Nelma June Hall
January 25, 1939 – March 5, 2024
Nelma June Hall passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her residence in Danville, Louisiana. She was 85 years old. June loved sunflowers. She also loved to help others. June’s hobby was collecting and selling antiques. She and her husband, Murray enjoyed going to rummage sales, auctions and estates sales. June sold her wares at a consignment shop in Jonesboro.
June is survived by her sons, Christopher Allen Hall, Toby Lee Hall, Lincoln Murray Hall & wife, Dawn; grandchildren, Lacy Herndon, Mackenzie Hall, Memorie Hall, Conar Hall, Jennalee Hall, and Amber Hall; great-grandchildren, Maverick Cubit and Landri Herndon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Murray Lee Hall; father, Arthur Edwards Hoenke; mother, Nellie Sylvia (Walls) Hoenke; grandchild, Saylor Moses Hall; siblings, Kay Culpepper, Donnie Hoenke and Bobby Hoenke.
Friends may visit with the family at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, Louisiana on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 12:15 PM until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM with Lincoln Hall and Bro. Jason Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Serving as pallbearers will be Quincy Plunkett, Clay Culpepper, Brad Culpepper, Seth Garlington, Patrick Durbin and Robbie Don Reed.
Thelma (Thompson) Works
September 26, 1926 – March 7, 2024
Mrs. Thelma (Thompson) Works, age 97, was born September 26, 1926 in Chatham, Louisiana to C.E. (Ed) and Alma (Foster) Thompson. She went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2024 in Alexandria, LA.
Thelma was retired from Special School District No. 1 at Central LA Sate Hospital in Pineville, LA. She also traveled to many different places and countries with her Air Force husband. She was a member of Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church and was a member of United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Grady L. Works; son, Garry Lee Works; sister, Gladys Thompson Jiles and her husband, Harvey Jiles.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Bonnie Works; grandson, Will Hyde; a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Thelma will be held at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro, LA on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be from 10:00AM until time of service. Burial will follow in Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Louis Smith, Bridget Brossett, Randy Mehling, Frank Stehr, Buck Holt.
A special “Thank You” to her dear friend, Louis Smith, who was like a son to her and his wife, Kim. Also, “Thank You” to his sisters, Anita Brewer and Kathy Holt who were such a blessing to her. She also wanted to say “Thank You” to Sharon Ducote for being a good friend and always keeping her hair beautiful; as well as Colleen Koonce, who was a wonderful friend and always there for her. Also “Thank You” to Bridget Brossett for always keeping her house clean and being a good friend. And “Thank You” to all the others who were so kind to her.
Memorials may be made to Horseshoe Dr. Methodist Church, 1600 Horseshoe Dr. Alexandria, LA 71301 or to the charity of your choice.