11/17/09
Allen Scott Knight
A memorial service for Mr. Allen Scott "Scotty" Knight, 53, of Gilbert, was held Sunday Nov. 8, 2009, at 2 p.m., at First United Methodist church of Winnsboro. Reverends John Albright and Johnny Hankins officiated. A gathering will be held on Saturday Nov. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Gill First National Funeral Home.
Scotty was born on Dec. 18, 1955, in Winnsboro, and passed away after a lengthy illness at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
He was a member of the Winnsboro First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon. A graduate of Franklin Academy and Louisiana Tech University, he preformed in several summer productions at The Princess Theatre, which nominated him in 2008 for the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council's Volunteer of the Year. He was known for his love and kindness, and happily shared his time and culinary skills with the community. "Chef Scotty" was an ardent baseball and football fan and cheered on the Tech Bulldogs, LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bernie.
Scotty is survived by his wife, Kay, his stepdaughter, Adrienne Gardner LaFrance, his parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Knight, Winnsboro, his sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Andy Zwyicki, Winnsboro, Katherine and Tom Bowen, Point, Texas, and Krista and Cary McGuffee, Sterlington, as well as several nieces, and many special friends and loved ones throughout the community. He also leaves behind his many beloved pets.
The family requests that donations be made to Winnsboro First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Eight Street, Winnsboro, 71295, or the charity of their choice.
Grady Durward McCalman
Grady Durward McCalman, 90, passed away at his home on Oct. 14, 2009. He was born in Shreveport on Oct. 24, 1919, and moved to Montgomery, Ala. in 1945, after returning from WWII.
He retired from Regions Bank in 1984 and then joined the staff at Frazer Memorial Methodist Church doing what he loved, ìcookingî for the next 18 years. He was a member of the Downtown Optimist Club and president in 1979-1980, 1983-1984.
Mr. McCalman was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Fuller; his father, Grady Roy McCalman; his son, John McCalman; and his sister, Evelyn Cline Hodges.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Langford McCalman, the love of his life for 60 years; son, Ron McCalman and wife Ellen; daughter, Connie Thompson; daughter-in-law, Phyllis McCalman; grandchildren: Ron McCalman, Christy McCalman, April Milby, Amy Castleberry, Tiffany Wilkes; great-grandchildren: Porter McCalman, Janie Szoboszlay, Payton, Cole and Cameron Milby; Kaitlyn and Allison Castleberry; Brooklyn Wilkes; sisters: Ellene Graham, Loyce Bankard; brothers: George McCalman, Bobby McCalman, Glenn D. McCalman, Frank R. McCalman.
Funeral services were held Oct. 17, 2009 with Rev. Glynn McCalman, April Milby and Bill Allison officiating.
Memorials may be made to Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, "Senior Adult Ministry," 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Ala., 36117.
Molly Huff Korn
Funeral services for Mollie Huff Korn, 77, of Gilbert, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, with Rev. Doyle Adams officiating. Burial followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Youngís Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Korn was born Jan. 6, 1932 in Baskin, and passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at her residence in Gilbert. She had been the owner-operator of the City Cafe and Village Kitchen of Crowville. She loved sitting on her porch watching the squirrels and hummingbirds.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rufus Cupit; mother, Nell (Duchesne) Cupit; brother, Buddy Cupit; sister, Dovie Cupit.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur Korn of Gilbert; son, Paul Huff and wife Vickie of Winnsboro; daughter, Linda Jones and husband Buddy of Wisner; brother, Milton Cupit of St. Francisville; grandchildren: Derek Huff and wife Maria of Winnsboro; Amie Martin and husband Brenden of Winnsboro; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Huff and Ainsley Martin, both of Winnsboro; three step-children: Art Korn and Sherry Korn, both of Jackson, Tenn.; Shelia Korn Buxton of Winnsboro.
Pallbearers were Glenn Lochbrunner, Derek Huff, Brenden Martin, Tracy Wallingsford, D. J. Dubuisson, and Art Korn.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Maggie Stephens
Funeral services for Maggie Stephens, age 86, resident of Plantation Manor Nursing Home, Winnsboro, a former resident of Wisner and of West Monroe, were held Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at 2 p.m., at South Central Baptist Church of Wisner, with Bro. Mike Thompson, Bro. Booty Garlington, and Bro. T.J. Boyd officiating. Burial was held at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Maggie died Nov. 7, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 7, 1922, in Union Church, MS. Her parents were Roy and Lucy Smith McKee. She was a housewife and mother always putting her family first. Maggie was a member of South Central Baptist Church where she taught the Beginners class in Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoying a good laugh with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Nick Stephens, son John Michael Stephens, grandsons, Stephen Mark McCartney and Stephen Michael Smith, great grandson Noah Palmer Hearn, son-in-law Don Chesney, brothers Ed and Roscoe McKee and sisters, Frankie Mather, Haven Hemphill, and Ethel Hemphill.
She is survived by daughters, Linda and Doyce McGuffee of Chatham, Karen and Jimmy Holmes of West Monroe, Marilyn and Pete Smith of Monroe. Sons, Kenneth Stephens of Houston, TX, Robert and Joy of Humble, TX and Pat and Betty Stephens of Greenbriar, AR, and Roy Reggie Stephens of Greenbriar, AR. Sisters, Flora Thogmartin of Shreveport, Ruby Hilton of Rayville, Betty and Boatner Holder of Winnsboro, Hazel McKee and Melba Scott of Monroe. Sister-in-law, Hazel Flowers of West Monroe, Brother-in-law, Edward Hemphill of Monroe, granddaughters, April Bayham, Leigh Kulhum, Audra Hearn, Christal Murphy, Janis Knight, Joanna Williamson, Elaine McCleod, Heather Ramirez, Thereas Emrick, Shannon Stephens, grandsons and pallbearers, Kerry, Keven, and Kyle Stephens, Tony, Todd, and Tim McGuffee, Wallace McCartney, French and Drew Smith and Michael Stephens. Forty-four great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
James Douglas Nichols
Funeral services for James Douglas Nichols, 57, of Winnsboro, were held at Victory Apostolic Church in Winnsboro on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, with Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Nichols was born Nov. 11, 1951 in Winnsboro, and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at his residence in Winnsboro. He was a cattle farmer, and a member of the Apostolic faith. He was a member of the LA Cattleman Association and a lifetime member of Beefmasters Breeders United. He served in the U. S. Army as a Military Police.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Arrabella (Bruce) Nichols; two brothers: Robert Lee Nichols and Donnie Ray Nichols; sister, Margaret Ann Nichols.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda (Blaylock) Nichols of Winnsboro; father, Joe Cecil Nichols of Winnsboro; two daughters: Kimberly Price and husband Keith of Winnsboro; Penny Nichols of Winnsboro; four brothers: Charles Nichols and wife Barbara of Winnsboro; Sidney Nichols and wife Patsy of Winnsboro; Joe Cecil Nichols Jr. of Delhi; Allen Dale Nichols and wife Patty of Winnsboro; sister, Pam Jordan of Ruston; two aunts: Mary Robinson and husband George of Baskin; Irma Burge of Winnsboro; four grandchildren: Philip Price, Cody Greer, Sydney Greer, and Jacob Greer; numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends, and church family.
Pallbearers were Clay Nichols, Samuel Steadman, Jeremy Rollins, Brian Wilson, Wayne Boyd, and Jack Deblieux.
Honorary Pallbearers were Floyd Blaylock, Ray Blaylock, Dennis Blaylock, Jerry Blaylock, and Sam Steadman.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Sam Butler
Funeral services for Sam Butler, 61, of Winnsboro were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 at Gill Chapel with Rev. William Busby officiating. Burial was held in Oak Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral home in Winnsboro, La. Visitation was held 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at the funeral home.
Sam was born to the union of his parents Claude Hunter and Estelle Hayden Butler on Aug. 11, 1948 in Oakdale, and passed from this life on Nov. 5, 2009 in Winnsboro. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force after serving 23 years of devoted service to his country. He is preceded in death by his father and one brother Claude Butler.
Sam is survived by his wife of 16 years: Louise Busby Butler of Winnsboro; son: Chris Busby and wife Betsy of Archibald; three daughters: Tiffany Smith of Deville, Randi Lamkin and husband Chris of San Antonio, TX and Mandi Butler of Dallas, TX: mother: Estelle Butler and brother: Bobby Butler and wife Beth both of Winnsboro; seven grandchildren: Christopher Busby, Bryce Busby, Devlyn Lamkin, Darrell Smith, Lauren Busby, Keaden Lamkin and Grew Smith; life long friend: Tommy Parker of Winnsboro; nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Busby, Bryce Busby, Jackie Butler, Shaun Butler, Jeff Butler and Eric Parker.
To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.
Spencer Underwood
Funeral services for Spencer Van Underwood, 40, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Youngís Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Spencer Underwood was born Sept. 8, 1969 in Monroe, and passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was a resident of Winnsboro, former mechanical technician at the GM plant, and a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Van Underwood and son, Heath Temple.
Survivors include his wife, Eva (Biggs) Underwood of Winnsboro; mother, Barbara (Turnage) Underwood of Winnsboro, La.; son, Louis Temple of Oceanside, Calif.; sister, Adriane Whitman and husband Jim of Mangham; niece, Harley Whitman of Mangham, and a host of family and friends.
The Pallbearers were David DeBLieux, Adam Underwood, Jeffery Don Hatten, Joel Hatten, Randy Temple, and Allen Williams.
Honorary Pallbearers were John Wiggins, and Steven Thompson.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
James Hines Davis
Graveside service for James Hines Davis, 66 of Winnsboro were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro with Rev. George Ferrington officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
He was born to James Bert and Christelle Lay Davis on Jan. 19, 1943 in Tylertown, MS and passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.
Mr. Davis was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Winnsboro and was retired area manager with Flav-o-Rich, Borden's and LuVel milk companies. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Mary Cruse Davis of Winnsboro; two brothers Scott Davis of West Monroe, and Grayelen Davis of Franklin, LA; several other relatives and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Charles Cruse, Graylen Davis, Scott Davis, Joe Doughty, Donnie Wright, and Dustin Wright.
Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Childrenís Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
Letha Mae Herrington
Funeral services for Letha Mae Herrington, 91, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, Rev. Wayne Smith, Rev. George Bates, and Rev. Jason Herrington officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Herrington was born Sept. 20, 1918 in Winnsboro, and passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a Nurses Aide, and a member of the Victory Apostolic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Rawls; mother, Francis (Rollins) Rawls; husband, John Melvin Herrington; son, Lonnie Lovell; daughter, Johnnie Mae (Herrington) Townsend; three brothers: Robert Lee Rawls, A.J. Rawls, and L.D. Rawls; three sisters: Luease Carroll, Odessa Turner, and Mary Rawls.
Survivors include three sons: James Earl Herrington of Delhi; Donnie Ray Herrington and a friend Alice Nielsen of Delhi; and Melvin Daryl Herrington and wife Diaine of Winnsboro; daughter, Linda Fay Cowart and husband Arville Franklin ìFrankî of Winnsboro; son-in-law, Floyd Townsend Jr., Winnsboro; sister, Carolyn Crum of Winnsboro; sister-in-law, Kay Rawls of Magnoia, Ark.; 12 grandchildren: Dena Nabavi and husband Ali of Atlanta, Ga.; Melanie Peoples and husband Darral of Macy, Ind.; Aaron Cowart and wife Jennifer of Start; Belinda Cowart of Baton Rouge; Lebreska Allen and husband Timothy of Chalmette; Teresa Acreman and husband Jamie of Delhi; Elisha Turner of Winnsboro; Eddie Turner and wife Kiesiah of Epps; Heather Herrington of Winnsboro; Chareale McCarthy and husband John of Baskin; Twyla Herrington of Dania Beach, Fla.; Jason Herrington and wife Melissa of Pineville. She was also survived by 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ricky Barton, Byron Burris, Ali Nabavi, Darral Peoples, Jerry Rawls, and Leland Rawls.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Arvil Covington
Memorial services for Arvil Covington, age 87, will be held 10 - 12 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Oak Grove. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Harris Cemetery in Crowville.
Mr. Arvil Covington was born on Aug. 14, 1922 near Crowville, LA and passed away on Oct. 28, 2009 in Norman, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Clara Bradley Covington; four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ernestine M. Covington of Norman, Okla.; a son, Bruce Covington of Arcadia, LA; a daughter, Martha Covington of Norman, Okla.; three grandchildren, Collin Covington of Bossier City, LA; Marine Sgt. Timothy Brumley of Havelock, NC; and Tambra Hale of Duncan, Okla.; two great-grandchildren, Erin and Taylor Hale of Duncan, Okla.; and several nieces.
Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com. |
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