ERA Leader (November-December 1998) Obits, Washington, LA submitted by: Bonnie Dier ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Sylvia Smith Edwards Mrs. Sylvia Smith Edwards, 57, a native of the Hays Creek community and a resident of Tallahassee, FL died at 4:45 pm Saturday at her residence. She was a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Social Welfare. She served as a caseworker in several state welfare systems before joining the faculty of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. At USM she served for fifteen years as a professor and advisor in both the Department of Sociology and the Grate School of Social Welfare. She was active in the League of Women voters, the Mississippi chapter of the National Association of Social Workers as well as several professional and civic organizations. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband, Warrick R. Edwards of Tallahassee; two daughters and a son-in-law, Karen E. and Deon Carter of Singapore and Christine Edwards of Ann Arbor, Mi.; one sister, Linda S. Crain of Franklinton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alice L. Smith of Athens, AL; two nieces Susan Crain and Tracy Smith; and two nephews, Rob and Matt Crain. Freddie Roberts Wood Mrs. Freddie Roberts Wood, 77, a resident of Franklinton died at 2 pm Tuesday at the residence of her daughter in Metairie. She was a retired lunchroom worker for the Washington Parish Schools. She was a native of Tylertown. Mrs. Wood is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie Sue Roberts Populis and Albert Populis of Metairie; one son, Stanley Roberts of Franklinton; one grandson, Christopher Populis of Metairie; and two sisters, Nola Dunaway of Tylertown and Dixie Miller of Mt. Hermon. She was preceded in death by her husbands Edward Roberts and Don Wood; one grandson, Lawrence Edward Populis; a sister Lula Compton and two brothers Ellis McKenzie and Edward McKenzie. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 6 pm until 9 pm Wednesday and after 9 am on Thursday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Marshell Wallace officiating. Burial followed in the Tylertown Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Chris Populis, Tommy Pezant, Scott Ruple, Matthew Ruple, Mike McKenzie and Jimmy McKenzie. Alcide J. Arceneaux, Jr. Mr. Alcide J. Arceneaux, Jr., 58, died Oct. 22 at 6:35 am. He was a resident of Lockport, LA. He is survived by one daughter, Mamilyn Dupre; five brothers, Ernest, Irvin, Luke, Eugene, and Phillip Arceneaux; three sisters, Emma Hartman, Velma Rogers and Earline Domangue; and three grandchildren, Dwayne, Ryan and Candie Dupree. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide Arceneaux, Sr. and Marie Lefort Arceneaux; one brother, Gerald Arceneaux; and one sister, Aline Arceneaux. Visitation was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, LA on Oct. 23 from 10:30 until 11:30. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11:30 am at the church. Burial followed in Holy Rosary cemetery in LaRose, LA. Angeline Otis Mrs. Angeline Otis, 78, died Thursday, October 29 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She was a resident and native of Franklinton. Mrs. Otis is survived by three sisters, Mardean O. Brown, Joyce Otis, and Eleander O. Carter all of Franklinton; two brothers, Lester Otis of San Francisco, CA and Harvel Otis of McComb, MS; and one nephew, Calvin Carter of Franklinton. Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Franklinton Jr. High School from 3 pm until 6 pm with a family hour from 6 pm until 7 pm. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 am at Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness with Elder Washington Drake officiating. Burial followed in Sweet Home cemetery. Lela Jenkins Stewart Carnegie Mrs. Lela Jenkins Stewart Carnegie, 86, a resident of the Pine community died at 5:07 am Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She was a member of the Crains Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Carnegie is survived by four sons, Marvin Stewart, Dillard Carnegie, Willard Carnegie and Claude "Jack" Carnegie all of Pine; three daughters, Mary Sue Carnegie of Marysville, WA, Tereze Alsobrooks and Diane Jarrell both of Pine, one brother, Carl T. Jenkins of Franklinton; forty-one grandchildren; sixty-four great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William Esco Carnegie; a son, William Edward Carnegie; two daughters, Shirley Jarrell and Ethel Stewart; three grandchildren, Brent Alsobrooks, Gary Dale Jarrell and William Carnegie; and one great-great granddaughter, Amanda Alsobrooks. Visitation was held at the Crain Funeral home after 10 am Friday until time for funeral services at 2 pm Saturday, Oct. 31, in the funeral home chapel with family friend, Eld. Reece Douglas, Sr. officiating at her request. Burial followed in the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine. Pallbearers for the service were Ed Carnegie, Dale Carnegie, Paul Magee, Gary Garner, and Nelson Wiggins. Nicey Ann Cyprian Garrett Mrs. Nicey Ann Cyprian Garrett, 77, a resident of Folsom died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. She is survived by five daughters, Dorothy (Pleas) Cousin, Lucy (Louis) Cyprian, Oline (Leonard) Johnson, and Margaret Diane Garrett of Folsom, and Doris M. (Earnest) of Hammond, five sons, Elder Lawrence (Mary) Garrett, Sr., Orease (Janell) Garrett, Freddie (Casandra) Garrett, Jr., Clayton (Marie) Garrett, and Hubert (Jenifer) Garrett of Folsom; five sisters, Rosana C. Wise, Missionary Celia (Elder Felton) Brumfield, Ora Dean (Willie) Burris of Folsom, Rev. Luethel (Rev. Bernard) Walker and Virtiel Hart of New Orleans; one brother, Alonzo Cyprian of New Orleans; forty-one grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation was held at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton, Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 pm until time for the wake service. Wake services were held Monday, Nov. 2, beginning at 7:30 pm at Greater Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 3, at 11 am at the church with Rev. N. L. Cyprian officiating. Treasola B. Seal Mrs. Treasola B. Seal, 71, a resident of Franklinton died at 1 pm Thursday at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond. She was the widow of Johnnie C. Seal and member of San Pedro Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Seal is survived by one daughter, Johnnie Lee Charbonnet of Franklinton; four sons, Billly Seal, Ronnie Seal, and Donnie Seal all of Franklinton and Cecil Seal of Covington; two sisters, Bernice Long of Franklinton and Leatrice Seal of Franklinton; and thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters Donnie Sue and Bobbie Jean Seal and a son, Charles Ray Seal. Visitation was at the Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 10 pm Saturday and after 8 am Sunday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Ted Phillips and Eld. Doyle Madden officiating. Burial followed in San Pedro Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers for the service were Ted Seal, David Seals, Travis Seal, Bryan Long and Bud Seal. Active pallbearers for the service were John Seal, William Seal, Stephen Seal, Donald Long, Wesley Seal, and J. D. Broadway. Angeline Otis Mrs. Angeline Otis, 78, died Thursday, October 29 at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. She was a resident and native of Franklinton. Mrs. Otis is survived by three sisters, Mardean O. Brown, Joyce Otis, and Eleander O. Carter all of Franklinton; two brothers, Lester Otis of San Francisco, CA and Harvel Otis of McComb, MS; and one nephew, Calvin Carter of Franklinton. Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Crain and Sons Funeral Home from 3pm until 6 pm with a family hour from 6 pm until 7 pm. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 am at Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness with Elder Washington Drake officiating. Burial followed in Sweet Home Cemetery. Superintendent Monroe Magee Superintendent Monroe Magee, 91, died Saturday, November 14 at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans. He was a resident and native of Franklinton. Superintendent Magee is survived by his wife, Ora C. Magee of Franklinton; three daughters, Betty Taylor, Brenda Scooby of Bakersfield, CA, and Ora Clay of New Orleans; three sons, Minister Cecealine "Pepe" Tate of Folsom, LA, Freddie Mosley of Madison, WI and Arther Mosley of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Victory Warren of Slidell and Louise Banks of New Orleans; forty grandchildren; one hundred great grandchildren; forty-five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Wake services were held Friday, November 22, at 7 pm at the First Church of God In Christ 500 Camp Street in Hammond. Visitation was held Friday, November 20, from 3pm until 5pm at Crain and Sons Funeral Home, then on Saturday from 11 am until time for the funeral service at the auditorium. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 31 at R. W. Johnson Auditorium with Bishop James Earl Gordon officiating. Lisa Lynette Lee Cox Lisa Lynette Lee Cox, 27, died Tuesday, November 17 at her residence in Harvey, LA. She was a native of Mt. Hermon. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Cox of Harvey; her mother, Phyllis Barnes of Mt. Hermon, her father, Winfres Dyson of Wilmer, LA; one daughter, Tahira Lee of Harvey; one sister, Patricia Barnes of Mt. Hermon; one brother, Bryan Lee of Mt. Hermon; her maternal grandfather, Elder Bennie Lee of Folsom; her step-grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Lee of Folsom; and her mother-in-law, Rhoda Cox of Gloster, MS. Visitation was held Saturday from 9 am until time for funeral services at the church. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21 at 12 noon at Bethel Church of Christ Holiness USA with Rev. Raymond Dyson and Rev. David Hollins officiating. Burial followed in the Bethel Cemetery. Lizzie Thomas Hines Mrs. Lizzie Thomas Hines, 92, died Tuesday, November 17 at Riverside Medical Center. She was a resident of the Acy's Creek community and the widow of Jason Hines. Mrs. Lizzie is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thad (Nell) Wright of Franklinton; three sons, Clayton Hines and Eld. Billy Ray Hines, both of Bogalusa, and Marcus Hines of Pearl River; five sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Ruth) Thomas, Mrs. Walter (Rosalie) Heine, Mrs. Fred (Lucille) Thomas all of Franklinton, Mrs. Harvey (Alberta) Kennedy of Pearl River and Mrs. Lloyd (Margaine) Tynes of Covington; four brothers, J. M. Thomas, Mack Thomas, Dalton Thomas, all of Pine, and Berkley Thomas of Bogalusa; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and ten step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Eld. Silas Thomas and six brothers. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Richard Magee and Eld. Glynn Erwin officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Community Cemetery. John Burch John Burch, 48, a resident of Mt. Hermon died at 5:30 am Wednesday at his residence. He was a foreman at Standard Gravel. Mr. Burch is survived by one son, John Alton Burch of Mt. Hermon; one daughter, Laura Gayle Hartzog of Mt. Hermon; three grandchildren, Jason Daniel Bullock, Kyle Russell Hartzog, and Joshua Ray Burch; four brothers, Junior U. Burch of Franklin, NC, Norman Burch of Tylertown, Wilmer Burch of Hammond, and Jewel Burch of Mt. Hermon; and one sister, Geneve Barber of Mt. Hermon. He was preceded in death b his parents, U. A. "Shorty" and Loretha Burch. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 10 pm Thursday and after 8 am Friday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Scott Burch, Jeff Burch, Shane Burch, Jason Burch, Greg Barber, and Jerry Barber. Willie J. "Jack" Stafford Mr. Willie J. "Jack" Stafford, 72, a resident of Mt. Hermon died at 4:10 pm Saturday at his residence. He was a retired auditor with the La. Dept. of Agriculture and also a retired dairyman. He was a member of the Fisher United Methodist Church and a U.S. navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Stafford is survived by his wife, Alice Wood Stafford of Mt. Hermon; one son, Bryan Stafford of Mt. Hermon; two daughters, Rosemary Reedy of Franklinton and Annwood Reedy of Mandeville; one sister, Grace Guillory of Baton Rouge; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Annie B. Antoon. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home after 2 pm Sunday until time for funeral services at 4 pm in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Spiller Milton officiating. Burial followed in the Fisher cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were, Paul Vaughn, James P. Antoon, Robert Antoon, Ted Antoon, Alan Burris, Shelby Guillory. Willie J. McCain Willie J. McCain, 66, a resident of the Poplarhead community died at 7 pm Saturday at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. He was a retired mechanic, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Poplarhead Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. McCain is survived by his wife, Alice Rogers McCain of Franklinton; three sons, Wilton McCain, Allen McCain, and Jerry McCain, all of Franklinton; one daughter, Patricia Temples of Pine; his mother, Velma McCain of Franklinton; two sisters, Wilda Luper and Delia Creel both of Franklinton and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Emile McCain. Visitation was held at the Crain Funeral Home from 6 pm until 10 pm Sunday and after 8 am Monday. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Monday in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Willie J. Passman and Eld. John Inabbnitt officiating. Burial followed in the Poplarhead Church Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Larry Magee, Ronnie Magee, Mike Saucier, Gabriel Luper, Clay Fricke, and Bernard Fricke. Winnie Burch Bryant Mrs. Winnie Burch Bryant, 88, a resident of Franklinton died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 12:45 pm at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Rev. John T. Bryant. Mrs. Bryant is survived by two brothers, and sisters-in-law, Bolden and Grace Burch of Franklinton, and Oscar and Frances Burch of Brandon, MS; and another sister-in-law, Louquettie Burch of Mt. Hermon; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death b her parents, Walter and Delilah Burch; three sisters, Eursel Watkins, Leatrice Murray, Melissa Burch and two brothers, Jake and Joe Burch. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home after 9 am Friday until time for funeral services at 11 am Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Otho Schilling officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery. Ruby Jones Corkern Mrs. Ruby Jones Corkern, a native of Franklinton and a longtime resident of Natchitoches died Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Shreveport Mrs. Corkern is survived by one daughter, Connie Pierson of Shreveport; one son, Ronald E. Corkern, Jr. of Natchitoches; two sisters, Jessie Bernard of Natchitoches and Lillie Mae Ford of Franklinton; one brother, Truett C. Jones of Franklinton; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 am Friday at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches with burial following in Fern Park Cemetery. Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches was in charge of arrangements. Jessamy Smith Jessamy Smith, 3, a resident of Franklinton died at 8:15 am Thursday in an automobile accident in Huntsville, AL. Miss Smith is survived by her parents, Doug and Thelma Schilling of Franklinton; her grandparents, Doug and Thelma Schilling of Franklinton, R. J. and Gloria Faye Eugin of Pine, and Robert Mead of Iowa; her brother, Timothy Smith, Jr. of Franklinton; one sister, Ryan Smith of Franklinton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation was held at the Crain Funeral Home from 4 pm until 10 pm Sunday and after 9 am Monday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leon Hickman officiating. Burial followed in the Nobles Cemetery at Pine. Pallbearers for the service were Carter Nettles, Johnny Shaffett, Robert Mead, and Howard Eugin. Archie Blackwell Mr. Archie Blackwell, Sr., 85 a resident of the Wilmer community died at 2 am Sunday at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond. He was a retired carpenter and painter and a member of the Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Blackwell is survived by his wife, Lena Erwin Blackwell of Wilmer; one son, Archie Blackwell, Jr. of Amite; one daughter, Linda McDaniel of Wilmer; two sisters, Margaret McCracken of Riverside, CA and Margie Sandifer of Ft. Worth, TX; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5pm until 10pm Monday and from 8am until 12:30 Tuesday and continued at the Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church after 1pm until time for funeral services. Funeral services were held at 2pm at the church with Eld. Brent King officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Wade Walker, Bennie Walker, Jimmy Ray Graham, L. C. Graham, Tony Bennett, and Johnny Spears. Kathy Shoemaker Bickham Mrs. Kathy Shoemaker Bickham, 43, a resident of Franklinton died at 4:30 pm Saturday at her residence. She was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Bickham is survived by her husband, Jimmie Bickham of Franklinton; two sons, Jason Bickham and Tommy Bickham both of Franklinton; and three brothers, William Shoemaker of Tylertown, Albert Shoemaker of Baton Rouge, and Wayne Shoemaker of Franklinton. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nell Hall and Jane Smith. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral home from 5 pm until 10 pm Monday and after 8 am Tuesday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tuesday in the funeral home Chapel with Eld. Edward Penton and Eld. Ted Phillips officiating. Burial followed in the Oral Baptist Church at Tylertown. Pallbearers for the service were Jerry Bickham, Rusty Creel, George Williams, Jeff Goings, Abel Smith and George Galloway. Paul B. Dillon Mr. Paul B. Dillon, 61, a resident of the Thomas community died at 11:30 pm Friday at the Riverside Medical center. He was a retired dairyman; a former Justice of the Peace, Police Juror and School Board member representing Ward 8. He was a member of the Stateline United Pentecostal Church. Mr. Dillon is survived by his wife, Ladonis Rogers Dillon of Thomas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paige and Greg Seal, and Terry and David Jenkins all of Franklinton; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Linda Corkern of Franklinton; six grandchildren, Dylan Seal, Tanda Corkern, Andrew Jenkins, Lee Risner, Jeremy Corkern, and Chevis Corkern; two brothers, Vincent Dillon of Thomas and David Dillon of Angie; and three sisters, Iris Odom of Thomas, Evelyn Bates and Elois Dillon both of Franklinton. He was preceded in death by his parents Broxy and Tina Dillon. Visitation was held at the Stateline United Pentecostal Church until time for the funeral service at 2 pm Sunday, Nov. 29 with Rev. W. L. Tullos, Rev. James Carney, Rev. Harold Gaddy and Eld. Don Jacobs officiating. Burial followed in the Magee Cemetery at Lawrence Creek. Active pallbearers for the service were Anthony Odom, Brent Dillon, Wylon Dillon, Timmy Dillon, Brad Dillon, and Mike Dillon. Honorary pallbearers for the service were Eugene Barber, Lewis Coffee, Rev. Jerry Cox, Ed Deas, Johnny D. Crain, Malcom Fortenberry, Donald Wayne McNeese, Chuck Owens, Walter Reed, Clyde (PodJo) Rodriquez, James Rogers, Dwight Schilling, Guy Von Schilling, Don Seal, Carl Thomas, Dr. Jerry Thomas, Tommy Wallace, Donald Wayne Gerald, Monroe McElveen, Toye Taylor, Duane Blair, and Bill Burris. Martha Ellen Galloway Corkern Mrs. Martha Ellen Galloway Corkern, 102, a resident of the Isabel community died at 10:15 am Saturday at Riverside Medical Center. She was a member of the Isabel Baptist Church and the widow of Lester Corkern. She was the last of thirteen descendants of Samuel and Melissa Galloway. She is survived by five daughters, Gold Johnson, and Nellie Spencer both of Enon, Edith Jones, and Doris Tadlock, both of Isabel and Dorothy Wooley of Florida; three sons, Willard Corkern of Isabel, Troy Corkern of Covington, and Hollis Corkern of Bogalusa; one hundred and thirty grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three daughters, Theresa, Cleo, and Kareen Corkern and two sons, Thurston and Lester Lavern Corkern. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm Sunday and after 8 am Monday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John L. Gilbert and Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Isabel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Chuck Corkern, Douglas Tadlock, David Wooley, Devin Corkern, Bobby King and John Herring. Mark Anthony Sylvest Mark Anthony Sylvest, 19, a resident of Franklinton and a 1997 graduate of Franklinton High School died Thursday, December 3, at Medical Center of New Orleans after an automobile accident Wednesday near Grand Isle, LA. He was an electrician apprentice employed by MEI Tech in Metairie and a member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, F. Douglas Sylvest and Wanda Ferrington Sylvest, both of Franklinton; one sister, Susan Ordoyne of Franklinton, grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. F. D. Sylvest Sr. of Franklinton and Mr. And Mrs. Floyd Gerrington of Jonesville, LA. Also a great-grandmother, Arbell Sylvest of Franklinton. Mark was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen D. Sylvest. Visitation was at Crain Funeral Home on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 after 9:00 am. Funeral services were on Sunday at 3 pm in the Crain Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ron Ledford and the Ref. Larry Jenkins officiated. Music was provided by Darwin and Craig Sharp and pianist, Carol Ledford. Pallbearers included Patrick Ricker, Jimmy Galloway, Omar Ziayeh, Derwin Bateman, Brian Ordoyne, Henry Welch, Jr., Dudley Lilly, Brian Milligan, Ira Brumfield and Don Hano. He was buried in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Arlean Populus Creel Arlean Populus Creel, 71 and a resident of Franklinton died at 11:15 am Friday, December 4, at her residence. She was the widow of Louie Creel and a member of Lee Valley Baptist Church in Folsom. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Tina Creel of Franklinton; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Harold Barber, also of Franklinton. Also survived by four grandchildren, Stacy Chassion, Matt Barber, Jason Creel and Scott Creel; three sisters, Finis Populus and Jenny Lewis both of Loranger and Eunice Muscarello of Metairie. She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Visitation was at Crain Funeral Home on Saturday, December 5, with funeral services at 1 pm on Sunday, December 6 in the Crain Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Acy's Creek Church Cemetery. Wilfred Bulloch Mr. Wilfred Bulloch, a resident of Franklinton died at 5:45 pm Monday at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was a retired mechanic and owner-operator of Bulloch Texaco for many years and later Bulloch Inspection Station in Franklinton. He was active for many years in the Tennessee Walking Horse Assn. And a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Mr. Bulloch is survived by his wife, Vimelle Dampeer Bulloch of Franklinton; one son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Jill Bulloch of Franklinton; one daughter and son-in-law, Sally and A. W. Foy of Franklinton; and four grandchildren, Kendra Foy, Kimberly Foy, Katie Bulloch, and Will Bulloch. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 8 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Karl Tingle and Dr. Joe Baugh officiating. Burial followed in the Ellis Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Marshall Wood, Jimmy Wood, George Dampeer, George Sutton, Joe Bateman and Johnny Harris. William A. "Red" Hargrove Mr. William A. "Red" Hargrove, 56, a resident of Franklinton died Wednesday at his residence. He was a retired vocational agriculture teacher at Franklinton High School and a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. Mr. Hargrove is survived by his mother, Virginia Callahan Hargrove of Franklinton; his brother, Charles Lee Hargrove of Pensacola Beach, FL; and a devoted and caring friend, Velma Fortenberry of Franklinton. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Hargrove. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm Thursday and after 9 am Friday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Spiller Milton officiating. Burial followed in Fisher Cemetery. An agricultural scholarship fund has been established in his memory at Franklinton High School and contributions can be made at the FHS Agriculture Department at #1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA 70438. Active pallbearers for the service were B. Burris, Gilbert Hartzog, Robert Kuhn, Wayne Kuhn, Seth Fornea, and Sean Scallion. Honorary pallbearers for the service were the teachers, principals, and supervisors, classmates and other friends. Lillian Magee Douglas Mrs. Lillian Magee Douglas, 97, a resident of Franklinton died at 2:10 am Sunday at Heritage Manor in Franklinton. She was the widow of Hugh Douglas. Mrs. Douglas is survived by two sons, Kenneth Douglas of Franklinton and Sidney Douglas of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Ruth Comeaux of New Orleans; one sister, Verda Mae Knight of Roxie, MS; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Crain Funeral Home after 10 am Tuesday until time for the funeral services. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Karl Tingle officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Hermon Cemetery. N. J. "Goat" McCain N. J. "Goat" McCain, 78, a resident of Franklinton, died at 8:45 am Monday Dec. 14, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington. He was a retired dispatches with Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-op and a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dora Knight McCain of Franklinton; two sons, Mickey J. McCain of Tylertown and Jeffery McCain of Belmont, MS; a step-daughter, Deborah Dykes of Franklinton; two step-sons, David Penton of Mt. Hermon and Jerry Penton of Franklinton; two sisters, Inez Thomas of Franklinton and Lonie Thomas of Bogalusa, 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Burie Toney McCain. Visitation was at the Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 10 pm Tuesday and after 8 am Wednesday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Wednesday, Dec. 16th in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Pete William and Rev. Harry Goynes officiating. Interment was in the Poplarhead Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Dykes, Patrick Dykes, Craig Penton, Jeremy Penton, Skipper Crawford, and Keith Thomas. Newell F. Robins Newell F. Robins, 78, a longtime resident of the Oak Grove community died at 4 am Tuesday, December 15th at the Riverside Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Crown-Zellerbach and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Everett Robins and Danny Robins both of Franklinton, and Ronald Robins of Lawrenceburg, TN; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella Thigpen Robins. Visitation was at the Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 10 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday, Dec. 16th, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Schneider and Rev. Pete Williams officiating. Interment was in the Springhill-Magee Cemetery. L. C. Thomas L. C. Thomas, 81, a resident of the Sheridan community, died at 7:10 pm Tuesday, Dec. 15th at his residence. He was a retired employee with Gaylord Container and a member of the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Floreda Jenkins Thomas of Sheridan; a son, Benjamin Louis Thomas of Franklinton; a daughter, Betty Louise Hartfield of Bogalusa; a brother, Leon Thomas of Bogalusa; six sisters, Cora McCain, Zellie Mizell, Mamie McDonald and Geneva Knight all of Franklinton, Gladys Merse of Baker and Dora Gardner of Foxworth; four grandchildren, Acy Hartfield, Jr., Angela Thomas Rachal, Chad Thomas, and Patsy Welch; also four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Lela Hunt, Edna Moore, Evie Sanchez, and Zephyr Sheridan. Visitation was in the Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm Wednesday and after 9 am Thursday. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday, Dec. 17th in the funeral home chapel with Eld. Brent King. Interment was in the Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Garner, Gary Garner, Laverne Jenkins, Donald Mizell, Acy Hartfield Sr., and McCauley Sheridan. Vennie Stafford Jones Vennie Stafford Jones, 100, a resident of Franklinton died at 11:45 pm Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at Heritage Manor in Franklinton. She was a widow of Horace Jones and a member of the Bonner Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jimmie (Floy) Thomas of Franklinton; a son, Virgil F. Jones of Folsom; a sister, Mathilda Reese of Franklinton; five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. Visitation was at the Crain Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm Thursday and after 8 am Friday. Funeral services were held at 11 am Friday, Dec. 18th in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Walter Mixon officiating. Burial was in the Bonner Creek Church Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bonner Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. Pallbearers were Wayne Hunt, Keith Sandifer, Mike Sheane, Jerry Wayne Fruge, Todd Smith and James Howard Blackwell Rosamond Bateman Burch Rosamond Bateman Burch, 85, a resident of Franklinton, died at 6:30 am on December 26 at Riverside Medical Center. She was a retired clerical supervisor with the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare. She was also recently retired from the Pro-shop at the Franklinton Country Club where she was a former board member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the widow of Murphy James Burch. Mrs. Burch is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William Murphy and Judith Rollins Burch of Baton Rouge and Phillip Maurice and Linda Hortman Burch Sr., of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Katherine Whitney Burch, William Matthew Burch, Steven Rollins Stafford, all of Baton Rouge, Phillip Maurice Burch, Jr., of Gonzales, Jennifer Burch Higgins of Woodridge, VA, and Jeffery James Burch of Phoenix; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Burch and Madeline Higgins; a sister-in-law, Peggy Bateman of Franklinton; two nieces and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy James Burch, her parents, Dr. Maurice and Sadie Bateman and a brother, William E. Bateman. Visitation was on Sunday, December, 27 from 3 until 9 pm in the Crain Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel on December 28. The Reverend Karl Tingle and the Reverend Dr. Joe Baugh officiated at the service. Interment was in Ellis cemetery in Franklinton. Active pallbearers for service were Phillip M. Burch, Jr., Matthew Burch, David Higgins, Robert Truett Jones, Steven R. Stafford and Horton Bateman. Honorary pallbearers included Bill Babington, Dr. James Cody, Dr. Chris Foret, Dr. Mark James, Dr. James Bailey, Dr. R. L. Rollins, James Thomas, Ron Brumfield and the men of the Franklinton Country Club. Freeman Brumfield Mr. Freeman Brumfield, 45, died December 18, at 2:41 pm. He was a native of the Sunny Hill Community and a resident of Franklinton. He was a self-employed carpenter and a veteran of the National Guard. Mr. Brumfield is survived by three daughters, Angela Briggs, Keisha Brumfield, and Keya Brumfield all of Franklinton; three sisters, Jerri Hunt, Kathy Brumfield of Marino Valley, CA and LaJulia Conerly of Bogalusa; three brothers, Bruce Brumfield, Lorenza Brumfield, and Stephon Brumfield of Mt. Hermon and one grandchild. Visitation was held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Big Creek A.M.E. church in Kentwood from 6 pm until time for the funeral services. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 pm at the church with Rev. Lawrence Jackson officiating. Dismissal will be Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 10 am. Burial followed in Big Creek Cemetery.