Obituaries

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Alice Lorene Springfield

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Mrs. Alice LoreneSpringfield, age 81 ofJonesboro, died Saturday, May23, 2015 following a brief ill-ness. Mrs. Springfield was anative of Womack, La. and wasa resident of Jackson Parish herwhole life.Funeral services were held11:00 AM at Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Wesley Venable officiating. Intermentwas in Old Bethel Cemeterynear Jonesboro.Mrs. Springfield is survived by: son, David Springfield;daughters, Wanda Vines, Debbie Vines and husband Pete, Billie Dawn Springfield, Janice Blundell and husband Emmett, Pam Blundell and husband Troy; grandchildren, Katilin Springfield,Victoria Springfield, Kenneth Springfield, Danny Vines,Tammy Roark, Jimmy Vines, Shawn Blundell , NathanBlundell, Rebecca Blundell Smith; 19 great-grandchildren; 3great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Walker; sister, Pat Crawford; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives andfriends. Mrs.

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03
Jun

Margaret Lucille Rowell

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Mrs. Margaret Lucille Rowell,age 89 of Waco, Texas passedaway on Monday, May 25,2015.Born Friday, January 29, 1926 in Winnfield, Louisiana, shewas a loving housewife, grand-mother and devoted and faithfulservant of her Jehovah God whoparticularly enjoyed gardening.Mrs. Rowell was preceded indeath by her parents, Owen and Vida Rikard Shaw; Husband,Thee Rowell; Daughters, Shirley L.

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03
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Contessa Mariea Phillips

Contessa Mariea Phillips (42) of Winnfield, LA died May 20, 2015 inShreveport, Louisiana. Funeral Services were held, Wednesday, May 27,2015 at 11:00 AM at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.The Interment was held at Winnfield Cemetery. Pastor Tommell Hammsofficiated. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Winnfield MemorialFuneral Home, Winnfield, LA.

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03
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Rosie B. Johnson

Rosie B. Johnson (78) of Shreveport, LA died May 21, 2015 inShreveport, LA. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 30, 2015 at11:00 AM at Mt. Chapel Baptist Church, Shreveport. The Interment washeld at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport. Final ArrangementsEntrusted to Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA.

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03
Jun

John Houston “Johnny” Berry

Mr. John Houston “Johnny” Berry, age 57 of Franklinton,Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.Mr. Berry was born Saturday, October 26, 1957 in Winnfield,Louisiana and worked as an automobile mechanic.Those left to cherish his memory include his Mother, JuanitaRousselle, Winnfield, LA, Father, Lee Berry, Winnfield, LA,Son, John A Berry, Angleton, TX, Brother, Randy MichaelBerry, Hillsborough, NC, Sister, Jennie Naquin, Winnfield, LA,Half-Sister, Dolly Arceneaux, Orange, TX, Half-Brother,Brandon Lee Berry, Deweyville, TX, and several nephews.Graveside services were held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 29,2015 at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Billy Prince officiatingunder the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. .Online condolences may be made to the family atwww.southernfuneralhome.com

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03
Jun

John Henry Martin

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Mr. John Henry Martin, age83 of Calvin, Louisiana passedaway on Tuesday, May 26,2015.Born Monday, October 12,1931 in Winnfield, Louisiana,he was a member and deaconof Calvin Baptist Church andwas retired from the LouisianaWildlife & Fisheries, the WinnParish Sheriff’s Dept. withover 50 years of service andwas also retired Calvin Fire Chief and was currently serving onthe Winn Parish Fire Board. He proudly served his country inthe US Army and National Guard.Mr.

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03
Jun

Daniel Norwood(Woodie) Smith

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Mr. Daniel Norwood (Woodie)Smith of Winnfield, Louisianapassed away Wednesday, May27, 2015 at Winn ParishMedical Center after a brief ill-ness.A funeral service celebrating thelife of Mr. Smith was heldSaturday, May 30, 2015, 10:30am, at First United MethodistChurch, Winnfield, with Rev.Brad Franklin officiating. Burial was held in Garden ofMemories Cemetery.Woodie was born in Winnfield on March 14, 1924. He grad-uated from Winnfield High School in 1942. Woodie started outas a seismograph driller but came back to Winnfield to settledown, starting a 42 year career at Winn Rock, Inc. Followinghis retirement, he worked for 10 years with special needs chil-dren through the Winn Parish School System. Mr. Woodieloved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He was a long timemember of First United Methodist and served on variousBoards through the years.

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Jerome Loren “Jerry”Friis

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Mr. Jerome Loren “Jerry”Friis, age 74 of Winnfield,Louisiana passed away onFriday, May 22, 2015.Born Sunday, March 16,1941 in Craig, Nebraska, hewill be remembered by lovedones as a kind man, a devotedfriend and a loving parent. Heserved our nation in the USNavy aboard the USSWoodrow Wilson, but found agreater calling in his childrenand friends.Those left to cherish hismemory include his Daughters, Marisa, Brandi and Benika;Sons, David and Jonathan; Grandchildren, Kailey, Abigail,Elijah, Jacob, Justin, Gabe, John, Noah and Isaiah; as well asnumerous friends.Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 29,2015 at East Winnfield Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Cardinofficiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories, inWinnfield under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.Online condolences may be made to the family atwww.southernfuneralhome.com.

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Gail Annette

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Gail Annette “Grammy” Carter Deese, age 62 of Dodson, LA, passed away on  onday, May 18, 2015. Mrs. Deese was born July 13, 1952 in Hodge, LA. She was a loan officer. Survivors are her husband Jimmy Wayne Deese ofDodson, LA; three sons, Jody Thomas Deese and wife Kandi of Dodson, LA, Kristoffer Toby Deese and wife Brandi of Quitman, LA and Durwood Cody Deese and wife Ashley of Dodson, LA; her mother Nelda Carter of Hodge, LA; one brother, Glen Carter and wife Kitty of Ruston, LA; six grandchildren Carter, Hunter, Jolie, Miranda, Kolton and Marissa Deese; brother-in-law Marvin Joe Deese of Jonesboro, LA; sisters- in-law Brenda Deese Morris of Jonesboro, LA and Bobbie Deese of Quitman, LA. Gail is also survived by a host of adopted children that she raised as her own and a host of very good friends. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews which include: B.J.

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