Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret Ann Peel, age 73 of Olla, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Born Thursday, November 19, 1942 in Oakdale, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Orval A. and Orelia Bryant Garrett. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Michael Moss, Urania, LA; grandsons Michael Glen Moss, Austin, TX, James Moss, Austin, TX, Robert Moss, Olla, LA, and Tony Moss, Oak Harbor, WA; and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Clark Palmer officiating. Interment followed in Bethel Cemetery, near Colfax. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Debra Ann Turner, age 53 of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. Born Thursday, December 27, 1962 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was currently an employee of Winnfield Wal-Mart. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gladys Hay Lemmons. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Nicole Bonner, Amy Pitts and Heather Smith all of Waynesboro, MS; Grandchildren, Tristan Layne Woodson, Jaelyn Bonner, Savannah Turner, Braylon Turner, Taylor Pitts, Memery Smith and Alexius Smith; boyfriend, John Clements, Atlanta. Graveside funeral services were held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery in Goldonna with Rev. Dusty Durbin officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Pearlie McLaren, age 85 of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. Born Thursday, January 29, 1931 in Coldwater, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and - Harriet Blake Dean; brothers, Joe and Jack Dean; sisters, Armetta Huddleston, Cornelia Ross, Zahlia Ross, Charlene Dean, Irene Dean, and Elvie Johnston; son-in-law, Robert O. House; and grandsons, Dean House and Justin Smith. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Howard McLaren, Atlanta, LA; daughters, Dianne House, Baytown, TX, Cathy Waters and husband John, West Monroe, LA, and Pam Jordan and husband Steve, Winnfield, LA; son, Colvin Smith and wife Kathy, Tullos, LA; grandchildren, Stacey Jackson, John Waters, III, Christopher Waters, Jared Little, and Jenna Walsworth; 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild; and sister, Jessie Gresham, Jonesboro, LA. Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Garden of Memories with Rev.

Graveside services for Mr. Donnie Melton were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield, Louisiana with Pastor Doug James officiating, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana. Mr. Melton, age 62, of Atlanta, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 7, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Melton was a resident of Verda, Louisiana. Donnie was retired from the oil and gas industry for over 20 years of service. He loved watching NASCAR and was an avid Dale Earnhart, Jr. fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Edwina Melton. He is survived by one brother, Steve Melton (Janette) of Black Lake; one sister, Kay Bryant (Joel) of Verda; two aunts, Jerry Stroud of Winnfield and Carolyn Smith of Whitney, Texas; two nephews, David Johnson (Allison) of Verda and Justin Johnson (Jessica) of Verda. Pallbearers were Glen Davis, BJ Davis, David Johnson, Justin Johnson, Todd Hale and Morris Pardee.

Mr. Paul Thomas Hight, age 60 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016. Born Saturday, October 22, 1955 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Shirley Dendy Hight; brother, James Earl Hight. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers, Carl Hight and wife Tammy and Edward Hight and wife Jennifer; sister-in-law, Desha Hight; step-mother, Ann Hight; step-brother, Randy Boyett and wife Cindy; step-sister, Beverly Lafitte and husband Jimmy; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Sardis Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Gladys Marie Taylor, 98 of Jonesboro, LA assed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Forest Haven Nursing Home. Mrs. Taylor was a department manager. She was preceded in death by her husband Louie Taylor, son Lynn Edward Taylor, grandson Johnny Lynn Taylor, great grandson Jarred Lynn Taylor and a number of brothers and sisters. Survivors are daughter in law Lynda Ann Avery Taylor of Dodson, granddaughter Christy Posey and husband Pat of Dodson, LA; granddaughter in law Lori Richardson and husband Mark of Olla, La; three great grandchildren, Chelsea Taylor Higgs and husband Haven of Olla, La, Tyler Posey of Dodson, La and Ashton Posey of Dodson, La; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Siloam Baptist Church in Gansville, LA with Bro. Charlie Hammons, Bro. Adam Stanfield and Bro. Rayford Chandler officiating. Interment followed in the Siloam Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Mike Rogers, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away July 23, 2016. He was born December 20, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late George Ervin and Martha Geraldine (Scroggin) Rogers. Mike was a member of South Winnfield Baptist Church in Winnfield, Louisiana, and attended Lake Valley Community Church in Hot Springs. Mike graduated from Saline High School in Saline, Louisiana in 1964. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from Northwestern State University in 1970. He was also a member of Louisiana National Guard. Mike worked his entire career in forest products, retiring in 2010 from Temple-Inland Corporation as complex manager. Mike married his soul-mate, Brenda Temple Rogers on June 23, 1967. They spent the most wonderful 49 years together and enjoyed traveling on cruises with friends from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Georgia. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and corvettes. Mike and Brenda moved to Hot Springs in 2013 and were welcomed with open arms.

Amy LaFollette, age 38, passed away in her home in Dodson, Louisiana following a lengthy illness. Amy was a loving and caring person who always put others comforts and needs before her own. Even though she had every reason to, she never complained. She was an animal lover and left behind many pets, most of which were rescues. Amy was preceded in death by her grandparents; Sherman LaFollette & Lucille Hemphill LaFollette and Ellis Stewart & Ethel Cockerham Stewart. Those left to cherish memories of her include her parents; Grover LaFollette & Patsy Stewart LaFollette, sisters; Kim LaFollette and Shannon LaFollette Stassen, nephew Lathan Wise, niece Halle Wise and special friends Bobbie Lee & B.J. Spence. A family memorial service was held July 23, 2016 at noon at the Old Union Baptist Church in Joyce, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter in honor of Amy.  

Amy Robertson born April 21st 1968 died Friday July 15, 2016 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her greatly loved family including her husband Glenn Robertson, two sons: Benjamin and Beau St. Andrie, daughter Katelyn Robertson, sister Carrie Simmons with her family, and father and mother Thomas and Jeannie May. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Donna May. She attended ULM and became a registered nurse followed by working 23 years with the Willis Knighton Health System. In lieu of flowers please donate to the United American Cancer Society. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday July 20 at 9:00 am at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Hwy., Shreveport, La 71115 followed by graveside service at Couley Methodist church, 14245 Hwy. 84, between Natchitoches and Winnfield Louisiana. She will be missed by family, friends, and patients she proudly cared for. 

Wendy Lowrey Herring Funeral services for Wendy Lowrey Herring, 47, of Truxno were held at 2:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016 at Meridian Baptist Church with Bro. Glyn Nale & Bro. Byron Boykin officiating. Burial was in Birds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Wendy went to her heavenly home July 12, 2016. She was a homemaker, a member of Meridian Baptist Church and a volunteer firefighter. She loved stray animals, fishing and anything outdoors. Wendy was preceded in death by her grandparents: Doyle & Odell Lowrey and John & Edna McDow; and a niece, Cheyenne Boren. Left to cherish her memory are her parents: Buddy & Mary Lowrey of Huttig, AR; husband, David Lane Herring of Truxno; daughter, Laken Breanne Colson & husband, Jimmy Ray, Jr. of Farmerville; sister, Shana Marie Boren of St. Joe, AR; 3 grandchildren: Clareese Colson, Dawson Colson and James Morgan Colson of Farmerville; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.