Posted 1/29/08
Rev. Don D. Payne
A graveside service for Rev. Don D. Payne, 66, of West Monroe, was held at Crowville Masonic Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Mr. Bobby Nelson officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Rev. Payne was born February 9, 1941 in Franklin Parish, and passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at his residence in West Monroe. He was a pastor, and a member of the Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe.
He served our country in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. L. Payne and mother, Katherine Johana (Morse) Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Jo (Ferris) Payne of West Monroe; daughter, Joann (Payne) Waggoner, West Monroe; one granddaughter; sister, Kaylynn Watson of Crowville.
Pallbearers were Robert Netterville, Eddie Shoemaker, Don Parker, Ronnie Newsome, Preston Mingo, Darran Ferrington, Ray Anding, and Gene Broom.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com
H. Bernard Cook
Services for H. Bernard Cook age 70, of Winnsboro, were held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro with Rev. Cory Bruce officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Cook was born on March 19, 1937 and passed away on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents: W. R. and Lela Cook; brother: Will Ray Cook; and sister: Sandra Cook Phillips.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years: Shirley Cook of Winnsboro; son: Donald Cook of Tupelo, Miss.; two nephews, two nieces, and one great niece.
Pallbearers were J. D. Robbins, Mike Williamson, Keith Collins, Robert Ulmer, David Guimbellot, and Kevin Fuller.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Bacle, Ray Tatum Sr., Ray Tatum Jr., Jim McClellan, and Robert Gwin.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
M.C. Francis
Funeral services for M.C. Francis, 69, of Winnsboro were held Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Philadelphia Cemetery in Crowville under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Francis died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at St. Francis North. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a sister, Molly Francis, Winnsboro; and brother, Henry Francis, Winnsboro.
Pallbearers were Sylvester Allen, Dennis Allen, Dexter Harris, Edward Watkins, Robert Thomas and Claude Brown.
A.D. 'Buddy' Harper III
Funeral services for Mr. A. D. "Buddy" Harper III, 56, of Saint Joseph, LA were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 with Jim Berry, Richard Norman, and Jack Grace officiating. Interment followed at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Harper was born Oct. 12, 1951 in Rayville, and passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. He was a resident of Saint Joseph. He began working in the drywall business in 1972, became a general contractor, and was owner and operator of Harper's Drywall and J.E.S., Inc. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Buddy will be remembered always for his fun loving nature, his love of people, his sharp wit, and his unfailing generosity. He leaves behind a legacy of hardwork and entrepenureship along with an inspiring amount of stories that will be treasured always by those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father-A. D. Harper, Jr.; daughter-Barbara Marie Harper.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Gloria (Hill) Harper of Saint Joseph; son, Stephen Delbert Harper of Baton Rouge; daughter, Jennifer Anne Harper of New Orleans; one grandson; mother, Barbara Jeanette (Smith) Harper of Monroe; two sisters: Jeanette Ellington of Monroe, and Brenda Scheppf of West Monroe; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers were Greg Hill, Johnny Williams, Sal Petitto, Tim Hill, Larry Morris, Larry Cox, Harold Kirkpatrick, and Jerry Ashley.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.
Gwendolyn L. Nash
Funeral services for Gwendolyn L. Nash, 53, of Newellton were held Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Newellton with the Rev. Anthony Guice officiating.
Burial followed in Routhwood Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Miss Nash died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
Survivors include a daughters, Layla Butler, Arlington, Texas; Melissa Butler, Newellton; son, Terrance Butler, Columbus; sisters: Ruby Easter, Marion; Jimmie Knighten, Natchitoches; Bernadine Nash, Delhi; Alma McMillian, Newellton; brothers: Willie Trass and Danny Nash, both of Newellton; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Connie Clark, Jack McMillian, Sam Thomas, Randall Dixon, Ian Brooks, Kevin Washington and Derrick Turner.
Robert Lee O'Briant
Funeral services for Robert Lee O'Briant, 62, of Winnsboro were held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Bro. Buddy Frost and Bro. Waymon Swain officiating. Burial followed in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.
Mr. O'Briant was born on Dec. 18, 1945 in Rayville and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008.
Mr. O'Briant was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved to work in his vegetable garden. He was a member of Rayville Church of Christ and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Clark O'Briant and brother, Donnie O'Briant.
Survivors include his companion, Patsy Ward of Winnsboro; mother, Ruth O'Briant of Rayville; children, Ricky O'Briant of Winnsboro, Lori Hasty of Whitney, Texas, and Kim O'Briant of Whitney, Texas; eight grandchildren; sister, Mary Box of Rayville; brother, Twayne O'Briant of Winnsboro.
The U.S. Army Military Honor Guard served as pallbearers.
To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com
Margaret Dee Bell
Services for Margaret Dee Bell, age 80, of Mangham, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 at Mangham United Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Mercer officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her parents: Ernest Polk and Plinnie Faulk Polk Bowlin; and brother, Earl Polk. She was a homemaker and her favorite pastime was to go fishing. She passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years: David C. Bell of Mangham; daughter: Vicki Wilson of Mangham; granddaughter: Ashley Sweet and fiance', Bryan Odom; grandson: David Scott Wilson and wife, Kylie; great-granddaughter: Belle Sweet; one great-grandchild on the way; two sisters: Mildred Holland of Delhi; Dorothy Hart of Winnsboro; special friend: Connie Hales of Mangham; numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Ralph Abraham, Sniff Unit Nurses at GRMC and Plantation Manor Nursing Home. Also special thanks to her sisters Dorothy Hart and Mildred Holland, and also to Patsy Roberts and Tammie Roberts, "we could not have done it without you".
Pallbearers are: Roy Wiggins, David Barton, Robert Louis Boughton, William Waller, Joe Chapman, and Tommy Pailette.
Visitation will be from 5to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 30th at Mangham United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Ruby Elizabeth Mock Lord
Funeral services for Ruby Elizabeth Mock Lord, 92, of Baskin, were held Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Prentise Gandy officiating. Interment followed at Union Church Cemetery, 3270 Union Church Road, Baskin.
Mrs. Lord was born Aug. 3, 1915 in Baskin, and passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at Christus St. Joseph Nursing Home. She lived at Christus St. Joseph Assisted Living her last few years in Monroe. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Mrs. Lord was preceded in death by her parents, Levy Leonard Mock and Susie Jones Mock; husband, Edward Arnold Lord, Sr.; sons, Edward Arnold Lord, Jr., and Claude Levy Lord, of Baskin, LA; brothers, Leonard Berlin Mock, Joe Edward Mock, Sidney Ray Mock, all of Monroe, LA; sister, Gertrude Mock Lane; brother-in-law, Jodie Lane of Rayville, LA; and son-in-law, Dr. L. Mike Cummings of Monroe.
Mrs. Lord is survived by one daughter, Linda Lord Cummings of Monroe; daughter-in-law, Ereil Spivey Lord of Baskin; two sisters, Mildred Mock Cantrell of Monroe and Lorece Mock McGee and husband J. B. McGee of West Monroe; six grandchildren, Michael Darrin Cummings, Michelle Cummings Bryan and husband Andy of Monroe, Cyndy Lord Robertson and husband David of Baskin, Claude Levy Lord II and wife Bobbie of Baskin, Edward Eugene Lord and wife Anna of Rayville, and Thomas Wayne Lord of Start; Bobbie Graham, mother of Edward's sons of Rayville; great grandchildren, Michael Payne Cummings, Kaitlyn Michelle and Kara Elizabeth Bryan of Monroe, Lane and Lindsey Robertson, Hailey and Hope Lord of Baskin, Remy and Hunter Lord of Rayville; sisters-in-law, Louise Brent Mock of Monroe, Billie Sue Owens Mock of West Monroe, Stella Lord Vallery of Ambler, Pa., and Mary Lee Lord Ruple formerly of Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Alice Faye McKinnon Prickett Roberts
Alice Faye McKinnon Prickett Roberts was born in Franklin Parish on June 25, 1938. A Winnsboro High School graduate, a liberal arts graduate and an Alcorn State University RN graduate.
Alice Faye lived a full and rewarding life, ranging from her arts and crafts creativity to the corporate world of Proctor and Gamble where she found her other passion working with geriatics in an array of nursing homes as a registered nurse or Director of Nursing.
She often spoke of her "little people", the name she gave her patients. These were more than patients, these were part of her extended family to whom she gave love openly and freely and tried to always leave them with a smile.
She was a devoted mother and a doting grandmother and didn't even mind being a grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Dill and Alice McKinnon, her niece Monique LeBeaux Wilson, husbands Ray Prickett and Aubrey Roberts and grandson John Cassadaye Combest.
She is survived by sister and brother-in-law Sylvia and Leo LeBeaux of Winnsboro; brother and sister-in-law John and Donna McKinnon of Las Vegas, Nevada; son and daughter-in-law Jay and Renea Prickett of Monroe; daughter Mary Alice Prickett of Fort Necessity; two granddaughters MegAnne and Camille, two grandsons, Josias and Blake; two great-grandchildren Trinton and Kaydence; two nieces, Yolanda and Erin, and one nephew Johnny and great-niece Dakota; loving companion, Warnie Batey and son Ted, as well as many friends near and far.
Services were held Sunday, January 27, 2008 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Burial followed in South Central Cemetery in Wisner.
Pallbearers were Ralph Gill, Ward Miller, Bunny McMurray, David Jones, Henry Roberts, and Devon Jones.
Honory pallbearers were Charlie Boy Roberts, R. G. Price, Tommy Hedrick, and Gerald Trohan.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
William 'Bill' Cleveland
Funeral services for William "Bill" Cleveland, 96, of Winnsboro, were held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Burial followed in the Baskin Cemetery.
Mr. Cleveland was born Feb. 6, 1911 in Morrillton, Ark., and passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center Winnsboro. He was a resident of Winnsboro, formerly of Start, and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his father, John O. Spooner;
mother, Martha Jane Ellen (Clever) Cleveland; three brothers: Jack Helms, Elmer Cleveland, and Richard Cleveland.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years: Bettie Jo (Miller) Cleveland of Winnsboro; five daughters: Martha Wiggins and husband Jimbo of Columbia, MO; Billie Smith and husband Darrell of Natchez, Miss.; Wanda Trim and husband Bruce of Port Allen, La.; Nanette Lee and husband Kevin of Winnsboro; Dot Tolar of West Monroe; four sons: William "Butch" Cleveland and wife Kathy of Baskin; David Cleveland and wife Traci of Monroe; Travis Brooks and wife Billie of Hebert; Walter Brooks and wife Jo of Houston, Texas; sister, Gladys Nugent of Monroe.
He was also survived by 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jason Trim, Michael Trim, Joey Trim, Josh Parks, Richard Cleveland, and John Lowery.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Ralph Abraham and his staff and Lisa Thomas.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com
Diane Rountree Russell Wells
Diane Rountree Russell Wells died January 21, 2008 in Hampton, Virginia. She was 46 years old. Services were held Friday, January 25th, 2008 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, Virginia with Rev. Carole Stocberger of Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church of Newport News, Virginia officiating. Internment was at Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, Virginia.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Wells, Hampton, Virginia; children, Josh Russell, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Holly Russell, Fort Worth, Texas; parents, Charlene and Harry Rountree, Newport News, Virginia; one sister, Millicent Rountree, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and one brother, Bryant Rountree, McMinnville, Oregon.
The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Charity of your choice.
Emma B. Woods
Funeral services for Emma B. Woods, 92, of Winnsboro, were held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 with Rev. George Ferrington officiating. Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Woods was born July 25, 1915 in Jigger, and passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Shreveport. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Sanders; mother, Mertie (Taylor) Sanders; grandson, Robbie Glenn Ferrington; great-grandson, Michael "Buddy" Shively; two brothers: Clarence Sanders and Nolan Sanders; three sisters: Maudie Mercer, Lottie Wiggins, and Clara Sowell.
Survivors include her son, Donald Ray Woods and wife Betty of Shreveport; daughter, Elaine Ferrington and husband Norman of Jigger.
She was also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. |
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