Obituary: Sept. 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: Beatrice Allbritton Charles W. Buie Mickey Gene Cassels Evolene Chapman Gladys Cooper Cole Mary Odell Colvin Janice Dearing English Ricky Ferrington Mildred Carlene French Bernard Hart Rosie Holmes Coy William Huff Annie Lee Kimble Pamela Winborne King Claude E. Lupo Jack Muckelrath Clara Ann Noble Ethel Walton Renfrow James Henry Riley John R. Shelly Thomas L. Smith Jr. Mattie Spears Strange Ross A. Thomas Michael Alan 'Mike' Turner Nettie Stewart Vickers Renata Washington ************************************************ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Beatrice Allbritton Funeral services for Beatrice Allbritton, 96, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, with Rev. Ron Ferrington and Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Burial followed at New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Allbritton was born March 20, 1913 in Winnsboro, and passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a lifetime resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a lifetime member of the New Zion Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, and helped with "little ones." She loved to garden, love to sew, and loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carey Allbritton; father, F. B. Hitt, Sr.; mother, Ida (Taylor) Hitt; son, Jack Muckelrath Sr.; stepson, Charles "Bill" Allbritton; three brothers: Abrer Hitt, Leon Hitt, and Fred Hitt; great-grandson, Jason Muckelrath. Survivors include son, Carl Allbritton and wife Sarah of Raymond, Miss.; daughter, Lucy Lawrence of West Monroe; step daughter, Dorothy Hitt of Winnsboro; grand children: Debbie Bayles of West Monroe, and Jackie Muckelrath, Jr. of Winnsboro; four great- grandchildren and three great-great-granchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Mac Alford, Danny Alford, Tommy Alford, Scotty Alford, Kevin Bayles, and Timothy Bayles. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown September 21, 2009 News Star World - September 21, 2009 CHARLES W. BUIE Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Charles W. Buie, 74, of Fort Necessity will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2009 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Buie Cemetery in Fort Necessity with Rev. Stewart Sherman and Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to William Samuel and Marie Brower Buie on December 7, 1934 in Monroe and passed from this life Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Monroe. Mr. Buie, a lifelong resident of Fort Necessity, was the great-great grandson of Neil Buie an original settler of Franklin Parish. He attended school at Fort Necessity and graduated from Brown Military Academy as Major, the highest ranking officer of the academy. He attended NLU and graduated from LSU in 1957 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. While at LSU, he served as treasurer of Alpha Zeta honorary agriculture fraternity, vice president of Agriculture Economics Association, member of Sigma Chi fraternity, and ROTC. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserve as Staff Sergeant. As a farmer and cotton ginner, Mr. Buie was devoted to the cotton industry. He was a member of the National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Ginners Association, Louisiana Cotton Producers Association, among others. He also served on the board of directors of First South Production Credit Corporation since 1977 and the board of directors of Franklin Cotton Warehouse where he held the office of treasurer. He is survived by his wife, Pat Hoffman Buie of Fort Necessity; daughter, Bonnie Buie Ritchie of Gilbert; grandchildren, Jordan Ritchie, Cassidy Ritchie, Mark Liles, Mason Liles, Michael Liles, Ainsley Liles and a new granddaughter born on Friday; step children, Allison Killingsworth, Mark Liles, and A.C. Liles, III; sister, Harriet Johnston of Dallas, and cousin, Dr. Jimmie Y. Buie of Lafayette. Pallbearers will be Gary Killingsworth, Myles Kiper, Mark Liles, Mason Liles, Michael Liles, and Kyle Peoples. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Boyce Stone, Bobby Wooldridge and Board of Franklin Cotton Warehouse. The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 30, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mickey Gene Cassels Funeral services for Micky Gene Cassels, 55, of Winnsboro, La were held Tuesday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church with Rev. David Womack and Rev. Benton Moore officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Cassels was born to the union of his parents Isadore and Viola Rice Cassels on Nov. 29, 1953 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. He worked for the City of Winnsboro for over 20 years as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son: Jeremy Cassels and his fiancée Sheri Smith; two daughters: Jennifer Moroni and husband Wesley and Jessica Mulkey and husband Phillip all of Winnsboro; three sisters: Shirley Wyant and husband Kenneth of Fort Necessity; Linda Hatton and husband Joe of Liddieville, and Sharon Womack and husband David of Monterey; three grandchildren: Samantha Mulkey, Avery Mulkey, and Emma Moroni; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Skipper Stinson, Terence Hill, Josh Wyant, Leo Hutto, Shannon Womack and Michael Ballard. Honorary pallbearers were Mayor Jack Hammons, Buddy Potter, and Cotton Tharp. To sign guest book or send condolence please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Evolene Chapman Funeral services for Evolene Chapman, 86, of Winnsboro were held at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, with Rev. Cory Bruce, Rev. Don Blackmon, and Tony Smith officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Chapman was born Sept. 11, 1923 in Gilbert, and passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Charlyn Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a Nurses Aide, and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Chapman; father, William Samuel Womack, mother, Vara Susie (Antley) Womack; and brother, Jack Curtis Womack. Survivors include three sons: Roger Chapman and wife Belinda, Marvin Chapman and wife, Kathy, all of Winnsboro; Thomas Chapman and wife, Jane, Sicily Island; two daughters: Nelda Morse, Susie Martin and husband Elvon, all of Winnsboro; two sisters: Lynetta Billiot, Crowville; Bobbie Womack, Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Marvin Womack and wife Evelyn, Crowville; sister-in-law, Billie Womack of Iowa Park, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Michael Varnado, James Varnado, Allen Martin, Chris Martin, Derrick Chapman and Dakota Tarver. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Any memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church or Gideons International. To leaven an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gladys Cooper Cole Funeral Services for Gladys Cooper Cole, 79, of Sicily Island, were held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at First Baptist Church Sicily Island with Rev. James Gass officiating. Burial followed in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Cole was born to the union of her parents: Luther and Clara Wade Graves on Aug.10, 1930 in Sicily Island, and passed from this life on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sicily Island and retired as Nurses Aid with the Franklin Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband: Hyman Ray Cooper Jr.; two sisters: Thelma Sikes and Ella Brashears. She is survived by her husband: James Floyd Cole of Sicily Island; three children: daughter: Sherry Cooper Hall of Alexandria, and husband James; son: Burchall Cooper of Atlanta, Ga., and wife Ruby; and daughter: Gloria Jean Cooper of Huntington, Calif.; two sisters: Dorothy Nell Stone of Ferriday, and Rosa Lea Irwin of Natchez, Miss. She leaves behind nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Tommy Cooper, James Hall, Bill Kahl, Richard Price, Robert Price, and Chris Tyndall. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA Sept. 1, 2009 Submitted August 2009 by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo Mary Odell Colvin Mary Odell Colvin, 92, of Winnsboro, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at Charlyn Nursing Home. She was born June 22, 1917. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Colvin, and mother Mittie (McDough) Colvin. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Janice Dearing English Funeral services for Janice Dearing English, 67, of Conroe, Texas were held Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at Cashner Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Jay McCurry officiating. Burial followed at Midway Cemetery in Livingston, Texas. Mrs. English was born Nov. 29, 1941 in Gilbert, Louisiana to Ardice and Lucille Dearing and entered into rest unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2009 in Conroe, Texas. She leaves behind to cherish her memories a wonderful husband, Walter English; sons, James Paul English and Randall Wayne English and his wife Janice LuAnn English; sisters, Antoinette Fuller, Barbara Emfinger and husband Jack and Ann Ezell; sisters-in-law, Verna Burnett and Willie McGown, Doris Johnson and husband Leonard; brothers-in-law, Jim English and wife Ernestine and Sydney English and wife Mozelle; grandchildren, Trish English and Joseph English; great-grandson, Austin Kyle English; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Jimmy Dearing, Jim English, Joseph English, Jack Emfinger, Sidney English and Wayne Lott. To leave a written tribute to the family at www.mem.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA Sept 9, 2009 Submitted Sept 2009 by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo Ricky Ferrington Funeral services for Ricky Ferrington, 46, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at First Baptist Church of Gilbert on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Bro Doyle Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Ricky Ferrington was born November 16, 1962 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Sunday September 06, 2009 in Winnsboro. He was a disabled oil field worker, a horse trainer, an avid fisherman. He attended the First Baptist Church of Gilbert. He was preceded in Death by: Father-Otis "Spooky" Ferrington Paternal Grandparents-George and Rhodie Ferrington Aunt-Bonnie Parker Maternal Grandparents-Wesley and Rosie Spears Survivors include: Mother-Joyce (Spears) King of Gilbert, LA Brother-Terry Lynn Ferrington of Gilbert, LA Step father- Sammie Joe King of Gilbert, LA Uncle-George Ferrington of Winnsboro, LA Uncle-Arnold Ferrington of Monroe, LA Aunt-Ruth Forest of Winnsboro, LA Survived by family and friends The Pallbearers will be Rusty Woods, James "Jimbo" Combest, Gary Thomas, Jerry Cupp, Mitchell Valentine, and Marlin Valentine. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Phillips and Oscar Howard. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Gilbert from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mildred Carlene French Funeral services for Mildred Carlene French, 82, of West Monroe, were held at Crockett Point Baptist in Crowville on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, with Rev. Joe Senn and Rev. Ron Charrier officiating. Burial followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Carlene French was born Feb. 26, 1927 in Mississippi and passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a resident of West Monroe, formerly of Crowville, a homemaker, and a member of the baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents - Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Carson Sr.; two brothers: Charles Ray Carson and Willie D. Carson; two sisters: Billie Jo Johnson and Sandra Collins. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Anderson and husband Dewayne of West Monroe; son, Jerry Wayne French of West Monroe; brother, S. C. Carson Jr. and wife Alice of Crowville; two sisters: Frances Weeks and husband Billy of Crowville; Callie Weeks and husband Charles of Tallulah; numerous nieces, nephews, and family. Pallbearers were Daryl Carson, Greg Carson, Mike Collins, Randy Collins, Jeff Collins, Kenneth Carson, Randy Carson, John Anderson. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown September 6, 2009 News Star World - September 06, 2009 BERNARD HART Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Bernard Hart, 83 of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2:00 PM Monday, September 7, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Wayne Stroud, Rev. Leon Ward, and Rev. Joey Stroud officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Hart passed away September 4, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mr. Hart was a member of Sartis Baptist Church. He was a farmer and his hobby was wood working. He served as a paratrooper in the U. S. Army in 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Pearson and Mattie Elizabeth Hart, sister- Nell Neatherland, and six brothers- Frank, J.E., Lanier, Durwood, Leo, and Marvin. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margie Knight Hart, one brother, Bobbie Ray Hart and one sister, Maxie Hicks, one special niece & nephew- Glenda and Leo Skelton, special nephew-Harvey Stephenson, and special friend- Amanda and Chad McManus, a host of nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Pallbearers will be nephews: Mike Hart, Bubba Hart, Byron Hart, Rodney Cherry, Chad McManus, Harvey Stephenson, Tony Stephenson, and Justin Cherry. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sunday, September 6, 2009, and from 9:00 AM until service time Monday, September 7, 2009. Members of the VFW Post #3155 will conduct a flag presentation ceremony. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rosie Holmes Funeral services for Rosie Holmes, 85, of Sicily Island were held Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church in Peck. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Harrisonburg under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Ms. Holmes, a seamstress, died Friday. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 9, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Coy William Huff Funeral services for Coy William Huff, 36, of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 in Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Jerry Keene officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. He was born Dec. 10 1972 in Huntington, West Virginia and passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 in Katy, Texas. Mr. Huff was a member of Winnsboro Church of Christ. He was an avid outdoorsman who particularly enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He had been employed with Schlumberger Ltd. for 14 years and had currently worked in Katy, Texas. His passion was the love he shared with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving sons: Everette Joseph Huff and Gage William Huff and their mother Jo Anna Jarrett Huff all of Richmond, Texas; his devoted parents Karl and Kathryn Huff of Winnsboro; trusted siblings, sister Wynn Diane Channell and husband Dan Wesley Channell and their children Cassidy William Malone and Hunter D. Malone all of Bossier City; and brother Steven Karl Huff and wife Tracie Huff and their children Karlee B. Huff and Zeb D. Huff all of Winnsboro. Pallbearers will be Kelly Armstrong, Mike Ganey, Trampest Martin, Michael McLemore, Ryan Rowell, and Mark Shires. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Dan Channell and Lance Hudson. Any planned memorials may be made to Winnsboro Church of Christ - 7081 Prairie Road - Winnsboro, LA 71295 in Coy's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Annie Lee Kimble Funeral services for Annie "Hido" Lee Kimble, 90, of Gilbert, were held at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, with Rev. Bruce Lofton officiating. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Kimble was born Nov. 8, 1918 in Duck Hill, Miss., and passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Gilbert, a homemaker, farmer, and hunter and a member of the Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband-Nolan Kimble; father, Randy Collins; mother, Jessie (Dobyns) Collins; three sisters and one brother. Survivors include her special son, Lex Giddens and wife Lou of Monroe; grandchildren: Nolan Giddens and wife Jutina, Daryl Giddens and wife Amy; four great-grandchildren: Ana, Thomas, N.J., and Matthew Giddens, all of Monroe. Pallbearers were Nolan Giddens, Daryl Giddens, Thomas Giddens, N. J. Giddens, Matthew Giddens, and Chris Fleming. Honorary Pallbearers were Ronnie Cupit, Muggs Cary Cheek, Bubba Ferguson, William Bill Cheek, Jenie Arnold, J. T. Arnold, Mert Girod, and Harold Welch. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Pam Winborne King Funeral services for Pam Winborne King, 53, of Winnsboro, a homemaker were held Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at River of Life Church in Winnsboro with Rev. David Phillips officiating. Burial followed in Lone Cherry Cemetery near Mangham under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. King was born to the union of her parents Rogers and Ethel Winborne on Dec. 19, 1955 in Monroe, and passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. She was a member of River of Life Church in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her father; her husband: Wayne King; two brothers: Danny and Ronnie Winborne. She is survived by two sons: Wayne King and wife Paula, and Jeremiah King and wife Kasey; her mother: Ethel Winborne, and one brother: Joe Winborne all of Winnsboro; ten grandchildren: Kaylee, Lilly, Kason, Logan, Joseph, Kodie, Devin, Beth, Sara and Cheyenne; seven great grandchildren: Cheyenne, Mason, Layne, Aiden, Cameron, Jaylen and Rylee; and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were: Kevin Britt, Brad Clark, Matt Clark, Devin Holloway, Trampest Martin, Shane Winborne, Jeremy Winborne and Jeff Winborne. Honorary pallbearer was Clay Russell. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Gina Brown September 30, 2009 News Star World - September 30, 2009 CLAUDE E. LUPO MULHEARN FUNERAL HOME WINNSBORO, LA Services for Mr. Claude E. Lupo, age 89 of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 1, 2009 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Troy Long and Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Lupo graduated from Winnsboro High School. He attended University of Norma Oklahoma and L.S.U. Alexandria. He was licensed in real estate appraisal and insurance. He was a member of the V.F.W. and was a Marine in the Air Corp., Co. # 121, a Technical Sargent in World War II having been involved in heavy combat and was a guard for the Enola Gay. He was a farm equipment manager with Scott Truck and Tractor and John Deere Co., a Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Winnsboro and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was also a former member of the Rotary and Lions Club. Mr. Lupo was preceded in death by his Dad; James Monroe Lupo, Mother; Margaret Martin Lupo and sisters and brothers; Hattie Favors, Kate Parker, Henry Lupo, Jack Lupo, Pete Lupo, James Marvin Lupo, and Sanders Lupo. Survivors include: Wife of 66 years; Arthemise Cuave Lupo, Son; Don Lupo, Daughter; Donna Lupo Edge and husband Jack, Grandchildren; Scott Lupo, Renee Jimenez, Jason Lupo and wife Elizabeth, Gary Lupo and Shawn Lupo, Great Grandchildren; Kennedy Jimenez, Mason Jimenez, and Tristen Jimenez, adopted sister; Eva Willard, 7 nephews and 5 nieces. Pallbearers will be; Leo "Bub" Bruce, Bob Brooks, Bill Russell, Owen White, Jack Tucker, and Joey Cordill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Varnado and Elmo Blackmon. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 30th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Additional Comments: Claude E. Lupo 1/28/1920 - 9/29/2009 --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jack Muckelrath Funeral services for Jack Muckelrath, 79, of Winnsboro, were held at New Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, September 12, 2009, with Rev. Tommy Basco officiating. Burial followed at New Zion Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Muckelrath was born Feb. 8, 1930 in Winnsboro, and passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a farmer, and a member of the New Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Thelmon Muckelrath; grandson, Jason Muckelrath; maternal grandparents, F. B. and Ida Hitt. Survivors include his wife, Lessie (Wallace) Muckelrath of Winnsboro; mother, Beatrice (Hitt) Albritton; son, Jackie Muckelrath and wife Katherine of Winnsboro; special grandson, Joshua Muckelrath of Winnsboro; brother, Carl Albritton and wife Sarah of Raymond, Miss.; three sisters: Vina Sue Fain of Winnsboro; Lucy Jean Lawerence of Monroe; Elaine Huckabee of Coushatta, La.; two great grandchildren: Camron Muckelrath and Abby Muckelrath, both of Liddieville. Pallbearers were Walter Purvis, Glen Smith, J. C. Winters, Terry Sharp, Maxwell Wallace, and Kim Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers were Bo Erskine, Jerry McCain, and W. H. Bruce. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro,LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Clara Ann Noble Clara Ann Noble died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was born March 17, 1957 in Winnsboro. Ms. Noble was preceded in death by her parents Woody and Jean Magee Noble. She is survived by two brothers: Michael Ray Noble of Rayville and Paul Wesley Noble and wife Myra Jackson Noble of Arlington, Texas; and one sister, Dixie Renee Noble of Winnsboro; three nephews: Joey Richard Noble, Christopher Michael Guillot, and Jamey Ryan Noble; and a host of other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 9, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ethel Walton Renfrow Funeral services for Ethel Walton Renfrow, 92, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Rev. Wayne Stroud and Rev. Joe Stroud officiating. Interment followed in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville. She was born to John and Mary Nixon Walton on March 7, 1917 in Mangham and passed from this life Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Renfrow, a member of Sardis Baptist Church, retired from the Franklin Parish School System as a cafeteria worker, having worked at the Junior High and the Elementary schools in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roddie Renfrow; and a son Ronald Renfrow. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: son Jerry Renfrow of Wisner; daughters Ann Eubanks and husband Kenneth of Monroe, Sue Renfrow of Crowville; special daughter Betty Greer; daughter-in-law Carolyn Renfrow of West Monroe; sister Syble Evans of West Monroe; brother Percy "Man" Walton of Hebert; nine grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Andy Armstrong, Carey Armstrong, Billy Brown, Justin Eubanks, Todd Eubanks, and Derrick Renfrow. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 30, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Henry Riley James Henry Riley, 89, a WWII Army veteran and a retired road construction worker of Sicily died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Myers Bend Pentecostal Church in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at New Pine Hill Cemetery in Sicily Island under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 16, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John R. Shelly A memorial service for John R. Shelly, 71, of Winnsboro, were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Apostolic Tabernacle near Liddieville with Rev. Michael Couch officiating, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Shelly was born to the union of his parents, Benjamin and Golden Yates Shelley on Jan. 3, 1938 in Niwot, CO and passed from this life September 10, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three nieces and Bo Winstead of Winnsboro. He also leaves behind a host of friends and church family. To sign guest book and send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 9, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thomas L. Smith Jr. Services for Thomas L. Smith Jr. were held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with the Rev. Tim Hisaw, Dr. David Cranford and Mr. Billy Avery officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Smith, 92, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 at Rosepine Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Tioga First Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a 1935 graduate of Ogden High School and a 1939 graduate of Louisiana College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and completed his Master's Degree at North Texas State University. He taught geometry and algebra and coached basketball, softball and baseball at Tioga High School from 1939 to 1942. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant and Physical Training Instructor for the troops at Keesler Field during World War II, from 1942 - 1945. After his tour of duty, Mr. Smith returned to his position as teacher and coach at Tioga High School. He served as Assistant Principal at Tioga High School 1946 to 1962, and a principal at Mary Goff Elementary School from 1962 until 1972. Mr. Smith lettered in football, basketball and track at Louisiana College, was an award winning athlete in the area of track an field, having set javelin records and winning gold medals in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Southern Amateur Athletic regional meets and twice winning the silver medal at the National Amateur Athletic National Championship meets. He was a charter member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Tioga High School Hall of Fame in 1997. IN 2005 he was honored by the Tioga High School Alumni Association, as Aug. 6, 2005 was declared "Thomas L. Smith Jr. Day" at the annual reunion celebration. Mr. Smith was known in the community as an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas L. and Lillie Modena Ingram Smith; brothers: Luther Porter, Otis Porter, A.E. Smith, and James Paul Smith; sister: Meddie Smith Davis, Christina Smith, Lavinia Smith, Juanita Smith Lovell and Irene Smith Wiggins. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mabel Hargis Smith; daughter, Susan Claire Smith McLaughlin and husband Clarke of DeRidder; sister, Jeannette Smith Neal. Pallbearers were William Neal, James Neal, Danny Davis, Robert Wiggins, Kenneth Smith and James P. Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Zack Lofton, David McKnight, Sam Domico, Jessie McManus, Charles Arrington, Marvin Jordan and J.W. Crump. Donations may be sent to the Tioga First Baptist Church, 1309 Singer Drive, Pineville, LA or to the Thomas and Mabel Scholarship Fund at Louisiana College. To extend online condolences to the Smith family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mattie Spears Strange Mattie Spears Strange, 80, of Orange, Texas passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 at Christus Hospital St. Mary in Port Arthur, Texas. She was born Nov. 29, 1928 in Delhi, to Roosevelt and Ophelia Webb Spears. She was preceded in death by two children, Ruby White and Calvin Spears. Survivors include her four sons, Charles Hooker (Cookie), of Joliet, IL; Delmos Hooker and Larry Brown (Sharon) of Orange; Sam Brown Jr. of Beaumont, Texas; six daughters: Fannie Bell (Woodrow) of Winnsboro; Henrietta Hooker and Barbara Richardson (Royd), of Orange; Beverly Henderson (Rev. James) of Port Arthur; Dorothy Jones (Rev. Frank) of Rayville; and Daisy Norman of Dallas, Texas; three brothers: Johnnie Spears (Millie) of Orange; Steve Spears (Castena) of Lake Charles; James Spears of Angleton, Texas; four sisters: Lorine Robinson (Mack Sr.) and Pearl Spears, of Winnsboro; Mary Jones (Willie P.) and Mary Breedlove (Leroy Sr.) of Orange; 58 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren; God son Kevin Staten of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to offer thanks for the many acts of kindness extended. Special thanks to caregivers Lillian Garrett, Annette Collins, Essie Stevenson, and Hazel Turner. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 30, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ross A. Thomas Ross A. Thomas was born May 20, 1919 to Cabe and Myrtle Thomas in Winnsboro, La., and passed away September 1, 2009 in Balch Springs, Texas. Mr. Thomas has gone to Heaven to help fix the pearly gates! A veteran of WWII, he was part of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Following the war he was became a brick layer and was with the Brick Layers Union for 50 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia M. Thomas; children: James Thomas, Phylis Ballard and husband David, Linda Rose and husband Phil, and Brenda Long and husband Ed; grandchildren: Rhonda Jones and husband Jason, Jennifer Blackburn and husband Wayne, Paul Ballard and wife Angela, J.J. Thomas, Kim Frascone and husband Andy, Teresa Wall and husband Doug, and Michael Thomas; great-grandchildren: Ross, Rebekah, Kathelyn, Bryan, Michael, Kyle, Seth, Grant, Brooks, Olivia, Marshall and Abby; and numerous other family and friends. Funeral service were held Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Gilcrese officiating. Burial followed at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in Mesquite. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 9, 2009 Submitted September 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Michael Alan 'Mike' Turner Michael Alan Turner "Mike," a retired master carpenter and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his home. He was 51. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Wisner with the Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Burial f ollowed in South Central Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen B. Turner, of Wisner; parents, Beverly Ann and Winton Earl Turner; two daughters, Rachel Lynn Turner Collignon and husband Sean, and Brooke Paige Turner Ezell and husband C.J.; two sons, Jeremy Michael Turner and Adam Win Turner; two sisters, Teresa Curtis and Tara Pocorello; a brother, Mark A. Turner; grandchildren, Taylor Tullier, Ian Collignon, Caitlynn and Chloe Ezell; and special nephews, Brandon M. Curtis, Lee Daquin and Maxim Daquin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Godfrey and Lois Turner; and Joseph and Bertha Daigle; and a grandson, James Raymond Ezell. Pallbearers were Mark Turner, Mike Curtis, Lonnie Pocorrello, Lee Daquin, Joe Gray and C.J. Ezell. Honorary pallbearers were Brandon Curtis, Lee Daquin and Maxim Daquin. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Nettie Stewart Vickers Funeral service for Nettie Stewart Vickers, 84, of Winnsboro were held Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in Lone Pine Baptist Church near Crowville with Rev. Paul Stephens, Rev. James Lee Busby and Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Burial followed in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was born to George Oscar and Annie Earnest Pullin Stewart on Aug. 13, 1925 in Swampers and passed from this life Monday, September 14, 2009 in Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe. Mrs. Vickers was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church. She was a volunteer with the Ladies Auxiliary at Franklin Parish Hospital, Triad and Council on Aging. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Henry "Tot" Vickers; siblings Verbie Graney, Ora Stewart, Alma LaBorde, Gladys Bradley, Robert Stewart, Ray Stewart and Roy "Shorty" Stewart. She leaves behind to cherish her memory two children Linda Busby and husband Ronnie, George Ronnie Vickers and wife Sandy, all of Winnsboro; sister Nell Allen of Bossier City; brother Rheo Stewart and wife Dixie of Winnsboro; special niece Annie O'Neal Crawley of Bossier City; five grandchildren Tammie Arnold and husband David of West Monroe, Tad Busby and wife Ashley of Atlanta, Ga., Kim Luckett, Crystal Peters and husband Scott, and Zackery Vickers, all of Winnsboro; five great-grandchildren Sarah and Jacob Arnold, Chase Morrison, Brittany and Kyle Peters; and to special loving and caring friends Jean Monroe and Lucille Ford. Pallbearers were David Arnold, Tad Busby, Duane Flowers, Scott McMurray, C. E. Monroe, and Scott Peters. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA September 23, 2009 Submitted October 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Renata Washington Funeral services for Renata Washington, 29, of Natchez, Miss., were held Saturday at Harvest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial followed at Loamland Cemetery in Clayton, under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Ms. Washington, a student, died Thursday. --------------------------------------------------------