November 2005, Southern Funeral Home Obits; Winn, Louisiana Submitter: B. Jo Branch Source: Southern Funeral Home Date: 13 March 2007 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ===== Nancy Bell Sledge (July 27, 1915 - November 5, 2005) Mrs. Nancy Bell (Melton) Sledge, age 90, of Winnfield, La., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2005, at the Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, La. Mrs. Sledge was a protestant and a long time resident of Metairie, La. She owned and operated the Rue Royal Beauty Shop in New Orleans, La. for many years. She was the daughter of the late B. E. Melton and the late Voila (Howell) Melton. Mrs. Sledge was also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jack Sledge; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her Two Sons, H. Ray Barrett and wife Marilyn of Nassau Bay, Texas Melton M. Barrett and wife Ezola of Houma, La. Two Sisters, Fannie Coleman of Olla, La. Bobbie Jean Tullos of Winnfield, La. One Brother, P. C. Melton of Salem, S.D. Nine grandchildren Seventeen great-grandchildren Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Monday, November 7, 2005 at which time funeral services will be held in the parlor at Southern Funeral Home, with Rev. Jack Miller officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Williana, La. ===== C. W. "Shotsy" Roberts (November 17, 1945 - November 8, 2005) Charles Wayne "Shotsy" Roberts age 59 of Natchitoches, passed away, Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. Roberts was a Baptist and a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. He is the son of the late George Nathan Roberts Sr. and Johnnie Faye Brumley Roberts. Survivors include: One son: Charles Wayne Roberts Jr. and a daughter Shani Roberts; two brothers: Ralph Roberts of Natchitoches and Sherman Roberts of Nashville, Tennessee; one sister: Carolyn Shaw of Mt. Olive Mississippi. Mr. Robers was preceded in death by: one brother: George Nathan Roberts Jr., two sisters: Jerri Weaver and Pat Rodgers. Friends may visit with the family at the Southern Funeral in Winnfield on Wednesday from 1PM until 2:45PM. Graveside services for Mr. Roberts will be at 3PM Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield with Reverend Tim Milami officiating. ===== Linda Gale Rozelle Bumbalough (January 8, 1949 - November 10, 2005) Mrs. Linda Gale (Rozelle) Bumbalough, age 56, of Farmerville, La., passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La. Mrs. Bumbalough was a loving daughter, sister,wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Rozelle. Mrs. Bumbalough was also preceded in death by her brother, David Rozelle. She is survived by Her Husband, Jim Bumbalough of Farmerville, La. Her Mother Jewel (Henderson) Rozelle of Winnfield, La. One Son, Brad Desadier of Winnfield, La. One Step-Daughter, Melinda Dawn Bumbalough of Nashville, Tenn. Two Step-Sons, Frank Bumbalough of Old Hickory, Tenn. Jared Bumbalough of Monroe, La. Two Sisters, Karen Dunigan and husband Jimmy of Dodson, La. Laura Bryant and husband Tommy of Dry Prong, La. Two Brothers, Kenny Rozelle and wife Tina of Choudrant, La. Richard Rozelle and wife Michelle of Winnfield, La. Numerous 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 9:00 PM Saturday, November 12, 2005 and from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 13, 2005 , with Rev. Charles Hammons officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, La. ===== Eunice Chandler (August 5, 1955 - November 10, 2005) Mrs. Eunice Waters Chandler, age 50, of Dodson, La., passed away Thursday, November 10, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. She was a member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Chandler was a wonderful nurse and cook. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who always provided a shoulder to lean on. She was the daughter of the late Carl Waters. Mrs. Chandler was also preceded in death by her grandfather, Charlie Tatum; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Wendell and Callie Chandler. She is survived by Her Mother, Marie Waters of Tullos, La. Her husband, Bobby Joe Chandler of Dodson, La. One Daughter, Callie Elizabeth Chandler of Winnfield, La. Two Sons, Craig W. Chandler of Dodson, La. Cale N. Chandler and wife Melissa of Joyce, La. Two Sisters, Elaine Atkins and husband JLynn of Tullos, La. Anne Hicks and husband Jimmy of Dodson, La. One Brother, Jimmy Vernon Waters of Tullos, La. Two Grandsons, Jonah and Clay Chandler of Joyce, La. A Host of loving nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, La., where the family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, November 12, 2005. Funeral services will be at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 12, 2005 , with Rev. Ronnie Taylor and Bro. Jason Mercer officiating. ===== Wilmer Clyde Barton Sr. (July 18, 1950 - November 17, 2005) Wilmer Clyde Barton Sr., age 55, of Atlanta, La., passed away Thursday, November 17, 2005, at Residence. He was an avid outdoorsman and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his parents Wilmer and Mellie Taylor Barton; his step mother Evalee Barton, and two brothers Gerald Barton and Ray Taylor. Mr. Barton is survived by his wife of 37 years Mrs. Faye Barton; one son: Wilmer Clyde Barton Jr. and his wife Julie of Andalusia, AL ; one daughter: Kimberly Kathleen Brock and her husband Greg of Winnfield; four grandchildren Justin & Madelyn Barton; Jacob and Garrett Brock; four sisters: Sis Guynes, Pete Bartley, Tootie Whittom, and Frances Rogers; one brother: Sam Barton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral servcies will be held 2PM Saturday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Reverends Donny Wise and Ray Teal officiating. Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Friday from 5PM until 9PM and on Saturday from 11AM until time of services. Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Barton, Pat Horn, Bill Rogers, Dale Barton, Randy Barton and Vince Bartley. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jerry Guynes, Rickey Barton and Bobby Sharbono. ===== Edell Barr Turner (October 6, 1919 - November 21, 2005) Mrs. Edell (Barr) Turner, age 86, of Winnfield, La., passed away Monday, November 21, 2005, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield, where she also participated in the Sanctuary Choir, WMU, Keenagers and treasurer of the Joyful Workers Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Home Demostration Club. Mrs. Turner was the daughter of the late James Hardy Barr and Fannie (Jones) Barr. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Don Turner; two brothers, Truett and James Woodard Barr; and sister, Iris B. Curry. She is survived by her Sister, Emily B. Phillips of Jonesboro, La. and Brother, Murphy J. Barr of Ruston, La. And a multitude of 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 Tuesday, November 22, 2005 and from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Winnfield at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2005 , with Rev. Lindsay Burns and Rev. John Holland officiating. Interment will be at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jonesboro, La. Wayne Curry, Joe Phillips, Jack Barr, Andy Bachman, Allen Johnson, and Donnie Maxey will serve as Pallbearers. ===== Reginald Bonnette (Died November 23, 2005) Mr. Reginald Bonnette, age 87, of Calvin, La., passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, La. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Calvin. Mr. Bonnette was a retired Logger and Painting Contractor. He was the son of the late Lee Bonnette and the late Estelle (Lambert) Bonnette. Mr. Bonnette was also preceded in death by his wife, Else Belle Bonnette; two Son-In-Laws, Larry Carpenter and Eddie Franks; and his Daughter-In-Law, Joan Bonnette. He is survived by his Three Daughters, Patsy Lester and husband David of Calvin, La. Doris Leeper and husband Morris of Saline Lake, La. Sue Franks of Saline Lake, La. One Son, Donnie "Red" Bonnette of Calvin, La. One Sister, Maurine Patterson of Natchitoches, La. One Brother, Bill Bonnette of Saline Lake, La. Eleven grandchildren Twenty great-grandchildren Six great-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 Friday, November 25, 2005. Friends may also visit with the family at the First Baptist Church of Calvin from Noon to 1:00 PM Saturday, November 26, 2005. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Calvin at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 26, 2005 , with Rev. Carrol Garlington, Rev. Lamar Carpenter, and Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Sanders Chapel Cemetery in Calvin, La. Paul Carpenter, Carlos Carpenter, Mike Leeper, Chris Leeper, Reggie Franks, and David Lester will serve as Pallbearers. ===== Marvis James Simons (August 14, 1929 - November 27, 2005) Mr. Marvis James Simons, age 76, of Sikes, La., passed away Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Health South Hospital in Ruston, La. He was a member of Church Of Christ. Mr. Simons was a life long resident of Sikes, La. He was a retired bus driver with the Greyhound Bus Company. He was the son of the late Dave Simons and the late Hester (Sikes) Simons. He is survived by his One Son, Kenneth Clifton and wife Gerri of Sikes, La. One Daughter, Spring Simons of Huntersville, N.C. Three Sisters, Chloteil Starnes of Sikes, La. Chlonita Mahaffey of Houston, Texas Marcelene Wright of Conroe, Texas Two grandchildren Vance Clifton and wife Susie of Spring, TX Suzy Matthews and husband Joey of Sugarland, TX Six 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 Wednesday, November 30, 2005 and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2005, with Rev. Kenneth Tarver officiating. Interment will be at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, La. Pallbearers will be Wesley Simons, Everett Zehr, Dan Searcy, Vance Clifton, Tommy Underwood, and Joseph Dulaney. Carrol Hicks, W.C. Haney, Mason Wright, Joey Matthews, and T.J. Mahaffey will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. =====