Obituaries

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Henry Bubba Hubbard

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Henry Bubba Hubbard, 78, of Winnfield, Louisiana, passed away on January 17, 2018. Bubba grew up in Winn Parish where he spent his career as a logging contractor. “Hub” loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Bubba’s personality allowed him to build relationships with most everyone that he met. He was a member of The Family Church where he loved connecting with others. Bubba was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Chatham Masonic Lodge #265. He was also a Barak Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Etta Hubbard; Son, Tracy Glenn Hubbard; Grandson, Brenton Cole Hubbard; Stepson, Mark Randall Brewton; and Brother, James Eugene Hubbard.

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Jan

Betty Bonnett Hyde Hutto

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Mrs. Betty Bonnett Hyde Hutto, age 82 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her residence. Born Tuesday, January 14, 1936 in Fort Necessity, Louisiana, she was a member of South Winnfield Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, flowers, vegetables and especially spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Hutto was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben Lee and Birdie B. Franks Bonnett; husband of 30 years, Dallas Ray Hyde, Sr. and husband of 20 years William “Bill” Hutto. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Dallas Ray Hyde, Jr. and his wife Karen and Gary Hyde and wife Jessica; daughter, Debbie Porter and husband Thad; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Eula Miley, Ruby Cruse and Gaye Moore. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Miller officiating. Interment followed in Bolton-Teagle Cemetery, in Winnfield.

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24
Jan

Mrs. Bernice Taylor White

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Mrs. Bernice Taylor White, age 86 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Born Thursday, January 29, 1931 in Brewton’s Mill, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Bertha Brewton Taylor; brothers, Willie, Roy, Albert and Huey Taylor; sister, Eunice Barnett; and son-in-law, Rev. Doyle McManus. Mrs. White was a founding member of Christian Fellowship Church in Winnfield. For 60 years, she was an active member and supporter of her husband’s ministry at various churches throughout Louisiana. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 70 years, Rev. Huey P. White; sons, Arville White (Nelda) and Darrell White (Evon); daughter, Judy McManus; 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Christian Fellowship Church, from 11:00 AM until time of services.

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Jan

Abigail Hahn

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Poet, writer, community activist, and friend to many, leaves peacefully.

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Jan

Mrs. Betty Ruth Smith

Mrs. Betty Ruth Smith, age 85 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born Saturday, July 23, 1932 in Jena, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Roy L. and Viva Taylor Roark; husband, Meredith Smith; sister, Vera Smith; grandson, Raymand Lee Normand, Jr.; son-in-law, Raymand Lee Normand, Sr.; and nephews, Elbert McAllister and Rodney Smith. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, embroidery, and sewing. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Sandra Normand Hansen (Ken) of Bossier City, LA., Judy McAllister (Jimmy), Winnfield, LA, and Melinda Stewart (Bo), Jonesboro, LA; son, Curtis Smith (Carolyn), Jonesville, LA; brothers, Dale Roark (Karen), NC, and Dwain Roark (Terrie), Cave City, AR; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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17
Jan

Audrey R. Williams

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WilliamsAudrey R. Williams was bornin Bienville Parish on May 27,1923 to Carl and Lydia W.Williams. He passed away onJanuary 8, 2018.Funeral services were held at1:00 PM on Friday, January 12,2018 at Southern FuneralHome with Dr. Donald Wardofficiating. Interment followed in Antioch CommunityCemetery, in Brewton’s Mill.Mr. Williams grew up in and around the Saline and PineRidge communities. In 1944, he married the love of his life,Edna Hattaway, and they raised four children in Winn Parish.Audrey loved fiddling, farming, forestry and family.He loved to play his fiddle and collected several over theyears. He and Edna traveled to bluegrass festivals and enjoyedhosting friends for music gatherings at their home. He and othermusician friends visited nursing homes to play for the residentsthere.Audrey could grow anything. He would sometimes get out inthe garden before work and then would come home and workuntil it was dark.

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Jan

George M. Orr

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Mr. George M. Orr, age 83 ofWinnfield, Louisiana passedaway on Friday, January 12,2018.Born Friday, May 11, 1934 inBoyd, Arkansas, he was preced-ed in death by his parents,Claude Dale Orr and Pearl IreneGreenwell Orr Hanks; wife of61 years, Darcey Ann Orr; sev-eral brothers and sisters.Mr. Orr worked as a lineman for the City of Alexandria andwas an avid fisherman.Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, GeorgeOrr, Jr. (Elise), Max Allen Orr, and Jamie Orr; daughters, DebraWooten (Johnny), Annette Cockerham (Steve), SandraVanderwater (Emmett), and Karen Norris (Bobby); 17 grand-children, 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Buford McMills andEddie McMills, Jr.; sister, Sissy Dillion; and numerous niecesand nephews.Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 14,2018 at Southern Funeral Home with Reverends BrianMontgomery and Mike Green officiating.

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NM001GcThomas VincentChoate

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A service to honor the life ofThomas Vincent Choate washeld at 1 pm Saturday, January13, 2018 at Campti UnitedPentecostal Church. Burial fol-lowed at Ramah Cemetery inAshland, LA. Thomas, 34 years of age anda resident of Readhimer, LA, passed away on January 7, 2018from an auto accident. He was born on October 18, 1983 inShreveport, LA. Thomas was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, andcousin and was loved by his family and friends. He meant somuch too so many different people. Thomas was a one of a kindperson that you would never forget once you met him. He hada smile that would light up a room. He was kooky at times butalways made everyone around him laugh as well as a great per-sonality that was out of this world.

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Mark A. TerralMr

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Mr. Mark A. Terral, age 60 ofJonesboro, Louisiana passedaway on Monday, January 8,2018.Born Monday, February 18,1957 in Clinton, Louisiana, hewas preceded in death by hisparents, Bertha Stotts and GeneR. Terral, Sr.; brother, George R.Terral; and step-mother, EvelynTerral.Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, GeneTerral, Jr., and sisters, Jewel Cloud (Leroy) and Grace Cox(James).Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM on Friday, January 12,2018 at Edmonds Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Cole officiat-ing. Interment followed in Transport Cemetery, in Dodson.Online condolences may be made to the family atwww.edmondsfuneralhome.com.Audrey R. WilliamsAudrey R. Williams was bornin Bienville Parish on May 27,

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Gerald O’B

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Mr. Gerald O’Bryan, age 85 ofWinnfield, Louisiana passedaway on Saturday, January 13,2018.Born Friday, October 28, 1932in Calvin, Louisiana, he waspreceded in death by his par-ents, Huey and Audie RaybornO’Bryan; son, Jr. O’Bryan;brother, Bobby O’Bryan; andtwin sister, Geraldine Maland.Mr. O’Bryan was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years,Laura Sanders O’Bryan; son, Ronnie O’Bryan (Penny); daugh-ters, Diane Clark (Mark) and Belinda McCartney (Allen); 8grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grand-children; sisters, Camille Lafollette, Marie Plunkett, CarolynLaCoy, and Sandra Hopkins; and numerous nieces andnephews.Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January15, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home with Reverends LamarCarpenter and Elton Gunter officiating.

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