Obituaries

Mr. Hunter Gage Thomisee, age 21 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Hunter attended and graduated from Montgomery High School in 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hog hunting with his father and uncle.¡ He was currently working in the chemical and refinery industry. In his young life, Hunter worked throughout the United States alongside his family and friends. Born Thursday, November 14, 1996 in Alexandria, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ronny Dyson. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Derick and Karin Dyson Thomisee; brother, Dalton Thomisee; twin sister, Hannah Thomisee; grandparents, Thurman and Brenda Dinkins, Dianne Dyson Boudreaux, Keith and Sue Despino and A.J. Thomisee; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Tilton officiating. Interment followed in Mt.

Mrs. Georgia Ruth Walden, age 70 of Winnfield, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at her residence. She was an accountant and worked for several years at Hennigan Law Offices in Jena and later the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s office. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed arts and crafts. Mrs. Walden was the daughter of the late Tommy Eugene Walden and the late Willie Beatrice Martin. She was also preceded in death by brothers John David Walden and Bobby Eugene Walden as well as her sister Sadie Walden. Mrs. Walden leaves to cherish her memory her son Ricky Pearson (Reita) of Trout, La., daughters Angela Ireland (Don) of Winnfield, La., Pam Evans (Brian) of Collierville, TN, and Martha Andrews (Louis) of Summerville, La., sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Lamar Walden (Libby) of Michigan, sisters Elaine Johnson and Fay Alderman both of Arkansas. Memorial services were held for Mrs.

Near his loving wife, Nancy Kelley, Robert Franklin Kelley Sr., age 83, of Palm Desert, CA and formerly of Chicago, IL and New Orleans, LA, transitioned on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. following an illness. He was born March 24, 1935 in Winnfield, LA to George H. Kelley and Bertie Noah Kelley. Mr. Kelley retired from Arthur Andersen Worldwide as Managing Partner of International. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, sons Clayton (Mike Pippenger) and Robert (Leigh Anne), stepchildren, Kristine Jennings and Jon Jennings (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Hayden Graham, Katherine Graham, Alexandra Jennings,  Addison Jennings, Jack Jennings, Bennett Jennings, his brother Charles H. Kelley, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Barbara Ann Brown, 67 of Winnfield, La departed this life on November 27, 2017 in Humble, TX peacefully in the care of her daughter. Barbara was born to the late O.C. and Eudora Brown on January 20, 1950 in Louisiana. Barbara graduated from Pinecrest High School and later went on to Northwestern University to received an Associate of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree. Barbara moved to Natchitoches in the early nineties and remained there until May of 2017. Barbara loved God and was a faithful member at Grand Ecore Church of Christ in Natchitoches, La. Barbara was very passionate and devoted to the prison ministry at Grand Ecore. Barbara worked diligently sending educational materials to the prison ministry, so they could learn more about God. She was a very compassionate “giver”.

Mrs. Helen Ruth Harris, age 87 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born Monday, May 12, 1930 in Big Spring, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents, J. F. Eubanks and Maud Boggs Eubanks; husband, Cecil Edward Harris; and 7 siblings. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Bobbie Rowell (John) and Myra Pyczyk (Stan); 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Couley Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Serving the family as pallbearers were John Rowell, Jared Rowell, Drake Cain, Dayton Cain, Gavyn Rowell, Brandon Hawkins, Kolton Lester, and Brenton Lester. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Dorothy Neal Stroud, age 88 of Atlanta, Louisiana succumbed after a short illness on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was an active member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and her community. She loved reading crocheting, canning and gardening. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Stroud was the daughter of the late Orville G. Neal and the late Vonie Shaw Neal and was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Johnnie A. Stroud, as well as her daughter Joy Lynn Stroud Choate. Mrs. Stroud leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Geneva Primm (Bruce) and Sandra McLaren (Bill) all of Atlanta, four grandchildren Joseph McLaren (Melanie), Ben Choate, Anna Katherine Lafitte, and Nicole Odum, five great grandchildren Ethan Buswell (Carmen), Zachary McLaren (Gracie), Austin Miller, Hunter Miller, and Julianna Lafitte. She is also survived by three precious great great-grandchildren Holden Buswell, Emmie Buswell, and Zayden McLaren.

Mr. James Bradley “Brad” Southall, age 40 of Tullos passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at University Health LSU in Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Southall is the son of the late James F. Southall and Evie Cox Southall and is also preceded in death by his grandparents Jessie and Ruby Cox and Charles F. and Margrie Southall, his sister Jeanelle Southall and a niece Amelia Mapp and father in law Carl Wyant. Mr. Southall leaves to cherish his memory his wife Barbara Wyant Southall and children Lakin and Samantha Southall and by his sisters Sandy Wilson, Amy Haworth and Nicky Mapp, mother in law Janice Wyant. He also is survived by a host of nieces and nephews that loved their uncle. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverends Duane Moreno and James Paul officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.

Joe Jenkins, born 12/10/1935 in Beech Creek Community of eastern Winn Parish died Sunday, November 26th, 2017. He is survived by his wife “Anita” and son “Greg” and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Peters Jenkins, his dad; Clarence Jenkins and brother; Clarence L. Jenkins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Beech Creek Cemetery in eastern Winn Parish on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Human Society of Southeast Texas.