Obituary: Oct. 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: M.J. 'Son' Batey Winn Baron Baum Zella Brown Carrie E. Bryant Jimmie Aswell Curry James David Davenport Roy E. Day Dorothy Dearing Bobby Joe Everett Elsie Rae Ferguson Everett Erin Fletcher Connie F. Graham Betty Jo Cardin Hayden Otis Mack Hill Jr. Lula Mae King Robert "Cole" Kirksey Edna Faye Loflin Claude E. Lupo Lillian Patrick Josie Claire Pylant Thelma G. Sanders Christine Chevallier Shank Glen Dale Smith James Greg Stokes Kendal Koltyn Scott Stroud James Leonard Walker Coy L. Winters ************************************************ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd M.J. 'Son' Batey Jr. Funeral services for M. J. "Son" Batey, Jr. 76 of Wisner were held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 in First Baptist Church in Wisner with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment followed in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born to Matthew Julian and Ethel Carmen McCarty Batey on Nov. 26, 1932 in Wisner and passed from this life Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Batey was a member of First Baptist Church in Wisner, where he served as deacon and also taught a Sunday school class at Marianna Nursing Home. He was a member of Gideon's International. He was a graduate of Wisner High School and Northwestern State University. He received his +30 at LA Tech University and his masters in education from Mississippi College. Mr. Batey began his career in education at St. Amant Elementary School in Baton Rogue, but moved back to Franklin Parish in 1961, and was teacher and coach at Wisner Elementary School. He served as principal at Winnsboro Lower Elementary School and then at Wisner Jr. High School. He was appointed as administrator of NLU Franklin and retired from education in 1989. During "Son's" retirement, he doted on his loving family and found time to enjoy his favorite pastimes, which included fishing, lawn mowing, "piddlin" with small engines and his old truck, and remained a devoted LSU fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife JoAnn Ezell Batey, sister Fay Rollins, brother Robert Earl Batey. He leaves behind his wife Joyce Borum Batey; three children and spouses Laura Batey and Tommy McFarland, Michael Matthew and Danielle Dufrene Batey, and Anna Carol Batey all of West Monroe; sister Sandy Batey Brister and husband Mark of Monroe; brother Kenneth Ray Batey of Sicily Island; six grandchildren Elizabeth, Mary Kate, and Amanda McFarland, Kade and Cameron Batey, and Julian Michael Batey. Pallbearers were Alan Borum, Charles Borum, Nathan Calhoun, Marc McCarty, Trey Kiper, J. T. Tims, Jesse Young and Ray Young. Deacons of First Baptist Church in Wisner served as honorary pallbearers. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund – P.O. Box 97 – Wisner, LA 71378. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Winn Baron Baum Funeral services for Winn Baron Baum, 97, of Delhi, were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 in Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps with Rev. Joe Stroud officiating. Burial followed in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral of Winnsboro. He was born to Jim and Lottie Taylor Baum on Sept. 15, 1912 in Alexandria and passed from this life Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Baum was a member of Hegwood Baptist Church, Master Mason in Delhi Masonic Lodge #120, retired farmer and retired bus driver for Richland Parish Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mattie Elizabeth Baum, and daughter Carol Ann Nielsen. He is survived by two sons: Gerald Parker Baum of Gilbert, and Dennis Wynn Baum of Rayville, six grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Clayton Emery Baum, Gerald Parker Baum Jr., Bobby Meyers, Heath Meyers, Jesse Wayne Nielsen, Jonathan Rush Nielsen. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Oscar Johnston, Charles McPhearson, Dennis MePhearson, Donald Meyers, Glenn Meyers and John Nielsen. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Zella Brown Funeral services for Zella Brown, 79, of Wisner, will be held at South Central Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. T. J. Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 10, 1929 in Jena, La., and passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. She was a resident of Wisner, a homemaker, and a member of the South Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kleinert Clark Brown; father, Robert W. Beasley; mother, Bessie (Swillie) Beasley; brother, R. W. Beasley Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn (Brown) Fuller and husband Kevin of Eros, La.; two sons: Maurice Brown, Steve Brown and wife Lynn, all of Wisner; sister, Blanche Posey of Winnsboro; four grandchildren: Leah Pohoralski and husband Pete of Lake Charles; Madeline Brown of New Orleans; Evan Wollerson and Will McDowell, both of Eros. Pallbearers will be Gerald Gilmore, Ronnie Ellerbe, Rick Cole, Tom Moore, Howard Anderson, and Mike Ferrington. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Carrie E. Bryant Funeral services for Carrie E. Bryant, 90, of Winnsboro, formerly of Ridgecrest, were held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, with Rev. Ed Jelks officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Bryant was born June 15, 1919 in Wisner, and passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a retired school cafeteria worker, and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: L. E. Bryant; father, A. D. Roberts; mother, Jeredeen (Risher) Roberts; daughter, Kaye Bryant; eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Clark and husband Bill of Winnsboro; son, Sammy Bryant and wife Judy of Churchill, Miss.; grandchildren: Ben and Tim Clark of Monroe; Aaron Bryant of Natchez, Miss.; Brandon Bryant and wife Tanya of Charleston, SC; sister, Edna Floyd of Jakin, Ga. Pallbearers were Ben Clark, Tim Clark, Aaron Bryant, Doug Emfinger, Blair Armstrong, and Paul Harris. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Resources and sitters Lora Jones and Glenda McCartney. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Jimmie Aswell Curry Services for Mrs. Jimmie Aswell Curry, age 77, of Crowville, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Wayside Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro with Rev. Tommy Cotton Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Curry was a member of Wayside Pentecostal Church. She also loved to read and visit with her grandhchildren. Survivors include her husband: W. E. Curry of Crowville; four children: Dianne Overstreet and husband, Edward; Connie Curry; Bruce A. Curry and wife Jennifer; William E. Curry and wife Martha; grandchildren: Adrien and Daniel Overstreet, Shannon Rogers and Eric Greer, Holly Curry, William E. Curry Jr., Lori Evans, Samantha and Courtney Matthew, Alan and Preston Curry; eight great- grandchildren. Pallbearers are Shannon Rogers, Eric Greer, Adriene and Daniel Overstreet, William Curry Jr., William Curry Sr., Bruce Curry, and Edward Overstreet. Visitation will be from 5 till 8 p.m.Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James David Davenport Mr. James David Davenport, 75, a retired shrimp fisherman of Gilbert died Monday, September 28, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Davenport served in the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Mary Davenport. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roy E. Day Funeral services for Roy E. Day, 60, of Crowville, were held Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at Gill Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Mosely officiating. Burial followed in Reagan cemetery in Baskin under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Day was born to the union of his parents Jessie and Myrtle Blackmon Day on Jan. 15, 1949 in Monroe, and passed from this life on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents: Jessie and Myrtle Day; two sisters: Christine Fife and Pauline Watson; and one brother: William"Billy" Day. He is survived by his wife of 36 years: Mallisse William Day of Crowville; sons: Michael Day of Crowville, and Mark Day and wife Tasha Day of Hebert; grandchildren: Tyler Day, Kayla Smith, Abbie Day, Jesse Day, Ethan Day, Emberly Day, Harley Day, and Dustin Day; one brother: Jerry Day of Baskin; three sisters: Margie Payne of Baskin, Elizabeth Foy of Chase, and Catherine Watson of Laurel, Miss.; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Ralph Guiterrez, Sean Killian, Hugh Lane Newsom, Wade Punchard, Josh Williams, Justin Williams, and Paul Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Louis "Snooky" Curtis, Earl Punchard and Dennis Williams. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dorothy Dearing Mrs. Dorothy Dearing, 74, a homemaker of Bastrop, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, after a long illness. She was a loving mother and friend. She is survived by a son, Lee Roy McLemore; special friend, Stella Allen; all special friends of Bond House. A special thanks to Premier Hospice, LSU Medical Center of Shreveport; and Body and Soul Services. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Bobby Joe Everett Bobby Joe Everett passed away Oct. 13, 2009, due to complications of a stroke he suffered in February. He was born Nov. 16, 1939. He grew up in Winnsboro and still had many friends here. His fondest memories were of his Babe Ruth baseball team and teammates. Mr. Everett lost his first wife Betty after many years of marriage which resulted in two sons. He also had a stepson. He was married to the former Judy Waller for a year whom he still loved very much. He was also a veteran of the US Navy, which he was very proud of. Mr. Everett was preceded in death by his father, Luther Lee, and mother Jessie Wilma; his older brother, Luther Lee Jr. He is survived by his sons, Lance, Mark and stepson Randy; sisters: Murlee Wilbanks, Monroe; Billie Thrower, Long Beach, Calif.; Betty Smith, Jonesville; Shirley Gates, Bremerton, Wash.; Linda Lewis, Johnson Valley, Calif.; Janice Booth and Beverly Carrick, both of Canby, Oregon; brothers-in-law: Alfred Gates, Dennis Lewis, and Bob Booth, three grandchildren and one great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Elsie Rae Ferguson Everett Mrs. Elsie Rae Ferguson Everett, age 87, of Lawrence, Miss., died on Oct. 20, 2009 at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Miss. Graveside services were held Friday Oct. 23, 2009 at the Decedar Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawrence, Miss. James F. Webb Funeral Home of Newton, Miss. was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Everett was a life-long resident of Mississippi, a member of the Eastern Star, and the Lawrence Homemaker Club. She is survived by a son, Ronald R. Everett (Linda) of Brandon, Miss.; a daughter Gail E. Thomas (Barry) of Lawrence, Miss.; two grandchildren, Barry Everett Thomas (Letitia) of Pascagoula, Miss. and Fiona Kay Drake (Kyle) of Anchorage, Alaska. She was preceded in death by her husband, Egbert H. Everett and two sons, Fred Terry Everett and Timothy Everett. Guest can sign an online guest book at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Erin Fletcher Funeral services for Erin Fletcher, 32, of Baskin, were held at Reagan Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 with Bro. John Solloway and Victor Cheeks officiating. Burial was under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Ms. Fletcher was born April 18, 1977 in Monroe, and passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at her residence in Baskin. She was an office manager, and a member of the Jehovah's Witness faith. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Debs Fletcher Sr.; and maternal grandmother, Ruby Bryant. Survivors include her parents: Debs Fletcher Jr. and Eva (Bryant) Fletcher of Baskin; two sisters: Jennifer Pitarro and husband Steve of Monroe, and Stacie Fletcher of Baskin; two nephews: Christopher and Matthew Pitarro of Monroe; grandmother, Leuraleen Fletcher of Baskin; and many cousins, family and friends. The family would like to thank TLC Hospice and Dr. Tom Colvin for their care and concern during Erin's long illness. The family would also like to thank all of Erin's nurses, caregivers, friends, and neighbors for all of their love and support during her illness. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Connie F. Graham Funeral services for Connie F. Graham, 56, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 with Rev. David Mosley officiating. Burial followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Graham was born Feb. 24, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas, and passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Steve McDaniel; mother, Alice (Hilburn) McDaniel; daughter, Tammy Graham; brother, Steve Allen McDaniel. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, James Graham of Winnsboro; two daughters: Jo Ann Thomas and husband Ronnie of Calhoun, Jennifer Ponder of Archibald; one step-daughter, Zoetta McKinney of Winnsboro; three brothers: Walter, Michael, and David McDaniel, all of Baskin; three sisters: Ann Williamson of Baskin, Lillian Hopkins of Rayville, and Pat McDaniel of Baskin. She was also survived by five grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews with one special niece Lisa Spillars of Baskin. Pallbearers were Jeremy Wiscaver, Shelby McKenze, Joe McCall, Kevin Fife, Bobby Fife, and Robbie Camp. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Betty Jo Cardin Hayden Funeral service for Betty Jo Cardin Hayden, 62, of Crowville, were held Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Bethany Worship Center in Crowville with Rev. Ron Charrier, Rev. Beverly Spillers, and Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Burial followed in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. She was born to Woodrow and Thelma Ashley Cardin on Dec. 13, 1946 in St. Joseph, and passed from this life Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center. Mrs. Hayden was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Jamie Hayden; husbands Jesse Hayden and James Hayden, and stepdaughter Lewanna Cardin. She is survived by six children: J.W. Hayden and wife Pam of Newellton, Larry Hayden and wife Margaret of Mangham, Curtis Hayden of Newellton, Bobby Joe Hayden and wife Pepper of St. Joseph, Tammy Fussell and husband Virgil of Columbia, and Candy Huff and husband Gene of Crowville; seven siblings: Rosie Wempher of Newellton, Buddy Cardin of Vidalia, Johnny Cardin of Newellton, Ted Cardin of Tallulah, Wayne Cardin of Newellton, Ann Appeal of Newellton, Carol Higgins of Monticello, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by seven stepchildren: Sussie Hayden of West Monroe, Russell Hayden of St. Joseph, John Hayden of Downsville, Joe Guree of Simsboro, Darrell Guree of Newellton, Jimmy Guree of Simsboro and James A. Guree of Crowley; 26 step-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Otis Mack Hill Jr. Funeral service for Otis Mack Hill Jr., 56, of Winnsboro were held Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in Gill First National Funeral Chapel in Winnsboro. Burial followed in Chase Cemetery with Elder Ernest Clawson and Don Robertson officiating. Mr. Hill was born to Otis Mack and Fannie Marie Wallace on Oct. 9, 1953 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Newellton. He was preceded in death by his father; brother Stevon Hill, paternal grandparents Vernon and Sennie Hill; and maternal grandparents Gardner and Minnie Wallace. He is survived by his mother, Fannie Marie Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law: Skipper and Christy Hill of Winnsboro, and Lucas and Julie Hill of Sulpher Springs, Texas; three step-children: David McKinney, Lisa Martin and Jennifer Winstead; six grandsons: Coby, Caleb, Cooper, Luke, Ethan and Sean Hill; and one granddaughter Kylie Hill. He is also survived by three sisters: Jocelyn Thevenot and husband Bobby, Gloria Harper and Anna Marie Hill; brother Tim Hill and wife Joyce; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Bo Curington, Dewey Donnell, Ricky Donnell, Greg Hill, Ken Hill, Ken Malone, Richard Perot, and Steve Perot. Honorary pallbearer was Joe Doughty. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lula Mae King Mrs. Lula Mae King, 82, of Wisner, a retired emergency technician and OB nurse, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Clayton Pentecostal Church. Burial followed at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert "Cole" Kirksey A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Gill Funeral Home Winnsboro for Cole Kirksey. Cole was born on September 28, 1971 in Monroe, La., and passed away on October 19, 2009 in Natchitoches, La., after a lengthy illness. Cole was a Neville High School graduate and ran cross-country during his high school years. He enjoyed various hobbies and interests-most especially reading, bicycling, music, family and friends. Cole was a tender and loving man who had a great sense of humor and brought us all many laughs around the campfire. Cole loved to cook and loved to eat. He will be missed by so many, but will never be forgotten. He is survived by his mother Sonija Dollar Girndt and stepfathers Max Dollar, Jr. and Paul Girndt; his father and stepmother Don and San Brown of Natchitoches, LA; his brothers Christopher Dollar of Shreveport, LA, Slater Brown of California and Stoney Brown of Austin, Texas. Cole is the maternal grandson of Rosie Brown of Winnsboro and the late Cecil Brown. He is also the nephew of Keith Brown of Monroe, LA, and Sharon Harris and husband Richard of Tallulah, LA. He will be greatly missed by his mother's lifelong friend and his "second mom" Cathy Coker Simmons, and a host of cousins and special friends. His illness did not define him. Despite his illness; he had the ability to live, laugh and love. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the National Kidney Foundation. Online guest register at www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 14, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Edna Faye Loflin Funeral services for Edna Faye Loflin, 79, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 with Bro. Lukins officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Loflin was born Nov. 1, 1929 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a telephone company employee, and a member of the Liddieville Free Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, William Fred Williams, Sr.; mother, Annie (Dean) Williams; husband, Jacob E. Loflin; sister, Vaudie Simons; brother, W. F. Williams; nephew, Kenny Simmons. Survivors include nieces: Kathy MacNichol of Baton Rouge, Amy Allemond and husband Jason of Zachary, with Mrs. Loflin's three special grandchildren: Emma, Logan, and Amelia Allemond and Jacquelyn Simmons of Liddieville; nephew, Chance Simmons of Liddieville; special cousin, Dannie Sue Barton and husband Don; special friends: Vonnette Buchans, Mary Faulk, Katie Loflin, Jean King, Kent and Paula Bennett, Pam Poland, Lisa Parks; lifetime companion: Daisy, Mrs. Loflin's dog; and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers were J. W. Dean, George Faulk Jr., Robby Dean, Adam Faulk, Kevin Cobb and Buddy Parks. Honorary pallbearers was Kent Bennett. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Claude E. Lupo Services for Mr. Claude E. Lupo, age 89 of Winnsboro, were at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Troy Long and Rev. Jason Lupo officiating. Burial followed 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; sisters and brothers: Hattie Favors, Kate Parker, Henry Lupo, Jack Lupo, Pete Lupo, James Marvin Lupo, and Sanders Lupo. Survivors include his 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, seven nephews and five nieces. Pallbearers were: Leo "Bub" Bruce, Bob Brooks, Bill Russell, Owen White, Jack Tucker, Elmer Lolley, Jerry Thomas and Joey Cordill. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Varnado and Elmo Blackmon. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lillian Patrick Funeral services for Lillian Patrick, 89, of Dunn, La. were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at the Dunn Baptist Church in Dunn, with Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial followed in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Patrick was born to the union of her parents Pierre and Ida Guillot on Oct. 30, 1919 in Vick, La. and passed from this life on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Winnsboro. She was a member of Dunn Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband: Dewey Brownell; a beloved sister: Opal and several brothers. She is survived by her husband: George Henry Patrick of Dunn; one son: Lee Brownell of Andrew, Texas; one daughter: Gracie Jones of Winnsboro; two sisters: Marry Lee and Dorothy; five brothers: Troy, Cecil, John, P. W. and Erwin; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Brandon McMurry, Bruce McMurry, Darren Harrington, Derick Guillot, James Mercer and Edward Morris. Honorary pallbearers were Dick Bringol, Rayford Guillot , Tommy Harrington, Billy Sanders, George Hiram Patrick, and Joe Patrick. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Josie Claire Pylant Funeral service for Josie Claire Pylant, infant daughter of Nora and Jason Pylant, are incomplete, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Josie passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thelma G. Sanders Funeral services for Thelma G. Sanders, 84, were held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Rockett Funeral Home Chapel in Ringgold, La., with Bro. Joey Anderson and Bro. Paul Ford officiating. Burial followed at Andrews Chapel in Heflin, La. Mrs. Sanders was born Sept. 23, 1925 in Red River Parish and passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. She was a life-long healthcare employee who worked as a LPN in nursing home administration. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Nita Griffith. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her husband, William Edward Sanders, Ringgold; son, Curtis E. Sanders and wife Diwana of Wisner, and their two daughters; her three daughters: daughters: Betty Sanders of Ringgold and her two sons; Peggy Juneau and her husband Johnny Ray of Winnsboro, and their three sons and daughter; Nita Ford and her husband, Paul of Monroe and their son and daughter; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers: Vance Griffith and his wife Betty of Ringgold, Lamar Griffith of Abbeville; a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Randy Anderson, Jackie Anderson, Malcolm Griffith, Brandon Ray, Lane Davis, and Eddie Young. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Carlos Irizarry, Scotty Woodard and Harry Davis. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Carlos Irizarry, the staff at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro, and the staff at Ringgold Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. ------------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Christine Chevallier Shank Mrs. Christine Chevallier Shank, 69, retired from the telephone company, and resident of Baskin, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at her residence. Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Glen Dale Smith Graveside services for Glen Dale Smith, 54, of Little Rock, Ark. were held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville with Rev. Glen Quilliams officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Smith was born May 5, 1955 in Iran, Texas to Grady and Martha Callaway Smith and passed from this life on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 in Little Rock, Ark. He loved the outdoors where he spent many hours in the woods and on the rivers in Louisiana and Arkansas, hunting, fishing, and camping with people he loved. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: William D. "Pete" and Annie L. Smith, Thomas "Tom" and Agathea Callaway; aunt and uncle: Jerrivon and Billy Eldridge; Thomas "Norman" Smith and aunt and uncle Betty and Donald Callaway. Mr. Smith is survived by his companion: Kathy Larson; parents: Grady and Martha Smith all of Little Rock, Ark.; son: Daniel Smith of Lonoke, Ark.; daughter: Samatha Smith of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister: Jan Maxwell and husband Donnie of Crowville; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Shannon Maxwell, Stacy Maxwell, Scotty Caldwell, Greg Caldwell, Randy Smith, and Michael Hughes. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 7, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Greg Stokes Funeral services for James Greg Stokes, 37, a residential construction worker of Gilbert, were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Oakley Cemetery. Mr. Stokes was born Oct. 8, 1971 and passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Cleo McCarta, and sister, Michelle Stokes, both of Gilbert; and brother, Larry E. Stokes Jr. of Maryland. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 14, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Kendal Koltyn Scott Stroud Funeral services for Kendal Koltyn Scott Stroud were held Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church with Revs. Roy Walton, Joel Ford, David Carlton and Ronnie House officiating. Burial followed at Heard Cemetery. Kendal was born Oct. 9, 2009, and passed away a few hours later. Survivors include his parents: Victoria Byrnes Stroud and Cory Stroud, of Jonesville; brother, Jayden Stroud; grandparents: Kim and Greg Byrnes, Jonesville; Mike and Ann Stroud, Sicily Island; great-grandparents Gayle and Odis Byrnes Sr., Buddy and Shirley Walton, Alvin and Maggie Wollerson, Wayne and Avis Stroud. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Ruby Walton. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 28, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Leonard Walker James Leonard "Jamie" Walker, 41, of La Porte passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. He was born December 14, 1967 in Delhi, Louisiana to Betty and J.W. Walker. He is survived by his parents, children: James Howard "Buck" Walker, John Christian Walker; sister, Betsy Denmon and husband Jim; nephew James Tyler Denmon; niece Brianna Jane Denmon; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Bayshore Baptist Church. A service will also be held Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Lamar Baptist Church, with burial following at Newton Cemetery in Delhi, Louisiana. In lieu of usual remembrances, donations may be to, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA October 21, 2009 Submitted November 2009 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Coy L. Winters Funeral services for Coy L. Winters, 87, of Winnsboro will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Michael Couch and Rev. Tommy Cotton officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Winters was born Feb. 14, 1922 in Franklin Parish, and passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at his residence in Winnsboro. He was a farmer, a heavy equipment operator, and retired from the Franklin Parish Police Jury. He served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his father Otto Winters; mother, Clara (Russell) Winters; and his first wife, Irene (Wiggins) Winters. Survivors include his wife, Gladys (Wiggins) Winters, Winnsboro; two sons, Rick L. Winters and wife Chris of San Antonio, Texas; Coy Michael Winters, Winnsboro; three daughters, Marty Mathews and husband, John of Wisner; Carolyn Sue Evans and husband Carl, and Connie Winters, all of Winnsboro; brother, Newt Winters and wife Alice of Winnsboro; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Wiggins, Doyle Wiggins, Tony Wiggins, J.C. Winters, Harvey Guimbellot and Perry Parker. Honorary pallbearer will be Larry Riley and Ray Thomas. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p .m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------