Obituaries

Tammi Lynn Henderson Howell, 56, passed away on January 24th, 2019 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. Her funeral services were held at North Hodge Assembly of God on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3pm. A wake was held at Winnfield Assembly of God on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 5-8pm.

Tammi was born on May 22, 1962 in Malvern, Arkansas to Stan and Sandra Henderson. She married Tim Howell on May 4, 1984. Together, they raised two boys, Drew and Daniel Howell. She remained a dedicated employee of the Bank of Winnfield for 34 years.

Mr. Raymond Griffin, Jr., age 79 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Winn Parish Medical Center.

He was born Tuesday, December 19, 1939 in Chopin, Louisiana and was retired from A&P Grocery store as Assistant Manager.

Mr. Griffin was the son of the late Raymond Griffin Sr. and the late Vera Quimby Griffin. He was also preceded in death by four siblings Vernon, Shirley, Audrey, and Jacqueline.

He is survived by his loving wife Mary Griffin, his son Eddie Griffin (Trina) of Cypress Texas, daughter Anita Jones (Randy) of Weatherford, Tx., and two grandsons Benjamin and Brian. He also leaves to cherish his memory one sister Janet Tomlinson of Bradenton, Fl. as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at 11:30 AM on Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Gary M. Parker officiating.

Mr. Paul Wesley Garner, age 61 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Born Monday, June 24, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama, he was an avid fisherman and hunter, was a log truck driver and attended church at Jordan Hill United Pentecostal Church.

Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Mary Ethel Ward Garner; siblings, Carolyn “Kaka” Bedgood and Robert “Bud” Garner.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Judy Womack Garner; children, Daylon Wesley Garner and Sheena Denise Combs (Donnie); grandchildren, Dayton Combs, Dyson Combs, Karlie Garner, Kinley Garner and Leah Garner; siblings, John L. “Johnny” Garner (Evelyn), Janice Hasselle, Emily Gibson (Weylin) and Paula Lucas; and numerous nieces and nephews

Mr. Thomas Warren, 91, of Maurice, Louisiana, passed away on January 18, 2019, surrounded by his family members.

The funeral service is being handled by and wase held at Southern Funeral Home on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at 202 E. Lafayette St., Winnfield, Louisiana. Byron White, grandson-in-law of Thomas, of Angleton, Texas, will be officiating. Visitation was held on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service, at Southern Funeral Home. Burial followed the funeral at Garden of Memories cemetery in Winnfield.

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.