Posted 5/12/09
Tommy L. Luckett
A life celebration service for Tommy L. Luckett, 52, of Winnsboro was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Hank Hamilton and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment followed in Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Luckett was born to Vernon Lamar and Helen Adams Luckett on Dec. 26, 1956 in Newellton and passed from this life Sunday, May 10, 2009 at his residence with his family at his side.
He attended First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro and was a graduate of NLU. He was Sr. Vice President at Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro. He enjoyed golf, bird watching and gardening. He was preceded in death by his father Vernon "Bud" Luckett.
He leaves behind his wife Kim Luckett; two daughters Abbey and Ashley Luckett; stepson Chase Morrison; mother Helen Luckett all of Winnsboro. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends,
Pallbearers were Paul Gravelle, Mike Hipp, Colby Peppers, Tommy Tims, Bill Walker, and Paul Work. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin State Bank Board members and staff.
The family wishes to thank Hospice TLC, Drs. Coughran, Gammage and McCough and their staff. They also wish to thank the many friends in Franklin Parish for their support, love and prayers for Tommy and his family.
Any planned memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - 2141 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 7000 – El Segundo, CA 90245, or online at pancan.org
Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Bentley K. "B.K." Roberts
Funeral service for Bentley K. "B.K." Roberts, 71, of Buchanan, Michigan, formerly of Wisner, were held Saturday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Interment followed in South Central Cemetery in Wisner. Three of his sons, the Revs. Wayne, Brian and Anthony, officiated.
He was born on Feb. 23, 1938 in Tallulah to Walter C. and Leone Cobb Roberts and passed from this life Sunday, May 3, 2009 at his residence in Buchanan.
He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle of Three Oaks, MI and was involved in United Pentecostal Church International, Iron Workers Union # 292 of South Bend, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Aubrey and N.J. Roberts; and sister Henritta McCaa.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Diane Roberts of Buchanan; five sons: Kenneth Roberts and wife Sunny of Los Angeles, CA; Kevin Roberts of Clearwater, FL; Brian Roberts and wife Jacqueline of Buchanan, MI,; Anthony Roberts and wife Ronica of Dechard, Tenn.; and Wayne Davis and wife Connie of Hartford, MI; two brothers: Charlie Roberts and Henry Roberts both of Wisner; five sisters Velma Tuberville of Childsberg, AL,; Shirley Hoggett and Sheila Ferrington, both of Wisner; Carrie Mae Nolan of Jonesville; and Lou Giddens of Monroe; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews; special friend Tom Kerrigan and friends.
We will all miss our precious Bentley.
Pallbearers were nephews: Chuck Holcomb, Shawn Roberts, Rip Roberts, Dexter Roberts, Daryl Giddens, Walter Smith, Lynn McCaa, Josh Roberts and Timothy Patten.
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Alice Welch Crafts
Funeral services for Alice Welch Crafts, 67, of Winnsboro, were held Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Rev. Eric Day officiating under the direction of Gill first National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Crafts was born to the union of her parents: Grady and Velvia Basham Welch Sr. on April 16, 1942 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Willis Knighten Hospital in Bossier City, LA. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Crafts is survived by her husband Raymond Crafts of Winnsboro; sons: Raymond Crafts, Jr.; Rick Crafts both of North Adams, Mass; Paul Crafts and Robert Crafts and wife Carrie all of Lake City, FL; Marshall Rigdon, Marlan Crafts, and Mixon Crafts and wife Candy all of Winnsboro; daughters: Debra Crafts of Chesterfield, Mass; Tammy Crafts, Greenfield, Mass; Tracy Czernda and husband David of Gainsville, FL, and Mechelle Rigdon of Olla; sisters-in-law: Martha Stone of Homestead, FL, and Mary Talisack of Manassas, Virginia; brothers: Grady Welch Jr. of Baskin; Edward Welch, Simmie Ray Welch both of Winnsboro; James Welch of Ollia; William Welch and Robert Welch of West Monroe; Timothy Welch of Eros, La.; Jesse Welch of Freeport, FL; and Jack Welch of Pineville; sisters: Mildred Heath of Laurel, Miss.; Darris (Doris) Frizzell of Olla, and Leonia Meadows of Jena; 18 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Nolan Hawthorne, Jay Meadows, Michael Crafts, Robert Parks, James Stephson and Murle Welch.
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Clarence S. Johnson Jr.
Funeral services for Clarence S. Johnson, Jr., 75, of Winnsboro were held Friday, May 8, 2009 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Interment followed in Coax Cemetery with Rev. Richard Henderson and Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating.
He was born to Clarence Smiley and Rea Pauline Arnold Johnson on April 7, 1934 and passed from this life Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Taylor Bayou Baptist Church, where he served as song director, treasurer, and deacon. He was a member of Liddieville Masonic Lodge 328, and was owner and operator of Johnson's Refrigeration in Winnsboro for 30 years. He married Bertha Allen on July 12, 1953 in Coax Baptist Church near Winnsboro.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Bertha "Sis" Johnson of Winnsboro; daughter Pat Chapman and husband Gary of Winnsboro; son Tommy Johnson and wife Cathy of Pensacola, Fla.; brother Huey Johnson; sister Hilda Newton both of Crowville; his much loved and special grandchildren Angel McLemore and husband John, Jason Chapman and wife Melody, Patric Chapman, Colannie Book and husband Tony, Mollie Otts and husband Jonathan, Tommy Allen Johnson, Jr. Camilla Johnson, Heather Korn and husband Jeremy, Amanda Chavers, Allen Chavers and wife Trisha, and David Johnson; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers were Jason Chapman, Patric Chapman, Tommy Allen Sr., Glenn Linder, John McLemore, and Craig Newton.
Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Jack Edward King
Memorial Services for Jack Edward King, age 69, of Wisner, were held at his residence on May 7, 2009 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. King was a retired truck driver and passed away on May 5, 2009.
Laron Marion McIntyre
Funeral services for Laron Marion McIntyre, 84, of Delhi were held Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church with the Johnny Hankins, Chris Thomas and Roy McIntyre officiating. Services were under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Company, West Monroe.
Mr. McIntyre died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin Parish, a farmer and cattle rancher. His cattle were the love and passion of his life. He was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church and served with the U.S. Navy as a pilot having flown 110 day missions and eight night missions from Navel Carrier ships.
He was preceded in death by his parents Laron Monroe and Minnie Kersh McIntyre; a daughter Karen McPherson; a sister, Audrey M. Honeycutt; brothers: M.C., Kersh and Roy Webb McIntyre.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years: Mary Alice McIntyre; son, Larry Mark McIntyre, Homer; step-daughter, Dr. Linda Carol Jones of Fayetteville, Ark.; step-son, Roger Michael Jones and fiancé Cathy Alexander of New Orleans; brother, Rudolph McIntyre of Winnsboro; also a granddaughter, great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Eton Ingram Morris
Funeral services for Eton Ingram Morris, 96, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Boeuf River Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Morris was born to the union of her parents Jesse and Lula Wilson Ingram on Jan. 25, 1913 in Winnsboro, and passed from this life on May 6, 2009 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. She was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: James Albert Morris; daughter: Billy Jean Frazier; brothers: Audrey, Arvel and Joshua Ingram; sisters: Jewel Ingram, Jessie Mae Jordan, Jessie and Lula Ingram; two grandchildren: Robert Dean Schlatre and Rebecca Reynolds.
Mrs. Morris is survived by her daughter Charlene Schlatre and husband John of Baton Rouge; sister: Maxine Kent, of Sequin, Texas; two sisters-in-law: Addie Marie Brown and Francis Ingram both of Winnsboro; four grandchildren: Elizabeth DeSpain, James Allen Schlatre and wife Carol, Janet Smith and husband Bret, and Emily Musser and husband Donald; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers were James Schlatre, Brandon Schlatre, Bret Smith, Aaron Smith, Donald Musser and William Anderson.
To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.
Elnora WillisFuneral services for Elnora Willis, 70, of Winnsboro were held Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. John Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Willis died April 29, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center.
Survivors include daughter, Jackie Willis, Winnsboro; brother, Cleveland Willis, Dallas, Texas; sisters: Annie Willis, Cedar Hills, Texas; Frankie, Alma, Bobbie Willis, all of Lake Providence; Debra Willis, Grand Prairie, Texas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Sedrick Thompson, Tavarius Thompson, Joseph Chisley JR., Curt Pleasant, Carl McCarthy, and Turner McCarter.
Rev. Nolan Mock
Funeral services for Rev. Nolan Mock, 78, of Monroe were held Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville. Burial followed at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
Rev. Mock died April 30, 2009 at his home in Monroe.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Mock, Monroe; son, Rev. Clemmie Ratliff, Brazoria, Texas; daughters: Ollie M. Doucette, Baton Rouge; Shirley M. McMillian and Rosa M. Turner, both of Monroe; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were deacons of Holly Grove and Philadelphia Baptist Churches.
Mary L. Jenkins
Funeral services for Mary L. Jenkins, 58, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, were held May 2, 2009 at True Gospel Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mrs. Jenkins died Saturday, April 30, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Survivors include son, Eric Hunter, Houston; daughter, Nicole, Hunter, Houston; brothers: Willie Credit, Reb Credit Jr., Larry Credit, James Credit; sisters: Ida Davis and Mary Preston; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Larry Credit Jr., Sherdick Credit, Kenneth Braxton, Lather Credit, Russell Credit and Mickey Credit.
Lillian Carol SmithFuneral services for Lillian Carol Smith, 56, of Savannah, Ga., were held Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Wisner. Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Hospice Savannah Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Clay Smith, Hinesville, Ga.; sons: James Brown, Wisner; Martin Luther King, Macon, Ga.; Clay Smith III, Hinesville, Ga.; brothers: Karl Brown, Marvin Brown and Fredrick Brown, all of Winnsboro; Raymond Brown, Lynwood, Calif.; Emile Brown, Fontana, Calif.; Donald, Aaron and Stanley Brown, all of Wisner; sisters: Nancie Heckard, Wisner; Barbara Matthews, Columbus, Ga.; Mildred Herbert, Houston, Texas; Robyn Wilson, Monroe; and six grandchildren.
Gertie B. Wattley
Funeral services for Gertie B. Wattley, 72, of Newellton were held Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed at Union Cemetery in Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wattley died April 30, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.
Survivors include sons: Noble Wattley, Newellton; Ernest Robinson, Houston, Texas; daughters: Patricia Wattley and Constance Robinson, both of Newellton; sisters: Ruthie Young, Newellton; Essie Cooper, Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Noble Wattley, Eddie Gipson, Eric Cook, Ernest Robinson, Herman Jones, Wayne Puryear. |
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