Obituaries

Mr. James Murry Sanders, age 81 of Tullos, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Born Monday, February 4, 1935 in Tullos, Louisiana, he was retired from Dresser Industries after 32 years as a machinist and inspector. He was an active member of Crossroads Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School director, teacher and a member of the choir. He also served as a deacon of the church. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his Parents, Dennis C. and Donie Mercer Sanders; Sisters, Alma Rea Jordan, Ethel Lea Varret and Virgie Newchurch.

Tommy Lee Barnes, age 79 of Winnfield, La passed away April 23. Services were held May 7.

Ronald King, age 62 of Winnfield, La passed away April 29. Services were held May 7.

Willie Hall, Jr., age 41 of Winnfield, La passed away April 17. Services were held April 22.

Services for Floyd Fredieu were held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 29, 2016, in the chapel of Kramer of Colfax with Rev. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Interment followed in Shady Grove Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Kramer of Colfax. Floyd Fredieu, 88, of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in his residence. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Gus “Duck” Fredieu and Jesse Perkins Fredieu; daughter, Monica Fredieu Wardlow; sisters, Dee Thompson, Juanita Avant, Alberta Bennett; brothers, Felton and J.D. Fredieu and stepson, Hugh McManus. Floyd was born on March 18, 1928 in Montgomery, LA. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend. Floyd enjoyed music, and driving his tractor. Floyd especially loved his family and friends.

A memorial service for John Benjamin (Benny) Gilcrease, Jr. of Wasilla, AK will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Visitation will be Friday, May 6 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. and until time for service on Saturday. Benny passed out of this life on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Mat-Su Regional Hospital, Palmer, AK following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents John B. Gilcrease, Sr and Lillian Chambers Gilcrease, brothers: James W., Charles, R.B., Donnie and Fred Gilcrease.

Mrs. Glenda Gayle Boyett Gunter, age 67 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Born Wednesday, April 27, 1949 in Winnfield, she was preceded in death by her Parents, Amo James and Annie Cunningham Boyett; Brothers, Alton, Lynwood and James Boyett. Those left to cherish her memory include her Husband of 47 years, Rev. Elton Gunter; Daughters, Gayla Gunter and Dana Moore and husband Andrew; Grandchildren, Andrew Watts, Hannah Gunter and Madison Moore; Brother, Donald Boyett; as well as a host of special nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 1,  2016 at Antioch Bible Way Church with Rev. Arthur Robinson, Rev. Gene Cumpton and Rev. Ford Pickering officiating. Interment followed in Cypress Creek Cemetery, in Dodson under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mr. Don Wayland Slater, age 74 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Born Sunday, November 23, 1941 in Olney, Illinois, he was a US Army veteran and was retired from the petroleum industry. He also had a Bachelor’s degree in history and was a teacher and lay-speaker. Mr. Slater was preceded in death by his Parents, Clarence and Kathryn Harwell Slater. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Marilyn Osborne Slater; Sons, Wayland L. Slater and Jay E. Slater and wife Vickie (Betts); Daughter, Kathryn Slater; Grandchildren, Jessika, Kacie, Elizabeth, Brandon, Shelby and Thomas. Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Bethlehem Cemetery of Calvin with Rev. Brian McAllister officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Serving the family as pallbearers were Jay Slater, Chris Carey, Heath Clark, and Brandon Jones.