Obituaries

Mrs. Betty Jo Bordelon Williams, age 84 of St Maurice, Louisiana expired on Friday, January 22, 2016, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her Father, Joseph O. Bordelon, her mother, Vera Branch Bordelon, a brother, James Bordelon, and her husband, J.D. Williams. Survivors include her five sons, Randolph Layne Williams, M.D. of Winnfield, Adrian Drew Williams of Natchitoches, Joseph Mark Williams of Bossier City, James Trent Williams of Monroe and Melvin Gregory Williams of Hawaii, Nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 2:00PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Mount Zion Cemetery of Montgomery, Louisiana under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Jerry Blake Caskey, age 81 of Brewton’s Mill, La., left this earth to join her Father in Heaven for eternal life on Friday, January 22, 2016. Funeral services were held Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Yankee Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Don Privett officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Mrs. Caskey was a member of Yankee Springs Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Boots” Caskey, daughter Sarah Clark, parents George Isom and Sarah Harper Blake, and brother Nordine Robinson. Mrs.

Mr. Donald Ray Bruce, age 69 of Georgetown, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Don was born Tuesday, February 5, 1946 in Rochelle, Louisiana. He retired from the Colgrade Oilfield. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by his Parents, Odis and Lessie Townsend Bruce; Brother, Marion “Bud” Bruce; Nephew, Tony Bruce. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Jeanie Mayo Bruce, Georgetown; Daughters, Dana Gaar (Carl), Larose, LA, Sara Tyler (John), Winter Haven, FL and Julie Mills (Brian), Georgetown; Grandchildren, Ashley, Keri, Glynn, Brad, Shelby, Cameron, Logan, Owen, Macy, Jacob and Seth and 3 Great-Grandchildren. Survivors also include Brother, Bobby Bruce (Jane); Sister-in- law, Quentis Bruce; Sister, Beth Foster (Dud); Brother, Larry Bruce (Linda); Brother, Joe Bruce (Gloria); Sister, Carolyn Fife.

Mr. Jimmie Dale Folden, age 58 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Born Thursday, February 28, 1957 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his Parents, Carlie Ray and Marylin Shows Folden; Sister-in-law, Ruth Folden; Brother, Harry Folden. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Becky Holbrook Folden; Daughter, Rita Snelling (Darren); Son, Chris Folden (Salina); Brothers, Hank Folden (Debbie) and Marvin Folden; Sister, Sissy Wright; 6 Grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at The Family Church from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Friday, January 22 from 11 a.m. until time of services. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 22, 2016 at The Family Church with Rev. Joel Hines and Rev. Mark Thornhill officiating. Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mr. Jeremy Voyd Laughlin, age 46 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was born Thursday, October 9, 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeremy will be fondly remembered as a kid at heart who enjoyed helping to coach his sons’ ball teams and spending time with his family and friends, particularly his children. Jeremy was a member of First Baptist Church where he was an active volunteer with the children’s ministry. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Sharil Smith Laughlin; Maternal Grandmother, Vaudine Smith; Maternal Grandfather, Russell Smith, Sr.; Uncle, Russell Smith, Jr.; Aunt, Kate Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Denise Blair Laughlin; Sons, Jeremiah and Christopher Laughlin; Daughter, Katie Laughlin; Father, Charles “Chuck” Laughlin and wife Nancy. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Mercer and Rev. Steven Smithson officiating.

Mr. Loyd E. Vines, age 71 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Born Friday, August 18, 1944, he was Mayor of Dodson from 1994-2016 and was past president of Winn Parish Police Jury, past president of Winn Parish Fire Board, District 3 and was former owner/operator of Dodson Fish Market. He also served in the Louisiana National Guard. Mr. Vines was preceded in death by his Parents, L. E. and Pauline Lasyone Vines; Grandson, Justin Higgs; Brother, Jerry Vines; Sister, Sammie Fowler. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife of 43 years, Nedra Smith Vines; Daughter, Karla Higgs (Lonnie); Grandson, Colin Higgs (Amber); Great Grandchildren, Dianna, Rylee and Landen; Brothers, B.L. Vines (Darlene) and Barron Vines (Faye); Sister, Patsy Hemphill all of Dodson; Numerous nieces and nephews and his four-legged friend, Prissy. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Bentley and Rev.

Baby Boy Micah Rhett McNaughton, of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Survivors include his Parents, Dusty and Hillary Smith McNaughton; Brothers, Kaden, Bubba and Sawyer McNaughton; maternal grandparents, Kip & Heaven Smith and Sara Johnson; Paternal grandparents, Michael McNaughton and Deborah & Gary Bailey; Great-grandparents, Darlene Johnson, Alice McNaughton, Hilton & Vonda Smith and Johnny & Norma Smith as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Sanders Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Fernanda Bedgood officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Serving as pallbearers were Kaden McNaughton, Bradyn Stevenson, Bubba McNaughton and Sawyer McNaughton.

Billie Aucoin Spatafora passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016, following a brief illness at the age of 92 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Visitation was Friday, January 8 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The recitation of the rosary was held at 6 p.m. with members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church leading the prayers. Following the rosary the eulogy was given by granddaughter Jean Bushong. The funeral Mass was held on Saturday, January 9, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe, Louisiana with Reverend Joe Puthapally, former pastor of St. Matthew Catholic Church, as the main celebrant. Con celebrants of the Mass were Reverend Richard Norsworthy, pastor of St. Matthew and Reverend James Dominic, pastoral care priest of St. Francis Hospital. The readers for the Mass were granddaughters, Sarah Spatafora and Anna Spatafora. Interment was at St. Matthew Mausoleum.