Posted 1/5/10
Cardarial 'Toto' Atkins
Funeral services for Cardarial "Toto" Atkins, 45 of Monroe were held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at River of Life in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Hope Estate in Wisner under the direction Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Atkins died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
Survivors include his wife, Gwenda H. Atkins, Monroe; son, Jordan Atkins, Monroe; daughters: Lakisha Atkins, Ruston; Melissa Atkins, Monroe; mother, Dorothy J. Atkins, Monroe; Spencer Arthur, Houston, Texas; brothers: Terrance Atkins, Monroe; Fredrick Cobbs, Savannah, Ga.; Sisters: Deidra Ball and Kourtni Luster, both of Baton Rouge; Stephanie Arthur, Las Vegas, Nev.; Tracey Williams and Carla Cole, both of Grand Prairie, Texas; one grandchild;. step-mother, Jackie Arthur, Grand Prairie, Texas; grandmothers: Cora Williams, Wisner; Ollie Buie, Monroe; and Sadie M. Arthur, Monroe; grandfather, Clarence Arthur, Wisner; mother-in-law, Dorothy Spikes, DeRidder.
Pallbearers were Daryl Doyle, Vincent Herring, Jerry W. Hillman, Kent Johnson, Ambrose Norman, Brian Richardson and Everett Richardson.
Betty Jean Mobley
Funeral services for Betty Jean Mobley, 73, of Wisner, were held Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 at South Central Baptist Church of Wisner with Rev. T. J. Boyd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Ms. Mobley was a mother, grandmother, and owner of This-n-That flea market and antiques store in Wisner. She passed away at her residence on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 after a brief illness.
Survivors include two daughters: Barbara McDougle and husband Walter of Wisner, and Mary Mobley of Winnsboro; two sons: Tim Mobley and Irvin Mobley of Winnsboro; one sister: Jane Whatley of Jonesville, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Tim Mobley, Corey Mobley, Zac Dear, Billy Cureington, Brian Richardson, and Billy Mason.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
Dora Ann Biggs Curry
Funeral service for Dora Ann Biggs Curry, 42, of Mangham will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will be Harris Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12 noon until time of service.
Mrs. Curry was born May 1, 1967 and passed from this life on January 3, 2010.
She is survived by her husband Richard L. Curry of Mangham; daughter Crystal Danielle Curry of Liddieville; stepson, Curtis McGraw of Swartz; three brothers: Bennie, Mike and William Biggs; one sister, Eva Underwood; several other relatives and many friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com.
James 'Bo' Marvin Fletcher
Mr. James "Bo" Marvin Fletcher was born August 24, 1930, to John Earl and Florence (Bowden) Fletcher and departed this life December 31, 2009, at the age of 79 years, at his home surrounded by family and friends.
Bo, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Crowville High School and earned his BA degree from Louisiana State University in agriculture where he was active in the Block and Bridle Club as well as the Rodeo Association. He also earned additional college credits from University of Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech University and Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. He taught school in Bernice, Louisiana, Andrews School in Madison Parish and Crowville High School where he retired after teaching 22 years. He genuinely loved and respected all of his ag boys. After retiring from teaching, James Marvin held various other jobs, i.e. Corp Insurance Federation, Tensas Wildlife Federation, farming, custom hay bailing and a partner in BoDoc Welding Co. He was very active in all phases of the sport of rodeo, entering the competition himself for many years. He taught his two sons the sport of rodeo with each one going on to become national champions in their respective events. He built a rodeo arena at his home so that he could be a coach to the many cowboy wannabes with several of his rodeo students also going on to become national champions. He was a veteran, having served his country in the Air Force. He was active in Franklin Parish Farm Bureau for many years. He was a Christian and attended the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro where he was a member. His Sunday morning mission was to attend the Men's Sunday School Class which he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Caleb.
He is survived by his wife Jean, of 55 years; and his sons, Mike and wife Darlene; Scott and his wife Roxy; grandchildren Mikey Fletcher, Kelsey and Canon Fletcher: sisters, Ruth Stephens, JoAnn Williams, Bobby Earl and LaVerne Mercer; and a host of family and friends; and special care giver for five years, Janice Brazell.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at First United Methodist Church Winnsboro, with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roger Moyers, Jay McCallum, Anthony Sturdivant, Cass Kaufman, Mike DeMoss, Wade Walley, Dennis "Buckshot" Sims and Barry Stevens.
Honorary pallbearers were the Men's Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church.
Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Nadine Gilmore
Funeral services for Nadine Gilmore, 89, of Extension, were held Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Bro. Darrell Robertson and Bro. Cory Bruce officiating. Interment followed at Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Gilmore died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Gilmore was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Gilmore; her son, Allen Ray Gilmore; her daughter, Maralyn Lotz; and her special nephew Ray Posey.
She is survived by her daughter, Nita Keene and husband Charlie; her son, Gerald Gilmore and wife Julia; daughters Lorita Gilmore, Jackie Gilmore and Cindy Posey; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and one very special friend, Vina Atkins.
Pallbearers were grandsons Robert Richmond, Greg Windsor, Paul Windsor, Blue Beavers, David Gilmore, Randy Gilmore and great-grandsons Tyler Gilmore, Railey Richmond and Kody Beavers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
Eulis E. Montpelier
Funeral services for Eulis E. Montpelier, 84, of Harrisonburg, were held at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 with Bro. Todd Tucker, Bro. David Poole and Bro. Kevin Green officiating. Burial followed at Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Mr. Montpeiler passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrinin Hospital in Alexandria. He was a plumber, and a WWII veteran, serving in the Navy.
Dianne Moore
Funeral services for Dianne Moore, 37, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Truelight Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Burial followed at Cuba Cemetery near Gilbert under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ms. Moore died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at Kindried Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
Survivors include her daughter, McKenzie D. Allen, Winnsboro; mother, Oral Lee Moore, step father, Tommy L. Smith, both of Winnsboro; brothers: Leo Coleman, Charles Moore, Edward L. Moore and Rodderick Matthews, all of Winnsboro; and Edward Moye, Lakeland, Fla.; sisters: Marlo Moore, Kizzie Walker, Shana Walker and Vanessa Gipson, all of Dallas; Janice Hill, Chicago, Illinois; Tyronda Baker, Winnsboro; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were Leo Coleman, Tyrone Coleman, Victor Coleman, Rodderick Matthews, Montrell Bullock and Ronnie Walker.
Roy Lee Mobley
Services for Roy Lee Mobley, 64, of Collinston, La. were held Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Marvin Tobora officiating. Burial followed in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Mobley was a hard worker, a Baptist, and knew Jesus as his personal Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ado and Blanche Mobley; son: Waylon Mobley; sister: Eva Mae Lowe; and brothers: Johnny Mobley and John York Mobley.
Survivors include his daughter: Staca Ambrose of Ruston; son: Howard Troy Smith of Lafayette; sisters: Linda Hilbun of Wisner; Shirley Bayless of Bastrop; brothers: James Mobley and Bobby Mobley, both of Winnsboro; Ray Mobley of Natchez, Miss.; Ado W. Mobley of Dallas, Texas; special niece: Sunday Norwood of Winnsboro; granddaughters: Rebecca Smith Amos and Carolyn Smith; grandson: Troy Lee Ambrose.
Pallbearers were Curtis Hilbun, Roger Lee Wright Jr., Danny Wright, Mitchell Pounders, Joshua Mobley, and Troy Lee Ambrose.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jackie Ray Pounders, Teddy Norwood, and James Mobley.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
Robert 'Bob' Ford
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah, yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Life up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Robert "Bob" Ford, 72 of Clyde, Texas, passed away on Dec. 25, 2009. He was born Aug. 6, 1937 in Goree, Texas to William Ray and Carrie Etta (Thompson) Ford. He was a 1955 graduate of McCamey High School and he also attended Sam Houston State University and Angelo State University.
He married Barbara Nell Rayborn, Feb. 1, 1959, in Wisner. They came moved to Clyde, Texas from San Angelo in 1991. In San Angelo, he owned Carpet-Carpet for 10 years; he later worked for the Department of Criminal Justice as a Correctional Officer for 10 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1975. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clyde and the Good Shepard Sunday School class.
He is survived by his wife Barbara of Clyde; two sons: Chip Ford of San Angelo and Jay Ford and wife Jonna of Abilene; one daughter, Debbie Smith and husband Ken of Clyde; one brother, Jessie Ford of San Angelo; eight grandchildren: Jackelyn Ford of Sudan; Ryan Ford of Jacksonville, N.C.; Paul Ford of San Angelo; Colby Smith and Casey Smith both of Clyde; Stephen Ford, Harley Ford and Samantha Ford, all of Abilene; two great-grandchildren: Daylen Ford and Cooper Ford.
Heroise Thornton Smith
Funeral Services for Heroise Thornton Smith, 85, were held Saturday Jan. 2, 2010 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Perry and Donald Ashley officiating. Interment followed at Epps Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born on Jan. 28, 1924 to the parents of James E. and Agatha Hayman Thornton. She died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 at Saint Francis Medical Center Monroe.
She was a resident of Gilbert, and a homemaker. She was one of ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert B. Smith.
Survivors include her children: James A. Smith of Pioneer, Wanda Baum and husband Gerald of Winnsboro, Linda Robinson of West Monroe, Rodgerick Smith and wife Cindy of Saint Francisville; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbeaers were Don Ashley, Clayton E. Baum, Gerald Baum Sr., Parker Baum Jr., Donald Goodman and Donald Myers.
Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Dessie Lee Tillman
Funeral services for Dessie Lee Tillman, 77, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, with Rev. Joe Sinn officiating. Interment followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Tillman was born Aug. 1, 1932 in Winnsboro, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Winnsboro, a homemaker, and a member of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Tillman; father, Worldon Franks, mother, Dollie Mae (Coleman) Franks; two brothers: Worldon Franks Jr. and Leon Franks; sister, Pearly Lilly.
Survivors include her five sons: Donald Ray Tillman of Winnsboro and Versie Leon Tillman, both of Winnsboro; Luther Pete Tillman Jr. of Livingston, La.; James "Jimbo" Tillman and wife Katie of Pinebluff, Ark.; Bobby Tillman and wife Janice of Winnsboro; three daughters: Martha Sue Naylor and husband Al of Geismar, La.; Shirley Faye Miller of Fort Necessity; Virginia Tillman of Wisner; sister, Mary Lilly of Winnsboro; grandson, Clayton Tillman of Winnsboro; ahost of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers were Robert Lilly, Robert Campbell, Joe Campbell, Sidney Lilly, Lee Tillman, and Arnold Massey.
Honorary Pallbearers were Clayton Tillman and Luther Ferrington.
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