Obituaries

William Michael “Mike” McDaniel, age 53 of Atlanta, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019.

Born Monday, January 18, 1965 in El Paso, Texas, he was preceded in death by mother, June Branch McDaniel.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Jessie McDaniel; wife, Dawn Ayres McDaniel, Atlanta, LA; son, David McDaniel, Atlanta, LA; daughter, Gabriella Ayres, Atlanta, LA; step-son, Chris Ayres, Atlanta, LA, sister, Diana McDaniel, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Cathy Czudek, Leesville, LA; brother, Dewey Ramey, Leesville, LA; brother, Christopher McDaniel, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Nation, Robbie Nation, Melynda Nation and Michailah Grishom; 5 great grandchildren, Malachi Nation, Aeric Grishom, Mason Grishom, Mariah Beard and Madelyn Nation; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Gwendolyn Jeanette Chelette, age 74 of Dry Prong, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Her life was a blessing to so many. We are left with memories to treasure. She will be dearly missed, but will live on in our hearts for generations.

Mrs. Chelette was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, of Williana. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grand kids.

Born Friday, June 30, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ina Owens Carter and Jack Carter; brother, Shelby Carter, and sister, Linda Carter.

Mrs. Teresa R. Johnson Gatlin, age 54 of Ruston, Louisiana passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Born Saturday, September 19, 1964 in Winnfield, she was a member of Antioch Community Church and was a retired hairdresser.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Charles Johnson.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Clinton H. Gatlin, Jr.; mother, Dorothy Lee Gorham Johnson; daughters, Brandi Gatlin and Brittany Gatlin; brothers, Chuck Johnson, Jr., Steven Lynn Johnson and Stacy Johnson; grandson, Christian Conley; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at First Assembly of God Church of Winnfield with Reverends Hayward Hossler and Mike Howell officiating. Interment followed in Bethlehem Cemetery, in Calvin under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Mrs. Renate Rison, age 78 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Born Friday, January 5, 1940 in Herrnsheim, Germany, she was preceded in death by her parents, Alois Keller and Maria Rauschkolh Keller; and her husband, Donald Rison,

Mrs. Rison was the owner and operator of a house painting business and a member of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Hans Keller; and sisters, Brigitta Johnson and Irntralia Bulter,

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Edmonds Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Staples officiating. Interment followed in Springhill Cemetery, in Jonesboro.

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

Memorial services for Justin Edward Shufflin were held at 1 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church, 506 West Stovall, Dodson, LA with Pastor Russell Jones officiating. Visitation with family was from 11AM, Saturday, January 5 th until time of service at the church.

Justin Edward Shufflin, 33, passed away December 26, 2018 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Chelsea L. Shufflin; mother, Dona Evelyn Hopper and husband Larry; father, Charles Edward Shufflin; sister, Toyia L. Shufflin; nephew, Nikolas A. Shufflin; niece, Audrey V.J. Shufflin; 17 cousins; 6 uncles; 6 aunts; 3 step sisters; 1 step brother; and grandmother, Audrey M. Peavy.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com.

Mr. J. L. Morgan, age 73 of Goldonna, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Born Wednesday, August 29, 1945 in Nebo, Louisiana, he was retired from Placid Oil Industries as chief operator having 31 years of service.

Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Dove Rice Morgan; stepmother, Mary Hyman Morgan; wife, Betty Claire Morgan; brother, Vernon Morgan; sister-in-law, Judy Morgan Deen.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Charlene Davis Morgan; children, Christina Hampton (Todd), Jeff Morgan (Christine), Laurie Wise (Lee) and Matthew Morgan (Krystal); step-sons, Jeffery Luneau (Angela) and James Moudy; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; nephews, Scott and Wade Morgan and niece, Beverly Earnst; as well as a host of many friends.