Obituaries

A service to honor the life of Mr. Carroll Long was held at 2 pm Monday, August 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches with Rev. Thomas Rush and Rev. Calvin Phelps officiating. A private family committal service followed at Zion Hill Cemetery in Tannehill, LA. Carroll Long, 72 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 with his family by his side. Carroll was a winner on and off the field and especially in the game of life. Born July 9, 1944 in Winnfield, LA, Carroll joined his twin brother, Gerald who had been waiting ten minutes for the start of a journey together. His parents, Rubin Ray and Ruby Long were now proud parents of their 7th and 8th sons. Prior to the twins, Ruby had given birth to James Wade, Colvin Ray, Jimmy Dale, Tom Henry, Donald Smith and William Jack Long. Carroll was educated in Winn Parish and graduated in 1962 from Winnfield High.

Mr. Charles Orville Spikes, age 98 of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. Born Sunday, June 30, 1918 in a log cabin in Atlanta, Louisiana. He served his country in the U. S. Army and fought in Central Europe and the Rhineland Battle during World War II. He served in Company C 138 Engineering Combat Battalion and could still tell you his serial number when asked. He retired from Dunn Brothers Inc. Pipe Line to start his own Forestry Logging Contracting Business in Winn Parish. He was also a member of the Atlanta Baptist Church where he was a deacon for years. Mr. Spikes was an avid sportsman in hunting and fishing. He was supporter and patron to the Atlanta High School and Atlanta Community. He was credited with getting the Atlanta High School parking lot paved, the gym score clock, Atlanta Water system established and was also a founder of the Winn Parish Forest Festival. Mr.

Alice Mae Blake Smith Mrs. Alice Mae Blake Smith, age 83 of Goldonna, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Born Wednesday, January 11, 1933 in Brewton’s Mill, Louisiana, she was a member of Yankee Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School 0teacher. She loved to cook and cherished her cookbooks and saved them for family and also enjoyed fishing with her husband. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, T.C. and Myrtie Williams Blake; husband, Johnny William Smith; son, Larry William Smith; nephew, Donnie Blake. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Connie Poirier and husband Robert of Farmerville; grandchildren, Penny Burbank, Holly Murphy, Jan-Michael Smith and Ryan Smith; niece, Diane Allen. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Yankee Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Bartley officiating. Interment followed in Yankee Springs Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mrs. Rudell Maxine Jones Bates, age 88 of Winnfield, La passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. Mrs. Bates was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Encouragers Sunday School Class. She was a wonderful cook, an artist and an avid reader. Mrs. Bates was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Earl Odell Bates, Jr., and parents Curtis and Docia Jones. Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Gary Delane Bates (Martha), Sherri Janine Bates of Winnfield, Louisiana, and Russell Earl Bates (Micheale) of Rock Springs Wyoming. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Gary Wayne Bates (Jennifer) of Winnfield, Louisiana and David Delane Bates (Elizabeth) of Springfield, Virginia and two great grandchildren, Terry Delane Bates and Gracey Dean Bates of Springfield, Virginia. Funeral services for Mrs. Bates were held Monday, August 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Julie Barrera Boatman, age 90, of Winnfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016, after a short illness. She was born in LaParrita, Texas. After she graduated, she began a career as a school teacher, and later as a payroll secretary. She was married to Jim Boatman and after starting a family she became a homemaker and seamstress for her family. She was very active in the Tremont Homemakers Club and also served on the Board for the Friends of the Louisiana Political Museum Foundation. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where she was known as a “Prayer Warrior.” She participated in Sharing Faith, Women’s Club, Evangelistic Team, served as a Eucharistic Minister, taught catechism, and organized snacks for bible school where she was nicknamed “Koolaid Lady” by the children. She will be remembered as an extraordinary spiritual person. Julie prayed faithfully on a daily basis for her family and the needs of many people.

Mrs. Melbalene Holbrook, age 77 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born Thursday, October 6, 1938 in Montgomery, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Cecil Lawson and Ethel Loney Brady Lawson; brother, Vivan Lawson; and son-in-law, Jimmy Folden. Mrs. Holbrook was a member of The Family Church of Winnfield, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a pastor’s wife and supported her husband in his ministry. Mrs. Holbrook was well known for her famous fried chicken and loved baking and crocheting.

Brenda Mae (Williams) Arthur of Killeen, TX passed away August 3, 2016. Memorial services were held August 13, 2016.

A celebration of life for James “Jimmy” A. Morrow will be from 1pm-5pm, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Full Gospel Christian Center, 714 Railroad Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251 with Bro. Greg Morrow officiating. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reese Pete Morrow “Fredman” & Molly Ruth Morrow; daughter, Laura Ruth Morrow; sister, Patsy Morrow Schmidt; and brother, Wayne Morrow. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 36 years, Debbie Morrow; children, Shelia Sandefur and husband Danny of Ruston, Tapper Morrow of Dubach and Jody Owens and wife Lindsay of Dodson; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Jiles of Arkansas, Molly Sandefur of Ruston, Madaline Sandefur of Ruston, Mary Sandefur of Ruston, Jesseca Owens of Dodson, Seth Owens of Dodson and Matthew Sandefur of Ruston; 3 Great Grandchildren, Ryder, Mckensie and Madi; 5 Brothers, Bobby Morrow of Dubach, Jacky Morrow of Dubach, Tommy Morrow of Dubach, Leo Morrow of Dubach and Kenneth Morrow of Pea Ridge.

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Jones Foshee, age 57 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Born Wednesday, July 29, 1959 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Foshee was preceded in death by her parents, Jerrell and Elizabeth Griffin Jones. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Justin Foshee (Amanda), Danielle Foshee and Mary Foshee; grandchildren, Janeshia, Jakara, Aidan, Jackson and Kylie; siblings, Lee Roy Jones (Cindy), Mike Jones (Carolyn Sue), Debbie Cox (Dale), Darlene Hammons (James) and Kenneth Jones (Gwen); numerous nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Little and Rev. Frank Shields officiating. Interment followed in Jones Cemetery, in Winnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.