Obituaries

Glenda Faye King Griffin, age 74, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, at her residence.

She was born in LaSalle Parish on January 14, 1945 to H.H. and Lessie Cotton King.

Though she had moved to Monroe, she remained a member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Jordan Hill, where she loved her church family. She and her late husband, Charlie Griffin, lived in Winn Parish for the entirety of their marriage where they operated several businesses. She enjoyed reading, sewing and spoiling her dog, Stormi.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Big Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Gene Chelette and Donnie Wise officiating.

Private graveside services followed in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and J.W. Arnold; and her husband, Charlie Griffin.

Jena native…

Woodie Claude Flowers, 75, of Weston, Massachusetts, and a native of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, October 11, 2019, after complications of a brief but acute illness.

He was a beloved teacher and pioneer in hands-on engineering education developed design and robotics competitions at MIT, FIRST, and beyond, while promoting his concept of “gracious professionalism”.

He was born November 18, 1943 in Jena to the union of his parents, Aber Lafayette and Bertie Graham Flowers.

Flowers was a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His specialty areas were engineering design and product development; he held the Pappalardo Professorship and was a MacVicar Faculty Fellow.

Flowers was named after his grandfathers Woodie and Claude. As a boy, he showed mechanical aptitude like his father, Abe, and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Lloyd Raymond Eubanks, Jr., 57, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jena.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Jena.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Mae Eubanks and Lloyd Raymond Eubanks, Sr.

Survivors include one brother, Wesley Eubanks of Jena; sister-in-law, Veronica Eubanks; sister, Hazel Eubanks Gregory of Lake Charles; nephews, Wesley Eubanks, Jr. and Allen Gregory; niece, Kimberly Gregory; step-kids, Craig Lee, Bruce Lee and Misty Lee; and numerous cousins.

Memorials to help cover funeral expenses may be made to the family in his memory.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Eubanks, and Hazel Gregory Eubanks.

Michael “Mike” George Routon, 59, of Olla, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from injuries sustained in an accident near Campti.

He was born November 15, 1959 in Urania to the union of his parents, Johnny Leon Routon and Johnnie Knighten Routon.

Mike was a man who enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping and occasionally golfing with friends. He was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and where they were was where he wanted to be.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. Denver McBroom officiating.

Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dena Lanell “Nell” Miller Crawford, 87, of Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia Heights.

She was born July 20, 1932 in Baskin to the union of her parents, Willie Leon Miller and Ina Garner Miller.

Nell, as she was known by family and friends,  loved to work in her flower garden. Her green thumb was evident in the colorful display of beautiful flowers in her yard. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family and friends.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating.

Interment followed in the Old Catahoula Cemetery at Enterprise under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd Gerald Crawford, Sr.; daughter, Susan Renee Crawford; brother, J. C. Miller and sisters: Lavelle Milby, Willie Ester Ellerman and Faye Carr.