Obituaries

Mr. Carroll Gardner Hicks, age 89 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Born Tuesday, March 11, 1930 in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, he was a 33rd degree Master Mason, was a retired mail carrier with the US Postal Service having 35 years of service, and was a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean conflict.

Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Elsie Hicks; wife and the mother of his children, Marglo Gorham Hicks; son, Jimmy M. Hicks; siblings, Fred Hicks, Joy Hicks Miller and Mary Hicks Miller; daughter-in-law, Ann Hicks.

Those left to cherish memory include his wife, Doretha Hyde Hicks; daughters, Debbie Hicks Fullerton and Denise Hicks Beavers (Martin); step-daughters, Pam James (Leroy) and Missy Hyman; step-son, Stacy Walker; sister, Patricia Ann Keiffer; 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandchild, special niece and nephew, Lee Ann and Chip; and his special family member, “Little Bit”.

Mr. Warren Clinton Ferrier, age 89 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Born Monday, June 3, 1929 in Montgomery, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clestine Maude Roberts Ferrier and Floyd W. Ferrier; daughter, Deana Ferrier; grandchildren, Angela Lang, Jonathan Lang, and Stacy Vollm; brothers, Loyd, Lawrence, Bain, James, Bryan and Alfous Ferrier; sisters, Nora Lee Ferrier Simmons and Ora Ferrier Dubois; and son-in-law, Larry Berry.

Mrs. Vara (Ferguson) Smith died on April 13, 2019 at the age of 101, to have her resurrected life now in Eternity. She was born on August 24, 1917 of parents Carrie and Gus Ferguson of Atlanta, La. and was the second eldest of seven children.

Mom married J.P. Smith on September 20, 1941 and was widowed when Dad died after only 22 years of marriage. Together they had three children, Goldaree (Robert) Sommerville; Rodger (Marilyn) Smith and Rayburn (Emily) Smith. Mom took great pride and joy in her 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband (‘Smith”), November 22, 1963; her parents Gus and Carrie Ferguson, her four brothers and two sisters and their spouses.

Mr. Roger G. Smith, age 68 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Born Monday, January 1, 1951 in Alexandria, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Versie Rolllins Smith and Harold Smith; grandparents, Will and Mary Rollins; and daughter, Annie Goodwin.

Mr. Smith was retired from the Winn Parish Police Jury as an equipment operator after 17 years of service. He also worked many years in the forest industry. Mr. Roger loved the outdoors and had many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, and gardening. You could always find Mr. Roger in his shop building many different pieces of furniture. Most of all, he loved sharing time with his family. He also enjoyed attending First Baptist Church of Winnfield.

Jerry Finn (Catfish), age 61, passed away February 22, 2019 at his residence in Dodson, LA. He was receded in death by his maternal grandparents Earnest and Maggie Brewer, his paternal grandparents Elliot and Susie Finn, his parents Billy and Doris Finn and one sister, Gail Sharbono. Those left to cherish his memory are a son Billy Finn and four sisters, Dale Burnett (Ray) of Sikes, LA, Billie Barton of Jonesboro, LA, Brenda Finn and Betty Hudson (Randy) of Winnfield, LA and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Being cremated, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2-19 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Home Cemetery in Gaars Mill, LA.

Mr. John Glynn Shaw, age 72 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Mr. Shaw was a US Army veteran.

Born Sunday, November 24, 1946 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Johnathon Theodore and Annie Rai Doyle Shaw; sister, Mary Premeaux; brother, Donnie Shaw.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Ashley Lasyone (Rex); son, Justin Shaw (Kristina); grandchildren, Kaylie, Kolby and Kayson Lasyone and Cayden and Carter Shaw; special nieces, Marla Freeman and Brandi Hasley; special companion, Tammy Isakson.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Atlanta Cemetery with Rev. Craig James officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.