Obituaries

Wed
06
Oct

Johnny Ray Fannin

Johnny Ray Fannin

Losing Johnny was so sudden and unexpected. Our family will never be the same. But we are left with the knowledge of how very much he loved each one of us! His actions spoke volumns for the love he had for each of our four children and twelve grandchildren.

As a family, we would like to extend a thank you to each and everyone who called, texted, prayed, sent cards, flowers and food. We appreciate all donations made in Johnny’s memory to various organizations. He would have been pleased. God has truly blessed our family with the best friends, family, work families and loving church families. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts for all acts of kindness.

With sincere thanks, Jo Fannin

Christy and Will

Bates & Family

Jason and Martha

Mercer & Family

Joseph and Britthany

Mercer & Family

The Fannin Family

Wed
06
Oct

Sheila Ann McElroy Walker Stewart

Sheila Ann McElroy Walker Stewart

Sheila Ann McElroy Walker Stewart was born in Winnfield, Louisiana on January 24, 1942. She passed away peacefully in her home on September 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Ardis Roscoe McElroy and Ruth Inez Norred McElroy, and her husband and the father of her children, Ray Roland Walker.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Gerald Stewart, her brother John Ray McElroy (Joyce), two sons Mike Walker (Kathy) and Bobby Yelverton (Nadine), one daughter Sarita Horne(Tracey), three grandchildren Cara Barnes (Daniel), Lauren Emmons (Michael), and Thomas Horne; six great grandchildren Lilly Barnes, Mattie Barnes, Kylianne Barnes, Cooper Barnes, Jake Emmons and Rhett Emmons. In addition to her close family, she will be missed by several nieces, nephews, and honorary family and friends.

Wed
06
Oct

Cynthia Ann Miller Sweat

Cynthia Ann Miller Sweat

Mrs. Cynthia Ann Miller Sweat, age 59 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Born Saturday, March 10, 1962 in Lawton, Oklahoma, she was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Patricia Holland Miller; and an infant son, Justin Matthew Sweat.

Mrs. Sweat was an active member of East Winnfield Baptist church and was recently retired as an office manager in the medical field. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Mark Sweat; son, Cody Sweat; daughter, Allison Sweat; grandchildren, Hayden Sweat, Haleigh Sweat and Audrey and Allie Carpenter; brother, Steve Miller.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at East Winnfield Baptist Church with Reverends Dick DeBusk, Dick Enterkin and Jeff Shows officiating. Interment followed in Old Union Cemetery in Joyce under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Wed
06
Oct

Christopher Paul Moreno

Christopher Paul Moreno

Mr. Christopher Paul Moreno, age 30 of Saline, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Born Saturday, July 20, 1991 in Ferriday, Louisiana, he was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Saline and enjoyed his natural skill as a carpenter. Chris also enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved spending time with his family and making them laugh. He will be remembered for his cooking and his famous cheese cake, pecan pies, biscuits and making Mickey Mouse pancakes for his beloved daughter, Emersyn.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Emersyn Raye Moreno and her mother, Summer Moreno; parents, Rev. Duane and Lisa Thompson Moreno; siblings, Dylan Moreno, Aaron Moreno (MiKayla) and Macey Moreno; nephew, Grayson Moreno; grandparents, Guycell and Betty Thompson and Glenda Moreno.

Wed
06
Oct

Richard Claude Howell

Richard Claude Howell

Mr. Richard Claude Howell, age 60 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Mr. Howell was a lifelong resident of Winn Parish and was retired from the construction industry.

Born Wednesday, June 28, 1961 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jean O’Neal Howell and M. L. Howell; stepfather, John Howell; sisters, Mary Ellen Howell and Phyllis Rodgers; grandparents, Claude and Laura O’Neal and Morgan Lee and Sadie Howell and his uncle, Bobby O’Neal.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters, Laura Bacle (David) and Helen McGee, both of Jonesboro, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later time.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Wed
29
Sep

Bobby Everett Vestal

Bobby Everett Vestal

Mr. Bobby Everett Vestal of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his residence. Graveside services will bewere held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Old Union Cemetery of Joyce, Louisiana with Rev. Bruce Cardin officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mr. Vestal was a US Army veteran and was a retired pipeline union teamster worker.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Gray.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Bookout Vestal; children, Tracy Fortner, Bobby Vestal, Jr., Buddy Vestal and Stephanie Vestal; grandchildren, Kenny Gray (Brooke) and Kacey Lawler (Brian); great-grandchildren, Chloe Louise Gray, Kaylee McKissack and Bentley, Riggin and Harper Lawler.

Serving as pallbearers were Josh Shell, John Jones, Dakoda Morse, Tyler Hill, Brian Lowery, Bentley Lawler and Tracy Fortner.

Wed
29
Sep

Ruthora Hawkins Coburn

Ruthora Hawkins Coburn

Ms. Ruthora Hawkins Coburn of Georgetown, Louisiana passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Winnfield, Louisiana. She was born June 10, 1926 in East Prairie, Missouri to the union of Benjamin Franklin Hawkins and Orbie Grayson Hawkins. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her husband J.B. Coburn, Sr.; daughter Sharron Blake siblings Rosie Jones, Buford Hawkins, Irene Barbee, Wreathia Jolly, and Velma Dick.

Those left to cherish her memory are children Paulette Baxley, Bryant Coburn (Wanda), Vicki Spikes (Louis), grandchildren Johnnie, Stephanie, Randy, Casey, Cindy, Bryant III, Benjamin, Richard, and Tammy; 25 Great-Grandchildren; and 15 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by a son-in-law Bruce Blake, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Wed
22
Sep

Barry Louis Phelps

Barry Louis Phelps

Mr. Barry Louis Phelps, age 63, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away August 20, 2021. Mr Phelps was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in the pipeline and equestrian industries. More recently, he worked with the Kentucky Derby. He will be remembered as an outgoing person who enjoyed meeting new friends and traveling. He had a loving, gypsy soul that we will all miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bennie Louis Phelps and Eloyce Daily Phelps as well as his sister Suzonne Phelps. Survivors include his two daughters Crystal Phelps (Anthony), and Nicky Williams (David); grandchildren Chasten, Kaidyn, Ashley, and Dannon; brother James Monty Phelps; nephew Monty Lynn Phelps; and niece Jessica Taylor.

Wed
22
Sep

Glen D. Rowell

Glen D. Rowell

Mr. Glen D. Rowell of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on September, 3, 2021 at home with his wife and loved ones by their side. Mr. Rowell was born on April 19, 1938 in Winnfield, Louisiana to the union of Theodore and Martha Powell.

He was an avid bass fisherman, duck and whitetail deer hunter in his favorite area, Saline Lake. So much so, he created his own line of fishing lures named Saline Lake Lures. He once asked his mother where he came from and she stated jokingly, when you was a little boy I found you walking down the road with a fishing pole in one hand and a shotgun in the other. He was loved and admired by friends and family for his wonderful experiences and stories of fishing and hunting told around the old hunting camps after an exciting day.

Wed
22
Sep

James Earl “Buddy” Corbitt

James Earl “Buddy” Corbitt

James Earl “Buddy” Corbitt, age 72, of Calvin, LA., entered his eternal home Sunday, September 12, 2021, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family and friends.

Buddy was born September 10, 1949 in Winnfield, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Francis Corbitt; and one sister Wanda Faye Davis.

Buddy served in the Army (1969-1971) serving in the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, from active service, he served in the Louisiana National Guard for 25 years. He worked as a butcher for many years prior to his illness. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

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