Obits: Winn Parish Enterprise obits, June 2003, Winn Parish, LA. Submitted by: Yvonne Jones, Baton Rouge, LA Submitted Date: 3/28/2004 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The following full obits are found below: Charles Edward Taylor Lelve Franks Harold Moss Sr. Mary Martha Johnston Townsend LeRoy Sabastian Shively Lorene Johns Jeter Broomfield Mildred King Shell Sibyl Robinett Derek Kyle Lowe Harley Kelley Charles Ray Mitchell Melvin Cecil Couch Josephine Guynes Colvin Jarrod Long Silas N. Rowe, Jr. Trista LeAnne Tyler Dorothy Louise Wright******************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, June 4, 2003, Page 7-B Charles Edward Taylor Funeral services for Charles Edward Taylor were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield, LA with Rev. Glyn Mixon officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories, Winnfield, LA under the direction of Southern, Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA. Mr. Taylor, age 78 of Winnfield, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 in his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Camden, AR, was a veteran of the US Army-Air Force, serving in World War II, was a member of VFW Post #3106, was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a retired construction worker. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Robertson, Mabel Stegall and Hazel Stegall. Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Mary Sue Taylor of Winnfield. LA; one son, Jason Curry of Minden, NE; one daughter and son-in-law Gail and Ellis Weatherford of Joyce, La; six grand children. and 16 great grandchildren. [Submitter's Note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]******************** Lelve Franks Funeral services for Lelve Franks were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in Sanders Chapel Methodist Church, Calvin. LA with Revs. Lamar Carpenter and Tim Lawson officiating. Burial was in Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA. Mr. Franks, age 93, 1 month, 8 days, of Calvin, passed away Friday night, May 30, 2003 at the Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, LA. Mr. Franks was a member of the Calvin Masonic Lodge #431, was retired from the Winn Parish School Board, and served on the Town Council of Calvin, LA for over 20 years. Mr. Franks was a member of Sanders Chapel Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Lizzie Franks and one brother, Jim W. Franks. Survivors are one brother, Louis Franks of Calvin, LA; two sisters, Annie Belle Waller of Shreveport, La and Lena Mae Omasia of Bossier City, LA; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were: Jim Lewis, John Martin, Terry Walton, Bodie Little, Donald Kelley, Terry Reeves, Cranford Jordan and Morris Leeper.******************** Harold Moss, Sr. Services for Harold Moss will be held Friday, June 6 at Church of God in Christ in Chatham, LA. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., one hour prior to 11 a.m. services. Mr. Moss passed away June 1, 2003 at his home in Chatham, after a brief illness. Survivors include his brother, Roger Dale Moss; eight children, Gwen Moss, Brenda Moss and Harold Moss Jr., all of Winnfield, LA; Arnold Moss and Mieta (Dee) Moss of Chatham; Alvin Moss and wife Cherie of Shreveport, LA; and Thomas Earl and Roger Wayne Moss of Washington. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. [Submitter's Note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]******************** Mary Martha Johnston Townsend Services for Mary Martha Johnston Townsend were held at 11 am. Friday, May 30, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield, LA. Burial followed in the Union Cemetery at Joyce, LA under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Mrs. Townsend, age 79 of died Wednesday, May 28, 2003 in the Winn Parish Medical Center. She was born in Shreveport and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Billy Charles Townsend. Survivors are her husband of 57 years, Rev. Earl Townsend Sr. of Winnfield; four sons, Earl Townsend Jr. and wife Katheryn of Joyce, LA, Robert Townsend and wife Donna of Hammond, LA and Daniel Townsend and Aaron Townsend and wife Karen, all of Joyce, LA; one daughter, Mary Carnes and husband Donald of Winnfield, LA; four sisters, Hazel Ward of Monroe, LA, Lillian Cox of West Monroe, Odessa Lamb of Texas and JoAnn Sikes of Columbia, LA; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Andy Townsend, Bo Griffin, Paul Daniel Evans, Ronnie Carnes, Michael Hudson, and Kevin Townsend.******************** LeRoy Sabastian Shively Services for LeRoy Sabastian Shively were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro, with Rev. Stuart Tom and Charlie Hammons officiating. Burial was in Siloam Cemetery in Gansville, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mr. Shively, age 83 of Hodge, LA died Sunday, June 1, 2003 in the Willis Knighten Medical Center after a long illness. He served in the US Army during World War II. Survivors are his wife Vermelle Shively of Hodge, LA; one son, Hayward Shively of Quitman, LA; three daughters, Barbara Harvey and husband Harold of Quitman, Lynda Garner and husband Douglas of Hodge, and Clara Evans and husband Donnie of Bossier City; two brothers, Simon Shively Jr. of Shreveport and Jerry Shively of Homer; two sisters, Ethel Jolley and Margie O'Neal, both of Shreveport; 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were: Edward Garner Tracy Garner, Greg Garner, Ken Garner, Mikel Evans, and Lynn Taylor. Honorary pallbearer was Jason Shively.******************** Lorene Johns Jeter Broomfield Mrs. Lorene Johns Jeter Broomfield went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 23, 2003. Mrs. Broomfield, age 84, died in her home in Dodson. She was born in New Hope, LA, and was a postal employee. Services were held at 10 am. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 in the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro, LA with Revs. Bill Strawbridge, Craig Ferguson and Danny Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. LA. Mrs. Broomfield was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Ione Johns. Survivors and her husband, W. A. "Jack" Broomfield of Dodson, LA; two daughters, Hazel Jackson and husband Horace of Baton Rouge, LA and Carolyn Holloway and husband Hollis of Shreveport, LA; one son, Stanford Ferguson and wife Cynthia of Prattville, AL; one brother, Leon Johns of Jonesboro, LA; four sisters, Ruby Watson of Downey, CA, Mary Eloise Roesemeir and Gloria Kelley, both of Jonesboro, LA and Tommie Reed of New Orleans, LA; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers were: Anthony Harmon, Earl Townsend III and Ryan Townsend.******************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, June 11, 2003, Page 7-B Mildred King Shell Services for Mildred King Shell, 77 of Winnfield, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Winnfield. Burial followed in the Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Mrs. Shell was born July 9, 1925 in Alexandria and died June 9, 2003, at Rapides Regional Medical Center. She grew up in north Louisiana and graduated from Winnfield High School in 1942. Throughout her life, she faithfully served her family and community with steadfast devotion. She was a caring and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A member of First United Methodist Church of Winnfield, Mrs. Shell taught Sunday school for many years, and she was both a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. She was employed as a legal secretary with Simmons and Derr of Winnfield for 25 years, and publisher of the Winn Parish Legal Filings for 20 years. Mrs. Shell is preceded in death by her husband, Denton Shell; one son, John Shell; parents John and Lucy Little King; and one sister, Nancy DeLoach. She is survived by her daughter, Elise Shell; one sister, Shirley White; five nieces and three nephews. Pallbearers were: L. C. Barnett, Stephen Shell, Kiah Beville, Sidney Walton, Michael Cockerham and Ray Little. Honorary Pallbearers were: Pete Shell, Michael Davis, Gregory Hoffpauir, Stephen Cole, Kermit M. Simmons, Jacque Derr and Andrew White, III.******************** Sibyl Robinett Memorial services for Sibyl Robinett, 88, of Nacogdoches will be held at a later date in Winnfield, LA. Mrs. Robinett died June 4, 2003 in Nacogdoches, TX. She was born March 25, 1915 in Calvin, LA, was the daughter of William E. Machen and Era Burnum Machen. Mrs. Robinett was a homemaker and a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church in Winnfield, LA. Survivors include one son, Earl F. Robinett Jr. and wife Marsha of Leesburg, VA; two daughters, Phyllis Krause and husband William George of Nacogdoches, TX and Patricia LaBelle of St. Petersburg, FL; and seven grandchildren. Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors are handling the arrangements.******************** Derek Kyle Lowe In Loving Memory of Our Son Funeral services for Derek Kyle Lowe were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Winnfield with Revs. Donald Wise and Billy Prince officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Mr. Lowe, age 16 of Tullos, La died Sunday, June 1, 2003 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, a student at Winnfield Senior High School and honorary captain for the Winnfield High School football team. He was a patient at St. Jude Hospital for 3 1/2 years. Derek was preceded in death by three great grandfathers, Lehman Sullivan of Winnfield, LA, Millard Lowe of West Monroe, La and Willey Deese of Dodson, LA; and by great grandparents Don and Cordis Williams of Atlanta, LA. Survivors are his parents, Tommy and Tonya Lowe of Tullos, LA: one brother, Dewayne Lowe of Tullos, LA; maternal grandparents, Donnie and Lynda Williams of Winnfield, LA; paternal grandmother, Carrie Casper of Winnfield, LA; step paternal grandfather, Paul Casper of Winnfield; paternal grandfather, Damon Lowe and step grandmother, Vivian of West Monroe, LA; maternal great grandmother, Essie Sullivan of Winnfield, LA; paternal great grandmother, Alma Deese Kirkham of Winnfield, LA; paternal great grandmother, Margie Lowe of West Monroe; uncles, aunts and cousins; and girlfriend Megan Johnson. Pallbearers were: Kevin Ashley, Eric Short, Mason Ford, Clifford Magee, Ryan Etheridge, and Dusty Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers were: WSHS Football Team, Johnny Trahan, Colby Futrell, and Chris Smiley. Memorials may be made to the Lowe Family, c/o 9152 Hwy. 84, Winnfield, LA 71483, to help pay for funeral expenses. [Submitter's Note: Photograph accompanies obituary.]******************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, June 18, 2003, Page 7-B Harley Kelley Services for Harley Kelley were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield, LA with Rev. Ray Teal officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Methodist Cemetery in Ward 10, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA. Mr. Kelley, age 77 of Winnfield died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 in the Winn Parish Medical Center. He was a retired lumber worker and was a veteran of the US Army. Survivors are one son, Rodney Kelley of Ponchatoula, LA: one daughter, Jane Smith of Atlanta, GA; five sisters, Carolyn Bedgood of Goldonna, LA, Eloise Sanders of Readhimer, LA, Louise Jane of Winnfield, LA, Gladys Corbitt of Baton Rouge, LA and Polly Babers of Saline, LA; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.******************** Charles Ray Mitchell Funeral services for Charles Ray Mitchell will be Wednesday. June 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Wheeling, La with Rev. Bruce Weatherford officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Wheeling. LA. Charles Mitchell, age 54 of Wheeling, La died Monday, June 16, 2003 at Maison Deville Hospice Facility in Natchitoches. LA. Charles was born in Winnfield, LA. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He served in the Vietnam War and worked as a self-employed log cutter. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Randall Mitchell, Wheeling, LA; one son, Benji Mitchell of Wheeling, LA; and one daughter, Sherre Mitchell Wold of Wheeling, LA. Charles was a proud grandfather of three beautiful granddaughters, Alexis Mitchell, Ashley Mitchell and Jayden Mitchell. Charles is also survived by three sisters, Mary Ruth White of Winnfield, LA; LaVerne Wise of Tyler, TX, and Dorothy Young of Minden, LA. His survivors also include many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. and Madeline Horne Mitchell. Pallbearers will be Joseph Young, John White, Jason Wise, Bobby Lashley, Joseph Lang and Bill McLaren. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Young, James McDuff, Jacob Wise, Lynn Neal and the Joseph Lang Logging Crew. Friends may visit at Mt. Zion Methodist Church until time of service. ******************** Obituaries, Winn Parish Enterprise, Winnfield, Louisiana, June 25, 2003, Page 7-B Melvin Cecil Couch Funeral services for Melvin Cecil Couch were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Rev. Monroe Mercer officiated. Burial was in the Cox Guin Cemetery near Tullos, LA. Mr. Couch, age 63 of Joyce, LA died Saturday, June 21, 2003 in his residence. He was a retired welder and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bailey Couch of Joyce, LA; one son, Melvin Couch Jr. of Vacaville, CA; one daughter, Wendy M. Cole of Las Vegas, NV; mother, Marie Couch of Winnfield, LA; two sisters, Betty Smith of Joyce, LA and Cele Langford of Kingwood, TX; four step-children, John York, Jeffery Brawn, and Glenn Brawn, all of Howland, MA and Kelly Mirante of Bay Point, CA; three step-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were: John York, Jeff Brawn, Wayn Bailey, Jake Smith, Kenneth Cox, and Rick Langford. Honorary Pallbearers were: Wesley Cox and Adam Smith.******************** Josepnine Guynes Services for Josephine Guynes will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. June 26, 2003 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield, LA with Rev. Danny Keyes officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Williana, LA. Friends may visit on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 from 4-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until services in the funeral home. Mrs. Guynes, age 91 of Atlanta, LA died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 in the Winn Parish Medical Center. She was born in Georgetown and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel Guynes and infant son and daughter, Lela Clair. Survivors are sons, Jerry D. Guynes and wife Lennie of Atlanta, LA and Samuel J. Guynes Jr. and wife Wanda of Arkansas; one daughter, Shirley Jane Fletcher of Pollock, LA; one daughter-in-law, Betty Guynes of Pickens, SC; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.******************** Colvin Jarrod Long Services for Colvin Jarrod Long, age 24, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003 at First Baptist Church, Winnfield, LA with Bro. Kenny Bratton, along with Fr. John D. Kennedy and Fr. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment followed at the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Jarrod was born in Alexandria on October 9, 1978 and passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 in Winn Parish. As his many friends and family can attest, his loving heart and joyful laugh will be sorely missed. He is survived by his mother, Susanne R. Martin, step-father, Jimmy Ray Martin; brother, Chase E. Machen of Monroe, LA; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. "Cotton" Long of Winnfield; step-brother James Kyle Martin and wife Margaret; and stepsister Vonda Cline and husband Rodney. Pallbearers were Michael Riggs, Spencer Tyrel Jones, Christopher Neathery, Michael Brister, John Higginbotham and Andy Stevenson. Honorary pallbearers were: Michael Pickett, Ryan Pickett, Larry Neathery, William Homer Collins and Eddie Bartley.******************** Silas N. Rowe, Jr. Graveside services for Silas N. Rowe Jr. were held at 10 am. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Antioch Cemetery near Goldonna, LA. Officiating were Revs. Craig Stevens and Don Privette. Arrangements were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mr. Rowe, age 61 of Goldonna, LA died Monday June 23, 2003. He was a pipeline worker. Survivors are two sons, Silas L. Rowe and wife Jennifer, and Steven Rowe and wife Sonja, all of Des Moines, IA; four daughters, Sonja Neatherland and husband Randy of Dodson, Teresa Moore of Jonesboro, Dawn Rowe of Tulsa, OK, and Stephanie Crow and husband Kevin of Coushatta, LA; three sisters, Maudine Dodson and husband Bobby of Jonesboro, LA, Gloria Hutto and husband Lamar of Dodos, LA and Ruth Casey and husband Hey of Golden; 13 grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Moron Money and a special friend, Corned Blake, both of Goldonna, LA.******************** Trista LeAnne Tyler Services for Trista LeAnne Tyler were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Winnfield, with Revs. Jerrell Paige and Randy Tyler officiating. Burial followed in the Hargis Cemetery, Montgomery, LA. Miss Tyler, age 17, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003. She was a senior at Atlanta High School where she was an all district member of the basketball team which was a state runner up Champs 2002. She was also a member of FBLA. BETA, 4-H, National Honors Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Gifted Arts Program and a member of the track team. She was a part time employee at Ford's Food Center in Colfax. Survivors are her parents, James and Karen Tyler of Atlanta, LA; one brother, Travis Tyler of Atlanta, LA; one sister, Angelia Dunbar and husband Jason of Lena, LA; maternal grandparents, Bill and Lorene Doughty of Atlanta, LA; paternal grandparents, Gayle "Sonny" and Shirley Tyler of Colfax, LA; uncle and aunt, Danny and Debbie Doughty of Verda, LA; uncle and aunt, Dennis and Tedra Doughty of Verda, LA; uncle and aunt, Tim and Wendi Tyler of Longville, LA; uncle and aunt, Randy and Tami Tyler of Ragley, LA; uncle and aunt, Mike and Shonda Paige of Montgomery, LA; one niece, Jacey Dunbar of Lena, LA; and a host of cousins and friends. Pallbearers were: Clint Carr, James Williams, Heath Ferguson, Cade Fletcher, A.J. Smith, and Jarvis Smith. Honorary Pallbearers were: Atlanta High School basketball team, Adam Cook, Landon Weatherford, Burt Lavespere and Zack Keiffer. Memorials may be sent to Living Faith Fellowship, P. O. Box 45, Ragley, LA 70657.******************** Dorothy Louise Wright Graveside services for Dorothy Louise Wright will be held Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Stone Mountain city Cemetery, Stone Mountain, GA with Rev. Willis Fortson officiating. Mrs. Wright, age 81 of Goldonna, LA died Monday, June 23, 2003 in her residence. She was born in Stone Mountain, Georgia and was a retired textile worker. Visitation will be held Wednesday. June 25, 2003 at Wages Funeral Home from 6- 8 p.m. Survivors are her husband, James Wright of Goldonna, LA; step-sons, James Wright Jr. and wife Jeannie of Goldonna, LA; and Edward Wright and wife, Helen also of Goldonna, LA; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a number of cousins.