Obituaries

Marlyn K. Goods-Curry Dec 10, 1952 - Oct 13, 2015

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. Happy 70th Heavenly Birthday, Marilyn Kay. We Love & Miss You

Vickie Goods & Lawanda “Shea” Robinson

Mr. Harold Thomas Tarver, age 90 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Born Tuesday, December 29, 1931 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Volena Melton Tarver and Marl Tarver; wife, Margaret Straughan Tarver; siblings, Viola Cole, Julius, Howard, Rudolph “Tootsie”, and James Tarver.

Mr. Tarver was a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He also was a rural U.S. Mail carrier and worked with the U.S. Forestry Service. He enjoyed his daily “rounds” with Mrs. Margaret and continued them after her death and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well. Mr. Tarver was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnfield, the FBC Prayer Breakfast group, Danny Keyes’ Sunday School Group, and the Lions Club.

Mrs. Nedra Vines, age 76 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Born Tuesday, January 1, 1946 in Chatham, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her mother, Verda Shows Smith; her father, Gebe Smith; her brothers and sisters, Cloteal Jimmerson, Shirley Smith, Eloise Bamburg, Arveal Culpepper, R.H. Smith, and G.B. Smith, Jr.; her husband, Loyd Vines; her grandson, Justin Higgs; her sonin- law, Lonnie Wayne Higgs; and her furbaby, Prissy Vines.

Mrs. Nedra enjoyed playing in her yard, by mowing, tending to her flowers, and fishing in her pond.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Karla Higgs; her grandson, Colin Higgs; her great granddaughter, Ella Higgs; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Lloyd Daniel Fogger, Sr., age 91 of M o n t g o m e r y, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.

Born Wednesday, December 24, 1930 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas I. Fogger and Lillie Mae Robinson Fogger; son, Michael Eugene Fogger; and brothers, Atley and Lonnie Fogger.

Mr. Fogger served proudly in combat during the Korean conflict with the US Army. He was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church and was a retired truck driver.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 28 years, Judy Fogger; his children, Lloyd Daniel Fogger, Jr. and Judith Fogger Farmer; his step children, Pattie Cloud Skains (Eric) and Pamela Cloud McManus; his granddaughter, Lauren Tiggs; his step-grandchildren, Blake Skains, Hailee Skains, Jacob McManus and Joshua McManus; his stepgreat grandchildren, Paisley Skains and Brycen Otwell; and his brother, Glen Fogger.

Funeral Services for Emma Elizabeth McFarland were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Winnsboro with Father Jason Gootee officiating. Committal service followed in Zion Hill Cemetery in Tannehill, LA. Visitation was held Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Dennard First National Funeral Home – Winnsboro, with Rosary at 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. McFarland, age 91, of Winnsboro, formerly of Winnfield died Friday, November 25, 2022, in Glenwood Regional Medical Center.

She was a Brooklyn, New York native, later marrying her military husband and traveled around the world raising four daughters before her husband retired and settled in Winnfield, LA.

Mrs. McFarland later moved to Winnsboro after losing her husband of fifty years.

She was a homemaker, an avid sewer, and the Scrabble champion of her family; she enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

Funeral services for Raymond Carpenter were held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Curry officiating. Friends visited with the family Friday November 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment followed in the Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Raymond Patrick Carpenter was born on May 12, 1944 in Winnfield, LA to Herman Lee Carpenter and Nellie Flodale Colvin Frantom. He was raised by his stepfather, Luther Louis Frantom. He was a graduate of Winnfield High School in 1964. Raymond’s graduating class was the last class in the old school building. He was a member of Laurel Heights Baptist Church.

Tina Reed Long, age 60, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after a very long illness, with her family by her side. Visitation was held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA from 12:30 - 1:15 on Friday, November 4, 2022. Graveside services for Tina were held at Fort Jesup Cemetery (following the visitation) at 2:00 pm, with Lamar Carpenter officiating.

Tina was born on January 4, 1962, to Terry and Louise Reed, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Tina and Roger Long were married in Winnfield, La in 1986. They were blessed with two lovely daughters, Megan and Lacy Long. She is preceded in death by her father, Terry L. Reed, husband Roger Long, and step father John Martin.

Funeral services for Marjorie L. Hinton were held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM, in the Olla chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana with Rev. Joel Hines and Mike Russell officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Creek Cemetery in Winn Parish. Visitation was Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Marjorie L. Hinton, 84, of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed from this life on October 22, 2022, at Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Winnfield, Louisiana. She was born October 11, 1938, in Hearne, Texas to the union of Henry A. and Lena Johnston McKay. In 1956, she met and married Bennie M. “Bud” Hinton and moved to the state of Louisiana. Her life was spent in service of others. She served God, her family, and countless others along the way. Marjorie

Christopher Paul Cotton, age 49 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

He was born Tuesday, October 31, 1972 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He received an Associate Degree from Armstrong State University in Savannah Georgia, his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia.

He was a traveling medical professional as a radiology tech in nuclear medicine. He enjoyed traveling, snowboarding, and playing guitar.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lee and Sylvia Gilcrease Bland, and Richard and Charlene Bryant Cotton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Donna Bland of Winnfield, Louisiana; and father Frederick Cotton of Georgia; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins; his fur babies Bella and Artie.

Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice in Christopher’s Honor.

Janice “Jan” Maxine McQuillin Duhon of Natchitoches, Louisiana took her first breath in heaven on October 3, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 72.

Jan was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Nena and Arvel McQuillin on January 14, 1950. She grew up near Calvin and graduated from Calvin High School, where she became a talented musician and singer and acquired lifelong friends.