Obituaries

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.

Funeral services for Marvin Joe Deese of Jonesboro were held 10:00AM Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Leach and Bro. Richard Harmon officiating.

Mr. Edis Ray Sanders, Sr., age 74 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Born Tuesday, August 18, 1942 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was a member of South Winnfield Baptist Church where he was a deacon for many years and was a retired electrician. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and going fishing.

Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Iris McCarty Sanders; wife, Mary Nell Sanders.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Barbara Clary Sanders; children, Edis Ray “Eddie” Sanders, Jr. (Shea), David Scott Sanders (Melissa), Kevin Whisonant (Robin), Carolyn Lang (Jimmie) and Nathan Whisonant (Michelle); sister, Iris Virginia Perry (Joe); 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 nephews.

Mr. Richard D. Smart, age 93 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 20,2017.

Born Sunday, December 2, 1923in Winnfield, La, he was preceded in death by his father, David Smart, mother, Artie Smart, brother, Charles Smart and sister, Helen Smart.

Mr. Smart was a proud veteran of World War II, member of Sardis Baptist Church and a Welding Instructor at the Huey P. Long Memorial Vocational School for 22 years. His passions in life were hunting, fishing and telling stories.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 63 years Louise Smart; four sons Tim Smart, Claude Smart (Phyllis),Wayne Smart (Terry) and Larry Smart (Birgit) along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Southern Funeral Home, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dr. Horace Ray Teal, 83, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Winn Parish Medical Center. Ordained in 1952 at his boyhood church Lone Star Baptist(Hineston) and completing his PhD in Theology in 1997, Bro. Teal served 4 churches, including Fullerton Baptist Church (1953-1954), Oak Hill Baptist Church(1955-1957), Atlanta Baptist Church (1958-2001) and First Baptist Church Montgomery (2003-2017).