Obituaries

David Edward Gregoire, age 52 of Dodson, passed away April 7, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Gregoire loved spending time with his friends and riding his Harley. He will be remembered for helping people and he had a real passion for truck driving which he did for more than 20 years. He was the son of the late Joseph P. Gregoire and the late Loretta Young Gregoire. He is survived by his son, Daniel Jumper of Dubach. David was a beloved brother and also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Jason Gregoire and wife Kecia, of Dodson, and Quintin Jordan of Jena; and a sister Connie Jordan and husband Royce, of Dodson, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield with interment following in the Gayla-Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services.

Birth: 01-09-1970 Death: 04-09-2017

It’s been a year since you left us, so I’m sending you a dove to heaven with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it. It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much we miss you and sending all our love. We hold you close within our heart and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Every second, every minute, every hour of every day, forever we will miss you.

Love, Mom, Roger, Dawn, Sam and Boys Delisa, Tommy and family Corey and Crystal

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.