Death Notices

David Matthew Walker
October 18, 1965 – May 23, 2025


David Matthew Walker passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at his residence near Quitman, Louisiana. He was 59 years old. David worked for O’Neal Gas and enjoyed his job very much. He thought very highly of his O’Neal customers and co-workers. David loved the outdoors. He enjoyed yard work and loved to deer hunt when he had the chance. David loved the Lord and he loved to attend his church, Sweetwater Baptist.

David leaves behind his wife, Jean (Fauchere) Walker; daughter, Theresa Fauchere; father, David Gale Walker; mother, Bessie Mae Ramsey; sisters, Diann Walker, Martha Lowe and Tammy Walker; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Sweetwater Baptist Church near Quitman on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Dr. Wilton Wall officiating. As per David’s wishes, he will be cremated.

Harry Lynn Barnes
December 17, 1953 – May 23, 2025

Harry Lynn Barnes passed away at his residence in Jonesboro, Louisiana on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was 72 years old. Harry worked for 42 years as a planer technician at Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, Louisiana. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dodson. His quick wit and “Jokester” attitude drew people to him. Harry loved to deer hunt, what he loved the most was spending time with this son and daughter and his 14 grandchildren.

Harry is survived by his wife, Cindy (Johnson) Barnes; son, Daniel Barnes (Cara); daughter, Deedra Thompson (Ronnie); step-daughter, Camile Nomey; step-son, Trey Nomey; grandchildren, Kaylyn Thornton, Lathan Thornton, Lilly Barnes, Mattie Barnes, Kylianne Barnes, Cooper Barnes, Jaxon Brown, Dustin Nomey, Caleb Searcy, Caden Searcy, Sunni Nomey, Lain Thompson, Myles Thompson and Luci Thompson; sister, Phyliss Fontenot (Joe); brother, Dale Barnes (Sandy); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Robert Barnes; mother Ada Doice (Chaddick) Barnes; sister, Margaret Whetstone; brother, Robert Lee Barnes; sister, Jennifer Barnes; and brother, Gale Barnes.

There will be a graveside service at Transport Cemetery in Winn Parish on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Bro. Gary Robertson and Bro. Lathon Hubbard will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Kirkham, Butch Johnson, Billy Edward, Shawn Vines, Brian Canerday and Hayden Vines. Honorary pallbearer will be Dale Barnes.