon Crafts and wife Candy all of Winnsboro; sisters-in-law: Martha Stone of Homestead, Fla. and Mary Talisack of Manassas, Va.; brothers: Grady Welch Jr. of Baskin; Edward Welch, Simmie Ray Welch both of Winnsboro; James Welch of Olla; William Welch and Robert Welch of West Monroe; Timothy Welch of Eros; Jesse Welch of Freeport, Fla.; and Jack Welch of Pineville; sisters: Mildred Heath of Laurel, Miss.; Darris (Doris) Frizzell of Olla, and Leonia Meadows of Jena; 18 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Nolan Hawthorne, Jay Meadows, Michael Crafts, Robert Parks, James Stephson and Murle Welch. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 20, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Calvin Leroy Fletcher Funeral services for Calvin Leroy Fletcher, 55, of Anna Texas, were held Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial followed in the church cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Fletcher, formerly of Wisner, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 at McKinney Medical Center in McKinney, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rose-Fletcher, Anna, Texas; daughters: Karen Short and Gladys Harris, both of Anna, Texas; father, George Fletcher Jr., Winnsboro; brothers: Arthur R. Fletcher Sr., Wisner; George Fletcher III, Las Vegas, Nev.; sisters: Gladys Cheffen, Monroe; Bobbie Woodard, West Monroe; Blanchie Walters, LaPlace, La.; Lisa Fletcher and Denise Williamson, both of Wisner; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Phil Brass, Glenn Brass, Darrick Rose, Derrick Brass, Arthur R. Fletcher Jr., and Terry Franklin. ---------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown May 7, 2009, 3:13 pm News Star World - May 07, 2009 ALVIN COPELAND HARPER Gill First National Funeral Home , Winnsboro, LA. Graveside services for Alvin Copeland Harper, 84, of Ocala, FL formerly of Crowville, LA, will be 2:00 PM May 9, 2009 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM on May 9, 2009 at the funeral home. Alvin was born March 11, 1925 to the union of his parents Arthur Harris and Lilly Pylant Harper and passed from this life on April 30, 2009. He was a resident of Summerville Ocala West Alzheimer Care Facility. After graduating from Crowville High School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII where he served form 1943 to 1945. After service he received his B. S. Degree in 1952 from Louisiana State University, his M. S. Degree in 1954 from Louisiana State University, and his PHD in 1962 from Purdue University. Alvin spent 27 years with Louisiana State University in various administrative capacities including Executive Vice-President and Chancellor of the Agriculture Center before retiring in 1984. he was an avid outdoorsman and gardener Mr. Harper is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lillie Sistrunk Harper; son: Steven Wayne Harper; brothers: James .Harper and Arthur Harper; sisters: Doris Ashley, Mattie McDuffie, and Maurice Craft. Alvin is survived by his wife: Kathryn Dawson Harper of Ocala, FL; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Kay Harper of Yukon, Oklahoma; one brother: Hollis Harper; four grandchildren: Kristin Harper, Kyle Harper,Amy Harper and Scott Harper; and other nieces and nephews. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary L. Jenkins Funeral services for Mary L. Jenkins, 58, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, were held May 2, 2009 at True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Jenkins died Saturday, April 30, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Houston, Texas. Survivors include son, Eric Hunter, Houston; daughter, Nicole, Hunter, Houston; brothers: Willie Credit, Reb Credit Jr., Larry Credit, James Credit; sisters: Ida Davis and Mary Preston; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Credit Jr., Sherdick Credit, Kenneth Braxton, Lather Credit, Russell Credit and Mickey Credit. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Clarence S. Johnson Jr. Funeral services for Clarence S. Johnson, Jr., 75, of Winnsboro were held Friday, May 8, 2009 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Interment followed in Coax Cemetery with Rev. Richard Henderson and Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. He was born to Clarence Smiley and Rea Pauline Arnold Johnson on April 7, 1934 and passed from this life Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Johnson was a member of Taylor Bayou Baptist Church, where he served as song director, treasurer, and deacon. He was a member of Liddieville Masonic Lodge 328, and was owner and operator of Johnson's Refrigeration in Winnsboro for 30 years. He married Bertha Allen on July 12, 1953 in Coax Baptist Church near Winnsboro. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Bertha "Sis" Johnson of Winnsboro; daughter Pat Chapman and husband Gary of Winnsboro; son Tommy Johnson and wife Cathy of Pensacola, Fla.; brother Huey Johnson; sister Hilda Newton both of Crowville; his much loved and special grandchildren Angel McLemore and husband John, Jason Chapman and wife Melody, Patric Chapman, Colannie Book and husband Tony, Mollie Otts and husband Jonathan, Tommy Allen Johnson, Jr. Camilla Johnson, Heather Korn and husband Jeremy, Amanda Chavers, Allen Chavers and wife Trisha, and David Johnson; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers were Jason Chapman, Patric Chapman, Tommy Allen Sr., Glenn Linder, John McLemore, and Craig Newton. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 20, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lettie L. Killian Funeral services for Lettie L. Killian, 89, of West Monroe, were held Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Lone Pine Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Perry, Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Burial followed in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Killian was born to the union of her parents, Thomas and Rosie Russell King on April 29, 1920 in Strong, Ark., and passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2009 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Theo Killian; grandson: Scott Keith King; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Buddy Killian and his wife Charlotte of Monroe; daughter: Carolyn King of Strong, Ark.; six grandchildren: Glen Killian and wife Toni; Kenny Killian and wife Amy; Allen Killian and wife Laci; Nicole Winn and husband Grey; Natascha Hall and husband Tony; and Nannette Frisby and husband Mike; and eleven great grandchildren; a special niece Kathy Killian of Winnsboro; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Glen Killian, Kenny Kilian, Allen Killian, Carl Killian, Eddie Earl, and Shawn Hughes. The family would like to say "thank you" to the nurses and staff of Patients Choice Hospice and the sitters who were a great help: Ann, Betty, and Wanda. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown,May 31, 2009, 2:13 pm News Star World - May 30, 2009 MARY MARCELE "ADY" KINCAID Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mary Marcele "Ady" Kincaid, 74, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, will be 10:00 AM Saturday May 30, 2009, at Gill Chapel with Rev. Bill Foster and Mr. Johnny Guice officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery near Winnsboro. Mrs. Kincaid was born to the union of her parents Herbert D. and A. Auline Smith Johnson on August 24, 1934, in Urania, LA and passed from this life May 27, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Lee Kincaid, who she is reunited with after 28 long years; and a special friend Charlie Pepper. "Ady" was first and foremost a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ms. Kincaid was active in the Franklin Parish business community for many years with interests in the Kincaid Gin, Co., Winnsboro Elevator, Co., Wisner Elevator, Co., and the Free Flo Corporation. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro where she enjoyed singing soprano in the choir. Ms. Kincaid was one of the first women in the community to serve on the Winnsboro Town Council, and also dedicated a significant amount of her time to the Housing Authority. Marcele's excellent bridge play will be missed by her partners and dear friends in the bridge club. Always charitable and feisty, many were touched by her life, and she will be dearly missed. She is survived by three daughters: Debbie Kincaid McCoy and husband Rodney of West Monroe, LA; Kay Kincaid Richards and husband Mark of New Jersey; LeaAnn Kincaid Graves and husband Kent of Denham Springs, LA; grandchildren: Heather Jemerson and fiancée Randy Thornhill; Trey Price and wife Beth; Emily and Alex Richards; Laura and Halie Graves; great- grandchildren: Hannah Jemerson, Jacob Jemerson, Cody Thornhill, Camryn Price, and Keegan Price; also a host of wonderful nieces and nephews and special family friends. Pallbearers will be Larry McCurley, Ritchie Woods, Heath Lee, Ken Hill, John Stapp, and Michael Gilmore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tot Lee, Stanley Lee, Russell Etheridge, Jimmy Guice and Johnny Lawrence --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jack Edward King Memorial Services for Jack Edward King, age 69, of Wisner, were held at his residence on May 7, 2009 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. King was a retired truck driver and passed away on May 5, 2009. ------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown,May 31, 2009, 2:03 pm News Star World - May 31, 2009 L. D. KNOX, SR. Riser Funeral Homes Columbia, La. To the people of Franklin Parish, Louisiana , and the Nation I , L.D. Knox offer a fond Farewell: Funeral services for Luther Divine Knox, Sr. age 80 of Winnsboro will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday June 2, 2009 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Collinsworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery at Jigger. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home in Columbia. Luther Divine Knox was born on March 9, 1929 to the union of his parents Grady Perry Knox and Leatice Rogers Knox. The vastness of his life was to be long and somewhat colorful. Known to everyone simply as L.D. he would go on to have his name changed to "none of the above" and would go on to run for more public offices than any other American excluding President Abraham Lincoln. He even ran for the office of President. L.D. felt that people as a whole were simply fed up with the two party system of government and he gave the people every opportunity to voice their sentiment. He did not serve in active duty in World War II but was an instructor to those who did instructing in the area of combat and enemy resistance. He was involved deeply in agriculture and owned some fourteen hundred acres at Bayou Macon which was hand cleared and brought to the highest level of cultivation. He approached the USDA in 1989 to end their primitive way of farming and to embrace the John Houston Smith row knocker and method of farming. L.D. was a champion and crusader of the common man, the under privileged, disabled, children, and elderly. As his legacy he leaves behind thirteen children: Sandra, Janice, Sherry, Peggy, Reggie, Darryl, Doyle, L. D. Jr, Gary, Jeffrey, Gregory, Angel, and Corey. Three siblings: Asy Knox, Gussie Collins, and Porsha Perot and his beloved friend of thirty five years Mrs. Mary Smith Pallbearers include: Judge Rudy McIntyre, Lelon Kenney, Mayor Jack Hammons, Roger Beall, Gary Rider, and Allen George. Honorary pallbearers include Raymond Barrington and Governor Edwin Edwards. Additional Comments: Luther Divine Knox (March 9, 1929 - May 27, 2009) ---------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 20, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Emeral Jessie Lilly Funeral services for Emeral Jessie Lilly, 53, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Ricky Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Lilly was born July 11, 1955 in Winnsboro, and passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Survivors include two sisters: Shirley Jaubert and Sandra Hougue, both of Newellton; two brothers: William W. Lilly of Winnsboro, and Nathan Lilly of St. Joseph. Pallbearers will be Billy Jaubert, William J. Lilly, Nathan Lilly Jr., Joseph Hougue, James Hougue, and James M. Jones. ------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, May 20, 2009, 4:42 am News Star World - May 19, 2009 PATRICK "PAT" M. LOFLIN Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA A graveside service for Patrick "Pat" M. Loflin, 61, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Johnny Magnuson officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Pat Loflin was born December 21, 1947 in Delhi, LA and passed away Saturday May 16, 2009 at LA Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe. He was an entrepreneur, owner-operator of U Pak It convenient stores in Winnsboro. He was a member of the U-Pak-It Corp., a member of the Turkey Foundation, a supporter of Ducks Unlimited and an avid white perch fisherman. He was preceded in death by father, William "Mike" H. Loflin, Sr.; mother, Rebecca (Peel) Loflin; son, Mick Loflin; daughter-in-law, Ashley Loflin; brother, William "Billy" Loflin Jr. Survivors include wife of 40 years, Katye Loflin of Winnsboro, LA; daughter, Angel Eskridge and husband Edward of Winnsboro, LA; sister, Martha Seward and husband Darma of Idaho, NE; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Louise Robinson of Winnsboro, LA; and a host of animals. The pallbearers will be Frank Coleman, J. D. Wilson, Thomas Smith, A. P. Magee, Bill York, and Frank Montana. The honorary pallbearers will be Gerald York and Ronnie Temple. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 6, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Shirley Faye Hodges Looper Funeral services for Shirley Faye Hodges Looper, 69, of Stuttgart, Ark., were held Tuesday at Jesus Name Church of Christ with Bro. Guy Looper and Bro. Homer Looper officiating. Burial followed at Lone Tree Cemetery, under the direction of Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Mrs. Looper went to be with her Lord, Sunday, May 3, 2009. She was born June 29, 1939 in Wisner, La., to Homer and Ruth Hodges. Mrs. Looper married Rev. Buddy Looper in 1958 and moved to Stuttgart and became the pastor's wife of Jesus Name Church of Christ. For 42 years, they faithfully labored together. Besides being the pastor's wife, she was a homemaker, school teacher and mother to not only her five children, but to a flood of other teens that stayed in her home. She dedicated her life to her church and her children and grandchildren. She was an outstanding musician and singer and was an inspiration to everyone who met her. She will be greatly missed by not only her friends and family, but also by the community where she lived. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Buddy Looper; her parents; son Jonathan David Looper and sister, Irene Parker. Survivors include one sister, Lillian Hayes and husband, Curtley, Meadville, Miss.; four children: Rev. Guy Looper and wife Lesa, Stuttgart; Kathryn Waddles and husband Billy, Scott, Ark.; Claudia Harlin and husband Carl of Stuttgart; Rev. Homer Looper and wife, Jodi, Silsbee, Texas; Randy Rankin and wife, Sherrie; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Looper, Stuttgart; 12 grandchildren: Earl Looper and wife, Heather; Eric and Lorene Looper; B.J. Waddles and wife, Natasha; Kerri Uzzle and husband, Brandon; John Looper and wife, Lindie; Whitney Herring and husband Justin; Micki Michele Wallace, Tammy, Tiffany, Teri and Toni Looper; and four great-grandchildren: Colton and Hannah Looper; Lilliauna Waddles and Lee Uzzle. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Tommy L. Luckett A life celebration service for Tommy L. Luckett, 52, of Winnsboro was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Hank Hamilton and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment followed in Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Luckett was born to Vernon Lamar and Helen Adams Luckett on Dec. 26, 1956 in Newellton and passed from this life Sunday, May 10, 2009 at his residence with his family at his side. He attended First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro and was a graduate of NLU. He was Sr. Vice President at Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro. He enjoyed golf, bird watching and gardening. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon "Bud" Luckett. He leaves behind his wife Kim Luckett; two daughters Abbey and Ashley Luckett; stepson Chase Morrison; mother Helen Luckett all of Winnsboro. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends, Pallbearers were Paul Gravelle, Mike Hipp, Colby Peppers, Tommy Tims, Bill Walker, and Paul Work. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin State Bank Board members and staff. The family wishes to thank Hospice TLC, Drs. Coughran, Gammage and McCough and their staff. They also wish to thank the many friends in Franklin Parish for their support, love and prayers for Tommy and his family. Any planned memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - 2141 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 7000 – El Segundo, CA 90245, or online at pancan.org Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Laron Marion McIntyre Funeral services for Laron Marion McIntyre, 84, of Delhi were held Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church with the Johnny Hankins, Chris Thomas and Roy McIntyre officiating. Services were under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Company, West Monroe. Mr. McIntyre died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin Parish, a farmer and cattle rancher. His cattle were the love and passion of his life. He was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church and served with the U.S. Navy as a pilot having flown 110 day missions and eight night missions from Navel Carrier ships. He was preceded in death by his parents Laron Monroe and Minnie Kersh McIntyre; a daughter Karen McPherson; a sister, Audrey M. Honeycutt; brothers: M.C., Kersh and Roy Webb McIntyre. Survivors include his wife of 25 years: Mary Alice McIntyre; son, Larry Mark McIntyre, Homer; step-daughter, Dr. Linda Carol Jones of Fayetteville, Ark.; step-son, Roger Michael Jones and fiancé Cathy Alexander of New Orleans; brother, Rudolph McIntyre of Winnsboro; also a granddaughter, great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 27, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Angela McMillon Funeral services for Angela McMillon, 40, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Morning Star Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Ms. McMillon died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She is survived by a son Sidney McMillon, Winnsboro, mother, Alcina Johnson, Winnsboro; and a host of uncle, aunts, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Will McGhee, George Heckard, Gerry Johnson, Clyde McMillon, David Thomas, Carl Blunt, Jimmy Williams and Terry White. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rev. Nolan Mock Funeral services for Rev. Nolan Mock, 78, of Monroe were held Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial followed at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Rev. Mock died April 30, 2009 at his home in Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Mock, Monroe; son, Rev. Clemmie Ratliff, Brazoria, Texas; daughters: Ollie M. Doucette, Baton Rouge; Shirley M. McMillian and Rosa M. Turner, both of Monroe; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were deacons of Holly Grove and Philadelphia Baptist Churches. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 27, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Edward L. Moore Funeral services for Edward L. Moore, 64, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial followed at Cuba Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mr. Moore died Friday, May 15, 2009 at his home in Winnsboro. He is survived by his wife, Sheila K. Moore; sons: Leon Moore, Charles Moore, Roderick Matthews, Edward Moore Jr., Edward Moye and Marcus Tippens; daughters: Diane Moore, Marlo Moore, Shinia Walker, Kazzie Walker, Vanesha Walker, Janice Hill, Tyrhonda Baker, and Charlotte Tippens; mother, Pearl Moore; brothers: Robert Adams, Pete Moore, C.L. Moore and Isaac Moore; sisters: Mattie Skipper, Shirley Moore, Betty Goldwine, Maggie Moore, Martha Moore, Rosie Maine and Minnie Price; 32 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Sons served as pallbearers. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Eton Ingram Morris Funeral services for Eton Ingram Morris, 96, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Boeuf River Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Morris was born to the union of her parents Jesse and Lula Wilson Ingram on Jan. 25, 1913 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on May 6, 2009 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: James Albert Morris; daughter: Billy Jean Frazier; brothers: Audrey, Arvel and Joshua Ingram; sisters: Jewel Ingram, Jessie Mae Jordan, Jessie and Lula Ingram; two grandchildren: Robert Dean Schlatre and Rebecca Reynolds. Mrs. Morris is survived by her daughter Charlene Schlatre and husband John of Baton Rouge; sister: Maxine Kent, of Sequin, Texas; two sisters-in-law: Addie Marie Brown and Francis Ingram both of Winnsboro; four grandchildren: Elizabeth DeSpain, James Allen Schlatre and wife Carol, Janet Smith and husband Bret, and Emily Musser and husband Donald; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers were James Schlatre, Brandon Schlatre, Bret Smith, Aaron Smith, Donald Musser and William Anderson. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 20, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gracie Mae Nobles Services for Mrs. Gracie Mae Nobles, age 100, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Mangham, were held Friday, May 15, 2009 at Lone Cherry Baptist Church near Mangham, with Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Nobles was a homemaker and passed away on May 7, 2009. Mrs. Nobles is survived by a son, Bobby R. Nobles of Bakersfield, Calif. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 6, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thomas D. Rider Graveside service for Thomas D. Rider, 65, of Bossier City, were held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Ogden Cemetery near Liddieville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Rider was born to the union of his parents Thomas and Annie Allen Rider on Feb. 15, 1944 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Bossier City. He is survived by his fiancée: Rebecca Wood of Bossier City; son: Michael D. Rider and wife Angela of Gilbert; daughter: Angie Guillot and husband Michael of Monterey; brother: Donnie Rider and wife Janis of West Monroe; sister: Virginia Bettge of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Lane Rider, Anna Kaye Rider and Emily Guillot; mother of his children: Linda Rider of Winnsboro; and a host of nieces and nephews. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bentley K. "B.K." Roberts Funeral service for Bentley K. "B.K." Roberts, 71, of Buchanan, Michigan, formerly of Wisner, were held Saturday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Interment followed in South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Three of his sons, the Revs. Wayne, Brian and Anthony, officiated. He was born on Feb. 23, 1938 in Tallulah to Walter C. and Leone Cobb Roberts and passed from this life Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence in Buchanan. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle of Three Oaks, MI and was involved in United Pentecostal Church International, Iron Workers Union # 292 of South Bend, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Aubrey and N.J. Roberts; and sister Henritta McCaa. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Diane Roberts of Buchanan; five sons: Kenneth Roberts and wife Sunny of Los Angeles, CA; Kevin Roberts of Clearwater, FL; Brian Roberts and wife Jacqueline of Buchanan, MI,; Anthony Roberts and wife Ronica of Dechard, Tenn.; and Wayne Davis and wife Connie of Hartford, MI; two brothers: Charlie Roberts and Henry Roberts both of Wisner; five sisters Velma Tuberville of Childsberg, AL,; Shirley Hoggett and Sheila Ferrington, both of Wisner; Carrie Mae Nolan of Jonesville; and Lou Giddens of Monroe; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews; special friend Tom Kerrigan and friends. We will all miss our precious Bentley. Pallbearers were nephews: Chuck Holcomb, Shawn Roberts, Rip Roberts, Dexter Roberts, Daryl Giddens, Walter Smith, Lynn McCaa, Josh Roberts and Timothy Patten. To sign guest book or view video tribute on line visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 6, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jimmy Lee Smith Jimmy Lee Smith, 66, an auto mechanic of Baskin, died Sunday, May 3, 2009. He served two tours in Vietnam as E-3 Lance Corporal with the 1st and 9th Marines, known as the "Walking Dead." Funeral services will be Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church and interment will follow at Baskin Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Friendship Church beginning at 10 a.m. until service time. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA. May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lillian Carol Smith Funeral services for Lillian Carol Smith, 56, of Savannah, Ga., were held Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Hospice Savannah Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Clay Smith, Hinesville, Ga.; sons: James Brown, Wisner; Martin Luther King, Macon, Ga.; Clay Smith III, Hinesville, Ga.; brothers: Karl Brown, Marvin Brown and Fredrick Brown, all of Winnsboro; Raymond Brown, Lynwood, Calif.; Emile Brown, Fontana, Calif.; Donald, Aaron and Stanley Brown, all of Wisner; sisters: Nancie Heckard, Wisner; Barbara Matthews, Columbus, Ga.; Mildred Herbert, Houston, Texas; Robyn Wilson, Monroe; and six grandchildren. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 6, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Myrtice J. Taylor Funeral services for Myrtice J. Taylor, 62, of Winnsboro, were held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. Interment followed in Greer Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was born Oct. 24, 1946 in Rayville, and passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Winnsboro. Survivors include her husband, Dale Taylor of Winnsboro; two children, five brothers: Ronald, Roger, Clarence, Douglas, and Lavelle Ivy; half sister, Helen Hagard; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gertie B. Wattley Funeral services for Gertie B. Wattley, 72, of Newellton were held Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed at Union Cemetery in Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs. Wattley died April 30, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Survivors include sons: Noble Wattley, Newellton; Ernest Robinson, Houston, Texas; daughters: Patricia Wattley and Constance Robinson, both of Newellton; sisters: Ruthie Young, Newellton; Essie Cooper, Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Noble Wattley, Eddie Gipson, Eric Cook, Ernest Robinson, Herman Jones, Wayne Puryear. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA May 13, 2009 Submitted May 28, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elnora Willis Funeral services for Elnora Willis, 70, of Winnsboro were held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home. Mrs. Willis died April 29, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center. Survivors include daughter, Jackie Willis, Winnsboro; brother, Cleveland Willis, Dallas, Texas; sisters: Annie Willis, Cedar Hills, Texas; Frankie, Alma, Bobbie Willis, all of Lake Providence; Debra Willis, Grand Prairie, Texas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sedrick Thompson, Tavarius Thompson, Joseph Chisley JR., Curt Pleasant, Carl McCarthy, and Turner McCarter. -----------------------------------------------------