Obituaries

Services for John Beauford Tims were held at 1 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Corinth Baptist Church, Winnfield, LA with Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment was at Old Ramah Cemetery, Ashland, LA under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria. John Beauford Tims, 67, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a Navy Veteran. He served two terms as councilman in Georgetown and served as a  volunteer fireman for 10 years in Georgetown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Francis Tims; one brother, James R. Tims; and one grandson, Donald Blake. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Vivian Darlene Tims of Georgetown; two daughters, Sandra Tims and Shannon Blake and husband Q.T. all of Georgetown; one son, Sam Tims and wife Shay of Georgetown; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mr. Marvin Ray “Moppy” Harrell was born on December 26, 1924 and entered into rest on June 14, 2014. He was born and raised in Winnfield where he resided all of his life. He has had many accomplishments during his lifetime including owner of Harrell Cleaners since 1938, He served during World War II in New Guinea and was also sent to serve a lengthy career in the U.S. Army Reserve and was retired as 2nd Lt. Colonel. He was a graduate of Winnfield High School, attended NSU, and was a member of First Baptist Church, the VFW, the Democratic Committee, member and Past Master of Eastern Star Lodge #151 F& AM and Goldonna Lodge #293, Goldonna Chapter #244 OES, Woodman of the World Lodge #107. Mr. Harrell served 71 years as a volunteer for the City of Winnfield Fire Department, served on the City of Winnfield Fire Rating Committee and was a life member of the Louisiana Fireman’s Association. He also served as a Winn Parish Police Jury Member for two terms. Mr.

Tonya Elizabeth Monk was born August 16th, 1971 in Alexandria, LA to Don Monk and Sharon Parker Monk. She passed into the arms of Jesus, June 3rd, 2014 in Buda, TX at the home of her loving cousins, Jodie Gassiott Lucio and Gilbert  Lucio. She is survived by her 19-year old son, Tony Howell of Winnfield, LA; and her parents Don Monk of Houston and Sharon Parker Monk of Longview, TX. She is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jeff and Jewell P Woodson of Deville, LA; and maternal grandparents, Dr. Henry T and Bertha Parker of Winnfield, LA. Tonya had boundless energy and never met a stranger. She accepted Jesus as her Saviour and lived by the Golden Rule which was emphasized in her MaryKay business. Tonya was first diagnosed at 18 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. At 23 she relapsed and again returned to her many friends and special doctor at St. Jude, Dr Melissa Hudson with whom she grew to trust and love.

Words cannot explain, how much you mean to me, nothing could ever compare, or even ever be. You’re my Daddy, my own and only, you’re my leaning post, although I love my family, I can’t get over your loss. Eeven though you may be leaving, you’ll still be in my heart, you’ll always be real close, even though we’re far apart. While you’re in heaven, please watch over me, and help me as I grow. You have taught me so much, but there is still so much more to know. I’m not going to say good-bye, or that I can’t go on. I’ll say I love you, and see you later, even though you’re gone. I love you Daddy, more than you’ll ever know. I know you’ll be in heaven as a shining star, no matter how far away you seem, heaven is never too far. Happy Father’s Day Daddy, Sherry and Stacy   

Funeral services for Katelin Dulaney, age 25 of West Monroe, were held at 10 AM Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Union Baptist Church, Joyce, LA. Interment followed at Dulaney Family Cemetery, Sikes, LA. Katelin was born on December 27, 1988 in Alexandria, LA and went with her beloved daughters, Adeleen and Laila Forbis, to their Heavenly home on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Katelin was a very creative and artistic person that had many hobbies in the arts including: photography, crochet, crafts, avid reading and music. While attending then graduating LA Tech in November 2013 with her Marketing Degree, she played the flute and violin in the orchestra and concert band for the college. She was very active in her community in supporting various organizations, especially, Habitat for Humanity, where she  headed events and fundraising occasions. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers: John L. Sullivan and Harvel Dulaney; step-grandfather, Doug Adams; great-grandparents: Henry Vines, Sr.