Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Deceased Name: Irvin Wesley Malone Date of Birth: Thursday, February 11, 1943 Date of Death: Thursday, March 7, 2024Funeral services for Irvin Wesley Malone, 81 of Natchez, MS will be held at Youngs Funeral home in Ferriday on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM with Bro Terry Busby officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Natchez National Cemetery at 1:30PM under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.Irvin Wesley Malone was born on Thursday, February 11, 1943 in Cynthiana, KY. and passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Brandon, MS. He was a resident of Natchez and retired from Armstrong Tire.He proudly served his Country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by Parents- Harold and Verona MaloneBrother- Harold Malone Jr. He is survived by Daughter- Grace Malone and fianceeDoug Eanes of Mt. Pleasant, TX Daughter- Jeanne Lumbley and her husband Johnathan of Brandon, MS Daughter- Patricia Baker and her husband Timothy of Mesa, AZ6 Grandsons- Jason Davis Stringer, Jordan Kareabelen, William T.Dundas, Nicholas Baker, Donovan Baker and Wesley Tarver. 2 Granddaughters- Shianne Karabelen and Lauren Stringer He is also survived by 5 Great-GrandchildrenPallbearers will be Bobby Brasell, Jason Stringer, Wesley Tarver, James Tarver, Seth Tatum and Johnathan Lumbley .The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home from 10:00 AM til 11:30 AM, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Faye Reeves, 86, of Winnsboro, will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Magnolia Baptist Church with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery, Crowville, LA. under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation at the church on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 12:00 pm until time of service.Bobbie was born on August 8, 1937, in Winnsboro, LA and passed from this life on March 6, 2024, in Delhi, LA.She is preceded in death by her husband, Huey Reeves; her parents, Roddie and Emma Barfield Emfinger; her son, Dewayne Reeves; her brothers, Roddie Emfinger, Jr., Charles Emfinger, E.H. Emfinger; her sister-in-law, Peggy Emfinger.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Jerry Reeves, Diane Reeves Hinton and husband Gary; her daughter-in-law, Debbie Reeves; her grandchildren, Misty Fife, Brandy McIntyre and husband Josh, Heather Hinton and fiancé Wesley Ratcliff, and Craig Tacker; her great-grandchildren, Kayla Spinks, Lexi Parker and Ava Parker; her special buddy, Ben, plus a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers will be Faron Emfinger, Roger Emfinger, Kevin Emfinger, Mike Emfinger, Dennis Boyte and Wesley Boyte.Special thanks to Crossroads Hospice Care of Delhi – Monica, Leah, Brandy and Yolanda.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Kimberly Thomas, 53, of Jigger, will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Jigger, LA. with Bro. Bobby Ensminger and Bro. Scott Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday March 11, 2024, at Shady Grove Baptist Church from 6-8 pm. Kimberly was born on November 2, 1970, in Natchez, MS, and passed from this life on February 29, 2024, in Canton, OHShe is preceded in death by her father, Monroe Richard Roberts Jr.; special mother, Martha Thomas; sisters, Rene’ Gillespie and Shelly Shirley; brother, Zane Roberts; uncle, Lionel Fatzer; aunt, Stella Fatzer.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her husband, Carl L. Thomas; sons, Christopher Lewis Thomas and wife Regina, and Joseph Allen Thomas and wife Harmony; special daughter, Ashley Semko and husband Michael; grandchildren, Joseph Allen Thomas, Jr., Camron Daniel Thomas, Lindsey Dugan, Dustyn Thomas and Maggie Eubanks; special grandchildren, Lily Semko and Watson Semko; she is also survived by five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers will be Ronald Fatzer, Gary Thomas, Jr., Joseph Thomas, Jr., Dustyn Thomas, Cameron Thomas and Mathew Collie.Honorary Pallbearers will be Peyton Smith and Michael Semko.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Elaine “Maw” Wiley, 76, of Winnsboro, will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Apostolic Tabernacle in Liddieville, LA, with Bro. Michael Couch and Bro. Ben Petrella officiating. Interment will follow at New Life Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 12pm – 2pm at the church.Elaine was born on November 23, 1947, in Salina, KS and passed from this life on February 23, 2024, in Winnsboro, LA.She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Marie Marcott Brake; her sister, Carol Waggoner; her brothers. Alivn Brake and Danny Brake.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Davida Hill and husband Darland, Randy Wiley, Tony Wiley and Ann; her grandchildren, Taylor Stewart and husband Shayne, Brooke Hollis and husband Bryan, Paige Robinson and husband Tevin; her great-grandchildren, Ashton Hill, Elliana Hollis, Annalise Hollis, Laurin Robinson and soon-to-be great-grandson Maison Grey Stewart; her sister, Joyce Biery and husband Fred; her brother, Eugene Brake; her best friend, Cathy Delacerda, plus a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers are Jeff Delecerda, Tevin Robinson, Shayne Stewart, Bryan Hollis, Nathan Brake and Bro. Ray Addison.

Obituary Preview: Services for Mrs. Belinda Ann Wiggins, age 50, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2024, at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church in Fort Necessity, Louisiana, with Bro. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Interment will follow in Boeuf Prairie Cemetery.Mrs. Wiggins graduated from Fort Necessity High School in 1992. She worked many years in the propane industry where she took great pride in her work and treated customers as family. Belinda had a love for horses and trail rides, but her greatest love was for her nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willis and Virginia Davis Ross; maternal grandparents, Albert and Martha Medley Seniff; her special aunt, Sarah Ross; and her special uncle, Bobby Gordy.Survivors include her husband, Gary Doyle Wiggins of Winnsboro, LA; parents, Thomas and Carol Ross of Fort Necessity, LA; two brothers: Terry Crum of Fort Necessity, LA, and Shane Crum and wife, Alicia, of Fort Necessity; one sister, Brandi Price and husband, Ben, of Winnsboro, LA; aunt, Mary Virginia Ross Gordy of Friendswood, TX; sister-in-law, Dawn Willis Wilder, of Swartz, LA; two brothers-in-law: Tony Wiggins and wife, Kandy, of Calhoun, LA, and Dewayne Wiggins of Gilbert, LA; sister-in-law, Glenda Stephens, of Chase, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.Pallbearers will be Chance Smith, Josh Crum, Kasey Crum, Adam Crum, Jamie Ward, and Nathaniel Phillips.

Obituary Preview: Georgia "Sue" Jordan, born on August 8, 1948, departed this world on February 21, 2024, to be joyfully reunited with the love of her life, LJ, who left this earth on September 9, 2023, after an incredible 56 years of marriage.Sue, a native of Winnsboro, was born to Myrtle Opal Cupp and Lloyd Arvell Cupp. Her life was a beautiful tapestry of love, family, and selflessness. Sue's life underscores the profound importance of family to her. Her roles as a wife and mother were not just responsibilities but sources of joy and fulfillment. The love and dedication she showed to her late husband and children highlight the central role that family played in her life.The bond she had with her four children, Rodney Jordan and wife Tracy, Byron Jordan and wife Ashlynn, Amanda Allbritton and husband Justin, and Amy McCarthy and husband Dustin, is evident in the love and care they now carry forward. Her nurturing spirit extended to her grandchildren: Luke Jordan, Joci Allbritton, Rae Jordan, Jagger Allbritton, Kaylen Jordan, and Harper McCarthy.Sue was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jimmy Cupp. She is survived by her two sisters, Mary Cupp Bass who resides in Woodworth, Louisiana, and Carolyn Cupp McIntosh who lives in Monroe, Louisiana.A devoted homemaker and peacemaker, Sue found joy in caring for others. Her heart was forever intertwined with LJ's, and their marriage stands as a testament to enduring love. Sue's adaptable and easygoing nature, as reflected in her willingness to join in whatever activities her loved ones wanted to do, especially drag racing, speaks volumes about her selfless character. Her ability to navigate various situations with grace and without complaints is a beautiful aspect of her character that surely left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of sharing moments with her.Pallbearers will be Cam Hitt, Kris Rallinson, Luke Jordan, Mike Jordan, Quinn Turnage, and Travis Barnett.Honorary pallbearers are Billy Bass, Todd Jordan and Tra Jordan.Visitation will be held Saturday February 24, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 9p.m. at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, 4502 Front St, Winnsboro, La 71295. A memorial service to celebrate Sue Jordan’s life will be held on Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at 2p.m. at Young’s Community. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery, Family and friends are invited to join in honoring Sue's memory and sharing stories that reflect the love and joy she brought into the lives of those around her.May Sue find eternal peace, reunited with LJ, and may her family and friends find comfort in the cherished memories of a life well-lived and a love that transcends time.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Frances Langley, 75, of Winnsboro, will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM at The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with Bro. Timothy Parker, Bro. Matthew Hutto and Bro. Stephen Hutto officiating. Interment will follow AT Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 5-9 PM at the church.Frances was born on December 21, 1948, in Baskin, LA and passed from this life on February 19, 2024, at her home in Winnsboro, LA.Frances married the love of her life, Sam Langley Jr., on February 17, 1968, with whom she just celebrated 56 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Lighthouse Church. She loved to sing and play her piano and guitar. She led song service at church for several years and loved singing and playing for the residents of many of the nursing homes. She also played and sung on numerous radio broadcasts through the years. She loved her family dearly and loved to spoil the grandchildren. She also loved church and her church family and even when her health failed, she had such a desire to be in church and attended as often as she could.She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim Wilburn and Effie Mathews Cupp; her brothers, Jim Cupp, Joe Cupp and J.W. Cupp; her sisters, Katherine Harr, Mary Howell, Almeda Pentecost, and Lorena Schanks.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sam Langley Jr.; her daughters, Cheryl Langley and Katrina Hutto; her grandchildren, Stephen Hutto and wife Klair, Rachel Greer and husband Alex; her great-grandchildren, Hadley Greer and Clayton Greer; her brothers, Clarence Cupp and Robert Cupp; her sisters, Betty Heilman and Alice Cupp; she is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.Pallbearers will be Alex Greer, Philip Hutto, A.J. Collinson, Donald Hutto, Heth Hutto and Leroy Harr.Honorary pallbearer will be Joseph Cupp.

Obituary Preview: Danny Ray Russell, 65 of Winnsboro passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. Services are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.Danny was born on Saturday, November 15, 1958, in Winnsboro, LA to the union of Clifton Ray and Agnes Wallace Russell.Danny was a truck driver by trade, but he was also a very talented musician. He could play almost any instrument he picked up. Danny touched the hearts of many and was a friend to anyone who crossed his path. He went above and beyond to help anyone in need. He made a lasting impression on those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Ray Russell; his wife, Janet Russell; his stepson, Mitchell GilmoreHe is survived by his mother, Agnes Russell of Winnsboro, LA.; his granddaughter, Jazmyne Gilmore of Houston, TX. He also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Lonnie Ray McManus, 89, of Winnsboro, will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Bro. Jimmy Harper and Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, all under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, February 8, from 12 noon until time of service at the church.Lonnie was born on March 7, 1934, in Crowville, LA and passed from this life on February 6, 2024, in Winnsboro, LA.Lonnie retired from the Army and was both a proud patriot in the service of the country that he loved and member of the Winnsboro VFW. He joined the service at the end of the Korean War and served during the Vietnam conflict. He was stationed in several different countries including France, Germany, and Thailand and when he was stationed stateside, he called Fort Hood and Fort Polk home. After serving his country for 20 years he began working with the Louisiana Department of Transportation where he worked for an additional 15 years before retiring with them.He and his wife Peggy were faithful members of Temple Baptist church. They loved their church and the people they fellowshipped with for many years.He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Morgan McManus; his parents, Ray and Gladys Ward McManus; his son, Michael Wayne McManus; his brothers, Howard McManus, Royce McManus, Earl Ward McManus, and Jerry Lynn McManus.Survivors left to cherish his memory are his son, Danny McManus, and wife Angie; his grandchildren, Blake McManus and Morgan Ray McManus; his great-grandchild, Taylor Blake McManus; his daughter-in-law, Aimee McManus and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.Church pallbearers will be Marvin Valentine, Mitchell Valentine, Joey Westerburg, Buddy Tatum, Donnie Smith, Don Graham, Brad McManus, and Chad McManus.Cemetery pallbearers will be the Military Honor Guard.

Obituary Preview: A private family graveside service for Mary Dean Kennedy, 84 of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Crowville Masonic Cemetery on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 2PM with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral home from 1PM until the time of the service.Mary Dean was born on Thursday, July 06, 1939, in Shubuta, MS, and passed away Thursday, February 01, 2024, in Winnsboro, LA.Mary Dean was a sweet southern lady whose life was a testament to love, warmth, and devotion. She was born in Shubuta, MS and at 20 moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where she dedicated decades to the Monroe Civic Center, where her unwavering work as a secretary left an indelible mark. Her gentle spirit and infectious laughter brightened the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She cherished her family above all else, creating a haven of love and joy. A tireless worker, she exemplified Southern grace and hospitality. In her passing, she leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever echo in our hearts.She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Elizabeth Kennedy; her sisters, Joyce Messina and Ruth Faulkner; her brother, Jerry Kennedy.Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Barbara Richardson, and her husband Jackie; her nieces, Marlene Williams, Michelle Morgan, Lynn Kramer, Shalene Huckaby, Ashley Pierce, and Amy Poindexter; her nephew, Perry Kennedy and a host of extended family and friends.The family would like to give special thanks to Plantation Manor Nursing Home, Krystal Wallace, Tiffany Spencer, and Felicia Bryant for all the love and care that they brought Mary Dean during her years with them.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Jesse Thomas Glass, 83 of Baskin, LA will be held at First Baptist Church of Mangham on Friday, February 02, 2024, at 3:00 PM with Bro. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Baskin. LA, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 01, 2024, at Youngs Community Memorial from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, and also Friday, February 02, 2024 from 2:00 PM until time of service at the church.Jesse was born on Friday, April 19, 1940, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Baskin, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pervis and Estelle Kirbow Glass; his wife, Louginia Glass; his brother, William Henry Glass; his sisters, Ernestine Glass and Betty Jane RoyalsHe is survived by his children, Kevin Glass of Columbia, LA., and Shannon Kay Glass of Baskin, LA; his brothers, Jimmy Wayne Glass of Gilliam, LA., Sammy Glass and his wife Juanita of Mangham, LA, John David Glass and his wife Edith of Mangham, LA.; his sisters, Ida Bell Bradshaw and her husband Willis of Rayville, LA., Odell Smith and her husband James of Rayville, LA., and Ruby Cobb of Mangham, LA.; his grandsons, Jeffery Glass, Jeremy Glass, Jordan Glass, Garrett Glass and Jess Glass; his great-granddaughters, Ava and Alli Glass and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Shelby Parker, 85, of Winnsboro, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Young’s Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Fran Guy officiating. Interment will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm also at the funeral home.Shelby was born on December 17, 1938, to the union of Lonnie Lee and Minnie Lou Parker and passed from this life on January 25, 2024, at his home in Winnsboro, LA.He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Cain Parker; his parents; his siblings, Huey Parker, Sam Parker, Richard Parker, Ralph Parker, Eunice Ann Jones and Carolyn Cureington.Those left to cherish is memory are his children, Vicki and Glen White of West Monro, LA., Deborah and Paul Richardson of Florence, MS.; his grandchildren, Amanda and SFC Billy Byrd of Copperas Cove, Tx., Ryan and Samantha Richardson of Sterlington, LA. Meghan and Raymond Hoefs of Daleville, VA.: his great-grandchildren, Aiden Byrd of Copperas Cove, TX and Emma Richardson of Sterlington, LA; his siblings, Juanita(Earl) Fowler of Gilbert, LA., Diane King of LaPlace, LA., and Janice Robinson of Winnsboro, LA.; his sister-in-law, Barbara(Frank) Hendrix of Mangham, LA.; his brothers-in-law, Jimmy(Sharlotte) Cain of Gilbert, Ronnie(Regina) Cain of Alba, TX., and Scott Cain of Miramar Beach, FL. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers will be Aiden Byrd, Billy Byrd, Ryan Richardson, Ethan Bass, Charles Johnson and Joey Storey.Honorary pallbearers are Ronnie Cain, Scott Cain and Raymond Parker.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Tammy McClain, 62, of Winnsboro, will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:00 am at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Bro. Jimmy Harper and Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery in Crowville, all under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, January 24, from 5-8 PM at Young’s Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro.Tammy was born on April 19, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA and passed from this life on January 18, 2024, in Shreveport, LA.Tammy’s heart was her family, friends, and school. All the children at school, she considered her family. She was exceptional cook and pioneer woman. She was great at snagging those sales when shopping, but she never thought of herself. She was always buying for others.She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Hall, Sr; her mother, Dorothy” Dot” Burt Eaton; her step-mother, Brenda Hall Lazarus; her grandparents, Charles and Eva Burt; her brother, Monty Hall.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her husband, Red McClain; her children, Rodney Cupp and wife Lena of Winnsboro, Dakota McClain and wife Kourtney of Swartz; her granddaughter, Falicity Allen; her stepdad, Jack Eaton; her siblings, Tony Hall and companion Colannie Book of Crowville, Hank Hall and wife Amie of Florida, Laurie Ward of Winnsboro and Tonia Jeselink of West Monroe; her step-brothers, Jackie Eaton and wife Betina of Swartz, Jamie Eaton and wife Karen of Crowville, plus a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers will be Tony Hall, Chad Ward, Chuck Ward, Terril Crawford, Matt Davidson, and Chris LaBorde.Honorary Pallbearers will be Caiden Ward, Jaiden Carraway, Mason Carraway, Landon Crawford, Casen Crawford, Christopher Crooker, Logan LaBorde, Ryker Ward, Cole Davidson, Gavin Crawford, Chace Crawford and Snickers LaBorde, Hank Hall, Jr. and Ayden Hall.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Shirley Ann Lachney Kimball, 73, of Gilbert will be held 10 AM Monday, January 29, 2024, at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Rev. Danny Davis will be officiating. Interment will follow in Oakley Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Young’s.Ms. Kimball was born November 10, 1950, in Echo, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish, to Eurah Mary GrantAdams Lachney and Tanzy Joseph Lachney, and passed from this life on January 18, 2024, in New Orleans, LA.Ms. Kimball was a devoted mother and grandmother, giving her all to her family. Over the course of her life, she worked tirelessly as a cosmetologist, homemaker, seamstress, and finally as a certified nurse aide, providing comfort to countless patients and families in the hospital, nursing home, home health, and hospice settings. She was an avid gardener and loved harvesting and canning vegetables and growing flowers in her yard. Born in Avoyelles Parish in the heart of Acadiana, her first language was Cajun French, and she kept the tongue alive her entire life in lively conversation with her parents, cousins, brothers, and sister. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert and enjoyed worship and fellowship with her church family.She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Edward Joseph Lachney and sister-in-law Patricia (Drucille) Reeves Lachney; brother Shelton Roy (Ben) Lachney and sister-in-law Sandra Hamacher Lachney; and infant sister Mary Lachney.She is survived by daughter Tammy Lachney Porter and son-in-law Jason Porter, with grandsons Jackson Egon Paul Porter, Joseph Elo Charlie Porter, and Jacob Eurae Tanzy Porter; daughter Vickie Kimball Ashley and grandsons Shelton Roy Ashley and Remington Hunter Ashley; sister Dorothy Lachney Cook; brother Charley Joseph Lachney; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.Pallbearers will be Jackson Egon Paul Porter, Joseph Elo Charlie Porter, Shelton Roy Ashley, Steve Cook, Christopher Cook, and Shane Carr.Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Eurae Tanzy Porter and Remington Hunter Ashley.The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Franklin Parish Public Library in remembrance of Ms. Shirley Kimball, a reader of books and teacher of children.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Viola Nielsen, 86, of Winnsboro, will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Young’s Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA, with Bro. Hurby Hitt officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Jigger, LA.The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home on Monday, January 22, from 5-8 PM.Viola was born on May 18, 1937, in Crowville, LA and passed from this life on January 17, 2024, in Shreveport, LA.She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Nielsen; her parents, Claude and Gertrude Richardson, Sr.; her siblings, Fred White, Claude Richardson, Eugene Richardson, John White, Polly Ann Guillot, Jo Hamm, Ida Mae Richardson; her daughter, Judy Ann Ainsworth; her daughter-in-law, Freda Simons Nielsen; great-granddaughter, Serinitee Cato.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Diane Thomas and husband Gary of Jigger; Chris Nielsen of Mangham; Keith Nielsen and wife Tammy of Crowville, Sam Nielsen and wife Crystal of Jigger, Frank Nielsen and wife Beverly of Bastrop, Dale Nielsen of Jigger, and Henry Nielsen of Jigger; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren plus a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers will be Brian Nielsen, Nick Nielsen, Samuel Nielsen, Joey Nielsen, Eric Kinison, Casey Luke Nielsen and Henry Nielsen, Jr.

Obituary Preview: Funeral arrangements for Mary Barton, age 84, are incomplete at this time.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Bennie Ratcliff, 88, of Sicily Island, will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at New Hope Pentecostal Church with Bro. Chris Hamilton, Bro. Cecil Grantham, and Bro. Ronnie Westberry officiating. Interment will follow at New Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at New Hope Pentecostal Church from 12:00 pm until time of service.Bennie was born on September 23, 1935, in New Orleans, LA and passed from this life on March 25, 2024, in Wisner, LA. He is preceded in death by his spouse, Rosemary Ratcliff; his parents, Bennie Wilson & Ruth Prince Ratcliff; his brothers, Edward Ratcliff and John L. Ratcliff; his sister, Marie Thornhill; his grandson, J.J. RatcliffHe is survived by his children, Rodney Ratcliff & wife Lois, Bobby Ratcliff & wife Sheryl, Belinda Gregory &husband Buddy, Jimmy Ratcliff, Brandon Ratcliff and Briana Kelly & husband Troy; his sisters, Judy King & husband, L.J., and Cynthia Hardy & husband Jimmy; he is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers are Steven Evans, Raygen Chevalier, Brady Ratcliff, James Ratcliff, Caldwell Wilson, and McKay Wilson.Honorary Pallbearers are Bobby Ashely, Jeff Rials and TInker Roberts.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Nathan Hawthorne, 89, of Winnsboro, will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Winnsboro United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Mark Powell, Bro. Floyd Hawthorne, and Bro. Roger Toney officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the church, from 12 pm until time of service.Nathan was born on June 17, 1934 in Wisner, La, and passed from this life on March 24, 2024 at his home in Winnsboro, LA.He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Kate Hawthorne; his first wife and mother of his children, Geneva Hawthorne; his sons, Sherman Hawthorne, and Nolan Hawthorne; his sons-in-law, Ricky Book and Lyell Miller; his brothers, Eugene Hawthorne, David Hawthorne and Keith Hawthorne; his sister, June Mahoney.Survivors left to cherish his memory are his wife Laura Hawthorne of Winnsboro; his daughters, Dixie Book of Winnsboro, Pattie Toney & husband Roger of Ball, LA, and Kalleen Free & husband Ken of Winnsboro; his grandchildren, Colby & Brooke Hawthorne and grandchild of the heart, Ashley Wright; his step-children, Kenneth McClelland & wife Dedra, Karice McClelland, Michele Weems & husband Scott and Jami Tabor & husband Dusty; Seven step-grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild of the heart; his brothers, T.J. Hawthorne of New Baltimore, Michigan, Clinton Hawthorne & wife Linda of Farmerville and Lynn Hawthorne & wife Mary of Winnsboro; his sister, Nelda Southern of Winnsboro; he is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Pallbearers are Ray Parks, Shelby Johnson, Michael Wright, Chris Hawthorne, Will Hawthorne and Jerry Martin.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Gary Wayne Hemphill, 63, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the chapel of Young’s Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. with Rev. James McMurray and Rev. Jimmy Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Young’s Community Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.Gary was born on Wednesday, February 1, 1961, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, LA.He is preceded in death by his father, Louis (Bud) Hemphill, Jr.; mother, Bobbie Houston Hemphill; two brothers, Robert Hemphill, and Glen Hemphill; and two sisters, Mary Phillips and Jeanette Hopkins.Survivors left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Virgie Langley Hemphill, Winnsboro; five children, Tammy McKinney and husband, David, Winnsboro; Wendy Michelle Currington and husband, Justin, Newellton; Tonya Twiner and husband, Jared, Alto; Dustin Hemphill, Newellton; Brandon Hemphill, Winnsboro. Five grandchildren, Sierra Chapman, Cody Berry, Ainsley Twiner, Ryan Currington, Ayden Twiner. Three great-grandchildren, Ezra Jones, Zariah Jones, and Colten Berry. Two brothers, Bobby Joe Hemphill, Newellton; and Curtis Hemphill and wife, Loretta, Newellton; and one sister, Linda Wilson, Ohio. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brown, Kevin Ford, Scotty Brown, Marcus Eaton, Robert Ford, and Cody Berry.Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Currington, and Ayden Twiner.

Obituary Preview: William Allen “Billy” Giltner, Sr., of Gilbert, passed away at home on March 15, 2024. He was born on October 12, 1940, in Gilbert. Billy was an Army veteran, a college graduate, and a retired farmer. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 60 years; his son Billy, his wife Natalie, and their children Emily, Caleb, and Jacob; and his daughter Rhonda, her husband Marty, and their children Sloane and Caroline.Billy was not one for attention and did not want a funeral service or visitation. A private ceremony for the immediate family was held at Providence Cemetery. His family wants to extend a special thank you to two of his dearest friends, Bill Moroni and Joey Westerburg, for their friendship and support. They also want to extend appreciation to the entire Moroni family and to other friends and neighbors who visited him or lended a helping hand.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for J.L. Taylor, 89, of Baskin, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2PM with Bro. Prentis Gandy and Bro. Tim Zuber officiating. Interment will follow at Baskin Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 5PM until 8PM.J.L. Taylor was born on Tuesday, September 04, 1934 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Winnsboro, LA. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines. J.L. loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. His farming career truly prospered because of his love for the outdoors. J.L. was a jack of all trades and would fix everything himself. His smile would light up any room he walked into and his laugh was so contagious. He was the best storyteller and kept everyone entertained. J.L. was a very kind man and loved by all. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, and in his own words "I'm a very rich man and I'm not talking about money". J.L. will truly be missed by everyone that had the opportunity of knowing him.He is reunited with his wife, Janice Marie Summers Taylor; parents, William Taylor and Odell Taylor Crawford; brother, Bobby Gene Taylor; sisters, Evelyn Alexander, Maudie Jolly, and Willie Mae Taylor; and mother-in-law & father-in-law, Wooten and Pauline Summers.Those left behind to cherish J.L.'s memories are his sons, Bill Taylor & his wife Susie of Haughton, LA and Jeff Taylor & his wife Terri of Benton, LA; daughter, Ellen Taylor McKinley & her husband Mike of Baskin, LA; son, Brad Taylor & his wife Nele of Ladera Ranch, CA; grandchildren, Jayme Taylor & his wife Sara, Dana DeJean & her husband Mike, Steven Taylor, Chris Taylor & his wife Lindsay, Jayci Trexler & her husband Craig, Bill McKinley & his wife Paige, Taylor McKinley, Jakob Taylor, and Emma Taylor; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.Those honoring J.L. as pallbearers will be Jayme Taylor, Chris Taylor, Steven Taylor, Bill McKinley, Craig Trexler, Mike DeJean, and Jason Hardie.The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at Legacy Nursing Home, St. Francis Medical Center, and Elara Caring Hospice for their caring and loving support during this difficult time.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.This notice completed by: Devinne Cain, (318) 435-7007.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Susie Heath Welch, 92, of Winnsboro will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Winnsboro United Pentecostal Church in Winnsboro, LA. with Bro. Mark Powell and Bro. Floyd Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the church, from 12:00 pm until time of service.Susie was born on January 6, 1932, in Baskin, LA., and passed away on March 12, 2024, in Winnsboro, LA.Susie was a member of the Winnsboro United Pentecostal Church for over 70 years. She was the Ladies Auxiliary Leader and a Sunday School Teacher for many of those years. She also worked in the public until she retired to help on the family farm. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Clyde Edward Welch; her parents, Felton and Callie Jackson Heath; her brothers, John L. Heath, Mark A. Heath, Alpha J. Heath, Sam H. Heath and Henry F. Heath; her sisters, Mary Agnes Shockley, Jenell Esskew, Frankie Ellen Bryan and Callie Geneva HawthorneSurvivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Mickey Rose Welch and Eddie Murle Welch; her brother, Jack Heath and wife Joyce; her sister, Harvie Bell Robertson and husband Don; she is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and her beloved pet, Fluffy.Pallbearers will be Mike Wright, Dalton Wright, Leo Guimbellot, Rusty Stone, Chad Parks and Marvin Cruse.Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray Parks, Robert Parks, John Comeaux and Boyce Stone.Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Franklin Medical Center, Hospice TLC, and Plantation Manor who took great care of our mother. We sincerely appreciate it.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Violet Huff, 85, of Crowville, will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Young’s Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA, with Bro. Terry Ganey officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, January 21, 2024, from 1PM until time of service.Violet was born on August 8, 1938 and passed from this life on January 18, 2024 in Delhi, LA.She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Huff; her parents, Doyle and Marie Taylor Harris; her sister, Sharon Wyant.Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children, Gloria Ward and husband Roger, Becky Martin, Linda Emfinger all of Delhi, and Connie Clark of DeBerry, Tx.; her grandchildren, Breland Ward(Belinda), Kerry Sullivan(Ryan), Crystal Snuggs(David), Jeremy Shumate, Marla Jo Robinson(Jim Bob), Mary Beth Hale(Matt), Glen Koppie, Jr., Kory Koppie(Teresa), Kyle Koppie and Jennifer Scott(Wayne); her siblings, Jeanette West, Betty Thompson and husband Guy, Helen Parker, Glenda Harris and Pat Thornton. She is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Shumate, Breland Ward, Kory Koppie, Kyle Koppie, Brett Scott, and Christian Scott Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Ward, Jim Bob Robinson, Matt Hale, and Glen Koppie

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for David Earl Rockhold, Jr., 65, of Winnsboro, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 18. 2024, at Apostolic Tabernacle in Liddieville. Interment will follow at New Life Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial, Winnsboro. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Obituary Preview: The Homegoing Celebration for David E. Rockhold, Jr., 65, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Apostolic Tabernacle in Liddieville with Rev. Scott Canler, Rev. James Harris, Rev. John Parks, Jr., and Rev. Michael Couch officiating. Interment will follow at New Life Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial, Winnsboro. Visitation is Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from 5PM to 8PM at Apostolic Tabernacle.David was born on January 9, 1959, in Mobile, AL, and passed peacefully from this life on January 14, 2024. He was raised in Moss Point, MS, where he graduated from Live Oak Academy.He was preceded in death by his father, David E. Rockhold, Sr., mother, Martha Jane Phillips Rockhold and wife, Vi Bradley Rockhold. Survivors include wife, Diane Rockhold; daughters, Natalie Canler and husband, Scott, Lindsey Vallery and husband, Jeffery; stepsons, Brook Johnson and wife, Dana, Benjamin Johnson and wife, Kelsie, and Aaron Johnson and fiancé, Amber; grandchildren, Jaxon, Ariana, Alexa, and Brycen Canler; step-grandchildren Dillon, Callie, Asher, and Dawson Johnson; sister, Vicky Hatten, and husband Andy; aunts, Shirley Stuart, and Brenda Rockhold; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, special friends, his outlaw band, and many other family members.David had some interesting career opportunities during his lifetime. As a young man, he worked construction. After he moved to Vicksburg, MS, David became an EMT and firefighter with the Vicksburg Fire Department. On the days he wasn’t working with the VFD, he worked with his uncle moving houses. After that, he completed the intense training to become a nuclear reactor operator, as well as a fire brigade member, at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, MS, which was no easy feat. After transitioning to Winnsboro, LA, he continued working for Grand Gulf until he went to work as National Sales Manager for Healthworks Inc. He was a very good salesman and was also great at compiling data. Later, he formed his own company, Natural Precepts, and built it into a success through lots of hard work.As a child, he loved trucks and tractors. He would build elaborate road systems with mountains, bridges, and buildings and he would play on those roads with his trucks and tractors, for hours on end. He loved traveling, playing games (and especially winning!), skiing and throwing unsuspecting people off boats into the water. He also loved to take his daughters on trips around the USA. From quite a young age, he loved a good playful tussle. Tussling with his Grandma Addie, his cousins, but mostly with Brenda, all over the house and the furniture, to the annoyance of anyone around. He loved his fast cars and had quite a few, like a Trans Am and a Saturn Sky. He drove his mother to her knees on more than a few late nights. He might have kept her prayed through during those years. David was great with numbers and he had the ability to mentally solve equations faster than could be done on a calculator. (This could also be very annoying to anyone trying to use that calculator to beat him to the answer.) He was a handsome guy and also quite close to perfect. If you didn’t believe it, you could just ask him. Or his grandmothers. Or his mom.David spent many hours in study of the Scripture, was devout in his love and worship of God and support for his pastor. He was faithful to Apostolic Tabernacle from 1988 until his death. His last service found him worshipping his God with all his strength. Of all the memories he left behind, the greatest lesson learned was to love God, follow the man of God, and to trust God with all your heart. He believed that every battle could be won with prayer, worship, and praise. He felt that his healing would come to him through worship and we know that he did receive the ultimate healing. We have more to go to Heaven for than we did yesterday.