Obituaries

Molly Darla DeBlieux Hunt was born in Natchitoches to J. L. “Sonny Boy” DeBlieux and Elouise Adkins DeBlieux on February 10, 1950. She was raised on the banks of the Red River, at the foot of the Grand Ecore Bridge, with her sister, Freddie, and brothers, Barry and Dan.

She graduated from St. Mary’s in 1968 and attended Northwestern State University, majoring in music. With the voice an angel, she was frequently called upon to sing at weddings, funerals and special events in the area.

She married and moved to Winnfield, raising three children, Elisa, Kenny, and Rebecca. She devoted all of her time supporting them in their endeavors. That devotion started early, literally, as the children were all involved in the 4-H Livestock Programs. That devotion continued throughout her life. She was known and respected by many in the livestock community as she traveled to all of the livestock shows with her children.

Ruth Lee Harlan, age 88, died on November 6, 2019 in her Natchitoches home. Although her passing was not anticipated, we are grateful that her eighty-eight years were full of joy, good health, and rich friendships. She was born in Sterlington, Louisiana on February 3, 1931 to Culbert and Letitia Lee. Raised in Winnfield, she met her future husband, Willard, while both were students at NSU. Ruth and Willard returned to Winnfield where they raised their three children, Benjamin Harlan (Connie), Paul Harlan (Lou), and Laura Boles.

Susan Lowe Stiles passed from this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2019 at the age of 38. She is survived by her husband David Stiles, daughter Alexis Stiles, parents Milam and Sue Lowe, brother James Lowe, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Jones.

Susan grew up in Calvin, Louisiana and graduated from Calvin High School where she excelled in softball and basketball as well as academics. She went on to attend Louisiana Tech University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She was a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

A memorial service for Jackie Dean Davies, 74 of Winnfield, La., was held Friday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Winnfield, La. with Reverends Kevin Smith and Jack Miller officiating. Interment followd in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of service on Friday.

Born July 18, 1945 in Mansfield, La., Mr. Davies passed away on November, 5, 2019 in Winnfield, La., surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Monsour Davies Terry, and father, Leslie Ray Davies, Sr., and brother, Leslie Ray Davies, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Frazier Davies, of Winnfield; sons, Dr. Dean Davies (Lisa), Todd Davies (Jessica), all of Houma and daughter, Kyleigh Laurent (John) of Belle Chase; stepson, Johnny Lovell (Monica) of Winnfield; and brother Gregg Davies (Linda) of Winnfield.

James B. Cross, 63, of Norphlet, passed away, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1955 to the late A.C. and Christine Chance Cross in Andalusia, AL. James worked as a millwright for 28 years with Georgia Pacific and Canfor (Anthony Forest Products) and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cindy Cross of Norphlet; children, James Cross, Jr. (Alyssa) of Phoenix City, AL, Melissa Cross of Phoenix City, AL, Chris Moffett (Jennifer Corbett) of El Dorado, AR, Brian Moffett of El Dorado, AR, Bridget Perry (Benjamin) of El Dorado, AR, Tiffany Lawson (D.C.) of El Dorado, AR; and fifteen precious grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Young’s.

Services for David Osrow Lincecum were held at 11AM, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Beulah Baptist Church, Winnfield, LA with Bro. Lamar Carpenter and Bro. Joe Bruce officiating. Visitation was from 5PM, Sunday, October 27 th until time of service at 11AM, Monday, October 28 th at the church. Interment was at Lincecum Cemetery, Georgetown, LA under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

David Osrow Lincecum, 61, of Georgetown passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. He was born May 30, 1958 in Urania, LA to the union of Dock Osrow Lincecum and Mary Louise Brady Lincecum.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nyoka Lincecum Nugent.