Obituaries

Mr. Lewis Edward Dempsey Jr., age 57 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Christus Highland Hospital in Shreveport.

Mr. Dempsey was born, August 24, 1962 in New Iberia, Louisiana and was a Correctional Officer at Winn Correctional Center for 19 years where he earned the rank of Lieutenant. He didn’t have children of his own but loved spending time with his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching old western and war movies as well as visiting with friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis Edward Dempsey Sr. and Marcella Porter Dempsey.

Mrs. Brenda Folden “Sissy” Wright, age 58 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Born Sunday, June 11, 1961 in Winnfield, she was retired as a private sitter.

Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her parents, Carlie Ray and Marilyn Shows Folden; husband, Robert Daniel Wright; grandson, Landon Wright; brothers, Marvin, Jimmy and Harry Folden.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Betty Snelling, Clint Wright, Robert “Booger Red” Snelling and Irene Fowler; grandchildren, Robert, Shaelyn, Cortney, Maddison, Renee, Austin, Dalton and Sawyer; greatgrandchild, Landon Delane Wright, Jr.; brother, Hank Folden (Debbie); long-time best friend, Everette Sanchez; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Tilton officiating. Interment followed in Corinth Cemetery, in Jordan Hill.

Lisa Ann Livings Skipper, age 51 of Natchitoches, passed away Monday May 25, 2020. She was born November 20, 1968 and was a private sitter/care giver in the healthcare field and enjoyed her church, spending time with family and helping others.

She was preceded in death by her father-in-law John Stroud.

Survivors include her children Aaron Stroud (Destiny) and Erica Stroud; grandchildren Ellie Stroud and Griffin Sharp; siblings, Regina, Scott, Allen and John Taylor. Friends visited with the family in the Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Natchitoches.

Online messages of condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Murlene Thompson Carpenter, age 91 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020.

Born Saturday, November 24, 1928 in Jonesboro, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Julie Lasyone Thompson and Harrison Thompson; husband, Joseph Thurman Carpenter; brother, Clifford H. Thompson; and great grandson, Roy William Brossett, III.

Mrs. Carpenter was a member of Antioch Bible Way Church and enjoyed cooking and crocheting.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Lloyd R. Carpenter and wife Jackie, and Joseph Stephen Carpenter and wife Sherry; daughter, Barbara Meeks and husband Wady; grandsons, Ernie Denis and wife Trenia, Ken Carpenter and wife Kelly, Joseph Carpenter, II and wife Tonie, Joey Denis and wife Misty, Jason Carpenter and wife Rachal, and Casey Carpenter; granddaughters, Julia Denis, Tammy Collingsworth and husband Clint, and Kristan Muse and husband Jim; and 14 great grandchildren.

Mrs. June Cockerham Sanders, age 78 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth Buster Carpenter and Loreese Carpenter, her husband Clyde Sanders, son Frankie Tolbert, grandsons Cole Sanders and Justin Sanders, and brother Kenneth Carpenter.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Michael Sanders (Alicia) of Calvin, David Sanders of Winnfield and Kevin Sanders of Winnfield. She is also survived by grandchildren Nicole, Kirsten, Madison, Krislyn, Karly and great-grandchildren Nevaeh, Nalani, Kailynn, Kyler, Korbyn, Parker, Koe, Bradliee and Kinley. Siblings are Eugene Cockerham, Annette Womack and Peggy Lodridge.

Ms. Amy S. Rowell Roark, age 54, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born on Sunday, August 1, 1965. Ms. Roark lived and grew up in Winnfield, LA for most of her life. She lived a brief time in Havelock, NC and until the time of her death she lived in Waco, TX.

Amy was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She greatly enjoyed the outdoors and grew up helping her daddy tend to their cows. As she grew up, she passed her love for hunting and being outdoors to her children. One of her many highlights was lawnmower racing with her family. Amy wore many hats in life: wife, mother, daughter, but most of all her favorite was Meme. Her grandchildren were the lights of her life. She was beloved by all who met her and would do all she could for anyone.

Ms. Roark is preceeded in death by her parents, Thee and Margaret Rowell; sisters, Shirley Rowell and Vida Ann Rowell Oehler.

Adam Heath Poisso, age 31 of Monroe, Louisiana passed away at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston, Monday May 11, 2020, after a tragic vehicular accident. Mr. Poisso was born in Ruston, Louisiana, August 1, 1988. He was employed as a security officer at Justice Security and through his job, often interacted with senior citizens whom he loved helping.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James E. Poisso Sr. and Margie Hughes Poisso as well as his maternal grandfather James L. Moore Jr.

Mr. Raymond Nathaniel Parker, age 72 of Georgetown, Louisiana passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Born Tuesday, January 27, 1948 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Annette Redfearn Parker and father Ray Parker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his are his children, Greg Waxley (Mary), Tracy Zimmerman (Rex), Jennifer Breland (Benny) and Kyle Waxley, Ty Parker, Nat Parker (Tara), Kotye O’Neal (Joey); 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Mr. Parker enjoyed attending ball games with his grandsons and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father. He also was an avid hunter

A memorial service will be held at on a later date.

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

Services for Bonnie Sue Ingles will be at 11AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, Sikes, LA with Rev. Mike Green and Rev. Dennis Baker officiating. Visitation was from 5PM until 8PM, Tuesday, May 26 ^th and from 10AM until time of service at 11AM, Wednesday, May 27 ^th at the church. Interment will be at Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes, LA under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Ms. Jewel Jones Taylor, age 85 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Born Wednesday, February 6, 1935 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a retired private sitter. She was an avid LSU and Saints fan and an artist.

Ms. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Judge and Martha Hancock Jones; siblings, W.S. “Dick” Jones, J.E. “Roy” Jones, Lillie Mae Maxwell, Eunice Sandifer and her twin, Jerrell Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Cecile Taylor; special sister-in-law, Evie Sue Jones; special nephew, Lavelle Bartley and her special niece, Betty Burnsworth, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Southern Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Evans officiating. Interment followed in Jones Cemetery, in Winnfield.