Obits: Southern Funeral Home, April 2007, Winn Parish, Louisiana Submitted by: B. Jo Branch ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ===== Betty Fern Pepper (January 12, 1937 - April 16, 2007) Mrs. Betty Fern (Goodeaux) Pepper, age 70, of Sikes, La., passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Sikes Baptist Church. She also enjoyed sewing and spending time with her devoted family. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Goodeaux and the late Ellie (Sanford) Goodeaux. Mrs. Pepper was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Pepper; and two brothers, George and Addles Goodeaux. She is survived by her One Daughter, Karen Rowe and husband Loyd of Downsville, La. One Son, Mr. Ben Pepper and wife Laura of Sikes, La. One Sister, Dorothy Underwood of Santa Fe, Texas Four grandchildren. Special Grandson, Tommy Pepper of Winnfield, La. Grandson, Chris Pepper of Galveston, Texas Grandson, Dalton Underwood of Downsville, La. Granddaughter, Crystal Harkins of Dodson, La. Seven great-grandchildren Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The family will also receive friends on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the Sikes Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until service time. Funeral services will be held at the Sikes Baptist Church on Thursday at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kenneth Tarver and Rev. Billy Verhoef officiating. Interment will be at Wright Cemetery near Sikes, La. Pallbearers will be: Lance Underwood, Shane Voorhies, Doug Pepper, Gerald Pepper, Noah Pepper and Randy Burnett. Memorials may be made to a local hospice care center of the donor's choice. ===== Jerry Norman Tucker (May 25, 1936 - April 21, 2007) Mr. Jerry Norman Tucker, age 70, of Sikes, La., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena, La. He attendedf Hart Assembly Of God Church in Sikes, La. He was the son of the late Fred James Tucker and the late Mary Avis (Simmons) Tucker. Mr. Tucker was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmie Tucker. He is survived by his One Sister, Becky Harris of Sikes, La. Four Brothers, Freddie Tucker and wife Letha of Montgomery, La. Ron Tucker and Daisy Yu of Houston, Texas Jackie Tucker of Sikes, La. Carl Tucker of Sikes, La. Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, April 23, 2007. Friends may also visit with the family at the Friendship Baptist Church in Sikes, La. from 10:00 AM to service time Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Funeral services will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church at 1:00 PM Tuesday, with Rev. John Trotter and Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. Interment will be at Friendship Cemetery in Sikes, La. Michael Simmons, Kevin Womack, Stacy Tucker, Randy Tucker, Chase Tucker, and Colby Harris will serve as pallbearers. Carlton Tucker will be an honorary pallbearer. ===== Linda Sue Davidson (January 10, 1947 - April 21, 2007) Mrs. Linda Sue (James) Davidson, age 60, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Hargis Baptist Church near Verda, La. and retired from the Winn Parish Medical Center Cafeteria. She was the daughter of the late William R. James and the late Sarah L. (Jordan) James. She is survived by her Two Sons, Michael Davidson and wife Karla of Winnfield, La. Jeff Davidson and wife Tammy of Montgomery, La. Four grandchildren , Levi, Sawyer, Victoria, and Josie Two Sisters, Beth Curry of Baker, La. Joyce Calhoun of Oak Grove, La. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, April 22, 2007 and from 8:00 AM to service time Monday, April 23, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Monday, April 23, 2007, with Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating. Interment will be at Zion Hill Cemetery in Tannehill, La. Robert Davidson, Danny Frazier, Paul Harlan, Jimmy Horn, Tommy Horne, Johnny Lovell, and Joe McLaren will serve as pallbearers. ===== Jimmy Ralph Martin (December 16, 1946 - April 23, 2007) Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield Jimmy Ralph Martin, age 60 of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away, Monday April 23, 2007 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Mr. Martin is a native of Winnfield and a member of Local 198. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 40 years Gail Hall Martin of Denham Springs; one son: Dustin Martin and his wife amy of Baton Rouge, one daughter: Alana Macaluso and her husband Kevin of Denham Springs; his parents Jim D. Martin and Lessie Mae Durbin Martin; one sister: Suzanne Cooper and her husband Bill; three grandchildren: Devin Martin, Alia Martin, and Amaya Macaluso. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Reverend Hayward Hossler officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in the Friendship Community located on Hwy 4 west of Jonesboro. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home today from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until time of services. ===== Southern Funeral Homes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Alice Colvin (January 14, 1917 - April 23, 2007) Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home Services for Mrs.Colvin will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 25,2007 in the chapel of Kinner & Stevens. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery of Ruston at 3;30 PM Wednesday evening. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Ellen Brown of Searcy, Ark., Naomi Burrow of Shreveport, and Nancy Roark of Jena.2 sons: Phillip Colvin of Monticello, Ark., and Paul Colvin of Florence,Ala. 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. ===== Edwin Matthew Kelley (January 18, 1914 - April 24, 2007) Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield Edwin Matthew Kelley, age 93 of Winnfield, passed away, Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. Mr. Kelley is the son of the late Middleton Kelley and the late Janie Shaw Kelley. Mr. Kelley is survived by his son: Joseph E. Kelley and his wife Gail of Winnfield; one grandchild: Alaina J. Horton; one great grandchild: Joseph Brant Kelley. Funeral services for Mr. Kelley will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lindsey Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Couley Double Church Cemetery located on Hwy 84 West of winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until time of services. ===== Elizabeth Tannehill Doughty (August 1, 1920 - April 25, 2007) Kinner & Stevens Mrs.Doughty passed away Wednesday, April 25,2007 in Baton Rouge,La. Services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 27,2007 in Nolley Memorial Methodist Church, Jena,La. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. ===== Juanita Gates Smith (October 30, 1918 - April 26, 2007) Mrs. Juanita (Gates) Smith, age 88, of Smithville, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La. She was a native of Sikes, La., former resident of Winnfield, La., and member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Gates and the late Clara (Taylor) Gates. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Smith; brother, Grayson Gates; and sister, Ollene Smith. She is survived by her Three Daughters, Jennifer Wheeler of Many, La. Laura Claire Smith of Channel View, Texas Karen S. Blocker of Bastrop, La. One Son, Thomas Michael Smith of Panama City, Fla. Two Sisters, Ruth Gates Brown of New Orleans, La. Betty Gates Ryals of Winnfield, La. Twelve grandchildren Seventeen great-grandchildren Three great-great grandchildren Numerous nieces and nephews Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, April 27, 2007 and from 12:00 PM to 2:40 PM Saturday, April 28, 2007. Graveside services will be held at the Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield at 3:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2007 , with Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. Clay Wheeler, Harry Taylor, Adam Robinson, Andrew Smith, Steven Ward, Paul Williams, Raymond Michael Smith, Clarence Ward, Michael J. Ward, and Roger Blocker will serve as pallbearers. Family and Friends will gather at the Home of Jim Bridges, 228 Henry Street, Natchitoches, LA following the graveside services. ===== Kristi Lynnette Carroll (February 21, 1977 - April 26, 2007) Kristi Lynnette (Gray) Carroll, age 30, of New Iberia, La., passed away Thursday, April 26, 2007, at her residence in New Iberia, La. Kristi will be remembered as a devoted daughter, sister, and mother. She is survived by her One Daughter, Tristin Shumake of Winnfield, La. Mother, Patricia (Aucoin) Lunsford of Winnfield, La. Father, Manuel R. Gray of Walker, La One Sister, Toni Tingle of Dry Prong, La. Maternal Grandmother, Phyllis McCoy of Winnfield Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 2, 2007 and from 10:00 AM to service time Thursday, May 3, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Thursday, with Bro. Mitchell Norman officiating. Interment will be at the Bolton - Teagle Cemetery in Winnfield, La. ===== Loyce H. Walsh (January 18, 1912 - April 28, 2007) Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield Mrs. Loyce H. Walsh, age 95 of Longview Texas, passed away, Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. Mrs. Walsh is a native of Jackson Parish and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Longview, Texas. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hogan. She was also preceded in death by a brother; Leo Hogan. Mrs. Walsh is survived by a sisterMrs. Lena Mae Pepper of Jonesboro, Louisiana. Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Winnfield City Cemetery with Reverend Mark Goins officiating. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. ===== Vaughn Edwin Kelley (January 6, 1950 - April 28, 2007) Mr. Vaughn Edwin Kelley, age 57 of Winnfield passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007 in Winnfield. Mr. He was an electrician by trade. Mr. Kelley is survived by his son, Eric Kelley of Winnfield; and his mother, Sue Kelley also of Winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in the Southern Funeral Home on Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 5-6PM and on Monday from 8AM until 10:45AM. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 30, 2007 in the Garden of Memories in Winnfield. Rev. John Foster will officiate. =====