Obituaries: Feb. 2010, Franklin Parish, LA Submitters name listed with obit ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ********************************************** The following obituaries are listed below: Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth James 'Jamie' Benson Dixie F. Coleman Walter Asa Crain Ruth Sisk Cuny Melvin 'Cokey' Dayton Book Roscoe C. Dickens Sr. Mrs. Billie Parker Donnell Mike Easterling Fay Buie Etheridge Donald "Pete" Ezell William Bryant Fortenberry Woodie Thompson "Tommy" Franklin Jr. Thomas Ray Hart Robert Herron Sr. Fahy E. Hodge Sr. Virginia Holmes Gerald R. Jones Rebecca Jones Wiley Douglas Kincaid James Earl King Lucille Lane Willie Allen "Buddy" Mason Sr. Judy McDowell Ethel Mae McKay Juanita Holmes Moore Charles V. Parker David Floyd Pylant Sr. Helen Williams Robinson Promise 'Duck' Whitlock John 'Hinkey' Williamson ************************************************ ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth Mrs. Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth, 83, of Delhi, formerly of Winnsboro, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home, Winnsboro. Graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 31, 2020 at Rosefield Cemetery in Harrisonburg, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Edna Lucille Dickinson Ainsworth was born May 14, 1926, during the Roaring Twenties, lived through the Great Depression, World War II, two military conflicts, and embraced the age of the Internet and digital media with the enthusiasm she brought to all her interests. Though the obituary notices said she was a homemaker, that does not nearly describe this remarkable woman nor her achievements. As a young woman, she was part of the women who went to war movement. She worked in a munitions plant in Webster Parish assembling tank cannon shells first then graduated to working the PBX telephone board as an operator. She enjoyed her work as a PBX telephone operator and worked off and on in this capacity after her children were in school. With the birth of her children, Mrs. Ainsworth became a stay at home mom who excelled in what was considered the womanly arts then. She was a fabulous cook, her house was always sparkling clean, and she mastered the arts of quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, and gardening. Indeed, gardening was an abiding interest for her. She had such a green thumb that she could make anything grow. At one time, she had a housefull of African violets and a greenhouse full of orchids and ferns. She also loved railroads since her father was a railroad man with old L & A Railway Company. She collected railroad pictures, stories, and songs and rode a train every chance she got. When she and her husband, Joe Vernon Ainsworth, now deceased, moved to Winnsboro in 1963, she added genealogy to her list of many interests. Over the next 40 years, she compiled massive family history books on her Ainsworth, Shows, and Eubanks lines. She also published "The Ainsworth Trading Post," a genealogy newsletter whose old issues are still requested by people across the country. At the time of her death, she'd been working on her Dickinson and Eubanks lines. Many may remember her years working at Morgan & Lindsey and T.G. & Y in Winnsboro. Though she worked full time, she still found time for her genealogy and traveled to other states to record tombstone information and gather stories from old timers. She also scoured the parish, with the help of her daughter-in-law Judy Ainsworth, Vernon's wife, and recorded all the cemetery records in her book, "Cemeteries of Franklin Parish: Public, Private, and Abandoned," which was published in 1985. All her books were added to the genealogy collections in libraries across the country, from the Mormon Library in Utah to the New York City Public Library. In 2008, her last book "Memory Lane: My Sentimental Journey" by Mrs. Ainsworth and her daughter Joan Ainsworth Reeves was published. Her parents John Lafayette Dickinson and Edna Stella Eubanks Dickinson preceded her in death, as did her husband. Her survivors include children, grandchildren, great grandchildren along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and their families, on whose lives she made a positive impact. Her children are: Vernon Ainsworth and his wife Judy of Delhi; Joan Ainsworth Reeves and her husband Larry of Richmond, Texas; and Johnny Ainsworth and his wife Gayle of Westcliffe, Colo. Her grandchildren are Vernon Lafayette Ainsworth II and his wife Brandy of Wisner; Joshua Joseph Ainsworth of Delhi; Adina Blake Reeves of Richmond, Texas; and Gunter Seth Ainsworth of Pueblo, Colo. Her great-grandchildren are: Christian Lafayette Ainsworth and Randall Paul Ainsworth of Wisner. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made for research into Parkinson's Disease from which Mrs. Ainsworth suffered. Though she is gone, she'll live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Melvin 'Cokey' Dayton Book Funeral services for Melvin "Cokey" Dayton Book, 55, of Winnsboro, formerly of Jonesville, La., were held at Mayna Church of God on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, with Rev. Jack Knapp, Lloyd Trisler and Rev. Floyd Hawthorne officiating. Burial followed at Pala Alto Cemetery, Larto, La., under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Book was born March 8, 1954 in Jonesville, La., and passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 in Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, a off shore construction worker, and a member of the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson Maurice Book Sr., and son, Sean Dayton Book. Survivors include his mother, Renee' Zola Laprairie Book of Winnsboro; brothers: Darwin "Roachie" Book of Monterery, Nelson Jr. and his wife Becky Book of Ferriday, Randy and his wife Joy Book of Wisner; sister: Nell Book of Winnsboro, Robbie Wiley and her husband Homer Lee of Jonesville, Susan Fairbanks and Douglas Clay of Baton Rouge, Lisa Book of Winnsboro, Sandra Book of Rosefield, La., special sister, Brooks Halcomb of Winnsboro; and a host of friends and family. Pallbearers were Brandon Stewart, Ray Robinson, Daniel and David Book, Brian Rush Jr. and Darren Wiley. Honorary Pallbearers were Hunter Johns, Dustin Mullins, Kevin Posey and Charles Book III. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James 'Jamie' Benson James "Jamie" Benson, 62, of Winnsboro, was born November 9, 1947 in Philadelphia, Miss., and passed away February 1, 2010 at his home in Winnsboro. Jamie was a loving soul, caring for animals, children, and friends. Jamie is survived by one daughter and two grandchildren of Mississippi; and by his beloved Louisiana family. His funeral service was Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Dixie F. Coleman Funeral services for Dixie F. Coleman, 64, of Crossett, will be today (Wednesday) at North Crossett Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Crossroad Cemetery, under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Mrs. Coleman died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at her residence in Crossett. She was a native of Wisner, and a resident of Crossett for most of her life. ---------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Walter Asa Crain Funeral services for Walter Asa Crain, 68, of Winnsboro, were held at Jigger Apostolic Church on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, with the Rev. Hurby Hitt and the Rev. Virgil Harris officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Crain was born Dec. 30, 1941 in Jena, La., and passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Franklin Medical Center. He was a resident of Jigger, a boilermaker working in construction and paper mills, and a member of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Crain; mother, Mary (Ellard) Crain; brother, Charles Don Crain. Survivors include two sons: Kevin Crain and wife Annis, Jigger; Asa Crain and wife, Lawanna, Sicily Island; brother, Melvin Crain and wife, Yvonne, Ruston; grandchildren: Kimberly Crain, Haley Crain, Ashlyn Crain, Scooter Crain, Devin Crain, and Taylor Crain; and a number of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Scooter Crain, Brad Robinson, Kalub Holley, Brett Crain, Colton Crain and Jeff Crain. Honorary pallbearers were Devin Crain and Johnathan Robinson. To leave on online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ruth Sisk Cuny Services for Ruth Sisk Cuny age 85, of Winnsboro, were held Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson, Bro. William Busby and Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Burial followed in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Cuny was a Charter Member of Temple Baptist Church, longtime Sunday School Teacher of 60 years. Her Sunday School Class was called "Ruth's Sunday School Class." She was a retired elementary school teacher, a devoted wife and mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. After her illness her ministry was sending cards that she made. Mrs. Cuny was preceded in death by her parents: Jack Gilbert Sisk and Sallie Sisk; sister: Adrienne Wilson; and brother: Wade Sisk. Survivors include her husband: John A.Cuny of Winnsboro; daughter: Karen Lee of Shreveport; son: John Dana Cuny of Denver, Colo.; son-in-aw: Oscar Wayne Lee of Shreveport; five grandchildren: Jonathan Lee of Bossier City, Melissa Stoker of New Port News, Va.; Benjamin Lee of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Melanie Cuny of Indianapolis, Ind.; Patrick Cuny of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonathan Lee, Benjamin Lee, Sonny Wilson, Johnny Wayne Sisk, Bunny McMurray, and Winton Lofton. Honorary pallbearers were Clifton Davis, Gayle Sisk, Danny Sisk, and Millard Osborn. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Roscoe C. Dickens Sr. Funeral services for Roscoe C. Dickens Sr., 92, of Winnsboro were held Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Cuba Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Dickens died Saturday, J an. 23, 2010 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his sons: Roscoe C. Dickens Jr., Vallejo, Calif.; Andrew Dickens, Rialto, Calif.; Earvin Dickens, Sacramento, Calif.; Samuel C. Dickens, Wisner; Edward Dickens, Charles Dickens, Kevin Dickens, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; Wendell Dickens, Winnsboro; daughters: Iberia Adams, Los Angeles, Calif.; Sylvia Dickens, Baton Rouge; Dorothy Murphy and Delores Fluellen, both of Las Vegas; Doris Lemonier, Fenton, La.; Ella Williams, Tuskegee, Ala.; Avis Lawrence, Gonzales, La.; brother, Eddie Dickens Jr. of Calif.; sisters: Marian Johnson and Ada William, both of Calif.; 74 grandchildren; and a host of great- and great- great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Sons served as pallbearers. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mrs. Billie Parker Donnell Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Parker Donnell, 82, of Winnsboro will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today) at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Donnell was born on February 28, 1927 to the union of Maxie and Willie Hughes Parker, and died on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. She was a retired clerk, a resident of Winnsboro and a member of First Baptist Church Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Parker, sister Christine Adams. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Joe Donnell of Winnsboro; and her daughter Betty O'Brian of Winnsboro. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Wednesday at noon until time of service. Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Mike Easterling Services for Mike Easterling, age 60, of Fort Necessity, were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, with Bishop Virgil Harris and Rev. Curtis Harris officiating. Burial followed in Carraway Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Easterling passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 and was a retired aquaculture farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents: Marvin and Dozie Easterling. Survivors include his son: Michael Shae Easterling and wife, Anita of Fort Necessity; two special grandsons: Ryan Eckard and Dylan Eckard; two brothers: Donnie Easterling of Winnsboro, and Ralph Easterling of Fort Necessity. Pallbearers were Shane Smith, Brandon Easterling, Jeff Rials, Angel Arteaga, David Gilmore, Justin Gallagher, Willard Martin, Wayne Smith, and Randall Delaughter. Honorary Pallbearers were Tommy Herring, John Dennis, Bruce Withers, Eugene Brewster, Raymond Roberts, and Tommy King. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Fay Buie Etheridge Funeral service for Fay Buie Etheridge, 73, of Winnsboro were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Gilbert United Methodist Church with Rev. Frances Guy and Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Interment followed in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. He was born to J. B. and Margaret "Janie" Bradley Etheridge on Dec. 2, 1936 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Monday, February 8, 2010 at his home in Winnsboro. Mr. Etheridge was a member of Gilbert United Methodist Church and was an U.S. Army veteran. While in the service, he received a letter of commendation in communication, and was the M 1 rifle instructor for his entire platoon. He held a private aviator license, was a farmer, truck driver, and heavy equipment operator. He married Betty Loflin on October 7, 1955 in Winnsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; aunt Alice Walters; brothers: J. B. (Dago) Eheridge, H.B. "Pete" Etheridge Sr. and John Caleb Etheridge; sister-in-law Carolyn Etheridge; two grandchildren: Bradford Buie McKay and Megan Cobb; and nephew, J.B. "Buddy" Etheridge, III. Mr. Etheridge is survived by his wife of 54 years Betty Loflin Etheridge of Winnsboro; three daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Allen Cobb of Winnsboro; Toni Jayne and Tom McKay of Valley Lee, Md.; and Suzie Lynn and Tryon Rosser of Brandon, Miss.; one brother, Russell Etheridge of Winnsboro; seven grandchildren: Jessica Leigh Beaube, Joshua Dixon, Aaron Buie Dixon, Chad McKay, Kevin McKay, Brandon Weekly, and Lauren Cobb; and one great -randson, Jordon T. Landry. He is also survived by sisters-in-law: Juanita Etheridge, Francis Wallace, Melba Aston, Susan Mayeaux, Winona Shumaker Etheridge, Shirley Moak; brothers-in-law: Roy Aston and Jim Moak; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Pallbearers were Joshua Dixon, Brad Etheridge, Dale Etheridge, Jason Etheridge, Shay Etheridge, Chad McKay, and Brandon Weekly. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Bill Adams, R. V. Arnold, Nolan Cowart, Bobby Davis, Peachy Davis, Junior Gill, Ralph Gill, Chuck Holcomb, Lloyd Posey, Clarence Sikes, Jimmy Sullivan and Donald Woods. Any planned memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home Ð 300 E. Vaughn - Ruston, LA 71273. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Donald S. 'Pete' Ezell Sr. A celebration of the life of Donald S. "Pete" Ezell, Sr. was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Gilbert with Rev. Jimmy Harper, Rev. Don Blackmon, Rev. Dale Goodman, and Rev. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Interment followed at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Pete, a resident of Gilbert, passed away peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him on February 15 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Gilbert on September 23, 1942 to Rufus and Mertie (Thompson) Ezell. He graduated from Gilbert High School and NLU with a BS degree in Ag Business in 1970. Pete worked hard to support his family while putting himself through college. He worked at Motor supply in Monroe, drove the Franklin Parish Bus to NLU, farmed, taught Agriculture at Ward III High School, and retired from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier with 27 years of service. Pete was an avid deer hunter with numerous trophy mounts to testify. In addition to hunting, his other interests included coaching boys baseball, fishing, camping, traveling, reading, and working in his church. He was a good listener and loved visiting with his family and friends. Pete was predeceased by mother and father, Mertie and Rufus Ezell; wife, Carolyn (Cox) Ezell; brother, Ed Ray Ezell; father-in- law, Morgan Ezell; and step granddaughter, Rayanna Hodge. Those left to cherish his loving memories include his wife, Reba Ezell; his sons - Steve and wife Vicki of Winnsboro; Larry and wife, Marjorie; Keith and wife, Kerry, all of Gilbert; Brian and wife Sherry of Baskin; and stepson, Hugh Hodge and wife Stacy of West Monroe; sister, Faye Holcomb and husband Bill of Gilbert; sister- in-law, Ann Ezell of Gilbert; mother-in-law, Donnis Ezell of Gilbert. Also remembering fondly their PawPaw/PetePop includes Pete's grandchildren: Courtney, Kacey, Joshua, Dustin, Rachel, Brandi, Hailey, Brandyn, Rory, Cody, Cole, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Ethan, Eli, Ian, and Jude. Pallbearers were Steve, Larry, Keith, Brian, Joshua, Dustin, and Hugh. Honorary pallbearers were special friends, W.H. Sanders, Cordell Hill, Randy Sewell, Ted Holder, Su Hill, Jeff Hill, Cleve Norell, Henry Parks, Skeet McDaniel, Frog Crain, and Harold Stephens. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Pete with a donation to the building fund at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Hwy 128W in Gilbert % of Laverne Parks. The family would like to give special thanks to Jean Carroll, Laverne Parks and Lisa Pleasant of Hospice Care Resources for making Pete's "home-going" so peaceful! ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by Glenda Warner Boyd William Bryant Fortenberry Funeral service for William Bryant Fortenberry, 25, were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Crockett Point Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Fortenberry was born on April 10, 1984 in Monroe, Louisiana and died on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at Christus Schumpert Medical Center Shreveport, Louisiana after an extended illness. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of Crockett Point Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother Patricia Bringol and John Flowers of Crowville; father Joe M. and Lorinda Fortenberry of Edwards, Miss.; brothers: Joe Tyler Fortenberry of Start, Ethan Scott Flowers of Crowville, Chance McCall of Edwards, Miss., John Keith Flowers and wife Amanda of Rayville; sister Jennie Flowers of Hebert; grandparents Dick and Amaryllis Bringol of Wisner, J. W. and Jean Fortenberry of Winnsboro. He is also survived by a nephew, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Keith Bringol, Ben Cole, Derek Fortenberry, Jonathan Hodge, Johnny Hudson, Chance McCall, Marlin Valentine and Trey Williams. Honorary pallbearer was John Petty. Despite Bryant's lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis, he lived life to the fullest. He especially enjoyed deer hunting and loved to tell stories about his hunting experiences. He loved to hunt with his Uncle Keith in Woodville, Miss., and enjoyed many happy days there with him. Bryant enjoyed going to Coleman, Texas, where he hunted with his mother, Patricia for deer and quail. Bryant and his Papaw Dick had many great quail-hunting experiences. He had wonderful times hunting with his brothers Tyler and Ethan. He especially enjoyed one deer hunting weekend with a very special friend, Theo Eldridge. Two special people in his life were Marlin Valentine and Johnny Hudson. He so enjoyed these two men who called him "T-Bone", an affectionate nickname. There's quite a story behind that name! Bryant always looked forward to the annual Marengo Swamp Ride which benefits Wish I Could, Inc. He had so much fun in that swamp with his friends on 4-wheelers slogging through all that mud. At the end of the ride, all you could see were the whites of his eyes and his teeth in that huge grin that told of all the fun he was having. He enjoyed many rides with his father, Joe Micheal, Uncle David, cousin Trey Williams, and brother Tyler as well as many other friends and relatives. Bryant loved going to his Mamaw Jean's and Papaw J's home and visiting with them. Most Sunday's you can find the majority of the Fortenberry family there enjoying each other's company. The house would be full of the laughter and chatter he enjoyed so much. He enjoyed going to his Papaw Dick's and Mamaw Amaryllis' house to visit. He loved talking with his papaw about hunting and was always willing to eat all the food his mamaw prepared for him. Bryant and his little brother, Ethan, were so very close and spent many, many hours together watching movies and playing video games. Bryant spoiled Ethan terribly. His most special friends, Jonathan Hodge, Ben Cole and John Petty were so important to him. He loved getting together with them to visit or to attend movies. They enjoyed many happy times together whether at the hospital or at home. Louisiana State Police filled one of Bryant's wishes when he was a little boy. Bryant had always wanted to be a state trooper and his dream was fulfilled when he was made an Honorary State Trooper complete with trooper hat, official badge, LSP logo duffel bag and lots of other LSP goodies. To complete the outfit, his Mamaw Amaryllis sewed him a navy blue trooper uniform complete with gold trim and LSP patches. There was a wonderful ceremony in Winnsboro at the gazebo with LSP officials making the presentation. Bryant was so proud to be the "littlest trooper. Bryant was rich in family and friends and was loved dearly by all of us who will miss him so very much. Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Woodie Thompson "Tommy" Franklin Jr. Tommy Franklin was a good man who loved his God, his family, and his country...and he worked tirelessly for all three. But in the morning hours of February 10, 2010, he was called home to his eternal reward in heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Services in his memory were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi, with Reverends Scott Fletcher, Rayland Trisler, and Jason Lupo officiating. Burial followed at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Tommy was born January 1, 1947 to Woodie and Helen Cobb Franklin. He grew up in the Crowville community and married his high school sweatheart, Jimmie Lynn Holloway Franklin in July, 1966. He joined the Army later that year and served in Vietnam. Upon his return home after an honorable discharge, he obtained his pilot's license and operated his own crop dusting service for 25 years. For the past several years, Tommy was part of a family farming operation that included his father-in-law, son, and son-in-law. During his service to God, Tommy was one of the founding members of the Richland-Madison camp of the Gideons and continued to be active in that organization. He also took part in the Pool of Bethesda prison ministry, spreading the gospel to prisoners throughout the area through word and song. Tommy is survived by his wife Jimmie Lynn; daughter, Shelly Crawford and husband Paul of Delhi; two sons, Steven Franklin and wife Angie of Delhi, and Jason Franklin and wife Jennifer of Monroe; a sister, Hazel Jean DeCoto and husband Huey of Ponchatoula; parents-in-law, J.W. and Margie Holloway of Delhi; brother-in-law, Jeff Holloway of Delhi; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was particulary proud of his five grandchildren: Anna and Randall Crawford, Emily and Katie Franklin, and Collier Franklin. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lannie Mack Franklin; nephew, Woodie Malcolm Franklin; and grandson, Caleb Glenn Franklin, who he now joins in heaven. Pallbearers were Mike Curtis, Marty Hale, Dennis Ray Franklin, Darren Green, Bill Griffin, Johnny Junkin, Richard Skipper, and Gilbert Tonnang. Honorary pallbearers will be Oscar Tate, Snookie Curtis, and Jim Pepper. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Thomas Ray Hart Funeral services for Thomas Ray Hart, 39, of Mangham were held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at New Hope Baptist Church in Liddieville. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mr. Hart passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. Survivors include sons: Thomas T.R. Allen, Monroe; Donavan Johnson, Rayville; daughter, Rashaundlyn Whitley, Wisner; father, Danielson Hart, Winnsboro; brothers: Johnny, Jessie, Oscar, Kenneth, and Bobby Joe Hart, all of Winnsboro; Archie Hart, Archibald; sisters: Barbara Johnson, Eve Johnson and Geraldine Boley, all of Winnsboro; Tina Robinson, Baskin; special friends: Sandra Johnson and Angela Jones of Winnsboro. Pallbearers were Dale Crockham, Johnny Banks, Curtis Pleasant, Russell Boley, Derrick Boley and Charlie Geeks. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Robert Herron Sr. Mr. Robert Wilburn Herron Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 in Baton Rouge after an extended illness. He was 77 years old. Mr. Herron was a businesss entrepreneur in the Baton Rouge area for the past 50 years, having created several businesses with his wife and business partner, including Nita's Furniture on Plank Road and Tiffany Estates Mobile Home Park on Greenwell Springs Road. He was also a member of the Operating Engineers Local 406 and a Freemason. Mr. Herron was born to James Matthew and Gettys Herron in Jena, La., on Oct. 19, 1932. He was raised in Wisner, Louisiana. Mr. Herron is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Juanita Herron; one son, Robert Wilburn Herron Jr. and his wife, Diane Elaine James Herron; one daughter, Celia Darnanne Herron; one grandson, Robert Wilburn Herron III and his wife Nickie Lee Adams Herron; one granddaughter, Tiffany Danielle Herron; one sister Margie Alice Byrnes and her husband, Vernon Byrnes; one sister-in-law, Mary Francis Pike Herron; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and mother James Matthew Herron and Gettys Shipley Herron; two brothers, Willie Herron and James William Herron; and two sisters, Hazel King and Vadian King. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Herron Jr., officating. Burial followed at South Central Cemetery near Wisner. Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by:Glenda Warner Boyd Fahy E. Hodge Sr. Funeral services for Fahy E. Hodge Sr., 85, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, with Rev. Gerry Courtney and Bro. Jimmy Harper officiating. Burial followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, with military honors, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Hodge was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Crowville, La., and passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 in Ferriday, La. He was a resident of Winnsboro and a member of the Beouf River Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Air Force on Aug. 1,1963 after 23 years of active military service. From 1942 until 1945, he served in the Army Air Corps then served continuously from September 1946 until retirement in the Regular Air Force. During this period he preformed duties as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Flight Chief and Workload Control Supervisor. Serving tours overseas in the Southwest Pacific from September 1943 to November 1945 and in Sidi Slimane, Morocco from April 1957 until Feburary 1958. During his long and honorable military service, he became highly decorated with many awards and Medals. Technical Sergant Hodge also earned the World War II Victory Medal for his faithful service during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Frances Louise Brazell Hodge; father, William Cordell Hodge; mother, Geneva Harper Hodge; five brothers: "Doc" Newsom, W.C. Hodge Jr., Huey Hodge, Harold Hodge and Denton Hodge; three sisters: Alma Meredith, Deema Phillips and Eva Stasson. Survivors include his wife, Hilda Brown Hodge of Winnsboro; son, Fahy E. and his wife Marjorie Hodge of Vidalia; daughters: Linda and her husband Ronny Childress of Mangham, Connie and her husband Danny Merrill of Ferriday, and Ouida Ann Hodge Jerrell of Centerville, Ga.; eight step-children. He was also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Glenn Childress, Chris Hodge, Dan Merrill, Joey Merrill, Sawyer Jerrell and Jason Broad. Honorary Pallbearers were Gordon Hughes Sr., Gordon Hughes Jr. and the Members of the VFW and American Legion. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Virginia Holmes Services for Virginia Hudson Holmes, age 69, of Winnsboro, were held Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro with Rev. Ernest Oliver and Rev. Ricky Smith officiating. Burial followed in Fort Necessity Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Holmes came into this world on Nov. 13, 1940 and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. She was a loving mother and friend. She was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and a woman that loved God. She was a lady that touched many lives. Survivors include her son: Joey Hudson of Winnsboro; brother: Willie Hudson of Gilbert; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers were Eddie Quimby, Phillip Hutto, Claude Hicks, Treddis Glass, Dave Hutto, Kenneth Powers, William Daniels, and Leo Guimbellot. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Gerald R. Jones Services for Gerald R. Jones, 62, were held Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at New Zion Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Bosco, Jerry Goodman and Rodney Ratcliff officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Mr. Jones was born on September 25, 1947 to the union of Lee Edward and Rene McCallister Jones in Winnsboro, Louisiana and died on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family and friends after an extended illness. Mr. Jones served his country in the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Army National Guard active and inactive duty for 21 years, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a lifelong farmer and worked 33 years as shop supervisor with the Louisiana DOTD. He was a member of New Zion Baptist Church and a resident of Baskin. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daugher, Victoria Jones; brother, Lee Edward Jones Jr.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law John A. and Vicky Smith. He is survived by his wife Sue Smith Jones of Baskin; his son, Nathaniel "Nate" Jones of Baskin and girlfriend Tasha Tidwell; a sister, Glenda Cowart of Baskin; a brother, Mike Jones and wife Pam of Baskin; brother-in-law, Glen Ray Smith and wife Lynn of Winnsboro; sisters-in-law, Jenny Goodman and husband Jerry of Gilbert, Vickie Purvis and husband Walter of Gilbert. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He is also survived by several little ones that called him "Papa Gerald". Pallbearers were Nathaniel Jones, Glen Smith, Jason Camp, John Day Jr., Ben Purvis, Walter Purvis and John Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Phillips and Louisiana DOTO District 58. Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com. ------------------------------------------------ The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Rebecca Jones Rebecca Gay Jones, 50, was born on June 19,1959, to Jerry D. and Faye "Sister Baby" Williams Jones of Mangham, Louisiana, and unexpectedly passed away February 9, 2010. At the time of her death she resided in Sicily Island. She is preceded in death by her father, sister Rhonda Stothart and niece Jessica VanMatre Schatz. Surviving family includes her beloved mother; brother, Charles Bobby and Debbie Jones, sister Stephanie and Barry VanMatre; nieces Shady VanMatre, Courtney and Kaitlyn Jones, Lindsey and Mike Wilson, and brand new great niece Mia Grace Wilson; nephews Rob and Will Stothart, and great nephews Ben Schatz and Roman Wilson; aunts Sylvia Jones, Jean Eaker, Elaine and Peachy Davis; and uncle Glen and JoAnn Williams. She will be dearly missed by her dog, Toby. Rebecca will be remembered for her generous, caring, fun-loving and outgoing personality. ÉÉPerhaps she is most noted for the years she owned and operated the Hwy 576 Jones Market restaurant in New Light where she "packed out" the restaurant with her many original culinary delights. A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at Mangham Community Center, Hwy 15, Mangham, La. Online condolences may be made to magnoliafuneralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Wiley Douglas Kincaid Wiley Douglas Kincaid, 69, passed into Heaven on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Bellville, Texas, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He is survived by his wife Celia; his former wife Sandy; son Robert; daughter Susan; daughter-in-law Janet; and grandchildren: Marshall, Kate, Kendall and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his loving mother and father, Alta Mae and Herman, his brother Charles, and sister Nancy. Doug was born Oct. 20, 1940 in Corpus Christi, and moved to Galena Park in 1943. He loved music and became an accomplished trumpet player at Galena Park High School, where he graduated in 1958. After a year at the University of Texas in Austin, he moved back to Galena Park, married his sweetheart from Austin, Sandy, and started his career in the wholesale plumbing industry in Houston with Plumbing Supply Company, where his father also worked. The family moved to the Woodforest area of North Shore in 1965, where the children grew up and Doug continued his successful career at Plumbing Supply. In the early 1970's, Doug earned the prestigious 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, qualifying him for work as a Shriner. He also found another enjoyment in life through football officiating, where he joined the Houston Chapter of the Southwest Football Officials Association in 1973, and worked his way up to the Division I level before retiring from officiating in 1998. Doug moved to the Tomball/North Houston area in 1980, and remarried in June 1988 to his loving wife Celia. Doug's lifelong dream to retire in the country was fulfilled when he and Celia moved to Bellville permanently in 2001. Some of his most enjoyable times were with the grandkids on the farm, helping in active service at First Baptist Church - Bellville, where he served in many capacities, including a Sunday School teacher and Church Treasurer, and directing all the traffic around his hay farm, Kincaid Farms. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. from First Baptist Church of Bellville with Rev. Steve Olsen, officiating. Interment was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Bellville, Texas. Pallbearers were his son Robert (Bobby), his grandson Marshall, his daughter's fiancee' Steve Misthos, and his close friends Jerry Decker, Jerry Sisson and David Turnage. Honorary pallbearers were members of his "Apostles" Sunday school class at FBC - Bellville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Men's Ministry or the Building Fund for First Baptist Church of Bellville, 504 E. Strauss, Bellville, TX 77418. Services were under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main, Bellville, TX 77418. Visit us at our website: www.knesekfuneralhome.com to sign the register book or to send a sympathy card. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd James Earl King A graveside service was held Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at Lone Cherry Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home for James Earl King, 72, a retired Medic in the U. S. Navy and resident of Columbia. He was survived by one son, Jimmy King; two grandchildren; one brother, Larry King. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lillian King; one brother and one sister. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Lucille Lane Funeral services for Lucille Lane, 77, of Wisner were held Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Mt. Zion Church of Christ of Gilbert. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Ms. Lane, a retired cook, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Willie Allen 'Buddy' Mason Sr. Funeral services for Willie Allen "Buddy" Mason Sr., 83, of Wisner, were held at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Billy Martin officiating. Burial followed at Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Mason was born March 7, 1926 in Leland, La., and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at his residence in Wisner. He was retired from Wisner Minnow Hatchery and a member of the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Will Mason; mother, Lizzie (Hewitt) Mason; two brothers: Dewitt Mason and Harvey Mason; sisters: Gladys Mason, Myrtis Roberts, Virtis Lee Hutto, Reatha Mae Bowlin, Nettie Walker. Survivors include his wife, Margie (Adams) Mason of Wisner; two sons: Edwin Dale Mason and wife Jenny, and Willie Allen Mason Jr. and wife Charlotte, all of Wisner; four daughters: JoAnn Edwards and husband Buddy of Wisner; Christine Brown and husband Greg of Sicily Island; Geneva Cupp of Wisner; and Deana Kay Trahern and husband Johnny of Wisner; three sisters: Eloise Smith of Sicily Island; Bessie Roberts of Ferriday; and Jewel Ferrington and husband Jackson of Wisner; 14 grandchildren: Kevin Deon Edwards, Bradley Shane Edwards, Tina Price Waldrop, Charles Ray LeBlanc, Keesha Mason Bordelon, Tosha Mason Adams, Brandon Allen Mason, Chassity Mason, Kasey Mason Welch, Angie Mason, Logan Cupp, Bryson Parker, Tristan Trahern, and Allison Trahern Wollerson; and 23 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Pallbearers were Deon Edwards, Brad Edwards, Brandon Mason, Charles Ray LeBlanc, Randy Waldrop, Timothy Wollerson, Billy Adams, and Robert Bordelon. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Judy McDowell Judy Theresa McDowell, 54, of Glasgow died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. Born in Metarie Parish, La., she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Louella Lebeau Whitlow and wife of the late Walter Daniel McDowell. Mrs. McDowell was of the Catholic Faith. Mrs. McDowell is survived by a son Billy McDowell of Cave City; a daughter Dawn Theresa McDowell of Cave City; a step-daughter Elice Sanchez of Bogalusa, La.; a brother Rowdy Whitlow (Lori) of LaPlace, La.; three step-grandchildren: Aryna, Kalie and L. J. Sanchez. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in West Monroe, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Ethel Mae McKay Funeral services for Ethel Mae McKay, 88, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2010, with Rev. Ron Ferrington officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. McKay was born July 1, 1921 in Franklin County, Miss., and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She retired from the Garment Factory, worked for the ULM Senior Program with Franklin Parish Council on Aging , and was a member of the Magnolia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. McKay; father, George W. Delaney; mother, Rosa Pollard Delaney; two brothers: J.B. and Clyde Delaney; sister: Beaulah Wells. Survivors include her daughters: Katherin and her husband Hollis Parker of Sicily Island; Nannette and her husband Tom Watkins of Jena, La.; son, John Wesley Sr. and his wife Connie McKay of Winnsboro; sister: Bonnie Lee Wactor of LaPlace, La.; seven grandchildren: Brett Parker of Casper, Wyo.; Dedra Smith of Sicily Island; Matthew Watkins of Minden, La; Aaron Watkins of Dry Creek, La; Caleb Watkins of Baton Rouge; John Wesley McKay Jr. of Lagrange, Ind.; Paul McKay of Shreveport; and six great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Emfinger, Roger Ulmer, James Shirley, Bruce Irwin, and Ben Bird. Honorary Pallbearers were her grandsons: Brett Parker, Matthew Watkins, John McKay, Aaron Watkins, Paul McKay, and Caleb Watkins. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 24, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Juanita Holmes Moore Funeral service for Juanita Holmes Moore, 75, of Crowville were held Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at Crowville First Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Dowden, Rev. Marion Collier, and Rev. Paul McDuffie officiating. Burial followed in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Moore was born on Nov. 10, 1934 in Crowville and passed from this life Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 in Baton Rouge General Hospital. Mrs. Moore was a member and former minister of music at Crowville First Baptist Church. She married Thomas Moore on June 2, 1956 in Crowville First Baptist Church. She earned her B.S. degree at LSU and her masters +30 from NLU and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She taught at Central School near Crowville and then at Winnsboro High School where she retired, having taught typing, speech, business education, accounting and was C.O.E. Director. She was preceded in death by her parents Jay Ray and Mary Belle McDuffie Holmes. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband of 53 years Thomas B. Moore, Jr. of Crowville; a son and daughter-in-law Ron and Jamie Moore of Baton Rouge; her five precious grandchildren: Taylor, J ohn Michael, Kirby, Brooks, and Rylee; numerous other relatives and many friends. The deacons of Crowville First Baptist Church served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were James Lanier, James Shell, and Dwain Tharp. Any planned memorials may be made to Crowville First Baptist Church Ð P.O. Box 38 Ð Crowville, LA 71230. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. ----------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Charles V. Parker Funeral services for Elder Charles V. Parker, 83, of Wisner, were held at Apostolic Faith Chapel In Gilbert, on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, with Rev. Virgil Harris, Rev. Jerry Brady, Rev Hurby Hitt, Rev. Earnest Oliver, and Rev. Lance Parker officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Elder Charles Parker was born Jan. 8, 1927 in Newellton, the eldest of ten children. He passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Crown Health Nursing Home in Natchez, Miss. Of the many occupations during his life, above all he was a minister of the Gospel, receiving his call to the ministry in 1960. As a young minister, he preached revivals in California and began his first pastorate at King's Pentecostal Church in Wisner, in 1965. Thru the years, he had five Pastorates and held many revivals across Northeast Louisiana. He loved people and was a demonstrator of his concern for souls. As a minister of the Apostolic Faith, he was a true warrior in the Lord's army. He was an army veteran of WWII, a member of the V.F.W. He was an employee of Knudson Creamery in Fresno, Calif.; Martin Bros. in Winnsboro; and retired as superintendant of Franklin Parish Police Jury. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Parker; father, Clark Washington Parker; mother, Julia Britten (Herring) Parker; brother, Bill Parker; sister, Judy Barnes; twin siblings: Marvin Ray Parker and Bettie Lou Parker. Survivors include his son, Greg Parker and wife Cynthia of Johnson City, Tenn.; two daughters: Denise Roberts and husband Red of Wisner; Lisa Welch and husband Adam of Natchez, Miss.; brother, Bro. Ronnie Parker and wife Sally of Jasper, Miss.; brother-in-law, Charles Barnes of Vidalia; four sisters: Joyce Jones and Clara Parker, both of Jigger; Jenny Parker of Gulf Shores, Ala.; Charlotte Roberts and husband Raymond of Boca Raton, Fla.; six grandchildren: Lance Parker, Crystal Hitt, Britni Welch, Ryan Welch, Amanda Lewis, and Sara Welch; and seven great- granddaughters. Pallbearers were David "Bubba" Jones, Riley Roberts, Rob Roberts, Darren Parker, Clark Parker, Jerry Barnes, Rex Russell, Scott Russell, and Eugene Barnes. Special honorary pallbearers were Charles Barnes and Raymond Roberts. Honorary ministers were Rev. Ray McMurray and Rev. Bobby Richie. Memorial may be made to AHCF (Alternating Hemaplegia of Childhood Foundation) 202 West Wasson Rd Amboy, IL 61310. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. --------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd David Floyd Pylant Sr. Funeral service for David Floyd Pylant Sr. were held Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Southern Heritage Chapel, Pelham. Burial followed at Forest Crest Cemetery, Irondale. Brother Wayne Campbell officiated. Mr. Pylant, age 91, of Hoover, Alabama and formerly of Inglenook, Alabama, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. He was born in Crowville, Louisiana and moved in 1946 to the Birmingham, Alabama area, where he worked for 37 years as an x-ray technician at Carraway Hospital and later Radiology Associates. Mr. Pylant served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He was a deacon at Inglenook Baptist Church, and was an active participant in youth baseball in Inglenook. Mr. Pylant was preceded in death by his wife, Grace V. Pylant. Survivors include two sons: David F. Pylant Jr. (Brenda) and Gary E. Pylant (Cory); four grandchildren: Brian A. Pylant, Jennifer D. Pylant, Anne Marie Pylant, and David F. Pylant III; one brother, Cecil E. Pylant and wife Barbara; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Birmingham Baptist Association, 750 Montclair Rd., Birmingham, AL 35213-1906 (telephone (205) 599-3245), or to the South Highland Center at South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2035 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35205-3801 (telephone (205) 933-2332). ------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 17, 2010 Submitted by: DeWanna Robinson Lindo Helen Williams Robinson Funeral services for Helen Williams Robinson, 83, of Winnsboro, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home today (Wednesday), Feb. 17, 2010, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Robinson was born June 14, 1926 in Winnsboro, and passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired secretary of Berwick High School, and a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dale Robinson, father, Johns Williams Sr.; mother, Katie Melissa (Mason) Williams; three brothers: Steve Williams, Ray Williams, and James "Jelly" Williams; three sisters: Louise Colbert, Hazel Hollister, and Annie Bell Williamson. Survivors include two sons: Dale Robinson Jr. and wife, Connie of Biloxi, Miss.; Mike Robinson and wife Pat, of Plano, Texas; brother, John Williams Jr. and wife, Gwen of Winnsboro; sister-in-law, Grace Williams, Winnsboro; three grandchildren: Henry Dale Robinson IV and wife Amy of Biloxi, Miss.; Mary Robinson Hawkins, Plano, Texas; Anthony Robinson and wife Kristen, of Plano; and great-grandchild, Zoey Hawkins of Plano. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com ---------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 10, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd Promise 'Duck' Whitlock Funeral services for Promise (Duck) Whitlock, 50, of Gilbert, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at New Macedonia Baptist Church in Gilbert, with Dr. M.L. Jackson and Rev. Kings Dawson officiating. Services will be under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Whitlock passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. -------------------------------------------------- The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA February 3, 2010 Submitted March 2010 by: Glenda Warner Boyd John 'Hinkey' Williamson Funeral services for John "Hinkey" Williamson, 69, of Baskin, were held at Friendship Baptist Church on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, with Rev. Prentis Gandy, Rev. Buford Brady, and Rev. Justin Winstead officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Williamson was born July 19, 1940 in Baskin, and passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a resident of Baskin, a cotton gin repairer, and a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Virdus Williamson; mother, Leola "Sis" Williamson; brother, Jimmy Earl "Coochie" Williamson Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Audrey Taylor Williamson of Baskin; three daughters: Kathy McGurk and husband Buddy, Ann Stowe and husband David, Tammie Winstead and husband Jimmy, all of Baskin; the love of his life were all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: grandchildren: Joshua and Amy McGurk of Baskin; Justin and Kathryn Winstead of Monroe; Tabbatha and Luke Gandy of Mangham; Taylor Winstead, David Stowe Jr., Meaghan Stowe, Cody Stowe, and Nikki Stowe, all of Baskin; great-grandchilden: J. D. and Le Le McGurk; Chloe Gandy, and Little Jesse Winstead; a host of nieces, nephews, family, and good friends; five brothers: James Williamson and wife Joyce of Rayville; Charles Williamson and wife Martha, Buster Williamson and wife Pam, all of Baskin; Lynn Williamson and wife Sylvia of Rayville; Marvin Williamson and wife Hope of West Monroe; two sisters: Tilda Crabtree and husband Bobby of Mangham; Rudy Long and husband Buddy of Baskin. Pallbearers were Buddy McGurk, Josh McGurk, David Stowe, David Stowe Jr., Jimmy Winstead, and Cody Stowe. Honorary Pallbearers were James Williamson, Charles Williamson, Lynn Williamson, Marvin Williamson, Buster Williamson, Walter Taylor, Travis Taylor, Lewis Taylor, Van Dale Taylor, and David Taylor. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. ----------------------------------------------------