Obituary: June 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 obituaties are listed below: Vivian Wilson Allen Charles Louis Aymond Ruth Ellen Vines Azbill Erin Charrier Leon Dale Colson Nolan 'Pete' Crum Lannie Isaac Ernest Mrs. D. L. O. Eubanks Jeanie Ezell Mary Powell Fussell William Fussell Sr. Ethelyne Hatten Norman Hewitt Sammy L. "Rook" Holcomb Mary Marcele 'Ady' Kincaid Luther Divine "L.D." Knox Sr. Bettie Lucille Mixon Lois Ruby Phillips Lester G. Rickerson Willie Charles Rollins Lillie Rushing Bryan Michael Scobbee Henry Martin Sproles Nellie "Me Maw Bell" Stephenson Lucille Evans Temple Jarrett Desha Turner Etta Eurene 'Baby' Weatherly ********************************** Franklin Sun, June 9, 2009 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo, June 2009 Vivian Wilson Allen Funeral services for Vivian Wilson Allen, 79, of Vicksburg, Miss., will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Gill Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Terry White officiating. Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery near Liddieville community under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Ms. Allen was born to the union of her parents W. L. and Willie Hynum Wilson on Nov. 9, 1929 and passed from this life on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg. She was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband William A. Allen; son; William D. Allen and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter: Nancy Allen of Vicksburg, Miss.; grandsons: Joshua Sherman and Chase Sherman; granddaughters: Jennifer Allen, Courtney Allen and Christine Allen Welch; two sisters: Vedia W. Watkins of Starkville, Miss., and Mary W. Davis of Dallas, Texas; one brother: Clarence E. Wilson of Coldwater, Miss.; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenny, Todd, Jason, Matthew, Coy, and Blake Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers are Tony Watkins, Sam Watkins, Wayne Hendry, Dr. Thomas Sligh, Dr. Daniel Dare, and Dr. Whitaker. "Much love and support from Marie Hynum "Aunt." To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Charles Louis Aymond Charles Louis Aymond of Wisner, passed from this world to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the age of 45. He was brought into this world as the second son to James and Margaret Aymond on February 17, 1964, in Monroe, La. Most people knew Charles as "Chuck", the younger brother to Jimmy and older brother to Jo Jo, but to those who really knew him, he was so much more than that. Although Charles had no children of his own, he spent most of his life raising his various nieces and nephews. To Wesley, David, Victoria, Michael Ellis, Jonathan, and Kenneth, he was simply "Unc". To them, he was a role model, a confidant, a jack of all trades who could fix anything they broke, and always up for anything they threw at him. To them and so many more, he meant the world. Charles is survived by his wife, Lisa of Wisner; his parents, James and Margaret Aymond of Wisner; two brothers, Jimmy Aymond and his wife Linda of Sikes, La; Jo Jo Aymond and his wife Christy of Wisner; one sister, Nikki Aymond of Monroe; 10 nephews, 10 nieces, three great nephews, three great nieces, numerous honorary nieces and nephews, and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his sister, Laura Aymond of Wisner. Funeral services were held for Charles at Christian Fellowship Church in Chase, where he had recently become a member, on Saturday, June 20 2009 with Brother George Ferrington and Brother Thomas Peoples officiating. Immediately following the church services, graveside interment was held at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jimmy Aymond, Jo Jo Aymond, Greg Dupree, Wesley Aymond, David Aymond, Jerry Robbins, Danny Robbins, and Logan Tice. Honorary Pallbearers were Kenneth Emfinger, Michael Donald, Johnny Bumpous, John Lemoine, Maverick Lemoine, Billy Wayne Tucker, Andy Nelson, and Garrett Tice. "Charles, we know that you and Laura are up there with your new completely healed bodies, sitting at the knee of our father, patiently waiting for the rest of us. We will see you again soon. We love you and miss you already." ---------------------------------------------------- Franklin Sun, June 9, 2009 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo, June 2009 Ruth Ellen Vines Azbill Ruth Ellen Vines Azbill, 72, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. She was born to the union of Horace and Lugenia Davis Vines of Winnsboro. She was married to her husband, the late Bill Azbill for over 49 years. Mrs. Azbill graduated from Winnsboro High School where she played basketball, softball and volleyball for the Winnsboro Wildcats. She retired from Verizon Telephone Company after 22 years. After retirement, she opened the Laurel Florist Shop in London. She operated the shop for the last 30 years. Mrs. Azbill was a member of the First United Methodist Church of London, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister Ida June Vines, Winnsboro; three brothers, Thomas Douglas Vines, West Monroe; Joe D. Vines, Grayson; and James Edward Vines, Winnsboro. Mrs. Azbill is survived by her two sons: David Randall (Randy) Azbill and Russell D. Azbill, both of London, Ky.; two brothers: William Horace Vines, Shreveport; John Edgar Vines, Holly Ridge; two sisters; Judge (Ret.) Mary Helen Vines Laird, Kirbyville, Texas, Margaret Eleanor Vines Rush, Crowville; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted by Bro. Ron Parker on May 31, 2009 at A.R. Dyche Memorial Park, London, Ky. Memorial gifts on her behalf may be made to the First United Methodist Church of London, Ky. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 17, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Erin Charrier Funeral services for Erin Charrier, 38, of Ruston, were held at Bethany Worship Center, Crowville on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Harry Lilly and Bro. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Erin Charrier was born April 25, 1971 in Beaufort, SC and passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Northeast La. Medical Center. She was a resident of Ruston, a hair stylist at Halley and Co. , and a member of the Bethany Worship Center. She brought sunshine to our lives and laughter to our hearts. She loved people, her pets, and her job. Erin never met a stranger and never forgot her friends. She lived life to the fullest. Erin loved music; she was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and the talent to play several instruments. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents: AJ and Julia Charrier; maternal grandparents: Ted and Opal Cummings. Survivors include her parents: Ron and Eula Charrier of Crowville; brothers: Jason Charrier and wife Tonya of Keller, Texas, and Walt Fletcher and wife Amanda of Odenton, MD; sister: Holly Charrier of Crowville; two nephews: Caleb Thomas and Cooper Charrier; two nieces: Bethany Charrier and Cambell Charrier; a special friend, Lyndie Morrow, and a host of friends. The pallbearers were Josh Crocker, Dustin Lilly, Walt Fletcher, Caleb Thomas, Sean Morrow, and Travis Roy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethany Worship Center. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Leon Dale Colson Funeral services for Leon Dale Colson, 71, of Baskin, were held Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Friendship Baptist Church near Baskin with Rev. Prentiss Gandy and Rev. Buford Brady officiating. Services were under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Colson was born the the union of his parents Leon John and Myrtle Estelle Young Colson on April 4, 1938 in Ouachita Parish, and passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a member of the U. S. Marine Corps of Monroe. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Donald Reginald Colson and Cecil Jerome Colson; and one nephew: Nicky Jerome Colson. Mr. Colson is survived by his wife of 46 years Ina Hewitt Colson of Baskin; six children: David Paul Colson and wife Lisa of Baskin; April Lynn Colson of Kent, NY; Steven Donald Colson and wife Christy of Poplarville, Miss.; Jeffery Dale Colson and wife Jasmine of Baskin; Scott Darrell Colson and wife Emily of Baskin; and Kimberly Dawn Pickel and husband Harvey of Crowville; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one sister-in-law: Shirley Ann Hewitt of Baskin. There are a host of other relatives and friends. To view video tribute, sign guest book, or send condolences please visit www.gillfitstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nolan 'Pete' Crum Services for Mr. Nolan "Pete" Crum, age 84, of Fort Necessity, held Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Fort Necessity Baptist Church with Rev. Don Blackmon and Rev. Benton Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Crum was born on Feb. 14, 1925 and passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2009. He was a member of Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Favorite Uncles Club, a veteran of World War II, Battle of the Bulge Tank Division. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Dalton Crum and Ida Belle (Bass) Crum; and brothers: Edgar Crum, J. C. "Buster" Crum, Ray Crum, Sula Crum, Tommy Crum Lonnie "Smokey" Crum, Earl Crum, Odell "Irishman" Crum and sister: Rhonda Zeigler. Survivors include his wife: Barbara Crum of Fort Necessity; brother: Huey Crum of Fort Necessity; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were David Carroll, Dallas "Frog" Crain, Joe Foy, Cody Gallagher, Chuck Smith, Patrick Gallagher, and Joe Tarver. The family would like to thank Dr. Greg Sampognaro for his care. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lannie Isaac Ernest Funeral services for Lannie Isaac Ernest, 80, of Stockton, Calif., were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at Greater Faith Baptist Church. Burial followed at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, under the direction of Thompson Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ernest died Friday, May 22, 2009. Survivors include his children: Lashann Ernest, Natasha Allen, Gregory Meadows, Darryl Meadows and Edrick Meadows; brothers, Zola Ernest, Jesola Ernest, Frankie Ernest of Baltimore, Md., and Johnnie Ernest of Smithdale, Miss. ----------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd D. L. O. Eubanks Mrs. D. L. O. Eubanks, 82, of Winnsboro, a retired South Central Bell/AT&T employee, passed away May 28, 2009 at her home in Winnsboro. Services were held Saturday, May 30, 2009 in the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Ogden Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. She was retired from the South Central Bell/AT&T, operator with 35 years of dedicated service, and a member of the Bell South Telephone Pioneers Association. She was an avid gardener and loved flowers. She was a member of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ for many years. Her greatest attribute was a loving mother. She is preceded in death by her parents – Herman and Lucy Faulk and a brother – Russell Faulk. She is survived by her husband of 67 years – Lynn Earl Eubanks and daughter – DeLynn Eubanks both of Winnsboro; a brother – George Ray Faulk of Liddieville, numerous nieces and nephews, and beloved family friends. Pallbearers were George Ray Faulk Jr., George Adam Faulk, Tommy Gilbert, Gene Norris, Mark Traxler, and Turner Tillman. Dear Momma, I wrote this essay for a contest many, many years ago about the "most influential" woman I had ever known. Needless to say, you were an easy choice. A Mother As she silently performs her daily tasks, she seldom complains to others. Her thoughts are always concentrating on ways to help mold her children into the highest achievers they can possibly be. She is constantly seeking ways to become a better leader and to live her life so that she will not guide her loved ones astray. This person is undoubtedly a woman whose attributes consist of diligence, generosity, thoughtfulness, and love. These unique characteristics are those of a good mother. As one reminisces of past memories, many things come to mind when thoughts are on one's mother. Her tenderness and underlying love has always been there when I felt the world had rejected me, and I could not endure another day. She has always been there with outstretched arms waiting to catch me when I fall. Her confidence in me has been that extra burst of strength that I have needed to face another day. Regardless of my failures, she has never stopped loving me. It is amazing how one person can overlook another's faults and search deeply inside his life to find that special individual. My mother's guidance has taught me to respect others, especially those who are less fortunate than I. Her lessons of love and patience have been the greatest assets to my life. To her I pledge my gratitude, for there shall never be another such as she. It's funny how these words truly, I dedicated to you, so very long ago, eulogize your life. Love, Delynn "Sissy" ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jeanie Ezell Funeral services for Jeanie Ezell, 55, of Newellton, were held Monday, June 22, 2009 at Gill Chapel with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Burial followed at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Ezell was born to the union of her parents, G. W. and Evelyn Suggs Polk on Sept. 8, 1953 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena. She was a member of the Baptist faith and was known for her love for children. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Buddy Polk. Mrs. Ezell is survived by her husband of 34 years, Roy Ezell Sr. of Newellton; three sons: Roy L. Ezell Jr., Willie Joe Ezell, and George Dennis Ezell, all of Newellton; one sister: Shannon Lynn Cooley and husband Bernie of Jena; two nephews: Sam and Matt Cooley both of Newellton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Dennis Ezell, Willie Ezell, David Goodwin, Cole Higginbottom, Gene Lord. Honorary pallbearer was Jason Collins. To sign the guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA July 26, 2006 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ethelyne Hatten Funeral services for Ethelyne Hatten, 93, of Winnsboro were held Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with the Rev. William Busby and Dr. Bill Robertson officiating. Interment followed at Hatten Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Hatten was a homemaker and passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Survivors include four sons: Harmon Joe Hatten, Archibald; Bennie Hatten, Alvin Hatten, Edmond Hatten, all of Winnsboro; four daughters, Oneda Mullins, Winnsboro; Betty Yruegas and Kathy Thomas, both of West Monroe; Mildred Albritton, Ruston; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren,and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeff Albritton, Harold Mullen, Dillon J. Mullen, Paul Throckmorton, Marc Thomas and Brandon Johns. -------------------------------------------------- Franklin Sun, June 9, 2009 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo, June 2009 Mary Powell Fussell Graveside service for Mary Powell Fussell, 75, of Thibodaux, La., formerly of Winnsboro were held Monday, June 8, 2009 in Odgen Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was born to Van and Doris Williams Powell on April 21, 1934 in Liddieville and passed from this life Friday, June 5, 2008 in Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband William Fussell, Sr. She is survived: three sons Bill Fussell Jr., Boyd Fussell, and Bryan Fussell; a brother John Powell; and five grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------- Franklin Sun, June 9, 2009 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo, June 2009 William Fussell Sr. Graveside service for William Fussell, Sr., 80, of Thibodaux, La., formerly of Winnsboro were held Monday, June 8, 2009 in Odgen Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born to Nerious and Georgia Herlong Fussell on Nov. 5, 1928 in Jigger and passed from this life Thursday, June 4, 2008 in Thibodaux. He parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Mary Powell Fussell of Thidodaux; three sons Bill Fussell, Jr., Boyd Fussell, and Bryan Fussell; two brothers Nerious Fussell, Jr., and Carey Fussell; one sister Carolyn Salines and five grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown ,June 17, 2009, 4:46 pm News Star World - June 10, 2009 NORMAN HEWITT SR. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Norman Hewitt Sr., 91, of Gilbert, LA will be held at River of Life Church on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Norman Hewitt Jr., Rev. Dave Phillips, and Sister Joan Hendry officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Hewitt was born September 27, 1917 in Welch, LA and passed away Monday June 08, 2009 at his residence in Gilbert. A servant of Jesus who lived a full life which will be remembered well by his family and friends. Mr. Hewitt was a resident of Gilbert for over 60 years and was Gilbert's mail carrier for 28 years. He was also a master carpenter and well-known gardener, using those gifts to help others. Mr. Hewitt served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippine Islands. Mr. Hewitt touched many lives during his lifetime by showing them the love of Jesus. He was preceded in death by: Father-Henry Homer Hewitt; Mother-Lottie Mae (Hurlbut) Hewitt; 1st wife-Betty Joe Emfinger Hewitt; 2 grandsons-Gillis Michael Hewitt Jr. and Matthew Gabriel Hewitt; Granddaughter-Annie Williams; 6 Brothers-Ed, Herman, George, Burton, Carl, and Harland. Survivors include: Wife-Ruth Hewitt of Gilbert, LA.; Daughter-Kay Hewitt of Monroe, LA; Son-Mike Hewitt and wife Sharon of Gilbert, LA.; Son-Norman Hewitt Jr. and wife Liz of Huntsville, AL.; Son-Nolan Williams and wife Sue of Gilbert, LA.; Son-Ronnie Williams and wife Connie of Junction City, AR.; Daughter-Vicki Hill and husband Doug of Gilbert, LA.; He was also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Brandon Reid, Heath Hill, Kevin Williams, Glenn Williams, Dennis Williams, George Williams, Lance Reid, and Andrew Collins. The honorary pallbearers will be Austin Brown and Samuel Hewitt. ------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, June 9, 2009, 4:15 am News Star World - June 8, 2009 SAMMY L. "ROOK" HOLCOMB Gill First National Funeral Home, Winsboro, LA Funeral service for Sammy L. "Rook" Holcomb, 72 of Gilbert will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Curtis Harris and Rev. Virgil Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to Clyde Dewey and Eva Camille Shields Holcomb on April 5, 1937 and passed from this life Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro following a brief illness. Mr. Holcomb worked as a Pipeline Superintendent for many years and owned Holcomb Flying Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles B. Holcomb and a son Sammy Lee Holcomb, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anne Holcomb of Gilbert; daughter, Lee-Anne Holcomb of Lake Charles; son, Ryan Holcomb of Gilbert; brother Bill Holcomb and wife Faye of Gilbert; sister Margaret Murphy of Gilbert; numerous nieces and nephews; and two "four-legged children" Cissy and Bo. Pallbearers will be Jewel Armstrong, Ty Britt, Derrick Guillot, James Lachney, Jimmy Dale Robbins, and Robert Wayne Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Charles W. Holcomb, Ted Holder, Ed Rodgers, D. D. Smith, Jerry Talley, and Sherman Wilson. The family requests that planned memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Humane Society - P.O. Box 15311 - Monroe, LA 71207-5311, or to Franklin Parish Library for a book in Mr. Holcomb's memory. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Marcele 'Ady' Kincaid Funeral services for Mary Marcele "Ady" Kincaid, 74, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, were held 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 followed in Providence Cemetery near Winnsboro. Mrs. Kincaid was born to the union of her parents Herbert D. and A. Auline Smith Johnson on Aug. 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; 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 were Larry McCurley, Ritchie Woods, Heath Lee, Ken Hill, John Stapp, and Michael Gilmore. Honorary pallbearers were Tot Lee, Stanley Lee, Russell Etheridge, Jimmy Guice and Johnny Lawrence. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 3, 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Luther Divine "L.D." Knox Sr. 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 were held Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Collinsworth officiating. Interment followed in the Shady Grove Cemetery at Jigger. Mr. 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 changes 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 13 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 35 years Mary Smith. Pallbearers were Judge Rudy McIntyre, Lelon Kenney, Mayor Jack Hammons, Roger Beall, Gary Rider, and Allen George. Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Barrington and Governor Edwin Edwards. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 17, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bettie Lucille Mixon Funeral services for Bettie Lucille Mixon, 62, of Winnsboro, were held at10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Gill Chapel with Rev. Paul Perry and Rev. Joey Bignar officiating. Burial followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Mixon was born to the union of her parents Dee and Fannie Mae Craven Arnold on Dec. 8, 1946 in Delhi, La., and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. She was a Home Interior Displayer for 28 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister: Joyce Spillers. She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Sherman Mixon of Winnsboro; daughter: Kathy Russell and husband Ed of Brandon, Miss.; two grandsons: Scott Russell and Chris Russell; brother: Miller Arnold and wife Sybil of Jonesboro, La.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Lavelle Spillers, Randy Spillers, Adam Spillers, Rick Worthington, Ed Russell, and John Arnold. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lois Ruby Phillips Lois Ruby Phillips of Concord, NC (formerly of Winnsboro) passed away June 6, 2009 in North Carolina. She was born Oct. 20, 1930 in Swampers, La., to the union of Abie Richard White and Wilda Winkler White. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Cassie H. Phillips; her parents; two sisters: Estelle White and Alma Fay White; two brothers: Richard White and William "Tip" White; and son-in-law, Gene Guice. Survivors include her three daughters: Cathy Guice of Matheson, CO; Linda Harkey of Baton Rouge; Edna Ramsey of Concord, NC; one son, Cassie Phillips Jr. and wife Linda of Winnsboro; one brother: David White and wife Debra of Ukiah, Calif.; four grandchildren: Delana Kennedy, Sharon Byce, Dawn Shirley and Mark Harkey; and seven great-grandchildren. A private memorial will be held at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lester G. Rickerson Graveside service for Lester G. Rickerson, 71, of West Monroe were held Monday, June 1, 2009 in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe with Rev. Michie Head officiating. Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro was in charge of the service. He was born to Joseph and Loreese Mars Rickerson on Oct. 9, 1937 in Monroe and passed from this life Friday, May 29, 2009 in St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Rickerson was a U.S. Air Force veteran and worked in retail sales for many years. He attended McGuire Methodist Church. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law Anita Fae and Pat Norris of West Monroe; brother and sister-in-law Jimmie M. and Llewellyn Rickerson of Lawrenceville, GA; two nephews Steven and Patrick Norris and a niece Lisa Rickerson. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made of Go Care – P.O. Box 2078-Monroe, LA 71210. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------- Franklin Sun, June 9, 2009 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo, June 2009 Willie Charles Rollins Funeral services for Willie Charles Rollins, 78, of Michigan were held May 23, 2009 at Ann Arbor 1st Church of Nazarene in Michigan. Mr. Rollins was born April 28, 1931 in Winnsboro and passed away May 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Ike and Isabelle Rollins; and six siblings. Survivors include his wife of 59 1/2 years, Mattie; children: Sylvester Rollins, Debra Rollins, Sam Rollins, Diana Morning, and Kim Rollins; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; brothers: Mack Rollins, Jessie Rollins, Markham Rollins, Isaac Rollins; sisters: Gussie Wheatley and Martha Cameron; and a host of other relatives. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 17, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lillie Rushing Graveside service for Lillie Rushing, 79, of Wisner were held Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Holly Grove Cemetery near Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Rev. Paul Perry officiated. She was born June 1, 1920 and passed from this life Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She is survived by several cousins: Yvonne Magee, Mazie Magee, Herschel Magee, E.B. Magee, Milton Linder, Houston Linder, Carl Linder, Greenberry Linder and James Linder. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bryan Michael Scobbee Funeral services for Bryan Michael Scobbee, 19, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2009, with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Interment followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Scobbee was born Jan. 9, 1990 in Fort Myers, Fla., and passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro and an oil field worker. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Letha and Earl Minchew; paternal grandparents: Earl and Beatrice Scobbee; step sister: Laura Gayle Cato. Survivors include his father, Steve David Scobbee, Sr. and wife Joyce; mother, Deborah (Minchew) Scobbee; fiance', Victoria Guthrie; son, Bryson Scobbee; daughter, Breanna Scobbee; four brothers: Steve Scobbee Jr., all of Winnsboro; Thomas Burnette of Newellton; Shane Burnette of Louisiana; Kevin Paul Scobbee of Springfield, MO; two sisters: Krystle Scobbee of Winnsboro, and Kitty Ann Scobbee of Springfield, MO; one step sister, Teresa Jean Collins of Jigger; nephew, Trey Burnette of Columbia. Pallbearers were Phat Boley, Tony Chain, Shane Burnette, James "Bubba" Redd, Jason Britt, and Rusty Haywood. Honorary Pallbearers were Steve Scobbee Jr. and Anthony Enterkin. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www. youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Henry Martin Sproles Funeral services for Henry Martin Sproles, 57, of Gilbert, were held Monday, June 1, 2009 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Neal Raborn and Rev. Dale Goodman officiating. Burial followed in Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Sproles was born to the union of his parents T. J. and Margaret Kinnison Sproles on Jan. 26, 1952 and passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was retired from BellSouth after 35 years as a Service Technician and member of the CWA Union. He was also a member of Gilbert Masonic Lodge # 405. He was a avid deer and rabbit hunter. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Earl Sproles and Debbie; and his father and mother-in-law: Earl and Daisy Arnold. Mr. Sproles is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Susan Sproles of Gilbert; daughters: Angela Rider and husband Mike, Alicia McLemore and husband Dale; grandchildren: Lane and Anna Kaye Rider, Leslie and Riley McLemore all of Gilbert: sisters: Lois Lawrence and husband Edwin of Bogue Chitta, Miss., Audrey Berry and husband Randolph of Baton Rouge, Boots Griffith and husband Jerry of Fort Necessity, Pat Reynolds of Gilbert, and Mary Ortego and husband John of Corsicana, Texas; brothers: Lawrence Sproles of Austin, Texas and Bill Sproles of Winnsboro; special children: Sarah, Rachel, Brad, and Katelyn. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Josh Barfield, Mike Guillot, Wesley King, Mickey Whitten, Glen Johnson and Tommy Pullin. Honorary pallbearers were Lane Rider and Riley McLemore. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 3, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nellie "Me Maw Bell" Stephenson Services for Mrs. Nellie "Me Maw Bell" Stephenson Whittington, 91, of Winnsboro, were held Thursday, May 28, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Francis Guy and Rev. T. S. Boyd officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. "Me Maw," as she was known to a lot of her children over the years was born on Sept. 13, 1917 in Parkdale, Ark., and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 while staying at Plantation Manor Rehabilitation in Winnsboro. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and babysitter. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church where she attended faithfully when able. She had a child care center in her home, where she raised many kids with great love. Most of the children she kept have wonderful memories of going to Me Maw Bell's house. Mrs. Whittington was preceded in death by her parents: Charlie and Artie Knight; her first husband and father of her children: Guy Stephenson; her husband: Lawrence Whittington; her son: Wesley Stephenson; her granddaughter: Dewanna Diane Stephenson; her brothers: Thomas, Lonnie, Charlie, and Jack; her sisters: Gladys Lynn and Manthy Wilcox. Survivors include her son: Harvey Stephenson and his special friend Dewanna Temple of Winnsboro; two daughters: Glenda Skelton along with her husband Leo of Magnolia, Ark.; Dorothy Simms of Wisner; sister and best friend, Margie Hart and husband Bernard of Winnsboro; brothers: J. L. Knight and and wife Betty of Greenville, Miss.; J. C. Knight and wife Ann of Choudrant; special friends, Dianne Miller and Zita Calk and special daughter, Barbara Hendrix; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren will all miss her dearly. Pallbearers were Paul Wayne Stephenson, Tony Paul Stephenson, Justin Carroll, Donnie Stephenson, Manley 'Butch" Simms, Rodney Cherry, Brek Skelton, and Timmy Calk. Honorary pallbearer was Justin Cherry. Me Maw Bell was loved by many and will be truly missed. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown, June 17, 2009, 4:30 pm News Star World - June 14, 2009 LUCILLE EVANS TEMPLE Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro,LA Funeral services for Lucille Evans Temple, 90, of Wisner, LA will be held at First Baptist Church, Wisner, on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow at Old Pine Hills Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. L ucille Temple was born December 26, 1918, in Mississippi and passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Manorcare, North Richland Hills, TX. She was a resident of Arlington, formerly of Wisner, a librarian at the Franklin Parish Library until 2008. She was awarded Senior Employee of the Year for Franklin Parish for 2007. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wisner where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in Death by, Husband Judson Eugene Temple; father William Estes Evans, mother Alpha (Smith) Evans, Son, Danny Temple, brother Denman Evans 3 Sisters Willie Knight, Sue Kiper, and Evelyn Stringer; grandson Clark Jewett. Survivors include daughter Sandra Temple Potts and husband David of Arlington, TX; five Grandchildren Wade Jewett and wife Courtney of Ft Worth, TX, D. J. Potts and wife Rachel of Arlington, TX, Anne Potts of Arlington, TX, Adriane Carlat and husband Chad of Keller, TX, Mason Jewett of Arlington, TX, 3 Great grandchildren Whit Jewett, Norah Catherine Jewett, and Knox Jewett of Ft Worth, TX; also survived by a host of friends and church family. The Pallbearers will be Ernest Kiper, Trey Kiper, Myles Kiper, Wade Jewett, D. J. Potts, and Mason Jewett. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2009. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jarrett Desha Turner Funeral service for Jarrett Desha Turner, 23, of Winnsboro will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in River of Life Church in Winnsboro with Rev. David Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Turner Family Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. at River of Life Church. Jarrett was born Sept. 3, 1985 in Monroe and passed from this life Sunday, June 21, 2009 in LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He was member of River of Life Church in Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Desha Turner and Buddy Erskin. He is survived by his father and step-mother Byron and DeAnna Turner of Monroe and his mother and step-father, June and Gene Benson of Winnsboro; brother Jameson Turner; sister Jacie Turner both of Winnsboro; grandmothers Linda Armstrong of West Monroe, and Carmelita Erskin of Winnsboro; great-aunt Gloria Tarver; step-grandparents, Linda and J.C. Winters of Winnsboro; numerous aunts, uncles cousins, and many friends. Pallbearers will be Kevin Britt, Ryan Emfinger, Jeremy Erskin, Jamie Ferrington, John Aaron Garrett, Ryan Garrett, Todd Haire, and Terrance Hill. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Boyd, Keith Holloway, and Buddy Wright. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA June 24, 2009 Submitted June 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Etta Eurene 'Baby' Weatherly Graveside services for Etta Eurene "Baby" Weatherly, 84, of Baskin were held Monday, June 22, 2009 in Reagan Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Cotten officiating. Mrs. Weatherly was born April 23, 1925 and passed from this life Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Bill Weatherly of Baskin; six children: Billy Wayne Weatherly and wife Nita of Mangham; Carolyn Armstrong of Baskin; Mike Weatherly and wife Wanda of Baskin; Gary Weatherly and wife Kim of Baskin; Terry Weatherly and wife Jeanette of Austin, Texas; and Scott Weatherly and wife Carla of Baskin. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donald McManus, Chris Mock, Brian Weatherly, Joel Weatherly, Micky Weatherly, and Terry Glen Weatherly. --------------------------------------------------------