Malcolm Grames Watts
February 7, 1930 – April 17, 2024
Malcolm Grames Watts, age 94 of Weston, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Malcolm was born February 7, 1930 to the union of Orion and Ethel (Odom) Watts. He grew up in Weston, Louisiana and raised his family alongside the love of his life, Jessie (Walker) Watts. Malcolm and Jessie were blessed with 71 years of marriage and four beautiful daughters. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and worked hard to provide for his family as a farmer. He had many accomplishments and pioneered many advancements throughout his farming career. His steel truss techniques in building chicken houses have become instrumental and those ways are still used to build them today. He had the first air conditioned tractor in the area. Malcolm loved his cows and chickens and always like conversing about them with his son in laws. He also enjoyed gardening and grew and shared many vegetables over the years. Malcolm was skilled in archery and liked to compete in competitions. He loved his family more than anything. Watching all the grands play ball was so special to him. Malcolm enjoyed the simple things in life, like sitting on his back porch. He and Jessie enjoyed watching the sunrise on the front porch and to watch it set on the back porch.
Those left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Jessie (Walker) Watts, daughters, Debbie (Watts) Henderson Pepper and Edward, Ethel (Watts) Smith and Raymond, Melanie (Watts) Ogden, Charlotte Watts and Mike Cooper; grandchildren, Amanda Coody, Trent Henderson and Tina, Chaylan Petre, Toby Henderson and Lauren, Bo Smith and Amy, Patrick Smith and Nicole, Josh Coody, Chase Coody and Crystal, Sean Coody and Sarah, 25 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, sister in law, June Watts; a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orion Grayson and Ethel Mae (Odom) Watts, Sr.; brothers, Valton Hope Watts (Rosemary), Lehman Delano Watts (Vernell), Orion Grayson Watts, Jr.; sisters, Grace (Watts) Enmon, Bonnie (Watts) Smith (Kenneth); son in laws, Randy Henderson, Pat Ogden, Lane Coody; great grandson, Cole Smith; grandson in law, Greg Coody; granddaughter in law, Autumn Henderson.
A graveside service was held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Ebenezer Cemetery with Bro. Chris Lee officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers was Logan Petre., Raymond Smith, Trent Henderson, Dakota Henderson, Dreydan Henderson and Zach Culver. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Moore, Edward Pepper, Josh Coody, Patrick Smith, Sean Coody, Toby Henderson, Chase Coody, Mike Cooper, Randon LeBlanc and Devin LeBlanc.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Ebenezer Cemetery.
Billy Ray “Bill” Stringer
August 21, 1940 – April 17, 2024
Billy Ray “Bill” Stringer passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his residence in Jonesboro, Louisiana. He was 83 years old. Bill loved yard work, and mowing his grass was one of his favorite things to do. He was a perfectionist. Bill also enjoyed fishing off of his pier in his back yard. He loved traveling, and especially enjoyed going to the mountains. Bill was an outspoken individual. Right or wrong, he would give you his opinion.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Robinson) Stringer; sons, Bill Stringer (Melissa), and Steve Stringer (DeAnna); daughter, Cheryl Stringer; grandchildren, Tabatha Meredith, Treasure Daniel (Dean Holcomb), Tiffany Watson (Jeff), Tasha Kirkpatrick (Ryan), Josh Stringer (Kasey), Joey Stringer (Danielle), Kirk Jury, Dee Jury, Savion Jury, Shay Jury and Ivy Stringer; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Walter Stringer (Flora).
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann (Duck) Stringer; father, Gwin A. Stringer; mother, Marie (Pierce) Stringer; stepson, Chris Robinson.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the Southern-Edmonds Chapel at 10:00AM. Bro. Randy Dark and Bro. Michael McNatt officiated.
Burial was in the Garden of Memories in Jonesboro under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.