Volunteers from the Winn Parish community are coming together to host a free meal for the people of Winn Parish who do not have family to spend the holiday with or who need a hot meal on Thanksgiving. The meal will be from noon to 2 p.m. on November 28 at Winnfield 1 st Assembly of God, 5693 Hwy 167, right across the end of 156. If anybody is interested in attending or volunteering their time and/or resources, please call 413-1100, 302-1116, 413-7963, or 628-5200.

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.At the Police Jury Meeting on Nov. 6, Mr. Joshua McAllister opened bids on a John Deere 670G Motor Grader and a 2002 John Deere 310G Loader Backhoe, and a Triaxle Dump Trailer. Karen Tyler of Kenworth of Louisiana won the bid on the Triaxle Dump Trailer for $44,250. JJ Merchant of Purvis, MS won the bid for the grater ($5,777) and backhoe ($2,777). Purchases will be approved at the next meeting.

For the road materials and supplies for the year 2020, Mr. Mike Carpenter recommended that they go with the lowest price in each category.

At the Insurance Committee Meeting, Mr. Carpenter opened discussion concerning the rising health insurance costs. A decision was postponed until the next scheduled meeting.

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Since there are always two sides to a story, the facts may speak for themselves. What follows is what took place at the Winn Parish School Board meeting on Monday, November 4, 2019.

WPSB President Joe Llaine Long called the meeting to order. After the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer, Mrs. Long noted that all members were present and welcomed the visitors.

The beginning of business occurred without incident. The executive committee report, order of business, and minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.

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This year’s Veterans Day Program, hosted by the Sheriff’s Office, had perhaps the biggest attendance to date! Almost 90 people were in attendance, 64 of which were veterans.

The speaker, Dr. Bill Robertson, delivered a moving speech recapping the intriguing life of World War II veteran Louis Zamperini. After introducing Zamperini’s unlikely start, Robertson discussed the pain, hardships, and inner conflict all soldiers wrestle with. However, he highlighted Zamperini’s startling conversion at one of Billy Graham’s crusades. Robertson concluded his message by reminding the veterans that the ability to extend mercy to others is a gift that has been given to them so that it can be shared.

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Mrs. Edna Marie Hattaway Williams was born on August 8, 1928 to Ezra and Reudell Hattaway.

She attended Calvin High School. She married the love of her life, Audrey Williams, whom she met at the Civilian Conservation Corp Camp. When they eloped on April 1, 1944, Audrey wrote a letter to Ezra and Reudell promising to love and care for Edna. She was a devoted wife and mother, never happier than when she had all her kids together at home and she could cook good things to eat.

Edna grew up in the Great Depression, raised four children, survived the bite of a copperhead and killed countless more with a hoe. Fearsome with a hoe, Edna had poor aim with a rifle. She famously raised the bedroom window one afternoon and aimed a .22 at deer in the east garden. Both survived the incident.

Molly Darla DeBlieux Hunt was born in Natchitoches to J. L. “Sonny Boy” DeBlieux and Elouise Adkins DeBlieux on February 10, 1950. She was raised on the banks of the Red River, at the foot of the Grand Ecore Bridge, with her sister, Freddie, and brothers, Barry and Dan.

She graduated from St. Mary’s in 1968 and attended Northwestern State University, majoring in music. With the voice an angel, she was frequently called upon to sing at weddings, funerals and special events in the area.

She married and moved to Winnfield, raising three children, Elisa, Kenny, and Rebecca. She devoted all of her time supporting them in their endeavors. That devotion started early, literally, as the children were all involved in the 4-H Livestock Programs. That devotion continued throughout her life. She was known and respected by many in the livestock community as she traveled to all of the livestock shows with her children.

Ruth Lee Harlan, age 88, died on November 6, 2019 in her Natchitoches home. Although her passing was not anticipated, we are grateful that her eighty-eight years were full of joy, good health, and rich friendships. She was born in Sterlington, Louisiana on February 3, 1931 to Culbert and Letitia Lee. Raised in Winnfield, she met her future husband, Willard, while both were students at NSU. Ruth and Willard returned to Winnfield where they raised their three children, Benjamin Harlan (Connie), Paul Harlan (Lou), and Laura Boles.

Susan Lowe Stiles passed from this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2019 at the age of 38. She is survived by her husband David Stiles, daughter Alexis Stiles, parents Milam and Sue Lowe, brother James Lowe, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Lowe and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Jones.

Susan grew up in Calvin, Louisiana and graduated from Calvin High School where she excelled in softball and basketball as well as academics. She went on to attend Louisiana Tech University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She was a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

A memorial service for Jackie Dean Davies, 74 of Winnfield, La., was held Friday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Winnfield, La. with Reverends Kevin Smith and Jack Miller officiating. Interment followd in the Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of service on Friday.

Born July 18, 1945 in Mansfield, La., Mr. Davies passed away on November, 5, 2019 in Winnfield, La., surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Monsour Davies Terry, and father, Leslie Ray Davies, Sr., and brother, Leslie Ray Davies, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Frazier Davies, of Winnfield; sons, Dr. Dean Davies (Lisa), Todd Davies (Jessica), all of Houma and daughter, Kyleigh Laurent (John) of Belle Chase; stepson, Johnny Lovell (Monica) of Winnfield; and brother Gregg Davies (Linda) of Winnfield.

James B. Cross, 63, of Norphlet, passed away, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1955 to the late A.C. and Christine Chance Cross in Andalusia, AL. James worked as a millwright for 28 years with Georgia Pacific and Canfor (Anthony Forest Products) and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cindy Cross of Norphlet; children, James Cross, Jr. (Alyssa) of Phoenix City, AL, Melissa Cross of Phoenix City, AL, Chris Moffett (Jennifer Corbett) of El Dorado, AR, Brian Moffett of El Dorado, AR, Bridget Perry (Benjamin) of El Dorado, AR, Tiffany Lawson (D.C.) of El Dorado, AR; and fifteen precious grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2019 at Young’s.