Obituaries

Mr. Patrick Francis Duffy, age 68 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born Wednesday, August 31, 1949 in Mansfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, William Duffy and Mary Ellen Horn Duffy; and brother, John “Johnny” Duffy. Mr. Duffy was raised in Pineville, Louisiana. He retired after 28 years with Diamond Offshore. Mr. Duffy was an avid sportsman and spent all of his spare time in the woods hunting or in the boat fishing. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sherry Fowler Duffy; daughters, Missy Duffy Smith (Phillip) and Mindy Duffy Braquet (Brian); grandchildren, Destini Smith, Jessica Smith, and Levi Braquet; God-Child, Erin Nation Dunn; siblings, Will Duffy (Kathy), Katie Duffy Nation, Robbie Duffy, Paul Duffy (Lynn), and Tommy Duffy (Shelly); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A Rosary was held at the Southern Funeral Home on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 5:30 PM.

Mrs. Delia Thompson, age 71 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born Tuesday, July 1, 1947 in Verda, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Tellie Dubois and Tennie Coolman Dubois; the father of her children, L. G. Thompson; and daughter, Robbie Youngblood. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed cooking and working with her potted plants. Above all, she loved her family, especially her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Rhonda “Kay” Revier (Dale), Lisa Dubois (Harlan), and Trudy Burkes; grandchildren, Zachary Revier (Natasha), Michael Fielder (Traci), Shane Fielder, Kayla Fielder, Brandon Dubois (Hannah), Brittany Shirley (Seth), Lance Vercher (Candise), and Courtney Youngblood; 21 great grandchildren; sister, Carol Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Edith Ann McDaniel Price, age 80 of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at her home after a long and protracted illness. Mrs. Price was the daughter of the late Simon G. McDaniel and the late Audie Townsend McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Price; sister, Helen McDaniel Chapman; brother, Marvin McDaniel. Mrs. Price was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnfield where she was organist for more than 50 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Louisiana Tech and her Master’s in Organ Performance from Northwestern State University. Mrs. Price was retired as a piano instructor having taught children from Winn and surrounding parishes for more than 50 years and was co-owner of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc.

Mrs. Vera Mae Grishom, age 87 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Born Monday, April 6, 1931 in Dodson, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Smiley and Lottie Cunningham Smiley; husband, Wiley Edward Grishom; daughter, Carolyn Jo Grishom; and son, Jerry “Ronnie” Grishom. Mrs Grishom loved her birds and dogs. She enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking, sewing and painting. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Joe Grishom (Jeannie); daughter, Patricia Dianne Grishom; daughter, Mary Jonnette Grishom; daughter, Karel Pierce (Carl); son, Kelvin Grishom; daughter, Brenda Maronge (Mike); 18 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Wilburn Smiley (Sarah); sister, Thera Lee Durbin; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.

Jean Hammonds, age 77 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born Saturday, November 30, 1940 in Dodson, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Vines and Bess Bland Vines; husband, Tom Hammonds; sister, Flora Boyler; and brother, Bobby Ray Vines. Mrs. Hammonds was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served as the church secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Hammonds loved her family and grandchildren most of all. She loved to cook and her meals were wonderful. Her favorite thing to do was taking family pictures and family outings. It didn’t matter where she went, she just liked to go, and take photos.