Obituaries

Janice Farmer, age 55 of Winnfield, LA, passed away September 8, 2016. Services were held September 17.

John David Barlish born Dec. 03, 1947 in Shreveport, La passed from this world on Sept. 12, 2016. John loved his God, his country, and his family. He graduated from Woodlawn High in 1966 and went to Voc. Tech and became a barber at Uptown Barber Shop, then Marcus Furniture Co., City of Shreveport and retired from Frymaster. John is proceeded in death by parents Bennie and Odessa (Dykes) Barlish, mother and father in law John and Myrtis Poisso and Brother in law Billy A. Poisso. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Johnnie Barlish and son Ben Barlish of Memphis, Tennessee. His family expresses gratitude for the many kindness shown to John by Dr. Michael R. Moore, Rita, and Hollie at WK Cancer Center North. Dr. Scott Patton at Christus Highland Medical Center. Dr. Tharwat Ghattas and Dr. Kirtan N. Koticha, all the Sisters and employees on 3rd floor. Dr. Robert Holladay, Dr. Satish Kalanjeri, and Dr. Koshy at LSU Health Medical Center. A graveside service was held Wednesday Sept.

Mrs. Theresa Dale Baker, age 89 of Rowlett, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Born Tuesday, October 12, 1926 in Atlanta, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Fred L. Shumake and Virginia Gatton Shumake Merrill; husband, James T. Baker; and son, Shawn E. Baker; and sister, Eugenia Thornton. Mrs. Baker will be remembered as an independent, giving, caring person and will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Freddy Marvin Shumake and wife Margaret; nieces and nephews, John Oxley, Charles Thornton, Jr., Derinda Smalling, Samantha Shumake Prestridge, and Christina Goodwin; as well as numerous great nieces, nephews, and many cousins. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Keyes officiating. Interment followed in Sardis Cemetery, in Atlanta.

Mrs. Alice Annette Redfearn Parker, age 72 of Georgetown, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Born Wednesday, October 20, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, she was preceded in death by her Parents, Herbert Lloyd Redfearn and Alice Rose Maxwell Armstrong; Sister, Sydney Cruse, and Brother, R. Clark Redfearn. Mrs. Parker was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother, devoting her full-time attention to her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her Husband of 44 years, Raymond Parker, Georgetown; Children, Greg Waxley (Mary), Lafayette, Tracy Waxley Zimmerman (Rex), Calvin, Jennifer Waxley O’Neal, Maurepas, Kyle Waxley (Cathy), Pineville, Ty Parker (Malinda), Dodson, Raymond Nathaniel “Nat” Parker. II (Tara), Georgetown, Kotye Parker O’Neal (Joey), Kelly; 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Hebert Loyd Redfearn, II, Donald Redfearn, Timmy Armstrong, Hunter Armstrong and Jane VanMol.

Mrs. Frankie “Sally” Gordon Guilliams, age 67 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Born Sunday, September 4, 1949 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford D. and Evelyn Box Gordon. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Donnie Guilliams, Dodson, LA; daughters, Stacey Guilliams, Dodson, LA and Shelley Guilliams Swanson and husband Jeremy, Prairieville, LA; son, Dustin Guilliams and wife Casey, Dodson, LA; 6 grandchildren, Mallory Lake, Kamryn Swanson, Layne Swanson, A.J. Weil, Hannah Guilliams, and Drake Guilliams; brothers, Weldon, Harley, and Frank “Butch” Gordon. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Rayford Chandler and Rev. Ronny Taylor, Sr. officiating. Interment followed in Hurricane Creek Cemetery, in Dodson, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

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From your Angel in Heaven I see tears fall down your face When your thoughts have turned to me ..Just know that I’m in heaven With my Lord, who’s set me free. No pain or sadness do I feel. For God is by my side ..The beauty here in Heaven Is now where I reside. I know it’s hard for you to cope, For you can’t feel my touch ..But every moment, I can see, And love you very much. When you are at your lowest, And feel you can’t go on ..Look towards the heavens, The light will be turned on. Talk to me, just like you did, On Earth when I was there ..You see, I’m not so far away, Only as far as a prayer. And when it’s time for you to join me, Up in Heaven above ..It’s then that you will realize, The Golden Place of love. For here there is no sadness, Just everlasting light ..Someday we will be joined again, When it’s time to take your flight.

Mr. Jerry Dewayne Pendarvis, age 73 of Tullos, Louisiana passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.Born Sunday, October 18,1942 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Dane and Eloise Adair Roberts Pendarvis. Mr. Pendarvis was a graduate of Fair park High School in Shreveport and served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was retired from Placid Refining Company after 30 years, later worked for Kilpatrick Life Insurance Company for 10 years, and was the former business owner of J & J Curb Market of Tullos. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where he loved his church family. Jerry loved quartet singing and was the tenor singer with The Sounds of Calvary for many years. He will be remembered as having never met a stranger as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

Services for Charlene Sargent, 72, of Tyler, were held on Wednesday, August 31,2016, at 1:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Reverend David Mahfood officiating. Private burial followed at Cathedral in the Pines in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Sargent passed away Sunday, August 28 at Trinity Mother Frances after an extended battle with cancer. She was born November 7, 1944 in Winnfield, Louisiana to Charlie Lemoine, Jr. and Ellon Lemoine Smith, who married Floyd Smith upon Charlie’s death. As a member of Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler, Charlene was steadfast in her faith; her family is comforted bythe knowledge that she now knows only joy. Charlene was known by all as a strong, clever woman who never missed an opportunity to teach her grandchildren how to sew, win hearts, and comb a sales rack. Charlene graduated from Louisiana Technical College with a degree as a licensed practical nurse.

Bernice Riser, 102 of Winnfield, LA passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Services were held September 1, 2016 in Winnfield, LA.

Mr. Virgil Allen Tharpe, III, age66 of Dry Prong, Louisiana passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016.Mr. Tharpe attended The Pentecostals of Alexandria and was retired from Cajun Harley Davidson of Scott, Louisiana and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Born Monday, April 3, 1950 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Allen Tharpe, II and Ruby Elaine Davison Tharpe. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Deborah Sonnier Tharpe, Dry Prong; sons, Virgil Tharpe, Lafayette and Cory White (Priscila), Orlando, FL; daughters, Lindsey Nevitt (Jackson), Lafayette, Kimberly Freeman, Dry Prong, Keri Cook(Chris), Winnfield and Crystal Lasyone, Pollock; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn “Sister” Baker (Larry), Abbeville and Teresa White (Tony), Winnfield. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Mangun officiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories, in Winnfield.