Obituaries

Mrs. Barbara Ann “Mott” Welch, 71 of Montgomery, LA passed away on May 21, 2016 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 17, 1944 in Natchitoches to the late Hargrove and Bernis Gongre. Barbara worked for many years as a caregiver to others. She loved being with her family and enjoyed putting puzzles together with anyone willing to help her. She enjoyed spending time in her flower garden as well as bream fishing when she was able. Crafting was something she loved to do and she was so great at it. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and everyone who loved her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Welch. Survivors include her four Children: Clay Welch (Sondra Hale) of St. Maurice, LA, Curtis Welch of Montgomery, LA, Connie Welch Pharris and her late husband, Mark “Shakey” Pharris of Madisonville, KY, and Kevin “Boss” Welch (Sheryl) of Natchitoches, LA.

Mr. John F. Wheeler, age 74 of Toledo Bend, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Born in Houston, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Williamson Wheeler and Frances Holmes Wheeler. He graduated from Winnfield High School in 1961. He lived, worked, raised a family in Winnfield, and after retirement moved to the lake. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jennifer Smith Wheeler of Toledo Bend; son, John Clayton Wheeler and wife Lisa of Baytown, Texas and daughter Carla Wheeler Williams and husband Paul of Lake Charles, Louisiana and three grandsons, Nathaniel Williams, Hayden Williams, and John William “Jack” Wheeler. Interment will be on Saturday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030-3701 or St.

Kenneth Charles Carpenter, Jr., age 61 of Calvin, Louisiana passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. Born Thursday, September 30, 1954 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his mother, Loreese Machen Carpenter; father, Kenneth Charles Carpenter; and wife, Jeanne Carpenter. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Pierce Carpenter and wife Tiffany, Scottsboro, AL and Bobby Carpenter and wife Stacia, Dry Prong, LA; grandchildren, Cole, Audaleigh, and Emmylou Carpenter; brother, Eugene Cockerham, Augusta, GA; sisters, June Sanders, Winnfield, LA, Annette Womack, Winnfield, LA, and Peggy Lodridge, Dry Prong, LA; and numerous step children, step grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Murrell officiating. Interment followed in Cypress Creek Cemetery, in Dodson.

Mrs. Jimmie Maurice Frazier, age 94 of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Winn Parish Medical Center. Mrs. Frazier was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnfield where she was a member of the Tri L Sunday School Class. She was retired from Winn Department Store. Mrs. Frazier was the daughter of Jonah H. Steen and Eva Martin Steen and was also preceded in death by her husband Cloy Lee Frazier, son Mickey Frazier, Daughter, Jan Frazier Wilson, two grandchildren Allison Lynette Wilson and Jennifer Leigh Wilson, brother JT Steen and sister Joyce Stott.

Our beloved Ronald “Peewee”, “Chalk” King was born on November 17, 1953 to the late Mildred and James B. King Sr. He was the youngest of two sets of twins. He joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev. Fred Jacobs before moving to Houston, TX. While in Houston he worked for years as a construction worker. He then moved back to Winnfield per his mother’s wishes. After moving back he began working at a local saw mill until he began having health issues. He was an outgoi.ng man who loved his family, sports, dancing, and his favorite food “potato salad”. His health began to fail again in November 2015. While in the hospital he accepted Christ and became a member of the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James B. King Jr. He departed this life on April 29, 2016 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Mildred and James B.

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.