Obituaries

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.

Mr. Benny Dale Cloud, age 65 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Born Sunday, April 9, 1950 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was a member of Calvin Baptist Church and was employed by McManus Timber Company. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, especially Tanner. Mr. Cloud was preceded in death by his Parents, J. C. and Reta Brock Cloud. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife of 27 years, Terri Blake Cloud, Calvin; Son, John Aldy (Terry), Arkansas; Daughters, Dana Thomas (Chris), Shreveport and Delinda Cockerham (Ross), Calvin; 7 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren; Brothers, Jerry Cloud (Judy) and John Cloud, both of Calvin; Sister, Dorothy White, Austin, TX. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Calvin Baptist Church with Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment followed in Yankee Springs Cemetery, in Goldonna under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mr. Larry Wayne Ott, Jr., age 40 of Dodson, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Ott was born in Delhi, La. and loved to hunt, fish and grill. He was employed as a welder for an off-shore drilling company. Mr. Ott was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Billy E. Ott; maternal grandparents, John and Lula Bamburg. Mr. Ott is survived by his loving wife of twelve years, Kimberly Smith; daughters, Ariel Ott, Kiara Smith, Alexis Smith, Brianna Ott; father, Larry Wayne Ott and wife Renee; mother, Patricia Anne “Bamburg” Carpenter; brother, Tony Coleman; step-brother, Bobby Carpenter, Jr.; step-sister, Debra Baker; paternal grandmother, Edwina Ott; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2016 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Staples officiating. Interment was in Garden of Memories of Jonesboro.

Mrs. Pauline Green Durbin, age 88 of Gansville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 following a lengthy illness as she was surrounded by her large and loving family. As the strong, loving, patient and disciplined matriarch of a large and vibrant family, her first love and greatest talent for more than 70 years was caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing and collecting cook books and antiques. She especially looked forward every summer to “Girls Week” in Florida with her daughters and granddaughters. She had unlimited love and patience for all of her grands, to whom she was always known simply as “Mema” and for whom she would sing her special song. We will miss you Mema but will rejoice in your reunion with Pop, Dave, Russ and Lyndon. Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon at Antioch Community Church in Brewton’s Mill with Reverend Dr. Charles Wesley and Reverend Craig Stephens officiating.