Wilbur C. “Woody” McDonald, Jr.
December 9, 1934 – December 20, 2024
Funeral services for Wilbur C. “Woody” McDonald, Jr., age 90, of Jonesboro, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 23, 2024, at Jonesboro Hodge Methodist Church in Jonesboro, LA. Officiating the service will be Pastor Gary Green. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston, LA.
A visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 12:00 noon until service time at the church.
Woody was born December 9, 1934, in Jonesboro, LA and passed away December 20, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. He was a member of the Jonesboro Hodge Methodist Church and served in the United States Army. Woody was a Louisiana Tech Alumni Association and was a proud Lifetime supporter of Louisiana Tech University.
He was instrumental in the development of Caney Lake, as some would say, he was “The Father of Caney Lake”. He worked diligently for many years to see that this dream became a reality for the citizens of Jackson Parish.
Woody was CEO of the Jackson Parish Bank where he was employed for over 70 years. He was also an avid golfer who enjoyed time with family and friends especially on Black Lake and Caney Lake. He was a loving grandfather and great grandfather. Woody is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur C. McDonald and Annie D. Corbett McDonald and granddaughter Kaitlin Boyett.
He is survived by his wife of almost 52 years Sybil Cox McDonald of Jonesboro, LA; children: Margo Maxwell of Quitman, LA, Melanie McDonald of Quitman, LA, Michael McDonald (Michele) of Jonesboro, LA, Machaela Golden (Gary) of Baton Rouge, LA, Laura Boyett (Brian) of Jonesboro, LA; grandchildren: Amanda Martin, Cammie Neatherland, Drew Maxwell, Sadie Flower, William Watts, Jay Shively, Carson Shively, Layla Calhoun, Madeline Golden, Hunter Boyett, Courtland Boyett; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Ann McDonald Shows; niece, JoAnn Teat; and numerous friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Drew Maxwell, Will Watts, Jay Shively, Carson Shively, Hunter Boyett, and Courtland Boyett. Honorary pallbearers are Stuart Harrison, Burl Brashear, Eddie Langston, Bill Jimmerson, and Kris Cox.
Memorial may be made to the Jonesboro Hodge Methodist Church, 402 4th Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com
June Womack
October 19, 1929 – December 17, 2024
Billie June (Dowda) Womack, age 95, of Quitman, passed away on December 17, 2024. She was a devout Christian who read her Bible and prayed daily. June was a dedicated member of Jonesboro Assembly of God Church. She was also an accomplished quilter and took pleasure in growing vegetables and tending to her flowers. She loved to bird watch as well.
Survivors include her children, Linda W. Blount, Beverly Kay Knox, David W. Womack (Sharon), and Tommy M. Womack (Velvet); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and step-grands; sister, Claudia Brown; brothers, James Dowda and Don Dowda; and best friend Shirley Smith.
June was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Womack; sons, Bobby R. Womack and Charles R. Womack; father, Clyde W. Dowda; mother, Ruby (Middleton) Dowda; grandchildren- Timmy, Shanna, Chad and Bubba; great-grandson, Jasper; brother, Michael Dowda; son-in-law, Ellis Blount; and daughter-in-law, Tsune Womack.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Jonesboro Assembly of God with Bro. Bubba Walsworth and Bro. David Womack officiating. Burial followed in the Hart Assembly of God Cemetery near Sikes, Louisiana.
Serving as pallbearers was Chris Womack, Greg Williams, Eric Williams, Shannon Womack, Matthew Womack and Dusty Womack. Honorary pallbearers were Lex Walker, Connor Walker, Cason Womack, Jacob Womack, Gavin Neatherland, Josh Womack and Kolby Williams.
Connie Jewel Smith
July 19, 1978 – December 19, 2024
Connie Jewel Smith, 46, passed away at her residence on Caney Lake on December 19, 2024. She was a devoted wife and mother with a caring spirit. Connie touched the lives of everyone she met, becoming a mother figure to many young people. She was a faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Weston, Louisiana, and loved the Lord deeply. Connie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and had a passion for horses. Her caring nature and love for others will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Joe S. Smith; daughter, Carrie Alexis Smith; father, Joe M. Ghio; sister, Betty Goudeau (Mike); brother-in-law, William Smith (Renee), brother-in-law, Ron Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Connie was preceded in death by her mother, Ginger (Goudeau) Ghio; mother-in-law, Chikako Smith; and grandparents, Virginia and Pete Goudeau.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Weston, from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM. The funeral service will begin at 10:30 AM at Ebenezer Baptist on Monday, December 23, 2024 with Bro. Chris Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Lay, Bryan Lay, Tyler Lay, Joe Bowman, Andy Roan and Jay Bryan.