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Ruth Grant James
Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruth Grant James, 87, of Baton Rouge, LA were held at
Young's Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev.
Kibbie Hatfield officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial Park,
Natchez, MS under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Mrs. James was born December 29, 1921 in Raleigh, MS and passed away peacefully
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Butterfly Wing of the Hospice of Baton
Rouge.
She was a lifelong resident of Waterproof, LA but lived her last years in Baton
Rouge to be close to her family. She worked many years at the Sheriff's
Department in St. Joseph, LA as Chief Deputy of Tax Collections. She was a
member of First United Methodist Church of Waterproof until its closing, and a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Serving her community and church were priorities to her.
To all of us who loved her, Granny was the best mother and grandmother a family
could ask for.
Her greatest joy was to cook for family and friends. She enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her beautiful roses. She also loved playing bridge with her friends and treating them to her
wonderful desserts.
Granny was always doing for others and will be forever remembered for her
kindness and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy James, Sr., her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Oscar Grant, her brother Bill Aaron Grant, two sisters,
Alma Stringer and Eleanor Ross, her aunt Olivia "Malib" James, and daughter-in-law Betsy James.
Survivors include her two sons Danny James of Baton Rouge, LA, and Roy James Jr. of Waterproof, LA, her niece Sara Reed of Maryland, and her
nephew Joe James of Waterproof, LA.
She was survived by her eight grandchildren, Amanda James, Mitsy James Murphy,
Dan James, Ashton James, Kelly James, Mary Elizabeth James, Connor James, and
Caroline James. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren Patrick,
Little Danny, Betsy, and Grant.
Pallbearers were John Crigler, Joe James, Ashton James, Connor James, Reily
Murphy, and Jim Reed.
The family wants to express their thanks to the staff of Landmark of Baton Rouge
for taking care of Granny these last two years.
And also the Butterfly Wing of the Hospice of Baton Rouge especially Trevor,
truly angels on earth.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of
Baton Rouge.
To leave online condolence for the family please visit www. youngsfh.com.
Bessie Martin Lincecum
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Martin Lincecum, 85, of Ferriday, LA were held
at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
with Bro. Larry Wagoner officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Memorial
Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.
Bessie was born December 15, 1924 in Ferriday, LA and passed away Friday
December 25, 2009 at Promise Hospital Vidalia. She was a resident of Ferriday,
a home maker, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferriday. Bessie was
the rock of her family. She loved her family as strongly as any person could.
Her greatest joy was to be cooking for a house full of people. No one could do
"country cooking" like Bessie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Lincecum; a son, Donald Ray
Lincecum; her parents, Edward Rufus and Alice Dubell Martin; six sisters,
Cressie Lee Berry, Leta Green, Irene Sanders, Ruby Graves, Etta Mae Swilley,
and Geneva Tarver; and six broth
ers, Ben Martin, Luke Martin, Tom Martin, Jimmy Ukele, Willie Green, and
Clifford Martin.
Survivors include one son, Charles "Bebo" Lincecum and wife Jana of Ferriday; a
grandson, Aaron Lincecum of Ferriday; two brothers, Ralph Martin of Ferriday
and E.F. "Nub" Martin of Ferriday; a sister, Merlee Dale of Denham Springs, LA;
a daughter-in-law, Rachel Lincecum of Biloxi, MS; granddaughters Any Comstock
and husband Brian, and Jennifer Lechner and husband Jonathan; and great
grandsons Nathan and Logan Lechner, and Gavin Comstock.
Pallbearers were Sonny Tarver, Wayne Tarver, Ronnie Martin, Ralph Martin, Jr.,
Dale Martin, Wayne Dale, and Martin Swilley.
Annie Mae McNeely
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae McNeely, 87 ,of Jonesville, LA were held at
Mayna Church of God on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Kevin
Sims and Bro. Lloyd Trisler officiating. Interment followed at Pala Alto under
the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Mrs. McNeely was born June 30, 1922 in Eva, LA and passed away Friday December
25, 2009 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Mayna, a homemaker
and a member of the Mayna Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott J. McNeely; her parents, Annie
Laura and Fred A. Pecanty; a sister, Maudell Pecanty; and seven brothers,
David, Ernest, Elbert, Harvey, John Pierre, Wesley, and Clyde Pecanty.
Survivors include two daughters, Frances Mae Melton and husband Fred of
Brookhaven, MS, and Laura Faye Ford and husband Buster of Lismore, LA; four
sons, Scott Jackson "Jackie" McNeely, Jr. and Lois of Mayna,
Glen and wife Brenda McNeely of Mayna, Donald Clay McNeely of Sibley, MS, and W.F. and wife Debra McNeely of Jena, LA; and a brother, Kelly Pecanty of
Monterey, LA.
She was also survived by, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1
great-great granddaughter.
The grandsons served as pallbearers: Scotty McNeely, Ricky Reynolds, Tony
McNeely, Steve McNeely, Dustin Bennett, and Pat Smith.
Jimmie D. Tullos
Funeral services for Jimmie D. Tullos were held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at
1 p.m. at Community Pentecostal Church in Manifest, LA with Rev. Dennis Baker
and Rev. Ronnie House officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in
Manifest.
Mr. Tullos was born February 12, 1939 and passed away December 21, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Seville and Eleanor Tullos, and his
grandson, Dewayne Tullos.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Tullos; a son, Gerald Tullos and wife Evelyn;
stepson, Josh Deville and wife Wendy; stepdaughter, Evie Thompson and husband
Bradford; a brother, Joe Tullos; a sister, Evelyn Patten and husband Dale;
grandkids, Daniel Tullos, Hunter, Brad, D.J., and Renee Thompson, and Zoey
Deville; a great granddaughter, Kaylea Tullos; and a host of nieces and
nephews.
Major General Grover C. Brown
Memorial Service for Major General Grover C. Brown, 96, of Natchez, MS were held
at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
Interment followed at Natchez National Cemetery.
Ruby Lee Harris
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Harris, 83, of Jonesville, will be held Wednesday,
December 30, 2009 at United Pentecostal Church in Jonesville at 10 a.m. with
Rev. Greg Terrell, Rev. Clifton Hilton, Rev. Burlen Wilkes, and Rev. Todd
Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Eden Cemetery in Jena under the
direction of Comer Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA.
Mrs. Harris was born October 28, 1926 in Trout, LA to Walter and Martha Francis
Strahan. She passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 in Alexandria, LA.
Mrs. Harris had been a resident of Jonesville for 50 years and a homemaker. She
was a member of United Pentecostal Church in Jonesville. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband, Robert Paul Harris, Sr., two sons, Jesse
David Harris and Larry Wayne Harris, two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Paul Harris, Jr. and Billy Ray Harris, both
of Thibodeaux, LA; a daughter, Kathy Diane Boothe of Harrisonburg, LA; a
brother, Johnny Ray Whatley of Jonesville;
eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Chris Harris, Bobby Harris, Bill Harris, Wyatt Harris, Jace
Harris, Harris Mabile, and Casey Burrelle.
Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Harris, Andy Mason, Kenny Mason, Ryan Harris,
Michael Whatley, Donnie Whatley, and Brandon Burrelle.
Helen Louise Ezell
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Louise Ezell, 85, of Ferriday, LA, will be held
at the Pentecostals of the Miss-Lou on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 10 a.m.
with Bro. Gary Howington and Bro. Jeremy Howington officiating. Interment will
follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home
in Ferriday.
Effective January 1, 2010, the Catahoula News Booster will begin charging $20
for the printing of an obituary. We have strived over the years to remain one
of the only newspapers in the state to print free obituaries, but it is simply
no longer possible. We have, in the past, charged $20 for the inclusion of a
photo in an obituary. We will no longer charge this fee. Obituaries will be $20
across the board, with or without a photo.
Sincerely,
Will Clifton, Editor/Publisher