Obits: Winn Parish Enterprise obits, January 2004, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by: Yvonne J. Jones, Baton Rouge, LA ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following full obits are found below: Howell Jr., Dennis Melvin Colwell, Ethna Fletcher Spencer Bustin, Orel Sparkman, Delores Gaar Gilcrease, Dorothy Gale McElroy, Ruth N. Lashley, Ronnie Alton Miller, Louis Clinton Williams, Reverend Louis B. Gann, Joy Jones Beavers Morvan, Bernard "Charlie" Jordan, Pearce Melvin Smith, Mary Kyson Skains, Mrs. Lillie Mae "Puddin" Fitzpatrick Smith, Thelma Marie Cox Johns, Kindell Wayne Johns Strange, Florence Marie Jones Martin, L. H. "Peck" Calvin, Jr., Jimmie Lee Calvin Keyes, Beulah Leeper, Adell Carson Harkins, Nancy (Cockerham) Foster, Thomas J. Wayland, Murrell Hopper Maxwell, William Thomas "Billy" Maxwell************************ Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, January 7, 2004, Page 5-B Ethna Fletcher Spencer Colwell Funeral services for Ethna Fletcher Spencer Colwell, 97, of Pineville were held on Friday, January 2, 2004 in the Chapel of Hixon Brothers Funeral Home of Pineville. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Bill Broadwater of Temple Baptist Church of Alexandria officiating. Burial followed at the Iatt Baptist Church Cemetery near Verda. Visitation was held on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mrs. Colwell died suddenly Sunday night at Rapides General Hospital. She was a resident of Alexandria-Pineville for almost 70 years. Even age hadn't slowed her down very much. A recent doctor's visit predicted she'd live to be 100. She told the physician she didn't want to be that old, then laughed when she realized that was just a few years away. She will be remembered for her energy, contagious enthusiasm and faithfulness to her maker, family and friends. She was indeed a woman who neither looked, nor acted her age; a tribute to her beauty and vigor. She was born on September 23, 1906 in the Oak Grove community of Winn Parish to William Selma Spencer and Susan Rebecca Fletcher. Her parents died at a young age and she, a sister and a brother, were taken in by relatives in Verda. She was a graduate of Atlanta High School, where she was an outstanding basketball player. She frequently made the trip home for the annual Atlanta High School reunion, several times earning the award for the oldest living alumni attending the reunion. She was a long time sales associate in the men's department of Weiss and Goldrings at their downtown Alexandria store. She was also a long time faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Temple Baptist Church in Alexandria. Mrs. Colwell was also active in Eastern Star having served in all stations, including Past Matron of the Electa Chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband, D. T. "Tight" Colwell; a son, Cecil Colwell; a half-sister, Thelma Spencer Hearne; one brother, Flake Spencer, a sister Dora Spencer Antee; and a grandson, Walker Colwell. Survivors include one son, Hershel Colwell of Pineville; one half-brother, D. T. Colwell of Alexandria; a brother-in-law, John T. Hearne of Pineville; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Pallbearers were her great-grandchildren.*********************** Dennis Melvin Howell, Jr. Dennis Melvin (D.M.) Howell, Jr., age 77, of Winnfield, LA, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Natchitoches, LA. He served in the Army during World War II. He was the son of the late Dennis Howell and the late Bertie (Fitzgerald) Howell. Funeral services for Dennis Howell, Jr. were held at First Assembly of God at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2003, under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield, LA. Rev. Author Robins, Rev. Mike Howell, Rev. John Foster, and Rev. Kenneth Stanfill officiated. Interment followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Calvin, LA. Mr. Howell is survived by his wife Betty Howell; three sons, Marshal Howell and his wife Liz of Winnfield, LA, Mike Howell and his wife Cathy of Mountain Home, Ark, Tim Howell and his wife Tami of Winnfield, LA; One sister Rolene Jordan of Winnfield, LA; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.*********************** Orel Bustin Orel Bustin, age 85, of Sikes, LA, died Monday, January 5, 2004, at Long Leaf Nursing Home in Ruston, LA. She was a member of Dodson Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2004 with Freddie Shows officiating. Interment followed at the Friendship Cemetery in Sikes, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield, LA. Orel Bustin is survived by her two sons Walter S. Pennington of Dekalb, TX, Carl D. Bustin of Winnfield, LA; three daughters, Patricia A. Smith of Downsville, LA, Shirley J. Walker of Winnfield, LA, Janice Hennigan of Winnfield, LA; one step- daughter Frances Furr; one step-son Billy Bustin of Sikes, LA; one sister Oretta Shows of Weatherford, TX; one brother Clifford Cartwright of Chatham, LA; eighteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.*********************** Delores Gaar Sparkman Delores Gaar Sparkman, 75, died Sunday January 4, 2004 in Seal Beach, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Odie Gaar; and her husband, John Al Sparkman. Delores Gaar Sparkman is survived by three daughters, Mary Beth, Sarah Ann, and Debbie; and nine grandchildren. She was born and reared in the Gaars Mill Community.*********************** Dorothy Gale Gilcrease Dorothy Gale (Barron) Gilcrease, age 55, of Winnfield, La., died Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at her residence in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Association of Government Accountants and Springhill Presbyterian Church in Springhill, La. She was the daughter of Roby Barron and her stepmother Lucille Barron. Her mother was the late Margie (Long) Barron. Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La. Graveside services were held at Zion Hill Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2003. Rev. Carrol Long, Rev. Gerald Long, and Bishop Loy Gaar officiated. She is survived by her husband Noah Gilcrease, Jr. of Winnfield, La; two daughters, Bonnie Buckelew of Winnfield, La., Gay Lynn Gilcrease of Nashville, Tenn; one son, Noah (Trey) B. Gilcrease, III of Winnfield, La; three brothers, Randall C. Barron of Jackson, Ms., Marshall Jordan of Winnfield, La., and Monty Jordan of Goldonna, La; two grandchildren, Amanda and Ethan Buckelew.*********************** Ruth N. McElroy Ruth N. McElroy, age 89, died Monday, January 5, 2003 in the Winn Parish Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Ardis McElroy. Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth N. McElroy was held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2004 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Rev. Kenneth Tarver and Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Burial followed in the Atlanta Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield, LA. Mrs. McElroy is survived by one son John Ray McElroy and his wife Joyce of Winnfield, LA; one daughter Sheila M. Walker and her husband Ray of Dodson, LA; five grandchildren Mike Walker and his wife Vanita of Dodson, LA, Sarita Horne and her husband Tracey of Atlanta, LA, Bobby Yelverton and his wife Nadine of Verda, LA, Heath McElroy of Lemoore, CA, Heather Pendarvis and her husband Brock of Winnfield; five great grandchildren Thomas Horne, Cara Walker, Lauren Walker, Haley Pendarvis and Hannah Pendarvis; one niece Velma Lee Hurst and her husband Paul of Marrerro, LA; three nephews Buddy Stevenson of Jonesboro, LA, Bobby Norred of Jonesboro, LA and Billy Norred of Gretna, LA. Pallbearers were Mike Walker, Paul Hurst, Tracey Horne, Brock Pendarvis, Daniel Wyatt, Jesse Dyson, Ricky Wailer and Troy Massey. Honorary Pallbearers were Thomas Horne, Bobby Yelverton, Hubert Howard, Heath McElroy and Jimmy Thompson.*********************** Ronnie Alton Lashley Ronnie Alton Lashley, age 62, of Verda, LA, died Friday, January 2, 2004, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was the son of the late Grady Lashley and the late Georgia (Spikes) Lashley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Byron Lashley. Funeral services were held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2004, Rev. Nathanial Young and Rev. Sam Russell officiating. Interment was held at Sardis Cemetery in Atlanta, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Winnfield, LA. Mr. Lashley is survived by his wife of 34 years Jean (McCracken) Lashley; one son, Kelby Lashley of Verda, LA; one grandson, Kason Lashley of Montgomery, LA; one sister, Karen Williams of Pineville, LA; one brother, Marlin Lashley of Boyce, LA; and three brothers-in-law, Bruce, Garland, and Kevin McCracken, all of Montgomery, LA.*********************** Louis Clinton Miller Louis Clinton Miller, age 64, of Winnfield, LA, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He was the son of the late Walter Miller and the late Jenola (Townsend) Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his sisters, Jenna Vee Campbell and Annie Sue Roberson. Funeral services for Louis Miller were held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2003 under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield, LA. Reverend Dick DeBusk officiated. Interment followed in Union Cemetery at Joyce, LA. Mr. Miller is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Goins of Winnfield, LA, Vicki McManus and her husband Tracey of Winnfield, LA; two sisters, Margie Dorner of Haskell, Texas, Brenda Wyatt of Bryan, Texas; three grandsons, Trey McManus of Winnfield, LA, Brad McManus of Winnfield, LA, Chad Goins of Winnfield, LA; and a special friend, Delia Thompson of Winnfield, LA. Pallbearers were Chad Goins, Trey McManus, Brad McManus, Basil Slatter, Randall Slatter, and Tommy Campbell.*********************** Reverend Louis B. Williams Reverend Louis B. Williams, age 82, of Atlanta, LA, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. Reverend Williams was ordained at Sardis Baptist Church in December of 1945 and has pastored at several churches in Winn Parish. Funeral Services for Reverend Williams were held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2004 under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield. Reverend Ray Teal and Donnie Wise officiated. Interment followed in the Corinth Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Bolton; two brothers, Kenneth Williams, Gresham Williams; and a sister Wanda Driggers. Louis B. Williams is survived by his wife of 64 years Sue Kennedy Williams; two daughters, Frances Bolton and husband Gerald of Atlanta, LA, Carrie Bolton of Atlanta, LA; one son, Robert Louis Williams and wife Gladys of Atlanta, LA; one sister, Mildred R. Gorham of Winnfield, LA; one brother, Donnie F. Williams of Winnfield, LA; seven grandchildren, Darren Bolton, Christina Brown, Susan Williams, Homer Williams, David Vallee, and Daniel Snoddy; and four great grandchildren.*********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, January 14, 2004, Page 6-B Joy Jones Beavers Gann Joy Jones Beavers Gann, age 72, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 in Autumn Leaves Nursing Home, Winnfield, LA. She was born October 4, 1931 in Winnsboro, LA, was a resident of Monroe. She was retired from Ouachita Parish School Board. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whittle H. Jones and Odessa Hill Jones. Funeral services for Mrs. Gann will be held Thursday, at 1 p.m. in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Interment will follow in the Winnsboro City Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until time of services Thursday. Mrs. Gann is survived by her husband, Bill Gann of Monroe; two daughters, Carolyn Beavers Gray and her husband, Joey Gray of Sikes and Jan Beavers of Carrollton, Texas; one sister, Jean Jones Newton of West Monroe, three grandchildren, Bill Ryan Gray, Michael Ray Gray and Mierielle Caroline Gray. Pallbearers were Joey Gray, Bill Ryan Gray. Michael Gray, David Newton, Alvis Arnold and Larry Norris.*********************** Bernard "Charlie" Morvan Services for Bernard "Charlie" Morvan, age 71, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday. December 30 in the Chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Father Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Burial was at the St. Anne Cemetery at Spanish Lake under the direction of the Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Mr. Morvan was born May 21, 1932 in Many, LA and died December 28, 2003 at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Jule and Josephine Morvan. He is survived by one sister Irene Niette of Natchitoches; two brothers Earl Morvan of Natchitoches and Floyd Morvan of Shreveport. Pallbearers were Dale Morvan, Kelly Sandal, Todd Niette, Howard Niette, Tommy Melder, and Chad Melder. Charlie will be sadly missed by his family and friends. [Submitter's note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]*********************** Pearce Melvin Jordan Pearce Melvin Jordan, age 81, of Winnfield, LA, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, LA. He served in the Army Military Police during World War II in Germany. Additionally, Mr. Jordan served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mr. Jordan was the owner and operator of Jordan's Grocery in Jordan Hill, LA for 25 years. He was also employed by the Winn Parish Police Jury for many years as well as Brewton Butane Company. He was the son of the late Abner Jordan and the late Beulah (Smith) Jordan. Funeral services for Pearce Melvin Jordan were held at Big Creek Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2004, with Rev. Terry Bartley and Rev. Chuck Maloy officiating. Interment followed at the Jordan Hill Cemetery in Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Winnfield, LA. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife Venia Jordan; one daughter, Theresa (Jordan) Lowery of Winnfield, LA: two sisters Leona Guin of Winnfield, LA, Rosie Guin of Georgetown, LA; four grand children; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. [Submitter's note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]*********************** Mary Kyson Smith Mary Kyson Smith, age 92, of Winnfield, LA, died Saturday, January 10, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Jordan Hill United Pentecostal Church. Mary Kyson Smith is preceded in death by her parents Aaron and Nancy Driggers; her first husband Mr. Troy Kyson; one son Troy A. Kyson; brother Thomas Driggers; and one sister Nona Strickland. Funeral services for Mary Kyson Smith were held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2004, with Rev. Brian Montgomery and Rev. E. R. Johnson officiating. Interment was held at Corinth Tabernacle Cemetery in Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband Mr. O.O. Smith of Winnfield; one daughter Barbara Higgs of Pineville, LA; one son Gary Kyson of Coushatta, LA; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Higgs, Larry Higgs, Trey Kyson, Justin Higgs, Cody Higgs, and Foster Holley.*********************** Mrs. Lillie Mae 'Puddin' Fitzpatrick Skains Services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Fitzpatrick Skains, age 78, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004 at Aulds Chapel Church in Downsville with Rev. Frank Eppinette and Rev. Jimmie Pyles officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Lillie passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 in Downsville after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Aulds Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Ivy and Margaret Fitzpatrick and her husband, Reginald Skains. She is survived by one son Reggie G. Skains, Sr. and his fianc‚, Diane E. Gelburd of Downsville, LA; three daughters Cheryl and husband Dwight Lamkin of Ruston, LA, Terri and husband Mark Whitehead of Denham Springs, LA and Lana and husband Todd Beams of Magnolia, AR; 11 grandchildren, Reggie O. Skains, Jr., Paula M. Ford, Regan G. Pyle, Regina O. Skains, Robin O. Skains, S.Brad Lamkin, Jeremy L. Lamkin, Brennan T. Beams, Dylan M. Beams, Landan S. Beams, and Matthew B. Whitehead; seven great-grandchildren, John Ford, Clayton Ford, Emma Ford, Reggie G. (Trey) Skains III, Rebecca Skains, Taylor Lamkin and Cole Lamkin. Pallbearers were Lawrence Bingham, Ralph Barnes, Ray Antley, Jimmy Holman, Eddie Holman, and Dale Holman. Memorials may be made to Cancer Foundation League in Monroe, Northeast Regional Hospice in Monroe or Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. A special thanks to the Staff of Northeast Regional Hospice, Candace Hale and Annette Coleman, Sitter, Nellie Knox and special friend, Mrs. Dell Watson for the kindness shown to our mother during her illness.*********************** Thelma Marie Cox Smith Thema Marie Cox Smith, 55, of Monroeville, AL, passed away January 6, 2004 at the Springhill Memorial Hospital, Mobile, AL. Mrs. Smith was born in Pineville, LA and was a resident of Monroeville, AL. She was a member of the Mexia Baptist Church where she served as WMU president. She was a homemaker but had worked with the mentally disabled for 20 years. Funeral services for Thelma Marie Cox Smith were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Monroe Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Jason Howell officiating. The graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 11 at Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta, Louisiana with Rev. Wayne Lyons officiating. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband Mr. W. C. Smith of Monroeville; four sons Mike Sapia and wife Barbara of Levelland, TX, Nelson Louis Sapia, Jr. and wife Trisha of Molalla, Oregon, Larry Bruce Sapia of Fort Drum, New York, Wally Smith and wife Christina of Excel; five daughters Michelle Golden and husband James of Lowell, Mass., Cherry Rolfs and husband, Todd of Vancouver, Wash, Valerie Parducci and husband Wayne of Montgomery, Marie Harman and husband, Jim of Florida, Polly Smith of Monroeville; two brothers, David Cox of Lubbock, TX; Leroy Cox of Atlanta, LA; three sisters Dorothy Schexnider of Breaux Bridge, LA, Letha Cox of Lubbock, TX, Shirley Cox of Lubbock, TX; eight grandchildren. Arrangements handled by Monroe Chapel Funeral Home, Monroeville, AL.*********************** Mr. Kindell Wayne Johns Kindell Wayne Johns, age 63 of Mooringsport, LA formerly of Winnfield died on Monday, January 12 in the Christus Schumpert-Highland Hospital in Shreveport. He was born in Dodson, LA the son of the late James Walter Johns and Mary Maude Rolen Johns. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and worked as a truck driver. Mr. Johns is preceded in death by brothers, Junior and J. J. Johns. Funeral services for Kindell Wayne Johns. were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2004 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield with Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery at Gaarsmill under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., Winnfield. Kindell Johns is survived by two sons Cody Johns of Gonzales, LA and Jason Johns of Winnfield, LA; one daughter, Ami Johns Brunson of Winnfield; three grandsons Brody and Parker Johns of Gonzales, LA, and Spencer Brunson of Winnfield, LA; two brothers, Sammy Johns of Bossier City, LA and Billy Johns of Jonesboro, LA; three sisters Kathy Breyman and Mary Johns both of Bossier City, LA and Beth Wright of Lynn Haven, FL. Pallbearers were Chris Johns, Darren Johns, Carleton Johns, Mark Johns, Tony Johns, David Johns, Justin McDonell and Cory Breyman. Honorary Pallbearer is Colt Transportation Group.*********************** Florence Marie Jones Strange Graveside services for Florence Marie Jones Strange were held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2004 at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City, LA. Rev. Clarence Chism officiated. Mrs. Strange was born January 23, 1919 and passed away Saturday, January 10, 2004 at Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital. A former resident of Winnfield, LA, she had resided in Shreveport, LA for the last three years. She was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church, Beech Creek Community, LA. Her parents; brothers, Jack, Levi, Morgan, Crawford, Vernon and Houston Jones preceded her in death. Survivors are her husband of 63 years, Troy H. Strange; daughter, Dolores Dunn; granddaughter, Anitra Dunn and husband, John Lovell; and great-grandsons, Tristan, Drake and Kaiser Lovell. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Thank you God for sharing her with us. "When we grieve for lost loved ones, we grieve for ourselves. Let us celebrate that those who have gone home to Heaven now know the full essence of God's true love."*********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, January 21, 2004, Page 6-B L. H. "Peck" Martin Noted Educator and volunteer Peck Martin, age 91, passed away following a brief illness on January 19, 2004. Mr. Martin was a native of Winnfield. His beloved wife and partner of 60 years Mildred Abel Martin preceded Mr. Martin in death. Mr. Martin was a lifelong educator and volunteer. Mr. Martin received his Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Vocation Agriculture from Louisiana State University. Mr. Martin began his teaching career in 1941 in Forest, LA. In addition to his teaching duties, Mr. Martin organized and ran a produce canning and meat packing program for the benefit of the War Department. In 1946 he accepted a position in Amite, LA where he taught until his retirement in 1976. While in Amite Mr. and Mrs. Martin were active in the First United Methodist Church and active volunteers in both church and school activities. Following his retirement Mr. and Mrs. Martin returned to their hometown of Winnfield. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were active members of the First United Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were strong supporters of both the Church Youth Programs and also the Summer Reading Program of the Winn Parish Library. Many summers were spent baking cookies for either Vacation Bible School or the Library Summer Reading Program. In 1982 Mr. Martin begin a 23-year association as volunteer, board member and supporter of the Winn Sheltered Workshop. Mr. Martin was a daily volunteer in the Woodwork Shop until shortly before his death. Mr. Martin was also a long time member of the Winn Parish Fair Board. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Fannie Wallace Martin, along with his sisters Marnie Berry and Christine Tracy, and brothers, Andrew, J. R. and Cornelius. Mr. Martin was survived by his daughter, Mary Ann Oberg, and husband Gerald of Pearland, TX, and his sons Perry Martin and Glen Kertz of Orange, TX. His Grandchildren were Shane and Stephanie Christian of Dallas, TX, Ludie and Doug Chubb of Perkiomenville, Pa, Kayla Christian of San Antonio, TX, Wesley Oberg and Andrew Oberg of Pearland, TX. His great grandchild and joy of his life is Alec Loyce Christian of Dallas. Mr. Martin's nieces and nephews include, Tappy Harrel, her husband Tracy and their children Al and Jana Harrel and Martin and Tami Harrel of Winnfield, Jerre Martin and Jeanie Dean of Bay St. Louis, MS, Beth Abel Wilson and husband Jack of Williamston, SC, Judy Abel Songer of Ottuma, IA, Marsha Greer Smith of Natchitoches, James Greer of Jonesboro, Betty Walker of Boston, Stewart Walker of Chicago and Will Walker of Tallahassee. In addition Mr. Martin had numerous Great and Great-Great nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin is also survived by his "Honorary Grandchildren," the Staff of Moss Home Health with whom he shared laughter, friendship, and excellent tender loving care. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24 in the First United Methodist Church, Winnfield. Officiating will be Rev Tim Lawson. Burial will follow in the Winnfield City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Friends may visit in the Funeral Home on Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be members of his family. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Wednesday Morning Prayer Group and the Crusader Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to one of the following, the Youth Programs of the First United Methodist church, the Summer Reading Program of the Winn Parish Library, or the Methodist Children's Home.*********************** Jimmie Lee Calvin Jr. Jimmie Lee Calvin Jr., passed away on Thursday January 15, 2004. He was employed at Pellerin Milner. Funeral services will be Friday, January 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Jefferson Hwy River Ridge with Bishop Richard Brown officiating. Interment will follow by motorcade to Richmond Cemetery in Gilsburg, MS. Jimmie Lee Calvin Jr. is survived by his mother Darness Funches; three sons, Jimmie Newbill, Eric Calvin, and Jamie Calvin; one daughter Alicia Calvin, three brothers, Denny and Kenny Calvin, and Earl Funches, Jr.; five sisters Kathy A. Brown and husband Richard, Katherine K. Floyd, Kerry K. Bickham and husband Dwayne, Kail M. Pikes and husband Lester, Earlean Dobson and husband Cliff; one uncle, Dexter Chesser Hansan; two aunts, Idamer (Alex) George and Yolanda Chesser; three grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends.*********************** Beulah Keyes Beulah Keyes, age 75, of Winnfield, LA, died Monday, January 19, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Josh W. Keyes, her mother Georgia Smith, and a sister, Glynn Gresham. Funeral services for Beulah Keyes were held at Sardis Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2004, with Rev. Ricky Gresham officiating. Interment will be at Brown Cemetery in Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, LA. Beulah Keyes is survived by one daughter, Carol (Keyes) Fannin and her husband Kelly of Winnfield, LA; one son, Danny Keyes and his wife Linda of Winnfield, LA; three sisters, Doris Collins of Atlanta, LA, Bobbie Woolsey of West Monroe, LA, Vaudie Gooden of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, Traci, Amber, and Tory Taylor of Houston, TX, Kim Gilliam, Jeremy, and Sarah Keyes of Winnfield, LA and Josh Keyes of Bossier City.*********************** Mrs. Adell Carson Leeper Mrs. Adell Carson Leeper, age 80 of Winnfield died on Tuesday, January 20 at the Parkview Care Center in Winnfield. She was a member of the Calvin First Baptist Church, a retired clerk for the A&P Grocery in Shreveport and worked for many years for Troy's Super Foods in Winnfield. Mrs. Leeper was preceded in death by her husband Owen H. Carson and two brothers Chester and Parker Franks and grandchild, Kenneth Hanson. Funeral services for Adell Carson Leeper will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Rev. Donnie Wise officiating. Burial will follow in the Sanders Chapel Cemetery. Survivors are her husband, Herbert W. Leeper of Winnfield; one son, William "Bill" Carson of Shreveport, LA; three daughters, Nanette Boothe of Eldorado, Ark, Lynda Mathis of Calvin, LA and Ann Hale of Shreveport, LA; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Leeper of Winnfield and Joy Ates of Natchitoches. Friends may visit in the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until services.*********************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, January 28, 2004, Page 6-B Nancy (Cockerham) Harkins Nancy (Cockerham) Harkins, age 81, of Joyce, LA, died Friday, January 23, 2004, at her residence in Joyce, LA. Mrs. Harkins was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on March 1, 1997. She was the daughter of the late John Cockerham and the late Kozzie (Box) Cockerham. Mrs. Harkins was preceded in death by her husband Luther Harkins; three brothers, J.D., Ben and John Cockerham; six sisters, Mattie, Leona, Louise, Hannah, Wanna Mae and Alma. Funeral services for Nancy (Cockerham) Harkins were held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2004, Shannon Lemons officiating. Interment was at Old Union Cemetery in Joyce, LA. She is survived by her two daughters, Earlene Barber and husband Brian of Georgetown, LA, Linda Ogg of Sterlington, LA; one son, Lonnie Harkins and wife Gloria of Dodson, LA; two grandsons and their wives, Chad and Wendy Harkins of Vidalia, LA, Adam and Crystal Harkins of Monroe, LA; one great-granddaughter, Raylyn of Vidalia, LA. Pallbearers were Rayford Fredericks, Jeremy Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Wayne Davison, R. B. Dunkentell and John Booker. Honorary pallbearers were Edward Barton, Huey Barton and Brian Barber.*********************** Thomas J. Foster Thomas J. Foster, age 86, of Winnfield, LA, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was the son of the late Tom Foster and the late Ella (Johns) Foster. Services for Thomas J. Foster were held at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2004, with Rev. Donald Taylor and Rev. Brockman officiating. Interment was held at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield. He is survived by his wife, Ada Foster of Winnfield; one son, Paul Ingram of Ventress, LA; one daughter, Shirley Murphy of Winnfield, LA; three sisters, Margie Futrell of Colfax, LA, Marie Chelette of Colfax, LA, Eloise Murphy of Baker, LA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.*********************** Murrell Hopper Wayland A service of worship bearing witness to the Christian Hope in the Resurrection and in Celebration of the Life of Murrell Hopper Wayland was held at The First United Methodist Church in Mart, Texas on January 16, 2004. Murrell was the niece of Lula Hopper Watts and Maude Hopper Fletcher. During the years she and her family visited Winnfield often. After graduation from North Texas State College, she and her family moved to Mart, Texas. She continued her career at Mart High School teaching English, Spanish, shorthand, typing, and helping in the school wherever needed. Murrel earned a Master's degree in library science from Baylor University and spent the latter part of her teaching career as the librarian at Mart High School. She shared her love of music by being a faithful organist and pianist of the First Methodist Church of Mart for many years. Murrell gave joyfully of herself to her family, her church, her work, her fraternal order, and the community, enriching lives of many people young and old. She is survived by a daughter Rebecca Read Wallace and many family members. The service was conducted by Rev. Drs. Katie and Jimmy Hopper of the First Presbyterian Church of Rogers, Arkansas.*********************** Mr. William Thomas "Billy" Maxwell William Thomas "Billy" Maxwell, age 84 of Winnfield, died on Friday, January 16, 2004 at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. He was a Winn Parish native, a member of East Winnfield Baptist Church, a retired butcher and he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the son of the late William Anderson Maxwell and the late Velma Dawson Maxwell. Graveside services for William Thomas "Billy" Maxwell were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2004 at the Zion Cemetery near Georgetown, LA. Officiating was Rev. Tommy Smith. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Mr. Maxwell is survived by his nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Benny Maxwell, Michael Maxwell, Derwood Maxwell, Rodney Maxwell, Chuck Maxwell and Wayne Maxwell.