Obituaries

Mattie Mae Demery, age 58 of Winnfield, LA passed away May 7, 2016. Services were held May 14, 2016.

Sonny Booker, Jr., age 65 of Dodson, LA passed away April 29, 2016. Services were held May 7, 2016.

Jerry Wayne Barton, 79, passed away April 19, 2016 in Conroe, TX. Mr. Barton was born July 28, 1936 in Gilbert, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Lottie Barton, and three siblings Bill Barton, J.C. Barton and Gail Barton. Survivors include three daughters, Geri Procell and husband Davis, Lynn Dauzat and husband Leslie, and Rachel Barton; grandchildren Dustin, Jamie and wife Heather, Jesse and wife Bridgette, Paul (Bubba) and wife Casey, Trey, Tracy and Ashlyn; several great grandchildren; and two siblings, Sue Gunnell and husband Johnny Lee and Sam Barton. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 5 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home in Magnolia, TX.

Ronnie Brewton of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 66 years old. He was born August 26, 1949, in Winnfield, LA. He was a geologist retired from the State of Louisiana and Subsurface Group. He was an active member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church and the Dallas Fiandt Sunday School Class. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 18 years, Arlene Brewton; his daughters, Suzette Fatula and husband, Mike, Valerie Mullinax and husband, Jonathon, and Rebecca Lane and husband, Scott; his son, Jeffery Brewton and wife, Rachel; his seven grandchildren, Tyler Ferguson, Blake Fatula, AJ and Josh Brewton, Sara, Cooper, and Emma Lane; and his sister, Pennie Klahr. He is preceded in death by his parents, GE and Sara Mac Brewton; and his infant daughter, Amy Elizabeth. Celebration of Life Service was held at at 11:00 AM Friday, May 6, 2016. At First United Methodist Curch in Winnfield, LA. Dr.

Mr. Arthur D. “Sonny” Warner, age 86 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Born Friday, July 12, 1929 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church and the American Legion. He was also an election poll worker for many years, enjoyed gardening and was retired from Placid Oil Company as well as the US Army National Guard as Captain. Mr. Warner was preceded in death by his Parents, Ocie Olion Warner, Sr. and Audie Waller Warner; Wife, Elizabeth Garrard Warner; Brothers, Olian Warner and Morgan Warner; Sisters, Elaine DeBusk and Nelda Stephens; Grandson, Joshua Warner. Those left to cherish his memory include his Sons, Robby D. Warner, Alexandria and Terry R. Warner, Winnfield; Daughters, Theresa Maloy, Winnfield and Melissa W.

Mr. Joseph Richard “Joe” Creel, age 74 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Born Saturday, January 17, 1942 in Joyce, Louisiana, he was a retired electrician, active member of Welcome Home Baptist Church and a 32nd Degree Master Mason. Mr. Creel was preceded in death by his Parents, Silas and Lelwyn Porter Creel; Brother, John Creel; Sister, Jenna Gates. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Patsy White Creel of Dodson; Daughters, Thalia Jordan and husband Tim, Candace Heard, Daina Frederick and husband Tony and Deana Barber and husband Ricky all of Winnfield; 9 Grandchildren and 5 Great-grandchildren; Sisters, Sara Sanders of Winnfield and Ruth Gard of Baytown, TX; Brother, Porter Creel of Winnfield. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Welcome Home Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Moore and Rev. Lavell Spillers officiating.

Betty Jo McCarty-Roberts, 72, became a guardian angel on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Panama City, Florida, surrounded by her family. She was born in Winnfield, Louisiana on December 29, 1943, and grew up in both Sikes and Winnfield. She played basketball for Winnfield High School where she was known for her right-hook shot, and valued the friendships she gained there throughout her lifetime. Jo, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, earned her Bachelors of Science at Angelo State University, her Masters of Education at McNeese State University, and then her Doctor of Education at Oklahoma State University. She valued education stating if she could, she would make a career of being a full-time student. She was a resident of Panama City, Florida for over 25 years, having retired from Florida State University in 2004, where she was a professor of Elementary Education. She loved to teach and genuinely cared about her colleagues and students.

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.