Obituaries

Mr. Carl Kay Tucker, age 70 of Sikes, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Born Wednesday, July 4, 1945 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was a retired logger and an US Army National Guard veteran. Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his Parents, Fred and Mary Simmons Tucker; Brothers, Jerry Tucker and Jimmy Tucker. Those left to cherish his memory include his Sister, Becky Harris; Brothers, Freddie Tucker, Ronnie Tucker and Jackie Tucker. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Green officiating. Interment followed in Friendship Cemetery, in Sikes. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Scarlett Long Gates, age 67 of Winnfield, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Gates was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. Mrs. Gates is survived by her husband, Robert E. Gates, daughters Lori Gates Norton & husband Brian, Heather Gates Maloy & husband Timothy; grandchildren, Dustin Norton, Brittany Norton Head & husband Timothy, & Mykenzie Maloy; great-grandchildren, Gunner Norton, River Norton, & Remington Head; sister, Priscilla Bedgood. Mrs. Gates was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Long; brothers, Tuff Long, Sonny Boy Long; sisters, Cornelia Pray, Mary E.

Mr. Grover Lee Stroud, age 74 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Stroud was born December 5, 1941 in Atlanta, Louisiana. He spent most of his life doing carpentry and working in the logging industry and was retired from Kisatchie chip mill. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Floyd and Maude Cormane Stroud; Brothers, Harold Stroud and David Stroud; Sisters, Vernie Lee Hickman and Faye Adams. Those left to cherish his memory include his Children, Robert Stroud (Marie), Donald Stroud (Toni), David Stroud (Cheryl), Ted Stroud, Teresa “Denine” Gatti (Tom) and Lori Perry (Kevin); 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren; Siblings, Bobby Stroud, Douglas Stroud, Fred Cormane, Riley Stroud, Ray Stroud and Marlene Thomas. Graveside funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 19, 2016 at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chuck LaCroix officiating.

Mr. Richard Dewain Walters, age 87 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Born Friday, August 24, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas, he was a retired air conditioning contractor. He served in the National Guard and enjoyed hunting, fishing and thoroughly enjoyed cooking. Mr. Walters was preceded in death by his Parents, Charles Rose Walters, Sr. and Vernie Moyer Walters; Daughter, Deborah Vicknair; Brothers, Charles R. Walters, Jr., Emerson C. Walters and Raymond S. Walters; Sister, Ruth Cline. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife of 65 years, Betty Gorham Walters; Son, Richard Walters and wife Karen; Daughter, Teresa Blanda Russell Boutte; and his four-legged children, Bubba and Sandy. Memorial service arrangements will be announced by the Walters Family at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Kendrick Dwayne Green, 35 of Winnfield, LA passed away February 10, 2016. Services were held Friday, February 19, 2016.

Herman Willis, Jr., 82 of Winnfield, LA passed away February 17, 2016. Services were held Friday, February 22, 2016.

Mrs. Ruth Weeks, age 90 of Dodson passed away Friday February 19, 2016 at her residence. She was a lifetime member of the Congregation of the Methodist Church and The Women’s Missionary Society. Mrs. Weeks is survived by her son, David Weeks and wife Christine of Houston, Texas; her daughter, Donna Weeks of Houston, Texas; & by her sister, Marie Whetstone of Tennessee. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Weeks was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Weeks & by her parents, Rheet and Nellie Harper. Funeral services were held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in the Southern Chapel with Reverend Joey Anderson officiating. Interment was in Antioch Community Cemetery, Brewton’s Mill under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Mr. John S. Worsham, age 76 of Winnfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2016 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Winn Parish and an active member of East Winnfield Baptist Church in Joyce, where he was a faithful member of his men’s Sunday school class. John will be remembered as a kind, gentle, and hard working-man who loved his family and community. He loved watching his favorite football team the New Orleans Saints as well as NASCAR races. He enjoyed spending time with his little four legged children, “Fat Fat” and “Ms Pepper”. He was a retired Mill Wright at West Frazier in Joyce. Mr. Worsham was preceded in death by his Parents Finos F. Worsham and Velva L. Daigre Worsham, his wife Delores M. Worsham , and brothers Charles R. Worsham, Frank D.R. Worsham, and Finos F. Worsham Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons Johnny Ray Worsham of Winnfield, and Scott A. Patrick of Dallas Texas, daughters Songia D.

Mrs. Joie Maria (Thompson) Sevene, age 57 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Born Saturday, September 6, 1958 in Olla, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her Mother, Carolina Milton Thompson; Son-in-law, Tony McDow; Mother-in-law, Joetta Sevene Caskey. Those left to cherish her memory include her Husband, Paul Sevene; Daughters, Emily McDavid and husband Lynn and Liza McDow; Father, Mack Thompson; Grandchildren, Serina, Grayce and Hanna McDavid and Joshua “Willy” and Matthew McDow. Memorial services were held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Dodson Assembly of God with Bro. Gary Robertson and Bro. Arthur Robinson officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.