Emery L. “Billy” Henderson, age 71 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Born Thursday, September 11, 1947 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Tennie Irene Garr Henderson and James E. Henderson; and sister, Bonnie Henderson.

Billy was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War with numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He had a great love for his family and his friends - especially his childhood friends, Kenneth Spangler and John Ray Barber.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 30 years, Jackie Henderson; sons, Kenneth, Wayne, and Thomas Henderson; step-son, Chris Hayes; step-daughter, Susie St. Andrie; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Thomas Henderson and James Paul Glenn; and sister, Delores Gay.

Article 120-The first “Winn Parish” Louisiana State Administration at Baton Rouge—How it happened, to be continued next week. Just after the New Year, I visited relatives and friends in Baton Rouge for several days. I was greatly impressed by the great number of former Winnfield and Winn Parish people now living in the capitol city. This migration of Winn parish people to Baton Rouge started with the inauguration of Huey Long as Governor of Louisiana in May 1928. The only native Winn parish citizen that I can recall then living in Baton Rouge was Bill Heard Wright, who incidentally is a first cousin to both Huey and our present governor Earl K. Long. While on the recent trip to Baton Rouge, I had a very pleasant visit with Dr. T. Harry Williams, Professor of History at LSU and noted author of several best selling historical books. Dr.

Zakaria Holden, daughter of Trimaka and Zachary Holden of Winnfield, was brought into this world on May 19, 2019. But unlike other babies, Zakaria was delivered by her father in their family home. After a trip to the doctor that day, Trimaka was sent home after a check up, only to realize she was in labor a few hours later. Unable to get to the hospital in time, Zachary Holden had delivered the baby, while he waited for the Ambulance to arrive. Zakaria was a healthy 8 lb. 5 oz. baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Holden also have a 12-year-old girl, Rashunta Holden.

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Winn Correctional Center has relocated all but 100+ of its prisoners to other locations. Those who are have remained are Class A trustees are being retained to maintain operations of the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office chase team. The trustees will continue caring for the dogs and horses used on the chase team to track down suspects.

The facility is in prime position to expand, and in doing so boost the local economy.

How are they exporting prisoners and expanding at the same time?

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The Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for 39-yearold Oshay Booker. He described as 5’09” and 160 pounds. According to a post on Sheriff Cranford Jordan’s Facebook page, the shooting happened Tuesday on Spillway Road. The suspect is believed to have fled the area in a forest green Honda Pilot. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. On Wednesday, the sheriff posted that he may be headed out of state.

Oshay’s victim is former Winnfield mayor and city councilman Ronald “Cloud” Goff, Oshay’s stepfather.

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Richard “Dick” Davis, loving husband and father of four, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born on February 15, 1936 in Kalispell, Montana.

He married his lifetime love, Sue Davis on April 5, 1958. He served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1964, then was a member of the Air Force Reserves and the National Guard. He worked in the oil and gas industry for over 60 years in the U.S. and abroad.

He was greatly loved by his family and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He lived a full life with many adventures and loved to travel, camp and be outdoors. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.

Mr. James Glenn Stroud, age 73 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Born Thursday, December 13, 1945 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his parents, Effie Mae Sandidge Stroud and G.H. Stroud; wife, Melba Tarver Stroud; son, James Scott Stroud; brothers, Basil and Charles Stroud; and sister, Ruth Stroud,

Mr. Stroud loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Brian Scott Stroud (Tammy); daughter, Teresa Stroud McGee (Darcy); daughter, Jami Stroud; son, Chuck Stroud (Charlotte); sister, Judy Harlan (Wayne); brother, George Stroud (Mary); 10 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Southern Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and again on Thursday, June 20, 2019, from 9:00 AM until time of services.

Gerald D. Prather, 70 of Montgomery, LA was born to Lela and Paul Prather on Friday, September 24, 1948. He passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Lancaster, California.

Gerald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served his country from 1967 to 1971 in the U.S.A.F. serving one tour in Vietnam.

His passion was restoring antique cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Lela Prather.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years Linda L. Prather; one son, Greg Prather (Danica); brother, Wayne Prather; three grandchildren, Chase Prather, Casey Scharfenberg (Sam) and Kristen Martin; Three great grandchildren Hallie, AdLynn and Sophie; two adopted grandchildren Karleigh and Lindsey Davidson; his close friend and adopted son Cheyenne Welch.

Mrs. Connie (Temple) Leach received her healing and was escorted through the portals of heaven Friday, June 7, 2019. Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana January 31, 1953. Mrs. Leach was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and spending time with them. She had many friends and as a former school teacher at Saline High School, there are many of her former students that she still loved and cared about. Mrs. Leach loved her Lord and Savior and her church, Friendship Baptist Church, where she was active in many different areas.

Funeral services were held at the funeral home 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2019 with Dr. Don Crosswhite and Reverend Stuart Toms officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Friendship under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Deano Thornton with Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana spoke to the Kiwanis club Monday, March 25, 2019. The corporate name is still Winn Community Health Center but with the addition of other clinics in other parishes it is now called Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana to include all clinics. Each clinic has its own name. Thornton had a power point presentation as he presented a time line for the clinic and the expansion.

This is the 10 th anniversary of Winn Community Health Clinic. The money was allocated in 2009 and the clinic opened in July of 2009 with 5 employees. Now there are 150 employees over the Trinity Community Health system. The clinic moved to its current location in 2010. At this time additional property has been purchased on W. Lafayette St. and W. Court St.