August 2004, Southern Funeral Home Obits; Winn, Louisiana Submitter: B. Jo Branch Source: Southern Funeral Home Date: Aug 2004 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** =================================== List of names in file: Bettye Files Preston Ty Garner Curtis Lee Gorham Roy Raymond Green Randy Hennigan (Gerald Randall) Myrtie Margarette James Ruby Luciele Jones Kathy Jean Riggs Cecile Lasyone Stone John P. Williams =================================== Bettye Files (August 15, 1938 - August 3, 2004) Winnfield, La. Mrs. Bettye Will Larche Files passed away Tuesday, August 3,2004 in the Winn Parish Medical Center following a lengthy battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Mims Larche and her father, L. Max Larche both of Bastrop, La. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Dan Files, Jr of Columbia,La. Her children, Elizabeth Jo Files Cummings and her husband Craig of Colleyville, Texas., William D."Bo" Files, III , of Winnfield,La and Margaret Mims Files Morgan and her husband Trey of Goldonna, La, Mark Larche Filesl and his wife Ashley of Winnfield, La. Four grandchildren, Ashley and Caroline Cummings, Dane Files and Jake Roberts. Friends may visit in the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, La on Wednesday, August 4,2004 from 6 until 9 PM. Funeral services will be at 10 A.m. Thursday August 5,2004 in the First United Methodist Church in Winnfield. Officiating will be Rev. Tim Lawson. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Childrens Home or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Pallbearers will be; Henry Thomas, Mike Tinnerello, Bobby Guin, Billy Troquille, Charlie Bice and Butch McKISSACK. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Pete Cole and Mickey Simmons ===== Preston Ty Garner (June 8, 2004 - August 9, 2004) Winnfield, LA.- Funeral services for Preston Ty Garner, two month old son of Shaun and Lacey O'Bryan Garner of Springhill, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Grace Baptist Church near Goldonna,La. Officiating will be Rev Jerry Carter and Rev Bruce Thornton. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery at Gaarsmill, La., under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Preston Ty Garner was born June 8, 2004 in Minden, La. and passed away early on Monday, August 9,2004 in his Springhill residence. In addition to his loving parents, Shaun and Lacey, he will be missed by his brothers, Kurtis Grant Garner and Gavin Michael Garner. His Paternal Grandparents are Rodger and Mary Garner of Springhill, La. and his maternal grandmother, Sharon Garner of Goldonna, La. His maternal grandmother is Pat O'Bryan of Winnfield and Paternal Great Grandmother is Louise Brantley of Goldonna, La., Paternal Great Grandparents are Bud and Louise Garner of Goldonna,La and Maternal Great Grandmother is Louise Edmonds of Dodson, La., and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be, Kevin Garner and Daniel Garner. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Garner, Terry Garner, Chris Clements and Jonathan Dinkins. Friends may visit with the family at the Grace Baptist Church from 5 P.M. on Tuesday until service time on Wednesday. ===== Curtis Lee Gorham (March 22, 1936 - August 1, 2004) WINNFIELD Mr. Curtis Lee Gorham, age 68, of Winnfield, La., passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church. He was the son of the late George Gorham and the late Jessie (Box) Gorham. He is survived by his wife Bertha Gorham; Two Daughters, Sharon Dellucci of Winnfield, La. Kay Tamez and her husband Arnold of Katy, Texas One Son, Dewaine Gorham and his wife Diana of Katy, Texas Three Sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Winnfield, La. Billie Roberts of Winnfield, La. Alma Jean Thompson of West Monroe, La. Two Brothers, Donald Gorham of Winnfield, La. Ottis Gorham of Winnfield, La. Ten Grandchildren & Two Great-Grandchildren Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, August 3, 2004 and from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 4, 2004. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 4, 2004 , with Rev. Rayford Higgs officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, La. Pallbearers will be Josh Tamez, Tim Tamez, Jason Reno, Daniel Dellucci, Chuck Johnson, and Ray Hyde. ===== Roy Raymond Green (January 18, 1949 - August 10, 2004) Winnfield, LA Mr. Roy Raymond Green, age 55, of Dodson, La., passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at his residence in Dodson, La. Mr. Green was employed by Wal-Mart and was a member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Roy Green and the late Ernestine (Bright) Green. He is also survived by his wife Mrs. Brenna (Barnett) Green; One Daughter, Jocie Jenay (Green) Russell and her husband Brian Stuart Russell of Monroe, La. One Son, Roy Brandon Green and his wife Oksana of Pine Bluff, Ark. His future Grandson Jacob Davis Russell. An extended family and host of Friends. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La. The family will receive friends at Cypress Creek Baptist Church in Dodson, La. from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2004 and from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday, August 12, 2004. Funeral services will be at Cypress Creek Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 12, 2004 , with Rev. Yancy Martin, Rev. Nicholas Verett, and Rev. Larry Holland officiating. Additional remarks will be made at the service by his son Brandon Green. Interment will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson, La. ===== Randy Hennigan (May 19, 1952 - August 12, 2004) Winnfield, La. Mr. Gerald Randall Hennigan, age 52, of Calvin, La., passed away Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Minden Medical Center in Minden, La. Mr. Hennigan was retired from Global Santa Fe of the Oil Industry . He was the son of Paul Hennigan and Penny (Locke) Hennigan of Minden, La. He is also survived by his wife Mrs. Charlotte (McNeill) Hennigan of Calvin, La.; Three Sisters, Paulette McPherson of Pineville, La. Angel Hennigan of Shreveport, La. Jackie Baylis of West Columbia, Texas One Brother, Ricky Hennigan of Minden, La. A Host of close friends. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La. The family will receive friends at the Bethel Church of Christ, Highway 501, Calvin, La. from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, August 13, 2004 and from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, August 14, 2004. Funeral services will be at Bethel Church of Christ at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 15, 2004 , with Mr. Steve Bartlett and Mr. James Harston officiating. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Calvin, La. Pallbearers will be Robert Kelly, Mike Baughman, Jerry Rhymes, Frank Collins, Jimmy Delaughter, Alan Hennigan, Rudy Hennigan, and Victor David. ===== Myrtie Margarette James (October 22, 1911 - August 16, 2004) Winnfield, La Myrtie Margarette James Mrs. Myrtie Margarette James, age 92 of Sikes, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. Funeral services will be 11AM Thursday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Reverends Charles Cox, Wallace Ingles, and David McKeithen officiating. Friends may visit with the family in the Southern Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5PM until 9PM and on Thursday from 8AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the Sanders Chapel Cemetery near Calvin Louisiana. Survivors include: 5 Sons: Lynn James and his wife Geneva of Dodson, LA Charlie James and his wife Ruth of Sikes, LA Billy James of Winnfield, LA LeRoy James and his wife Pam of Winnfield, LA David and his wife Sandra of Dodson, LA Two Daughters: Margaret Ann Weeks and her husband P.D. of Gansville, LA Lydia Norwood and her husband Billy of Gonzales, LA Two Brothers: Edward Mixon of Joyce, LA Willard Mixon of Winnsboro, LA One Sister: Maudie James of Winnnfield, LA Twenty Three Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren and Four Great Great-Grandchildren Grandsons will be pallbearers. ===== Ruby Luciele Jones (October 1, 1917 - August 19, 2004) Winnfield, La Ruby Luciele (Moody) Jones, age 86, of Winnfield, La., passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Moody and Fannie (Bryant) Moody. She is survived by her Daughter, Helen (Jones) Boyett and husband Don of Columbia, La. Daughter-in-law Mary Jones of Fort Worth Texas Two Sisters, Gertrude Long of Paris, Texas Scottie Wall of Ducanville, Texas Five Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Mr. V.O. Jones and a son Charles Jones. Graveside services will be 10AM Monday, August 23, at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield with Rev. Dion Boyett officiating. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Sunday from 2PM until 6PM and on Monday from 8AM until shortly before time of services. ===== Kathy Jean Riggs (September 5, 1953 - August 1, 2004) Winnfield, LA Kathy Jean (Davis) Riggs, age 50, of Georgetown, La., passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church where she taught sunday school and played the piano for many years. She was the daughter of the late Ivie Davis. She is survived by her husband William A. "Bill" Riggs; Mother: Betty Cathey Davis Three Sons, Stephen Riggs Philip Riggs Daniel Riggs all of Packton LA One Brother, Randy Davis of Georgetown, La. Father and Mother in law: A.C. and Inez Riggs of Packton LA. Host of Nieces and Nephews Funeral services will be 10AM Wednesday, August 4, at the Zion Baptist Church in Georgetown with Bro.Robbie Smith and Bro. Tommy Prince officaiting. Bro. Lyndon Marcotte will be providing the music. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Wednesday from 7AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the Zion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield. ===== Cecile Lasyone Stone (May 18, 1926 - August 23, 2004) Winnfield, La Cecile (Lasyone) Stone, age 78, of Monroe, La., passed away Monday, August 23, 2004, at North Monroe Medical Center in Monroe, La. She was currently a member of Maranatha Baptist Church of Monroe, and a former member of East Winnfield Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lasyone and the late Emma (Reeves) Lasyone. She is survived by Two Sisters-Ethel Lanstzer of Monroe, La. Adell Miles of Monroe Two Nieces, Two Great-Nephews and Two Great Nephews Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2004 and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Thursday, August 26, 2004. Funeral service will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 26, 2004 , with Rev. John Dallalio and Rev. Josh Beshea officiating. Interment will be at Verda Cemetery in Verda, La. Pallbearers will be James Price, Steve Rector, Lance Creech, C.C. Maxey, Willies Pitman, Travis Reader and Scott Baker. ===== John P. Williams (May 10, 1928 - August 2, 2004) Winnfield, LA. John P. Williams, age 76, of Winnfield, La., passed away Monday, August 2, 2004, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. Mr. Williams was a Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was the son of the late John Alan Williams and the late Modie (Adams) Williams. He is survived by his wife Mary G. Williams. One Daughter, Mary Vines and her husband Terry of Dodson, La. Two Sons, Jerry W. Williams of Winnfield, La. John Williams and his wife Janet of Pineville, La. Two Sisters, Gloria Thompson of Dodson, La. Mary McConathy of Winnfield, La. One Brother, Gene Williams of Natchitoches, La. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by: Two Brothers: LaVoughn Williams and Billy Williams Sr.; One Sister: Flora Jean Williams Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, August 3, and on Wednesday, August 4 from 8:30AM until time of services. Funeral services will be 3:30PM Wednesday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield LA. with Rev. Bill Bustin and Rev. Wallace Ingles officiating. Interment will be at Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes, La. Pallbearers will be: Jimmy Thompson, Gwen Thompson, Russell Hatten, T.J. Vines, Tommy Williams, Marvin McConathy, Robbie Horne and Billy Williams Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Kurt Hatten, Josh Hatten, and Ryan Hatten. =====