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Willie Jean Davis, Jr.
March 2, 1982 - Feb. 2, 2004
WATERPROOF, LA - Services for Willie Jean Davis, Jr., 21, of Waterproof, who died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Waterproof, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Waterproof with the Rev. Roosevelt England officiating.
Burial will be in Barcelona cemetery in Waterproof under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Davis was born March 2, 1982, in Ferriday, the daughter of Willie and Lottie Clark Davis, Sr.
He was a farm helper.
Survivors include his parents, Willie J. Davis, Sr. and Lottie Mae Davis of Waterproof; one son, JaQuarius T. Davis of Ferriday; one brother, Mingo Davis of Waterproof; two sisters, Carolyn and Cynthia Davis of Waterproof; one niece, DeAra K. Davis of Waterproof; paternal grandmother, Willie Mae Clark of New Orleans, LA.
Mildred Lucille Britt
NEWELLTON, LA - Services for Mildred Lucille Britt, 82, of Newellton, who died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at Franklin Medical Center, will be at 11 a.m. today at Newellton First Baptist Church with the Revs. Fulton McGraw, Paul Kolb and Anthony Strawder officiating.
Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA.
She was a country preacher's wife for 40 years and she served the Lord along with her husband, Rev. Quitman Britt at every church and community they were called to.
Mrs. Britt was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Earl and Anna Oglesby Bellis; her husband, Rev. Quitman Britt; son, J. Kenneth Britt; and brother, Charles Bellis.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Memory Jean Britt; son, Eugene "Dino" Britt of Newellton; daughter-in-law, Daria Britt of Monroe; grandchildren, Jeff Britt, Tim Britt, Jay Britt, Jennifer Winters and Kevin Britt; 11 great-grandchildren; one special grandson, Artis James; brother, Dr. James E. Bellis; and a special friend, Molly Wesley.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Britt, Tim Britt, Jay Britt, Kevin Britt, Clay Winters, Joe Sontoyo and Artis James.
Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons, Zack Britt, Dustin Britt, Elliot Britt, Austin Britt and Mason Britt.
Delane Thornhill
VIDALIA, LA - Services for Delane Thornhill, 74, of Vidalia, who died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at his residence, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Vidalia.
Burial will be in the Natchez City cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church.
Chief Delane Thornhill
March 2, 1929 - Feb. 3, 2004
VIDALIA, LA - Funeral services for retired Vidalia Police Chief and City Marshall Delane Thornhill, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Vidalia with Pastor Rev. Gary Nunn officiating, assisted by Dr. Ralph Webber and Father Paul Kunnumpuram.
Burial will be at the Natchez City cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church.
A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Thornhill devoted most of his life to the Vidalia community, having served as Vidalia's elected chief of police for 16 years and another 12 years as the city marshal, a post he held from 1992 until his death on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Prior to his election as police chief, he served as a Vidalia patrol officer for three years.
Known affectionately as "Chief" by many, Thornhill set a precedent of progress in the town's police department, launching it into the age of technology and forensics with the training of a full-time identifications and photography expert, installing and upgrading of law enforcement computers and encouraging continued, advanced training of VPD staff in all areas of law enforcement.
Chief Thornhill was born March 2, 1929, in Summit, the son of Julius D. and Gena Williams Thornhill. He was educated in Pike County and was a graduate of Hinds County Junior College Barber School. He moved to Vidalia in 1949 following his military service and worked as a barber until joining the police department in 1973.
He was recognized and honored throughout the years by both his peers and his community, being elected to serve as president of the North Louisiana Chapter of the Chiefs of Police in 1984, twice selected by the Vidalia Women's Club as grand marshal of the Vidalia Christmas Parade, and being named as the top community leader in an area newspaper survey several years ago.
He served as director of Red River Delta Law Enforcement Planning Council for many years. He was a member of the Peace Officers' Associations on the municipal, state and national levels and a member of the Louisiana Marshal's Association. While serving as an officer and as chief, he completed numerous law enforcement training courses.
Chief Thornhill was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Stansell Thornhill of Vidalia; three daughters and their husbands, Pat and Karen Thornhill Biglane of Vidalia, Duke and Paula Thornhill Edwards of Natchez and Judy Thornhill Germany of Riegelwood, N.C.; five grandchildren, Joanna Katherine Biglane, Patrick Robert Biglane, Jr., David Lee Germany Jr., Caroline Lees Edwards and Preston Blanchard Edwards; two sisters and their husbands, Gene and Martha Thornhill Jones of Summit and Archie and Paula Thornhill Phipps of Hernando.
Pallbearers will be Sheriff Randy Maxwell, Capt. Doyle Morace, Deputy Travis McCoy, Vidalia Police Chief Billy Hammers, Assistant Chief Bart Schneider and Vidalia Officer Charles Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers include Officers of the Vidalia Police Department, Deputies of the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, Herbert Cater, Jerry David, Ronnie Hendricks, Gene Thompson and his many close friends.
Sheriff Randy Maxwell, a former Louisiana State Trooper and long-time friend of Chief Thornhill's said Tuesday afternoon, "The Chief was loved very, very much and highly respected in the law enforcement community. He was known around the state for having a top-notch police department. He was compassionate and he dearly loved his family and his community. We'll miss him enormously."
Kathleen Stevens, former news editor of The Concordia Sentinel, worked closely with Chief Thornhill on many news stories. "The Chief's honesty and integrity were unparalleled, " Stevens said. "He was unquestionably a kind, fair and honest person who was a friend to many, many people in all walks of life."
Ralph Bisland Shields, Jr.
March 30, 1928 - Jan. 28, 2004
VIDALIA, LA - Services for Ralph Bisland Shields, Jr., 75, of Vidalia, who died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Promise Specialty Hospital in Ferriday, LA, will be at 2 p.m. today at Vidalia Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Clyde Ray Webber officiating.
Burial will be at the Natchez City cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.
Visitation is from noon until service time today at the church.
Mr. Shields was born March 30, 1928, at Mt. Repose in Adams County, the son of Ralph Bisland Shields, Sr. and Irene McMillan Newell Shields.
He was a member and Elder of Vidalia Presbyterian Church, was a member of LSU Alumni Association and farmed Arnaudlia Plantation in Concordia Parish.
Mr. Shields was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Harriet Geisenberger Shields; and sister, Irene Shields Godfrey.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Shields of Vidalia; sons, Ralph B. Shields, III and Clare Shields and wife, Tammy, all of Vidalia; grandchildren, Sarah Shields and Ben Shields; sister, Betty McGehee of Natchez; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Larry L. Brown, Sr., William Edward Godfrey, III, Coyle Sessions Brown, Ben G. Shields, David L. Eidt, Jr., Charles L. Johnson, Richard T. Harriss, III and Albert Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Clifford Tillman, Dr. William E. Godfrey, II, Dr. Joseph D. Shields, III, David L. Eidt, Sr. and Ross W. McGehee.
Memorials may be made to Vidalia Presbyterian Church, PO Box 803, Vidalia, LA or LSU Alumni Association.
Richmond Alexander, Jr.
Sept. 30, 1941 - Jan. 20, 2004
WATERPROOF, LA - Services for Richmond Alexander, Jr., 62, of Waterproof, who died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at University Medical Center in Jackson, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood Baptist Church in Waterproof with the Rev. Tyrone Robinson officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Alexander was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Waterproof, the son of Richmond Alexander and Martha Ford.
He was a farmer.
Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his mother, Martha Ford of Waterproof; one son, Christopher Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; two daughters, Alice Smith of Waterproof and Linda Thomas of New Orleans, LA; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Cuny Winstead Pittman
JONESVILLE, LA - Services for Cuny Winstead Pittman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home Jonesville with the Rev. Ed Cotton officiating.
Burial will be in the Old Catahoula cemetery in Enterprise, LA under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Jonesville.
Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Dorothy Arrington Richardson
June 29, 1941 - Feb. 27, 2004
VIDALIA, LA - Services for Dorothy Arrington Richardson, 62, of Vidalia, who died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Vidalia with the Rev. Ernest Ford Jr. officiating.
Burial will be in Vidalia cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ms. Richardson was born June 29, 1941, in Natchez, the daughter of Robert and Tenner Brown Arrington.
She was a retired food service technician for Concordia Parish Schools System.
Ms. Richardson was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Rosie Arrington and Patricia Marshall.
Survivors include former husband and friend, Donald Richardson of Vidalia; two daughters, Sandra Cubie and Doris Bell of Vidalia; step daughter, Stacey Webster of Natchez; two brothers, Robert Arrington (Rose) of Natchez and Willie Arrington of Vidalia; four sisters, Mattie Smith (Archie) of Dillion, SC, Juanita Jackson (Audley) of Detroit, MI, Linda Marshall of Marrerro, LA and Linda Garrett (Milton) of Huntsville, AL; two grandchildren, Melody Bell and LaKeisha Bell of Vidalia; three great-grandchildren, Keondra Knight and Khira Yates of Vidalia and Carlos Webster of Natchez; god father, Joe Ginn of Vidalia; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
David Rodgers Albert Sr. "Big Chew"
March 16, 1949 - Feb. 20, 2004
BATON ROUGE, LA - Services for David Rodgers Albert Sr. "Big Chew", who died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Baton Rouge General Hospital-Bluebonnet, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Baton Rouge with Pastor Willie E. Mabry officiating.
Mr. Albert was born March 16, 1949, in Vidalia, LA, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Albert Sr. of Vidalia.
He was baptized at an early age in Vidalia (Concordia Parish). He later joined the Straight Life Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, where he served as an Ordain Deacon until his death. He was a devoted husband, father, church member and friend.
Mr. Albert was preceded in death by a brother, John Henry Albert; two aunts, Leola Ellis and Eloise Turner; a great-aunt, Josie Singleton; and two nephews, Theodore L. Henry and Dewayne D. Albert.
Survivors include his loving wife, Crystal Richardson Albert; his father, Willie Albert Sr.; his mother, Elnora Woodard Albert; father-in-law, Ondray Richardson; mother-in-law, Yvonne Richardson; four sons, David R. Albert Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Yohance (Kenza) Richardson of Killeen, TX, Roger James of Loranger, LA and Marcus Barnes of Tennessee; one daughter, Stephanie Henderson of New Orleans; three brothers, Willie (Essie) Albert Jr. of New Orleans, LA, James Albert of Houston, TX and Charles A. Albert of Vidalia; five sisters, Lottie M. Albert, Dorothy A. Wexler, Carrie Albert, Betty (Karl) Wilson, Elnora (Raymond) Riley, all of Vidalia; three special brothers, Bryan Varnes of Denham Springs, LA, Ben (Solomia) Jeffers of Baton Rouge, LA and Colonel Terry Landry of Lafayette, LA; one uncle, John H. Woodard of Sacramento, CA; four aunts, Annie Mae Brown and Florida Reese both of New Orleans, Ruby (Jack) Davis and Ellen Anderson, both of Vidalia; special friends, Robert "Big Boy" Davis, Robert "Shug" Myles, all of Natchez and Trevor (Misty) Hess of Baton Rouge; one great-aunt, Vinnie Jones of Vidalia; seven brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Varnes, John Albert, Guy B. Henry, Maurice Albert, Calvin Broomfield, Glenn M. Henry, Gilbert Wexler and Ben Jeffers Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger James, Yohance Richardson, Willie Albert, Karl Wilson Sr., Ondray Richardson Jr., David Albert Jr., Rodley Richardson, James Albert, Charles Albert, Lawrence Price and George Johnson.
Louis C. Nall Jr.
VIDALIA, LA - Services for Louis C. Nall Jr., 57, of Vidalia, who died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home Chapel in Vidalia with the Rev. Lester Johnson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Vidalia.
He was a mill rite at International Paper Company and was a member of the Moose Lodge since 1971. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years and served aboard the U.S.S. Shangri-la.
Mr. Nall was preceded in death by his father, Louis Clayton Nall Sr. and his mother, Emory Lois Nall.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Kay Nall of Vidalia; daughter, Caprice Shae Carr and husband, Chris of Gulfport; two loving sisters, Nancy Gerdon and husband, David and Sherry Hare, all of Cumming, GA; brother, Robert Nall of Church Hill; two grandchildren, Alex and Ariel Carr; five nieces and nephews; one great nephew; special friend, Kenneth Beasley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Hospital.
Robert "Beedie" Johnson
Dec. 22, 1926 - April 7, 2004
VIDALIA, LA - Services for Robert "Beedie" Johnson, 77, of Vidalia, who died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at the University Medical Center in Jackson, will be at 11 a.m. today at Union Baptist Church in Vidalia with the Rev. Carl Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Vidalia cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 22, 1926, in Vidalia, the son of Bubba Johnson and Mattie Richardson.
He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Robert Green of Flint, MI; one daughter, Betty Green of Ferriday, LA; two brothers, Eddie Richardson and Rev. Murphy Bowman of New Orleans, LA; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
