Obituaries

Patrick Lee Shelton, passed away at his home in Winnfield, Louisiana on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the age of 78. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Florence Eileen Lee Shelton, sister Kay White, brother Richard Shelton and a son Michael Shelton. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Jean of 59 years. Those left to cherish his memory are his Wife Jean Lowery Shelton, son Frankie Shelton and his wife Pam of Alexandria, son Brian Shelton and his wife Andrea of Natchitoches, brother Cloy Shelton and wife Janie of Winnfield, sister Cele Thompson and husband Reggie of Atlanta, sister Jettie Moore and husband the late L. G.

Mr. James William Harston, age 78 of Goldonna, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He enjoyed his home-life with his family, his yard work and gardening. Born Saturday, June 25, 1938 in Ft. Worth, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff James and Ida Celia Autrey Harston; brother, J.C. Harston; infant son, Douglas Harston. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Sutton Harston; son, Billy Harston (Denise); brother, Frank “Red” Harston (Sylvia). Funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home with Steve Bartlett officiating. Interment followed in Bethlehem Cemetery in Calvin. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com

Terry Lewis Holden, age 58 of Winnfield, LA passed away February 5, 2017. Services were held February 12, 2017 in Winnfield.

Odell “Drysalt” Woods, Sr., age 76 of Winnfield, LA passed away February 4, 2017. Services were held February 11, 2017 in Winnfield.

Reginald Charles Horner, age 50 of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Winnfield, LA passed away January 28, 2017.

Mrs. Martha Lynn Franks, age 83 of Calvin, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. Born Monday, December 4, 1933 in Omaha, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents, Bryant and Pauline Partridge Garrett; and brothers, William C. Garrett and Vernon Garrett. Mrs. Franks worked for Boeing Aircraft Company at Holloman Air Force Base and was a member of Sanders Chapel United Methodist Church. She was an active member of Palestine Chapter #55 O.E.S. of Winnfield, LA where she was a Past Matron and also Past District Deputy Grand Matron. Mrs. Franks was Grand Martha 2010-2011, Grand Chapter of Louisiana and was Grand Representative of Louisiana - Maine. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 63 years, Louis Franks, Calvin, LA; daughter, Karen Franks, Calvin, LA; son, Michael Louis Franks and wife Sue, Wills Point, TX; sister, Dorothy Sivess, Mt. Pleasant, TX; grandson, Shaun Franks, Denton, TX; sister-in-law, Ruth Garrett, Mt.

Mrs. Betty Lee Meyers, age 77 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Born Monday, June 26, 1939 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Voyd Edgar and Mae Barton Rice; husband, Dr. E. C. Meyers; sister, Vaudine Smith; and brother, Rex Rice. Mrs. Meyers, a member of First Baptist Church, Winnfield enjoyed attending the Faith Sunday School Class and worship services. She spent many years of service as secretary for her husband, Dr. E.C. Meyers at the Meyers Clinic. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Many Friday nights were spent cheering on the Winnfield Tigers at Stokes-Walker Stadium. She enjoyed spending time with her sister, Gloria, and kept weekly standing lunch dates at the Pea Patch Café.

Boone Wilkinson, age 30 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Boots and Saddle Cowboy Church, 8727 W. US Hwy. 84, Gatesville, TX 76528, with Edward Schaub officiating. Burial followed at their home place at 2508 CR 158, Evant. Boone was born on July 3, 1986 in Temple. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Corrections in the Psychology Department. He was Baptized into the Church of Christ at Shackle Island Church of Christ in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Boo Boo was loved by so many friends, that his contagious laughter will live on through. Whether he was playing football, baseball or basketball at St.

Carolyn Margaret Dalsgaard was born to Willard and Lucille (Trapp) Dalsgaard on January 12, 1955 in Springfield, MN. She attended Springfield Public School graduating in 1973. She then attended Alexandria Vocational and Technical Institute and received her bachelors degree from N.W. State University in Natchitoches, LA. Carolyn lived in Springfield, MN, New Ulm, MN, Many, LA, and Winnfield, LA. She worked as a Medical Technologist at the New ULM Medical Center, Many Community Hospital, Winn Parish Medical Center, and she was currently working at the Jackson Parish Medical Center. Carolyn was involved with the East Winnfield Baptist Church in Louisiana where she attended adult Sunday school.

Mrs. Martha Lynn Franks, age 83 of Calvin, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017.

Born Monday, December 4, 1933 in Omaha, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents, Bryant and Pauline Partridge Garrett; and brothers, William C. Garrett and Vernon Garrett.