June 2005, Southern Funeral Home Obits; Winn, Louisiana Submitter: B. Jo Branch or "As Listed" Source: Southern Funeral Home Date: 15 June 2005 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ===== Irma Mae House (November 25, 1919 - June 3, 2005) Mrs. Irma Mae (Colvin) House, age 85, of Winnfield, La., passed away Friday, June 3, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Presbyterian Women's Circle, and the Tri-L Sunday School Class. She was the daughter of the late Robert Colvin and the late Mae (Evans) Colvin. Mrs. House was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. O.O. "Red" House, and her brother, Mr. A.B. House. She is survived by her Two Sons, Larry B. House of Doyline, La. Robert House and his wife Dianne of Baytown, Texas Two Brothers, Baker Colvin and his wife Ethel of Spearsville, La. Bobby Gene Colvin and his wife Lilly V. of Dubach, La. Four grandchildren, Dean House, Larry Joe House, Stacey House, and Angel Northcutt. Eight great-grandchildren Many Special Friends 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, June 5, 2005 and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Monday, June 6, 2005. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church of Winnfield at 10:00 AM Monday, June 6, 2005 , with Rev. Lindsey Burns and Dr. Calvin Phelps officiating. Interment will be at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach, La. ===== File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Bryan Price bryan303@bellsouth.net June 24, 2005, 11:09 am Southern Funeral Home Website Carl G. Walker (March 8, 1948 - June 12, 2005) SOUTHERN - JONESBORO LA Mr. Carl G. Walker, age 60 of Jonesboro, La., died June 12, 2005 at the Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Walker was a mill wright at Smurfit- Stone Container. Funeral services were held at 4PM, Thursday June 16, 2005 in the North Hodge Assembly of God Church with Reverends David Wilson and Mark Crook officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Survivors include: his wife Evelyn Walker of Jonesboro, one son: Keith Walker and his wife Rhonda of Chatham, La.; One Daughter: Carla hightower and her husband Kent of Jonesboro; four sisters: Karen Crook and her husband Mark of Bossier City, La., Katy McCloure and her husband Buddy of Shreveport, La., Earline Morman and her husband Pat of Warren, AR., and Mary Ruth Jordan and her husband Charles of Oil City, La.; two brothers: Ray Walker and wife Sandra of Alexandria La., and Kenneth Walker and his wife Vickie of Bryant, AR.; Four Grandchildren: Rebecca Hightower, Daniel Hightower, Garrett Walker and Morgan Walker. Friends may post messages of condolence online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com Pallbearers were: Joel Sneed, Ricky Allen, Junior Williams, todd Abercrombie, Bobby Pepper, Jay Odom, Andy Barker, Jamie Ford. Honorary Pallbearers were: the Maintenance Dept at Smurfit-Stone Container. ===== Audrene Vickers Wilder (February 23, 1929 - June 4, 2005) Mrs. Audrene (Vickers) Wilder, age 76, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005, at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La. She was a member of Jordan Hill United Pentecostal Church. She was also an avid needle point artist. She was the daughter of the late Radford Vickers and the late Bertie (Jordan) Vickers. Mrs. Wilder was also preceded in death by her husband, J.A. Wilder; her brother, Bobby G. Vickers; and her sister, Elaine Bratton. She is survived by her One Son, Rickey Wilder of Pineville, La. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2005 and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, 2005 , with Rev. Brian Montgomery and Rev. E.R. Johnson officiating. Interment will be at the Jordan Hill Cemetery near Winnfield, La. Pallbearers will be Gary Kyson, Larry Higgs, Mike Higgs, Johnny Garner, Lynn Maxey, and Cranford Jordan. ===== Trudie Stanfill (August 10, 1918 - June 4, 2005) Mrs. Trudie Omar (Kieffer) Stanfill, age 86, of Winnfield, La., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. She was the daughter of the late Elijah Kieffer and the late Kate (Funk) Kieffer. She survived by her Three Sons, Rev. Kenneth Stanfill and his wife Barbara of Winnfield, La. J. E. Stanfill and his wife Linda of Luling, La. Ronald Stanfill and his wife Floy of Calvin, La. One Sister, Lettie Curry of Winnfield, La. Six Grandchildren Seven Great-grandchildren Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 8AM until time of services. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2005, with Rev. Jeff Stanfill and Rev. Quinn Stanfill officiating. Interment will be at Couley Double Church Cemetery in Winnfield, La. ===== Bobbie Nell Carter (July 27, 1932 - June 8, 2005) Mrs. Bobbie Nell (Roberts) Carter, age 72, of Winnfield, La., passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. Mrs. Carter was retired from Crown Zellerbach and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnfield. She was the daughter of the late Percy Roberts and the late Mildred (Gimber) Roberts. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. C.C. Carter She is survived by One Son, Buck Carter and his wife Susan of Winnfield, La. One Sister, Mitzie Griggs of Port Neches, Texas One grandson, Kyle Carter 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 7:00 PM Thursday, June 9, 2005. Graveside services will be held at the Garden Of Memories Cemetery at 10:00 AM Friday, June 10, 2005 , with Rev. Tim Lawson officiating. ===== Charlotte Annette Young (March 21, 1950 - June 10, 2005) Charlotte Annette Young, age 55, of Winnfield, La., died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Parkview Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. . She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Miss Young is survived by: Her Mother Mrs. Rosie Young of Winnfield, La. Two Brothers, Travis Lee Young and wife Cherry Fred Young and wife Jan of Winnfield, La. One Sister, Dorothy "Sug" Young of Winnfield, La. Two Nephews, Mitchell Young and Kevin Young Two Nieces, Lori Taylor and Leah Spangler Twelve Great Nephews and Nieces Miss Young was preceded in death by her father Mr. Travis E. Young Graveside Funeral services will be held at Zion Hill Cemetery at 9:00 AM Sunday, June 12, 2005 with Rev. Wallace Ingles officiating. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Saturday from 6:30Pm until 8PM. No other visitation is scheduled. Friends may join the family at the cemetery on Sunday at 9AM. ===== Thomas Charles Dick (July 12, 1920 - June 13, 2005) Thomas Charles Dick, age 84 of Dodson, was born July 12, 1920 in Atlanta, Louisiana. Mr. Dick was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dodson and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Luther Dick Sr. and Leitha Ruth Dick. Two Brothers: W.L. Dick Jr., and Clifford Dick, Two Sisters: Bronis Havrda and Billie Dark, Three Sisters in law: Dorothy Dick, Sandra Dick and Lee Dick, Three Brothers in law: Adolf Havrda, Z.T. Dark, and Lawrence Wilson, and One Nephew: James Robert Dick. Mr. Dick is survived by: Two sisters: Louise Wilson of Mt. Union PA and Patsy James and her husband Troy of Atlanta, LA, Three brothers: Carl Dick of Atlanta, LA, Harold Dick and his wife Jimmie of Conway, Ark., and Jerry Dick and his wife Judy of Pinson, AL. Mr. Dick is also survived by his adopted family of Parkview Care Center and a host of nephews and nieces. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Thursday from 5PM until 8PM and on Friday from 8AM until time of services. Funeral services for Mr. Dick will be at 11AM in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Jack Jones, Allen Dick and Craig James officiating. Burial will follow in the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta, Louisiana with Military Honors. ===== Francis Edwina Barnes Melton (March 14, 1930 - June 15, 2005) Mrs. Francis Edwina (Barnes) Melton, age 75, of Winnfield, La., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. She was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church of Winnfield. . Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her husband, David Melton; her parents, Alvin Barnes and Cuma (Hickman) Barnes; and her sister Aline Gentry. She is survived by her One Daughter, Kay Bryant and her husband Joel of Verda, La. Two Sons, Steve Melton and his wife Janette of Campti, La. Donnie Melton of Winnfield, La. One Sister, Jerry Stroud of Winnfield, La. Two Grandchildren, David Johnson and his wife Allison Justin Johnson Two Great-Grandchildren, Mackenzie Johnson John David Johnson Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La.. Graveside services will be held at the Garden Of Memories Cemetery at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 16, 2005 , with Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. ===== Pearl Lee Masters (August 22, 1910 - June 18, 2005) SOUTHERN - JONESBORO Pearl Lee Masters, age 94 of Jonesboro, passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2005 at the Jackson Parish Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Masters. were held in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bill Stapels officiating. Burial followed in the MacDonald cemetery. Mrs. Masters was survived by: One son: David Masters and his wife Jo of Jonesboro, La.,; One daughter-in-law: Helen Masters of Jonesboro, La.; One sister-in-law Evylon Peppers of Jonesboro, La. Pallbearers were: Stanley Parker, J.T. Ables, Ernie Lewter, Irl Odenbaugh, Sonny Masters, and Murray Hall. Honorary pallbearers were: Lovie Shively, Woody Burson, and Peanut Robinson. ===== Fannie Corrine Jordan (January 23, 1928 - June 20, 2005) Mrs. Fannie Corrine (Caskey) Jordan, age 77, of Dodson, La., passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Henry Caskey and the late Fannie (Kirkham) Caskey She was also preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Blake, and her brother Cecil Caskey. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, William M. Jordan of Dodson, La.; Two Sons, Marlon Lee Blake and his wife Doris of Winnfield, La. Bobby Garlon Blake and his wife Pam of Woodville, Texas Three Sisters, Margaret Anderson of Dodson, La. Sue Kelly of Brewtons Mill, La. Dianne Barnette of Brewton's Mill, La. Four Brothers, Henry Leslie Caskey, Jr. of Dodson, La. Huey Caskey of Brewton's Mill, La. Dewayne Caskey of Brewton's Mill, La. Robert Caskey of Brewton's Mill, La. Six grandchildren Clarissa Martinez and her husband Jose, Shannon Blake and his wife Jaime, Kim Leggett and her husband Lonnie, Brandon Blake, Garlon Blake, and Garrett Blake. Nine great-grandchildren Colleen and Brianna Martinez; Taylor, Ashley, and Ronnie Leggett; Gracie, Rett, and John Robert Blake; Jahayla Blake. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2005 and from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Funeral service will be at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 22, 2005 , with Rev. Deloy Shows officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson, La. Pallbearers will be Shannon Blake, Lonnie Leggett, Jose Martinez, Brandon Blake, Garlon Blake, Garrett Blake, James Rasbury, and Lindy Jordan, Jr. ===== James Jo Carpenter Sr. (May 27, 1930 - June 22, 2005) Southern - Jonesboro Mr. James Jo Carpenter Sr., age 75 of Sicily Island, Louisiana, died June 22, 2005 at his residence after a long illness. Mr. Carpenter was a U.S. Navy veteran and a fromer Sheriff's Deputy. Graveside funeral services will be held 10AM Saturday, June 25, at Cypress Creek Cemetery with Reverend Elton Gunter officiating. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by his wife Lillian. He is survived by: One Son James J. Carpenter Jr. and his wife Judy of Sicily Island; One daughter: Sharon Guin of Sicily Island; One Sister: Elizabeth Barnhill of Sour Lake, TX; Four Brothers: B.R. Carpenter and his wife Pat of Gansville, La., O.E. Carpenter and his wife Mary Virgina of Newelton, La., S.F. Carpenter and his wife Faye of Minden, Louisiana, J.D. Carpenter and wife Kathy of Clear Water, FL.; Four Aunts: Murlin Carpenter of Dodson, La., virgie Carpenter, of West Monroe, La., Nola McDonald of Tallulah, La., and Audrice Crawford of West Monroe, LA.; Two Grandchildren: Jennifer and bud Acker, Janna and Eric Chauvin all of Sicily Island; Three Great Grandchildren: Juleigh Acker, Jenna Chauvin and James Richard Acker. Pallbearers will be: Michael Carpenter, Nicholas Carpenter, Spencer Carpenter, Ken Carpenter, Ernie Dennis, Joey Dennis, Bud Acker, and Eric Chauvin. Honorary pallbearers will be: russel Durbin, Buford Shively, ronnie Carpenter, Charlie Colvin and C.O. Acker. ===== File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Bryan Price bryan303@bellsouth.net June 27, 2005, 3:28 pm www.southernfuneralhome.com Mr. Emmitt Melvin Wheat, age 69 of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 24,2005 at the Dubuis Hospital of Alexandria, in Alexandria, LA. Mr. Wheat was a member of the Hargis Baptist Church of Montgomery, LA and served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Wheat was the son of the late Eugene Wheat and the late Mary (Paul) Wheat. He is survived by his wife Mary, of Blytheville, Arkansas Three Stepsons Stan Wilson of Blytheville, Ark. Jim Wilson of Blytheville, Ark. Reagan Wilson of Jackson, Miss. Mr. Wheat was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and George Wheat; and two sisters, Eugenia Desemar and Eula Lewis. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La. Friends may visit with the family at the Union Grove Church near Montgomery, La. on Friday, February 25, 2005 from 4 to 9 PM. Friends may also visit with the family at the church on Saturday, February 26, 2005 from 9 AM until service time. Funeral services will be held at the Union Grove Church at 11 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2005, with Reverend Nathaniel Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Grove Cemetery. =====