Obituaries

Mrs. Yvonne Cockerham Jordan, age 81 of Winnfield, Louisiana gained her angel wings on Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a lengthy illness. The family would like to thank Autumn Leaves Nursing Home, Hill Top Nursing Home, and Compassionate Care Hospice for the care and compassion they provided Mrs. Jordan during her illness. She lived a life of servitude to the lord and her family.

Born April 11, 1942 in Columbia, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Homer Varnell, Sr, and Tommie May (Cryer) Varnell; her first husband of 42 years, John Cockerham Sr.; her second husband of 21 years, Joe Butler Jordan; and siblings Earl Varnell, Hormer Varnell Jr, Russell Varnell, Patsy Clark and Shirley Varnell Johns.

Sara June McPherson, age 90, passed away March 13th 2023 in Winter Park, Fl. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Her departure has left an indelible void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She was born to Arthur and Alma Chandler on June 24th 1932 in Dodson, LA. She was very active in her local churches for many years and enjoyed singing in the choir. She really enjoyed bird watching and always had a bird feeder in her front yard.

She is survived by her son Jay McPherson (Astrid) of Winter Park, FL. Her grandchildren Jackie Delzell (Alan) of Austin, TX and Joshua McPherson. Her great grandchildren Jesse Ledesma, Jastin Ledesma, Gabriel Delzell, and Ali Delzell. Her sister Katherine Wilkinson and many nieces and nephews.

Charles Edward Liles, 73 of Saint Martinville, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Frances Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Charles was born Tuesday, September 6, 1949, to the union of the late Barney Liles and the late Inez Wright Liles. He was the husband of Ginger “Gin” Robertson Liles. Charles, “Chuck” as he was affectionately known, grew up in Immokalee, FL and joined the US Army and served in the Vietnam war beginning in 1969. He also served in South Korea as head of an installation on the DMZ. Mr. Liles spent his working career as an Industrial Electrician in various industries, which ended in his retirement after 30 years from Lasuca Sugarmill in June of 2019. His retirement renewed his love for bowling. Chuck had made many

new friends at his favorite spot, “Cajun Bowl”.

Kevin Chad Camp, dedicated husband, father, teacher, and coach, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 51.

Chad was born the oldest of three children to Julius and Sarah Camp in Alexandria, Louisiana on May 8, 1971. He graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in 1989 before attending Louisiana Tech University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education. Upon graduation, he started his 29-year career as the agriculture teacher at Calvin High School. In 2017, he began his journey as Calvin High School Lady Cougar’s head softball coach. In his short coaching career, he led the Calvin Lady Cougars to victory with two consecutive state championships.

Under his leadership, his students excelled on the local, district, state, and national levels. Throughout the years he earned multiple FFA State Sweepstakes Championships.

Martin Ray Bozeman died peacefully at his home on May 4th 2023 at the age of 86. Martin was born on December 26, 1936 in Winnfield, LA. He attended Winnfield public school and graduated in 1954. He then went to LSU before serving in the Marine Corp in 1955-1959. He spent that time traveling the world and remained steadfastly proud of his service the remainder of his life. Martin then moved back to Winnfield. He met and married his wife, Donnis Pray Bozeman, in Winnfield August 6, 1960. They remained married for sixty-two years. He started working at the post office there, following in his father’s footsteps. Martin’s post office career spanned over 30 years from 1961-1992. He had various duties such as systems examiner, postal inspector, and worked with the national money order system in St Louis. Ultimately he became postmaster of Vivian, LA in 1975 retiring in 1992. He spent countless hours restoring their historic home with hand-crafted carpentry work and raising a good family.

Nadine (Rhodes) Tarver, age 97 of Chatham, made her way through Heaven’s gates on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was devoted Christian and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She loved being a part of WMU and was a proud member for over 60 years. Her heart belonged to her Lord and Savior and her

beloved family. Nadine and her husband, Rudolph were absolutely inseparable. Everything she did was centered around him and school events. They were residents of Morehouse Parish until they moved back Jackson Parish in 1997. She is a cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed.

Kevin Chad Camp, dedicated husband, father, teacher, and coach, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 51.

Chad was born the oldest of three children to Julius and Sarah Camp in Alexandria, Louisiana on May 8, 1971. He graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in 1989 before attending Louisiana Tech University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education. Upon graduation, he started his 29-year career as the agriculture teacher at Calvin High School. In 2017, he began his journey as Calvin High School Lady Cougar’s head softball coach. In his short coaching career, he led the Calvin Lady Cougars to victory with two consecutive

state championships.

Services for Randell Aaron Fletcher were held at Verda Baptist Church on Saturday, April 15th at 10:00 am with the Rev Frank Peacock officiating. Interment followed at Aloha-St. Rose cemetery in Aloha, Louisiana under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Visitation was held from noon until 9 pm on Friday, April 14th at Verda Baptist Church.

Mr. Fletcher, 87, died peacefully at his home in Aloha, Louisiana on April 12, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Services for Gracie Lynn Edwards were held at 10AM, Friday, April 7, 2023 at Corinth Baptist Church, Winnfield, LA with Bro. Blaine Ussery and Bro. Joe Bruce officiating. Visitation was from 5PM until 10PM, Thursday, April 6th and from 8AM until time of service at 10AM, Friday, April 7th at the church. Interment was at Lincecum Cemetery, Georgetown, LA under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Gracie Lynn Edwards, 21, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. Gracie had a love for all music but her favorite was 2PAC. You could always find her sitting outside with the radio up laughing and singing. She also had a love for the elderly and children with special needs. She loved to listen to people’s problems and help them to find the answers they were looking for.

Joe Butler Jordan (Joe B. or Butler) was born in Winn Parish on March 25, 1933 to Joseph H. and Ella Jordan (nee Crawford). Joe B. was the youngest of seven children and a lifelong resident of the Jordan Hill Community.

Joe B. married Mattie Louise Young in December, 1957, and was a generous and loving father to two sons, Danny Jeffrey Jordan (deceased), and Walter Glen Jordan of Pelsor, Arkansas. After Mattie’s death in 1998, Joe B. married Yvonne Varnell Cockerham in 2001, and became stepfather to John “Burt” Cockerham.

Joe B. was a bricklayer by trade and his work can be seen throughout central Louisiana. He was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church and served on the church board. He also taught Sunday School and Training Union for over 50 years.