Obits: January 2006 from Southern Funeral Home in Winn Par., Louisiana Submitter: W. Bryan Price Date: 17 July 2006********************************************** Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm********************************************** Names listed in file: -Anders, Jesse O. -Bates, Charles Buddy Lee -Conley, Michael Lyon -Dean, George Kemp -Feazell, Mary Bonnette -Forrest, Della Lawley -Frazier, Essie Dell -Gaar, Paul V. -Guthrie, Maude -Mercer, Floyd -Rice, Wayne Lee -Scott, John Edward -Shell, June Davis -Strange, Dorothy Louise -Stroud, Donnis willis -Turner, S. L. -Wilson, Marion H. "Skeet"m Jr.**************************************** ---------------- ANDERS, Jesse O. ---------------- (January 31, 1914 - December 31, 2005) Mr. Jesse Olen Anders, age 91, passed away December 31, 2005 in Nederland, Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Anders will be held 10AM Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield with Reverend Tim Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Monday, from 5PM until 8PM and on Tuesday from 8AM until time of services. Mr. Anders was a native of Jena, Louisiana and graduated from Jena High School where he played on the basketball team that went to the 1930 National Championship Tournament held in Chicago IL. He was a graduate Louisiana State University. Mr. Anders moved to Winnfield, Louisiana in 1941 and was elected as Winn Parish Clerk of Court in May of 1964. On December 2, 1981 the Winn Parish Clerk of Court's office was recognized as one of the best organized and most efficient offices in the state his office frequently returned money to the Winn Parish Police Jury. Mr. Anders retired from that office in 1984 and was a resident of Winnfield until 2004 when he moved to Nederland. Texas to be near his daughter. Mr. Anders was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years: Maude Turnley Anders Mr. Anders is survived by his son: Raymond Anders of San Antonio, Texas; one daughterFrances Smith and her husband Tom of Nederland, Texas; one sister: Hattie Shelwick also of Nederland, Texas; three grandsons: Brian Smith and his wife Cynthia of Austin, Texas, Andrew Smith and his wife Sherry of Tomball, Texas, and Mitchell Anders and his wife Julie of San Antonio, Texas; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Don Kelley, Lawrence White, Jim Anyan, John Holland, Tim Gaar and Dickey Heard. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== -------------------------- BATES, Charles "Buddy" Lee -------------------------- (January 14, 1929 - January 14, 2006) Charles Lee "Buddy" Bates, age 77, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. He was the son of the late Clinton Lee Bates and the late Ethel (Canerday) Bates. Mr. Bates was also preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Merle Bates; and sister, Bernice Weeks. Mr. Bates was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Winn Parish Cattleman Association. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University and was a member of the 1949-1950 Gulfstates Conference Championship Basketball Team. Mr. Bates was a basketball coach, teacher, principal and retired as Assistant Superintendant of Schools from the Winn Parish School Board. He is survived by his wife Billie Ann Bates; two sons: Larry Bates and his wife Donna of Mannford, OK; Steve Bates and his wife Meredith of Winnfield; and four grandchildren: Ryan, Caitlin, Andrew, and Thomas Bates. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield, with Dr. Calvin Phelps and Reverends Lindsay Burns and Tim Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Monday from 8:00 AM until time of services. Vernon Weeks, Bobby Bates, Ronald D. Canerday, Tommy Bankston, Gary Tolbert, Don Price, Kenneth Bates and Roy Jordan will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Crusaders for Christ Sunday School Class, and Jerry Gorham, Russell Sullivan, Al Lewis and Jack Smith. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== -------------------- CONLEY, Michael Lyon -------------------- (April 2, 1958 - January 30, 2006) Funeral services for Mr. Michael Lyon Conley, age 47 of Campti, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Goldonna, La., with Rev. Doyle McGrew officiating. Burial will follow in the Goldonna Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Mr. Conley passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at his residence. He was a mechanic having been employed with Gulf South Pipeline and Placid Oil Company. Mr. Conley was preceded in death by his father, Albert Conley. Survivors include his son, Michael Ladell Conley of Natchitoches; Mother, Martha Conley of Goldonna; Brothers Allen Conley of Gulfport, MS and Albert Conley, Jr. of Goldonna; Sister, Linda Luginbuhl of Ellington, CT, and Fiancee Belinda Hogan of Campti. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Goldonna, and on Thursday, February 2, 2006 from 9:00 AM until time of services. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ----------------- DEAN, George Kemp ----------------- (July 1, 1947 - January 28, 2006) George Kemp Dean, age 58, of Goldonna, La., died Saturday, January 28, 2006, his residence in Goldonna, La. Mr. Dean was an avid hunter and a member of the Antioch Bibleway Church. Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his father Mr. Leon K. Dean. He is survived by his wife Sarah (Cox) Dean; his mother: Mrs. Nola Conley Dean of Goldonna; one Son, Dewayne Durbin of Shreveport, La.; two Sisters, Bonnie Pratt of Goldonna, La. and Kaye Dean of Homer, La.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Dean will be at 2PM Monday in the Antioch Bibleway Church with Reverends Elton Gunter, Jeff Davis and Dr. C.D. Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ---------------------- FEAZELL, Mary Bonnette ---------------------- (August 1, 1924 - January 27, 2006) Mary Magdaline (Bonnette) Feazell, age 81, of Winnfield, La., died Friday, January 27, 2006, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. Mrs. Feazell was a member of the Calvin Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Bill Edward Bonnette and the late Middie (Bundrick) Bonnette. She is survived by her two Daughters, Daughter-Jacqueline Ann (McKaskle) Wise of Winnfield, La. Daughter-Mary Ann (McKaskle) Pepper of Denham Springs, Louisiana, one Sister, Sister-Marie (Bonnette) Tarver of Columbia, La. Two Grandsons: Brian Scott Stroud and Buddy Pepper, three Granddaughters: Teresa Stroud Winbarg, Jami Stroud Ashley, and Susan Pepper Mataro, and twelve Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild. Mrs. Feazell was preceded in death by: her first husband Jack McKaskle, her 2nd husband: George Feazell; two brothers: Doyle Bonnette and Billy James Bonnette; two sisters: Eunice Bonnette Cure and Vertie Bonnette VanderShore; and one grandson: James Scott Stroud. Funeral service will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2006 with Reverend Author Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Sanders Chapel Cemetery in Calvin, La. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Saturday from 4PM until 8PM and on Sunday from 12PM until 2PM. Pallbearers will be: Scott Stroud, Buddy Pepper, Tom Winbarg, Pat Ashley, Kevin Ashley, and Alvin Ashley. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jackson Pepper, Drake Winbarg, Payton Ashley, Cameron Mataro, Bryce Ashley, and Tyler Stroud. ========== --------------------- FORREST, Della Lawley --------------------- (October 5, 1924 - January 31, 2006) Services for Della Lawley Forrest will be at 11AM Friday, February 3, in the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield with Reverend. Tim Lawson officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Mrs. Forrest was born, October 5, 1924, in Winnfield, Louisiana, and died Tuesday, January 31, 2006 in the Winn Parish Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton A. forrest; her parents, Cortez and Elizabeth Lawley; and two sisters Marie Lawley and Betty Joe Lawley Gaar. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Lawley Echols and her husband John of Shreveport, Louisiana; one nephew, Dr. Gregory Gaar of Tampa, Florida; two nieces, Lisa Tencer of Kingsport, Tennessee, and Laura Echols-Richter of Frisco, Texas; Two great-nieces, Sarah Elizabeth Tencer and Julie Richter; and four great-nephews, John Thomas Tencer, Casey Richter, Collin and Lawson Echols-Richter. Mrs. Forrest was retired from the City of Winnfield. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Irene Wood Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, and the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Scott Circle of the First Presbyterian Church, the Tremont Homemakers Club, the Pilot Club, and the Palestine Chapter #55 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was secretary of the Winnfield Cemetery Association. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Brewton, Jamie Daughtry, Jimmy Klahr, Jimmy Walker, Matt Walton, and Sidney Walton. Visitation will be from 5 umtil 8PM Thursday evening and Friday morning from 9AM until 10AM at the funeral home. The family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Forrest's memory to the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield, 300 W. Main, Winnfield, LA 71483. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ------------------- FRAZIER, Essie Dell ------------------- (September 17, 1923 - January 15, 2006) Mrs. Essie Dell (Jones) Frazier, age 82, of Winnfield, La., died Sunday, January 15, 2006, at Healthsouth Rehabilitation in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church. . She was the daughter of the late Alce Jones and the late Jane (Hutto) Jones. Mrs. Frazier was also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Norris N. Frazier. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Sandra Tribble of Angleton, Texas Carol Wilson of San Antonio, Texas, One Son, Ron Frazier of Winnfield, La., One Brother, Hugh Jones of Orange, Texas, Six grandchildren Nine great- grandchildren and Several nieces and nephews Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2006. Friends may also visit with the family at the Laurel Heights Baptist Church in Winnfield from 9:00 AM to service time Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at Laurel Heights Baptist Church at 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2006 , with Dr. Ray Teal officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery near Winnfield, La Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ------------- GAAR, Paul V. ------------- (April 30, 1925 - January 21, 2006) Paul Vayne Gaar, age 80, of Dodson, La., died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was the son of the late Sylvester Gaar and the late Ola (Crain) Gaar. Mr. Gaar was an avid fisherman and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II Mr. Gaar is survived by: Three Sons, Steven Gaar of Dodson, La. Paul Van Gaar, of Dodson, La. Ricky McDaniel of Ruston, La, one Daughter, Pam Snow of Lake Charles, La. and eight Grandchildren and Four Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2PM Monday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Bishop Loy Gaar officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery near Dodson. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Sunday from 5PM until 9PM and on Monday from 8AM until time of services. Pallbearers will be: Jay Hinkley, Guy Gaar, John Coolman, Waymon Payne, Eugene Owens, and Don Gaar. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== -------------- GUTHRIE, Maude -------------- (December 23, 1920 - January 20, 2006) Ms. Maude Guthrie, age 85, of Winnfield, La., passed away Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ in Calvin. Mrs. Guthrie was also a member of Busy Bee Homemakers Club and a longtime area seamstress. She was the daughter of the late Ernest G. Guthrie and the late Carrie M. (Hogg) Guthrie. Mrs. Guthrie was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and John Guthrie; and one sister, Louisa Norman. She is survived by her, two Sisters, Mattie McNeill of Winnfield, La. Marie Saucier of Dodson, La., and a host of nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La. The family will receive friends at the Bethel Church of Christ in Calvin, La. from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2006 and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Church of Christ at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006 , with Steve Bartlett and Mitchell Norman officiating. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Calvin, La. George Norman, Roy Mercer, Jr., David C. McNeill, Roy H. Norman, Randy Norman, and Gwin Norman will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Norman, Fred Bonnette, Richard Delaughter, Danny Conzonere, Todd Ryder, and Jimmy Delaughter. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ---------------- MERCER, Floyd H. ---------------- (September 10, 1928 - January 14, 2006) Mr. Floyd H. Mercer, age 77, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. . He was the son of the late James Mercer and the late Hallie (Kennedy) Mercer. Mr. Mercer was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd Mercer and James Lee Mercer, Jr. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Joy N. Mercer of Winnfield, La.; One Daughter, Penny Sue Mercer of Winnfield, La. Three Sons, Jimmy Mercer and wife Sissy of Winnfield, La. Jesse Mercer and wife Kim of Winnfield, La. Jerry Mercer and wife Terri of Calvin, La. Eleven grandchildren, Candy Mercer Polk, Andy Mercer, Chris Mercer, Matt Mercer, Brandi Mercer Toms, Allen Wayne Mercer, Lori Mercer Broadway, Phillip Mercer, Amanda Mercer, Ciarra Armstrong, and Brandon Armstrong. Nine great-grandchildren 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, January 16, 2006 and from 8:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2006 , with Rev. James Prince and Rev. Jason Mercer officiating. Interment will be at Jones Cemetery in Winnfield, La. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ------------ MOORE, Elvie ------------ (October 25, 1912 - January 7, 2006) Mr. Elvie Moore, age 93, of Calvin, La., passed away Saturday, January 7, 2006, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calvin. Mr. Moore served his country in the Army during World War II and was retired from Calvin High School. He was the son of the late James Moore and the late Minnie Lee (Cox) Moore. He is survived by his wife Ruth Moore of Calvin, La.; One Daughter, Eva Gates and husband Jimmie of Goldonna, La. One Son, Jimmy Moore and wife Patricia of Shreveport, La. Two Grandsons, Clint Gates and wife Delanea of Baton Rouge, La. Keith Gates of Baton Rouge, La. Two Sisters, Flora Taylor and husband Jeffie of Gansville, La. Trudy Shecton of Winnfield, La. 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 Sunday, January 8, 2006. Friends may also visit with the family at the Yankee Springs Baptist Church in Goldonna, La. from 10:00 AM to service time. Funeral services will be at Yankee Springs Baptist Church at 11:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2006 , with Rev. Lamar Carpenter and Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Yankee Springs in Goldonna, La. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com. ========== --------------- RICE, Wayne Lee --------------- (July 31, 1942 - January 13, 2006) Mr. Wayne Lee Rice, age 63, of Winnfield, La., passed away Friday, January 13, 2006, at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Alexandria, La. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Rice was a retired general mechanic. He was the son of the late T.J. Rice and the late Clarice (Clark) Rice. Mr. Rice was also preceded in death by his son, Jeff Rice; his two brothers, Floyd and Ronald Rice; and his sister Jerry Beth Rice. He is survived by his wife Patricia Ellis Rice of Winnfield, La.; One Daughter, Nicole Blake and husband Casey of Dry Prong, La. Two grandchildren, Madeline and Lindsey Lee Blake One Sister, Cathy Frederick of Winnfield, La. One Brother, Chad Rice and wife Stephanie of Natchitoches, La. One Niece, Andrea Frederick of Monroe, 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 Saturday, January 14, 2006 and from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2006. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 15, 2006 , with Rev. Danny Keyes officiating. Interment will be at Sardis Cemetery near Atlanta, La. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ----------------- SHELL, June Davis ----------------- (June 6, 1917 - January 5, 2006) Mrs. June Davis Shell, age 88, of Winnfield, La., passed away Thursday, January 5, 2006, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was the last remaining charter member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winnfield. Mrs. Shell was also a member of the Daughters of the Cross, the Reader's Review Club, the Lazy Daisy Home Economics Club and a Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Davis and the late Isabelle (Nelson) Davis. Mrs. Shell was also preceded in death by one son, Stephen Davis Shell. She is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Dudley P. Shell of Winnfield; One Son, Dudley P. "Pete" Shell, Jr. of San Francisco, Calif. 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 Saturday, January 7, 2006 and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunday, January 8, 2006. Friends may also visit with the family at the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield on Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time. Funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church at 2:30 PM Sunday, January 8, 2006 , with Rev. Tim Lawson and Father Terry Pannell officiating. Interment will be at the Winnfield City Cemetery in Winnfield, La. Friends may post mesages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com. ========== ----------------------- STRANGE, Dorothy Louise ----------------------- (September 10, 1937 - January 2, 2006) Dorothy Louise Strange, age 68 of Winnfield, passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 at Natchitoches Nursing & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Strange was a native of Brumley Missouri and a homemaker. Mrs. Strange was preceded in death by herh husband Mr. Christopher Strange. Mrs. Strange is survived by: One Son: Larry Perez of Sacremento, CA., three daughters: Barbara Culp of Campti, LA, Shelia Wheeler of Bridge City, TX., Sherry Krug of Woodland CA.; two sisters: Ruth Shwartz of CA.; and Bonnie McKee of OK.; four grandchildren: Bethany Perez, Shaun Perez, David Jarnagin, and Robert Jarnigan; and one great grandchild: Isibael; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:30AM Friday at Allen Cemetery located on U.S. Hwy 84 East of Winnfield. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfunerahome.com ========== --------------------- STROUD, Donnis Willis --------------------- (July 28, 1907 - January 2, 2006) Mrs. Donnis Gertrude (Willis) Stroud, age 98, a long time resident of Winn Parish, passed away Monday, January 2, 2006, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. after a brief illness She was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church. . She was the daughter of the late John Bunyan Willis and the late Emmaline ( Womack) Willis. Mrs. Stroud was also preceded in death by her husband, H.W. Stroud; her son, John Edward Stroud; and her daughter, Betty Allison. She is survived by her One Daughter, Dolores Knight and husband Julius of Winnfield, La. One Sister, Lorene Parker of Sikes, La. Six grandchildren, Judith Richardson and husband Lloyd of St. Louis, MO Diane Bomer of Houston, TX Vickie Clark and husband Richard of Winnfield, La. Dana Cook of Winnfield, La. Steve Stroud and wife Janis of Coushatta, La. Stephanie Rice and husband Chad of Natchitoches, La. Seven great-grandchildren Ten great-great grandchildren A host of nieces, nephews, and friends who mourn her loss. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2006 and from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Friends may also visit at the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church in Sikes, La. on Wednesday from Noon until service time. Funeral services will be at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2006 , with Rev. Norris C urry and Rev. Kenny Bratton officiating. Music for the services will be provided by Mitzi Curry. Interment will follow at Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes, La. Marc Pierce, Steve Stroud, Robert Bomer, Lloyd Richardson, Nicky Speed, and Bill Herod will serve as Pallbearers. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ------------------ SCOTT, John Edward ------------------ (July 24, 1942 - January 12, 2006) John Edward Scott, age 63, of Winnfield, La., passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006, at the Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, La. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield. Mr. Scott was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State University. He taught for 33 years in the Winn Parish School System. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Scott of Winnfield; one Daughter, Mary Ranger and husband Philip of Houston, Texas, One Son, Jim Scott and wife Kristen of Dallas, Texas, four grandchildren and One Nephew, Jed Rushing of Winnfield, La. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield, La., with Rev. Helene Walker and Rev. Rick Martinez officiating. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ------------- TURNER, S. L. ------------- (June 10, 1922 - January 27, 2006) Mr. S. L. "Red" Turner, age 83, of Winnfield, La., passed away Friday, January 27, 2006, at his residence in Winnfield, La. He was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Turner was also an avid hunter and a member of the Dodson Road and White Rock Hunting Clubs. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Local #1811 Union. He was the son of the late Buck Turner and the late Bertha (Smith) Turner. He is survived by his wife Maudie (Hogan) Turner of Winnfield, La.; two Sons, Harvey Turner and wife Joann of Winnfield, La. Mike Turner and wife Jan of West Monroe, La. one Brother, Dewey B. Turner and wife Audna of Minden, La. seven grandchildren McKae Dietrich of Orlando, FL Beth Turner of Winnfield, La. Sara Turner of Winnfield, La Jason Turner and wife Henrietta of Winnfield, La. David Turner and wife Melody of Winnfield, La. Alan Turner of Winnfield, La Chad Allen and wife Candice of West Monroe, La. and one great- grandchild Mandilyn Allen of West Monroe, La. 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 Sunday, January 29, 2006 and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2006. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, January 30, 2006 , with Rev. Bob Braly and Chaplain Clyde Grammon officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, La. In lieu of flowers the Turner family request that memorials be made to the church or charity of the donor's choice. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com ========== ----------------------- WILSON, Marrion H., Jr. ----------------------- (June 28, 1955 - January 13, 2006) Mr. Marrion H. "Skeet" Wilson, Jr., age 50, of Winnfield, La., passed away Friday, January 13, 2006, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for 30 years. Mr. Wilson also served as an Auxiliary Sheriff's Deputy for the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office until 1998. Those who knew him, his kindness, and his willingness to always help others, will never forget him. Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Marrion H. Wilson, Sr. and the late Martha (Zuber) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was also preceded in death by three sisters; a brother; and a special aunt, Sue Zuber Ehrhard. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, JoAnn (Bell) Wilson of Winnfield, La.; Three Daughters, April Jones and husband Jeffery of Sikes, La. Jennifer Slayter and husband Brandon of Winnfield, La. Crystal Daniels and husband Josh of Dry Prong, La. Two Granddaughters, Savannah Spangler and Ashley Jones One Brother, Damon "Bo" Carter of Alexandria, La. Three God Children, Michael, Matthew, and Amanda Long Numerous Nieces and Nephews A Special Uncle, Hiram "Bubba" Ehrhard 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 Sunday, January 15, 2006. Firends may also visit with the family and The Family Church in Winnfield from 10:00 AM to service time Monday, January 16, 2006. Funeral services will be held at The Family Church at 2:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2006 , with Rev. H.W. Smith and Rev. Brian Montgomery officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery near Jonesboro, La. Nicky Speed, Pat Keith, Cassidy Martin, Todd Hughes, Mike Mixon, and Edward Harrell will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Winnfield Fire Department. 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