Obituaries

Mr. Benton “Benny” Killingsworth, age 73 of Goldonna, Louisiana, passed away September 21, 2018 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Mr. Killingsworth was retired from Willamette and was a graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. Benny was a hard worker and cared deeply about his children and grandchildren. Benny was the son of the late J. P. Killingsworth Jr. and the late Allie Gertrude Conley Killingsworth. He was also preceded in death by his son Billy Joe Killingsworth and a brother Clinton Killingsworth. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 50 years Susie Hodges Killingsworth, daughter Candace Paul of Goldonna, Louisiana, son Dewade Killingsworth of Moundsville, West Virginia, and grandchildren Stetson DeCotah Hickman (Lanie), Dennon Quade Paul, Colie Nyx Killingsworth, Piper Raylynn Killingsworth, and Gracie Mae Killingsworth.

Mr. Marc Ian Pierce, age 46 of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was a lineman with AEP and was a graduate of Calvin High School. Born Friday, October 8, 1971 in Winnfield, he was preceded in death by his father, Larry Pierce and his grandmother, Jacqueline Pierce. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Joanne Foshee Pierce of Natchitoches; children, Janys Pierce of B.C. Canada, Jescey Pierce (Thomas Gourdon) of Clarence, Taylor Smith (Wyatt Sullivan) of Campti and Morgan Dugas of Natchitoches; mother, Dana Cook Pierce of Winnfield as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial service arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Gary Wayne Kyson, 73, of Coushatta, LA was held at 11 A.M. Monday, September 24, 2018 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Calvin Phelps officiating. Eulogies were given by Lauren Holley, Roy Owens and Al Steagall. Interment followed in Springville Cemetery. Mr. Kyson was born October 28, 1944 in Winnfield, LA and passed away September 20, 2018. At the age of seventeen, Gary left his hometown of Winnfield, LA to join the United States Army where he proudly served with the Finance Corp in Korea. He then went on to work for J.E. Baker of York, PA for thirty-three years. After his retirement, Gary returned back home to Louisiana to operate a ranch where he loved his cattle operation. Gary enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid birdhunter. Pop- Pop, which he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, shared in each of their individual activities, where he was their greatest fan. Gary fought a courageous battle with cancer for three years.

Bobby E. O’Neal, 70, of Winnfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at Rapides Parish Hospital, Alexandria, La. Born October 27, 1947, he was preceded in death by his parents, Claude E. O’Neal and Laura Jordan O’Neal. Mr. O’Neal was also predeceased by his sister, Shelby Jean O’Neal Howell. Surviving is one daughter, Sandy O’Neal, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by an uncle, Joe B. Jordan, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Winnfield. He was employed in construction for several years and then with the Dept. of Highways. He was also a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church, Jordan Hill. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Jordan Hill Cemetery with family and friends in attendance.

Funeral services for Andrew Guin, 93, of Ashland, LA were held at 2 P.M. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Rockett- Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dave Moore officiating. Interment followed in Ebenezer Cemetery. Mr. Guin was born October 10, 1924 in Castor, LA and passed away September 18, 2018. Mr. Guin enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. He was a hard-working man who always provided for his family. He was also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be truly missed by all those who knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Orita Guin; one son, Rodger Guin; two daughters, Sue Guin Williams and Cathy Guin Saffel; parents, Kit and Lou Guin; one sister and seven brothers. Mr. Guin is survived by three daughters, Barbara Guin of Winnfield, LA, Wanda Wise and husband, Ricky of Calvin, LA and Nina Tyler and husband, Kenneth of Ashland, LA; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Shirley Beth Hatten were held Sunday September 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena, La. with Bro. Johnnie Phillip and Bro. Bobby McGee officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Aimwell, Louisiana under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. Mrs. Hatten, 77, of Jena, La. was born March 26, 1941 in Jena, La. and passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018 at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena, La. Mrs. Hatten was a retired secretary of Louisiana Midland Rail Road. She was preceded in death by her Father, Louis Frazier, Mother, Eunice Corley Frazier and Brother Jerry Louis Frazier, all of Jena, Louisiana. Those left to cherish in her memory include her husband Roy L. Hatten of Jena Louisiana, son, Roy Daniel Perry and wife Jan of Alexandria, La., daughter, Darla Boyd and husband George of Trout, La., five Grandsons and ten Great Grand Children.

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.