Obituaries

Belinda Faye Neal, age 62 of Winnfield, passed away February 2, 2016. Services were held February 6, 2016.

Mr. Steven Thomas Straughan, age 45 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Born Saturday, October 31, 1970 in Winnfield, Louisiana, Steve was a 1999 graduate of Northwestern State University where he met his wife, Catherine. He had a passion for his work at Jackson National Life, where he had a splendid career since 2004. Steve developed many friendships there and referred to them as his second family. Everyone who knew Steve knew him to be a big man with an even bigger heart. Mr. Straughan was preceded in death by his Sister, Stacey Gardner. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Catherine Straughan; Children, Andrew, Meredith and Elijah Straughan all formerly of Prosper, Texas, and currently of Shreveport; Parents, Thomas R.

Mr. Terry Wayne Bishop, age 78 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Bishop was a 1956 graduate of Atlanta High School, after which he served in the National Guard. Mr. Bishop married Betty Lee Carr in 1958 and raised his girls in McGehee, AR for 22 years before moving to Bentley, LA. Mr. Bishop enjoyed hunting, gardening, camping, and fishing. Born Monday, October 11, 1937 in Montgomery, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Lloyd Bishop; mother, Mary Evelyn Durham Bishop; brother, Norris Bishop; and Betty Carr Bishop.

Roy Lee King, age 63 of Winnfield, La. departed from this life on January 13, 2016 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. Roy was born on July 2, 1952 in Pineville, La. To James King, Sr. and Mildred King. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was an avid bike rider and ran ten miles a day, as well as holding down a 9-5 job.

Sulphur- Audre Faye Hatten, 83, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, in a local hospital. She was a native of Sikes, Louisiana and had been a resident of Sulphur for over 60 years. Faye was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and was a former member, Sunday school teacher, and choir member of Olivet Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her sons, Bennie Hatten, Jr. and wife, Chiq of Deer Park, Texas and Greg Hatten and wife, Gay of Sulphur; her sister, Udene Sanders of Zwolle; three grandchildren, Steve Hatten and wife, Laurie of Sulphur, Stacey Hatten of Sulphur, and Gabriel “Bear” Hatten and wife, Melinda of Clermont, Florida; and seven great-grandchildren, Tyler Hatten, Daulton Hatten, Jordyn Church, Taylor Church, Brant Lee Fruge, Colton Hatten, and Jaxon Hatten. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bennie H.

Mr. Clomer Walton, age 94 of Joyce, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born Monday, September 12, 1921 in Sikes, Louisiana, Mr. Walton was a decorated WWII veteran having landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. He was retired as a lumber shipping clerk and was also the oldest living member of East Winnfield Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Richard and Mary Thompson Walton; Wife of 68 years, Audrey Sinfield Walton; Siblings, Leroy Walton, Melvina Wilson and Grayson Harper. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Lucille Sharbono; two sons, Sidney Walton and Richard Walton; grandchildren, Matt Walton, Sara Catherine Crossland, Shelley May, Errich Walton; eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Carpenter and Rev. Brad Franklin officiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories in Winnfield.

Carolyn S. Smith, 63, of Winnfield, LA passed away January 20, 2016. Funeral services were held January 30, 2016.

Mr. Walter Thomas Bartley, age 79 of Atlanta, La., passed away, Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Bartley was a native of Winn Parish, a U.S. Navy Veteran and was retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Mr. Bartley was the son of Walter William Bartley and Mertie Barber Bartley. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Dennis Bartley, James Bartley, and G. W. Bartley as well as one sister Ollie Mae Bartley. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Angelene Barton Bartley, of Atlanta, La., son Vince L. Bartley (Donna), of Atlanta La., daughters Sharleen Bartley Gongre (Eddie) of Montgomery, La., and Khristy Bartley Bradford (Ken) of Montgomery, La., grandsons Thomas Edward Gongre, Justin Durran Gongre, Landon Ford Bartley, and Rodney Payton Bradford, great granddaughters Raelen Gongre, Rylee Gongre, Taylor Gongre, two sisters Mary Alice Mercer of Winnfield, La. and Melba Bartley of Alexandria, La. Mr.