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Joseph Mark Davis
Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Mark Davis, age 50, of Jonesville, were held at First Baptist Church Of Jonesville on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 10 AM with Rev. Marshall Douglas and
Rev. Jimmie Pyles officiating.
Interment followed at Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home
in Jonesville.
Mark was born June 28, 1958, in Killeen, Texas, the son of Joseph H. “Sonny” and Nellie Davis, and passed from this life Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his
residence in Jonesville.
Mark graduated from Block High School in 1976. He graduated from USL in 1981, and he was the co-owner and operator of Davis Farms.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joe G. and Marjorie
Davis, and his maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Lillie Edwards.
Mark is survived by his wife Joni Ford Davis of Jonesville, his children, Joseph
Matthew Davis, John Michael Davis, and Jordan Meschelle Davis, all of
Jonesville, his parents, Joseph H.
“Sonny” and Nellie Davis, and his brother Tim Davis and his wife Melissa, all of
Jonesville.
He is also survived by his father- and mother-in-law, Bobby Lee and Evelyn White
Ford; his brothers-in-law, Barry Ford and Kyle Ford and his wife Tiffany; and
his sister-in-law, Jana Ford, all of Jonesville, La.
Also surviving Mark are his nieces, Heather Hamilton and her husband Ryan of Harrisonburg, and Zea Ford of Jonesville; and his nephews,
Scott David, and Laban Ford,
both of Jonesville, and Spencer Yarbrough of McComb, Miss.; as well as his
great-nephew, Blake Hamilton of Harrisonburg.
The Pallbearers were Paul Lazarus, Harvey Ray White, Kyle Ford, Barry Ford, Ryan Hamilton and David
Freeman.
The Honorary Pallbearers were Dewayne Wilson, Joe Curry, Scott Davis, Kent
Richard, Charlie Riggs, Paul Riggs and Mike Stutson.
Shirley Briggs
Funeral services for Shirley Briggs, age 69, of Jonesville, were held at Young's Funeral Home,
Jonesville, on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 10:00 AM with Rev. Dave Phillips
officiating.
Interment followed at Long Pine Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral
Home in Jonesville.
Shirley was born August 30, 1939, in Jonesville, the daughter of Gilbert Briggs,
Sr., and Lillian Finley Briggs, and passed from this life Thursday, May 21,
2009, at her residence in Jonesville.
She managed and worked for Champlin Net Company for 52 years.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert Briggs, Jr. and Enzor Briggs,
infant brother, Rodney Briggs, and her niece, Sandy Deville.
Survivors include her sister, Ruth Champlin of Jonesville, and two nieces, Tammy
Edwards and her husband Craig of Jonesville, and Vickie Brantley of Lake
Village, Ark.
Shirley is also survived by her great-nephew, Dusty Edwards, and four
great-nieces, Kacie
King and her husband Ryan, Sunni McMillin and her husband Dillon, all of
Jonesville, Nikki Grafton and her husband Jason of Brandon, Miss., and and
Shana Brantley of Little Rock, Ark. and great-great-niece, Kadence McMillin
and great-great-nephew, Davis Grafton, both of Jonesville.
She is also survived by two special pets, Abbey Jo and Precious.
The Pallbearers were Tony Johnson, Keith Johnson, Lorenzo Wilkerson, Craig
Edwards, Dusty Edwards and Sam Wilkerson.
The Honorary Pallbearers were Kent Brantley, Roger Deville and Roger Beall.
Jimmy Dale Walston
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Walston, age 73, of Sicily Island, were held
at New Hope Pentecostal Church on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 2 PM with Rev.
Chris Hamilton and Rev. Lesley Brown officiating.
Interment followed at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction
of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Mr. Walston was born November 14, 1935, in Sicily Island, the son of John Stephens Walston and Goldie Irene Cader Walston, and passed from
this life Thursday, May 21, 2009, at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Wisner.
He was a resident of Sicily Island, owner and operator of Walston Equipment, and
a member of the New Hope Pentecostal Church.
Mr. Walston was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd, Willie and J.E. Walston, and two sisters, Ruby Ratcliff and
Dale Granger.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jimmie Lou Spears Walston of Sicily
Island, his son, Danny Walston and his wife Marcia Walston of Manifest; and his
daughter, Janice Walston of Sicily Island.
Mr. Walston is also survived by three grandchildren, Jennifer Stelly and King Self, Troy and Ashley Rush and Garrett
Walston; and two great-grandchildren, Julia and Nicholas Stelly.
Also surviving Mr. Walston are his sisters, Mamie Bice of Ferriday, Grace and
Johnny Rodriquez of Metairie, and Pat and Tony Medina of Kenner, La.; and his
brothers, Billy and Kay Walston of Covington, La., and Larry and Martha Walston
of Sicily Island.
The Pallbearers were Troy Rush, Garrett Walston, King Self, Billy Walston, Jr.,
Rodney Mason and Dewayne Guice.
The Honorary Pallbearers were Ed Mason, Tony Medina, Johnny Rodriquez and Eddie
Lynn Mason.
Geneva Martin Tarver
Funeral services for Geneva Martin Tarver, age 85, of Ferriday, were held at
Young's Funeral Home on Friday, May 22, 2009, at 2 PM with Bro. Randy Williams
officiating.
Interment followed at Cypress Grove cemetery under the direction of Young's
Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Ms. Tarver was born October 15, 1923, in Wisner, the daughter of Edward Rufus
Martin and Alice Dubell Martin, and passed from this life Wednesday, May 20,
2009 at Larto, La.
She was a resident of Ferriday, a school bus driver until she retired at age 70,
and she was a member of the Hill Memorial Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tarver was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Leroy Tarver; her
brothers, Tom Martin, Willie Green, Luke Martin, Clifford Martin, Jimmy Ukele,
and Ben Martin; and sisters, Cresslee Berry, Irene Boone, Leta Freeman, Ruby
Graves, Etta Mae Swilley.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne and his wife, Brenda Tarver of Ferriday,
Charles "Jr" Tarver and his wife Jennie, of Wildsville,and Sonny Tarver and his
wife Doris of Larto; and daughters, Dewanna Mason and her husband, Frank of
Ferriday, and daughter,
Martha and her husband, Quenten Mathews, Jr. of Clayton, La., as well as her
special daughter, Bobbie and her husband, Pat Tucker.
Mrs. Tarver is also survived by her sisters, Bessie Lincecum of Ferriday, and
Merlee Dale of Denham Springs, La.; and her brothers, Ralph Martin of Vidalia,
and Nub Martin of Ferriday; and her special sister-in-law Bea Martin.
She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons Eddie, Joey, John, Justin, Lee Tarver and Trey Mason.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren Alicia Blackledge, Paige Pace, Donna
Geneva Tarver, Mindy Murray, Lynda Murry, Buck Matthews, Lucas Blount, and
Lauren Blount.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hill Memorial Baptist
Church 1301 Doty Rd. Ferriday, La. 71334
Linda Gail Ford
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Gail Ford were held at 10 AM Friday, May 22,
2009, at Oak Grove Free Methodist Church with Bro. Doyle Stockman and Bro.
David Poole officiating.
Interment followed in the Aimwell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson
Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.
Mrs. Ford, age 54, was born January 11, 1955, the daughter of Charles Elmo Ford
and Mary Edith Ford, and passed from this life on May 19, 2009, in her
residence in Thibodaux, LA.
Mrs. Ford was the manager of a finance company.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Elmo Ford and Mary Edith Ford.
Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband, Wayne W. Ford; two daughters, Mandy Smith
of Jonesville, and Shelley Fowler of Thibodaux;
and two brothers, Buster Ford of Jena and Ronald Ford of Jonesville.
Also surviving Mrs. Ford are her five grandchildren, Dylan, Bryant, Zach,
Alyssa, and Brianna; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Evan Ford, Steven Ford, Gary Neal, Lionel Posey, Tim Neal, and
Michael Neal.
Honorary Pallbearers were Dewey Wayne Stockman, Ronald Cockerham, and Alvie Lee
Posey.
Ella Mae Cassel
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Cassel, age 88, of Harrisonburg, will be held at St. Gerard Catholic Church in Jonesville tomorrow, Thursday, May
28, 2009, at 2 PM with Father Louis Sklar officiating.
Interment will follow at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's
Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Mrs. Cassel was born August 5, 1920, the daughter of Elvin Beasley and Elizabeth
Sawyer Beasley, and passed from this life Monday, May 25, 2009, at The Columns
Community Care Center in Jonesville.
She was a resident of Harrisonburg, a piano teacher, and a member of the St.
Gerard Catholic Church.
Mrs. Cassel was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harrison Cassel, Sr.
and her son, Thomas "Tom" Cassel Jr.
She is survived by her daughter Dianne Fontenot and her husband Ernie of The
Woodlands, Texas, and her daughter-in-law, Rita Cassel of Sarasota, Fla.
Also surviving Mrs. Cassel are her three grandsons, Thomas Cassel III, Mark Dale
Cassel and Chris Cassel; and three granddaughters, Gennifer Kelly, Lesley
Lancaster and Katherine Kay.
She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Young’s Funeral Home, Jonesville, from 6 PM to 8 PM today, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
The Pallbearers will be Bryan Kelly, Jason Lancaster, Steve Kay, Howard Cater,
Barrow Leaker.
Leo W. Mitchell, Sr.
Funeral services for Leo W. Mitchell Sr., 87 of Monterey, LA will be held at
Young's Funeral Home tomorrow,
Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 11 AM with Rev. Raymond Beard officiating.
Interment will follow at White Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of
Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Leo was born July 15, 1921, in Picayune, MS, the son of Rev. B. W. Mitchell and
Alice Mitchell, and passed from this life Monday, May 25, 2009, at LaSalle
General Hospital, Jena. He was a resident of Monterey, retired from the Highway
Department and was a member of the Pentecostal Faith.
Leo served his Country in the United States Army during WWII. He enlisted on
August 20, 1942, and received his Honorable Discharge on November 5, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Lee Mitchell; his son, Johnny Snyder
Mitchell; one brother, four sisters, and his great-granddaughter, Rebecca Dryg.
Leo is survived by his children: daughter, Mary Core and her husband Robbie of
Monterey; son, Leo Mitchell, Jr., and his wife Jeannie of Lafayette, La.; son
Price Gallup and his wife Bertha of Monterey; daughter, Dorothy Millican and
her husband Tommy of Monterey; and son, Tony Mitchell and his wife Stephanie of
Lafayette.
He is also survived by his sister, Edna Booth of Jonesville.
Also surviving Mr. Mitchell are 22 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren and 6
great-great-grandchildren
The Pallbearers will be Keith Owens, B. J. Guidry, Johnathan Olds, Dillon
Wickliffe, Eric Wike and Eric Sharp.
The Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Green, Terry Robinson and his Grandsons.
The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday from 5 PM to
9 PM today, Wednesday, May 27, 2009.