Sunday morning, August 5th, around 4:30 Winnfield City Fire Department was dispatched to not only one structure fire, but two.

These two houses were located on Ames Will’s Street, standing next to each other. Both residences were fully involved when firefighters reached the scene. It took almost two hours to extinguish the fires of both structures. But only ten minutes after this call, there was a third house that was reported to be fully involved with flames. A house on Halsey St. was called in, with power lines down in the area. The Winn Parish Fire District #3 was dispatched as a mutual aid.

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On Saturday, August 11, 2018, the Winn Parish Library will be hosting the author Bruce A. Stewart. He will be signing books from 9 am to noon.

Stewart’s late father, Bill, was born in Chestnut and grew up in Natchitoches Parish. He is the grandson of Alex and Rosa Lee Stewart of Goldonna, with many Stewart relatives living in the area.

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Miss Emily Nevils, of Winnfield, participated in the D.A.R.E. essay competition for the 5th grade D.A.R.E. program. She not only came out with first in her class, but also out of all six 5th grade classes in Winnfield.

Her essay then went to the District competition, where she competed against 8 districts, and again coming out with 1st place. This is the third year in a row for a Winnfield Student to win at District level.

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A retirement celebration for Ms. Annie Goods was given by Community Outreach Ministries and the young matrons. After 17 years of dedication to the Winn Parish Police Jury and the city, she will be missed. Ms. Goods helped many to find suitable housing. She received a plaque for her dedication, flowers, gifts and lots of prayer. We would like to thank her family, friends, and co-workers for coming out to help us celebrate this occasion. We, the members of Community Outreach Ministry, family and friends love you.

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Kim Bruce introduced her Pilot Club friend Kim Nation to speak to the club about a project that the Pilot Club is starting. It is a project to memorialize veterans in our area. The project involves putting bricks with the veteran’s names and other information about them around the three flagpoles that are located behind the Farmer’s Market.

The Police Jury has given their permission for the Pilot Club to do this. These bricks are epoxy-filled and are weather resistant. If something were to happen to the brick it would be replaced. The bricks would be installed by a professional bricklayer.

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Mr. Billy Dean Ellerbe, Sr., age 52 of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. Born Sunday, October 31, 1965 in Monroe, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his father, Billy M. Ellerbe; daughter, Hannah Ellerbe; grandson, Levi Cole Ellerbe. Billy was a family man and always put his family and friends before himself. He and his spouse of 31 years raised 6 children together. He had a deep love for his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with each one. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on the farm at home. Billy enjoyed his career driving a 18 wheeler for over 20 years and even after retiring would often see trucks and would discuss the color, lights, size, and type of truck. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Mrs. Sue R. Rosier, age 80 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born Tuesday, February 1, 1938 in Packton, Louisiana to the union of Arch and Bessie Wiley Riggs. Mrs. Rosier worked, for many years, at Margies Beauty Shop as a beautician and later owned her own shop in Jordan Hill. She was a wonderful cook, an avid reader, and collector of books. Mrs. Rosier adored her grandchildren and loved spending time visiting with her sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 53 years, Eugene Rosier; daughters, Kara Rosier Erickson (James) and Hayden Rosier Boyett (David); grandchildren, Chloe, Abigail, Justin, Lydia, and Amelia; great grandchild, Carter; sisters, Margaret Hannegan (Charles) and Judy Moody; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Blair officiating.

Mr. George Wesley Placker, age 56 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Born Tuesday, August 15, 1961 in Cuero, Texas, he was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Placker, Jr. and Frances Jurek Placker; and granddaughter, Alysa Sepulvado. Mr. Placker enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janice Procell Placker; sons, Jerry Sepulvado, Kenneth Sepulvado (Lynda), and Allen Sepulvado (Donna); sisters, Shirley, Eva, and Mary; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; and special friend, Shelia Sepulvado. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Weatherford officiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories, in Winnfield.

Mr. Elzie Lee Smiley, age 77 of Moselle, Mississippi, formerly of Dodson, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Born Monday, December 23, 1940 in Haughton, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Monroe Smiley and Georgia A. Young Smiley; wife of 30 years, Carolyn Smiley; second wife, Essie Connor Smiley; daughter, Jamie Smiley; and sister, Viola Harvey. Mr. Smiley was a retired Physical Therapy Tech and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church.

Demetrius L Caesar, age 18, of Pensacola, FL was apprehended Saturday, July 21, by Winnfield Chief of Police Johnny Ray Carpenter. Caesar was wanted on a warrant from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for Felony Murder While Engaged in the Commission of a Robbery.

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