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- December 5, 2002 --
Cockerham
James Cockerham, 71
Funeral services for James Morgan Cockerham, 71, of Jonesboro were held Nov. 27 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church with the Revs. Randy Lee and Marty Wright officiating. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery.
Mr. Cockerham died Nov. 25.Born March 2, 1931 in Gaars Mill, he was a retired machine tender and a veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Cockerham of Jonesboro; daughter, Debbie Bryan and husband Vergil of West Monroe; sons, Phil Cockerham and wife Tina of Jonesboro and Mitch Cockerham and wife Kim of Quitman; and grandchildren, Chad Cockerham, Jamie Cockerham, Hannah Cockerham, Morgan A. Cockerham, Cameron Bryan, Madelyn Bryan, Lindsay Harrell and D.J. Harrell.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Wolf Stop Coffee Club.
Pallbearers were Carroll Hinton, Bobby Peel, Johnny Peel, Ricky Peel, Wilfred Peel, Winfred Peel and James Pierce.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Crumble
Johnnie Crumble, 72
Johnnie Crumble, Jr., 72, of Winnfield died Saturday, November 30, 2003 at Christus St. Frances Hospital in Alexandria, La. Memorial services will be a wake held Friday, December 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Winnfield, La. Funeral services will be held Satruday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Olive Baptist Church. interment will follow in the Winnfield Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Ridgley Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La.
Mr. Crumble was born in St. Maurice, La. He grew up in Clarence, La. but resided in Winnfield, La. for the majority of his life. Mr. Crumble was well-known and respected in the community. He was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir member, Sunday school teacher and in many other departments for several years. He was also a member of the Flying Clouds, a Christian musical group. He was a self-employed businessman whose recent business was a bonding service. He served as Police juror in Winn Parish for District 2 for many years and was involved in many community organizations.
He was the son of the late Johnnie Crumble, Sr. and the late Alvainey (London) Crumble. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Erskin Crumble, Jessie Phillips and Eugene Naptles; two sisters, Vera McGraw and Dorothy Moore. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Moore Crumble; three children, Kelvin Crumble, Vanessa Crumble Smith and LaDella Crumble; one brother, Joe Bailey of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Cloteal Brown and Ezora Green, both of Phoenix, Ariz.
Memorial contributions can be made to Thelma M. Crumble, P.O. Box 1431, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Norred
Lelar Norred, 81
Funeral services for Lelar B. Norred, 81, of Dodson were held at the Atlanta Cemetery
with the Rev. Ted Sharbono officiating.
Mrs. Norred died Nov. 30 at Lincoln General Hospital.
Born April 9, 1921 in Atlanta, she was a housewife.
She is survived by brothers, R.W. Ballio of Dodson and J.B. Ballio of Dodson; sister, Opal Thomisee and husband Jerry of Winnfield; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Speir
Hazel Speir, 72
Funeral services for Hazel Usrey Speir, 72, of Saline were held Nov. 29 at the Briarwood Baptist Church with the Revs. V.L. Montgomery and Roland Dobson officiating. Burial followed in the Strange Cemetery
in Readhimer.
Mrs. Speir died Nov. 26 at Christus Coushatta.
Born Sept. 24, 1930 in Winnfield, she was a housewife and a member of the Briarwood Baptist Church since 1963.She is survived by her husband, J.W. Speir of Saline; sons, Rodger Dale Speir of Bossier City, Teddy Gene Speir and wife Binky of Natchitoches, Rickey Lynn Speir of Bossier City and Tommy James Speir and wife Wanda of Benton; brother, Jimmie Dale Usrey and wife Barbara of Winnfield; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim Madden, Nicky Rowell, Mickey Usrey, Bob Worley and the deacons of Briarwood Baptist Church.
Pallbearers were Chad Speir, Dale Speir, Daniel Speir, Matthew Speir, Ron Speir, Scott Speir and Jerry Usrey.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Stewart
Stella Stewart, 80
Funeral services for Stella Mae Stewart, 80, of Hodge were held Dec. 4 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. David Walsworth and David Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Stewart died Dec. 3 at Jackson Parish Hospital.
Born Aug. 1, 1922 in English Crossing, she was a retired clerk.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara Shows and husband Don of Dodson, Sandra Holden and husband John of Dodson, Diane Wheelington and husband Keith of Calhoun and Brenda Porter and husband Randy of Jonesboro; sons, Walter H. Stewart and wife Connie of Hodge and Johnny L. Stewart of Quitman; step-sons, J.W. Stewart, Jr. and wife Mary of Jonesville and William M. Stewart and wife Carolyn of Haughton; sister, Evie Bryant of Jonesboro; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Knox, Dwayne Mitchell and Jeff Shows.
Pallbearers were Joey Browning, Chris Lowe, Brad Porter, Nick Porter, Thomas Stevenson and Michael Stewart.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
- November 28, 2002 --
Dozier
Sanford Dozier, 62
Funeral services for Sanford “Sandy” Dozier, 62, of Eros were held Nov. 26 at the Chatham Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Chatham Cemetery.
Mr. Dozier died Nov. 24 at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Arcadia after a short illness.
He was a saw filler and a member of the Chatham Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dozier; and by one brother and sister.
He is survived by brother, Hillery D. Dozier and wife Velda of West Monroe; sister, Laura Thornton of Eros; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
McDonald
William McDonald, 86
Funeral services for William Roy “Billy” McDonald, age 86, of Jonesboro were held Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with the Rev. Clyde W. Averitt and Rev. Wayne Howington officiating. Burial was at Jonesboro Cemetery
under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Mr. McDonald died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 at Jackson Parish Hospital. He was a retired banker. He was born July 25, 1916 in Jonesboro, La. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and the LSU School of Banking of the South. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. “Mr. Billy” was a former officer and director of the Jackson Parish Bank where he was employed for fifty-five years. He was a member of the Jonesboro United Methodist Church. He previously served on the Jackson Parish Library Board, was a member of the Louisiana Bankers Association and was active in other civic and community organizations through the years. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and was co-owner of McDonald Farms. Mr. Billy was an avid golfer and a member of the Advance Country Club of Hodge, La.
Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Taylor McDonald.
He is survived by three daughters, Roseann M. Alexander and husband Junior of Powder Springs, Ga., Robin M. Toms and husband Emery of Hodge, La., Melinda M. Hebert and husband Barry of Slidell, La.; sister, Louise M. Brooks of Jonesboro, La.; five grandchildren, Amanda Alexander of Atlanta, Ga., Justin and Zachary Toms of Hodge, La. and Ashley and Taylor Hebert of Slidell, La.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Charles H. “Doc” Garrett, Melvin D. Cohen, John D. Holland, Donald Lindsey, W.C. “Woody” McDonald, Jr., Danny Modisette, Samuel David Walsworth and Directors, Officers and Employees of Jackson Parish Bank.
Pallbearers were Jim Beal, Eddie Gatlin, G.H. “Buddy” Gill, Eddie Langston, Dr. James C. “Jimmy” McDonald, Michael McDonald and Jimmy Morris.
Memorials may be made to the Jackson Parish Library or the Jonesboro United Methodist Church.
Ott
Billy Ott, 72
Funeral services for Billy Eugene Ott, 72, of Jonesboro were held Nov. 23 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Paul Bradford and David Wilson officiating. Burial followed in the Garden of Memories.
Mr. Ott died Nov. 21 at Lincoln General Hospital.
Born Jan. 20, 1930 in Jonesboro, he was a retired powerhouse operator for the mill.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Ott.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Ott of Jonesboro; sons, Larry Ott and wife Renea of Jonesboro, Kenneth Ott and wife Shannon of Jonesboro and Jeff Ott and wife Donna of Quitman; sister, Lennie Blair and husband Dan of Odessa, Texas ; seven grandchildren, Larry Wayne Ott, Jr., Misty Barton, Chad Harvey, Michelle Ott, Daniel Ott, Melissa Carol Utt and Tyler Treadway; and two great-grandchildren, Tristen Barton and Ariel Ott.
Pallbearers were John Townley, Bobby Brinson, Houston Robertson, R.C. Martin, Cody Cheatwood and Larry Lowery.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Upshaw
Travis Upshaw, 79
Funeral services for Travis Upshaw, 79, of Hodge were held Nov. 21 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Charles Lutrick and E. D. Morris officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Upshaw died Nov. 18 at the Jackson Parish Hospital.
Born Jan. 27, 1923 in Bienville, he was a retired oiler from the paper mill.
He was preceded in death by his son, Travis Ray Upshaw.
He is survived by his wife, O.V. Upshaw of Hodge; son, George Upshaw and wife Nancy of Bienville; sisters, Lois Boddie of Arcadia, Barbara Jane Lester of Coushatta and Louise Strain of Hodge; brother, Earl Upshaw of Coushatta; seven grandchildren, Mike Upshaw, Tina Bolyer, Robin Upshaw, Angie Lester, Jennifer Hay, Shannon Upshaw and Joshua Upshaw; 14 great-grandchildren, Tiffany Lester, Dusty Lester, Brooklyn Lindsey, Bobby Lindsey, III, Daniel Wood, Sarah Wood, Candi Lester, Shelbi Upshaw, Hannah Upshaw, Calip Bolyer, Jr., Colton Upshaw, Jada Lester, Karlee Brymer and Dee Dee Temple; one great-great-grandchild, Cailynn Temple; and sister-in-law, Brenda Upshaw of Longview, Texas .
Pallbearers were Mike Upshaw, Wes Smith, Shannon Upshaw, Buddy Perry, Barry Brymer and LaDon Gilbert.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Vail
Priscilla Vail, 72
Funeral services for Priscilla Elaine Vail, 72, of Campti were held at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Self officiating. Burial followed at the Mt. Olive East Cemetery.
Mrs. Vail died Nov. 23 at Willis Knighton Hospital.
Born Sept. 1, 1930 in Quitman, she was a housewife.
Mrs. Vail was preceded in death by one son, James Douglas Vail, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, J.D. Vail of Campti; daughters, Vickie Delane Crow and husband Ronald of Hemphill, Texas , Beverly Kaye Donald and husband Michael of Campti and Wanda Lane Provance and husband Stanley of Jakarta, Indonesia; sons, Douglas Lynn Vail of Campti and James Steve Vail and wife Patricia of Plano, Texas ; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jason Baker, Ronald Crow, Dustin Kyle Provance, David Douglas Vail, Brian Thomas, Phillip Wise, Chris Clement, Martin Crow and Ryan Peace.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Watson
Brenda Watson, 58
Funeral services for Brenda Sue Kelley Watson, 58, of Jonesboro were held Nov. 26 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. R.P. Willis and H.M. Roach officiating. Burial followed in the Zion Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Watson died Nov. 23 at her home.
Born Nov. 25, 1943 in Dubach, she was a housewife and preceded in death by her father, Lodess Kelley.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin “Sonny” C. Watson of Jonesboro; daughter, Sabrina Kelley Watson McDonald and husband Nathan of Jonesboro; son, Sonny DeWayne Watson and wife Stacey of Jonesboro; mother, Maxine Horton Kelley of Quitman; sister, Kimberly K. Burns and husband Keith of Quitman; brothers, Danny Max Kelley and wife Eva, Johnny Kelley and wife Sarah of Quitman, Rodney Kelley of Quitman and Steve Kelley and wife Irma of Quitman; and four grandchildren, Kristopher Watson, Marley Watson, Zachary Watson and Logan McDonald.
Pallbearers were Jared Burns, Jeremy Burns, Kent Burns, Chad Kelley, Mark Kelley, Patrick Kelley and Robert Kelley.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
