November 2004, Southern Funeral Home Obits; Winn, Louisiana Submitter: B. Jo Branch Source: Southern Funeral Home Date: 18 December 2004 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Myra Adams (October 5, 1912 - November 13, 2004) Mrs. Myra (Gulledge) Adams, age 92, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, November 13, 2004, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield and a former member of Sikes Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Lucius Gulledge and Mary (Erskine) Gulledge. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Barron and her husband Dr. Bennie Barron of Natchitoches, La. Mrs. Van Devall of Winnfield, La. Three grandchildren Six great-grandchildren One great-great-grandchild A Host of Close Friends and Relatives She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Marshall Adams. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 15, 2004 and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 16, 2004 with Rev. Calvin Phelps and Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. Interment will be at Sikes Cemetery in Sikes, La. ===== Violet Verelene Condley (December 2, 1934 - November 14, 2004) Mrs. Violet Verelene (Smith) Condley, age 69, of Winnfield, La., passed away Sunday, November 14, 2004, at her residence in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Jordan Hill United Pentecostal Church. She was a devout Christian, loving mother and grandmother whose memory will be cherished by all who loved her. She was the daughter of the late Marion Smith and the late Lottie (Jordan) Smith. She is survived by her Three Daughters, Kathy Peterman and husband Robert of Monroe, La. Sandra Marie Hayes and husband Tony of Dyersberg, Tenn. Lori Parker and her husband Scottie of Winnfield, La. Seven grandchildren Mrs. Condley was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Condley. Arrangements are under the direction Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, November 16, 2004 and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 17, 2004 , with Rev. Brian Montgomery officiating. Interment will be at Jordan Hill Cemetery in Winnfield, La. ===== Sandra Kaye Dick (December 11, 1938 - November 9, 2004) Mrs. Sandra Kaye (James) Dick, age 65, of Atlanta, La., passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church and was a proud Mother and Grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Jessie James and the late Effie (Hosner) James. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Carl C. Dick of Atlanta, La.; One Daughter, Melanie McCain and her husband Paul of Atlanta, La. Three Sons, Alan Dick and his wife Laura of Atlanta, La. Mike Dick and his wife Denise of Springfield, Mo. Tony Dick and his wife Fran of Atlanta, La. One Sister, Mardell Buckley and her husband Eran of Hixson, Texas Nine grandchildren Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc., 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, November 11, 2004. Friends may also visit at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Verda, La. from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Friday, November 12, 2004. Funeral services will be at Mars Hill Baptist Church at 10:00 AM Friday, November 12, 2004 , with Rev. Bruce Weatherford and Rev Jerrell Paige officiating. Interment will be at Iatt Cemetery in Verda, La. Pallbearers will be Doug James, Bobby Lashley, Eran Buckley, Adrian James, Jack McLaren, and Frank McLaren. Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas Lashley, Kegan Dick, Ethan Dick, Aiden Dick, Tristan McCain, and Gabriel McCain. ===== Dean Hayes (August 5, 1960 - November 21, 2004) Services will be 2PM Friday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield La. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, in the funeral home from 4PM until 9PM and on Friday from 10AM until service time. Burial will follow in the Sikes Cemetery. *** Complete obituary will be posted after 1:30PM Today. ===== Alma Gertrude Parker (March 2, 1917 - November 26, 2004) Mrs. Alma Gertrude (Willis) Parker, age 87, of Sikes, La., passed away Friday, November 26, 2004, at Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Winnfield, La. She was a faithful member of the Sikes Apostolic Church. She was the daughter of the late William Willis and the late Mary Emmaline (Brister) Willis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister to: One Daughter, Cheryl A. Pepper and her husband Garland of Sikes, La. Four Sons, Carl B. Parker of Sikes, La. Jerry Wayne Parker and his wife Veronica of Vancouver, Wash. Travis Raymond Parker and his wife Carol of Mobile, Ala. John David Parker of Sikes, La. Four Sisters, Oleta Campanelli of Springfield, Mo. Janelle Beardsley of Rushford, N.Y. Mary McCartney of Hattiesburg, Miss. Gloria Jean Burman of Boise, Idaho Four Brothers, Lloyd Willis of Tennessee Relton Willis of Monroe, La. Bennie Willis of Shreveport, La. Lennie Willis of Bossier City, La. Sixteen grandchildren Thirty Six great-grandchildren One great-great-grandchild She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvie Parker; her son, Jimmy Parker; her daughter Jeannie Burrows; and her brother, Raymond Willis Services are under the direction Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, November 28, 2004. Friends may visit with the family at the Sikes Apostolic Church from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Monday, November 29, 2004. Funeral services will be at Sikes Apostolic Church at 10:30 AM Monday, November 29, 2004 , with Rev. Gary M. Parker officiating. Interment will be at Hurricane Grove Cemetery in Sikes, La. ===== Myrtis Viola Poisso (September 2, 1924 - November 22, 2004) Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtis Poisso will be held at 11AM Wednesday, Novembmer 24, 2004 at the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Dr. Calvin Phelps and Reverend Booty Garlington officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield. Mrs. Poisso, Age 80 of Winnfield died Monday, November 22, 2004 at the Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, La. She was a member of East Winnfield Baptist church and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxilary. She was retired from the Stone Container Paper Mill in Hodge, La. Survivors are: One Son, Billy Poisso and his wife Dianne of Winnfield; Two Daughters: Johnnie P. Barlish and her husband John of Shreveport, La. and Vicki Tinnerello ofo Winnsboro, La.; Four Grandchildren: John Poisso, Krista Burnum, Ben Barlish, and Tonya Smith. Three Great Grandchildren: Leyton Burnum, Keaton Burnum, and John Landon Poisso. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5PM until 9PM and on Wednesday from 8AM until time of services at the funeral home. ===== Joyce Fay Roark (May 21, 1937 - November 18, 2004) Mrs. Joyce Fay (Beard) Roark, age 67, of Winnfield, La., passed away Thursday, November 18, 2004, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Tallulah Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Happy Homemakers Club and the VFW Ladies Auxilliary. She was the daughter of the late Troy Beard and the late Leslie (Fuller) Beard. She is survived by her Two Daughters, Joy (Roark) Schilling of Winnfield, La. Marilyn "Cissy" (Roark) Parker and her husband Clyde "Dub" Parker of Winnfield, La. Two Brothers, Gayle Beard of Tallulah, La. Perry Beard of Chandler, Texas Four grandchildren Clint Schilling and his wife Jaime of Atlanta, La. Candice Smith of Winnfield, La. Brandon Parker and his wife Jenny of Winnfield, La. Derek Parker and his wife Melissa of Bentley, La. Four great-grandchildren Coltyn, Mikah, Justin, Nathan She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Roark, and her brother, Percy Beard. Arrangements 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 Friday, November 19, 2004 and from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, November 20, 2004. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 20, 2004 , with Rev. Robert Leach officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, La. Pallbearers will be John Fluitt, Bruce Roark, Ronnie Paul McCain, Ty Beard, Troy Jurek, and Paul McCain. Jerry Bamburg and Shelby Bonnette will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. ===== James O. Roberts (March 19, 1922 - November 25, 2004) Mr. James O Roberts, age 82, of Winnfield, La., passed away Thursday, November 25, 2004, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was a member and Deacon of the Crossroads Baptist Church in Winnfield. Mr. Roberts served his country in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his Two Sons, Michael Roberts and his wife Kathryn of Winnfield, La. Charles (Charlie Red) Roberts of Winnfield, La. One Sister, Elizabeth Zimmerman of Winnfield, La. One Brother, Harold Roberts and his wife Mary of Winnfield, La. Seven grandchildren Dustin, Andrew, Matthew, Catherine Nicole, and Andrea Roberts; Kurt and Kyle Boyd Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie B. and Mattie (Mott) Roberts; his wife of 44 years, Alice Catherine (Strange) Roberts; two brothers, Huey and Thomas Roberts; and two sisters, Mona Ruth Rainwater and Mary Belle Hannegan. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La.. The family will receive friends at the Crossoroads Baptist Church on US Highway 84 E from 4:30 PM until time of services Friday. Funeral services will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 27, 2004 , with Rev. Lee Mack Robertson and Rev. Willis Russell officiating. Interment will be at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery near Winnfield, La.