Obituaries

Mr. Glyn Roy “Peazzer” Hatten, age 87 of Sikes, Louisiana passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018. Born Sunday, February 22, 1931 in Hill, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by parents, Wayne P. and Thelma Beavers Hatten; wife, Geraldine Hatten; sister, Eunice Hatten Womack; and niece, Teresa Hatten Barton. Mr. Hatten served our country in the United States Army and was a truck driver for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include brothers, Troy Hatten (Retha), Charles Lyndal Hatten (Jean), and Fay Hatten; 2 step-grandchildren; and 9 Nieces and Nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Southern Funeral Home, from Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Hart Assembly Of God with Rev. Danny Green and Rev. Kevin Womack officiating. Interment followed in Wright Cemetery, in Sikes, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Serving the family as pallbearers were Karl Lane Womack, Kenneth R.

Mrs. Clara Evelyn Cloud, age 83 of Goldonna, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Born Saturday, May 5, 1934 in Ashland, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Guy Pinckard and Lillie Mae Waters Pinckard; husband, Gerald D. Cloud; brother, James Pinckard; and sisters, Elaine Wooten, Cassie Deaton, and Billie Nell Hayward Mrs. Cloud was a member of the Goldonna Baptist Church and a member of the Goldonna Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a military wife and loved gardening. Mrs. Cloud also enjoyed cooking and fishing, but will be remembered for her chicken dumplings. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Billy Cloud (Margie), Durant, OK; daughter, Barbara K. Stewart (Michael), Goldonna, LA; grandchildren, Wendy Stewart, Chris Stewart (Michelle), Felisha LaCour (Mark), Amy Beaird (Rob), April Hollingsworth (James), Carlotta Jacobs and Billy Cloud, Jr. (Sarah); 18 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.

Mr. Bobby Ray Peterson, age 80 of Brewton’s Mill, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Born Tuesday, December 21, 1937 in Brewton’s Mill, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey A. and Vivian Velter Stewart Peterson; wife of 41 years, Olline Peterson; brothers, Douglas and Donel Peterson; and sister, Louise Ross. Mr. Peterson served his country in the U.S. Army and was the assistant manager of the A & P Grocery Store in Winnfield for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include his spouse of 8 years, Theresa Peterson; daughters, Becki Peterson, Susan Cheatwood (Jimmy), and Michelle Homan (Brian); sons, Greg Stephens (Debbie), Sam Homan (Dawn), and Tommy Homan; sister, Nellie Hughen (Joe); 15 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grand Child. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Yankee Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Bartley and Rev. Larry Carr officiating.

Dennis Willard (Buddy) Taylor was born August 2, 1925 and died March 28, 2018 at the age of 92 years 7 Months, and 26 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Nettie Taylor; 3 brothers - Iley Taylor, Ray Taylor, and Archie Taylor; 6 sisters - Mellie Barton, Ivy Powers, Nobie Evans, Ella Mae Spikes, Katherine Jones, and Murline Whittington; 2 grandchildren – Jason & Jessie Taylor. Buddy was survived by his wife of 68 years, Annie Bell Taylor; 3 children, Jimmie Taylor & wife Lorraine, Wanda Taylor, Terry Taylor & wife Beverly; 6 grandchildren, Nikki Hanson, Amanda Rouse, Melanie McAllister, Lacey Hylton, Melinda Lummus, and Seth Taylor; 12 great-grandchildren, Alexis & Will Hanson, Lauren, Harleigh, & John Michael Rouse, Maddie, Drew, Kaitlyn, & Grace McAllister, Christian & Carter Hylton, and Emma Lummus; and one sister – Gloria Powell. Dennis (Buddy) Taylor was one of Clint & Nettie Taylor’s 12 children.

March 15, 1941-March 27, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Johnson McAllister, age 69 of Joyce, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Born Saturday, June 5, 1948 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, she was a member of Old Union Baptist Church for over thirty years where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She loved spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren. She was retired from Winnfield Kindergarten School. Mrs. McAllister was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie F. Johnson, Sr. and Rhoda Wempren Johnson; brothers, Jessie F. Johnson, Jr. and David Johnson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Richard McAllister; children, James McAllister, Bruce McAllister and Brandy Coleman (Landon); grandchildren, Ashlan Desadier (Justin), Reese Coleman and Wren Coleman; great-grandchildren, Alex McAllister, Rickey Desadier and Spencer Desadier; brother, Lawrence Wempren.

Funeral services for Helen H. McDaniel Murphy, age 81, of Winnfield, were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 24, 2018 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Larry Chapman officiating. Interment followed at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Helen McDaniel Murphy was born March 24, 1936 to the union of John Clark McDaniel and Johnnie Bridges McDaniel in Grayson, Louisiana and she passed from this life on March 21, 2018 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. She loved her Council on Aging group, playing Bingo and POKENO. She enjoyed participating in the Senior Olympics. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Woodrow “Jap” McDaniel and Nathan McDaniel; and sister, Arlene McDaniel. She is survived by her sister, Merlene Mayfield of Bossier, Louisiana and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Sherwood Gilbert Thompson, age 77 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Born Monday, December 16, 1940 in Dodson, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Shird G. Thompson and Edith Deese Thompson; wife, Glenda Thompson; daughter, Kimberly Wingart Thompson; brother, Mac Thompson. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Ashley M. Ferrier (Cody), Brandon L. Thompson (Jessica), Jamie L. Thompson (Sarah) and Ray Clinton Boudreaux; step-daughters, Angela Barton (Travis), Kristie Hanneman (Jay) and Nikki Lavespere (Mike); siblings, Jerry Hennigan, Red Thompson and Kerry Hennigan Thomisee. Graveside funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Cypress Creek Cemetery of in Dodson with Reverends Willie Beaubouef and Melvin Lawson officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Mr. Chuckie Womack, age 68, of Quitman went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Mr. Womack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also an avid Saints and LSU fan. Mr. Womack was the greatest brother in the world. He was a truck driver who was known as Wood Chuck. Mr. Womack is survived by his mother, June Womack; his wife of fourteen years, Jody Womack; his children, James R. Womack, Chrystal Nelson, Joshua Leonard Womack (Claudia), Amanda Franks (Michael), Lauren King (Derek), Levi Jones (Samantha), Leslie Jones (Highway); grandchildren, Madison Nelson, Jess Nelson, Carter Nelson, Jacie Womack, Leanna Womack, Alyson Womack, Jake Womack, John Womack, Ella Gassiott, Michael Franks III, Kayleigh King, Presley Kate King, Aubree King; sisters, Linda Blount (Ellis), Kay Knox (Buddy Durbin); brothers, David Womack (Sharon), Tommy Womack (Velvet); sister in law, Tsune Womack and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Robert Joseph “Bob” Bannon, age 73 of Georgetown, LA passed away Saturday March 17, 2018 at his residence in the company of his beloved family. Mr. Bannon loved and served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Bannon was a member of Zion Baptist Church where he had a special love for his Sunday School class. Mr. Bannon was a kind and generous man loved by all, but especially by children. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Robert Bannon and his mother Joyce Herrin Baillio and his step-father Douglas Cheek. Mr. Bannon is survived by his wife Martha Bannon of 48 years, his daughter Tiffany Hemphill (Jeff), his eldest son Bain Bannon (Cindy) and his youngest son Brandon Bannon (Jennifer) and eight grandchildren: Kelli, Kaleb and Karson Hemphill; Haley and Hannah Bannon; and Luke, Ryan and Lauren Bannon. Sister Jacqueline Mitchell (Lynn) and a beloved aunt Leona Wilson.