Obituaries

On March 18, 1930 his parents, William Samuel “Judge” and Martha Hancock Jones, named him Judge Eroy Jones. In most of his business matters he was known as J. E. Jones, but to his family he was always “Roy”, Dad, PaPaw or PaPaw Great. He lived his 86 years in Winnfield and was involved in several functions around the parish. His passion was farming and hunting after his retirement in 1988. He also loved to talk and never met a stranger. He would talk politics, share stories and memories from his childhood and everday life. He was known for his tomato plants grown in his green house and the tomatoes sold at the Farmer’s Market, along with other vegetables. Due to his health, he was unable to farm or hunt like he wanted to. Prior to his death, he had a deer stand built in front of his house (under protest of some of his family, especially his wife). It was a health hazard and in the center of her rose bushes. But…that year, he killed a deer from that stand and was one proud hunter.

Mrs. Barbara Nell McDavid Johns, age 68 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Mrs. Johns was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Born Sunday, August 22, 1948 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her father, Virgil William McDavid and brother, Gary “Rusty” McDavid.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Melanie Renee Leach (Don), Mary Alecia Johns, and Barbara Jean Parker (Andy); her son, Jerry Louis Johns (Amanda); her mother, Ethel Lucille Fletcher McDavid; her sister, Gloria Folden; and ten grandchildren and three great grand children.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Parker officiating. Interment followed in Zion Hill Cemetery, in Winnfield.

Serving the family as pallbearers were Dylan Johns, Jeremy Johns, Bodene Alford, Hunter Simons, Gary Lynn McDavid, Jr., Christopher Lee McDavid and Heath Johns, Honorary.

Mr. Russell Collins Keith, age 75 of Jonesboro, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Mr. Keith was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict and a retired auto mechanic.

Born Monday, September 15, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Virginia Ruth Petoscia Keith.

Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings, William Keith (Jennifer), Shirley Heddon, Louise Bodry (Charlie), Michael Keith, Renee Coker (Randy), John David Keith and Joseph Wayne Keith (Renee) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Norene Evans Sanders, a long time resident of Winnfield, Louisiana went to live with the Lord on February 20, 2017. She was born on February 1, 1931 to Ply Lenard Evans and Ottis Lee Albright Evans. A devoted mother and “Mimi”, she went to greet many loved ones in Heaven. She was married to Chester Robert Sanders Jr. and together they raised seven children. She lived a life filled with love for her family, always putting their needs ahead of anything she needed for herself. Her pride and joy were her children. She taught them the most important qualities of life: unconditional love, patience, kindness, perseverance. She will be greatly missed and the memories will be many. Norene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Chester Robert Sanders Jr., brothers Marvin Evans and James Evans.

Mrs. Charlotte Diane Higgs Chandler, age 66 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Born Wednesday, March 22, 1950 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church and the Master Gardner’s Club. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Irene Boyett Higgs; sister, Alpha Brewton; brothers, Hubern Higgs and twin Charles Higgs. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Terry Chandler; daughters, Libby Chandler and Nikki O’Neal; granddaughter, Hannah O’Neal; brother, Rayford Higgs; sister, Coynell Gresham; and her guardian angel dog, “Boots”. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rayford Chandler officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mrs. Nelda Jane Carter, a paper mill accountant, was born on June 14, 1941 and passed from this life on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was 75. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro, LA with Bro. Mac Brunson officiating. Burial followed in the Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Survivors include her loving husband, Samuel Jack Carter of Jonesboro, LA; two daughters, Amy Magee and husband Darrell of Jonesboro, LA, Robin Busby and husband David of Jonesboro, LA; one son, Scott Carter and wife Bridget of Port Neches, TX; one brother, John Stevenson; six grandchildren, Chelsea Milian and husband DR. Kyle, Cody Donaldson and wife Sheree, Kymberleigh Brown and husband Jeremy, Candyce Carter, Jesse Magee and wife Rachel, and Carter Busby; four great grandchildren, Zach Brown, Mason Brown, Hunter Donaldson and Aubrey Donaldson; a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs.

Mrs. Barbara Matthews Howard, age 76 of Statham, Georgia, formerly a long-term resident of Winn Parish, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born Thursday, August 1, 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Statham, Georgia and enjoyed keeping children. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents, S.T. and Myrtle Richardson; husband, Oliver Howard, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Teresa Melton (Steve) of Statham, GA and Lori Stowe (Bud) of Downsville, LA; son, Terry Joe Ramsey (Kay) of Orange, TX; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; brothers, James Richardson, Donald Richardson (Brenda Kae), Mike Richardson (Velma) and Raymond Richardson; sisters, Jo Ann Durand (Kenneth), Jeanie Sullivan and Marcy Methvin (Mike); and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev.

Feb. 1, 1946 - Nov. 28, 2016 Just a few months without you have seen like a life time. I miss from hearing your voice and seeing your smiling face. The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. We love you, Annette, Terrance, DeCourtney, Tama, your grandchildren, great-grandson and other family members.

Funeral services for Pamela Anne Peterson Baldwin, 67 of St. Joseph, formerly of Winnsboro, were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. Shawn Hornsby, Rev. Johnny Hankins, Rev. Wanda Smith and Rev. Fran Guy officiating. Interment followed in Lone Cedar Cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Pamela was born to Kelly Leon Peterson, Sr. and Tubith Ernestine McKinney Peterson on December 7, 1949, in Winnfield, and passed from this life Friday, February 24, 2017 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX following a lengthy battle with cancer. Pam was a graduate of Winnfield High School and attained her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University. She also attained her Master’s degree and +30 in Elementary Education from Northeast Louisiana University.

Mrs. Ethel Mae Lasyone Lantzer passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 in the Heritage Manor Nursing Hone in Baton Rouge, LA. Mrs. Lantzer, age 100, was born on August 12, 1916 to the union of Robert and Emma Reeves Lasyone. She was a native of the Verda and Winnfield Area. Mrs. Lantzer had resided the past several years in Baton Rouge. Preceeding her in death were her husband Bennie Lantzer, parents Robert and Emma Reeves Lasyone, and sisters Adell L. Miles, Cecile L. Stone and Margie L. Smith. She is survived by nieces Vivian Baker and husband Robert of Las Vegas, NV and Linda Howard of Las Vegas, NV; 5 great nieces and nephews and 12 great great nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 .m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield. Interment to follow in the Verda Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the Southern Funeral Home on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services