posted 6/15/10
William "Bill" Walter Bearden
Funeral services for William "Bill" Walter Bearden, 84, of Crowville, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, with Rev. Marion Spence, and Rev. Chris Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Bearden was born Dec. 26, 1925 in Hammond, La., and passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a retired gin manager from Donnell Gin #2, an avid fisherman who loved to tell tales of the fish that got away, a member of Lamar Baptist Church, and a veteran of the US Navy who served during WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents: W.E. and Rosie Bearden; daughter, Faye Greer Gardner; and sister, Emma Keyes.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Bearden of Crowville; children: Linda Cupit and husband James, Sue Renfrow, Ralph Greer and wife Jannie, Virginia Eldridge, Betty Greer, Kevin Greer and wife Jinger, all of Crowville, Ricky Bearden of Bastrop; grandchildren: Shanon and Shane Burge, Tamma and Carey Armstrong, Karen Cupit, Trey Eldridge, Becky and Scott Parker, Billy and Audra Brown, Michelle and Sean Williams, Chris and Amber Greer, Honny Eldridge, Nick and Summer Greer, Jennifer and James Giles, Andy and Donna Eldridge, Micheal and Brandy Gardner, Jessica and Kris Robinson, Heather Greer, and John Kevin Greer Jr.; sister, Dorothy Burris of Arkansas; 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were grandsons: Nick Greer, Chris Greer, Andy Eldridge, Trey Eldridge, Billy Brown, Micheal Gardner, John Kevin Greer Jr., Scott Parker, Shane Burge, Sean Williams, and Kris Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers were Nolan Comeaux, J.N. Donnell, and James Cupit.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Karen Renee Butcher
Memorial services for Karen Renee Butcher, 45, of Winnsboro were held Friday, June 11, 2010 at St. John Baptist Church. Services were under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.
Ms. Butcher was born on Nov. 19, 1964 and died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Franklin Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Williams and Everlyn Butcher; two brothers, Donald Ray Butcher and Jesse James Jones; and one sister, M ary Butcher Ignot.
Survivors include her life partner, Richard Bell; sons: Sambriel, Tirayoues, and Tron Butcher; brothers: Rev. Edward Williams Sr. and Henry Williams; sisters: Bernice Hardman, Deborah A. Butcher, Shirley M. Straughter, and Bobbie M. Gibson; and one grandchild.
Gladys Garvan Cox
Funeral services for Gladys Garvan Cox, 88, of Baskin, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, June 12, 2010, with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating. Burial followed at Coax Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Cox was born Aug. 13, 1921 in Raleigh, Miss., and passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was a resident of Baskin, a homemaker, and a member of the New Light Baptist Church. She was known for her love and service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. W. "Bill" Cox; father, Olyer Garvan; mother, Dona (Hough) Garvan; son, William Ray "Buddy" Cox; three brothers: Oscar "Joe" Garvan, Arthur Ray Garvan, Ather Daniel Garvan; son-in-law, Wayne Morrison.
Survivors include three daughters: Alice Wallace and husband Harold of Bastrop, Faye Morrison of Baskin, Alma "Petie" Lachney and husband Wesley of Gilbert; sister. Avis Andrews of Baskin; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren; special friends: Ralph, Winnifred, Kristie, and Sarah Sheppard; special thanks to Kelli Williams, aide; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.
Pallbearers were Michael Wallace, Tom Wallace, Steven Wallace, James Andrews, Danny Barber, and Allen Barber.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Herbert Ray Herron
Mr. Herbert Ray Herron, 79, a disabled resident of Wisner, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at South Central Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Dorothy F. Murphy
Services for Dorothy F. Murphy, 71, of Gilbert were held Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro with Bobby Arnold officiating. Burial followed in the South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
She was a retired CNA. She was born in Belulah, Miss., May 4, 1939. She moved to Gilbert in 1968 where she lived till she moved to New Iberia three years ago.
She is preceded in death by her parents, E. C. and Mary Ruth Breedlove Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Rena Bonin and husband O'Niel Bonin Jr. of New Iberia, La.; a son, Francis T. Saucier and wife Hope Saucier of Gilbert; three sisters: Annie Muriel Neathery, Linda Sue Roach, and Frances E. Barclay, all of Fort Worth, Texas; a brother, Emmett Taylor Smith of Greenville, Miss.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.
Willis G. Day
Funeral service for Willis G. Day, 85, were Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Burial followed at Harris Cemetery near Crowville.
Mr. Day was born on November 20, 1924 in Delhi, and died on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Charlyn Nursing Center Winnsboro after an extended illness.
He was a retired farm manager and custom harverster, served with the United Stated Armed Forces during WWII and was in Patten's 3rd Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Edward and Clara Olivia Wiggins Day; and a sister Maxine Day; and a brother Francis Day.
Survivors include his wife Lula Bell McMurray Day; daughter Marilyn Lee and husband John of Winnsboro; grandchildren Renee' Ward and husband Chris of Crowville, John Gordon Lee and wife Nicole of Baton Rouge, Jennifer Fryer and husband Justin of Delhi; great grandsons Elijah and Ethan Ward of Crowville, John Hayden Lee of Baton Rouge. Also special family friends Sandra Vickers, Mary Gill, Bobby Wayne LaBorde and all members of Swampers Community.
Pallbeares were Larry Biggs, Doug Clark, John Kirk Graney, Wayne LaBorde, Bubba Perry, W. L. Robbins and Jerry Sutherlin.
Honorary pallbearers were John Hayden Lee, Elijah Ward and Ethan Ward.
Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Maurice "Buddy" Smith
Funeral service for Maurice "Buddy" Smith, 78, were held Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Henderson and Elder John M. Guice officiating. Burial followed at Providence Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born on October 18, 1931 and died at his residence on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 after an extended illness.
He was a retired Independent Distributor with Bordens Milk Company, a member of First Baptist Church and served with the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict.
He is preceded in death by his parents Morris Lowery and Margaret Smith; wife Joy B. Smith; and a brother James Edward Smith.
Survivors include his children: Lisa Henderson and husband Richard, Guy Smith and wife Sonya, Scott Smith and wife Andrea, all of Winnsboro; grandchildren: Ashley Luckett Conyers, Abbey Luckett, Madalyn, Shelby and Jagger Smith; brother Billy R. Smith and wife Jimmie of Winnsboro; sister Bobby Smith Martin of West Monroe; brothers Mike Lee and wife Derrian, Ron Lee and wife Jeanette both of California; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Jerry Bankston, Tommy Bankston, Bunny McMurray, Sydney Smith, Ronnie Smith, Stacy Thomas, Scott Tripp and Tommy Womble.
Online guest register book at www.gillfirstnational.com.
Linda Randolph Williams
Funeral services for Linda Randolph Williams, 57, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Truelight Baptist Church in Winnsboro.
Burial followed at Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mrs. Williams died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Franklin Medical Center.
Survivors include two sons, Darren Randolph and Leo Randolph; daughters: Shirley Morales, Jackie Randolph, Felicia Black, Anita McDaniel; brothers: George Randolph, James Randolph and Robert Randolph; sisters: Hattie Randolph and Julia Ellis; 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Nephews served as pallbearers. |
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