Obituaries

Mr. John "Pee Wee" Hardy Roane, age 66 of North Hodge, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Harvey) Roane; parents, Jack and Flora (Strickland) Roane; brothers, Woody Roane, Dale Roane.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Chris Roane (Laura), Jeremy Roane, Matthew Roane, Daniel Roane, Tammy Kelley, Sarah Nolan; 18 grandchildren; brother, James Roane; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the family Friday, February 14, 2020 at Edmonds Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00PM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM in Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Reverend Sarah Ingram officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Matthew Roane, Daniel Roane, Tyler Cunningham, Kenneth Harvey, Jacob Coker, Gary Cox.

Mrs. Nellie Marie Harvey, age 90 of Quitman, passed through the heavenly gates Tuesday, February 11, 2020 after a brief period of declining health. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was most happy when she could get outside and dig in the dirt in the Spring. Mrs. Nellie loved to work in her yard and flower gardens.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Higginbotham; nephew, Timmy Wheat; niece, Michelle Oglesby; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Harvey; grandson, Steven Higginbotham; parents, William Edward and Rosa Lee (Atkins) Loe; sisters, Jessie Wheat, Elsie Mann; son-in-law, Glenn Higginbotham.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00PM in Mt. Olive-East Cemetery, near Quitman, with Reverend Wayne Morrow officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kristi Massi Willhite passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her residence in Shreveport. Mrs. Willhite was a loving wife, mother, sister and a friend to many. She loved spending time with her family and loved dogs.

Friends may visit with the family 5:00PM ~ 7:00PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Immediately following visitation, funeral services will begin at 7:00PM.

Bro. Gary Lynn Wright, age 72 of Georgetown, Louisiana passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Born Sunday, June 8, 1947 in Olla, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Beulah Mae Hemphill Wright and Elbert James Wright.

Gary was known far and wide for his storytelling. Gary began honing that skill while making his classmates laugh at GHS, working the oilfield, and through the airwaves driving a log truck going by the CB-handle…Bull-Moose.

Later in life, his story would eternally change when he accepted Christ as his Savior. Called to preach, Gary would find his life’s passion telling the greatest story every told. He would spend hours in personal study, one-on-one discipleship, teaching small group, preaching Bible Conferences, serving as interim pastor at several Baptist churches and just fellowshipping with fellow ministers.

Lynda Williams passed away Saturday, February 15, 2010. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service times at 11 a.m. at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA.

Tammy Rowell Gill, age 55 of Winnfield, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. She was born Saturday, October 3, 1964 in Odessa, Texas. Tammy, along with her family, moved to Moss Bluff, LA in 1977, later becoming a graduate of Sam Houston High School and going on to attend Sowela Community College. Tammy enjoyed shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family at the camp. Tammy lit up every room she walked into, treated everyone she met like family, and her love will be greatly missed by all.

Tammy was preceded in death by her parents, Betty J. Smith Rowell and Gerald G. “Spunky” Rowell; maternal grandparents, Clorea Richardson Smith and Willie L. Smith; and paternal grandparents, Obera and Theodore Rowell.

Marlene, at the age of 78, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born in Baton Rouge, La but was a longtime resident of Winnfield. Marlene was known for her love of shopping and tending to her flowers in her garden. She absolutely loved her family and always brought smiles and laughter to family gatherings. She enjoyed cooking so much that in her spare time she could be found reading cookbooks. Marlene was a one of a kind lady who will deeply be missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Frazier Faust (Errol); son, Joseph Michael Frazier (Cheryl); brother, Robert L. White (Carmen); grandchildren, Hunter Michael Freeman, Garrett Michael Freeman, Sara Ashley Faust, Hannah Elizabeth Faust, Justin Culbertson, Jarrod Culbertson (Melanie) and four great grandchildren.

Marlene is preceded in death by her husband, Jospeh Michael Fazier.

Mrs. Norma Jean Boyett Rozelle, age 88 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born Saturday, September 5, 1931 in Rochelle, Louisiana, she was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and was retired from Winn Parish Police Jury as food stamp issuer. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and cake decorating. Mrs. Rozelle was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Boyett and Willie Mae Hughes Boyett; husband, Rev. Curtis Rozelle; and brothers, James Boyett and Elmo Boyett. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Randy Rozelle (Louise), Rhonda White Kyle and Rita Cole (Ronny); 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, great and great-great. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. John Holland officiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories in Winnfield.

Mr. Jerry Clyde Holden, age 70 of Sikes, Louisiana passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. Born Sunday, June 19, 1949, he was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtie Simons Holden and Clyde Holden; wife, Faye Holden; and sister, Virginia Hudson. Mr. Holden was a member of the Sikes Apostolic Church. He loved spending time with his grandsons and the rest of his family. Mr. Holden was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed spending time at his camp on the Ouachita River fishing. On most days you could find him on his front porch waiting for someone to stop by and have a cup of coffee. Mr. Holden was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Everyone who knew Mr. Jerry loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Buz Holden (Lynn); daughter, Britney Gillich (Josh); brother, Johnny Holden (Sandra); and grandchildren, Ethan and Evan Holden; Atlas and Jack Gillich.