Obituary: August 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: Patrick Mister Anderson William Thomas (Tom) Barton Laverne Marie Johnston Beatty Modelle Wollerson Braswell Ardice 'Dee' Dearing Dovie Elaine Eldridge Bessie Ward Gallman Ethel Pippins Givens Carolyn Sue Black Hawthorne Betty L. Howington Myrtle E. Johns Mattie Williams Johnson Elaine Kelly Sylvia Alice LaPrairie Mary Jo Berry Mason Rose Ann Moyers Loyal F. Parrott Jr. Laurie Lea Williamson Poland Clifton Ray Russell Robert 'Robby' Houston Smith Troy Earl Smith Mattie Pauline Temple Joseph Elmer Thomas Peggy Marie Traylor James V. 'Jelly' Williams Jorge Zaldivar ************************************************ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Patrick Mister Anderson Funeral services for Patrick Mister Anderson, 17, Sicily Island, were held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Martin Jr. High School in Sicily Island. Burial followed at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Sicily Island, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Anderson died July 22, 2009. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd William Thomas (Tom) Barton Funeral services for William Thomas Barton, 91, of Gilbert, were held at Turkey Creek Baptist Church on Thursday, July 30, 2009 with Bro. Dale Goodman and Bro. Virgil Harris officiating. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Barton was born May 9, 1918 and passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Gilbert, an iron worker, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gilbert. He loved to play the guitar and enjoyed using his talent by playing at the Turkey Creek Baptist Church. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary (Blackwell) Barton; father, John Early Barton; mother, Anna (Collins) Barton; three brothers: Morgan Barton, Elmer Barton, and Johnnie Barton; two sisters: Iva Flowers and Ida McLaughlin. Survivors include three sons: Don Barton and wife Dannie Sue; Danny Joe Barton and wife Wanda, all of Gilbert; Thomas Dale Barton and wife Candy of Jena. He was also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were grandsons: Leslie Michael McCoy, Brad Barton, Travis Barton, Tuson Barton, Jarrett Barton, and great-grandson, Jordon Barton. Honorary Pallbearer was grandson, Jason Barton. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted Sept. 2009 by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo Laverne Marie Johnston Beatty Laverne Marie Johnston Beatty, 82, of Winnsboro, Louisiana met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Regency Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Bro. Cory Bruce and Bro. Keith Harvison will officiate. Laverne Beatty was a Valedictorian graduate from Ogden High School in 1943. She was a very loving and dedicated wife and mother of two children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was the founder and co-owner of The Furniture Center with her husband, a Good Samaritan Volunteer, and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro, where she also served as the Ladies Sunday School Class teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordy Hines Johnston and Gladys Rachel Valentine Johnston, one sister, Gloria Joy Johnston Tarver, and one grandson James Allen Williams. She is survived by her husband, James Timothy Beatty; her son, Paul Timothy Beatty and his wife Jeannine; her daughter, Linda Carol Beatty Williams and her husband Bryant; grandchildren: John Williams and his wife Stacey; Amy Williams Backstrom and her husband Jeremy; Alisha Beatty Verzwyvelt and her husband, Nick; and Michelle Beatty Bourne and her husband Jerry; great-grandchildren: Kaylee Williams, Kaleb Williams, Rachel Backstrom, Benjamin Backstrom, Rebekah Backstrom, Ayla Verzwyvelt, and Noah Williams. She is also survived by her brother G.W. Johnston and his wife Eleanor, her sisters, Byrdie Mae Jennings and her husband Charlie Ray Jennings, and Virginia Collins and her husband Bobby. Visitation will be held at Young's Community Memorial in Winnsboro on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the James "Jamie" Allen Williams Memorial Nursing Scholarship at 900 South Court St., Ellisville, Mississippi 39437 or The Good Samaritans of Franklin, Inc., 2320 West St., Winnsboro, La. 71295. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Modelle Wollerson Braswell Funeral services for Modelle Wollerson Braswell, 83, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Gill Chapel with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Braswell was born to the union of her parents Henry and Lilia Harrold Wollerson on July 15, 1926 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life August 12, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Purvis Braswell; three brothers: Manuel, Tilman, and Jake Wollerson; two sisters: Ella Mae Brownell and Eva Dale Roberts. She is survived by three daughters: Susan B. Shurden and husband Michael of Greenwood, SC; Sandra B. Jackson and husband Sherman of Baskin, and Marla McKenzie and husband Rusty of Winnsboro; two step-daughters: Charlotte Wallace and husband Bob of Lexington, Miss. and Martha Milliet and husband Robert of Florence, Miss.; one sister: Etta Cupples of Shreveport; and host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Bentley Eaton, Bobby Eaton, Dane Eaton, Jon Braswell, Barkley Braswell and Bodie Jackson. Any planned memorials may be made to Victory Apostolic Church - P.O. Box 159 - Winnsboro, LA 71295. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 12, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ardice 'Dee' Dearing Funeral services for Ardice "Dee" Dearing, 56, of Gilbert, were held Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Goodman officiating. Burial followed at Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Dearing was born to the union of his parents Levon and Earline Hill Dearing on March 11, 1953 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on Tueaday, Aug. 4, 2009 in Gilbert. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his father: Levon Dearing; brother: Budy Dearing; nephew: Derek Martin; grandparents: Ardice and Lucile Dearing and Willie and Ola Hil. He is survived by his mother Earline Dearing of Gilbert; children: Jayci Dearing of MO; Kylie Dearing of FL; Jay Dearing of AR; two sisters: Charlotte Sebren and husband Brad of Gilbert; Suzie Choate and husband Mark of Winnsboro; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Jackie Fuller, Boblee Dearing, Jack Emfinger, Brad Sebren, Mark Choate, and John Biscamp. Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Holcomb, John Saucier, L. B. Temple, Ted Holder, and members of Baygent Branch hunting club. To sign guest bok of send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dovie Elaine Eldridge Funeral services for Dovie Elaine Eldridge, 77, of Winnsboro were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at the Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, with the Dr. Alan Miller and Rev. Jason Foster officiating. Burial followed in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Eldridge was a faithful Christian and member of Temple Baptist Church where she worked in the nursery for many years, worked for Temple Baptist Early Education Program, and custodian of Temple Baptist Church. She was born Sept. 19, 1932 in Winnsboro, where she resided. She passed from this life at the Franklin Medical Center on August 22, 2009. She is preceded in by husband, John Elton Eldridge. She is survived by her children: Dianne Sampley and husband Stephen, Shelia Lofton and husband Paul, Gary Eldridge and wife Krista, Susan Eldridge, and Lisa Bass and husband Matthew; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Matthew Sampley, Dow Eldridge, Jeremy Temple, Lee Martin, Jimmy Smith, and Mark Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Eli Eaks, Brandon Martin, and Aaron Moore. Online registration/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Early Education. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bessie Ward Gallman Funeral services for Bessie Ward Gallman, 90, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Gill Chapel with Rev. William Busby and Rev. Eddie Skinner officiating. Burial followed in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Gallman was born to the union of her parents Isaac and Bertha Ezell Ward on July 18, 1919 in Meadville, Miss. and passed from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Mrs. Gallman is preceded in death by her parents: her husband C. W. Gallman; step daughter, Joy Durham; one brother: Truly Ward and sister-in-law: Hazel Ward. Mrs. Gallman is survived by two children: Ward Miller of Winnsboro; and Ann Roberts of Plant City, Fla.; step daughter, Tammy Dyer and husband Stewart of Rayville; one brother: Harold Ward and wife Hazel of Crowville; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Lance Roberts, Ryan Skinner, Chris Ward, Eddie Ward, Gary Ward, and Josh Ward. Honorary Pallbearers were Ryan Spinks, Miller Watson, Kevin Ward and Charles Edward Ward. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ethel Pippins Givens Funeral services for Ethel Pippins Givens, 94, of Gilbert will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Don Blackmon and Rev. Ray McMurray officiating. Interment will follow in Chase Cemetery. She was born to Marshall and Hattie McMurray Pippins on July 17, 1915 and passed from this life Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Edward "Ted" Givens; and two daughters Betty Ruth Givens and Bobbie Jean Givens. She is survived by four sons: Billy Givens, Edward Givens, Donell Givens, and Dennis Givens; three daughters: Eunice Gibson, Estelle Blackmon, and Carolyn Ferrington; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Carolyn Sue Black Hawthorne Funeral services for Sue Hawthorne, 74, were held Aug. 14, 2009 in Ardmore, OK, with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away on August 10, 2009, in Springdale, Ark. She married Jessie Allison "Pete" Hawthorne and was the organist of the United Pentecostal Church until 1981. She is survived by two sons: Gregory Kent Hawthorne of Lowell, Ark. and Philip K. Hawthorne and wife Keri of Goshen, Ark. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Betty L. Howington Funeral services for Mrs. Betty L. Howington, 88, of Ferriday, were held at Pentecostal of the Miss-Lou on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, with Rev. Gary Howington officiating. Interment followed at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mrs. Betty Howington was born August 17, 1920 in Akron, Ohio and passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Camelot Lesuire Living in Ferriday. She was a resident of Ferriday formerly of Wisner. Mrs. Howington was a home maker and a member of the Pentecostal of the Miss-Lou. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Eugene Howington; parents, Charles Ephraim and Kizzie Ezell; great- grandson, Gary Braxton Myers; sister, Belle Paine. Survivors include sons: Rodney Howington and Charles Howington, both of Wisner; Gary and wife Kathy Howington of Ferriday; grandchidlren: Todd, Seth and Dean Howington, Haven Howington Blackmon and her husband Travis, Melody Howington, Jeremy Howington and his wife Sharlene and Tara Howington Myers and her husband Jerry; two great- grandchildren: Leyland Blackmon and Alissa Howington; three nieces: Jeanette and her husband Harold Coburn of Shreveport, Judy and her husband Charles Mock of Monroe, and Jan Bass of Wisner. Pallbearers were Jerry Myers, Dean Howington, Seth Howington, Jeremy Howington, Randy Lipscomb and Stephen Wells. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Blackmon and Todd Howington. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 19, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Myrtle E. Johns Graveside services for Myrtle E. Johns, age 101, of Tallulah, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Coax Cemetery near Baskin, with Rev. Richard Henderson and Dr. E. L. Wright officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Survivors include: three daughters: Ethel Winborne of Winnsboro; Betty Greer Smith of Natchez; Virginia Carney of Tallulah; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 12, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mattie Williams Johnson Mattie Williams Johnson, 82, a resident of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born June 25, 1927, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, she was a daughter of Joseph Homer and Carrie Lena Brown Williams. Mrs. Johnson was reared and received her early education in Winnsboro and attended Fort Necessity High School. Mattie Bernice Williams married Wiley Jones on November 13, 1942, in Winnsboro. Mr. Jones preceded her in death on September 7, 1965. Mrs. Johnson worked for American Telephone and Telegraph as an operator for twenty years, retiring in 1987. She married Louis Johnson, Jr. on January 3, 1970, in Hamburg, Arkansas. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death on January 2, 2006. Mrs. Williams moved to Pine Bluff in 1970. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; one son, Jimmy Don Jones, two brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include one son, Wiley Jones, Jr. of Plum Branch, South Carolina; step-son, Randy Lamar Johnson; step-daughter, Sylvia Keller both of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Carrie Mae Lishman of Longview, Texas, and Bonnie Scranton of Camp Verde, Arizona; one brother, J. B. Williams of Vidalia, Louisiana; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. (today) Wednesday, August 12, 2009, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Rev. Jason Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Winnsboro, Louisiana, by Ralph Robinson & Son. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elaine Kelly Funeral services for Elaine Kelly, age 58, of Gilbert, were held Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia with Bro. Don Wright officiating. Interment followed in Duchesne Cemetery of Hebert. Mrs. Kelly was born on Oct. 6, 1951 in Wisner and passed from this life on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father: James Harvey Haring; husband Gary Wayne Kelly; son: Roy Kelly. Survivors include her mother: Bertie Floyd Kelly; daughter: Rebekah Wyant and husband Tony of Columbia; son: Will Kelly and wife Janice of Winnfield; three sisters: Grace Adkins and husband Gary of Columbia; Mary Smith and husband Robbie Smith of Wisner; Karen Fortenberry of Wisner; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Travis Broussard, Donald Broussard, Ronnie McCoy, Ronnie Duffy, Brandon Duffy, and James Harvey Haring III. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Sylvia Alice LaPrairie Services for Sylvia Alice LaPrairie were held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at New Hope Free Methodist Church of Deville, with Rev. Kenneth Lukens and Rev. Adron Gardner officiating. Interment followed in Big Island Memory Garden in Deville. Mrs. LaPrairie, 95, of Grayson was born in New Era on Aug. 21, 1913, and passed from this life on Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a minister's wife of 62 wonderful years and was foremost dedicated to her family and her service as a Christian. She was a Sunday school teacher most of her life as well as president of the General Free Methodist Conference and one of their delegates for many years. She was loved and respected by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Major K. and Octavia Bryan Fisher; husband, Rev. Lorenzo Franklin LaPrairie; son, Laverne Franklin LaPrairie; brothers, Irving Fisher, Manuel Fisher, and Oderon Fisher; sisters, Sarah Verhayden, Alzine Beubouef, Arelia LaPrairie, and Helen Beall. Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne Simpson Quaid and Delores LaPrairie Hays; two half-brothers, Lewis Fisher and Malcomb Fisher; grandchildren, Sylvia Quaid, Monica McIntyre, Allison Hughes, Randy LaPrairie, Sonda Harrelson, Pascha Dickson, Shane Pennington, and Jay Pennington; special great-grandson Chris LaPrairie. Pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews. To extend online condolences to the LaPrairie family visit www.riser funeralhomes.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mary Jo Berry Mason Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jo Berry Mason, 75, of Fort Necessity were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, with Reverends Lillard Bevill, Rex Barker, and Howard Childs officiating. Burial was at the historic Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Mason was born Nov. 19, 1933 in Texarkana, Texas and spent her childhood and teenage years in Monroe; she was a resident of Fort Necessity, for 53 years. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Austin, Texas on July 28, 2009, finally joining her beloved husband of 46 years, Cecil, who passed away earlier this year in March. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Bertha and Alvin Berry; two brothers, Ray Berry and Charles Berry; and two sisters, Bobbie Brantley and Sue Berry. She is survived by her daughter, Nona Mason Mendez and son-in-law, Daniel Mendez of Austin, Texas; one grandson, Chris Janes, who is a graduate student at Texas A&M; two sisters, Lois Wilkinson of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Nona Cowan of West Monroe; one brother, Carl Berry of Columbia, Missouri, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Ouachita High School, Mrs. Mason attended Louisiana College earning a degree in English. In 1956, she accepted a position as an English teacher at Fort Necessity High School and moved to the Boeuf Prairie community, where she met her future husband, Cecil. During the earlier years of her teaching career she continued her education, obtaining her Master Degree, plus 30 hours. She was a dedicated teacher and principal, and she worked very hard to achieve her own academic success while striving to instill the same desire to excel in her students. After retiring as principal, s he returned to her true love, teaching. She taught kindergarten and junior high after her "retirement". Her pride in and love of her former pupils and fellow faculty members shone through in the many stories she told of her years as a teacher and principal at Fort Necessity High School. One of her great joys was to visit with past co-workers and students, rehashing the many student pranks, class trip shenanigans, and classroom mischief she dealt with throughout her career. It was so rewarding for Mary Jo to hear from her former students about how she had touched and changed their lives throughout the years. One former student was just quoted as saying, "She was part of the strand in the net that kept us all safe as kids." Throughout recent years, many of her past students told her that without her influence, they would not have grown into the adults that they are today. Mrs. Mason was an avid seamstress and enjoyed countless hours creating beautiful works of art that she freely shared with friends and family. In addition to sewing, she was skilled in handcrafts such as needlepoint, cross stitch, and embroidery both by hand and on her sewing machine. Fortunate was the new bride, expectant mother, or close friend who received one of Mary Jo's embroidered tea towels or baby blankets. Her last shopping trip was to the fabric store to buy more thread for her latest project. Mrs. Mason's greatest joy of all was the vast collection of family and friends that enriched her life on a daily basis. She and Cecil worked hard, lived simply, and sought to better not only their family's future but their community's as well. She was both proud and humble to be a part of the rich history of the Berry and Mason families in northern Louisiana and the Boeuf Prairie community. Serving as pallbearers were Daniel Mendez, Andy Keene, Michael Bryan, Ricky Smith, Ken Mason, Eddie Ray Bryan; honorary pallbearers were Ray Bryan, Joe Tarver, Charles Winters, Jimmy Henderson, Faydette Moore, and Jimbo Colvin. The family would like to thank to following: Dr. Ron Hammett and the staff at Glenwood Pulmonary Specialists, Family Life Home Health, Hospice TLC, Dr. James Potts and the rehab staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Charlyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Dr. Shaun Chen and the staff at Adult Care of Austin, Hospice of Austin, Austin Home Health, and the numerous friends and family members that have provided so much love and support over the last several months. Memorial donations can be made to the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, Mary Jo and Cecil Mason Memorial Fund, c/o of James Henderson, 110 Bryan Lane, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rose Ann Moyers Rose Ann Moyers, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009, in Abilene, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, with Pastor Gary Henneke and Minister Bruce Lewis officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Moyers was born in Mangham, Louisiana, to Nickolas and Rosa Piro on Nov. 25, 1918, and attended high school in Winnsboro, Louisiana, where she married Albert Moyers on Dec. 7, 1944. Mrs. Moyers was a homemaker and a longtime member of Ninth and Elm Church of Christ in Orange, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Moyers. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Long of Abilene; sons, Roger R. Moyers and wife, Annette, of Columbus, Texas; and Thomas H. Moyers and wife, Elederna, of Beaumont; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Derrick Long, Bryan Moyers, Mike Moyers, and William Moyers. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Loyal F. Parrott Jr. Memorial services for Loyal F. Parrott Jr., age 85, of Fort Necessity were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 at Fort Necessity Baptist Church in Fort Necessity, with Rev. Hershel Clanton, Bro. Virgil Harris, Rev. Benton Moore and Rev. Don Blackmon officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Parrott was a retired millwright and farmer. He passed away on August 14, 2009. Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Faye Parrott; three daughters: Judy McKee and husband, Wayne of Start; Marilyn Wilson and husband Gene of Chase; Debbie Christian and husband James of Bernice; brother: Richmond Parrott and wife Leah of Yerington, Nev.; seven grandchildren: Michael, Misty, and Cody Wilson; Chad and Chuck McKee; Emily Stansbury, and Julie Christian; nine great-grandchildren. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Laurie Lea Williamson Poland Funeral services for Laurie Lea Williamson Poland of Winnsboro, La. were held at Apostolic Faith Chapel on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Leon Ward and Rev. Jerry Hunt officiating. Interment was at the Eva Church of God Cemetery near Monterey, La. under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Laurie was born March 17, 1976 in Winnsboro, La. and went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Houston Champlin and paternal grandparents Cary and Annie Bell Williamson. Survivors include her husband Michael Poland; parents Doyle (Corky) and Kathy Williamson; twin sister, Julie Carrington and husband Adam; brother, Wade Williamson; sister, Amy Williamson; her sisters' children, Samuel Carrington and Ty Arnold; maternal grandmother, Betty Fatchett Champlin; father- and mother-in-law, Jackie Ray and Wanda Poland; her extended Poland family, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and many friends. The pallbearers were Guy Smith, Cary Williamson III, Tyler Wright, Chad Lee Jr., Jimmy McDonald, Mike Boyd, Bo-Bo Gwin, and Ben Price. The honorary pallbearers were Paul T. Beatty, Jimbo Stevens, Tony Haring and Robbie Crain. Laurie was a life long resident of Winnsboro and attended Sardis Baptist Church. She graduated with honors from Franklin Academy in 1994. She graduated from ULM with a degree in Criminal Justice and received the doctor of jurisprudence degree from Mississippi College School of Law. Returning to Winnsboro, Laurie married Michael Poland May 18, 2002 and began her law practice in an office with Attorney Mike Kramer. For the last five years, Laurie has served as an attorney with the La. State Dept. of Social Services covering an 11 parish area. Laurie loved all children and was called Lollie or LaLa by most. Her sisters' children were very special to her. She delighted in giving them toys that made lots of noise or had lots of pieces! She loved practical jokes and a good laugh. Laurie loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and water sports. She and Michael enjoyed riding their Harley Davidson motorcycles and she was a lifetime member of the Ladies of Harley and the Harley owners group. Laurie was loved by all and made friends wherever she went. We will miss her funny cards that were received on every occasion, her quick wit, and her beautiful smile. We will love and remember her always. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 19, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Clifton Ray Russell Graveside services for Clifton Ray Russell, age 71, of Liddieville, were held Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville with Bro. John Solloway officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Russell was a retired electrical lineman and passed away on August 15, 2009. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Russell. Survivors include his wife: Agnes Wallace Russell; mother: Lorrene Wallace; son: Danny Russell and wife Janet; great granddaughter: Jazmyne Gilmore. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert 'Robby' Houston Smith Funeral services for Robert "Robby" Houston Smith, 39, of Liddieville were held at South Central Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, with Rev. Curtis Harris officiating. Burial followed at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Smith was born May 25, 1970 in Delhi, and passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at his work near Mansfield, LA. He was a resident of Liddieville, a derrick hand in the oil field, and a member of the baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Rod" Edward Smith; maternal grandmother, Vera Arender; paternal grandmother, Ruby Bass Smith; Georgia Taylor Gould, Alta Taylor Arender Brown, Allen A. "Poe" Brown, Henry H. Arender, Houston C. Arender. Survivors include his mother, Jewel Arender; wife, Angela (Turnage) Smith of Liddieville; two sons: Jared Houston Smith and Jordan Hunter Smith, both of Liddieville; sister, April Smith Winborne and husband Terry of Gilbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Pallbearers were Walter Smith, Kenneth Wilson, Greg Wilson, John Graham, Quinn Turnage, and Wade Parker. Honorary pallbearers were Pat Jackson, Ronnie Fussell, Terry Winborne, Luther Boy Smith and the Rig M 20 Crew. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Troy Earl Smith Troy Earl Smith, 47, of Humble, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro and West Monroe died Friday, July 31, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his son, Adam Smith. He is survived by his wife Denise Evans Smith and five children. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at Wayside Pentecostal Church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery in Wisner. ----------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mattie Pauline Temple Funeral services for Mattie Pauline Temple, 76, of Winnsboro, were held at Bayou Macon Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, with Rev. Jerry Goodman and Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Temple was born Feb. 9, 1933 in Wisner, and passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a loving wife, mother, memaw, and aunt. She was a member of the Bayou Macon Baptist Church and had a special love for her church family. She truly loved all people that she came in contact with and most recently the Family Life Home Health workers who she particularly loved. Mrs. Temple is survived by Troy Temple, her husband of 59 years; her daughter Shirley Guyton and husband David; two granddaughters, Angela Whitman and husband Cliff, and Crystal Guyton; one great granddaughter, Cidney Whitman; a special adopted daughter, Dytsie Rushing; and a special nephew, Tommy Rushing; two very loving sisters, Lula Belle Reeves and Dot Ulmer; numerous wonderful and special nieces and nephews; a host of brothers- and sisters-in-law; and a special friend, Loe (sic Leo) Guimbellot and wife Susie. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Rushing; mother, Essie (Thornhill) Rushing; brother, John Rushing. Pallbearers were Rocky Williams, Buddy Jennings, Glendale Temple, Danny Ralph Temple, Nolan Temple, and Joshua Dunn. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 5, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Joseph Elmer Thomas Funeral services for AME1 Joseph Elmer Thomas, 34, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. with a military chaplain officiating. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Thomas was born Sept. 4, 1974 in Delhi, and passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Tallulah. He was serving in the US Navy, stationed in Pensacola, Fla. and had recently achieved the rank of First Class Petty Officer. He was formerly a resident of Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Shirley Gene Thomas. Survivors include his mother, Ruby (Miller) Thomas of Winnsboro; his wife, Tamara Lynn (Ring) Thomas of Sheridan, SC; son, Shelby Gene Thomas of Sheridan, SC; daughter, Sierra Lynn Thomas of Sheridan, SC; step-daughter, Heaven Paige Ring of Sheridan, SC; sister, Lynne McKenzie and husband Danny of Winnsboro; nephew, Alex McKenzie of Winnsboro; three aunts and two uncles all of Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Military Pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, August 7, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Peggy Marie Traylor Funeral services for Peggy Marie Traylor were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Dr. John Traylor, Dr. Allen Miller and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Burial followed in Columbia Hills Cemetery in Columbia, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mrs. Traylor was born in Monroe, La. and spent most of her life in Winnsboro. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. She is survived by her husband, Justice Chet D. Traylor; sons and daughters-in-law, Noble and Susan Ellington, and Ryan and Denise Ellington, all of Winnsboro; step children, Therese and Sammy Nagem of Baton Rouge, Leigh and Bart Liles of Shreveport, and Anna and Kyle Holloway of Crowville; grandchildren include Michael Ryan Ellington of Baton Rouge, John Tyler Ellington, Elizabeth Ellington, Tucker Ellington, and Blake Ellington, all of Winnsboro, Ellie and Traylor Nagem of Baton Rouge, and Mary Blake Liles of Shreveport; her siblings include Fred and Helen McDowell of Longview, Texas, Nancy and Dr. John Bush, Ramona Welch, Merry Bayles, all of Monroe. Pallbearers were grandsons: Michael Ryan Ellington, Tyler Ellington, Tucker Ellington, Sammy Nagem, Bart Liles, Kyle Holloway, and Blake Ellington. Memorials may be made to Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home or the Cancer Society. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnwinn@bellsouth.net. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James V. 'Jelly' Williams Funeral services for James V. "Jelly" Williams, 85, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, August 24, 2009, with Rev. John Albright and Rev. John Williams officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Williams was born Sept. 25, 1923 in Liddieville, and passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. "Jelly" was a loving husband and father. He loved his God and country very much. He had a sense of humor and always had witty sayings that his wife called "Jellyisms." He was a 32nd degree Mason, a VFW member, American Legion member and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He served in WWII and was in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. In his later years he liked to tell funny accounts of his WWII experiences. He worked in the oil and drilling business starting as a "water boy" and rose to the position of superintendent over several rigs that worked for major oil companies. He also had a work ethic taught to him as a boy that helped him succeed in his endeavors that he pursued. His work took him to several states including Miss., Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, planting flowers, most anything that was outside work. He was a simple man with a love of things of nature. He was preceded in death by his father, John Williams; mother, Katie Melissa (Mason) Williams; two brothers: Steve Williams and Ray Williams; three sisters: Louise Colbert, Hazel Hollister, and Annie Bell Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Grace (Foster) Williams of Winnsboro; son, Vernon Williams Jr. and wife Sheryl of Dallas, Texas; brother, John Williams Jr. and wife Gwen of Winnsboro; sister, Helen Robinson of Winnsboro; and numerous nieces, nephew, family, and friends. Pallbearers were Russell Colbert, Don Cummings, Marcus Williams, Doyle Williamson, Johnny Williams, and Steve Williams Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Elders of First Presbyterian Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA August 26, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jorge Zaldivar Funeral services for Jorge Zaldivar were held Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Minden, with Father Rothel Price officiating. Graveside service was held at Wiggers Family Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden. Mr. Zaldivar was born June 1, 1937 in Santiago, Chile and entered into rest Aug. 21, 2009 in Minden. His beloved wife Maria Pia Zaldivar, father Jorge Solo de Zaldivar Prado, infant sister Constanza, and brother Andres preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Luz Letelier de Solo de Zaldivar of Santiago, Chile; sons: Jorge Antonio Zaldivar and wife Lori Ann of Minden; Andres Zaldivar and wife Carrie Ann of Dubberly; daughter: Maria Pia Cooper and husband Michael of Marietta, Ga.; Maria Luisa (Mary) Avery and husband Danny Kay of Minden; and Alejandra Wiggers and husband Rusty of Fort Necessity; sisters: Talo Solo de Zaldivar Cerda, Talena Solo de Zaldivar Sanchez, Ana Marie Solo de Zaldivar; brothers: Antonio Solo de Zaldivar and Joaquin Solo de Zaldivar; grandchildren: Nicholas Cody Avery and fiancé Britany Pullman, Spencer Heard, Christopher Michael Cooper, Alexander Cristian Avery, Taylor Ann Zaldivar, Russ Bonner Wiggers, Zachary Tyler Zaldivar, Colby Phillip Zaldivar, Jorge Evan Wiggers, and Jorge Connar Zaldivar. Jorge Zaldivar....If Webster's Dictionary had a definition for Jorge Zaldivar, words like strength, enthusiasm, gentleman, intelligence, determination, love, zest, conviction, compassion, friend, father and Tata would be found. Jorge Zaldivar lived to love and loved to live! He fought for what he believed and believed with conviction. A man's man, gentleman, father, husband, Tata (grandpa), and friend. ----------------------------------------------------