Obituaries

Funeral services for Marjorie L. Hinton were held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM, in the Olla chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana with Rev. Joel Hines and Mike Russell officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Creek Cemetery in Winn Parish. Visitation was Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home.

Marjorie L. Hinton, 84, of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed from this life on October 22, 2022, at Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Winnfield, Louisiana. She was born October 11, 1938, in Hearne, Texas to the union of Henry A. and Lena Johnston McKay. In 1956, she met and married Bennie M. “Bud” Hinton and moved to the state of Louisiana. Her life was spent in service of others. She served God, her family, and countless others along the way. Marjorie

Christopher Paul Cotton, age 49 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

He was born Tuesday, October 31, 1972 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He received an Associate Degree from Armstrong State University in Savannah Georgia, his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia.

He was a traveling medical professional as a radiology tech in nuclear medicine. He enjoyed traveling, snowboarding, and playing guitar.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Lee and Sylvia Gilcrease Bland, and Richard and Charlene Bryant Cotton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Donna Bland of Winnfield, Louisiana; and father Frederick Cotton of Georgia; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins; his fur babies Bella and Artie.

Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice in Christopher’s Honor.

Janice “Jan” Maxine McQuillin Duhon of Natchitoches, Louisiana took her first breath in heaven on October 3, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 72.

Jan was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Nena and Arvel McQuillin on January 14, 1950. She grew up near Calvin and graduated from Calvin High School, where she became a talented musician and singer and acquired lifelong friends.

Betty Watley Christman passed from this mortal life and entered her eternal home on October 4, 2022 in Shreveport, LA. Betty was born May 1, 1937 to Willie C. Watley and Ida (nee) Williams Watley in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Betty graduated with her Bachelors and Masters in Education from Northwestern University in Education. She began her teaching career in 1958 in Lake Charles where she taught for 2 years before taking a 16-year hiatus to be a stay at home mom. She returned to teaching as a special education teacher in Winn Parish until her retirement.

She married David Christman on January 14, 1961 in Natchitoches, LA. They moved to Winnfield in July 1967 where they raised their four boys. She and her husband were involved in their church and many other associations throughout the years.

Carolyn Paul Bramlett passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her home in Winnfield, Louisiana. She was born on June 28, 1945, in Many, Louisiana, to Ottis and Erlene Rhodes Paul. She was a graduate of Winnfield Senior High School in the class of 1963. She also graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Education.

Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Leigh Anne Bramlett and Susan (Jason) Delaune, three grandchildren, Preston, Emilia, and Carter Delaune, and also by a number of nieces and nephews.

Carolyn enjoyed a long, happy life with her adoring husband, Lonnie, who passed away in December 2020. They met in Winnfield in 1965, and were married on April 15, 1966. They were sealed together in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City in 1975. Carolyn and Lonnie were always together and loved each other deeply.

Mr. Crosby Adams, Jr., age 91 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Born Friday, January 30, 1931 in Sikes, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Neoma Kidd Adams and Crosby Adams, Sr.; sisters, Maurice Brister and Reba Gates; and daughter-inlaw, Cheryl Adams.

Mr. Adams retired from Atmos Energy after 33 years of service. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Winnfield. Mr. Adams enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, traveling, and The Green Camp.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 73 years, Laverne Rolen Adams; sons, Delane Adams and Steve Adams (Tammy); sister, Reitha Cannaday (Wayne); grandsons, Chad Adams (Carolee), Chris Adams, and Todd Adams; great grandsons, Taylor Adams (Mary), Jack, Alex, Logan, and Dawson Adams; great granddaughter, Emily Grace Adams; and great great grandsons, Samuel and Charter Adams.

Bobby Wayne Maxey, (Bob) a longtime resident of Houston, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2022. Bob was born in Winnfield, Louisiana on June 26, 1935. He was pleased to have been raised by a loving family in a small city. Bob loved to gather at the yearly family reunions in Louisiana and Texas.

His formal education was from Winnfield High School and he earned his BA degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Bob retired from the Texas Workforce in 1988 after 30 years of service.

He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant in Germany.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Jane Bethard Maxey, Robert R. Maxey and his brother, Donald J. Maxey. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Cooksey Maxey of 56 years and many cousins.

John Miron Parker Mr. John Miron Parker, 66, of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away at Ochsner’s Medical Center LSU Shreveport on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

He was born August 23, 1956 in New Iberia, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents M.M. “Doc” Parker and Faye Porter Parker, and one sister Beverly Parker Harrell. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Donna Coleman Parker; daughter, Heather Parker Pickett (Jeff); son, Joshua Leonard Parker (Emily); daughter Claudia Parker Womack (Josh); daughter, Atlanta Kelly Johns; grandchildren, Parker, Madison, and Coleman Grantadams, Jack and Randi Claire Parker, John Luke, Taysom and Connor Womack; one sister, Cherry Beth Parker Salter (Kevin), one brother, Dock Barksdale “lil Dock” Parker (Elaina); numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog “Sassy”.

Mr. Elijah Sparks “Sparky” Foster, Jr., 92 of Zwolle, Louisiana was received in to Heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home in Winnfield, Louisiana.

Born Thursday, October 17, 1929 in Ruston, Louisiana, he was the son of the late E. S. Foster, Sr. and Elizabeth Pyburn Foster. He met and married the love of his life, Gwen McDonald

Foster whom he was married to for 67 years. Mr. Sparky spent his working career in the education field and served as coach at Jonesboro Hodge, and various other schools. He retired from Louisiana Tech University as Vice President of Student Affairs. He was an avid outdoorsman and very much enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents E. S. and Elizabeth Pyburn Foster; siblings, Nadine Foster, Miriam Foster Drummond, Nedra Foster Parry, Patricia (Pat) Foster White, and Cornelius “Neal” Foster.

(February 23, 1964 August 30, 2022)

Glynda wasGlynda Gail Crooks Boren, 58, of San Angelo, Texas, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, following a brief, courageous bout with cancer.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2022, in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, Louisiana, with Minister Gabe Bruyere officiating.

Glynda was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, and graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in 1982. She graduated with honors from University of Louisiana Monroe with a Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, in 1987. A dedicated, compassionate professional, she had over three decades of experience in hospital, retail, and health maintenance organization settings. Her passion was the training of students, technicians, and