Mr. John E. Garrett, age 85 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Born Saturday, August 13, 1932 in Dodson, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Hubbard E. and Lettie A. Holloway Garrett; and son Steve Garrett. Mr. Garrett was a retired road construction superintendent and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Christabell Singleton Garrett; son, James Stanley Garrett (Cecelia); daughters, Rebecca Garrett Jordan (Michael), Teresa Garrett Bailey (Norris), and Anita Garrett Parsons (Frank); 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverends Lamar Carpenter and Dick DeBusk officiating. Interment followed in Bethlehem Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Linda Carol Newcomb Sterling 58 of Sikes, LA formerly of Norwood, LA, Gloster & Summit, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday February 12, 2018. Linda was born on Sept 14, 1959 in Amite, LA to the union of L.C. & Jerline Newcomb. She is preceded in death by her father L.C. Newcomb and former husband Kim Sterling. Those left to cherish her memories are her mother Jerline Newcomb of Norwood, LA; son Jason Sterling& Jessica of Benton, LA, brother Jimmie Wayne “Tub” Newcomb & Charlotte of Stonewall, LA; the love of her life Jerry Erskins of Sikes, LA and two daughters Caitlan Erskins Loftin of Ruth, MS & Amanda Erskins Pigott of Summit, MS; grandsons Jackson & Davis Sterling; Jase Pigott, Riley & Layton Loftin. Nephew Cory Newcomb of Castor, LA and niece Bethany Faye Newcomb of Stonewall, LA. Linda graduated from Centreville Academy in 1978. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her five grandsons.

Services for Ernest H. (Rusty) Melton, Jr., age 74, of Hammond, Louisiana were held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield, Louisiana with Pastor Ty James officiating. Burial followed in the Melton Cemetery Rusty was born March 30, 1943, in Riverside, CA where his father (Ernest Sr.) was stationed during World War II, and where his father met and married his mother (Grace). The family moved to Winnfield, Louisiana (where his father was from) after the war ended and he spent the rest of his childhood growing up in Winnfield. He attended Louisiana College and graduated with a double major in Accounting and Psychology. Rusty began his career as a sales associate for Baker Shoe Store, while attending college, and held a managerial position at the Baker Shoe Store in Lake Charles. Missing his native Winn Parish, he returned home to serve as a Case Worker for the Winnfield Welfare Dept.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, members of Winnfield Middle School’s 4H Club visited Autumn Leaves Nursing Home. While there, the students distributed Valentine’s Day cards and visited with residents. – photo submitted by Winnfield Middle School 4H Club

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Some very special young men and women were recognized with a reception prior to the February 2018 meeting of the Winn Parish School Board, where their many accomplishments gained them accolades. At that reception, the students who represented each of our schools in the 2017 – 2018 Student of the Year contest were honored as their respective principals introduced them to all of those in attendance.

Representing Atlanta High School were 5th grader Isabella Schilling, 8th grader Elizabeth Hastings, and senior Yoloni McFarland.

Calvin High School 5th grade Student of the Year was Reagan Dupree. Kaylie Canerday represented the 8th grade, and, Kallie Kieffer was the 12th grade Student of the Year from Calvin High School.

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A familiar landmark in Winnfield was forever changed in the early hours of February 19, 2018. The home located at the corner of Center and Pineville Streets, which has lovingly been referred to by locals as “the pink house”, went up in flames.

Winnfield Fire Department Fire Chief Brian Montgomery said a driver in the area called to report the structure fire at approximately 6:10 a.m.

Chief Montgomery said units were on the scene within minutes, and the fire was under control and extinguished by approximately 6:20 a.m. He said there were a couple of points of origin where fire began in the unoccupied dwelling, which prompted him to call in the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. “The State Fire Marshal is currently conducting an arson investigation, and if anyone has information regarding suspicious activity, they are asked to call the Winnfield Fire Department.”

On February 1, Jack and Betsy McLaren were presented with a Lifetime Achievement award for their accomplishments as owners of Central Industrial Supply in Winnfield. Matt Purser, a Winnfield native himself, made the presentation at the Field Market summit held in Pineville Thursday evening. The couple was recognized for their successful business endeavors since the founding of the company in 1984.

As local business owners and employer, the McLarens have always stressed quality customer service and integrity in business. When approached in 2017 by Crest Industries about becoming part of the Crest team, Jack first ensured that Crest would continue to operate from Winnfield and that the current employees would be retained.

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Our temperamental Louisiana weather caused the Dugdemona Festival Board to cancel the Fais Do Do this past Saturday, but the indoor fun of the Mardi Pardi dance, was held in spite of the rain.

The Winnfield Civic Center was filled with over 21-year old partygoers, sporting their best 1980s outfits and hairstyles. Tables were decorated with themes from the 80s and provided a blast from the past for those attendees who are old enough to remember the era.

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Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs that focus on improvement in math and science from pre-school to higher education. A local business, The Country Girl, nominated Winnfield Primary School for one of Exxon Mobil’s Educational Alliance grants. Mr. Scott Phelps of Lott Oil and Mrs. Angie Chandler of the Country Girl presented Mrs. Amy Dantzler, principal of Winnfield Primary School, with the $500 grant check.

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Jordan Hill U.P.C. is calling all fishermen and women, ages 4 and up, to join them on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the St. Maurice Red River Midway Marina.

A Youth Tournament will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. for ages 4 – 12 years, and participating youth need only to bring a pole. Registration for the big tournament begins at 5:00 a.m., with the tournament beginning at safe daylight and ending at 3:00 p.m.

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